Announcements for Week Ending 6/11/2016

Reminder: Taizé Service this Tuesday, June 7th at 6:45 PM in church ~ all invited! Contemplative prayer 9:30 AM, June 11 ~ House of Prayer ~ All welcome

Reminder: Guatemala Project send off fiesta here Saturday, June 18, 5 PM including blessing of a Jeep Cherokee donated by a Tucson Samaritan who attends Southside Presbyterian, greetings from indigenous friends, and welcome to Domingo Alvarez Ajanel, health leader and president of the 22 associated rural communities with whom we work. Thanks to parishioner Robert MacArthur, who donated frequent flier miles to make Domingo’s trip from Guatemala possible.

Putt-ing Kids First event June 10th!
Please join the Blair Charity Group for a fun-filled family evening at Golf & Stuff June 10th from 6pm to 10pm.  The all-inclusive price covers all attractions food and beverage and supports the mission of the Blair Charity Group and Arizona Basketball Academy and its summer camps and monthly clinics.   Our two camps this summer will serve over 200 Tucson area kids in a program that combines basketball skills taught by current and former University of Arizona Basketball team members as well as former and current NBA players with a unique approach to incorporating life skills training.  We offer these camps and clinics to kids at no cost and our fund raising efforts support that mission.   Please see Peg Van Norman for tickets or purchase online at http://blaircharitygroup.org/

SIGN UP TO VISIT OPERATION STREAMLINE with the Social Action Committee on June 28!  Every weekday at the Federal District Court in Tucson, up to 70 immigrants receive prison sentences after being charged with the felony of “re-entry after deportation.” This is your chance to witness en-masse legal proceedings.
Sign-up sheets located in back of church.

Thanks to everyone who brought in lifesaving water and wonderful gifts of socks (great quality!) for desert walkers as we devoted last Sunday to welcoming the stranger among us. We also assembled 100 migrant food packs for distribution by Tucson Samaritans.  Artist Deborah McCullough and spouse Ed, both active Samaritans, delivered all our gifts, a full-to-overflowing carload.  Debbie writes, “Ed and I successfully unloaded everything with the help of a young migrant recently arrived sitting in the shade at Southside.  It was a generous gift from your church.  On behalf of those who will benefit and whom we will probably not meet personally, thank you.”

From now to June 19, please bring a limited number of supplies for Guatemala Project: reading glasses in great condition (150 to 3 00 magnification); adult and prenatal vitamins with minerals, children’s chewable vitamins with iron (iron is essential due to pervasive anemia).  For anything else, please check with Coordinator Ila Abernathy. We will haul supplies down in a jeep Cherokee donated by Samaritan Michael Hyatt. And don’t forget to join us Saturday, June 18th at 5 p.m. to bless the jeep, welcome community leader Domingo Alvarez Ajanel, who joins us from Guatemala, and celebrate the continuing adventure.

WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR? CHECK OUT THE EASEL IN THE SMITH PARISH CENTER FOLLOWING MASS!

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.

Fifth Anniversary of Taizé at St. Michael's!

A few moments from tonight's Taizé service in pictures:

Congratulations and Happy Anniversary! Our Taizé (pronounced TAY-zay) is a contemplative service, mostly by candlelight, at the Marian altar. It is made up of music, prayers, spiritual readings, and silence.  The service is at 6:45 PM and held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

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!

Announcements for Week Ending November 8th, 2015

The All Souls Novena begins on Monday, November 1 and concludes on Thursday, November 12. During this time, your deceased loved ones will be remembered at all the Masses. There are envelopes in your contribution envelope box or on the usher’s table for listing your deceased loved ones whom you would like remembered at Mass. Simply complete the cards and drop them in the collection basket or at the parish office.

Altar of Remembrance
In case you haven’t noticed…..there is an Altar of Remembrance in the back of church on the west side. The purpose is remembering our loved ones and friends who have died. The altar will remain in place during the All Soul’s Novena ending on Thursday, November 12. You are welcome to place pictures of your loved ones on this altar (and remove them on November 12th or earlier if you wish).

You are invited to join us for Taize Service on Tuesday, November 3rd.  The service begins at 6:45 pm in church.  Taize service is the first and third Tuesdays of the month. If you have never attended Taize, join us and find out what you have been missing.  You will be glad you did.

LOOKING AHEAD…Mark your calendars for next Sunday, November 8.  ECW will conduct their famous “Casserole ~ Bake Sale.”  All men and women of the parish are invited to prepare their special casserole and baked goods for the sale. All parishioners are welcome to stop by the “Casserole ~ Bake Sale” on Sunday, November 8th, and purchase a delicious casserole for dinner and a tempting dessert.  All the goodies are made by the best cooks and bakers at St. Michael’s.

Last call for International Bazaar Parish Artists and parish service groups.  The Bazaar Dec. 5 and 6 has limited space, which is filling up fast with new non-profit vendors.  If you are planning to participate and haven't contacted Jim Steinman at jsteinman7@gmail.com, and Ila Abernathy, ilaa@mindspring.com, 623-3063 to indicate which days you will be there and what you will sell, you aren't signed up.  Do join us, but let us know!  The Publicity team (Jim S. and Katrina Noble) are doing a great job.  Not a parish artist and just want to come and help? Please let us know; we need you!

It’s time to get ready for the Christmas season. Please consider supporting St. Michael’s School by purchasing your holiday greens through our annual fund raiser.  Wreaths, centerpieces, garland, etc. can be delivered to the school for pick up (first week in December) or directly mailed to your family, friends and co-workers as a gift. Order forms are available in the church office and school office.  Orders are due by Wednesday, November 4.

Announcements Through June 20th 2015

• Please remember there is just ONE MASS on Sunday, June 14th. It is at 9:30 AM. During this mass, the Senior Warden and Vestry will introduce the newly-formed Nominating Commitee, which will assist the parish in the search for our next Rector. Please plan to attend.


• WM/ECW will be meeting on Wednesday, June 17th at 10:30am in the Parish Center. This will be our last meeting until September. Come and help us plan next year's events and speakers.  Let's share some ideas. Also, Women of the parish, please join us for our “Traditional June Potluck." Bring your favorite dish to share.


• You are invited to join us for Taizé Service, this Tuesday, June 16, 2015 in church.  What a wonderful way to end the day, in quiet, reading, meditation, and music.  The service begins at 6:45 pm.


• ADULT BIBLE STUDY continues each Wednesday at 10:00 am in the Womble library. We are studying Great Courses - “The New Jersalem Revisited”, with lively discussion and facilitated by Peter Schmidt.  All are invited to attend and we are looking forward to meeting you.


• BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR “GIFTS OF LOVE” PROGRAM: We need your help! Interfaith Community Services is collecting school supplies through Monday, July 20 to help children go back to school with the supplies they need. Our families are struggling to provide the basics of food and shelter for their children; paying for school supplies can be a challenge. Place items in the green box in the back of church. As always, your generosity is greatly appreciated.


• Please join us for a Mexican Brunch after the service-donations please-and fellowship in the Parish Center!

Announcements for Week ending May 24, 2015

ST. MICHAEL’S NEEDS VOLUNTEERS TO HELP AT THE POZ CAFÉ LUNCH ON THURSDAY, MAY 21 from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm at St. Francis in the Foothills (north west corner of Swan and River Road) We thank you for your help in this opportunity of giving and service to those living with HIV and their guests. If you can help serve or provide other support, please find Sign–up Sheets in back of church.

WE NEED YOUR HELP: We are also collecting: bandages, body and hand lotion to take to Poz Café that day. Collection box in back of church. We appreciate your generosity.

The next WM/ECW meeting is on Wed., May 20, in the Parish Center. We will have a speaker, Nancy Bissell from the Primavera Foundation. Following the meeting, we will have lunch at Roma Imports. Transportation is available, and all women in the parish are invited.  Join us for an informative meeting and good food, lively conversation and fellowship!

Our Women's Ministries group is selling teapots. and assorted china in the Parish Center after all Masses.  These are the items we have used for the English Teas in the past. Stop by and browse.  Perhaps you will find something that will bring some additional beauty into your life.

You are invited, May 19th, Taizé service of meditation at 6:30 pm in church. It is a quiet time of scripture readings, music and meditation.

Parish Life Invites you to join us at Old Pueblo Grille, 60 N. Alvernon Way, just north of Broadway, Thursday, May 28th at 6:30 pm.  Entrees start at $10.

And this is today, Sunday, Mar 17:

5 Years of Taizé

Special Invitation to join us tonight for a Special Taizé Anniversary service. All are invited to attend the service with a reception to follow in the Parish Center.

This is the 5th Anniversary of Taizé here at St. Michael's. If you never have attended Taizé, tonight would be a great opportunity. Taizé is a contemplative service, mostly by candlelight, at the Marian altar. It is made up of music, prayers, spiritual readings, and silence. First and third Tuesdays at 6:45 PM. 

Epiphany Services 2015

The Epiphany Mass will be celebrated tomorrow, January 6, at 8:10 AM with the children. All are invited to attend.

Do not forget Taizé, also Tuesday, for an Epiphany evening at 6:45 PM. All are invited.

Peace and New Year Blessings!

