Prayers are requested for our music director, Douglas Leightenheimer, and his family. Doug's father, David Lewis Leightenheimer, died suddenly on October 3. Doug and his father were getting ready to return to Tucson, when David suddenly passed away. The funeral for David was today, Wednesday, October 7 at 11:00 a.m. May David's soul and the souls of the departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen !
The Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Diana McCormick will take place, Saturday, October 10, at 10 AM. In honor of Diane, colorful attire would be graciously appreciated.
Also remember in your prayers Frances Hicks, who is currently in hospice at Sunrise at the River.
We must not neglect our prayers for those who are also in need of God's help. Amen!
Nancy
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.
Wednesday, October 07, 2015
No Casa Maria This Month!
Casa Maria ~ St. Michael's volunteers get together every fourth Friday evening in the Parish Center to prepare sack lunches for the homeless and disadvantaged of Tucson. However, due to termite extermination activities at St. Michael's Church, ALL campus facilities will be closed from Wednesday October 14th at noon through Sunday, October 18th, and reopen Monday morning October 19th. There will be NO Casa Maria sandwich making and NO Sunday Services at the Church. Instead a cash donation will be made from our meals program. Cash donations are needed to replenish the meals program account so we may continue to stock the food pantry as well.Next Casa Maria: Friday, November 13th
Mark your calendars for 2015-6! Casa Maria is every 4 weeks...
2015:
Nov 13th
Dec 11th
2016:
Jan 8th
Feb 5th
March 4th
April 1st
Sunday, October 04, 2015
October Calendar
October Calendar
Feast of St. Francis
Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 4th, 2015
Feast of St. Francis
Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 4th, 2015
The Blessing of the Animals will take place this Sunday, October 4th, during all 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. All are invited to bring either their pet, or a stuffed animal representing their pet, for a special blessing.
Episcopal School Sunday
Fowler Fund Sunday
Sunday, October 11th, 2015
Episcopal School Sunday
Join us Sunday, October 11 and celebrate Episcopal School Sunday. St. Michael’s students will be serving at Mass and offering musical additions to the Mass. There will be only one Mass today, at 9:30 AM. Following the morning Masses, there will be a delicious Pancake Breakfast ~ cooked and served by our Boy Scouts under the direction of Byron Brandon and John Madsen.
Annual Fowler Fund Appeal Sunday
Sunday, October 11, 2015, is also Fowler Fund Sunday. It is the one Sunday each year in which we solicit donations for St. Michael’s Fowler Fund. Your contribution supports mini-grants to help variety of programs and situations in the larger community.
St. Michael's Fowler Fund honors the memory of St. Michael's long-time former rector, Father John Clinton Fowler. It consists of two parts, a permanent endowment and an expendable fund. The expendable fund, along with available interest from the permanent endowment, allows us to provide mini-grants to worthy organizations, primarily in the local Tucson community. Recent grants have provided start-up help to a center for abused women, assisted in the restoration of a fire-damaged church in Phoenix, funded urgent medical care under the auspices of the Guatemala Project, helped make homes handicap accessible for needy elderly individuals, and supported an organization which assists homeless men.
Please plan ahead, and consider making a special donation next week to the Fowler Funds. You will find an insert in next week’s bulletin, which you can place in the white envelope with your contribution, thus directing which portion(s) of the fund you are supporting. Our Fowler Fund Committee thanks all past donors for their significant generosity, and encourages each parishioner to consider providing a contribution to this year’s Fowler Fund appeal.
Termite Sunday
Sunday, October 18th, 2015
St. Michael’s Church and School will be closed from noon Wednesday, October 14th through Sunday, October 18th, so that the church can be fumigated for dry wood termites. For everyone’s safety, the entire property will be closed off during this time to everyone except the exterminators. On Sunday, October 18th, we encourage everyone to attend another church, and to return to us the following week with your insights and suggestions during this time of transition. The church office will reopen on Monday, October 19th.Certain items will need to be removed from the property before fumigation, including foods not in cans, the Blessed Sacrament etc. We will be forming a work party after the pancake breakfast on Sunday, October 11th to accomplish this. Volunteers welcome!
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Termite Closure and Other Announcements
September 27, 2015
Dear St. Michael's Church and School Community,
It has recently been discovered that there is a termite infestation in the church building. The church’s Buildings and Grounds Committee along with the Church Wardens and Interim Rector moved quickly to address this situation before any further damage takes place. After a thorough inspection and consultation with a reputable extermination company, the decision was made to proceed immediately with treatment. The process will involve completely tenting the church building, sealing the Bride's Room and Womble Library from the church. The tented area will then be fumigated for approximately 24 hours in order to kill all the dry-wood termites. During the process, the entire church and school campus will be closed. There will be no access to the church, offices or classrooms until the process is complete including clean up, ventilation, and inspection of every office, classroom, work space and storage area. The complete lock down is necessary for safety and precautionary measures.
With that in mind, the following action will be taken on the following timetable in order to have the least disruption to the church and school community:
· Monday, October 12 - The process will begin for tenting the church and sealing adjacent rooms.
· Tuesday, October 13 - The tenting and preparation work continues
· Wednesday, October 14 - The Day School will close at 12:00 noon for Fall Break until Monday, October 19. The campus will need to be completed vacated by 2:00 p.m. at which time all offices and classrooms will be locked. No one will be allowed to return to the church/school grounds until the process is fully completed. There will be NO AFTER CARE ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14.
· Sunday, October 18 - The church/school campus will reopen once the "all clear" is given by the extermination company.
Precautionary actions prior to the lock down will include:
• Removal of all air-breathing animals and tanked fish into the courtyard on the southwest section of the school.
• Removal of all food items (except canned goods), and Communion Elements and Vessels away from all rooms in and adjacent to the church, including the church kitchen.
Even though only the church proper will be tented and fumigated, temporary closing signs will be posted on all doors and gates throughout the church/school campus. Please adhere to safety precautions during this extermination process. It is a relief to note that there will be no residue on any surfaces following the procedure as the vapor used dissipates once it is in the open air.
We appreciate the work of the church’s Buildings and Grounds Committee and the cooperation of the church and school community as we deal quickly with this matter. Should anyone have questions regarding material used, safety data sheets are available in the church and school offices.
Blessings,
Fr. Richard Mallory Margaret Moore
Interim Rector Head of School
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The pantry is low and the need is still great...we are handing out at least 25 bags a week!
We have no cereal,
no peanut butter, no fruit and low on everything else including canned spaghetti products.
Last week's grocery ads are good thru Tuesday.....Albert has canned vegetable 2/$1, as well as Campbell's pork and beans, Mac and cheese and chicken and tomato, Al's brand soup. Cases are available.
Thank you for your your continued generosity. Only give what your circumstances will allow.
Many Blessings,
Nancy
The Blessing of the Animals will take place this Sunday, October 4th, during all 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. All are invited to bring either their pet, or a stuffed animal representing their pet, for a special blessing.
Dear St. Michael's Church and School Community,
It has recently been discovered that there is a termite infestation in the church building. The church’s Buildings and Grounds Committee along with the Church Wardens and Interim Rector moved quickly to address this situation before any further damage takes place. After a thorough inspection and consultation with a reputable extermination company, the decision was made to proceed immediately with treatment. The process will involve completely tenting the church building, sealing the Bride's Room and Womble Library from the church. The tented area will then be fumigated for approximately 24 hours in order to kill all the dry-wood termites. During the process, the entire church and school campus will be closed. There will be no access to the church, offices or classrooms until the process is complete including clean up, ventilation, and inspection of every office, classroom, work space and storage area. The complete lock down is necessary for safety and precautionary measures.
With that in mind, the following action will be taken on the following timetable in order to have the least disruption to the church and school community:
· Monday, October 12 - The process will begin for tenting the church and sealing adjacent rooms.· Tuesday, October 13 - The tenting and preparation work continues
· Wednesday, October 14 - The Day School will close at 12:00 noon for Fall Break until Monday, October 19. The campus will need to be completed vacated by 2:00 p.m. at which time all offices and classrooms will be locked. No one will be allowed to return to the church/school grounds until the process is fully completed. There will be NO AFTER CARE ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14.
· Sunday, October 18 - The church/school campus will reopen once the "all clear" is given by the extermination company.
Precautionary actions prior to the lock down will include:
• Removal of all air-breathing animals and tanked fish into the courtyard on the southwest section of the school.
• Removal of all food items (except canned goods), and Communion Elements and Vessels away from all rooms in and adjacent to the church, including the church kitchen.
Even though only the church proper will be tented and fumigated, temporary closing signs will be posted on all doors and gates throughout the church/school campus. Please adhere to safety precautions during this extermination process. It is a relief to note that there will be no residue on any surfaces following the procedure as the vapor used dissipates once it is in the open air.
