Casa Maria: Feeding the Hungry ~~ Giving Thanks for our Blessings

Casa Maria sandwich making at St. Michael's is this Friday, November 11th,  in the Smith Parish Center. Come join us! Kitchen opens at 5 PM; come anytime after that!

Please bring 1 or 2 dozen cooked and peeled eggs. We need medium sized boxes for transporting the lunches. Fruit boxes from Costco or banana boxes are ideal.

NEXT CASA MARIA: FRIDAY DEC. 9th.

Casa Maria Sandwich Making is This Friday!

Casa Maria sandwich making is this Friday, September 16th at St Michael's Parish Center 602 N. Wilmot. The kitchen opens at 5 PM; come any time after that!

Come join the fun!  Bring friends.  It’s family fun with a purpose!

Please bring 1 or 2 dozen peeled eggs.  We also need medium sized boxes for transporting the lunches. Fruit boxes from Costco or banana boxes are ideal.

Karl will deliver the sandwiches.  (Thanks to Byron for June!)  If you can deliver sandwiches once or twice a year, please let us know.

Thanks to everyone who helped during the Summer! School is back! St. Michael's Students will be helping and bringing eggs.

Parking info! Due to school construction the alley east of the church complex is blocked at the south entrance. You can still park in the north section of the alley near the parish center, but you will need to back up to get out. Also there are 3 new parking spots North of the church near the breezeway to the sacristy, in front of the large storage shed.

Mark your calendars:  Casa Maria is every 4 weeks...

2016	2017
Oct 14th	Jan 6th
Nov 11th	Feb 3rd
Dec 9th	Mar 3rd
	Mar 31st
	Apr 28th

Casa Maria Friday July 22 - With Notes on Parking

Casa Maria sandwich making is this Friday, July 22nd at St Michael's Parish Center 602 N. Wilmot . The kitchen opens at 5 PM; come any time after that!

Come join the fun!  Bring friends.  It’s family fun with a purpose!

Please bring 2 or 3 dozen peeled eggs.  We don't get extra eggs from the school students in the summer. We also need medium sized boxes for transporting the lunches. Fruit boxes from Costco or banana boxes are ideal.

Karl will deliver the sandwiches.  (Thanks to Byron for June!)  If you can deliver sandwiches once or twice a year, please let us know.

You all are great!  Thanks for your efforts and help so far this summer!

Parking info! Due to school construction the alley east of the church complex is blocked at the south entrance. You can still park in the north section of the alley near the parish center, but you will need to back up to get out. Also there are 3 new parking spots North of the church near the breezeway to the sacristy, in front of the large storage shed.

Mark your calendars:  Casa Maria is every 4 weeks...

2016	2017
Aug 19th	Jan 6th
Sept 16th	Feb 3rd
Oct 14th	Mar 3rd
Nov 11th	Mar 31st
Dec 9th	Apr 28th

Casa Maria Team
Georgiana & Colby Maye, Karl Macomber…  Food Coordinators and purchasing
Robin Donaldson…  purchases and delivers the cookies
Carolyn Schlager…  purchases and delivers the ham
Pat Miller, Sue Peyron, Robin Donaldson, Jo Leeming, Sam Meyer… Kitchen Coordinators
Karl Macomber, Maruice Wilde, Byron Brandon…Transportation
Pam Stalkfleet… Lower school Coordinator for Friday afternoon prep (when school is in session)

Casa Maria this Friday - Special Instructions!

Friday May 27th - Casa Maria sandwich making.
St Michael's Parish Center   602 N. Wilmot

Please bring 1 dozen peeled hard boiled eggs
Please bring medium sized boxes for transporting the lunches.
If you can deliver sandwiches once or twice a year please let us know!
    