--Nancy

Announcements Through March 30th, 2014

*The ECW will have a Casserole/Bake Sale TODAY Sunday, March 23 after the morning Masses. Book Sale also included today.

**TODAY ~ Sunday, March 23, Social Action regular committee meeting follows 10:15 am Mass, Womble Library. Everyone is welcome as we explore a few small practicalities of living the Lenten fast [noting that Isaiah recommends letting the oppressed go free, breaking every yoke, sharing bread with the hungry, bringing the homeless poor into your house, and covering the naked – [Isaiah 58: 6-9.] Agenda items to Peggy Van Norman, htfqueen@aol.com.

**Sunday, March 30, following Morning Masses, we’ll assemble food packs for Tucson Samaritans to give migrants in distress in the desert. What can you bring? Gallon jugs of water, March 23 and 30^th only. Just put them in the gold chest in the back of church. You don’t have to have a final opinion on all the nuance of immigration to give food to the hungry and a lifesaving cup of water to the thirsty.

** St. Michael’s Guatemala Project’s small summer teams are filling fast, and we would like another parishioner or two if possible. Team 1 (June 3-20) is full, primarily with U of A medical students and their MD advisor. Team 2 (June 24-July17) has two slots available. We are very happy to add UA student Taylor Nash, grand-daughter of the Parish , to this team. Team 3 (July 21-August 6) has space available and will be somewhat less physically demanding than th*e others. Interested? Ask Coordinator Ila Abernathy for details, 623-3063, ilaa@mindspring.com.

 

Lenten Soup Suppers began on Wednesday, March 12th at 6:30 PM at the House of Prayer, preceded by Evening Prayer at the House of Prayer. You are invited for a simple soup supper followed by discussion of the book “Unabashedly Episcopalian” by Bishop Andrew Doyle. The books are available for purchase ($10) on the Usher’s table or on Wednesday at the House of Prayer. All are invited for this special Lenten Study.

 TAIZE 4th YEAR CELEBRATION  -  APRIL 1^st

Please come and join us for a reception following the

Taize service April 1st at 6:45 pm.

We are celebrating now, well into our 4th year of continuous Taize services held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month  Taize is a service of Prayers, Songs, Readings, Silence, and Music. This quiet, meditative service is also a great way to observe Lent.

Any other suggestions you may have of other ways we could promote this would be appreciated.

Thanks for all your support and perseverance in everything you do.

Announcements Through March 8, 2014

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER ~ MARCH 4 ~ 5:30–6:30 PM. Cooking and clean-up help gladly accepted. Donations of juice, fruit, syrup and sausage etc. also will be gratefully received. Sign - up sheets available in back of church. UPDATE! The Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper has been canceled for this week, but will return next year!

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR TAIZE!

 

Join us this Tuesday, March 4 for Taize Service of Meditation at 6:45 pm. It is a wonderful way of stress relief, meditation and relaxing from the busy - ness of life. All are invited.

Lent begins this week with Ash Wednesday!  Here is the schedule:

7:30 AM  Morning Prayer

8:05 AM  Lower School Chapel ~ Church

9:40 AM Upper School Mass ~ Distribution of Ashes
12:10 PM  Healing Mass With Laying On Of Hands ~ Distribution of Ashes

10:00 AM  Bible Study ~ Womble Library                      

6:00 PM  Evening Prayer

7:00 PM Ash Wednesday Mass ~ Distribution Of Ashes

St. Michael’s Guatemala Project Call for 2014 Summer Teams – Applications due March 1 for early confirmation, until May 1 for remaining slots. Volunteers interested in joining small teams of 3 to 6 people to visit the rural Maya of the CPR-Sierra for 2 to 8 weeks are invited to contact the Coordinator, ilaa@mindspring.com, (520)623-3063, for an application and detail, and to check www.guatemalaproject.org. Teams are active from June through early August. ALL PARTICIPANTS PAY THEIR TRAVEL AND OTHER EXPENSE. Note to St. Michael’s – This announcement has gone out to our general lists and UA first-year medical students. Now we need you! 

CASA MARIA VOLUNTEERS WILL MEET THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 7 at 5:00 PM, in the Parish Center to prepare sack lunches. Your help is needed - the volunteers can always use a few extra hands and two dozen SHELLED hard-boiled eggs. Join us for fellowship and to help with this good work.

KNITTERS AND CROCHETERS WILL MEET SATURDAY, MARCH 8TH AT 10 AM IN THE SCHOOL ART ROOM. YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US WITH YOUR CRAFT. ENJOY LIVELY CONVERSATION AND FELLOWSHIP. BRING A SACK LUNCH IF YOU WISH!

