tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58298012012-01-24T21:23:42.719-07:00We are an Episcopal Church community in Tucson, Arizona. We enjoy an Anglo-Catholic expression in our worship and are committed to be socially involved in our Tucson community, our country, and the world. We are located at the corner of Fifth and Wilmot. <br> <br> John R. Smith, Rector. Telephone 886-7292; Fax 886-8636.<br><br>Contact our Parish Day School at 722-8478.Karen Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comBlogger3671100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829801.post-320038115409875062012-01-24T18:41:00.004-07:002012-01-24T21:23:42.732-07:00

Come to a reading, book signing and reception for parishioner Jimmye Hillman's new memoir, Hogs, Mules and Yellow Dogs, Sunday, February 26th at 4 PM in the Parish Center.

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Jan Lockett, a longtime parishioner at St. Michael's, died peacefully at about 10 PM Saturday night, January 21st, from kidney failure and a severe lung infection. She was a former member of both the parish choir and the Masterworks Chorale. Jan's many interests included opera, fantasy novels, cats and social causes. An avid crafter, Jan knitted, crocheted, beaded and tatted for herself, for

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Dear Social Action folk, and a few others: I don't think Jan would mind being mentioned in company with cats and cooperation. Jan -- Robin Jorstad-Donaldson reports that Jan's condition continues to deteriorate, rapidly. Prayers, maybe a little hand-holding for those who know her well and feel called to visit. At TMC palliative care. I'll repeat the benediction sent out earlier: "The Lord

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Apologies! We had several delays in getting The Messenger out this month. Here it is at last! Just a few reminders: Tuesday 6:45 PM - Taize Meditation Prayer Service ~ in Church Wednesday 10:00 AM and 6:30 PM ~ Lectionary Bible Study - Womble Library 10:30 AM ~ ECW Women's Meeting ~ All women invited ~ Parish Center 6:30 PM ~ Women's Bible Study ~ All Women Invited ~ Parish Center Saturday 9:

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St. Michael and All Angels Parish and Schoolis pleased to presentSt. Michael’s Chamber Playersperforming a program “Flute, Friends and Fun” Sonata for Flute and Keyboard, BWV 1030, J. S. Bach Five Melodies for Violin and Piano, Op. 35 bis, S. Prokofiev Serenade for Flute, Violin and Viola, Op. 25, Beethoven Saturday, 21 January 2012, 7:30 pm602 N. Wilmot Road (at 5th Street)Free will offering.

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St. Michael and All Angels Church and Parish Day Schoolwish each and every oneA Very Blessed and Peaceful New Year! New Year’s Eve Mass 5pm ~ Festive gathering in Parish Center following Mass. Feast of The Most Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ ~ New Year’s Day 7:45 am Mass 9:00 am Family Mass 9:45am Sunday School and Child Care 10:15 am High Mass 12:30 pm Misa en Espanol THERE

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Saturday, December 24th - Vigil of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ 8:15 AM Morning Prayer 5:00 PM Family Service with Setting Up of the Creche 10:00 PM Lessons and Carols for Choir, Soloists and Organ 10:45 PM Solemn Procession and High Mass Sunday, December 25th - The Navitity of Our Lord Jesus Christ: Christmas Day 7:30 AM Morning Prayer 7:45 AM High Mass 10:15 AM High

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Announcements Here we are at the third Sunday of Advent ~ “Gaudete Sunday”. Having passed the midpoint of advent, the mood is lightened a little, hence the rose advent candle. The change in color provides us with the encouragement to continue our spiritual preparation and prayer...for CHRISTMAS! The December issue of The Messenger is here! Click to download your copy. Knitters and Quilters

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Don't worry - there's still Sunday to get in on the exotic gifts, socially responsible shopping, food and fun!

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Advent INTERNATIONAL BAZAARGifts * Food * MusicPurchase from Tucson’s favorite fair trade and socially-committed non-profit groups.Featured – TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES selections from 30 countries – and a bargain table. Saturday December 3rd, 5 – 8 p.m. Sale opens, reception and music.Mzekala Choral Ensemble – Balkan Traditional Songs, 6 p.m. Sunday December 4th, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sale continues. Food

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Announcements Bishop Smith’s Visitation Today (Sunday November 20th) is The Feast of Christ the King, the last Sunday of Pentecost and the last Sunday of the Church year. Services will be held at 7:45 AM, 9:30 AM, and 5 PM. Family Mass, Solemn High Service. The Rt. Rev Kirk S. Smith will celebrate this Mass and Confirm and Receive new members in the Episcopal Church. A “Sunday Brunch” will

