505 N. La Cañada Drive Green Valley, Arizona 85614 Tel. 520-625-4536 Fax 520-625-1084 www.olvgv.org

Pastor Rev. Francisco R. Maldonado

Deacons Year of Mercy Mr. Rudy Noriega Francis chose to inaugurate the Jubilee Mr. Joseph Roinick Year of Mercy last Tuesday because December 8 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the closing of Vatican II. That council, Mission Statement reminds us, inaugurated a new phase in the Church’s “We, the community of Our Lady history. The Spirit called the Church to tear down the walls that of the Valley , inspired by the Holy Spirit, and nourished by the Holy for far too long had made it a fortress, and to proclaim the gospel Eucharist, are a community of faith. in a new, more accessible way. Pope Francis quotes John XXIII in declaring the Church’s preference for “the medicine of We invite all God’s people to celebrate His love through participation in liturgy, mercy,” and Blessed Paul VI in proposing the Good Samaritan as prayer, service and fellowship. our model for discipleship (Misericordiae Vultus, 4). Pope Francis adds that God’s mercy is “the beating heart of the Gospel,” and that We are committed to on-going faith formation for people of all ages. mercy “must penetrate the heart and mind” of every disciple (MV, 12). Three times today’s Gospel asks, “What should I do?” Pope We value the diverse gifts we have been Francis would say: Imitate , who came not wielding the fiery given and freely share our time, talent, and treasure to minister to the needs of judgment that John the Baptist had threatened, but instead all God’s people.” imparting healing, compassion, forgiveness—mercy!

Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. Papal quotes Copyright © 2015, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. Intentions for the Week The Week Ahead ...

Monday, December 14 Monday, December 14 8:00AM Sandwiches for the Poor, Hall, 6:30AM †  Members, † DJ Donahue, , Chapel, 9AM-Noon St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, 9AM-Noon † Joe Alessando, † Philip Marchionna, Legion of Mary, Rm. 208, 8:45AM † Betty Stapenhorst, † Doris Harper Exercise, Hall, 11:30AM Tuesday, December 15 Religious Education Classes, Grades 6 & 7, 6PM 8:00AM Life Teen, Rm. 213, 6PM † Dennis Mann, † Addy Axtell, † Phyllis Barbuscia, Tuesday, December 15 † John Stocks, † Doris Harper, † Betty Stapenhorst, Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel, 9AM-Noon ⧗ John & Mike Moloney Mary’s Prayer Group, Rm. 225, 8:45AM Study, Rm. 213, 9AM Wednesday, December 16 Caregiver Support Group, SJ, 10AM 8:00AM Rosary and Chaplet Recitation, Chapel, 3PM ⧗ Judy Gregory Religious Education Classes, K-5, 4PM Advent Reconciliation Service, Church, 4PM Thursday, December 17 Knights of Columbus Assembly Mtg., Hall, 7PM 8:00AM Wednesday, December 16 † Edward & Elizabeth Wania, † Joe Rezac, Office will be closed for the afternoon ⧗ Henry Taylor Sandwiches for the Poor, Hall, 6:30AM Friday, December 18 Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel, 9AM-Noon 8:00AM St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, 9AM-Noon Quilters, Rm. 225 & Hall, 8:30AM † Marilyn Halboth, † Margaret & Llewellyn Halboth, New to You Shop, Rm. 208, 9AM † Angie & Ernest Croce, † Mary Viccaro, † John Keller, Boutique Open, 9AM † Leo Dodendorf, ⧗ Holy Souls Mah Jongg, Rm. 213, 12:30PM Saturday, December 19 Religious Education Classes, K-5, 4PM 8:00AM Contemporary Choir Practice, Church, 4PM Pro-Life Thursday, December 17 Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel, 9AM-Noon 4:00PM Catholic Daughter’s Mtg., Rm. 213, 9AM † Nick Ulibarri , † Louis & Teresa Haun Line Dancing, Hall, 9AM Sunday, December 20 Respect for Life Rosary, Church, after 9AM Mass 7:00AM Cantor Practice, Church, 2:30PM Alleluia Choir Practice, Church, 3:30PM † Mae Kronner, † Tom Clabots, † Jim McDonald, Cub Scout Den Mtgs., 6PM † Donald Gant Friday, December 18 9:00AM Souls in Devotion, Church, 11AM † Donald Kopaniasz, † John Miceli, ⧗ Bert & Lill Blais, Bridge, Rm. 225, 11:30AM ⧗ David Moloney Exercise, Hall, Noon Mah Jongg, Rm. 208, 12:30PM 11:00AM Class, Rm. 225, 6:30PM † June DePagter, † Paul Cleary, † Leo Dodendorf, † Addy Axtell, † Vada Lipple, † Sarah Downs, Saturday, December 19 Christmas Dinner “Pastorela”, Hall, 5PM † Selvin Rovelstad, † John Keller, † Peter Acri, † Ruth & John Dreshar Sunday, December 20 RCIA, Rm. 213, 9AM 4:00PM Pancake Breakfast after the 7AM & 9AM Masses † Ermelinda Colosimo, † Joann Reed, † Josephine Tabaj Bingo, Hall, 6PM † Deceased  Living ⧗ Special Intention Bulletin Articles Deadline for December 27 bulletin is Monday, December 14. Deadline for the Retirement Fund for Religious January 3 bulletin is Wednesday, December 16 (earlier because of the holiday). Please The dates for this appeal are this weekend, email: [email protected] or bring to the parish December 12 & 13. Please be generous. office. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

