Cultural 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 telephone 520-886-7292 to register. 

A simple lunch will be available for a $5 suggested donation.

Two Important Events Coming Up Next Week! Welcome Our Guest Clergy!

Canon Theologian, The Rev. Dr. Gil Stafford, will be presenting, “Jesus: His Mind, His Mystery, His Magic.” Stafford will draw upon the writings of Marcus Borg, Cynthia Bourgeault, Amy-Jill Levine, Carl Jung, Richard Rohr, and John Shelby Spong. Each session will include ample time for questions and dialogue.
sessions: Tuesday, May 24 ~ 10 am - Noon: Clergy
                Saturday, May 28 ~ 10 am - Noon; Laity
                               May 28 ~ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Deacons
Discussions are held in the Smith Parish Center. Attendance and all materials are offered without charge.
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​Migrant Sunday May 29:   Sermon, socks, water, pupusas!
Reverend John Fife, Pastor Emeritus of Southside Presbyterian Church, will preach. Become a good Samaritan by bringing in water...gallon jugs and 24-pack pints...as well as new cotton socks. Migrants in the desert need your help as the temperatures begin to climb! The risk of dying from dehydration and from blisters is high. On the same day, the Social Action Committee will organize our annual filling of snack packs for the Samaritan desert walkers' distribution to migrants. And at coffee hour, a Guatemalan family of nine, who fled their home and have applied for political asylum, will sell their home made pupusas . Please come with your appetite and help the Ortega family.

​Peace and many Blessings,
Nancy​

Stewardship University Seminar

Lunch will be provided - suggested donation is $15.00.

A Religious Response to Climate Change – II: Living

Thank you for joining us for "A Religious Response to Climate Change: Learning" held at St Michael and All Angels Parish in Tucson on October 4th. Please join us if you can - and bring friends! - to the followup session, "A Religious Response to Climate Change II: Living" to be held at St Michael's on Saturday, December 13th, 9am-2pm. All are welcome!

A Religious Response to Climate Change – II: Living

Advent, Stewardship, and Metanoia

The Episcopal Parish of Saint Michael and All Angels

602 North Wilmot Road, Tucson, Arizona 85711

Saturday, December 13, 2014, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Mass (optional) at 8:30 AM & lunch at 12:00 PM (free-will offering)

“We praise you and we bless you, holy and gracious God, source of life abundant. From before time you made ready the creation. Your Spirit moved over the deep and brought all things into being: sun, moon, and stars; earth, winds, and waters; and every living thing. You made us in your image, and taught us to walk in your ways.” – Enriching Our Worship, Eucharistic Prayer

“On November 2^nd the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which represents mainstream scientific opinion, said that it was extremely likely that climate change is the product of human activity... Many factors influence the climate but perhaps the single most important is carbon dioxide (CO₂)… At the start of the industrial revolution, in about 1800, there were 280 parts per million (ppm) of CO₂ in the atmosphere. That had been the level for most of human history. This year, however, concentrations exceeded 400 ppm, the first time it had reached that level for a million years. Most of the increase has been caused by people burning fossil fuels.” – The Economist, November 2, 2014.

How do we respond to the realities of climate change with an eye to stewardship of earth’s resources and responsible changes in practice? In other words, given what we have learned, how are we now to live?

As we seek to make an informed religious response to climate change, we come together to discuss and discern plausible actions. In this follow-up to our first forum on climate change (October 4^th), we will seek practices for sustainable living, related to food, water, and energy.  

We will be invited into theological reflection on the spiritual context for environmental action by The Rev. John R. Smith, The Rev. Nadine Martin, and The Rev. Dr. John R. Leech.

• What does it mean to have stewardship of all our natural resources?
• What change of direction (metanoia) is needed for sustainable living?

We will be listening to presentations on challenges of sustainable living from:

• Alexander D. Cronin, Associate Professor, Department of Physics and College of Optical Sciences, University of Arizona.
• Margot Garcia, Professor Emeritus, Department of Urban and Regional Studies and Planning, Virginia Commonwealth University.
• Taralynn Reynolds, Population and Sustainability Organizer, Center for Biological Diversity.

The presenters will address questions concerning energy, water and food in terms of:

• What is a “sustainable world”?
• What are the current levels and rate of consumption?
• What are the effects of current consumption, especially on energy, water and soil?
• What are the means to change the current trends and where are we in this change?

Our speakers will participate in a moderated panel discussion after their presentations.

Moderator of the panel: Ke Chiang Hsieh, Professor Emeritus of Physics, University of Arizona. Senior Warden, St. Michael & All Angels Parish.

Host: The Rev. John R. Smith, Rector, St. Michael & All Angels Parish.

RSVP by calling (520) 886-7292, Monday through Thursday, or e-mail to church@stmichael.net, no later than December 8^th.  Please leave your name, your affiliation, and the number of people planning to come with you.  http://smallangelstucson.org/ https://www.facebook.com/smallangelstucson 

Notes from the Parish Office - 9/25/14

Just a few notes to keep everyone one up to date with what's happening here at St. Michael's:

Sunday, September 28 ~ Michaelmas Celebration - one Mass only at 9:30 am with the Festive Brunch to follow in the Parish Center, to including the "Slaying of the Dragon Pinata". All are invited to attend our annual celebration.

