Friday, December 21, 2012

Christmas Mass Schedule 2012




Christmas Eve:
5:00 PM Family Mass with Christmas story for children & setting up of the crèche
10:00 PM Lessons and Carols
10:45 PM  Solemn Procession and High Mass

Christmas Day
7:30 AM Morning Prayer
7:45 AM Mass
10:15 AM  High Mass with Procession combined with Misa San Miguel
No 5:00 PM Mass


Tuesday, December 04, 2012

More Announcements From the Church Office

This Friday night, December 7th, your St. Michael’s Singing Eagles will be performing at the Tucson Botanical Gardens at 6 pm in the Patio performance area. We will be presenting our Christmas show and our Fall "Coffee And…" show. Please call the Gardens for tickets at (520) 326-9686. Thanks. --Tony

Taizé Service of prayer is this Tuesday, December 4rd. Taizé is offered the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at 6:45 pm. in church. All are invited to attend this beautiful Service of Prayer.

The new, improved downloadable Parish Directory is now ready! We've added listings for almost all parishioners, complete with address, phone and email if available. Please let us know of any changes or corrections, or to request a new picture of you for the directory. The file is password protected, so only parishioners will see your contact info. (Contact the church office if you still meed the password.) A date for additional picture taking will be announced soon. Thanks for your help!


Friday, November 30, 2012

Announcements for Week ending December 9

 
√ CHRISTMAS FLOWERS - the special beauty of St. Michael’s Christmas worship is the work of many people. Not all can be directly involved, but all can contribute to the Christmas Flowers and Decorations. Please use the Christmas Flowers envelope for floral donations.

√ Just a reminder – it is not too late to return your 2013 pledge card. If you have not received one or have misplaced it, there are extras available in the back of church.

 
√ The 14th Annual Fr. Smith’s Pantano Rotary Shoebox Project is underway bringing joy to children in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. These children live in makeshift houses on hillsides around Nogales. Many of these households have no one employed. This is a THREE-NATION effort for 600-800 or more filled shoeboxes – infants through 12 years and 500 blankets. Warm mittens, caps, toys, etc can fill the wrapped shoe box with top lid NOT attached to the bottom, border inspection. Blankets may be new or used and if used must be dry cleaned (leave cleaning tag attached). Shoeboxes need to be returned to the Parish Office no later than Sunday, December 9. Blankets need to rolled like a bedroll and tied with twine or ribbon. More information in back of church.

√ 75 years of Campus Ministry. In 1937 Ada Pierce McCormick set up Cabot Chapel in her parlor and invited students to come in. Priests from St. Andrew’s, Grace Church, and St. Philip’s came to celebrate Mass. Throughout the century, the chaplaincy has witnessed to Christ on campus, been a place of prayer and reflection, spun off a parish (St. Paul’s) and a non-profit (Little Chapel of All Nations), served as a locus for education and community activism, and served the needs of students. New and exciting things happen every year. We’d like to send out a giant thank you to the Diocese and local parishes that have made this possible. December 9th, 2012 we celebrate our 75th birthday. Bishop Smith will be joining us at 6pm in the Campus Christian Center (715 N Park Ave) for a festive Eucharist and dinner to celebrate the occasion. For more information about the ministry and the event, visit our website (http://fecm-tucson.org) or Call Barby Goldschmidt (520-237-8881)

Taize Service of prayer this Tuesday, December 3rd. Taize is offered the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month at 6:45 pm in church. All are invited to attend this beautiful Service of Prayer.

This Sunday, December 2nd, is the First Sunday of Advent. Angel Tree tags are available for pick-up from the Christmas tree at the back of church. Please be sure to sign the sheet on the usher’s table so that we will know what children’s names have been taken. This year we have approximately 38 children. You have been so generous with your gifts for the children. It is a real blessing for me to be involved. As usual, each child will receive a clothing gift and a toy such as a book or game or Lego building blocks…etc. This year I need your gift, unwrapped, and returned to the office or brought to church no later than Sunday, December 16. Please remember to include the tags for return if any of the items are the wrong size or color. Most stores will give these when the gift is purchased. For any of you who would like to participate but are unable to shop, let me know and I will be glad to take care of it for you. May God Bless all of you during this wonderful time of the year. Please call me if you have any questions or have any problems with your gifts. Thanking you in advance for your generosity. - Ancelyn Smith.

 
√ Don’t forget your “Angel Food” for last minute Christmas gifts in an attractive gift-ready box. This is an affordable means of sharing the fundraising effort by your parishioner volunteers. Just stop by the church office for your Angel Food. Share the goodness and sweetness of St. Michael and All Angels Church!

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Advent International Bazaar 2012



It's time again for the
Advent International Bazaar
St. Michael’s Parish Center & Labyrinth Patio
* Gifts * Food * Music
Buy direct from Tucson’s favorite fair trade
and socially-committed non-profit groups.
Featured – TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES:
selections from 30 countries, & a clearance table.

Saturday, December 1, 4 – 7 p.m.

  • Sale opens, reception & music.
  • Yoeme (Yaqui) Deer Dance – 4:30 p.m.
  • Mzekala Choral Ensemble – Balkan Traditional Songs, 6 p.m.

Sunday, December 2, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m

  • Sale continues.
  • Food – Coffee hour treats for early-birds; Food for purchase from 11:30 a.m.
  • Music & more – Danza Mexica Cuauhtemoc, indigenous dance & drums of Mexico, 1:45 in the patio.
  • Ted Warmbrand, banjo and guitar – social protest and folk, 2:30 inside.

Holiday shopping with a conscience!

New Messenger and Parish Directory

Hi! The November issue of The Messenger is finally here, just (barely) in time for Thanksgiving. Click here for your copy.



Also available now: the new online Parish Directory. Match names to faces with this downloadable file, which will be updated in the coming weeks with phone numbers and more photos. 


To get your own electronic copy, download the file from the link below. 
http://directory.instantchurchdirectory.com/73907083/churchdirectory.pdf

You can print it out yourself, or view it on your computer or other device. To protect privacy, the file can only be opened with a password.  If you don't know the password, which was emailed out and also announced this past Sunday, please contact the church office.

Please let us know if you need your picture added or retaken. We will be updating this directory frequently, but the link above will continue to work for updated and improved versions of the directory.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Sunday Mornings in Advent: Bright Evening Star

How and why did Jesus come to Earth? How did Mary accept the seemingly impossible in her life, and what does it mean for us today? Starting the first week in Advent, our Sunday morning study group will be discussing Bright Evening Star: Mystery of the Incarnation by beloved author Madeleine L'Engle. The book may be ordered from Amazon below. You are cordially invited to join us in the Womble Library at 9 AM to join in our lively conversations - with or without a book of your own! The three week series will be presented by Karen Funk Blocher.

