This Sunday
February 21st, The First Week of Lent. | Saints Peter and Paul
Please note that Sunday Mass Times are back to the regular schedule, and Mass will be held inside the Church. Weekday Mass will continue outside at noon.
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Lenten Series on the Mass
This Lent, we will study the Mass again, using the series of videos published by Word on Fire. The classes will be presented online, using Zoom.
During Five weekly sessions on Wednesday evenings from 7:00- 8:00 pm, you will have a chance to view the video and participate in a discussion group.
After each group session, we will send you the video and other material through Flocknote so that you can review what we discussed.
It couldn't be easier and more flexible! And for such an important subject in our spiritual life.
The celebration of the Eucharist is the most important prayer we make. It is the Lord's gift to us, the Fifth Mystery of Light selected by Pope St. John Paul II.
It is the penultimate fulfillment of the Lord's promise: "Lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age."
It is a renewal of our commitment to stand together as the Parish of Saints Peter and Paul, as the Lord Jesus himself prayed that we would.
You can register and reserve your seat at the virtual sessions by going to the Parish website or simply click on the "Sign Up" icon that is presented below.
Lenten Adult Education series on The Mass. Wednesday evenings During Lent at 7:00 pm. First Class is on 2/24/21.
Click the Sign Up Button to sign up for this series.
Reserve your seat for the Virtual discussion group.
The First session is on February 24. The class will meet weekly four more times, leading us into Holy Week and preparing us for a beautiful celebration of the Lord's Passion, Death, and Resurrection.
Please do participate in this series to whatever extent you wish, and invite any of your family and friends to come as well.
Those who find the Mass unintelligible or boring will surely find greater understanding and meaning of this gift of our Savior, a gift that cost him so much.
Those who love the Mass will grow in appreciation of what the Lord has done and how the Church continues to fulfill his command: "Do this in memory of me."
Lenten regulations:
ABSTINENCE FROM MEATS is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years old and older on Ash Wednesday and on all the Fridays of Lent.
FASTING is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59.
Those who are bound by this may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. Liquids between meals are allowed. [Some Catholics are not bound to fast on these days because of their health situation. For example, diabetics, pregnant and nursing mothers, as well as heavy laborers should eat enough to prevent physical danger to themselves or to others.]
Saints Peter and Paul Lenten schedule:
ASH WEDNESDAY:
February 17th
A DAY OF FASTING AND ABSTINENCE
Masses at 6:30, 8:30, 10:00 a.m. 12 noon, 5:30 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.
Ashes will be distributed at each Mass. A collection taken at each Mass will benefit the poor, through our Saint Vincent de Paul Society.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS:
7:00 p.m. every Friday during Lent; Benediction to follow.
On Good Friday, April 2nd, there will be Stations of the Cross at 3:00 p.m. AND 7:00 p.m.
CONFESSIONS:
Confessions will be heard outdoors on Saturdays,
at 10:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m., and 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Additional times will be March 18th,19th, 25th, and 26th from 9:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO Confessions on Holy Saturday, April 3rd.
PASSION (PALM) SUNDAY:
March 28th
Anticipated Mass March 27th, at 5:30 p.m.
Sunday Masses at 7, 9, and 11:00 a.m.; 1and 6 p.m.
Palms will be available at all doors of the Church and will be blessed during Mass.
HOLY THURSDAY:
April 1st: NO MORNING MASSES.
The only Mass allowed is the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 p.m.
GOOD FRIDAY:
April 2nd
A DAY OF FASTING AND ABSTINENCE
NO MASSES PERMITTED. The Church opens at 8:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m. - Good Friday Liturgy: Readings, Holy Communion, and Veneration of the Cross.
Stations of the Cross - 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
February 21st, The First Sunday of Lent.
Mass will be indoors in the Church.
Mass Times:
Saturday 5:30 p.m.
Sunday at 7:00,9:00,11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.
Finance Corner
Fiscal Year July 1, 2020- Present
Budget YTD: $ 351,967
Income YTD: $ 330,710
YTD Deficit: $ (21,257)
Weekly Plate Collection 02/14/21: $ 7,823
Online Donations 02/14/21: $ 3,492
Special Gift: $ 10,750
Special Gift: $ 14,000
Weekly Total: $ 36,065
Adopt-A-Student: $ 1,657
We would like to thank those donors who contributed specifically to reduce our budget deficit. Your generosity is enabling our parish to continue its ministry during these most challenging times.
CONTINUE THE TRADITION
Saints Peter & Paul Catholic School is a community dedicated to nurturing spiritual growth, strengthening moral values, and developing academic excellence.
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School is now accepting enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year.
We have openings in all grades and Scholarships are available to apply.
For a Virtual or in-person tour please call Mrs. Kimberly Triphan, Admissions Coordinator, at 325-2431 ext. 102.
Come see our beautiful campus and all that we have to offer.
TOGETHER WE ARE SAVING CATHOLIC EDUCATION!
Arizona’s Catholic Tuition Support Organization (CTSO) wants to “thank” all the parishioners that have supported Catholic education and ask you to renew your support to the students in our Catholic Schools through CTSO.
Brochures are in the vestibule or visit www.ctso-tucson.org to make an online contribution.
Together we are saving Catholic education…and it does not cost you a dime!