Due to 8th Grade graduation on Friday night, parking will be very limited!  Please read the following suggestions carefully. Choose the one that works best for you:

**Come EARLY, 4:15-4:30 and park in the alley east of the church
**Park at the Library and walk up the alley to the parish center
**Park on Brian Kent St. north of the church and walk south through the carport of the HOUSE of PRAYER, 6310 E. Brian Kent, to the church
**Park across the park on Corinth Ave, there's a paved sidewalk across the park to the alley
Questions? Contact Sue Peyron. Thanks for your understanding and flexibility!



NEXT CASA MARIA:  FRIDAY June 24th
Mark your calendars for 2016!   Casa Maria is every 4 weeks...

May 27th
June 24th
July  22
Aug 19th
Sept 16th
Oct 14th
Nov 11th
Dec 9th

Jan 6th 2017
Feb 3rd

Casa Maria, Stewardship University, and Other Announcements

From: Nancy Vernon
Date: Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 1:20 PM
Subject: THE REV. CANON TIMOTHY DOMBECK!
To: "St. Michael's Church"

Dear Parishioners,

Canon Dombeck will bring his nationally recognized Stewardship University to St. Michael's on Saturday, May 7, from 9:30 am to 3:00 PM.

His work is invaluable for leaders and parishioners at the crucial juncture in St. Michael's history - to see stewardship as our giving thanks to God. He creates a strong sense of community in addressing one of the most taboo and emotionally charged topic in our society...money.

He deals with the practicalities on how to address stewardship, estate planning and giving people the opportunity to give of their abundance to their church and parish as thanksgiving to God for our abundant life.

We encourage all vestry members, members of the nominating committee and those in leadership positions to attend.

We also highly endorse this high energy and engaging experience as a valuable educational, transformative, spiritual opportunity for all parishioners.

Lunch will be catered by Chef Andy with a suggested donation of $15, which will help defray the cost of food. Your generosity​ is greatly appreciated.

Signed,

John Hsieh, Senior Warden

RIchard Mallory, Interim Rector

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Casa Maria sandwich making is tonight, Friday, April 29th in the Smith Parish Center. The kitchen opens at 5 PM; come anytime after that! Please bring 1 or 2 dozen hard cooked, peeled eggs.

Please bring medium sized boxes for transporting the lunches. Fruit boxes from Costco or banana boxes are ideal. BYRON will deliver the sandwiches. (Thanks to KARL for April First!)

 NEXT CASA MARIA: FRIDAY MAY 27th!
Casa Maria is every 4 weeks...
April 29th
May 27th
June 24th
July 22
Aug 19th
Sept 16th
Oct 14th
Nov 11th
Dec 9th
Jan 6th 2017

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Attention All Altar Guild members. St. Margaret’s Altar Guild will meet on Saturday, May 14th at 10 AM.  Please make plans to attend this important meeting.  To who may have wondered just how the Altar Guild serves St. Michael’s, or perhaps you have even thought you might want to help in some way, you are invited to attend this meeting. Light refreshments will be served.
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Last year's "Meals from Mom" drive was a big success!

The “Meals from Mom” food drive began last weekend. Celebrate Mother’s Day this year by donating a bag of groceries for the needy in honor of, or in memory of your mother.  Remember to get your grocery bag from in back of church or from an usher. Return the filled bag on Mother’s Day ~ May 8th or sooner. P.S. we are completely out of Mac and Cheese and a local grocer has peanut butter on sale!
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Our Ministry Portfolio is in the Bishop’s Office

Thanks to the Nominating Committee (NC), chaired by Ohia Hodges, for passing a significant milestone in submitting our Ministry Portfolio  to Mo. Megan Traquair, Canon of the Ordinary. The document is based on the inputs the NC collected from all of you on your discoveries and dreams for our future, and was approved by the Vestry. The Bishop’s Office will post this document for all potential aspirants for being our new Rector to see. Please thank the NC for their past hard work and for their willingness to face the coming intense challenges to produce three candidates for the Vestry to choose the best new Rector for us! Please keep on praying!

