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.