St. Philip's In The Hills Episcopal Church
Parish News: Connecting Electronically
North Campbell Avenue at River Road, TucsonOctober 1, 2009
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Sundays7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:00 a.m. Sung Eucharist Rite II 11:15 a.m. Sung Eucharist Rite II 4:00 p.m. "Come & See" Service 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II Tuesdays10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II and Healing Thursdays (Sept. through May) 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I Worship services at St. Philip's |
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Greetings!
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The fall season at St. Philip's is underway. With so many spiritual, educational, musical, and ministry opportunities, you're sure to discover something that calls to you.
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| What's Going On
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 Sunday, October 4:
First Sunday of the Month means ...
First Sunday Music
At the 9 and 11:15 a.m. services, Mozart's Coronation Mass will be presented as the service music by St. Philip's adult choirs, soloists, and St. Philip's Chamber Orchestra. This is one of the composer's larger masses, conceived on a grand orchestral scale. Because one of the movements will be used as the prelude to the service, you should plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before service time. The Sunday bulletin is available on St. Philip's Latest News page. First Sunday Food Drive As is customary on First Sundays, Sun City St. Philippians will be collecting food offerings in the fishpond garden. Food is shared with our own food pantry and the Community Food Bank. Your generosity to our neighbors in need is appreciated.
 First Sunday Young Professionals BrunchSt. Philip's Young Professionals will brunch together after the 11:15 a.m. service on October 4. Meet at the fishpond after the service. For more information about St. Philip's Young Professionals, contact Melissa at youngprofessionals@stphilipstucson.org.
Covenant! 2010:
Pledge Campaign UnderwaySt. Philip's thanks you for your past and continuing support and
commitment to the life and work of our church, as we strive to grow in
relationship with God and one another and to continue and build our
ministries as a mission-oriented faith community. Pledge packets
will be available outside the Church on October 4. If you have not picked yours up, we invite you to do so,
read the enclosed materials, prayerfully consider the value you place
on your membership in St. Philip's, and join us on this important
discipleship pilgrimage. Your financial commitment to God and this
parish in the form of a pledge gives us confidence that we can plan
fearlessly for staff, programs, and servant ministries. We know we can
count on your steadfast stewardship. Pledge materials are also posted on St. Philip's Web site.
Series Encore begins This Week:
Survival Skills in Time of RecessionLast summer's popular forum series returns this fall on Tuesday evenings beginning October 6, at 7 p.m. in La Paz. Gather with presenters who share expertise on how to handle life during our current global economic crisis. For more information, see the fall Adult Formation booklet on the Latest News page on St. Philip's Web site, or contact Greg Foraker.A related offering is the ongoing Survival Skills Career Transition Group, which meets on Wednesday evenings at 5:30 p.m. (on Wednesday, October 7, in the Bride's Room). This group, led by career management professional and St. Philippian Linda Dewey, provides a place for those in or anticipating a career transition to meet with other job seekers, to learn and practice search marketing and communications skills, and trade leads and advice. All are welcome. For more information, contact Linda. |
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| On the Horizon
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 Tucson Pride ParadeA contingent of St. Philippians, members of the St. Philip's LBGTQ "Phamily" and their "Phriends" at St. Philip's, will march in the Tucson Pride Parade on Friday, October 9. The goal is to share with the community of Tucson that St. Philip's is an example of what a welcoming and affirming congregation should be. Meet at 4:30 p.m. at St. Philip's (in front of the Church) to carpool to the parade site. Attire: St. Philip's T-shirt or royal blue shirt and jeans. More information about weekend Pride activites is found in the Sunday Bulletin on St. Philip's Latest News page.
Music, Music, Music
 Mozart in Vienna, 1784-1791 will be a delightfully varied evening of Mozart's chamber music performed by the Bella Carità Chamber Ensemble, on Friday, October 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Bloom Music Center. A special feature of the program will be the return of former Tucsonan mezzo-soprano Korby Myrick, who will perform with the eleven-piece ensemble under the baton of St. Philippian Thomas Cockrell. Admission is by donation to Friends of Music.  The popular evening showcasing St. Philip's talent, Cabaret and Cabernet!, returns for the 12th year on Friday, October 16. St. Philip's adult choir members will "let down their hair," performing music from the pop and Broadway genres and showing sides of their personalities not always seen on Sunday mornings. Refreshments and libations at 7 in the Children's Center Courtyard; the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Suggested donation of $25 per person. Check out more Cabaret 2008 photos!   
 Organ à la Carte, the third Sunday midday organ recital featuring Dr. Jeffrey Campbell on St. Philip's magnificent Holtkamp pipe organ, will explore four centuries of great organ music. On Sunday, October 18, music by Bach, Bruhns, and Hasse will be featured. Light refreshments are served in the fishpond garden at 12:30 and the recital starts at 12:45. Admission by donation. For more information about St. Philip's Friends of Music, see the brochure on the Music page of St. Philip's Web site or contact friendsofmusic@stphilipstucson.org.
 Outdoor Art Show October 25St. Philip's annual Outdoor Art Show is Sunday, October 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year the show is kicking it up a notch with artists' demonstrations of their work. Please help us advertise our show by going to St. Philip's Web site, downloading the show brochure, and distributing it to your friends. And don't forget, this is an excellent opportunity to find classy and unique gifts for your family and friends. 
Educational Offerings
Ministry Development WorkshopAre you active in a St. Philip's ministry? serving in a leadership position? interested in becoming more active? Do you want to develop leadership tools, or respond to God's call in your life? On Saturday, October 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., join the team of expert volunteer facilitators from Survival School Church Leadership Training to acquire skills that you need to develop and lead your ministry or parish project as we strive to make each of St. Philip's ministries the best it can be. $15 retreat fee includes materials and lunch. For more information contact Greg Foraker.
 The Times of Our Lives: Jewish and Christian Rituals for Life Cycle Events will be co-presented by the Rev. John Kitagawa and Rabbi Samuel Cohon of Temple Emanu-El. Join them for a lively discussion of the common and unique practices that Jews and Christians observe to mark the major times of their lives. This is a rare opportunity to explore the gifts of our two traditions more deeply. The second Wednesday of each month, beginning October 14, at 7 p.m. The October 14 session is in the East Gallery at St. Philip's. There is a fee of $40 for members and $55 for nonmembers. For more information contact Greg Foraker.
Information about Adult Formation at St. Philip's can be found on St. Philip's Web site, or sign up for the weekly Adult Formation e-letter by contacting Greg.
 Loaves & Fishes Online and in Color!
The September/October issue of Loaves & Fishes is available on St. Philip's Web site. Read all about what St. Philippians did last summer, disproving the perception that summer is "slow time"!
This season, each issue of Loaves will feature one of St. Philip's seven Commissions. Learn about the many ministries of the Evangelism Commission in this issue.
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| Food for Thought
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Stewardship: "W" Is for Worship, "A" is for Access
Stewardship begins and ends with the understanding of God's ownership of all. Stewardship can be summarized as observing, caring for, and protecting the gifts that God has entrusted to us. Over the past few weeks, the bulletin has been featuring brief "word bites" on different aspects of Stewardship. "S" stood for sharing our treasure, talents, and skills; "T" for tithing, giving according to our hearts; and "E" for being good stewards of the environment. "W" represents St. Philip's uplifting and comforting worship setting, the soaring music, the weekly communion and liturgy, and the generosity of spirit that says "everybody is welcome at our table." St. Philip's has obvious wealth in terms of the richness of the worship experience as well as the dedication and commitment of St. Philippians to using their talents to do God's work. However, St. Philip's is critically dependent on parishioners' generosity in the form of pledges to achieve the work that God has given us to do. "A" is found in the verse from Psalm 5 "but I through the greatness of your love have access to your house ..." (Grail translation), reminding us that we are called to the work of the good steward by welcoming everyone; opening our doors to our neighbors everywhere; and assuring that everyone has access to the ministries of St. Philip's by funding them prayerfully with love, time, multiple skills, and the financial resources God shares with us so generously. God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work. (2 Corinthians 9:8)
 The Casa Maria sandwich ministry fixes lunch once every four weeks to feed more than 800 hungry and homeless people living in south-central Tucson. The coordinators are looking for a few good men or women to learn the ropes and eventually take over the leadership. Lots of information and training will be provided. If interested, contact Mary (721-6232), Ray (529-8925), or Don (742-6934).  The After School Music and Homework Program has the happy problem of being "full up" with participants, which means more volunteer help is needed. No amount of help is insignificant, from an hour a week on up! Volunteers are needed to walk participants from Rio Vista School or to supervise homework or practice time. There are many other opportunities as well. For more information, contact Bruce (971-6779) or Laura (299-6561). 
School Ministries volunteers assist at three Title I public schools as
well as at Imago Dei, an Episcopal middle school that serves needy
students. For information about volunteering at the public schools,
contact Pat (293-6846); to learn about volunteer opportunities at Imago Dei, call the school at 882-4008. Learn about volunteering for Habitat for Humanity on Sunday, October 4, at 10:15 a.m. in the West Gallery. You may sign up for a "build with the rector date" or to work at the Habistore. For more information about volunteer opportunities at Habitat, contact Dani Hitchcock. More information about St. Philip's many Outreach ministries is found on St. Philip's Web site.
 What Is the Diocesan Assessment?
In the Covenant! 2010 pledge campaign brochure, you will read that one of the budgeted items is the money St. Philip's pays toward the work of the Diocese. Sometimes the benefits that congregations reap from their Diocesan Mission Share are not obvious. In Bishop Smith's current e-pistle, he highlights some of the mission work in Arizona that this assessment supports. In the next e-pistle he will discuss mission work in the country and world.
La Mariposa Renovations Completed
 The renovations to the restroom at La Mariposa Youth Center have been completed. A new vanity with double sinks has been added, and in addition, there is an in-floor mop sink for cleanup after special projects. The ceiling has been repaired, and cabinetry, tilework, and a low-water toilet have been installed. Many "dreams" during the Mission Discernment process had to do with supporting the youth as active members of St. Philip's community, and the completion of SPY's facility is a good start!  
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