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The Third Sunday in Lent
March 8, 2026
7:45 & 10 a.m.
Celebrant:
The Rev. Joe Fitzgerald
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Please, PLEASE, PLEASE . . .
We are still seeking an Estimate of Giving from about
35% of our members. If you have not yet turned in an
Estimate of Giving, please do so as soon as you are
able. This is a request for people to communicate with
our church leadership, not a matter of judging how
much one expects to donate during the year.
An Estimate of Giving is just that – an estimate, which
can be modified any time through the year if one’s circumstances change.
By communicating one’s Estimate, the action is also a statement that says, “I believe the
ministries of GSP are worth supporting with the donations I plan to make.”
Here are some ways to communicate your Estimate.
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| If you want to SET UP a
one-time or recurring DONATIONS throughout the year through EasyTithe: | |
We are called to a be a compassionate community who welcomes all. Whether you have been directly impacted by immigration or have been relatively untouched personally, this is without a doubt one of the most burning issues facing our country at present. | | |
MIGRATION MONDAYS AT GRACE ST. PAUL'S
1ST AND 3RD Mondays 2:00 P.M. Bloom Room Migration Ministry
in-person meeting for worship, advocacy and other immigrant support.
2ND AND 4TH Mondays 2:00 P.M. Bloom Room Informal discussion of ways GSP members can support immigrants and others suffering from the draconian policies of our current government.
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NEW BOOK AND EDUCATIONAL GROUP
Meetings will be held in the Bloom Room.
We will begin at 9:15 am on March 8 and April 12 watching and discussing a video, Undeterred, about Arivaca and the Border Patrol interactions and the beginnings of the sanctuary city movement.
The GSP Migrant Ministry invites you to join us as we explore the personal stories of individuals in our community and grow our awareness of the bigger picture through prayerful consideration, reviewing documentaries and books and other local resources to increase our knowledge.
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Stations of the Cross Walk & Potluck Picnic
Saturday, March 14th from 10:00 a.m.
Parking lot West of Redemptorist Renewal Center
As a reminder, this will NOT take place at Grace St. Paul's.
Car pool recommended, approximately 30min from GSP.
Contact Diana at dancewithladydi@gmail
for more information and meeting location info.
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Please join GSP Men’s Breakfast on March 19th at 7:00am at Franks Restaurant, 3843 E Pima St. There is no agenda. It is a time to gather and visit and get to know each other. We meet every third Thursday of each month.
Hope to see you there.
Dave Robertson
801-750-4514
| | Dr. Chuck Dickson recounts the history of marriage and the reasons it is celebrated in the Church today in this week's Virtual Adult Education Class: https://bit.ly/4qY43fO | |
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NO EPISCOPAL 101 THIS SUNDAY!
We will return on March 15th at 12pm in the Sanctuary.
This very popular six-week class is specifically designed for those who are relatively new to this tradition or to GSP and also for folks considering being officially Received into the church. This year, Bishop Reddall will make her formal visit to GSP on April 19, and that is the day she will confirm, receive, and ceremonially welcome new members to the parish. In addition, many folks at GSP and beyond take this class as a refresher, to increase their knowledge in specific areas, or to hear the Rector’s take on the history, liturgy, sacramental tradition and theology of the church.
EPISCOPAL 101 CLASS SCHEDULE
February 15 (Completed) - Church History to the Protestant Reformation
February 22 (Completed) - Church History from the Henry VIII thing, to the George III thing, and in the United States
March 1 (Completed) - The Book of Common Prayer and the Liturgy
March 15 - The Sacramental Tradition
March 22 - American Church Polity and what else happened in Philadelphia in 1789
March 29 - A comparison of Christian denominations, present day challenges in T.E.C. and the Anglican Communion. Come join the discussions and the fun.
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The mission of GSP Faith in Action is to offer personal and spiritual support for those of us who are struggling in the current political climate and to encourage faith-filled and appropriate actions as individuals and in collaboration with other groups.