Page 2 Third Sunday in Advent December 13, 2015 Today’s Readings Treasures From Our Tradition

First Reading: Shout for joy! Sing joyfully! Be glad This week, our celebration of Advent makes a and exult! The LORD, your God, is in your midst, a transition in ritual and texts. Beginning December 18, mighty savior (Zephaniah 3:14-18a). the countdown of nine days (a novena) to Christmas Psalm: Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you sees a heightened sense of expectation, and also a is the great and Holy One of Israel (Isaiah 12). turning from the call of the Baptist in the wilderness Second Reading: Rejoice! The Lord is near. Make to the events leading up to Jesus' birth. In ancient your requests known to God (Philippians 4:4-7). Spain, December 18 was once celebrated as the "Feast Gospel: John tells his hearers to share their of the Expectancy," and customs grew up to heighten possessions with the needy; be honest; do not threaten readiness in the homes. or accuse others falsely (Luke 3:10-18). Some customs arise from monastic life and The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass (c) 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. practice and spill over into our parish life. Beginning tonight, those who pray Vespers will sing in the Readings for the Week opening phrase a beautiful title of Christ. These titles belong to a collection of opening phrases called the "O Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Antiphons" after the awe-inspired "O" sung on the Mt 21:23-27 first note. There's a playful code in the titles: O Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Wisdom, O Lord, O Flower of Jesse, O Key of David, O Mt 21:28-32 Dawn, O Ruler, O Emmanuel. When you take their Wednesday: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Ps 85:9-14; Latin names--Sapientia, Adonai, Radix, and so on--the Lk 7:18b-23 titles form an acrostic when you read them Thursday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; backwards: "ERO CRAS." In Latin, that is translated as Mt 1:1-17 "I will be there tomorrow!" It's as if Christ were Friday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; answering the prayers of the waiting people in the Mt 1:18-25 words of the prayers themselves. Saturday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Scripture Commentary Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45 CELEBRATE and Special Observances This Sunday, God rejoices and sings because of us. We read in Zephaniah today that God "will sing joyfully Monday: St. John of the Cross because of you, / as one sings at festivals" (Zephaniah 3:18). We know plenty about singing at festivals. Sanctuary Lights Already our ears are ringing with the songs and carols that anticipate the Christmas season. Week of December 13 Paul reminds us of the source of our own double rejoicing: God is the mighty savior who is in our midst Special Intention for D. & M. Cerny and (in Zephaniah's words). Because this is so, says Paul, W. Schlesinger we can rejoice and be at ease. We don't have to worry,

By M. Cerny for God's peace will stand guard over our hearts and minds. Banns of Marriage A medieval carol depicts Christmas as "my dancing day" and urges us to enter into the dance. Why all the I am pleased to announce the banns of marriage merrymaking? Because "the Lord is near," as Paul between ERICA ELIZABETH GOMES and RAUL BRAVO- reminds us (Philippians 4:5). He then points to ARIZMENDI, both of Our Lady of the Valley parish. If another reason for the dancing: the dawn of the anyone knows of just cause why they should not be promise of peace, the peace beyond all understanding, joined together in Holy Matrimony, I ask you to notify that is now within our grasp. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. me. This is the first posting of Banns for this couple. Rev. Francisco R. Maldonado

