Announcements for Week Ending December 25th, 2005

MIF Series - Adult Forum will continue on Sunday, January 15th. Look for announcements in January, 2006.

Christmas Flowers - the special beauty of St. Michael's Christmas worship is the work of many people. Not all can be directly involved, but all can contribute to the Christmas Flowers and Decorations. Please use the Christmas Flowers envelope for floral donations.

Vestry Meeting this Tuesday, December 20th, at 6:00 PM in the Parish Center. Please note the time change. Parishioners are invited to attend this important parish function.

Casa Maria Volunteers will meet this Friday, December 23rd, at 6:30 PM in the Parish Center to prepare sack lunches. Your help is needed. The volunteers can always use a few extra hands and shelled hard-boiled eggs. Join them for fellowship and to help with this good work.

Pledge/Stewardship envelopes are available now at the back of the church. Please pick up your envelopes. This will help defray the cost of mailing them to your. Thank you!

Announcements for Week Ending December 18th, 2005

MIF Series - Adult Forum will continue on Sunday, January 15th. Look for announcements in January, 2006.

Greening of the Church on Sunday, December 18th, following the 10:00 AM Mass. All are invited to help St. Michael's Altar Guild. Not all of the tasks involve climbing ladders. Helpers are needed to fluff the greens and prepare bows, and hang wreaths many hands will make short work of a big job.

Christmas Flowers - the special beauty of St. Michael's Christmas worship is the work of many people. Not all can be directly involved, but all can contribute to the Christmas Flowers and Decorations. Please use the Christmas Flowers envelope for floral donations.

Social Concerns Meeting this Sunday, December 18th, following the 10:00 AM Mass in the Parish Center. All are invited to attend. Thanks to 20+ who helped with the Advent Bazaar; over $8.000 changed hands. Cookies needed for Borderlinks' annual Chrismas party in Nogales, Sonora. Sign up in back of church to bring cookies to the church by noon, December 16th, for 1,300 children. Call Ila for more info.

2006 Ordo Kalendars are available on the ushers' cabinet. A donation of $3.00 per calendar is requested to cover handling charges. Place donation envelope in the collection basket, or bring to the church office.

Angel Tree continues to seek donations. This year, we have 35 children from Angel Tree, including prisoners' children who have been in Arizona as a result of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. There are requests for gift cards from local stores so that children can choose something they want. If you buy clothing, please include the gift receipt so that exchanges can be made. Please choose an Angel from the tree and sign the list on the table at the back of the church. Bring your gifts unwrapped to the church office or to the tree on Sundays before or after Mass. The Angel Tree program is an important part of St. Michael's ministry for children of prisoners. For additional information, please call Ancelyn Smith.

Christmas Services CHRISTMAS EVE 5:00 PM Family Mass with Christmas Story for Children & Setting Up of the Crèche 10:00 PM Concert & Carols 10:45 PM Solemn Procession and High Mass Music for Christmas Eve Mass of the Quiet Hour by George Oldroyd for Choir, Soloists, and Organ CHRISTMAS DAY 7:30 AM Morning Prayer 8:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM High Mass & Procession

MIF Adult Forum Update

MIF Series - Adult Forum continues Sunday, December 11th, from 9:00 to 9:45 AM in the Parish Center. This week's topic is "Ethics After Easter" presented by Karl MacOmber. All are welcome. MIF Series will continue on Sunday, January 15th. Look for announcements in January, 2006.

Announcements for Week Ending December 11th, 2005

MIF Series - Adult Forum continues in the Parish Center, Sundays from 9:00 to 9:45 AM. The next topic, on Sunday, December 11th, is "Christian Social Witness," presented by Peggy Van Norman. All are welcome.

Calling those parishioners who may be interested in serving as Vestry members - contact Karl MacOmber or the church office for more information.

The Society of Mary invites all to recite the Rosary this Saturday at 7:45 AM in the Church, in honor of the Conception of Mary.

2006 Ordo Kalendars are available on the ushers' cabinet. A donation of $3.00 per calendar is requested to cover handling charges. Place donation envelope in the collection basket, or bring to the church office.

Next ECW meeting this Wednesday, December 7th. This meeting will include a cookie exchange (please bring 60 of one of your favorite cookies to share) and a lunch served by Joy Miller of EnJoy Cooking (cost $5.00 per person). Sign-up sheet is located on the ushers' cabinet. For luncheon reservations, contact ECW Chair Dolores Braren; for cookie exchange questions, contact Bonnie Edwards.

It's Angel Tree time again! Starting the first Sunday in Advent, a Christmas tree in the back of the church will have angels hanging on its branches. This year, we have 35 children from Angel Tree, including prisoners' children who have been in Arizona as a result of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. There are requess for gift cards from local stores so that children can choose something they want. If you buy clothing, please include the gift receipt so that exchanges can be made. Please sign the list on the table at the back of the church so that I know wgo has taken each child's tag. We are asking you to bring your gifts, unwrapped, to the church office or to the tree on Sundays before or after Mass. The Angel Tree program is an important part of St. Michael's ministry for children of prisoners. For additional information, please call Ancelyn Smith.

Advent International Bazaar 2005

* Gifts * Food * Music Purchase from more than 20 of Tucson's socially-committed non-profit groups. Fair trade items from Azure Skies Global Gifts. Sat. Dec. 3rd. 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Opening Reception & Sale Mzekala Balkan Traditional Songs, 6:00 p.m. Sun., Dec. 4th, 9:00 AM - 3:00 P.M. African art, calendars, children's books, regional authors, Haitian crafts, Mayan weavings, jewelry, fair trade handicrafts from more than 30 cultures, Just Coffee, holiday goods and goodies, boxed gift candies, and more. * Holiday tamales & foods Maria Garcia, La Indita * Children's "Make & Take" art activity, A.C.M.E. Studio St. Michael & All Angels 602 N. Wilmot (at 5 5th Street), Parish Center HOLIDAY SHOPPING WITH A CONSCIENCE Information: 886-7292 (church), 623-3063 (coordinator) LOOK FOR YOUR FAVORITE GROUP!

Announcements for Week Ending December 4th, 2005

MIF Series - Adult Forum continues in the Parish Center, Sundays from 9:00 to 9:45 AM. The next topic, on Sunday, December 4th, is "Ethics After Easter," presented by Karl MacOmber. All are welcome.

Calling Parish artists and groups to participate in our upcoming Advent Bazaar, Sunday, December 4th. Call Ila for more information.

Calling those parishioners who may be interested in serving as Vestry members - contact Karl MacOmber or the church office for more information.

2006 Ordo Kalendars are available on the ushers' cabinet. A donation of $3.00 per calendar is requested to cover handling charges. Place donation envelope in the collection basket, or bring to the church office.

