Help 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 Prayer at 9:00 AM and celebrating the sung Solemn High Mass at 9:30 AM.  His wife, Carly Flagg, and their daughter, Zoe, will arrive later, in time for Zoe to begin class at our parish day school on 18 August.

Fr. Dave received his Bachelor of Arts in History from San Francisco State University in 2002 and his Master of Divinity from Seabury-Western Theological Seminary in 2005. He was ordained Deacon at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, in 2005, and priested at St. James Cathedral, Chicago, six months later. He was Curate at St. Mary’s, Crystal Lake, IL (2005-2007), then Rector of St. Peter’s (2007-present). He is passionate about the liturgy, sacramental pastoral care, and about the work of inviting into the church those who are not yet its members. He is excited by St. Michael's because of its balanced blend of catholic liturgy and social action, as well as the presence of the parochial school community.

Fr. Dave is a member of the Brotherhood of Saint Gregory, a religious community of men in the Episcopal Church, whose members, lay and ordained, follow a common rule of life and serve the church on parochial, diocesan, and national levels. Their Rule includes prayer, service, stewardship, and individual renewal among other matters. Brothers may be married, partnered, or single, and aim to follow St. Gregory the Great as "servants of the servants of God" whether in church or in society. Dave was thrilled to discover the sign at the back of St. Michael's saying Soli Deo Gloria, the very motto of the Brotherhood! Shortly before coming to St. Michael's, Dave will become a Novice Brother, and will be properly addressed as Brother Dave for short.

Dave's wife, Carly, will be serving the Tucson community as an American Sign Language Interpreter. She has an MA in ASL-English Interpretation from Gallaudet University, and a BA in Early Childhood Education from Smith College, and taught ASL-English Interpretation at the university level for sixteen years. Other graduate work includes study in Counseling and Developmental Psychology. Carly enjoys yoga, running, gardening, and cooking. She shares with Dave a common interest in letter-writing and postal ephemera. Dave enjoys bowling, photography, and long road trips.
Their daughter Zoe (12) will be enrolled at St. Michael's School. She has been a Girl Scout for six years and has earned her Bronze Award for efforts in increasing community literacy. She also enjoys horseback riding, drawing, and theatre.

As we joyfully welcome our new Rector and his family, we must wholeheartedly acknowledge our congregations’ enthusiastic participation in our self-study, our Nominating Committee’s wisdom and perseverance, our Vestry’s prayerful discernment, our Interim Rector Fr. Richard Mallory’s loving care, Canon Russ Smith’s consultation, the Rev. Canon Megan Traquair’s guidance, and our Bishop’s blessing throughout the challenging process. Alleluia!

Respectfully yours,
Howard Creswell, Junior Warden, and Ke Chiang (John) Hsieh, Senior Warden
3 July 2016

Termite Closure and Other Announcements

September 27, 2015

Dear St. Michael's Church and School Community,

It has recently been discovered that there is a termite infestation in the church building. The church’s Buildings and Grounds Committee along with the Church Wardens and Interim Rector moved quickly to address this situation before any further damage takes place. After a thorough inspection and consultation with a reputable extermination company, the decision was made to proceed immediately with treatment. The process will involve completely tenting the church building, sealing the Bride's Room and Womble Library from the church. The tented area will then be fumigated for approximately 24 hours in order to kill all the dry-wood termites. During the process, the entire church and school campus will be closed. There will be no access to the church, offices or classrooms until the process is complete including clean up, ventilation, and inspection of every office, classroom, work space and storage area. The complete lock down is necessary for safety and precautionary measures.

With that in mind, the following action will be taken on the following timetable in order to have the least disruption to the church and school community:

·       Monday, October 12 - The process will begin for tenting the church and sealing adjacent rooms.

·       Tuesday, October 13 - The tenting and preparation work continues

·       Wednesday, October 14 - The Day School will close at 12:00 noon for Fall Break until Monday, October 19. The campus will need to be completed vacated by 2:00 p.m. at which time all offices and classrooms will be locked. No one will be allowed to return to the church/school grounds until the process is fully completed. There will be NO AFTER CARE ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14.

·       Sunday, October 18 - The church/school campus will reopen once the "all clear" is given by the extermination company.

Precautionary actions prior to the lock down will include:
•     Removal of all air-breathing animals and tanked fish into the courtyard on the southwest section of the school.
•     Removal of all food items (except canned goods), and Communion Elements and Vessels away from all rooms in and adjacent to the church, including the church kitchen.

Even though only the church proper will be tented and fumigated, temporary closing signs will be posted on all doors and gates throughout the church/school campus. Please adhere to safety precautions during this extermination process.  It is a relief to note that there will be no residue on any surfaces following the procedure as the vapor used dissipates once it is in the open air.

We appreciate the work of the church’s Buildings and Grounds Committee and the cooperation of the church and school community as we deal quickly with this matter. Should anyone have questions regarding material used, safety data sheets are available in the church and school offices.

