October 4Bailey Cummings, Andrew Harms, Scott Heape, Evan Prusha, Kathie Richard, Vera Smith, Mat Thekkil, Taryn de BruynOctober 5Greta Pardue, Murphy SmithOctober 6John Caldwell, Wesley Chin, Ellen DingwallOctober 7Dorothy Baker, Larkin Devening

October 8Hannah Chupp, Topher Rodgers, Beth StallOctober 9Katelyn Allred, Lyndon Cakerice, Laura Garton, Cole Mijares, Linda Robins, Brian TowndrowOctober 10Noah Allred, Janine McKenna, Kathey Roberts, Xavier Strong, Jack Wahlquist WELCOME TO TRANSFIGURATION!

We are so glad to share our act of worship with you today, and hope you will experience the grace and mercy of God among our community. Our mission is to seek and serve Christ in all persons, and

we joyfully welcome all people into our life and fellowship. Rooted in Scripture and the Anglican tradition, we seek to deepen your faith and help you share the good news of Christ’s love in word and

action. If you would like to learn more about our church, please stop by the Visitors Center at the main entrance to the building, or fill out a welcome card and someone will be in touch in the coming week.

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UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS

Parishioners in Pastoral CareCatherine Bienfang, Mae Buswell, Pat Carr, Laurence Cottingham, Monica Dougherty, Vivian Driscoll, Roy Evanczyk, Doris Ferguson, Joney Ferguson, Tim Gadsby, Barbara Graves, Beverly Hart, Rich Heiss, Lib Humphries, Bill Hutchins, Mike Lockerd, Arthur “Luke” Luquire, Mildred Mack, Carolyn Moore, Gini Moore, Larry Nobles, Allyn Patrick, Jack Reed, Marilyn Rollins, Myrna Taylor, Jean Wallace, Kay Wiley, and Beth Ygartua.

Altar Flowers and Sanctuary Lamp

Donations for Altar Flowers and Sanctuary Lamp candles make appropriate memorial and thanksgiving gifts for the parish. Donation envelopes can be found in the church pews and have instructions to guide you through the process.

Prayer RequestsAt each church service the Intercessor invites the prayers of the congregation and offers, on the altar, any prayers printed in the Parish Intercession Book. A moment of silence is kept for all to speak aloud their own intercessions and thanksgivings. We also have a Prayer Chain, where members make a commitment to daily prayer for concerns of the parish and our friends. You may call the Prayer Chain anytime at 972-233-1898 ext. 300, or go to our website at www.transfiguration.net/connect/prayer-request to fill-out a prayer request form.

14115 Hillcrest Road | Dallas, Texas | 75254972-233-1898

www.transfiguration.net

Wednesday | 6:00 p.m. Thursday | 12:00 p.m. Saturday | 5:30 p.m.Sunday | 9:00 a.m.* and 11:15 a.m.*

*Childcare available for children 6 weeks to age 5.

NEWS & EVENTS OCTOBER 4T H E N O T I C E SCALENDAR OF EVENTSSaturday, October 3 Blessing of the Animals Lawn 5:00 p.m.Holy Eucharist Church 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 4 | Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost Blood Pressure Screenings Dressing Room 8:30 a.m.Macmaster Library Book Sale Library 8:30 a.m.Holy Eucharist Church 9:00 a.m.Holy Family Choir Music Room 9:05 a.m.Fall Formation Classes (see inside panel) 10:15 a.m.Canticle Choir Music Room 11:10 a.m.Holy Eucharist Church 11:15 a.m.Youth Choir Music Room 12:00 p.m.Single Parenting Lunch Parlor 12:30 p.m.

Monday, October 5The Way Youth Center 6:30 p.m.Fig Theater Rehearsal Roper Hall 7:00 p.m.AA Niles Building 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 6Women's Book Study Vestry Room 10:00 a.m.Nurturing Faith through Fiction Room S-203 6:300 p.m.Bella Musica Rehearsal Music Room 7:00 p.m.Fig Theater Rehearsal Roper Hall 7:00 p.m.Stephen Ministers Meeting Offsite 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 7 Mom's Book Study and Fellowship Hour Parlor 10:00 a.m.Holy Eucharist Church 6:00 p.m.Jr. High Crossover Youth Center 6:00 p.m.Outreach Meeting Vestry Room 6:30 p.m.Youth Dinner/ Sr. High Crossover Youth Center 7:00 p.m.Fig Theater Rehearsal Roper Hall 7:00 p.m.Transfiguration Choir Rehearsal Performance Hall 7:15 p.m.

