New Sermons Posted

Two recent sermons each by the Rev. David Benedict Hedges, n/BSG and the Rev. Ben Garren have just been posted to our Sermons page. Click on the graphic of each entry to listen. The newly-available sermons are as follows:

Three Kinds of Faith

A Sermon for the Resurrection of the Lord (Easter Day), April 16, 2017
by The Rev. David Benedict Hedges, n/BSG

Prelast and St. Thomas

A Sermon for the Second Sunday of Easter, April 23, 2017
by The Rev. Ben Garren

Our Road to Emmaus

A Sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter, April 30, 2017
by The Rev. David Benedict Hedges, n/BSG

Two Kinds of Freedom

A Sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 7, 2017
by The Rev. Ben Garren

Picture credits:

Burnand, Eugène, 1850-1921. Disciples John and Peter on their way to the tomb on Easter morning, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=55038 [retrieved May 10, 2017]. Original source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BurnandJeanPierre.jpg.

	Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, 1606-1669. Supper at Emmaus, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN.http://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=54706 [retrieved May 10, 2017].

Holy Week and Easter Schedule 2017

Palm Sunday, April 9
The Liturgy of the Palms will precede all Masses at the usual time.
The Passion Gospel will be sung at the High Mass.

Holy Monday, April 10
6:30 PM: Low Mass

Holy Tuesday, April 11
6:30 PM: Low Mass

Holy Wednesday, April 12
12:10 PM:  Low Mass (no anointing)

Maundy Thursday, April 13
6:30 PM:  Solemn Mass with Foot washing and Procession to the Altar of Repose.
Agápe Supper follows the Mass.
Stripping of the Altar follows the Agape Supper.
The Watch with the Blessed Sacrament follows until Morning Prayer on Good Friday.

Good Friday, April 14
12:10 PM: Stations of the Cross
6:30 PM: Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday
The Passion According to John will be sung.
Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion from the Reserved Sacrament.

Holy Saturday, April 15
Stations of the Cross at the Immaculate Heart Novitiate (details TBA).
7:30 PM: The Great Vigil of Easter
Holy Baptism will be administered to Erin McMullen.
The First Eucharist of Easter.

Easter Day, April 16
7:45, 9:00, 10:15, 12:30 Masses as usual.
No 5:00 pm Mass will be offered.

Confession available every Saturday in Lent
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will now be available every Saturday until April 8, from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM.  The confessional is located to the right, just inside the church doors.  On April 1, the confessor will be Fr. Jorge Sotelo, who will hear confessions in Spanish or English.  On April 8, the confessor will be Br. Dave Hedges, who will hear confessions in English.

The Messenger - Lent 2017

The newest issue of The Messenger is now available. Please click the link below to download your copy. Thanks! The Messenger - Lent 2017

Tea, Tapas, Textiles, and Terri (our woman in Antigua Guatemala)

Saturday, January 28, 4 p.m., St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 602 N. Wilmot (at 5th Street), Parish Center.

Terri Smith, spouse of St. Michael’s Rector Emeritus The Rev. John R. Smith, visits Tucson briefly and will share personal insights and St. Michael’s Guatemala Project updates.Now resident in Antigua Guatemala, the Smiths help with Legado Elisabet, a Project fund for children; and Fr. Smith is Vicar of St. Alban Episcopal Mission. Expect fresh perspectives from Terri, Project information from the Coordinator, good cheer, eclectic refreshments, limited sale of exceptional Maya textiles, and photos, including two 1980 photographs on sale. After the general program, people interested in joining summer teams will have a focus meeting while others interact informally with Terri. Free. Donations welcomed.

Information:  Ila Abernathy, coordinator, (520) 623-3063, ilaa@mindspring.com.

Annual Parish Meeting Is Sunday, January 29

Please plan to attend our

Annual Parish Meeting

Sunday, January 29, 2017

One Mass that day: 9:30 AM

 Parish Meeting with Brunch follows

in the Smith Parish Center

The Annual Meeting of the Parish will be held Sunday, January 29. One Mass will be offered at 9:30 AM. Brunch and the business meeting will follow the Mass in the Smith Parish Center. We will elect new Vestry members and Convention delegates. Please make a special point of attending this important event.

Click to download our 2016 Annual Report

You Are Invited to the Induction of Brother Dave As Our New Rector!

