The purpose of this ministry is to provide an avenue for young families within the parish to grow in friendship and community with one another, offering support and encouragement to both parents and children as they walk along their spiritual journey. All families with children from infancy through elementary school are invited to participate in this ministry. By fostering the growth of friendship and prayer within our own families, we hope to bring the light of Christ to the Church and the rest of the world.
“Thus the little domestic Church, like the greater Church, needs to be constantly and intensely evangelized…the family, like the Church, ought to be a place where the Gospel is transmitted and from which the Gospel radiates…the future of evangelization depends in great part on the Church of the home.”
- Saint John Paul II
Activities, Events, News, and Information
Wind Cave Trail Hike for Youth - Monday, November 12th, from 9am-12pm! Parents welcome!
Greetings in Christ,
We will be hiking the Wind Cave Trail in Mesa, Az on Monday, November 12th, from 9am to 12pm. This trail has been rated easy to moderate, being kid friendly. It is a 2.6 mile round trip hike, with an elevation gain of about 700 feet. The weather forecast for that day describes it as sunny with a high of 72 degrees, although during our hike it’ll be closer to 60 degrees. Please have your youth bring water and snacks (optional, althoughI do recommend they have breakfast before coming) for the hike.
Parents are welcome to join us for our hike. There is a fee to enter the park: $7 per car or if dropping off youth, $2 per person. You will enter the Usery Pass Road, off of Ellsworth, which takes you into the Usery Mountain Regional Park, and you will immediately see the paying booth. We will meet there just before 9am, please be on time, or you will miss our group. Pick up will be at 12pm.
A permission slip is attached to this post, please print out and bring the form on the day of the hike. Without a permission slip your youth will not be able to participate.
Details:
Wind Cave Trail Hike on Monday, November 12th, 9am to 12pm
Address: 3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, Az 85207
Fee: $7 per car, or $2 per individual if being dropped off
What to bring: Water, snacks, athletic/hiking shoes or boots, sun screen, hat, sweater, backpack, Rosary
Who can join: Youth and Parents!
For more details on this hike, visit the all trails site by clicking HERE
In Christ,
John Caballero
Youth Minister
Help Feed Our Teens For Sunday Youth Group for 2018-2019! Sponsor A Night!
Please consider signing up to feed our teens (total of 50, including volunteers)! We have plates, utensils, drinks, napkins, etc. - so all you have to bring is the food! You can cook it yourself and drop it off or have it catered. We meet after the 5pm Mass in the church hall. Dinner starts at 6pm.
God bless you for your generosity! Contact me if you have any questions.
In Christ,
John Caballero
Youth Minister
Blessing of the Animals - Saturday, October 6th, 2018 @ 1PM in the Church Courtyard!
Greetings in Christ,
In celebration of our beloved Saint, St. Francis of Assisi, we will be celebrating the Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, October 6th @ 1PM in the Church Courtyard.
St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, cared for the poor and sick, he preached sermons to animals, and praised all creatures as brothers and sisters under God. Animals are our companions on earth, whether they be house pets or domesticated livestock; creatures great and small. We receive much from them: comfort and protection, as well as labor, food and clothing. This blessing is not about the created object, it is about us and our use of those objects, for the greater honor and glory of God as revealed in his creation.
I’ll close with the words of Pope St. John Paul II in his message on the World Day of Peace: Peace with God the Creator, Peace with all of Creation
“It is my hope that the inspiration of Saint Francis will help us to keep ever alive a sense of ‘fraternity’ with all those good and beautiful things which Almighty God has created. And may he remind us of our serious obligation to respect and watch over them with care, in light of that greater and higher fraternity that exists within the human family.”
One last thing, last year a woman asked me if she could bring her husband to be blessed. I will just clear this up again and say, NO!
Yours in Christ,
John Caballero
Youth Minister
August 24: St. Anne Youth Play Tryouts
St. Anne will be holding tryouts for this season’s youth production
“The Weight of a Mass” A Tale of Faith
Based on this delightful book authored by Josephine Nobisso and brilliantly illustrated by Katalin Szegedi, STAAGE ministry has been inspired to share of the story through a one hour play for all the family to enjoy.
All youth ages 12 years old to 18 years old are welcome to tryout for the various roles.
When: Friday, August 24th
Time: Beginning at 5pm
Where: In the San Juan Diego Chapel
Parents and youth will need to agree to the performance times and rehearsal schedule in order to participate. All acting abilities are welcome, first time or previous experience too.
For additional information contact,plays@stanneaz.org
Celebrating Marriage 2018
Celebrating Marriage 2018
Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, Phoenix
Saturday, September 29th
Bilingual Mass with Bishop Eduardo Nevares – 10am
Luncheon to follow – 11:30am – Parish Hall
with Guest Speakers Nate and Jill Verschaetse, Ph.d
to follow presenting:
The Journey of Marriage: Always a New Gift
A special blessing from our Bishop and a photo with each jubilarian group will be mailed to all registered couples celebrating their 25th, 40th, 50th and 50+ anniversaries in 2018 or 2019.
Registration is required at:
or call 602.354.2132
Those who pre-register for the luncheon and speaker pay $55 per couple, $35 per individual. $65 per couple will be charged the day of the event if seating remains available.
"You Before Me, Always!" A "Mini"- Marriage Retreat
“You Before Me, Always!” – A “mini” Marriage Retreat
Saturday, August 25th from 9am- 2pm
St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, Chandler
$45 per couple (before 8/15) $55 per couple (starting 8/16)
Make time to refresh, inspire, and rejuvenate,
your marriage relationship!
Retreat includes 4 inspiring talks, individual couple time, continental breakfast, full lunch and the incredibly advantageous booklet,“101 Tips for a Happier Marriage”.
Childcare available. Reservations required. Please contact Davida at 480.899.1900 x130 or DGraham@standrewchandler.com
Talks include:
Marriage Is: Deacon Mark and Barbara Lishko, Coordinator of Marriage Prep, St. Andrew Parish
Whatever was God thinking when he made man and woman and called them to marriage? What is required of us as husband and wife? There is genius in God’s plan for marriage as you will discover.
God Before Us:
Right ordering of our relationship is critical. How important is it to include God in our marriage? What is the ultimate goal in marriage and how doe God help us to get there?
You Before Me: Micheal and Rachel Villanueva – Director of Marriage and Family Life at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish
What does love demand of us in our marriage? What happens when you don’t feel like loving? What is the nature and purpose of the vows in all times?
Behold, Before All Else - Ramsey and Monique Echeveria Co-Coordinator of Marriage Prep, St. Andrew Parish
Delighting in one another. Finding joy in the good work of marriage. Partnership for the whole of life and why.
Questions: Barb Lishko, blishko@standrewaz.com or 480.899.1900 × 142
We will host weekly, monthly, and quarterly events, so come join us! For upcoming events watch the bulletin, the City or contact Alia Suchomski at alias@stanneaz.org.
