March 4, 2018

At St. Michael’s …

HARD QUESTIONS OF FAITH

A Tuesday evening discussion series with simple soup supper, led by Pastor Joe Britton

(Sponsored by the Newcomers Ministry, but for the whole parish!)

6:00 – 8:00 pm in the Pavilion

March 6: How can I use, but not abuse, the Bible?

March 13: What does being made in God’s image mean for me?

March 20: How can I make Holy Week a spiritual pilgrimage?

CITIZEN. CHRISTIAN.

Being a person of faith in times of anxiety

A Sunday morning Forum series, led by Pastor Joe Britton

10:15 am in the Pavilion

THE GOOD BOOK CLUB

A daily Bible study focused on reading Luke and Acts, led by Mandy Taylor-Montoya

Sunday gatherings at 10:15 am in the Library

LENTEN YOGA RETREAT

Wednesday, March 7, 7:00-8:30 pm

Gentle, candlelight Yoga to let go and make sacred space within.

Class limited to 14. Contact Kathryn in the office for your committed reservation. If you have reserved a space and cannot attend (plans change) please let Kathryn know so someone else can take your spot.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Gallery St. Michael announces an exhibit of the Stations of the Cross Project first used during Lent in 2016, available for viewing in the Pavilion through Easter.

The Stations hung in the church are by parishioner Brett Braud: a devotional booklet is available on the table to the right of the altar.

THE MARCH CITY-WIDE LGBTQ+ EUCHARIST will be hosted by the Cathedral of St. John. The concept of these gatherings is to build community among the LGBTQ+ community by meeting new people (who may worship at other times in other places), worship together, and share a meal. Everyone is welcome to attend.Sunday, March 18, at 6:00 pm at the Cathedral of St. John, 318 Silver Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. We will gather in Kaseman Hall. Please enter the east doors off the parking lot. A potluck dinner will follow.

AN UPDATE ON OUR ANGOLAN REFUGEE FAMILY: Angolan Family Update!We have at last been able to retain a lawyer to represent Armando in his asylum application, and are grateful that he was granted a “continuance” (delay) this week, so that the application may be thoroughly prepared. If you wish to support Armando’s legal representation during the application process, contributions may be to St. Michael’s, with a notation “Legal Defense Fund.”

Thanks to all the St Michael's angels for the generous gifts of time, fabric, outings, driving,advice, Smith's Cards and work for Bela! Making connections helps Bela and the kidsfeel more at home here. They were able to visit their husband and father in detention in El Paso again last weekend, and monthly visits are beingplanned. Options are being discussed in the AsylumWorking Group, a sub-committee of the larger immigrationgroup, which focuseson support for Bela's family. Pray for true justice and mercy. ContactGarth Bawden regardingthe Working Group: .

NEW MEXICO FAITH COALITION FOR IMMIGRANT JUSTICE.Save the date: OnApril 7, the Faith Coalition will hold itsannual fiesta fund, friend and awareness raiser to be held at the Unitarian Church (Carlisle & Commanche). Besides music, poetry, and immigration updates,St Michael's will have a table and Bela will sell her sewing projects! Carol Raish will have current details as the date nears: .

ST. MIKE’S HIKES AND BIKES (or Walks and Talks, depending on your mood): Get together with others from St Michael's for some time outdoors, meet new people! So far our groups have been small so we all walk together at a pace that is comfortable for everyone. Join us forour nexthike in the Bosque: Monday, March 5th, 11:00 am in Alameda Open Space parking lot. This is on the South side of Alameda between Rio Grande Blvd. NW and the river. You can Google the location.See you then! Need more info? Contact: Rosanne de Filippo or Alice Lloyd

GREAT COURSES: Great Courses class will begin a new course on "Islam" on Wed.

March7th. This will be six weeks on Wednesdays 1:30 to 3:30 in the Pavilion. The Class is facilitated by the Rev. Alan Conley (retired priest and new to our parish). The DVD's are from The Great Courses organization and feature Professor John Esposito, Professor of Religion and International Affairs at Georgetown University among other involvements, and author of the book "The Islamic Threat: Myth or Reality'. Come join the class on March 7th.