The portfolio is also on our website.
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Just a reminder to E.C.W. members.~ We are in the process of producing a new and current St. Michael’s E.C.W. directory. To be included in the directory, please make sure your dues are paid. We thank you for your kind attention in this matter.
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UNITED THANK OFFERING
Sunday, May 15th, The Day of Pentecost is the day to return your “United Thank Offering” gift. Your gift may be either a check or your container of change saved.
Extra envelopes are located on the ushers table in the back of church.

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ST MICHAEL’S SCHOOL - NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2016-2017
Episcopal schools throughout the USA have a tradition of excellence in education in a setting that promotes diversity, academics, and spiritual growth.  If you have or know children who will be in grades K-8 in the coming year, it’s not too late to come by and tour St. Michael's School located at 602 N. Wilmot.  We are here to provide potential parents with information about how a balanced Episcopal school education is the right match for so many of our children.  For more information please contact Paul Pierce, Director of Admissions, at 722-8478 ext 259, or email: ppierce@stmichael.net.
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Taizé Service is this Tuesday, May 3rd at 6:45 pm. You are invited to join us and bring a friend. You will be glad you did.

Announcements for Week Ending March 5th, 2016

March 17th ~ POZ Café Luncheon.
St. Michaels is once again participating with 2 other churches and TIHAN in putting on the March 17th POZ Café luncheon. We have been asked to donate 40 rolls of paper towels, 80 boxes of Kleenex, and 320 disposable razors. These items will be put in the care packages that are given out at the luncheon. The razors and Kleenex can be purchased at the Dollar Tree for a dollar. Please help us fill up the chest in the back of the church. Cash donations to buy these items are also welcome. We need 6 volunteers to help the day of the luncheon, March 17-time is 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. (Sign-up sheet in back of church.) See Dianne Gundersen or Diane Tyron for details. ________________________________________________________________

Dear Parishioners, I need your help. Our membership data base is seriously outdated. People have moved, changed addresses, changed phone numbers and/or email addresses. Please take a moment to fill out an update form (even if you have not made any changes). Simply complete the update, fold it and drop in the collection basket, take it home and bring it back next week, or simply mail it. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration in this important task. Blessings, Nancy
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 ~ You are Invited ~ Please join us on Thursday, March 10 at 5:30 PM in the Smith Parish Center as we enjoy a meal with our friends for the Islamic Center of Tucson. (Reservation sheets in back of church).
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JOIN PARISH LIFE FOR A St. Patty’s Day Feast!
Thursday, March 17th at 6:30 pm St. Michael’s Smith Parish Center $10.00 per person Music provided by Dave Erhardt and friends! Dinner prepared by Chef Andy O’Bruno and includes traditional corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, carrots and bread pudding. Beer additional. Reservations sheets in back of church and reserve no later the March 11th. _____________________________________________________________

All are invited to attend the Taizé Service this Tuesday, March 1, at 6:45 pm in church. All are welcome.

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United Thank Offering (UTO) A program of the Episcopal Church since 1889 invites people to offer prayers of Thanksgiving to God and to distribute thank offering monies through the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society. Envelopes and / or Thank Offering boxes are available in the back of church. Please be as generous as your circumstances will allow. ___________________________________________________________________

CASA MARIA ~ FRIDAY MARCH 4 ~ 5:00 PM SMITH PARISH CENTER, BRING A FRIEND AND DOZENS OF HARD BOILED ~ SHELLED EGGS AND JOIN US FOR THIS GOOD WORK!

