Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 3, 2017 Be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2 Rev. Msgr. Peter Dai Bui Pastor Rev. Cletus Kulah Parochial Vicar Deacon Steve Beard Deacon Gary Johnson Deacon James Danovich Retired Clergy: Rev. Jorge Martinez Rev. Dennis Riccitelli Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 4:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. - Spanish Sunday: 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m. - Vietnamese, 6:00 p.m. Rosary, MTWF, 7:45 a.m. Daily Mass: MTWF, 8:30 a.m. Thursday, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: First Friday, after morning Mass till 9:00 p.m. (Benediction at 8:45 p.m. or as announced.) Reconciliation: 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. on Sunday, and by appointment. Parish Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Parish Office closed for lunch: 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Church of the Holy Spirit Ministry Fair Next Weekend September 9 & 10, 2017 Hanley Hall after all Masses Come and see what your parish ministries have to offer Learn about our 20+ parish ministries Speak with ministry coordinators and volunteers Share your gifts and find where you can help Discover where God is calling you to serve the Body of Christ! Come join the ministry information celebration. FREE refreshments will be served. Parish Mission Statement The Church of the Holy Spirit is a Roman Catholic faith community, following Christ, committed to serve our brothers and sisters through spiritual growth, social outreach, liturgical celebration, and religious education. 1800 E. Libra Drive Tempe, Arizona 85283 (480) 838-7474/Fax (480) 838-6720 http://www.holyspirit-tempe-az.org
Page 2 Staff Information Administration - (480) 838-7474 Stephanie Hacnik - Manager, ext. 120 Mimi Reynolds - Finance Administrator, ext. 107 Sue Hake - Receptionist, ext. 101 Liturgy/Music - (480) 838-7474 Dr. Luis Rodriguez, Liturgy and Music Director, ext. 125 Jim Bierschbach - Principal Organist & 6 p.m. Sunday Mass Maintenance - (480) 838-7474 Jose De La Torre - Property Manager, ext. 109 Ernie Teran - Support Staff Vince De Mott - Support Staff Elizabeth Ramirez - Support Staff Chris Bierwagen - Support Staff Paul Nestvold - Support Staff Religious Formation (480) 838-3479 Kindergarten/Elementary Coordinator: Yvette Meyer Jennifer Regna-Gaona - Support Staff Youth Formation & Jr. High (480) 838-3479 Coordinator: Yvette Meyer Youth Formation & Sr. High Young Adult - (480) 838-3479 Coordinator: Bill Price RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Call the parish office, (480) 838-7474 BAPTISM: Baptism Preparation - Please allow 6-8 weeks to complete requirements. Call parish office (480) 838-7474, ext. 121. The Infant Baptism policy is located on the parish website (www.holyspirit-tempeaz.org). MARRIAGE: The Diocese of Phoenix mandates a nine-month period of preparation for couples seeking to be married in the church. Registration in the parish for three months is required. For Marriage Preparation contact Deacon Gary Johnson at p19768@yahoo.com ANNULMENT: Contact Deacon Gary Johnson at p19768@yahoo.com FACILITY RENTAL INFORMATION: For Social Hall and Community Center call (480) 838-7474, ext. 109 QUEEN OF HEAVEN CATHOLIC CEMETERY AND FUNERAL HOME Available 24 hrs. (480) 892-3729 Please visit our parish website at www.holyspirit-tempe-az.org Mass Intentions We join in prayer with those who have requested Masses for their loved ones Monday, September 4 through Sunday, September 10, 2017. MONDAY, September 4 8:30 a.m. Frank E. Sosinski, Jr. TUESDAY, September 5 8:30 a.m. Anita Turner WEDNESDAY, September 6 8:30 a.m. Helen M. Grandeck THURSDAY, September 7 5:30 p.m. Special Intention for Fr. Samuel Hakeem FRIDAY, September 8 The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 a.m. Sally Buskin SATURDAY, September 9 St. Peter Claver 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - Spanish SUNDAY, September 10 Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. - Vietnamese 6:00 p.m. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Shirley Ledwith Frank and Rose DeGeorge Intention of Celebrant Jovencio Politico Mary Lou Hercel Dragutin Penic Intention of Celebrant Intention of Holy Spirit Parishioners Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 11-13; Lk 4:16-30, or, for Labor Day, any readings from the Mass For the Blessing of Human Labor, nos. 907-911 Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday:Col 1:1-8; Ps 52:10-11; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: Col 1:9-14; Ps 98:2-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6 Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23] Saturday: Col 1:21-23; Ps 54:3-4, 6, 8; Lk 6:1-5 Sunday: Ez 33:7-9; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 3, 2017 Page 3 Foundation Class for Safe Environment Holy Spirit Church is presenting Protecting God s Children for Adults, a program mandatory for all employees and volunteers (over the age of 18) that have not previously completed the foundation Safe Environment Training. Details for the next Protecting God s Children for Adults (2 hour) class to be offered at Holy Spirit Church is as follows: Date: September 14 Time: 6 PM Location: Social Hall You may register by calling Sue Hake, Receptionist at (480) 838-7474 Renewal for Safe Environment If you have already completed a foundation class, please visit the Safe Environment website at www.safeenvironmenttraining.org and click on My Obligations to complete your renewal class. If you prefer to take the renewal class in person (30 minutes), please call Sue to reserve a time to come to the parish office. Questions? Please contact Sue Hake, Safe Environment Coordinator/Receptionist (480) 838-7474 In observance of Labor Day, our parish offices will be closed Monday, September 4. in Hanley Hall following all Masses Join us at the Ministry Fair NEXT weekend for a celebration of the many ministries we have at Holy Spirit Parish. Come explore ministry opportunities and consider ways that you can be more fully involved in the life of the parish. This event is an information celebration. You do not need to commitment to a ministry during the ministry fair. Come and see! Volunteers from 20 ministries will be available to answer your questions regarding parish ministry. Prayerfully consider how God is calling you to share your gifts with the parish. FREE refreshments to enjoy while visiting the fair! Door prizes! Performances by... Bell Choir after the 4:30 PM Mass Adult Choir after the 9:00 AM Mass and Children s Choir after the 11:00 AM Mass Hope to see you at the Ministry Fair!
