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

November 5, 2015

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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)

11:15 a.m.
Sung Eucharist Rite II

4:00 p.m.
"Come & See" Service

4:30 p.m. (third Sundays)
Choral Evensong
(preceded by organ recital at 4 p.m.)

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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This Weekend

Blessing of the Animals

Join us at 9 a.m. on Sunday, November 8, to celebrate one of Tucson's favorite Blessing of the Animals services. The service will be held in the church plaza. This observance was begun more than 35 years ago and continues to be one of the most popular events of the church year. It celebrates the loving relationship shared by humans and their pets, with opportunities to give thanks for the blessings animals give to us. Readings and prayers focus on the wonders of our world and our responsibility as humans to be good stewards of God's creation. All types of animals are welcome at this service. Participants are asked to keep their pets appropriately restrained. (This service does not include communion. The usual Rite II Eucharist will take place in the Church, also at 9 a.m.)

Friends of Music Concert

This Sunday, November 8, at 2 p.m. in the Church, Friends of Music presents Ronstadt Generations y Los Tucsonenses. This group continues the legendary musical tradition of the Ronstadt family in Tucson. Led by Michael J. Ronstadt on guitar and voice, with sons Michael G. and Petie, and Alex Flores on tenor sax, Sam Eagon on bass, and Aaron Emery on drums, they will present an exciting repertoire that preserves the traditional Southwestern and Mexican songs of their heritage while offering innovative original material that echoes the "melting pot" of American folk music. Suggested admission is $20.

J2A Greenery Fundraiser
November 8 Only

J2A is offering their annual Christmas Evergreen Fundraiser and is taking advance orders for wreaths on Sunday, November 8, only. Please stop by the Fishpond Garden and we will be happy to place your order. Thank you for your wonderful support of the J2A Pilgrimage and youth.

Pick Up Photo Directories

The photo directories are here! If you had your picture taken or submitted one, you can pick up you free copy on Sunday morning or in the office during the week. If you weren't photographed and didn't submit a photo, we'll be happy to add your name to a waiting list for the remaining copies. We will soon have the photos uploaded to the church database, and we'll be able to print our own, current, photo directories.

Forums

Sunday, November 8
9:00 a.m.: The Hebrew Scriptures--La Paz
A televised lecture by Isaiah Gafni, Professor of Jewish History at The Hebrew University in Jerusalem, "Judaism or Judaisms? What is common Judaism?" Professor Gafni's lecture will be followed by class discussion for the rest of the hour. Terry Schram facilitating.

10:15 a.m.: Prevention of Gun Violence Forum--West Gallery
The two State District 9 Representatives, Victoria Steele and Randy Friese, and Senator Steve Farley will join us to discuss and answer questions from our parishioners about the upcoming legislative session and those issues related to gun violence.

Sunday, November 15
9:00 a.m.: The Hebrew Scriptures--La Paz
A televised lecture by Isaiah Gafni, Professor of Jewish History at The Hebrew University in Jerusalem, "Jewish Sects: Pharisees and Sadducees." Professor Gafni's lecture will be followed by class discussion. Terry Schram facilitating.

10:15 a.m.: Local Zambian Children's Fund--East Gallery
Have you ever wondered what happens with the leftover books from the St. Philip's Library annual sale? Hundreds per year, and thousands over time, have been donated to the Tucson-based Zambian Children's Fund to be shipped to their orphanages. In this forum, Kathe Padilla, founder of ZCF, will talk about her work with children orphaned by AIDS. ZCF is currently raising 90 children and educating 150. The Primary School they opened in 2002 is recognized as one of the best schools in the country and has helped hundreds of orphaned children from all over Zambia with an education and acquiring skills. Come hear more about this important ministry.

10:15 a.m.: Renewal: Stories from America's Religious-Environmental Movement--West Gallery
The Green Team invites you to watch portions of the documentary film "Renewal." This is the first full-length documentary to capture the vitality and diversity of today's religious-environmental activists. From within their Christian, Jewish, Buddhist and Muslim traditions, Americans are becoming caretakers of the earth. With great courage, these women, men and children are re-examining what it means to be human and how we live on this planet. Their stories of combating global warming and the devastation of mountaintop removal, of promoting food security, environmental justice, recycling, land preservation, and of teaching love and respect for life on earth are the heart of this documentary.

