Photos and video by Alicia Basemann
We are an Episcopal church community in Tucson, Arizona. We enjoy an Anglican expression in our worship, celebrate mass in two languages, and are committed to be socially involved in our Tucson community, our country, and the world. We are located at the corner of Fifth Street and Wilmot Road.
The Rev. David Benedict Hedges, n/BSG, Rector. Telephone 886-7292.
Contact
St. Michael's School at 722-8478.
Monday, October 04, 2010
Friday, October 01, 2010
Bless the Beasts with St. Francis This Sunday
Feast of St. Francis
The Blessing of the Animals will take place this Sunday, October 3rd, during the morning Masses, and is open to furry, feathery, and scaly pets in all shapes and sizes. Animals are to be on leashes or in carriers. The Blessing of the Animals is celebrated each year in conjunction with the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. Refreshments for beasts and humans will be available in the Parish Center area.Other Announcements:
The Knitters and Quilters will meet on Saturday, October 9 at 11 AM at the Parish Center, Bring a sack lunch, your craft and join us. All are welcome!
Feast day of the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary is Thurday, October 7th. You are invited to join us for the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:45 Am on Saturday, October 9th. All are welcome, rosaries are available.
St. Michael’s Pantry, due to the increased number of food bags distributed, is running low on: fruit, beans, tuna fish, snacks, canned spaghetti, crackers, cereal soup, peanut butter and water. We thank you for your continued generosity!
Save the Date – Wednesday, October 5 at 5:00 pm in the Womble Library – the Parish Life Group will meet. Parish Life is growing, come join us and help plan some interesting and fun activities. All are welcome!
You’re invited to Dinner Club #4, an Octoberfest dinner. Bratwurst and Sauerkraut, Sauerbraten, Spaetzle and Dessert prepared by Chef Alan Schultz. The date is Sunday, October 17th at 6:00 pm. Sign up sheets in back of church. All are welcome and reservations must be made. Only $10.00 per person. Join us for a fun evening!
VALOR HOSPICE CARE
AND THE VALOR INSTITUTE
FOR PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
FOR PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO ATTEND….
WALKING THROUGH JELLO:
a process of finding solid ground while experiencing loss.
These five sessions are designed to help you learn skills to assist you thorough life’s ongoing journey of loss. This is for anyone who has experienced loss: death, divorce, death of a pet, job, friendship or health. It offers a look at understanding grief, emotions, need for support and a balanced life. It’s learning to be more self-aware; with attention to mind, body, spirit; while respecting and honoring the past, finding hope for the future, and living in the present.
Mondays: Oct. 11, 18, 25: and Nov. 1, 15, 2010
9:00 – 11:00 AM, St. Michael’s Parish Center
Facilitated by Lynn Hunter, MDiv.
RSVP - 615-3996 by October 4, 2010
Or sign-up sheets in back of church.
Monday, July 12, 2010
A Few Wedding Photos
I will be adding a page to the website at http://smallangelstucson.org, but in the meantime you can see more wedding photos on my Flickr site.
The church is filling up!
This little boy is at his first wedding.
The groom enters behind Proscovia King and Bishop Kirk Smith.
The bride comes up the aisle with her father and uncle.
The time has come!
Bishop Smith introduces the newlyweds.
Congratulations to Father Smith and his bride Terri!
The church is filling up!
This little boy is at his first wedding.
The groom enters behind Proscovia King and Bishop Kirk Smith.
The bride comes up the aisle with her father and uncle.
The time has come!
Bishop Smith introduces the newlyweds.
Congratulations to Father Smith and his bride Terri!
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Announcements for Week Ending June 13th, 2010
Announcements
The Rev. Joel T. Ireland
Will be formally installed as
Vicar of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Corner of Third and Safford Streets
Tombstone, Arizona
By
The Rt. Rev. Kirk S. Smith ~ Bishop
On Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 11:00 A.M.
Episcopal Church Women - ECW – Luncheon on June 16th at 11:00 AM ~ PARISH CENTER. The luncheon will be catered by Enjoy Cooking. Reservations must be made. Sign-up sheets are located in the back of church. The luncheon is only $6.00 per person.
Knitters and Quilters will meet Saturday, June 12 at 11:00 AM in the Parish Center. Bring your craft and a sack lunch and join us. Stay cool and join us for lively conversation, fellowship, not to forget, working on your craft!
PLEASE NOTE – COPY DEADLINE for the upcoming July issue of The Messenger is Wednesday, June 16. Please submit your article to church@stmichael.net or the church office.
