Rev. Msgr. Peter Dai Bui, Pastor Rev. Cletus Kulah, Parochial Vicar Deacon Steve Beard Deacon Gary Johnson Deacon Stephen Schmidt Retired Clergy: Rev. Dennis Riccitelli 1800 E. Libra Drive Tempe, Arizona 85283 (480)838-7474/Fax (480)838-6720 https://www.holyspirit-tempe-az.org Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. (Spanish) Sunday:, 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m. (Vietnamese), 6:00 p.m. Rosary, MTWF, 7:45 a.m. Daily Mass: MTWF, 8:30 a.m. Thursday, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament First Friday after morning Mass till 9:00 p.m. Benediction at 8:45 p.m. or as announced Reconciliation 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. on Sunday, and by appointment. Parish Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Parish Office closed for lunch: 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Mon. - Fri. Parish Mission Statement The Church of the Holy Spirit is a Roman Catholic faith community, following Christ, committed to serve our brothers and sisters through spiritual growth, social outreach, liturgical celebration, and religious education.
Page 2 Please visit our parish website at www.holyspirit-tempe-az.org Staff Information Administration - (480) 838-7474 Stephanie Hacnik - Manager, ext. 120 Mimi Reynolds - Finance Administrator, ext. 107 P. Ann Colvin-Smith - Receptionist ext. 101 Liturgy/Music - (480) 838-7474 Dr. Luis Rodriguez, Liturgy and Music Director, ext. 125 Jim Bierschbach - Principal Organist & 6 p.m. Sunday Mass Maintenance - (480) 838-7474 Rich Kozlowski - Property Manager, ext. 109 Ernie Teran - Support Staff Vince De Mott - Support Staff Elizabeth Ramirez - Support Staff John Olson - Support Staff Adàn Florez - Support Staff Religious Formation (480) 838-3479 Kindergarten/Elementary Coordinator: Yvette Meyer Youth Formation & Jr. High (480) 838-3479 Coordinator: Yvette Meyer Youth Formation & Sr. High Young Adult - (480) 838-3479 Coordinator: Bill Price RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Call the parish office, (480) 838-7474, ext. 104. Schedule and requirements for RCIA and Adult Confirmation can be found on the parish website (www.holyspririt-tempe-az-org) under FORMATION. BAPTISM: Baptism Preparation - Please allow 6-8 weeks to complete requirements. Call parish office (480) 838-7474, ext. 121. The Infant Baptism policy is located on the parish website (www.holyspirit-tempeaz.org). MARRIAGE: The Diocese of Phoenix mandates a nine-month period of preparation for couples seeking to be married in the church. Registration in the parish for three months is required. For Marriage Preparation contact Deacon Gary Johnson at p19768@yahoo.com ANNULMENT: Contact Deacon Gary Johnson at p19768@yahoo.com FACILITY RENTAL INFORMATION: For Social Hall and Community Center call (480) 838-7474, ext. 109 QUEEN OF HEAVEN CATHOLIC CEMETERY AND FUNERAL HOME Available 24 hrs. (480) 892-3729 MONDAY, December 17 8:30 a.m. Thomas Manion TUESDAY, December 18 8:30 a.m. Rita Hylle Mass Intentions WEDNESDAY, December 19 8:30 a.m. Ofelia and Agustin Alcazar THURSDAY, December 20 5:30 p.m. William Leahy FRIDAY, December 21 St. Peter Canisius 8:30 a.m. Deceased members of the Carrera Family SATURDAY, December 22 8:30 a.m. Edward Thomas Kirner 4:30 p.m. For parishioners of Holy Spirit parish 6:00 p.m. Spanish Intention of Celebrant SUNDAY, December 23 Fourth Sunday of Advent Mary Leigh Babula 9:00 a.m. Philip and Amelia Bellew 11:00 a.m. Edward Thomas Kirner 4:00 p.m. Vietnamese Intention of Celebrant 6:00 p.m. Richard Berns Readings for the Week Monday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Tuesday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Wednesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Thursday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Lk 1:26-38 Friday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Saturday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45
Third Sunday of Advent - December 16, 2018 Page 3 Parish Community News Congratulations! May God s goodness and kindness be with you on this special day and all the days of your life. Christmas Eve Monday, December 24 4:00 PM Children s Mass - English (Church) 4:00 PM - English (Hanley Hall) 6:00 PM - English (Hanley Hall) 7:30 PM - Vietnamese - Pageant 7:00 PM (Church) 8:00 PM - English (Hanley Hall) 10:00 PM - English - Carols 9:30 PM (Church) Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25 7:00 AM - English 9:00 AM - English 11:00 AM - English Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God Monday, December 31 - Vigil 6:00 PM - English Tuesday, January 1 10:00 AM - English 6:00 PM - English Planning for Christmas? Our 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Children s Mass in the church (with Children s Choir and pageant) fills to capacity. For your convenience there will also be a 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass held in Hanley Hall. Rev. Msgr. Peter Dai Bui December 24, 2018 15th Anniversary of Ordination Giving Tree Thank You