Next ECW meeting Wednesday, December 14th. This meeting will include a cookie exchange (please bring 60 of one of your favorite cookies to share) and a lunch served by Joy Miller of EnJoy Cooking (cost $5.00 per person). Sign-up sheet is located on the ushers' cabinet. For luncheon reservations, contact ECW Chair Dolores Braren; for cookie exchange questions, contact Bonnie Edwards.

It's Angel Tree time again! Starting the first Sunday in Advent, a Christmas tree in the back of the church will have angels hanging on its branches. This year, we have 35 children from Angel Tree, including prisoners' children who have been in Arizona as a result of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. There are requess for gift cards from local stores so that children can choose something they want. If you buy clothing, please include the gift receipt so that exchanges can be made. Please sign the list on the table at the back of the church so that I know wgo has taken each child's tag. We are asking you to bring your gifts, unwrapped, to the church office or to the tree on Sundays before or after Mass. The Angel Tree program is an important part of St. Michael's ministry for children of prisoners. For additional information, please call Ancelyn Smith.

A Support Group, formed for those who have experienced a loss at sometime, meets monthly. Next meeting Monday, December 12, at noon, at the City Grill restaurant located at 6464 E. Tanque Verde Road. Please call Peggy Speese for reservations at least three days prior to the meeting.

Pictures of the Week:



The Sunday School Children sing O Come O Come Emmanuel



No More Deaths sign, handed out to remind us all that it is not a crime to save a life.

More Announcements for Thanksgiving Week 2005

Calling those parishioners who may be interested in serving as Vestry members - contact Karl MacOmber or the church office for more information.

2006 Ordo Kalendars are available on the ushers' cabinet. A donation of $3.00 per calendar is requested to cover handling charges. Place donation envelope in the collection basket, or bring to the church office.

Next ECW meeting Wednesday, December 14th. This meeting will include a cookie exchange (please bring 60 of one of your favorite cookies to share) and a lunch served by Joy Miller of EnJoy Cooking (cost $5.00 per person). Sign-up sheet is located on the ushers' cabinet. For luncheon reservations, contact ECW Chair Dolores Braren; for cookie exchange questions, contact Bonnie Edwards.

It's Angel Tree time again! Starting the first Sunday in Advent, aChristmas tree in the back of the church will have angels hanging on its branches. This year, we have 35 children from Angel Tree, including prisoners' children who have been in Arizona as a result of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. There are requess for gift cards from local stores so that children can choose something they want. If you buy clothing, please include the gift receipt so that exchanges can be made. Please sign the list on the table at the back of the church so that I know wgo has taken each child's tag. We are asking you to bring your gifts, unwrapped, to the church office or to the tree on Sundays before or after Mass. The Angel Tree program is an important part of St. Michael's ministry for children of prisoners. For additional information, please call Ancelyn Smith.

Calling Parish artists and groups toparticipate in our upcoming Advent Bazaar, Sunday, December 4th. CallIla for more information.

Parishioner D.J. Smith's book signing takes place Friday, November 25th, 1 PM to 3 PM, at Sahuaro West Park, 2700 N Kinney Road (north of Ajo Road). Come help launch D.J,'s Dr. Bird to the Rescue children's book. Refreshments will be served.

Announcements (Part One) for Thanksgiving Week 2005

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24th, there will be a Mass at 9:00 AM. Come and join in worshipping Almighty God and giving thanks for his mercy and our blessings. All parishioners are invited to bring fresh flowers for the altar as a symbol of our gratefulness.

Parish Office is close on Thanksgiving and on Friday, November 24th and 25th. The clergy and staff wish you and your family a Blessed Thanksgiving!

Anglican Cycle of Prayer - let us give thanks for the Diocese of Torit (The Sudan), Wilson Arop Ogwok, and its people and clergy.

Diocese Of Arizona Cycle Of Prayer - let us pray and give thanks for Christ Church of the Ascension, Paradise Valley, its clergy and parishioners.

MIF Series - Adult Forum continues in the Parish Center, Sundays from 9:00 to 9:45 AM. The next topic, on Sunday, November 27th, is "Mysteries of Faith," presented by The Rev. Carey Womble. All are welcome.

There are lots of boxes of Angel Food Candy still available. Our wonderful English Toffee dipped in chocolate, rolled in toasted macadamia nuts and macaroon coconut, then boxed in a beautiful red and gold metallic printed gift box, is an affordable means of sharing this fund raising effort by your parishioner volunteers. Just stop in the church office for your Angel Food.. Share the goodness and sweetness of St. Michael and All Angels Church!

Casa Maria Volunteers will meet this Friday, November 25th, at 6:30 PM in the Parish Center to preparesack lunches forthose in need. Come help during this Thanksgiving weekend. Please bring shelled hard-boiled eggs. Join with St. Michael's volunteers for fellowship and to help with this much-needed good work.

More announcements to follow soon!

Announcements for Week Ending November 20th, 2005

November 20th is Stewardship Sunday.

MIF Series - Adult Forum continues in the Parish Center, Sundays from 9:00 to 9:45 AM. The next topic, on Sunday, November 20th, is "Opening the Prayer Book," presented by Paulette O'Malley. All are welcome.

Vestry Meeting this Tuesday, November 15th, starting at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center. All parishioners are invited to attend this important parish function.

Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Meeting this Wednesday, November 16th, starting at 10:00 AM in the Parish Center. All women are invited to attend.

Social Concerns Meeting this Sunday, November 20th, following at 10:00 AM Mass in the Parish Center. All are invited to attend.

Angel Food Candy 2005. Our wonderful English Toffee dipped in chocolate, rolled in toasted macadamia nuts and macaroon coconut, then boxed in a beautiful red and gold metallic printed gift box, is still available. Order forms are on the ushers' cabinet and in church office. Share the goodness and sweetness of St. Michael and All Angels Church while supporting St. Michael's Church and school programs.

Volunteers are needed to sort food and stock shelves on Monday, November 21st, at 9:00 AM here at St. Michael's. Our Parish Day School's annual food drive helps keep the food pantry stocked until spring. Please call Shigeko or Lynette with questions or to volunteer.

U of A Campus Christian Center's Thanksgiving Dinner is in need of three cooked, unstuffed turkeys 12 pounds or larger at the center by 2:00 PM, Friday, November 18th. Consider helping to share a little American hospitality with international visitors. If you can help, calle Barbara Goldschmid.

Announcements for Week Ending November 13th, 2005

MIF Series - Adult Forum is underway in the Parish Center, Sundays from 9:00 to 9:45 AM. The next topic, on Sunday, November 13th, is "Early Christian Traditions," presented by Stacie Widdifield. All are welcome.

The Altar Guild will not meet this Saturday, November 12th, but will instead meet as a group on Saturday, November 26th, to prepare the Church for Advent. Please mark your calendars.

