Announcements and Mass Schedule

SAINT MICHAEL'S CALENDAR
DECEMBER - 2006

18 Mon

7:30 am Morning Prayer
8:00 am Labyrinth Meditation Walk
5:30 pm Low Mass (for Nuclear Disarmament)
6:00 pm Evening Prayer
6:00 pm Finance Committee Meeting (Office Workroom)

19 Tue

7:30 am Morning Prayer
8:05 am Mass (for the lower school grades)
7:00 pm Vestry Meeting (Parish Center)

20 Wed

8:10 am Morning Prayer
10:00 am E.C.W. Meeting and Luncheon
12:10 pm Low Mass and Unction (Healing Service)
6:00 pm Evening Prayer

21 Thu St. Thomas The Apostle
7:30 am Morning Prayer
9:30 am Mass

22 Fri

12:10 pm Low Mass (for Church Unity)
6:30 pm Casa Maria ~ Parish Center

23 Sat

8:15 am Morning Prayer
8:30 am Low Mass

24 SUN FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT ~ Masses held in Parish Center

7:30 am Morning Prayer
8:00 am Mass with Homily
9:45 am Child Care & Sunday School
10:00 am Mass with Homily

See below for Christmas Mass schedule!


MASS FOR CHURCH UNITY CONTINUES EVERY FRIDAY AT 12:10 PM with celebrant the Rev. Womble. All are urged to attend as we pray for Church Unity.

LARGE PRINT SERVICE BULLETIN ~ If you or, someone you know, would like the service bulletin in large print, please contact the parish office at 886-7292.

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.

Maturing In Faith Classes will resume on Sunday, January 14, 2007

School Las Posadas Lunch ~ December 22 ~ Help serve at this festive activity. Arrive around 11 am and be finished in about 2 hours. The school contracts with our friend Maria Garcia for the meal and benefits her projects with indigenous in Mexico. Sign up on the sheet in the back of church or call Ila at 623-3063.

2007 ORDO KALENDARS 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)

THANK YOU TO ALL who have returned their PLEDGE CARDS. This is a great help to the Vestry in planning for next year. There are still some extra pledge cards in the back of church if you need one.

VESTRY MEETING THIS TUESDAY, starting at 7:00 PM, in the Parish Center. All parishioners are invited to attend this important parish function.

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.

THE PLEDGE/STEWARDSHIP BOXES OF ENVELOPES are available in the back of church. Please pick up your envelopes today. By doing so, you help defray the cost of mailing. Thank You!

TALLEY FAMILY TRANSPORTATION ~ Two or more volunteers are needed to take turns bringing Eric (age 6) and Obadiah (age 3) to Sunday School and church, while their mother works. To help once a month, please call Sue Peyron - 749-1001. The family lives mid-town just off Speedway.

Holiday Mass Schedule

Fourth Sunday of Advent ~ Wait For The Lord
Services at 8 and 10 am
In The Parish Center


~Christmas Services ~

CHRISTMAS EVE
5:00 PM ~ FAMILY MASS
with Christmas Story for Children
& Setting Up of the Crêche

10:00 PM ~ ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS
10:45 PM ~ SOLEMN PROCESSION AND HIGH MASS
Music for Christmas Eve
Missa brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo
by Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
for Choir, Soloists, String Quartet and Organ

CHRISTMAS DAY

10:00 AM HIGH MASS & PROCESSION

Announcements for Week Ending December 3rd, 2006

Don't forget your appointment for photos this week!

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.

ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER - let us pray and give thanks for The Church of Lusitanian - Portugal and its clergy and parishioners.

DIOCESE OF ARIZONA CYCLE OF PRAYER - let us pray and give thanks for the Grace Church, Lake Havasu City and its clergy and parishioners.

NOVEL THEOLOGY - The next meeting will take place Thursday, November 30th at 7 PM at the home of Sally Creswell. The book is Ursula Hegi’s “STONES FROM THE RIVER.”

QUILTERS’S LUNCHEON will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 9th at the home of Mary Gayle Nash. The luncheon is $10.00. Please RSVP to Dolores Braren at 296-8209 as soon as possible.

ALTAR GUILD MEETING this Saturday in the church immediately following the 8:30 AM Mass. All guild members are encouraged to attend.

Guatemala Project invites St. Michael’s and Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal and other churches to meet informally with Rebecca Allen. She is a young Mennonite woman who spent 2 years as a volunteer in Community Union Victoria, one of 18 Mayan communities St. Michael’s Guatemala Project serves. The meeting location of Monday, December 4th at 5:30 is St. Mark’s Presbyterian, Calvin Hall, 3809 E. 3rd. Street, just west of Alvernon. ENTER from the 2nd street parking lot. Ila Abernathy (coordinator), Jay Croswell and Father Smith have been team volunteers in Guatemala. For information about the project see: www.cprguatemalaproject.org. For more information call Ila Abernathy at 623-3063

Need your help! Food pantry stocks are very low. Please help stock the food pantry by bringing non-perishable foods. The following items are especially needed: canned vegetables, tuna, beans, soup, cereal, canned spaghetti, peanut butter, boxes of macaroni and cheese, and canned fruit. Please bring your donated food to the office or place in the box at the back of the Church.

The next Altar Guild meeting will take place Saturday, December 9th following the 8:30 AM Mass.

If you haven’t bought your ANGEL FOOD candy. It is not too late. Please call or stop by the parish office next week!

Sunday ws Stewardship Sunday. if you haven’t received your pledge card or have forgotten it, there are extra pledge cards in the pew or on the usher’s table.

If you haven’t made your appointment to have your picture taken for the new directory, or know of someone who needs to make an appointment, please call Pat Miller at 325-7720. We want to make this directory the best ever!

IT’S ANGEL TREE TIME AGAIN ON December 3rd, there will be 35 children’s names on the tree. There will be an angel for clothing and for a toy or gift of some kind. Our children seem to be getting older and many have asked for gift cards so that they may choose their own clothes or shoes. The cost of the gifts could be between $20 - $30 and they should be returned to the church unwrapped. You may bring the gifts on Sunday to the back of church, or take them to the church office during the week. All gifts must be returned by December 15th.
For anyone wanting to make a donation, I will be glad to take an angel from the tree and shop for the gift. Checks can be made out to St. Michael and All Angels with the notation “For Angel Tree”.
Many thanks to all of you for your generosity through the years. The children are deserving and many are “repeats” who look forward to seeing us each year. If you have questions please call Ancelyn Smith - 751-7401

FR. Seth Polley, now a Diocesan Border Missioner, well known to us because he trained at St. Michael’s, and The Rev. Lucie Thomas, Rector of St. Andrew’s , Nogales, will lead a border orientation, “Putting Faces on Border Issues, “ to Altar, Sonora, Mexico on December 9th. The cost is $30.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE RESPOND IMMEDIATELY TO FR. POLLEY FOR DETAILS. The Rev. Seth Polley, St. John’s Episcopal, Bisbee, church - (520) 432-7006.

