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St. Ri ta in the Deser t Dedicated March 31, 1935
SCHEDULE OF MASSES / SACRAMENTS
Daily (Monday-Friday): 8:00 am
Saturday: 5:00pm Vigil Mass
Sunday: 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am,1:00pm in Spanish
Holy Days: 8:00am (may vary/check bulletin)
Confessions: 4:30pm on Saturday or call the Parish Office for an appointment Baptisms: P lease call the Parish Office to register for the next Baptism class. Confirmation: Contact Youth Minister or RCIA coordinator Marriage: Marriage arrangements must be made at least 4 months in advance. Please contact the Parish Office. Ministry to the Sick/Bereavement: I f you or someone you know is dealing with illness or death, please call the Parish Office.
13260 E Colossal Cave Road Vail, AZ 85641-9001
www.stritainthedesert.org
Parish Office: 762-9688
Parish Office Hours: Monday—Thursday, 8:00am to 2:00pm
extended hours until 5:00pm on Wednesdays when Religious Education is in session
EMAIL: [email protected]
BULLETIN EMAIL: [email protected]
FAX: 762-5967
St. Rita in the Desert is an Arizona Non-profit Corporation
February 4, 2018 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Parish Staff & Committee Chairs
Dan Gullotta
Ron Desmarais
High School Youth Minister
Mark Kjolsrud 520-762-9688
Dear Parish Family,
In today’s Gospel, Jesus heals Simon’s mother-in-law; he also cures many who were sick and
drove out many demons. Jesus desires to heal us and make us whole. But this does not come
without a cost. Jesus heals us and sets us free not so that we can simply live life “our way,” but so we can build the
kingdom of God by spreading the Christian message. Each of us is called to share the gospel as St. Paul expresses in today’s
second reading. All of us are given this mission, we simply need to discover in what way God is calling us to accomplish it.
Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we have access to the graces and gifts necessary to live out this call.
At times, the way we are to live out the mission Jesus gives us is simply to be a good mother or father, a loving and devoted
wife or husband, a faithful friend. There will be other times when Jesus wants us to preach the truth of the Gospel in a
literal way to those who have never heard of him. There will be times when our mission is to preach through our actions
and lifestyle. We heard in today’s Gospel that everyone was looking for Jesus. How can we help them find him? We have
already encountered Jesus in the sacraments and have been healed of the stain of our original sin. Now God calls us forth to
proclaim this Good News to all. Let us undertake our mission with joy and gladness.
Fr. Martin S. Martinez
Parish News
St. Rita pray for us!
Thank you to St. Rita’s Guild for
purchasing indoor chairs for the hall. It is
so wonderful to have new chairs to sit on.
In order to keep these in pr i st ine
condition, these will be left in the Hall at
all times and will not be used outside.
Thank you to everyone who supports the Gift Shop, Italian
Dinner, and other fundraisers which allows the Guild to support
our parish.
Time to bring in your old palms!
Bring your old palms and place them in the
basket in the Narthex. On Sunday, February
11 after the 11:00am Mass we will burn last
year’s palms and use the ashes for Ash
Wednesday.
If everyone watching the Super
Bowl would donate
$1.00, how many
hungry and poor
we could help!
Come and join us at the Senior Pot Luck on
Wednesday, February 7. Meet new people,
visit with old friends and enjoy a great meal.
Bring your favorite dish and get ready to play
a game of bingo and have a fun afternoon.
Lunch starts at 11:30am in the Hall! Hope to
see you there!
LET US PRAY
Televised Sunday Mass in Tucson Beginning on Sunday, February 4, homebound Catholics in the
Tucson metro area unable to attend Sunday Mass will still be able
to see it via broadcasts on KOLD, Channel 13.
The programming is sponsored by Catholic Extension as a
partnership with the Diocese of Tucson and Tucson's local CBS
affiliate.
The Sunday Mass for Catholics who are homebound, sick or
otherwise unable to go to church will air at 6:00am and 9:30am.
For more information, visit catholicextension.org/TVMass
St. Rita’s Guild News Our next monthly meeting will be held Wednesday,
February 7 at 5:30pm in the Hall. We are putting
finishing touches on the Italian Dinner.
New members are welcome to come and see where they can
find their calling! “Membership” is open to any adult, male or
female, 18 years and older., but it becomes a family affair! Our
primary focus is serving the St. Rita’s Community.
