St. Philip's In The Hills Episcopal Church
Parish News: Connecting Electronically
North Campbell Avenue at River Road, TucsonMarch 2, 2010
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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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During this Lenten season of prayer and reflection, we
invite you to explore the many spiritual, educational, musical, and
ministry opportunities and discover new ways to orient your life as a disciple of Christ in the world.
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Episcopal Credit Union Membership Drive The Episcopal Federal Credit Union will be conducting an all-parish membership drive March 7 after the 9 and 11:15 a.m. services on the north side of the Perry Garden. To open a savings account, you will need $30 in cash or check, a driver's license, and your social security number. The application form is available on St. Philip's Web site. For every account opened on March 7, St. Philip's will receive $20 into its account with the Credit Union as a thank you gift. An account may be opened for a child up to age 18 by a parent for only $20, and the church will still get the $20 thank you gift. Come do good for yourself and also help your church! Read more about the Episcopal Federal Credit Union in the February issue of Loaves and Fishes.
 First Sunday MusicOn Sunday, March 7, First Sunday Music at the 9 and 11:15 a.m. services will be Missa "in simplicitate" by Jean Langlais. This work is particularly suitable for a Sunday in Lent because it requires relatively modest resources (unison voice and organ) and has a strong chant-like flavor and relatively unadorned melodic lines. Langlais, a French composer who was blind from early childhood, wrote this mass in 1952. The mass is unique in that it will be sung by a unison women's chorus. The setting is both simple and complex, with Langlais combining elements of ancient and modern musical language. Also This SundayDon't forget our First Sunday "Food for Hunger" food drive. Food offerings are accepted in the Fishpond Garden.  Just Coffee will be offered for sale March 7 (and again March 21). We just received a new shipment, including the popular Marago blend. Thank you for supporting the Just Coffee ministry! Your generosity enables the growers in Chiapas, Mexico, to support their families, improve their communities, and avoid the life-threatening risk of immigration to the US. To join this fun and sociable ministry, contact Suzanne Hesh at 325-4469. Bach Marathon March 5 and 6 This year the Bach Marathon will encompass two days of magnificent music in the Church. On Friday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m., Sandy Schwoebel, flute, Larry Lang, violin, Zoran Stilin, cello, and Jeffrey Campbell, harpsichord, will present Bach's The Musical Offering and other chamber music. Saturday, March 6, begins with an organ "In-Formance" at noon, a guided tour of the organ presented by Jeffrey Campbell. At 1 p.m., guest organist Elizabeth Lenti from All Saints Episcopal in Pasadena, will present two "Great" Preludes and Fugues, as well as Trio Sonata No 5 and several chorale preludes. The day will culminate at 3 p.m. with a "tag team marathon plus" featuring four local organists interspersed with vocal arias and duets from cantatas performed by soprano Elena Todd and tenor Doug Spurlin with flutist Sandy Schwoebel and harpsichordist Jeffrey Campbell. For more information about Friends of Music, see St. Philip's Web site or contact friendsofmusic@stphilipstucson.org. |
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Wednesday Lenten Services and Classes
 7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I
8:00 a.m. Morning Class
"Lenten Dialogues: To Give Up or Take On" with the Rev. Allen Breckenridge4 p.m. Afternoon Class
"The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully" with Harry Caldwell, Ph.D.
6:00 p.m. Supper 6:30 p.m. Evening Classes "Coloring Outside the Lines: Drawing a Prayerlife" with the Rev. Dr. Clare Yarborough"Take! Eat! Exploring the Eucharist" with St. Philip's Clergy and Leaders8:15 p.m. Eucharist
 Thursday Lenten Recitals
Lenten Recitals continue in the Music Center on Thursdays during Lent. On Thursday, March 4, come hear the Rogue Theatre Men's Schola: Harlan Hokin, director, Paul Amiel, harp, Robert Villa, violin, Joseph McGrath, and James Callegary. Next Thursday, March 11, Arizeder Urreiztieta, bass, and Kathryn Christensen, piano, will present music of Agustin Lara and other Mexican composers. Admission to these 30-minute recitals is by donation. Friday Praying the Way of the CrossJoin in praying the Stations of the Cross during the Fridays of Lent. Praying the Way of the Cross at St. Philip's is a unique opportunity to walk with Jesus through the compelling work of artist Kurt Anderson (Station I is shown at right) and the Stations of the Cross for Global Justice and Reconciliation, prepared by the Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations. Fridays at 5:30 p.m. in the Church (we'll meet in the Perry Garden this week).
 Sunday Lenten Labyrinth Walks or call 440-7287, or Brigid Waszczak or call 577-7792.
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Friends of Music Concert: The Five Seasons
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Philip's Friends of Music presents an evening of ensemble singing by
one of Tucson's premier vocal quartets, on Friday, March 12, at 7:30
p.m. in the Church: the Five Seasons in a program titled "Brahms to
Bebop." The program includes Brahms' lilting "Liebeslieder Waltzes," a
set of 18 charming short waltzes for quartet and four hands at the
piano. The second half of the program features American classics from
Stephen Foster, Aaron Copland, and George Gershwin. Two selections from
Gilbert and Sullivan will round out the program. The Five Seasons are
Elena Todd, soprano; Laurel Decker, mezzo-soprano; Doug Spurlin, tenor;
and Christopher Herrera, bass. Pianist Mary Lonsdale Baker, the fifth
"Season," is joined by Jeffrey Campbell to make up the four hands
required for the Brahms waltzes. Admission is by donation. For more information about Friends of Music, see St. Philip's Web site or contact friendsofmusic@stphilipstucson.org.
