Saint Maria Goretti Catholic Church

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1 FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME J A N U A R Y PARISH OFFICE... (480) Office Hours... Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:00 pm Friday 8:30 am - Noon Toll Free Fax... (480) smgoretti@smgaz.org Website... MASS SCHEDULE Weekend... Saturday (vigil) 5:00 pm; Sunday 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am Weekday... Monday-Saturday 8:00 am Holy Day... please call the Parish Office SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday 3:00-4:30 pm or by appointment. SACRAMENT OF HEALING Anointing of the Sick: Administered on the 3rd Tuesday of each month after the 8:00 am Mass. Also available upon request if you are shut-in or entering the hospital. IN AN EMERGENCY For emergency anointing after office hours, please call (480) ANNOUNCEMENTS Saint Maria Goretti Catholic Church 6261 North Granite Reef Road Scottsdale, Arizona Just north of McDonald Drive on Granite Reef Road REV. THOMAS J. HALLSTEN, KHS - PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR DEACON CARMENE CARBONE DEACON GARY SCOTT DEACON JIM TRANT For the week of January 28, 2018 Today is the second collection for the Gospel of Life. Please drop your special collection envelope with the regular offertory. Please be sure to read the bulletin for complete details on all parish activities this week. Follow & Like us on Facebook.com/smgaz Visit our website Android/Apple phone users, download our parish App at myparishapp.com "We are the Roman Catholic Parish of St. Maria Goretti, inspired by our patroness who was led by the Holy Spirit to reflect the love of the Father through our Lord, Jesus Christ. We seek to learn the faith, to love the faith, and to live the faith. This is our witness. By the grace of God and nourished by the Word and Eucharist, we humbly serve God and our fellow man." *Mission Statement

2 2 J A N U A R Y 2 8, SMG SCHEDULED EVENTS Monday, January 29 6:30pm - RCIA - John XXIII Tuesday, January 30 8:45am - Faith Fitness Stretch Class - Piper II 4:00pm - CGS - Atriums/John XXIII Wednesday, January 31 8:45am - Bible Study - Piper Hall 8:30am - Music Together Class (babies to 2yrs) - Piper II 4:00pm - CGS - Atriums/John XXIII 7:00pm - Choir - John XXIII 7:15pm - A.A. Meeting - Piper II Thursday, February 1 9:00am - Women s Bible Study - John XXIII 6:30pm - First Reconciliation - Church (reception following) 6:30pm - Youth Min On the Way Game Night - John XXIII Friday, February 2 8:00am - First Friday Focus on Faith - Mass followed by session 6:30pm - First Friday Focus on Faith - Mass followed by session Saturday, February 3 9:30am - SMG Crafters - Piper II Sunday, February 4 8:45am - CGS - Atrium 9:00am - Catholic Schools Week Mass 10:00am - St. Vincent de Paul - Piper II 10:45am - CGS - Atrium 12:00pm - 1:30pm - Bridges Youth Ministry - Piper II 12:00pm - 1:30pm - Crossroads Youth Ministry - John XXIII PARISH STAFF PARISH OFFICE... (480) Parish Manager, Lynda Melton.....ext. 33 Accounting, Nancy Milus... ext. 14 Facility Supervisor, Tim Bies... ext. 51 Facility Assistant, Jean Steeley... ext. 51 Director of Music & Liturgy, Dr. Skye Hart... ext. 17 Admin Assistant, Ministry Placement/Sacramental Record Request, Judy Colburn... ext. 13 Office Hours... Monday-Thursday 9:00am-6:00 pm Faith Formation Assistant & Marriage Preparation Santa Giuliano... ext. 15 Coordinator of Elementary Faith Formation & RCIA; Annulment Minister Cindy Troiano... ext. 21 Youth Ministry, Lorie Dean....ext. 25 Baptismal Preparation, Deacon Gary Scott... ext. 26 PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN... (480) Office Hours... Monday-Friday 8:30 am-2:30 pm Director, Kate Strohmeyer ext. 23 January 30 - February 4 FEBRUARY FIRST FRIDAY FOCUS ON FAITH Our First Friday Focus on Faith conferences continue on February 2nd after the 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. masses with a briefing on Church History Part One The First Thousand Years presented by Phil Ondrei. Phil has been a parishioner since 1988 and has a Master s Degree in Theology from the University of San Francisco. He is on the RCIA core team and is working on his Catechist Certificate from the Kino Institute of the Diocese of Phoenix. FIRST FRIDAY FOCUS ON FAITH - UPCOMING First Friday, 6 April :30 PM to 8:30 PM Mass and Conference with Bishop John S. Pazak Topic: The Trinity Free Bus from parish to Cathedral of St. Stephen, Phoenix (sign up required) Bishop Pazak is the Redemptorist Bishop of Byzantine Eparchy of Phoenix. The Byzantine Tradition and Rome are in full communion. First Friday, 4 MAY :30 PM to 8:30 PM Mass and Conference with Bishop Eduardo Nevares Topic: The Family Mass celebrated at St. Maria Goretti Bishop Nevares is the Auxiliary Bishop of Phoenix Both of these evenings are sponsored by the SMG Pastoral Council as part of First Friday Focus on Faith. Call the parish office for details & to sign up for reminders.

