Announcements for Week Ending April 16, 2016

THANKS BE TO GOD !

Fr. Jeffrey Reed is at home recuperating from last Friday’s surgery. He is doing well and expects to once again be celebrating Mass at St. Michael’s. 

Margaret Harnsberger is at Handmaker, (for rehab and expects to be there approximately two weeks. (If I know Margaret…..it will be less than two weeks).

PLEASE NOTE!  In order to comply with St. Michael’s graveyard standards, the Junior Warden requests that the many faded bouquets that decorate the graves be removed. Bouquets of flowers, natural or artificial, should not exceed 5” x 5” x 5”, and, as part of routine maintenance, they will be removed when they start to fade. Thank you for your cooperation and prompt action in this matter.

A Sweet Deal

A limited supply of our Angel Food Candy is still available - for half price! It will be on sale in the Parish Center TODAY, April 10th, during coffee hour. (Volunteers are needed to sell the candy during the 10:15 AM Mass and after Mision San Miguel.) A box of our delicious toffee is only $7 on sale. The "crumbles" of nuts and coconut, perfect as a topping on ice cream and cereal, is only 50 cents! If you miss the sale, just stop by the church office this week. Thanks!

Bishop Smith has designated THIS Sunday, April 10, as Alleluia Fund Sunday throughout the Diocese. On that day, churches and parishioners are asked to support the Alleluia Fund for the important work of planting new Episcopal congregations in Arizona, as well as supporting existing congregations with special grants to help them grow. Please prayerfully consider this opportunity. There will be more information about the Alleluia Fund available today, or you can visit the Alleluia Fund webpage at: www.azdiocese.org/alleluia/index.html
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Mark your Calendar!  Boy Scout Troop #122 will be having a CAR WASH and RUMMAGE SALE on Saturday, April 23 beginning at 7am in the North Parking Lot at St. Michael’s. We need your cars for washing and gently used items. Collect your gently used items and deliver them to the North Parking Lot on Friday, April 22nd from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The Boy Scouts thank you for your help!




Parish Life is celebrating Cinco De Mayo a little earlier…

Join us on Thursday, April 28th at 6:30pm
La Parilla Suiza
5602 E. Speedway (just east of Craycroft)

Vamos de fiesta!


(sign-up sheets in back of church)

Notes from the Parish Office

May the soul of Betty Malody and all departed souls, through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen

Betty passed away last week after a long illness. Betty will be greatly missed as a long time parishioner, volunteer, wife, mother, grandmother and most importantly a good friend to all.

Her funeral will take place sometime after Christmas.  The family headed for a stay in Mexico at a place that Betty, and her beloved husband Bob, loved so much. They are taking some quiet time and comfort with each other. Our prayers are with them.
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Just a reminder, Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent and the in gathering of pledges for Stewardship 2016.  If you have not received a pledge card or misplaced it, there are pledge cards in the back of church.
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Angel Food Candy is ready for pick-up.  It is not too late to place an order.
You will be glad you did! Just in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Tomorrow is Thanksgiving.  Holy Eucharist will be offered at 10:30 am followed by Thanksgiving dinner in the Smith Parish Center.
Take time in thanksgiving for family, friends and each other.

Dear Lord bless the lonely, sick, suffering, refugees and all of God's children. Amen !

Nancy

Angel Food! Photos by Our "Senile" Warden!

Have you ordered your Angel Food yet?  Thanks to all the volunteers that made and packaged this year's batch of delicious Angel Food candy. Toffee, nuts, chocolate and toasted coconut = YUM! $14.00 a box. Proceeds benefit St. Michael's.

All photos by Ke Chiang Hsieh.

Announcements for Weeks Ending 10/17 and 10/24/2015

EPISCOPAL SCHOOL SUNDAY
Only one mass will be held on Sunday, October 11th so we may all celebrate Episcopal School Sunday together. St. Michael’s students will be serving at Mass and offering musical additions to the Mass.

Following Mass, join us for a delicious pancake breakfast in the Parish Center, prepared by our boy scouts, under the direction of Byron Brandon. Generous donations are gratefully accepted!


