Announcements for Week Ending February 1, 2009

Announcements

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We have extra boxes of Angel Food candy. How about treating someone with St. Michael’s angel food on Valentine’s Day? Candy is available in the church office for only $12.00 a box.

St. Michael's has a Facebook group! If you or a loved on is on Facebook, please consider joining. Help us connect with the next generation of St. Michael's parishioners!

REMEMBER WHEN FATHER SMITH WALKED THROUGH SPAIN? All of the photos from his 2005 pilgrimage can now be viewed online in slideshow form. Click here: El Camino de Santiago de Compostela: Complete Slideshow.

Opportunities for Giving

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EPIPHANY GIFTS FOR PRIMAVERA - our treasure chest is now available for those who would like to donate warm clothing, new socks and underwear, blankets, and sleeping bags to help homeless men, women, and families throughout this winter season. Toiletries are also needed. The Primavera chest will be available through Sunday, February 15.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the first-ever FOWLER COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND special collection December 28 or sent in a donation during the following week. Total amount donated was $917 ($361 for the Project Fund for immediate use, and $556 for the Permanent Endowment). The Fund has been around since the Capital Campaign of the 1990’s, and new, full endowment guidelines were approved by the Vestry in December, 2008. Donor cards and basic information are available in the church office. You will find the Guidelines posted on the Social Action Committee bulletin board.

St. Margaret’s Altar Society, another important arm of church life at St. Michael’s, uses their member’s $10.00 annual dues for: care and upkeep of the altars, vestments, supplies of communion wafers, candles, incense and other cleaning supplies . If any guild member is uncertain whether or not their September 2008 – September 2009 dues have been paid, they may contact Frances Hicks, Treasurer.

Parish Life is Growing -
When Will We See You?

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9 TICKETS REMAIN for the Gaslight Theater production of The Ballad of Two Gun McGraw, or Just Horsin’ Around on Sunday February 8th at 3:00 PM - MUST BE PURCHASED NO LATER THAN TODAY! PAYMENT REQUIRED AT SIGN-UP.

PLEASE NOTE the date of the Bowling at Camino Seco Lanes has been changed to Friday, February 27TH at 6:30 PM. Sign up sheet is in the back of the church.

Photos of the Week

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The parish annual meeting.


Passing the baton to the new Senior Warden.


Father Smith and the blankets.

Photos by Karen Funk Blocher. Reminder: if you use or repost any of my photos elsewhere, please list me as the photographer. Thanks!

Announcements for Week Ending January 25, 2009

Announcements

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THE MESSENGER COPY DUE DATE for the February issue is this coming Wednesday, January 21. Please submit your article to: church@stmichael.net or bring it to the church office.

St. Michael’s Annual Parish Meeting – Sunday, January 25th
The day will begin with coffee and donuts at 8 AM in the Parish Center. Mass will follow in Church at 9 AM. A brunch will follow the Mass in the Parish Center. PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE ONE MASS THIS DAY. This is a very important parish function with Vestry election and various parish reports. Your input and support is needed.

The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) will meet this Wednesday, beginning at 10:20 AM in the Parish Center. All women are invited and urged to attend.

PLEASE NOTE: THE PARISH OFFICES AND ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH DAY SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2009 IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY. WILL REOPEN TUESDAY , JANUARY 20 AT THE REGULAR TIMES.

REMEMBER WHEN FATHER SMITH WALKED THROUGH SPAIN? All of the photos from his 2005 pilgrimage can now be viewed online in slideshow form. Click here: El Camino de Santiago de Compostela: Complete Slideshow.

Opportunities for Giving

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EPIPHANY GIFTS FOR PRIMAVERA - our treasure chest is now available for those who would like to donate warm clothing, new socks and underwear, blankets, and sleeping bags to help homeless men, women, and families throughout this winter season. Toiletries are also needed. The Primavera chest will be available through Sunday, February 15.

SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING – SATURDAY JAN. 17TH
Quarterly house worship / meeting / potluck at the home of Peggy Van Norman 6 PM, 2740 N. Kiva Place. We’ll begin either with Evening Prayer or with the African Mass used at the Diocesan Convention in October. Please join us! Everyone welcome. Bring a dish to add to the feast. Agenda items and directions – Peggy Van Norman.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the first-ever FOWLER COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND special collection December 28 or sent in a donation during the following week. Total amount donated was $917 ($361 for the Project Fund for immediate use, and $556 for the Permanent Endowment). The Fund has been around since the Capital Campaign of the 1990’s, and new, full endowment guidelines were approved by the Vestry in December, 2008. Donor cards and basic information are available in the church office. You will find the Guidelines posted on the Social Action Committee bulletin board.

St. Margaret’s Altar Society, another important arm of church life at St. Michael’s, uses their member’s $10.00 annual dues for: care and upkeep of the altars, vestments, supplies of communion wafers, candles, incense and other cleaning supplies . If any guild member is uncertain whether or not their September 2008 – September 2009 dues have been paid, they may contact Frances Hicks, Treasurer.

