Tuesday, August 30, 2005

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.

Monday, August 29, 2005

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.

Tuesday, August 23, 2005

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.

Monday, August 15, 2005

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.

Monday, August 08, 2005

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.

Monday, August 01, 2005

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.