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Friday NOV. 18th: Casa Maria sandwich making at St. Michael's, 5th and Wilmot. Kitchen opens at 5 pm, come anytime after that! We'll be joined by a group from GADABOUT SALONS! Please welcome them! Egg buying tip: Costco has cooked and peeled eggs, 2 dozen for $3.99 …in the deli area coolers. Please bring 1 OR 2 dozen peeled eggs. We need medium sized boxes for transporting the lunches. Fruit

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Movie Night at St Mike’s ~ THIS Friday; It’s called The Best Years of Our Lives and is considered a movie classic, appropriate for Veterans Day because it’s about the return of 3 servicemen after WW2 and their readjustment to civilian life. The movie is this Friday, 6:30 in the Parish Center! It’s $5 for the show, pizza and a soda, or you can bring your own adult beverage. JOIN US AND ENJOY

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What a cool, blustery and rainy Monday morning. Nice for a change. Busy week ahead: Don’t forget to take an "ornament" from the TIHAN Christmas tree. The tree leaves this week on Friday. Return gifts unwrapped to the Parish Office (include the ornament) 2012 “Stewardship ~ Pathway to Joy” pledge cards to be returned “Angel Food” Candy making continues in the Parish Center ~ not too late to

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The November issue of The Messenger is finally available! Click here for your copy. And don't forget candy making and house meetings this weekend. See below for details! Also... All Souls Novena began on Wednesday, November 2 and concludes on Thursday November 10. There are cards in the pews for listing your deceased loved ones who you would like remembered. Simply complete the cards and

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From: John Smith Subject: M & Ms and Candy Making This weekend is a very special one for St. Michaels! A reminder for all who have signed up for making "Angel Food" candy. The effort starts in earnest tomorrow morning (Friday) around 9am. Set-up and preparation for production next week will be taking place. Come and join in! The Mission and Ministry group (the M & Ms) will meet at 7pm

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Friday, November 11 ~ Pizza at 6 PM and movie at 6:45 PM. In honor of Veteran’s Day – the movie will be “The Best Years of Our Lives”, starring Frederick March and Myrna Loy. Filmed in 1946, this is a story about three WWII Vets returning to their small town home. Cost: $5.00, soft drinks will be provided, feel welcome to bring an adult beverage. Movie and Pizza at PARISH HALL! Sign-up sheets in

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Dear Samaritans and St. Michael's folk, Just a reminder that both Samaritans-Tucson and St. Michael's/Mision San Miguel are add-on co-sponsors for the Derechos Humanos eleventh annual pilgrimage from St. John's Church (12th Ave and Ajo) to San Xavier Mission, remembering especially those who have died crossing the desert near Tucson. We need 182 people, to carry one cross each for remains found

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· An “ALTAR OF REMEMBRANCE” is set up in the back of church under the crucifix. Feel free to bring items for remembrance of loved ones who have died. Cards are located there on which to write the names of the loved ones to be remembered at the Mass on “Feast of All Saints Sunday”, which is November 6th. Place the card in the basket provided. · It’s that time again….for the production of our

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* Social Action Committee meets in the Womble Library following the 10:15 a.m. Mass this Sunday, October 16th. We will begin 5 minutes after the postlude ends. * ECW (Episcopal Church Women) will meet Wednesday, October 19th at 10:30 am in the Parish Center. We will have a guest speaker from OASIS. All ladies are considered members of ECW and are urged to attend. * Barnabas Friendship

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The October issue of The Messenger is finally available! Click here for your PDF copy - in color! It’s almost time for the annual production of St. Michael’s “Angel Food.” Production begins Thursday, November 3 and continues until Saturday, November 12th. Sign-up sheets will appear in the back of church on Wednesday, October 12th as well as Angel Food Order Forms ~ You are invited to help with

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You’re invited to a “Octoberfest Dinner” of Beer, Brats and German Potato Salad THIS Sunday evening, October 9 at 6:00 PM. in the Parish Center. Featuring BEER * BRATS * GERMAN POTATO SALAD * GERMAN NOODLE CASSEROLE * AND YOU! $10 PER PERSON ~ RESERVATIONS BY EMAIL OR IN BACK OF CHURCH! All are welcome and reservations must be made. Join us for a fun evening! Amazon.com Widgets The St.