A Support Group, formed for those who have experienced a loss at sometime meets monthly. Next meeting Monday, November 14th, 11:30 AM, at the City Grill restaurant located at 6464 E. Tanque Verde Road. Please call Peggy Speese for reservations at least three days prior to the meeting.

Mass For Church Unity every Friday at 12:10 PM. Join celebrant Fr. Womble at this Church Unity service.

Angel Food Candy Making 2005. We are at that point on the calendar where St. Michael's parishioners will start making our wonderful English Toffee dipped in chocolate, rolled in toasted macadamia nuts and macaroon coconut, then boxed in a beautiful red and gold metallic printed gift box. Volunteers are still needed this week. Volunteer sign up sheets will be available next Sunday. Orders are now being taken for your convenience, an order form is included in the bulletin. Extra forms will be on the ushers' cabinet in the coming weeks. Share the goodness and sweetness of St. Michael and All Angels Church!

United Thank Offering (UTO) continues year round - every day! The mission of United Thanks Offering is to invite people to offer daily thanks to God. The discipline starts at home by dropping cins into a special blue box container for each thanksgiving offered. Bring your UTO check or currency offering to the Church this Sunday, November 13th - UTO Sunday.

The Flu shot clinic at the Parish Day School has been canceled.

Just Coffee - would you volunteer to sell organic coffee, fair-traded from Chiapas, once or twice a month, at coffee hour after the Mass you usually attend? The growers' cooperative and the roaster benefit; have an opportunity to survive in their own country. Call Peggy or Ila if you can help.

Announcements for Week Ending November 6th, 2005

Sorry this is so late, folks! - Karen

MIF Series - Adult Forum is underway in the Parish Center, Sundays from 9:00 to 9:45 AM. The next topic, on Sunday, November 6th, is "Living With History," presented by Peter Schmidt. All are welcome.

A Support Group, formed for those who have experienced a loss at sometime meets monthly. Next meeting Monday, November 14th, 11:30 AM, at the City Grill restaurant located at 6464 E. Tanque Verde Road. Please call Peggy Speese for reservations at least three days prior to the meeting.

Calling all parishioners to bring their favorite icons (with your name on the back) to Church this Sunday at 9:45 AM, so they can be carried by the Sunday School children in procession, in honor of the Feast of All Saints at the 10:00 AM Mass.

Mass For Church Unity every Friday at 12:10 PM. Join celebrant Fr. Womble at this Church Unity service.

Angel Food Candy Making 2005. We are at that point on the calendar where St. Michael's parishioners will start making our wonderful English Toffee dipped in chocolate, rolled in toasted macadamia nuts and macaroon coconut, then boxed in a beautiful red and gold metallic printed gift box. Volunteers are needed from November 3rd through November 12th. Volunteer sign up sheets will be available next Sunday. Orders are now being taken for your convenience, an order form is included in the bulletin. Extra forms will be on the ushers' cabinet in the coming weeks. Share the goodness and sweetness of St. Michael and All Angels Church!

Flu shots will be available at the Parish Day School - scheduled date in November to be announced. The shots will be administered from 11 AM to 2 PM. Cost is $25 per person, with rebates from providers HealthNet, AEtna Insurance, and Medicare. Please call the church office by Friday, October 28th if interested in particpating.

Announcements for Week Ending October 30th, 2005

MIF Series - Adult Forum is underway in the Parish Center, Sundays from 9:00 to 9:45 AM. The next topic, on Sunday, October 30th, is "The Practice of Prayer," presented by Margaret Shetka. All are welcome.

Mass For Church Unity every Friday at 12:10 PM Join celebrant Fr. Womble at this Church Unity service.

Casa Maria Volunteers will meet this Friday at 6:30 PM, in the Parish Center, to prepare sack lunches. Your help is needd! The volunteers can always use a few extra hands and shelled hard-boiled eggs. Join them for fellowship and to help with this good work.

Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Meeting this Wednesday starting at 10:00 AM, in the Parish Center. All women are invited to attend. Reminder: please turn in your sold ECW Raffle tickets; drawing for the 20" Flat Screen TV/DVD is Sunday, October 30th.

Angel Food Candy Making 2005. We are at that point on the calendar where St. Michael's parishioners will start making our wonderful English Toffee dipped in chocolate, rolled in toasted macadamia nuts and macaroon coconut, then boxed in a beautiful red and gold metallic printed gift box. Volunteers are needed from November 3rd through November 12th. Volunteer sign up sheets will be available next Sunday. Orders are now being taken for your convenience, an order form is included in the bulletin. Extra forms will be on the ushers' cabinet in the coming weeks. Share the goodness and sweetness of St. Michael and All Angels Church!

ECW Casserole ad Bake Sale is this Sunday, October 30th, in the Parish Center following both morning services. Purchase delicious food and/or desserts, and support St. Michael's ECW programs. Reminder: please turn in your sold ECW Raffle tickets; drawing for the 20" Flast Screen TV/DVD is this Sunday!

Flu shots will be available at the Parish Day School - scheduled date in November to be announced. The shots will be administered from 11 AM to 2 PM. Cost is $25 per person, with rebates from providers HealthNet, AEtna Insurance, and Medicare. Please call the church office by Friday, October 28th if interested in particpating.

Announcements for Week Ending October 23rd, 2005

MIF Series - Adult Forum is underway in the Parish Center, Sundays from 9:00 to 9:45 AM. The next topic, on Sunday, October 23rd, is "Engaging the Word," presented by Margaret Savage. All are welcome.

Mass For Church Unity every Friday at 12:10 PM Join celebrant Fr. Womble at this Church Unity service.

St. Michael's Vestry Meeting is this Tuesday in the Parish Center. Meeting will start at 7:00 PM. Parishioners are invited to attend this important parish function.

Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Meeting this Wednesday starting at 10:00 AM, in the Parish Center. All women are invited to attend. Reminder: please turn in your sold ECW Raffle tickets; drawing for the 20" Flat Screen TV/DVD is Sunday, October 30th.

Angel Food Candy Making 2005. We are at that point on the calendar when St. Michael's parishioners will start making our wonderful English Toffee dipped in chocolate, rolled in toasted macadamia nuts and macaroon coconut, then boxed in a beautiful red and gold metallic printed gift box. Volunteers are needed from November 3rd through November 12th. Volunteer sign up sheets will be available next Sunday. Orders are now being taken for your convenience,an order form is included in this bulletin. Extra forms will be on the ushers' cabinet in the coming weeks. Share the goodness and sweetness of St. Michael and All Angels Church!

St. Michael's Quilters October meeting is Saturday. October 22nd, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, in the Parish Center. Please bring your projects and a sack lunch. Anyone interested in quilting is more than welcome to join the group.

Announcements for Week Ending October 16th, 2005

MIF Series - Adult Forum is underway in the Parish Center, Sundays from 9:00 to 9:45 AM. This week's topic is "Opening the Bible," presented by John Hsieh. All are welcome.

