Annoucements through March 10th

√ Reminder (using Fr. Smith’s recent computer metaphor): Collections of
staples for St. Michael’s Food Pantry and shoes for the Deacon’s Shoebox
(for families in Mexico) are always running in the background.” Bring items
anytime.

√ TAIZE MEDITATION PRAYER SERVICE WILL TAKE PLACE THIS
TUESDAY, MARCH 5 AT 6:45 PM IN CHURCH. ALL ARE INVITED.

√ Join the St. Michael’s team at TIHAN. Basic volunteer
training is at Grace st. Paul’s on Tuesday, March 12 from
 1- 5:30 PM. Cost is $17. This is the basic course for the 70
volunteer jobs at TIHAN. Speakers include our own Jon
Rinnander, Call 299-6647 and ask for Katie to receive the
registration forms.

√ Lenten Soup Suppers are held each Wednesday during
Lent at 6:30 PM at the House of Prayer. We will be viewing the
movie “The Passion of Christ” by Mel Gibson.
You are invited for a simple soup supper and then watch
segments of the film discussing Jesus response to the violence
done to him. The sessions are preceded by Evening Prayer at 6 PM.

√ WE ARE IN GREAT NEED OF 3 OR 4 MORE VOLUNTEERS TO
 HELP SERVE THE “POZ CAFÉ MEAL ON MARCH 21ST.
There are volunteer sheets to sign in the back of church. Please leave
your name and phone number. You will be contacted for further
information and any questions you might have will be addressed.
This is a wonderful Lenten service for those less fortunate and a way to put into
action…..your FAITH.

√ St. Michael’s Guatemala Project has issued its “Call for Summer Team
Volunteers” and is now accepting applications. Contact Ila Abernathy,
623-3063, ilaa@mindspring.com , for details. Basic information is on the
table in the back of church. We are also hoping to add an option for a
shorter-term, less wildly rigorous delegation in this, our 20th year of
association with rural Maya in Guatemala. Contact Ila if you are
interested in being part of a delegation.

√ Next Sunday, March 10th at coffee hours we will assemble migrant food
packs for Tucson Samaritans to give to travelers in distress in the desert.
Social Action Committee is buying supplies in bulk – more economical,
and everyone can keep the focus on bringing toiletries TIHAN (Tucson
Interfaith HIV-AIDS Network) If you would like to bring supplies for
Samaritans as well, March 10 ONLY, socks suitable for desert walking
are always needed, as are gallon jugs of water, pull top cans of chili or
begins for separate distribution, and pouches of refried beans (at Food
City). Jim S., Margie K. and Ila A. are Samaritans volunteers. Note:
You don’t have to have a final opinion about immigration in order to feed
the hungry or give a cold cup of water to a stranger.

√ TIHAN COLLECTION OF ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR AROUND 80
PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS!
St. Michaels is sponsoring “Poz Café” on the 21h of March. We
are collecting toiletries to be handed out at the end of the meal.
We are looking for 80 donations of Shampoo, 80 donations of
Conditioner and 80 donations of deodorant. Regular or large sizes are
preferred. If you are able to help, there is the gold “treasure chest” in the
back of church where you may place your gifts. Gifts of toiletries and cash
 (or checks) may also be brought to the parish office up until Sunday, March 17th.
We thank you for yourgenerosity. Call Tish Newell for more information – 514-8182.