Thursday, November 08, 2012

Hurricane Relief


Dear Parishioner and Friends:  Episcopal Relief and Development has been in full swing in the aftermath of the east coast storm Sandy.  Here is the address where contributions can be sent:


Episcopal Relief and Development
Hurricane Sandy Victims
P.O. Box 7058
Merrifield, VA  22116-7058

You can also transmit your contribution to the church office or collection plate marked accordingly.
Thanks for your response!  Fr. Smith

Bishop Smith would like to encourage you and your congregations to work through Episcopal Relief and Development to assist with recovery efforts for the victims of Hurricane Sandy.  ERD is well equipped to facilitate distribution of funds for this effort.  You can mail your donations directly to ERD at the address above.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012

Week ending November 10th

√ All Souls Novena began on Saturday, November 3 and concludes on Saturday, November 10. During this time, your deceased loved ones will be remembered at all the Masses. There are envelopes in your contribution envelope box or are available on the usher’s table for listing your deceased loved ones who you would like remembered at Mass. Simply complete the cards and drop them in the collection basket or at the parish office.

√ Taize Meditation Prayer Service – this Tuesday, November 6 at 6:45 PM in church. – COME JOIN US! - Taize is offered the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. If you have not attending a Taize Service, you will find it a very meaningful, restful and prayerful time. All are Welcome.

√ The Knitters and Quilters will meet, Saturday November 10th at 11AM in the Womble Library. Bring your craft, a sack lunch and join us for lively conversation and fellowship while working on your craft. All are invited.

√ The 9th Annual Jewish-Muslim Peace Walk in Tucson will take place November 11th at 1:15. People of all faiths are encouraged to attend. It will begin at the Islamic Center of Tucson on the U of A Campus (1st and Tyndal) and end at Temple Emmanu-el at Country Club and Broadway. A dinner follows at the temple. For more information, contact Jon Rinnander – 520-906-5675.

√ Business of God in Luncheon: Thursday, November 8, 11:30 AM in the Parish Center.
Church Divinity School of the Pacific is committed to being a resource for lay leaders and clergy. As part of this effort, the Business of God luncheon series returns to Arizona on Thursday, November 8th with an extraordinary guest, the Very Rev. W. Mark Richardson, Ph.D., President and Dean of CDSP, speaking on “The Future of Theological Education: Wine in Many Wineskins.”
All are invited. The fee for the luncheon is $15 by cash or by check made payable to Andy Bruno. (payable at the church office or at the door) Reservation sheets are located at the back of the church and must be made by November 4.

√ St. Michael’s Angel Food !  Remember an angel you love this coming Christmas holiday with the best Coconut Macadamia Toffee you have ever tasted.  Candy production will begin on Friday, November 9rd and will continue through Friday, November 16th. Many hands are needed to make this year a success.  A sign-up sheet for volunteers is located in the back of church, or if you prefer, give the church office (886 - 7292) a call to sign up. ORDER FORMS AND ENVELOPES ARE LOCATED IN THE SERVICE BULLETIN AND IN THE BACK OF CHURCH. SIMPLY COMPLETE, ATTACH YOUR CHECK AND DROP IN THE COLLECTION BASKET OR RETURN TO THE PARISH OFFICE

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Announcements for Week endiing November 3rd, 2012

**RightPath Health Screenings, a program of Cathedral Health Services,will be at the Parish Center THIS Monday from 9am to 3pm for health screenings. It is not too late to make an appointment – 1-800-770-0240. More information is located on the usher’s table.

**Movie and Pizza Night on Friday, November 2. Pizza at 6PM and movie starts at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall. We will be showing “The Straight Story”. It is a true story about an elderly man who travels across Iowa to Wisconsin on a lawnmower-sized tractor to reconcile with his estranged brother. Amazing cinematography and beautiful music, directed by David Lynch. Sign-up sheets in the back of church.

**Business of God in Luncheon: Thursday, November 8, 11:30 AM in the Parish Center.  The Church Divinity School of the Pacific is committed to being a resource for lay leaders and clergy. As part of this effort, the Business of God luncheon series returns to Arizona on Thursday, November 8th with an extraordinary guest, the Very Rev. W. Mark Richardson, Ph.D., President and Dean of CDSP, speaking on “The Future of Theological Education: Wine in Many Wineskins.”  All are invited. The fee for the luncheon is $15 by cash or by check made payable to Andy Bruno. (payable at the church office or at the door) Reservation sheets are located at the back of the church and must be made by November 4.

**It is time again for St. Michael’s Angel Food!  Remember an angel you love this coming Christmas holiday with the best Coconut Macadamia Toffee you have ever tasted.  Candy production will begin on Friday, November 9rd and will continue through Friday, November 16th. Many hands are needed to make this year a success.  A sign-up sheet for volunteers is located in the back of church, or if you prefer, give the church office (886 - 7292) a call to sign up. ORDER FORMS AND ENVELOPES ARE LOCATED IN THE SERVICE BULLETIN AND IN THE BACK OF CHURCH. SIMPLY COMPLETE, ATTACH YOUR CHECK AND DROP IN THE COLLECTION BASKET OR RETURN TO THE PARISH OFFICE.

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Announcements for Week ending October 28th

**Movie and Pizza Night on Friday, November 2. Pizza at 6PM and movie starts at 6:30. We will be showing “The Straight Story”. It is a true story about an elderly man who travels across Iowa to Wisconsin on a lawnmower-sized tractor to reconcile with his estranged brother. Amazing cinematography and beautiful music, directed by David Lynch. Sign-up sheets in the back of church.

**The course on Calvin has two remaining sessions: October 21 ~ Chapter on prayer and communion and October 28 ~ Chapters 10 and 11 on the critique of Calvin. Adult education meets in the Womble Library at 9 AM on Sunday mornings. All are invited to attend.

**Attention Altar Guild members
Our fall meeting is scheduled this Saturday, October 27, 2012.The meeting will be from 10:00am to 11:00am, followed by a catered lunch lasting from 11:00am to 1:00pm. A signup sheet is located in the back of the church. please sign up TODAY so we may have an accurate head count for the luncheon. There is no cost for the meal, but we will be collecting yearly dues at that time which are $15.00. We look forward to seeing you.

**Business of God in Luncheon: Thursday, November 8, 11:30 AM in the Parish Center.
Church Divinity School of the Pacific is committed to being a resource for lay leaders and clergy. As part of this effort, the Business of God luncheon series returns to Arizona on Thursday, November 8th with an extraordinary guest, the Very Rev. W. Mark Richardson, Ph.D., President and Dean of CDSP, speaking on “The Future of Theological Education: Wine in Many Wineskins.”
All are invited. The fee for the luncheon is $15 by cash or by check made payable to Andy Bruno. (payable at the church office or at the door) Reservation sheets are located at the back of the church and must be made by November 4.