God willing and the people consenting

The Right Reverend Kirk Stevan Smith

by Divine Providence Bishop of Arizona

will institute and induct the Reverend

David Benedict Hedges, n/BSG

as Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels Church

The Feast of the Confession of Saint Peter the Apostle

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Evening Prayer 6:00 PM Solemn Mass 6:30 PM

602 North Wilmot Road, Tucson Arizona

Your prayers and presence are requested

RSVP 520-886-7297   or   church@stmichael.net

Clergy: Red Stoles           Reception follows

The Messenger, Christmas 2016

The newest issue of The Messenger is now available.

Please click the link below to download your copy. Thanks!

The Messenger, Christmas 2016

Christmas Services 2016

Saturday, December 24

5:00 PM ~ Family Mass

Mo. Clare Yarborough, Celebrant

10:00 PM ~ Vigil of the Nativity 

(readings and music) 

10:30 PM ~ Solemn Mass

The Rector, Celebrant and Preacher

Sunday, December 25

10:00 AM  ~   Sung Mass

Fr. Benjamin Garren, Celebrant and Preacher

(THERE WILL BE NO OTHER SERVICES ON CHRISTMAS.)

Announcements for Week Ending November 26, 2016

St. Michael's School is holding their annual food drive on Monday, Nov. 21. The students supply our Food Pantry with thousands of food items during Thanksgiving Week. We are very grateful for these blessings. This food keeps our Food Pantry going for several months. We need your help on Monday, Nov. 21. Please come to the office at 9:00 am. to help us empty the many boxes of food and place them on the shelves in our pantry and storage room. Many hands make light work....with your help; we will finish in two hours.

You are invited to a Thanksgiving Celebration Thursday, November 24, 2016. The day will begin with Mass at 10:30 am, followed by Thanksgiving Dinner in the Smith Parish Center. Turkey, dressing, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and gravy will be provided. Please bring a side dish, rolls or dessert to share. Sign-up sheets are in back of church. Please include what side dish you will bring so as not to duplicate many sides. Brother Dave will be on vacation Tuesday and Wednesday, November 22 and 23.

On the First Sunday of Advent, November 27, Angel Tree tags are available for pick-up from the Christmas tree at the back of church. Please be sure to sign the sheet on the usher’s table so that we will know what children’s names have been taken. This year we have approximately 35 children. You have been so generous with your gifts for the children. It is a real blessing for me to be involved. As usual, each child will receive a clothing gift and a toy … book...game…etc. This year I need your gift, unwrapped, and returned to the office or brought to church no later than Sunday, December 11. Please remember to include the tags for return if any of the items are the wrong size or color. Most stores will give these when the gift is purchased. For any of you who would like to participate but are unable to shop, let me know and I will be glad to take care of it for you. May God bless all of you during this wonderful time of the year. Please call me if you have any questions or have any problems with your gifts. Thanking you in advance for your generosity – Ancelyn Smith – 991-2354

We are now collecting unwanted and gently used items for the Trinket Table at the International Bazaar to be held on December 3rd and 4th. All proceeds will go to the Social Action Committee, helping to defray the costs of the bazaar. Bring your donations to the church office. Plan now to help with Ten Thousand Villages at St. Michael’s International Holiday Bazaar, December 3 and 4th. Sponsored by Social Action Committee, “Villages” is the anchor group, included not only to serve craft communities in developing but also to attract the public through variety and name recognition. We are the only place in Arizona where you can “shop the village”. More visitors mean more purchases for small local groups, as well. We need a roster of folk to help with set-up and to sit the Villages display in two-hour rotations. To help, contact Ila Abernathy.

Remembering that Tohono O'odham and other indigenous peoples are the original stewards of this land, we give thanks for the past and present elders of their communities, and for all indigenous peoples who worship here today.

“Mass and Mammon” for Sunday, November 13 - Attendance: Morning Prayer: 4. Low Mass: 31. Family Mass: 20. Solemn Mass: 77. Spanish Mass: 10. Low Mass: 17. Giving: Pledges: $7,183.75. Open Offerings: $3,059.00. Discretionary Fund: $280. Meals Program: $50. Faith Promise: $45. Social Action: $5. Thank you for your faithful worship and generous support of the parish’s life and ministry Program: $50. Faith Promise: $45. Social Action: $5. Thank you for your faithful worship and generous support of the parish’s life and ministry

A Note About Stewardship

On Sunday, November 13th, longtime parishioner and future parish treasurer Steve Larsen gave a few remarks about stewardship during mass. We've asked him to repeat his sentiments here:

I spoke in church this past weekend about our pledge campaign. These are the things that I love about St. Michael’s: the beautiful pueblo revival sanctuary and grounds, the kind, caring and friendly people, our strong sense of social mission, Mother Clare and the whole school, the anglo-catholic liturgy, the music and the choir, our new Rector Brother Dave, Ila and the Guatemala Project, Father Jorge and Mission San Miguel, and I could go on and on.

