tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58298012009-06-29T21:12:19.229-07:00We are an Episcopal Church community in Tucson, Arizona. We enjoy an Anglo-Catholic expression in our worship and are committed to be socially involved in our Tucson community, our country, and the world. We are located at the corner of Fifth and Wilmot. <br> <br> John R. Smith, Rector. Telephone 886-7292; Fax 886-8636.<br><br>Contact our Parish Day School at 722-8478.Karen Funk Blocherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860091802901743222noreply@blogger.comBlogger271125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5829801.post-41553032644270815472009-06-29T20:03:00.003-07:002009-06-29T21:12:19.239-07:00

AnnouncementsLOOKING FOR A FEW “ST. MICHAEL’S FOURSOMES” - JOIN US FOR THE 2009 “WE CARE” Golf Classic on Wednesday, November 11th at the Omni Tucson National Golf Resort. The proceeds will benefit “Interfaith Community Services” (ICS) of which St. Michael’s is a member. Stay tuned. Call Al DeAugustine for more information.The July issue of The Messenger is now available. See the sidebar for

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AnnouncementsThis year's raffle quiltEpiscopal Church Women – ECW – Luncheon on June 17th. 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. The Quilt Raffle will be held during the luncheon. It is not too late to purchase your winning ticket.LADIES – JUST A REMINDER – your quilt

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AnnouncementsFEAST OF THE ASCENSION - Please join us for Mass at 6:30 PM on Thursday, May 21st on Feast of the Ascension. Following Mass there will be a “Beef and Brew” buffet in the Parish Center. Sign-up sheets are in back of church. Cost: donation.The Friendship – Fellowship Luncheon for May has been cancelled. Save the date of June 22nd for the next luncheon.The beautiful handmade quilt

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AnnouncementsAll the women of the Diocese of Arizona are invited to the area gathering.Where: St. Alban’sWhen: Saturday, May 16, 2009Time: 8:30 AM – 1:30 PMCome and share what you are doing in your parishes with everyone in your area. Sign up sheets in the back of church. Deadline for registration – Sunday, May 3rd.Mother’s Day Tea scheduled for Saturday, May 9th has been postponed.The Knitters

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AnnouncementsHoly Week begins with Palm Sunday - The calendar below lists the complete schedule of services and other events. 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

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AnnouncementsFr. Ireland’s Monday Evening Lenten Bible Study - Join us each Monday evening during Lent for a lively discussion and study of the book of Genesis and beyond. The Bible Study will take place in the Parish Center following the 5:30 pm Mass. A simple soup supper will be served. Sign-up sheets are located in the back of church.Lectionary Readings Study will meet this Wednesday, April

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AnnouncementsFr. Ireland’s Monday Evening Lenten Bible Study - Join us each Monday evening during Lent for a lively discussion and study of the book of Genesis and beyond. The Bible Study will take place in the Parish Center following the 5:30 pm Mass. A simple soup supper will be served. Sign-up sheets are located in the back of church.KNITTERS AND QUILTERS will meet at 11:00 AM - THIS

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AnnouncementsFr. Ireland’s Monday Evening Lenten Bible Study - Monday March 2 is the first Bible Study beginning with the book of Genesis and is immediately following the 5:30 PM Mass. The Bible Study will continue on the Mondays thru Lent and will take place in the Parish Center and will include a light supper. All are Welcome.The Messenger newsletter is now available online! Click here for the

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DAILY LENTEN OFFERINGS OF WORSHIP, STUDY AND SERVICE Mondays 7:30 am Morning Prayer5:30 pm Mass (For Nuclear Disarmament) 6:00 pm Fr. Ireland’s Old Testament Bible Study beginning with book of Genesis. Light supper (begins Monday, March 1) Tuesdays 8:05 am - Primary School Mass Wednesdays

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AnnouncementsFr. Ireland’s Monday Evening Lenten Bible Study - Monday March 2 is the first Bible Study beginning with the book of Genesis and is immediately following the 5:30 PM Mass. The Bible Study will continue on the Mondays thru Lent and will take place in the Parish Center and will include a light supper. All are Welcome.The Messenger newsletter is now available online! Click here for the

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AnnouncementsEpiscopal Church Women - St. Michael’s E.C.W. will meet Wednesday, February 18th beginning at 10:30 AM in the Parish Center. All women are invited and are urged to attend.The Messenger newsletter is now available online! Click here for the February issue. COPY DUE DATE for the MARCH issue is this Wednesday, February 18th. Please submit your article to church@stmichael.net or bring

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Our spring event - THE LOVE BOAT – is approaching. We set sail April 18. Our dinner auction will be as successful as the support it receives from its community. Everyone can play a role. We want and need your support. Please consider underwriting a portion of the auction such as decorations or wine, helping solicit donations from area businesses, or volunteering your services on one of our

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AnnouncementsCASA MARIA WILL MEET THIS FRIDAY at 6 PM in the Parish Center to prepare sack lunches. Your help is greatly needed – the volunteers can always use a few “eggstra” hands and shelled hard boiled eggs. Bring a friend and join us to help with this good work. Please bring a cardboard box with you. We need boxes to transport the lunches to Casa Maria.KNITTERS, QUILTERS AND CROCHETTERS

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AnnouncementsThe Messenger newsletter is now available online! Click here for the February issue. COPY DUE DATE for the MARCH issue is Wednesday, February 18th. Please submit your article to church@stmichael.net or bring it to the church office.Mark the date: Saturday, March 7th – 8:00 am to 3:30 pm for the Annual Episcopal Diocese of Arizona’s 2009 Ministry Fair. This year the Ministry Fair is

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AnnouncementsWe have extra boxes of Angel Food candy. How about treating someone with St. Michael’s angel food on Valentine’s Day? Candy is available in the church office for only $12.00 a box.St. Michael's has a Facebook group! If you or a loved on is on Facebook, please consider joining. Help us connect with the next generation of St. Michael's parishioners!REMEMBER WHEN FATHER SMITH WALKED

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AnnouncementsTHE MESSENGER COPY DUE DATE for the February issue is this coming Wednesday, January 21. Please submit your article to: church@stmichael.net or bring it to the church office.St. Michael’s Annual Parish Meeting – Sunday, January 25thThe day will begin with coffee and donuts at 8 AM in the Parish Center. Mass will follow in Church at 9 AM. A brunch will follow the Mass in the Parish

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AnnouncementsCASA MARIA WILL MEET THIS FRIDAY at 6 PM in the Parish Center to prepare sack lunches. Your help is greatly needed – the volunteers can always use a few “eggstra” hands and shelled hard boiled eggs. Bring a friend and join us to help with this good work.St. Michael’s Annual Parish Meeting – Sunday, January 25thThe day will begin with coffee and donuts at 8 AM in the Parish Center.

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The St. Michael's website at http://smallangelstucson.org has just had a major overhaul, including new headers, new features on some pages and technical improvements to increase the site's visibility on Google so that potential visitors and new parishioners can find us. For the first time ever, the church's site is now at the top of the Google search results for the relevant search terms "St.

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Announcements All of us St. Michael’s wish to express our gratitudeto everyone for the beautiful Christmas liturgy,to those who decorated the church, the choir,the director, the instrumentalists and all who helpedus welcome the Christ child with great joy and beauty.FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY – TUESDAY JANUARY 6 – MASS AT 6:00 P.M. Join us for a “Pot Luck” Dinner immediately following Mass. Bring

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December 24th Vigil of the Nativity - Christmas Eve5:00 PM - Family Mass with Christmas Storyfor Children and Setting Up the Creche10:00 PM - Concert and Carols10:45 PM - Solemn Procession and High MassDecember 25thThe Nativity of Our Lord Jesus ChristChristmas Day7:30 AM - Morning Prayer7:45 AM - Mass10:15 AM - High Mass and ProcessionParish Offices Closed December 24th through 26thThe Clergy

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AnnouncementsStewardship Reminder - Those who have not yet estimated their giving please use the pledge cards and envelopes located at the end of each pew. You may simply drop the completed cards in the collection, mail them or bring them by the parish office. Please remember to pick-up your contribution envelopes in the back of church!VESTRY MEETING – The Vestry will meet this Tuesday at 7 pm

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AnnouncementsStewardship Reminder - Those who have not yet estimated their giving please use the pledge cards and envelopes located at the end of each pew. You may simply drop the completed cards in the collection, mail them or bring them by the parish office. Please remember to pick-up your contribution envelopes in the back of church!CHRISTMAS - FRIENDSHIP – FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON will take place

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An invitation to – St. Michael’s Advent International Bazaar Saturday December 6, 5 - 8 p.m.Opening reception & sale MZEKALA – Balkan traditional songs, 6 p.m. Sunday, December 7, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sale continues Indian tacos, tamales, Colombian empanadas – after 11:30"children only" trinket table – items 10 cents to $2 pinata on the patio, 10 a.m. and noon music and

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AnnouncementsWhisperings in ConcertSaturday, December 6that 7:00 pmSt. Michael's and All Angels Episcopal Church 602 North Wilmot Road, Tucson, AZ 85711FeaturingPiano Performances byLiz Story,Joseph Akins andLisa DowningTickets are $20 for Adults$15 for Seniors and Under 18 Buy Tickets Onlineat BrownPaperTickets.comor call the24/7 Brown Paper Tickets Hotlineat 1-800-838-3006to order by phone.St.

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AnnouncementsThanksgiving Mass and Meal - The holidays are rapidly approaching. Save the date! A special 10:30 am Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated and a communal meal to follow in the parish center this Thursday, November 27th. Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, beverages and friendship and fellowship will be provided. Just bring a side dish or dessert to share! Sign-up sheets at the back of

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