Page 4 Parish e-mail: parish@holyspirit-tempe-az.org Holy Spirit Parish Religious Formation Registration 2017-2018 Registration is available by appointment during the week from Monday - Thursday. Please call Yvette Meyer at (480) 838-3479. Applications can be downloaded and returned to the parish office. Calendars are available in the RE office and parish website: www.holyspirit-tempe-az.org Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (3-6 yrs.) Monday, 4:30-5:30 p.m. or Tuesday, 5:00-6:00 p.m. 1 st, 2 nd, 4 th, 5 th, Graders Monday, 4:30-5:30 p.m. or Tuesday, 5:00-6:00 p.m. 3 rd 5 th Sacrament Prep Monday, 4:30-5:30 p.m. or 6:00-7:00 p.m. or Tuesday, 5:00-6:00 p.m. 6 th -High School Sacrament Prep: Monday, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Young Apostles Grades 6th-8th: Monday, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Thanh Linh K-12: Sunday, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thanh Linh Sacrament Prep: Sunday, 1:30-2:30 p.m. TNTT Sunday, 2:45-3:45 p.m. *Class times are subject to change Sacrament Preparation: for Elementary through High School (Parents are required to meet with Miss Yvette) First Reconciliation/1 st Confession (7 17 years) Confirmation /First Holy Communion (8 17 years) Confirmation only (9 17 years) Baptism, Confirmation and 1st Eucharist or full initiation Rite of Christian Initiation of Children & Teens (7 17 years) *Students preparing for sacraments bring a copy of Birth and Baptismal certificate. **Children receiving Baptism or full initiation (7-18 years) bring a copy of Birth certificate, and if baptized in another Christian faith, a baptismal certificate. ***Sacrament prep children and parents are required to attend additional sessions & retreats. A mandatory parent session is required for all sacrament prep students. ****All sacrament prep students must be registered by September 18, 2017. TWO GREAT OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR CATHOLIC FAITH THESE SESSIONS WILL BE HELD IN ROOM 1 FROM 6:30 PM 8:00 PM ON WEDNESDAYS BEGINNING OCTOBER 11, 2017 The Roman Catholic Church Who We Are...presented by Fr. Cletus Our Worship The Mass: Source and Summit of our faith...presented by Msgr. Peter The Creed When I say I believe. What does that mean? presented by Fr. Cletus Sacraments An outward sign of an inward grace? presented by Fr. Cletus ADULT FORMATION October 11, 2017 @ 5:10 p.m. in Hanley Hall Have a question about your Catholic faith? ASK THE PASTOR! If you have a question about the Catholic faith for Msgr. Peter, you can place it in the Question Box located in the narthex of the church. Tuition: One Student $75.00, Two Students $125.00, Three or More $175.00, Sacrament Prep additional $25.00 tuition per student, due at time of registration, TNTT $25.00
For information regarding Youth Ministry programs call (480) 838-3479 Page 5 CURIOUS ABOUT CATHOLICISM? NEED TO BE CONFIRMED? WONDER WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO BECOME CATHOLIC? READ ON... The RCIA/Adult Confirmation 2017-2018 program is an open format for faith formation of adults. The program will be held on Wednesday evenings beginning October 11, 2017, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., in Room 1. The sessions will be led by Rev. Msgr. Peter Dai Bui and Rev. Cletus Kulah. If you have never been baptized, or if you have been baptized in another Christian church and would like to consider your faith journey in the Catholic Church, you are invited to attend. There is absolutely no pressure to become a catholic. This is your time and your decision. If you were baptized as a Catholic but never received any formation or never received the remainder of the sacraments of initiation (i.e., Confirmation/and or Eucharist) this process is for you as well. For additional information and to register, contact Mary Beth Elbin at (480) 838-7474, ext. 114. Leave a message with your name, phone number and the best time to reach you, OR email her at seemee@earthlink.net. Include RCIA in the subject line. The Integrated Class Schedule and the Adult Inquirer Information Form are available on the parish website, www.holyspirit-tempe-az.org Welcome Back Holy Spirit Senior C's The Women s Organization will meet Tuesday, September 5th, 7:30 p.m., in classroom 11. We ll be working on the final step to complete our raffle mailing. For more information, contact Pat at (480) 966-9321. Donut Rangers return Sunday, September 17! Donut Rangers are a wonderful group of volunteers who serve coffee and donuts following the 9 AM and 11 AM Sunday Masses, September-May. Additional volunteers are needed and time commitment is just 1 hour - once a month! This ministry of hospitality is a great way to meet parishioners and become involved in a parish ministry. For ministry information, contact Janie Nabors, (480) 838-5786. The Senior C's will be starting up their regular meetings beginning Thursday, September 7th in the Social Hall. Refreshments start at 10:00 a.m. and meeting begins at 10:30 a.m., hosted by Pat H. and Rori L. Come and join us! Mark your calendar: Senior C s September luncheon will be held at the Mellow Mushroom, 14205 S. 50th St., in Ahwatukee, on Thursday, September 14, 2017, at 12:30 p.m. For more information and to RSVP, contact Ginger, (480) 813-4595, by 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 18th. LIVING STEWARDSHIP NOW Pay it forward! Give to people in your life who cannot possibly return your good deeds.