Thursday, October 8 Practices of Prayer Library 10:00 a.m.Women's Forum Roper Hall 11:30 a.m.Holy Eucharist Church 12:00 p.m.St. Elizabeth's Guild Dinner Roper Hall 6:30 p.m.Fig Theater Rehearsal Room S-203 7:00 p.m.AA Niles Building 8:00 p.m.

Friday, October 9Family Room Play and Stay Time Room S203 9:00 a.m.Fig Theater Rehearsal Roper Hall 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 10 Baptism Retreat Youth Center 9:00 a.m.Funeral for Karen Bybee Church 11:00 a.m.Pierce Wedding Church 3:00 p.m.Holy Eucharist (In-Gathering of Pledge Certificates) Church 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 11 | Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost No Formation Classes Meeting TodayHoly Eucharist - Joint In-Gathering Service Church 10:00 a.m.Parish-wide Celebration Lawn 11:30 a.m.

Texts for the week of October 11Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost | Proper 23

The Lesson: Amos 5:6-7, 10-15

The Gradual: Psalm 90:12-17

The Epistle: Hebrews 4:12-16

The Gospel: Mark 10:17-31

WORSHIP SERVICE TIMES

In an era of constant change, we are bombarded by the “next best” this and the “must-have” that. When we pay attention to the world, it is easy to mark the passage of time by what we have accumulated rather than how we have served, and by what we own, rather than how much we love.

How can we cultivate contentment in our lives when we feel the pull of wanting more, newer, and better things? How can we more deeply embrace the truth that we don’t take material objects from this life with us to the next? How can we live in such a way that acknowledges that all we have is a gift from God?

For the next several weeks, Church of the Transfiguration will engage the question of what it means to have “enough.” Through a sermon series and adult formation classes, we will reflect together on how to cultivate real contentment by simplifying our lives – both our possessions and the time we spend maintaining them. We will explore how to experience deeper joy by growing our generosity and giving more of ourselves away for the sake of God and our neighbors. Through it all, we will consider how, by orienting our lives toward Christ, we can become our truest selves.

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G E NE R O S I T Y S I MP L I C I T Y

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food provided and grilled by Episcopal Men’s Fellowship(hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, chips, dessert & drinks)

Sno Cone Truck

Live Music by local bluegrass band the Boxcar Bandits (Bring quilts, blankets and lawn chairs to sit back and enjoy the music.)

Activities for kids—Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Bounce Houses

Plenty of apples!

*Please note that in-gathering will also occur at the 5:30 Saturday service on October 10. Saturday church-goers, please come back for the Sunday Celebration!

Sunday, October 11Service at 10:00 a.m.

Bring your pledge certificates for 2016*and an apple to place on the altar

Parish-wide Party 11:30 a.m.

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PREACHER5:30 Service | Casey Shobe9:00 & 11:15 Services | Michael Merriman

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONAll Services | Alan Justice

5:30 P.M. SATURDAYPresider | Casey ShobeEucharistic Minister | Diana Davis Reader | Alan HoranSound Technician | Gordon Dempsey

9:00 A.M. SUNDAYPresider | Casey ShobeAssistants | Liz O’Donnell, Terry RoperEucharistic Ministers | Lisa Green, Stephen Matthews, Marge Montgomery, Stacie RoorkMinister of Ceremonies | Bill KeslarLector 1 | John CorkeryLector 2 | Steve SkoogUshers | Chris Johnson, Rob Johnson, David Laster, Gloria SnyderAcolytes | Hanna Rademacher, Katie Mayfield, Makenzie Robinson, Naomi Dick, Ella Gray Eucharistic Visitors | Mamie Thrash, Martha Cordell, John Caldwell, Deborah MatthewsSound Technician | Mike McClureDirector of Music | Joel MartinsonAssistant Organist | Wilhelm Sollie

11:15 A.M. SUNDAYPresider | Terry RoperAssistant | Liz O’Donnell, Casey ShobeEucharistic Ministers | David Gillam, Pam Johnson, Liz Kerner, Adam WilsonMinister of Ceremonies | Katey YoungLector 1 | Paulette LeggLector 2 | David ReeceUshers | Charlie Barnes, Penny Bonneau, Aaron Campbell, Robert Doyna, Maggie Sharer, Jack Skelton, Sarah WinlockAcolytes | Kayleigh Chapman, Bob Orndoff, Jackie SmithSound Technician | John YoungOrganist and Choir Director | Joel MartinsonAssistant Organist | Wilhelm Sollie