Mass For Church Unity every Friday at 12:10 PM Join celebrant Fr. Womble at this Church Unity service.

Volunteers needed for Tucson's Hope Fest Saturday, October 15th, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at Tucson Electric Park to help with over 50 donated community services including dental care, medical checks, haircuts, including children's activities. If you are interested in volunteering, please pick up a "Mission Tucson" volunteer form located at the ushers' cabinet.

Quiet Day on the Feast Day of Teresa of Avila, Saturday October 15th, from 9:00 AM until 2:30 PM, at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church located at 901 W. Erie Street in Chandler. The Quiet Day, which is presented by St. Matthew's Chapter of Daughters of the King, with a brief talk on Spiritual Balance presented by the Rev. Dr. John Hall, guided meditations based on Teresa of Avila's writings presented by Betsy Zakowski. The Quiet Day will close with Holy Eucharist. Continental Breakfast at 9:00 AM; lunch and beverages will be provided. All are welcome. For information, please call Susan Doswell.

Social Concerns meeting this Sunday, October 16, following 10 AM Mass. Informal report from Guatemala Project's summer team teacher Miluska, acolyte & soccer aficionado Jay, nurse Sarah, and coordinator Ila Short verbal presentations, lots of visuals (Sarah bought a video camera for the trip), some extra food to assuage your hunger. We spent a combined total of 164 days in Guatemala and visited 15 of the 18 rural Mayan communities with which we have a 12 year relationship.

St. Michael's Quilters October meeting is moved to Saturday. October 22nd, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, in the Parish Center. Please bring your projects and a sack lunch. Anyone interested in quilting is more than welcome to join the group.

Learn to read the bible in Hebrew by attending Father Smith's Hebrew language class, Wednesdays at 8:40 to 10:00 AM in the Parish Library. Cost for materials is $20 perperson. Sign up at the ushers' cabinet.

Sorry these announcements were posted so late this week - I'll do better next week! - Karen

Photos of the Week

Here are a few photos from Episcopal Church Sunday. Announcements and more photos will follow in a day or two. - Karen

Girls just want to have fun!



The parish choir has guest participants from the day school.

2005 Mullvaney scholarship winner Samantha N.


The pancake breakfast.

Announcements for Week Ending October 9th, 2005

The Society of Mary will recite the Rosary in honor of St. Mary this coming Saturday, October 8, at 7:45 AM in the church. All are invited.

Social Concerns House Mass / Potluck / Quarterly Meeting is this Saturday, October 8th, 6:00 PM at the home of John & Shigeko Hsieh. Fr. Ireland celebrates, asks provocative questions relating to the scriptures. All are welcome. Please RSVP. Agenda: allocation of the English Faire monies; responses to "feedback" forms regarding hurricane help; prayers for Diocesan Convention (and review of resolutions).

Episcopal School Sunday next Sunday, October 9th. Our students will participate in the Mass and choir. Attend and support our youth. Boy Scout Pancake breakfast will follow the 10:00 AM Mass ($3 donation requested).

MATURING IN FAITH (MIF) SERIES
ADULT FORUM, SUNDAYS, 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
PARISH CENTER
October 9th: The Anglican Vision, presented by Peter Medine
October 16th: Opening the Bible, presented by John Hsieh
October 23rd: Engaging the Word, presented by Margaret Savage
October 30th: The Practice of Prayer, presented by Margaret Shetka

Photo of the Week:


Blessing of the Animas, Feast of St. Francis, 10/2/05

Happy Michaelmas!

Announcements for Week Ending October 2nd, 2005

Join us for the annual service celebration of Michaelmas, the Feast of St. Michael and All Angels this Thursday, September 29, at 6:30 PM. Child care available during the service. There will be a communal feast in the Parish Center following the Mass. Donations requested to cover expenses.

Casa Maria Volunteers will meet this Friday at 6:30 PM, in the Parish Center to prepare sack lunches. Your help is needed; the volunteers can always use a few extra hands and shelled hard boiled eggs. join them for fellowship and to help with
this good work.

A Support Group, formed for those who have experienced a loss at sometime, meets monthly. Next meeting Monday, October 10th, 11:30 AM, at the City Grill restaurant located at 6464 E. Tanque Verde Road. Please call Peggy Speese for reservations at least three days prior to the meeting.

Learn to read the bible in Hebrew by attending Father Smith's Hebrew language class starting Wednesday, September 28th, 8:40 to 10:00 AM in the Parish Library. Cost for materials is $20 per person. Sign up at the ushers' cabinet.

The Annual Blessing of the Animals will take place this Sunday, October 2nd, at the 8:00 am AND 10:00 AM Masses, and is open to furry, feathered, and scaly pets in all shapes and sizes. Animals are to be on leashes or in carriers. The Blessing of the Animals is celebrated each year in conjunction with the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patronal saint of animals. Refreshments for beasts and humans will be available in the Parish Center area.

ECW'S 46th Annual Convention October 7th- 8th - Friday registration, dinner, entertainment, guest speaker; Saturday breakfast, Eucharist, business meeting, workshops and Woman of the Year, Anglican Rosary, Getting to Know ECW, National Cathedral, and Spiritual Gifts/Call to Action. All church women are invited to attend this important ECW annual happening. Contact Dolores Braren for more information.

Victims of Hurricane Katrina need your help. Please help through prayers and/or a financial donation through Episcopal Relief and Development. Please make your check payable to "ERD" and place in the collection basket or bring to the church office.

"God heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3

*Photos from the English Faire to follow soon! * - Karen

Announcements for Week Ending September 25th, 2005

estry meeting this Tuesday, September 20th, starting at 7:00 PM, in the Parish Center. All parishioners are invited to attend this important parish function.

Episcopal Church Women (ECW) meeting this Wednesday, September 21st, starting at 10:00 AM, in the Parish Center. All women are invited to attend.

English Faire 2005 help is needed. Volunteers are needed toserve food and beverages at the dirty Duck Pub, to help with the English Snail Race, set up/take down, Church tours, English Tea Room, and other areas. A sign-up sheet is located on the ushers' cabinet. This year's event will include an artisan's show. Those interested in showing or selling their artistic endeavers, please contact Kelli. An English Faire flyer may be found just below this section of the schedule page..

St. Michael's Sunday School, for children ages 4 through 8 and ages 9 through 12, began Sunday, September 18th. Sttarting at 9:45 AM. Registration is currently taking place. The program is looking for people, both parents and parishioners, to help as Shepherds. Contact information may be obtained from the the church office.

Learn to read the bible in Hebrew by attending Father Smith's Hebrew language class starting Wednesday, September 28th, 8:40 to 10:00 AM in the Parish Library. Cost for materials is $20 perperson. Sign up at the ushers' cabinet.