Sunday, February 11
7:30am - 12:30pm
Walk ins welcome BLOOD DRIVE
Parish News
February 4, 2018 / 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time
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Ashes will also be available in the Shrine throughout the day
Ash Wednesday
February 14, 2018 Ashes will be distributed at all Masses:
8:00am
in the Pope St. John XXIII Center
4:00pm Children’s Mass
in the Pope St. John XXIII Center
Additional Mass in the Shrine
7:00pm in the Pope St. John XXIII Center
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LENTEN RESOURCES
Temporary suspending the reception of the
Blood of Christ
Following the recommendation of Bishop
W e i s e n b e r g e r a n d c e r t a i n p u b l i c professionals, St. Rita in the Desert will
suspend the use of the common cup for 30
days in light of the prevalence of a very
v i r u l e n t f l u s t r a i n a f f e c t i n g m a n y
communities.
This is a temporary pastoral change to protect the
public health. Fr. Martin will revisit this suspension in
30 days to determine its necessity.
Thank you for your understanding.
Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Feb 4 Feb 5 Feb 6 Feb 7 Feb 8 Feb 9 Feb 10
Pre-School & Kindergarten
9:00am
RCIA 9:30am
Gift Shop Open
10:00am
Middle School & High School Youth Group
12:00pm
AA, 7:00pm
8:00am Mass
AA 9:30am
Mah Jongg
1:00pm
World Youth Day Meeting 6:00pm
St. Vincent de Paul
Meeting 6:00pm
8:00am Mass
Sewing Angels 9:00am
St. Rita’s Singer’s Practice, 4:30pm
CBI Study
6:30pm
Seeds of Spirit Practice, 6:30pm
AA, 7:00pm
8:00am Mass
Women’s Scripture Study, 8:30am
Religious Education Grades 1-5, 3:30pm
St. Rita’s Angels Practice
5:00pm
Guild Meeting, 5:30pm
Knights of Columbus 1st Degree Induction
Ceremony, 6:00pm
RCIA, 6:30pm
Confirmation Class 6:30pm
Knights of Columbus
Business Meeting 7:00pm
8:00am Mass
Yoga cCass 9:00am
AZ Children’s Assoc
Story Time 11:30am
Baptism Class
6:00pm
AA/Al-Anon 7:00pm
8:00am Mass
Holy Hour 8:30am
Mah Jongg 12:00pm
Italian Dinner
6:00pm
Catechist Formation
9:00am
Spanish Choir Practice 10:00am
Saturday Singers
Practice 4:00pm
Middle School Youth Group
Bake Sale After Mass
Feb 11 Feb12 Feb 13 Feb 14 Feb 15 Feb 16 Feb 17
Middle School Bake Sale
After Masses
Pre-School & Kindergarten 9:00am
RCIA
9:30am
Gift Shop Open 10:00am
Middle School & High School Youth Group
12:00pm
AA, 7:00pm
8:00am Mass
AA 9:30am
Mah Jongg
1:00pm
World Youth Day Meeting 6:00pm
Family Choir
Practice 6:00pm
St. Vincent de Paul
Meeting 6:00pm
8:00am Mass
Sewing Angels 9:00am
Mission Rosary
Group 9:00am
St. Rita’s Singer’s Practice, 4:30pm
Seeds of Spirit
Practice, 6:30pm
Women's Bible Study
6:30pm
AA, 7:00pm
ASH WEDNESDAY
8:00am Mass
Women’s Scripture Study, 8:30am
Religious Education Grades 1-5, 3:30pm
4:00pm Mass
Fish Fry 5:00pm
7:00pm Mass
8:00am Mass
Yoga cCass 9:00am
Adult Faitth Formation
9:00am
AZ Children’s Assoc Story Time
11:30am6:30pm
Adult Faith Formation
AA/Al-Anon
7:00pm
8:00am Mass
Holy Hour 8:30am
Mah Jongg 12:00pm
Soup Dinner
6:00pm
Stations of the Cross 7:00pm
Vail Pride Day
Spanish Choir Practice 10:00am
Saturday Singers
Practice 4:00pm
Middle School Youth Group
Retreat 5:00pm
To view a complete St. Rita in the Desert Activity Calendar,
visit our website at www.stritainthedesert.org
St. Rita pray for us!