CONGRATULATIONS to those Confirmed and Received into the Episcopal Church by Bishop Kirk Smith on November 19, 2006:

Toni Sue Brooks Jennifer Miller
Janet Rabin Charles Scott
Patricia Scott Suzanne Skinner
James Stokman Susanna Stokman
Timothy White Karen Blocher
Karen Ford Theresa White

May the peace and love of Jesus Christ remain with you now and forever!

Announcements for Week Ending November 25th, 2006

The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th. The clergy and staff wish all parishioners a very blessed and peaceful Thanksgiving!

Shoe boxes are still being collected for Father Smith’s charity project. Please bring your shoe boxes and leave them in the back of church or simply drop them off at the Parish Office. (Extra Large shoe boxes are not able to be used)

Casa Maria volunteers will meet this Friday, November 24th 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 on a holiday weekend when we are likely to be shorthanded. Join them for fellowship and to help with this good work.

Novel Theology - The next meeting will take place Thursday, November 30th at 7 PM at the home of Sally Creswell. The book is Ursula Hegi’s “Stones from the River.”

United Thank Offering (UTO) continues year round - every day. The mission of United Thank Offering is to invite people to offer daily thanks to God. The discipline starts at home by dropping coins into a special blue box container for each thanksgiving offered. The United Thank Offering envelope is included in this week’s bulletin. United Thank Offering Sunday is November 26th.

Next Sunday is the last Sunday of the Church year; The Feast of Christ the King. Please remember to bring to Mass or mail to the office your pledge for the coming year to strengthen the mission of our parish. Thanks!

****A Few Photos*****

Bishop Smith with the confirmands and received


Toni Sue at Confirmation


Bishop Smith and Dexter


Baptism

More to follow!

New Sermons on Audio

New Sermons on Audio

Here are links to two recent sermons in Windows Media Audio (WMA) format. Most computers have at least one program that will play these. Just click, download, and open them. Windows Media Player or some other program should open to play the file for you.

	Father Douglas: FrDouglasNov12.wma
	Father Smith: FrSmithAllSaints.wma

More to follow in coming weeks - and yes, I will add them to the Sermons page soon!

Karen

Announcements for Week Ending November 12th, 2006

Need your help! Food pantry stocks are very low. Please help stock the food pantry by bringing non-perishable foods. The following items are especially needed: canned vegetables, tuna, beans, soup, cereal, canned spaghetti, peanut butter, boxes of macaroni and cheese, and canned fruit. Please bring your donated food to the office or place in the box at the back of the Church.

The next Altar Guild meeting will take place Saturday, December 9th following the 8:30 AM Mass.

Sign-ups for the new pictorial directory started this past weekend after the 8 and 10 AM Masses. Won’t you take the time to schedule your photograph? The directory just will not be complete without you!! The photographs will arrive in time for giving that special Christmas gift to your friends and loved ones!

(Photos to follow soon!)

Social Concerns Committee meets Sunday, November 12th, after the 10 AM Mass, in the Library for important holiday planning, Diocesan convention updates, etc. Please join us! Everyone is welcome.

The Barnabas Group of encouragement for those who have experienced a loss at sometime meets monthly. Next meeting November 13,11:30 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.

La Casita Counseling Center, a Samaritan Counseling Center, is offering a series of discussions at 7:00 PM on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at St. Michael’s in the Art Room. The topic for this Tuesday, November 7th is “Long Term Illness and Care-giving.” John Chabin, M,A, M.Div., a La Casita Councelor will lead a discussion on Care-giving and related issues. For further information call John Chabin.

“Getting Ready To Go: exploring end-of-life tasks” is a community educational offering that is open to all. This workshop will be offered here at St. Michael’s on Saturday, November 18th from 8:30 AM until 3:00 PM. Lunch will be provided. There will be morning panel discussions featuring speakers addressing many issues including medical and legal issues, family communication and many more. The afternoon will provide time for more involvement with round table discussions. Please call the Parish Office - 886-7292 and make your reservation for this very informative day that will take place in the Parish center.

Angel Food - it is not too late to order your Angel Food. There is an order blank enclosed in the bulletin and extra forms on the ushers table in the back of church! The candy making begins on Monday! Order your today! Share the goodness and sweetness of St. Michael and All Angels Church.

Shoe boxes are still being collected for Father Smith’s charity project. Please bring your shoe boxes and leave them in the back of church or simply drop them off at the Parish Office. (Extra Large shoe boxes are not able to be used)

Novel Theology - The next meeting will take place Thursday, November 30th at 7 pm at the home of Sally Creswell. The book is Ursula Hegi’s Stones from the River.

Stewardship Sunday is November 26, 2006.

From the Curate....
"Curious." 1. Eager to learn or know. 2. Strange.
Well, your Curate is both, and I would love to share questions, news and musings with anyone in the parish who might be interested in staying in better commnication with the office. The Curious Curate's Chatter has already started, but anyone who sends in an email will be added to the list. If you are already on the list and wish to be removed, just let me know that, too. - aemerson @ stmichael.net

Advent Bazaar
St. Michael’s Advent International Bazaar is Saturday, December 2nd, 5 – 8 PM and Sunday, December 3rd, 9 AM to 3 PM. It's “Holiday Shopping with a Conscience” and our gift to the community. The bazaar typically hosts 20 to 30 small groups and artists. If you can help in any way, please call coordinator, Ila Abernathy.

United Thank Offering (UTO) continues year round - every day. The mission of United Thank Offering is to invite people to offer daily thanks to God. The discipline starts at home by dropping coins into a special blue box container for each thanksgiving offered. The United Thank Offering envelope is included in this week’s bulletin. United Thank Offering Sunday is November 26th.

Mass for Church Unity continues every Friday at 12:10 PM with celebrant the Rev. Carey Womble. All are urged to attend as we pray for Church Unity.

The Blessing of the Dogs?

Although there is always a variety of pets at the Blessing of the Animals for the Feast of St. Francis (this year including a tarantula!), most of the more visible pets tend to be dogs. Here are some of the blessed animals and their people at the 10:00 AM Mass:







Technorati Tags: Dogs, Episcopal Church, Tucson

Sermons on Audio

Here are links to three recent sermons in Windows Media Audio (WMA) format. Most computers have at least one program that will play these. Just click, download, andn open them. Windows Media Player or some other program should open to play the file for you.

	Rev. Emerson: God_Sees_the_Heart.WMA
	Father Douglas: Sept_11_Reflection.WMA
	Father Smith: The_Real_Deal.WMA

More to follow in coming weeks - and yes, I will add them to the Sermons page soon!

Karen

Feast of St. Francis - Blessing of the Animals

Annual Blessing of the Animals

This Sunday, October 1st
at the 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Masses

Open to furry, feathery and scaly pets in all shapes and sizes.

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.

Please have your pets on leashes or in carriers
or hand contained.

Michaelmas!

Come celebrate with us!

St. Michael and All Angels Church's
Annual Patronal Feast Celebration

Michaelmas

This Friday, September 29th
6:30 PM
Festival Procession
& Solemn High Mass

We remember our past, and celebrate our future.