No matter how bad we feel about what happened in the country last week, and I feel very bad, nothing has changed at St. Michael's. Nothing. We care about each other, we take care of each other and serve our community. And now, more than ever, we need our spiritual home. Our continued kindness to each other and devotion to Christ are the elements that will allow us to flourish and grow as children of God in these troubling times. And we will support St. Michael’s with our love, our time, and our pledges, as those before us have also done during the first 64 years of this parish's existence. Soli Gloria Deo. That is St. Michael’s.


Steve Larsen

This Sunday, November 20th, we will have an ingathering of pledge forms for 2017. If you have not already returned your pledge, please bring your completed form this Sunday. Extra pledge forms are in the back of the church. Thank you for your support, and for making St. Michael and All Angels your spiritual home.

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.

Announcements for Week Ending 11/12/16

White crosses around the altar at the back of church remember 24 of 144 undocumented persons, most unidentified, whose remains were recovered in the Arizona desert during fiscal 2016. Others lie undiscovered in the desert, leaving families in anguish and uncertainty.  The crosses were carried in pilgrimage from St. John’s Church, Ajo Road at 12th Ave. to the San Xavier Mission on October  29.  We thank the colición de Derechos Humanos for entrusting the crosses to St. Michael’s until November 7.

Our guest this Sunday, November 5th, is the Rev. Elizabeth Smith of Holy Way Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Smith coordinates a volunteer visitation program at the Eloy Detention Center. She will speak after the 10:15 am Solemn Mass, and will help us learn ways that we can offer solace and support for women and men who are detained and awaiting Immigration Court. Please join us.

ECW/WM will meet in the Parish Center on November 16.  We will begin the meeting at 10:30 AM. Please  bring an item or two for our Food Pantry. Our speaker will be Jill LaBrie, who will speak to us about the CASA Program. Please join us for ECW business, an interesting speaker, and fellowship.

We are now collecting unwanted and gently used items for the Trinket Table at the International Bazaar to be held on December 3rd and 4th.  All proceeds will go to the Social Action Committee, helping to defray the costs of the bazaar. Bring your donations to the church office.

Plan now to help with Ten Thousand Villages at St. Michael’s International Holiday Bazaar, December 3 and 4th.  Sponsored by Social Action Committee, “Villages” is the anchor group, included not only to serve craft communities in developing but also to attract the public through variety and name recognition.  We are the only place in Arizona where you can “shop the village”.  More visitors mean more purchases for small local groups, as well. We need a roster of folk to help with set-up and to sit the Villages display in two-hour rotations. To help, contact Ila Abernathy, 623-3063, ilaa@mindspring.com

St. Michael’s School ~ Now accepting applications for school year  2017 ~  2018.  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 2017-2018, it’s not too early 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.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer – Let us pray for the Lusitanian Church on Portugal, and for their bishop, the Rt. Rev. José Jorge De Pina Cabral

Diocese of Arizona Cycle of Prayer – Let us pray and give thanks for Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministry in Flagstaff.

Ann Ireland, 1930-2016

As you may know, Ann Ireland passed away Saturday, October 22.
The funeral will take place, Saturday October 29 at 11 AM. here at St. Michael's.
All are invited to a reception at Lodge on the Desert following the committal.

May the soul of Ann and the souls of all faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace. Amen.​

A Religious Response to Climate Change – III: Our Daily Bread

Where: Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church 

602 North Wilmot Road, Tucson, Arizona 85711

When: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 29, 2016
Mass (optional) @ 8:30 AM Lunch @ noon (free-will offering)

What: After our sessions had on 4 October and 13 December 2014 on global climate change and its likely impacts on the environment that sustains our lives, we meet now to review the science of global climate change and its projected consequences that impact our food supply. As a religious people, who pray for our daily bread, we seek understanding, wisdom and courage to take informed actions as good stewards of God’s creation.

