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May 20, 2012
Dear Friends,
Recently it was reported that JPMorgan-Chase lost $US 2 billion in its bond trading. We hear that number and think, "That's a lot of money to lose." But how big is it really? We hear these numbers all the time: a million, a billion, a trillion and frankly they are too large to really wrap our heads around. So it may help if we have some reference points.
If we calculate each of these numbers in seconds we might get a better idea of how big is big. So a million seconds is 12 days; a billion seconds is 32yrs; and a trillion seconds is 32,000 years. None of us has a trillion seconds to waste. Another way to look at it is if we calculate how much time it would take to reach one million, one billion and one trillion dollars if we were making $50,000 a year. At the rate of $50,000 it would take 20years to earn a million dollars, it would take 20,000 years to make a billion and it would take a measly 20million years to make a trillion dollars.
So having a context for these numbers helps put things in perspective. So when we see the GSA partying to the tune of millions of dollars, petty cash, and when we learn that Medicare/Medicaid fraud is over $60 billion, now we're talking and to consider that the national debt is in the trillions, well that makes Donald Trump look poor.
This recklessness that seems more and more to permeate our financial markets and government waste doesn't happen because markets or governments are inherently bad but because of human failure, greed and a self-centered pursuit of wealth. (Read more)
Help Wanted: Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels seek to nourish and enrich the lives of the home-bound and other people in need through programs that promote dignity and independent living.
If you have 2 to 16 hours per year that you could volunteer to deliver meals one day every six weeks; Wednesday, Thursday or Friday from 10:15 am to 12:15 pm, call Veronica, Meals on Wheels Coordinator, at 480-628-2849.
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Maggie’s Place Long-Term Volunteers Needed!
Do you know someone who would want to spend a year intensely loving, growing, and giving by living in community and empowering pregnant women? Maggie’s Place is in need of volunteers to commit to a year of service starting this July! Room and board are provided as well as health insurance and a small stipend.
For more information, please contact Sarah Redford at 602-262-5555 or mpstaff@maggiesplace.org.
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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.
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Holy Spirit Novena
May 18, 2012 to May 26, 2012
The Novena to the Holy Spirit will be said each day between May 18 and May 26 after the 6:30a and 8:00a daily Masses.
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KofC 5th Annual Golf Tournament
May 19, 2012
Save the Date!! The OLMC Knights of Columbus 5th Annual Golf Tournament. Sat, May 19 at Papago Golf Course.
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"It is Well - Life in the Storm"
May 22, 2012 (7:00p)
Author Chris Faddis joins us for a night of prayer and inspiration on Tue, May 22 at 7:00p in the Church. Come and hear how God has strengthened Chris and his wife Angela since Angela's cancer diagnosis a year ago.
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Mother-Daughter Tea
May 26, 2012 (2:30p - 4:30p)
2012 Moms Ministry Mother Daughter Tea "Celebrating the Saints - Models of Virtue" will be Sat, May 26 from 2:30-4:30p. Tickets on sale after Masses in the courtyard. Please bring your own tea cup.
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Celebration of Pentecost
May 27, 2012
All are welcome to celebrate Pentecost on Sun, May 27 after all Masses in McCready Hall. Fun for the whole family - face painting, refreshments and displays for all to enjoy.
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Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Jul 20, 2012 to Jul 22, 2012
Allow Jesus to be Lord of your marriage relationship; attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend and let God strengthen, renew your sacrament by deepen your communication, strengthen your relationship, and rekindling your romance. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend in the Phoenix area is on July 20-22.
For more information contact us at 602-242-6141 or info@wwme-phx.org.
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Pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes
Oct 8, 2012
Father Tim Davern of Holy Spirit Parish will lead a pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes beginning Oct 8. This ten day pilgrimage will journey to the shrines and other locations in Spain and France.
more information call Father Tim at 480-838-7474 ext. 114.
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