The Rev. John R. Smith, Rector, presiding

The Ordinary of the Mass
by Johann Eberlin

Jane W. Haman, organist & choir director

Carmen Guerrero, Diocesan Canon for Peace and Justice, will present a homily at this service.

All are invited to the communal meal in the Parish Center following the High Mass.

Announcements for Week Ending October 1st, 2006

Mark your calendar for St. Michael's Patronal Feast Celebration - Michaelmas - this Friday, September 29th, with High Mass at 7:00 PM followed by a communal meal in the Parish Center. Carmen Guerrero, Diocesan Canon for Peace and Justice, will present a homily at this service. Watch for the sign-up sheet for the Michaelmas communal meal.

Novel Theology - new meeting time! It looks like a better time to meet might be October 5th at 7 PM. We will plan to meet in the Parish Center or Library depending on how many people participate. The book is Snow Falling on Cedars and may be purchased at Bookman's at Grant and Speedway.

From the Curate....
"Curious." 1. Eager to learn or know. 2. Strange.
Well, your Curate is both, and I would love to share questions, news and musings with anyone in the parish who might be interested in staying in better commnication with the office. The Curious Curate's Chatter has already started, but anyone who sends in an email will be added to the list. If you are already on the list and wish to be removed, just let me know that, too. - aemerson @ stmichael.net

Social Concerns' House Mass / Pot Luck / Quarterly Meeting is Saturday, October 7th, 5:30 PM at the home of Julia Taylor. Fr. Ed Harnsberger celebrates. We'll worshipand eat together, and look briefly at Diocesan Convention resolutions. Everyone is welcome. Contact Peggy Van Norman for agenda, or Julie Taylor for directions.

Call for participants - St. Michael's Advent International Bazaar, December 2nd (5-8 PM) and December 3rd (9 AM-3 PM). Parish artists and socially-committed community non-profit groups are invited to sell their holiday wares. The non-profits take home all their money; parish artists donate 10% to the St. Michael's group of their choice. The bazaar typically hosts 20 to 30 small groups and artists, and is our gift to the community. It is also a cheerful outreach mission of the church, which we would like to expand with your help. To help, reserve table space, or recommend a group, please contact Ila Abernathy.

Announcements for Week Ending September 24th, 2006

Vestry meeting this Tuesday, September 19th at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center. All are invited to attend this very important parish function.

Sunday School at St. Michael's, for children ages 4 through 8 and ages 9 through 12, began Sunday, September 10th. Registration is currently taking place. The program is looking for people, both parents and parishioners, to help as Shepherds. Please contact the church office for more information.

Need your help! Food pantry stocks are very low. Please help stock the food pantry by bringing non-perishable foods. The following items are especially needed: tuna, beans, soup, macaroni and cheese, and canned fruit. Please bring your donated food to the office or place in the box at the back of the Church.

All Women and Women friends of St. Michael's are invited to join ECW at its 2006-07 kickoff potluck luncheon this Wednesday, September 20th,10:00 AM in the Parish Center. All women of the parish are invited to bring their favorite potluck dish to share with 8 to 10 people. RSVP to Dolores Braren by Monday, September 18th. Be part of ECW's wonderful works of charity plus fun activities at St. Michael's.

Mark your calendar for St. Michael's Patronal Feast Celebration - Michaelmas - Friday, September 29th, with High Mass at 7:00 PM followed by a communal meal in the Parish Center. Carmen Guerrero, Diocesan Canon for Peace and Justice, will present a homily at this service. Watch for the sign-up sheet for the Michaelmas communal meal.

Novel Theology - new meeting time! It looks like a better time to meet might be October 5th at 7 PM. We will plan to meet in the Parish Center or Library depending on how many people participate. The book is Snow Falling on Cedars and may be purchased at Bookman's at Grant and Speedway.

From the Curate....
"Curious." 1. Eager to learn or know. 2. Strange.
Well, your Curate is both, and I would love to share questions, news and musings with anyone in the parish who might be interested in staying in better communication with the office. The Curious Curate's Chatter has already started, but anyone who sends in an email will be added to the list. If you are already on the list and wish to be removed, just let me know that, too. - aemerson @ stmichael.net

Tucson GLBT Episcopalians are hosting a potluck at Fenton Johnson's home Saturday, September 23rd at 6:00 PM. Join members from Grace St. Paul's, St. Phillip's, and St. Andrew's. For more information or directions, please email Fenton.

St. Luke's Home is seeking volunteers - come learn about volunteer opportunities to lend a helping han toseniors. Areas of opportunities are front desk reception, companionship to residents, resident activities, and assisting with resident advocacy to name a few. St. Luke's 64-unit assisted living facility is located midtown at 615 E Adams St, near Speedway and Euclid. Attend an open house on Wednesday, October 11th, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. For more information or to reserve your place at one of St. Luke's open houses, call 628-1512 et. 207.

Support ECW's handmade quilt raffle! See the beautiful quilt after morning services in the Parish Center, and consider purchasing raffle tickets at $2.00 each. Drawing will take place at ECW's English Tea, Saturday, November 4th. Proceeds to benefit ECW's programs and charities. Please see Dolores Braren for raffle tickets, or contact her for more information.

Mass For Church Unity continues every Friday at 12:10 PM with celebrant the Rev. Carey Womble. All are encouraged to attend as we pray for Church unity.

Farewell, Alicia! Welcome, Nancy!

More photos to follow...!

Announcements for Week Ending September 3rd, 2006

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.

Attention all singers! If you want to be part of an awesome community of people, come join our choir. We have openings in all sections. If interested, please come to our first rehearsal Thursday, August 31st, from 7:00 PM in the church. There will also be plenty of food, fun and fellowship. For more information, call Jane.

Sunday School at St. Michael's, for children ages 4 through 8 and ages 9 through 12, begins Sunday, September 10th. Registration is currently taking place. The program is looking for people, both parents and parishioners, to help as Shepherds. Please contact the church office for more information.


Need your help! Food pantry stocks are very low. Please help stock the food pantry by bringing non-perishable foods. The following items are especially needed: tuna, beans, soup, macaroni and cheese, and canned fruit. Pleasre bring your donated food to the office or place in the bo at the back of the Church.

Interested in revitalizing the Episcopal Peace Fellowship chapter here at St. Michael's? Come to a one-hour organizational meeting immediately following the 8:00 AM Mass on Saturday, September 16th. Please email Angela Emerson (aemerson @ stmichael.net) if you are interested in EPF and/or plan to attend the meeting.

Tailey children need a ride to Church the Sundays of September 10th, October 1st and 29th, November 5tyh, and December 3rd and 31st. The family lives hear Speedway and Alvernon. Usually there are three children, but sometimes only one or two. Those interested may contact Sue Peyron by phone or email.

