SAINT MARY MAGDALENESAINT MARY MAGDALENESAINT MARY MAGDALENE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 2654 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert, AZ 85295 - Phone (480)279-6737 FAX: (480)279-6786 smarymag.org

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April 8th, 2018 - Divine Mercy Sunday

I’ll See You in the Eucharist a Farewell Message from Fr. Will Schmid

Saints You May Not Know:

St. Stanislaus the Martyr by Ty Martin

Parish Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - Noon & 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am - Noon Open Sunday after morning Masses

Sunday Masses Times Saturday (Vigil) 4:30 pm Sunday 7:30 am 9:30 am 11:30 am 4:30 pm

Latin Mass (Novus Ordo) 7:00pm, First Sunday of Every Month

Daily Mass Schedule Monday - Saturday 8:00 am Rosary prayed after Mass in the Main Church

Perpetual Adoration The Blessed Sacrament is exposed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except during morning weekday Masses. A key card is required for access after parish office hours.

Confessions Monday - Friday 8:45 am - 9:15 am Saturday 8:45 am - 11:15 am

Clergy Fr. Chris Axline, Parochial Administrator Please contact: gretchen@smarymag.org

Fr. Ishaya Samaila, Parochial Vicar frsamaila@gmail.com

Deacon Craig Hintze, Deacon Kevin Knapp, Deacon Jerry O’Toole, and Deacon Larry St. Onge: gretchen@smarymag.org Deacon John Scott - deaconjohnscott@gmail.com Bulletin Submissions: Submissions for Upcoming Events (pg. 10) must be made by Wednesday, a week-and-a-half prior to that given Sunday. We reserve the right to edit, include or not include your submission. Submissions must be made using the forms on the parish website. If interested in submitting an article, or with any questions regarding the bulletin, contact Lita@smarymag.org.

Parish Resources

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Emergency Anointing of the Sick: Use only for emergencies 602-241-2603

Communion to the Sick: If you or someone you know is sick, hospital-ized or homebound, please call the parish office or e-mail trisha@smarymag.org to arrange a Minister of Care visit. Ministers of Care bring communion to those who cannot come to Mass.

Annulments: Contact John Lowery at nullity@smarymag.org

Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Saint Mary Magdalene Conference Serv-ing the needy of our community. Phone 480-209-9483

On-Site Catholic Counseling: Contact Samuel P. Bryant MA, LAC at 602-734-0219 or Samuel@peacemakerscounseling.org.

Letter Requests: When requesting letters of permission for Baptism or Confirmation sponsors or copies of replacement Sacrament Certificates, please allow for a FIVE business day turn around. Requests may be submitted to gretchen@smarymag.org

Offering Masses: If you’d like to offer a Special Intention Mass (living) or In Remembrance Mass (deceased), please come by the parish office. There is a stipend ($10). We are now scheduling Masses for April 2019.

Family Record Updates: If you have a change of address, phone, email, addition of children or if you are moving out of the parish please call the parish office to have your records updated. Evangelization: TV Mass: Mass is broadcast live at 9:00 am, Sunday mornings from Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral on KAZT-TV (AZ-TV7, Cable 13), Followed by “Catholics Matter”

Catholic Radio: Relevant Radio -1310 AM. The Bishop’s Hour: Broadcast every Monday at 11a.m., encore presentation every Thursday at 9:00 pm Social Media

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Staff Directory Athena Mota de Alcantara, Programs Administrative Assistant athena@smarymag.org, ext. 217

Bev Appleberry, Coordinator of Infant Baptism baptism@smarymag.org, ext. 208

Chris Zajdzinski, Director of Marriage & Family Life chris@smarymag.org, ext. 212

Claire Halbur, Director of Sacred Music claire@smarymag.org, ext. 209

Clare Shakal, Sacred Music Assistant smmsacredmusic@gmail.com

Elaine Beaver, Pastoral Care Assistant pastoralcare@smarymag.org, ext. 215

Gretchen Malovoz, Operations Manager gretchen@smarymag.org, ext. 201

Jackie Sullivan, Parish Receptionist jackie@smarymag.org

Jake Stanley, Director of Youth Evangelization jake@smarymag.org, ext. 211

Jayne LoConti, Director of Children’s Religious Education familyformation@smarymag.org, ext. 202

