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The Third Sunday
of Creation
Proper 24C
October 12, 2025
7:45 & 10 a.m. Communion Service
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Preacher:
Sr. Susan Hillman
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MIGRATION MONDAYS AT GRACE ST. PAUL'S
1ST AND 3RD Mondays 4:00-5:30 Bloom Room Migration Ministry in-person meeting for worship, advocacy and other immigrant support.
2ND AND 4TH Mondays 4:00-5:30 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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URGENT
Looking for front desk volunteers!
If you are looking for a way to volunteer your time with the church, we are in need of front desk volunteers for Monday mornings 9am-12:30pm, Tuesday afternoons 12:30pm-4pm, and Wednesday afternoons 12:30pm-4pm.
This is a consistent, scheduled volunteer position, so if you are unable to commit to consistent weekly volunteer shifts, this may not be the best fit for you. Duties consist of answering the phone, helping our guests with their mail and providing snacks when we have them available, describing our Social Services and Joseph’s Pantry programs, and light office work as needed (sorting mail, occasional stapling, etc.) You’ll be trained on everything and there will always be someone else to help answer questions, so don’t feel intimidated.
There is usually a good bit of downtime during shifts so some volunteers bring needlework or craft projects to work on, books to read, or do computer work.
If you feel particularly called in this area, please reach out to Ricky in the office!
520-327-6857 parishadmin@grace-stpauls.org | |
Dianne M. Bret Harte
Join us here at Grace St. Paul’s on November 24th at 3:00pm
as we celebrate Dianne’s life.
Reception to follow at the Arizona Inn.
| The prayer shawl group will meet August 16th in the Bloom Room, 11 am - 1 pm. Come for crocheting/knitting patterns, friendship and fun! | |
Building a Resilient Neighborhood (BaRN)
Sunday, October 26
Noon – 1 pm
Learn how to prepare your home for extreme heat and power outage, and how to encourage your nearby neighbors to do so as well. In this interactive workshop, we will get a quick review of heat trends in the desert Southwest, look at BaRN’s Household Checklist, and discuss ways to reach out to neighbors – building connections and enhancing community resilience.
Presented by: Building a Resilient Neighborhood (BaRN), a coalition of Tucson residents dedicated to neighborly connections and climate protection.
Facilitator: Stuart Moody, coordinator, Ambassadors of Sustainability
Website: https://barnresilient.weebly.com/
More info: stuart@sustainabletucson.org
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The Homeless ID Project will host its first annual “Help Starts Here” Fundraising Breakfast on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Roadies Tucson (4811 E. Grant Rd.)
- Check-in: 7:30 a.m. | Program: 8:00 a.m.
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Admission is free, but advance reservations are required. RSVP here.
The event invites the community to learn more about the organization’s mission to end homelessness by helping individuals obtain the IDs and vital documents needed to access jobs, housing, and stability.
“An ID is more than just a card—it’s a key that unlocks opportunity,” said Board Member Edmundo Zevallos. In just seven months, the Homeless ID Project’s Tucson program has already helped clients receive more than 1,000 vital documents.
The organization’s efforts are supported by generous sponsors including Omni Pool Builders & Design, The Mercaldo Law Firm, and Martin Taylor Dentistry, along with the H.S. Lopez Family Foundation, which made the program’s Tucson expansion possible.
The Homeless ID Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1988, empowers individuals and families to rebuild their lives by providing identification documents essential for employment, housing, and access to services. The agency now serves more than 15,000 clients annually across Arizona, including 10 locations in Tucson.
For more information, contact:
Rick Mitchell, CEO – rick.mitchell@hidp.org
Paula Miller, Southern AZ Program Specialist – pmiller@azhomeless.org
| | Soldier, Monk, Hermit, Bishop, and Saint are all titles which can be attributed to Martin of Tours, who is the subject of Dr. Chuck Dickson's latest Virtual Education class: | |
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PozCafe, TIHAN's monthly lunch for people living with HIV, is an opportunity for the community to get out of the house, meet other positive+ people, and enjoy a great meal! On the third Thursday of each month, volunteers from local faith communities around Tucson get together to serve a fantastic and delicious lunch followed by time to socialize, participate in a game of bingo, enjoy our raffle, and pick up a care package.
Grace St. Paul's is sponsoring November's PozCafe, and we need 6 volunteers who are willing and able to assist with setup, serving, and clean up (about 5 hours total) We are also collecting hand sanitizer (travel size is fine) and bar soap. Items can be dropped off during normal office hours or given directly to Ricky on Sunday.
PozCafe will be held at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church on
Thursday November 20th from 9am-2pm.
If you have any questions or would like more information, Please reach out to Ricky Salas at 520-327-6857 or by email at parishadmin@grace-stpauls.org
| GSP Trunk or Treat!
Sunday Oct 26th at 5pm
Parents and kids are encouraged to dress up and those who wish to have their cars decorated, please reach out to kassandra@grace-stpauls.org | | |
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 meet in the Bloom Room on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month 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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-Thursday, October 23rd, 5pm, in McBride Hall, Communion service led by Father Allen.
-Thursday, October 30th, 5pm, in the Chancel, a Day of the Dead Taizé service on
“Remembering Our Ancestors” led by Deacon Nancy.
| 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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Serve at Tucson Meet Yourself (Oct 17–19). Join Grace–St. Paul’s parishioners in volunteering at Tucson’s beloved folk-life festival—welcome guests, support stages, and help keep the event free and welcoming to all. Flexible shifts; food voucher and T-shirt provided. Sign up: tucsonmeetyourself.org/volunteer | |
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Budgeted Revenue to date $524,667
Actual Revenue to date_ $429,463
Budgeted Contributions to date $440,000
Actual Contributions to date $394,547
Budgeted Expenditures to date $557,400
Actual Expenditures to date $497,235
| As of the end of August, GSP has incurred a cash flow deficit in our operating budget, consistent with our situation from prior years. Typically, we tend to run such a deficit during much of the year, before substantial year-end contributions balance our budget. This year’s deficit sits at around $60,000 (again, consistent in amount with prior years), on a budget of $600,000. While we are not issuing an appeal for additional contributions at this time, it is likely we will need to do so by year-end. And we are grateful to all for the generous contributions that enable GSP to carry out our missions and ministries in these challenging times. | |
We are certainly aware that inflation is impacting people’s personal budgets, as has the unusual economic uncertainty created by the rapid changes in federal economic policies, military interventions in US cities, and immigration crackdowns. While grant funds have become harder to come by recently, we are exercising even tighter restraint on our
expenditures, and we remain committed to balancing our budget this year
if at all possible.
| We welcome questions and comments, and we will continue to update you on our financial situation through the end of the year. | | |
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
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