St. Mary's Roman Catholic Basilica Served by the Franciscan Friars of the Province of Santa Barbara
May 13th, 2018 The Ascension of the Lord
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 *ASL interpreted Rev. Micah Muhlen, OFM
PAROCHIAL VICAR BASILICA HOURS Rev. Edward Sarrazin, OFM Monday -Friday: 9 AM - 4 PM Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM DIRECTOR OF FAITH Sunday: 8 AM - 1 PM FORMATION Bro. Scott Slattum, OFM
PARISH OFFICE HOURS IN RESIDENCE Monday -Friday: 9 AM - 4 PM - Rev. Luis Baldonado, OFM Saturday: 9 AM Noon
Sunday: Closed
GIFT SHOP HOURS Monday, Tuesday,: Closed Wednesday -Friday: 10 AM - 2PM Saturday: 1 PM - 5 PM Sunday: 9 AM - 1 PM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Fridays 11 AM & 1 PM Saturdays 4 PM
HOLY HOUR AND ADORATION Thursdays1PM - 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
Sacred Heart Devotions OFFICE PHONE NUMBERS Join us after the Noon Mass on the 1st Fridays of the Phone Numbers month in the Basilica for this beautiful devotion. Parish Office……………...………..602 -354 -2100 Fax………………………………....602 -354 -2060 Come browse our beautiful artisan Clergy and Staff crafts & religious items Rector and Pastor - - Very Rev. Michael Weldon, OFM…602 354 2072 As always, we are happy to special order! [email protected]
Parochial Vicar & Marriage & Nullity Director Rev. Micah Muhlen, OFM……..…...602 -354 -2070 [email protected]
Parochial Vicar & Baptism Director Rev. Edward Sarrazin, OFM…..…....602 -354 -2062 [email protected]
Parish Manager Jerome Doris……………………..…602 -354 -2069 [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]
Music Director Gordon Stevenson……...…………...602 -354 -2061 [email protected]
Gift Shop Manager Sylvia Hernandez -Moreno....…...…..602 -271 -0046 [email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul ……………...…602 -354 -2097
Stay Connected Ministry to The Sick & Homebound
to St. Mary’s Basilica! If you or any family member is unable to attend Mass due to illness Join our email list for the latest Basilica or is homebound and you would like the Eucharist brought to your news & events. Please email your name to: home, please call St. Mary’s Parish Office at (602) 354 -2100 and [email protected] leave your name and address . Follow us on...
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Twitter: @SMBasilica Every Tuesday after the Noon Mass FRANCISCAN LIFE
Adoraon and Benedicon of the St. Mary’s Basilica Parish is a Blessed Sacrament Franciscan Parish Community Join us every Thursday
from 1:00 pm~2:00 pm
We find our strength and fellowship in a rich Liturgy. We strive in St. Anne’s Chapel located inside The Basilica to follow the Way of St. Francis in committing to live the Gospel life. A life of the values of peace, justice and the loving embrace YouFra (Young Franciscans) of all people. In the year 1221 St. Francis formed “The Third Campus & Young Adult ministry Order of Penance” Today we are called the Order of Franciscan Seculars or OFS. We are men and women who live in the secular world yet seek to follow St. Francis and live All young adults, which refers to people in their late teens, twenties, the Gospel life. and thirties; single, married, divorced or widowed; and with or without
Is God Calling YOU to the Secular Franciscan Order? children, are welcome to join us every Tuesday as we explore topics of faith and scripture requested by participants each week. For more info: JoAnne McNamara, OFS [email protected] Date: Tuesday, May 15th, 2018
(602) 354-2063 Time: 7:00 —8:30 PM Location: St. Mary’s Basilica
For more information, contact Bro. Scott Slattum, OFM at Gospel Scripture Study [email protected] or (602) 354-2082 With Roberto Duron
Join us Sundays in St. Mary’s Basilica’s the Social Hall 11 AM - Noon
About Today’s Gospel: Sunday’s Gospel reflects “the great commission.” Jesus tells his disciples to go out and baptize everyone. He In 2015, we celebrated the Centennial of St. Mary’s Basilica. Although promises great signs and wonders will be seen St. Mary’s is a strong and solid building, there are on-going issues that among believers. need to be addressed to keep our beautiful church intact.