3 S T E WA R D S H I P N E W S 3 "What can I do to be a good steward and disciple of Jesus?" BLANKET DONATION Donate fleece blankets to help keep the homeless warm this winter. Blankets should be the size that will fit into a back pack. Collection bins are located outside the doors of church, or drop off at the parish office. GOSPEL OF LIFE COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND Every human person is created in the image and likeness of God. The conviction that human life is sacred and that each person has inherent dignity that must be respected in society lies a the heart of Catholic social teaching. Calls to advance human rights are illusions if the right to life itself is subject to attack. We believe that every human life is sacred from conception to natural death; that people are more important that things; and that the measure of every institution is whether or not it enhances the life and dignity of the human person (US Bishops: Faithful Citizenship - Civic Responsibility for a New Millennium, 1999). Your generosity in today s second collection helps continue this most important mission of the Church. STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Plate Collection Totals for January 14, Envelopes Used... $5, Loose.5, Online Giving (48) 1, Total Plate Offerings.$12, January 21, Envelopes Used... $4, Loose.5, Online Giving (48) 2, Total Plate Offerings.$12, Year to Date Sunday Plate Income (July - Dec) BUDGET... $338, ACTUAL (plate)... $390, For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:21 Tax statements are not automatically mailed. Please call Nancy in the parish office to request your 2017 donation statement. STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS In today s Gospel Reading from St. Mark, it is reported that Jesus went to the synagogue and began to teach, but His teaching was somewhat different from that normally heard there for he taught with authority and not as the scribes. Often those who taught in Jesus time (the scribes) simply quoted others, a variety of Rabbis. However, Jesus taught with authority because He had authority. Jesus divine message was not quoting other humans, but quoting God. Jesus was One with God so He knew what He was talking about. Jesus taught with authority because He believed what He was teaching. He was familiar with the information which allowed Him to teach boldly. People listening could perceive that this was someone Who knew. Up until this time we have seen the Lord as the Son of Man Who submitted to His Father. He submitted to God in His Baptism, and to the Holy Spirit in the wilderness. To have authority also requires submission. We, too, are called to submit to God, but for us that is sometimes challenging because it requires humility, something that is not easy for many of us. Later in the Gospel of John there is another account of the Lord teaching at the Temple. He is challenged, and His response is quite simply, My teaching is not from myself; it comes from the one who sent me. We are not divine, but we, too, are sent CHARITY & DEVELOPMENT APPEAL The 2018 Charity and Development Appeal kicks off February 10 & 11. The CDA supports community and charitable organizations that assist individuals and families in need or in crisis. These organizations improve the lives of thousands of people across 4 Arizona counties (Mohave, Maricopa, Coconino and Yavapai), serving local communities beyond the boundaries of any one parish. Through the CDA, faith is nurtured from birth to adulthood through our schools, parishes, and religious education programs. Organizations like Catholic Charities and Foundation for Senior Living help strengthen families and assist individuals in crisis. The CDA also supports the education and formation of seminarians, priests and deacons. For more information or to donate online, visit dphx.org/cda. Thank you for your support.

