calendar of events at Saints Simon and Jude Cathedral of Phoenix

FEBRUARY 2012

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ARIZONA STATE COUNCIL

Vacation Raffle tickets go on sale now!
Drawing: May 19, 2012
Donation: $5 per ticket, $20 for 5 tickets, $100 for 30 tickets
Winner need not be present to win!
Tickets are available in the gift shop, in the parish office or in the courtyard after Masses 1/29, 2/12, 3/11, 4/15, 5/6 and 5/13.
All proceeds from Ss. Simon & Jude donations will go to cathedral maintenance/ replacing the chiller. More information: English Spanish

The 2012 Spring Softball & Baseball League is now taking registrations.
All Boys & Girls ages 3 to 15 are welcome.
Early registration is $65 from now until Feb 10th, $75 after that until Feb 18th.
The season starts on March 3rd.
Be sure to tell your neighbors and family about it.

Feb. 3 BLESSING OF THROATS AFTER ALL REGULAR MASSES

Feb. 3 FIRST FRIDAY HOLY HOUR & BENEDICTION
Please join us in prayer on First Friday, February 3rd for Holy Hour & Benediction at 6 p.m.

in the Cathedral. Please pray especially for vocations to the priesthood, religious life and for your own vocation. If you are unable to make this special Holy Hour, please come and spend an hour in the presence of our Lord. First Friday Adoration is from 6:45 a.m. to 11p.m.

Feb. 5 NO YOUTH GROUP

Feb. 6 HEALING PRAYER
If you are in need of healing in body, mind, or spirit, please feel welcome to come and let us pray with and for you. The group meets at 11:00 a.m. in the Adoration Chapel in the vestibule area of the Cathedral. A courtesy call to Sr. D. at 602-242-1300 Ext. 121 is requested if you intend to be present.

Feb. 7 ROC

All Spring Gatherings will be held on Tuesday nights, beginning in the Church with Mass at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. Pick-up is in front of the Parish Office. Please make sure teens are dressed appropriately for Mass.

Feb. 10 Confraternity of Christ’s Peaceful Sacred Heart
You are invited to The Confraternity of Christ’s Peaceful Sacred Heart. We meet the 2nd Friday of each month in the library at 6:30 pm.
Come grow in union with Christ, where the true peace “that surpasses all understanding” is found and all that Christ asks is possible. Meetings include prayer, Lectio Divina, magisterial church teaching, wisdom of the saints, refreshment, formation with others into the image of Christ – in the hope of bringing His light to the world.
For more information call: 602-312-3246

Feb. 11 SSJ School Dinner & Auction

Feb. 12 YOUTH GROUP 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Youth Group Meets Sunday’s after the 5 p.m. Mass in the Youth House, all high school teens are welcome to join us for the fun faith filled nights!

Feb. 12-14 100 Years of Catholics in Arizona: Exhibit & Pontifical Mass
In honor of the Arizona Centennial and the Catholic Church’s role in building up the community, you are cordially invited to a Pontifical Mass with Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted on February 14, 2012 at noon at St. Mary’s Basilica in downtown Phoenix.

For more information, contact the Diocesan Office of Archives at 602-354-2475.

Exhibit dates/hours:
Sunday, February 12, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Monday, February 13, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tuesday, February 14, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Feb.13 HEALING PRAYER
If you are in need of healing in body, mind, or spirit, please feel welcome to come and let us pray with and for you. The group meets at 11:00 a.m. in the Adoration Chapel in the vestibule area of the Cathedral. A courtesy call to Sr. D. at 602-242-1300 Ext. 121 is requested if you intend to be present.

Feb. 15 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM (ISP)

HOST FAMILY INFORMATIONAL MEETING at 7 p.m
Beginning in August 2012, Bourgade Catholic High School will formally welcome students from across the globe to our campus through our International Student Program. We invite families to welcome an international brother or sister who wants to study at Bourgade Catholic High School beginning in the 2012-2013 academic year into their home and family. This opportunity will provide a unique experience for both your family and your international brother and sister as your share cultures, ideas and perspectives building a lifelong relationship.

We invite and encourage you to attend an informational meeting for Host Families on Wednesday, February 15th at 7 p.m. in the Bourgade Catholic Library.

