This Sunday, May 30th.
Most Holy Trinity
Saints Peter and Paul
TIMES OF REFRESHING
Fr. Ricky V. Ordóñez
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HELLO, WORLD!!!! ARE YOU LISTENING?
When Jesus sent out His apostles to “make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit…” He was speaking to ALL WHO HAVE HEARD! But, are we really listening to what He says?
One of the most difficult things about our 21st-century world today is that it is so difficult to listen when we have all the NOISE around us. What is worse is that it seems that we only listen to what we want….sometimes, blocking out what we NEED to hear. I fear that this is very dangerous as we might fall into the “pit of denials” which would simply make things worse for us.
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LET US LISTEN WITH OUR HEARTS AND FACE THE TRUTH!
If we are true disciples of God, we need to face the (sometimes) bitter truth about what we have become or what we have failed to do. Jesus constantly offers us the option to change (conversion to Christ); therefore, we don’t need to pretend that all is well when it is NOT.
Let us listen to Jesus with our hearts and FACE THE TRUTH! There is always room for change! Why be afraid?
Father's note Continues on top of the next column
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VACCINATION DRIVE, A SUCCESS!
When I asked the Pima County Health to include us as a venue for the Corona Virus Vaccination, I was a bit skeptical as we were across from the U of A. However, in the end, I said, “Well, it’s worth a shot!”
Indeed it was, the FEMA team came early on Pentecost Sunday and set up.
Indeed, it was wonderful to see people from our parish and beyond coming in for their “jabs”. I was even pleasantly surprised that some people who had professed NOT to take it were there as they had changed their minds.
I was also very joyful to see those of other faiths lining up. There were lots of wide smiles when I greeted them in Arabic, “Assalam, Allaikum!” (Translated: May the Peace of Allah be with you).
Thank you, everyone!
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CHALLENGING SCHOOL YEAR HAS ENDED!
We had the joy in celebrating the 8th-grade graduation last week and the kindergartners this last Wednesday. Looking back, I am so grateful to our principal, Mrs. Charlene Roll, our vice principal, Mrs. Marty Ratliff, and the dedicated Teachers and staff for their exemplary service in allowing the education of our children to continue despite all the challenges.
There was so much creativity (Read: “Thinking outside the box.”) in keeping a high level of interest in the previously uncharted modes of teaching. Congratulations and our sincere gratitude for all the effort that you put in.
Sign up for Altar server training for Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
The program is for 4th-8th Grade students.
The Altar server program at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church is resuming. Training sessions will begin soon.
If you have a new student who is interested in the program, please register them for the training. If your student has previously served, please register for the training as well. The training will refresh skills and introduce new procedures.
We will notify you as to the Date and Time of the in-person training at the Church.
Call Deacon Dan with questions at 520-327-6015 Ext 108.
Click on the Link, "Sign Up " below to add your name to the list.
Sign up for Altar server training at Saints Peter and Paul.
New students and students that served before need to sign up for training.
Saints Peter and Paul Altar server training.
Volunteers are needed!!!
We have just ended the Religious Education program at Saints Peter and Paul for the 2020/2021 season. Since we could not meet in person this past year, we developed an online program based on the Sadlier education series. As a result, families united and assisted in helping the program prepare students for their First Holy Communion, Confirmation, and advance in grade level.
I want to thank all the families that were involved in the program. You are the reason that Students continued in developing their Spiritual connection with Our Lord.
We are beginning our program planning for the new 2021/2022 season and need volunteers to help. It looks very probable that we will be allowed to hold in-class instruction.
Throughout the next few months, we will be publishing a series of notes about what it means to be a Teacher, a Catechist, for the Lord, helping our young minds discover the love of Christ.
If you are interested in learning more about how you can help, please click on the link below, "SIGN UP", and we will call you.
I am interested in learning how to help with the Saints Peter and Paul Religious Education (CCD) program, Grades 1 thru 8.
Religious Education for grades 1-8.
2021/2022 Religious Education program.
May 30th, The Most Holy Trinity
Mass Times:
Saturday 5:30 p.m.
Sunday at 7:00 with Masks and social distancing protocols in place.
9:00,11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and
6:00 p.m.
The Solemnity of Corpus Christi
June 6th, 2021
Join us for :
Exposition, Procession & Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament.
The procession begins in the Church following the 7 am Mass. We will process with the Blessed Sacrament around the perimeter of Saints Peter and Paul's parish Block.
Location:
Saints Peter and Paul Church
Time:
Immediately following the 7 am Mass.
Finance Corner
Fiscal Year July 1, 2020- Present
Updates will be available after June 13th.
Thank you for your generosity!
If you would like to learn more about online giving visit the parish website by clicking on the “Donate” box.
You may also call James Lemas at the parish office if you need assistance.
We will not be publishing the regular hard copy bulletin during the next Two weeks. However, we will continue to distribute our Flocknote Newsletter.