All Women and Women friends of St. Michael's are invited to join ECW at its 2006-07 kickoff potluck luncheon Wednesday, September 20th,10:00 AM in the Parish Center. All women of the parish are invited to bring their favorite potlick dish to share with 8 to 10 people. RSVP tpDolores Braren by Friday, September 15th. Be part of ECW's wonderful works of charity plus fun activities at St. Michael's.

Mark your calendar for St. Michael's Patronal Feast Celebration - Michaelmas - Friday, September 29th, with High Mass at 7:00 PM fllowed bya communal meal in the Parish Center.

Tucson GLBT Episcopalians are hosting a potluck at Fenton Johnson's home Saturday, September 23rd at 6:00 PM. Join members from Grace St. Paul's, St. Phillip's, and St. Andrew's. For more information or directions, please email Fenton.

St. Luke's Home is seeking volunteers - come learn about volunteer opportunities to lend a helping han toseniors. Areas of opportunities are front desk reception, companionship to residents, resident activities, and assisting with resident advocacy to name a few. St. Luke's 64-unit assisted living facility is located midtown at 615 E Adams St, near Speedway and Euclid. Attend an open house on Wednesday, September 6th, or Wednesday, October 11th, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. For more information or to reserve your place at one of St. Luke's open houses, call 628-1512 et. 207.

Announcements for Week Ending August 27th, 2006

Attention all singers! If you want to be part of an awesome community of people, come join our choir. We have openings in all sections. If interested, please come to our first rehearsal Thursday, August 31st, from 7:00 PM in the church. There will also be plenty of food, fun and fellowship. For more information, call Jane.

Sunday School at St. Michael's, for children ages 4 through 8 and ages 9 through 12, begins Sunday, September 10th. Registration is currently taking place. The program is looking for people, both parents and parishioners, to help as Shepherds. Please contact the church office for more information.

Support ECW's handmade quilt raffle! See the beautiful quilt after morning services in the Parish Center, and consider purchasing raffle tickets at $2.00 each. Drawing will take place at ECW's English Tea, Saturday, November 4th. Proceeds to benefit ECW's programs and charities. Please see Dolores Braren for raffle tickets, or contact her for more information.

Thanks to everyone for helping bail me out of the MDA Lock Up. Your help provides $1,200 in donations and pledges which will be used to provide program services at the UMC, support group sessions, MDA summer camp for children and research in the southern Arizona are. Love, Fr. Smith.

Pima County Interfaith Council, in collaboration with Arizona Interfaith Network, invites you to attend an Industrial Areas Foundation Leadership Training September 14th through September 16th. The overall purpose of the training is the development of relationl power capable of positively impacting the major issues and pressures affecting families in the greater Tucson area. Training will be held at Embassy Suites Hotel (by Tucsson International Airport). Registration fee is $145 (parish will help with cost), and is due by Friday, September 1st. Forms are located in the church office.

Announcements for Week Ending August 13th, 2006

Feast of the Virgin Mary is Tuesday, August 15th. Recitation of the Rosary will start at 5:45 PM, and Mass will start 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 and dessert will be provided.

All Quilters, Knitters, and Crocheters are invited to gather with your craft this Saturday, August 12th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the home of Mary Gayle Nash. Please bring a sack lunch; beverage and dessert will be provided.

St. Michael's Quilters and Knitters have a raffle - Our first quilt is finished, and raffle tickets are available at $2.00 each. Please see Dolores Braren for raffle tickets.

Please help stock the food pantry by bringing non-perishable foods such as macaroni and cheese, tuna, canned beans/chili,canned fruit, and soups to the Mass in the Parish Center.

Weather permitting, the parking lot sealing and striping will take place this week, Thursday and Friday, August 10th and 11th. If you are visiting St. Michael's on those days, please enter using the south entrance just next to the library, and park in the alley next to the facility (near the park). The doors to the Parish Center and kitchen area will be open.

A Support Group, formed for those who have experienced a loss at some time, meets monthly. Next meeting is Monday, August 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.

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Sermon: They Didn't Understand About the Loaves!

Announcements for Week Ending July 23rd, 2006

St. Michael's Quilters and Knitters have a raffle - Our first quilt is finished, and raffle tickets are available at $2.00 each. Please see Dolores Braren for raffle tickets.

Mass For Church Unity continues every Friday at 12:10 PM with celebrant the Rev. Carey Womble. All are encouraged to attend as we pray for the General Convention in July, dealing with the very divisive forces at work in our Church.

Welcome!

The Reverend E Angela Emerson
Curate

Wanted!

WANTED!

Big Bad John

Description: Usually wears a smile
Caution: Heavily armed with kindness; could be contagious
Prior Conviction: Thoughtfulness and generosity

___________________

As one of Tucson's Most Wanted, the above,
John R. Smith (a.k.a. Big Bad John)
is now an official Jailbird
and will be behind bars for GOOD
during the Muscular Dystrophy Association
(MDA) Lock-Up
on Thursday, August 10th, at 10:00 AM.
Bail has been set at $2,400.00!
Your help is needed!

If you encounter this criminal, do not bother asking what crime has been committed; it's not really important. Just help by raising the bail before the Lock-Up, and they will go easy on him. Help by printing and filling out the form below, and drop it in the collection basket or bring to the Church office no later than Monday, August 7th. Your 100% tax-deductible donation will help MDA continue research into the cause and the possible cure of the 40 neuromuscular diseases they cover as well as helping MDA provide wheelchairs, clinic visits and summer camp for people in our local area.

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MDA LOCK-UP PLEDGE FORM


Please drop in the collection basket
or bring to the Church office
no later than Monday, August 7th

Name__________________________________



Address________________________________



______________________________________



Phone Number___________________________

I wish to donate $100.00 ______
$50.00 ______
$25.00 ______
$_____ ______

Announcements for Week Ending July 9th, 2006

INDEPENDENCE DAY

Tuesday, July 4th
8:30 AM Morning Prayer

9:00 AM Holy Eucharist

Parish Office Closed

Take Me Out to the Ball Game! Join Father Smith, Father Ed, Charles Duke, Joh Jean and other St. Michael's folksfor an evening with the Tucson Sidewinders on Thirsty Thursday, July 6th. Meet and carpool from the church parking lot at 6 PM. Cost is $6 for general admission, $5 for seniors nd kiddies; $1 for 12 ounce beer, lemonade or soft drinks.

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.

St. Michael's Quilters and Knitters will meet this Saturday, July 8th, at 11:00 AM at the home of Mary Gayle Nash. Please bring iseas for a new quilt group project. Our first quilt is finished, and raffle tickets are available at $2.00 each. Please see Dolores Braren for raffle tickets. Drinks and dessert will be provided at Saturday's meeting. Please bring a sack lunch and any current projects you are making.

The Barnabas Group, a support group of encuragement for those who have experienced a loss at sometime, meets monthly. Next meeting Monday, July 10th, 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.

Mass For Church Unity continues every Friday at 12:10 PM with celebrant the Rev. Carey Womble. All are encouraged to attend as we pray for the General Convention in July, dealing with the very divisive forces at work in our Church.

