Marriage Encounter November 12 - 14

Do you thirst for the power of Jesus' love in your marriage? Take time to enrich your marriage and bring Jesus' love to your relationship. The next Marriage Encounter Weekend is November 12 - 14 in Phoenix. For scheduling purposes, registrations are due one month is advance. Contact Gene & Maggie Tokraks at 480-279-6737 for information.

[ November Marriage ]

13th Arizona Marian Conference - "Jesus I Trust In You"

The MIR Center of Arizona invites you to attend the 13th Arizona Marian Conference - "Jesus I Trust In You" - September 10 to 12, 2010.

Featured Speakers: Mark Beard. Fr. Jozo Grbes, Vinny Flynn, Fr. Timothy Deeter, Deacon Joe Lessard, Fr. Doug Lorig, Chris Benguhe, Char Vance. Register on our website at www.mirarizona.org or call 480-964-6111.

[ September Marian Conference ]

Interested in Joining the Catholic Church?

On Monday, September 13th we will have an information night for any adult who may be interested in looking into formally joining the Catholic Church or Catholics who wish to complete the celebration of the sacraments of initiation.

For those thinking about formally joining the Church, these are "inquiry sessions." That is, there is no immediate commitment on your part. We just want an opportunity to answer your questions and share with you whom we are as a Roman Catholic Church Community. If you decide during the process that you want to continue with the celebration of the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and/or First Communion, we will happily work with you toward that goal.

So if interested give Richard Schonhoff a call 480-279-6737 or send an email to Richard@smarymag.org

[ Become Catholic ]

Women's Fellowship / Bible Study Retreat: September 10 - 12

"The Dwelling Place of the Lord" - Join Women's Christian Fellowship for our annual retreat.

Come away from your daily life and dedicate a weekend to your relationship with the Lord.

Fiesta Inn, Tempe AZ
Friday September 10 - Sunday September 12th, 2010
Friday arrival time 4-5:30pm

Presiders:
Fr. Mike Barry
Fr. Greg Menegay
Katrina Zeno
WCF-AZ Core

Retreat is open to all women. Register now as the retreat fills quickly! Registration fee: $195/person www.wcfaz.com

[ September Women Retreat ]

Infant Baptisms - September 18 and 19

The next Infant Baptisms will be the weekend of September 18 and 19, 2010. The required preparation session for parents is Sunday August 22nd at 1:15 p.m. at the Parish Office on Recker Road. A reminder that you need to be registered in the parish before registering for Baptism and that you may register for the Baptism and the parent session online here.

[ September Baptism ]

Safe Environment Trainers Needed

St. Mary Magdalene is in need of three or four Safe Environment Trainers. There will be a Train-the-Trainer class September 25th and 26th at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 2121 S. Rural Road in Tempe. It is a 2-day class starting Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and continuing on Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Potential trainers should be available evenings and weekends, be comfortable speaking to an audience, and must fill out an application. Applications must be approved and signed by the Pastor. Please call Pat, the Safe Environment Coordinator, for more information and for an application form. 480-279-6737

[ September Safe Environment ]

Called to Protect for Ministries - October 16th

All Volunteers in all parish ministries and organizations are required to take the fundamental Safe Environment class, "Called to Protect for Ministries" regardless of your direct involvement with children.

For those who have never taken "Called to Protect for Ministries" we are offering the class at St. Mary Magdalene on Saturday, October 16, 2010 from 9:00 am to Noon. Please go to the Safe Environment Training website, click on "Register for Classes" and look for the class we are offering here at the parish and register for that class. If you cannot attend our session, note that other parishes within the Diocese have classes you can attend and for which you can register.

Contact Pat Wentworth at the parish office for further clarification.

[ October Safe Environment ]

Crafty Creations Boutique - November 12th & 13th

Don't forget to reserve your table at the Crafty Creations Boutique! We are opening up the applications to outside vendors on July 1 but want to give parishioners first preference. We are expecting up to 50 different vendors of all kinds including jewelry, papercrafting, candles, clothing accessories and so much more.

Come on over and check out the Crafty Creations Boutique page!

[ November Boutique ]