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Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 3, 2017 Page 8 Welcome to the newly baptized members of Holy Spirit parish. May your baptism be the beginning of a life of faith and a heart of goodness and love. God bless you and be with you always! Ronnie Martin O Neal Alexander Ryan Wold Celebrant: Fr. Cletus Kulah Anniversaries Remembered Remembering the deceased members of our parish on their anniversary of death. 4 September 2010 Edward Neal Holguin 4 September 2011 John Walter Apfel 4 September 2014 Gilda Mirizio 5 September 2000 Peggy Zollinger 5 September 2001 Lucille M. Luke 5 September 2002 Charles Kinamon 5 September 2002 Dino Castelli, Sr. 5 September 2009 Alfred Repka 5 September 2011 Anne Marie Walsh 6 September 1991 Catherine F. Cannon 6 September 2005 Lawrence Salas 7 September 2006 Donald Campbell 8 September 2000 Sally Buskin 8 September 2007 Charles J. Scarafiotti 8 September 2007 Frances Cyrus 8 September 2014 Victoria Hodges 9 September 2001 Theresa "Terry" Fisher 9 September 2008 Lillian J. Maszek 9 September 2010 Peter LaSota 9 September 2013 Mark Busch 10 September 1995 Maria Rabiej 10 September 1996 Emil A. Tetreault 10 September 1998 Vera Mulhern This Week at a glance Events are subject to change Monday, September 4 Parish offices closed today 7:00 a.m. AA meeting, Rm. 1 12:00 p.m. Al-Anon, Rm. 7; AA meeting, Rm. 12 Tuesday, September 5 12:00 p.m. Al-Anon, Rm. 7; AA meeting, Rm. 12 6:30 p.m. Chandler Symphony rehearsal, Hanley Hall, Rm. 1 6:45 p.m. Boy Scouts, Social Hall, Rms. 9-10 7:00 p.m. Children s Choir rehearsal, church Cosa women s group meeting, Rm. 7 7:30 p.m. Women s Organization, Rm. 11 Wednesday, September 6 12:00 p.m. AA meeting, Rm. 12, Al-Anon, Rm. 7 1:30 p.m. Joy of Mary Prayer Group, Social Hall 5:30 p.m. Bell Choir rehearsal, church 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir rehearsal, church Centering Prayer Group, Rm. 9 Thursday, September 7 10:30 a.m. Senior C s, Social Hall 12:00 p.m. AA meeting, Rm. 12, Al-Anon, Rm. 7 6:00 p.m. Rosary, chapel 7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus officers meeting, Rm. 9 Friday, September 8 Adoration following 8:30 AM Mass until 9:00 PM, chapel 9:30 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, Social Hall 12:00 p.m. AA meeting, Rm. 12 7:00 p.m. Bingo, Social Hall (Social Hall doors open at 6:15 p.m. Early Bird Special is called at 6:55 p.m. Regular games start at 7:00 p.m.) 7:15 p.m. Al-Anon Friday Night Friends, Rm. 7 Saturday, September 9 Following 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM Mass - Ministry Fair in Hanley Hall; Come and see! 9:00 a.m. Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepluchre, Social Hall 4:10 p.m. Rosary, church 7:00 p.m. Rosary following 6 PM Spanish Mass, church AROUND THE DIOCESE Centering Prayer is a practical way of cultivating interior silence. The group will meet Wednesday, September 6 at 7:00 p.m. in room 9, at Holy Spirit Church. All are welcome. For more information call (480) 897-7922. Sunday, September 10 Following all Masses - Ministry Fair in Hanley Hall; Come and see! 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Masses; Children s Liturgy of the Word, Rm. 1 10:15 a.m. Bereavement Ministry, Rm. 9 2:00 p.m. Thanh Linh Choir rehearsal, church Thanh Linh fundraising event, Social Hall