Liturgy Schedule Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00PM Sunday Masses: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM, 4:00PM (Teen Mass) Daily Mass: 8:00AM

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1 36811 N. Pima Road, P.O. Box 1359 Carefree, AZ Phone: (480) Fax: (480) Liturgy Schedule Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00PM Sunday Masses: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM, 4:00PM (Teen Mass) Daily Mass: 8:00AM Confession/Reconciliation Monday-Friday 7:30AM 7:45AM Saturday: 7:30 AM-7:45AM and 3:30 PM -4:30 PM Sunday: 30 minutes before each Sunday Mass until 5 minutes before mass time. Parish Office Hours Monday to Thursday: 8:30AM - 5:00PM Friday: 8:30AM - 3:00PM Sunday: 8:30AM - 12:30PM (Closed on weekdays for lunch: Noon - 1:00PM) Alegria Gift Shop (480) Tuesday-Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Our Lady of Joy Mission Statement 8:30AM - Noon 4:30PM - 6:30PM 8:30AM - 12:30PM Our mission is to build a community of disciples through the Sacraments, prayer, acts of charity and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. April 15, rd Sunday of Easter

2 Fr. Jess welcomes children of the parish during the annual Blessing of the Easter Foods To welcome you to your new parish, Our Lady of Joy Invites all new parishioners to Welcome Sunday April 22, 2018 at 12:00 Noon Please join us in the Parish Center where you will have the opportunity to meet parish leaders and socialize with other new parish members. A luncheon buffet will be served. RSVP by April 17th IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN A SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY AT OUR LADY OF JOY! Small Christian Communities are groups of 6-12 parishioners who meet in each other s homes twice a month for an hour to grow in their faith through prayer and a sharing of the upcoming Sunday Gospel reading. Feeling the support of their community, individuals can live their faith more fully in their family, neighborhood and workplace. To learn more about OLOJ s Small Christian Communities and to find a SCC near you, please contact Cliff McGraw at cmcgraw719@aol.com or PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE 15TH ANNUAL SEMINARIAN GOLF INVITATIONAL May 24, 2018 at Terravita Golf Club 10:30 a.m. range and practice 11:30 a.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Scramble $125 includes golf cart, greens fees, lunch & dinner Make checks payable to S.O.S. by May 15 RSVP with handicap to Mark Hoffman at or mark522marj@cox.net Page 2 Please provide the names, including children, of all families members who will be attending. We look forward to meeting each of you! 2018 CHARITY AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL Thank you to the 417 families who have contributed $253,000 to the Charity and Development Appeal. Every gift and prayer is important to those that rely on CDA to provide services to the community. It is not too late to make a gift to the CDA. Our parish needs only $32,000 to make our goal of $285,000. Please consider making your gift online today at or completing a donor envelope. Envelopes can be found at the back of the church/table outside. Thank you for your support of the Charity and Development Appeal.

3 Youth Ministry Corner Did you miss the last Teaching Mass by Father Kurt?! No worries, we have scheduled another one! Do NOT miss out on this opportunity to encounter the Mass like never before! Father Kurt s Teaching Mass April 29th During the 4:00pm Teen Mass Contact: klahera@oloj.org Life Teen will meet 4/22 after the 4pm Mass! Edge will meet 4/18 from 5:00-6:30pm! Bring a Friend! (Being) Catholic Matters David Lins, Director of Faith Formation I don t know about you, but in my view, the world has quickly devolved into a divided land, rife with accusation, anger, and assumption. Are you Catholic? You must be okay with holding back women because Catholics don t let women be priests! Are you pro-life? You must think you can push your beliefs on me! Do you support the second amendment? You must be okay with school shootings! Do you believe genders are real and play a role in who we are? You must be filled with hate because we should just let anyone be whoever they want to be and do whatever they want to do! Have I gotten your blood pressure up yet? Intelligent dialogue between people who disagree is on the edge of extinction. In a stroke of inescapable irony, disagreeing with the popular narrative is no longer tolerated. In Luke 24, Jesus says, Peace be with you. Why are you troubled? And why do questions arise in your hearts? Look at my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have." Then? He asks if there is anything to eat! Basically: Why are you freaking out? I ROSE FROM THE DEAD! You are going to be alright. Now relax. Eat something. The world has constantly contended with evil. From Christians being fed to the lions to Jews being led to the showers. From people being shot in the streets of Tombstone to people being shot in the streets of Chicago. We need to pray and do what we can, but we should also live with confidence in the risen Christ who has given meaning to suffering and has conquered death..and never be afraid to answer the tough questions when people are willing to have a conversation. Did you know the Catholic Faith actually elevates a woman above all the other saints? That pro-life people are trying to protect the child and the mother? That second amendment supporters pray they will never have to use a gun to defend their family against the mentally sick and deranged, but understand their obligation to do so? That people who recognize and celebrate both genders understand God s beautiful creation as explained in Theology of the Body? Questions? Comments? David at dlins@oloj.org Page 3