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Sunday, December 20, 11AM Thursday, December 24 8:30PM Christmas Concert This is an on-going series taken from 9PM Christmas Eve Mass Faith - Questions and Answers About the Catholic Faith Friday, December 25 John V. McGuire, C.Ss.R 8:30AM Christmas Concert 9AM Christmas Day Mass What does the Creed mean by “he descended into Hell?

Beloved Saint Biography his is not a reference to the hell of the damned but to the abode of the just of the SAINT JOHN OF THE CROSS (c. 1542-1591) , often called the “ of December 14 the Father” or “Abraham’s Bosom” (Luke How beautiful the experience of love T16:22). In 1 Peter 3:19, we read: “In (the spirit) he for God and neighbor, a fire deep (Christ) also went to the spirits in prison.” The within! How disheartening when love “prison” referred to here is often taken to mean the suddenly cools; and our souls grow abode of those who died in God’s grace prior to dark, our prayer arid. How painful Christ’s resurrection. The visit of Jesus in spirit was when misunderstanding, even to announce their liberation through his Passion and rejection, comes our way, sometimes from those we Death. (cf. CCC 631) least expect. For all such “seasons of the soul,” an inspiring fellow-pilgrim is the poet and mystic, John of the Cross. As a young Carmelite, he was recruited by An Advent Prayer Teresa of Avila for her Discalced (“barefoot,” evangelical poverty) Carmelite reform, striving to May the God of peace make us completely holy. renew the Church from within after the Protestant May God keep us blameless in spirit, soul and body Reformation had led countless religious away. John for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. suffered unspeakably harsh abuse, even Forever faithful is the One who calls us imprisonment, from friars who rejected this reform. --God our Father! Yet during these times of deepest suffering, John Expectant, let us live in joyful hope for the revelation composed spiritual masterpieces that still guide souls of the glory of our God and Savior, Christ Jesus! to God, their titles reflecting his own painful yet To him be glory forever! ultimately victorious journey: from The Dark Night of Come, Lord Jesus! Your grace be with us all. --From Come, Lord Jesus by Lucien Deiss, CSSp, copyright 1976, 1981, Lucien Deiss. the Soul, through The Ascent of Mount Carmel, to his Published by World Library Publications. p. 127 Spiritual Canticle and The Living Flame of Love. John summarized his spirituality simply: “Put love where KEEP OUR MILITARY IN YOUR PRAYERS there is no love, and you will find love.” —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. As a faith community, let us pray that God will protect all who serve our country. Amen

Recently Deceased Parishioners Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Tuthill, Thomas Petro, Salvatore Polanco,  Addy Axtell  Patricia Nelson Eric Garcia, Captain Don Gabrielson,  Jim McCarty  Ramon Delgado Lance Corporal William Jordan Vega, Kristin Day, Justin Glass, We offer our sympathy to the family and pray that their SSgt Ilija Balach III, ETSN Kyle Manns, souls rest in peace and joy in the arms of God. SSgt Justin Ketterer

Please call the office at 625-4536 Ext 101 when your Attendance Figures service man or woman has come home.

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Page 4 Third Sunday in Advent December 13, 2015 Here’s To Your Health

