Our Arabian Nights Volunteer Appreciation Dinner was a huge success! It was extraordinary, magical, and nothing less than spectacular.

We are so very thankful for all of our dedicated parish volunteers in how they so generously give of themselves in countless, and incredible ways. This annual evening is how we do our very best to extend our gratitude to them. To all the volunteers who attended, we are so grateful that you joined us, and we hope you enjoyed yourselves, the food, the entertainment, our beautiful new garden setting outside, and the comfort of Hanley Hall indoors. To those who could not attend, please know you were missed!

Special recognition, and extreme kudos, go out to Cynthia Sycamore, event coordinator extraordinaire. Cynthia took the task of coordinating the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on like an expert, and championed it. One would never guess this was her first event. Excellent job Cynthia, and to your coordinated group of staff and stage hands. Bravo.  #bestteamworkever

If YOU would like to sign up to be a volunteer at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, please visit our parish website or the front office for volunteer opportunities. 

Did you take photos or video clips? Share them with us so we can share with others. Email parish@holyspirit-tempe-az.org

Mary, on this day when we honor all mothers, we turn to you. We thank the Lord for the great gift of motherhood. Never has it been known that anyone who sought your intercession was left unaided by grace. 

Dear Mother, thank you for your “Yes” to the invitation of the angel which brought heaven to earth and changed human history. You opened yourself to God’s word and the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.
 
Dear mother, intercede for all of our mothers. Ask your Divine Son to give them the grace of surrendered love so that they could join with you in giving their own “Fiat.” 

May they find daily strength to say yes to the call to the sacrificial love — the very heart of the vocation of motherhood. May their love and witness be a source of great inspiration for all who follow your Son. Amen. 

This Mother's Day weekend, our Knights of Columbus Council are kicking off the annual baby bottle fundraising drive for Aid to Women Center. Aid to Women Center is a Catholic, Pro-Life Pregnancy Center that provides compassionate medical care, counseling, education, resources, and material assistance to women in need.

They currently serve more than 200 women per week in their three Centers in Tempe and South Phoenix… And they are the only local pregnancy center that provides comprehensive well woman and prenatal medical care. So please pick up one of their baby bottles after Mass… Fill it with a check, cash, or coins… And return it to one of their collection bassinettes before the weekend Masses on June 3rd or 4th. 

Checks should be made out to Aid to Women Center and if you would like to donate by credit card a representative will be onsite to accept credit card donations this weekend only. 

USCCB Daily Audio Readings https://bible.usccb.org/podcasts/audio

Franciscan Media - Saint of the Day

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/calendar/