If you’re looking to get out this weekend, here are a selection of parish and greater Catholic efforts to support.
Crozier Gala — April 18 at Xavier College Preparatory. Map.
Hosted by the Catholic Community Foundation and benefiting diocesan Catholic schools. Register and/or fulfill a wish that upgrades school technology, classroom supplies and more. Related article.
Esther: For Such a Time as This — 4 p.m. April 17-19 at Tequa Festival Marketplace in Sedona. Map. Free and $5 seating. Potters Hand Productions presented an original musical adaptation of the Book of Esther. Info.
“The Papacy of Reason” — 8 p.m. April 18 on EWTN and livestreamed online.
Interviews with church leaders, Vatican experts and Catholic journalists reveal the principal teaching themes of the pontificate of Pope Benedict XV.
Parish festivals — It’s that time of year when Catholics can play and feast on parish grounds before it gets too hot and raise money for the church.
- noon-9 p.m. April 18 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Tempe. Includes food, kids activities, book sale, bake sale, gift baskets, silent auction, live auction. Map. Info.
- noon-4 p.m. April 19 at St. Maria Goretti Parish in Scottsdale. Food, raffles and games. Map. Info.
- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 19 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Queen Creek. Map. Food, games, prizes and entertainment.
- after morning Mass April 19 at St. Joseph Parish. Map. Food, games, prizes, water slides, photo booth, Tonga dancers, raffle.
- April 18-19 at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish. Map. Food, entertainment, kids area, art exhibit and raffle. Info.
Vow of nonviolence — during all Masses April 18-19 at St. Benedict Parish in Ahwatukee. Map.
Each year, for the past three years, the St. Benedict Pax Christi Community has welcomed everyone in the parish to take the Pax Christi Vow of Nonviolence (y aquí en español). It’s a voluntary one-year commitment to imitate Jesus in practicing Gospel nonviolence.
Earth Day clean up — at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Tolleson. Map.
Planting and landscape cleanup. Bring garden tools, brooms, rakes, rags. Info.
U.S. Bishops on the environment.
Rummage Sale — opens early and closes at 1 p.m. April 18-19 at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish in Chandler. Map. Shop for toys, children’s clothing, household items, small appliances, lawn/garden, accessories, small furniture and more. Proceeds benefit Our Lady of Perpetual Help Orphanage in Haiti.
Arizona Catholic Singles Mass — 11 a.m. April 19 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Tempe. Map. Brunch to follow. Info: Patrick at (480) 898-7424.
A Pair of One Act Problems — 7 p.m. April 17-18 at Seton Catholic Preparatory in Chandler. Map. Students present two one-act plays.