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Lots happening at St. Michael’s this week! In case you missed the service bulletin here is a re-cap: TUESDAY Blessing of the Animals # 2 on Feast of St. Francis of Assisi ~ Tuesday from 3:30 – 4:15 pm in the Foundations Courtyard. Mother Clare has the honors! (Blessing of the “Stuffed Animal Friends” at the Lower School Mass at 8:10 AM)  Taize Prayer Service in Church -  Tuesday at 6:45 PM

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Interested in attending a Bible Study just for women? Join us on Wednesday, October 5th at 6:30 PM in the Parish Center for “Coffee, Tea and More!” and information about a Women’s Bible Study Group that will begin in January. All ladies are invited and urged to attend this informative meeting! For more information, or if you would need transportation Please call the Parish Office ~ 886-7292

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Episcopal Church House of Bishops issues A Pastoral Teaching September 20, 2011 The Episcopal Church House of Bishops, meeting in Province IX, in Quito, Ecuador, issued the following Pastoral Teaching: A Pastoral Teaching from the House of Bishops of The Episcopal Church Quito, Ecuador September 2011 We, your bishops, believe these words of Jeremiah describe these times and call us to

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Feast of St. Francis The Blessing of the Animals will take place this Sunday, October 2nd, during all Masses, and is open to furry, feathery, and scaly pets in all shapes and sizes. Animals are to be on leashes or in carriers. The Blessing of the Animals is celebrated each year in conjunction with the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. All are invited to bring either

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From: Angela Emerson [aemerson@dioceseofvermont.org] Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 9:58 AM Subject: Irene flood relief John, I just wanted to write and say thank you so much for all the generosity coming from St. Michael’s. I received the check from the Church, a check form social concerns, and gifts cards from ECW and from individuals. People here are just in awe of the outpouring of

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JOIN US THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, IN CELEBRATING OUR PATRONAL FEAST OF ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL ~ MICHAELMUS. THERE WILL BE ONLY ONE MASS ~ AT 9:30 AM ~ FOLLOWED BY A “FESTIVE BRUNCH” AND THE “SLAYING OF THE DRAGON.” ALSO JOIN US IN PRAYING FOR GALIT AS SHE BECOMES A CATECHUMEN DURING THE MICHAELMAS SERVICE. OUR PRAYERS AND BEST WISHES ARE WITH YOU, GALIT! † ***** The deadline for "on

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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Margaret J. Modine who was a founding member of St. Michael’s Parish, the first Religion teacher at St. Michael’s Parish Day School, and an extremely generous benefactress to both the Parish and School. May her soul, and the souls of the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen † There will be a Memorial Mass in celebration

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CASA MARIA THIS FRIDAYFriday SEPT. 23rd Casa Maria sandwich making. FAMILY FUN with a purpose!!! Kitchen opens at 5pm, come anytime after that! Please bring 1 OR 2 dozen peeled eggs. Egg buying tip!! Costco now has cooked and peeled eggs, 2 dozen for $3.99… …in the deli area coolers, an east facing end cap. We need medium sized boxes for transporting the lunches. Fruit boxes from Costco or

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Hello I’m taking part in the AIDSWALK Tucson to raise money for SOUTHERN ARIZONA AIDS FOUNDATION - please make a donation by visiting my FirstGiving page: http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/jonrinnander/aidswalktucson?fge=ask You can donate online with a credit card. All donations are secure and sent directly to SOUTHERN ARIZONA AIDS FOUNDATION by FirstGiving, who will email you a printable

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Dear Friends, Once again, St. Michael’s Food Pantry is in need. To date we have 3 boxes of Mac and Cheese, 4 cans of green beans, 2 cans of peas, 3 cans of corn, 3 cans of soup and no peanut butter. The need is great, but only be as generous as your circumstances will allow. Your generosity is overwhelming! Nancy • Taize Prayer Service – this Tuesday, September 6 at 6:45 PM in church. COME JOIN

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St. Michael’s Academy of Theology begins soon! Adult education for the parish will begin on Sunday September 11. The first book discussed will be Free of Charge by Miroslav Volf of Yale Divinity School. If you plan to attend the three week class, please order your own copy in advance from Amazon or other bookseller. Jon Rinnander will host this class. This will be followed by a four week

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• DISCorama: this Sunday, August 21st in the Parish Center after all morning services. A sale of CDs and DVDs, mostly classical music and opera, to benefit the Rector’s DISCretionary Fund. Some rock and pop disks included in the sale. All items $5. • Many thanks to all the cowboys and gals who so generously contributed to the MDA and posting of bail for that rascal “Big Bad John”. Be aware!