**Next Sunday, October 28th
Annual Fowler Fund Appeal Sunday.
It is the one Sunday each year where the Social Action white collection envelopes support St. Michael’s Fowler Fund, This fund honors the memory and works of St. Michael’s former rector through your contribution to either the Fowler Expendable Fund, or the Fowler Permanent Endowment. Please plan ahead, and consider making a special donation next week to support needs in our community by donating to the Fowler Funds. You will find an insert in next week’s bulletin, which you can place in the white envelope with your contribution, thus directing how you want your donation to be used. Steve Larsen, Fowler Fund Chair, thanks all past donors for their significant generosity, and encourages each parishioner to consider providing a contribution to this year’s Fowler Fund appeal.

Saturday, October 13, 2012

The Messenger and the Walks

One down, one to go! Ila and Karen walked around Reid Park this morning in the Walk to End Alzheimer's! Tomorrow morning a much larger team from St. Michael's will be participating in AIDSWALK downtown. You can still help to support us in our efforts by giving your check to walk participants, or by donating online. Thanks to all who have donated so far. We really appreciate it! 

Also, the October issue of The Messenger is finally available! Click here for your copy!

-- Karen



Thursday, October 11, 2012

Events and Musical Offerings This Weekend!

Lots happening at St. Michael’s this weekend.

• Beginning at 7 pm on Friday in the Student Center: Coffee and More…an evening of fun, treats and entertainment.

• Beginning at 7:30 pm in St. Michael’s Church on Saturday St. Michael’s Chamber Players will present a program for virtuoso string quartet.

Episcopal School Sunday will be celebrated at the 10:15 AM High Mass. Musical selections will be presented by: St. Michael’s Singing Eagles, Lower School Choir and St. Michael’s Band.  The guest homilist for the day will be Margaret Delk Moore, Interim Head of School.

• A delicious “Pancake Breakfast” will be presented by Boy Scout Troop 122 under the direction of Byron Brandon and John Madsen after all morning Masses.

See below for details on both musical offerings.

Peace

Nancy



St. Michael and All Angels Parish and School
is pleased to present
The St. Michael’s Chamber Players
performing an extraordinary program 
for virtuoso string quartet 
String Quartet in E flat, Op. 74 (Harp), Beethoven
String Quartet in A minor, Op. 13, Mendelssohn
Beethoven’s famous string quartet, Op 74, has many facets that also appeared in his 5th symphony. Mendelssohn composed his remarkable Romantic style Op 13 in 1827 as a result of being inspired by Beethoven’s earlier Classical period work, composed in 1809. Truly a wonderful pairing of related works, linking Classical form to Romantic expression for your enjoyment.
Saturday, 13 October 2012, 7:30 pm
602 N. Wilmot Road (at 5th Street)
Free will offering. Suggested donation $15.00.  
Members of The Esperanza Quartet are gifted professional musicians who have performed previously at St. Michael’s, with many orchestras locally, across the U.S. and the world.  

• Anna Gendler, violin, is a graduate of the Moscow Conservatory in Russia, and has been a member of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra since 1991.

• Carlie Rigg, violin, holds a Masters in violin performance, performs with many local chamber groups and has been a member of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra since 2000.

• Melissa Hamilton, viola, is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music, and currently performs with the Tucson Symphony and the Tucson Chamber Artists.

• Theodore Buchholz, cello, is the Associate Principal Cellist of the Stockton Symphony in California and is a member of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra.

For further information, please contact the St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Parish office at (520) 886-7292.




Coffee and…
an evening of fun, treats and entertainment.

Hosted by: Dr. Tony Antista
St. Michael’s Singing Eagles
and Special Guest Performers

Friday, October 12th, 7:00 PM
St. Michael's Parish Day School Student Center

Suggested Donations: 
Children 14 and under $4.00, adults $8.00
Benefiting St. Michael’s Singing Eagles Spring Bus Tour





Also: last call for walkers and sponsors on the Walk to End Alzheimer's (this Saturday) and Tucson AIDSWALK (this Sunday). St. Michael's will have walkers at both events. 
Click below for details!


Gene C Reid Park,
Concert Place, S Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
Coordinator: Dan Lawler
Phone: 602-528-0545
Email: dan.lawler@alz.org


Downtown Tucson -
Jacome Plaza
For more information about AIDSWALK Tucson



Friday, October 05, 2012

Announcements for Week ending October 13

** Join us next Sunday and celebrate Episcopal School Sunday. St. Michael’s students will be serving at Mass and offering musical additions to the Mass. Following the morning Masses, there will be a delicious Pancake Breakfast ~ cooked and served by our Boy Scouts under the direction of Byron Brandon and John Madsen.

**Attention Altar Guild members: Save the date.
Our fall meeting is scheduled for Saturday, October 27, 2012. The meeting will be from 10:00am to 11:00am, followed by a catered lunch lasting from 11:00am to 1:00pm. A signup sheet will be located in the back of the church beginning Sunday, October 7th; please sign up as soon as possible so we may have an accurate head count for the luncheon. There is no cost for the meal, but we will be collecting yearly dues at that time which are $15.00. We look forward to seeing you then.

**Our St. Michael’s team is approaching $500 in pledges for the AIDSWALK TUCSON.  We are the second highest church group in Tucson with our gifts. The walk is Sunday October 14. To donate, see Margaret Harnsberger, Karen Blocher or Jon Rinnander.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012

Blessing of the Animals 2012

Come Celebrate the Feast of St. Francis
at St. Michael and All Angels --
and bring your pet!

Blessing of the Animals

Sunday, October 7th, 2012
at all Masses

7:45 AM Mass  *  9 AM Family Mass
10:15 AM High Mass
12:30 PM Mass in Spanish  * 5 PM Mass

The Blessing of the Animals is celebrated each year in conjunction with the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. It is open to furry, feathery, and scaly pets in all shapes and sizes. Animals are to be on leashes or in carriers. Refreshments for beasts and humans will be available in the Parish Center area.

A Note from Nancy

Just a quick note!

Natalie Ajmeri, Calvin Moore (both parishioners) and Timothy Burhenn (my grandson) are in Mrs. Schultz’ third grade class here at St. Michael’s Parish Day School.  Their class is collecting these “box tops for education.”  These box tops can be found on various cans of soup (Progresso) Kleenex, Land o’Lake’s butter, cookie mixes and some office supplies such as Avery address labels etc.  The “box tops” are about the size of a postage stamp.  If you have any and would like to contribute, simply drop them in the basket on the usher’s table in the back of church.

Mrs. Schultz’ Third Grade Class thanks you!

Peace,

Nancy

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Happy Michaelmas!

Come Celebrate Michaelmas
at St. Michael and All Angels!


Sunday, September 30, 2012

Holy Eucharist ~ 9:30 AM

Festive Brunch to Follow - All are Invited
Special appearance of “the dragon”

(all Masses this day are combined
into one Mass at 9:30 AM)

Monday, September 03, 2012

Announcements for Week ending September 8


√ “Do you like to sing? Can you read music? If so, you have just passed your audition to sing with the choir! Rehearsals will starting up on Thursday, September 6 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the church sanctuary. All are welcome. We will be singing Misa brevis in F minor, by Jane Haman for Michaelmas, which will be celebrated on Sunday, September 30, at 9:30 am. We look forward to your participation.”