We will meet in the Bloom Room THIS SUNDAY March 8 from 12-1; please plan to arrive and settle in at 11:55 as we begin with prayer and a period of silence.
You are most welcome to join us and/or ask to be placed on our email list.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Jaeger, elizabethjaeger56@gmail.com
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Dream Interpretation Group
Thursday March 12th in The Bloom Room
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
GSP invites you to participate in a Dream Interpretation Meeting hosted by Peter Woods and Patricia Donahue. The group will work with individuals who are willing to share a dream, and explore how to interpret the dream images. This may help the Dreamer(s) find meaning and direction from their dream(s).
If you have any questions please contact Peter Woods at pcwoods24@gmail.com or (520) 404-9015
| UPCOMING YOUNG ADULT EVENTS: | |
THIS SUNDAY! March 8th at 2pm
Tucson Hop Shop
3230 N Dodge Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85716
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Monday April 13th at 5:30pm
Dinner with Fr. Steve and Jean
Zemam’s Ethiopian Restaurant
Kids are welcome to join!
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-Thursday, March 12th, 5pm, in McBride Hall, Second Thursday service full of prayer and meditation led by Reverend Delle McCormick, followed by an agape meal.
-Thursday, March 19th, 5pm, by Zoom-only, Kim Braun leading a service of readings,
music, art and prayer with the theme “The Hollowing Out”
(zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/948146775).
-Thursday, March 26th, 5pm, in McBride Hall, Communion service led by Father Allen.
We’ve heard from church members that they’d like a smaller venue – Spirit Now’s answering that call … our services are held in the Chancel, in McBride Hall, or on Zoom, and are building blocks for the larger church to get together and share faith practices in smaller groups. It’s a more intimate place to read and reflect about our thoughts, our church, our communities, and our world.
| If you’d like to receive announcements regarding Spirit Now’s services direct to your email, please contact Kim at moanatucson@gmail.com | Every Friday from 12:15pm - 1:30pm in the Bloom Room | |
Our Centering Prayer group continues to meet every Friday at 12:15 in the Bloom Room for the shared practice of Centering Prayer. Our membership includes people from other faith traditions as well as many GSP parishioners.
The practice of Centering Prayer can be done alone by anyone anywhere, but our members find that being together (even in silence) really makes a difference. Our group is open to all who are in need of some quiet, dedicated time to rest in the presence of God in this busy and uneasy world.
Blessings,
Sara Heitshu scheitshu@gmail.com
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As a follow-up to Sr. Susan's 'Navigating the Journey' class in February,
Hands at Heart is offering a Death Doula training beginning in April.
What is a Death Doula?
An End-of-Life Doula, also known as a death doula or death midwife, is a trained professional who provides non-medical, holistic support to individuals and their families during the final phase of life. End-of-Life Doulas provide a calming presence, offering compassionate companionship to those approaching the
end-of-life. They are there to listen, comfort, and share in the journey.
This course is designed for anyone who would like to feel more peace and facility supporting people during grief and at the end-of-life. We focus on holding space for suffering while protecting ourselves from empathic distress. We also discuss how to support people getting logistical support, and how to offer non-medical comfort care for anyone who may be managing a chronic or terminal illness. Other topics include supporting people in grief, staying curious to offer support, and questioning our own “big book of rules” around life and death.
Summer classes will be held on Tuesday evenings 5:30-8:30pm at the Harmony Community Healthcare offices at 310 S. Williams Center in Tucson.
There will also be one weekend intensive in early June. In order to receive your certification, you must attend all courses and complete coursework and fieldwork. You are also welcome to participate in the course for your own benefit without completing certification requirements. Many people find it beneficial to their lives.
