Catholicism 101 Episode 3 of Video Series

Feb 26, 2014 (1:30p)

Have you dreamed of seeing the Holy Land and Rome? You can, right here at St. George. The acclaimed 10 part DVD series called, CATHOLICISM, will give you a journey around the world and deep into your faith. The third episode, The Ineffable Mystery of God, will be shown Wed, Feb 26 at 1:30pm.

Upcoming Dates and Topics:
Part 4—Mary, the Mother of God, 1:00pm Wed, Mar 5

The following at 1:30pm in room 3:
Part 5—Peter, Paul, and the Missionary Adventure, Wed, Mar 12
Part 6—The Mystical Union of Christ & the Church, Wed, Mar 19
Part 7—The Mystery of the Liturgy & the Eucharist, Wed, Mar 26

More information call Pat & Susan Cronmiller at 814-688-8775.

[ Faith Formation ]

Stations of the Cross

Mar 7, 2014 (4:00p)

Fridays at 4:00pm followed by Soup & Bread starting Fri, Mar 7
Wednesdays at 4:00pm starting Wed, Mar 12

[ Lent/Easter ]

NO Religious Education Classes Mar 9-12

Mar 9, 2014

Life Teen resumes on Sun, Apr 16.

[ Religious Education ]

Ladies Guild Meeting

Mar 12, 2014

The March meeting of Our Lady of the Desert Guild will be Wed, Mar 12. The first Wednesday of the month is Ash Wednesday this year so we will be moving our meeting.

The meeting will begin at 9:30am in the social hall with luncheon to follow.

Hope to see new ladies! ALL women of the parish are invited.

[ Ladies Guild ]

4th Annual Phoenix Catholic Women's Conference

Mar 15, 2014 (8:00a - 6:00p)

at St. Paul's Church, 330 W. Coral Gables Dr., Phoenix 85023

Admission is $50.00 per person before Sat, Mar 1 and $60 after.
Admission includes continental breakfast and lunch.

Check in is 8:00am and the conference begins at 9:00am and concludes with a 4:30pm Vigil Mass with Bishop Thomas J Olmsted

Featuring:
Sr. Regina Marie Gorman, OCD - Vicar General Carmelite and Chair of the National Conference of Major Superiors of Women Religious
Teresa Tomeo - Author and Host of EWTN's The Catholic View for Women and Ave Maria Radio's The Catholic Connection
Becky Bowers-Greene - Blogger & Co-host of the new radio show, The Catholic Conversation on Immaculate Heart Radio 1310AM
Lani Bogart - Director of Marriage and Family Life at OLPH Glendale.

We are also accepting donations of house wares & cleaning supplies to support the Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement Program.

SPACE IS LIMITED! Register by Fri, Mar 7. For more information call 602-471-1944 or visit www.pdccw.com for online registration.

[ Around the Diocese ]

Catholic Discussion Group

Mar 15, 2014 (9:00a)

in room 2

Topic: Forgiveness, why is it so hard for Catholics?

For more information contact Josie Scacchetti at 480-202-6783.

[ Discussion Group ]

St. Joseph's Table

Mar 19, 2014 (4:00p)

On Wed, Mar 19 there is a special Mass at 4:00pm followed by a Potluck Dinner to celebrate St. Joseph.

Families whose last name starts with:
A-J—bring salads, bread, or fruit
K-R—bring desert (pie, cookies, cake, etc.)
S-Z—bring meatless main dish (pasta, fish, soup)

Bring enough to serve 10 people. Everyone is invited.

[ Special Mass/Event St. Joseph's Table ]

7th Annual Into the Desert for Christ Catholic Men's Conference

Mar 22, 2014 (9:00a - 6:00p)

at Xavier College Preparatory - Founders Hall

Sponsored by the Diocese of Phoenix and Catholic Men's Fellowship of Phoenix, this one-day conference will challenge Catholic men from ages 15-99 to deepen their sacrificial commitment to Jesus Christ and his Church! Speakers include Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, Fr. Larry Richards, Jason Evert, and Matt Birk, the 2012 NFL Man of the Year. Begins at 9:00am and finishes with sacrifice of Holy Mass by 6:00pm.

Cost is $56.50; save $10 per ticket by registering 10 or more men together. Info and registration at www.cmfp.org.

[ Around the Diocese ]

Marian Healing Mass

Mar 26, 2014

[ Healing Mass ]

Lenten Penance Service

Apr 3, 2014

[ Lent/Easter ]

Next KofC Council Meeting is Mon, Apr 7 at 7:00p in room 3.

Apr 7, 2014 (7:00p)

[ Knights of Columbus ]