Our Lady of the Desert Church

7101 West Picture Rocks Road, Tucson, AZ 85743

Phone: 520-744-3400 Email: office@desertrenewal.org

Website: www.desertrenewal.org

June 28, 2020

The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Redemptorist Community

Church Rector

Rev. Ed Vella, C.Ss.R.

Associates

Rev. Tony Nguyen, C.Ss.R.

Director of Renewal Center

Local Redemptorist Superior

Rev. Pat Grile, C.Ss.R.

Rev. Jim Shea, C.Ss.R

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Bro. William Cloughley, C.Ss.R.

Rev. Peter Connolly, C.Ss.R.

Rev. Ricardo Elford, C.Ss.R.

Borderlands Outreach

Rev. Lamar Partin, C.Ss.R.

Pastor, Santa Catalina Parish

Rev. Greg Wiest, C.Ss.R. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

In Residence :

Rev. Tom Picton, C.Ss.R.

Rev. Denis Ryan, C.Ss.R.

Deacon

Rev. Mr. Ken McNealy

Choir

Hope Sullivan, Music Director

Liturgical Ministers/

Compliance Officer

Kelly Mooney

Bob Jones

Bulletin Editor

Alexis Murrieta

Knights of Columbus

George Horton

Welcome: The Redemptorist Community and Pastoral

Staff of the Redemptorist Renewal Center extends a warm and loving welcome to all who come here to pray and worship in our church. We are a community that welcomes all people as brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ. Together we are the body of Christ, living and active today.

Our Lady of the Desert Dear Church family,

Ah the 100+ degree heat of Summer! This year Summer is also accompanied by smoke

and Covid-19. Please do not stop praying for those affected by Covid-19 and the

Bighorn fires. Pray for the hundreds of firefighters and for the front-line health and

emergency workers, all of whom are making great sacrifices in the face of fire and

contagion, to keep us safe. God bless them all!

Recent deaths. Four of our church members have recently died. They are: Tom Jackson, Ray Kovash,

Carolyn Hasenoehrl and Ed Bumby. Church services and burial arrangements are pending and I will keep you

informed. Ed Bumby succumbed to the Covid-19 virus in a hospital in Mequon, Wisconsin, having contracted it in

Arizona. May all of these our heavenly friends watch over Our Lady of the Desert community, which they loved so

much.

K of C. Our Lady of the Deser t received $3,007.50, which is 50% of the

proceeds of sales of the K of C State Raffle, as was determined by the

Council at the start of the raffle. Even with the setback of Covid-19, state

sales were good and we are grateful to our Local Council # 15704 for this

generosity toward our Church community. God bless our Knights!

Pictured are (left to right) Ray Obral, Council Treasurer; Father Ed Vella,

C.Ss.R., Council Chaplain, and George Horton, Grand Knight. This is the

latest of many donations from the K of C that has lovingly been donated to

help the Redemptorist Renewal Center during these rather tough times.

Big Event in the Fall! This is a “heads up”! We are planning a Multicultural Celebration for the afternoon and

evening of Sunday, September 27. Why? To recognize and honor the richness of our community’s ethnic roots

and celebrate the many traditions we bring to the world…different foods, colors, dance, and family and celebrate

the bond we share in Jesus Christ’s teachings. Please see the ad in this bulletin which contains more event details.

The encourage you to join in and share in the opportunity to come together.

There will be a special EARLY BIRD opportunity to purchase tickets after

Mass every weekend during the month of July through August 2. Dinner group

tables will be available for those who wish to be with friends and family. There

will be plenty of open seating available as well. A volunteer will be available

to handle check or cash ticket sales after Masses. Credit card sales are done in

the office. Remember, this begins next Friday, July 3.

We need volunteers. Please visit the VOLUNTEER binder after Masses in the church plaza and sign up. You will

be contacted. This is going to be A LOT of fun and will help to bring us together as one.

4th of July Holiday. Spend some time praying, reflecting and discussing what July 4th actually means for us,

living in a blessed land with racially diverse communities. So, what are we really celebrating when we break out

the red, white, and blue? Justice and freedom for all? All Americans do not enjoy freedom and justice to the same

degree. This year, reconsider the meaning of freedom and racial justice. As a first born of immigrants to this

county, I think about it quite a bit. You and I are to spread love, peace and inclusion. I am not the first to say it;

Jesus is. “All will know by this that you are my disciples—if you have love for one another.” (John 13:35)

~ Fr. Ed Vella, C.Ss.R. ~

CELEBRATING MULTICULTURES AS ONE BODY

IN FAITH

Join us for a Multicultural Celebration

Sunday, September 27, 2020

Special Mass 4:00 p.m. – Fr. Ed Vella, Rector

Silent Auction opens 3-4 p.m. & 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Beverages, Hors d’oeuvres & Mariachis

Dinner Admission 6:00 p.m.