Announcements for Week Ending February 6th, 2016

February 7 is the last Sunday to bring Epiphany gifts for Primavera.  Let's fill the gold treasure chest in the back of the church to overflowing with new socks, gloves, caps, and underwear, and new or gently used warm outer clothing, blankets, sleeping bags, etc.  "Gently used"?  If you would be willing to wear it yourself, it's gently used.  Thanks to all for sharing with our brothers and sisters.
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I would like to thank the parishioners of St Michael's for their overwhelming generosity. I have taken several carloads of warm clothing, new sox, underwear, toiletries, blankets to Primavera. The items have been very much appreciated.  Thank you all again.  ~   Diane Tyron.
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Countdown to Guatemala.  Coordinator Ila Abernathy leaves Feb. 22, to be joined Feb. 23 by Vestry rep Reed Karaim and RN from Southside Presbyterian Dorothy Chao (and, of course, Fr. Smith and Terri, already in country).  Another non-parishioner is in the wings.  We'd like one or two
more parishioners if possible.  Return can be March 2 or March 10.  Pick up the basic "call" in the back of the church, or contact Ila at 623-3063, ilaa@mindspring.com.  Add this adventure to your joyful (and meaningful) Lenten discipline.
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Budgets are moral documents as well as financial ones.  If the proposed Arizona State budget concerns you, the Social Action Committee urges you to express your opinion.  One of the major controversies is the proposal for 2,000 new private prison beds, which will be presented to the legislature on February 2.   Call Governor Ducey and other officials. (602-542-4331)  More information is available in the back of the church.
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Taizé service will be held Tuesday, February, 2 ~ at 6:45 PM in Church.  All are invited to attend this peaceful form of meditation, especially welcome at the closing of the day.
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Casa Maria ~ Friday, February 5 ~ beginning at 5:00 pm in the Smith Parish Center. Bring a friend and 2 dozen hard boiled, shelled eggs (or more).  You are invited to join us for an evening of fellowship and lively conversation while doing this good work.  You will be glad you did. The benefits are out of this world!
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Mark your calendar ~ Sunday, February 7 ~ ECW Casserole and Bake Sale.  Attention all great cooks and bakers, bring your favorite casserole and baked goods for sale, and benefit the ECW outreach programs. Take home Sunday dinner and dessert!

Casa Maria Reminder - 12-11-15

Casa Maria Sandwich making is this Friday, December 11th. Come join the fun!

St Michael's Parish Center, 602 N. Wilmot Rd.

Kitchen opens at 5 PM. Come anytime after that!

Please bring one or two dozen hard cooked, peeled eggs. Also please bring medium sized boxes for transporting the lunches. Fruit boxes from Costco or banana boxes are ideal.

If you can deliver sandwiches once or twice a year, please let us know!

NEXT CASA MARIA: FRIDAY JAN 8TH.

Casa Maria is every 4 weeks...

boiled egg
Casa Maria Sandwich making is this Friday, July 24th. You all have been so faithful since April; thanks are not enough! In Sept we'll have student help. BRING FRIENDS! Come join the fun!

St Michael's Parish Center, 602 N. Wilmot Rd.

Kitchen opens at 5 PM. Come anytime after that!

Please bring two or three dozen hard cooked, peeled eggs.We need extra eggs! We receive no extra eggs from the School students in the summer.

Also please bring medium sized boxes for transporting the lunches. Fruit boxes from Costco or banana boxes are ideal.

Maurice will deliver the sandwiches. (Thanks to Byron for July!) If you can deliver sandwiches once or twice a year, please let us know!

NEXT CASA MARIA: FRIDAY JANUARY 8TH.

Casa Maria is every 4 weeks...
Dec 11th  
Jan 8th  2016
Feb 5th  
March 4th
April 1st
April 29th
May 27th

No Casa Maria This Month!

Casa Maria ~  St. Michael's volunteers get together every fourth Friday evening in the Parish Center to prepare sack lunches for the homeless and disadvantaged of Tucson. However, due to termite extermination activities at St. Michael's Church, ALL campus facilities will be closed from Wednesday October 14th at noon through Sunday, October 18th, and reopen Monday morning October 19th.  There will be NO Casa Maria sandwich making and NO Sunday Services at the Church. 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.

Next Casa Maria: Friday, November 13th

Mark your calendars for 2015-6! Casa Maria is every 4 weeks...

2015:
Nov 13th
Dec 11th

2016:
Jan 8th
Feb 5th
March 4th
April 1st

Casa Maria and The Messenger!

Casa Maria Sandwich making is this Friday, July 24th. You all have been so faithful since April; thanks are not enough! In Sept we'll have student help. BRING FRIENDS! Come join the fun!

St Michael's Parish Center, 602 N. Wilmot Rd.

Kitchen opens at 5 PM. Come anytime after that!

Please bring two or three dozen hard cooked, peeled eggs.We need extra eggs! We receive no extra eggs from the School students in the summer.

Also please bring medium sized boxes for transporting the lunches. Fruit boxes from Costco or banana boxes are ideal.

Maurice will deliver the sandwiches. (Thanks to Byron for July!) If you can deliver sandwiches once or twice a year, please let us know!

NEXT CASA MARIA: FRIDAY SEPT 18TH.

Casa Maria is every 4 weeks...
Aug 21st
Sept 18th
Oct 16th
Nov 13th
Dec 11th

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The Summer 2015 issue of The Messenger is available! Eight pages long, it includes an article by our new interim rector, Father Richard Mallory, along with articles on the transition, adult education, Taizé, the contemplative prayer group and more, along with an update on St. Michael's School from Head of School Margaret Moore. Click here do download your copy. Black and white printed copies are available in the back of the church and in the church office. The next issue of The Messenger will be published in December, and we're always looking for articles. Please contact Karen Funk Blocher or John Hsieh for details on how to contribute.

Casa Maria and Other Announcements

Casa Maria Sandwich making is this Friday, July 24th. WE NEED YOUR HELP. COME JOIN US!

St Michael's Parish Center, 602 N. Wilmot Rd.

Kitchen opens at 5 PM. Come anytime after that!

School's out! It's a great time to bring children to a family friendly Community Service event! We need your help with extra eggs and extra hands; we receive no extra eggs from the School students in the Summer. Please bring two or three dozen hard cooked, peeled eggs.

 Also please bring medium sized boxes for transporting the lunches. Fruit boxes from Costco or banana boxes are ideal.

Byron will deliver the sandwiches. (Thanks to Karl for June 26th!) If you can deliver sandwiches once or twice a year, please let us know!

NEXT CASA MARIA: FRIDAY AUGUST 21st.

Casa Maria is every 4 weeks...
July 24th
Aug 21st
Sept 18th
Oct 16th
Nov 13th
Dec 11th

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The Food Pantry is getting low again on many items. Please remember to bring what you can - because you can! The need is great!

***** Ila sends along these photos from her recent visit to Father Smith and Terri in Antigua, Guatemala. She writes,

Fr. Smith in the very chair he uses on Sundays.  

The room where St. Alban's meets is a yoga studio during the week.

Terri Smith has been posting lots of pictures on Facebook. Here are a few of them, with her comments:

This is the entrance to the room where the church is that John now preaches at. It's an old convent dated back to the 17th century. It's a beautiful building.

Our new bed is in and made with the lovely quilt the ECW women had made for John and I as a wedding present 5 years ago. The rain waited until the bed was in!

Good Sunday morning from Antigua! Volcano Fuego puffed this morning and shortly after was quiet again.

Casa Maria - and Picture Time!

Casa Maria Sandwich making is this Friday, May 1st. 
WE NEED YOUR HELP. COME JOIN US!
St Michael's Parish Center,  602 N. Wilmot Rd.
Kitchen opens at 5 PM. Come anytime after that!

Please bring one or two dozen hard cooked, peeled eggs. Also please bring medium sized boxes for transporting the lunches. Fruit boxes from Costco or banana boxes are ideal.

MAURICE will deliver the sandwiches. (Thanks to KARL for March!)

NEXT CASA MARIA: FRIDAY MAY 29th.

Casa Maria is every 4 weeks...
May 1st
May 29th
June 26th
July 24th
Aug 21st
Sept 18th
Oct 16th
Nov 13th
Dec 11th

If you can deliver sandwiches once or twice a year please let us know!