Thank you to our amazing Holy Spirit parishioners who have generously supported this year s Giving Tree. By your kindness, you have made it possible to create a joyful Christmas for these children and their families. On behalf of the organizations and families supported this Advent Season, we thank you! Sacrament of Reconciliation During the Season of Advent, there will be an extended schedule for Confessions. Sat., December 22, 2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Please note: We will not have an Advent Penance Service. Bereavement Ministry God blesses those people who grieve. They will find comfort. Matthew 5:4 We offer support during the holiday time for those who come to our Bereavement Ministry meetings. Meetings are held on the 2 nd and 4 th Sunday of the month after the 9 a.m. Mass in Room 9. Next meeting: Sunday, December 23. We offer love and comfort but no professional counseling is provided. Prayer Shawl Ministry Holiday Craft Fair Raffle Winners Congratulations to the following winners of the Prayer Shawl Ministry raffle: Adriene R. - purse Jeanne M. - purse Margaret D. - cream afghan Marianne T. - multi-colored afghan
Page 4 Parish e-mail: parish@holyspirit-tempe-az.org Christmas Poinsettias Donations The Art and Environment Ministry is planning to adorn the church with beautiful poinsettias during the Christmas season. If you would like to sponsor a poinsettia, please complete the form below and return it to the parish of ice by Friday, December 21, Noon. A $25 donation for each poinsettia is suggested. Poinsettia donations can be made for a living or deceased individual or even a special intention that you would like remembered during the Christmas season. Poinsettia Donation Name of person donating: Amount donated: Quantity: Name of the person for whom donation is being made: 2019 SCHEDULE FOR ADULT FORMATION All classes are from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. except Mission in March. Classes will be held in the church. January 8, 2019 Spiritual Deliverance Presenter: Fr. Larry Merta Spiritual Warfare: The Devil, his tactics, influences and how we can fight back February 12, 2019 Spain and Italy through the eyes of the Saints - Msgr. Peter Come travel with Msgr. Peter as he explores Spain and Italy through the eyes of St. Teresa of Avila, St. Francis of Assisi and other saints. March 2019 Julie Carrick three day mission for Lent Mission will be held March 11, 12 and 13 @ 6:30 p.m. "Intentional Disciples; Mary, the Apostles & Us (A presentation inviting us to look at how we live our call to Discipleship by the example of Mother Mary, the Apostles, & in the grace received through the Sacraments.) April 9, 2019 Seven Last Words - Msgr. Peter Join Msgr. Peter as we prepare for Holy Week reflecting on the seven last words that Jesus spoke before he died. May 14, 2019 Catholic Church History Highlights - Msgr. Peter The Catholic Church has had some turbulent years, but with Christ as its leader, it has survived as the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. Learn more about your faith through our Adult Faith Formation Sessions. Presentations and discussions on the foundational beliefs, practices and teachings of the Catholic church. Helping Hands Food Pantry Current Needs toilet tissue, pancake mix & syrup, Helper (any flavor) rice-a-roni, jelly, dry beans, canned chili, rice, and canned fruit Ministers of Care still needed Additional volunteers are still needed for the Ministry of Care. You will be taking Holy Communion to those who are unable to attend Mass due to illness or other circumstances. Ministers of Care must be in full communion with the Catholic Church. If you discern that this is your calling, please call the parish office, (480) 838-7474, ext. 104. Right for Life Ministry Holy Spirit Right for Life Ministry regularly joins the St. Vincent de Paul dining room staff in serving meals to those who are homeless. If you would like to join the Holy Spirit Right for Life Ministry and to learn more about this community outreach opportunity, contact Don Kosis (480) 577-2029, djksr1@msn.com, for more information. Safe Environment Foundation Training: All new parish ministry volunteers are required to attend a Protecting God s Children for Adults foundational training. If you would like to serve in a ministry at the parish, you must attend this training prior to participating in a ministry. To find a class and time convenient for you, please register online at www.safeenvironmenttraining.org for Protecting God s Children for Adults or contact the parish office at (480) 838-7474 if you have any questions regarding your training requirement or for assistance in registering for the class. For ministry members who drive on behalf of the parish in the Diocese of Phoenix, completion of the Driver Information Sheet and the Be Smart - Drive Safe defensive driving course located on the Catholic Mutual risk management website (Phoenix.CMGConect.org) must also be completed in addition to the Safe Environment foundational training.