Tickets $40 per person includes 2 beverages

Group Tables of 8 available for those who wish to be with friends and family $320

Early Bird Tickets on sale after weekend Masses at

Our Lady of the Desert

July 3 - August 2 outside after Mass (cash/check only) or

Credit card In the Main Office

Beginning August 3 all ticket sales in the Main Office

Redemptorist Renewal Center

7101 W. Picture Rocks Rd.

Tucson, AZ 85743

520 744 3400

~ In Partnership with the Knights of Columbus ~

Give praise to God that we are able to reopen! We must allow a maximum

capacity of 97 chairs in our church, approximately 1/3 of full capacity. When

we reach capacity, we will have to request that persons return for the next

Mass.

Church Hours. During the Phase I process toward full reopening, our church building will be open Monday

– Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for private prayer only. No groups or public worship is to take place. On

Fridays the church will be locked all day until the time for gathering for the 4:00 p.m. Mass, in order for the

building to be thoroughly disinfected.

Illness. If you are ill, regardless of age, please shelter in place and worship from home. Online Mass:

https://www.youtube.com/c/OurLadyoftheDesertChurch

Risk. There has been an increase in Covid-19 cases in Arizona. Please understand clear ly that there is an

inherent risk, regardless of age or health, in attending any public event, including religious services, especially for

those who are vulnerable of age or health. While we are working to reduce the risk, there are no risk-free

situations. A person’s presence at Mass constitutes his or her understanding and acceptance of this essential level

of risk. This is very important. Reflect well on this.

Wear a face mask! This is a requirement for all persons who will be present for weekend Masses at Our

Lady of the Desert. The use of a face mask is a sign of our desire to do our part in helping to prevent others from

possible infection. Please do not try to come to Mass without wearing a face mask.

Distancing. While on Renewal Center proper ty, all persons must maintain str ict social distancing protocols;

this entails maintaining approximately 6 feet of space between unrelated persons indoors as well as outdoors.

Hope. Following the protocols is definitely a discipline. It is also a sign of hope for better times to

come. Give thanks to God that we are moving forward!!

Approved by Bishop Weisenburger

All are Sunday Liturgies

Fridays: 4:00 p.m.

(recorded for later posting)

Saturdays: 4:00 p.m.

Sundays: 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Weekend Mass Schedule during Phase I

Our Lady of the Desert Church

Points of importance:

Invitation from K of C Council

# 15704

My name is Ray Obral. I have been a Knight

of Columbus for over 20 years. I am glad that I joined. I am blessed to be with

like-minded men and their families who believe in our Lord Jesus Christ. Knights

share a desire to be better husbands, fathers, sons, neighbors, and role models. We

put family, charity, and community first. Our principles are Charity, Unity, Frater-

nity and Patriotism. Since our founding by soon-to-be Blessed Father Michael

McGivney in 1882 in New Haven, CT, membership in the Knights of Columbus

has been open to practicing Catholic men 18 years of age or older.

We support our Priests and Deacons. Bishops Weisenburger and Kicanas are

Knights of Columbus and they support this article inviting men in the Diocese to

consider becoming a Knight of Columbus.

If you feel that you do not have the time to be Knight, you can choose the projects

you want to be involved with. Above all however, the Knights of Columbus be-

lieve that family comes first. All we ask for is that you give 24 hours of work

within a year.

The following are service activities accomplished during the 6 years that we

have been a Council: cleaned up the outdoor Stations of the Cross, painted the stor-

age shed, ‘retired’ old and damaged American flags, served as Greeters, Ushers,

Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, and Sacristans in the church, planned and hosted

the Christmas Gala and Reverse Raffle fundraiser ($6,400.00 went to the Renewal

Center). We sold State Raffle tickets and half of the ticket sales go back to the Re-

newal Center ($3,000.00 this year and $5,000.00 last year). We collected dona-

tions at the neighborhood stores where 3/4‘s of what was collected went to local

entities that aid persons with intellectual disabilities. Recently, we collected over

$40,000.00 in donations from the Knights in our Council for the Renewal Center.

This donation came at a critical time when the scheduled retreats for April, May,

June, and most of July canceled because of the Covid – 19 pandemic, resulting in

no income from retreat ministry.

Do yourself and your family a favor, consider joining the Knights of Columbus!

If you would like to talk about becoming a Knight of Columbus and receive

more information, please call me at 520-403-5003.

Serving God – Serving the Community, This is Who We Are – This is What We Do!

God of Heaven and Earth, you created the one human family

and endowed each person with great dignity.

Aid us, we pray, in overcoming the sin of racism. Grant us your grace in eliminating this blight

from our hearts, our communities, our social and civil institutions.

Fill our hearts with love for you and our neighbor so that we may work with you

in healing our land from racial injustice. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

~ United States Conference of Catholic Bishops~

Our mission is to be a place where the contemplative spirit of the human person may be discovered, fed and nourished. It is a place, an oasis in the Sonoran Desert, where Individuals encounter God and “feel the burn” of the Holy Spirit.

You may request additional envelopes on the table at the side entrance of the Church; the envelopes will

be available the following weekend in the box on the table at the side entrance of the Church.

CONSIDER SETTING UP A REOCCURING WEEKLY OR MONTHLY

DIRECT DRAFT WITH YOUR BANK.

