If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts. Come, let us sing joyfully to the LORD; let us acclaim the rock of our salvation. Let us come into His presence with thanksgiving; let us joyfully sing psalms to Him St. Odilia Catholic Community 7570 North Paseo del Norte, Oro Valley, AZ 85704 Mon. - Fri. Daily Mass: 6:45 am & 9:00 am Saturday: 9:00 am; Sunday Vigil Mass —5:00 pm - Celebration Choir Sunday: 7:00 am - Cantor & Congregational Singing 9:00 am - Contemporary Singing 11:00 am - Cantor & Congregational Singing 5:30 pm - Holy Fire Choir READINGS for the week of February 1 Let us remember to pray for all of our faithful departed, especially, Fr. Jim Travis. May the Lord grant them eternal rest & may His light shine upon them. Sunday, February 1 7:00 am Parishioners of St. Odilia 9:00 am Gina Avery 11:00 am Catholic School Teachers 5:30 pm Margarita S. Estrella † Monday, February 2 6:45 am Andrew Chandler 9:00 am Tom Middleton † Sunday: Dt 18:15-20/1 Cor 7:32-35/Mk 1:21-28 Monday: Mal 3:1-4/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4/Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15/Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: Heb 12:18-19, 21-24/Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Heb 13:1-8/Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21/Mk 6:30-34 Next Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39 Tuesday, February 3 6:45 am All Children 9:00 am Odein Castaneda † Wednesday, February 4 6:45 am Homeless Families 9:00 am Willliam Sutherland † Thursday, February 5 6:45 am Those Seeking Love 9:00 am Barbara Hurt † Friday, February 6 6:45 am World Peace 9:00 am William Sutherland † Saturday, February 7 9:00 am Bonnie Fay 5:00 pm Mary Ann Corona Sunday, February 8 7:00 am Parishioners of St. Odilia 9:00 am Luis A. Ramirez, Jr. † 11:00 am Dr. Marko Ercegovac † 5:30 pm Ralph Jacquinto † We pray for those in our community who may need extra prayers for any reason. All are prayed for at daily Mass. Please pray for ~ Betty Van Brocklin, Anna Zavala, Andrew Chandler, Oscar Lujan, Christina Stathis, Ashley McIntosh, Charles Miller, Madeline Kruck, Divina Allende, Nancy Tribolet, Hortencia Zavaleta, Vera Dooley, Thomas Schwartz, , Carl Phillips, Please continue to pray for ~ Dwight McCarty, Robert Tucci, Eddie Malacha, Selena Duarte, Ryan Scott Sheeley, Mary & Lenny Schwartz, Kathleen Ortega Almighty ever-living God, we humbly implore Your Majesty that, just as Your Only Begotten Son was presented on this day in the Temple in the substance of our flesh, so, by Your grace, we may be presented to You with minds made pure. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION & RECONCILIATION Students must have been in Faith Formation the previous year & currently be in 2nd or 3rd grade. The children & their parents will need to attend additional preparation classes. RCIC — RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR CHILDREN RCIC is a process for young people from 4th grade through high school who have not been baptized and/or who have been baptized but need to received the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. For High School Students who are 16 years or in 10th-11th grade, the RCIC program will continue the following year with the Sacrament of Confirmation. CONFIRMATION It is required that students have been in Faith Formation classes the prior year, have a foundational understanding of the Catholic Faith, are participating in service hours, & their families are registered members of St. Odilia Catholic Community. Can you keep watch & pray with me? ~Jesus Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Friday, Feb. 6 & Saturday, Feb. 7 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM In the Chapel Come for a short visit, or a long visit. There is a sign-up sheet in the chapel for those who would like to commit to one hour with Jesus. All are welcome! Remember, O Most Gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to Thy protection, implored Thy help, or sought Thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto Thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to Thee do I come, before Thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in Thy mercy hear and answer me. ~ Amen. MEN OF ST. ODILIA CATHOLIC PARISH…. Are you being called to fellowship with other Catholic men? Are you being called to deepen your prayer life? Are you being called to break open and study God’s word more? IF SO…. CONSIDER ST. O’S NEW MEN’S PRAYER GROUP. Starting February 5th, we will be meeting, every Thursday, at 6:00 AM in the Church Cry Room. MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER In today’s second reading, St. Paul talks about the fact that married couples have a lot to deal with; the anxieties of the world. Sometimes those stresses can really have a negative impact on our marriages. Get away from all those worldly anxieties and take time to just focus on God and each other by sharing in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are: February 20-22 and April 24-26, in Phoenix and May 29-31 in Tucson. For more information visit www.mearizona.com “As Iron sharpens Iron, so one man sharpens another.” ~ Proverbs 27:17 For more information, contact Deacon Scott via the Parish Office. Pima County Interfaith Council Join us on March 8, 2015 at 2:00 PM St. Philip’s in the Hills Murphy Gallery at: 4440 North Campbell Ave. MUSIC * DESSERT * RECOGNITION Honorees include ~ Rev. Paul Buckwalter * Frank Pierson * Joanne Welter * Rev. David Wilkinson * The late George Miller. $20 per person ~ purchase tickets at: EDUCATION WEEK ANNOUNCEMENT— ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL This is the weekend for the Bishop’s DVD to be shown at each Mass and for various speakers to share a personal connection with the work and benefit of the Catholic Appeal’s support. Your support is very much appreciated! pimacountyinterfaith.org THANK YOU SPONSORS! Our Parish is ever so grateful for our wonderful & supportive sponsors. Today we send a special thank you to “Rosati’s Authentic Chicago Pizza”. Please return the support by visiting Rosati’s and enjoying one of their delicious menu choices! COUPLE PRAYER RETREAT You are appreciated! Couples find closeness and intimacy through praying Scripture together at this weekend retreat. It is a time away from hectic and stressful schedules, a time where you and your loved one can spend quality time together in an extra special setting that brings you both closer to God. Share and pray together in a beautiful, tranquil atmosphere. This Couple Prayer Retreat will be at the Holy Trinity Monastery in St. David, AZ on Valentine’s weekend, February 13 - 15. 520.722.2931 - [email protected] ST. ODILIA SENIORS ~ 9th ANNIVERSARY CELBRATION FEBRUARY 4, 2015 We will begin with Mass on Wednesday, February 4th at 9:00 AM at St. Odilia Church to celebrate our 9th Anniversary as S.O.S. - St. Odilia Senior Club. We will sit together in the front right, middle section of the church. We will meet after Mass at Mimi’s Restaurant - 4420 N. Oracle Rd. (Tucson Mall) -back room for breakfast/lunch - separate checks KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS NEWS The Knights’ monthly Pancake Breakfast is Sunday, March 8th, please come join us! GRATITUDE FOR YOUR GENEROSITY Thank you for your support; it is evidence of your faithfulness to God as you help build His Kingdom. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Our monthly Business Meeting is Wednesday, March 11th in the Parish Hall at 7:00 PM. On March 14th, after evening Mass, we will be having a Great St. Patrick’s Day Dinner in the Hall. Please come celebrate! Collection Information for 1/25: In-Parish Regular Offertory……………$ 7,112.00 Building Fund………..………$ 225.00 Jubilee……….…..…..