Dates for the Summer, 2026 Training
(must attend all dates to receive certification)
*all dates are Tuesday evenings unless otherwise stated*
· Module 1: April 7, 14, 21
· Module 2: May 4, 11, 18
· Module 3: (Weekend Intensive: June 7-8, 8:30-4:30 each day)
· Module 4: July 7, 14, 21
Cost for the Program (2 options):
· Option 1: Complete the course as non-certification or receive certification while completing Fieldwork as a Harmony Volunteer: $995
· Option 2: Complete Fieldwork through another facility and receive supervision through Harmony: $1295
**Both options offer payment plans of a $200 deposit and monthly payments of up to 6 payments (depending on registration)
Participant Application:
https://harmonyfoundationaz.org/end-of-life-doula/
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Grace St. Paul’s is part of TIHAN, the Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network,
a coalition of faith communities, businesses, individuals, and nonprofit groups working to help people with HIV live as well as possible.
TIHAN invites us to join their RED Concert, an HIV/AIDS Benefit taking place outdoors on the patio of Three Canyon, an eastside outdoor music venue with covered gazebos to enjoy live music from popular local band Ruta Verbena.
The concert takes place THIS SUNDAY! Sunday, March 8, at 5pm
Tickets are available online at:
https://www.centerforhealthandhope.org/the-red-concert
Arrive between 4:00 and 4:30pm to get the best parking, grab your preferred seats, and order some delicious food and drink so you’ll be ready when the band starts at 5pm!
All proceeds support the work of TIHAN serving people living with HIV here in Tucson, and the Center for Health and Hope providing services to people affected by HIV globally, a mission which we support as a participating faith community of TIHAN.
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Old Pueblo Brass Band’s 2025-2026 season, titled “Destinations”, features travel and music from various parts of the world.
TONIGHT! March 6th at 7:00pm "Euro Boom" will include music from all over Europe.
After three pieces that will be familiar to all, the first half of the concert focuses on a brand-new work by Samantha Hogan that was commissioned by a consortium of brass bands around the United States entitled Oboe, Brass Band and Dragons, Oh My! Comprised of four movements, it features oboe soloist Mateo Mendez.
The second half of the concert will be a performance of all seven movements of Philip Sparke’s Hymn of the Highlands. Commissioned by the Yorkshire Building Society Band for first performance at the 2002 European Brass Band Championships Gala Concert in Brussels, each movement is named after a location in the Scottish Highlands. Four of the movements have been adapted for concert band (which includes woodwinds) but you need to attend a brass band performance to hear all seven.
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Future OPBB Concerts – Free and Open to the Public:
Tuesday, March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day) at 7:00 PM | A reprise of the March 6 “Euro Boom” concert at Rincon Country East RV Resort, 8989 E Escalante Rd, Tucson, AZ 85730
Sunday, April 26 at 7:00 PM | "Home Again" with American music and music of the American Southwest at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 1431 W Magee Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704
Saturday, May 2 at 7:00 PM | “Home Again” at the Laszlo Veres Amphitheater in Morris K Udall Park
Old Pueblo Brass Band is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is dependent upon charitable contributions to fulfill its mission. For more information about the band or to make a donation, please visit our website: www.oldpueblobrassband.org
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Please join us:
Friday, March 20 @ 4:00PM
“Opera Stars of Tomorrow”
Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church
2331 East Adams Street, Tucson 85719
Experience an inspiring late afternoon as the Arizona Opera's Marion Roose Pullin Opera Studio Artists showcase a vibrant selection of operatic favorites and musical theatre gems. Join us for a dynamic recital that highlights the exceptional talent and artistry of our emerging performers.
The ticketing address is
https://tickets.azopera.org/league-of-tucson/march20
Tickets will also be available at the door. The price is $20 for AOLT Members and $25 for non-members. The AZ Opera website allows the opportunity to join our League and this can be done at the door as well.
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The following is an up-to-date list of all services and classes currently offered.
Click on the Zoom link at the appropriate time to join any service or class.
Descriptions of some services and classes are available.
Click on the red here under each title.
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Grace St Paul's Episcopal Church
2331 E. Adams St., Tucson, AZ 85719
Parish Office: 520-327-6857
Streaming Live on Facebook and YouTube
Choose a platform on the upper right at our website
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