UPCOMING EVENTS - February 2018
18: Knights of Columbus Rosary 10:15am
Knights of Columbus Corporate Communion 11:00am
RCIA Rite of Sending 11:00am
RCIA Rite of Election 2:00pm
20: Outreach Meeting 5:00pm
23: Soup Supper 6:00pm
Stations of the Cross 7:00pm
25: Knights of Columbus Breakfast 7:30pm
World Youth Day Bake Sale 2:00pm
27: Mission Rosary Group 9:00am
Readings for the Week
Monday, Feb 5 St. Agatha
1 Kgs 8: 1-7. 9-13/ Ps 132 / Mk 6: 53-56
Tuesday, Feb 6 St. Paul Miki
1 Kgs 8: 22-23. 27-30/ Ps 84 / Mk 7: 1-13
Wednesday, Feb 7 Weekday
1 Kgs 10: 1-10/ Ps 37 / Mk 7: 14-23
Thursday, Feb 8 St. Jerome Emiliani & St. Joesphine Bakhita
1 Kgs 11: 4-13/ Ps 106 / Mk 7: 24-30
Friday, Feb 9 Weekday
1 Kgs 11: 29-32; 12: 19/ Ps 81 / Mk 7: 31-37
Saturday, Feb 10 St. Scholastica
1 Kgs 12: 26-32; 13: 33-34/ Ps 106 / Mk 8: 1-10 Sunday, Feb 11 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lv 13: 1-2. 44-46/ Ps 32 / 1 Cor 10: 31 – 11: 1/ Mk 1: 40-45
Readings for the day: http://www.usccb.org/nab/
St. Rita’s Guild
Friday, February 9
Dinner in the St. John XXIII Center
Doors open at 5:45 pm
Dinner Service begins at 6:00 pm
The Italian Dinner and Silent Auction is the major fundraiser for the Guild. All monies raised help support
the many activities and programs sponsored and hosted by the Guild throughout the year.
MENU Italian Bread Caprese Salad Caesar Salad
Meat Lasagna Vegetable Lasagna Spaghetti
Cannoli Cake
Beverages
Coffee
No Host Bar
Adult: $18.00 (12 years & older)
Child: $10.00 (5-11 years old)
4 and under Free
Annual Italian Dinner & Silent Auction 2018
Early Bird Silent Auction Items The Guild is excited to announce three Early Bird Silent Auction with the winners to be announced at the Italian Dinner. You do not
need to be present to win, but you could be outbid if you are not present and keeping an eye on the bidding. Early Bird bidding sheets
are located in the Narthex next to the item
1) DINNER WITH FATHER MARTINEZ
Enjoy a home cooked meal by our very own Italian Dinner Chef, Ann Cook and with Father Martinez. Dinner is for a party up to 8
people at Father Martinez’s home. Date of the dinner will be determined by the winner and Father Martinez. Starting bid $200.00
2) & 3) PERSONAL PARKING SPOT FOR ONE YEAR
Two parking spots in front of the St. John XXIII Center are up for auction. Be the bidder of your own personal parking spot and
never have to worry about having a place to park, especially during the holiday seasons when parking can be difficult. Starting bid
for each spot is $75.00
February 14 5:00 pm – 7:15 pm
Ash Wednesday
St. Rita in the Desert Council #14230
$10.00 Fish * French Fries
Hush Puppies * Cole Slaw
$5.00 Kid’s Meal
Fish * French Fries
Eat here or take it home!
· We will practice one evening every month; generally, the second Monday of the month, from 6:00pm-
7:30pm, covering all the songs for the month. Families will receive packets of music to review at home
together. This alleviates the weekly practice commitment that was previously required, enabling more
families to join!
· We will sing weekly at the 9:00am Mass.
· Our first practice will be Monday, February 12 at 6:00pm.
· Our first Mass together with be Sunday, February 18 at 9:00am
This is such a wonderful chance for our parishioners to participate in ministry as a
family! All are welcome! Know that it does not matter how you sound, or how you think you sound. The emphasis
here is on family! However, children are still welcome to sing without parents if circumstances require it. Families
with babies and toddlers are welcome to join! Please talk to Jennifer after any weekend Mass, or call 520-904-
4783 with any questions. I hope that this will be a truly special program for families in the parish!
Our St. Rita’s Children’s Choir will soon be converting into the new St. Rita’s
Family Choir! This is a very special opportunity for families, siblings, parents,
and grandparents to sing together!