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Goodbye to my St. Michael’s family. Together we have shared sorrow (my husband Bob’s death and funeral) and joy (the baptisms of my grandchildren Joanna and Robby). Together we have served on the vestry, worked on the English Faire, made Casa Maria egg salad sandwiches and prepared cookies for Primavera. We have participated in MLK Day marches and traveled to Guatemala. We have bowled,

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• JAIL BIRD – PINNACLE PETE – Thursday, August 18 Check in collection with” MDA” written in memo part of check. OR give online: www.joinmda.org/pinnacle/jrsmith49 • FEAST OF ST. MARY THE VIRGIN. Mass at 6:30 pm – potluck to follow – sign –up in back of church

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Click here to help Father Smith raise money for Bonnie and Desiree. Thanks!

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Mary Carter passed away Saturday evening. May her soul, and the souls of the departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen † The funeral will take place this Saturday at 10AM with a reception to follow! Please keep Mary’s family in your thoughts and prayers.

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The August  issue of The Messenger is now available. Click here for your copy. Parish Life ~ Bowling Night – this Friday, August 5th at Camino Seco Lanes All are invited for lots of fun and good friends! Stay tuned! St. Michael’s Academy of Theology begins soon! See the September “Messenger” for more info. You are invited to join with the Society of Mary in the recitation of the Rosary on

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Dear Friends, Due to the unusually high demand, for food in these hot months, we are still in need for donations of canned vegetables, soup, peanut butter, pork and beans, crackers, canned fruit, evaporated milk and cereal. We are thankful for your donations and please remember: only donate what your circumstances will allow. For this we are grateful! Nancy ***** Dear Friends, This past

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From Sue Peyron: For the second time in July…we need YOU! We're a GREAT TEAM!!! Friday July 29th! Casa Maria sandwich making! FAMILY FUN with a purpose!!! Kitchen opens at 5pm, come anytime after that! Please bring 1 OR 2 dozen peeled eggs, MORE if you can!

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Fr. Smith and Terri will be home for the week-end services. It will be good to have them back after a much deserved vacation. Once again St. Michael’s Food Pantry stock is low. The pantry is in need of food in all categories. We are completely out of various canned beans, low on soup and canned spaghetti as well as dry spaghetti with canned sauce. Completely out of cereal, snacks, canned

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Just Notes! Fr. Smith and Terri are enjoying the Midwest and Terri relatives. Fr. Smith remarked how green everything is and how clean the streets are. He has not spent much time in the Midwest and is enjoying the change. Fr. Smith and Terri will return for services on July 17th. One more Casa Maria this month on Friday, July 29th. We always need extra shelled eggs! We need YOU! ICS

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Just another reminder! Ascension Thursday Mass is 6:30 PM – tonightA “Pot Luck Dinner” will follow in the Parish Center! Also – Casa Maria this Friday – tomorrow!   6:00 PMDon’t forget HARD BOILED EGGS AND BOXES! Looking ahead!  Vestry meeting Saturday, June 18th following the 8:30 AM Mass.  Peace and Stay Happy! Nancy

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The new issue of The Messenger is here! Featured this month: a letter from Terri Smith, a new addition to the parish clergy, a look at interfaith ministry and its roots in ecumenism, our own ambassador from the Pima Council on Aging, and an invitation to conversation. Click here for your very own copy! ALSO: Don't forget: Casa Maria is this Friday. School's out, so we need eggstra help making

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ANNOUNCEMENTS √ THURSDAY, JUNE 2ND IS ASCENSION THURSDAY. MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED AT 6:30 PM FOLLOWED BY A “POT LUCK” DINNER IN THE PARISH CENTER. SIGN-UP SHEETS ARE LOCATED IN THE BACK OF CHURCH. √ St. Margaret’s Altar Guild will be having a Coffee Hour and short meeting for member, members at large and anyone who might be interested in joining the Altar Guild. The Coffee Hour will be held on

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We pray for the repose of the soul of Carol Watson. May her soul, and the souls of the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Carol will be remembered at the Healing Mass this Wednesday at 12:10 PM. The Dedication of the “Our Lady of The Desert Meditation House” will take place this Saturday. Meditation will begin at 9:15 AM with the Dedication taking place at 10:30 AM. A “

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You are invited to attend a special workshop this week-end at St. Michael's. The Rev. Margaret Babcock, an expert in Congregational Development, will present a workshop for Church Growth. She will be assisted by Frs. Paul Buckwalter and Allen Breckenridge as facilitators. The workshop begins on Friday evening at 6 PM with food and refreshment and the opening session. The workshop will resume on

