Go, therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded of you. And behold I am with you always, until the end of the age.
This is our Catholic mandate as found in Matthew 28:19-20/New American Bible.
Father John P. Lyons, Pastor
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.
Anne Marie Sheffer* has scheduled Serenity Retreats at Redemptorist Renewal Center.
December 14 - Nightmare Before Forgiveness
January 18 - The Sacred Voice Which Calls You the Beloved
February 15 - Learning to Let Go of the Need to Control Life
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.
The Social Awareness and Justice Ministry at Santa Catalina Catholic Church is hosting a book discussion at Santa Catalina Catholic Church. The book is Building A Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity by Fr. Jim Martin, S.J.
This is a two part discussion: Part 1 on January 5 and Part 2 on January 19 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM in the Santa Catalina Catholic Church Parish Hall, 14380 N Oracle Rd.
For more information, call Bonnie Murray at 520-825-2519 or Orville Bell at 360-798-2063.
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 January 25 - 26 in Phoenix or March 21 - 22 in Tucson.
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.