Remembering in Prayer This Week

Greg, David, Judi, Luke, Marita, Kathryne, Eileen, Hudson, Tanner, Brian, Tom and Laura, Joyce, Joe,

Jared, Cookie, Joann. Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: All Saints of the Desert, Sun City

We’ve added a new Event and Facilities Request Form to make planning simple and smooth.

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Nathan Laube, Organ Concert Sunday, Jan. 25th, 3:00 p.m. Renowned worldwide for his artistry and infectious passion, Nathan Laube stands at the forefront of today’s concert organists. Please come and to hear this talented organist! (free will donation).

Pledge Envelopes – If you requested pledge envelope booklets, they are available to be picked up from the table in the narthex. Thank you for your ongoing support of Saint Alban’s.

Help needed – Our wonderful coffee-hour coordinator, Kathleen Santo, is stepping back after 15 years of amazing service to Saint Alban’s! Please consider taking on this important role and help Saint Alban’s parish to continue the coffee hour tradition! Please contact the office if you’re interested.

Annual Gathering – February 1st, 9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Mother Lainie will share how Saint Alban’s is growing Upward - Inward - Outward. There will also be ministry and financial reports, and we will elect our new Vestry members. Read the vestry biographies posted in the Parish Hall and get to know our wonderful candidates.

Lotsa Pasta Food Drive Kicks Off February 1st - Lotsa Pasta for ICS (Interfaith Community Services Food Bank) ICS Food Bank is once again calling for “Lotsa Pasta” in the month of February. Pasta with canned sauce is nutritious, easy to prepare, and a favorite with many families. Please bring those boxes and cans (no glass) to designated area in the Narthex/Parish Hall, and Paula Maxwell and friends will do the rest!

Enter Lent With Intention - Sacred Pause Retreat, Saturday, Feb 21st, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (lunch included) with Dr. Elaine Heath. Engaged teaching Reflection & conversation. Quiet & space to recenter. Please RSVP stalbans@stalbansaz.org ($25 donation suggested)

Youth Lock-In on Rodeo Weekend! Father Ben, the Episcopal Chaplain of University of Arizona, will be hosting a lock-in here at St. Alban's in the parish hall. All youth from grades from 6th to 12th are invited! From 7:00 AM on February 26th to 7:00 PM on February 27th, we will be playing games, watching movies, and growing in our relationship with each other and God. Preregistration is available at https://www.ecm-tucson.org/rwye

‘Egg Drop’!!! Hard-boiled egg collection for Casa Maria takes place on every other Wednesday and Thursday. (So last drop days in Jan are, 28th & 29th.) Boil the eggs, but do not peel them. Bring them in their cartons to the fridge in the parish kitchen during office hours. You may bring as many as you like; there is no minimum or maximum. Thank you for continuing to help the hungry in Tucson!

January:

Sunday, January 25th, at 3:00 - Organ Concert Series organist Nathan Laube

February:

Sunday, February 1st, Annual Gathering (Meeting) Time TBA

Saturday, Feb 21st, Sacred Pause Retreat with Dr. Elaine Heath, re-scheduled date – 9:00-3:00 (lunch included)

February 26th – 27th – Youth Lock-In – Rodeo Weekend

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.

PK= Preschool

PH= Parish Hall

Lib= Library

MR= Music Room