 √ Save the date ~ September 14 at 6:30 pm. for Bowling at Lucky Strike Lanes ~ 4015 Speedway. Join us for an evening of fun, fellowship and good friends!

 √ Would you be interested in car pooling to Phoenix for a baseball game: Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs on Saturday, September 29th ~ It’s Episcopal Night. Bishop Kirk Smith will be attending! There is a sign-up sheet in the back of church for “interest only”. We need to know if anyone would like to participate in this fun evening. Stay tuned.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY will be starting up again this Wednesday, September 5th at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center. All ladies are welcome. We will begin with a review and video before moving on. Space is still available for any interested ladies.

Just a quick note to all!



St. Michael’s Food Pantry is in dire need of food to help stock the pantry.  This summer the need has been great.  Some days we have given out over 10 bags of food.  Our pantry is dangerously low.

We can use:  canned soups, any kind of canned vegetables, canned fruit,  canned spaghetti products, tuna, any kind of canned beans (pork and beans, ranch beans, black beans etc.), soda crackers, small jars of peanut butter, small individual snacks, juice and mac and cheese.

The need is great.  There are containers in the back of church ready for your donations.  Monetary gifts are also always welcome. Please remember to only donate what your circumstances will allow.

As always, we are most grateful for what you do for St. Michael's and others.

Peace,

Nancy


Friday, August 24, 2012

Announcements for Week ending September 1st

√ St. Michael’s Sunday School of Theology continues Sundays at 9 AM in the Womble Library. Right now we are watching Jesus and the Gospels, a series of lectures of DVD by Prof. Luke Timothy Johnson a former Benedictine monk and former teacher at Yale Divinity School. The course places the writing of the Gospels in the literary, religious, cultural and historical context of first century Palestine and the Greco-Roman world. All are welcome to watch these videos and join in the lively discussions that follow.

 √ WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY We will be starting up again on Wednesday, September 5th at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center. All ladies are welcome. We will begin with a review and video before moving on. Space is still available for any interested ladies.

 √ Save the date ~ September 14 at 6:30 pm for Bowling at Lucky Strike Lanes ~ 4015 E. Speedway. Join us for an evening of fun, fellowship and good friends.

 √ Would you be interested in traveling by van to Phoenix for a baseball game: Diamond Backs vs Chicago Cubs on Saturday, September 29th ~ It’s Episcopal Night. Bishop Kirk Smith will be attending. The van is a 28 – person van provided by Arizona Shuttle service. The cost would be $25 person, plus the cost of your game tickets. There is a sign-up sheet in the back of church for “interest only”. We need to know if anyone would like to participate in this fun evening. Stay tuned.(car pooling is also an option!)

 √ “Do you like to sing? Can you read music? If so, you have just passed your audition to sing with the choir! Rehearsals will starting up on Thursday, September 6 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the church sanctuary. All are welcome. We will be singing Misa brevis in F minor, by Jane Haman for Michaelmas, which will be celebrated on Sunday, September 30, at 9:30 am. We look forward to your participation.”√

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Casa Maria - Friday, August 24th!

boiled egg
This Friday, August 24th at 5:30 PM is Casa Maria sandwich making at St Michael's Parish Center, 602 N. Wilmot Rd.

Kitchen opens at 5 PM, come any time after that. Please bring 1 or 2 dozen peeled eggs. School students will bring eggs again; we love our students!

Please bring medium sized boxes for transporting the lunches.  Fruit boxes from Costco or banana boxes are ideal.  Byron will deliver the sandwiches (Thanks to Karl for July 27th!)

FYI:  Robin will be gone in September and Sue will be gone in September and October. Please volunteer to help in the prep work and clean-up since two people on the coordinating team will be gone. Thank you.

NEXT CASA MARIA: FRIDAY SEPT. 21st. Mark your calendars!  Casa Maria is every 4 weeks...
  • Aug 24th  
  • Sept 21st  
  • Oct 19th  
  • Nov 16th  
  • Dec 14th
  • Jan 11th 2013 
  • Feb 8th  
  • March 8th
MANY THANKS EVERYONE!! We had fantastic turnouts all summer!

A Class on Calvin? Yes!


This fall our Sunday morning School of Theology discussion group will have a five week course on the thought of John Calvin, presented by Jon Rinnander. We will be reading Life in God: John Calvin, Practical Formation, and the Future of Protestant Theology by Matthew Myer Boulton. It is a stunning book which shows us the many gifts which the Reform Tradition brought into the Anglican synthesis. The author was a professor at Harvard Divinity School and is now president of a seminary of the Disciples of Christ. He also plays in a bluegrass band.

Shake up your prejudices and discover one of the great guides to the Christian life as lived by lay people in real cities, not monasteries and convents. The class begins Sunday, September 9th at 9 AM in the Womble Library, and will continue September 16th and 23rd, concluding October 7th and 21st.  Prepare now by ordering Life in God from Amazon. All items ordered through the Amazon link on the church website (http://smaa.blogspot.com or http://smallangelstucson.org) benefit St. Michael’s with a small rebate.

Monday, August 20, 2012

Announcements for Week ending August 25

Taize Meditation Prayer Service – this Tuesday, August 21 at 6:45 PM in church. – COME JOIN US! - Taize is offered the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. All are Welcome and we are growing!

√ St. Michael’s Sunday School of Theology continues Sundays at 9 AM in the Womble Library. Right now we are watching Jesus and the Gospels, a series of lectures of DVD by Prof. Luke Timothy Johnson a former Benedictine monk and former teacher at Yale Divinity School. The course places the writing of the Gospels in the literary, religious, cultural and historical context of first century Palestine and the Greco-Roman world. All are welcome to watch these videos and join in the lively discussions that follow.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY will be starting up again on Wednesday, September 5th at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center. All ladies are welcome. We will begin with a review and video before moving on. Space is still available for any interested ladies.

St. Michael’s Contemplative Prayer Group is organizing to begin again on Saturday, September 8. We will meet 9:30 – 11:00 am each Saturday in Our Lady of The Desert House of Prayer, north of the church. Parking is on the west side of the house.  Come join the group and learn about Christian meditation and enjoy a short social time together. You will find it relaxing, peaceful and rewarding.

The summer is hot and Still the need is great. St. Michael’s Food Pantry is running low on: soup, juices, fruit, pork & beans and cereal. We continue to be grateful for your generous donations to the pantry for those less fortunate. Donate only if your circumstances will allow.

Would you be interested in traveling by van to Phoenix for a baseball game: Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs on Saturday, September 29th? ~ It’s Episcopal Night. Bishop Kirk Smith will be attending!  The van is a 28 – person van provided by Arizona Shuttle service. The cost would be $25 person, plus the cost of your game tickets. There is a sign-up sheet in the back of church for “interest only”. We need to know if anyone would like to participate in this fun evening. Stay tuned.