JUST SEND IT TO OUR LADY OF THE DESERT CHURCH

7101 W. PICTURE ROCKS RD, TUCSON, ARIZONA 85743

SUNDAY COLLECTION June 19-21, 2020 $ 4,823.00

Bishop Weisenburger has written us that the Arizona spike in Covid-19 cases is very disconcerting. There clearly has been an increase in infections and deaths. At present the Bishop has decided not to reverse the decision on opening parishes. However, he says that we cannot presume that a temporary return to closing our parishes is out of the question. Please continue to follow all protocols everywhere. . Don’t take any risks. Remember that our Weekend Mass is recorded and available online.

-Fr. Ed

Please Take Note:

OUR SICK

“The desert will lead you to your heart where I will speak.”

OUR DECEASED Please remember in your prayers:

(Month/Year)

Ed Bumby (6/20) Michael J. Connolly (2/20)

Maureen Connolly (2/20)

John Dallas (8/19)

Louise Guley (6/19) Carolyn Hasenoehrl (6/20)

Robert Heyer (10/19)

John Hoelzel (10/19)

Thomas Jackson (5/20)

Marcia Janicki (9/19)

Ray Kovash (6/20) Ralph Long (2/20)

Dave Miller (2/20)

Maryann Monte (6/19)

Robert E. Muckley (12/19)

Margaret O’Connell (2/20)

Consuelo Piccarella (7/19)

Joseph Piccarella (9/19)

Ismael Ramos (5/19)

Aidan Martel Santoyo (7/19)

Tom Weiss (9/19)

Please pray for others in our community who are struggling with various illnesses.

Marge Beymer DCN Joe Bogushefsky Ellie Bruss Jeff Bruss Sue Bruss Peggy Calabro Pat Celentano Jim Eldridge Berlyn Hodges Sherry Iavagnilio Kim Judkins

Loretta Korpics

Jo Kovash

Suzanne Kraft

Virginia Lester

Harriet Lewandowski

Billie Marshall

Philip Oberstar

Jim Oliver

Kathy O’Toole

Mark Paris

Paul Person

Pat Pion

Joseph Plamondon

Alice Rigney

Ryan Roberts

Walter Ross

Aubrey Scarbrough

Sally Schuler

Chuck Sensale

Phil Treinen

Jane Welti

Robert White

Vilma Wiswall

Marilyn Witte

James Wurth

Victoria Villa

Kathy Zeches

Ernie Zeches

Friday, June 26

4:00 pm Mass - Fr. Jim Shea

** Pat S. - 81st Birthday

Saturday, June 27

4:00 pm Mass - Fr. Jim Shea

**Wheaton Franciscan Jubilarians

Sunday, June 28

7:30 Mass - Fr. Pat Grile

**Bette

10:30 Mass - Fr. Pat Grile

**James Love (d)

~Private Masses~

**Joe (d) and Holley Shea Family

**Marianne Geraty (d)

**Linda Burroughs

**Rohine Martin (d)

**Virginia Lester - Healing & Recovery

Friday, July 3

4:00 pm Mass - Fr. Ed Vella

**Denny Mallory (d)

Saturday, July 4

4:00 Mass - Fr. Pat Grile

**Leonardo Gentile (d)

Sunday, July 5

7:30 Mass - Fr. Jim Shea

**Victims of Coronavirus

10:30 Mass - Fr. Ed Vella **Dan & Mary Sue Pitsko - Anniversary

Be assured that the Redemptorists will celebrate private

Masses for the weekday intentions.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SoulShine -is a 12 Step group designed to meet the needs of recovering addicts. The primary focus is on codependency, but we are open to all persons suffering from any type of addictive behavior. Our meeting for-mat follows that of A.A. and includes recovery read-ings. Come learn to love yourself better, free yourself from addictive thinking and allow your soul to shine! Every WEDNESDAY, 7:00- 8:30 pm. The SoulShine Online CoDA Zoom Room starts at 6:30 pm for anyone who wants to join early and visit before the meeting starts at 7:00 pm. https://arizona.zoom.us/j/965541204

GriefShare - will take place on Saturday mornings on Zoom or conference call from 10-12.

To register or for more information: contact, June or Stan Wood 520.219.2919. or at Jwls1@earthlink.net

Veterans Yoga - Every Monday from 9am-10am. All are welcome. There is no charge for the class. Please call Jeanette Witte for more information 520.869.9276. All groups will be cancelled until further notice see bulletin for details.

Scripture Prayer Group - meets via zoom each Tuesday from 7-8pm. For more details email John Davenport at: john@davenport.net, or call 440.478.1203.

Women’s Spirituality (Prayer Group)-This group is cancelled until further notice-We will discover the way of the cross using information from various spiritual writers. For information please call Jenny Martin 520.461.9001.

Redemptorist Associates - All meetings are taking place via zoom. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the Redemptorist Lay Associates, please contact Jenny Martin 520.461.9001 or Fr. Ed Vella 520.744.3400.

**Mass Intentions

& Al (d) Scheider