4 Our Lady of Joy Faith Formation Attention All OLJ Parents Did you know? Children s Faith Formation Classes begin in 1st Grade and are completed in 12th Grade? The Diocese of Phoenix is a restored order diocese? This means that sacraments are prepared for and received in the order they were instituted by Christ: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. 1st graders spend time learning about the love of Christ, Catholic identity, prayers, basic catechism and sacraments in order to get a firm foundation of faith knowledge. Along with weekly faith formation classes, 2nd graders prepare throughout the year for their first reconciliation. Separate from weekly classes, 3rd graders prepare for the sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion. 4th and 5th graders are continuing their faith journey by solidifying friendships built over the past couple of years during activities, prayer time and discussion inspired by a love of Christ and a willingness to do God s will. 6th 8th graders join EDGE Nights where the Holy Spirit is alive and working hard at keeping the light of Christ burning bright in His children! 9th 12th graders dive deep into their faith through Life Teen under the direction of the Youth Coordinator and Core Team. Children in 3rd grade or higher who have not attended any faith formation classes will begin in an RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children) class during the same time as regular classes for their first year of Children s Faith Formation at OLJ. REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 1, 2018 It is never too late to enroll your child in a continuing faith formation class at Our Lady of Joy! Please contact Karen Powers for questions or concerns at or kpowers@oloj.org NEW 8 WEEK ADULT BIBLE STUDY STARTING SOON Saturdays 9:30AM-11:00AM 4/21-6/9 OLJ Faith Formation Bldg. Daring to Walk the Walk, the first series of Walking Toward Eternity, introduces seven key virtues and outlines practical steps for living them out in your life. Contact Dr. Catherine Cisar if you have any questions at (480) or chatkath68@me.com Page 4

5 OUR LADY OF JOY PRESCHOOL Your parish preschool is now enrolling new students for the school year. ALL parishioners are welcome to see our wonderful facility! Please call us to schedule a tour or stop by anytime to visit with us! (480) Page 5

6 OLOJ Knights of Columbus Council Assembly 3280 Pray the Rosary w/ Knights and others at 8:30 and 10:30 AM on Sundays (before and after the 9 AM Mass). Save These Dates: KOC Blood Drive: Sunday, April 29 Assembly Meeting: Thursday, May 3 Council Officer Meeting: Tuesday, May 8 Council Business Meeting: Thursday, May 10 Mother s Day Brunch: Sunday, May 13 Catholic men, 18 and older, to join the Knights call Roy Crain at or rrcrain@msn.com Our Lady s Guild The April meeting of Our Lady s Guild will be held on April 17, The meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. with socializing at 8:30. Katrina Wing of First Way Pregnancy will give a short presentation. A prize auction and bingo will follow the meeting. Proceeds from the auction and bingo will benefit the Foothills Food Bank. Our Lady s Guild members enjoy a variety of interest groups as well as opportunities to serve others through outreach. Interest groups include Prayer Chain, Craft Angels (dedicated to helping those in need), Book Club, Finer Diners, Theater Group, Garden Gals and Hiking. Feel free to join us for any activity. Contact Lena Beale - lab952@gmail.com or Guild members are dedicated to Christian ideals with an emphasis on Spirituality, Service, Socializing, Self Growth and Stewardship. Page 6 SACRISTANS AND EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION NEEDED! Do you desire to serve God and your fellow parishioners? Do you want to learn to assist the priest at Mass? Consider becoming an Extraordinary Minister or Sacristan! No special skills required although you must be a practicing Catholic at Our Lady of Joy. Help Our Lady of Joy by participating in this great and rewarding ministry! Contact Nancy Cisar: desertdogs2@cox.net or PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Prayer Shawls are given to people in need of prayers and comfort owing to illness, grief and stress. We also make Prayer Shawls for friends and loved ones to celebrate a variety of life events, such as births, baptisms, marriages and birthdays. We pray on our shawls as we are making them and, when a shawl is finished, the group gathers around and says prayers for the recipient. If you know someone who you would like to receive a Prayer Shawl, we have a supply of shawls available at no charge. If you would like to make a Prayer Shawl but don t know how to knit or crochet, we would be happy to teach you! k Ministry Coordinator: Lorraine Romanow or Lromanow@cox.net HELP SERVE OUR HOMELESS AND WORKING POOR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST Parish members interested in doing food prep and packing lunches at the central kitchen of St. Vincent De Paul, Watkins Campus, please contact Dr. Norman and Connie Spisak at n_spisak@yahoo.com or at We work the first Saturday of every month from 8 AM to 11:30 AM. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old.

