tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58298012024-03-05T18:22:07.664-07:00Life at St. Michael and All AngelsWe are an Episcopal church community in Tucson, Arizona. We enjoy an Anglican expression in our worship, celebrate mass in two languages, and are committed to be socially involved in our Tucson community, our country, and the world. We are located at the corner of Fifth Street and Wilmot Road. <br>
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The Rev. David Benedict Hedges, n/BSG, Rector. Telephone 886-7292.<br><br>Contact
St. Michael's School at 722-8478. Karen Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comBlogger668125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829801.post-77830330451883595772017-05-10T11:29:00.000-07:002017-05-10T11:43:11.496-07:00New Sermons PostedTwo recent sermons each by the Rev. David Benedict Hedges, n/BSG and the Rev. Ben Garren have just been posted to our Sermons page. Click on the graphic of each entry to listen. The newly-available sermons are as follows:
Three Kinds of Faith
A Sermon for the Resurrection of the Lord (Easter Day), April 16, 2017by The Rev. David Benedict Hedges, n/BSG
Prelast and St. Thomas
A Karen Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829801.post-24454328447453115992017-03-27T13:06:00.000-07:002017-03-27T13:06:18.931-07:00Holy Week and Easter Schedule 2017
Palm Sunday, April 9
The Liturgy of the Palms will precede all Masses at the usual time.
The Passion Gospel will be sung at the High Mass.
Holy Monday, April 10
6:30 PM: Low Mass
Holy Tuesday, April 11
6:30 PM: Low Mass
Holy Wednesday, April 12
12:10 PM: Low Mass (no anointing)
Maundy Thursday, April 13
6:30 PM: Solemn Mass with Foot washing and Procession to the Altar of Karen Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829801.post-9211227448619457152017-02-27T12:56:00.001-07:002017-02-27T12:57:11.345-07:00The Messenger - Lent 2017
The newest issue of The Messenger is now available.
Please click the link below to download your copy. Thanks!
The Messenger - Lent 2017
Karen Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829801.post-13799069715381613792017-01-27T22:26:00.002-07:002017-01-27T22:27:34.039-07:00Tea, Tapas, Textiles, and Terri (our woman in Antigua Guatemala)
Saturday, January 28, 4 p.m., St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 602 N. Wilmot (at 5th Street), Parish Center.
Terri Smith, spouse of St. Michael’s Rector Emeritus The Rev. John R. Smith, visits Tucson briefly and will share personal insights and St. Michael’s Guatemala Project updates.Now resident in Antigua Guatemala, the Smiths help with Legado Elisabet, a Project fund for Karen Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829801.post-12361532711756307192017-01-22T14:44:00.000-07:002017-01-27T22:30:24.115-07:00Annual Parish Meeting Is Sunday, January 29
Please plan to attend our
Annual Parish Meeting
Sunday, January 29, 2017
One Mass that day: 9:30 AM
Parish Meeting with Brunch follows
in the Smith Parish Center
The Annual Meeting of the Parish will be held Sunday, January 29. One Mass will be offered at 9:30 AM. Brunch and the business meeting will follow the Mass in the Smith Parish Center. We will elect new Vestry members Karen Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829801.post-53269472987753838252017-01-05T12:28:00.000-07:002017-01-05T12:48:00.353-07:00You Are Invited to the Induction of Brother Dave As Our New Rector!
God willing and the people consenting
The Right Reverend Kirk Stevan Smith
by Divine Providence Bishop of Arizona
will institute and induct the Reverend
David Benedict Hedges, n/BSG
as Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels Church
The Feast of the Confession of Saint Peter the Apostle
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Evening Prayer 6:00 PM Solemn Mass 6:30 PM
602 North Wilmot Road,Karen Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829801.post-54352395684296858282016-12-22T12:58:00.001-07:002016-12-22T12:58:28.190-07:00The Messenger, Christmas 2016
The newest issue of The Messenger is now available.
