St. Philip's In The Hills Episcopal Church
Parish News: Connecting Electronically North Campbell Avenue at River Road, Tucson
July 31, 2014
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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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For 6 months of the liturgical year we retrace the story of Jesus--from anticipating his arrival to celebrating his birth and ministry to making sense of his death, resurrection, and ascension. During the season after Pentecost, we ponder the question: If Jesus is the Christ, then who are we? We invite you to seek answers through the many spiritual, educational, musical, and ministry opportunities at St. Philip's.
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This Sunday
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Back-To-School Sunday
This Sunday, August 3, we will celebrate "Back to School Sunday," with blessing of the backpacks and other symbols of schoolwork and occupation at the 9 a.m. service. Coffee Hour for the whole parish will be held in the Children's Center Courtyard, and will be a potluck celebration. Bring your favorite finger food and join in the fun!  The August 10 "Comfy Space" service at 9:15 a.m. will also feature a backpack blessing, as well as blessing of the Church School classrooms for the beginning of Church School. Registration forms for children's Church School, youth groups, and music activities for children and youth are posted on our web site. Also This Sunday  DonationsBecause August 3 is the first Sunday of the month, the usual ministries will be accepting donations: nonperishable food for St. Philip's Food Pantry, to feed our neighbors in need, and paperback books to be donated to Reading Between the Bars.  Lecture Series StartsThe Summer Lecture Series offered by the UA Division of Late Medieval and Reformation Studies, entitled "Keeping Time in Early Modern Europe," begins this Sunday! Lectures are held in the Music Center. In the transitional sixteenth century, European people reckoned the passage of time in various ways. Sometimes they combined two or more ways-but all were connected with their religious beliefs. The 2014 Summer Lecture Series will present four of these ways of measuring the passage of life: by the human life cycle, from birth through maturity to death (Kristen Coan, M.A. student); by the medieval Catholic ecclesiastical calendar, which was only initially taken into emerging Protestantism and then mainly rejected (Cory Davis, M.A. student); by observations of the heavens, whether scientifically or from a belief in astrology (David Neufeld, Ph.D. student); and through the eyes of Pope Gregory XIII (r. 1572-1585) and his advisors, who ended the Julian calendar in 1582 (Division Director Dr. Susan Karant-Nunn). Lectures are free and open to the public and continue through August 24. These lectures provide a unique opportunity for scholars training in the field to prepare a project and present their work to a large audience at St. Philip's, assisting these students in their graduate careers. Join us in supporting these future scholars of Reformation history. Read more.  LGBTQ-A MeetingAll are cordially invited to attend a meeting of the LGBT-A Ministry on Sunday, August 3 in La Paz room at 10:15 a.m. The purpose of the meeting is to arrive at a consensus to carry to the Vestry as to whether St. Philip's should become an official, Welcoming Church, as defined by Integrity USA, the official LGBT affiliate of the Episcopal Church in the USA. Questions can be directed to Bob Kamilli (349-9336) or Cameron Rau (440-2240). If you can't attend the meeting on Sunday, please send Bob your thoughts via email by Monday, August 4.
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What's Going On
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Spirit Lab
Are you an adult in the first half of life (20s-40s) looking for spiritual camaraderie? Spirit Lab is a casual gathering that meets first and third Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to talk about life and everyday spirituality. Join us as we discuss how faith plays into daily situations, with open discussions about Christianity in the modern world. (Desert Sage room in La Parroquia) Information: Cosmo Spears email or call 342-8998.
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RSCM course in Houston
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St. Nicholas Choir News We are extremely proud of our choristers who entered RSCM Award examinations this Summer, which tested their singing, musical knowledge, leadership skills, and understanding of music and liturgy in worship. Our Head Chorister, Chloe Harwood, earned her Gold medal, becoming only the second chorister in Arizona to do so (the first was fellow Head Chorister, Sarah Spurlin). Our Deputy Head Chorister, Caroline Spurlin, earned the Silver Medal. Ruby Meyers, Abby Alexander, Jonah Harwood, and Alistair McCallum all earned Bronze Medals. These examinations were done following a long preparation time with our music staff, and we congratulate these young adults for their hard work and achievements. St. Nicholas Choir is a unique chorister program in our area. We provide strong musical training and foster a life-long love of singing for these young adults, through dedicated commitment and hard work.
St. Nicholas Choir will have their annual weekend camp on Mt. Lemmon August 8-10, along with selected students from the After-School Music Program. If you have children or youth or know any who would like to join our exciting group, please contact our Director of Music, Woosug Kang.
Border News While it appears unaccompanied minors are no longer being sent to Nogales, women and children are still being dropped off in Tucson to travel to other locations. These women have little, if any belongings or food for their children. Catholic Community Services (CCS) has taken over from Casa Mariposa to help these travelers. If you are interested in volunteering, please email alitas@ccs-soaz.org for more information. Information on currently needed items or how to donate money can be found on the CCS website here.
 Prison Ministry News Read Between the Bars (for which the St. Philip's Prison Ministry collects books each first Sunday) has regular packing parties to fulfill book requests from inmates in the Arizona prison system. The next two parties are on Wednesday, August 13, at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 31, at 3 p.m. Donations of books, postage, or money towards postage are always appreciated, but certainly not required. Both events will be held in the guest house behind 2832 E. Edison St., Tucson, AZ 85716. Contact: Laura Gutowski.
