The Messenger - Lent 2017

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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

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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