Monday, August 13, 2012

Announcements for Week ending August 18th

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY will be starting up again on Wednesday, September 5th at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center. All ladies are welcome. We will begin with a review and video before moving on. Space is still available for any interested ladies.


√ St. Michael’s Contemplative Prayer Group is organizing to begin again on Saturday, September 8. We will meet 9:30 – 11:00 am each Saturday in Our Lady of The Desert House of Prayer, north of the church. Parking is on the west side of the house. Come join the group and learn about Christian meditation and enjoy a short social time together. You will find it relaxing, peaceful and rewarding.


√ The summer is hot and STILL the need is great. St. Michael’s Food Pantry is running low on: SOUP, peanut butter, juices, fruit, tuna fish, pork & beans and cereal. We continue to be grateful for your generous donations to the pantry for those less fortunate. Donate only if your circumstances will allow.


√ Mark your Calendars! August 15 ~ Feast of Saint Mary the Virgin. Mass at 6 PM followed by “Pot Luck” Dinner. Bring dish to share and join us for food, friends and fellowship.  Sign-up Sheets in back of church.


√ Would you be interested in traveling by van to Phoenix for a baseball game? Diamond Backs vs Chicago Cubs on Saturday, September 29th.  The van is a 28 – person van provided by Arizona Shuttle service. The cost would be $25 person, plus the cost of your game tickets. There is a sign-up sheet in the back of church for “interest only”. We need to know if anyone would like to participate in this fun evening. Stay tuned.

Monday, August 06, 2012

Announcements for Week ending August 11

Taize Meditation Prayer Service – this Tuesday, August 7 at 6:45 PM in church. – COME JOIN US! - Taize is offered the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. All are Welcome and we are growing!

St. Michael’s Sunday School of Theology continues Sundays at 9 AM in the Womble Library. Right now we are watching Jesus and the Gospels, a series of lectures of DVD by Prof. Luke Timothy Johnson a former Benedictine monk and former teacher at Yale Divinity School. The course places the writing of the Gospels in the literary, religious, cultural and historical context of first century Palestine and the Greco-Roman world. All are welcome to watch these videos and join in the lively discussions that follow.

St. Michael’s Contemplative Prayer Group is organizing to begin again on Saturday, September 8. We will meet 9:30 – 11:00 am each Saturday in Our Lady of The Desert House of Prayer, north of the church. Parking is on the west side of the house. Come join the group and learn about Christian meditation and enjoy a short social time together. You will find it relaxing, peaceful and rewarding.

√ Summer is hot and Still the need is great. St. Michael’s Food Pantry is running low on: peanut butter, juices, fruit, soup, pork & beans and cereal. We continue to be grateful for your generous donations to the pantry for those less fortunate. Donate only if your circumstances will allow.

√Mark your Calendars! August 15 ~ Feast of Saint Mary the Virgin. Mass at 6 PM followed by “Pot Luck” Dinner. Bring dish to share and join us for food, friends and fellowship.
Sign-up Sheets in back of church.

Friday, July 27, 2012

Announcements for Week ending August 4th

√ St. Michael’s Sunday School of Theology continues Sundays at 9 AM in the Womble Library. Right now we are watching Jesus and the Gospels, a series of lectures on DVD by Prof. Luke Timothy Johnson a former Benedictine monk and former teacher at Yale Divinity School. The course places the writing of the Gospels in the literary, religious, cultural and historical context of first century Palestine and the Greco-Roman world. All are welcome to watch these videos and join in the lively discussions that follow.

√ √ St. Michael’s Contemplative Prayer Group is organizing to begin again on Saturday, September 8. We will meet 9:30 – 11:00 am each Saturday in Our Lady of The Desert House of Prayer, north of the church. Parking is on the west side of the house.  Come join the group and learn about Christian meditation and enjoy a short social time together. You will find it relaxing, peaceful and rewarding.

√ The summer is hot and the need is great. St. Michael’s Food Pantry is running low on: peanut butter, juices, fruit, tuna fish, pork and beans and cereal. We continue to be grateful for your generous donations to the pantry for those less fortunate. Donate only if your circumstances will allow. Thank You for your continued generosity.

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Update From Guatemala

From Ila in Guatemala...

Guatemala --funds from Rector's discretionary AND for last trimester 

NANCY, Could you do a bulletin announcement thanking everyone for their extra support and letting them know part of the funds will be used for needed tires for the ONE CPR-Sierra vehicle, which will be trundling us and supplies around on spectacularly bad roads?

Meanwhile, we have had to do more consultas than I would have liked, but some were anything but routine:
  • woman with a heart defect that never would have been detected if we hadn't insisted on vital signs for all patients (just to show cooperation, Gustavo the health promoter discovered an irregularity and the med students and Sarah were able to define it); 
  • young man from a non-CPR community who had another problem but to my question was explaining his seizure meds to me when he had a seizure; 
  • woman from another coastal community who arrived with necrotic diabetic ulcer on the bottom of her foot and a glucose level of 456, who needed immediate hospitalization to save the foot (or her life, if gangrene was already too advanced); 
  • youth who last most of a toe in a bizarre bike accident and needed immediate attention; 
  • Down syndrome child of 2 1/2 in the remotest community that Sarah recognized immediately, who had never been diagnosed and who has the frequently-associated heart defect. At least Sarah and the med students could explain to the family what to expect re the toddler's development, and what would happened if they did or didn't elect to have the heart defect repaired.
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Ila
Photo: child from a previous visit.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Casa Maria Friday July 27th


boiled egg

Casa Maria ~ Parish Center. Join us for Casa Maria sandwich making! Be a part of the amazing St. Michael's team. Let's break our record!

Friday July 27th ~ 5:30pm, St Michael's Parish Center, 602 N. Wilmot.

Kitchen opens at 5pm, come anytime after that. Please bring  2 or 3 dozen peeled eggs! We get no extra eggs from the School students in the summer. Please bring medium sized boxes for transporting the lunches. Fruit boxes from Costco or banana boxes are ideal.

Karl will deliver the sandwiches (Thanks to Maurice for June 29th!)

NEXT CASA MARIA: FRIDAY AUG 24th. Mark your calendars! Casa Maria is every 4 weeks...
  • July 27th
  • Aug 24th
  • Sept 21st
  • Oct 19th
  • Nov 16th
  • Dec 14th

Friday, July 20, 2012

Announcements for Week ending July 28th

St. Michael’s Sunday School of Theology continues Sundays at 9 AM in the Womble Library. Right now we are watching Jesus and the Gospels, a series of lectures of DVD by Prof. Luke Timothy Johnson a former Benedictine monk and former teacher at Yale Divinity School. The course places the writing of the Gospels in the literary, religious, cultural and historical context of first century Palestine and the Greco-Roman world. All are welcome to watch these videos and join in the lively discussions that follow.

