St. Philip's Cherub Choir Director, Natalie Hall, has been selected as one of the conductors of the ensemble Audivi Vocem on Wednesday, June 24, at 7:30 p.m. at Christ the King Episcopal Church. This group is composed of members of UA School of Music choirs, local church choirs, and the Tucson Girls Chorus Alumni Choir, and its purpose is to provide opportunities for future music educators to gain experience rehearsing and conducting. Natalie will be conducting a movement from Fauré's Messe Basse, as well as "He Watching Over Israel" from Mendelssohn's oratorio Elijah. Come hear great choral music and support our Cherub Choir Director. No admission charge (donations accepted).

Violence related to the US-Mexican Drug War has caused the deaths of more than 150,000 people in Mexico. Many were innocent bystanders of random or targeted violence. Some were friends or relatives of people in drug cartels. All were children of God, worthy to be mourned and remembered. Members of Fuentes Rojas/Bordando por la Paz meet to embroider, in red thread on a man's white handkerchief, known details of the victim's death based on police records. We enjoy great conversation and fellowship as we stitch. The completed panuelos are mailed to Fuentes Rojas organizers in Mexico City to be used in public actions. 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 neighborhoods, villages, towns and cities. Our taller de junio is Thursday, June 25, at 10 a.m. at El Rio Senior Center (1390 W. Speedway). Instruction is available at the taller. For more information, a list of inexpensive and easily available supplies and to RSVP, contact Suzanne.

"Seasoned" Singles will gather for a SIMPLE lunch in the East Gallery after the 11:15 a.m. service next Sunday, June 28. All "Senior" single men and women, widowed, divorced, or never married, are welcome. Donations to cover the costs will be welcomed. RSVP if you plan to attend to Joyce Schumann, 529-7421 or Jo Ann Alldredge, 307-3379.

The next Parish Potluck Coffee Hour Hospitality Table will be on June 28, hosted by parishioners whose last names begin with G-L. For families who choose to participate, it is suggested that you bring food in three categories: 1. Sweet Treats; 2. Healthy Snacks (fruit, cheese, whole grain breads, low calorie muffins, gluten or peanut free snacks, etc.); 3. "Kid Friendly Snacks." If possible, food contributions should be at the table shortly after the 7:45 service so people attending that service can enjoy the food and hospitality.

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 party is on Sunday, June 28, at 3 p.m.  Donations of books, postage, or money towards postage are always appreciated, but certainly not required. Held in the guest house behind 2832 E. Edison St., Tucson, AZ 85716. Contact: Laura Gutowski.

Thousands of Episcopalians from around the world will join together in downtown Salt Lake City for the 78th Episcopal General Convention set for June 25-July 3, at the Salt Palace Convention Center. The General Convention is the governing body of The Episcopal Church that meets every three years. The Convention is a bicameral legislature that includes the House of Deputies and the House of Bishops. The work at Convention is carried out by Deputies and Bishops representing each diocese. During its triennial meeting, Deputies and Bishops consider a wide range of important matters facing the Church. This year the election of a new Presiding Bishop is on the agenda. Our Rector, the Rev. Canon John E. Kitagawa, will be one of the Deputies from the Diocese of Arizona. He also serves as vice-chair of the Social Justice & International Policy Committee. Altar Guild Directress Carolyn McKeeman will be representing St. Philip's as a delegate to the National Altar Guild Association. Eileen and Don Veitch will be volunteering at Convention. Please keep participants in your prayers through July 3. For more information, see the official General Convention web site or click here for a simple easy-to-read resource.

Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with those who take counsel in General Convention for the renewal and mission of your Church. Teach them in all things to seek first your honor and glory. Guide them to perceive what is right, and grant them both the courage to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Two members of Daughters of the King Faith Chapter are representing St. Philip's as delegates at Triennial in Midway, Utah, this weekend. Liz Weber and Nancy Williams will meet with 500 other Daughters from across the world for 4 days. Please keep them in your prayers, as well as all the women from all over the world who will gather there to pray and study. All women of the parish are welcome to come to our chapter meeting at 10:15 a.m. on Monday, June 29, to hear about their experiences!

Received in the office recently ...

From our guest preacher on Ascension Day, the Rev. Katie McCallister from St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Tucson.




From the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori.