Announcements for Week Ending June 1, 2008

Announcements

PLEASE NOTE ~ The Friday Mass for Church Unity is postponed until Fr. Womble is able to resume this Mass. He is at home now and hopes to resume the Mass in the near future.

Novel Theology will meet at 6:30 pm Thursday, June 5th at the home of Sally Creswell. Book discussed is The Life of Pi by Yann Martel. Join us for an evening of lively discussion and fellowship.

The Rev. Doctor Carey C. Womble, M.D. will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood at the 10:00 am High Mass on Sunday, June 1, 2008. Reception will follow in the Parish Center. All are welcome and invited to attend.

St. Margaret’s Altar Guild will hold their Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 11:00 in the Parish Center. An open invitation is extended to all current team members as well as any church member, man or woman, interested in learning what the Altar Guild is all about. You may want to join us as a means of fellowship and ministry in the parish. BRING YOUR OWN BROWN BAG LUNCH (BEVERAGES FURNISHED).

Saturday, May 31st is the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 7:45 AM in Church. All are welcome to join us.

Opportunities for Giving

Contributions are being accepted for a “brick” in the Foundations Courtyard in memory of Greg Peters. Any amount is accepted and may be made at the parish office.

We ask for your prayers and donations for our missionary, Nancy Brown of Niger. She has come back to the states for surgery of a tumor on the thyroid. Hopefully the tumor is benign.

CASA MARIA will meet on Friday June 6 at 6 PM in the Parish Center. Your help is always needed – our volunteers can use a few eggstra hands and a dozen or more of SHELLED hard-boiled eggs. Join us for fellowship and to help with this good work.

The ECW is requesting donations of used men’s dress shirts for needy patients in hospitals and clinics in Africa. There is a box in the back of church in which to leave your donations. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

A Special Father’s Day gift ~ Honor a cherished parent In St. Michael’s BOOK OF PIPES. Each dedicated pipe will sing continually of the individual it memorializes as it sings the praises of God Almighty. Registration forms are located on the usher’s cabinet and on the Book Of Pipes cabinet.

Parish Life is Growing -
When Will We See You?

LOOKING AHEAD ~
June 20th ~ Friday ~ bowling ~ 6:30 pm ~ Camino Seco Lanes
June 28th ~ Saturday Evening at the Desert Museum
July 31 ~ Thursday evening dinner at Zeman’s (Ethiopian Food)
August 8 ~ Friday ~ Sidewinders Game

We are planning a trip to the Ft. Huachuca Museum. If you are interested or would like more information, please call the parish office Monday afternoons and talk to Les Stephens. Promises to be a fun event!

Announcements for Week Ending May 18, 2008

Announcements

PLEASE NOTE ~ The Friday Mass for Church Unity is postponed until Fr. Womble is able to resume this Mass. His health IS improving and he is greatly missed!

JOIN US FOR A LITTLE ITALIAN OPERA AND DINNER AT VIROS on Wednesday, May 14 at 6:30 pm. Just $15.00 for dinner and you may bring your own special wine. Heather Ribblett will be our soloist. Join us for good food, great fellowship and wonderful music. Sign-up sheet is on the usher’s cabinet.

KNITTERS AND QUILTERS will meet on Saturday, May 17 at the home of Mary Gayle Nash at 11:00 AM. For more information please call Jody Snider at 296-5069.

St. Margaret’s Altar Guild will hold their Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 11:00 in the Parish Center. An open invitation is extended to all current team members as well as any church member, man or woman, interested in learning what the Altar Guild is all about. You may want to join us as a means of fellowship and ministry in the parish. BRING YOUR OWN BROWN BAG LUNCH (BEVERAGES FURNISHED).

Opportunities for Giving

Contributions are being accepted for a “brick” in the Foundations Courtyard in memory of Greg Peters. Any amount is accepted and may be made at the parish office.

A Special Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gift ~ Honor a cherished parent In St. Michael’s BOOK OF PIPES. Each dedicated pipe will sing continually of the individual it memorializes as it sings the praises of God Almighty. Registration forms are located on the usher’s cabinet and on the Book Of Pipes cabinet.

Parish Life is Growing -
When Will We See You?

LOOKING AHEAD ~
May 14th ~ Wednesday Dinner at Viros
June 20th ~ Friday ~ bowling ~ 6:30 pm ~ Camino Seco Lanes
June 28th ~ Saturday Evening at the Desert Museum
July ~ Stay Tuned
August 8 ~ Friday ~ Sidewinders Game

Announcements for Week Ending April 27th, 2008

Announcements

PLEASE NOTE ~ The Friday Mass for Church Unity is postponed until Fr. Womble is able to resume this Mass. His health is improving and he is greatly missed!

The next baptismal Sunday is May 11th, the day of Pentecost. if you have a child to be baptised, please contact Fr. Smith or the parish office ~ 886-7292.

If there is anyone in our parish who has not been confirmed and wishes to be confirmed, please contact Fr. Smith or the parish office ~ 886-7292

The next meeting of Novel Theology is on Wednesday, May 1st at 6:30 PM at the home of Susan Bedrick. The book discussed is The Zoo Keeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman.

Opportunities for Giving

TWO OR THREE PEOPLE ARE NEEDED TO PROVIDE A MEAL FOR 10-15 University students at the Campus Christian Center on Sunday evening, April 27. After 6PM Mass, we serve dinner to the students. This is an easy enjoyable one-time Outreach: Mass, a meal and conversation. For information please call Lynette Emory at 745-2992.

Thanks from Guatemala Project ~ and a reminder it’s not all up
to us. Thanks to those of you who are contributing to the Project’s “April Madness” fund campaign, and also to those who attended or helped at out 15-year celebration (especially to Robin D., Joyce T. and Steve C. for service “above and beyond”). PLEASE don’t think we are asking parishioners alone to raise $12,000 for the project. The appeal is going out widely beyond the church, and two of the initial larger donations were from the general community (totaling $700). Your generosity forms the donation base and inspires others, but all of us have many ways to share our treasure, and we simply hope you will pass a small part to the Guatemala Project. Ideally, we’d like to receive $2 each from 6,000 people, but since that’s not possible, we depend upon a few major donors and many “any amount” champions. Again, humble thanks. Ila

MARK YOUR CALENDAR ~

***Saturday, April 26 – 10 AM – 2PM – Campus Christian Ministry Foundation Luncheon ~ Fr. Womble is hosting ~ sign-up sheet on ushers’ cabinet.
***Sunday, May 4 – 7:30 AM ~ Imago Dei Middle School Golf Classic at 49er Country Club ~ Special Guest Joan Bonvivini. Entry Fee $80 per person – Lunch included. Info – please call 882-4008
***Thursday, May 1 – 6:30 PM ~ Ascension Thursday Mass followed by Fellowship Meal in the Parish Center.

Announcements for Week Ending april 20th, 2008

Announcements

PLEASE NOTE ~ The Friday Mass for Church Unity is postponed until Fr. Womble is able to resume this Mass. His health is improving and he is greatly missed!

The Barnabas Group of Encouragement for those who have experienced a loss at sometime, meets monthly. The next meeting is Monday, April 14th at 11:30 am. Please note: this month we will meet at McMahon’s Steak House, 2959 N. Swan (corner of Ft. Lowell and Swan) Please call Peggy Speese at 325-0708 for reservations

THE NEXT BAPTISMAL SUNDAY IS MAY 11TH , THE DAY OF PENTECOST. IF YOU HAVE A CHILD TO BE BAPTIZED, PLEASE CONTACT FR. SMITH OR THE PARISH OFFICE ~ 886-7292.

IF THERE IS ANYONE IN OUR PARISH WHO HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED AND WISHES TO BE CONFIRMED ~ PLEASE CONTACT FR. SMITH OR THE PARISH OFFICE ~ 886-7292

The Vestry will meet this Tuesday April 15 at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center. All parishioners are invited to attend this important parish function.

Episcopal Church Women – ECW – will meet this Wednesday beginning at 10:30 am in the Parish Center. All women are invited to attend.

PARISH LIFE COMMITTEE will meet on Monday April 21 at 4:30 pm in the Womble Library.