7 SANCTITY OF LIFE Come join our lively discussions on topics that we are faced with in today s society regarding Life issues. Get to know what the Catholic Church teaches and where it stands on these issues. Sanctity of Life meetings are held at 9:00 a.m. in the Faith Formation Building on the second Thursday of every month. Sandie Mapp at SandieMappAZ@aol.com GRIEF SUPPORT 2018 The Journey Continues meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month in Room 3 of the Parish Center at 4:00 pm. This group has been walking grief s journey for a while and in a trusting environment they share new challenges, find understanding in remembering loved ones and a group that prays together. The next The Journey Continues will meet on Tuesday, April 24. Contact: Lynne LoCascio at or Sheila Christenson at ATTENTION MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS If you are a doctor, nurse, EMT or other qualified medical professional capable of providing aid in the event of an emergency during Mass, please identify yourself to an usher before Mass. Legion of Mary We meet every Monday 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Faith Formation Building There is no commitment The Legion of Mary is an association of dedicated Catholics serving under Mary, their Mother and Queen. It is the largest organization of lay men and women carrying out apostolic good works in the Catholic Church with well over ten million active and auxiliary members in almost every country of the world. Contact Becky at or beckyeisiminger@yahoo.com SENSITIVE TO GLUTEN? Our Lady of Joy offers low-gluten hosts by request. If you would like to receive a low-gluten host at Communion, please inform an Usher when you arrive for mass. Please note that the consumption of a consecrated host or the Precious Blood is considered Full Communion. Alegria Gifts at Our Lady of Joy Handcrafted pieces from Italy, Mexico, Peru and El Salvador Books by nationally recognized authors Locally-sourced religious art Paintings, statues, icons, jewelry and gifts celebrating the sacraments Tuesday-Friday: Saturday: Sunday: 8:30AM - Noon 4:30PM - 6:30 PM 8:30AM - 12:30 PM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! How Can You Financially Support Your Parish? AUTOMATIC WITHDRAWL Use the link on our website to give online. Using your smart phone or computer, go to Under the GIVE banner is a button that will take you to our online giving program. TEXT Now you can just text in your Worship Offering: text a dollar amount to You will receive a confirmation text that your donation went through. ENVELOPE IN COLLECTION BASKET If you do not have envelopes and you prefer to give to in the collection basket, please stop by the parish office. Page 7