ECW'S 46th Annual Convention October 7th- 8th - Friday registration, dinner, entertainment, guest speaker; Saturday breakfast, Eucharist, business meeting, workshops and Woman of the Year, Anglican Rosary, Getting to Know ECW, National Cathedral, and Spiritual Gifts/Call to Action. All church women are invited to attend this important ECW annual happening. Contact Dolores Braren for more information.

Thanks to people's extraordinary generosity, last Sunday we were able to prepare 168 emergency food packs for migrants in distress in the desert, for distribution by Samaritans, a faith-based group that meets at Southside Presbyterian, 317 W 23rd, each Tuesday at 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. If you would like to know more about this work, call Ila Abernathy.

Announcements for Week Ending September 18th, 2005

English Faire 2005 help is needed. Volunteers are needed toserve food and beverages at the dirty Duck Pub, to help with the English Snail Race, set up/take down, Church tours, English Tea Room, and other areas. Look for a near-future announcement isting the next English Faire planning committee. This year's event will include an arisan's show. Those interested in showing or selling their artistic endeavers, please contact Kelli. An English Faire flyer follows:

St. Michael's Sunday School, for children ages 4 through 8 and ages 9 through 12, begins Sunday, September 18th at 9:45 AM. Registration is currently taking place. The program is looking for people, both parents and parishioners, to help as Shepherds. Contact information may be obtained from the the church office.

Tailey family moving September 19th or 20th. Pickup trucks and muscle needed Helena has located a 2 bedroom apartment, much needed for this young family of 4, who are now living in a small 1 bedroom. She plans to get off work to move. If you can help with the transition, please call Ila. The move would be central from the Alvernon/Fort Lowell area to Bellevue, near Speedway/Dodge.

ECW'S 46th Annual Convention October 7th- 8th - Friday registration, dinner, entertainment, guest speaker; Saturday breakfast, Eucharist, business meeting, workshops and Woman of the Year, Anglican Rosary, Getting to Know ECW, National Cathedral, and Spiritual Gifts/Call to Action. All church women are invited to attend this important ECW annual happening. Contact Dolores Braren for more information.

Quiet Day Retreat Saturday, September 17 at Tuller School, 5870 E. 14th Street, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM led by Fr. Robert Hugh, Society of St. Francis (a lay order of the Episcopal Church). Cost is $20 and includes lunch. Call Joyce Tracy for more information.

Victims of Hurricane Katrina need your help. Please help through prayers and/or a financial donation through Episcopal Relief and Development. Please make your check payable to "ERD" and place in the collection basket or bring to the church office. "God heals the broken-hearted and bids up their wounds." Psalm 147:3

A Prayer for Rescue, Recovery, Rebuilding

0 gracious God, we will never understand the sorrows of the world, but by your grace, we will not turn away from them. Cheer and encourage those who labor to help the injured, the homeless, the hungry, and those in despair. Bless and soften the hearts of those who would take advantage of tragedy for their own profit, that they may come to know where true joy is to be found We ask these things in your own most holy Name. Amen.

Update will be late!

Hi, folks. Because I'll be out of town this weekend, I picked up a copy of the church bulletin this afternoon so that I could update the schedule page and this blog / news page. Then I promptly lost the bulletin! So I won't be able to update until Tuesday night. The church office is closed on Monday for Labor Day, but should reopen Tuesday. And of course, you can pick up a paper bulletin at church this weekend.

I apologize for any inconvenience!

Karen

Social Concerns Notes

Help for SAMARITANS - Sunday Sept. 11th. In February Social Concerns agreed to supply food packs for migrants in distress twice a year, to be distributed by Samaritans - and it's time! The plan: prepare 150 ziplock packs of durable, nutritious stuff during Coffee Hour after 10 AM Mass. Last time we did 130 packs in less than 1/2 hour! Bring in any of the items listed below. There'll be a box in the back of the church. Social Concerns will also buy in bulk to round out your donations, just get good buys. Advance purchase - Bargains only! granola or nutrition bars small packs of nuts tuna, beans, Vienna sausage pull top cans individual packs of fruit or applesauce small nutritious candies (ones that don't melt) other durable, nutritious snacks, small packs You don't have to have a final opinion on border issues to feed the hungry - and some of these very humble people, including women and children, haven't eaten for days. You know the heart of a stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.- Exodus 23:9

GOOD NEWS: Part of the proceeds of the English Faire will go toward building houses in Haiti, through a Food for the Poor program carefully researched by Joel Williams. We'll supplement with the Special Collection Oct. 22nd. A generous parishioner overheard plans last Sunday and offered a $500 match. The modest block houses cost $2000. Let's try for two - or more!

Campus Ministry Meal Sunday evenings - Social Concerns will cover one of St. Michael's September dates. Call Ila if you'd like to help.

ER-D rep (formerly Presiding Bishop's Fund for World Relief) The Rev. Lucie Thomas of St. Andrew's in Nogales is the new Diocesan coordinator and wants to elevate the important work of ER-D. Any volunteers to be Parish rep? Call Peggy Van Norman for details.

Advent International Bazaar Dec. 3rd & 4th. Call Ila to reserve a spot OR to help.

COMMUNITY REMINDERS

Prayer Vigil at El Tiradito shrine Monday, August 29th, 5 p.m., with national religious leaders coming for a border "plunge" at Rick Ufford Chase's invitation (Rick is Moderator of the Presbyterian General Assembly and also a founder of BorderLinks). The visitors include Jewish leaders and representatives of the World Council of Churches. They'll join us for prayers for migrants at 5 p.m. El Tiradito is on Main Avenue just West of Cushing Street, close to Carrillo school.

Presentation August 31st - "The Effects of Free Trade on Indigenous Communities," with Miguel Pickard, visiting from Chiapas. Potluck 6 PM, Armory Park (enter, 220 S. Fifth Avenue. Bring a dish to share, $5 suggested donation. Pickard is Co-Founder of the Center for Economic and Political Research for Community Action [CIEPAC], lives and works in Chiapas. He is bilingual. Derechos Humanos sponsors. Why attend? Economic and cultural impacts of "Free" Trade affect migration, and many Mexican migrants are Maya from Chiapas, one of the poorest states in Mexico. A new Free Trade Treaty has been approved with Central America and could affect the Mayan communities with whom we collaborate in Guatemala.

Announcements for Week Ending September 4th, 2005

English Faire 2005 help is needed. Volunteers are needed toserve food and beverages at the dirty Duck Pub, to help with the English Snail Race, set up/take down, Church tours, English Tea Room, and other areas. Look for a near-future announcement isting the next English Faire planning committee. This year's event will include an arisan's show. Those interested in showing or selling their artistic endeavers, please contack Kelli. An English Faire flyer will be added to this web page soon.

Casa Maria Volunteers will meet Friday, September 2nd at 6:30 PM, in the Parish Center to prepare sack lunches. Your help is needed! The volunteers can always use a few extra hands and shelled hard-boiled eggs. Join them for fellowship and to help with this good work.