Adult Forum Coordinator Sought

Wanted ASAP: a Coordinator for St. Philip's Adult Education program. Responsibilities include generating forum topics for adults, some writing and editing of forum announcements, and scheduling of the Sunday morning forum programs. If interested please email Dr. Harry Caldwell, Commissioner, or call 579-8229.

Next Week

Compline

This meditative service, on Tuesday evening, November 10, at 6 p.m. in the Baptistry, is a consecrated moment to praise and give thanks to God, to listen to God's words, and to rededicate our life to God for the evening. The prayer service is usually about 20 minutes long. Compline is the last monastic prayer service of the day before the monks retire. The service will be sung in Gregorian chants, but knowledge of how to chant and how to read Gregorian chant notations is not necessary for attendance. Everyone is invited to join us to pray and reclaim this wonderful Anglican liturgical tradition.

Complilne services are held the second Tuesday of each month.

St. Margaret's Guild

St. Margaret's Guild will meet on Thursday, November 12, at 9:30 a.m. in Salvia. The Guild is one of the oldest women's groups in the parish as an integral part of ECW (Episcopal Church Women). Our purpose is to extend welcome and fellowship to all, to be givers of loving hands in service to the parish and the community, to nourish and strengthen our spiritual lives, and to offer a program geared to the fulfillment of these goals. For further details, please email Deanna Gursky or call 325-1009.

End-of-Life Community Conference

Titled "Integrative Approaches to End-of-Life Care," the conference will feature a keynote address by Dr. Andrew Weil. Our own Frank Williams will be participating in a panel discussion. Other sessions include: Healthy Living Through the End of Our Lives, presented by James Nicolai, M.D., Casa de la Luz Hospice; End-of-Life Through the Eyes of an ER Doctor: A Personal Journey and Perspective, presented by Alan Molk, M.D.; Through the Rabbit Hole: Seeing Death Through the Lens of Alice, Mystics and Indigenous Teachers, presented by Pamela Hale, M.A.; and Compassion, the Caregiver and the Clinician, presented by Mary Frances O'Connor, Ph.D., UA Department of Psychology & Psychiatry. Sponsored by TMC Hospice, Casa de la Luz Foundation, and Carondelet Hospice. Friday, November 13, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info and to register, click here or view the form here.

Event

Hymn Festival Benefit for St. Nicholas UK Residency

What's your favorite hymn? Come enjoy a fun afternoon with your friends on Sunday, November 15, at 2 p.m. Jim Marr will emcee this afternoon of favorite hymns, chosen by you. Schola Cantorum and St. Nicholas youth will sing anthems, Woosug Kang and Jeffrey Campbell will play organ accompaniment and solos, and you will join in four part harmony often embellished with special descants. You can pick up the list of 30 hymns and buy voting points to choose your favorites on Sundays at the St. Nicholas Youth/UK Residency table in Perry Garden.

Have you always wanted to write new words to your favorite hymn tune? Do it now! Choose any hymn in the 1982 Hymnal and create a new verse. Find more information on the verse-writing contest at the UK Residency table.

An Ice Cream Social in the Gallery will conclude the joyful event. Tickets are $20/person -- on sale at coffee hour.

The Hymn Festival is a benefit for the July 2016 UK Residency at Worcester Cathedral in England. Your donation supports sending 23 St. Nicholas youth to sing daily Evensong and Sunday Eucharist services for a week. The invitation to serve as the Choir in Residence at the cathedral is a huge honor and privilege and reflects the high level of St. Philip's youth-oriented music programs. The residency will be a strong sign of sharing our gifts on a global level, and is an amazing growth opportunity. The residency not only will instill in the youth strong leadership skills and a profound sense of accomplishment, but also will provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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Story

Senior Warden Alison Lee Receives Bishop's Leadership Award

At Diocesan Convention in October, the Rt. Rev. Kirk S. Smith, Bishop of Arizona, presented his leadership award to our Senior Warden, Alison Lee, "for furthering the mission of the Gospel with wisdom, creativity, and distinction." Canon for Communications Nicole Krug explained "Each year, Bishop Smith selects a Senior Warden who had done an outstanding job of leadership in his/her congregation." The framed certificate is hanging in the office. Congratulations, Alison, and thank you!