8 Sunday, April 15, :30 am Parishioners 9:00 am Michael Brando 11:00 am Martin Conaughty 4:00 pm Paul Vackrinos Monday, April 16, :00 am Maria Ty Creekmore Tuesday, April 17, :00 am Peter Marsland Wednesday, April 18, :00 am Becky Miller Thursday, April 19, :00 am Steve Schmidt Friday, April 20, :00 am Robert Devereaux Saturday, April 21, 2018 Prayer Intentions and Requests A family member may request prayers for those who are ill or who are deceased. Contact the parish office during regular business hours to add a name to the following list: Dr. Maureen Stubbs James Carpenter Margaret Kenny Regie Eastman Paula Lamia Gene Giordano John Trudicks Aubriene Silva Andrew Sparano Birthday Living Intention 8:00 am Linda Thomas 5:00 pm Bernat Berk Sunday, April 22, :30 am Lou, June, and Melinda Lalko 9:00 am Parishioners 11:00 am George Gegaj 4:00 pm Mary Vackrinos Patricia Carrao Mary Pannuti Irene Lowing Bernard Milligan Wayne Polis Dorothy Slager Ben Wikander Virginia Burke Mara Weber Those born to eternal life, especially Antoniette Genovese Manuel Solano Vera Eleonora Kuzma John Castrogiovanni Melissa Craven Gene Giordano Ernestine Castillo Betty Johnson Cosmo DiBella John Pipher Mary K. Williams Tenchan Wheeler THIS WEEK AT OUR LADY OF JOY Monday, April 16 9:00-10:30 am Legion of Mary 7:00-9:00 pm Contemporary Choir Practice Tuesday, April 17 7:30-1:00 pm Our Lady s Guild Meeting 6:00 8:00 pm Our Lady s Guild Meeting Wednesday, April 18 8:30 10:00 am Divine Will Cenacle Prayer/Study 5:00 6:30 pm RE Classes 7:00-9:00 pm Traditional Choir Practice Thursday, April 19 9:15-11:15 am Endow Women s Group Friday, April 20 6:00-8:00 am TMIY 9:30 11:30 am Epic Church History 12:00 3:00 pm SVDP Mtg 5:00 7:00 pm Youth Choir Saturday, April 21 9:30 11:00 am Bible Study 3:30-4:30 pm Confessions 4:30 6:30 pm SVDP Food Drive 5:00 pm Mass Sunday, April 22**** 7:30 am Mass 7:30 am 6:00 pm SVDP Food Drive 9:00 am Mass 9:00 am 11:00 am RCIA 10:00-11:00 am Children s Youth Choir 11:00 am Mass 11:00-11:30 am Children's Liturgy of the Word 4:00 pm Teen Mass 5:15-6:30 pm HS Youth Group ****Sunday Confessions 30 min before all Masses until 5 minutes before Mass time Page 8

9 PARISH STAFF Fr. Jess Ty, Pastor (480) Fr. Clement Attah, Parochial Vicar (480) Fr. Kurt Perera, Priest in Residence (480) Deacon Jim Gall (480) Deacon Jim Sejba (480) Deacon Dennis Fleming (480) Kathleen Eggimann, Assistant (480) to the Pastor FAITH FORMATION/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION David Lins, Dir. of Faith Form. (480) Karen Powers, R.E. Coordinator (480) Katherine Lahera, Youth Ministry (480) PARISH Laura Hicks, Director (480) Lauren Haro, Comm. Coordinator (480) Frances Marzella, Adm. Asst. (480) FACILITIES Lupe Castro, Manager (480) FINANCE Finance Department (480) MUSIC Gabriel Martinez, Director (480) Cindy Puschak, Teen Mass Music Facilitator OUR LADY OF JOY CATHOLIC PRE-SCHOOL Jessica Snook, Director (480) ALEGRIA GIFT SHOP (480) Norms for Receiving Holy Communion Only Catholics who are not conscious of grave sin and have fasted for one hour from solid food may receive Holy Communion. Catholics who need to take medicine with food are not obligated by the ordinary norm. Sacrament of Baptism An initial baptism class assists parents in the wondrous and weighty responsibility of raising Catholic Christian children. For more information, call David Lins at RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process for adults who are interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church. Call the Parish Office at (480) for information. Sacrament of Matrimony A comprehensive nine-month preparation program is required by the Phoenix Diocese to assist couples who are called by God to the Sacrament of Matrimony. Prayerful preparation, discernment, discussion and learning about oneself and one another is integral and essential to the process. After an initial meeting with one of the parish priests, wedding dates are chosen. To begin the marriage preparation process, call the Parish Office at (480) Anointing of the Sick The Sacrament of Anointing is celebrated to bring spiritual and even physical strength during an illness or especially near the time of death. The sacrament conveys graces and strengthen against discouragement, anxiety, temptation and conveys peace and fortitude. As soon as one feels the effect of age, illness or the nearness of death, the time for the sacrament has arrived. Call the parish office (480) to schedule a priest to visit. Faith Formation for Children and Teens For continuing faith formation and sacramental preparation for your child: Kindergarten through 5 th grade, contact Karen Powers at For 6 th grade through High School, contact Katherine Lahera at Finance Council Membership James Doyle, Chair Mary Roberts, Vice Chair Judy Lynn, Secretary Members are: Fred Mapp, Joe Meli, Mike McDaniel Parish Pastoral Council Chuck Laurenti, Chairman, cdlaurenti@gmail.com Members are: Cliff McGraw, cmcgraw719@aol.com Frank Schubert, fschubert@allstate.com Ed Kelety, ed.kelety@gmail.com Bill Knott, wknott13@yahoo.com Eileen Balser, eileen2him@gmail.com Pat Phee, patphee@cox.net Page 9