St. Michael's Sunday School, for children ages 4 through 8 and ages 9 through 12, begins Sunday, September 11th. Registration is currently taking place. The program is looking for people, both parents and parishioners, to help as Shepherds. Contact information may be obtained from the the church office.

A support group formed for anyone who has experienced a loss at sometime meets monthly. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 12th, at noon, at the City Grill restaurant located at 6464 E. Tanque Verde Road. Please call Peggy Speese for reservations at least three days prior to the meeting.

U of A Episcopal Chaplaincy is looking for volunteers to provide and serve meals for students on Sundays in the month of September. Volunteers are invited to worship with the students as well. Eucharist Service is at 6:00 PM with dinner following. Sign-up sheet is on the ushers' cabinet. For more information, contact Barbara Goldschmid.

Announcements for Week Ending August 28th, 2005

English Faire 2005 Organizational Meeting this Tuesday, August 23rd, starting at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center. All interested persons are invited to attend. Come learn how different this year's faire will be, including a new fundraising activity.

St. Michael's Sunday School, for children ages 4 through 8 and ages 9 through 12, begins Sunday, September 11th. Registration is currently taking place. The program is looking for people, both parents and parishioners, to help as Shepherds. Contact information may be obtained from the the church office.

St. Michael's Quilters will meet Saturday, August 27th, at 11:00 AM in the Parish Library. Please bring current projects, questions, and a sack lunch. Beverages will be provided. Anyone interested in quilting or who would like to earn more about quilting is welcome to attend.

U of A Episcopal Chaplaincy is looking for volunteers to provide and serve meals for students on Sundays in the month of September. Volunteers are invited to worship with the students as well. Eucharist Service is at 6:00 PM with dinner following. Sign-up sheet is on the ushers' cabinet. For more information, contact Barbara Goldschmid.

Next TIHAN (Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network) volunteers training is Saturday, August 27thth, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM at First Congregational UCC, 1350 N. Arcadia Ave. Learn more about HIV/AIDS,learn more about TIHAN and volunteer opportunities. $15 for materials and lunch. Fee/scholarships available. Contact parishioner Julia Taylot to help or for more information.

St. Michael's Parish Day School is looking for a crossing guard when school is in session, beginning August 22nd from 7:15 to 8:00 AM. Stipend is $10 per day.

Announcements for Week Ending August 21st, 2005

Feast of St. Mary the Virgin Mass this Monday, August 15, at 6:30 PM. A pot luck dinner will be held in the Parish Center immediately following the service . Bring your favorite dish to share; the Society of Mary will receive your pot luck dish just prior to the Mass in the Parish Center. Beverages and dessert will be provided.

Social Concerns Meeting next Sunday, August 21st, following the 8:00 AM Mass. All are invited to meet in the Parish Center.

English Faire 2005 Organizational Meeting Tuesday, August 23rd, starting at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center. All interested persons are invited to attend. Come learn how different this year's faire will be, including a new fundraising activity.

A sincere thank you to all who donated to this year's MDA Jail-A-Thon. Because of your generous support, MDA received $500 from St. Michael's and All Angels Episcopal Church!

St. Michael's Sunday School, for children ages 4 through 8 and ages 9 through 12, begins Sunday, September 11th. Registration is currently taking place. The program is looking for people, both parents and parishioners, to help as Shepherds. Contact information may be obtained from the the church office.

U of A Episcopal Chaplaincy is looking for volunteers to provide and serve meals for students in the monthy of Spetember. Volunteers are invited to worship with the students as well. Eucharist Service is at 6:00 PM with dinner following. for more information, contact Barbara Goldschmid.

Next TIHAN (Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network) volunteers training is Saturday, August 27thth, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM at First Congregational UCC, 1350 N. Arcadia Ave. Learn more about HIV/AIDS,learn more about TIHAN and volunteer opportunities. $15 for materials and lunch. Fee/scholarships available. Contact parishioner Julia Taylot to help or for more information.

Announcements for Week Ending August 14th, 2005

The Rosary will be recited this Saturday at 7:45 AM in honor of the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary. All are invited.

Mark your calendar: Feast of St. Mary the Virgin Mass on Monday, August 15, at 6:30 PM. A pot luck dinner will be held in the Parish Center immediately following the service . Bring your favorite dish to share; the Society of Mary will receive your pot luck dish just prior to the Mass in the Parish Center. Beverages will be provided.

Coffee Hour volunteers needed - come join other parish members who provide coffee and goodies after the morning service. This is a fun way of meeting others in our church community while providing a delightful and congenial service. Please see the sign up sheet in the Parish Center or call Lynette for more information.

St. Michael's Sunday School this fall will be for children ages 4 through 8 and ages 9 through 12. The program is looking for people, both parents and parishioners, to help as Shepherds. Contact information may be obtained from the the church office.

Announcements for Week Ending August 7th, 2005

Last chance to sign up for the "Taste of Tuscany” cooking class to be held this Wednesday at 10:30 AM in the Parish Center. Come learn and enjoy northern Italian Cuisine. Class includes recipes and meal. $25 per person payable just prior to the class; limited seating. Sign up sheet is located on the ushers' cabinet.

Casa Maria volunteers will meet this Friday at 6:30 PM in the Parish Center to prepare sack lunches. Your help is needed the volunteers can always use a few extra hands and shelled hard boiled eggs, especially during this summer month. Join them for fellowship and to help with this good work.

Mark your calendar: Feast of St. Mary the Virgin Mass on Thursday, August 15, at 6:30 PM. Following the service will be a pot luck dinner in the Parish Center. Bring your favorite dish to share; the Society of Mary will receive your pot luck dish just prior to the Mass in the Parish Center. Beverages will be provided.

Coffee Hour volunteers needed - come join other parish members who provide coffee and goodies after the morning service. This is a fun way of meeting others in our church community while providing a delightful and congenial service. Please see the sign up sheet in the Parish Center or call Lynette for more information.

St. Michael’s Guatemala Project - Ila Abernathy called into the church office this week to let everyone know that things are going well. They were on there way to the third coastal community. Ila and others have a head cold, but all is going well otherwise. They will be out of communication until Saturday, August 6th. Please keep Ila and other in the group in your prayers.

Fr. Smith is joining Dolores and Courtney Braren and Karl Macomber at this year's MDA Jail-A-Thon. Donations are needed to provide bail bond $$$ to help our folks avoid serving "jail time." Donation envelopes are located on the ushers' cabinet.

Two new sermons have been posted on the Sermons page this week, the latest by Father Smith and Father Douglas. Check them out!

Photos of the Week: Two Excerpts from J.S. Bach, Sonata in G Minor for Recorder and Basso Continuo.