Please click the link below to download your copy. Thanks!The Messenger, Christmas 2016Karen Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829801.post-32973525887557967362016-12-13T13:23:00.000-07:002016-12-14T11:01:06.216-07:00Christmas Services 2016
Saturday, December 24
5:00 PM ~ Family Mass
Mo. Clare Yarborough, Celebrant
10:00 PM ~ Vigil of the Nativity
(readings and music)
10:30 PM ~ Solemn Mass
The Rector, Celebrant and Preacher
Sunday, December 25
10:00 AM ~ Sung Mass
Fr. Benjamin Garren, Celebrant and Preacher
(THERE WILL BE NO OTHER SERVICES ON Karen Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829801.post-59975284923064617752016-11-17T12:05:00.000-07:002016-11-17T12:05:04.559-07:00Announcements for Week Ending November 26, 2016
St. Michael's School is holding their annual food drive on Monday, Nov. 21. The students
supply our Food Pantry with thousands of food items during Thanksgiving Week. We are very
grateful for these blessings. This food keeps our Food Pantry going for several months. We need
your help on Monday, Nov. 21. Please come to the office at 9:00 am. to help us empty the many
boxes of food and place Karen Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829801.post-43452098136090236972016-11-17T02:27:00.002-07:002016-11-17T12:05:35.366-07:00A Note About Stewardship
On Sunday, November 13th, longtime parishioner and future parish treasurer Steve Larsen gave a few remarks about stewardship during mass. We've asked him to repeat his sentiments here:
I spoke in church this past weekend about our pledge campaign. These are the things that I love about St. Michael’s: the beautiful pueblo revival sanctuary and grounds, the kind, caring and friendly people, ourKaren Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829801.post-67014389924205025652016-11-08T11:47:00.005-07:002016-11-08T11:48:19.284-07:00Casa Maria: Feeding the Hungry ~~ Giving Thanks for our Blessings
Casa Maria sandwich making at St. Michael's is this Friday, November 11th, in the Smith Parish Center. Come join us!
Kitchen opens at 5 PM; come anytime after that!
Please bring 1 or 2 dozen cooked and peeled eggs.
We need medium sized boxes for transporting the lunches.Karen Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829801.post-70273526803112007512016-11-02T15:38:00.000-07:002016-11-02T15:55:34.979-07:00Announcements for Week Ending 11/12/16White crosses around the altar at the back of church remember 24 of 144 undocumented persons, most unidentified, whose remains were recovered in the Arizona desert during fiscal 2016. Others lie undiscovered in the desert, leaving families in anguish and uncertainty. The crosses were carried in pilgrimage from St. John’s Church, Ajo Road at 12th Ave. to the San Xavier Mission on October &Karen Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829801.post-51496866456076402262016-10-26T14:55:00.000-07:002016-10-26T14:55:30.361-07:00Ann Ireland, 1930-2016
As you may know, Ann Ireland passed away Saturday, October 22.
The funeral will take place, Saturday October 29 at 11 AM. here at St. Michael's.
All are invited to a reception at Lodge on the Desert following the committal.
May the soul of Ann and the souls of all faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace. Amen.Karen Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829801.post-15510340293167176842016-10-18T12:28:00.000-07:002016-10-18T13:06:05.749-07:00A Religious Response to Climate Change – III: Our Daily Bread
Where: Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
602 North Wilmot Road, Tucson, Arizona 85711
When: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 29, 2016
Mass (optional) @ 8:30 AM Lunch @ noon (free-will offering)
What: After our sessions had on 4 October and 13 December 2014 on global climate change and its likely impacts on the environment that sustains our lives, we meet now Karen Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829801.post-83115581773998778302016-10-05T12:00:00.003-07:002016-10-05T12:01:24.290-07:00Cultural Sensitivity Seminar This Saturday!
Cultural Sensitivity Program
ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS CHURCH
presents a one-day workshop on
Ministry in a Multicultural Community
The Rev. Jorge S. Sotelo, facilitator
When: Saturday, October 8, 2016, 9 AM – 4 PM
Where: St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal
Church,
602 N Wilmot Rd., Tucson,
in the Smith Parish Center
Registration: Please Karen Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829801.post-37125863939820306382016-09-29T19:49:00.000-07:002016-09-29T19:49:20.829-07:00Feast of St. Francis and the Blessing of the Animals 2016
This Sunday: BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS at all Masses.
Please make sure you are in control of your animal.
Dogs must be on a leash.
After Mass a Mexican lunch be offered. Donations are graciously accepted to help with the cost of a serious operation that must be paid for, before the operation. Please be as generous as your circumstances will allow.
Next Sunday: Episcopal School Sunday, Karen Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829801.post-85616128635948126542016-09-22T15:01:00.000-07:002016-09-22T15:01:28.038-07:00Michaelmas and The Messenger!
This Sunday, August 25th, we're celebrating Michaelmas, our patronal Feast of St. Michael! There will be just one Mass at 9:30 AM for this week only, preceded by Morning Prayer at 9 AM and followed by a festive brunch. Please plan on attending as Brother Dave Hedges celebrates his first Michaelmas with us.
