St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica Served by the Franciscan Friars of the Province of Santa Barbara
September 8, 2019 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS TIMES RECTOR & PASTOR Monday -Friday: 12:05 PM Very Rev. Michael Weldon, OFM Saturday Vigil: 5 PM Sunday: 9 AM, 11 AM PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Micah Muhlen, OFM
BASILICA HOURS PAROCHIAL VICAR Monday -Friday: 9 AM - 4 PM Rev. Edward Sarrazin, OFM Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM Sunday: 8 AM - 1 PM DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION Bro. Scott Slattum, OFM PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday -Friday: 9 AM - 4 PM - IN RESIDENCE Saturday: 9 AM Noon Rev. Luis Baldonado, OFM Sunday: Closed
GIFT SHOP HOURS Monday - Wednesday: Closed Thursday & Friday: 10 AM - 2PM Saturday: 1 PM - 5 PM Sunday: 9 AM - 1 PM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Fridays 11 AM Saturdays 4 PM
HOLY HOUR AND ADORATION Thursdays 1PM - 2PM
St. Mary's Basilica Mission Statement
In the Spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, we are a caring community in Christ recognizing a wonderful Roman Catholic heritage. We find our strength in rich Liturgy and commit to live the Gospel values of peace, justice and the loving embrace of all people.
231 N. 3rd Street Phoenix, Arizona 85004 (602) 354 -2100 • www.smbphx.org FRANCISCAN LIFE
OFFICE PHONE NUMBERS THE FRANCISCAN FRIARS OF Phone Numbers ST. MARY’S BASILICA Parish Office ……………...………..602 -354 -2100 Fax ………………………………....602 -354 -2060
Clergy and Staff Rector and Pastor Very Rev. Michael Weldon, OFM …602 -354 -2072 [email protected]
Parochial Vicar, Marriage & Nullity Director Rev. Micah Muhlen, OFM ……..…...602 -354 -2070 Bro. Scott Slattum, OFM, Fr. Ed Sarrazin, OFM, Fr. Micah Muhlen, OFM, [email protected] Fr. Michael Weldon, OFM, Fr. Luis Baldonado, OFM
Parochial Vicar, Baptism Director Rev. Edward Sarrazin, OFM …..…....602 -354 -2062 It’s coming… [email protected] The 6th Annual dia de los muertos festival Parish Manager Jerome Doris ……………………..…602 -354 -2069 Can you help? [email protected]
Coordinator of Children ’s Ministry & Bulletin Editor Theresa Losada ……………....……...602 -354 -2068 [email protected]
Director of Faith Development - - . Bro. Scott Slattum, OFM...... 602 354 2082 [email protected]
We are looking for sponsors for our annual parish festival. Music Director Levels of sponsorship begin at 150. See you name or your ……...…………...602 -354 -2061 Gordon Stevenson company ’s name on all marketing materials for the event [email protected] for sponsoring:
Gift Shop Manager Bounce Houses Sylvia Hernandez -Moreno.... …...…..602 -271 -0046 [email protected] Obstacle Course Stage and Entertainment St. Vincent de Paul ……………...…602 -354 -2097 Bathrooms
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YouFra
Young Franciscans
St. Mary’s Basilica Parish is a Taize Prayer Service —St. Claire of Assisi Tradition
Franciscan Parish Community Taize is just an elegantly simple service: short song chants, often in Latin,
repeated over and over in the candle lit dark of the Church. Then a short We find our strength and fellowship in a rich Liturgy. We strive Scripture reading followed by profound silence as we gaze upon, consider, to follow the Way of St. Francis in committing to live the Gospel contemplate, and imitate the crucified Christ on the cross. life. A life of the values of peace, justice and the loving embrace
of all people. In the year 1221, St. Francis formed “The Third Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 Order of Penance”. Today we are called the Order of Franciscan Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Seculars, or OFS. We are men and women who live in the secular world, yet seek to follow St. Francis Location: St. Mary’s Social Hall and live the Gospel life. Website: https://saintmarysbasilica.org/youfra
Is God Calling YOU to the Secular Franciscan Order?