In Church: Watch the candles at the front of St. Mary’s is looking for parishioners who could donate their time & the Church and notice how the flames point talents immediately to take on projects within the parish. toward Heaven. Think about these candles as a Our current needs include: reminder that Jesus is always with us in the Holy Spirit. A plumber
An electrician
Gospel Question: How can you share the Gospel with your friends and acquaintances? If you would be able to provide your services, please contact the
parish office at (602) 354-2100.
For More Information:
Bro. Scott Slattum, OFM / 602 -354 -2082
[email protected] With Fr. Luis Baldonado, OFM
Mondays at 7:00 pm in the Friars Chapel
Gluten ~Free Hosts Available Join Fr. Luis, OFM for a peaceful evening of contemplative,
centered prayer. This peaceful experience can help bring calm If you would like to receive a gluten -free and peace to our hectic, busy lives. communion, simply let the presider know you need a gluten free host. *The Friars Chapel is located inside the Parish Office. PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS CHILDREN’S FAITH Lector Ministers FORMATION PROGRAM Scriptural Reading Preparation & Practice
SCHEDULE FOR REMAINDER OF Practice every Wednesday at 7 P.M. prior to your scheduled THE FAITH FORMATION YEAR proclamation of the Word at the 5pm, 9am and 11am Masses.
These gatherings will start at St. Anne’s Chapel . RSVP to: Sunday, May 13 th : CLOW Carmen Duron at [email protected]
Sunday, May 20 th : Last day of CLOW
STEWARDSHIP UPDATE th st Saturday, May 26 : 1 Communion/Confirmation Rehearsal (10 AM – Noon) in the Basilica
May 6, 2018 Sunday, May 27 th : 1st Communion and Confirmation at
11 AM Mass Collection Goal: $11,327
Registration for the 2018-2019 Faith Formation Year begins Actual Collection: $10,472 August 12th, 2018 Missing our goal by: $855
Going to an event downtown? St. Mary’s Basilica thanks you for your continued Looking for a place to park? support and generosity!
Did you know St. Mary’s raises money by charging to park for events taking place at the Phoenix Convention Center, Chase Field, Talking Stick Resort Arena & Heritage Square ? If you are going to a special event or D-Backs/Suns game, come park in Donate your vehicle to St. Mary’s Basilica the Diocesan parking garage with Renee Poston! Free Pick-up & Tax Deductible!
All parking fees collected benefit your St. Mary’s Basilica! Call Today! 855-500-7433 SEE YOU SOON! SOCIETY OF ST. MARY’S PARISH COMMUNITY ST. VINCENT DE PAUL LIFE COMMITTEE - (PCLC)
FEED. CLOTHE. HOUSE. HEAL. PCLC is always looking for parishioners who want to get involved. Whether you can help out at several WITH ONE CAN, YOU CAN HELP FEED THE HUNGRY events during the year or only one or two, we would Our current pantry: love to have you join us. The mission of the PCLC is to increase the sense of community here at Peanut butter St. Mary's. No need to attend monthly meetings, just Jam/Jelly call or email to volunteer a couple of hours at an Cereal event. Personal Hygiene Needs: Coming events:
Deodorant Sunday, May 27: Celebration of Sacraments (After the 11 AM Mass) Please remember the less fortunate by Sunday, June 10: St. Anthony’s Feast dropping off one of the items mentioned above into the black pickup
truck parked near the elevator in the parking garage (Level B1) on PCLC is committed to growing our faith community Saturday nights, in the white pickup truck that is parked in the same through involvement. place on Sunday mornings, or in the St. Vincent de Paul box located in the church vestibule.
To volunteer, please contact Debbie Peil at [email protected], 602.697.1381, or sign up online: Thank you & God Bless you for your https://saintmarysbasilica.org/family -community - continued kindness and generosity! service/ PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
RCIA: ADULT FAITH FORMATION CLASSES
Topic: NO SESSION
Looking for a 1st Communion or Confirmation There is no session today. Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers!
gift for a child? Next Session: Religious grab bags now available in the gift shop! Items will vary but may include prayer cards, candy, books, etc. Date: No Session
Time: No Session Locaon: No Session
For more informaon contact
Bro. Sco Slaum, OFM • ssla[email protected]
We also have a fine selection of children's books, Bibles and rosaries, so stop by today!
