St. Philip's In The Hills Episcopal Church
Parish News: Connecting Electronically North Campbell Avenue at River Road, Tucson
March 7, 2013
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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 4:00 p.m. (third Sundays) Choral Evensong 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II Tuesdays10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II and Healing 6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer (second Tuesday) Thursdays (Sept. through May) 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I Worship services at St. Philip's
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God calls us not just to believe and to have faith, but to act. During the Lenten season of prayer and reflection, we invite you to explore the many spiritual, educational, musical, and ministry opportunities and follow where God is next calling you.
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William C. Cutlip Concert Benefits Children and Youth Programs
 A special benefit concert entitled " Letter from Home: Aaron Copland's America" will be held on Thursday, April 4, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Church. The concert is offered in memory of William Carter Cutlip, a well-loved St. Philip's parishioner, and proceeds will benefit the programs for children and youth at St. Philip's. A gala reception at 6:15 p.m. in the Murphey Gallery precedes the concert. You may also participate in an online auction of paintings by two contemporary artists, Eric Galbreath and Robin Berry, which will close at 7:30 p.m. on April 4. The multi-media concert, written and conceived by Dr. Kevin Justus, will feature works by Aaron Copland from the period 1939-1954, including "Twelve Poems of Emily Dickinson," compositions for organ, and excerpts from film scores, performed by talented local musicians and actors, including Mary Paul, Larry Alexander, Benjamin Nisbet, Woosug Kang, David Alexander Johnston, and Elizabeth Young. In addition, former Tucson favorite mezzo-soprano Korby Myrick and her pianist husband Richard Hereld will return to Tucson for the concert. The Zephyrus Wind Quintet and the Bella Carità Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Thomas Cockrell will also be featured.  Tickets for the concert are available at the door for a suggested $25. A $50 ticket for the pre-concert reception includes preferred seating for the concert. Tickets are available at St. Philip's on Sunday morning. Reception tickets may also be purchased online for $2 more. Bids may also be offered on the six paintings by going online. Proceeds from the concert will benefit St. Philip's programs for children and youth.
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| What's Going On |
Lenten Retreat Saturday
It's not too late to register for our Lenten Retreat Day on this Saturday, March 9 from 9am to 3pm with lunch provided. Explore the depth of our Episcopal tradition and discover the spiritual wonders that have been passed down through the centuries. Send an email to the Rev. Greg Foraker to register! $25 includes materials and lunch.
Campus WiFi-ed The installation of campus-wide WiFi at St. Philip's has been completed and is operational. When you access WiFi from your computer, iPad, smart phone, or other device, several WiFi networks in the River/Campbell neighborhood will appear. Click on the network titled: StPhilips Public. The password is StPhilipsTucson (please note capitalization as indicated).
 Mayor Rothschild Will Speak at Forum The mission statement of St. Philip's Border & Immigration Ministry calls for the group to offer transformative educational opportunities that encourage compassionate responses to the needs of immigrants, as well as joining the larger community in advocating for humane and just resolution of the immigration crisis. Accordingly, the Border & Immigration Ministry has invited Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild to engage in a conversation with St. Philip's parishioners and other interested parties on Sunday, March 10, at 10:15 a.m. in the Murphey Gallery. On August 7, 2012, Mayor Rothschild and the Tucson City Council passed the Immigrant Welcoming City resolution, which seeks ways to make Tucson into a more immigrant welcoming city. Faith-based representatives initially brought the resolution to the Council. A city task force is currently meeting to develop goals and policy toward that end. At the same time, Mayor Rothschild and other leaders are working to improve tourism, trade, and commerce between the Tucson metro area and Mexico. Mayor Rothschild will inform and inspire in the ways Tucson (and Arizona) benefits from the cross-border richness of our heritage and our future.
Art Gallery Opening Reception The March show in the Murphey Gallery is entitled "All Over the Map," featuring work by members of the Tucson Mountains Artist Collective. It begins with a reception on Sunday, March 10, from noon to 3 p.m. Please visit the show and meet the artists!
Lenten Weekday Events Continue
The Lenten Wednesday activities continue for two more weeks. The day begins with a Rite I Eucharist at 7:30 a.m. Afterwards, at 8:15 a.m. in La Paz, join the Rev. Vicki Hesse for "Pray, Sense, Practice," an exploration of spiritual practices. The group has already explored mandalas, sound, and prayer postures. On Wednesday, March 13, creative expressions of prayer will be incorporated into a community-crafted collage of images and textures. On March 19, modeling clay and extended prayer time will be used to become ready for Holy Week.
The afternoon class, at 4:30 p.m. in La Paz, is entitled "Conversations with God," led by Jeanette Renouf. If prayer is a conversation with God, what do we expect from it? How do we get there? (recommended reading: Help, Thanks, Wow by Anne Lamott).
