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YOU ARE INVITED

St. Augustine Catholic High School, located at 8800 E. 22nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85710, cordially invites you to their “Annual Western BBQ Dinner & Auction” which will take place on Saturday, February 18th, 2012, from 6 - 10 pm at the high school. The proceeds go towards their school
programs.

Diocesan Conference 2012

March 15, 16 & 17, 2012. www.workersvineyard.com.
Please join all people who work, pray and minister throughout the Diocese of Tucson at this major, professional conference which is sure to inspire your faith and enrich your ministry through general sessions, workshops, a resource expo and networking opportunities. The cost is only $35 for this 3-day conference. After January 31, the cost will be $40. All of our parish ministries are strongly encouraged to attend this conference. Please join Bishop Kicanas and all.

JOYFUL NOISE SAYS 'THANK YOU! ! !'

Dear St. Odilia community,
On behalf of the Joyful Noise Children’s Choir, I wish to extend our most heartfelt “Thank You” to all of our parish family for your support and prayers during this past January 8th weekend. The choir was invited by the City of Tucson and the Diocese of Tucson to participate in two separate interfaith memorial services held to commemorate the one year anniversary of the Tragedy in Tucson.

On Saturday, January 7th, Joyful Noise sang “This Little Light of Mine” in front of hundreds of Tucsonans who gathered @ Kino Stadium for the closing ceremony of the day’s events sponsored by Beyond. The girls braved the chilly breeze and sang their hearts out as the community sang along.
Sunday morning, January 8th, the children sang beautifully at the Family Mass. It was a very emotional mass. The children sang “God Bless America” and “This Little Light of Mine.” At 10:11 am we all reflected in silence as the church bells pealed and beautiful music carried on throughout our community.

At 1 pm, Joyful Noise gathered at St. Augustine’s Cathedral for a beautiful interfaith service that was highlighted by amazing music, multi-cultural prayers and reflections, dancers and roses to remember those who died. Also in attendance was Gov. Jan Brewer. The sound of “This Little Light of Mine” filled the Cathedral as the girls sang to remember and honor Christina-Taylor Green †. We were blessed to be a part of this all.

With grateful hearts,
Joyful Noise Children’s Choir

FAITH REJUVENATION - THE NEW TESTAMENT

The Faith Rejuvenation Committee will be offering classes on the New Testament. Our main facilitator will be Jean Hill. She has an extensive background both in education and employment. Jean taught the New Testament in the Diocese of Syracuse (NY) and Diocese of St. Augustine (FL). Jesus asked Peter, “Who do you say that I am?” He asks us the same question. We will look for that answer as we start with the Gospel of Matthew, Ch. 13.

In an effort to accommodate everyone’s schedule, we will hold two (2) sessions: Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings. Please register for either the morning or evening class by contacting Anne Ferry @ 297-7271, ext. 210, no later than January 17th. The class dates will be as follows:
Tuesday mornings - January 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28; March 6, 20 & 27
Thursday evenings - February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 1, 8, 22 & 29

ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS!

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NOTICE TO ALL CURSILLISTAS

A new English School of Leaders has begun in the Greater Tucson area. They meet @ St. John the Evangelist, 602 W. Ajo Way, on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 7 - 9 pm. On the 4th Friday they have an Ultreya.

Gather Together

Each Sunday morning after the 7:00 am and 9:00 am Masses, we would like you to come and socialize with your fellow parishioners.

1st, 4th and 5th Sundays of the Month — donuts, coffee and juice for just a donation, furnished by the elementary and Junior High.

2nd Sunday of the month — Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast, $5.00 per person or $15.00 per family.

3rd Sunday of the month — High School Youth Group Breakfast Burros, $4.00 each.

Now, St. Odilia Parishioners, how can you not come and have delicious food for affordable prices and great fellowship?

Communication

If you have disconnected your home phone and now only use your cellular phone, please call the office or use the form located in the back of the bulletin to inform us of the phone number that we can get in touch with you.

Thank you very much for your cooperation.

A Call To Service

St. Vincent de Paul here at St. Odilia needs people that are willing to take time out of their busy lives to help those in need. Our St. Vincent de Paul society has dwindled to just a few people, and we are in desperate need of some new blood.

All that is required is a willingness to meet with needy people and help them in whatever way we can. Training will be provided. Being familiar with Excel spreadsheets is a bonus, as that is how we keep our records.

If you are interested, please call the parish office at 297-7271.

Volunteers

Volunteers are a wonderful gift to our parish. If there is a need that can’t be accomplished in a parish due to a shortage of staff “call a volunteer”.
We still have a need for more Eucharistic ministers and lectors. Please call the office to let us know if you are interested. We can train you individually or as a group. Thank you for considering to serve your parish in this ministry.

We have a need for two or three volunteers to work with us at La Canada Care Center on Fridays. We’re there from about 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Three Fridays a month we have Mass, and when a priest is not available we have a Communion Service.

What we do, is bring the residents from their rooms to the dining room where Mass is held. If you can help us please call Gloria Ruiz 297-2578.

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