What’s Happening Around the Parish

May 3, 2026

June 7th, we move to one Sunday Service – 9:00 a.m. (through to the end of August)

Going Deeper with God -We have responded to God’s call through our Lenten retreat and Celtic spirituality class. Now let’s pray together. Mtr Lainie will lead a Zoom evening prayer for Thursdays starting May, 7th, 7:30-8:00 p.m., then May 14th, 21st, and 28th. Look for the Zoom link in Friday’s email, or email Jamie for the link communicate.stalbans@gmail.com

 SOSJ (Sharing Our Spiritual Journeys) – News & Invitation  If you’ve been part of this wonderful community—or are simply curious—you are joyfully invited to join us for our spring Cinco de Mayo luncheon this Tuesday at noon. We’ll gather at Coffee Exchange, where we’ll also share a preview of our Fall 2026 calendar. Guests are always welcome! Please RSVP to communicate.stalbans@gmail.com or speak with Jim Franks. Thank you—we hope to see you there! 

 Bishop’s Appeal- Across Arizona, lives are being transformed-youth are growing in faith, leaders are answering God's call, and communities are coming together in powerful ways. And it's all made possible by your generosity. This transformation is driven by the 2026 Bishop's Appeal, supporting youth, community ministry, and discipleship across the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona. We have a $20,000 matching gift, and we’re halfway there! Please Consider a gift today: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/the-episcopal-diocese-of-arizona/2026-bishops-appeal +Jennifer Reddall

 Saint Alban’s Mother’s Day Food Drive - While St Alban’s parishioners bring impressive amounts of food for the hungry in Tucson week after week, for some 30 years we have made a special push on Mother’s Day in honor of our mothers or other special persons in our lives. Again, this year, we invite you to bring non-perishable groceries to St Alban’s on or before Mother’s Day - May 10th. You can also give a monetary donation through checks made payable to St Alban’s with “Mother’s Day” noted in the memo—this is equally helpful, as food items can be purchased very efficiently in bulk. 

 Graduates - We’re compiling a list of Spring graduates to note achievements in an upcoming announcement. If you or your daughter, son, granddaughter, grandson, etc., will receive that high school or university degree this Spring, please email graduate’s name, relation to you, school, degree received, and a line about future plans. Email: stalbans@stalbansaz.org or call 520-296-0791. 

 Preschool Registration - Springtime at preschool is very busy. We are registering students for the next school year and campers for the summer. You can register for either by email: albanspk@stalbansaz.org or Phone: 520-296-2043

 Forward Day by Day – Devotional booklets for May/June/July are now available on the Narthex table Please feel free to take one home and read the inspiring daily spiritual messages.

Prayer for the Mission of the Church

Everliving God, whose will it is to restore all people with God and one another through your Son Jesus Christ: Inspire our witness to him, that all may know the power of his forgiveness and the hope of his resurrection; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.