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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) 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 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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This Weekend
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St. Philip's Day Special Music
 St. Philip's will celebrate our patron saint on Sunday, May 1. First Sunday Music at the 9 and 11:15 a.m. services will be Missa Gaia ("Earth Mass") by Paul Winter, presented by St. Philip's adult choirs with an unusual assortment of instruments. This work is in the genre of New Age/Jazz, which incorporates traditional mass texts as well as English texts -- needless to say, it will be very different from our usual First Sunday Music repertoire! Be sure to arrive about 10 minutes early so you don't miss any of the music!
The idea of sharing this work came from the ongoing effort to underscore our role as stewards of the earth's resources. Parishioner Susan Erickson said: "April 22 was Earth Day, and we are celebrating it just a little late. As we listen to this beautiful combination of voices, instruments, and sounds from nature, it will be difficult to imagine a world without nature, without wilderness, without clean air and water. Would you like to explore how, as Christians, we can protect God's creation? The Green Team at St. Philip's is seeking to get back on its feet. There are many 'green issues' to explore, both small- and large-scale. Get inspired by First Sunday music, and help shape a new environmental ministry at St. Philip's!" For more information, email Susan Erickson or call 608-287-8406.
Music Ministry is hoping to highlight this worthy cause through our music -- be prepared for some wolf and humpback whale noises on St. Philip's Day!
First Sunday Food Drive May 1 is the first Sunday of the month, and St. Philip's Food Pantry ministry will be accepting donations of nonperishable food in unbreakable containers. Desired items are canned meat and meat entrees, canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned beans, dried pasta and canned pasta sauce, soup, peanut butter, and cereal. We also gratefully accept checks made out to St. Philip's with "Food Pantry" on the memo line.
St. Philip's Day Festival: Fellowship, Fun, Food! The St. Philip's Day celebration continues with festivities in the Plaza. Sometimes it is good to rediscover yourself, and on St. Philip's Day, all St. Philippians are invited to do just that. Come enjoy a cookout, fun, fellowship, and games as we come together and take the time to be with each other as the community of St. Philip's In The Hills Parish. Everyone is welcome at this wonderful event. ($10 person / $25 family)
FORUMS Sunday, May 1 9:00 a.m.: The Christian Scriptures--La Paz
The New Testament: A series of video lectures by Bart Ehrman, Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina, followed by discussion of the lecture. Topic for May 1: "The Resurrection--What Historians Cannot Know."
10:15 a.m.: Vestry and Rector Forum: Search Committee Progress Report-Murphey Gallery
Keep apprised of the status of the search process by attending the vestry forums on First Sundays. The search committee plans to use this time to review our progress and respond to questions and concerns raised by parishioners in the many thoughtful emails sent over the last month: search@stphilipstucson.org.
Acts 16: 9-15 (during Eastertide, Acts replaces the Hebrew Scripture)
Psalm 67
Revelation 21: 10, 22 - 22: 5
John 5: 1-9
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 Feast of the Ascension at St. Philip's Features Guest Choir and Preacher from St. Alban's
The Feast of the Ascension will be observed on Thursday, May 5, at 7 p.m. in the Church. The service will include incense. Our preacher will be the Rev. Katie McCallister from St. Alban's Episcopal Church. While a student at the U of A and connected to St. Philip's through the Episcopal Campus Ministry, Katie was a ministry-intern at St. Philip's, 2010-2011. We are pleased to welcome the choir of St. Alban's under the direction of Dr. Stephen Keyl, who, along with several of our staff singers, will provide inspiring musical leadership for our liturgy. A festive reception, hosted by the Parish Life Ministry in the Perry Garden, will follow the service.
Patricia Harris Performs in Christ the King Concert Series Sunday
Parishioner and TSO principal harpist Patricia Harris will perform as part of Christ the King's 2015-2016 concert series on Sunday, May 1, at 4:30 p.m. The recital is preceded by Evening Prayer at 4 p.m., sung by the choir of Christ the King. Christ the King Episcopal Church is at 2800 W. Ina Road.