Please welcome our new curate, the Reverent Angela Emerson, on Sunday, July 16th, in the Parish Center following the 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM services. Food and refreshments will be served.

Announcements for Week Ending June 18th, 2006

Social Concerns meeting this Sunday, June 18th, in the Womble Library, immdiately following the 8:00 AM Mass. All are invited to attend.

Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Mass and Luncheon on Wednesday, June 21st, starting with Mass at 12:10 PM (Healing Mass)m followed by lunch in the Parish Center. Cost is $5.00 per person; ECW will pay the balance. Please RSVP to Dolores Braren no later than June 14th.

Mass For Church Unity continues every Friday at 12:10 PM with celebrant the Rev. Carey Womble. All are encouraged to attend as we pray for the General Convention in July, dealing with the very divisive forces at work in our Church.

PRAYER FOR GENERAL CONVENTION Almighty and Everliving God, Source of all Wisdom and Understanding: be present with those who will take counsel in General Convention in July for the Renewal and Mission of your Church. Teach them in all things to seek first your Honor and Glory. Guide them to perceive what is right, and grant them both the Courage to pursue it and the Grace to accomplish it, through Jesus Christ, our LORD. Amen.

Announcements for Week Ending June 4th, 2006

Recitation of the Rosary this Saturday, June 3rd, at 7:45 AM in the Church, in honor of the presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. All are invited.

Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Mass and Luncheon on Wednesday, June 21st, starting with Mass at 12:10 PM (Healing Mass)m followed by lunch in the Parish Center. Cost is $5.00 per person; ECW will pay the balance. Please RSVP to Dolores Braren no later than June 14th.

Easter Communions to the sick and shut-in can be arranged through the Parish Office. Easter Communion may be made through Pentecost, June 4th.

United Thank Offering is to offer our prayers of thanks to God for blessings every day, and to offer our tangible thanks. St. Michae's ingathering will take place Sunday, May 28th. Please use the UTO offering envelopes and boxes located on the ushers' cabinet, and bring your offering to UTO Sunday on May 28th..

Three recent sermons by Father Smith have been added to the main Sermons page, and the 2005 sermons have been moved to a new 2005 Sermons page (that makes sense, doesn't it?). Watch for additional sermons by Father Douglas to be added soon to the main sermons page.

Announcements for Week Ending May 21st, 2006

Vestry Meeting this Tuesday, May 16th, in the Parish Center starting at 7:00 PM. All are invited to attend this important partish function.

Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Meeting this Wednesday, May 17th, starting at 10:00 AM in the Parish Center. All women are invited. Come hear Father Smith's presentation on his sabbatical on the Camino Santiago de Compostela.

Social Concerns Meeting this Sunday, May 21st in the Parish Center, immediately following the 10:00 AM Mass. All are invited to attend

MIF Series - Adult Forum - continues in the Parish Hall Sundays from 9:00 to 9:45 AM. All are welcome.

Easter Communions to the sick and shut-in can be arranged through the Parish Office. Easter Communion may be made through Pentecost, June 4th.

United Thank Offering is to offer our prayers of thanks to God for blessings every day, and to offer our tangible thanks. St. Michae's ingathering will take place Sunday, May 28th. Please use the UTO offering envelopes and boxes located on the ushers' cabinet, and bring your offering to UTO Sunday on May 28th..

Bishop Smith’s Adult Summer School at Chapel Rock - June 25 through July 1 at cool Prescott in the pines. Classes will be held in the morning and early evening leaving the afternoon to enjoy the camp and surrounding area. Class offerings are: These Stones Will Shout: How archaeology illuminates biblical text and Praying the Scriptures. Six-night accommodations and meals is $433 per person / single occupancy or $300 per person / double occupancy. Brochures are available on the ushers’ cabinet; related poster is posted on the bulletin board by the Parish Center.

Mass For Church Unity continues every Friday at 12:10 PM with celebrant the Rev. Carey Womble. All are encouraged to attend as we pray for the General Convention in July, dealing with the very divisive forces at work in our Church.

PRAYER FOR GENERAL CONVENTION Almighty and Everliving God, Source of all Wisdom and Understanding: be present with those who will take counsel in General Convention in July for the Renewal and Mission of your Church. Teach them in all things to seek first your Honor and Glory. Guide them to perceive what is right, and grant them both the Courage to pursue it and the Grace to accomplish it, through Jesus Christ, our LORD. Amen.

With apologies for not posting announcements for the last several weeks. I'll try to do better. - Karen

Announcements for Easter Week 2006

Easter Communions to the sick and shut-in can be arranged through the Parish Office. Easter Com munion may be made through Pentacost, June 4th.

Card tables needed for ECWs upcoming Mother's Day Tea to be held Saturday, April 29th. Please bring your card tables to the church office with your name marked on it. See the Mother Mother's Day Tea ad below. RSVP by April 20. A sign up sheet is located on the ushers' cabinet $10 for adults and $5 for children (ages 10 and under).

Jane Haman, Choir Director, and the People of St. Michaels with to express hanks and admiration to the members of the choir for their participation in the Easter Mass and throughout the year.

The Altar Guild wishes to thank all who gave of heir time, money, and talents to make the church lovely for Easter.

Good Friday

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The St. Michael's Arts blog now has three entries of Karen's photos and thoughts from Easter weekend. The Sermons page is almost caught up, and the schedule page should be updated Monday night. - KFB

Catch-Up Time

Hi. Karen here. This is just to let you all know that I've been playing catch-up on both the Sermons page and the Arts blog.

So far I've added half a dozen sermons to the Sermons page, three each by Father Smith and Father Douglas. (This should give you some idea how far behind I was!) I hope to have three more of Father Douglas's sermons on there by the end of the week.

Meanwhile, over on the St. Michael's Arts blog, there's a new photo essay of Mary Urich's wonderfuldecorated goose eggs. And any minute now, I'll be adding a photo essay about our "prophetic sign," and my own struggles over displaying the "Humanitarian Aid Is Never a Crime" sign. Remember, any St. Michael's parishioner is invited to contribute to the arts blog - but in the meantime, I've finally come up with something new to look at.

Karen

Announcements for Holy Week 2006

2006 Holy Week Calendar

Monday, April 10th - Monday in Holy Week
5:30 PM Low Mass (for Nuclear Disarmament)
Tuesday, April 11th - Tuesday in Holy Week
8:05 AM Mass
Wednesday, April 12th - Wednesday in Holy Week
11:45 AM Confessions
12:10 PM Low Mass and Unction (Healing Mass)
7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal - Church
Thursday, April 13th - Maundy Thursday
9:30 AM Sung Mass with Homily (for the School; all are welcome)
7:00 PM High Mass of the Institution of the Lord's Supper,
with Sermon, Procession to the Altar of Repose,
and Stripping of Altar
Friday, April 14th - Good Friday - Strict Fast and Abstinence
11:00 AM Confessions
12:00 Noon Way of the Cross and Homily
7:00 PM Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday
Fast until after The Vigil
Saturday, April 15th - Holy Saturday - Special Devotion & Self Denial
8:00 AM Ante-Communion
9:00 AM to Confessions
10:00 AM
7:00 PM The Great Vigil of Easter,
The Service of Light, and
The First High Mass of Easter
Lenten Fast ends
Sunday, April 16th - The Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day
7:30 AM Morning Prayer
8:00 AM Mass with Homily
9:45 AM Child Care
10:00 AM High Mass with Sermon



HOLY WEEK BEGINS WITH PALM SUNDAY - the calendar above 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 willl 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, which in turn will be used to decorate the Church during Easter.