St. Michael’s Contemplative Prayer Group is organizing to begin again on Saturday, September 8. We will meet 9:30 – 11:00 am each Saturday in Our Lady of The Desert House of Prayer, north of the church. Parking is on the west side of the house. Come join the group and learn about Christian meditation and enjoy a short social time together. You will find it relaxing, peaceful and rewarding.

 √ Come celebrate midsummer on July 25, 2012 at 6:30 PM in the Parish Center, with our Bookkeeper’s Bash Midsummer Meal! Help our bookkeeper, Karen Blocher, celebrate her first year and hundred-plus pounds lost on her diet and exercise program. The Midsummer Meal will feature lean meat, grilled vegetables, a special salad and fruit for dessert, prepared by Chef Andy Bruno. Suggested donation is $12.50. Any money left over goes to “Faith Promise” to help with the church’s day-to-day expenses.

 √ TIHAN’S NEXT VOLUNTEER Orientation will take place Wednesday, July 25th at Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (2331 East Adams, near Speedway and Tucson Blvd.) TIHAN’S Volunteer Orientation is a great way to learn more about HIV/AIDS, TIHAN and our current volunteer opportunities, and how you can help make a difference in our community. It is also your first step to becoming a volunteer with TIHAN. The cost of the orientation is $17 per person (scholarships are available). If you are interested in attending or if you would like more information, please contact us at 299-6647 or volunteercoordinator@tihan.org. To download a Volunteer Application Packet, click on “Volunteer.”

 √ The summer is hot and the need is great. St. Michael’s Food Pantry is running low on: peanut butter, juices, fruit, tuna fish, pork & beans and cereal. We continue to be grateful for your generous donations to the pantry for those less fortunate. Donate only if your circumstances will allow. Thank You for your continued generosity.

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Announcements for Week Ending on July 22nd

St. Michael’s Sunday School of Theology continues Sundays at 9 AM in the Womble Library. Right now we are watching Jesus and the Gospels, a series of lectures of DVD by Prof. Luke Timothy Johnson a former Benedictine monk and former teacher at Yale Divinity School. The course places the writing of the Gospels in the literary, religious, cultural and historical context of first century Palestine and the Greco-Roman world. All are welcome to watch these videos and join in the lively discussions that follow.


√ The summer is hot and the need is great. St. Michael’s Food Pantry is running low on: peanut butter, juices, fruit, tuna fish, pork and beans and cereal. We continue to be grateful for your generous donations to the pantry for those less fortunate. Donate only if your circumstances will allow. Thank You.

Come celebrate midsummer on July 25, 2012 at 6:30 PM in the Parish Center, with our Bookkeeper’s Bash Midsummer Meal! Help our bookkeeper, Karen Blocher, celebrate her first year and hundred-plus pounds lost on her diet and exercise program. The Midsummer Meal will feature lean meat, grilled vegetables, a special salad and fruit for dessert, prepared by Chef Andy Bruno. Suggested donation is $12.50. Any money left over goes to “Faith Promise” to help with the church’s day-to-day expenses.

TIHAN’S next volunteer orientation will take place Wednesday, July 25th at Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (2331 East Adams, near Speedway and Tucson Blvd.) TIHAN’S Volunteer Orientation is a great way to learn more about HIV/AIDS, TIHAN and our current volunteer opportunities, and how you can help make a difference in our community. It is also your first step to becoming a volunteer with TIHAN. The cost of the orientation is $17 per person (scholarships are available). If you are interested in attending or if you would like more information, please contact us at 299-6647 or volunteercoordinator@tihan.org. To download a Volunteer Application Packet, click on “Volunteer.”

Save the date ~ Friday, July 20th at 6:30 pm. Join us for a fun evening of bowling at the “Lucky Strike Bowl” ~ 4015 East Speedway. All are welcome and invited to attend this summer evening of fun and fellowship. Sign-up sheets are located in the back of church.

Saturday, July 07, 2012

Announcements for Week ending July 15

~Save the dateFriday, July 20th at 6:30 PM. Join us for a fun evening of bowling at the "Lucky Strike Bowl" at 4015 East Speedway.  All are welcome and invited to attend this summer evening of fun and  fellowship. Sign up sheets are located in the back of the church.
         
 ~Sunday Lectionary Bible Study continues thru the summer. Meets twice on each Wednesday: 10AM  and 6 pm. All are welcome to join this lively Bible Study in the Womble Library.

 ~St. Michael’s Genealogy Writing Club meets each Tuesday at 10 am in the Womble Library.

 ~TIHAN's next Volunteer Orientation will take place on Wednesday July 25th at Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (2331 East Adams, near Speedway and Tucson Blvd.) TIHAN's Volunteer Orientation is a great way to learn more about HIV/AIDS, TIHAN and our current volunteer opportunities, and how you can help make a difference in our community. It is also your first step to becoming a volunteer with TIHAN. The cost of the orientation is $17 per person (scholarships are available).  If you are interested in attending or if you would like more information, please contact us at 299-6647 or volunteercoordinator@tihan.org. To download a Volunteer Application Packet, click here or visit www.tihan.org then click on "Volunteer."

Tuesday, July 03, 2012

Hola from Guatemala!


A Caba family.

Hola folks.  In 45 minutes Team 2 leaves Nebaj for the longest walking trip -- Mirador Chajul, Xecoyeu, Santa Clara, Nueva Amachel, Antigua Amachel, Bella Vista, and Caba/Caba La Laguna.  The walk out from Caba to Chel is the really tough one.  We won't be back in e-mail contact until late July 16.

I thought we would be doing this with a few photos from Team 1 participant Hayme Leon, but they haven't reached me yet.  You will have to accept prose.

Everybody is alive and well, though Team 1 did have its moments -- very compressed trip, some minor illnesses, and one harrowing ride on a very narrow and rough 4WD mountain road with many obstacles, an inexperienced driver, and an overloaded vehicle.  I still have bruises where my upper arm kept banging against a metal pole used to stretch a loma (canvas cover) over the back in case of rain (we got to stay al fresco, no rain -- all umpteen of us standing in the back with the cargo).

GENERAL OBSERVATIONS

Militarization is continuing apace, with soldiers at every demonstration of people seeking social justice -- like the students occupying their school to protest changes in education plans, a block from Casa San Jose, where we stay in the Capital; and oh the road between Nebaj and Chajul, the Ixil Area soldiers carrying galils.  They looked so very young and out of place to me.  More evidence of this, and resistance, in the Ixil Area, where we are now.  Note:  under the Peace Accords, the army can be used only for protecting national borders, except in a national emergency, so all this activity is in violation.  Domingo Alvarez, who has driven both teams and all the meds and our personal packs to the points where we will start walking, says that when he sees the soldiers, he is reminded of all that transpired in the past, beginning when soldiers entered his village when he was 6, destroyed the village, and executed some of the leaders.