At 6:15 p.m., enjoy a soup and salad supper hosted by the J2A youth, a fundraiser for Pilgrimage 2014, and take your choice of three evening classes at 7 p.m. John Smith leads "Speaking Christian," a discussion of renowned Bible scholar and theologian Marcus Borg's book Speaking Christian, for adults with inquiring minds. Explore why Christian words have lost their meaning and power and how they can be restored. John encourages you to attend (in La Paz) even if you haven't read the book. In the West Gallery, Brad Stroup leads a journey through six religious traditions in search of order but perhaps finding mostly chaos, in "Mystics of the World, Unite!" On March 13, learn about the Kabbalah as we peer into the Zohar through the eyes of Rabbi Luria in the 16th century. March 20 will explore the vision of Ramana Maharshi, a 20th-century Hindu mystic who lived alone, wrote nothing, spoke little unless asked, and recast the ways of existence for all humanity. (This group will meet for a bonus session on April 3, entitled "Lao Tzu at the Gate.") The evening ends with a Compline service in the Church at 8:15 p.m.
 Thursday Lenten recitals continue for two more weeks, at 12:15 p.m. in the Music Center. On Thursday, March 14, cellist Harvey Wolfe (cellist with the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra for 37 years) joins with flutist Paula Redinger (solo flute with the Arizona Opera) and violinist Alicia Hagerman (from the Tucson Symphony) to play 18 variations and fantasy on a theme from Mozart's "Don Giovanni" by Anton Reicha. Wolfe will also perform a suite for solo cello by Ernst Krenek (1939). The series concludes on Thursday, March 21, with tenor Doug Spurlin and pianist Mary Lonsdale Baker presenting Songs of Travel by Ralph Vaughan Williams. This cycle of nine songs set to poetry by Robert Louis Stevenson offers a look into the journey of a young man as he experiences the joys, the sorrows, the trials and tribulations of life and comes to terms with the choices that he has made along the way. It is the story of a man coming of age, finding peace with the life he chose to lead, and having no regrets. Admission to each is by donation.
Senior Resource Fair Sunday, March 17 St. Philip's In The Hills Eldercare Ministry will hold its fourth annual Family Caregiver and Senior Resource Fair on Sunday, March 17, from 8:30 until 11:30 a.m., in the West Gallery. Free health screenings for diabetes, asthma, heartburn, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol will be conducted by the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy. Although seniors and family caregivers are especially encouraged to have these free screenings done, anyone is welcome to avail themselves of these services. Pharmacists will also provide information on heart disease, smoking cessation, and immunizations. Participants may bring their prescription bottles in a brown bag to the Fair for a personal, one-to-one review. Test the Luck of the Irish at this St. Patrick's Day event. Guess the number of green and white candy pieces in a jar and win a $25 gift certificate to Zinburger or Scordato's Pizzeria. For more information contact Brigid or call 577-7792. Seniors, Family Caregivers and people of all ages are invited.
Fuentes Rojas Event at St. Philip's March 17  Fuentes Rojas (Red Fountains) originated in Mexico City in 2011 to raise visibility for the victims of the US-Mexico Drug War that has resulted in systemic violence in Mexico. To make their voice public, the members of Fuentes Rojas formed Bordando por la Paz (Embroidering for Peace) to create a memorial for every victim of drug war violence. The memorials display information about the victims' death in words hand-embroidered with red thread on a man's white handkerchief. The movement has spread around the world to Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the US. How can YOU respond with compassion? Join us for a taller (workshop) on Sunday, March 17, 1-3 p.m., at the Labyrinth Fountain at St. Philips. Together we'll each embroider, in red thread on a white handkerchief, known details of the victim's death based on police records. Instruction will be provided. We'll discuss plans for future public embroidery events and our participation in the local May Day parade. You are invited into a movement of remembrance and solidarity with our neighbors who struggle each day to survive the US-Mexico Drug War in their communities. For more information and to receive a simple and inexpensive supply list, contact Suzanne, BorderImmigrationMin@stphilipstucson.org or 325-4469.
Volunteers, Donations Sought for POZ Cafe  POZ Cafe is an opportunity for people living with HIV and AIDS to get together and have a warm meal and some companionship with people who also have the disease. It is an opportunity for communities of faith to demonstrate their caring. With that in mind, TIHAN (Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network) stages a once a month luncheon at St. Francis in the Foothills. Various local churches provide sponsorship in the form of volunteers and supplies to furnish over one hundred meals. Collections in the form of various items are conducted. On Thursday, March 21, St. Philip's will be co-sponsoring this event. Items needed include: 1 large bottle of fruit juice, 2 small jars of dried thyme, 2 12-oz cans of tomato paste, 2 10-oz bags of dry barley, 1 small jar of bay leaves, 1 10-lb bag white flour, 2 small cans of baking powder, 1 box baking soda, 1 4-lb white sugar, 1 2-lb container of rolled oats, 3 lbs white rice, 2 2-liter bottles of sparkling water, 4 32-oz boxes of beef stock/broth. Please be sure items are placed in the POZ Cafe collection bins or clearly marked for TIHAN. Volunteers are needed as well, and donations toward the purchase of items are welcome. Please contact the Rev. Ralph Taylor or call 229-9170 for more information or to volunteer.