4 4 MUSIC FOR THE ORDER OF MASS ORDINARY TIME 4 Music for the Order of Mass Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B) January 27-28, 2018 **All of today s scripture readings, hymns and service music can be found in your red WORSHIP hymnal Procession Hymn, No. 616 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Introductory Rites Kyrie, 317 Gloria, 324 Liturgy of the Word: Worship Hymnal 1119 Responsorial: If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts Hymn at the Offertory, No. 721 Blest Are They Liturgy of the Eucharist Sanctus, 353 Memorial Acclamation A, 354 Amen, 355 Agnus Dei, 384 Communion Antiphon Blessed are the clean of heart, for they shall see God Hymn at Communion Procession, No. 923 I Receive the Living God Hymn of Thanksgiving, No. 645 (Verses 1-2) There s a Wideness in God s Mercy LITURGICAL MINISTRY Organ Recessional Join the many other members of our parish family who serve as Liturgical Ministers! Liturgical ministry includes reading at Mass (lector), Eucharistic ministers, ushers, greeters, altar servers, sacristans, and more. Enrich your own liturgical life by participating in the life of your parish! Find our more today by calling Judy at , ext. 13. WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS PLEASE PRAY FOR L I T U RG Y A N D MUSIC Sat. Jan. 27 5:00 pm Ruth Young Sun. Jan. 28 7:30 am Stan Clebeck 9:00 am Frank Vassett 11:00 am SMG Parish Family Mon. Jan. 29 8:00 am Robert Minton Tues. Jan. 30 8:00 am Noah & Rose Minton Wed. Jan. 31 8:00 am Frank Vassett Thurs. Feb. 1 8:00 am The DiMascio Family Fri. Feb. 2 8:00 am Joe Bernal 6:30 pm SMG Parish Family? Sat. Feb. 3 8:00 am Bill Fleming 5:00 pm SMG Parish Family Sun. Feb. 4 7:30 am Tom Hickey 9:00 am Cletus Ring 11:00 am Alan & Lois Mayers *The 2018 Mass Intention book is available. Visit the parish office for information. Mass Intentions are not limited to the deceased; however, families are limited to five per year to ensure that all parishioners have an opportunity to request Mass intentions. Deceased: Mike Ortiz, Mary Riley Bernadette Baillargeon BUS TRIP TO ST. STEPHEN CATHEDRAL We have chartered a bus to take parishioners from St. Maria Goretti to St Stephen Byzantine Cathedral on April 6th. Call the church office to sign up for this FREE trip to the Byzantine Catholic Cathedral and attend Divine Liturgy celebrated by Bishop Pazak (Roman Catholics may receive communion). Bus will depart SMG at 5:00 p.m. and return at approximately 9:15-9:30pm. READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 28 Sunday: Dt 18:15-20/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-9, [8]/1 Cor 7:32-35/ Mk 1:21-28 Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13/Ps 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [8a]/ Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, :3/Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [1a]/Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7 [cf. 5c]/Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12/1 Chr 29:10, 11ab, 11d-12a, 12bcd [12b]/Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Mal 3:1-4/Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10 [10b]/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13/Ps 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 [12b]/ Mk 6:30-34 Next Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. 3a]/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39

5 F A I T H F O R M A T I O N 5 CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Sacrament of Reconciliation for our children in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd will be this Thursday Feb 1st at 6:30pm. Please offer a prayer as these children receive this wonderful gift from God. **Our Con irmation/first Eucharist Workshop #1 will be on Feb. 15th at 6:00 7:30pm in John XXIII Hall. The following workshop dates are March 1st and March 15th. ** SMG YOUNG ADULTS Did you know that we have a very active Young Adult Ministry here at St. Maria Goretti? For more information please Jackie Fischer at jackiefischer29@gmail.com or call at *Catholics building up each other in the faith and having fun at the same time* WOMENS BIBLE FELLOWSHIP BAPTISM MARRIAGE PREPARATION If you have a child in need of the sacrament of baptism please contact Deacon Gary Scott at Ext.26 at least 3 months before the baptism for more information. Our next Baptism Class is March 3rd at 9:00am in the Lamb Atrium, please call to register If you have recently become engaged, congratulations! Your next step toward a life-long marriage is to begin preparing for one. Please call Santa at x15 to continue your journey to holiness as an engaged person. Happy Home Psalm 12 Bridges and Crossroads Youth Ministry Ladies, please join us on the irst and third Thursdays in John XXIII Hall from 9:00 10:30AM. There is NO COST. Just come, visit and share your Catholic faith! Our next session dates are Feb. 1st and Feb. 15th Questions call Mary at RCIA Grades 6 8 Grades 9-12 Are you already Catholic and just want to know more about your faith, please join us for any of our informative sessions. RCIA meets on Monday nights from 6:30 8:00pm in St. John XXIII Hall All are welcome! Mark you calendar for these upcoming presentations: Jan. 29th Sacraments of Healing: Father Thomas Feb. 5th Lenten Journey Kathy Shroyer Feb. 12th Holy Orders Deacon Gary Scott Please pray for the following catechumens and candidates as they prepare to enter into the church or complete their full Initiation at the Easter Vigil: Brian Cooper, Christopher Cooper, Erika Cooper, Renata Galvan, Jennifer Jimenez, Justin Keyport, Tessa Langbecker, MacKenzie McDermott, Sally Prince, Alysandra Sosa-Regan, Gavin Regan, Giselle Sosa- Regan, Tim Regan, Cody Vesper SMG Youth Session, February 4 12:00-1:30PM in John XXIII The Seven Signs of Jesus Jesus Turns Water into Wine Jesus Heals the Official s Son Jesus makes the Lame to Walk Jesus Walks on Water Jesus Feeds the Multitudes Jesus Gives Sight to the Blind Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead Learn about the great I AM Fun games and great food too! ldean@smg.org With Live Music and Eucharistic Adoration

