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Resources
Lent Resources:
Operation Rice Bowl Education Resources http://orb.crs.org/resources/education-resources/ Service Project Recommendations
RCL’s Family Life Virtue/Chastity Curriculum A 5 Unit (10 Session) Age appropriate curriculum for K-8 on sexuality, safe environment and chastity, with strong parent component. Highly recommended!!!
Follow-up program for Infant Baptism.
Bi-National Respect Life & Evangelization Hispanic Congress
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“From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." - Matt 4:17 Latest News
1) Lent Retreats: Mt. Claret is hosting a series of Lenten Retreats beginning on Ash Wednesday. Retreats are from 9am-3pm and include continental breakfast, lunch, Mass and ample time for personal reflection. Details online at http://mtclaret.org/ March 9th, Msrg. O’Grady March 17, Father Paul Sullivan March 24, Father Bob Rossi, OSC March 31, Father John Lankeit April 7, Bishop Nevares of the Diocese of Phoenix April 14, Monsignor Gilbert Rutz
2) Rite of Election: The Office of Worship has sent out letters to Pastors and RCIA Coordinators with details for the Rite of Election on March 13th. The Rite will be at 3:30pm at Sts. Simon and Jude Cathedral. Only Catechumens and their sponsor will be allowed in and must have name tags. 3) Fr. Spitzer Discerning God’s Will: On Feb 12th Fr. Spitzer gave an excellent talk on Discerning God’s will for the leadership of Caritas in Veritate. The video of the talk has been made available to us by the Catholic Sun. Video 4) Spring Formation Day: Meeting the Needs: April 13th, 10:30am-3:00pm Full details and registration are now online. Registration Flyer
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Announcements/Prayer Intentions
If you have any special prayer intentions, please share them with us so we can ask other leaders to pray for them.
The Pope’s intentions for March are:
General Intention: That the nations of Latin America may walk in fidelity to the Gospel and be bountiful in social justice and peace. |
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Contact Us
Ryan Hanning Director of Parish Leadership Support
Carmen Portela PhD Director of Parish Leadership Support Spanish
Victoria Smith Senior Administrative Assistant
Eric Westby (now with KINO Institute) Director of Parish Leadership Support Credentialing & Certification
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Upcoming Events
1. Catholic Relief Services Formation Day “Sharing Christ’s Love with the World” Presentation by Jeffry Odell Korgen March 5th 8:30-12:30pm 2. Mass of Healing & Reconciliation March 8th, 7:00pm St. Thomas the Apostle 3. Parishes Unite Phoenix Suns Night March 8th Flyer 4. Lenten Retreats at Mt. Claret March 9, 17, 24, 31, Apr 7, 14 5. Rite of Election, March 13th 3:30pm 6. Eucharistic Congress March 14-18th St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Save the Dates
1. Women’s Conference April 2nd 2. Spring Formation Day “Meeting the Needs” April 13th More information here
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