The Reach for the Stars Gala is the largest fundraising event, benefiting all students. The evening of raffles, auctions, and dinner is held in our Centro Santa Cruz building. It is transformed into an amazing gathering place for our community to come together in celebration. This annual event benefits academics, technology, and Science Lab enhancements […]
Women of all ages are invited to a day retreat with special guest, Gina Bauer! Based on reflections of Saint John Paul II's Mulieris Dignitatem, Gina has a special day planned to welcome women into the mission God has called them to! Schedule: 10:30am Confessions available 11:00am Mass 12:00pm-4:00pm Retreat in Parish Hall 4:00pm Mass […]
Holy Week Retreat Part 1, April 9 - 13, with Fr. Andre Cirino, OFM Journaling the Passion of the Christ with St. Francis This retreat centers on the art of journaling with a focus on the Passion of Jesus Christ. Part 1 will be comprised of an introduction to spiritual journaling focusing on the many […]
In this course, Sr. Maria Rose Metzger, OP, examines the Council's document on Religious Life; Laura Gallant discusses the document on the Laity; Fr. David Loeffler looks at the decree ecumenism. Location: St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 2312 E. Campbell Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Participants can join us either in person or via video conference. […]
The Care for Creation Ministry invites you to our first "Unlocking the Key to Laudato Si’ Film Festival and Art Show" at the Casa on Saturday, April 9. Four feature-length films that have received dozens of film festival awards and recognition globally plus a variety of shorts will be presented throughout the day for you […]
All grieving mothers, grandmothers, and supportive friends or family members are invited to a special Afternoon of Remembrance & Reflection hosted by Sacred Sorrows and supported by the Crosier Community. Please join Fr. Stephan Bauer and Ms. Rita Morton for a special program developed to help grief encounter grace as we journey into Holy Week. […]
Join us Saturday, April 9, 2022 for the 13th Annual A Taste of Saint Mary’s event! Come raise a glass (or two!) and celebrate with us. We will be serving up good food, great drinks, and groovy music for you to enjoy and we will have a silent auction and a raffle as well. All […]
The annual Chrism Mass is celebrated by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, united with all of the priests and deacons in our diocese, on Monday, April 11, at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, Phoenix. Mass begins at 6 p.m. All are welcome! Please arrive early to allow time for parking, finding a seat, and entering into […]
Holy Thursday commemorates Jesus’ institution of the Eucharist, the priesthood, and the Mass. During this re-presentation of the Last Supper, you will see the washing of the feet of twelve members of the congregation, along with a Eucharistic procession as Jesus is exposed for adoration late into the night. Catholics are invited to pray with […]
Join us Good Friday, April 15th for our Rosary for Life with Bishop Olmsted! We pray on this holy day that the love and mercy of Christ will pour out on those men and women considering abortion and encourage them to choose life for their pre-born children. Miracles happen because of prayer. Please remember to […]
Join us Good Friday for our Rosary for Life with Bishop Olmsted! We pray on this holy day that the love and mercy of Christ will pour out on those men and women considering abortion and encourage them to choose life for their pre-born children. Be sure to bring plenty of water and shade.
Good Friday is the one day in the year that no Masses are celebrated. In remembrance of Jesus’ suffering and death on the Cross, Catholics gather for a Communion service and to Venerate the Holy Cross. Good Friday is also a day of fasting and abstinence. Fasting is obligatory from age 18 until age 59, […]
