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December 30 - January 3

SLS20 presented by FOCUS: We want to help you see your family, parish, and diocese on fire with the Catholic faith! The Making Missionary Disciples Track at SLS20 is for any Catholic — parish leaders, parents, small-group facilitators, clergy and religious, working professionals and beyond — who wants to learn how to live as a true missionary disciple.

“FOCUS has demonstrated a unique ability to raise missionary disciples for the New Evangelization. I encourage those desiring to be formed for the work of evangelization to attend the SLS20 conference.” — Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted

Announcing an Exclusive Phoenix

Discount Opportunity!

Three full-day access
Tuesday, December 31 through Thursday, January 2
Only $299

Instructions for registration with discount:

Visit www.sls20.org, click on "Register", select "Making Missionary Disciples Track"
Select "Event Day Pass", and continue to fill out participant info
Select "Custom Day + Night Passes"
Select "Full Day" Options for Days 2,3,4
Double check selections for 3 full days
Payment Screen - Add code PHXDEAL20 (this will drop price to $298.98)

When and where: Dec. 30 through Jan. 3 (view the full schedule here), at the Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N 3rd St, Phoenix.

Phoenix Discount Bulletin Insert

Full Page Bulletin Insert

Half Page Bulletin Insert

Making Missionary Disciples Flyer (NEW)

Parish Poster

Promo Business Card

A New Series from the @PhoenixDiocese

What's Wrong with the World: The world today is full of questions, and we believe the Church has the answers everyone is looking for. Join Steve Greene and Fr. John Parks as they explore faith and reason, worldviews, the existence of truth, the person of Jesus Christ, and other issues worth arguing about.

Tune in every other Monday to YouTube, and subscribe through your favorite podcast app. Be sure to Like, Review, Subscribe, and Share!

Interested in more podcasts from the Diocese? Check out what we've got to offer you here: dphx.org/podcasts

Mass for the Homebound

With the hope of bringing comfort to family members who are homebound or hospitalized, the Diocese of Phoenix broadcasts the Catholic Mass each Sunday at 9 a.m. on AZTV channel 7 and at youtube.com/phoenixdiocese. Please invite your loved ones who are unable to attend church to join us for spiritual nourishment. May God bless you.

New announcements for bulletins, websites and social media

December 7

Honor Your Mother: The streets of downtown Phoenix will be alive with a spectacle of swirling colors and vibrant faith Dec. 7 as hundreds of Catholics gather for the annual Honor Your Mother event that celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Diocese of Phoenix. Honor Your Mother is an exciting family-friendly procession begins at 10 a.m. from Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish to the Diocesan Pastoral Center. In the procession? Gather at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish at 8:30 a.m. Want to enjoy it as a spectator? Gather outside the DPC/Convention Center at 5th and Monroe by 10 a.m. Stay for a beautiful outdoor Mass with Bishop Olmsted and Bishop Nevares following the procession.

When and where: Dec. 7, 10 a.m., on Monroe street outside the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 400 E. Monroe St., Phoenix.

Information: dphx.org/event/hym.

Flyers in English and Spanish

December 9

Reflexión de Adviento: El Don de la Mirra: ¿Tamales o Christmas Ham? Una nueva Navidad con nuestras familias: La tradición hispana y la cultura Americana. En la 9 de diciembre, 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m., invitamos a adultos padres y adolescentes a aprender cómo mezclar las dos tradiciones. Se servirá una comida ligera despues de la Oración. Favor de inscribirse hasta 6 de diciembre. Para mayor información, llamar 602.443.7100. Patrocinado por los Companions of the Holy Cross.

December 12

Las Mañanitas - Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe & Festivities: The Crosier Community of Phoenix invites you to gather with them at 6 a.m. on Dec. 12, the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe to celebrate Las Mañanitas, a traditional serenading Our Lady, followed by Mass. The service begins before sunrise with lit candles held by the participants. The image of Our Lady of Guadalupe is illuminated and decorated with flowers. After the songs to Mary are sung then the Eucharist is celebrated.

When and where: Dec. 12, 6-8 a.m., Priory Church of the Holy Cross at Crosier Village, 717 E. Southern Ave., Phoenix.

Information: crosier.org, (602) 443-7100.

December 13

Diocesan Pastoral Center closed: Diocesan Pastoral Center will be closed on Friday, 12/13/19 so our staff can attend the annual Advent retreat.

December 14

ekLAYsia Program - Resilience: Adapting to Church setbacks and coming back stronger: This special ekLAYsia workshop focuses on our resilience as Catholics. Fr. Bob Rossi, osc, will lead this interactive day of learning, reflecting and sharing. He asks us to think about how we can adapt to challenges we are experiencing in the Church and become stronger, more resilient Catholics. The suggested donation is per person (includes lunch). Visit www.crosier.org for program agenda and to register.

When and where: Dec. 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Crosier Village, 717 E. Southern Ave., Phoenix.

Information and registration: crosier.org, (602) 443-7100.

