Announcements for Week Ending July 20, 2008

Announcements

Greetings from Ila in Guatemala! Just visited the small mountain community Naebaj. Had to trek four an half miles up and down hills to reach this village along with three other little mountain villages. The cases are complicated please keep everyone in your prayers.

On July 13th three more people will join us – Sarah, Carol and Richard. We have had lots of rain. Wish we could send you some. Remember to keep everyone in your prayers.

PLEASE NOTE ~ The Friday Mass for Church Unity is postponed until Fr. Womble is able to resume this Mass. He hopes to resume the Mass in the near future.

Opportunities for Giving

St. Michael’s Food Pantry is still continuing to run low on: peanut butter, fruit, soup and juice. We are noticing an increase in the number of food bags distributed each week and the number of persons assisted. We thank you for your continued support of St. Michael’s Food Pantry and outreach to the community and those less fortunate.

Contributions are being accepted for a “brick” in the Foundations Courtyard in memory of Greg Peters. Any amount is accepted and may be made at the parish office.

Parish Life is Growing -
When Will We See You?

July 31 ~ Thursday evening dinner at Zeman’s (Ethiopan) Sign up sheet on Usher’s table

Sign up sheets for the Sidewinders ball game on August 8 are located on the usher’s table in the back of church. Stay tuned for the time. Car pooling can be arranged.

We are planning a trip to the Ft. Huachuca Museum. If you are interested or would like more information, please call the parish office Monday afternoons and talk to Les Stephens. Promises to be a fun event!

Announcements for Week Ending June 8, 2008

Congratulations, Fr. Womble, on your 40th Anniversary
of Priesthood! “Well done, good and faithful servant!”

Announcements

PLEASE NOTE ~ The Friday Mass for Church Unity is postponed until Fr. Womble is able to resume this Mass. He is at home now and hopes to resume the Mass in the near future.

Novel Theology will meet at 6:30 pm this Thursday, June 5th, at the home of Sally Creswell. Book discussed is The Life of Pi by Yann Martel. Join us for an evening of lively discussion and fellowship.

The Barnabas Group of encouragement for those who have experienced a loss at sometime meets monthly. Next meeting Monday June 9 at 11:30 am, at the Cuvee World Bistro located at 3352 E. Speedway Blvd. There will be a “Mystery Speaker” discussing the early years of St. Michael’s Parish. Please call Peggy Speese at 325-0708 for Reservations at least three days prior to the meeting.

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Women’s (ECW) Meeting and Luncheon ~ Wednesday, June 18 AT 11:00 P.M. in the Parish Center. A lunch catered by Enjoy Cooking will be served. $ 6.00 donation is requested to cover the cost of the meal. A sign-up sheet is located on the usher’s cabinet.

Opportunities for Giving

Contributions are being accepted for a “brick” in the Foundations Courtyard in memory of Greg Peters. Any amount is accepted and may be made at the parish office.

We ask for your prayers and donations for our missionary, Nancy Brown of Niger. She has come back to the states for surgery of a tumor on the thyroid. Hopefully the tumor is benign.

Casa Maria will meet this Friday June 6 at 6 PM in the Parish Center. Your help is always needed – our volunteers can use a few eggstra hands and a dozen or more of shelled hard-boiled eggs. Join us for fellowship and to help with this good work.

The ECW is requesting donations of used men’s dress shirts for needy patients in hospitals and clinics in Africa. There is a box in the back of church in which to leave your donations. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

A Special Father’s Day gift ~ Honor a cherished parent In St. Michael’s Book of Pipes. Each dedicated pipe will sing continually of the individual it memorializes as it sings the praises of God Almighty. Registration forms are located on the usher’s cabinet and on the Book Of Pipes cabinet.

Parish Life is Growing -
When Will We See You?

LOOKING AHEAD ~
June 20th ~ Friday ~ bowling ~ 6:30 pm ~ Camino Seco Lanes
June 28th ~ Saturday Evening at the Desert Museum
July 31 ~ Thursday evening dinner at Zeman’s (Ethiopian Food)
August 8 ~ Friday ~ Sidewinders Game

We are planning a trip to the Ft. Huachuca Museum. If you are interested or would like more information, please call the parish office Monday afternoons and talk to Les Stephens. Promises to be a fun event!

The Rev. Doctor Carey C. Womble, M.D. celebrated the 40th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood at the 10:00 AM High Mass on Sunday, June 1, 2008. More pictures from the event follow:

Sending Ila off to Guatemala with a prayer for the travelers

Tokens of appreciation from the Sunday School kids

Announcements for Week Ending June 1, 2008

Announcements

PLEASE NOTE ~ The Friday Mass for Church Unity is postponed until Fr. Womble is able to resume this Mass. He is at home now and hopes to resume the Mass in the near future.

Novel Theology will meet at 6:30 pm Thursday, June 5th at the home of Sally Creswell. Book discussed is The Life of Pi by Yann Martel. Join us for an evening of lively discussion and fellowship.

The Rev. Doctor Carey C. Womble, M.D. will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood at the 10:00 am High Mass on Sunday, June 1, 2008. Reception will follow in the Parish Center. All are welcome and invited to attend.

St. Margaret’s Altar Guild will hold their Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 11:00 in the Parish Center. An open invitation is extended to all current team members as well as any church member, man or woman, interested in learning what the Altar Guild is all about. You may want to join us as a means of fellowship and ministry in the parish. BRING YOUR OWN BROWN BAG LUNCH (BEVERAGES FURNISHED).

Saturday, May 31st is the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 7:45 AM in Church. All are welcome to join us.

Opportunities for Giving

Contributions are being accepted for a “brick” in the Foundations Courtyard in memory of Greg Peters. Any amount is accepted and may be made at the parish office.

We ask for your prayers and donations for our missionary, Nancy Brown of Niger. She has come back to the states for surgery of a tumor on the thyroid. Hopefully the tumor is benign.

CASA MARIA will meet on Friday June 6 at 6 PM in the Parish Center. Your help is always needed – our volunteers can use a few eggstra hands and a dozen or more of SHELLED hard-boiled eggs. Join us for fellowship and to help with this good work.

The ECW is requesting donations of used men’s dress shirts for needy patients in hospitals and clinics in Africa. There is a box in the back of church in which to leave your donations. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

A Special Father’s Day gift ~ Honor a cherished parent In St. Michael’s BOOK OF PIPES. Each dedicated pipe will sing continually of the individual it memorializes as it sings the praises of God Almighty. Registration forms are located on the usher’s cabinet and on the Book Of Pipes cabinet.

Parish Life is Growing -
When Will We See You?

LOOKING AHEAD ~
June 20th ~ Friday ~ bowling ~ 6:30 pm ~ Camino Seco Lanes
June 28th ~ Saturday Evening at the Desert Museum
July 31 ~ Thursday evening dinner at Zeman’s (Ethiopian Food)
August 8 ~ Friday ~ Sidewinders Game

We are planning a trip to the Ft. Huachuca Museum. If you are interested or would like more information, please call the parish office Monday afternoons and talk to Les Stephens. Promises to be a fun event!

Announcements for Week Ending May 18, 2008

Announcements

PLEASE NOTE ~ The Friday Mass for Church Unity is postponed until Fr. Womble is able to resume this Mass. His health IS improving and he is greatly missed!

JOIN US FOR A LITTLE ITALIAN OPERA AND DINNER AT VIROS on Wednesday, May 14 at 6:30 pm. Just $15.00 for dinner and you may bring your own special wine. Heather Ribblett will be our soloist. Join us for good food, great fellowship and wonderful music. Sign-up sheet is on the usher’s cabinet.

KNITTERS AND QUILTERS will meet on Saturday, May 17 at the home of Mary Gayle Nash at 11:00 AM. For more information please call Jody Snider at 296-5069.

St. Margaret’s Altar Guild will hold their Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 11:00 in the Parish Center. An open invitation is extended to all current team members as well as any church member, man or woman, interested in learning what the Altar Guild is all about. You may want to join us as a means of fellowship and ministry in the parish. BRING YOUR OWN BROWN BAG LUNCH (BEVERAGES FURNISHED).

Opportunities for Giving

Contributions are being accepted for a “brick” in the Foundations Courtyard in memory of Greg Peters. Any amount is accepted and may be made at the parish office.