Parish Life is Growing -
When Will We See You?

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Mark Your Calendar! Gaslight Theater - Sunday February 8th at 3 PM. Sign up now: only 12 tickets remain, first come first served. Payment is required at sign-up, adults $18.00, children $9.00. Envelopes provided; drop in collection basket!

Bowling ~ Friday February 20 – 6:30 PM - Camino Seco Lanes. Sign up sheet in the back of church

Announcements for Week Ending January 18, 2009

Announcements

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CASA MARIA WILL MEET THIS FRIDAY at 6 PM in the Parish Center to prepare sack lunches. Your help is greatly needed – the volunteers can always use a few “eggstra” hands and shelled hard boiled eggs. Bring a friend and join us to help with this good work.

St. Michael’s Annual Parish Meeting – Sunday, January 25th
The day will begin with coffee and donuts at 8 AM in the Parish Center. Mass will follow in Church at 9 AM. A brunch will follow the Mass in the Parish Center. PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE ONE MASS THIS DAY. This is a very important parish function with Vestry election and various parish reports. Your input and support is needed.

YOU ASKED FOR IT – The ECW Casserole and Bake Sale will take place Sunday January 18th after the morning masses. Ladies bring your favorite casserole or baked goods and purchase another casserole or baked goods for Sunday night dinner!

MONDAY JANUARY 19TH AT 11:30 is the date and time of the next Friendship ~ Fellowship Luncheon at the Parish Center. Join us for a delicious lunch catered by “JOY.” The cost is only $10.00 for lunch, friendship and warm fellowship. Sign up sheets in the back of church.

The ECW American Doll Raffle Winners: Cathy Wong and Becca Nowak, who is in first grade here at St. Michael’s School. Congratulations to all.

THANK YOU to St. Michael’s Knitters who delivered 20 neck scarves to Primavera and 15 knitted caps to the Cancer Center.

ECW QUILT RAFFLE - The ECW handmade quilt raffle has been moved to the English Tea on Saturday May 9, 2009. This gorgeous quilt may be seen in the church office. Tickets are on sale.

PLEASE NOTE: THE PARISH OFFICES AND ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH DAY SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2009 IN OBSERVENCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY. WILL REOPEN TUESDAY , JANUARY 20 AT THE REGULAR TIMES.

Opportunities for Giving

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The Epiphany treasure chest

EPIPHANY GIFTS FOR PRIMAVERA - our treasure chest is now available for those who would like to donate warm clothing, new socks and underwear, blankets, and sleeping bags to help homeless men, women, and families throughout this winter season. Toiletries are also needed. The Primavera chest will be available through Sunday, February 15.

SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING – SATURDAY JAN. 17TH
Quarterly house worship / meeting / potluck at the home of Peggy Van Norman 6 PM, 2740 N. Kiva Place. We’ll begin either with Evening Prayer or with the African Mass used at the Diocesan Convention in October. Please join us! Everyone welcome. Bring a dish to add to the feast. Agenda items and directions – Peggy Van Norman.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the first-ever FOWLER COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND special collection December 28 or sent in a donation during the following week. Total amount donated was $917 ($361 for the Project Fund for immediate use, and $556 for the Permanent Endowment). The Fund has been around since the Capital Campaign of the 1990’s, and new, full endowment guidelines were approved by the Vestry in December, 2008. Donor cards and basic information are available in the church office. You will find the Guidelines posted on the Social Action Committee bulletin board.

St. Margaret’s Altar Society, another important arm of church life at St. Michael’s, uses their member’s $10.00 annual dues for: care and upkeep of the altars, vestments, supplies of communion wafers, candles, incense and other cleaning supplies . If any guild member is uncertain whether or not their September , 2008 – September 2009 dues have been paid, they may contact Frances Hicks, Treasurer.

Parish Life is Growing -
When Will We See You?

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Mark Your Calendar! Gaslight Theater - Sunday February 8th at 3 PM. Sign up now: only 12 tickets remain, first come first served. Payment is required at sign-up, adults $18.00, children $9.00. Envelopes provided; drop in collection basket!

Bowling ~ Friday February 20 – 6:30 PM - Camino Seco Lanes. Sign up sheet in the back of church

Photo of the Week

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Scott at the harpsichord.

Photo by Karen Funk Blocher. Reminder: if you use or repost any of my photos elsewhere, please list me as the photographer. Thanks!

Major Website Redesign and Search Update

The St. Michael's website at http://smallangelstucson.org has just had a major overhaul, including new headers, new features on some pages and technical improvements to increase the site's visibility on Google so that potential visitors and new parishioners can find us. For the first time ever, the church's site is now at the top of the Google search results for the relevant search terms "St. Michael's Church Tucson." Details can be found in my new entry on the St. Michael's Arts blog: Breaking the Code. Check it out!

Karen