Today’s Visitors Deacon Sherry Simon and EFM graduate Renee Olejnicak are here this morning and will be available in the fellowship hall after service to introduce Education for Ministry (EFM). This is a vital process if you long to go deep in your spiritual journey. EFM celebrated its 50th anniversary in June!

Children & Youth Minister - We've hired our new Children & Youth Minister, Isaac Hamilton (yes, he'll continue as our Sexton too). Isaac will begin in early August!

Forward Day by Day - The new Forward Day by Day copies are on the table in the Narthex. These are for August-October.

Flood Relief – Episcopal Diocese of West Texas

Let’s support the flood victims in the Diocese of West Texas. They are grateful for your prayers and financial support. In today’s offering, you can donate to Texas Flood Victims. Please note ‘flood donation’ on your check, or cash envelope (in pew pocket), or you can donate directly online through the West Texas Diocese here: www.dwtx.org

Mother Lainie’s Book Group – today, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., as well as July 27th, and Aug 10th. (no meeting on Aug 3rd). The book is Fr. Greg Boyle’s book: The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness. It’s one of the most moving and heart-changing books I have read in a decade. Boyle’s stories are witty and filled with outside-the-box understanding about how God’s tenderness brings healing change. Available on Amazon and other retailers.

Get Nutty for ICS – Peanut Butter Party – Food Drive Interfaith Community Services’ eighth annual Peanut Butter Party food drive is underway! Fight hunger in our community by helping ICS collect more than 10,000 jars before the drive ends on August 1. Peanut butter is a staple food at ICS food banks. Everyone who comes to pick up food receives a jar. It is a versatile protein source that requires no refrigeration and no cooking facilities, making it a great choice for families. So, bring a jar or two (any size or style) each time you come to Saint Alban’s during July, and help ICS help our fellow Tucsonans in need! For more information, visit https://www.icstucson.org/peanutbutter/.

Bill Barlow’s Junior Warden Updates - If you look around, you will see several improvements made to our beloved church facilities that have looked ‘tired’. Workers completed re-painting the metal railings located on the north-east; columbarium; church entrance and inner courtyard area; and the parking lot lights. Handrails along the steps/ramps to the pre-school and inner courtyard gate were not painted. These metal features are “rust-in-place” by architectural design. Work is also being done to repair existing lights located in the church portico; pre-school breezeway; and in the recessed window areas around the church. It is part of a plan to improve lighting for security at night. The deteriorating wooden structure in the church portico is being repaired and improved to last. This work is expected to be completed in the next 2-3 weeks. The church and office entrance will be open throughout the project. The remodeling of the Rector’s office should be complete in the next week

The 2025 Saint Alban's Directories are here! The new 44 page all color directory of Saint Alban's Parish is in and available for pick up. If your household has not yet picked up your copy, please get one at the table after church today. Donations accepted to offset cost. After today, directories will only be available in the church office from 9 a.m. – 12 noon, M-F. Note: Directories will not be mailed or sent digitally. There is one copy per household.

Kid-Friendly services Continuing; July 20th; Aug 3rd; Aug 17th and Aug 31st on alternating Sundays through the Summer. (No childcare these weeks).

Summer Choir - Ji Sun Lee starts today July 20th, as our new music director – Welcome!

October 3: Oktoberfest

October 12: Organ Concert Series featuring Guy Whatley

Nov 2nd, All Saints Sunday Feast Day

Nov 30th, First Sunday of Advent 

December: Dec 14th , Bishop Reddall will be visiting for Confirmations and Receptions into the Episcopal Church.

If you are Interested in exploring baptism, confirmation, or being received into the Episcopal Church, please call the office or send an email to albansinfo@stalbansaz.org to arrange a short meeting with Mtr Lainie to discuss your interest.