Notice of a Death in the Parish

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I write to inform you that our sister in Christ, Marjorie Coleman, died early this morning.

The Burial Mass will be celebrated this Friday at 11:00 AM in the church.  A luncheon will follow. Interment will be at a later date at the family plot in Virginia.

Please pray for the repose of her soul, and for those who mourn.

Father of all, we pray to you for Marjorie, whom we love, but
see no longer: Grant her your peace; let light perpetual shine 
upon her; and, in your loving wisdom and almighty power, 
work in her the good purpose of your perfect will; through 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Rev. David Benedict Hedges, n/BSG
Rector, Saint Michael and All Angels Church, Tucson, Arizona
(520) 886-7292

Kurt Just, RIP

Dear Friends,

With sadness at the unexpectedly sudden news, but also with faith in the mercy and love of God, I regret to inform you of the death of my father, Prof. Kurt Just, in Tucson, AZ.

A close family friend spent the whole morning with my father on Saturday, June 18; but when another friend came to pick him up and take him to church on Sunday morning, June 19, he was found dead in his own bed at home. So he evidently died peacefully in his sleep, either overnight or late Saturday afternoon.

My mother, Sigrid Just, (age 87) is still living in Tucson, in the same Assisted Living home where she has received very good care for the past seven years; she seems to be taking the news well so far.

Kurt had just celebrated his 89th birthday last month, and he was looking forward to seeing my two older brothers (Stefan and Klemens) and me again in Tucson this Thursday, so that we could all celebrate Klemens' 60th birthday together. But God’s timing was evidently different, calling Kurt home to himself on Father’s Day.

My family is grateful that we will be able to celebrate a Memorial Mass together at 10:00 a.m. this Saturday morning, June 25, at the Newman Catholic Student Center in Tucson (1615 E 2nd St, on the corner of Cherry Street, right by the University of Arizona).

My father chose to have his body donated to scien
ce; so there will be no burial, just the Memorial Mass, and we will arrange for the internment of his ashes later this summer.

Thank you for your prayers for my father and all my family.
May he rest in peace!

Fr. Felix Just, SJ

Betty Malody

As many of you know, Betty Malody, long time parishioner, died last November 17, 2015.

Betty's Memorial Mass will take place THIS Saturday, March 5, at 10:00 am with a reception to follow interment.

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

Christmas Photos and A Note From the Office

Please keep the soul of Ross Roberts in your prayers this Christmas Eve. Ross died suddenly this past week.  The Memorial Mass for Ross will take place Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 10:30 am.

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

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Family Mass, Christmas Eve

Church Entrance, Christmas Eve

The Choir performs a new Oratorio 

by A F Schultz.

The following is a poem sent to me by a very good friend, I would like to share it with you for this Christmas Season and the whole year.

"I will light candles this Christmas:Candles of peace .........Candles of grace to ease heavy burdens .........Candles of love to inspire all my living ...........Candles that will burn all the year long." (from a Poem by Howard Thurman)

Peace and Joy to All,

As always,

Nancy

Notes from the Parish Office - Cyber Monday Edition

The Annual Thanksgiving Dinner took place this past week (of course).  Many thanks to everyone and especially Katrina Noble, Karen Roehm (Katrina's sister) Leslie Duaime of course Lisa Sharpe. It was so heartening to arrive at the kitchen and finding Lisa at the helm.  A good time was had by all. Opportunity for giving came, as all the leftovers were packed up and taken to Casa Maria early Friday morning by Ila.  Any pies or cakes left over were used to coffee hour on Sunday. Nothing went to waste. We all have so much to be grateful for! Hence: "Thanksgiving."

For those of you who know Patty Benedict, she has moved back to Arizona. Patty is living with her son and family in Marana.  She says she might be brave enough to drive to St. Michael's for a service. Ann Ireland was seen this weekend attending Mass at Tuller School. The Rev. Joel Ireland was presiding. No wheelchair, no walker and NO cane. It was heard that she may be shopping for a new car. It just goes to show...that we are not in charge! Amen!

On a note of sadness ~ Bob Howe passed away this morning. Bob has been a fixture here at St. Michael's since 1963. It is impossible to list all Bob has done for St. Michael's, but we as a parish are grateful for his service and dedication to St. Michael's. May the soul of Bob W. Howe, and all the souls, through the mercy  of God, rest in peace. Amen!

The funeral for Bob will take place, Saturday, December 19th at 1:00 PM. A reception will follow.

+++++ please take note: The Angel Tree is in the back of church decorated with names of children whose parent (s) are incarcerated. The tags give the child's name, age and gift suggestions.

The shoe boxes for the Rotary "Shoebox Campaign" are in the back of church. Inside are directions for gifts. These shoe boxes are take to Nogales, Sonora Mexico. Gifts are for infants to age 12.



Lastly: St. Michael's International Holiday Bazaar will take place this Saturday 3 PM ~ 7 PM and Sunday 9 AM ~ 3 PM. Enjoy music, good friends and shopping for unusual holiday gifts while helping over 25 non-profit organizations!

Peace, slow down and stay happy!

Nancy

Prayers Requested

Prayers are requested for our music director, Douglas Leightenheimer, and his family.  Doug's father, David Lewis Leightenheimer, died suddenly on October 3. Doug and his father were getting ready to return to Tucson, when David suddenly passed away. The funeral for David was today, Wednesday, October 7 at 11:00 a.m. May David's soul and the souls of the departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen !

The Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Diana McCormick will take place, Saturday, October 10, at 10 AM. In honor of Diane, colorful attire would be graciously appreciated.

Also remember in your prayers Frances Hicks, who is currently in hospice at Sunrise at the River.

We must not neglect our prayers for those who are also in need of God's help.  Amen!

Nancy

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.

Taffs Memorial Reminder

11:00 am Saturday, January 11

Leonard Taffs ~ Funeral Mass and Reception.

--Nancy