………$ 758.51 TOTAL $ 8,095.51 Weekly need of our Parish …$13,000.00 SUNDAY - February 1 7:00am - Mass 9:00am - Mass 9:00am - Faith Formation – CTG 11:00am - Mass 11:30am - RCIA & RCIT – Annex 12:00pm - Confirmation Class – CTG 4:00pm - LifeTeen – Hall 4:30pm - Holy Fire Choir Rehearsal 5:30pm - Mass MONDAY - February 2 6:45am - Mass 9:00am - Mass 10:00am - Bible Study – Annex 6:30pm - Clergy Mtg – Office Library TUESDAY - February 3 6:45am - Mass 9:00am - Mass 3:15pm - Faith Formation – CTG 6:30pm - Rosary Group – Annex 6:30pm - Confirmation Class – Room 8 WEDNESDAY - February 4 6:45am - Mass 9:00am - Mass 6:30pm - Baptism Class – Annex 6:30pm - Clergy Mtg – Office Library 7:00pm - Contemporary Choir Rehearsal THURSDAY - February 5 6:45am - Mass 9:00am - Mass 6:00pm - Joyful Noise Choir Rehearsal FRIDAY - February 6 OFFICE CLOSED 6:45am - Mass 9:00am - Mass SATURDAY - February 7 9:00am - Mass 9:00am - RCIA – Annex 10:30am - Catechist Luncheon – Hall 3:30pm - Celebration Choir Rehearsal 4:00pm - Confessions 5:00pm - Mass SUNDAY - February 8 7:00am - Mass 9:00am - Mass 9:00am - Faith Formation – CTG 11:00am - Mass 11:30am - RCIA & RCIT – Annex 12:00pm - Confirmation Class – CTG 2:00pm - Baptism Class – Annex 4:00pm - LifeTeen – Hall 4:30pm - Holy Fire Choir Rehearsal 5:30pm - Mass All Choir rehearsals take place in the Church, unless otherwise noted. Office Hours: Monday—Thursday, 9:30am - 5:00pm Phone Number: 520.297.7271 Fax Number: 520.297.8247 PARISH STAFF CLERGY Pastor Fr. R. Miguel Mariano Parochial Vicar Fr. Frank Cady Parish Deacon Rev. Mr. George Scherf Parish Deacon Rev. Mr. Scott Pickett OFFICE & PARISH Administrative Assistant & Compliance Officer Felicia Corona Plant & Maintenance Supervisor Antonio “Tony” Martinez Compliance Team Anne Ferry Maintenance Jonathan “Jon” Rumba Bulletin Editor Vanessa E. Corona FAITH FORMATION Director Susanna Chapman Principal Peggy McLaughlin RCIA & RCIT Anne Ferry Life Teen Director Rev. Mr. Scott Pickett Youth Minister Susanna Chapman CHURCH MINISTRIES Liturgist Paul Scalise Music Director Diane Simons Homebound & Hospital Dee Lytle Altar Server Coordinator Pam Xeele Peace & Justice Bernie Frankiewicz Bereavement Dee Lytle & Kathleen Middleton Catholic Cemetery Liaison, Bill Dering: 520.820.9999 Bulletin articles are due: Feb. 4 for the Feb. 15 bulletin. Please submit them to the Parish Office. Thank you! Website: www.st-odilia.org E-mail: [email protected] Parish Pastoral Council — Marlene Calhoun, President Fr. R. Miguel Mariano, Dcn. Scott Pickett, Paul Nzomo, Trevor Cymbaluk, Erik Patterson, Al Hess, James Tress, Larry Dembowski, Jim Sigler, Janice Tress, Karen Czech Board of Directors: -Fr. R. Miguel Mariano, President -Mary Stanford, Secretary -Mike Galvin, Treasurer -Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas -Msgr. Alfred Schifano Parish Finance Council: -Fr. R. Miguel Mariano -Sister Alice Martinez, IHM Gregory Heisey -Anne Ferry -Joan Clark -Mike Marum Facility Management Advisory Board: -Jim Roszko, Chairman -Fr. R. Miguel Mariano -Jim M. Fay -Chuck Paterniti -Jim Fay Sr. -Mike Frankiewicz F A I T H F O R M A T I O N : Faith Formation programs include Special Education, Elementary, Junior High, High School & Adult Education. S A C R A M E N T O F B A P T I S M : Please call the Parish Office to make an appointment. The process includes a special blessing & preparation classes. S A C R A M E N T O F R E C O N C I L I A T I O N : Saturdays at 4:00 pm and by appointment. S A C R A M E N T O F M A R R I A G E : Four months advance notice is requested to ensure adequate time to prepare properly for the sacrament. M I N I S T R Y T O T H E S I C K & H O M B O U N D : Please call the Parish Office if you or someone you know is sick, in the hospital or unable to attend Mass. Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring Holy Communion to homes. Arrangements for the Sacrament of the Sick can also be made; this includes: Anointing, Blessing, Communion, Confession and/or General Conversation. W E P R A Y F O R E V E R Y O N E : We welcome your calls to tell us who needs prayers. As a community, we pray or ach other and at the daily celebration of the Eucharist, we remember those people needing extra prayers. Thank you for your care of others. God is Peace. God is Joy. God is Love. God is all good things. I am His child. God loves Me.