On Saturday, August 9, The Rev. Vicki Hesse and Laura Gutowski, who are members of St. Philip's Prison Ministry, will be joining with some women guests of Old Pueblo Community Services for a Hula Hooping event. This is one of several ways that we are reaching out to those in our community who have endured life behind bars and who are working their way back into the community and meaningful lives. For more information, please contact Rev. Vicki.
 Casa Maria Ministry Needs You! Casa Maria Ministry, which meets once a month to make lunches for the homeless, desperately needs a person in the kitchen to process vegetables in the Cuisinart. Our next sandwich making is on Saturday, August 16, at 7:30 a.m. We appreciate all helping hands to make lunches. Please join us on August 16. On that date, we will also gratefully accept clean and serviceable summer clothes to donate to our neighbors in need. Thanks!
Friends of Music: Ivory Wind Trio On Sunday, August 17, at 2 p.m. in the Church, The Ivory Wind Trio, featuring Deena Reedy on flute/piccolo, Ji Sun Lee on piano, and Victor Valenzuela on French horn, will perform selections from a variety of genres including classical masterworks, contemporary pieces and folk tunes. It will provide an afternoon of fun, beautiful music that will enhance your enjoyment of summer in Tucson. Suggested admission is $20. Read more.
 "Seasoned" Singles St. Philip's "Seasoned" Singles -- men and women, widowed, divorced, never married -- will gather for lunch after the 11:15 a.m. service on Sunday, August 17, in the Murphey Gallery for another Baggins lunch or the like, something simple and inexpensive; no need to go out in the heat. RSVP to Joyce 529-7421. In cooler November, Seasoned Singles will have a "behind the scenes" tour of the Reid Park Zoo. More to come!
Amanda Higby Awarded Ben Day Acolyte Scholarship Long-time acolyte Amanda Higby has been awarded the Ben Day Acolyte Scholarship for 2014. Amanda is a graduate of Catalina Foothills High School and will attend Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri, in the fall. As well as serving as an acolyte, Amanda was active in our music and youth programs and was one of our Youth Preachers in May (read her sermon here). The Ben Day Acolyte Fund was set up to honor our former Parish Administrator and Verger Ben Day for his many years of ministry with the youth at St. Philip's, particularly acolytes; to provides funds for robes, equipment, and training to uphold the tradition, dignity, and grace Ben Day infused into that ministry; and to provide a scholarship to high school graduates who have served St. Philip's faithfully and well as acolytes. Contributions to the Ben Day Fund are welcome. Simply make a check payable to St. Philip's with "Ben Day Fund" in the memo line.
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Tucson Summer Music In the hallway between the Gallery and the offices, you will see a glittery "thank you" poster from Tucson Summer Music. Tucson Summer Music offers free music education to children aged 5-13 from low-income families, and it offers music students the opportunity to earn teaching credits by providing lessons. St. Philip's provides lesson rooms, and TSM includes participants in St. Philip's After-School Music Program. A win-win situation all around! For more information click here.
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 The Rev. Manney Carrington Reid
St. Philip's has received word of the death of the Rev. Manney Reid, who was a member of St. Philip's Affiliated Clergy. Many of you may remember him as a warm and enthusiastic man. He loved St. Philip's and visited periodically over the years. A memorial service is being held in Pawley's Island, South Carolina. Condolences may be sent to his daughter, Lisa Reid Hanner. You may read his obituary here.
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"Viewing Catastrophe" Forum Series
In July, St. Philip's presented a forum series entitled "Viewing Catastrophe," which which looked at catastrophe from differing perspectives: A Rabbi, a Scientist, an Atheist, a Psychologist, and a Priest. Jane Genova, a speechwriter/ghostwriter/blogger, addressed insights gained from these presentations. Click the above links to read her thoughts on four of the five sessions.
Education for Ministry Begins in September
Ever wish you knew more about the Bible, church history, and theology? The Education for Ministry program (a.k.a. "EfM") has helped 80,000 people like you deepen their knowledge and express their faith in their day-to-day lives. St. Philip's EfM program might be a good fit for you too. We're registering now for Tuesday night classes that begin September 9. For more information contact EfM mentors Mary and Howell Herring at EfM@stphilipstucson.org.
Seeking Leaders for Quest
A number of parishioners have expressed interest in the popular Quest program. Quest helps you explore your spiritual journey and discern where the Spirit is leading, all in the context of a community of trust. We're looking to form a leadership team of people who have previously attended Quest and are interested in leading Quest groups. Please contact Linda Dewey if you would like to be a part of this ministry team. We expect to schedule a planning meeting in late August. If you'd like to experience (but not lead) Quest, stay tuned. Details of sessions in mid-late fall will be announced as soon as possible.
New Books in Renouf/Nelson Library New books recently added to the library's collection are positioned on a credenza facing the entry way door. Books include: Families and Faith by Vern L. Bengtson; Charity: The Place of the Poor in Biblical Tradition by Gary Anderson; A Prayer Journal by Flannery O'Connor; All is Grace: A Ragamuffin Memoir by Brennan Manning; Conversations with God by Lloyd John Ogilvie; Autobiography of God by Lloyd John Ogilvie; The Question That Never Goes Away by Philip Yancey; The Grace Awakening by Charles R. Swindoll; Paul and the Faithfulness of God by N.T. Wright; Surprised by Scripture by N.T. Wright; Making Sense of the Bible by Adam Hamilton; A Faith of Our Own: Following Jesus Beyond the Culture Wars by Jonathan Merritt; Jesus: A Pilgrimage by James Martin, SJ; and Pastrix: The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint by Nadia Bolz-Weber. Links indicate books that have been reviewed in St. Philip's online publication "Good News from St. Philip's." Click to read.
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