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“The Feast of the Epiphany marks the occasion of a time-honored Christian tradition of chalking the doors of a house, in this case the church is the house of God. You will find this weekend inscribed above the doors “20+C+M+B+23”. The letters have two meanings. First, they represent the initials of the Magi — Caspar, Malchior, and Balthazar — who came to visit Jesus in His first home. They also abbreviate the Latin phrase, Christus mansionem benedicat: “May Christ bless the house.” The “+” signs represent the cross, and the “20” at the beginning and the “23” at the end mark the year. Taken together, this inscription is performed as a request for Christ to bless those houses so marked and that He stay with those who enter through those doors throughout the entire year.“ - Joe Malzone - Friday, January6, 2023

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INTRODUCING GRACE RIVERA - DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

I grew up here in the Diocese of Phoenix and much of my childhood was spent participating in the community life of my family's local parish. As a teen, the youth group at church was where I met some of my lifelong friends and grew in my understanding and love for Catholicism. After high school I spent a year as a NET Missionary in Australia, where my faith was ignited! I attended Benedictine University in Mesa where I studied my two loves - Theology and Fine Art. I have spent the last four years at Corpus Christi Catholic Church coordinating youth ministry and sacrament preparation. My husband Daniel and I have been married for five years and we have two beautiful, wild boys - Ezekiel and Israel. We are expecting another baby boy in April!

I don’t think I could do any job in faith formation ministry without a deep love for Christ and His Church. I am grateful to have a personal relationship with Jesus that, through the Holy Spirit, I feel called to share with others. I have spent many years volunteering and working within our Catholic community and I think that is due to two main factors: being raised in a family where Christ comes first in all ways, and now raising my own family within the richness of our faith.

I think a good children’s faith formation program at any Catholic parish should include three main elements: Environment - a joyful, encouraging place where children can be heard and engaged. Empowerment- to empower parents to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today, with help navigating the unique problems we face today. And finally, Discipleship - the opportunity for children and their parents to learn and be brought into the beautiful mystery of our Catholic Faith. I believe that a good children’s faith formation ministry includes and engages parents, because it is the parent’s role to be the primary teachers of the faith for their children. Through them the church grows and brings forth new saints.

I am looking forward to serving the families of this community and establishing a home at Holy Spirit Catholic Church!

Grace

Grace begins in the Religious Education Office this Monday, January 9th and can be reached at: 480-838-3479 x113 grivera@holyspirit-tempe-az.org

WELCOME GRACE!

TOMMORROW 8:00AM

On the first Saturday of each month, beginning tomorrow January 7th, the 8:00am mass will now be a candlelight mass. It ties into the theme of our 50th Anniversary celebration, happening throughout the year 2023: “Fire and Light”. This special manner of celebrating mass we hope deepens your wonder and awe of the Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and Christ’s True Presence in the Eucharistic Host. May it rekindle the memory of our forebears offering the Mass with only candles around the altar to illuminate the room, focusing our attention on God alone, shimmering as the Light of the World.

A Family Prayer Light table will be in the narthex after masses this weekend, and after the Holy Hour Tues. evening, available to anyone who would like to purchase.

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THANK YOU FROM FLIGHT 33

Dear Fr. John Clote, Holy Spirit Parishioners, & Knights of Columbus,

All of us in Flight 33 extend our deep gratitude for your most generous Christmas donations to the children in Guadalupe, Arizona. Your kindness, love, and care for those less fortunate amazes me every year. It means the world to the families that are living on the edge. One illness can mean a job loss. A parent in prison can mean that the children are in the care of grandparents. There are so many stories, but please know that every gift went to a child in need. Holy Spirit Parish has always had the true Christmas spirit which reaches far and wide. You are a blessing to so many. I wish all of you a very Happy New Year!

Peace & blessings,

Christine Puzauskas

FLIGHT 33 advocates for youth after school tutoring, summer programs, and enrichment activities, supporting and collaborating with youth programs in Guadalupe. flight33.com/what-we-do

THANK YOU FROM CATHOLIC CHARITIES

BLOOD DRIVE AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST - SUNDAY, JANUARY 15TH

PANCAKE BREAKFAST AFTER 7:00AM & 9:00AM MASSES ONLY

DONUTS AFTER 11:00AM MASS

JANUARY 15TH

The Secular Franciscan Order has collaborated with AmeriCare and Holy Cross Catholic Hospices for an apostolate to serve our brethren at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. We are hospice trained volunteers prayerfully ministering to our Catholic brothers and sisters as they enter the final and most spiritual part of the human journey. For information on hospice service or if you feel called to serve as a hospice volunteer, kindly leave a message at 480-839-2611. One of our Franciscans will return your call.

2023 VIETNAMESE TET LUNAR FESTIVAL TICKET TABLE AFTER MASS

Raffle Ticket Sale Assistance Needed

Parishioners, we are looking for volunteers to assist in the selling of raffle tickets to benefit the parish for the TET Festival after all weekend masses from January 7th through January 22nd. This will only take 15 minutes at the end of mass. A schedule of volunteers is available at the front desk during regular business hours, if you think this is something you would like to assist with, please contact the front desk to inquire about open shifts. Thank you.

CITY OF TEMPE PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PQI INDEX PROJECT TIMELINES

https://data.tempe.gov/pages/f222847cc6cb42f48a8814be1d52bbae#PlannedPQI

The Optimist Park area will be under construction through June 2023. Work includes sidewalks, curbs, valley gutters, milling, paving, and landscaping in the right of way adjacent to some properties. This requires keeping the streets clear.

While the window of work is long and broad, the city asks that there is no parking on Libra Drive surrounding the Church Property from:

January 10th thru March 6th - Concrete Improvements

March 7th thru May 22nd - Paving

Work hours 7am - 4pm

Concrete pouring 6am

Parked vehicles will be towed

Please pay attention to all signage and barricades. Project dates are subject to change due to weather, equipment or other unforseen issues in the field.

AROUND TOWN

VATICAN EXHIBIT OF EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES - PHOENIX SCHEDULE

Displayed at select parishes in the Diocese of Phoenix October 2022 thru July 2023
https://dphx.org/revival/vatican-exhibit-of-eucharistic-miracles/

THE BISHOP'S HOUR PODCAST is a program produced by and for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, presenting Church news and theological reflections, discussing contemporary issues facing today's Catholics in Arizona, and featuring a weekly message from Bishop John Dolan. CLICK HERE

We greatly appreciate your supportive generosity.

Thank you so very much.

The 2022 Contribution Statements for cash and check tithes will be mailed out no later than January 31, 2023.

Parishioners who contributed via Faith Direct can retrieve their summary online via the link here: membership.faithdirect.net/session on the Faith Direct Website at any time.

If you have any questions related to your year-end contribution statement, please email your inquiries to Mollie Malovoz at mmalovoz@holy-spirit-tempe-az.org.