For more info: JoAnne McNamara, OFS For more information: [email protected] Bro. Scott Slattum, OFM (602) 354-2063 [email protected] (602) 354-2082 See our website: www.stfrancisofs.com
With Fr. Luis Baldonado, OFM Adoration and Benediction Mondays at 7:00 pm in the Friars of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Join us every Thursday from 1:00 pm~2:00 pm in The Friars Chapel is lo- St. Anne ’s Chapel located inside The Basilica cated
MANDATORY MEETING FOR ALL ALTAR SERVERS
Facilitated by Roberto Duron Date: Sept. 14, 2019 Have a desire to know God better? Come join us for Time: 9: 00 AM Bible Study in the PARISH CONFERENCE ROOM as Location: The Church
we discuss the Word of God and how it has direct relevance to our daily lives. This meeting is also for all people interested in being trained as an altar server.
When: Sunday, Sept. 8th, 2019 For more information on either meeting contact Where: Parish Conference Room Time: After the 9 AM Mass Sean O’Donnell - [email protected]
A er the Noon Mass For more information: Bro. Scott Slattum, OFM [email protected]
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACTIVITIES
Phoenix Kateri Inter -Tribal Circle
Next Meeng
October 5, 2019 3:00 —5:00 PM
Children’s Faith Formation & St. Mary ’s Basilica Sacramental Prep 2019-2020 Schedule Parish Conference Room
Sept. 8th: CLOW & Sacramental Prep classes Sept. 15th: CLOW & Faith Formation classes Update for September 1, 2019
Sept. 22nd: CLOW & Faith Formation classes Sept. 29th: CLOW & Sacramental Prep classes Oct. 6th: CLOW & Faith Formation classes
Oct. 13th: CLOW & Faith Formation classes Our Collection Goal: $8,926
Oct. 20th: CLOW & Faith Formation classes Our Actual Collection: $9,256
Oct. 27th: CLOW & Sacramental Prep classes Exceeding Our Goal By: $330
’ All classes begin right after the 9 AM Mass. St. Mary s Basilica thanks you for your support & generosity!
Know of someone unable to attend mass due to illness or health issues?
Scriptural Reading, Preparation & Practice
Call St. Mary’s Parish Office at (602) 354 -2100 Practice every Wednesday at 6:30 P.M. prior to your scheduled and leave your name and address. proclamation of the Word at the 5pm, 9am and 11am Masses. These gatherings will start at St. Anne ’s Chapel . RSVP to: Carmen Duron at [email protected]
Society of S t. Vincent de Paul
FEED. CLOTHE. HOUSE. HEAL.
Come visit the gift shop and support ’ your St. Mary s Basilica WITH ONE CAN, YOU CAN HELP FEED THE HUNGRY
Our current pantry needs:
Canned Soup Canned Fruit Peanut Butter Canned or Dry Beans Cereal Grocery Store Gift Cards * Security Meeng *(Please enclose in an envelope marked “St. Vincent de Paul ” Sunday, September 15, 2019 and place in offertory basket at any Mass)
12:30 PM - Basilica Social Hall Please remember the less fortunate by dropping off one of the items Phoenix Police Sergeant Steve Walmsley will be mentioned above into the black pickup truck parked near the elevator holding a security ministry meeng on Sunday in the parking garage (Level B1) on Saturday nights, or in the white September 15th in the Social Hall at 12.30pm to pickup truck that is parked in the same place on Sunday mornings, or in the St. Vincent de Paul box located in the church vestibule. advise on keeping us all safe in the event of an inci-
dent in Church. Thank you for your continued kindness and generosity.
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS & ACTIVITIES
Going to an event downtown? Looking for a place to park?
Did you know St. Mary’s raises money by charging to park for Topic: The Holy Trinity events taking place at the Phoenix Convention Center, Chase Field, Talking Stick Resort Arena & Heritage Square ? If you In today ’s session, participants will describe the Trinity as an are going to a special event, come park in the eternal communion of three divine persons: Father, Son, and Diocesan parking garage! Spirit; cite examples of the Trinity revealed in Scripture and in All parking fees collected benefit your St. Mary’s Basilica! the life of the Church, and reflect on their relationship with each
person of the Trinity.