Opportunities for Giving

MARK THE DATE: THURSDAY APRIL 17. Join with fellow parishioners and serve lunch at TIHAN’s (Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network: Poz Café. Meet at St. Francis in the Foothills Methodist Church (Swan and River) at 8:30 am. Call Julia Taylor – 574-6967 or Tish Newell – 514-8182 if you have any questions.

ANOTHER WAY TO SUPPORT TIHAN is the Poz Market Place. After lunch, participants can pick up needed items from a table stocked with donated toiletries and personal care items. Items available at the marketplace include but are not limited to: disposable razors, toilet paper, skin lotion, bar and bath soap, toothpaste, tooth brushes, shaving cream, dish soap and Ensure. Please bring contributions to the trunk in the back of church.

TWO OR THREE PEOPLE ARE NEEDED TO PROVIDE A MEAL FOR 10-15 University students at the Campus Christian Center on Sunday evening, April 27. After 6PM Mass, we serve dinner to the students. This is an easy enjoyable one-time Outreach: Mass, a meal and conversation. For information please call Lynette Emory at 745-2992.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR ~

***Saturday, April 26 – 10 AM – 2PM – Campus Christian Ministry Foundation Luncheon ~ Fr. Womble is hosting ~ sign-up sheet on ushers’ cabinet.
***Sunday, May 4 – 7:30 AM ~ Imago Dei Middle School Golf Classic at 49er Country Club ~ Special Guest Joan Bonvivini. Entry Fee $80 per person – Lunch included. Info – please call 882-4008
***Thursday, May 1 – 6:30 PM ~ Ascension Thursday Mass followed by Fellowship Meal in the Parish Center.

Holy Week Announcements

HOLY WEEK BEGINS WITH PALM SUNDAY - the calendar on the reverse side of this sheet lists the complete schedule of services. 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.

LAST CALL FOR EASTER FLOWER DONATIONS - please include your donation in the envelope from your pledge card box or make certain your donation is clearly marked for “flowers” ~ also everyone is invited to bring flowers to the Altar of Repose anytime during the Watch Before the Altar.

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 for 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 and sign-up sheets for a Watch before the Altar of Repose are in the back of church. “Would you not watch with Me for one hour?”

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 the Parish Center to break the fast and welcome the newly baptized after the Easter Vigil service. Special dishes of eggs, fruit, and hot cross buns will be served. Sign-up sheet located on the ushers’ cabinet.

!!RISE AND SHINE! Please note that due to the Easter Vigil service, we will not have Sunday School or the 5:00 PM Mass on the Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day.

AN EASTER EGG HUNT IS BEING PLANNED FOR 9:00 AM EASTER MORNING. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER TO HELP WITH THE PREPARATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT Toni Sue Brooks. We could use: plastic Easter eggs, dyed real eggs, and candy for inside the plastic eggs. Just drop off your donations in the basket in the back of church or simply stop by the church office. Thank you in advance for your kind generosity.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN will meet THIS Wednesday at 10 am in the Parish Center. The meeting will be over in time for the Healing Mass at 12:10. All women are invited.

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED Good Friday and Easter Monday.

Holy Week Calendar 2008

March 17th— Monday in Holy Week
5:30 PM: Low Mass (for nuclear disarmament)

March 18th— Tuesday in Holy Week
7:00 PM: Evening Prayer

March 19th — Wednesday in Holy Week
10:00 AM: ECW Meeting ~ Parish Center
11:45 AM: Confessions
12:10 PM: Healing Mass
7:00 PM: Tenebrae Service - Church

March 20th— 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
with Bishop Smith a special guest

March 21st— 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

March 22nd— Holy Saturday~ Special Devotion & Self-Denial
8:30 AM: Liturgy of the Day
9:00 to 10:00 AM: Confessions
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 23rd— The Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day
7:30 AM: Morning Prayer
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

Announcements

We ~ the parishioners, vestry and the rector ~ congratulate St. Michael’s Parish Day School community, students, teachers, staff and head on this special occasion of their 50^th anniversary.