Blessings,

Fr. Richard Mallory                                          Margaret Moore
Interim Rector                                                   Head of School

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The pantry is low and the need is still great...we are handing out at least 25 bags a week!

We have no cereal,
no peanut butter, no fruit and low on everything else including canned spaghetti products.

Last week's grocery ads are good thru Tuesday​.....Albert has canned vegetable 2/$1, as well as Campbell's pork and beans, Mac and cheese and chicken and tomato, Al's brand soup. Cases are available.

Thank you for your your continued generosity.  Only give what your circumstances will allow.

Many Blessings,

Nancy

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The Blessing of the Animals will take place this Sunday, October 4th, 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 their pet, or a stuffed animal representing their pet, for a special blessing.

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 

Holy Week Schedule 2013

Schedule of Masses and Services for Holy Week

All are invited!

March 25th - Monday in Holy Week

7:30 AM Morning Prayer
5:30 PM Low Mass (for World Peace)

March 26th - Tuesday in Holy Week

7:30 AM Morning Prayer
7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal

March 27th - Wednesday in Holy Week

7:30 AM Morning Prayer
11:45 AM Opportunity for Confession
12:10 PM Healing Mass with Laying On of Hands and Stations of the Cross
7:00 PM Tenebrae ~ Church

March 28th - Maundy Thursday

7:30 AM Morning Prayer
7:00 PM Parish Center - Seder Meal ~ Liturgy of the Word ~
Institution of the Lord’s Supper with Sermon.
9:00 PM Procession to the Altar of Repose, Beginning of the Watch

March 29th - Good Friday ~ 

Strict Fast And Abstinence

11:00 AM Opportunity for Confession
12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM Service of Reflection
7:00 PM Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday ~ Fast until after the Vigil

March 30th - Holy Saturday ~ 

Special devotion and self-denial

7:00 AM Walk to the Cross on the Top of the Hill ~
St. Ann’s Convent on Sabino Canyon
8:30 AM Liturgy of the Day
9:00 to 10:00 AM Confessions
10:00 AM Choir Rehearsal
7:00 PM the Great Vigil of Easter, the Service of Light,
Holy Baptism and the First High Mass of Easter ~ Lenten Fast ends
We will break the Fast and celebrate with the newly baptized following the Mass.

March 31st - The Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day

7:45 AM Mass with Homily
9:00 AM Family Mass (Easter Egg Hunt following Mass)
10:15 AM High Mass with Sermon
12:30 PM Misa En Español
(No 5 PM Mass Easter Day)

Parish offices closed Good Friday and Easter Monday

Holy Week Announcements 2012

HOLY WEEK BEGINS WITH PALM SUNDAY. You are urged to make every effort to attend these most solemn services of the Christian year. These services have a wonderful cathartic effect and will truly make your Easter very joyful and special. (Click here for the Holy Week Schedule.)

LAST CALL FOR EASTER FLOWER DONATIONS – Simply place your donation in an envelope making certain your donation is clearly marked for “flowers” and drop in the collection basket ~ also everyone is invited to bring flowers to the Altar of Repose anytime during the Watch Before the Altar which in turn will be used to decorate the Church during Easter.

THIS MAUNDY THURSDAY’S SERVICE begins in the Parish Center with a Seder Meal representing the LORD’S Supper, Washing of the Feet, then to the Church with the remainder of the High Mass with the
procession to the Altar of Repose and the Stripping of the Altars. Please sign up on the dinner sign-up sheet located on the ushers’ cabinet.

ALTAR OF REPOSE - the schedule for a Watch before the Altar of Repose still has blank spaces. Be sure to sign up to spend some time with Our Lord in prayer and meditation between Holy Thursday and the Good Friday liturgy.

EASTER CONFESSIONS - your preparation for Easter communion should include an examination of conscience and making your confession. This is a traditional and good way to get yourself ready to greet the Resurrection. An introduction and help sheet is available in the rear of the church, and the times of confession are listed within Holy Week Calendar. Please prayerfully consider this excellent spiritual exercise for your life.

BRING AND RING YOUR BELLS - participate in ringing your very own bells throughout the Gloria (along with a great organ fanfare and singing) at the Easter Vigil service.

EASTER VIGIL BREAK-FAST - everyone is invited to break the fast and welcome the newly baptized after the Easter Vigil service in the ParishCenter. Special dishes of eggs, fruit, and hot cross buns will be served. Signup sheet located on the ushers’ cabinet.

SUNDAY SCHOOL will not be held Easter Day.