6 6 MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS S T. M A R I A G O R E T T I P A R I S H L I F E PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN Secular Franciscans, Robert Bundy, ofs (480) Alcoholics Anonymous... Wednesdays 7:15 pm Ida... (480) Marriage Encounter, Dan & Jennifer Van Cuyk (480) Retrouvaille (for troubled marriages)... (602) Sanctity of Life... (480) Prayer Request Line... (480) Prison Ministry, Judy Colburn...(480) ext. 13 Pastoral Council... (480) Charismatic Prayer Group... Tuesdays 6:30 pm Kathy Smith... (480) Cursillo, Phil Ondrei... (480) Christ Child Society, Helen Jaros... (480) SMG PARISH LIFE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Knights of Columbus, Brian Sullivan (602) Prayer Ministry, Bob & Carol Bundy (480) SMG Men s Club.... (480) SMG Women s Group, Kathy Nord. (602) SMG Bingo.....(480) Catholic Men s Fellowship, Sean Fitzgerald (480) SECULAR FRANCISCANS INFORMATION The Secular Franciscans will meet Sat., February 10 at 8:30 am in John XXIII. Anyone interested in knowing & living the Gospel in daily life and the spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi is invited to join us. For info call Bob Bundy, OFS, at ARE YOU REGISTERED? Attending Mass at SMG does not mean that you are registered. Please take the time to stop by the parish office, or download a registration form from our parish website ( Being registered, active parishioners is necessary to serve as a Godparent or Confirmation Sponsor; for those seeking in-parish tuition rate for our preschool & kindergarten or in-parish wedding and funeral fees; and for those seeking the Pastor s approval for being granted reduced tuition status at one of our Diocesan schools. Please call the parish office if you have any questions, or need help with registering. CATHOLIC MEN S FELLOWSHIP Catholic Men's Fellowship is here to serve the men of the Diocese of Phoenix. We envision Catholic men linked as brothers, sharing the love of Jesus Christ. We believe that all Catholic men need to take their rightful place in their families, Church, and communities as men of God. We believe for this to happen, each Catholic man must: Deepen his faith and relationship with Jesus Christ Experience God's unconditional love through the Mass and daily prayer Be guided by the Holy Spirit to live his life as a man of God Share his faith with others We believe that this life of faith can be strengthened, enriched, and supported by fellow men in the SMG community. Join us on the first and third Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. Our next meeting is February 7. Contact Sean Fitzgerald at (call or text) for information. Online Registration for School Year has begun! Details available at SMGAZPRESCHOOL.ORG No Cost Music Together Class with Miss Chris For babies to 2 years Wednesdays 8:30-9:00AM Piper II Support our school through the state tax credit! Easy and no cost to you! Checks submitted prior to April 15 are still eligible for a credit on your 2017 state tax return. 1. Mail a check or pay online at CEAZ.org 2. Keep your receipt for filing 3. The SAME amount is refunded to you via a credit on your state taxes

7 S T. M A R I A G O R E T T I P A R I S H L I F E 7 SMG BINGO!!! - SEE YOU DECEMBER 19TH We meet the First and Third Tuesday of each month from 12:00 noon - 3:00 pm in Piper Hall September through May. Any one 18 and older is welcome to join us. Bingo cards are $1 each with a minimum of 3 cards. Cash Prizes * Door Prizes * Refreshments Yes!!! We re Playing Bingo in Piper Hall from Noon to 3:00pm...See you December 19th! LET S PLAY BINGO!!! KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS-MEETS 2ND TUES. IN PIPER II We meet the second Tuesday of the month, Rosary at 7:00pm, meeting begins at 7:30pm in Piper II. **All men over the age of 18 are encouraged to join the Knights of Columbus. For information contact Brian Sullivan, Grand Knight, at MENS CLUB The Men s Club has a legacy of service to St. Maria Goretti and is always eager to welcome new members! We meet the 2nd Sunday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in Piper Hall. Come learn more about this wonderful group & all the ways we serve our community. he time commitment is minimal - the rewards are countless! SMG WOMEN S GUILD INF0 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Could you not watch one hour with me? -Mt. 26:40 The Holy Souls Oratory is open for Adoration Monday - Saturday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am - 1:00 pm ST. MARIA GORETTI DUET - ARE YOU HOMEBOUND?? Homebound parishioners, do you or a parishioner you know need a