For additional information, please visit click here or contact the ISP Director Mr. Javier Bravo

Feb. 19 YOUTH GROUP 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Youth Group Meets Sunday’s after the 5 p.m. Mass in the Youth House, all high school teens are welcome to join us for the fun faith filled nights!

Feb. 22 ASH WEDNESDAY

Mass Schedule:

English 6:15 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 12 Noon, 6:30 p.m.

4:30p (Spanish), 8:30p (Spanish)

Feb. 25 Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Phoenix

2012 Men’s Conference "Into the Desert for Christ”
Saturday, February 25th 8:45 A.M. at Grand Canyon University

Cost: $55 Individual – $45 Group of 10 or more.
If you’re interested in attending with the group from Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral,
please contact Andy Lambros at 602-460-3300 or click here for more information.

Feb. 26 YOUTH GROUP 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Youth Group Meets Sunday’s after the 5 p.m. Mass in the Youth House, all high school teens are welcome to join us for the fun faith filled nights!

Feb. 27 HEALING PRAYER
If you are in need of healing in body, mind, or spirit, please feel welcome to come and let us pray with and for you. The group meets at 11:00 a.m. in the Adoration Chapel in the vestibule area of the Cathedral. A courtesy call to Sr. D. at 602-242-1300 Ext. 121 is requested if you intend to be present.

Feb. 28 BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
The Bereavement Support Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. in the Teachers’ Lounge. If you are grieving for a loved one you are welcome to come and share your burden. We will listen and pray with you.

MARCH 2012

Mar. 2 2nd Annual Phoenix Catholic Women’s Conference Registration Deadline

Attention all women! Register today for the 2nd Annual Phoenix Catholic Women’s Conference on Sat. March 24, 2012 at St. Bernadette’s.
4 great speakers will present: Judy McDonald, Leighton Drake,

Sr. Mary Fidelis and Edel Carrick
Cost is $40 – includes breakfast & lunch
Registration Deadline is March 2, 2012
For more info click here or call Rhapsody at 602.568.5286
Register online

Mar. 4 YOUTH GROUP 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Youth Group Meets Sunday’s after the 5 p.m. Mass in the Youth House, all high school teens are welcome to join us for the fun faith filled nights!

Mar. 6 ROC

Mar.10 “THE MEN’S GROUP”
All men 18 and older are invited and encouraged to come to the Men’s Group on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. Whether you're a man who is young or old, married or otherwise, a cradle Catholic or a convert, you have something to gain and something to contribute to this group. Join us once or every time!
Join us for the 8:30 a.m. Mass, if you can. The program will begin in Smith Hall around

9:15 a.m. Coffee and a continental breakfast will be provided. Things will wrap up around 10:30 a.m.
For questions or more information, please contact:
Andy Lambros at 602-460-3300 or Doug Small at 602-228-8502

Mar. 18 YOUTH GROUP 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Youth Group Meets Sunday’s after the 5 p.m. Mass in the Youth House, all high school teens are welcome to join us for the fun faith filled nights

Mar. 24 2012 PHOENIX CATHOLIC WOMEN'S CONFERENCE

Attention all women! 2nd Annual Phoenix Catholic Women’s Conference "A Women's Journey..." is on Saturday, March 24, 2012 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Bernadette’s Parish (16245 N. 60th St., Scottsdale)

Featuring presentations by:
Judy McDonald
Leighton Drake
Sr. Mary Fidelis
Edel Carrick

Cost is $40 – includes breakfast & lunch
Registration Deadline is March 2, 2012

For more information, call Rhapsody at 602-568-5286
Information and registration online

APRIL 2012

Apr. 3 ROC

Apr. 13-15 Mother and Daughter Retreat

Northern Arizona St. Philomena Mother and Daughter Retreat dedicated to reflecting on the feminine gift of self, the dignity of womanhood, and the beauty of God's plan for marital intimacy will be held in Prescott on Friday April, 13 to Sunday, April 15. This memorable weekend is offered to moms and their daughters between ages 11 to 14 in conjunction with the JP2 Resource Center. Please contact Jenny Bowen at 928-759-3191 for cost and registration info.

MAY 2012

Apr. 3 ROC

May 16 SSJ 8TH GRADE GRADUATION 5:30 P.M.

JUNE 2012