Our “Can because You Can” ongoing Food Drive to keep our food pantry stocked is progressing. In the coming weeks, we can use tuna fish, canned fruit, crackers, peanut butter and cereal. As always, the need is great and we thank you for your continued generosity. Just bring a can or a box each time you come to church!

Announcements through September 7th

Thanks to the members of the St. Michael’s Choir who have continued to provide musical leadership through the summer months! Weeknight rehearsals resumed on Thursday, August 29, and we hope many new faces (and voices) will join us! The weekly rehearsal schedule is Thursday evening from 7 - 8:30 pm in the church, and Sunday mornings at 9:30 in the Parish Center. If you are interested in joining this important ministry of the church, please speak with our Music Director, Doug Leightenheimer.

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!

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 so. The cost will be covered. Sign-up Sheets are located in the back of church.

You are invited to join us for Taizé meditation service of prayer in the Church, 6:45 PM this Tuesday, September 3rd. All are welcome!

Announcements for Week Ending July 21, 2013

–You are invited to join us for Taize Meditation Service of Prayer this Tuesday, July 16th at 6:45 pm at the Mary Altar in church.

–Contemplative Prayer Group meets each Saturday at “Our Lady of the Desert House of Prayer at 9:30 am. (The House of Prayer is just north of the church parking lot.)  You are invited to explore the teachings of Contemplative Prayer and learn some simple ways to begin a meditation practice in the Christian tradition. The morning begins at 9:30 ~ 11:00 am and includes social/coffee time. For more information contact Jim Reiter at 749-7950 or sjtucson@aol.com

–REMAINING CASA MARIA DATES FOR 2013
FRIDAYS AT 5 PM IN THE COOL PARISH CENTER
→JULY 26
AUGUST 23
SEPTEMBER 20
OCTOBER 18
NOVEMBER 15
DECEMBER 13

–And don't forget: the local memorial service for Fr. C.E. B. ("Father Ed") Harnsberger is Saturday, July 20th at 8:30 AM at St. Michael and All Angels, followed by a reception in the Parish Center.

More Announcements From the Church Office

This Friday night, December 7th, your St. Michael’s Singing Eagles will be performing at the Tucson Botanical Gardens at 6 pm in the Patio performance area. We will be presenting our Christmas show and our Fall "Coffee And…" show. Please call the Gardens for tickets at (520) 326-9686. Thanks. --Tony

Taizé Service of prayer is this Tuesday, December 4rd. Taizé 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.

The new, improved downloadable Parish Directory is now ready! We've added listings for almost all parishioners, complete with address, phone and email if available. Please let us know of any changes or corrections, or to request a new picture of you for the directory. The file is password protected, so only parishioners will see your contact info. (Contact the church office if you still meed the password.) A date for additional picture taking will be announced soon. Thanks for your help!

Jon R's Dispatches from Turkey

Parish librarian, writer and educator Jon Rinnander has been sending photos from his summer sojourn in Istanbul, Turkey, where he is participating in Taizé and other activities. Check out his words and pictures so far:

"Rotary Club rummage sale in Istanbul."

"Feral cat in restaurant. They eat the rats."

"Baptismal font at Christ Church, Istanbul, where I read this morning. 

In background: Iraqi Christian refugee, a pianist." 

"Taizé in Istanbul. Lesson was read in Swedish, English, 

French, Italian, German and Turkish. I did English."

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR WEEK ENDING JUNE 24th

√ Every Wednesday, for the summer, the Women’s Bible Study will gather at 6:30pm in the Parish Center to review the videos from the last few months. All are welcome to attend and enjoy the video time. No formal studying following, just relax and chat.

√ JOIN US FOR TAIZÉ MEDITATION PRAYER SERVICE AT 6:45 PM THIS TUESDAY, JUNE 19TH IN CHURCH. ALL ARE WELCOME!

√ E.C.W. Ladies will meet Wednesday, June 20th at 10:30 AM. Following the meeting in the cool Parish Center, a “Pot Luck” Luncheon will be served. Sign-up sheets are located in the back of church. All ladies of the Parish are considered members of ECW. Won’t you join us for good food, lively conversation and warm fellowship.

√ “Water and Socks” drive begins this Sunday thru Sunday July 1st. Just bring a gallon jug of water and a pair(s) of socks for the migrants in the desert. Simply place donations in the trunk. Donations will be collected on Sunday, July 1st.

√ Copies of the “Eagle’s Quill”, a publication of and art and literature by the students of St. Michael’s Parish Day School, are located in the back of church. The books are placed there for your enjoyment and to give you a glimpse of the work that our students create during the year. The “Eagle’s Quill” is published yearly by the student staff and faculty advisors. Enjoy!