Bishop Olmsted Invites Men to the 3rd Annual Men's Conference

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XTreme Teens

February 7th - No XTreme Teens meeting!

February 14th - Join XTreme Teens for "All You Need Is Love". We'll be meeting from 7:00 p.m.to 8:30 p.m., at the Parish Office, and as always, snacks will be provided. We'll also give you an update on going to see the movie "To Save A Life".

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Ladies Auxiliary

Plans for the new year are coming together ladies. Stay in the know by attending the meeting this next February 15th 7:00 p.m. at Margie's. Also be sure to check your email for up to the minute changes and additions. Remember to pay your dues so you are not dropped from the roster. Any questions, call Lou at 480-354-1477.

[ February Ladies Auxiliary ]

Mardi Gras Bowling Party - Grades 7 & 8

You are invited to the Mardi Gras Bowling Party on Monday February 15th from 11:30 - 1:30 at the Brunswick Zone, 1160 S Gilbert Rd. Cost is $5. Tickets can be purchased this weekend and next at RE.

[ February Ladies Auxiliary ]

Spring Training Concession Volunteers

We will have the following meetings to go over the game plan for the Angel's Spring Training Games Concession work, in the garage at the Parish office. Please plan on attending one of these meetings:

• Tuesday, February 16th, at 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, February 18th at 7:00 p.m.

If you are interested in being a volunteer, but haven't signed up yet, we can still use you. Call Mark at 480-279-6737 for more details.

[ February Volunteer Baseball ]

2nd Annual Lenten Meatless Pancake Breakfast

The 2nd Annual Lenten Meatless Pancake Breakfast sponsored by our Peace and Justice Committee is coming on Sunday, February 28th. It is FREE with 100% of any donations being used to support anti-poverty organizations.

[ February Peace Justice Committee ]

Cursillo Weekend

The Cursillo Weekend is an opportunity to bring you closer to Christ and live a more enriched life guided by the Holy Spirit. The next retreat weekends are in March. The men's weekend will be March 4th to 7th and the women's weekend is March 18 to 21st. For more information please contact Dave Daniels at 480-279-6737 or at davefdaniels@gmail.com.

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Teen Confirmation Meetings

Grades 7 through 12
Based on the information shared at our first meeting, the following Sundays have been scheduled for our remaining meetings. These meetings will be at 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Parish Office.

January 24 — Prayer (bring a pillow)
February 14 — Christian Morality
February 28 — Initiation/Baptism
March 14 — Confirmation and Eucharist
March 28 — Christian Service

• The retreat will be Friday April 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Rehearsal will be Saturday April 24th after the 4:30 p.m. Mass
• The sacramental Celebration will be Saturday May 1st at the 4:30 p.m. Mass
• If you are unable to attend, it is your responsi- bility to call Jayne at 480-279-6737.

[ January February March Teens Confirmation ]

Marriage Encounter

The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are Feb 19-21 in Lake Havasu and March 19- 21 in Phoenix. For scheduling purposes, registrations are due one month is advance. Contact Gene & Maggie Tokraks 480-279-6737 for information.

[ February March Marriage ]

Catholic Coffee Chat

We continue our Coffee Chats for the new year at the same time, but on a different day! We will now be meeting on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Our normal agenda will be to address any questions or issues the group may have, then (a brand new feature) we will spend a half-hour or so talking about the upcoming Weekend Mass readings, then launch into the topic for the day. This semester we will continue our discussion of the Old Testament with the Book of Exodus.

See you on Friday, February 5, 2010.

[ Catholic Coffee Chat ]

Adolescent Rite of Passage (AROP)

Fathers, join your son for a weekend getaway at the scenic Tonto Rim Christian Camp April 16 - 18. Spend an incredible weekend with your son (target ages 11 through 13) as you discuss with him some critically important subjects that will help prepare him for adolescence.

Cost for the getaway/program is $290 for father-son pair. This includes cabin and camp ground fees, 5 meals each, and the Passport2Purity® Program. Contact Ed Latimer at ed.latimer@cox.net for a registration form and/or if you have any questions.

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