CASA SAN MIGUEL FOOD PANTRY: If you have thought about volunteering at the food pantry, come any Tuesday morning and just see what it's all about--no commitment. Come around 8:30 and see who the volunteers are and what we do. We open at 9:00 to start people through the grocery line and close at 10:00. Also, we can always use some healthy volunteers on Monday mornings to help unload the Roadrunner truck. The time for the delivery varies, so if you are interested in helping on Mondays contact nd we can tell you when the truck isexpected (they are not necessarily punctual).

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: The next meeting is February 27th at 11:00 in the Pavilion.

ALL ANGELS DAY SCHOOL NEEDS A NEW FRIDGE. Do you have one to donate? Contact Anne Duran at or505-345-8147, Ext. 161

GOODWILL BIN BRINGS DOLLARS FOR YOUTH: By bringing household items, clothing, etc. to place in the bin in the Parish Hall, you help the parish youth earn money for their activities--$50 per bin!

DYING HAPPENS: OPEN CONVERSATION SON DEATH AND DYING will meet on Tuesday evening, March 13 in The Pavilion from 7:00-8:30pm. You are invited to participate in the conversation. We are an open, confidential, facilitated Circle of people exploring our experiences, feelings and thoughts around death and dying. Questions are encouraged and emotional support is provided to all explorers of the ONLY experience we know we will all go through personally and with our loved ones. Questions? Cori Hetzel, RN, 505-321-2199 or .


MUSIC AND THE ARTS

MUSICA ANTIGUQ DE ALBUQUERQUE will present “Deadly Sins,” a concert of music about behaving badly in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, performed with voices and period instruments. Sunday, March 11, 4:30 p.m., St. Michael’s sanctuary. Tickets are $20 (seniors $15, students $10); available at the door, or call 842-9613 for reservations or information.

QUINTESSENCE PRESENTS: Songstream, The Music of Alice Parker. Friday March 16, 7pm and Sunday, March 18, 3pm at St. John’s United Methodist Chruch. 2626 Arizona St NE.

NEW MEXICO BACH SOCIETY CONCERTS: Franz Vote, Artistic Director and Conductor,New Mexico Bach Society ChoralewithLinda Marianiello, flute andCindy Little, pianoSunday, March 25, 2018 at 3 pm., at St. Michael & All Angels Church.

EXPLORATIONS IN MANDALA DRAWING THROUGH THE SEASONS(4 sessions).Mandala is a word that means sacred circle, symbol of healing and wholeness, used since ancient times to the present in spiritual traditions around the world.This is the first of a 4 part series, sharing the bookMandala Luminous Symbols for Healingby Judith Cornell, Ph.D. (available on Amazon) It is a great joy to share my experience from my studies with Judith and my passion for her process with people who feel the deep pull of the Sacred.Presenter / Facilitator - Cori Hetzel505-321-2199;. Join me in an intentional process of asking the Holy One to come through our hands as we draw images of the unique pattern of Spiritual Light that comes through each of us. As we trace our hands in patterns and draw circles, we illuminate them as we are moved by asking for inspiration for our intention, in contemplation of the Divine.Using black paper and white pencils, we symbolically bring the white light of our Divine creativity through our hands as we trace them. Bringing our art to life and into the world of form, we reflect the impulse of our indwelling Spirit to co-create with God. The gift of using our hands in our art making process can be a sacred expression of our Heart's deepest desires and intentions, in wisdom, healing and service to ourselves and the World.
1st session: Spring –Sacred Hands of Light, Saturday, March 24th - 9 AM - Noon - Parish Hall. No art experience necessary - Only an open, willing Heart.Materials provided. $10 fee per session. Upcoming: Summer – Learning to Illuminate Mandalas with Color.Fall –Creating Mandalas for Ourselves. Winter –Creating Mandalas for Others and with Nature.
“Humankind, full of all creative possibilities, is God’s work. Humankind alone is called to assist God. Humankind is called to co-create.”--Hildegard of Bingen