Announcements for Week Ending July 23rd, 2006

St. Michael's Quilters and Knitters have a raffle - Our first quilt is finished, and raffle tickets are available at $2.00 each. Please see Dolores Braren for raffle tickets.

Mass For Church Unity continues every Friday at 12:10 PM with celebrant the Rev. Carey Womble. All are encouraged to attend as we pray for the General Convention in July, dealing with the very divisive forces at work in our Church.

Welcome!

The Reverend E Angela Emerson
Curate

Wanted!

WANTED!

Big Bad John

Description: Usually wears a smile
Caution: Heavily armed with kindness; could be contagious
Prior Conviction: Thoughtfulness and generosity

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As one of Tucson's Most Wanted, the above,
John R. Smith (a.k.a. Big Bad John)
is now an official Jailbird
and will be behind bars for GOOD
during the Muscular Dystrophy Association
(MDA) Lock-Up
on Thursday, August 10th, at 10:00 AM.
Bail has been set at $2,400.00!
Your help is needed!

If you encounter this criminal, do not bother asking what crime has been committed; it's not really important. Just help by raising the bail before the Lock-Up, and they will go easy on him. Help by printing and filling out the form below, and drop it in the collection basket or bring to the Church office no later than Monday, August 7th. Your 100% tax-deductible donation will help MDA continue research into the cause and the possible cure of the 40 neuromuscular diseases they cover as well as helping MDA provide wheelchairs, clinic visits and summer camp for people in our local area.

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MDA LOCK-UP PLEDGE FORM


Please drop in the collection basket
or bring to the Church office
no later than Monday, August 7th

Name__________________________________



Address________________________________



______________________________________



Phone Number___________________________

I wish to donate $100.00 ______
$50.00 ______
$25.00 ______
$_____ ______

Announcements for Week Ending July 9th, 2006

INDEPENDENCE DAY

Tuesday, July 4th
8:30 AM Morning Prayer

9:00 AM Holy Eucharist

Parish Office Closed

Take Me Out to the Ball Game! Join Father Smith, Father Ed, Charles Duke, Joh Jean and other St. Michael's folksfor an evening with the Tucson Sidewinders on Thirsty Thursday, July 6th. Meet and carpool from the church parking lot at 6 PM. Cost is $6 for general admission, $5 for seniors nd kiddies; $1 for 12 ounce beer, lemonade or soft drinks.

Casa Maria Volunteers will meet this Friday at 6:30 PM in the Parish Center to prepare sack lunches. Your help is needed - the volunteers can always use a few extra hands and shelled hard-boiled eggs. Join them for fellowship and to help with this good work.

St. Michael's Quilters and Knitters will meet this Saturday, July 8th, at 11:00 AM at the home of Mary Gayle Nash. Please bring iseas for a new quilt group project. Our first quilt is finished, and raffle tickets are available at $2.00 each. Please see Dolores Braren for raffle tickets. Drinks and dessert will be provided at Saturday's meeting. Please bring a sack lunch and any current projects you are making.

The Barnabas Group, a support group of encuragement for those who have experienced a loss at sometime, meets monthly. Next meeting Monday, July 10th, at 11:30 AM, at the City Grill restaurant located at 6464 E. Tanque Verde Road. Please call Peggy Speese for reservations at least three days prior to the meeting.

Mass For Church Unity continues every Friday at 12:10 PM with celebrant the Rev. Carey Womble. All are encouraged to attend as we pray for the General Convention in July, dealing with the very divisive forces at work in our Church.

Please welcome our new curate, the Reverent Angela Emerson, on Sunday, July 16th, in the Parish Center following the 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM services. Food and refreshments will be served.

Announcements for Week Ending June 18th, 2006

Social Concerns meeting this Sunday, June 18th, in the Womble Library, immdiately following the 8:00 AM Mass. All are invited to attend.

Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Mass and Luncheon on Wednesday, June 21st, starting with Mass at 12:10 PM (Healing Mass)m followed by lunch in the Parish Center. Cost is $5.00 per person; ECW will pay the balance. Please RSVP to Dolores Braren no later than June 14th.

Mass For Church Unity continues every Friday at 12:10 PM with celebrant the Rev. Carey Womble. All are encouraged to attend as we pray for the General Convention in July, dealing with the very divisive forces at work in our Church.

PRAYER FOR GENERAL CONVENTION Almighty and Everliving God, Source of all Wisdom and Understanding: be present with those who will take counsel in General Convention in July for the Renewal and Mission of your Church. Teach them in all things to seek first your Honor and Glory. Guide them to perceive what is right, and grant them both the Courage to pursue it and the Grace to accomplish it, through Jesus Christ, our LORD. Amen.

Announcements for Week Ending June 4th, 2006

Recitation of the Rosary this Saturday, June 3rd, at 7:45 AM in the Church, in honor of the presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. All are invited.

Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Mass and Luncheon on Wednesday, June 21st, starting with Mass at 12:10 PM (Healing Mass)m followed by lunch in the Parish Center. Cost is $5.00 per person; ECW will pay the balance. Please RSVP to Dolores Braren no later than June 14th.

Easter Communions to the sick and shut-in can be arranged through the Parish Office. Easter Communion may be made through Pentecost, June 4th.

United Thank Offering is to offer our prayers of thanks to God for blessings every day, and to offer our tangible thanks. St. Michae's ingathering will take place Sunday, May 28th. Please use the UTO offering envelopes and boxes located on the ushers' cabinet, and bring your offering to UTO Sunday on May 28th..

Three recent sermons by Father Smith have been added to the main Sermons page, and the 2005 sermons have been moved to a new 2005 Sermons page (that makes sense, doesn't it?). Watch for additional sermons by Father Douglas to be added soon to the main sermons page.

Announcements for Week Ending May 21st, 2006

Vestry Meeting this Tuesday, May 16th, in the Parish Center starting at 7:00 PM. All are invited to attend this important partish function.

Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Meeting this Wednesday, May 17th, starting at 10:00 AM in the Parish Center. All women are invited. Come hear Father Smith's presentation on his sabbatical on the Camino Santiago de Compostela.

Social Concerns Meeting this Sunday, May 21st in the Parish Center, immediately following the 10:00 AM Mass. All are invited to attend

MIF Series - Adult Forum - continues in the Parish Hall Sundays from 9:00 to 9:45 AM. All are welcome.

Easter Communions to the sick and shut-in can be arranged through the Parish Office. Easter Communion may be made through Pentecost, June 4th.

United Thank Offering is to offer our prayers of thanks to God for blessings every day, and to offer our tangible thanks. St. Michae's ingathering will take place Sunday, May 28th. Please use the UTO offering envelopes and boxes located on the ushers' cabinet, and bring your offering to UTO Sunday on May 28th..

Bishop Smith’s Adult Summer School at Chapel Rock - June 25 through July 1 at cool Prescott in the pines. Classes will be held in the morning and early evening leaving the afternoon to enjoy the camp and surrounding area. Class offerings are: These Stones Will Shout: How archaeology illuminates biblical text and Praying the Scriptures. Six-night accommodations and meals is $433 per person / single occupancy or $300 per person / double occupancy. Brochures are available on the ushers’ cabinet; related poster is posted on the bulletin board by the Parish Center.

Mass For Church Unity continues every Friday at 12:10 PM with celebrant the Rev. Carey Womble. All are encouraged to attend as we pray for the General Convention in July, dealing with the very divisive forces at work in our Church.

PRAYER FOR GENERAL CONVENTION Almighty and Everliving God, Source of all Wisdom and Understanding: be present with those who will take counsel in General Convention in July for the Renewal and Mission of your Church. Teach them in all things to seek first your Honor and Glory. Guide them to perceive what is right, and grant them both the Courage to pursue it and the Grace to accomplish it, through Jesus Christ, our LORD. Amen.

With apologies for not posting announcements for the last several weeks. I'll try to do better. - Karen