St. Philip's In The Hills Episcopal Church
Parish News: Connecting Electronically
North Campbell Avenue at River Road, TucsonOctober 30, 2009
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Sundays7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:00 a.m. Sung Eucharist Rite II Third Sundays: All-Generations Service (Sept. through May) Fifth Sundays: Morning Prayer and Eucharist 11:15 a.m. Sung Eucharist Rite II Fifth Sundays: Morning Prayer and Eucharist 4:00 p.m. "Come & See" Service 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II Third Sundays: Choral Evensong with Eucharist (Sept. through May) 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 first cold snap makes us realize it's almost November at St. Philip's, with its many spiritual, educational, musical, and ministry opportunities. We invite you to explore all that is happening at St. Philip's and discover where God is next calling you.
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| What's Going On
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November 1:
First Sunday brings ...  First Sunday Music ... at the 9 and 11:15 a.m. services, the combined adult choirs with Julie Harman, soprano soloist, and the St. Philip's Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Campbell, present Canticles of Light by choral composer Bob Chilcott. Food for Hunger Food Drive ... the Sun City St. Philippians will as usual be receiving food offerings in the Fishpond Garden. Food is shared between our own food pantry and the Community Food Bank at Interfaith Community Services. Young Professionals brunch ... St. Philip's Young  Professionals will brunch together after the 11:15 a.m. service. Meet at the fishpond.
"Just Coffee" sales ... this fair trade coffee is sold by the Outreach Commission the first Sunday of each month (and they are adding third Sundays in November and December). And in addition ...A flu shot clinic is offered from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in
Palo Verde. The cost for the seasonal flu vaccine is $25 and for the
pneumonia vaccine is $45. Some insurance plans cover the cost. Note
that this is the vaccine against the seasonal influenza virus, not the
H1N1 "swine flu" virus. That  vaccine is not yet generally available. Also, November 1 is your last opportunity to order Christmas greenery from the J2A youth, for pickup on December 6 or to be sent to family or friends elsewhere. Find the J2A table in the Perry Garden during coffee hour. Information about these and many other activities is found in the Sunday bulletin on St. Philip's Latest News page.
November 2: All Souls' Day
 All Souls' Day is the traditional time to remember loved ones enjoying eternal
life in the nearer presence of God. At St. Philip's, our Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving
with Sung Eucharist Rite II will be at 7 p.m. on November 2 in the
Church. This celebration of life that is transformed beyond death
includes music, prayers, and communion. Families are invited to
remember their loved ones by lighting one of the candles outside the
church door and placing it on the altar prior to the service. The
service is followed by a reception in the Perry Garden. November 7 and 8:
 Library Used Book SaleThe popular annual Renouf/Nelson Library Used Book Sale will be held on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the West Gallery. Something for everyone ... come, browse, and support your library. (You may drop off book donations at the library until November 6).
Covenant! 2010:
Pledge Campaign UnderwayThe Covenant! 2010 brochure illustrates how our budget dollars and our wealth of volunteers make St. Philip's many ministries possible. If you have not yet pledged, we ask you to prayerfully consider the value you place
on your membership in St. Philip's and join us on this important
discipleship pilgrimage. Your financial commitment through a pledge gives us confidence that we can plan
fearlessly for staff, programs, and servant ministries that do God's work in our Parish and community. Initial returns are encouraging. As of October 28, 308 pledgers have made commitments totaling $641,608. That is an increase of $65,741 over the dollars pledged by these same persons last year. It is also an increase of $29,964 over the pledge total at the end of the fifth week of last year's campaign. Thank you for your continued support, which is vital as we strive to continue and to build our ministries in this mission-oriented faith community. Pledge materials are also posted on St. Philip's Web site. |
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| On the Horizon
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Sunday, November 8:
... Blessing of the Animals
You are invited to bring your pets to St. Philip's Blessing of the Animals Service on Sunday, November 8, at 9 a.m. in the Plaza. All types of animals are welcome at this service, which celebrates the loving relationship shared by humans and their pets. This service does not include communion. The usual 9 a.m. Rite II Eucharist service will take place in the church.
A special feature this year will be the blessing of the newly restored animal fountain at the beginning of the service!
... Fine Arts Tour
The customary second-Sunday-of-the-month Fine Arts Tour provides information on seven centuries of St. Philip's art pieces from the Samuel Kress and Helen and John Murphey collections. Starting at 12:30 p.m. near the portrait of St. Philip (in the altar area), the guided tour will last about an hour.
... Faith and Facebook: Building Community Through Technology
In addition to a full slate of Sunday morning forums on November 8, a special afternoon session in the Renouf/Nelson Library at 12:30 p.m. will help you get connected with St. Philip's Facebook community. Bring a brown bag and learn how free social networking sites such as Facebook are impacting the ways we create and nurture community. Facilitated by Greg Foraker and Doug Spurlin. For more information about Adult Formation offerings, see the Adult Formation page on St. Philip's Web site or contact adultformation@stphilipstucson.org.
 ... CROPWALK 2010
At 2 p.m. on November 8, Children, Youth, and Family Ministries is participating in CROPWALK, an event organized by Church World Service to raise money to feed the world's neediest people. To register to walk or to sponsor a walker, contact Rosalind García at 299-6421.
Sunday, November 15:
Covenant! 2010 Ingathering
Everyone is invited to a complimentary Covenant Sunday Brunch on November 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Join in celebrating the ingathering of Covenant! 2010 pledges. This is an open invitation to all members and visitors. There will also be a complimentary continental breakfast for worshippers after the 7:45 a.m. service (in lieu of the regular parish breakfast). Please help organizers by letting the Stewardship Committee and Parish Life Ministry know you will attend. You may fill out and turn in the tear-off corner in the bulletin, or e-mail Tom Cross.
Friends of Music presents
Crossover: Classical Jazz
 On Friday, November 13, flutist and St. Philippian Sandy Schwoebel will present a program of diverse classical works that feature a heavy jazz influence, including the well-known Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano by Claude Bolling. A standard jazz set will end the evening. The ensemble includes Alexander Tentser on piano, Pete Swan on drums, Geoff Hamilton on bass, Chris Hokin on guitar, and Carolyn Hokin on vocals. At 7:30 p.m. in the Music Center. Admission by donation. For more information, see the Music page on St. Philip's Web site, or contact friendsofmusic@stphilipstucson.org.  The Times of Our Lives: Jewish and Christian Understandings and Rituals for Life Cycle Events
The second installment in this four-part series will be presented on Wednesday, November 11, at 7 p.m. in the East Gallery. The Rev. John Kitagawa and Rabbi Samuel Cohon of Temple Emanu-El discuss the common and unique practices that Jews and Christians observe to mark the times of their lives. The topic for November 11 is rites of passage in adulthood: Jewish Bar & Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation; Christian Confirmation and other rites of passage. There is a $40 fee for members of St. Philip's and Temple Emanu-El and $55 for nonmembers (prorated for remaining sessions). For more information see the Adult Formation page on St. Philip's Web site, or subscribe to the weekly adult formation e-letter.
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| Food for Thought
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Stewardship: "S" Is for Sustaining, "H" Is for Help
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; "E" for being good stewards of the environment; "W" for worship; "A" for access to God's house; "R" for reverence; and "D" for devoting our time and talents to God's work. "S" represents "sustaining." In challenging times, our faith can be a constant resource that helps sustain us. During the Great Depression, St. Philip's founders turned their vision into a reality, and sustaining that vision requires prayerful thought as well as actions that move our mission and ministries forward. "H" represents "help." "Truly I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me" (Matthew 25: 40) The church helps us identify areas in which we are called to ministry, and through our gifts and by acting as a community, we can help so many more than any individual can acting alone. 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)
 Adult Formation hosts are needed. This is the perfect role for someone who enjoys helping people make connections with offerings that will help them grow with God and build relationships in our community. Hosts serve one Sunday morning a month, visiting and welcoming classes, announcing class start times, posting signs, and taking attendance. Please contact Nancy Shiley if you would like to join in this welcoming and rewarding ministry. 
Hot off the press ... November Loaves & Fishes
The November issue of Loaves & Fishes will be mailed next Tuesday. Click here to take a peak at an advance copy ... in color!
Accessibility at St. Philip's
 Two projects related to accessibility have being completed on campus, making it easier for the elderly or for people dealing with disabilities to be in community. New benches have been placed outside the front of the church and to the east of the Murphey Gallery to provide seating for those waiting for transportation. Automatic door openers have been installed in the family restroom north of the Murphey Gallery and on the door from the restroom hallway out to the Perry Garden.  Money for these improvements came from an existing restricted fund which was designated to be used for accessibility issues faced by the elderly and disabled. Another form of ministry to the elderly was begun this summer. An ongoing series of 10:15 a.m. forums addresses timely topics of concern to elders and those who love them. On November 1, Prof. Kenney Hegland from UA Law School will speak about Advance Directives. (In the November Loaves & Fishes, note the article that describes a family meeting inspired by a book by Prof. Hegland.) On November 8, the forum topic will be "What Gifts Do Our Elders Really Want for Christmas?" In addition, a Family Caregiver Support Group meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. For more information contact Brigid Waszczak or call 577-7792.  Ministry to senior citizens, both at St. Philip's and in the wider
Tucson community, was a "dream" of many parishioners during the Mission
Discernment process.
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