helping hand with services such as: grocery shopping, friendly visiting, business help, computer assistance, respite assistance, or transportation? If so, please call Judy Colburn at the parish office ( ext. 13) to help you get in touch with DUET. If you would like to help bring new Life to Elders visit to volunteer - also call SMG CRAFTERS Our St. Maria Goretti Crafter s Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month at 9:30 am in Piper II If you are in need of more information about this ministry call Judy Colburn at ext. 13 *Please note that we would appreciate any baby material you can donate for our baby quilts. Thank you for helping us help others. FAITH FITNESS STRETCH EXERCISE We meet Tuesday mornings at 8:45 a.m. in Piper II (off of Piper Hall) for healthy stretching & fellowship. To register, contact Mary Elizabeth at , or maryelizabeth23@gmail.com. CONNECT WITH YOUR PARISH Next up - Women s Guild Rummage Sale February 16 & 17 Remember us as you clean out your closets and garage - we ll gladly accept your donations of clothes, household items, jewelry, furniture or... Items can be left under the trailer in the east parking lot. PLEASE - NO LARGE ITEMS (I.E. FURNITURE) UNTIL THE WEEK OF FEB 5TH DUE TO LACK OF STORAGE. Contact Shelly at with questions We appreciate all that you do to help our SMG Women s Guild serve our parish family.

8 8 SMG OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEMBERS Ecumenical Outreach & Interreligious, Tom Brady... (480) Guadalupe Outreach, D.J. Lois & Lovett Lois... Lovett (480) Sanctity of Life, Julie Watson... (480) Pastoral Care... (480) Santa s Workshop, Ida Trentacoste (after 5:30 pm)... (480) St. Vincent de Paul Society, Ann Collins... (480) x50 SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL FEED. CLOTHE. HOUSE. HEAL..is what the SVDP Society does through the Spirituality, Fellowship, Serving those in need, and Giving others the opportunity to serve. We invite you to attend our meetings to learn am, Piper II, every other Sunday. Contact Ann Collins, If you or someone you know in our parish family is experiencing a crisis and in need of help with food, clothing, rent, utilities or medical/dental attention, we have many resources to fulfill many needs. Call SMG SVDP at 480/ We are overwhelmed and truly grateful for your continued generosity to our Food drives and special donations. We are in need of JELLY, CRACKERS & COOKIES for our February food drive. Backpacks are ALWAYS needed for the homeless. Please drop off used/new backpacks at SMG office anytime. Donations for clothing/furniture/appliances call SVDP Thrift Stores Pickup at Next meeting is Sunday, January 28th at 10:00 am in Piper II On Sunday, January 14th, five members of the SMG St. Vincent de Paul conference were recognized at the 9:00 am Mass for their long-time, devoted service to their ministry. Fr. Thomas presented the Jubilarian Crucifix to Ann Sespico, Mary McGalloway, Nancy Lepardo, George Pouge and Jerry Hackert. We are grateful to them and to all Vincentians who are truly the face of God to others. S M G O U T R E A C H M I N I S T R I E S WE ARE HERE FOR YOU ALL LIFE IS A BLESSING! Maggie's Place provides houses of hospitality and ongoing support to help pregnant and parenting women in need reach their goals, and welcomes them into a community filled with love and dignity. Are you interested in learning more about how to support our mission? We are currently seeking female applicants 21+ years who are interested in serving for one year as live-in volunteers with our mothers and their babies. For more information please contact Amanda Ayala at missioncorps@maggiesplace.org or visit maggiesplace.org. COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN CONFERENCE The Phoenix Diocesan Council of Catholic Women invites you to the 2018 Phoenix Catholic Women s Conference Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Xavier College Preparatory Founders Hall. Speakers include: Sr. Helena Burns, FSP; Danielle Bean Sr. Mary Claire Strasser, SOLT Lunch is included in the ticket price. Please make your selection when registering. For tickets, visit the event website: Reconciliation will be available and Vigil Mass celebrated by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted WORLD DAY OF THE SICK HEALING MASS The Order of Malta invites you to the bilingual 2018 World Day of the Sick Healing Mass on Saturday, February 10, at 1 p.m. at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, 6351 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix. Mass will include: Anointing of the Sick Blessing of Caregiver Hands Blessing with Lourdes Water Attendees will receive Lourdes water with holy medals that have been blessed by our principal celebrant, the Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of Phoenix. Complimentary valet is available for people with disabilities. After Mass there will be a health fair and refreshments served in the social hall. If you are unable to join us in person, the Mass will be broadcast live on AZTV Channel 7 and live-streamed on youtube.com/phoenixdiocese or facebook.com/ dioceseofphoenix. 5TH SUNDAY The St. Vincent de Paul 5th Sunday Collection is April 29. Your generosity in this collection provides assistance to those most in need within our parish boundaries. We are grateful to SMG parishioners for being the face of Christ to others.