Coming Soon: St. Rita’s Family Choir!
Coffee Sunday Next Week January’s Coffee Sunday will be next weekend in
the Hall at the 7:00am and 9:00am Masses. Stop by
for a cup of coffee and a sweet treat. Donations of
goodies, homemade or store bought, are always
appreciated and can be dropped off before the Masses.
Yoga comes to St Rita’s! Come join us for yoga classes that will meet all level of
participants. Veronica Borrell is a 200 Hour Certified Yoga
Instructor. Classes meet each Thursday at 9:00am in the
Hall. Bring your own yoga mat and $7.00 per session (exact
c h a n g e , p l e a s e ) . P l e a s e c o n t a c t V e r o n i c a a t
email: [email protected] with any questions. All
proceeds support the World Youth Day Team.
Parish News
St. Rita pray for us!
Have you ever wondered “Why Peter?”? A hard core fisherman, raw and rustic, high strung,
slow to understand, fearful. Yes, why Peter?
Come join us for a 10-session DVD program and discussion to learn why Jesus chose Peter as
“The Rock”. Dr. Tim Gray uses biblical accounts, historical evidence, Church teaching, classical
art, and personal insights to educate us on the life and significance of Simon Peter in the New
Testament.
Thursday 6:30pm to 8:00pm
in the St. John XXIII Center
Adult Faith Formation
Adult Faith Formation will begin on Thursday, February 15.
Join us for these two spiritually exciting programs.
CATHOLICISM BIG WORD - BIG IDEAS - BIG FAITH
Bishop Barron—theologian, author, and speaker—is the creator and host of this much acclaimed 10-part DVD series. Join us each week as we engage with his beautifully illustrated documentary on the Catholic faith and then discuss with one another such topics as the existence of God, the Mother of God, the Eucharist, the Communion of Saints, life after death, and much more.
Thursdays 9:00am to 10:30am
in the St. John XXIII Cener
Facilitators: Mary Ann Cleveland and Lorrie Pepper
For information and sign up, please call Mary Ann at 248-8472
February 4, 2018 / 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Parish News
ST. RITA’S
Middle School Youth Group
FUNDRAISER BAKE SALE
February 10 & 11 after Saturday, 5:00pm Mass &
Sunday 7, 9 & 11am Masses
Raising funds to attend
The Diocese of Tucson Youth Fest in March
Overnight MSYG Retreat in February
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February 4, 2018 / 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Parish News
Religious Education Classes Wednesdays
Grades 1-5 & Upper Sacrament
3:30 - 5:00pm
Classes: February 7, 14, 21, 28
Confirmation Classes
6:30 - 8:00pm
Classes: February 7, 14, 21, 28
Sundays
Pre-school (beginning in Mass)
Kindergarten (beginning in classroom)
8:45 - 10:00am,
Classes: February 4, 11, 18
Middle School & High School Youth Group
12:00 - 2:00pm
Classes: February 11 , HSYG class February 18
Middle School Retreat: February 17 & 18
RCIA
Sundays 9:30am - 10:45am & attend 11:00am Mass
Wednesday 6:30-8:00pm
Classes: February 4,7,11,14,18, 21,25,28
P arent’s Corner
Keep Talking by Maureen Treacy Lahr & Julie Pfitzinger
Has someone you counted on ever disappointed you?
Think of a time when you know you disappointed another
person. How did you resolve the situation?
Religious Education
St. Rita’s Gift Shop Open The St. Rita’s Gift Shop is located to the right of the
Shrine and is open Sundays from 10:00am –
12:30pm or by special request. Stop by and see
our assortment of religious items for all ages.
Come and see the Lent items in the gift shop,
including Prayer Cubes and various booklets!
First Communion gifts are also available in the Gift Shop. We
will also have a table set up in front of St. John XXIII
Center on Wednesday, February 14 at 4:30pm. First
Communion gifts will also be available..
Seeking Corporate Sponsors: WYD Team is also looking for
corporate sponsors to showcase on our banner, bulletin, and
Facebook site. Your TAX DEDUCTIBLE donation will support
the ONLY team in the Tucson Diocese attending the 2019
World Youth Day. Please contact Pam Gadziala, Cell: 520-289-
9171, email: [email protected].
