This Sunday, June 26th, 2022
Saints Peter and Paul
TIMES OF REFRESHING
Fr. Ricky V. Ordóñez
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I DO REMEMBER!
In January of 2003, Fr. Miguel Mariano, then Vocation Director for the Diocese of Tucson, and I met at a restaurant in Manila whereupon he handed me the letter of acceptance signed by the late Bishop Manuel Moreno.
I can still remember the overwhelming feeling of joy and sadness – a mixture of emotions that took me quite a few moments to even begin to comprehend. On the one hand, I was overjoyed that I am getting a chance to pursue my lifelong dream to the priesthood. On the other, the price that I have to pay is to leave my family, my friends, my career, and my country … and this was the greatest source of my grief.
In the end, the Lord’s call had won over every fear, anxiety, and doubt I may have had toward pursuing where He wanted me to be.
In a couple of weeks, I would have been in the United States for 19 years – five of those spent in the seminary in Mundelein, Illinois, and 14 years as a priest in our Diocese of Tucson. I have not been spared many challenges; however, all I can say is that my life and the pursuit of my mission CONTINUES TO BE A JOY!
Our gospel for this week speaks about the separation that we must undergo so that we may fully follow the mission that we are called to fulfill. When God calls us, He takes care of all the concerns that we may have.
All we need to do is to TRUST HIM – please take it from me!
Father's note Continues on top of the next column
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On Tuesday, the Supreme Court “extended its support for religious schools, ruling that parents who send their children to such institutions have a right to tuition aid if the state provides it to other similar private schools.” (Source: Newsbreak, by David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times.) This is very exciting as it will allow more children the opportunity to receive a Catholic School education.
And, IT SURE IS TIMELY FOR US! This morning (Tuesday), I received delivery of 24 units of 86 inches Interactive Display Boards (It’s known as “blackboards” to us old folks!) with touch screen capacities and state-of-the-art resolution. Each of our classrooms plus Gramer Hall, Madonna Hall, and the Principal’s Office will have this technology installed.
In another development, we are now renovating both Kindergarten classrooms instead of just one. As changes occurred with the renovations, we found that we have the resources to fix both rooms. A new floor is being laid down as of this writing.
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“NEVER REGRET ANYTHING THAT HAS HAPPENED IN YOUR LIFE.
IT CAN NOT BE CHANGED, UNDONE, OR FORGOTTEN.
SO, TAKE IT AS A LESSON LEARNED AND MOVE ON.”
-ANONYMOUS-
US SUPREME COURT OVERTURNS
ROE V. WADE
Finally, some sanity recovered!
After almost 50 years, we as a nation have recovered some sanity when it comes to RESPECTING LIFE! This morning, June 24, 2022, we received the news that the controversial ROE V. WADE was overturned by the Supreme Court. We all know the damage that it has done to our spirit as a nation and our souls as a people.
We, at Ss. Peter and Paul, rejoice in this great news announced on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus! Indeed, what a great gift it is to our beloved nation on such an auspicious day.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus, filled with LOVE for all of us, has prevailed to protect the unborn and care for the mothers. We give thanks to God for continuing the light of truth and love in the hearts of so many who continued the struggle despite opposition and even ridicule from so many. Our own RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY led us to the forefront of prayer and action.
Now, the task of caring for the mothers is at hand.
The program called “Walking with Mothers in Need” is being spearheaded by our very own parishioner Dr. Ana Sanguineti whom I have asked to speak in our parish and make us aware of how we can help. Let us, therefore, continue to work for the preservation of LIFE – not only for the unborn but also for the mothers.
Let us continue to keep our state leaders in our prayers so that they, too, may join our movement to RESPECT LIFE!
We give thanks to the BLESSED MOTHER for having journeyed with us – constantly inspiring and leading us to continue to Believe, Trust and Surrender to the will of God.
Above all, we give thanks to God for the “fire” that has kept our hearts burning in the pursuit of caring for the unborn.
God Bless us all. GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Farewell Reception
We, the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill:
Sister Consuelo, Sister Claudia, and Sister Jeanne invite you to join us in Gramer Hall for a parish-sponsored farewell reception, after all the Masses this morning.
This is a small gesture to thank you for the love, friendship, and support you have shown us during our living here at St. Peter and Paul's Convent.
Please know that even though we leave, we carry you in our hearts.
God bless you,
Sister Consuelo Pacheco,
Sister Claudia Rushlow and
Sister Jeanne Bartholomeaux
Rectory/Parish Office Hours Change
Due to renovations at the Rectory, the Parish Office will be closed.
We will be taking calls from 9 am – 4 pm.
If you have any questions, please be sure to call the office.
We need volunteers to help with our Religious Education program.
In keeping with our theme at SSPP. Go Ahead, Do It!!
We have completed our Religious Education season. We had a remarkable year, especially considering the Pandemic protocols that were still with us most of the season.
We had 80 families registered for the program for grades 1-8. Twenty-Eight students completed their course work and received the Sacraments.
All the students benefit from a Catechism-based curriculum supplied to the student during in-person learning, a textbook, and online resources. The cooperation between parents and the teachers has been a real benefit to the program.
None of this is possible without Volunteers willing to provide their time and efforts to help young Catholics become educated in the Faith, receive the Sacraments, and provide a foundation for their decisions in the secular world.
Please help us continue this important journey. We need volunteers.
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Saints Peter and Paul School
Saints Peter and Paul School is accepting applications for enrollment for 2022-2023
school year.
We are a Kindergarten through Grade 8 school, accredited by the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges and Western Catholic Educational Association.
Kindergarten students must be age 5 by August 31 and will be screened for developmental readiness for our full-day program.
For more information, please call 520-325-2431 or
email your questions to principal@sspptucson.org.
PARISH CALENDAR
Sunday 6/26/2022
MASS- 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. , 1:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.
Monday 6/27/22
MASS-7:00 a.m.,12:00 p.m
Tuesday 6/28/22
MASS-7:00 a.m.,12:00 p.m.
Wednesday 6/29/22
MASS-7:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m.
Thursday 06/30/22
MASS-7:00 a.m. ,12:00 p.m.
Friday 07/01/22
MASS- 7:00 a.m., 12:00 pm.
Adoration /Benediction- 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 07/02/22
Mass Times
7:00 am, No Noon Mass
CONFESSIONS– 10:30–11:30 a.m., and 3:30-5:00 p.m., Church
Inside the Cry Room and Blessed Mother Chapel
Inside the Cry Room and Blessed Mother Chapel
Mass - 5:30 pm ( Vigil Mass)
Sunday, June 26th, The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Times:
Saturday 5:30 p.m.
Sunday at 7:00 am with masks and social distancing protocols in place.
9:00 am,11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and
6:00 p.m.
Finance Corner
Fiscal Year July 1, 2021- Present
FIGURES ARE UNAVAILABLE THIS WEEK
If you would like to learn more about online giving visit the parish website by clicking on the “Donate Here” box.
You may also call James Lemas at the parish office if you need assistance.