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Casa Maria ~ Parish Center. St. Michael's WE NEED YOUR HELP; No school students until September! Friday May 6th: Casa Maria sandwich making Kitchen opens at 5pm, come anytime after that. Please bring 1 OR 2 dozen peeled eggs if you can We need medium sized boxes for transporting the lunches. Fruit boxes from Costco or banana boxes are ideal. MAURICE will deliver the sandwiches** (Thanks

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Tucson Meditators, Remember the photo shoot a couple of weeks ago? Well, you can view some of the results in the attachment above. As you can see and feel, spring is quite apparent and so I thought being May and all (and Catholic tradition being Mary's month), that we might focus on ecology, (Mother) Nature, renewal, Divine Mother and a general spring cleaning of our minds and bodies. There

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The May issue of The Messenger is now available. Featured in this issue: a Bucharest parish fights pediatric AIDS; a look at our Altar Guild; Briefly Noted; two new ministries at St. Michael's; and three memroeis of Father Fowler. Click here for your PDF copy. Also: a reminder! Karate Classes led by Fr. Allen Breckenridge will begin this Wednesday, May 4 at 6:30 PM in the Parish Center.

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This weekend you will be receiving a letter from the Diocese regarding the Alleluia Fund Appeal. Your generosity will enable new church plants and support new growth initiatives. You have the option of mailing a donation or simply drop a check in the collection, noted in the memo “Alleluia Fund.” Your generosity is appreciated. Peace Nancy

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FridayApril 29th, 2011 Beginning Friday, April 29th from 5:30 – 8:30 PM – St. Michael’s School ~ SECOND ANNUAL ART EXPO AND AUCTION ~ Picasso, Van Gogh, Fresco. Something for everyone. Free admission, live and silent auction. Showcase of student art, visiting Tucson artists Valarie Galloway and Janet Burner, live entertainment, hands-on art activities for younger children and wine, beer, hors

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The April 2011 issue of The Messenger is now available on this blog's sidebar (or by clicking the link in this sentence!). This is the first issue edited by yours truly, with the generous help of former editor Alicia Basemann who has recently retired. The version here incorporates two corrections in the first article, which had typos in the copy that was emailed earlier this week. Oops! For

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Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover them, and not to hide yourself from your own kin?

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Our Lady of the Desert House of Prayer (north parking lot north of the church) will hold a Lenten Retreat this Saturday, April 2, 2011 from 9:15 AM to Noon.  A Pot Luck will follow at noon. All are invited. St. Michael’s Parish Day School 2011 ART EXPO and AUCTION will take place Friday, April 29 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.  a showcase o student art, visiting Tucson artists Valerie Galloway and

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Today is the Feast of the Annunciation of Our Lord.The Mass Saturday morning will be in honor of this feast. Please join us for the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:45 AM, followed by Mass at 8:30 AM. Completing your Lenten Saturday morning, please join the Meditation Group at Our Lady of the Desert Meditation House (just north of the church). Parking is available in the north parking lot.

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2011 Holy Week Calendar April 18th - Monday in Holy Week 5:30 pm Low Mass (for nuclear disarmament) April 19th - Tuesday in Holy Week 7:30 am Morning Prayer 8:10 am Mass 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal April 20th - Wednesday in Holy Week 11:45 am Confessions 12:10 pm Healing Mass with Unction and Stations of the Cross 7:00 pm Tenebrae Service - Church April 21st- Maundy Thursday 7:00 pm

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As most parishioners know, the Reverend John Clinton Fowler, the founding rector of this parish, passed away on the morning of Saturday, March 19th, following a heart attack. A special service commemorating Father Fowler’s life and contributions will be announced at a future date. If you have a special memory of Father Fowler to share, please write it up and submit it to church@stmichael.net or

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Received word today that Fr. Fowler (the founding Rector of St. Michaels) suffered a heart attack last Friday and is in intensive care. He has contracted pneumonia and is in critical condition. Please keep him in your prayers. The ECW meeting this Wednesday at 10:30 am will be held in the church due to the Book Fair in the Parish Center. We hope you will bring a friend and join us to hear the

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√Remember - The Lenten Soup Supper and Discussions, led by Jon Rinnander, begin tonight at 6PM in the Parish Center. THIS MONDAY begins the Monday evening series during Lent for “Beacons in the Darkness: Spiritual leaders of the modern age.” The evening will begin with Mass at 5:30 pm followed with a simple soup supper and a study group in the Parish Center at 6-7:15 PM. The dates are: March 14,