Domingo, who is also on the Lead Health Team and handles our money when it is turned over for payments to health workers and for other in-country medical needs, has been elected president of the overall 22-community CPR-Sierra organization.  He says he can do both.  It is very, very generous of him to give us his time as he starts to assume his new office.

Hydroelectric installation, massive on some formerly free-running wild rivers, is continuing apace in the Ixil Area, as is local resistance.  There are no local benefits in terms of more or cheaper electricity.  Everyone says the electricity is bound for Mexico and beyond.  Ironically, Nebaj, which has outgrown its electrical system, is still subject to daily brown-outs, especially in the evening and when it rains.  One passes slogans painted on rocks and on the highway, "The rivers and the holy earth are for the Ixil people," and "No to mining," and "No to hydroelectric."  Team 1 drove right by one of the installations, on the Finca San Francisco, where the finca guard told us the finca and hydroelectric were private property and we could not take photos or stop.  Once we passed him, we got some good ones of the hydroelectric, before the aforesaid harrowing trip over the mountain and down into Zona Reina, Uspantan, the second-largest resettlement community.

TEAM 1 HIGHLIGHTS (I have to finish everything in 10 minutes, now)

Among the team, incredible raw intelligence and some very useful skills -- Midwife-RN Kerry, and RN-diabetes expert Jordan, and artist Richard, among others.  All of us were a wee bit under-utilized, but the trip was useful and productive for all, including the loal health workers.  We were ably accompanied by Diego Lopez of the Equipo de Salud.

This trip was too compressed to admit much interaction with local groups, but we did get women's leader Nazaria Tum Sanic to give us an impressive overview of 30 years of CPR-Sierra history and a glance at current women's organization and activism.  In Nebaj, we also met with the Health Ministry Extension de Cobertura (Health extension services, where ther are no regular services) director, who welcomed our presence and gave us letters authorizing us to use Health MInistry limited medicines if ours gave out.  They also said their budget has been so constrained that they can no longer buy trimetroprin sulfa or local anesthesia for wound-suturing.  They begged us to try to find them 20 vials of lidocaine.  (hope my spelling is ok).

Team 1 then headed out for on-foot giras Chaxa, Santa Rosa, and Pal, Area Xeputul, to work with the local health promoters.  In Chaxa and Pal, we found somewhat-discouraged local workers.  In contrast, Chico in SAnta Rosa had his little two-room clinic well organized, and had meds.

Because of Kerry's presence, we saw many pregnant women and their midwives, to good effect.  We were able to reinforce advice that one woman should leave in advance of her due date, as her baby was very, very small.  In addition, we did more hemoglobin testing than in the past.  Preliminary results would suggest that there is less anemia in these communities than the astonishingly high figures passed around internationally; but we may need to factor in altitude and a few other variables.

Two points of interest, with more infor to follow when I get a break in late July:  A young coule in Pal who had a baby born with a growth that needs correction now that she is one year old waitied patiently for us and agreed to walk out with ust to the little hospital in Nebaj.  Because of the presence of all the giranos-as, the family received royal treatment.  They were advised to go to Santa Cruz de Quiche for special x-rays, to rule out spinal nerve involvement, and we were able to pay for the private x-ray (not the right term) with funds donated by Project friend [Sherley S. in Phoenix.  The very conscientious young father has delivered these to the social worker in Nebaj, and the Nebaj doctors decided that the surgery should take place in Guatemala City.  Plans are in the works.

Additionally, on the trail we heard Mateo's story about his early life.  He had met us between Chaxa and Santa Rosa.

More later -- especially re Team 2.  They are waiting, to begin the long drive and then the uphioll waalk into Mirador Chajul.

Abrazoa a todos.  Ila

Friday, June 29, 2012

Announcements for Week ending July 8th

~Women’s Bible Study will be on hiatus for the summer. The Bible Study will resume in September. Stay tuned for the September start-up date. Have a great summer!

~Save the date ~
Friday, July 20th at 6:30 pm.
Join us for a fun evening of bowling at the “Lucky Strike Lanes”. All are welcome and invited to attend this summer evening of fun. Sign-up sheets are located in the back of church.

~Taize Prayer Service – this Tuesday, July 3 at 6:45 PM in church. – COME JOIN US! - Taize is offered the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. All are Welcome and we are growing!

~There will be an Independence Day Holy Eucharist at 9 AM Wednesday ~ the Fourth of July

Monday, June 25, 2012

More Announcements for the Week!

√  The Genealogy Writing Club meets this Tuesday, June 26th, at 10 AM in the Womble Library. Join with them and create your "Living Will." What is a living will? It is the most precious gift you can leave your family. Leave them money? They buy a car. Within one year they have forgotten who paid for the car. But leave them your written history of the lives of their grandparents or that aunt who taught little heathens to read, and you have left them a jewel beyond price. Have you ever said, “I wish I’d asked my uncle about his World War II medal, but I never did,” or “I wish I’d asked my grandmother about her sister who drowned in the lake that summer, but I never did”? They are all dead now so it’s too late to ask. Don’t let that happen with your descendents. Join our St. Michael’s Genealogy Writing Club. Let’s do something interesting this summer. Call Sherry Terrell or Margaret Savage (phone numbers are available from the church office). Leave something truly worthwhile to your kin! 

√   Sunday Lectionary Bible Study continues thru the summer twice each Wednesday at 10:00 AM and 6:30 PM. All are welcome to attend these lively discussions in the cool Womble Library.

√   Casa Maria volunteers will meet this Friday, June 29th at 5:30 PM, in the Parish Center to prepare sack lunches. Your help is needed - the volunteers can always use a few extra hands and two dozen shelled hard-boiled eggs. Join us for fellowship and to help with this good work.

 
Kitchen opens at 5pm, come anytime after that. Please bring  2 or 3 dozen peeled eggs, and friends and family to help!  We don't get extra eggs or volunteer help from the School students in the summer.  Please bring medium sized boxes for transporting the lunches.

Next Casa Maria is Friday, July 27. Mark your calendars! Casa Maria is every 4 weeks:

    boiled egg
  • June 29th  
  • July 27th   
  • Aug 24th  
  • Sept 21st  
  • Oct 19th  
  • Nov 16th  
  • Dec 14th 


√   St. Michael's School of Theology continues each Sunday at 9:00 AM in the Womble Library.  Currently we're watching Jesus and the Gospels, a series of lectures on DVD by Prof. Luke Timothy Johnson, a former Benedictine monk at former teacher at Yale Divinity School. All are welcome to watch these videos and join in on the lively discussions that follow them.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Jon R's Dispatches from Turkey

Parish librarian, writer and educator Jon Rinnander has been sending photos from his summer sojourn in Istanbul, Turkey, where he is participating in Taizé and other activities. Check out his words and pictures so far:

"Rotary Club rummage sale in Istanbul."

"Feral cat in restaurant. They eat the rats."

"Baptismal font at Christ Church, Istanbul, where I read this morning. 
In background: Iraqi Christian refugee, a pianist." 