CASA MARIA CANCELLED APRIL 6TH - Most of you know that there is NO Casa Maria sandwich making this month, since April 6th is Good Friday. Next Casa Maria is Friday, May 4th. See you then!
--The Casa Maria Team

Holy Week Schedule 2012

2012 Holy Week Calendar

Monday,  April 2nd	Monday in Holy Week
5:30 PM	Low Mass (for Nuclear Disarmament)
Tuesday,  April 3rd	Tuesday in Holy Week
7:30 AM 6:45 PM	Morning Prayer Taizé Meditation Service ~ Church
Wednesday, April 4th	Wednesday in Holy Week
11:45 AM 12:10 PM 7:00 PM	Confessions Healing Mass with Laying On of Hands and Stations of the Cross Choir Rehearsal - Church
Thursday, April 5th	Maundy Thursday
7:00 PM 9:00 PM	Parish Center - Seder Meal ~  Liturgy of the Word ~ Institution of  the Lord’s Supper, with Sermon, Procession to the Altar of Repose Beginning of the Watch
Friday, April 6th	Good Friday      Strict Fast and Abstinence
11:00 AM 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM 7:00 PM	Confessions Service of Reflection ~ “The Seven Last Words of Christ" Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday  (Fast until after The Vigil)
Saturday,  April 7th	Holy Saturday       Special Devotion & Self Denial
7:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 7:00 PM	Walk to the Cross on the Top of the Hill ~ St. Ann’s Convent On Sabino Canyon Liturgy of the Day Confessions Choir Rehearsal The Great Vigil of Easter, the  Service of Light, Holy Baptism and  the First High Mass of Easter Lenten Fast ends - We will break the fast and celebrate with the newly baptized following the Mass.
Sunday,  April 8th	The Sunday of the Resurrection:  Easter Day
7:45 AM 9:00 AM 9:45 AM 10:15 AM	Mass with Homily Family Mass (followed by Easter Egg Hunt) High Mass with Sermon  (no 5 PM Mass on Easter Day)

Parish offices closed Good Friday and Easter Monday.

Casa Maria - Help Needed!

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 to the Macomber Family for APRIL!)
COME join the fun! BRING FRIENDS!
(No 8th grade students until September)

Wishing you all the blessings of the Easter Season!
HE IS RISEN!
NEXT CASA MARIA: FRIDAY JUNE 3RD!
Mark your calendars for 2011:
Casa Maria is every 4 weeks...

May 6th
June 3rd
July 1st
July 29th
Aug 26th
Sept 23rd
Oct 21st
Nov 18th
Dec 16th

Holy Week Calendar

2007 HOLY WEEK CALENDAR

April
2^nd Monday in Holy Week
5:30 PM LOW MASS (for nuclear disarmament)

3^rd Tuesday in Holy Week
7:00 PM EVENING PRAYER

4^th Wednesday in Holy Week
11:45 AM CONFESSIONS
12:10 PM HEALING MASS
7:00 PM TENEBRAE SERVICE - CRESWELL COURT

5^th Maundy Thursday
7:00 PM PARISH CENTER - LITURGY OF THE WORD - INSTITUTION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER, WITH SERMON, PROCESSION TO THE ALTAR OF REPOSE, STRIPPING OF ALTARS AND THE BEGINNING OF THE WATCH AT 9 PM.

6^th GOOD FRIDAY Strict Fast and Abstinence
11:00 AM Confessions
12:00 Noon WAY OF THE CROSS and Homily
7:00 PM SOLEMN LITURGY OF GOOD FRIDAY
Fast until after The Vigil

7^th Holy Saturday Special Devotion & Self-Denial

8:30 AM LITURGY OF THE DAY
7:00 PM THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER,
THE SERVICE OF LIGHT,HOLY BAPTISM
THE FIRST HIGH MASS OF EASTER

LENTEN FAST ENDS

We will break the fast and celebrate with the newly baptized following the Mass.

8^th THE SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION: EASTER DAY

8:00 AM MASS with Homily
9:00 AM CHILDREN’S EASTER EGG HUNT
9:45 AM CHILD CARE
10:00 AM HIGH MASS with Sermon

Calendars, We've Got Calendars

As if last night's mega-entry weren't full of calendar-y goodness, I've been experimenting with the Schedule page on the new church website. There are now three calendars displayed there:

1. a Google Calendar, with selected events available for public view
2. a parish events calendar, with one-time or weekly-during-Lent listings
3. an undated Weekly During Lent calendar, organized by days of the week only, with all the regularly scheduled masses and other events that take place every week.

It's probably a little confusing, especially since certain events (e.g. "Staying with the Ship") are listed on all three calendars, while others are listed in only one or two places. Feel free to tell me in email (mavarin @ aol.com) or in person what you think works and what doesn't, and how we can make it better. Should vestry meetings, the praying of the rosary and other parish functions be in the Google Calendar, or should it be just for public-oriented events such as the organ concert? Do we need three calendars, or will the Google and weekly ones suffice? One advantage of the Google calendar is that I can add authorized users (such as someone from Social Concerns) to add events to it. Another is that you can click on the event name for further details. A third is that I don't have to retype everything each week, but can just add the newly-scheduled items.

So check it out and let me know, okay? Thanks!

Karen