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January 22, 2012
Dear Friends,
The Abortion divide reveals the fault lines in our culture. It centers on the understanding of the human person and law. On the one side is a view of the human person as bound by both natural (universal moral principles) and positive (man made) law. The other side rejects any notion of natural law and sees positive law as the only law that can impose moral obligations on a person. The natural law is absolutely binding while human positive law can assert varying degrees of moral obligation and since it is man made it can be changed or abrogated.
The consequences of disposing with natural law are evident throughout our culture: innocent human life having only relative value, rejection of the end purposes of biology, gender and marriage, to name a few. The severing of the natural purposes or ends from human behavior permeates our culture and influences the way we understand ourselves. It is the key reason we are having such a hard time distinguishing right from wrong, good from bad, true from false. It leaves us morally crippled. (Read more)
2011 Year End Contribution Statement Request
2011 contribution statements will be emailed to those who request them. Please visit this link. NO access to email or web? Please call Rita at the parish office 480-967-8791 x 217. Be sure to leave message that includes: your name, parish envelope number, current address and phone number.
[ 2011 Year End Contribution Statement ]
Help Wanted for the Childcare Ministry
Dec 15, 2011 to Jan 28, 2012
Love to Serve? Have time on your hands?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Childcare Ministry is searching for caring, dependable volunteers to join this important ministry. This is a wonderful way to serve the Lord, by serving the families at our parish.
For more details, including Safe Environment requirements, please contact Molly 480.966.1753 or email molly@olmctempe.com.
[ Childcare Ministry ]
Monthly Collection for Elizabeth House
Jan 28, 2012 to Jan 29, 2012
Monthly Collection for Elizabeth’s House Jan 28 and 29 after all Masses.
THIS MONTH’S NEEDED ITEMS:
Stamps, Sharpies, Dry Marker Erasers, Diapers, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Trash Bags, Body Lotion/Body Wash, Shampoo/Conditioner, Nipple Cream, Nursing/breastfeeding cover, Sanctuary Candles
[ Respect Life ]
First Friday Adoration - Fri, Feb 3 8:30a - Sat, Feb 4 8:00a in the Youth Annex West.
Feb 3, 2012
[ First Friday ]
Catholicism Series
Feb 5, 2012 (9:00a - 10:30a)
Catholicism: Journey Around the World and Deep into the Faith
Creator and host, Fr. Robert Barron illuminates what Catholics believe and why, while immersing you in the art, architecture, literature, music and all the riches of the Catholic tradition.
Starting Feb 5, join us the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month in McCready Hall North from 9:00-10:30a for breakfast, DVD viewing and discussion of the faith.
For more information on this program, contact Alison Oertle in the parish office at allison@olmctempe.com or 480-344-5203.
[ Catholicism Series ]
Next New Parishoner Welcome Sunday & Registration will be Sun, Feb 5 at 12:00p in McCready Hall.
Feb 5, 2012 (12:00p)
[ Welcome ]
"She Shall be Called Woman" spring sessions
Feb 15, 2012
Women of the parish mark your calendars! She Shall Be Called Woman will be starting it's spring session Wed, Feb 15. We will be studying the 'Seven Simple Steps" to help make our families happy, healthy, and holy. To start out the new spring session, we will have an introduction night with guest speaker Katrina Zeno.
Registration for any new members will be after all Masses Feb 5 and Feb 12. $10 fee for new members, no fee for returning members.
[ She Shall be Called Woman ]
"Called to Protect" for Ministries
Feb 18, 2012 (9:00a - 12:00p)
The “Called to Protect for Ministries” foundation class is MANDATORY for ALL volunteers at Our Lady of Mount Camel Parish, School and Preschool. The next foundation training class at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish class will be on Sat, Feb 18 from 9:00a - noon in North side of McCready Hall.
Please bring current contact information for 3 references and I.D for fingerprinting. Termination of the privilege in ministry participation is the result of noncompliance.
Please visit www.safeenvironmenttraining.org to find and register for this class or other available classes. Questions? Please contact Beth Jacobson at beth@olmctempe.com or 480-967-8791 ext. 206.
[ Called to Protect ]
Catholic Men's Fellowship Phoenix 2012 Conference
Feb 25, 2012 (8:45a)
Catholic Men's Fellowship is here to serve the men of the Diocese of Phoenix. We envision Catholic men linked as brothers, sharing the love of Jesus Christ. We believe that all Catholic men need to take their rightful place in their families, Church, and communities as men of God.
The 2012 Men’s Conference will be held on Sat, Feb 25 at 8:45a at Grand Canyon University Arena (3300 W. Camelback). Visit our website at www.cmfp.org/events for information on tickets and speakers. For additional information: Peter J. Hofmann at 602-531-7487 or pjh@hofmann84.com.
[ Mens Conference ]