John Lowery, Nullity Minister nullity@smarymag.org

Kristi Hillier , Family Formation Registrar familyformation@smarymag.org, ext. 207

Lauren McParlane, Coordinator of Jr. High Evangelization edge@smarymag.org, ext. 214

Lita Arroyo, Director of Parish Evangelization lita@smarymag.org, ext. 210

Mary Molina, Asst. Director of Children’s Religious Education familyformation@smarymag.org, ext. 207

Roger Molieri, Coordinator of Sacred Liturgy liturgy@smarymag.org, ext. 205

Shari Stenborg, Director of Finance shari@smarymag.org, ext. 206

Shelby Flood, Coordinator of High School Evangelization gs24@smarymag.org, ext. 218

Tom Perna, Director of Adult Evangelization & Catechesis tom@smarymag.org, ext. 203

Trisha Engel, Coordinator of Pastoral Care trisha@smarymag.org, ext. 215 Readings for the Week Monday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Ps 4:2, 4, 7-9; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24:35-48

To find out more about what’s going on at the parish, please visit our website: www.smarymag.org

4. I’ll See You in the Eucharist Fr. Will says his final farewell to St. Mary Magdalene parish.

6. Saints You May Not Know: St. Stanislaus the Martyr Ty Martin tells of the amazing miracles and legends in the life of a faithful and courageous 11th century saint. 9. Parish Programs / Parish Life Communities

10. Upcoming Events

What’s Inside

Welcome New Parishioners! Marty & Carole Vogt, Nina Castillo, Walter & Marcy Meacham, Randy & Amanda Birdsall, Patrick & Maria Martinez, Pat & Margaret McNeil, Pete & Kelley DiMartino

Welcome Our Newly Baptized! Farley Hursh, Fitzgerad Hursh, Hudson Hursh, Ruby Hursh, Johna-than Flinn, Ayayi Anenou, Adiella Fang, Alex Verhagen, Ashton Kelly, Bria Mathews, Cassidy Martian, Dede Anenou, Daniel Burger, David Parada, Drew Champ, Griffin Martian, Ignacio Castaneda, Justin Por-ter, Keith Smith, Kelcey Dewey, Kent Bell, Nick Morelli, Shirley Cherry , Idel Carrilos-Avalos, Kristian Mattis, Madrianna Mattis, Mikenzie Mattis, Reese Lovins, and Christina Joslin We extend our prayers and sympathy to the families of Hugo Avila, Sandra Meissner, Flo Morella, and Peter Di Martino Sr. who have re-cently passed away. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace.

Collections (All totals include contributions made via Faith Direct) Contribution Statements for 2017 are available by request. Please contact Shari Stenborg at shari@smarymag.org, or visit the office. Gen Fund: $38,590.74; Capital Campaign: $16,288.70

Upcoming Special Collections: April 22: Catholic Home Missions

This Week - Saints & Special Observances; Mass Intentions Sunday - Divine Mercy Sunday; 7:30 Pro Populo; 9:30 SI Alvaro Amador; 11:30 + Linda McDonald; 4:30 SI Monikah Mayor Larkin Monday - The Annunciation; 8:00 + Rich Mizenko Tuesday - 8:00 + Richard Teddy Janora Wednesday - St. Stanislaus; 8:00 + Thomas Spieldenner Thursday - 8:00 + Jean Underwood Friday - St. Martin I; 8:00 SI MaryAnn Mizenko Saturday - 8:00 + Bob Kenney; 4:30 + Maria Eugenia Davila

On the Cover: by Lon Woodruff 3

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Dear Beloved Parishioners of St. Mary Magdalene Parish, Six years ago when I heard that Bishop Olmsted was searching for a new pas-tor for St. Mary Magdalene Parish I said to myself, “What a great parish! Whoever gets assigned there is going to be one lucky priest.” I had no idea that I would end up being that lucky priest. For the past six years I have had the great privilege of serving this wonder-ful parish as its pastor. It has been the joy of my life to serve you. The love and support you have offered me these past six years has been phe-nomenal. I am a better and holier priest because of all of you. Please

know that I will miss you and pray for you often. Change is never easy. I heard a funny expression once that I often think of during a time of transition: “The only person who likes a change is an infant.” Change disrupts our normal routine and forces us to confront the unknown. In a time of change we must make a decision to walk by faith and not by sight. If we trust in the Lord and in His plans, we will never be disappointed and we will always receive exactly what we need from the God who loves us. When I was ordained a priest, I made a promise to God and His Church to be obedient to Bishop Olmsted and his successors. Obedience is a beautiful gift because it frees us to go wherever

God calls us. As an obedient son I came to Gilbert, and as an obedient son I now leave for Flagstaff. I am sad to say goodbye to all of you, but I am excited for what the future holds. I am excited for what God has in store for us. I have heard it said that if a priest is good, everyone should have a chance to have him, and if a priest is bad, then no one should have him for too long. Hopefully, I have been a good pastor to all of you and that your perception of this change is that you are commis-sioned by God to share me with an-other parish. I think the same could be said about the parish community. It is my perception that God has commis-sioned me to share the joy of pastoring you with someone else.

I’ll See you in the Eucharist a Farewell Message from Fr. Will Schmid

Above: Fr. Will celebrating Mass

I am very pleased that Bishop Olmsted has chosen Fr. Chris Axline to follow me as your new pastor. I have known Fr. Chris for many years. I was the seminarian assigned to host him when he first entered the seminary, and I was the priest assigned to mentor him as he entered the priesthood in 2013. He is also a familiar member of this parish, having been our parochial vicar for his first year of priesthood, and as a priest in residence offering weekend assis-tance for the past four years. He loves this parish very much and he is excited to assume this new role within the community. I have watched him grow into a fine priest, and I am confident that you are in good hands. I am pleased to pass on to him the respon-sibilities and the joys of being your pastor. When I was leaving the seminary for the final time to come home to Phoe-nix for my priestly ordination, a semi-narian friend of mine from another diocese in the United States said to me, “I’ll see you in the Eucharist.” What a beautiful expression! There is a real connection we share in the Eucharist. As long as we remain in Christ, we re-main in each other. Even though we may be separated by time and space, God is not bound by such dimensions. Through Him, with Him, and in Him, we share in a real union with each other. It comforts me to know that every time I celebrate the Mass you will be with me,

and every time you all participate in the Mass, I will be with you. It brings great joy to my heart to know that no amount of time or space could ever separate us from each other. The Eucharist really is the heart and soul of our faith. It is my hope that I have brought you closer to Jesus in the Eucha-rist. St. Mary Magdalene’s words to the Apostles after her encounter with the Lord on Easter Sunday were, “Vidi Dominum (I have seen the Lord)!” I echo her words as I move up north. Whenever people ask me about my time at St. Mary Magdalene Parish, I will say the same words as our magnificent patroness, “I have seen the Lord!” Thank you for showing me the love of Jesus Christ. Please know that I remain faith-fully yours in Christ, Fr. Will (pastor emeritus)

Pictured (top to bottom, from left): Family Formation fireside chat, Helping move the new organ into the church, the procession of the Blessed Sacrament into the Adoration Chapel when it was first built, our softball team for the parish picnic with St. Anne’s, Playing basketball at the Priests vs. Seminari-ans annual JPII Classic, SMM Skateland night, Strutting his stuff at a fashion show fundraiser, and kicking off our Saturday Morn-ing Speaker Series.

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The royal guards pursued the criminal into the Skałka (St. Michael’s Chapel of the Wawel Castle) with orders to offer no quarter and carry out the King Bole-slaw II of Poland’s verdict of death. However, upon entry to the house of God, the guards saw that the man kneeling before the altar was no fugitive at all but Stanislaus Szcze-

panowski, the Bishop of Kraków. The men laid down their weapons, turned around, and left their bishop in prayer, for they would have no part in execut-ing an innocent and faithful servant of the Lord. Little did they know this would be the last time they would see their bishop alive.