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 with 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 for a Watch before the Altar of Repose still has blank spaces. Be sure to sign up to spend some time with Our Lord in prayer and meditation between Holy Thursday and the Good Friday liturgy.

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 break the fast and welcome the newly baptized after the Easter Vigil service in the Parish Center. 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 the 5:00 PM Mass on the Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day. Sunday School and Maturing in Faith will not be held Easter Day.

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED Good Friday and Easter Monday.

Announcements for Week Ending April 9th, 2006

MIF Series, Adult Forum continues in the Parish Hall Sundays from 9:00 to 9:45 AM. Topic on Sunday, April 9th will be "Ethics after Easter," to be presented by Karl MacOmber. All are welcome.

Altar of Repose - the schedule for a Watch before the Altar of Repose sign up sheet is located on the usher's cabinet. Be sure to sign up to spend some time with Our Lord in prayer and meditation between Holy Thursday and the Good Friday liturgy.

Please take time to sign up for Maundy Thursday meal and Easter Vigil breakfast. The sign up sheets are on the ushers' cabinet.

Card tables needed for ECWs upcoming Mother's Day Tea to be held Saturday, April 29th. Please bring your card tables to the church office with your name marked on it. See the Mother Mother's Day Tea ad below. RSVP by April 20. A sign up sheet is located on the ushers' cabinet $10 for adults and $5 for children (ages 10 and under).

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

"My Kind Of Songs": parishioner Charlie Hartung in concert at St. Michael's Sundav. April 23rd. Parish Center at 3:00 PM. The Crooners, Broadway, Operetta, Opera Selections (and Stachmo, too) plus a 3 piece band. Tickets are $8 per person and are available in the Church office.

Mass For Church Unity continues every Friday at 12:10 PM with celebrant the Rev. Carey Womble. All are encouraged to attend as we pray for the General Convention in July, dealing with the very divisive forces at work in our Church.


St. Michael's supports TIHAN (Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network) and is hosting Poz Cafe on Thursday, April 20th. Poz Cafe is a monthly lunch providing delicious and nutricious food and a time for socializing. Need help to prepare the meal and offer friendship; contact Julia T. to help. If you are not able to help, please consider donating deodorant, shaving cream, ltions, itssues, toothbrushes/paste and place in the TIHAN chest located in the back of the church. The chest will be open Palm Sunday and Easter for your donations.

A Catechism of Creation: An Episcopal Understanding publication is now available for reading in the Parish Library. It is also online at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/19021_58393_ENG-HTM.htm

NEEDED: 4 WD vehicle, dependable but not elegant, for Guatemala Project. Call Ila

SOCIAL CONCERNS / COMMUNITY UPDATES

Hurricane Recovery: We approved $600 last Social Concerns meeting, and the Vestry approved an additional $600 from the Fowler Fund. Checks have been mailed to St. Peter's by the Sea Episcopal, Gulfport, for "greatest need."

Sun. April 9th, 2-5 p.m., Samaritans training. Medical, protocols, history, recent border history, philosophy. Southside Presbyterian, 317 W. 23rd St.

Tue. April 11th, 7 p.m. Eman Ahmed Khamas, Iraqi human rights activist and mother of two, on the war and conditions in Iraq, Goddard Hall, Unitarian Universalist Church, 4831 E. 22nd Street (just east of Swan Rd.). 370 2567.

Thurs. April 20th, TIHAN meal for HIV/AIDS persons. St. Michael's to sponsor at St. Francis in the Foothills Methodist. See bulletin, signup sheet in Church.

Sun. April 23rd, Social Concerns meeting, after 10 a.m. Mass, in the patio OR in the meeting room. Agenda items, contact Peggy Van Norman.

Sun. April 30, Migrant food packs, after morning Masses: The 152 we made March 12 have all been distributed. Samaritans is working on getting other groups to commit, using St. Michael's as a model. No Casa Maria this month, so Meals Programs will help buy basic items in bulk. If you find good buys on nutrition or power bars, or meats in pouches, to supplement our "lowest cost" goodies, please bring them April 23 and 30.

Note: A well known writer who lives near Arivaca asked Ila if Samaritans had more food packs she could distribute. We provided our leftover items, purchased a few additional supplies, and added the prayer for travelers. Later the writer told a friend, "Those Episcopalians know how to do things right." The friend responded, "That sounds like a Garrison Keilor routine on Prairie Home Companion."

Announcements for Week Ending April 2nd, 2006

MIF Series, Adult Forum continues in the Parish Hall Sundays from 9:00 to 9:45 AM. Topic on Sunday, April 2nd will be "Mysteries of Faith," to be presented by Fr. Womble. All are welcome.

St. Michael's Quilters and Knitters will meet this Saturday, April 1st, at 11:00 AM in the Parish Center.

ECW Field Trip is scheduled for Wednesday, March 29th, with Joy Miller of EnJoy Cooking as tour guide. Meet in the Church at 9:00 AM to tour the 17th Street Market, a restaurant supply house, followed by lunch at Roma Market. $20 in advance. Call Dolores to make your reservation.

Mass For Church Unity continues every Friday at 12:10 PM with celebrant the Rev. Carey Womble. All are encouraged to attend as we pray for the General Convention in July, dealing with the very divisive forces at work in our Church.

St. Michael's supports TIHAN (Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network) and is hosting Poz Cafe on Thursday, April 20th. Poz Cafe is a monthly lunch providing delicious and nutricious food and a time for socializing. Need help to prepare the meal and offer friendship; contact Julia T. to help. If you are not able to help, please consider donating deodorant, shaving cream, ltions, itssues, toothbrushes/paste and place in the TIHAN chest located in the back of the church. The chest will be open Palm Sunday and Easter for your donations.

St. Michael and All Angels ECW Mother's Day Tea Saturday, April 29th, 2006 at 2:00 PM in the Parish Center $10 per adult $5 per child under 10 Sign-up located on the usher's cabinet in the Church Or call the Church office at 886-7292

Announcements for Week ending March 26th, 2006

MIF Series, Adult Forum continues in the Parish Hall Sundays from 9:00 to 9:45 AM. Topic on Sunday, March 26th will be "Opening the Prayer Book," to be presented by Paulette O'Malley. All are welcome.

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

ECW Field Trip is scheduled for Wednesday, March 29th, with Joy Miller of EnJoy Cooking as tour guide. Meet in the Church at 9:00 AM to tour the 17th Street Market, a restaurant supply house, followed by lunch at Roma Market. $20 in advance. Call Dolores to make your reservation.