Episcopal Church of Sts. Philip & James Patronal Festival The Episcopal Church of Sts. Philip & James, Morenci, invites the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona to help us celebrate our Patronal Festival on April 29 through May 1 with a weekend getaway and tour of Highway 191 -- "the twistiest road in the US." The weekend begins late Friday afternoon with a "meet and greet" at the church, and continues Saturday with a pancake breakfast before the road tour. The day closes with a cookout dinner at the church. Sunday morning features a Holy Eucharist celebration at 10:30 a.m. For more information contact saintsphilipandjames@gmail.com or call (928) 439-4015.
Spiritual Support Group for Depression Is Forming at Grace St. Paul's Sometimes feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, and despair become overwhelming or persist longer than expected. There is no pleasure or solace in simple things enjoyed before, and it's a struggle to get through the day. Feelings of isolation grow because these experiences are hard to talk about. Sharing with others is good medicine for depression and is called for in our beloved community. This time-limited support group offers a safe place to share, listen, and be together during our journey. This is not a therapy group. The group is facilitated by The Rev. Chris Ledyard and Karen Hanson. Saturdays from 10 to 11:15 a.m., beginning May 7 through June 11 (6 weeks). Please contact The Rev. Chris Ledyard or Isabel Amsel through the office at Grace St. Paul's at 520-327-6857. Space is limited so please call beforehand to reserve your place. The expectation is that participants will commit to the full six weeks.
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Next Week
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Search Committee Update
The Search Committee is busy finishing up interviews and reference checks for the applicants. Candidates will be submitted to the Vestry on May 4th. The process that started at the Day of Discovery is entering the final stages of selecting your new rector! Please continue to hold this process in your prayers.
Direct us, O Lord, in all our doings with thy most gracious favor, and further us with thy continual help; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in thee, we may glorify thy holy Name, and finally, by thy mercy, obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (BCP, p. 832)
Parents Night In Parents and children (newborn through 6th grade) are invited to our next St. Philip's Parent's Night In on Friday, May 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Children's Chapel. Dinner will be served (at a low cost per person) and free childcare provided. Please contact Ambur Mette with any questions. RSVP to Ambur by May 4. This is the last Parent's Night In of the season; we will resume in the fall.
 UTO In-Gathering May 8 The United Thank Offering (UTO) is a program of the Church which was started by the women of the Church in 1883 and is rooted in the concept of daily prayer and thankfulness. It provides a way for men, women, and families to express their thankfulness for God's blessings in a tangible way. These UTO offerings go to support mission and ministry throughout The Episcopal Church and in invited Provinces of the Anglican Communion in the developing world. This offering is a great way for individuals and families to reflect on their thankfulness and support people in need around the world. It provides a direct link between our parish church and the worldwide Anglican Communion. For more information click here. You will have an opportunity to make a United Thank Offering on Sunday, May 8.
FORUMS Sunday, May 8 9:00 a.m.: The Christian Scriptures--resumes May 15
The New Testament: A series of video lectures by Bart Ehrman, Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina, followed by discussion of the lecture. No forum today; resumes May 15
10:15 a.m.: Come and Learn Something New--East Gallery Mother Superior Alicia Torres and Sister Theresa Rose Powless, who are the last two remaining Episcopal nuns of the Order of the Teachers of the Children of God in the city of Tucson, will talk about sacramental life, spiritual practice, prayer life, and work life of their community.
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Carol Jones, Parish Nurse
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May Is Allergy & Asthma Awareness Month
Asthma is a chronic (long-term) lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways (tubes that carry oxygen in and out of the lungs). Asthma causes recurring periods of wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing. The coughing often occurs at night or early in the morning. You may have only one or all of these symptoms. Read more.
Carol Jones, Parish Nurse, is available in the church office for blood pressure screenings and other health needs you might have the first Sunday of each month and every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. She can be reached by email at ParishNurse@stphilipstucson.org.
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