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Written by PHOENIX, Arizona (Zenit.org)
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Monday, 08 March 2010 18:25 |
Express Concern Over Local Immigration Bills
The Arizona bishops are calling on government authorities to defend the most vulnerable: the unborn, children, the elderly and immigrants.
They affirmed this in a statement released today by the Arizona Catholic Conference, in which they said that their "prayers are with all of our elected state representatives as they face very difficult decisions on a number of important issues."
Among these issues, the bishops underlined the state's economic needs, urging government officials to "always keep in mind the most vulnerable among us -- the unborn, children, the elderly, and all who are struggling just to make ends meet."
The statement, signed by Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix, Bishop Gerald Kicanas of Tucson, and Bishop James Wall of Gallup, New Mexico, expressed particular concern about certain governmental proposals regarding immigrants.
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Letter to Parish from Bishop Kicanas |
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March 5, 2010
TO THE PEOPLE OF ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE PARISH
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ Jesus:
I thank Father Greg for the opportunity to share a few thoughts with you about something that is very important to the entire community of Sierra Vista, that is, the health care provided by your community’s hospital, the Sierra Vista Regional Hospital.
I have learned and experienced over the years that change is ever easy especially in institutions important in our community.
From what I am hearing, there are people in your community who are uneasy about the change that is represented by the decision of the Sierra Vista Regional Hospital Board to enter into a partnership with Carondelet Health Network and the Ascension Health System.....
Click HERE to read "Ethical and Religious Directives
for Catholic Health Care Services" | USCCB |
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Written by Fr. Greg
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... that we have [almost] made our Parish goal of $120,000 for the Annual Catholic Appeal!!! At the present time, $95,146 has been pledged, which represents 79% of our goal! The level of parishioner participation, however, is only 14% of our registered parishioners. Every bit as important as meeting the monetary goal for our Parish, is the participation of all of our parishioners.
As the 26 ministries and charities, which the Annual Catholic Appeal supports, together are our unique 'Catholic presence' in southern Arizona, it is very important that every Catholic in our Diocese be represented; that each one of us "owns" the Church's charitable outreach. Precisely because of the severe cut-backs in government funding during the present budget crisis, it is all the more vital that the clinics and feeding programs, shelters and other charities -- bringing the love of Christ to the littlest, the least and the most easily overlooked among us -- be supported!
Because every Catholic in our Diocese makes up what our Bishop calls the 'living mosaic' of the image of Christ, it is truly important for each of us to give our personal support to the Annual Catholic Appeal.
So far, the average gift to the Appeal in our Parish is $332.00. Would YOU, please consider a gift of $26 - one dollar for each of the ministries and charities supported by the Annual Catholic Appeal? Your gift of $26 will make you a 'co-owner' in all that our Diocese does to present the Face of Christ to every person in southern Arizona! Please make that commitment today!
This past week, we received $1,715.05 in NEW gifts and pledges to our Building Fund, which continues to steadily pay-down the construction loan on our new church. Thank you for your generosity!!!
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Please consider giving just $1
for each of the 26 charities.
Your $26 donation will make
such a difference in
the lives of so many! |
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Update 3/5: 79% of goal,
287 donors - 14% of parish |
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Come and join us for a Traditional St. Paddy's Day Dinner!
When: Wednesday, March 17th
Time: Buffet begins at 4pm
Where: Kino Hall
Cost: $7.50, buffet. $2 Beer & $3 Wine also available
There will be a buffet from 4pm to ?, as long as quantities last.
Buffet includes: Corned beef, cabbage, red potatoes, carrots, roll and dessert for a cost of $7.50. There will also be Green Beer and Wine at an extra cost.
Come and join us for an evening of fun!
For more information, contact John Hagen at
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The communal penance services for Cochise County during time of Lent is as follows:
Wednesday, 3/10 @ 7:00pm Our Lady of the Mountains
Monday, 3/15 @ 7:00pm St. Andrew’s
Friday, 3/19 @ 6:00pm...
Fr. Silas Bogati of Kathmandu, Nepal, will be with us at St. Andrew’s on the weekend of 13-14 March! Fr. Silas is the pastor of the only Catholic Church in Kathmandu, AND the head of Caritas...
