September 28
Together in Holiness Marriage Conference
The St. John Paul II Foundation is excited to announce the first Together in Holiness marriage conference in the Diocese of Phoenix on Saturday, September 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.! The conference will be held in two locations, both featuring the same national speakers. Join us at St. Thomas Aquinas in Avondale or St. Andrew the Apostle in Chandler. Seating is limited!Together in Holiness is a Catholic marriage conference series that seeks to inspire couples and empower parents to form their children in the Catholic faith. This one-day conference includes Mass, dynamic presentations, Eucharistic Adoration, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and on-site childcare.
To learn more about Together in Holiness, visit togetherinholiness.org or email conference coordinator Susie Lopez at susie@forlifeandfamily.org.
Early bird pricing available until Monday, August 5.
Early Bird Couple $49 (Regular $59) | Early Bird Individual $29 (Regular $35)
On-Site Childcare Available (pre-registration required) $5/child
Scholarships for couples or individuals are available upon request.
New announcements for bulletins, websites and social media
September 14
National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children Prayer and Remembrance Service: You're invited to the 7th Annual National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children Prayer and Remembrance Service, co-sponsored by Citizens for a Pro-Life Society, Priests for Life, and the Pro-Life Action League. Come hear testimony of God's mercy and grace after abortion, pray the Life Rosary in the Chapel of Holy Cross Funeral Home, and join us in the Rachel Mourning Section of the Cemetery to place flowers and say a final prayer for children who died before, during, and after birth. Flowers, rosaries, and water will be provided.When and where: Sept. 14, 9-10 a.m., Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Home, 9925 W. Thomas Rd., Avondale.
Information: marysambo@cox.net, (623) 533-9076
November 3
Dia de los Muertos Festival: The sixth annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival, which celebrates the memory of deceased loved ones, attracts crowds upwards of 10,000 people to St. Mary’s Basilica, a Phoenix Point of Pride and historic building listed on the National Register. This family-friendly event in downtown Phoenix is free to the public. A donation of non-perishable food is suggested to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank.All are invited to experience the art of life, faith and remembrance with catrinas, mariachi, ballet folklorico, a local artisan market, free kids’ activities, a lowrider car show, and ofrendas (altars that honor the memory of ancestors). There will also be food trucks and live entertainment by the Power Drive Band. Local artists will create community ofrendas on which the public is welcome to place 5X7 photos (copies, not originals) of their deceased loved ones. Complimentary paper frames will be provided, and devotional candles to set on the altars will be available for purchase.
When and where: Nov. 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Mary’s Basilica Outdoor Plaza, 231 N. 3rd St., Phoenix.
Information: saintmarysbasilica.org/dia-de-los-muertos-festival/
Complete My Joy
Read and share the new Apostolic Exhortation to the Husbands and Wives, Mothers and Fathers of the Diocese of Phoenix, by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted at: family.dphx.org.
Alegría Completa
Lea y comparta esta nueva Exhortación Apostólica a Los Esposos y Esposas, Padres y Padres de la Diócesis de Phoenix, por el Obispo Thomas J. Olmsted a: family.dphx.org.Catholic Podcasts
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