 J2A Rummage Sale The J2A Youth Group will be holding a rummage sale on Saturday, April 20 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. to raise money for their Pilgrimage. We would greatly appreciate your gently used rummage sale donations. You can drop off items in the Palo Verde Room in the Youth Center on Sundays from 8-11 a.m. (Due to limited storage, please call if you have large furniture.) Contact Lori Harwood or call 979-5126 with any questions. Thank you!
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Friends of Music Concert: William Chapman Nyaho
Friends of Music presents pianist William Chapman Nyaho on Friday, March 22, at 7 p.m. in the Bloom Music Center. Entitled "Piano Music of Africa and the African Diaspora," his program will feature music primarily by composers of African descent. He will cover piano music written by West African composers such as Joshua Uzoigwe and Fred Onovwerosuoke using indigenous musical practices and melding it with the western cultural musical practices. He will also perform music by composers from the Caribbean, such as Oswald Russell, and African American composer C. T. Perkinson. The recital will end with a piece by an Argentinian composer whose music exhibits close ties to African musical practices. Chapman Nyaho, a Ghanaian American and resident of Seattle, received his Bachelor of Arts degree at the Honour School of Music at St. Peter's College, Oxford (UK). After continuing piano studies at the Conservatoire de Musique de Geneve, Switzerland, he received his Master of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music and his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Chapman Nyaho is the recipient of prizes from international piano competitions. Admission is by donation ($15 suggested).
Ready for Holy Week?
Information about the many services, concerts, and other events at St. Philip's during Holy Week is posted on St. Philip's web site.  Walking the Mourner's Path: Men's Series The Pastoral Care Ministry invites you to attend Walking the Mourner's Path, a Christ-centered grief support program for those who share the pain of loss, open to anyone who has experienced a death within the past 6 months or longer. The 90-minute sessions employ a workbook, discussion, and prayer as an opportunity to grieve loved ones and to "transform our grief into joyful living." A men's only spring series will meet on Wednesdays from April 3 through May 22, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. $75 covers cost of materials. Partial scholarships are available. Registration is required. For information or to register, contact John Smith or call 955-4935.
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| Good News from St. Philip's |
Several stories have recently been posted on St. Philip's electronic publication, "Good News from St. Philip's." Stories are added as they are submitted, so do keep checking. Or click the "follow" button at the right-hand bottom of the screen, to receive an email when a new story is posted. Even better, you are invited to submit YOUR story of ministry at St. Philip's. Send to ParishNews@stphilipstucson.org. Stories can range from 100 to 1000 words, and can be in any format, informal to scholarly. Photos are also appreciated! Still Time to Participate in Lent MadnessWhat do you get when you combine a love of sports with holy saints? Lent Madness, of course. Based loosely on the wildly popular NCAA basketball tournament, Lent Madness pits 32 saints against one another in a single-elimination bracket as they compete for the coveted Golden Halo. But it is more than that: Lent Madness is really an online devotional tool designed to help people learn about saints. Read more. 
What Is This Lent Business?
If you don't listen carefully, "Lent" sounds like "lint," but that's where the similarities grind to an abrupt halt. Those of us who march thoughtfully through the changing landscape of the Christian Year, know that Lent is the 40 day time-block favored by the Western Church between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday (excluding Sundays). Read more. 
BIM Members Take Cross-Border Tour Eight St. Philip's Border and Immigration Ministry members and two friends spent the day February 2 on a Cross-Border Tour to Nogales, Sonora, sponsored by the American not-for-profit Santa Cruz Community Foundation (SCCF) and the Mexican organization Fundacion del Empresariado, Sonorense A.C. (FESAC)., These two organizations have a unique international partnership that identifies current and emerging issues and mobilizes and strengthens community resources to solve these issues. Our tour guides for the day were Bob Philips, Executive Director of SCCF, Bill Neubauer, Chairman of the SCCF board, and Alma Cota de Yanez, Exectuve Director of FESAC. Read more.Couples Renew Marriage Vows
The day dawned cool and cloudy. But our hearts were warmed by our love for each other and the wonderful "offering" at St. Philip's to publicly restate that love in "God's house." Six couples entered the church to Woosug Kang's inspirational musical offering. Read more.  Lord of All and Generous to All
Many of you found inspiration in our Rector's sermon delivered on Sunday, February 17, the First Sunday in Lent, and asked to see it again. It's now posted in the St. Philip's Facebook group (scroll down) and here.  Young People Learn About Eucharist During the month of January eleven of our St. Philip's youth (9-12 years) had the opportunity to take a First/Solemn Communion class. The class was taught by Miss Harriet (Claiborne), who has years of experience preparing children for their Solemn Communion. Experiencing Christ in a new way and understanding more about his gift of Eucharist are the primary goals. Read more. |
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