TERMITE CLOSURE REMINDERS - AND A MISSION FOR PARISHIONERS

St. Michael’s Church and School will be closed from noon Wednesday, October 14th through Sunday, October 18th , so that the church can be fumigated for dry wood termites. For everyone’s safety, the entire property will be closed off during this time to everyone except the exterminators. St. Michael’s Church and School will re-open Monday, October 19th at the regular time.

Certain items will need to be removed from the property before fumigation, including foods not in cans, the Blessed Sacrament etc. We will be forming a work party after the pancake breakfast on Sunday, October 11th to accomplish this. Volunteers welcome!

Attention Choir Members: Rehearsal scheduled for 7 pm, October 15th will take place at Christ Methodist Church located at 5th and Craycroft.

There will be NO Casa Maria sandwich making this month. Instead a cash donation will be made from our meals program. Cash donations are needed to replenish the meals program account so we may continue to stock the food pantry as well. The pantry is also in need of your non-perishable food donations.


Salutations from your Nominating Committee!
We have a special mission for all parishioners should you choose to accept it....


As you probably already know, there will be no Sunday services on October 18 due to the termite fumigation. So we are asking everyone to attend one of our sister Episcopal parishes here in Tucson.
For the assignment, each family or person should write down one positive aspect experienced or observed in the church visited on a 3x5 card provided by us this Sunday, October 11.  Please provide the name of the church you attend as the heading on your card.

You will find these 3x5 cards in the pews and at the back of the church. We will have a marked basket at the back of the church designated for the collection of the completed cards on Sunday, October 25.

Your help with this mission will be greatly appreciated

ECW/Women's Ministry
The ECW/Wm meeting will be on Wednesday, October 21st.at 10:30 am in the Parish Center. All women of the church are invited to attend. We will be making plans for our  Bake/casserole Sale on Sunday, October 25th after all the Masses. Mark your calendar.

Angel Food Candy Making

Mark your calendars!  We need YOUR help!  We will be making Angel Food Candy beginning Monday, November 1st  through Friday morning, November 6th.  On Monday we will need crews for dipping and patting, and for opening boxes, and setting up the packing stations.  The rest of the week, will need crews for dipping and packing.  Please help if you can, even if only for a few hours one day.  New angel food makers are particularly welcome.  We will teach you what to do!  If you have questions, please see Peter Schmidt, Dorothy Cameron, Pat Miller or Sherry Terrell. Sign-up sheets available in the back of church. Help also needed for set-up on October 30 and 31st .

Just Coffee's "Taste of Chiapas" fundraiser
Friday, October 16, Just Coffee's "Taste of Chiapas" fundraiser with food, entertainment, and a great cause, 6 to 8 p.m. St. Mark's Presbyterian, 3809 E. 3rd (just S. of Alvernon, parking entry from 2nd Street). Tickets on sale TODAY, $20 each, courtesy of Social Action Committee.

One Just Coffee goal:  Get a coffee shop and meeting place up and running in Agua Prieta, "to help combat the drug traders that are recruiting youth in the use and distribution network of illegal drugs in Agua Prieta."  Estimated need: $80,000, which includes one year's salary support for the workers.
No $$ today?  Call or e-mail Ila Abernathy.  Just Coffee wants a count by October 12 if possible.

The Advent International Bazaar - Planning Committee
The International Bazaar Committee will meet October 25 at 9:00 am in the Womble Library.  This is an important planning meeting.

Announcements for Week Ending 9/27/2015

NEW BIBLE STUDY CLASS

A note from Fr. Richard!

I am beginning a weekly Lectionary Bible Study. There are two sessions. ONE meets at 10:00 am on Thursday mornings and the other will meet at 6:30 pm on Wednesday.  Each class is 90 minutes and will take place in the Parish Center.

We will be using the magnificent and extraordinarily creative Bible Workbench approach that is replete with top notch scholarship, penetrating questions, poetry and wise musings to engage the biblical narrative.  If you plan to attend, sign-up sheets are in back of church so the proper number of packets may be ordered (or call the Parish Office).