Announcements for Week Ending July 31st, 2005

A support group formed for anyone who has experienced a loss at sometime meets monthly. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 8th, at 11:30 AM, at the City Grill restaurant located at 6464 E. Tanque Verde Road. Please call Peggy Speese for reservations at least three days prior to the meeting.

Make your everyday purchases at Safeway and Alberson's add up to $$$ for St. Michael's!
Safeway: Join the "eScrip" program that will contribute up to 8% of your Safeway purchase costs. Log on to www.escrip.com, enter St. Michael's Group ID #9607798, and register. If you don't have online access and want to sign up, please call or stop by the church office, and we will do it for you. Your Safeway club card will then activate funds to St. Michael's whenever it is scanned at the check out.
Albertson's: St. Michael's has additional Albertson's Community Partners cards, in the church office. Here is how this works: present your Community Partners card to your cashier each time you shop at Albertson's, and remind your cashier to scan your card any time during your order.
These are excellent ways to help bring funds to St. Michael's Church!

Announcements for Week ending July 24th, 2005

Anglican Cycle of Prayer - let us pray and give thanks for the Diocese of Patna (North India), The Rt Revd Philip Phembuar Marandih, and its people and clergy.

Please note the time change - the Low Mass for Church Unity will now start at 12:10 PM every Friday. All are invited to attend this Church unity-building service with celebrant Fr. Carey Womble.

St. Michael's Quilters meeting in the Parish Center on Saturday, July 23rd at 10:30 AM. If you are a quilter, or interested in becoming a quilter, please contact Bonnie or Mary Gayle for details.

Please stop in the church for Morning Prayer - the church will be open.


Photos of the Week:



A welcome cake for Father Seth and family



Father Seth



Father Seth, Lori, and Catalina

Announcements for Week Ending July 17th, 2005

Social Concerns meeting this Sunday, July 17th following the 8:00 AM Mass in the Parish Center. All are invited to attend.

All parishioners are invited to attend the Ordination of Deborah Royals here at St. Michael's on Saturday, July 16th at 11:00 AM. A reception will follow in the Parish Center.


All of Father Smith's Camino photos have now been uploaded to the church web site at http://smaa.mavarin.com/Camino. However, Karen needs a little more time to finish making and uploading a few hundred thumbnail versions of the photos, and to create another 20 web pages to display the photos with Father Smith's captions. The third batch should be posted in the next day or two.

Photo of the Week:



New arrival Father Seth A. Polley (left) prepares for the Sunday 10 AM Mass with Father Ireland and Father Smith. Welcome to St. Michael's, Father Seth!

The Virtual Pilgrimage Continues!

Part Two of Father Smith's Camino photos is now available on smaa.mavarin.com. Together, Parts One and Two represent 80 of the 245 pictures he took on his pilgrimage. I hope to have at least one more set posted in the next several days. I'm sorry this is taking so long, but it's time-intensive for me to set these up!

Camino Photos, Part One

Camino Photos, Part Two

Follow links from the thumbnail pages above to see eight pages of full size photos.

The original uploads of all of the pictures can also be viewed through AOL's You've Got Pictures. Although this is an AOL service, non-AOL members should be able to log on as "guests" to view them:

wa7iic's Album:Camino de Santiago 05 Click on the link above to view the 114 pictures in this album. As the recipient, you can download, re-share and order prints and merchandise containing these pictures. Please do not use the owner's pictures in an unexpected way.

wa7iic's Album:Camino de Santiago part 2 Click on the link above to view the 131 pictures in this album. As the recipient, you can download, re-share and order prints and merchandise containing these pictures. Please do not use the owner's pictures in an unexpected way.

Karen

Announcements for Week Ending July 10th, 2005

Parish Office is closed Monday July 4th.

Please note the time change - the Low Mass for Church Unity will now start at 12:10 PM every Friday. All are invited to attend this Church unity-building service with celebrant Fr. Carey Womble.

Casa Maria volunteers will meet this Friday at 6:00 PM in the Parish Center to prepare sack lunches. Your help is needed - the volunteers can always use a few extra hands and shelled hard-boiled eggs, especially during the summer months. Join them for fellowship and to help with this good work.

Parish Pictorial Directories are still available at the Church office. Cost is $5 per directory to cove rproduction expenses.

A support group formed for anyone who has experienced a loss at sometime meets monthly. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 11th, at noon, at the City Grill restaurant located at 6464 E. Tanque Verde Road. Please call Peggy Speese for details or for a ride or to make reservations at least three days prior to the meeting.

Announcements for Week Ending July 3rd, 2005

Please note the time change - the Low Mass for Church Unity will now start at 12:10 PM every Friday. All are invited to attend this Church unity-building service with celebrant Fr. Carey Womble.

A support group formed for anyone who has experienced a loss at sometime meets monthly. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 11th, at noon, at the City Grill restaurant located at 6464 E. Tanque Verde Road. Please call Peggy Speese for details or for a ride or to make reservations at least three days prior to the meeting.

Father Smith's latest sermon is now available on the Sermons page. The St. Michael's Arts blog (http://smaaarts.blogspot.com) will also be updated tonight with a related opinion peice from webmaster Karen.

The rest of Father Smith's Camino photos should be posted on smaa.mavarin.com by the end of the coming week. The first forty can be seen now. Karen is running behind on this project, but the results should be worth it.

Begin Your Virtual Pilgrimage With Father Smith!

The first forty pictures from Father Smith's Camino pilgrimage through northern Spain are now uploaded for easy viewing. Begin your tour here:

Camino, Part One

Announcements for Week Ending June 26th, 2005

Vestry Meeting this Tuesday following the 8:00 AM Mass in the Parish Center. All are invited to attend.

Father Smith's Camino photos will be posted this week at smaa.mavarin.com/Camino, about 40 pictures per day. Check back here for the links as these are uploaded. A sample:

Me with my trusty pole and too-heavy pack.


The arrow pointed the way--it started to snow.

Father Smith's Camino Photos

AOL members can click here (I think!) to see the first half of Father Smith's photos of his pilgrimage walking El Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain. I will be making the pictures available to everyone via the two church blogs and smaa.mavarin.com over the next couple of days.

wa7iic's Album:Camino de Santiago 05 Click on the link above to view the 114 pictures in this album. As the recipient, you can download, re-share and order prints and merchandise containing these pictures. Please do not use the owner's pictures in an unexpected way.

wa7iic's Album:Camino de Santiago part 2 Click on the link above to view the 131 pictures in this album. As the recipient, you can download, re-share and order prints and merchandise containing these pictures. Please do not use the owner's pictures in an unexpected way.

Announcements for Week Ending June 19th, 2005

Social Concerns Meeting next Sunday following the 8:00 AM Mass in the Parish Center. All are invited to attend.

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Women’s (ECW) Meeting and Luncheon this Wednesday, June 15th, starting at 10:30 AM in the Parish Center with Mass at 11:00 AM in the Church. A lunch catered by EnJoy Cooking will follow the Mass in the Parish Center. A $5.00 donation is requested to cover the cost of the meal. A sign up sheet is located on the usher’s cabinet.