Born on July 26, 1030 in the southern Polish town of Szczepanów, Stanislaus was the only child of noble and devout Polish landowners, Belislaus and Bogna. Young Stanislaus received a parochial education and, despite the certainty of a comfortable future, an-nounced to his parents as a young child that it was God’s will that he forego wealth and privilege and enter the priesthood. However, unlike many successful families of the time who ex-pected their first sons to continue the family business, Belislaus and Bogna could not have been more supportive of their son’s pursuit of holy orders. Stanislaus was tutored in Latin and scripture; then, when old enough (likely about 15 years old), he was sent to Paris to study with the Benedictines and assist in the rebuilding of the Ab-bey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, which had been all plundered and damaged by Viking raiders throughout the 10th century. Stanislaus returned to Poland around 1055-1060 with a choice: take his final vows or assume ownership of the fam-ily business. Stanislaus’ decision was made without hesitation – God called him to the priesthood – and so it would be. He sold his family’s land and distributed every penny of his in-heritance to the poor before being or-dained by Lambert Sula, the Bishop of Kraków. His meteoric rise within the Church took fewer than 10 years. Dur-ing this time, Stanislaus was made pas-tor and preacher of the cathedral and parish of Czembocz, appointed vicar-general of the diocese, then “elected” Bishop of Kraków upon the death of Lambert (at that time, bishops we not actually elected but selected by the king; however, Stanislaus refused the election unless it was blessed by Pope Alexander II, which it was). Bishop Stanislaus wasted no time in making his mark on the Church, work-ing with Rome to bring papal legates to Poland for the first time and leading

Saints You May Not Know: Saint Stanislaus the Martyr by Ty Martin

Above: St. Stanislas (Butler's Illulminated Illustration)

the establishment of several Benedictine monasteries to continue the Christianization of Poland (which began just 100 years before). Stanislaus was an outspoken and un-apologetic critic of the new King Boleslaw II, a man of unin-hibited lust, violent cruelty towards women, and guilty of using the poor as untrained, front-line cannon fodder in his wars to consolidate his power within Poland and expand the nation’s borders. Boleslaw grew tired of Stanislaus’ championing of Krakow’s sick and poor and his attempts to oust corrupt Polish bishops; likewise, the Bishop had no time for immoral men who placed themselves before the Church. Hostilities were inevitable - call it the two toughest kids on the block…sooner or later they’re going to fight. The first reported confrontation between the bishop and king was over a (seemingly) simple land dispute. Stanislaus purchased a plot of land for the diocese in a handshake deal with a local man named Piotr, then, upon his untimely death, Piotr’s heirs lied and said no deal was ever made and they wanted their family’s money back. What happened next is beyond what anyone could have predicted. In the absence of Piotr or a contract to confirm the sale, the three year quarrel was brought to the king (there were no courts

so, yes, the king would actually adjudicate disputes like this). Anyway, Boleslaw happily ruled against his adversary stating the facts as presented were on the side of Piotr’s family – so sorry, if the bishop only had a witness. Accord-ingly, and in the absence of any other option, Stanislaus would just have to produce the only witness to the sale. Legend and the accounts of 18th century historian and French Benedictine monk, Augustin Calmet, Stanislaus asked the king for three days to produce Piotr to verify the land had been sold to the Church. The king and his mi-gnons scoffed at the clearly delusional bishop and gladly granted him the three days. Stanislaus retired to the cathe-dral, prayed non-stop for three days, then dressed himself in full pontifical vestments and led a procession to Piotr’s grave where his wooden casket was exhumed. And there, Bishop Stanislaus implored Piotr to rise…and he did. The formerly deceased Piotr was brought before the dumb-founded king and proceeded to testify that he had, in fact, sold his property to the Church, and then scolded his

7 Left: St. Stanislaw icon (unknown, 16th c.); Above: The Miracle of St. Stanislas (Puccio Capanna, Papal Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi

