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Charity & Development Appeal
Written by Fr. Don Kline on February 5, 2012
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
The Charity and Development Appeal or CDA takes place once each year. It is a time when every Catholic family is asked to support—financially and with prayer—the over 70 charitable, educational and spiritual ministries which counsel, feed, clothe, house, educate and comfort those in need throughout the four counties in our Diocese, which includes Mohave, Maricopa, Coconino and Yavapai. CDA also provides training for seminarians, deacons, catechetical, liturgical and youth ministers in this area, which covers 44,000 square miles.
This year our financial goal is $80,000. The donor cards can be found in the pews and the narthex, as well as the bulletin. These cards contain information on how to make your financial gift and/or commitment to prayer. They also contain information on how to make your gift online instead of completing a donor card.
Many of you know about the CDA. It is our one annual appeal that supports so many in our community. What you may not know is that the CDA is often the basis for many of our organizations who help seniors, the homeless, those who have lost jobs, women who have been abused and of course, families in crisis.
Here at St. Joan of Arc we see everyone as part of our family. It is a mission that all of us share as One Family in Christ.We are called to protect life at every stage, from the infant in the womb to those nearing the end of life. Especially in this environment, we need to protect those who have no home, food or a job.
It is important that we recognize that our support for the Charity and Development Appeal supports our seminarians in their journey to follow Christ. It supports our priests who offer their leadership in our parishes, schools and missions. All of them offer us the opportunity to deepen our relationship with Christ.
It is your support for the Charity and Development Appeal that makes such support possible. CDA is about who we are as a Church and as a family. It is about praying for those in our family who need care and support. It is about protecting the dignity of life from unborn babies to those nearing the end of life. It is about putting our faith into action by investing in families, education for our children and social services. It is about committing ourselves to becoming a strong and visible presence in the life of our entire community.
Please join me in prayer and support for our One Family in Christ. Consider praying for those in need throughout our Diocese as well as discerning how to support them with a financial gift.
God Bless, Fr. Don Kline
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Upcoming Retreats
Feb 10-12: Married Couples Celebrating Any 5-year Anniversary, Mount Claret Retreat Center, Phoenix.
Visit www.crosier.org for more information.
Mar 23-25: Graduating College Students, Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale.
Visit www.crosier.org for more information.
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"Save Our Parish" Collection
Feb 5, 2012
Our second collection on Sun, Feb 5 is to the “Save Our Parish” fund. If you are currently paying a pledge for the parish debt, please continue to use the yellow envelope which is collected the third Sunday of the month. This way we can properly account for you pledge. The “Save Our Parish” envelope is for new expenses which arise for the maintenance and upkeep of the parish campus.
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Youth - High School
Feb 6, 2012
Meet this Mon, Feb 6 for Game night! Mass begins at 6:00p followed by food and games! Next week we continue our Theology of the Body topic with “Can Chuck Norris even be celibate?” Learn all about celibacy next week!
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Young Adults (18-29, Married & Single) Study Group
Feb 8, 2012 (7:30p)
Study Group next meeting Wed, Feb 8 at 7:30p. Email Zack zhohenberg@stjoanofarc.com for location.
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Youth - Junior High
Feb 9, 2012 (6:30p - 8:00p)
Join us this Thu, Feb 9 at 630-8:00p "How to Respect the Opposite Sex"
Food, discussion, small groups, and prayer. Bring your friends!
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Senior Group: Hawaiian Dancers Performance
Feb 23, 2012 (8:45a - 10:30a)
Thu, Feb 23, is a performance by “Hawaiian Dancers” at Blessed Sacrament Parish. It all starts at 9:00a with registration and hospitality. The dancers begin at 9:30a and end at 10:30a. We carpool from SJA at 8:45a.
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Senior Group: Matazal Casino trip
Feb 23, 2012 (9:30a)
Tue, Feb 28, we go to the Mazatzal Casino in Payson. Phone Joanne at 602-953-9324 for a reservation on the bus. Be at the Chapel parking lot by 8:00a.
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Help Wanted: Lenten Fish Frys
Feb 24, 2012 to Mar 30, 2012
We are still looking for volunteers to help with the fish fry. Let Deb or Mary Ellen know that you want to volunteer by calling, writing, sending an e-mail, using snail mail, pony express, or by whatever means you have available.
The
fish
fry
dates
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Feb 24
Mar 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
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Senior Group: Matazal Casino trip
Feb 28, 2012 (8:00a)
Tue, Feb 28, we go to the Mazatzal Casino in Payson. Phone Joanne at 602-953-9324 for a reservation on the bus. Be at the Chapel parking lot by 8:00a.
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3rd Annual Nun Run
Mar 10, 2012
The Poor Clare Nuns invite you to participate in their 3rd Annual Nun Run in Tempe on Sat, Mar 10. Registration for 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk is $25.00 (before Feb 25) and includes a T-shirt and post race refreshments.
To learn more about the Poor Clare Nuns and to register/donate, please visit their website at www.desertnuns.com.[ Poor Clares Fundraiser ]
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Mar 23, 2012 to Mar 25, 2012
“Teach me your ways, O Lord!” The Lord wants us to call upon Him daily so that He can guide us and teach us. Do we allow the Lord to teach us His ways so that we can love and honor our spouse more each day? Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and receive the necessary tools to allow God to take the lead in your marriage.
Deepen your communication, strengthen your relationship, rekindle your romance and renew your sacrament by attending the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend in the Phoenix Metro Area on Mar 23-25.
For more information & registration www.wwme-phx.org or call 602-242-6141.
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Mark Your Calendar: Parish Festival May 4-5
May 4, 2012 to May 5, 2012
St. Joan of Arc will be having a spring festival Friday and Saturday, May 4 & 5, in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. We will be looking for volunteers to help with food, games, entertain- ment, vendor booths, and much more.
If you know of anyone who might be willing to provide entertainment on either of those evenings OR if you'd like to volunteer, please email Deb at djones@stjoanofarc.com.
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