Special Announcements

There is a need to remind parishioners once again about emails and/or texts being sent purporting to be from Pastor Fr. John Lyons. Neither he nor any other priests at St. Thomas, nor any member of the Parish staff will EVER send an email or text asking for money, gift cards or suggesting the recipient click on any link. 

If any parishioner receives such an email or text that is anything other than merely informative, please call the office and check before responding.

Money from parishioners should only be given in the offertory basket, our secure online giving website, by mail or handed directly to an office staffer. 

Do you know how to recognize the signs and symptoms of anxiety? Do you know how to help someone who is experiencing anxiety? Are you experiencing anxiety and need help to find resources?

On Sunday, March 8 from 1 - 3 PM at Santa Catalina Catholic Church Parish Hall at 14380 N. Oracle Rd, Anthony Cicchino, an educational leader specializing in curriculum and instruction, will make a presentation entitled “Understanding Anxiety and Managing Its Potential Problems.”

He will also discuss substance abuse at it relates to persons suffering from anxiety or depression.

Anthony is a member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), a lead presenter for NAMI’s ‘Ending the Silence’ program, certified in Mental Health First Aid for both youth and adults and an affiliate of Hope and Health for Youth (HH4Y). His lived experience with mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety inspire him to speak on behalf of those who may no longer have a voice and he is committed to ending the stigma behind speaking openly about mental health conditions. He hopes to spread Lady Gaga’s message of ‘it’s okay to not be okay’.

For additional information, please contact Leslie Fore at sajm@santacatalinaparish.org.

A Retrouvaille Weekend can help couples rediscover hope and purpose in their marriage. Register now for the Friday, March 20 - Sunday, March 22 weekend.

Visit here. Or call 520-222-9157.

Anne Marie Sheffer* has scheduled Serenity Retreats at Redemptorist Renewal Center.

March 21 - Boundary Retreat
April 25 - Darkness of the Soul

For retreat registration or additional information, contact: office@desertrenewal.org; Redemptorist Renewal Center; 7101 W. Picture Rocks Rd., http://desertrenewal.org/serenity-retreats/. 

*Anne Marie Sheffer is a licensed professional counselor. As a Christian therapist, she also facilitates spiritual retreats.

Therefore every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.

Ensure your marriage bears good fruit. Participate in a Marriage Encounter Weekend on  March 21 - 22 in Tucson or May 15 - 17 in Phoenix. 

For more information or to apply online, visit www.wwmearizona.com.

A reunion will be held April 19 - 21, 2020 in Tucson. All former Faculty, staff and students are invited! For more info, visit reginacleriseminary.com  or eMail reginacleriseminary@hotmail.com or call toll free 479-414-4344.

If you would like to buy a bench (either large or small) as a memorial to a loved one or 'just because', there are some benches available.

Benches are approximately $3,500 based on size. Contact the Parish office if you are interested.

Volunteer Opportunities Available! Please share with your friends and family. For more details please call RWC at 520-321-4300.