St. Philip's In The Hills Episcopal Church
Parish News: Connecting Electronically North Campbell Avenue at River Road, Tucson

March 19, 2015

In This Issue

Notice from the Rector

Retreats

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Service Schedule

Sundays
7:45 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

Tuesdays
10:00 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

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Spring Retreat This Weekend

Join our Interfaith Spring Retreat!
Space Available

St. Philip's and Temple Emanu-El are joining to present a special spring retreat weekend, Exploring the Pilgrimage of Life, this weekend, March 20-22. We have a great group of folks signed up, from both faith communities, but there is still room for you and you are welcome! The Rev. Dr. Sheryl Kujawa-Holbrook will lead this weekend for growth, renewal, and community building.

Activities include Shabbat service at Temple Emanu-El on Friday, March 20 (7:30 p.m.); breakfast at 8:30 a.m. followed by a teaching on Saturday, March 21, in the morning at St. Philip's; vegetarian potluck lunch at noon and an afternoon teaching at Temple Emanu-El; and morning worship at St. Philip's on Sunday, at 7:45, 9, and 11:15 a.m. Suggested donation $25. Childcare available.

You may simply show up for any or all of the sessions. For a printable schedule of activities, click here. To read more about our retreat leader, click here.

The Rev. Dr. Sheryl Kujawa-Holbrook

This Week

Last Chance for Photo Appointments

Your final opportunity to sign up for photo appointments is Sunday, March 22, at the table in the Fishpond Garden, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. You may also sign up online; click here or on the link in the photo slideshow on St. Philip's web site homepage. You will receive a complimentary directory plus an 8 x 10 picture. The last week of photo shoots is Tuesday through Saturday, March 24-28 in the West Gallery. Winter members are welcome! Bring your family pets!

If you wish to make your phone number unlisted in this or future directories from the church database, please contact Lois in the church office, 299-6421, ext. 39.

Casa Maria Seeks Hardboiled Eggs

The Casa Maria sandwich-making ministry needs a minimum of 70 dozen hardboiled eggs. They do not need to be decorated, but it is nice if they are. The next sandwich making is Saturday, March 28, at 7:30-7:45 a.m. Bring your eggs to the East Gallery that Saturday morning, and stay to help us feed our neighbors!

Palm Sunday Procession March 29

In a joyous celebration of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, St. Philip's parishioners will gather at the central fountain at St. Philip's Plaza (across the street) at 8:30 a.m. on Palm Sunday, March 29. After the Liturgy of the Palms, we will recreate the excitement of that first Palm Sunday procession as we cross River Road to the Church.

Lent Weekday Activities -- Final Opportunity

On Wednesdays during Lent, there is a Rite II Eucharist service at 12:15 p.m. in the Church. Afterwards, at 1 p.m., the Rev. Vicki K. Hesse presents "Spiritual Awakening: the Dynamics of Experiential Faith."

At 6 p.m., St. Philip's J2A youth host a soup and salad supper ($7 person/$20 family). Gather in the Gallery for fellowship and help support the youth group's pilgrimage.

After supper, at 6:45, we will adjourn to the Church for a Compline service before the evening's classes begin.

At 7 p.m., there are three class offerings. In the West Gallery, our Rector, the Rev. Canon John Kitagawa, leads "Episcopal 101," a journey of discovery about the Episcopal Church. In La Paz, the Rev. Greg Foraker and Rabbi Helen Cohn of Congregation M'kor Hayim present "Interfaith Cooperation: Coming Together to Change the World." And in La Parroquia, the 20s/30s/40s/50s group explores Lenten traditional practices in preparation for Easter. This series is designed for younger adults who may be working on establishing new family traditions or may feel unfulfilled with their current Lenten rituals.

On Thursdays, St. Philip's Friends of Music presents noontime recitals during Lent at 12:15 p.m. On Thursday, March 26, De-Lovely Duets! features Laurel Decker, mezzo-soprano; Elena Todd, soprano; and Marie Sierra, piano. In the Music Center. Suggested admission $10.

Holy Week and Easter Services

For a printable schedule of Holy Week and Easter services, click here. For more information about particular services, click here.

Palm Sunday (March 29)

7:45 a.m. -- Blessing of the Palms, Holy Eucharist Rite I
8:45 a.m. -- Procession (from central fountain at St. Philip's Plaza across the street), Blessing of the Palms, Sung Eucharist Rite II
11:15 a.m. -- Blessing of the Palms, Sung Eucharist Rite II
4:00 p.m. -- "Come and See" Service
5:30 p.m. -- Blessing of the Palms, Holy Eucharist Rite II

Monday in Holy Week (March 30)

5:30 p.m. -- Holy Eucharist Rite II

Tuesday in Holy Week (March 31)

10:00 a.m. -- Holy Eucharist Rite II and Healing

Wednesday in Holy Week (April 1)

12:15 p.m. -- Holy Eucharist Rite II
7:00 p.m. -- The Ancient Office of Tenebrae, sung by the St. Nicholas Choir and Schola Cantorum

Maundy Thursday (April 2)

11:00 a.m. -- Holy Eucharist Rite I

6:00 p.m. -- Supper - St. Philip's vestry members are pleased to provide and host a supper of lasagna (both meat and vegetarian), salad, rolls, and dessert before the service.

7:00 p.m. -- Liturgy for Maundy Thursday - Footwashing, Eucharist, Stripping of the Altar by the Altar Guild

9:00 p.m. -- Vigil and All-Night Reading of Dante's Inferno begins (continues until 10 a.m. on Good Friday)

Good Friday (April 3)

Noon -- Good Friday 3-Hour Liturgy: Seven Last Words of Christ with seven guest homilists and instrumental and vocal solos

5:30 p.m. -- Children's Way of the Cross (in the Children's Center courtyard) - an interactive experience filled with the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells of Jesus' last journey

7:00 p.m. -- Good Friday Service - Prayer Book service with communion from the reserved sacrament

Holy Saturday (April 4)

11:00 a.m. -- Holy Saturday Service (no Eucharist) (in the Columbarium Garden)

7:00 p.m. -- The Great Vigil of Easter, Baptism, and Choral Eucharist, with candlelit procession and incense - chant and music sung by the Schola. Followed by a potluck reception: bring your favorite sparkling beverage and chocolate finger food!

Easter Sunday (April 5)

6:00 a.m. -- Sunrise Eucharist Rite II (in the Columbarium Garden), including hymns, with keyboard and trumpet

7:45 a.m. -- Festival Eucharist Rite I, including hymns, with organ and trumpet

9:15 a.m. -- All-Generations Eucharist Rite II and Baptism (in the Children's Center courtyard) with the St. Nicholas and Cherub choirs, bell choir, and brass
Easter cross

9:15 a.m. -- Festival Choral Eucharist Rite II and Baptism (in the Church) -- Haydn's Missa brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo for choirs and orchestra

11:15 a.m. -- Festival Choral Eucharist Rite II with Incense -- Haydn's Missa brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo for choirs and orchestra

4:00 p.m. -- "Come and See" Service (in the Music Center) -- Non-traditional, participatory liturgy with inclusive language

5:30 p.m. -- Evening Eucharist Rite II, including hymns