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equally flabbergasted children for their deceit. Left with no other option, the humiliated king reversed his decision and dismissed the case. Later, Stanis-laus asked Piotr if he wished to remain alive; but having done his duty to his Church, Piotr chose to return to his grave and the arms of God. For a brief time after the miracle of Piotr, Boleslaw was repentant for his sinful ways – but you can’t teach old monarchs new tricks, and the angry king relapsed into his life of sin. Stanislaus continued to voice his oppo-sition to the king’s depravity, cruelty, and abuse of royal power, and in 1078-1079, excommunicated the king de-spite viable threats of retaliation. Pub-lically disgraced, Boleslaw accused Stanislaus of treason, alleging the bishop was party to a Bohemian-German plot to overthrow Boleslaw and replace him with his brother, Wladyslaw. And in the medieval courts of Europe, treason carried only one sentence – death. Infuriated at the disloyalty of his troops, the king entered the chapel and elected to carry out the sentence himself. So, without a trial or a single witness to corroborate the king’s accu-sations, Boleslaw “the Bold” un-sheathed his sword and, in the pres-ence of the Lord, brutally executed Stanislaus. Wishing to deny the bishop a Christian burial, Boleslaw or-dered the body dismembered and thrown into a well on the castle grounds. Legend tell us that under the watchful eye of four eagles perched above the water, Stanislaus’ body mi-raculously reintegrated and appeared in the chapel, once again thwarting the sinful King Boleslaw. Post Script Poland’s first martyr was buried in the chapel where he was slain then moved to Kraków's Wawel Cathedral where Stanislaus remains today. In fact, al-most every Polish king between 1333

and the end of the monarchy in 1795, was crowned while kneeling before Stanislaus' sarcophagus. Stanislaus was canonized on September 17, 1253 as the first Polish saint, and in 1969, his feast day was moved from May 7 to April 11. King Boleslaw, fearing for his own life, was forced to flee to Hungary and al-legedly spent his final years as a peni-tent in a Benedictine abbey – his brother, Wladyslaw, was crowned King of Poland. There are no modern biographies of Stanislaus of Kraków; therefore, what we actually know him and the varying accounts of his death are a matter of legend, incomplete research, and faith (including the king murdering Stanis-laus while celebrating mass, and his actual date of death of either April 11 or May 7, 1079). Pope St. John Paul II, once the archbishop in the “See of St. Stanis-laus” (Kraków), wrote in a 2003 letter to the Polish Church that St. Stanislaus “proclaimed faith in God to our ances-tors and started in them...the saving power of the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ...He taught the moral

order within the State, reminding even the king that in his actions he should keep in mind the unchanging Law of God.” That’s a good lesson for us all. Saints Stanislaus the Martyr and John Paul II, pray for us.

Ty Martin is a parishioner, volunteer, and graduate in Religious History from A.S.U.

Sources: Bełch, Stanisław, and Karol Kwiatkowski. Saint Stanislaw: Patron of Poland, 1979. Farmer, David. The Oxford Dictionary of Saints, 1978. Foley O.F.M., Leonard. Saint of the Day, Lives, Lessons, and Feast, www.franciscanmedia.com Grudziński, Tadeusz. Boleslaus the Bold, Called Also the Bountiful, and Bishop Stanislaus: The Story of a Conflict, 1985. Kaminski, B. J. Poland's Beloved Martyr, 1957. Pope St. John Paul II, Holy Mass in Honor of St. Stanislaus, Krakow, 10 June 1979, www.vatican.va.

Above: Murder of St Stanislaus (Jan Matejko,19th c.)

Parish Programs Parish Programs

Parish Life Communities

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Parish Programs Liturgical Ministries: Altar Servers, Lectors, Ushers, Greeters

and Eucharistic Ministers, Adoration Volun-teers are wanted - this is a great way to serve the Lord in the most important functions of the Church

Contact: liturgy@smarymag.org

Porta Fidei - Adult Faith Formation Opportunities such as the Saturday Morning Speaker Series and Bi-ble/Book Studies. Learn more about your faith and grow in your understanding of the Catholic Church & its teachings

Contact: tom@smarymag.org

GS24 - High School Youth Group & Sacrament Prep. Meets Sun nights + activities throughout the year. Text GS24 to the number 84576 for text updates! Check out our weekly Vlog on Youtube at “SMM YM”

