Your ways, O Lord,
are love and truth
to those who keep
your covenant.
Diocese Charity & Development Appeal continues:
Be sure to select: CDA-Holy Spirit Parish Tempe
under Parish Affiliation section
To those of you who have already made a CDA gift,
THANK YOU!
NOTE: There will be no "morning" confession after 8am Mass on Wed-Thurs-Fri February 21, 22, 23.
CONFESSION WILL BE AVAILABLE ALL THREE EVENINGS OF OUR LENTEN RETREAT.
Before the final retreat evening this Friday, we will have the Fish Fry.
There are no Stations of the Cross on Friday, February 23rd. Stations will resume the following Friday March 1st "in the Garden" at 6pm.
Garden News Update
The volunteers have been busy in the garden preparing for spring. You may have noticed all of the foliage on the roses have been stripped away and trimmed. In doing so, this will allow the plant to become stronger and healthier. Once two to three inches of new growth appear the plants will be fertilized and set in motion beautiful new blooms on the plants.
You may have also noticed an area on the south side of the grape arbor that is taped off to prevent parish members from walking through to the other side. This was done in the fall when wildflower seeds were planted. They might be mistaken for weeds but, they are currently starting into their bloom cycle.
Three different varieties were used.
Red penstemons, yellow California poppies, and Bluebells. Once in full bloom, the bed will present a beautiful showing of color.
Finally, we are so grateful and blessed with the abundant rain this winter. However, it has created very soft soil in the beds around the garden. We ask for your consideration and cooperation in not walking through the beds to short cut to the other side. You will find yourself sinking deeply and possibly ruining your shoes. In the future we hope to add decomposed granite to the beds. In the meantime, please be patient and not walk in the muddy areas. As the seasons progress, the garden will become more beautiful for all to enjoy.
The Church Cleaning Society is looking for a few good women and men.
If you feel a calling to help keep the church clean and orderly, this may be just for you. The group dusts, vacuums the church/chapel and sacristy, cares for the sacred vessels, and cleans the fingerprints from the glass in the church. There is nothing strenuous about this ministry. It is a group of parishioners who donate one to two hours of their time once a month.
Call or email the parish office for more info.
parish@holyspirit-tempe-az.org
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Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen.
TET, 2024 Year of the Dragon, had a fantastic turnout and with an amazing celebration of food, faith, football and more! Thank you to ALL who helped with this event before, during and after ~ and to everyone who attended.
WEEKLY CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
Weekend Mass Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM
Sunday 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM
Vietnamese Mass Sunday 5:30 PM
Daily Mass Mon. thru Sat. 8:00 AM
Confession time changes "this week"
Monday 2/19 "NONE" due to holiday
Tuesday 2/20 8:45am
Wed-Thurs-Fri during 7:00pm Lenten Retreat only
Saturday 3:00 PM Sunday (Vietnamese 4:30 PM)
Adoration Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Tuesdays will be added starting May 14
Sign up today! https://chstempe.weadorehim.com/en
Sunday, February 18
50th Anniv Raffle Ticket Table (7:00 AM - 1:00 PM) NX
TODAY - KoC Pancake Breakfast (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Social Hall
CLOW (9:00 AM - 10:00 AM) Rm 8
Monday, February 19 - CLOSED - President's Day
Tuesday, February 20
Becoming Catholic OCIA (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM) Social Hall
Wednesday, February 21
Choir Rehearsal Children (4:15 PM - 5:45 PM) Hanley Hall
Lenten Retreat with the Sacrament of Reconciliation offered (7:00PM- 8:30PM)
Thursday, February 22
Lenten Retreat with the Sacrament of Reconciliation offered (7:00PM- 8:30PM)
Friday, February 23
Shawl Ministry (9:30 AM - 11:30 AM) Social Hall
Fish Fry (5:00 PM - 7:30 PM) Social Hall
Lenten Retreat with the Sacrament of Reconciliation offered (7:00PM- 8:30PM)
Holy Spirit Mental Health Referral Service
Providing our parishioners the confident direction they are seeking in support for their mental health needs of themselves, or a loved one. Our service refers those requesting to Catholic and confidential therapists, who accept most insurances, and will be conveniently located in close proximity to the parishioner requesting the service. All contacts and referrals are made under strict confidence for your privacy. For more information please contact: 480-540-3217 mentalhealth@holyspirit-tempe-az.org
AA
Afternoon Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri 12:00PM-1:00PM Rooms 11 & 12
Evening Thurs 5:30PM-6:30PM Social Hall
Al-Anon
Tues | Thurs 12:00PM-1:15PM Room 7
COSA Women
Tues 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Rms 5-6
50th Anniversary Update through April 2024
As you know, Holy Spirit Parish was established in April of 1973, so our "year of celebration" continues through April of 2024. Here are the planned activities that are coming soon:
- February, March & April - anniversary raffle ticket sales, get yours today!
- April 20 - Gala Dinner/Dance with "silent raffle" gift baskets.
- April - The Anniversary Photo Directory (of those who sat for photos last fall)
- April 21 - Closing Mass at 11 AM.
It has been a wonderful celebration so far, and the Anniversary Committee has been working tirelessly since the celebration began last April with 50 hours of Eucharistic Adoration; and then the historical poster boards were made and displayed; the Floriani Concert and Meet and Greet took place last June; the Anniversary T-shirt sales are going great; the Picnic in the Park was a success in October; and other activities were scattered here and there throughout the year.
And now, the celebration continues!
Adoration
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Tuesdays to be added 5/14
Sign up today!
ROSARY MAKERS MINISTRY
Rosary Makers Ministry meet every 2nd Saturday of the month in room 10 at 10:00. Learn how to make rosaries.
All supplies are furnished. Rosaries can be made at home if you can not attend all the meetings.
Other ways to be involved besides making rosaries include;
- Package supplies for rosary makers
- Package rosaries for distribution
- Distribute rosaries to hospitals,
hospice, senior living places etc.
hospice, senior living places etc.
- Contribute funds for supplies
BULLETIN for Sun. Feb. 18th