Deo Gratias

Casa Maria ~ Parish Center. Casa Maria Volunteers will meet THIS FRIDAY at 6:00 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.

NAME CHANGE – Social Concerns Committee is changing its name to St. Michael’s SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE to “do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God,” as well as our Baptismal covenant to “strive for justice and peace among all peoples, and respect the dignity of every human being.” Next meeting is March 9, following 10 AM Mass. EVERYONE is always welcome. Come join us – new name, new faces, new input.

The Barnabas Group of encouragement for those who have experienced a loss at sometime meets monthly. Next meeting Monday March 10 at 11:30 am, at the Old Pueblo Grill located at 60 North Alvernon Way. Please call Peggy Speese for reservations at least three days prior to the meeting.

MASS FOR HEALING AND LAYING ON OF HANDS CONTINUES EVERY WEDNESDAY at 12:10 PM with celebrant the Rev.John Smith. All are welcome. If you know of someone who would like Annointing of the sick and is not able to attend Mass, please contact the Parish office or Fr. Smith and he will come to their home.

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 Church Unity.

Upcoming Events
Parish Life is Growing!! When will we see YOU?!

Hopefully we will be able to attend a spring training baseball game the last week in March ~ after Easter.

In early April, join us for dinner at Zeman’s (Ethiopian food). We are also planning a hike in Sabino Canyon. Stay Tuned!

Opportunities for Giving

Stewardship By The Numbers:
It takes $6730 in stewardship tithes per week to fund St. Michael and All Angels presence and ministry. For the five weeks in December with Christmas our stewardship tithing was $8720 per week and in January it was $5200 per week. Where to begin? Figure out how much you live on per month: for example $2000. If you start at 8 percent, then a tithe of $40 per week would be the amount. Adjust accordingly by how much you receive each month. “Give and it will be given to you, pressed down, overflowing.” (Luke 6:38) Thank you for living out your baptism at St. Michaels and for striving to be a good steward of God’s blessing!

IS THIS THE FAST THAT I CHOOSE? ~ Some people don’t get to choose their fast.
We will be assembling food packs for migrants in distress in the desert on April 6. During the remaining days of Lent we will be collecting the supplies (bargains only!! We will supplement later with bulk purchases). Look for the trunk in the back of church. Best items (all in original small packs, individual servings) ~ applesauce or fruit cups, chewy breakfast bars or nutrition bars, small packs of peanut butter/cheese crackers, small packs nut or dried fruits, hard candies, pouch meat or Vienna sausages, or anything else durable, nutritious and familiar.
Recently “No More Deaths” volunteers found the body of 14-year old Josseline of El Salvador, who died abandoned and alone, in remote desert around Arivaca while attempting to reach her mother in California. Please keep her and her family, and those who found her remains, in your prayers.

ST. MICHAEL’S GUATEMALA PROJECT ~ CALL FOR SUMMER TEAMS.
Preliminary meeting Saturday, March 8, 10 am – Noon - U of A Arizona Poetry Center - Room 207 – 1508 E. Helen St. Tucson. People interested in joining small teams to visit rural Maya of the CPR –Sierra for 2 ½ to 9 weeks are invited to bring their questions to the March 8 meeting and contact R.N. Sarah Roberts or Coordinator Ila Abernathy. Spanish speakers and health professionals are especially welcome, but the vigorous requirements are for flexibility, reasonably good mental and physical health and respect for indigenous cultures. For more Project/Team detail and photos, please visit www.cprguatemalaproject.org.

PROJECT STARFISH ~ St. Michael’s Church and School are participating in Food For The Poor’s Project Starfish. We are asking you to give up some indulgence during Lent and contribute the cost of that indulgence. There are envelopes at the end of the pew for your use. These donations will be used for aid to the poor in Central America and the Caribbean. Our goal is to raise $2400.00 to build a house for a family in Haiti. In turn this would be utilizing one of the Millennium Development Goals embraced by our Episcopal Church by helping in a small way to “Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger”.

THERE ARE ENVELOPES AT THE END OF THE PEW FOR YOU TO USE FOR OUR STARFISH PROJECT! YOU TOO CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR SOMEONE!