Driving Schedule:
May 1st   Maurice
May 29th  Byron
June 26th  Karl
July 24th   Jill
Aug 21st  Maurice
Sept 18th   Byron
Oct 16th   Karl
Nov 13th   Jill
Dec 11th   Maurice

Casa Maria Team:
Georgiana and Colby Maye, Karl Macomber…  Food Coordinators and purchasing
Robin Donaldson… purchases and delivers the cookies
Carolyn Schlager… purchases and delivers the ham
Pat Miller, Sue Peyron, Robin Donaldson, Jo Leeming… Kitchen Coordinators
Karl Macomber, Jill Coulter, Maruice Wilde, Byron Brandon…Transportation
Pam Stalkfleet…   Lower school Coordinator for Friday afternoon prep (when school is in session).



Parish Directory Update!

Hi, folks!  The time has come to take fresh pictures and update contact info for the Parish Directory.
You can get the current outdated directory at: http://directory.instantchurchdirectory.com/73907083/churchdirectory.pdf.

The password to open it is AngelMike602.

Karen Blocher will be available to take your photo in the Parish Center after all morning masses this Sunday, May 3rd, and on Sunday, May 10th, and after the 12:30 PM and 5 PM Masses on May 10th only. You may submit your own digital photo if you prefer. Please let us know if you wish to opt out of the photos or the directory.

The updating our directory is is an essential part of our transition process.  Without one, we would be unable to gain everyone's input in our self-study, and sending potential applicants away.

Please plan on taking a few minutes on one of these Sundays to help us with this task. Thanks!

Casa Maria is this Week!

Calling all St. Michael’s Angels. Casa Maria sandwich making is this Friday, February 6th. Come join us! Kitchen opens at 5pm; come anytime after that. Please bring 1 or 2 dozen peeled eggs. No boxes are needed this month.

Byron will deliver the sandwiches. (Thanks to Maurice for January!)

Next Casa Maria: Friday March 7th.

Mark your calendars for 2015! Casa Maria is every 4 weeks...
Jan 9th 2015
Feb 6th
Mar 6th
April 3 (Good Friday, no Casa Maria)
May 1st
May 29th
June 26th
July 24th
Aug 21
Sept 18th
Oct 16th
Nov 13th
Dec 11th

Please note! April 3rd is Good Friday; no Casa Maria that day.

 If you can deliver sandwiches once or twice a year please let us know.

TO EVERYONE WHO VOLUNTEERS: THANK YOU!

Casa Maria Sandwich-Making: Friday 1/8/15

Casa Maria sandwich making is this Friday, January 9. We need your help, and 2 dozen hard shelled and boiled eggs!

Thank you all ever so much to begin the New Year with service to others!
Peace, Nancy

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS! Let's start the New Year with a BANG and lots of new faces!



Friday January 9th: Casa Maria sandwich making
St. Michael's Church Parish Center
602 N. Wilmot at 5th Street

Come join us! Kitchen opens at 5 PM. Come any time after that. Please bring 1 or 2 dozen peeled eggs.

We also need medium sized boxes for transporting the lunches. Fruit boxes from Costco or banana boxes are ideal. Maurice will deliver the sandwiches. (Thanks to Jill for Dec!) If you can deliver sandwiches once or twice a year please let us know.

Next Casa Maria: Friday Feb. 6th!

Mark your calendars for 2015! Casa Maria is every 4 weeks:

• Jan 9th 2015 
• Feb 6th 
• Mar 6th 
• April 3rd
• May 1st 
• May 29th 
• June 26th 
• July 24th 
• Aug 21st 
• Sept 18th 
• Oct 16th 
• Nov 13th 
• Dec 11th 

Casa Maria and Other Notes from the Parish Office

CASA MARIA News: The Last Gasp of Summer!

Friday Aug 22nd - it's time again for Casa Maria sandwich making!
Kitchen opens at 5pm, come anytime after that!
St. Michael's Parish Center, 602 N. Wilmot
BRING FRIENDS!!  COME join the fun!

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.