Contact: gs24@smarymag.org, jake@smarymag.org

Edge - Junior High Youth Group & Sacrament Prep. Meets Thurs nights + activities throughout the year

Contact: edge@smarymag.org, jake@smarymag.org

Pastoral Care: Volunteers are needed to bring Communion to the sick and homebound. This Ministry also coordinates Anointing of the Sick, Funerals, and other end of life needs

Contact: trisha@smarymag.org; pastoralcare@smarymag.org

Marriage & Family Life - Coordinates Ministries involving Engaged and Married Couples, Parents with Young Children and Weddings

Contact: chris@smarymag.org

Family Formation - Religious Education for Children (pre-school - 6th grade) & their parents & Sacrament Prepa-ration Classes meet at the parish on Tues & Wed nights. Lil’ Lambs (preschool) meets Wed & Thurs during the day

Contacts: familyformation@smarymag.org

Infant Baptism - Coordinates all Infant Baptisms and Baptism Preparation. Must be registered with the Parish for 3 months prior to baptism. Find out more on our website

Contact: baptism@smarymag.org

Nullity - Ministry for those seeking Annulments Contact: nullity@smarymag.org Safe Environment - Coordinates Training Opportunities and

Obligations for all volunteers Contact: setsmm@smarymag.org

Music Ministry: Liturgical choirs for adults & children, strengthening vocal ability & contribut-ing to the beauty of the sacred liturgy, according to the rich tradition of sacred music as understood

and shown forth by the mind of the Church

Contact: claire@smarymag.org

Men’s Fellowship: Fraternity & Prayer Fran Forcione: 843-263-3228, fforcione@yahoo.com

WINGS (Women In God's Service) Rita Kucharski: 480-279-0445, Janice White: smomjan43@yahoo.com

Knights of Columbus: Fraternity, Service & Outreach Tom White: ffpm1096@yahoo.com

St. Vincent de Paul: Service & Outreach to the Poor Stacy Hartman: 480- 209-9483, smmceh@yahoo.com

Prayer/Bible Study- magiswomen.com Lorraine Rimbey: 480-228-6670, lorrainerimbey@gmail.com

Veterans Outreach: Fellowship, Prayer & Support Deacon John Scott: deaconjohnscott@gmail.com, 850-516-5053 Parents With Young Children: Community & Prayer

Brandon & Lisa Esparza: pwyc@smarymag.org

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner: Community/Fellowship Irene Meyers: 213-725-1009

Adopt a Seminarian: Service & Support for Vocations SMMAdoptaSeminarian@gmail.com

Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts: Vincent Andreshak: Troop522GilbertAz@gmail.com

Benedictine Oblates: Spirituality Frank Young: 480-219-1505

World Wide Marriage Encounter Gene & Maggie Tokraks: tokraks@cox.net

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Prayer & Activism Deb Abel: respectlife@smarymag.org

RCIA & Adult Confirmation: Formation for adults inter-ested in learning more about the Catholic Church and prepara-tion for adults interested in becoming Catholic, or Catholic adults desiring Confirmation and/or First Communion..

Contact: lita@smarymag.org

Text smarymag to 84576 OR visit flocknote.com/smarymag for text and/or e-mail updates from the parish, and any groups or ministries with a below!

Financial Peace University: Total Money Makeover Juan Paredes: paredes.juan@gene.com

There will be No Confessions on Friday, April 13th

Divine Mercy Sunday - April 8th Join us for Holy Hour at 3:00pm in the church to pray the Di-vine Mercy chaplet on this feast of Mercy. Confession will be available from 2:00pm-3:00pm.

1st Annual Spring Choral Concert! Join us on Friday, May 4th at 7:00pm in the church for "Laudate Dominum," a concert featuring all our parish choirs - over 130 singers, including 100 youth - along with our wind, brass, and string ensembles! Admission is open to the public (a free-will offering will be accepted) and refreshments will follow.

Saturday Morning Speaker Series Join Dr. Jim Statt on Saturday, April 14th at 9:00am in the hall for his talk, “Breast Cancer: Why Not Try to Prevent it?” Coffee & Donuts will be available.

Youth Evangelization Edge (7th & 8th grade) Thursdays, 6:30-8pm in the hall. 4/12 “The Next Step” Preparing for high school or 8th grade GS24 (High School) Sundays, 6-8pm in the hall. 4/8 “Life in the Vine” The Gifts & Fruits of the Holy Spirit

Topgolf for Teens Support our Jr. high and high school youth with 3 hours of golf, an all-you-can-eat buffet dinner, raffle prizes and more! Sunday, April 15th, 6:00-9:00pm at Topgolf Gilbert. Tickets: $60 each, or book a whole 6-person bay for $360. Purchase tickets online at: form.jotform.com/80445817623156 (Business Owners: Contact jake@smarymag.org for information about becoming a Gold Level Sponsor with recognition for your business!)

Parish Life Communities

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Strengthen your marriage by participating in a Worldwide Mar-riage Encounter (WWME) weekend. To apply, and for weekend dates, visit www.wwmearizona.com.

Respect Life Initiative Holy Hour for Life sponsored by RCIA & Adult Confirmation this week. All are welcome to join us for meditation and prayer every Thursday, 5:30 - 6:30pm in the Adoration Chapel. Info: Deb Abel respectlife@smarymag.org.

Life Runners is the world’s largest Pro-Life running/walking team with chapters all over the world, including one here in Gil-bert, AZ. Our mission is to pray, fundraise, and run/walk as a Team until we Cross the finish line that ends abortion...All in Christ for Pro-Life! Visit liferunners.org for more information.

WINGS Our next meeting is Thursday, April 12th, 7:00pm in the Drexel Room. All ladies are welcome to join us as we discuss recent and upcoming events and share your input! Info/Questions: Rita (480) 279-0445 or Janice smomjan43@yahoo.com.

Knights of Columbus All are welcome to join us in praying the rosary on Monday at 6:30pm in the Adoration Chapel. This month’s intention is for an increase in vocations to the priesthood.

Around the Diocese

Pro-Life Legislation Night Jill Norgaard, now serving her 4th year in the AZ State House in District 18, will discuss the legislative process and bills currently moving through the Senate and House related to pro-life issues. Sunday, April 8th, 6:30pm-8:00pm at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Chandler in the Adult Ed. Center.

SMM Community Night at Peter Piper Pizza! Join us on Thursday, April 12th from 4:00pm-8:00pm at Peter Piper Pizza on the Southeast Corner of Gilbert Rd. & Williams Field Rd. for a night of family fun. Proceeds will go toward the building of our Parish Hall! Come early for free game tokens!

Mini Vinnies Philanthropy Day Join us on Saturday, April 14th for a family service day at St. Vincent de Paul Main Campus in Phoenix. 8:30am-11:30am. Sign up at: signupgenius.com/go/5080d48a4ad28a2f94-mini2

5th Annual Laugh4Hope Stand-up Comedy Night! This ecumenical event, featuring comedians Clayborn Cox, Kris-tin Weber, and Carlos Oscar, promises a night of good, clean laughter, aimed at adults and older children/teenagers. Tickets are $25 and support Life Choices Women’s Clinics and the Hope Mobile Clinic. 7:00pm on Friday, April 13th. Tickets and Info: laugh4hopephx.com.

Real Men: Living Authentic Masculinity Francis Cardinal Arinze and Mike Phelan will speak at this morn-ing of reflection for men beginning with Holy Mass. 8:00am-noon on Saturday, April 21st at St. Anne’s in Gilbert. $10 per person. Info and registration: stanneaz.org/realmen.

Mass of Comfort & Hope for Those Affected by Infertility Join us for the annual St. Gerard’s Mass at 6:00pm on Friday, April 27th at the Diocesan Pastoral Center: 400 E. Monroe in Phoenix. A complimentary reception with refreshments and re-sources will follow. Info: 602-354-2122, nfp_admin@dphx.org.

For more information, and for other events happening around the Diocese, visit: dphx.org/events/

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