December 15

Crosier Advent Healing Masses: The Crosier Fathers and Brothers are offering two Advent Healing Masses at the Priory Church of the Holy Cross at Crosier Village on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. St. Odilia is the patroness of the Crosier Order, the blind and other health challenges. This is an opportunity for pilgrims to come and celebrate the healing petitions and ministry that are the heart of this devotion. The sacrament of the anointing of the sick and personal blessings with the ancient relics of St. Odilia are offered. This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome!

When and where: Dec. 15, 8 a.m. AND 1 p.m., Priory Church of the Holy Cross at Crosier Village, 717 E. Southern Ave., Phoenix.

Information: crosier.org, (602) 443-7100

December 22

Blessing of the Figurines of the Child Jesus: The Crosiers of Phoenix invite all to bring their little figurines of the Christ Child to Mass at 8 a.m. Dec. 22, so that they can be blessed before they are placed in the family manger scene. The blessing includes not only the image of the Christ Child but also families and friends.

When and where: Dec. 22, 8 a.m.,Priory Church of the Holy Cross at Crosier Village, 717 E. Southern Ave., Phoenix.

Information: crosier.org, (602) 443-7100

January 31

The Transforming Power of Authentic Love: Encountering the Father's Heart: Join us as Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, of The Abiding Together Podcast presents an evening talk on the transforming power of authentic love. Tickets are $10 per person or $20 per family.

Sr. Miriam James Heidland is a former Division I athlete who had a radical conversion and joined the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT) in 1998. Her story has been featured on EWTN’s The Journey Home, SEEK Conference, USCCB Convocation, Relevant Radio, and most recently spoke at the 2019 Arizona Marian Conference.

She holds a Master’s degree in Theology from the Augustine Institute and speaks extensively on the topics of conversion, authentic love, forgiveness, healing (and sports!). Sr. Miriam’s podcast, Abiding Together, can be found on iTunes and her book, Loved As I Am, can be found on Amazon. She tweets at @onegroovynun. Visit the SOLT website: www.solt.net for more information on The Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity.

When and where: Jan. 31, 7-9 p.m., St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish, 440 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert.

Information and registration: authentic-love.eventbrite.com, account@catholicsinaction.org, (480) 570-5368.

February 1

Love Fully Alive: The Glory of the Feminine Heart: Catholics in Action presents a women's morning of reflection by Sr. Miriam James Heidland (SOLT) of The Abiding Together Podcast. Continental breakfast will be provided by Catholics in Action and St. Anne. Tickets are $15 per person.

Sr. Miriam James Heidland is a former Division I athlete who had a radical conversion and joined the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT) in 1998. Her story has been featured on EWTN’s The Journey Home, SEEK Conference, USCCB Convocation, Relevant Radio, and most recently at the 2019 Arizona Marian Conference.

She holds a Master’s degree in Theology from the Augustine Institute and speaks extensively on the topics of conversion, authentic love, forgiveness, healing (and sports!). Sr. Miriam’s podcast, Abiding Together, can be found on iTunes and her book, Loved As I Am, can be found on Amazon. She tweets at @onegroovynun. Visit the SOLT website: www.solt.net for more information on The Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity.

When and where: Feb. 1, 9 a.m.-noon, St. Anne Roman Catholic Parish, 440 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert.

Information and registration: love-fully-alive.eventbrite.com, account@catholicsinaction.org, (480) 570-5368.

Love Fully Alive Flyer

February 8

World Day of the Sick Healing Mass and Catholic Fair: The Order of Malta invites you to join us for a bilingual World Day of the Sick Healing Mass and Catholic Fair in celebration of Our Lady of Lourdes.

Mass will include:

Anointing of the sick
Blessing of caregivers’ hands
Blessing with Lourdes water

After Mass please stay for a Catholic fair and refreshments served in the social hall!

Note: all attendees will receive Lourdes water blessed by the principal celebrant, Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of Phoenix.

Unable to attend in person? Watch the broadcast live on AZTV Channel 7 or EWTN. You can also watch live on Facebook or YouTube (@phoenixdiocese).

Information: orderofmaltaaz@gmail.com

World Day of Sick Healing Mass and Catholic Fair Bulletin

February 25

Jamboree of Joy:Uplifting the Care-giving Journey: FSL (Foundation for Senior Living) presents an event focused on family care partners' achieving and maintaining emotional fitness. Being self-compassionate is the foundation of self-care and emotional health. The Jamboree of Joy celebrates caregivers with enlightening and motivational speakers, interactivity, movement, sound, and introspection. The activities incorporated throughout the event will assist participants with:

reflecting on giving themselves credit for the tough work they do
recognizing their resiliency
moving away from the negative self-talk, and
practicing “Me Time”

When and where: Feb. 25, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 East Lincoln Drive, Phoenix.

Information: fsl.org, outreach@fsl.org, (602) 285-1800.

June 17-26 2020

Pilgrimage to Poland with Bishop Olmsted: Join the FRIENDS of the Cathedral on an incredible 8-night tour of Poland with Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted and Rev. John Lankeit. Space is limited and will fill quickly. Reserve your place today!

Itinerary: