Sunday, July 29, 2007

Announcements for Week Ending August 5th 2007

Announcements

Mark your calendar for this Thursday, August 2, 2007. Cathedral Health Services will offer Wellness Screening here at St. Michaels. Flyers detailing these screenings are available in the back of church or from the parish office.

Hebrew Classes have resumed on Wednesdays at 8:45 am until 9:45 in the Womble Library. The emphasis is on beginning Hebrew. If you have ever thought about taking a class in Hebrew, then this class is for you. Everyone is welcome!

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. Join them for fellowship and to help with this good work.

The Barnabus Group now meets at the OLD PUEBLO GRILL at 60 North Alvernon Way. The Group meets on the second Monday of the month at 11:30 am. The next meeting will take place Monday, August 13, 2007. Susan Bedrick will be our Guest Speaker. Barnabas Group offers encouragement for those who have at sometime experienced a loss. Please call Peggy Speese at 325-0708 for reservations at least three days prior to the meeting.

Guest Ministry reminds everyone who ordered a nametag to pick it up in the back of church clipped to ribbons.

Church Directories are available in the back of church for those who have had their picture taken. The directories are also available for purchase price of $5.00 from the Parish Office

Upcoming Events

A Bowling Night will be held on August 10 at 5:30 pm at Camino Seco Lanes (114 S. Camino Seco). A sign up sheet is located in the back of church.

A Dinner Night will take place at the Lotus Garden tentatively scheduled to the second half of August. Details to follow.

A Theater Night will take place at the Gaslight Theater in October. More information will follow.


Opportunities for Service and Giving

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! GUEST MINISTRY will be hosting a “Guest Luncheon” (for newcomers to St. Michaels following the 10:00 am service in September. The date and more info will follow.) Won’t you join us in showing hospitality at this fun and important event? Guest Ministry continues on August 14, 28 and September 11 and 25. Call Al DeAugustine or Carol Brandon for details or simply show up on August 14th or 20th.

Have you ever considered the Ministry of serving on Sundays as a Chalice Bearer during communion or a Lector (Reader of the Scripture)? This is for YOU! There will be a training session facilitated by Priest Angela on Saturday, September 15th from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. This is an excellent opportunity for service and giving to your church.

Habitat for Humanity needs you! Mark your calendars for Sept. 11! While some people build houses more of us can gather furniture, furnishings, yard equipment, books, and ordinary yard and household items for re-sale at the HabiStore. Watch the newsletter for more details. If you are interested in helping to coordinate this event, please contact Priest Angela.

Today we welcomed Bonnie Kampa, Executive Director of Interfaith Community Services. This interfaith organization has been serving greater Tucson and Pima County since 1985. Their primary purpose is to provide care giving and social services to the elderly, disabled persons and individuals/families in financial crisis in our community. St. Michael and All Angels has expanded its outreach to the community through I.C.S. - more details to follow.

WISH LIST FOR THE WOMBLE LIBRARY ~ this is a work in progress. We HAVE a seamstress to sew the room darkening drapes for the windows. We still would like sheers to cover the windows when the drapes are open; a rug for the floor; a computer, the library has an Internet connection available. Stop by and see the progress. We are striving to make the library a quiet place to read, hold meetings and in general make it a more warm and welcoming useful addition to the facilities at St. Michaels.

Lots and Lots of Sermons Posted at Last

Father Smith has been hard at work uploading sermons via Hipcast.com. Here are the links!

Father SmithFather Smith:
"The Kingdom of God is Near"
Sermon Proper 9C

MP3 File
Rev. EmersonThe Rev. Angela Emerson
"Who Do You Say I Am - Learning How to Be a Church"
Sermon Proper 8C

MP3 File
Rev. EmersonThe Rev. Angela Emerson
"Head or Heart?"

MP3 File
Father SmithFather Smith:
"The Church: Hospital for Sinners"
Sermon on June 17, 2007

MP3 File
Rev. EmersonRev. Angela Emerson:
"Let's Dance"

MP3 File
Father Ireland
Father Ireland:
"A Pastor and a Son"
Sermon on Mother's Day 2007

MP3 File

Father SmithFather Smith:
"Pentecost: Fire for God"
Sermon Pentecost Sunday 2007

MP3 File
Father SmithFather Smith:
"Trinity: God's Circle Dance"
Sermon Trinity Sunday 2007

MP3 File

Double-click to play on your default audio player (RealPlayer, Windows Media Player, Liquid Audio, Quicktime, etc.)

Monday, July 23, 2007

Announcements for Week Ending July 29th 2007

Announcements

The Funeral Mass for Bob Green will be held Tuesday, July 24th at 11 AM. May his soul and the souls of the departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

The Messenger copy deadline – please submit your article to the church office no later than this Friday, July 27.

Mark your calendar for Thursday, August 2, 2007. Cathedral Health Services will offer Wellness Screening here at St. Michaels. Flyers detailing these screenings are available in the back of church or from the parish office.

Hebrew Classes will resume Wednesday, July 25 at 8:45 am until 9:45 in the Womble Library. Everyone is welcome!

Guest Ministry reminds everyone who ordered a nametag to pick it up in the back of church clipped to ribbons.

Church Directories are available in the back of church for those who have had their picture taken. The directories are also available for purchase price of $5.00 from the Parish Office

Upcoming Events

A Bowling Night will be held on August 10 at 5:30 pm at Camino Seco Lanes (114 S. Camino Seco). A sign up sheet is located in the back of church.

A Dinner Night will take place at the Lotus Garden tentatively scheduled to the second half of August. Details to follow.

A Theater Night will take place at the Gaslight Theater in October. More information will follow.

Opportunities for Service and Giving

GUEST MINISTRY (FORMERLY NEWCOMER MINISTRY) WILL MEET on the Tuesdays of : July 24, August 14 and August 28. The committee meets at the Womble Library at 7:00 pm. We are always looking for new members. This is our way of having the opportunity to serve the Parish of St. Michael and All Angels. Won’t you join us?

Have you ever considered the Ministry of serving on Sundays as a Chalice Bearer during communion or a Lector (Reader of the Scripture)? This is for YOU! There will be a training session facilitated by Priest Angela on Saturday, September 15th from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. This is an excellent opportunity for service and giving to your church.

Habitat for Humanity needs you! Mark your calendars for Sept. 11! While some people build houses more of us can gather furniture, furnishings, yard equipment, books, and ordinary yard and household items for re-sale at the HabiStore. Watch the newsletter for more details. If you are interested in helping to coordinate this event, please contact Priest Angela.

WISH LIST FOR THE WOMBLE LIBRARY ~ this is a work in progress. We HAVE a seamstress to sew the room darkening drapes for the windows. We still would like sheers to cover the windows when the drapes are open; a rug for the floor; a computer, the library has an Internet connection available. Stop by and see the progress. We are striving to make the library a quiet place to read, hold meetings and in general make it a more warm and welcoming useful addition to the facilities at St. Michaels.

Monday, July 16, 2007

Announcements for Week Ending July 22nd 2007

Announcements

The Funeral Mass for Dolores Joan Braren will be held Tuesday, July 17th at 11 AM. May her soul and the souls of the departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen

“Safeguarding God’s Children” will be presented on Saturday, July 21 from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. This course is a requirement
of the Diocese for any employee or volunteer who has any regular contact with children.

Mark your calendar for Thursday, August 2, 2007. Cathedral Health Services will offer Wellness Screening here at St. Michaels. Flyers detailing these screenings are available in the back of church or from the parish office.

Saint Andrew’s Bach Society will present “Brothers and Sisters” on Sunday, July 15th at 3 pm at Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (2331 East Adams Street tickets available at the door. More info: 323-2771 or www.standrewstucson.org

August – plans are forming for a bowling night and another dinner night ~ please let Julia Taylor know of your recommendations for restaurants or other areas of interest for Parish Life activities.

Opportunities for Service and Giving

GUEST MINISTRY (FORMERLY NEWCOMER MINISTRY) WILL MEET on the Tuesdays of : July 24, August 14 and August 28. The committee meets at the Womble Library at 7:00 pm. We are always looking for new members. This is our way of having the opportunity to serve the Parish of St. Michael and All Angels. Won’t you join us?

Have you ever considered the Ministry of serving on Sundays as a Chalice Bearer during communion or a Lector (Reader of the Scripture)? This is for YOU! There will be a training session facilitated by Priest Angela on Saturday, September 15th from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. This is an excellent opportunity for service and giving to your church.

Habitat for Humanity needs you! Mark your calendars for Sept. 11! While some people build houses more of us can gather furniture, furnishings, yard equipment, books, and ordinary yard and household items for re-sale at the HabiStore. Watch the newsletter for more details. If you are interested in helping to coordinate this event, please contact Priest Angela.

We are looking for a substitute volunteer for the next three Monday mornings from 9:00 am until 12:30 pm. Duties include answering the phone, giving out food bags and helping the office staff as needed. Please contact the parish office.

WISH LIST FOR THE WOMBLE LIBRARY ~ this is a work in progress. We HAVE a seamstress to sew the room darkening drapes for the windows. We still would like sheers to cover the windows when the drapes are open; a rug for the floor; a computer, the library has an Internet connection available. Stop by and see the progress. We are striving to make the library a quiet place to read, hold meetings and in general make it a more warm and welcoming useful addition to the facilities at St. Michaels.