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Encountering Brueggemann: Journey to the Common Good, Sundays, March 20 and 27, 12:30 – 2:00 pm, East Gallery, St Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church. Join Rev. Leah Sandwell-Weiss, Suzanne Hesh, and Genevieve Padilla for a two-part series at to discuss Prof. Walter Brueggemann’s most recent book, Journey to the Common Good (Westminster John Knox Press 2010). Dr. Brueggemann is today's

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Taize Prayer service continues this Tuesday at 6:45 PM and continues each 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Mediation Group meets at 9:15 am each Saturday in the Parish Hall. Sunday Lectionary Bible Study continues each Wednesday at 10 am and 6:30 pm in the Womble Library. Women’s World Day of Prayer ~ this Saturday at 9 AM at the First Christian Church on the corner of Speedway and Euclid.

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If you have not attended St. Michael’s Meditation Group that meets on Saturdays after the 8:30 AM Mass, OR you have not attended the “Taize Prayer Service” on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 6:45 pm, you have missed two excellent opportunities for meditation. Try them; you’ll be glad you did. Don’t forget Casa Maria sandwich making next Friday, February 11th at 6:00 pm. Kitchen opens

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Mark your calendars for the 8th Annual "Heart of St. Michael's Dinner""An evening with special friends and loved ones" Thursday, February 17, 2010 at 6:30 PM in the Parish Center.Only $25.00 per person, Reservation sheets in the back of church. Taize Prayer Service begins this Tuesday, February 1 at 6:45 PM in church. All are welcome. Meditation Group - meets each Saturday after morning 8:30

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Dear Friends:  Terri called me this morning after I visited TMC and told me about the shooting of Congresswoman Giffords and many others.  I share your shock at this tragedy so close to home.  Let us pray for the repose of the souls of all those who lost their lives this morning and for their families, as well as those wounded by the attacker.  Violent acts are never a solution to any of our

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This Thursday, January 6 ~ The Epiphany   Or the Manifestation of Our Lord Jesus Christ   To the Gentiles 6:00 PM  ~ Mass Epiphany Pot Luck to follow! Sign- up Sheets in back of Church – All are Welcome! ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Terry Bowman and Parishioner – Rock Jackson will present a panoply of Western Art, from Citiscapes to Seascapes with Western Landscapes, and Ranch & Cowboy

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Upcoming events at St. Michael’s: New Year’s Eve Mass Friday, December 31, 5 pm followed by a New Year’s toast in the parish center Feast of the Epiphany Thursday, January 6, 6 pm followed by a Pot Luck fellowship meal and Epiphany cake in the Parish Center. Parish Life – Pizza and classic movie night Saturday, January 22, in the parish Center – details to followAnnual Parish Meeting 2011 Sunday,

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Beginning on Tuesday, December 21st the Parish Offices will close at noon and continue through December 31. The Parish Offices will be closed on Monday, December 27. Heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all those who so generously contributed to ~ Fr. Smith's Blanket and Shoebox projects; the Angel Tree; Tihan gifts and many more. Extra food for the less fortunate and the list could go on..

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Christmas ServicesCHRISTMAS EVE5:00 PM FAMILY MASS with Christmas Story for Children and Setting Up of the Crêche 10:00 PM LESSONS and CAROLS 10:45 PM SOLEMN PROCESSION and HIGH MASS  Music for Christmas Eve: CHRISTMAS MASS IN C (Coronation Mass) by Mozart for Choir, Soloists, Strings and Organ CHRISTMAS DAY10:00 AM HIGH MASS and PROCESSION The Clergy, Vestry and Staff wish you and your loved

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* 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. * Join fellow parishioners at the Reid Park Zoo for the Zoolights! See the zoo in the evening – the nocturnal animals will be up

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St. Michael's Advent International BazaarSaturday, December 4th, 5 to 8 PMSunday, December 5th, 9 AM to 3 PMGifts * Food * MusicHoliday Shopping with a Conscience!Details on the flyers below: Download the flyers here: Main flyer (pdf) Performances flyer (pdf)

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The service and thanksgiving for the life of Fr. Carey Womble will be held this Monday, October 18, at 11 AM at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. Thank you. Nancy L. Vernon Just in case anyone would like a copy of one or more of my photos of Father Womble, feel free to check out the link below. Thanks! - Karen I'd like to share my Walgreens Photo Center photos with you. Once you

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In MemoriamThe Rev. Dr. Carey Clayton WombleJuly 21, 1916 - October 12, 2010 Our beloved Fr. Carey Womble, MD died last evening, October 12, in his home. Time of his service to be determined. May he rest in peace + --Nancy