Mass For Church Unity continues every Friday at 12:10 PM with celebrant the Rev. Carey Womble. All are encouraged to attend as we pray for the General Convention in July, dealing with the very divisive forces at work in our Church.

All are invited to join St. Michael's Society of Mary to recite the rosary this Saturday, March 25th, in honor of the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

ECW thanks everyone who participated in last weekend'scasserole and bake sale. onies collected from this sale amounted to $265, which will go towards ECW programs.

A Catechism of Creation: An Episcopal Understanding publication is now available for reading in the Parish Library. It is also online at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/19021_58393_ENG-HTM.htm .

Announcements for Week Ending March 19th, 2006

MIF Series, Adult Forum continues in the Parish Hall Sundays from 9:00 to 9:45 AM. Topic on Sunday, March 12th will be "Early Christian Traditions," to be presented by Stacie Widdifield. All are welcome.

ECW Meeting this Wednesday, March 15th, starting at 10:00 AM in the Parish Center. All women are invited to attend.

ECW Field Trip is scheduled for Wednesday, March 29th, with Joy Miller of EnJoy Cooking as tour guide. Meet in the Church at 9:00 AM to tour the 17th Street Market, a restaurant supply house, followed by lunch at Roma Market. $20 in advance. Call Dolores to make your reservation.

Mass For Church Unity continues every Friday at 12:10 PM with celebrant the Rev. Carey Womble. All are encouraged to attend as we pray for the General Convention in July, dealing with the very divisive forces at work in our Church.

Social Concerns Meeting this Sunday, March 19th, in the Parish Center following the 10:00 AM Mass. All are invited to attend.

Thanks to all who participated in or enjoyed the Mayan Textile sale and Exhibition this past February 25th and 26th. After expenses, St. Michael's Guatamala Project netted $281.55 to continue support for Mayan health workers, with $200 reservedfor future textile purchases in the communities we serve.

SOCIAL CONCERNS: The Fast That I Choose [Isaiah 58:6-9]

3-18 Trash pickup along migrant routes with Samaritans and friends "To let the oppressed go free. " Call Ila A. for details.

HURRICANE RECOVERY with St. Peter's Episcopal, Gulfport, MS

September-January: discernment process at St. Michael's. Donations to St. Luke's home and Traveler's Aid in Tucson. Strong interest in working with a church, any denomination. Jimmye Hillman's sister contacted about needs in Gulfport. St. Peter's By the Sea Episcopal identified as with great need, with a will to serve the larger community, and with parishioners known to Dr. Hillman and his sister. Initial donation of $300 sent, for "greatest need."

February: Social Concerns approves $600 donation from Hoerdt memorial fund; will ask the Vestry for $600 from the Fowler Fund (community service). We've approached the Diocese's "Bishop's Closet" about gifts; have asked for a "wish list" from St. Peter's. May attempt to establish a no-interest, delayed payment loan system. Dr. Hillman to visit Gulfport soon.

"To bring the homeless poor into your house": St. Peter's is a parish of 165 families, many older and living alone. Many lost everything following Katrina. Parishioner Edwin Graham e mailed the following 2-22:

Thank you for your note and interest in St. Peter's. In response to your question about our organ: our organ was totally destroyed. Most of it was found two or three blocks away from the church We real#, lost everything: organ, pews, all crosses, candles linens, chalice, the music library, the church library, the handbells, the sanctus bell, all robes and other vestments, everything. We did not have one prayer book or hymnal, not one piece of furniture, no office equipment, computer, files, etc. It was all gone. We had our grand plano restored last spring and it was washed a block away, in pieces, upside down in the street. It is impossible to tell people the true picture. You just hare to see it to believe it.

This was not just our church. Every home, business, motel, restaurant, or other structure for three to fire blocks inland for more than forty miles along the coast was totally destroyed. We live two miles Inland and the majority of homes around us were flooded about five to eight feet as well as damaged by wind. At the end of our block there were homes never flooded before, completely covered by water, more than two miles from the beach. We were one of the lucky ones. We only had to remove the walls in our foyer, dining room, living room, garage and kitchen. The bedrooms were fine, so we kept different friends whose homes were totally destroyed for three months as they gradually found other places to live. The vast majority of our church members are not in their homes at this time. I hope this helps you to understand why we are so appreciative of any assistance your church provides.

All are invited to a Saint Patrick's Celebration Casa Maria sandwich making at 6:30 PM followed by St. Patrick's Meal Friday, March 17th in the Parish Center Corned Beef Reuben on Rye Sandwich Baby Red Potato Salad Chips Beverage Green Beer $5 per person (for meal and beverage) Irish Music

Announcements for Week Ending March 5th, 2006

• In Lent...
  
  � Stations of the Cross will be said after the Wednesday 12:10 PM Mass each week during Lent.
  
  � During Lent make a good examination of conscience and make use of the rite, "The Reconciliation of a Penitent" on page 447 of The Book of Common Prayer. Confessions will be heard on Wednesdays between 11:45 AM and 12:10 PM and on Saturdays at 8:00 AM (or call the church office for an appointment with a priest).
  
  � Lenten Gospel Study will be presented by Fr. Joel Ireland on Monday evenings, March 6th through April 3rd, immediately following the 5:30 PM Mass in the Parish Center. This Lenten exercise will focus on the post-Apostolic writings of the New Testament, based on the books of Timothy, Titus etc. Participants are encouraged to attend the Mass prior to the study. Light refreshmentswill be served.
  
  � Participate in the Holy Eucharist during the week and come to Morning and Evening Prayer. You may want to partake in other Saint Michael's weekly services as well as the Sunday Mass. Look for other Lenten opportunities in the schedule of events.
  
  � Almsgiving. We are asked especially at this season to give of our treasure for the needs and wants of others. One practical way to "cut back" and also give is to take a sack lunch each day to work instead of going out, and to donate the difference in cost to one of the St. Michael's outreach programs. And comes to the church and volunteer yourself! Watch this page for opportunities.

MIF Series, Adult Forum continues in the Parish Hall Sundays from 9:00 to 9:45 AM. Topic on Sunday, March 5th will be "The Practice of Prayer," to be presented by Margaret Shetka. All are welcome.

ECW Field Trip is scheduled for Wednesday, March 29th, with Joy Miller of EnJoy Cooking as tour guide. Meet in the Church at 9:00 AM to tour the 17th Street Market, a restaurant supply house, followed by lunch at Roma Market. $20 in advance. Call Dolores to make your reservation.

Mass For Church Unity continues every Friday at 12:10 PM with celebrant the Rev. Carey Womble. All are encouraged to attend as we pray for the General Convention in July, dealing with the very divisive forces at work in our Church.

Announcements for Week Ending February 26th, 2006

MIF Series, Adult Forum continues in the Parish Hall Sundays from 9:00 to 9:45 AM. Topic on Sunday, February 26th will be "Engaging the Word," to be presented by Margaret Savage. All are welcome.

