Blessed Sacrament Parish ~ Scottsdale, AZ Advent Evening of Reflection ~ Monday, December 12th at 7:00 PM Julie Carrick is going to lead our Advent Evening of Reflection based on her newest book ‘Savior & Sustenance’. With powerful talks & exquisite music this is an evening for the whole family. Lamb of God….The Gifts of […]
In the Ignatian tradition, praying with the imagination is called contemplation. Contemplation is a very active way of praying that engages the mind and heart. Ignatius was convinced that God can speak to us as surely through our imagination as through our thoughts and memories. Join our three-night series on imaginative prayer and accompany Mother […]
Saint Francis wanted to see with his own eyes the simplicity, poverty and humility of Jesus’ birth. With the help of the townspeople of Greccio, Italy a manger was constructed in a forest clearing. Mangers are still assembled to this day as part of our Christmas tradition to recall St. Francis’ vision and to celebrate […]
In September, Arizona passed a new state law making state educational funds available to Catholic families. Known as Empowerment Scholarship Accounts or the ESA, these funds can be used for elementary, secondary, or college education costs. On December 17th, there will be an in-person and livestream free information conference detailing how Catholic families can use […]
Saturday, December 17, 2022 ~ 7 pm This concert of beautiful Christmas music and stories is part of the Casa Creche Festival. Open to the public and free to attend, our Casa Choir and musicians will tell the story of St. Francis and his portrayal of Jesus’ birth, which established the worldwide tradition of displaying […]
St. Bernard of Clairvaux Music Ministry presents Inspiring music for the coming of Christmas featuring all St. Bernard’s choirs
Peace in the Womb Pro-Life Christmas Caroling at the Glendale, AZ Planned Parenthood on Tuesday, December 20 at 9:00 AM. Address 5771 West Eugie Ave., Glendale, AZ 85304. Songbooks provided. Contact Mary Jane Ziola at 402-616-0177 or MaryJaneZ4Life@msn.com In the Christmas story, hope enters the world through the birth of a child, even in the […]
A Eucharistic Holy hour with music by the Sisters of Life. Confessions are available during Adoration. A social to follow in the St. Agnes Parish Hall. All are welcome!
Young adults ages 18+ are invited to pray online together with SSND and other young adults from across the U.S. and Canada during the fifth night of our annual nine-day candlelight Christmas Novena in preparation for the birth of Christ. The novena is beautifully sung/chanted by the sisters. Learn more and register at ssnd.org/events/12-20-22/.
Join Bishop Dolan for the 6 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass at St. Mary, Chandler, in Spanish or the 10 p.m. "Midnight" Mass at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, Phoenix, in English. Both Masses will be streamed live on YouTube and Facebook, and the Midnight Mass will be live on AZTV Channel 7.
Join Bishop Nevares, as he leads the Christmas Eve Rosary for Life along with some clergy and prolife leaders, in front of Planned Parenthood in the City of Glendale, 5771 W. Eugie, Glendale, AZ 85304. This will on Saturday, December 24th, starting at 11am.
with Peter Pearson, MDIV and ThD All Are Invited! The New Year is a time to reflect on what has gone before us and a time to look ahead. How do we navigate in the midst of change and uncertainty? What have we done well, and at what things have we been less than skillful? […]
January 2023 Travelling Fatima Ministry "LORD DELIVER US" History Our monthly Travelling Fatima Rosary Novena Prayer, started on the first Saturday in the month of July 2020, inspired by our parent’s devotion to the Fatima and our Lady of Fatima’s call for us to “PRAY THE ROSARY EVERY DAY TO OBTAIN PEACE FOR THE WORLD” […]
Catholic Charities DIGNITY Diversion Program recognizes prostituted women and men as victims of sex trafficking and helps them rebuild their lives. This program offers them an alternative to incarceration through the unique partnership with the City of Phoenix Prosecutor’s Office. We ask for your prayers and support to help them regain their dignity and begin […]
Catholic Charities Joining Hearts Program helps women who are pregnant and are not sure what to do. They provide master's degree-level counselors that help women make a life-affirming plan. They will listen and help you prepare for whatever decisions you make, whether that’s parenting or making an adoption plan. They offer a 24 hour, 7 […]
As part of the National Eucharistic Revival, the Vatican Exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles is coming to Phoenix. There will be many stops on the way. See amazing displays for yourself — no need to travel to Rome! What is a Eucharistic Miracle? Eucharistic miracles are extraordinary events or phenomena, which manifest the Real Presence of […]
with Br. Brill Short, OFM, Ph.D. We may be used to reading books about Saint Francis, or perhaps blogs and Wiki pages. But there is another rich source of materials about the Little Poor Man of Assisi in the art of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. In this lecture we will explore the interpretation of […]
This is a sensory friendly Mass for those families who have a member with a disability and going to Mass is challenging. The lights are dimmed, music is softer, the readings are shorter and geared toward young children (Children's Lectionary is used), and the homily is simple and brief.
The concert features violin sonatas by Heinrich Biber who likely wrote around 1678 as musical meditations on Christ's birth and early life. These performances weave together scripture and music, providing a beautiful space to reflect on the miracle of the incarnation. Music performed by Esther Witherell, baroque violin and Tigran Buniatyan, harpsichord. The concert is […]
Singers of all ages and backgrounds are invited to explore the Gregorian repertory with us in an informal atmosphere. Beginners welcome. Please note, this is NOT a concert!