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Photos and video by Alicia Basemann

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Feast of St. Francis The Blessing of the Animals will take place this Sunday, October 3rd, during the morning Masses, and is open to furry, feathery, and scaly pets in all shapes and sizes. Animals are to be on leashes or in carriers. The Blessing of the Animals is celebrated each year in conjunction with the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. Refreshments for beasts

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I will be adding a page to the website at http://smallangelstucson.org, but in the meantime you can see more wedding photos on my Flickr site. The church is filling up! This little boy is at his first wedding. The groom enters behind Proscovia King and Bishop Kirk Smith. The bride comes up the aisle with her father and uncle. The time has come! Bishop Smith introduces the newlyweds.

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Announcements The Rev. Joel T. IrelandWill be formally installed as Vicar of St. Paul’s Episcopal ChurchCorner of Third and Safford StreetsTombstone, ArizonaByThe Rt. Rev. Kirk S. Smith ~ BishopOn Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. Episcopal Church Women - ECW – Luncheon on June 16th at 11:00 AM ~ PARISH CENTER. The luncheon will be catered by Enjoy Cooking. Reservations must be made.

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Announcements ECW Casserole and Bake Sale will be this Sunday, May 16th in the Parish Center, after all morning Masses! Thank you to each and everyone who donated Mother’s Day bags of groceries and to everyone who arrived at 9:00 am Monday morning to stock St. Michael’s food pantry. The work was completed and the pantry stocked by 10:00 am. Thank you! St. Michael’s ECW will meet on Wednesday,

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Announcements Ascension Thursday, May 13 ~ Mass at 6:30 pm followed by a “pot luck” dinner in the Parish Center! Just bring a main dish, salad or dessert to share and join us! sign-up sheets in back of church. The Vestry will meet Saturday, May 15th beginning with Mass at 8:30 am and moving to the Parish Center after Mass for the meeting. All are welcome to attend this important meeting.

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Holy Week Schedule 2010 March 29th - Monday in Holy Week 5:30 PM LOW MASS (for nuclear disarmament) March 30th - Tuesday in Holy Week 7:30 AM MORNING PRAYER 8:10 AM MASS March 31st - Wednesday in Holy Week 11:45 AM CONFESSIONS 12:10 PM LOW MASS WITH UNCTION and STATIONS OF THE CROSS 7:00 PM TENEBRAE SERVICE - Church April 1st - Maundy Thursday 7:00 PM Parish Center - LITURGY OF THE

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AnnouncementsAsh Wednesday Services9:40 a.m. Upper School Ash Wednesday Liturgy 12:10 p.m. Ash Wednesday Liturgy 7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Liturgy When we receive ashes on our foreheads, we remember who we are. We remember that we are creatures of the earth (“Remember that you are dust”). We remember that we are mortal beings (“and dust you will return”). We remember that we were baptized. We

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Download this flyer and Lent insert. Download the Messenger, February 2010 issue. Announcements St. Michael’s Annual Parish Meeting Congratulations to slate of candidates for the Vestry that were elected by acclamation: Richard Dolan, Steve Larsen and Colby Maye. Steve Coulter was re-elected as the Junior Warden by acclamation, and Debbie D’Amore was reappointed as the Senior Warden. The

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Announcements St. Michael’s Annual Parish Meeting Mark your calendar for St. Michael’s Annual Parish Meeting which will take place at the 9:00 AM Mass NEXT Sunday, January 24th. Sunday School and child care at 9:00 AM. Please note there will be ONE Mass on this day. A brunch will follow the Mass and meeting in the Parish Center. This is a very important parish function with Vestry election

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Better Miller plays piano at the Christmas Eve Family Mass Father Smith tells the children his annual message, and asks them to spread the word: "Look at Jesus, and know God." Many more photos can be found on the St. Michael's Arts blog. Karen

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St. Michael’s Advent INTERNATIONAL Bazaar Don't miss the St. Michael’s Advent INTERNATIONAL Bazaar St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church 602 N. Wilmot Road (at 5th Street), Tucson, AZ 85711 * Saturday December 5th, 5 pm - 8 pm Opening Reception & Sale   * Sunday December 6th, 9 am - 3 pm Gifts Food Music Holiday Shopping with a Conscience! PARTICIPANTS, 2009 CRAFTS / GIFTS TABLES

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Dear Friends:It is time again for Saint 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 take place prior to Thanksgiving. An order blank is printed below for your convenience, or can be downloaded in PDF format here. Orders will be mailed as requested or can be picked up at the church