Altar Guild week of October 3 – October 8 | Diana Rawlins, Elaine Sweet, Ginger Kline, Gloria Snyder, Pam Johnson, Brenda Brooks

ADULT CLASSESFall 2015 Enough Series | Ends this morning - Next Session begins October 18

• Hebrew Bible 101: Abraham & Stewardship | Dr. Roy Heller | Roper Hall.• Raising Generous Children | Casey Shobe | Room S-203 upstairs• Being Consumed: Economics & Christian Desire | Erin Jean Warde | Vestry Room• Sacraments and Sustainability | Michael Merriman | Conference Room 1

CHILDREN’S CLASSESThe Godly Play rooms and the Storyteller Preschool class are located in the childcare wing, off the north transept. Storyteller classrooms for elementary aged children are located upstairs, in the Parish Life building.

• Storytellers (ages 4 yrs-3rd grade)• Godly Play (ages 4 yrs-5th grade)• Godly Journey (4th and 5th grades)

YOUTH CLASSESMeet in the Youth Center.

• 6th through 8th grades - Rite 13 curriculum• 9th – 12th grades - J2A, or Journey to Adulthood

Children’s Chapel is offered at both the 9:00 and the 11:15 services, under the new leadership of Cindy Hauser. Children between the ages of three years and third grade are welcome to follow the wooden cross behind the main procession out the North Transept. Children will return in time for Eucharist at the Peace.

What's new in the bookstore:Crazy Christians and Songs My Grandma Sang, both by Michael Curry, the 27th Presiding Bishop of The Episcoal Church. Faithfully Yours, the amazing bond between us and the animals we love. A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War, how Tolkein and Lewis rediscovered faith, friendship, and heroism during 1914-18. the youngest readers: Lady Pancake and Sire French Toast and The Day the Crayons Came Home, plus two new Eric Carle board books. The bookstore is open weekends before and after services and Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Do you love reading? Do you have a passion for children's books? If you entered yes to these questions than we have a ministry for you! The Storytellers Sunday School classes are looking for individuals of all ages to read to our young members during the 10:00 formation hour. Books and supplies will be provided and we can work around your schedule. Readers have the option to read several Sundays during the year or simply one time. If you know of someone would make a good reader or if you would like to be a reader yourself, contact Suzanne Finan, Director of Children and Family Ministries at sfinan@transfiguration.net.

Boy Scout Troop 897 will be taking orders for Christmas wreaths at all Sunday services for two weeks on Sundays, October 18 and 25. You may place an order to be delivered to the church or have a gift sent to a friend or family member. New this year, we are also taking orders online through our website, www.troop897.org beginning on October 10. Prices are the same as if ordering in person. Click on the "Holiday Greenery" page, fill out your contact information, and type in the comment box what you would like to order. Greenery will be delivered on Sunday, December 6 at all services. There will also be a pickup time available on Monday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Niles Building. The Troop is thankful for your support!

Adult Formation | Second Fall Session Begins October 18The second session of adult formation classes begins on October 18. There are four offerings, listed below. More details are available online at www.transfiguration.net/education/adult-formation

• Hebrew Bible 101 with Dr. Roy Heller• The Gifts of Imperfection with Mother

Erin Jean Warde• SoulFeast with Nancy Jagmin• Advent Before Christmas Strikes with

Father Michael Merriman

Parish Episcopal School Sunday | October 18Trustees, administrators, and students from Parish Episcopal School will join us in worship, and the Head of School, Dave Monaco, will preach. The PES choir will sing at the 9:00 service and a reception will be hosted by the school between services as we celebrate the important relationship between Parish and Transfiguration.

Pray thru Play Workshop | October 20Monica Romig Green will lead this day retreat from 9:30 - 3:30 in the Youth Center. Designed for spiritual leaders –both seasoned and in training, participants will gain new insights and skills through fun interactive exercises and guided reflection. The cost is $50/person prior to October 6 and $70 after. Register online at shop.spiritualministriesinstitute.org.

Parish Elections | October 24 - 25Parish Annual Elections will be held the weekend of October 24-25. Candidates for Vestry and Convention Delegate may still be submitted until October 11. The nominating committee encourages anyone interested to please contact Liz Kerner at ekerner@caregate.net for information. Biographies of candidates will be posted in the Gathering Space beginning next weekend. If you will be out of town, or otherwise unable to vote at Church, please contact the Church office for an absentee ballot, available beginning October 12.

