Stars of Surprise 2020
YourValley.net published the inaugural Stars of Surprise event winners on September 30, 2020 in the Surprise Independent newspaper.
And the winners are
Best Place of Worship - 1st Place
Look for the special newspaper event section on pages 19-30. Read the article about our parish on page 29 - "Worship"
You can see this edition online at
Thank you very much for all of our people who participating in giving your parish a wonderful positive review. You are Number ONE.
Blessing of Animals
Saturday, October 3, 10:00am
It is a Catholic tradition to bless animals on or around the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi which is always on October 4th, a Sunday this year.
Therefore, we will bless animals on Saturday, October 3rd at 10:00am on the patio near the parish office, under the shade of the ramada. We will have you and your pet blessed and sprinkled with holy water within about 20 minutes. (picture below is from 2012.)
Please bring your pets on a leash or in a holder. Dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, ferrets, snakes, horses, donkeys, hamsters, or whatever furry or feathered friend you have; all are welcome as long as you take good care of them and avoid hurting or scaring the pets of others.
We’ll see you under the shade as we prayerfully give thanks to God for the creatures he has made for our enjoyment, companionship, emotional support and assistance. They are all signs of God's bountiful goodness.
Catholics in the Public Square
Diocese of Phoenix
Live - Virtual Event
Saturday, October 3
8:30 AM - NOON
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday October 4
This Sunday:
The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel. At vintage time the master will return to receive the harvest. May we bear fruit in plenty, and be pleasing in his sight by living lives that are marked by love and respect.
Click below to get ready for Sunday readings.
Sunday Readings
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100420.cfm
Lecturas dominicales
https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/100420.cfm
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100420.cfm
Lecturas dominicales
https://bible.usccb.org/es/bible/lecturas/100420.cfm
Attend in-person:
Seating max is 275 people per Mass. We have never reached capacity yet. There should be room for you if you wish to attend in person. Wear a mask.
Seating max is 275 people per Mass. We have never reached capacity yet. There should be room for you if you wish to attend in person. Wear a mask.
Or, watch live stream
and then come to the narthex or park in the handicapped spots to receive Holy Communion after Mass at these times, Saturday 4:45-5:30pm and Sunday 11:45am to 12:30pm. Wear a mask.
and then come to the narthex or park in the handicapped spots to receive Holy Communion after Mass at these times, Saturday 4:45-5:30pm and Sunday 11:45am to 12:30pm. Wear a mask.
Our online church bulletin
Call us if... someone you know is in need of pastoral care.623-546-3444.
We have votive candles available again for you to light in front of the statues.
Tadeusz "Ted" Stefanko, (75) died 9/22/2020
William 'Bill' Harrison, (93) died 9/29/2020
Reverend Father Kieran Kleczewski, (70) died 9/30/2020
Reverend Father Kieran Kleczewski, (70) died 9/30/2020
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace! Let perpetual light shine upon them.
Mass Intentions Online
Our Mass intentions calendar is now online. Be patient with us as we add this new service for our parishioners. This is especially useful now that many people are still self-isolating due to the coronavirus COVID-19. It is a beautiful gift to offer the greatest prayer - Holy Mass - for your loved ones.
The link to the calendar is https://www.saintcofa.com/mio
If you look at our website you will find this link in the pop-down menu below the "Believe" tab. Here is a screenshot below.
Faith Direct: Online Giving (e-giving)
Text ENROLL
to 623-323-4424
ENROLLMENT FORM
If you prefer, please pick up the enrollment form in the church and send it back to the Faith Direct enrollment address shown at the bottom of the form.
If you prefer, please pick up the enrollment form in the church and send it back to the Faith Direct enrollment address shown at the bottom of the form.
Give thanks to the Lord for his blessings!
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