Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Announcements for Week Ending April 5, 2009

Announcements


Fr. Ireland’s Monday Evening Lenten Bible Study - Join us each Monday evening during Lent for a lively discussion and study of the book of Genesis and beyond. The Bible Study will take place in the Parish Center following the 5:30 pm Mass. A simple soup supper will be served. Sign-up sheets are located in the back of church.

Lectionary Readings Study will meet this Wednesday, April 1st beginning with Evening Prayer at 6 pm followed the Lectionary Readings Study at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center. Join us for lively discussion and study of the next Sunday’s readings. Facilitated by Peter Schmidt. The group will meet each Wednesday for evening prayer and lectionary study. Everyone is invited and urged to attend this Lenten Opportunity. Refreshments will be served.

The Messenger newsletter is now available online! Click here for the April issue. THE MESSENGER COPY DUE DATE for the MAY issue is Wednesday, April 15th. Please submit your article to church@stmichael.net or bring it to the church office.

Collection for Easter Flowers – – please include your donation in the envelope in your pledge card box or make certain your donation is clearly marked for “flowers” and place it in the offering basket.

Holy Week is Coming! - Please check the table at the back of church for sign-up sheets for many upcoming parish events during Holy Week.

ST. MICHAEL’S DESERT GARDEN - Have you noticed a new desert garden? It is located on the east side just before you enter the main walkway to the church. Evan Chapman designed the garden for a science project. Evan is in 5th grade here at St. Michael’s Parish Day School. The garden will be dedicated on Earth Day – April 22, 2009. Won’t you join us near the garden on Wednesday April 22 for the dedication, readings and prayer service at 8:05 AM? We thank Evan and the 5th grade for making a beautiful contribution to St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church and Parish Day School!

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

Keep up with the parish and Fr. Smith on Twitter.com. Sign-up and then “follow” Fr. Smith (wa7iic) and the activities of our parish (smallangels). Or just watch the twitter feed on the sidebar of this very page! Feel connected, involved, and able to pray for the ministry of our parish in real time. Check it out!

Opportunities for Giving

THE BISHOP HAS DESIGNATED APRIL 26 TO BE ALLELUIA FUND SUNDAY. This marks the fourth annual Bishop’s diocesan-wide appeal highlighting the crucial need to support new church plants and new growth initiatives in existing churches through the Alleluia Fund. During Easter week, everyone on the diocesan mailing list will receive via direct mail a brochure detailing the work of the Alleluia fund, along with an offering envelope. You can return the envelope with your offering on April 26 during the service, or you can mail it directly to the Bishop’s office. In this way, you can be part of the vital work of mission right here in Arizona.

St. Michael’s is collecting toiletries for TIHAN clients who are unable to work. These toiletries may include shampoo, toothpaste, brushes and floss, shaving cream, band-aids, deodorant, disposable razors, skin lotions and sunscreen. Please leave your donations in the box in the back of church. We thank you for your generosity for this worthy endeavor.

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DINNER AT THE LOTUS GARDEN -
Join us Thursday April 16th at 6:00 PM. Fun, Food and Fellowship. $15.00 all-inclusive. (Tea included) – Sign-up Sheet in back of Church.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Announcements for Week Ending March 14, 2009

Announcements


Fr. Ireland’s Monday Evening Lenten Bible Study - Join us each Monday evening during Lent for a lively discussion and study of the book of Genesis and beyond. The Bible Study will take place in the Parish Center following the 5:30 pm Mass. A simple soup supper will be served. Sign-up sheets are located in the back of church.

KNITTERS AND QUILTERS will meet at 11:00 AM - THIS Saturday in the Parish Center. You are invited to gather your craft and meet with us for friendship and fellowship as well as an opportunity to work on your craft. All are invited.

The Messenger newsletter is now available online! Click here for the March issue. COPY DUE DATE for the APRIL issue is Wednesday, March 18th. Please submit your article to church@stmichael.net or bring it to the church office.

LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY - Lectionary Readings Study will meet this Wednesday, March 11th beginning with Evening Prayer at 6 pm followed the Lectionary Readings Study at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center. Join us for lively discussion and study of the next Sunday’s readings. Facilitated by Peter Schmidt. The group will meet each Wednesday for evening prayer and lectionary study. Everyone is invited and urged to attend this Lenten Opportunity. Refreshments will be served.

Mark your calendars – The monthly Friendship-Fellowship Luncheon has been moved to the fourth Monday of the month. OUR NEXT LUNCHEON WILL TAKE PLACE MONDAY, MARCH 23RD AT 11:30 AM. The luncheon is catered by “Joy” the cost is only $10.00. Sign-up sheets are located in the back of church. Join us for warm friendship and fellowship and great food. All are invited!

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

Keep up with the parish and Fr. Smith on Twitter.com. Sign-up and then “follow” Fr. Smith (wa7iic) and the activities of our parish (smallangels). Or just watch the twitter feed on the sidebar of this very page! Feel connected, involved, and able to pray for the ministry of our parish in real time. Check it out!

Opportunities for Giving

CASA MARIA VOLUNTEERS WILL MEET THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH 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 a dozen or two SHELLED hard-boiled eggs. Be a GOOD EGG and join them for fellowship and to help with this good work.

St. Michael’s will co-host TIHAN’s (Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network) POZ Café on Thursday March 19. Volunteers are needed for preparing and serving the meal that day (8:30 am – 2:30 pm).

St. Michael’s is collecting toiletries for TIHAN clients who are unable to work. These toiletries may include shampoo, toothpaste, brushes and floss, shaving cream, band-aids, deodorant, disposable razors, skin lotions and sunscreen. Please leave your donations in the box in the back of church. We thank you for your generosity for this worthy endeavor.

St. Michael’s school is looking for volunteers to help with lunch and playground duties, particularly on Mondays and Tuesdays. Assisting with lunch takes place from 11:30am to 12:30pm and simply involves hand out or serving food to the children. Playground supervision extends to 1 pm and requires keeping an eye on the children in the park behind the school. Volunteers may serve in pairs or alternate sharing a position if that is easier. Both positions provide a chance to get to know the wonderful children at our Parish School!

Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Announcements for Week Ending March 7, 2009

Announcements


Fr. Ireland’s Monday Evening Lenten Bible Study - Monday March 2 is the first Bible Study beginning with the book of Genesis and is immediately following the 5:30 PM Mass. The Bible Study will continue on the Mondays thru Lent and will take place in the Parish Center and will include a light supper. All are Welcome.

The Messenger newsletter is now available online! Click here for the March issue. COPY DUE DATE for the APRIL issue is Wednesday, March 18th. Please submit your article to church@stmichael.net or bring it to the church office.

LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY - Lectionary Readings Study will meet this Wednesday, March 4th beginning with Evening Prayer at 6 pm followed the Lectionary Readings Study at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center. Join us for lively discussion and study of the next Sunday’s readings. Facilitated by Peter Schmidt. The group will meet each Wednesday for evening prayer and lectionary study. Everyone is invited and urged to attend this Lenten Opportunity. Refreshments will be served.

Mark the date: Saturday, March 7th – 8:00 am to 3:30 pm for the Annual Episcopal Diocese of Arizona’s 2009 Ministry Fair. This year the Ministry Fair is larger than ever. Due to this expansion, the Ministry Fair will be held at Washington High School in north central Phoenix close to the freeway. There are a record numbers of offerings including everything from workshops for new Vestry members, to the latest proven techniques for youth work and stewardship. The deadline for registration was February 10th, but late entries may be possible if you act now. (There is childcare for children of the participants but does require pre-registration.) Brochures and registration forms are available in the Church office.

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

Keep up with the parish and Fr. Smith on Twitter.com. Sign-up and then “follow” Fr. Smith (wa7iic) and the activities of our parish (smallangels). Or just watch the twitter feed on the sidebar of this very page! Feel connected, involved, and able to pray for the ministry of our parish in real time. Check it out!

Opportunities for Giving

St. Michael’s will co-host TIHAN’s (Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network) POZ Café on Thursday March 19. Volunteers are needed for preparing and serving the meal that day (8:30 am – 2:30 pm).

St. Michael’s is collecting toiletries for TIHAN clients who are unable to work. These toiletries may include shampoo, toothpaste, brushes and floss, shaving cream, band-aids, deodorant, disposable razors, skin lotions and sunscreen. Please leave your donations in the box in the back of church. We thank you for your generosity for this worthy endeavor.

St. Michael’s school is looking for volunteers to help with lunch and playground duties, particularly on Mondays and Tuesdays. Assisting with lunch takes place from 11:30am to 12:30pm and simply involves hand out or serving food to the children. Playground supervision extends to 1 pm and requires keeping an eye on the children in the park behind the school. Volunteers may serve in pairs or alternate sharing a position if that is easier. Both positions provide a chance to get to know the wonderful children at our Parish School!