A Special Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gift ~ Honor a cherished parent In St. Michael’s BOOK OF PIPES. Each dedicated pipe will sing continually of the individual it memorializes as it sings the praises of God Almighty. Registration forms are located on the usher’s cabinet and on the Book Of Pipes cabinet.

Parish Life is Growing -
When Will We See You?

LOOKING AHEAD ~
May 14th ~ Wednesday Dinner at Viros
June 20th ~ Friday ~ bowling ~ 6:30 pm ~ Camino Seco Lanes
June 28th ~ Saturday Evening at the Desert Museum
July ~ Stay Tuned
August 8 ~ Friday ~ Sidewinders Game

Announcements for Week Ending April 27th, 2008

Announcements

PLEASE NOTE ~ The Friday Mass for Church Unity is postponed until Fr. Womble is able to resume this Mass. His health is improving and he is greatly missed!

The next baptismal Sunday is May 11th, the day of Pentecost. if you have a child to be baptised, please contact Fr. Smith or the parish office ~ 886-7292.

If there is anyone in our parish who has not been confirmed and wishes to be confirmed, please contact Fr. Smith or the parish office ~ 886-7292

The next meeting of Novel Theology is on Wednesday, May 1st at 6:30 PM at the home of Susan Bedrick. The book discussed is The Zoo Keeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman.

Opportunities for Giving

TWO OR THREE PEOPLE ARE NEEDED TO PROVIDE A MEAL FOR 10-15 University students at the Campus Christian Center on Sunday evening, April 27. After 6PM Mass, we serve dinner to the students. This is an easy enjoyable one-time Outreach: Mass, a meal and conversation. For information please call Lynette Emory at 745-2992.

Thanks from Guatemala Project ~ and a reminder it’s not all up
to us. Thanks to those of you who are contributing to the Project’s “April Madness” fund campaign, and also to those who attended or helped at out 15-year celebration (especially to Robin D., Joyce T. and Steve C. for service “above and beyond”). PLEASE don’t think we are asking parishioners alone to raise $12,000 for the project. The appeal is going out widely beyond the church, and two of the initial larger donations were from the general community (totaling $700). Your generosity forms the donation base and inspires others, but all of us have many ways to share our treasure, and we simply hope you will pass a small part to the Guatemala Project. Ideally, we’d like to receive $2 each from 6,000 people, but since that’s not possible, we depend upon a few major donors and many “any amount” champions. Again, humble thanks. Ila

MARK YOUR CALENDAR ~

***Saturday, April 26 – 10 AM – 2PM – Campus Christian Ministry Foundation Luncheon ~ Fr. Womble is hosting ~ sign-up sheet on ushers’ cabinet.
***Sunday, May 4 – 7:30 AM ~ Imago Dei Middle School Golf Classic at 49er Country Club ~ Special Guest Joan Bonvivini. Entry Fee $80 per person – Lunch included. Info – please call 882-4008
***Thursday, May 1 – 6:30 PM ~ Ascension Thursday Mass followed by Fellowship Meal in the Parish Center.

Announcements for Week Ending april 20th, 2008

Announcements

PLEASE NOTE ~ The Friday Mass for Church Unity is postponed until Fr. Womble is able to resume this Mass. His health is improving and he is greatly missed!

The Barnabas Group of Encouragement for those who have experienced a loss at sometime, meets monthly. The next meeting is Monday, April 14th at 11:30 am. Please note: this month we will meet at McMahon’s Steak House, 2959 N. Swan (corner of Ft. Lowell and Swan) Please call Peggy Speese at 325-0708 for reservations

THE NEXT BAPTISMAL SUNDAY IS MAY 11TH , THE DAY OF PENTECOST. IF YOU HAVE A CHILD TO BE BAPTIZED, PLEASE CONTACT FR. SMITH OR THE PARISH OFFICE ~ 886-7292.

IF THERE IS ANYONE IN OUR PARISH WHO HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED AND WISHES TO BE CONFIRMED ~ PLEASE CONTACT FR. SMITH OR THE PARISH OFFICE ~ 886-7292

The Vestry will meet this Tuesday April 15 at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center. All parishioners are invited to attend this important parish function.

Episcopal Church Women – ECW – will meet this Wednesday beginning at 10:30 am in the Parish Center. All women are invited to attend.