Art Music Monday | October 26The first Art Music Monday of the 2015-16 season will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Performance Hall featuring musicians Paul Garner, clarinet, Gayane Manasjan Fullford, cello, and Fredrica Phillips, piano. They will perform Frank Bridge's Sonata for Cello & Piano and Clarinet Trio, Op. 114 by Brahms.

Trunk or Treat and All Hallows Eve | October 30

1) or Epiphany (January 10). This time will prepare participants for the life-giving work of raising a child in the baptismal faith. The retreat will be from 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. with lunch and childcare provided. If you would like to have your child baptized on either of these Sundays, please contact Erin Jean Warde at ewarde@transfiguration.net to sign up for the retreat.

Guest Speaker: Lauren Winner| October 13Join us as we welcome Dr. Lauren Winner for a lecture and dessert reception. Winner is an Episcopal priest and Assistant Professor of Christian Spirituality at Duke Divinity School who writes and lectures on Christian practice, the history of Christianity in America, and Jewish-Christian relations. This event is $12/person, but if the is prohibitive for you to attend, please contact Mother Erin Warde at ewarde@transfiguration.net. Please reserve your seat at http://laurenwinnerwearinggod.eventbrite.com, or in person at the sign-up table in the Tower Cloister this weekend.

EMF Oktoberfest Dinner | October 15All men and women of the parish are invited to Episcopal Men's Fellowship's annual Oktoberfest dinner at 6:30 p.m. in Roper Hall. The speaker will be Bill Evans, with an update on new programs at the Dallas Zoo. RSVP to John Donaldson at jdonal@gmail.com.

From Broadway to Bristol Tickets on Sale | Event on October 17Now is the time to purchase your tickets for the Transfiguration Choir’s benefit “From Broadway to Bristol,” Saturday, October 17, at 7:30 p.m. in Roper Hall. Tickets for this evening of song, desserts, and drinks will be on sale in the Tower Cloister on Sundays September 27, October 4 and 11 for $35 per person or $250 for a table of eight. A silent auction will accompany the entertainment and will benefit the Choir’s England Tour 2016. For additional information, contact jmartinson@transfiguration.net.

2017 Holy Land Pilgrimage | Deadline October 18Anyone interested in participating in a 2017 pilgrimage to the Holy Land who missed the informational meeting is invited to contact Fr. Casey soon to learn more. There is plenty of space, and the Initial registration deadline is October 18. You can register by contacting Meghan Mazur at mmazur@transfiguration.net.

Library Book Sale | October 3 & 4The MacMaster Library is hosting a book sale before and after services this weekend. Withdrawn books from the church's collection are available to join your own home collection. Take a book (or ten!) and leave a donation.

Blood Pressure/Glucose Screenings | October 3 & 4The Parish Nurses will have blood pressure screenings on Saturday, Oct 3 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Then on Sunday, Oct 4 we screen for both blood pressure and glucose, from 8:30-11:00 a.m. We will be set-up in the Dressing Room adjacent to the Hospitality Room.

Youth Garage Sale| Bring Your Donations Now!This annual fundraiser will take place October 23 and 24. You are invited to bring items for donation to the church, or you may schedule pick up for large furniture items. Items may be dropped off on Saturdays, October 3, 10, 17 from 10:00 a.m. - 2p.m., on Sunday, October 4 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., and weekdays October 5 - 16 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Donations will be accepted at the PODS (storage containers)located on the west side of the parking lot, directly across from the Nursery entrance. All proceeds benefit the youth ministry at Transfiguration and tax receipts are available. Questions? Contact Colin Hills at chills@transfiguration.net.

Women's Forum | October 8The Women's Forum will welcome Jacqueline E. Smith, author of Cemetery Tours at 11:30 a.m. in Roper Hall followed by a box lunch ($10.00) at 12:30 p.m. Jacqueline is an exciting young author and a long-time member of Transfiguration. Call Pat Tarpley at 972-412-1370 to make lunch reservations (required) by noon on Monday, October 5, or by signing up at the table in the Gathering Space. Childcare is available by reservation. Bring a friend!

St. Elizabeth's Potluck | October 8Join St. Elizabeth's Guild for a potluck dinner in Roper Hall at 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Bring a dish to share and come for this time of fellowship.

Baptism Retreat | October 10Transfiguration is offering a retreat for parents and godparents of children who would like to be baptized on either All Saints (November

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THIS WEEK

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CHRISTIAN FORMATION CLASSES | SUNDAY | 10:15-11:00 A.M.

CHILDREN'S CHAPEL

BOOKSTORE NOTES

STORY TELLERS NEEDED

BOY SCOUT TROOP CHRISTMAS GREENERY