THE FEAST OF SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS
COMMONLY CALLED MICHAELMAS

Next Sunday one Mass only, celebrated at 9:30 am, Bishop Kirk Smith presiding. Following the Eucharist, there will a “Festive Brunch” in the Parish Center, created by “Chef Andy Bruno”.
Everyone is invited. (a donation of $5 to defray the cost of the food will be greatly appreciated.)



CANDY MAKING COMING SOON!

Mark your calendars!  We will be making Angel Food Candy beginning Monday, November 2 through Friday morning, November 6.  On Monday we will need crews for dipping and patting, and for opening boxes, and setting up the packing stations.  The rest of the week, will need crews for dipping and packing.  Please help if you can, even if only for a few hours one day.  New angel food makers are particularly welcome.  We will teach you what to do!  If you have questions, please see Peter Schmidt, Dorothy Cameron, Pat Miller or Sherry Terrell.

PARISH LIFE OKTOBERFEST!

Get out your Lederhosen!  We’re celebrating Oktoberfest!  Join Parish Life at Millie’s Pancake Haus, 6530 East Tanque Verde Road (near Sakura)o n Thursday, September 24th at 6:30 PM.

ANNUAL ADVENT BAZAAR

We need your help.  We are still looking for more volunteers for St. Michael’ Annual Advent Bazaar, December 5 and 6, 2015. The Bazaar is a wonderful event at St. Michael’s.  The old adage “Many hands make light work!” Call Jim at 520/603-6885 or email: jimsteinman7@gmail.com for more information!  You’ll be glad you did!  

More Announcements Through December 21

Christmas Services 2013

 

Tuesday, December 24

7:30 am Morning Prayer

The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ: Christmas Eve

5:00 PM  - Family Service ~ with setting up of the Crèche

10:00 PM  - Lessons and Carols ~ For Choir, Soloists and Organ

10:45 PM - Solemn Procession and High Mass

Wednesday, December 25

The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ: Christmas Day

7:45 AM  - High Mass

10:15 AM - Solemn Procession and High Mass

(No 5 PM Mass on Christmas Day)

Announcements

Miss that special item at the Bazaar? Our in-house Bazaar “spillover” Sale takes place this Sunday, December 15, featuring Parish groups at coffee hours. Expect Ten Thousand Villages, a few children’s books, glorious art by Bob Bennett, Mary Uhrig’s one-of-a-kind hand crafted egg decorations, the remnants of the Recycled Gifts and Trinket table, and possibly a “sampler” of Guatemala Project goods. Something for everyone!

 

√ 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 in your contribution box. 

√ Don't forget your "Angel Food" for a different and delicious gift in an attractive gift-ready box.  This is an affordable means of sharing the fund rainsing effort by your parishioner volunteers.  Just stop by the church office for you ANGEL FOOD.  SHARE THE GOODNESS AND SWEETNESS OF ST MICHAEL'S.

 

Announcements for Week Ending December 8th, 2013

√ 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 in your contribution box.

√ Don’t forget your “Angel Food” for a different and delicious Christmas gift in an attractive gift-ready box. This is an affordable means of sharing the fund raising 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!

√ Just a reminder – it is not too late to return your 2014 Giving Card. If you have not received one or have misplaced it, there are extras available in the back of church.

√ 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.

√ THREE FINAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR NEXT WEEKEND’S ADVENT INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR:
1. BRING A FRIEND
2. BRING MONEY
3. INVITE SOMEONE ELSE!

Opportunities for Giving 

√ 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 … book ….game…etc. This year I need your gift, unwrapped, and returned to the office or brought to church no later than Sunday, December 15. 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

√ Fr. Smith’s 15th Annual 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 15. Blankets need to rolled like a bedroll and tied with twine or ribbon. More information in back of church.

Angel Food and The Messenger

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 the production of our famous candy. As always, we appreciate your kindness and generosity in helping with this project.

Printed order forms are available. You might know someone who will be looking for a “Special” Christmas gift; what could be better than a bright red box filled with “Angel Food?”

P.S. ~ Remember ~ October is “Breast Cancer” awareness month.