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Hi, Everyone! It's a bit late, but I think you'll be pleased with our latest Karen Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829801.post-44010331902651946772016-09-13T12:54:00.003-07:002016-09-13T12:55:01.925-07:00Casa Maria Sandwich Making is This Friday!
Casa Maria sandwich making is this Friday, September 16th at St Michael's Parish Center 602 N. Wilmot. The kitchen opens at 5 PM; come any time after that!
Come join the fun! Bring friends. It’s family fun with a purpose!
Please bring 1 or 2 dozen peeled eggs. We also need medium sized boxes for transporting the lunches. Fruit boxes from Costco or banana boxes are ideal.
Karen Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829801.post-69056821169680054142016-09-06T12:10:00.004-07:002016-09-06T12:11:36.071-07:00Parish Notices for Week Ending September 10th, 2016
You are invited to explore the teachings of Contemplative Prayer and learn some simple ways to begin a meditation practice in the Christian tradition. We meet Saturdays from 9:30 until 11:00 am. There is also time for coffee and fellowship. We gather at the House of Prayer, just north of the church parking lot. All are invited to bring a friend and join us.
Mama Mia! Parish Karen Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829801.post-55870427569644803812016-08-16T12:27:00.001-07:002016-08-16T12:52:27.507-07:00Notice of a Death in the ParishDear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I write to inform you that our sister in Christ, Marjorie Coleman, died early this morning.
The Burial Mass will be celebrated this Friday at 11:00 AM in the church. A luncheon will follow. Interment will be at a later date at the family plot in Virginia.
Please pray for the repose of her soul, and for those who mourn.
Father of all, we pray to you Karen Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829801.post-3915315925275977072016-08-11T11:41:00.000-07:002016-08-11T11:43:15.651-07:00Thanksgiving to God
Dear Friends:
Terri and I send you love, prayers, and congratulations as you gather with your new Rector and his family this Sunday! For us it is an answer to our daily prayers for all of you. I know Br. Hedges and his loved ones will receive the same loving support you gave my family during our happy years at St. Michael and All Angels Church and School. You will Karen Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829801.post-70679299816037888122016-08-01T12:15:00.002-07:002016-08-04T11:32:31.966-07:00Help Us Welcome Our New Rector!
With great joy, we announce that the Rev. David Hedges, the current Rector of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sycamore, IL, has accepted the call from our Bishop Kirk Smith, as requested by our Vestry, to be the next Rector of our spiritual home, St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. On 14 August, Father Dave will begin his first Sunday at St. Michael’s by officiating the Morning Karen Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829801.post-80625821415125314942016-07-19T11:51:00.000-07:002016-07-19T11:51:56.336-07:00Casa Maria Friday July 22 - With Notes on Parking
Casa Maria sandwich making is this Friday, July 22nd at St Michael's Parish Center 602 N. Wilmot . The kitchen opens at 5 PM; come any time after that!
Come join the fun! Bring friends. It’s family fun with a purpose!
Please bring 2 or 3 dozen peeled eggs. We don't get extra eggs from the school students in the summer. We also need medium sized boxes for transporting the Karen Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829801.post-53031185914334148402016-07-08T11:55:00.002-07:002016-07-08T11:55:59.234-07:00An Invitation - Sendoff for Fr. Richard Mallory!
All are invited to attend Mass on July 31, 2016 at 9:30 am.
(One Mass only that day!)
The Rev. Dr. Richard Mallory
Presiding
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“SEND OFF” CEREMONY AND “FESTIVE LUNCHEON” ~
SMITH PARISH CENTER FOLLOWING THE EUCHARIST
(Reservation sheets in back of church)
(suggested brunch donation $10.00)
Karen Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829801.post-4423655759201608742016-07-06T17:31:00.002-07:002016-07-06T17:31:49.862-07:00A Note from Guatemala
Hola, relatives and tennis buffs.
Because we are still working on the papers to get a significant reduction in import taxes on the donor vehicle, I had a little hiatus in the capital and watched the classic Federer - Cilic match on a really bad tiny TV (no HD here!) in my bargain room at the historic Spring Hotel, while I sorted papers and organized materials, or pretended to.
What a treat! Karen Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comGuatemala15.783471 -90.23075899999997811.874477500000001 -95.394332999999975 19.6924645 -85.067184999999981