We appreciate the work of the church’s Buildings and Grounds Committee and the cooperation of the church and school community as we deal quickly with this matter. Should anyone have questions regarding material used, safety data sheets are available in the church and school offices.
Blessings,
Fr. Richard Mallory Margaret Moore
Interim Rector Head of School
********
We have no cereal,
no peanut butter, no fruit and low on everything else including canned spaghetti products.
Last week's grocery ads are good thru Tuesday.....Albert has canned vegetable 2/$1, as well as Campbell's pork and beans, Mac and cheese and chicken and tomato, Al's brand soup. Cases are available.
Thank you for your your continued generosity. Only give what your circumstances will allow.
Many Blessings,
Nancy
*******
The Blessing of the Animals will take place this Sunday, October 4th, during all 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. All are invited to bring either their pet, or a stuffed animal representing their pet, for a special blessing.
Monday, September 21, 2015
Announcements for Week Ending 9/27/2015
NEW BIBLE STUDY CLASS
A note from Fr. Richard!
I am beginning a weekly Lectionary Bible Study. There are two sessions. ONE meets at 10:00 am on Thursday mornings and the other will meet at 6:30 pm on Wednesday. Each class is 90 minutes and will take place in the Parish Center.
We will be using the magnificent and extraordinarily creative Bible Workbench approach that is replete with top notch scholarship, penetrating questions, poetry and wise musings to engage the biblical narrative. If you plan to attend, sign-up sheets are in back of church so the proper number of packets may be ordered (or call the Parish Office).
THE FEAST OF SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS
COMMONLY CALLED MICHAELMAS
Next Sunday one Mass only, celebrated at 9:30 am, Bishop Kirk Smith presiding. Following the Eucharist, there will a “Festive Brunch” in the Parish Center, created by “Chef Andy Bruno”.
Everyone is invited. (a donation of $5 to defray the cost of the food will be greatly appreciated.)
CANDY MAKING COMING SOON!
Mark your calendars! We will be making Angel Food Candy beginning Monday, November 2 through Friday morning, November 6. On Monday we will need crews for dipping and patting, and for opening boxes, and setting up the packing stations. The rest of the week, will need crews for dipping and packing. Please help if you can, even if only for a few hours one day. New angel food makers are particularly welcome. We will teach you what to do! If you have questions, please see Peter Schmidt, Dorothy Cameron, Pat Miller or Sherry Terrell.
A note from Fr. Richard!
I am beginning a weekly Lectionary Bible Study. There are two sessions. ONE meets at 10:00 am on Thursday mornings and the other will meet at 6:30 pm on Wednesday. Each class is 90 minutes and will take place in the Parish Center.We will be using the magnificent and extraordinarily creative Bible Workbench approach that is replete with top notch scholarship, penetrating questions, poetry and wise musings to engage the biblical narrative. If you plan to attend, sign-up sheets are in back of church so the proper number of packets may be ordered (or call the Parish Office).
THE FEAST OF SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELSCOMMONLY CALLED MICHAELMAS
Next Sunday one Mass only, celebrated at 9:30 am, Bishop Kirk Smith presiding. Following the Eucharist, there will a “Festive Brunch” in the Parish Center, created by “Chef Andy Bruno”.
Everyone is invited. (a donation of $5 to defray the cost of the food will be greatly appreciated.)
CANDY MAKING COMING SOON!
Mark your calendars! We will be making Angel Food Candy beginning Monday, November 2 through Friday morning, November 6. On Monday we will need crews for dipping and patting, and for opening boxes, and setting up the packing stations. The rest of the week, will need crews for dipping and packing. Please help if you can, even if only for a few hours one day. New angel food makers are particularly welcome. We will teach you what to do! If you have questions, please see Peter Schmidt, Dorothy Cameron, Pat Miller or Sherry Terrell.
PARISH LIFE OKTOBERFEST!
Get out your Lederhosen! We’re celebrating Oktoberfest! Join Parish Life at Millie’s Pancake Haus, 6530 East Tanque Verde Road (near Sakura)o n Thursday, September 24th at 6:30 PM.
ANNUAL ADVENT BAZAAR
We need your help. We are still looking for more volunteers for St. Michael’ Annual Advent Bazaar, December 5 and 6, 2015. The Bazaar is a wonderful event at St. Michael’s. The old adage “Many hands make light work!” Call Jim at 520/603-6885 or email: jimsteinman7@gmail.com for more information! You’ll be glad you did!
Come Celebrate Michaelmas with Bishop Kirk Smith!
Join Us For Michaelmas!
Sunday, September 27th, 2015 
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