For information regarding Youth Ministry programs call (480) 838-3479 Page 5 Religious Education News A Christmas Pageant - December 19, 7:00 p.m., Hanley Hall All parishioners, families, neighbors and friends are invited to Holy Spirit s Annual Christmas Pageant on Wednesday, December 19, 7:00 p.m., Hanley Hall. Please come and support the youth and teens of our parish family who do a magnificent job in announcing the coming of our Savior Jesus Christ. The children will lead you from the prophets of old through the Nativity of our Lord, then to the climax of His Eucharistic Presence in the Holy Eucharist, where we all come to adore Him. Their performance will gladden your hearts and capture the true meaning of Christmas. Confirmation First Holy Communion Sunday morning sessions and retreat Copies of student s birth certificate and baptismal certificate are past due. Please forward copies to the Religious Formation Office. Sponsor and Saint Name forms are due January 28, 2019. The Family Service Project is due March 5, 2019. Contact Feed My Starving Children at fmsc.org and sign up as a family on a day that s most convenient for you. Mandatory Sunday Morning Sessions for parent and student: All sessions will be held in Hanley Hall at 10:00 a.m. Weekly Mass attendance is also required. Sun., January 13th Sun., January 27th Sun., February 3rd Sun., February 17th Sun., February 24th Sun., March 3rd End-of-the-year Reminders All donations that you wish to be included in your 2018 contribution record must be received no later than December 31st. For your convenience, there is a drop box at the front door of the parish office. You may want to consider using FAITHDIRECT the donation option to donate automatically on a monthly basis through your checking account or credit card. A one-time donation via credit card can also be processed through FAITHDI- RECT. Contact Mimi Reynolds, (480) 838-7474, ext. 107, to discuss this option. You can also go online to www.faithdirect.net and use our parish code AZ535 or print the enrollment form found on the parish website (www.holyspirit-tempe-az.org) and mail the form to Faith Direct. Retreat: An age appropriate retreat is required for all students. Parents arrive with their child/teen no later than 8:20 a.m. to prepare for the 8:30 Mass. After Mass, proceed to Hanley Hall, initial the attendance sheet then the parent may leave. The retreat will continue until 2:00 p.m. Sat., March 23rd Sat., April 6th Confirmation First Eucharist Retreat 3rd-5th Graders, 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Confirmation Eucharist Retreat 6th Grade-High School, 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. IMPRESSIONABLE A child s life is like a piece of paper on which every passerby leaves a mark. Ancient Chinese proverb
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Third Sunday of Advent - December 16, 2018 Page 8 This week at a glance Monday, December 17 8:00 a.m. RE Christmas pageant set-up, Hanley Hall Al-Anon, Rms. 7 & 8 5:30 p.m. Children s Choir, church 6:00 p.m. FLIGHT Youth Ministry, Teen Center; Music Ministry, church Tuesday, December 18 8:00 a.m. RE Christmas pageant set-up, Hanley Hall Al-Anon, Rms. 7 & 8 7:00 p.m. Adult choir rehearsal, church Wednesday, December 19 Al-Anon, Rms. 7 & 8 6:30 p.m. RCIA, Social Hall 7:00 p.m. RE Christmas Pageant, Hanley Hall Friday, December 21 9:30 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, Social Hall 7:00 p.m. Bingo, Social Hall (Doors open at 6 p.m., early bird special game at 6:45 p.m., regular games begin at 7:00 p.m., no admittance after 7:00 p.m.) 7:15 p.m. Al-Anon Friday Night Friends, Rm. 7 Saturday, December 22 Knights of Columbus Fiesta Bowl parade volunteer sign-ups in courtyard, after 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Mass Sunday, December 23 Knights of Columbus Fiesta Bowl parade volunteer sign-ups in courtyard, after all Masses 10:15 a.m. Bereavement Ministry, Rm. 9 1:30 p.m. Igbo Catholic Community Mass, church Anniversaries Remembered Remembering the deceased members of our parish on their anniversary of death. 17 December 1998 Jenea L'Heureux 17 December 2007 Alexis Cruz Franco 18 December 1976 Bernard Kukla 18 December 1993 Geraldine Crabtree 18 December 1995 Robert & Ryan Cordova 18 December 2002 Victoria Scarafiotti 18 December 2011 Richard Fogarty 19 December 1993 Mark B. Bunkoczy 21 December 1995 Rose Marie Hulet 22 December 1983 Frank F. Fischer 22 December 1995 Mary Slavin 22 December 2002 Ofelia Alcazar 22 December 2004 Virginia Paula Tillman 22 December 2013 Christy Robinson 23 December 2003 Lucille M. Bergman 23 December 2011 Harriette Zeimetz 23 December 2013 Bonnie Meadows Thursday, December 20 Al-Anon, Rms. 7 & 8 6:00 p.m. Rosary, chapel June 2019 Ireland Tour Leaving Phoenix Would you like to travel through Ireland visiting many of the places you have dreamed about? An Ireland tour is leaving Phoenix Wednesday, June 12, 2019, and returning Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Shannon, Adare, Killarney, Blarney, Dublin, Londonderry, Knock, and Galway are just some of the cities visited. During these exciting weeks, ride in horse drawn traps through the mountains named Macgillycuddy s Reeks, tour castles, kiss the Blarney Stone, and enjoy a boat ride across the Lakes of Killarney. In Dublin, visit the Book of Kells, museums, tour a replica of a coffin ship, and explore Newgrange, the most important passage grave in Europe, built in 3200 B.C. Travel to the northern most coast of Ireland to explore the Giant s causeway, walk the ancient walls of Londonderry, see the making of crystal and china, and from Galway, take a ferry to the Aran Islands. Walk through ruins, pray at cathedrals, parish churches, Knock shrine, and other sacred sites. Enjoy Irish singing and dancing, savor Irish food and drink, shopping, and much more. Reservation deadline is January 15, 2019. For more information, contact Jayne Snyder (480) 838-8233, or email, irelandtour@cox.net.