Confirmation and 1st Communion Mass Sunday, May 27th @ 11 AM PHOENIX INTER-TRIBAL KATERI CIRCLE ® Fellowship of Catholic Christian Women Presents ALL ARE WELCOME The Annual Women’s Retreat
The topic for this year is “All About Mary” with guest We are members of the Tekakwitha Conference speaker, Sister Lydia. All women are welcome! Please inspired by Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, a young bring your Bible, notebook/journal, and a pen. Mohawk/Algonquin woman of the
17th century. Date: Saturday, May 19th, 2018 Time: 9:00 AM—3:00 PM We strive to: Location: Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery Affirm pride in our cultures & spiritual traditions 8502 W. Pinchot Ave Nurture the relationship between Indigenous people and the Phoenix, AZ 85037 Catholic Church Cost: $25.00 (includes lunch) Empower Catholic Indigenous People as leaders within our
communities and Church For more information or to register, please contact Carol Jackson at (602) 680 -7702 by May 12, 2018 Join us! We meet the first Saturday of each month.
Our next meeting:
St. Mary’s Basilica June 2, 2018
3:00 PM—5:00 PM TOPIC: Celebrating Confirmation St. Mary’s Basilica Parish Office
For more information, please contact Pat Helton at (480) 652 -4683 We will review the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit; become familiar with the meaning of the main symbolic elements in BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY: Healing Grief for Hopeful Living the Confirmation rite; pray through their decision, which will be celebrated in Confirmation, rehearse what we will do in The Basilica Grief Support Group meets the 3rd Saturday of the month from the Confirmation liturgy. 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
When: Wednesday, May 16th, 2018 PM Vigil Mass. A drop-in support group to help those who are grieving the Time: 6:30 PM — 8:30 PM death or loss of a loved one, close friend or family member, whether the loss Where: St. Mary’s Basilica Parish Office was recent or long ago. We will share & discuss the process of growing
through the grieving process. For more info call: Pat Rush (602) 973-0550. www.saintmarysbasilica.org/confirmation
Bro. Scott Slattum, OFM • [email protected] NEXT MEETING: SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018 PRAYERS FOR THE WEEK
St. Mary's Prayer Request MASS INTENTIONS
Your St Mary's parish family will keep you and your Saturday 5:00 pm family in our prayers. Just go to our website at Antonio Contreras (Deceased) www.smbphx.org and click on the Contact Us tab to add Sunday 9:00 a.m. your prayer request to our Rita V. Prahinski & family Book of Petitions Sunday 11:00 a.m. Observances for the People of St. Mary’s
Week of May 13, 2018 Monday 12:05 p.m.
Virginia Jimenez (Deceased)
Monday: St. Matthias {F} Tuesday 12:05 p.m. Tuesday: Easter Weekday William Kramer (Deceased)
Wednesday: Easter Weekday Wednesday 12:05 a.m. Thursday: St. Paschal Baylon {M} John Donavan (Deceased)
Friday: Easter Weekday Thursday 12:05 p.m.
Hilda Kramer (Deceased) Saturday: St. Theophilus of Corte
Next Sunday: Pentecost Sunday {S} / St. Bernadine of Siena {F} Friday 12:05 pm Julito Resalario (Deceased)
Intentions ARE noted during Prayers of the Faithful in Mass
READINGS FOR THE WEEK for both weekdays and weekends. If you are attending a particular Mass for the intention of a loved one and would like
Monday: ACTS 1: 15 -17, 20 -26 to take up the gifts at the Offertory, please contact a member of Hospitality prior to the beginning of Mass. JN 15: 9 -17
Tuesday: ACTS 20: 17 -27 PETITIONS
JN 17: 1 -11A Weekly Petitions from Our Parish Get your Wednesday: ACTS 20: 28 -38 issue of JN 17: 11B -19 Give Us * For my son in jail; may he be released soon This Day or Thursday: ACTS 22: 30; 23: 6 -11 the * For conversion to Catholicism JN 17: 20 -26 Magnificat
for this * For those celebrating anniversaries, births & Friday: ACTS 25: 13B -21 month in birthdays in the month of May JN 21: 15 -19 the Via
Assisi Gift * For friendships that have lasted a lifetime Saturday: ACTS 28: 16 -20, 30 -31 Shop! JN 21: 20 -25 * Thank you for always guiding me, Lord
Next Sunday: ACTS 2: 1 -11 * For the mentally ill 1 COR 12: 3B -7, 12 -13 or GAL 5: 16 -25 JN 20: 19 -23 or JN 15: 26 -27; 16: 12 -15 * For the homeless, especially those who regularly Daily readings can be found at www.usccb.org attend the Basilica for mass
And for our own needs, we pray...
Sanctuary Candles In Honor of “Lord hear our prayer.” The People of St. Mary’s
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