Wednesday, October 1 - 10 AM ~ For Our Special Parishioners age 90 and over, there is a special meeting in the Parish Office workroom, just to decide if: 1. Would we like to meet?  2. How often ?  3. What would we like to do? We would like to see you and your ideas!

Saturday, October 4 - 9 - 3 pm  in the Parish Center ~ "Forum on "Global Climate Change - A Religious Response". Experts will be attending. The day begins with Mass at 8:30 am (optional) with a Buffet Luncheon at noon (a fee will offering is suggested to defray the cost of the food). (there are reservation sheets located in the back of church) All are invited.

Sunday, October 5 ~ Episcopal School Sunday and Blessing of the Animals.  The 9:00 am Family Mass and the 10:15 am High Mass will be combined with one Mass at 9:30 am. The Mass will be followed by the traditional "Boy Scout Pan Cake Breakfast" coordinated by Byron Brandon. A generous donation will certainly help our Boy Scouts. (there will be the regular 7:45 am, 12:30 pm and 5:30 pm Masses that day.)

Tuesday, October 7 ~ Taizé Service at 6:45 pm in church.

​Many Blessings and Peace.​

Nancy

Announcements through September 14

Doug Leightenheimer’s organ recital at the U of A last April will be broadcast on 90.5 classical radio on this Sunday, September 8 at 3 PM and Thursday, September 12, at 9 PM (not AM as previously posted). If you missed the recital, here is a chance to hear Doug at his best.

Women’s Bible Study begins on Wednesday, September 11th at 6:30 PM in the Parish Center. This year we will study one of the most courageous women in the Bible: Esther. We will explore the history and see how this can apply to us today. Books can be purchased ahead of time in the Parish Office at a cost of $15. If you cannot afford the book, but still want to come, please do. The cost will be covered. Sign-up Sheets are located in the back of church.

You are invited to join us for Bible Study each Wednesday morning, beginning September 4th at 10 am in the Womble Library. The Bible Study will be facilitated by Peter Schmidt. Come with your ideas, suggestions and what you would like to learn so we can tailor-make this informal class best suited to everyone. Join us and bring a friend. All are welcome.

Were you here in the early days of St. Michael's, or even in the middle years as the church was expanded and the current organ was first purchased? Karen Blocher would love to include your St. Michael's memories in our special 60th Anniversary issue of The Messenger, coming out later this month. If you have a special memory to share, write it out (a single paragraph is fine) and either email it to Karen at mavarin2@gmail.com or drop it off in the church office. Or if you have one to share and don't want to write it yourself, tell your story to Karen at Coffee Hour today after the 10:15 AM Mass. Let's make this 60th Anniversary Michaelmas a great celebration of this wonderful place! Old photos and other documents from the early days are also welcome, to add to the church archive.

We are updating the church website and putting together a booklet with all the different ministries here at St. Michael's, from Altar Guild and Godly Play to Deacon's Shoebox and the Meals program, from Taize to POZ Cafe. If you are involved in any of these groups, please note that we need a brief description of each, when it meets and what you do. THANK YOU!

Women's Bible Study and Casa Maria Reminder

Women’s Bible Study starts Sept. 11th at 6:30 in the Parish Center. It is that time of year again to start thinking about our next women’s bible study. This year we are going to study one of the most courageous women in the bible: Esther. If you ever felt inadequate or pushed into situations that seemed overpowering, this study is for you. It was tough being a woman in Esther’s day. We will explore the history and see how this can apply to us today. Books can be purchased ahead of time in the church office at a cost of $15. If you cannot afford the book, but still want to come, please do. The cost will be covered. There is always room for one more!

Because He lives,
Terri, Charlena and Carolyn

(Painting of Esther by Edwin Long, 1878. National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne.)
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Casa Maria reminder from Sue Peyron: 

The Last Gasp of Summer!!!!

YOU ALL have been so FAITHFUL since April!
THANKS ARE NOT ENOUGH!
In Sept we'll have student help!

Friday Aug 23rd!  ~5:30pm
Casa Maria sandwich making!

St Michael's Parish Center   602 N. Wilmot
 
BRING FRIENDS!!  COME join the fun!

Kitchen opens at 5 pm, come anytime after that!

Please bring 2 OR 3 dozen peeled eggs  We NEED extra eggs!!
                   
We need medium sized boxes for transporting the lunches.  Fruit boxes from Costco or banana boxes are ideal.

KARL will deliver the sandwiches**  (Thanks to STEVE for July!)                                                                                                                                                                                                                
NEXT CASA MARIA:  FRIDAY SEPT 20TH!
                                                                                                                                                                    Mark your calendars for 2013!
Casa Maria is every 4 weeks...                  
                                                         
  June 28th
  July 26
  Aug 23
  Sept 20
  Oct 18th
  Nov 15th
  Dec 13th

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.

Get Ready to Go Back to School! (Yes, You!)

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 introduction to the theology of Madeleine L'Engle, presented by Karen Funk Blocher, and a four week class on The Early Churches, presented by Peter Schmidt. Watch this space for further details!