Parish Life is Growing -
When Will We See You?
When Will We See You?
Dinner at the Grill
Parish Life presents ~ Buddy’s Grill, 4821 E Grant Rd. – Friday, June 11 – 6 PM – order from the menu. Join us for great food, lively conversation and fellowship!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Announcements for Week Ending May 23rd, 2010
Announcements
ECW Casserole and Bake Sale will be this Sunday, May 16th in the Parish Center, after all morning Masses!
Thank you to each and everyone who donated Mother’s Day bags of groceries and to everyone who arrived at 9:00 am Monday morning to stock St. Michael’s food pantry. The work was completed and the pantry stocked by 10:00 am. Thank you!
St. Michael’s ECW will meet on Wednesday, May 19th at 10:30 am in the Parish Center. All women of the church are considered members of ECW and are invited and urged to attend.
St. Michael’s Dinner Club # 2
SPAGHETTI and MEATBALL DINNER
Salad and Dessert
Cash Bar
Sunday, May 16 - 6:00 pm
Parish Center
$10 per person
(offering for child’s meal)
Come early and help in the kitchen!
We always can use a few “extra” hands!
RESERVATION CARDS ARE IN THE PEWS!
Parish Life is Growing -
When Will We See You?
When Will We See You?
Pops in the Park
Sunday, May 30 – Meet us at DeMeester Center in Reid Park for a 7 PM outdoor Tucson Pops concert – “John Phillip Sousa in the Park” celebrating Memorial Day. Sign-up sheets are in the back of the church.
Dinner at the Grill
Parish Life presents ~ Buddy’s Grill – Friday, June 11 – 6 PM – order from the menu.
STAY TUNED FOR DATES FOR THESE EVENTS ~
- Tucson Toros
- Saturday night at the Desert Museum –
- and for the next Bowling date !
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Announcements for Week Ending Sunday, May 16th 2010
Announcements
Ascension Thursday, May 13 ~ Mass at 6:30 pm followed by a “pot luck” dinner in the Parish Center! Just bring a main dish, salad or dessert to share and join us! sign-up sheets in back of church.
The Vestry will meet Saturday, May 15th beginning with Mass at 8:30 am and moving to the Parish Center after Mass for the meeting. All are welcome to attend this important meeting.
ECW Casserole and Bake Sale will be this Sunday, May 16th in the Parish Center, after all morning Masses!
St. Michael’s Dinner Club # 2
SPAGHETTI and MEATBALL DINNER
Salad and Dessert
Cash Bar
Sunday, May 16 - 6:00 pm
Parish Center
$10 per person
(offering for child’s meal)
Come early and help in the kitchen!
We always can use a few “extra” hands!
RESERVATION CARDS ARE IN THE PEWS!
Opportunities for Giving
FILL THE PANTRY
If you have forgotten to bring your bag of groceries in memory or honor of your mother, it’s not too late. Just bring it to the church office!
Parish Life is Growing -
When Will We See You?
When Will We See You?
Dinner at the Grill
Parish Life presents ~ Buddy’s Grill – Friday, June 11 – 6 PM – order from the menu.
STAY TUNED FOR DATES FOR THESE EVENTS ~
- Tucson Toros
- Saturday night at the Desert Museum –
- and for the next Bowling date !
Friday, March 12, 2010
Holy Week Schedule 2010
Holy Week Schedule 2010
March 29th - Monday in Holy Week
5:30 PM LOW MASS (for nuclear disarmament)
March 30th - Tuesday in Holy Week
7:30 AM MORNING PRAYER
8:10 AM MASS
March 31st - Wednesday in Holy Week
11:45 AM CONFESSIONS
12:10 PM LOW MASS WITH UNCTION
and STATIONS OF THE CROSS
7:00 PM TENEBRAE SERVICE - Church
April 1st - 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,
9:00 PM BEGINNING OF THE WATCH
April 2nd - GOOD FRIDAY
~ Strict Fast and Abstinence
11:00 AM CONFESSIONS
12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM STATIONS OF THE CROSS
7:00 PM SOLEMN LITURGY OF GOOD FRIDAY
Fast until after The Vigil
April 3rd- Holy Saturday
~ Special Devotion and 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.
April 4th - THE SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION: EASTER DAY
7:45 AM MASS with Homily
9:00 AM FAMILY MASS
9:45 AM Sunday School and Child Care
10:15 AM HIGH MASS with Sermon
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