UPCOMING EVENTS
Yoga :
Every Thursday at 9:00am in the parish hall
$7.00 per session,
World Youth Day Corner
Start your spring cleaning early and donate all those surplus
items toward the WYD
Yard Sale We are collecting donations! We will also be selling booth space
at the Yard Sale for any Crafters to showcase their goods.
$20 for space; $25 with table. Call Pam Gadziala to arrange large
item pick-up or to reserve a Crafter Spot.: 520-289-9171; email:
A Call to Save Lives
In celebration of Life, we ask the question: “Have you heard
the call to foster a child?” There are many children in our
community that could use this kind of support. Fostering is
a calling, a vocation to help a child live and heal from disruptive
or violent family situations. If anyone would want discernment
help for this ministry contact Sr. Noelle at (520) 762-9688.
Resources that are available: Catholic Community Services, Casa
de los Ninos, other foster families in the area.
Baptism Classes If you are seeking Baptism for a child who has not started first
grade or would like to sponsor a child for baptism at another
Catholic church, classes are held the second Thursday of each
month at 6:00pm in the office conference room. Registration is
required so call the office at 762-9688.
Sunday Contributions
$5006.50
Thank you!
Prayer and Worship
St Rita’s Prayer Line
Larry Divine Deacon Dan Gullotta
Fr. Greg Jones, C.S.V. Anton James Wesolowski
Carry Reitz
Barry Blackwell
Gary Martin
Stan Hastings
Jack Baker
Ciro Rivera
Sabrina Herrett Grey
Kate Atkinson
Rivera Family
Angelina Federico
Karin Radzik
Joseph Hann
Betty Smith
Angie Grosz
Patrick Michaud
Bristol Schaefer
Elizabeth O'Connell
Debbie Kipping
Mary B. Steiss
Rosemary Christie
Joseph Adaszynski
Lynn Rice
Bruce Baxter
Ted Botsford
Richard Cunningham
Kurt Donath
Lindsay Kelsey
Mancada Family
Bob Dupnik
Tyler Dupnik
Dcn Oscar Bueno
Matt Brown
Kevin Sams
Presley Baker
Rose Chiusolla
Reid Bennington
Richard Berten
Richard Radzik
John Krisch
Diane French
Bonnie Englert
Mike Goodwin
Connie Calloway
Christopher Moore
Carol DiMiceli
Reyna Masters
We are the body of Christ and we support one another. You are
invited to share your prayer intentions. We will pray for intentions for
one month, but, of course, we can continue our prayers for your intentions
longer if requested. If you would like to have your prayer
intentions on our prayer line, or if you would like to
participate in prayer, please contact Leta Davis at 647-3572.
PLEASE do not call the parish office. Mass Intentions Saturday, Feb 3, 2018
5 pm/ Rachael’s Vineyard Retreat
Sunday, Feb 4, 2018
7 am / The Living & Deceased of St. Rita’s Community
9 am / SI: George Jochum Family
John Grimm
11 am / Elizabeth Mahoney
1 pm/ Yolanda Ebeas
Monday, Feb 5, 2018
8 am / SI: Families & Baby John
Tuesday, Feb 6, 2018
8 am / SI: Alzheimer's patients Wednesday, Feb 7, 2018
8 am / Jerome R. Gillette Thursday, Feb 8, 2018
8 am / Bill Gassoway Friday, Feb 9, 2018
8 am / SI: Donna & Mike Gillespie
Saturday, Feb 10, 2018
5 pm/ The Living & Deceased of St. Rita’s Community
Sunday, Feb 11, 2018
7 am /
9 am / Sacred Heart of Jesus
Bill Gassoway
11 am / Joseph Meyers & Eileen Labiner
1 pm/
St. Rita pray for us!