Social Concerns Updates - Summer 2005

Summer meetings follow 8 AM Mass June 19th, July 17th, and August 21st. Everyone is always welcome, with a voice and, if needed, a vote.

Thanks to those who gave via the special collection May 22. We raised $ 548.50, plus $500 match!

Casa Maria June 10th, Parish Center, 6:30 p.m. (500 sack lunches for the homeless). Attendance was down a bit in May. Please bring 2 dozen shelled, boiled eggs and help this Friday; also July 8th and August 5th.

Primavera Meal Team for homeless shelter needs one time only vacation respite for a great group of regulars. Second Sunday each month. Chili, coleslaw, etc.. Call Joel.

GUATEMALA PROJECT

Guatemala bound June 16th:
• Acolyte Jay Croswell (1st visit, returns 7/12)
• R.N. Sarah Roberts (3rd visit, returns 7/12)
• Miluska Martinez, U.A., (Ist visit, returns 8/10)
• Coord. Ila Abernathy (18th visit? returns 8/10)
Please keep the travelers in your prayers.

Guatemala Sendoff with Writer Byrd Baylor & Dueling Gazpachos - Wed. June 8, 6 p.m., Parish Center. Please come, enjoy yourselves, and greet our guests. If you can help with setup, ticket sales, cleanup, desserts, call Ila. $10 suggested donation. This is a major public fundraiser. Parishioners needed.

Project needs:
• Funds for incentive payments to 26 Mayan health workers who serve their communities as volunteers, and for medicines, etc.;
• Low tech supplies/ medicines, especially prenatal and children’s vitamins, gastritis treatments, child’s wheelchair, Foley catheters # 16. Bargains only! World Care and Carondelet St. Mary’s both make donations, and health workers and Project reps buy lowest cost medicines in country. Deliver to the church next Sunday, or call Ila.

St. Michael’s Guatemala Project is an ongoing, non sectarian informal partnership with the Maya of the CPR Sierra [Communities of Population in Resistance of the Sierra] that continues a relationship begun in 1993. Focus areas include community health and health education, advocacy, arts and culture, mutual learning, and commitment to indigenous self determination.

The Tailey Family (Liberian refugees)
“It takes a village . . .” and we’re it!

Josephine and her friend Naomi are going to Chapel Rock, July 3rd-9th. Thanks to your regular donations to Social Concerns, we are able to pay for Episcopal summer camp for Josephine and her 12 year old friend Naomi, also a Liberian refugee. Naomi is giving Josephine the courage to try this new venture. Camp also gives Josephine a week’s respite from being “second mom” to her nephews. Her burning question: “Will there be pizza?”

Camp needs - One of the Parish’s many “honorary grandmothers” will take the girls shopping for basic camp needs, but we’d like to BORROW 2 light or medium-weight sleeping bags. If you can help with this or donate 2 beach towels, flashlights, nalgene water bottles, or children’s Bibles, please call Georgianna.

Eric received an excellent report from his pre kindergarten teacher. He’s looking forward to joining a Parks “build a dinosaur” project arranged by yet another Parish “grandmother.”

Mom Helena has now held a job at Canyon Ranch for 15 months. She also attends basic language / education classes 4 evenings a week, depending upon transportation and weariness. She has never been to school before, and the school routine, combined with her being a single mom, illiterate, and working, is difficult for her. She is now having to pay $400 per month for part of daycare, so there’s no extra cash.

Josephine will take African dance classes with Barbea Williams, thanks to another “grandmother.”

Tailey support team needs rides to/from church once per month (call Sue); male role model for Eric, rides to/from evening classes, 5-7 PM (call Gail); babysitting, and other rides (Gail).

Thanks to the “village” team: Gail, Georgianna, Ila, Joel, Joyce, Karen, Mary, Proscovia, Shigeko, Sue, YOU! Call Gail to help the group.

Announcements for Week Ending June 12th, 2005

Casa Maria volunteers will meet this Friday at 6:30 PM in the Parish Center to prepare sack lunches. Your help is needed the volunteers can always use a few extra hands and shelled hard boiled eggs, especially during the summer months. Join them for fellowship and to help with this good work.

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Women’s (ECW) Meeting and Luncheon Wednesday, June 15th, starting at 10:30 AM in the Parish Center with Mass at 11:00 AM in the Church. A lunch catered by EnJoy Cooking will follow the Mass in the Parish Center. A $5.00 donation is requested to cover the cost of the meal. A sign up sheet is located on the usher’s cabinet.

Photos

Regional Confirmation at St. Michael's, May 14th, 2005
The Rt. Rev. Kirk Stevan Smith, Presiding

After the 10:00 AM Mass at St. Michael's,
May 29th, 2005
Father John Smith and Parishioner

Announcements for Week Ending June 5th, 2005

Parish Office closed Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day.

Anglican Communion Sunday - let us pray and give thanks for the Diocese of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC), for the Secretary General, and the Anglican Communion Office staff.

Friday Mass for Church Unity - several people have suggested that a noon Mass would be easier to attend. Should we change to noon? Please sign the notice at the back of the church if you would be interested in praying for Church Unity at noon on Fridays. Please note: because of St. Michael's Parish Day School's 8th grade graduation this Friday at 5:00 PM, the Mass for Church Unity will not take place at 5:30 PM.

A support group formed for anyone who has experienced a loss at sometime meets monthly. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 13th, at noon, at the City Grill restaurant located at 6464 E. Tanque Verde Road. Please call Peggy Speese for details, for a ride or to make reservations, at least three days prior to the meeting.

Bishop's Adult Summer School At Chapel Rock in cool Prescott June 19th through June 25th. Classes offerings are Where Did the Bible Come From? or Religion and Its Penchant for Violence: Holy War or Holy Community? These enlightening classes will be held in the morning and early evening leaving the afternoon for participants to enjoy the camp and surrounding area. Total cost for the workshop including 6 night accommodations and daily meal is $393 per person/single occupancy or $273 per person/double occupancy. Brochures are available in the church office or contact the Diocese by calling Margery Mathewson at 602-993-7912 or memcats@qwest.net.

Web Update

The music page has just been updated, with new pictures and a mention of Sunday's organ rededication and concert. I should have at two new pieces for the Arts blog this week (a tour of the organ loft and a new poem by Kevin Harrington), so be sure to stop back for those. And Father Smith promises to have pictures from his pilgrimage available for uploading soon. I'm really looking forward to seeing them - and I suspect you are, too!

I think there's something else coming, too. Now, what was it?

Karen

Pictures of the Week

Organist Todd Wilson before Sunday's organ rededication concert.


The antiphonal section of the organ.


St. Michael's own centenarian, Eva, makes a new friend as she enjoys her gingerbread.