Our five speakers on the different aspects of our chosen topic are:

• Katie Hirschboeck - Associate Professor of Climatology, Tree-Ring Lab, U of Arizona; National Catholic Climate Ambassador  CatholicClimateCovenant.org
The science of global climate change: update on where we are now and perspectives on where we are headed

• Clark Hansen - Regional Organizer in Organizing and Grassroots Capacity Building, Bread for the World
Hunger: current status of global food production and distribution; likely scenarios from climate change; and possible responses to meet the global needs

• Marco A. Liu - Director of Advocacy and Outreach, Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona
Hunger: current status of local food production and distribution; likely scenarios from climate change; and possible responses to meet our local needs

• Angel Wang - Committee on Creation Care, Episcopal Diocese of Arizona
Greening Episcopal Churches – What are Episcopalians doing to help address climate change?

• John Leech - Associate Priest, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Tucson, Arizona
Theological reflections: spiritual context for environmental actions

In addition to general and group discussions, we will have opening, noonday and closing prayers.

There will also be information tables for different concerned groups including:

Bread for the World
Community Food Bank
Scraps On Scraps
Iskashitaa Refugee Network
Citizens’ Climate Lobby
Green Church

RSVP by sending an email to hsieh@dakotacom.net by 25 October 2016.  Many thanks!

Cultural Sensitivity Seminar This Saturday!

Cultural Sensitivity Program 

ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS CHURCH presents a one-day workshop on 

Ministry in a Multicultural Community 

The Rev. Jorge S. Sotelo, facilitator 

When: Saturday, October 8, 2016, 9 AM – 4 PM 

Where: St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 
602 N Wilmot Rd., Tucson, in the Smith Parish Center 

Registration: Please telephone 520-886-7292 to register. 

A simple lunch will be available for a $5 suggested donation.

Feast of St. Francis and the Blessing of the Animals 2016

This Sunday: BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS at all Masses.

Please make sure you are in control of your animal. Dogs must be on a leash.

After Mass a Mexican lunch be offered. Donations are graciously accepted to help with the cost of a serious operation that must be paid for, before the operation. Please be as generous as your circumstances will allow.

Next Sunday: Episcopal School Sunday, followed by our Annual Pancake Breakfast prepared by our Boy Scouts. If you haven't attended the Pancake Breakfast in the past, you don't know what you are missing. Donations to the Boy Scouts will be greatly appreciated. The Scouts are always involved in good works!

Michaelmas and The Messenger!

This Sunday, August 25th, we're celebrating Michaelmas, our patronal Feast of St. Michael! There will be just one Mass at 9:30 AM for this week only, preceded by Morning Prayer at 9 AM and followed by a festive brunch. Please plan on attending as Brother Dave Hedges celebrates his first Michaelmas with us.

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Hi, Everyone! It's a bit late, but I think you'll be pleased with our latest issue of The Messenger. At 12 pages, it's the biggest issue we've done, at least in my time working on it. (It turns out that the history of The Messenger goes back all the way to the 1950s!) In here you will find interviews with both Father Richard and Brother Dave, news and info on upcoming events, and even a love story! Happy Michaelmas! - K
Click here for your copy.

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

Parish Notices for Week Ending September 10th, 2016

You are invited to explore the teachings of Contemplative Prayer and learn some simple ways to begin a meditation practice in the Christian tradition. We meet Saturdays from 9:30  until 11:00 am.  There is also time for coffee and fellowship. We gather at the House of Prayer, just north of the church parking lot. All are invited to bring a friend and join us.

Mama Mia! Parish Life is going to Mama Louisa’s Italian Restaurant, Thursday, September 29th at 6:30 pm ~ 2041 S. Craycroft Road (south of Golf Links).
*Seating limited to a max of 15 people, so sign up early at the back of church.

The next Adult Education class - Hobbes: “Evil as a Social Construct” meets each Wednesday at 10:00 am in the Womble Library.  The class is facilitated by Peter Schmidt. All are invited to join us for discussion on this interesting topic.

Taizé Service will be held Tuesday, September 6th in church. If you never have attended a Taizé service, this is your chance. All are invited to attend this opportunity at the close of the day.

Cultural Sensitivity Program - the Rev. Jorge S. Sotelo will present a one-day workshop on Ministry in a Multicultural Community, Saturday, October 8, 2016, 9 AM – 4 PM in the Smith Parish Center. Please telephone 520-886-7292 to register. A simple lunch will be available for a $5 suggested donation.

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