9 O T H E R N E W S 9 PLEASE PRAY FOR VOCATIONS God chooses ordinary people to speak his message. Can you perceive the voice of God in those around you? If you hear God s voice, harden not your heart. (Deuteronomy 18: 15-20). If you think God is calling you to be a priest, deacon, brother or sister, visit or or phone DISCERNING RELIGIOUS LIFE HAPPENING AROUND THE VALLEY Every Sunday TV Mass: The Holy Mass is broadcast live at 9 a.m. Sunday mornings from Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral on KAZT-TV (AZ-TV7, Cable 13), followed by local Catholic talk show Catholics Matter, hosted by Fr. Rob Clements. Every Monday The Bishop s Hour: The Diocese of Phoenix s locally produced radio program about issues from a Catholic viewpoint. Hosted by Michael Dixon, The Bishop s Hour is broadcast at 11 a.m. every Monday on Immaculate Heart Radio 1310 AM, with an encore presentation on Thursdays at 9 p.m Every Tuesday The Catholic Conversation: Steve and Becky Greene, the Cradle and the Convert, help Catholics faithfully live their vocation by providing Church teaching, navigating moral challenges and exploring current issues facing the faith in our culture. The Catholic Conversation is broadcast at 11 a.m. every Tuesday on Immaculate Heart Radio 1310 AM, with an encore presentation at 7 p.m. More Info: phoenixcatholicmedia.org VOLUNTEERS NEEDED SO WE CAN HELP OTHERS... Mission of Mercy Mobile Medical Clinic has been serving the uninsured since 1997 in Phoenix, Maryvale, Mesa and Avondale. We are in need of volunteer doctors, nurses and bilingual interpreters to help at our clinics on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. For more information please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Ana, at S_M_2003@yahoo.com. WIDOWED? DIVORCED? SEPARATED? MERCY & MARY RETREAT - FEBRUARY 2 & 3 Experience five conferences with Fr. Michael Gaitley, author of 33 Days to Morning Glory and Consoling the Heart of Jesus. This Mercy and Mary Retreat will unpack the secrets of our current Time of Mercy. It's an all day event on Saturday, February 3, with a Free Conference on Friday, February 2 at 7:15. Saturday's all-day Retreat will start with Mass at 8 AM and the retreat will include four additional conferences with Fr. Gaitley, Adoration, Benediction, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and time to meet with Fr. Gaitley and the Marian Missionaries. The $49.95 registration fee includes coffee and doughnuts and lunch. Scholarships are available for those with financial need. When and where: Feb. 2, 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. (free) and Feb. 3, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ($49.95), St. Andrew the Apostle, 3450 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. Information and registration: events.marianmissionaries.org, keslerinc@cox.net, (602) FR. DOUG LORIG Faith s Journey: A Story of Discipleship by Fr. Doug Lorig is now available. Faith's Journey is the story of transformation and transcendence of Fr. Doug Lorig. It is an inspirational story of how he came to the service of God and of the Church. Copies are available at the gift cart in Piper Hall after Sunday Mass. WOMEN S BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP We do have a group that reads some great books. If you are interested in joining, call Denise Schaffer at ( ) for information.

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