"Taizé in Istanbul. Lesson was read in Swedish, English, 
French, Italian, German and Turkish. I did English."

Announcements for Week Ending July 1

   Women's Bible Study will be on hiatus for the summer.  The Bible Study will resume in September. Stay tuned for the September start-up date.  Have a great summer!


  “Water and Socks” drive continues until Sunday July 1st. Just bring a gallon jug of water and pair(s) of socks for the migrants in the desert. Simply place donations in the trunk.

  Flood the Desert ~ June 30 – July 1 Tucson Samaritans marks its 10th year of responding to the crisis of deaths and suffering along the US/Mexico border. Join us for a “Flood the Desert” weekend, June 30 – July 1, 2012.  June 30th – 6:30 am ~ Flood the Desert caravan meets at Southside Presbyterian Church.  Rev. John Fife gives a blessing before we drive to the desert. Please bring water, simple food packs, simple first aid items.  Further info: Kathryn.ferguson1@gmail.com.

Thursday, June 14, 2012

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR WEEK ENDING JUNE 24th

√ Every Wednesday, for the summer, the Women’s Bible Study will gather at 6:30pm in the Parish Center to review the videos from the last few months. All are welcome to attend and enjoy the video time. No formal studying following, just relax and chat.


√ JOIN US FOR TAIZÉ MEDITATION PRAYER SERVICE AT 6:45 PM THIS TUESDAY, JUNE 19TH IN CHURCH. ALL ARE WELCOME!

E.C.W. Ladies will meet Wednesday, June 20th at 10:30 AM. Following the meeting in the cool Parish Center, a “Pot Luck” Luncheon will be served. Sign-up sheets are located in the back of church. All ladies of the Parish are considered members of ECW. Won’t you join us for good food, lively conversation and warm fellowship.

“Water and Socks” drive begins this Sunday thru Sunday July 1st. Just bring a gallon jug of water and a pair(s) of socks for the migrants in the desert. Simply place donations in the trunk. Donations will be collected on Sunday, July 1st.

√ Copies of the “Eagle’s Quill”, a publication of and art and literature by the students of St. Michael’s Parish Day School, are located in the back of church. The books are placed there for your enjoyment and to give you a glimpse of the work that our students create during the year. The “Eagle’s Quill” is published yearly by the student staff and faculty advisors. Enjoy!

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Announcements for Week Ending June 17, 2012

√ Every Wednesday, starting June 13th for the summer, the Women’s Bible Study will gather at 6:30pm in the parish center to review the videos from the last few months. All are welcome to attend and enjoy the video time. No formal studying following, just relax and chat.

Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network is short on volunteers. To learn about this vital interfaith ministry, attend the basic orientation on Wednesday June 13 from 8:30-12:30 A.M. Call the TIHAN office at 299-6647 obtain a volunteer application and reserve your place at the training. For more details on Tihan, see Tish Newell, or Margaret Harnsberger, Tihan's office opened May 22 at a new location, 2660 N. First Ave. (between Grant and Glenn).

√ Please note: There will be NO Knitters and Quilters until September. See you then!

√ ECW Pot Luck - E.C.W. Ladies will meet Wednesday, June 20th at 10:30 AM. Following the meeting in the cool Parish Center, a “Pot Luck” Luncheon will be served. Sign-up sheets are located in the back of church. All ladies of the Parish are considered members of ECW. Join us for good food, lively conversation and warm fellowship.

√ Copies of the Eagle’s Quill, a publication of and art and literature by the students of St. Michael’s Parish Day School, are located in the back of church. The books are placed there for your enjoyment and to give you a glimpse of the work that our students create during the year. The “Eagles Quill” is published yearly by the student staff and faculty advisors. Enjoy!

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Notes from the Parish Office!

Your planning guide for the rest of the week....

Thursday ~ May 17th 
6:00PM ~ Ascension Day Mass ~ “Pot Luck Dinner” to follow in Parish Center ~ Just bring a dish to share and join us.

Friday ~ May 18th 
Lower School ~ Fine Arts Night ~ 7PM Temple of Music & Art

Saturday ~ May 19th 
8:30 am ~ Mass
9am ~ Vestry meeting at House of Prayer 
10:30 am ~ Altar Guild meeting with Pot Luck luncheon to follow in Parish Center.
4pm ~ Memorial Mass and Committal for Carole Watson with reception in Foundations Courtyard.   
6pm ~ Guatemala Send-off and evening with Byrd Baylor; “Tostada’ Bar, Books for sale as well as Maya textiles ~ Parish Center

Sunday ~ May 20th
Regular Sunday Services with a “Sunday Brunch” following the morning Masses. (suggested donation $6.00)

Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Announcements for Week Ending May 5th, 2012

Announcements

√      Attention Altar Guild members:  save the date for the Altar Guild Annual Potluck Luncheon on Saturday, May 19th from 10:30 ~ 1:30 PM.  Please bring a dish or salad.  All Altar Guild members, along with anyone interesed in joining, are welcome.


√     The Tucson Masterworks Chorale honors the late Jan Lockett at their spring concert at Grace St. Paul’s on Sunday, May 6th.  See Jo Leeming for tickets.


√    TIHAN raises a third of its annual budget at its “live and silent auction, “Treasures For TIHAN”.  The auction will be held at the Doubletree Hotel on the evening of Saturday, May 5th.  Jon Rinnander has information and raffle tickets.



√    Just in time for Mother’s Day !  A beautiful quilt made by St. Michael’s ECW Quilters. One of a kind, the beautiful queen size quilt will be raffled off on May 13th, Mother’s Day.  Tickets are just $2 each or 6 for $10.  See Jody or Lynette each Sunday after Mass for your tickets and to view this gorgeous quilt.  What a great gift idea for your wife or mother!

√    Time for Bowling! Save the date: Friday, May 11th, 6:30 PM at Lucky Strike Lanes, 4015 E. Speedway. All are welcome to join us for bowling, conversation and fellowship.


√    The May issue of The Messenger is now available! Click here for your copy.

Opportunities for Giving

√    Fill a Bag for Mom. This year once again we invite you to celebrate Mother’s Day by donating a bag of groceries for the needy in honor of, or in memory of, your mother.  These groceries will be used to stock our Food Pantry shelves throughout the summer.  Bring the groceries to church on Mother’s Day, May 13th.  They will become a special part of our offering during all four Masses.

In the week following Mother’s Day, a letter will be sent to each mother in whose honor groceries were given  – telling her of the sustaining gift you have given in her name.  Also during this week we will give thanksgiving for, and remember in our prayers, those mothers in whose memory these gifts were given. Extra Bags are available on the Usher’s Table in the back of church along with grocery lists and detailed instructions.
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√    Casa Maria volunteers will meet this Friday, May 4th  at 5:30 PM, in the Parish Center to prepare sack lunches. Your help is needed - the volunteers can always use a few extra hands and two dozen shelled hard-boiled eggs.  Join us for fellowship and to help with this good work.