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

JILL will deliver the sandwiches.**  (Thanks to KARL for July!)
NEXT CASA MARIA: FRIDAY SEPT 19TH. Mark your calendars for 2014. Casa Maria is every 4 weeks...
Aug 22nd * Sept 19th * Oct 17th * Nov 14th * Dec 12th

IN MEMORIAM: STEVE COULTER

Some of you may know that our faithful driver for Casa Maria, Steve Coulter passed away on July 31st. Steve recruited volunteer drivers and proposed a yearly schedule to share the delivery responsibility so lunches would be arrive at Casa Maria promptly. Steve also served as Junior Warden at St. Michael's for many years, keeping the buildings sound and dry and the landscaping beautiful!

Steve was scheduled to deliver the lunches to Casa Maria this Friday. We are blessed that his loving and caring wife Jill has taken upon herself to do what Steve would have done. Thanks to Jill, to Steve and to God!

Steve's life will be celebrated on Saturday Sept 13th, 11 AM at St. Michael and all Angels Church.

PS. If you would like to lighten the load by becoming a driver once or twice a year, please let us know and we will add you to the schedule!  

PARISH LIFE: AN ITALIAN NIGHT BEFORE OUR GREEK NIGHT!

Please note:  The Parish Life gathering at Fronimo's has been changed to THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH AT 6:30.

THIS THURSDAY.....AUGUST 28, Parish life invites you to Viro's Real Italian Bakery, 8301 East 22nd Street, at 6:30 pm.  A special Spaghetti Dinner will be served.  Cost is $7 per person.  Join us for good food, lively conversation and fellowship. All are invited.  Sign-up sheets are i n the back of church.

SUNDAY FUNDRAISER: A MEXICAN LUNCH!

This Sunday, after the 10:15 am Mass, you are invited to a Mexican Lunch of chicken enchilada, beans and rice. The meal is prepared by Maria, a member of Mision San Miguel, to raise money for past-due house payments.  Several months ago, Maria's husband fell from a roof and broke eight ribs and his spine in three places and is unable to work.  They have three children and their son was confirmed here last year. Maria is working three jobs in order to keep their family afloat.  They are behind three months in their house payments.  The lunch is a free will offering.  The suggested donation is $5.  (Checks may be made out to Mision San Miguel with "Maria" place in the memo.)  Lunch will be served from 11 AM until 3 PM in the Parish Center. All are invited!

Casa Maria Reminder for Friday, 7/25/14

Casa Maria sandwich making is this Friday, July 25th at St Michael's Parish Center, 602 N. Wilmot. Kitchen opens at 5 PM; come anytime after that!

School's out! It's a GREAT time to bring children to a family friendly Community Service event. WE NEED YOUR HELP! EXTRA EGGS PLEASE! Bring friends!

Please bring 2 or 3 dozen peeled eggs. We don't get extra eggs from the School students in the summer. We need medium sized boxes for transporting the lunches. Fruit boxes from Costco or banana boxes are ideal.

Come join the fun!  Experience the satisfaction that comes from helping others!

NEXT CASA MARIA: FRIDAY AUGUST 22nd. Mark your calendars for 2014! Casa Maria is every 4 weeks...

July 25th
Aug 22nd
Sept 19th
Oct 17th
Nov 14th
Dec 12th

Casa Maria Update

Casa Maria ~ Parish Center. St. Michael's volunteers get together every fourth Friday evening in the Parish Center to prepare sack lunches for the homeless and disadvantaged of Tucson. Your help is needed! 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.

Friday May 2nd is Casa Maria sandwich making at St Michael's Parish Center 602 N. Wilmot. WE NEED YOUR HELP! No school students until September. Bring family and friends!

Kitchen opens at 5 PM; come anytime after that. Please bring 1 OR 2 dozen peeled eggs.

Please bring medium sized boxes for transporting the lunches. Fruit boxes from Costco or banana boxes are ideal.

STEVE will deliver the sandwiches** (Thanks to Steve for April!)