Parish Office closed Thursday and Friday, February 23rd and 24th.

Guatemala Project Major Textile Exhibit and Sale this Saturday, February 25th, 10 AM - 5 PM, and Sunday, February 26th, noon to 3 PM. Details to follow on this page in the next 24 hours.

Mass For Church Unity continues every Friday at 12:10 PM with celebrant the Rev. Carey Womble. All are encouraged to attend as we pray for the General Convention in July, dealing with the very divisive forces at work in our Church.

Guatemala Project announces -

AN EXHIBITION & SALE OF
MAYAN TRADITIONAL TEXTILES



Recent acquisitions - Indigena Imports, Austin
all traje (dress) elements - antique and ceremonial items,
many village styles, museum quality - AND a bargain table

St. Michael & All Angels - Parish Center
602 N. Wilmot Road, @ Fifth Street
Sat. February 2 5, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

10 a.m. - Opening coffee / discussion with David
Hamilton of Indigena Imports. Sale starts 11 a.m.

Sun. February 26, noon - 3 p.m.

Concurrent Exhibit - Mayan Traditional Dress
Castaneda Museum of Ethnic Costume, Tucson

A Benefit for St. Michael's Guatemala Project

Announcements for Week Ending February 19th, 2006

MIF Series, Adult Forum continues in the Parish Hall Sundays from 9:00 to 9:45 AM. Topic on Sunday, February 19th will be "Opening the Bible," to be presented by John Hsieh. All are welcome.

Social Concerns meeting this Sunday, February 19th, following the 10:00 AM Mass in th Parish Library. All are invited to attend.

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.

Mass For Church Unity continues every Friday at 12:10 PM with celebrant the Rev. Carey Womble. All are encouraged to attend as we pray for the General Convention in July, dealing with the very divisive forces at work in our Church.

Inviting all Altar Guild members to attend the annual Diocesan Altar Guild Meeting schedule for Sunday, March 4th,at Trinity Cathedral in Phoenix. Meeting will include a continental breakfast, Sacristy tours, Holy Eucharist with Celebrant and Preacher Bishop Smith, program, and a musical program presented by Canon Musician Alan DePuy. Prpgram will consist of a display and comment on some unusual vestments and an antique chalice owned by Melinda Archer, a former altar guild member. A Lenten program about Judas will be presented, followed by a lunch. Cost is $10 per person. Interested people need tosign up in the Church's Sacristy no later than February 15th.

Photos of the Week: Acolyte Outing to Mt. Lemmon, February 5th:


It was a small but diverse group. Despite the age range, we had a great time together.

Lunch was pizza and giant cookies, washed it down with Sarsaparilla!


Checking out the rock climbers and magnificent views at Windy Point.

Note from Karen: I've been working ridiculously long hours recently, which has put me way behind on my posting here. I'll try to do better next week!

Announcements for Week ending February 5th, 2006

MIF Series, Adult Forum continues in the Parish Hall Sundays from 9:00 to 9:45 AM. Topic on Sunday, February 5th will be "A Theology of Worship" to be presented by Alan Schultz. All are welcome.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is coming to an end. Please continue to work and pray "that all may be one...that the world may believe" (John 17:21). In the coming weeks and months, we will be joining other Christian churches in our area in these and other ecumenical opportunities. Your active participation is encouraged.

Vocal auditions will be held for a ten-to-twelve voice male choir to sing the ancient service of Compline Sunday evenings monthly. Auditions 4:00 PM, Saturday, Febrauary 11th, at St.Michael's Church. Contact Alan Schultz, director, evenings.

Recitation of the Rosary will take place this Saturday at 7:45 AM, honoring the Purification of Saint Mary the Virgin.

Mass For Church Unity continues every Friday at 12:10 PM with celebrant the Rev. Carey Womble. All are encouraged to attend as we pray for the General Convention in July, dealing with the very divisive forces at work in our Church.

Prayer for General Convention Almighty and Everliving God, Source of all Wisdom and Understanding: be present with those who will take counsel in General Convention in July for the renewal and Mission of your Church. Teach them in all things to seek first your Honor and Glory. Guide them to perceive what is right, and grant them both the Courage to pursue it and the Grace to accomplish it, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Epiphany gifts for Primavera - our treasure chest is open for those who would like to donate warm clothing, blankets, and sleeping bags to help homeless men, women and families throughout this winter season. The Primavera chest will be available through Sunday, February 26th.

Hebrew Class will not be held this week, but will continue Wednesday, February 8th. Class will be held in the Parish Library starting at 8:45 AM.

Lost and Found - there are at least seven pairs of eyeglasses (somewith cases) in the Church office.

Announcements for Week Ending January 29, 2006

MIF Series, Adult Forum continues on Sunday, January 29th, in the Parish Hall from 9:00 to 9:45 AM. Topic will be "Horizons of Mission" to be presented by Ila Abernathy. All are welcome.

Labyrinth Meditation Walk with Fr. Smith Monday mornings starting at 8:00 AM.

Mass For Church Unity continues every Friday at 12:10 PM with celebrant the Rev. Carey Womble. All are invited to attend.

Who is my neighbor? - a teach-in on Comprehensive Immigration and Border Policy Reform, Saturday, January 28th, 10 AM to 3 PM. Sponsored by the "Bring Down the Walls" Coalition and others. "Join us as we look at concerns. Free; lunch provided. Contact Dedrechos Humanos at 770-1373 for details.

Epiphany gifts for Primavera - our treasure chest is open for those who would like to donate warm clothing, blankets, and sleeping bags to help homeless men, women and families throughout this winter season. The Primavera chest will be available through Sunday, February 26th.

Announcements for Week Ending January 22nd, 2006

Mark your calendar for the Annual Parish Meeting Sunday, January 22 at 9:00 AM. Please note that there will be ONE Mass this day. A brunch in the Parish Center will immediately follow the Mass and meeting.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer - let us pray Christian Unity.

Diocese of Arizona Cycle of Prayer - let us pray and give thanks for St. Stephen's, Phoenix, its clergy and parishioners.

MIF Series, Adult Forum continues on Sunday, January 29th, in the Parish Hall from 9:00 to 9:45 AM. Topic will be "Horizons of Mission" to be presented by Ila Abernathy. All are welcome.

Vestry Meeting this Tuesday, January 17th, starting at 7 PM in the Parish Center. All parishioners are invited to attend this important parish function.

ECW Meeting this Wednesday, January 18th, starting at 10 AM in the Parish Center. All women are invited to attend.

Labyrinth Meditation Walk with Fr. Smith Monday mornings starting at 8:00 AM.

Mass For Church Unity continues every Friday at 12:10 PM with celebrant the Rev. Carey Womble. All are invited to attend.

Casa Maria Volunteers will meet this Friday at 6:30 AM Mass 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.

Epiphany gifts for Primavera - our treasure chest is open for those who would like to donate warm clothing, blankets, and sleeping bags to help homeless men, women and families throughout this winter season. The Primavera chest will be available through Sunday, February 26th.