Saturday 5:00 pm Mass
Greeters: Joseph Descisciolo, Maureen Keith Server: Matthew Fimbres, Mark Fimbres Lector: Karen McCord Ministers of Holy Communion: Frank & Mary Giegerich, Todd Lichtas
Sunday 7:00 am Mass
Greeters: Mary Lapora, Sharon Steveson Server: Hannah Shonk, Braeyden Adams, Clark Davis Lector: Bill Blind Ministers of Holy Communion: Priscilla Ortega, Marc Valdenegro, Geri Wegener
Sunday 9:00 am Mass
Greeters: Winkel Family Servers: Nick Hierstein,Justin Hierstein, Bella Scopel
Lector: Richard Kumet Ministers of Holy Communion: Pam Hill
Tony LoMonaco, Mary Ann Cleveland, David Winkel
Sunday 11:00 a.m. Mass
Greeters: Maria Kardos-Foy, Deserie Lopez, RJ Yap
Servers: Danny Oakes, Aubrey Werner, Will Werner Lector: Deserie Lopez Eucharistic Ministers: Louis Abney,
Tony Cardenas, Danette Davis, Sharon Englert
Feb 10 & 11 Minister Schedule
St. Scholastica - Feast Day February 10 Twins often share the same interests and ideas with an equal intensity.
Therefore, it is no surprise that Scholastica and her twin brother, Benedict,
established religious communities within a few miles from each other. Born
in 480 of wealthy parents, Scholastica and Benedict were brought up
together until he left central Italy for Rome to continue his studies. She
founded a religious community for women near five miles from where her
brother governed a monastery. The twins visited each other once a year in
a farmhouse because Benedict was not permitted inside the monastery. They spent these times discussing spiritual matters. According to
the Dialogues of St. Gregory the Great, the brother and sister spent their
last day together in prayer and conversation. Scholastica sensed her death
was close at hand and she begged Benedict to stay with her until the next
day. He refused her request because he did not want to spend a night
outside the monastery, thus breaking his own Rule. Scholastica asked God
to let her brother remain and a severe thunderstorm broke out,
preventing Benedict and his monks from returning to the abbey. Benedict
cried out, “God forgive you, Sister. What have you done?” Scholastica
replied, “I asked a favor of you and you refused. I asked it of God and he
granted it.” Brother and sister parted the next morning after their long discussion. Three days later, Benedict was praying in his monastery and
saw the soul of his sister rising heavenward in the form of a white dove.
Benedict then announced the death of his sister to the monks and later
buried her in the tomb he had prepared for himself. She is the patron saint
of nuns. -Franciscan Media - Saint of the Day
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CTSO It’s that time of year to think about Arizona’s Catholic Tuition
Support Organization. Through your contribution and the
corresponding TAX CREDIT on your Arizona Income Taxes, you
simply redirect a portion of your state tax liability to a cause you
want to support - quality Catholic education. Please consider
directing your donation to St. Charles Catholic Elementary
School on the San Carlos Reservation or St. Augustine
Catholic High School in Tucson. For more detailed
information, visit www.ctso-tucson.org.. Online contributions can
also be made through the website.
LAS T D AY T O GE T Y OU R T IC KE T ! "M agn i f i c a t ' s
Valentine Brunch, February 10, 2018 New Location: 49ers Club
House, 12000 E. Tanque Verde, New Time: 10 am - 12:30
pm. Guest Speaker Matt & Kimberly Marchesseault.
Full Buffet Brunch, Prayer, Praise and Sharing, Cost $20.00, For
ticket purchase, Contact Gloria 237-7060, your Parish Rep, or
any Catholic Bookstore. Ticket sales close Feb. 5th. Tickets are
no longer available on event date. All are welcome...Please join
us!
" Magnificat is a Ministry to Catholic women devoted to our
Blessed Mother! We are looking for new Team Members...come
and see what this ministry is all about!"
Surviving Divorce: Hope and Healing for the Catholic Family 12-
week groups have begun at St. Odilia (Mondays), SS. Peter and
Paul (Tuesdays), and St. Pius X (Wednesdays) but there is still
time to participate in one of these groups. Cost of $25 per
person includes a “Personal Survival Guide” and all materials for
12 weeks. Find comfort and counsel consistent with Catholic
teachings. Groups close after the third week and group size is
limited, so reserve your space now. Sorry, no child care
avai l ab le . Cal l Fe l ic ia Kle in at 425 -6529, or emai l to
parishioner Notary Services Valerie Golembiewski
520-296-6994
Celebrate St Valentine’s Day Early. Jesus’ arms are open wide and
His Sacred Heart beats for you.
Give Him a piece of your heart with praise, worship, and
Eucharistic Adoration. Join us at “Alive in Christ” at
6:30 PM, February 8, at the Sacred Heart church, 601 E. Fort
Lowell, Tucson (just W of 1st Ave). Call
Gloria (520-237-7060) or see www.tucsonccr.org for details.
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