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AnnouncementsSt. Michael’s Annual Thanksgiving Mass And Dinner – November 26th.Mass will begin at 10:30 AM, followed by Thanksgiving dinner in the Parish Center at Noon. Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, a vegetable and rolls will be provided. Just bring a simple side dish or a pumpkin pie to share. Sign-up sheets are in the back of church. You are invited to join us for a festive

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CASA MARIA WILL MEET THIS FRIDAY,OCTOBER 23RD AT 6:00 PMYour help is needed to prepare sack lunches for the homeless and disadvantaged of Tucson. Volunteers can always use a few “eggstra” hands and as always “shelled” hard boiled eggs. Join them for fellowship and to help with this good work.Two Bible Study TimesWednesdays at 10am and 6:30pm Peter Schmidt leads a Lectionary-based Bible Study.

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Selected photos from Michaelmas 2009by Jim PetersonSt. Michael icon, Michaelmas 2009From St. Michael & All Angels ArtsBlessing the City.Mariachi Brillante Juvenil.All photos copyright 2009 by Jim Peterson.Click here for larger photos of Michaelmas by Jim Peterson________________Selected photos from Michaelmas 2009by Reed KaraimAt the Mass.From St. Michael & All Angels ArtsReady to Support St.

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Call Christine Longo in the Development Office or stop by the school office to confirm your tickets(520) 722‐8478 x213, clongo@stmichael.net

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The Blessing of the Animals will take place this Sunday, October 4th during the morning Masses, and is open to furry, feathery, and scaly pets in all shapes and sizes. Animals are to be on leashes or in carriers. The Blessing of the Animals is celebrated each year in conjunction with the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. Refreshments for beasts and humans will be available

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(Download the full size pdf file of this flyer here.)Come home & celebrateMichaelmas 2009 St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church & School602 N. Wilmot Road (Wilmot at 5th Street)Sunday, September 27th - 9:30 AMIncluding:* Outdoor procession to bless the City of Tucson* High Mass* Music ~ pieces by Johann Ernst Eberlin for Strings and Organ* Mexican Fiesta Brunch with Mariachi Music and special

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Click here to download this info in illustrated, printer-friendly PDF format!St. Michael’s HappeningsSt. Margaret’s Altar GuildThe Altar Guild is a very rewarding way to show your devotion to God and our parish. It is beneficial to the whole parish to have and maintain an active and dedicated Altar Guild. The next meeting will be held in September (watch the service bulletin for details). There

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AnnouncementsSave the date - Wednesday – August 5th – 5PM – Womble Library. This is the date of the next Parish Life Meeting. If you have suggestions for Parish Life outings, please join us. We are always looking for places to go and people to see. Bring your ideas and join us. Who knows, you may just meet a new friend!St. Michael’s book club, Novel Theology, will meet on August 10 at 6:

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AnnouncementsLOOKING FOR A FEW “ST. MICHAEL’S FOURSOMES” - JOIN US FOR THE 2009 “WE CARE” Golf Classic on Wednesday, November 11th at the Omni Tucson National Golf Resort. The proceeds will benefit “Interfaith Community Services” (ICS) of which St. Michael’s is a member. Stay tuned. Call Al DeAugustine for more information.The July issue of The Messenger is now available. See the sidebar for

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AnnouncementsThis year's raffle quiltEpiscopal Church Women – ECW – Luncheon on June 17th. The luncheon will be catered by Enjoy Cooking. Reservations must be made. Sign-up sheets are located in the back of church. The luncheon is only $6.00 per person. The Quilt Raffle will be held during the luncheon. It is not too late to purchase your winning ticket.LADIES – JUST A REMINDER – your quilt

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AnnouncementsFEAST OF THE ASCENSION - Please join us for Mass at 6:30 PM on Thursday, May 21st on Feast of the Ascension. Following Mass there will be a “Beef and Brew” buffet in the Parish Center. Sign-up sheets are in back of church. Cost: donation.The Friendship – Fellowship Luncheon for May has been cancelled. Save the date of June 22nd for the next luncheon.The beautiful handmade quilt

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AnnouncementsAll the women of the Diocese of Arizona are invited to the area gathering.Where: St. Alban’sWhen: Saturday, May 16, 2009Time: 8:30 AM – 1:30 PMCome and share what you are doing in your parishes with everyone in your area. Sign up sheets in the back of church. Deadline for registration – Sunday, May 3rd.Mother’s Day Tea scheduled for Saturday, May 9th has been postponed.The Knitters

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