Date: Sunday, September 8, 2019 Donate your vehicle to Time: 10:30 to 12:00 Noon St. Mary’s Basilica Location: Diocesan Pastoral Center Free Pick-up & Tax Deductible! Call Today! 855-500-7433 Are you a registered member of the St. Mary’s Basilica parish yet? Join us today!
You can register: Online www.smbphx.org In person at the parish office Before or after mass at the Welcome Booth!
St. Mary’s Basilica You are cordially invited to join the A Franciscan Community Fellowship of Catholic Christian Women ® (602) 354-2100 www.smbphx.org We meet monthly, usually on the last Saturday of the Month from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.. Our First meeting will be September 28, 2019 at 1:00 pm . We will be meeting in the Diocesan Center, Room 159A This Session’s Study will be on the Mass. We will be using the book The Lamb’s Supper by Scott Hahn as well as the corresponding Study Guide. If you are not already a member, please sign up at the Welcome Booth for our next Study Session after all the Masses, beginning Sept 8, 2019 .
For more information contact: Carol Jackson 480-212-2718
The Basilica Grief Support Group Meets Saturday, Sept. 21st, from 3:30 to 4:30 PM in the Friar’s Chapel in the Parish Center (Rectory), followed by the Rosary in front of the Blessed Mother’s Altar prior to the 5:00 PM Vigil Mass on Saturday. A drop-in support group to help those who are grieving the death or loss of a loved one, close friend or family member, whether the loss was recent or long ago.
For more info contact Pat Rush at (602) 973-0550. WEEKLY PRAYERS & INTENTIONS
Just go to our website at www.smbphx.org and click on Saturday 5:00 p.m. the Contact Us tab to add your prayer request to our Rudy Topete (Deceased) Book of Petitions Sunday 9:00 a.m. Pro Populo Observances for the
Week of September 8, 2019 Sunday 11:00 a.m. Robert & Art Garcia (Deceased)
Monday: St. Peter Claver {M} Monday 12:05 p.m.
Tuesday: Bl. Agnellus of Pisa Bernadine M. & Sebastian B. Rupert (Deceased)
Wednesday: Bl. Bonaventure of Barcelona Tuesday 12:05 p.m. Thursday: The Most Holy Name of Mary Sandra Hill (Deceased)
Friday: St. John Chrysostom {M} Wednesday 12:05 a.m. Saturday: The Exaltation of the Holy Cross {F} Kramer Family
Next Sunday: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Thursday 12:05 p.m. Merve Donohue (Deceased)
Friday 12:05 p.m. Friar Finnian McGinn, OFM (Deceased)
Intentions ARE noted during Prayers of the Faithful in Mass for both weekdays and weekends. If you are attending a particular
Mass for the intention of a loved one and would like to take up the gifts at the Offertory, please contact a member of Monday: COL 1: 24 —2: 3 Hospitality prior to the beginning of Mass. LK 6: 6 -11
Tuesday: COL 2: 6 -15
LK 6: 12 -19
Wednesday: COL 3: 1 -11 LK 6: 20 -26 * For those killed in the latest Texas shootings; Get your - Lord please heal this country Thursday: COL 3: 12 17 issue of - LK 6: 27 38 * Give Us Thank you Lord for a place to live This Day - - Friday: 1 TM 1: 1 2, 12 14 * - or the For my friend who has bladder cancer; may her LK 6: 39 42 surgery show the cancer has not spread
Magnificat Saturday: NM 21: 4B -9 for this * Thanksgiving for safe travels while on vacation JN 3: 13 -17 month in Next Sunday: EX 32: 7 -11, 13 -14 the Via * For my husband ’s conversion
LK 15: 1 -32 Assisi Gift Shop! * 1 TM 1: 12 -17 Lord, watch over and protect our children
* For my upcoming exam; Lord help me through Daily readings can be found at www.usccb.org this semester
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