The crowd asks John the Baptist “What should we do?” When someone is in need of constant care, what Our Lady of the Valley Parish has many ministries should we do? Consider in-home care. The biggest helping people in various ways. The Christmas season advantage of in-home care, especially for seniors, is is when these ministries ask parishioners to support that it allows older adults to age in place and avoid them through the Giving Tree. Each ministry is making the move to an institution. In general, represented with a specific color. We invite you to receiving non-medical home care reduces unavoidable take an ornament from the tree, provide the item(s) hospital re-admission. Research shows that requested and return, unwrapped, by December 20th. individuals who are recuperating from illness, injury, We thank you for your support. or surgery heal more quickly when recovering at home instead of a medical facility. Yellow - Reachout Pregnancy Center - Pro-Life. The primary benefits of in-home care are to Meets the needs of mothers and babies with formula, promote healing, provide a safe place away from diapers, clothing for infants to age 4, quilts, receiving contagious infections, allow freedom and blankets, and other layette items throughout the year. independence and reduce re-hospitalization. It is Blue - Merilac Lodge. This lodge is for mothers and usually more affordable than inpatient care or mothers-to-be who stay in the home up to a year recovery at a nursing facility or hospital. To request obtaining pre–natal and post-natal care. At this time in-home care, call or make an appointment with your the facility is housing five mothers and five babies. doctor. He can order an evaluation by one of the many home health nursing businesses. They will come and White - Casa Maria. This is a place where the evaluate, take care of insurance billing, and provide homeless can have a shower, be fed and find clothing what is needed. for themselves. OLV makes sandwiches for them and Hospice is also another wonderful service that can provides clothing and toiletries throughout the year. be provided for respite care, pain management and Purple - Catholic Daughters of OLV. This group comfort. A physician can discuss with you which one supports the fire department of Green Valley with would be more beneficial. All you have to do is ask! their many projects. Your money and gifts will go to God bless you! help them. Helen Stewart, M.D.

Red - St. Vincent de Paul. This organization needs dollars to assist families in need of paying rent, Pro-Life Ministry utilities, gas and food gift cards. We have come to the point where even the most Green - Outreach-OLV. This is an umbrella group common, simple forms of care are being denied. that meets the needs of the parish in many diverse The Gospel of Life 14 ways. Reflection. Some do not believe that artificial means, like feeding tubes, need to Orange - Kino Border Initiative. This organization be used to provide nutrition. But every serves the humanitarian needs of the recently meal we have is also artificially deported migrants with meals, basic medical services, provided. Straws and cups are artificial. So and clothing. are numerous processes by which our food comes Light Blue - Nogales Orphanage. Boys and girls, ages from the fields, through the food companies and seven months to 19 years old are cared for here. supermarkets, through ovens and microwaves, and onto our tables. Food and water are always normal, Each ministry sincerely thanks you in advance for obligatory care, even when administered in artificial your generous participation. If you have questions or ways. suggestions, please call the Giving Tree Committee at Prayer. Lord, protect all who need assistance for the 625-9368. most basic provisions of life

Page 5 Third Sunday in Advent December 13, 2015 Stephen Ministry Coffee and Donuts We can all help make Our Lady of the Valley a TODAY more caring place with a bright smile, a sincere greeting, a warm hug, and/or a word of December 13 encouragement. As you greet people every day, let After the 7AM and 9AM Masses them know how much you care. And remember, when you meet someone with extra needs, tell them about Come and share some time with your fellow parishioners. Stephen Ministry. C A A R E = Create an A demonstration of the Prayer Projects Atmosphere of website will be given. Acceptance Plan to stop by so you can actively participate in Reassurance (of God’s love) and this worthwhile prayer project. Encouragement If you, a relative, a neighbor, or a friend is hurting and in need of Christian care, please contact your Featured Lighthouse Materials Stephen Ministry. If you are interested in learning more about Stephen Ministry or would like to be a Look for this music CD, and other Christmas season talks in the Kiosk located in the narthex. Stephen Minister, call the Parish Office at 625-4536; press 8 when prompted to leave a voicemail. Your Glory to the New Born King (CD) message is confidential and will only be received by Lindsey Todd debuted her singing skills at the age of 3 one of the trained Stephen Ministry Leaders. when she sang “Hark The Herald”, over the phone to

Please pray with us: Heavenly Father, you are a God of her grandparents. She has been singing ever since. hope, a God of healing. Continue to work through our Now a sophomore in high school, Lindsey has one of Stephen Ministers as they bring your hope and healing those special voices that combines a beautiful timbre, to those most in need of it. We ask this in Jesus’ Name. a natural vibrato, and a radiant purity. Her first album Amen. of Christmas music, contains a collection of Traditional Christmas carols, preformed with beauty and St. Vincent de Paul Society reverence.

In today’s Gospel John the Baptist says, “Whoever has Pancake Breakfast Time two cloaks should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do likewise…” NEXT WEEK - December 20 Christmas is a time of love and gift giving…please after the 7AM & 9AM Masses share your abundance by giving a gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that those who do $7.00 per person not have clothes and food can share in the $14.00 per family blessings of Christmas. Come join us for a great breakfast of pancakes (regular or blueberry), eggs, bacon, pork sausage, St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store will be CLOSED biscuits and gravy, coffee/tea, juice Wednesday, December 23 & Wednesday, December 30 Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus

RCIA Class after 9AM Mass Caregiver Coffee Cup Corner The Son of God The Second Person of the Blessed Caregivers … this support group is for you! is begotten of the Father. He is The group will meet from 10-11AM this Tuesday, equal to the Father. The Son took on December 15 at Our Lady of the Valley Parish. human nature to accomplish our Bring a friend! salvation. Faith in him is the path to Heaven.

Page 6 Third Sunday in Advent December 13, 2015 PARISH ACTIVITIES Below are listed a number of the on-going organizations active in our parish. Dates and places of meetings and/or activities for the current week are listed in the “The Week Ahead ...” column of the bulletin.

BINGO LINE DANCING Join us Sundays, September - May, in the Hall. Doors open at Line dancers meet on Thursday mornings in the Hall from 5PM; Bonanza game begins at 6PM followed by the regular 8:30-11AM. All are invited. games. Snack bar is available. MAH JONGG BRIDGE Mah Jongg is a game of skill, strategy, and calculation plus a Contract bridge players meet Fridays in Room 213. Arrive degree of chance. A group plays this fun game on Wednesdays between 11-11:15AM to guarantee a seat, play begins and Fridays. promptly at 11:30AM. Men and women are invited to play. OUR LADY’S PRAYER GROUP CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS Meets weekly on Tuesdays after 8AM Mass in Rm. 225 of the Monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday at 9AM in Rm. Holy Family Center. Parishioner prayer requests are 213. All women of the parish are welcome. presented to the Lord. All are welcome.

CATHOLIC VINTAGE SINGLES PARISH COUNCIL This group is open to Catholic singles, 55 or older. Meetings Monthly meetings, open to all, are held September - May on are on the 1st Saturday in Rm. 213, September - May. A list of the 1st Monday at 11AM. activities for the month is available in the parish office. PARISH LIBRARY The parish library is in Rm. 209 and always open when the CIRCLE OF COMPASSION Holy Family Center is open, Monday - Friday from 8AM-3PM. These sessions are a safe place for anyone who may be You can browse and use the self-checkout system to borrow grieving to gather to listen or share and find inner healing. books, CDs and DVDs. For more information, contact Judy at 625-4536 Ext 109. PRO-LIFE MINISTRY CUB SCOUT PACK 328 The rosary recited on Thursdays after the 8AM Mass and the Meets every Thursday from 6-7:15PM in the Holy Family 8AM Mass on Saturday are offered for the intention of pro-life. Center. Contact Janice Descamps for further information ([email protected]). ROSARY MAKERS This group meets on the last Monday of each month in EXERCISE CLASSES Rm. 225 from 1-2PM. A low-impact exercise class especially designed for seniors every Monday at 11:30AM and Friday at Noon in the Hall. SANDWICH MAKERS Sandwiches for the needy are made on the 1st, 3rd and 5th FAITH SHARING CONVERSATIONS Wednesday and the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30AM in Join us as we examine the Sunday readings and share, very the Hall. All help is welcome. informally, in a prayerful environment. For more information call Lee Laughner, 393-1199. STEPHEN MINISTERS are trained lay volunteers ready to offer God’s love through a Christian caring relationship on a ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION one-on-one basis to the bereaved, hospitalized, terminally ill, Branch 425, meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month, separated, divorced, unemployed, relocated, lonely and aging, September - May at 5:30PM. Contact Dick at 625-0796. or with other needs. For more information call 625-4536; press 8 when prompted and leave a message. JUST COFFEE On sale the 2nd weekend of each month. These sales help the ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY coffee growers of Chiapas, Mexico. This ministry operates a thrift store and distributes clothing, food, and other types of assistance to families in our parish KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS and community. Volunteers are welcome to work in the thrift COUNCIL #6842  4TH DEGREE ASSEMBLY #1918 store or participate in home visitations. For more information, For more information, visit www.gvkofc.org. call Stephany Brown at 648-2226.

