Sunday, May 20, 2007

Announcements for Week Ending May 27th 2007

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PARISH LIFE MEETING ~ Tuesday June 5 at 4:00 pm at the Womble Library. Anyone interested in planning our parish social activities is welcome to attend!

The Baptismal Preparation Class is this Saturday May 26 at 9:00 am. Meet Priest Angela in the church.

Thank YOU for the outpouring of food for the Mother’s Day “Meal for Mom” campaign. We appreciate your generosity in helping the less fortunate. THANK YOU also to the volunteers who helped sort and put away the food donations.

Eighth Grade Graduation of St. Michael’s Parish Day School will take place on Friday May 25th at 5:00 pm in church. The Baccalaureate Mass will be held on Thursday May 24 at 10:00 am in church. All are welcome.

Please join Faculty, Parents, Students, Alumni and Friends of St. Michael’s Parish Day School in bidding a fond farewell to Alan Schultz on Monday, May 21 from 4 to 6 pm. In the Parish Center.

Upcoming Events

Parish Life is Growing!! When will we see YOU?!!

Catch the Spirit ~ Join us for fellowship and welcome the newly baptized after the 10 am Mass on The Day of Pentecost May 27, 2007.

Tucson Sidewinders AAA baseball game on Saturday, May 26 at 6:30 pm. Please join us! We will carpool to the game and leave the church parking lot at 5:45 pm.
There is a Brandon Webb figurine giveaway that night! Sign up sheets are located in the back of church.

June – Movie Night – date to be announced
July – tentative plans for a pre-July 4th celebration at the church.
August – dinner night ~ please let Julia Taylor know of your recommendations for restaurants.

Opportunities for Service and Giving

Project Star Fish ~ we have asked that you make a small daily sacrifice and donate that money ~ perhaps $.50 a day. Our goal is to raise enough money in this way ~ about $2,000 to build a house in Haiti. It is not too late to make your donation. There is a basket at the back of church to receive your donations. If you prefer. place your donation in an envelope and simply drop it in the collection.

Ordained Ministry ~ Anyone who is interested in information about ordination as a deacon or priest should make your name known to Fr. Smith, The Rev. Angela or the Senior Warden, Peter Schmidt. The Diocesan Information Day is September 17, 2007. More information will follow.

The United Thank Offering Collection will be taken up Sunday May 27 at all the masses. We thank you for your generosity.

Looking ahead to next year! Have you considered singing in the choir? Let your voice be heard ~ please contact Jane Haman, organist and choir director.

Volunteers are needed to assist with a birthday party at Craycroft Towers for the residents there. Cake is provided!! Contact Fr. Smith or the Parish Office.