PARISH LIFE COMMITTEE will meet on Monday April 21 at 4:30 pm in the Womble Library.

Opportunities for Giving

MARK THE DATE: THURSDAY APRIL 17. Join with fellow parishioners and serve lunch at TIHAN’s (Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network: Poz Café. Meet at St. Francis in the Foothills Methodist Church (Swan and River) at 8:30 am. Call Julia Taylor – 574-6967 or Tish Newell – 514-8182 if you have any questions.

ANOTHER WAY TO SUPPORT TIHAN is the Poz Market Place. After lunch, participants can pick up needed items from a table stocked with donated toiletries and personal care items. Items available at the marketplace include but are not limited to: disposable razors, toilet paper, skin lotion, bar and bath soap, toothpaste, tooth brushes, shaving cream, dish soap and Ensure. Please bring contributions to the trunk in the back of church.

TWO OR THREE PEOPLE ARE NEEDED TO PROVIDE A MEAL FOR 10-15 University students at the Campus Christian Center on Sunday evening, April 27. After 6PM Mass, we serve dinner to the students. This is an easy enjoyable one-time Outreach: Mass, a meal and conversation. For information please call Lynette Emory at 745-2992.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR ~

***Saturday, April 26 – 10 AM – 2PM – Campus Christian Ministry Foundation Luncheon ~ Fr. Womble is hosting ~ sign-up sheet on ushers’ cabinet.
***Sunday, May 4 – 7:30 AM ~ Imago Dei Middle School Golf Classic at 49er Country Club ~ Special Guest Joan Bonvivini. Entry Fee $80 per person – Lunch included. Info – please call 882-4008
***Thursday, May 1 – 6:30 PM ~ Ascension Thursday Mass followed by Fellowship Meal in the Parish Center.

Holy Week Announcements

HOLY WEEK BEGINS WITH PALM SUNDAY - the calendar on the reverse side of this sheet lists the complete schedule of services. You are urged to make every effort to attend these most solemn services of the Christian year. These services have a wonderful cathartic effect and will truly make your Easter very joyful and special.

LAST CALL FOR EASTER FLOWER DONATIONS - please include your donation in the envelope from your pledge card box or make certain your donation is clearly marked for “flowers” ~ also everyone is invited to bring flowers to the Altar of Repose anytime during the Watch Before the Altar.

THIS MAUNDY THURSDAY’S SERVICE begins in the Parish Center with a Seder Meal representing the Lord’s Supper, Washing of the Feet, then to the Church for the remainder of the High Mass with the procession to the Altar of Repose and the Stripping of the Altars. Please sign up on the dinner sign-up sheet located on the ushers’ cabinet.

ALTAR OF REPOSE - the schedule and sign-up sheets for a Watch before the Altar of Repose are in the back of church. “Would you not watch with Me for one hour?”

EASTER CONFESSIONS - your preparation for Easter communion should include an examination of conscience and making your confession. This is a traditional and good way to get yourself ready to greet the Resurrection. An introduction and help sheet is available in the rear of the church, and the times of confession are listed within Holy Week Calendar. Please prayerfully consider this excellent spiritual exercise for your life.

BRING AND RING YOUR BELLS - participate in ringing your very own bells throughout the Gloria (along with a great organ fanfare and singing) at the Easter Vigil service.

EASTER VIGIL BREAK-FAST - everyone is invited to the Parish Center to break the fast and welcome the newly baptized after the Easter Vigil service. Special dishes of eggs, fruit, and hot cross buns will be served. Sign-up sheet located on the ushers’ cabinet.

!!RISE AND SHINE! Please note that due to the Easter Vigil service, we will not have Sunday School or the 5:00 PM Mass on the Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day.

AN EASTER EGG HUNT IS BEING PLANNED FOR 9:00 AM EASTER MORNING. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER TO HELP WITH THE PREPARATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT Toni Sue Brooks. We could use: plastic Easter eggs, dyed real eggs, and candy for inside the plastic eggs. Just drop off your donations in the basket in the back of church or simply stop by the church office. Thank you in advance for your kind generosity.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN will meet THIS Wednesday at 10 am in the Parish Center. The meeting will be over in time for the Healing Mass at 12:10. All women are invited.

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED Good Friday and Easter Monday.