LAY DOMINICAN ORDER WELCOMING COMMITTEE You may have a vocation to the life of a Lay Dominican if you This ministry fosters an atmosphere of welcome to all sincerely desire a deeper spiritual life in the Dominican parishioners and sponsors the Welcome Mass and reception tradition. If interested, call Judy Sender, 625-4536 Ext 109. held twice yearly. WOMEN’S GUILD LEGION OF MARY The Women’s Guild meets on Wednesday from 9AM-Noon in Join us on Mondays from 8:45-10:15AM in Rm. 208 of the Holy the Holy Family Center. Three active groups within the Guild Family Center. Become a TRUE FRIEND of those in care are Quilting, Gift Boutique, and Women’s New to You Shop. centers and retirement homes.

Page 7 Third Sunday in Advent December 13, 2015 PRAYER REQUESTS Our Prayer Warriors will pray for you! Contact Renee Villani at 648-0453 or [email protected]

To place an ad in our bulletin call Claudia Borders at 520-298-1265.

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Masses Pastoral Associate and Funeral Liturgist Weekday Masses (Monday - Saturday) ..…………..… 8AM Mrs. Judy Sender, O.P. Saturday (Mass of Anticipation) ..……………………..… 4PM Ext 109, [email protected]

Sunday ..………………………………… 7AM, 9AM, 11AM, 4PM Business Office Spanish Mass …..... Second Sunday of the month at 1PM Douglas Lozier, Business Manager Holy Days of Obligation ...... … 8AM, Noon, 7PM Ext. 106, [email protected] Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel Rich Hornak, Accountant, Ext. 107 Daily …………………………………………………... 9AM-Noon Clara Aguilar, Administrative Assistant, Fridays ……………………………………………….… 9AM-5PM Ext 113, [email protected]

Liturgy of the Hours, Chapel Liturgy and Wedding Coordinator Recited Monday-Saturday …..………...…………...... 7:30AM Linda Johnson, Ext 105, [email protected]

Rosary Music Ministry Recited Monday-Saturday, Church ..…...……….… 7:30AM Tamara Kahrimanis, Director of Music, Choir Director, Tuesdays, Chapel …………………………………. 3PM Pianist Thursdays, Church .……..……… after 8AM Mass Terry Manns, Pianist

Pat Leege ~ Dr. Fred Fox ~ Chris Erickson, Organists Divine Mercy Chaplet, Church Recited Monday-Saturday ….………………….…...… 7:15AM Director of Religious Education Mrs. Madeline Cotsonas, O.P. Ext. 104, [email protected]

Caring for the Youth Coordinator Guadalupe Pankoke, Communion to the Hospitalized, Nursing Home Ext. 111, [email protected] Residents and Homebound - Arranged by request. Sacristans Contact the Pastoral Associate at 625-4536 Ext 109. Don Warhol, Leroy Policky, Mary Jane Goodrick, Anointing of the Sick - First Fridays after 8AM Mass and Brian Connolly and Robert Meehan upon request. Receptionist Baptism - Second and fourth Saturday of the month at Elaine Wentz, Ext 101

10AM; baptism classes held on the third Friday of the Bulletin Editor month, registration is required. Call the Parish Office. Ann Suto, Ext. 102, [email protected]

Reconciliation - Wednesday and Friday after the 8AM Facility Maintenance Mass; Saturday from 3-3:45PM. Alberto Meza and Juan Zozaya

Matrimony - Arrangements must be made 6 months in Housekeeper advance of the planned wedding date; call the office to Lugarda Trujillo schedule an initial interview with the Pastor.

Have you been away from the Church and wish to Parish Office Hours return? The Come Home Program is for you. Contact Frank Grieco at 520-377-0358. Monday-Thursday ……...…… 8:30AM-12PM and 1-4:30PM Need help with an annulment? If you are considering Friday ……………………………………………………. 8:30AM-Noon preparing a petition or are a respondent in an annulment there is help available. Contact Deacon Joe at 625-4536 Church closes - Monday-Thursday at 3PM, Friday at Noon Ext 112 or Georgene Sorenson at 399-0868.

Mass Intentions - Please submit request at the parish office two weeks prior to requested date.

New Parishioners - We welcome you to our parish. To register pick up a registration form in the Narthex kiosk or call the parish office.

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