COME JOIN US!
NEXT CASA MARIA: FRIDAY MAY 30th

Mark your calendars for 2014! Casa Maria is every 4 weeks...
May 2nd
May 30st
June 27th
July 25th
Aug 22nd
Sept 19th
Oct 17th
Nov 14th
Dec 12th

Announcements for Week Ending February 7, 2013

 

Contemplative Prayer Group meets this Saturday, February 1^st at 9:30 am at the Our Lady of the Desert House of Prayer. The format is that we enter in silence and begin with 25 minutes of silent meditation and prayer, followed by a DD, CD or readings and then discussion. We close with coffee and social time. A printed schedule of topics for each week can be picked up in the back of church. All are invited to attend.

CASA MARIA THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7^TH AT 5PM IN THE PARISH CENTER. BRING A FRIEND AND TWO DOZEN SHELLED HARD BOILED EGGS. JOIN US IN THIS SERVICE TO OTHERS LESS FORTUNATE.

 

Please join us to our Taize service of music prayers, readings and silence in church. 6:45 PM this Tuesday,

February 4^th. All are welcome!

 

     Epiphany Gifts for Primavera  During the first 6 weeks of Epiphany, please fill the treasure chest in the back of the Church with new socks and underwear, toiletries, and new or gently used gloves, hats or caps, sweatshirts, jackets, and sweaters, for distribution to Tucson’s homeless population by Primavera shelter and other programs. Hold the frankincense and myrrh. Primavera Foundation will be happy to accept your gold at any time. 

 

The service for Flo Hartung is this Saturday, February 1st at 11:00 AM with reception to follow.

Church Calendar and Announcements - January 10th through 19th, 2014

Friday, January 10 
5:00 pm Casa Maria in the Parish Center. Bring a friend and two dozen hard boiled eggs and join in this good work!

Saturday, January 11 
8:45 am Community of Hope Training for lay pastoral care training beginning on Jan 11 at Grace Saint Paul's in the Bloom Room/Weeks Room area in the under portion of the church. The correct contact address for this is Lynne Albright at lalbright125@aol.com (the address in The Messenger is incorrect).
9:30 am Contemplative Prayer Group meets at the Our Lady of the Desert House of Prayer north of the church parking lot. All are invited to attend.
11:00 am Funeral Mass for Leonard Taffs, husband of Anna Katie, with a reception in the Parish Center to follow the Committal.

Wednesday, January 15 
10:00 am Bible Study ~ Womble Library
10:30 am ECW Meeting ~ Parish Center
12:10 pm Healing Mass with Laying on of Hands
6:30 pm Women's Bible Study ~ Parish Center

Saturday, January 18 
8:15 am Morning Prayer
8:30 am Low Mass
9:00 am Vestry meeting
11:00 am Funeral Mass for Anna Rae Reed, Fr. Jeffrey Reed's dear mother. Anna Rae Reed passed away on December 31, 2013. Rae regularly attended the 10:15 am Holy Eucharist until her condition weakened. Reception to follow in the Parish Center. May her soul and all the souls of the just through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen †

Sunday, January 19 
9:00 AM HOLY EUCHARIST and Annual Parish Meeting followed by Brunch in the Parish Center. 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 and various parish reports. We need your input and support.

More Announcements

Sign up in the back of the Church for our Jan. 25 Scripture Workshop. Detail is on the insert in the bulletin. Why sign up? So we can plan lunch.

Epiphany Gifts for Primavera During the first 6 weeks of Epiphany, please fill the treasure chest in the back of the Church with new socks and underwear, toiletries, and new or gently used gloves, hats or caps, sweatshirts, jackets, and sweaters, for distribution to Tucson’s homeless population by Primavera shelter and other programs. Hold the frankincense and myrrh. Primavera Foundation will be happy to accept your gold at any time.

Casa Maria Reminder - Friday Nov. 15th

Join us Friday November 15th, 5:30 PM at St. Michael's Parish Center,  602 N. Wilmot, for 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 1 OR 2 dozen peeled eggs. School is Back! St. Michael's students will be helping and bringing eggs!

We need medium sized boxes for transporting the lunches. Fruit boxes from Costco or banana boxes are ideal.

Thanks! See you there!