Outdoor Art Show October 30-31: Call to Artists!
 Applications are being accepted for the 2010 Outdoor Art
Show. This year's show will be October 30 and 31, and will be
featured on the Tucson Art Trail. Proceeds from this show benefit the
J2A Pilgrimage, the SPY Mission Trip, and the ongoing preservation of
our historic structure and campus. Applications can be downloaded from
our Web site or leave a self-addressed stamped envelope at the front
office and we will send it to you. Please pass this on to any talented
and aspiring artists that you know! Save the Date! Questions? Email
Sharon Mann or contact her at 301-6143.
 St. Philip's Show Features St. Philippians: YOU?
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April/May show in the Murphey Gallery is an opportunity for all St.
Philippians to showcase their artistic abilities. The All St. Philip's
Show will open on April 11 and run through May 28. Persons who wish to
enter should e-mail Mary Lou Foote or call her at 299-7649. Full instructions will be sent to participants. We
are sorry, only wall-hung work can be accepted. Shown at left is a painting by parishioner Ron Whorton.
75th Anniversary Plans
 Musician and concert sponsorships are sought for the 75th Anniversary Concert
on April 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Church: "An Offering of the Art
Treasures of St. Philip's." During breaks in the music, some key
featured treasures will be displayed, with a short explanation of their
history and relation to life at St. Philip's. Mozart's Gran Partita
Serenade will be the musical glue. $15 donation suggested. Tickets for
a pre-concert reception catered by Elle Restaurant are also available
for purchase for $35. For more information, see the table in the
fishpond garden, or contact Claude Deniz at 299-3481.
 Were
you married at St. Philip's? (Married 75 years? or 1 year?) Interested
in renewing those sacred vows? In celebration of St. Philip's 75th
Anniversary, all couples who were married at St. Philip's are invited
to renew their vows in a group ceremony on Saturday, February 12, 2011,
at 3 p.m. in the Church. This service will include a celebration of the
Eucharist and special music with a short reception following. Thank
offerings will be gratefully accepted ($75 suggested). If you would
like to participate, please notify the office at (520) 299-6421 or RenewVows@stphilipstucson.org.
Please include the year and day you were married at the church, address
(e-mail and street), phone, and of course, your names! If you are in
touch with someone who was married at St. Philip's but has moved away,
please forward this information to them!
For more information about plans for St. Philip's 75th Anniversary celebration, see St. Philip's Web site.
Elder Care Fair in May
 Plans
are underway for an Elder Care Fair on May 23. This Fair will bring a
full range of resources and experts to St. Philip's. The Elder Care
Fair will take place in conjunction with a Red Cross Blood Drive. We
need 30 volunteers ages 16 and up to give blood (parents will need to
sign a consent form for individuals between the ages of 16 and 18). The
process takes about one hour. To schedule a time for May 23rd, please
call Cathleen Carlton at 331-3656. She will need your full name, phone
number and the time you can be available between 8:30 and noon.
Watch for more details about this timely and informative event.
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| Food for Thought |
 Welcoming the Stranger: Christians and Immigration
Sometimes we hear about people who actually live their faith; I think the following is an example of that. In a local paper in January (in the "News of the Week" section), there's a story entitled "Tools for Crossers." I wonder if you saw it -- or even noticed it, if you did. Three UC-San Diego faculty members have designed inexpensive cell phones with special software to help desert travelers locate water, churches, and medical facilities. Better yet, they are GIVING the devices to Mexican charities. And how about this? The phones will feature "welcome to the U.S." poetry. This simple act will likely save the lives of hundreds each year who would otherwise die in the desert. We can certainly feel for the Israelites wandering in the desert for generations. They received help from a compassionate God -- in covenant with them. Can we welcome a little help for our fellow human beings in today's world? --Don VeitchGod Across Borders
The Intergenerational Border Advance on April 23 and 24 provivdes an opportunity for people of all generations to reflect, experience, and act.
 Our time for spiritual growth and community building first gathers us at St. Philip's on Friday evening for supper and sharing and reflection with the Rev. Dr. Clare Yarborough. On Saturday, we will join people of faith who we will meet at the US/Mexico border in the small and sleepy town of Naco, Arizona and Naco, Mexico, for the fifth "God Has No Borders" Border Procession, sponsored by Episcopal Border Ministries and led by the Rt. Rev. Kirk Stevan Smith, Bishop of Arizona. At the border, we will join in a work project and then participate in the ecumenical and interfaith event bringing attention and prayer to our national immigration crises and celebrating the coming together of people from the United States and Mexico.
For more information contact Greg Foraker or Rosalind Garcia (299-6421), or visit the Adult Formation table in the Perry Garden on Sunday mornings. |
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