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Everyone is welcome to join in the fun at this year's new & improved Feast Day Festival! Activities include more Food Trucks, an expanded Kids Zone for little ones, a Video Game Truck for older children and Four Peaks Beer on tap for the over 21 crowd. Of course the Gift Shop will have the popular bargain tables and Fr. John will be grilling hot dogs. A live cover band will be playing your favorite tunes. Admittance and activities are free; charge for food and beverages. Parking is available across the street at Dobson High. See you there! (Parish offices closed January 24 for preparation.)

Sexual abuse of a minor by a member of the clergy is an evil that deeply impacts the person abused, their family and the larger community. The recent news of the indictment of Fr. Jack Spaulding brings up many emotions and feelings, particularly here at St. Timothy, as one of the individuals referred to in the indictment was a member of our community. Fr. Jack served here at St. Timothy as pastor from July 2005 until June 2011, when he was suspended from ministry because of a credible allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor. In 2014 a special tribunal convened by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith found him guilty of sins against the sixth commandment, which is currently pending an appeal. At this time, the Diocese of Phoenix is aware of six individuals who have come forward with accusations of sexual misconduct against Rev. Jack Spaulding. We encourage anyone who is aware of abuse to please contact law enforcement and to seek help. It takes courage for people to come forward in the hope that justice will be served. Bringing these terrible actions to light can be painful but we trust that God’s grace and healing is greater than any evil act. Let us be united in prayer for the healing of our community, for the true repentance and conversion of those who have abused, and especially for the victims of abuse and their families.

All Culture of Life Lecture Series presentations are at 7pm Mondays in the Spirituality Center at 1730 W. Guadalupe Road in Mesa. January 13 Fr. Shea LIFE IS GOOD: And even more dignified in Christ Jesus! In Fr. Shea’s perfect world, everyone is pro-life! God personally loves each of His children, Fr. Shea says, so why shouldn’t we be like God in our love for one another? With a firm and fervent belief in the power of prayer, Fr. Shea encourages all to pray daily for life: Visit the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, pray a novena, add intentions to your morning and evening prayers...just pray! That said, he also believes we need to encounter people where they are and gently invite them to understand the sanctity of all life, life that is created by God in His image. Come hear more Monday! January 27 John David Long-Garcia HOW LATINOS FACTOR INTO THE PRO-LIFE MOVEMENT: More than 50 percent of Catholics under 18 are Latino. Are we doing enough to engage them?

Do you desire to strengthen your devotion to and service of Jesus Christ in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist? Please join us at 6pm Tuesday, January 14, to learn how to    become an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. This is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your experience of the Mass and perfect for someone looking for a flexible way to become more involved in the community here at St. Timothy. Extraordinary Ministers are not assigned to any specific Mass time or day. You may serve whenever you are available and as often as you’d like.   If you have questions or would like to join us for the   training, RSVP to Emily Finn at efinn@sttimothymesa.org or at (480) 775-5257 by Monday, January 13. We hope to see you there!  

Take a Pilgrimage to THE HOLY LAND with Fr. John Greb! Dates are APRIL 19-28, 2020. You can read more about this experience of a lifetime at www.pilgrimages.com/frgreb/ or call parishioner Glenda Jackson at (602) 690-8936. Fliers in info racks at the Church entrance.

Do you want to remember a loved one or commemorate a special event? You can now purchase a leaf on our Parish Family Tree, located upstairs, just outside the entrance into the Chapel. Please get a brochure from the information racks or call Darren at (480) 775-5264 for details.

HELP NEEDED!

"AWAKEN your desire for happiness" with speaker Fr. John Parks this Thursday evening at 6:30pm. Free childcare is available beginning at 6:10pm downstairs.

It’s time for annual Safe Environment RENEWAL! Please complete your annual Safe Environment Training (SET).

Awaken your faith through an experience of the Holy Spirit... ALIVE ADULT RETREAT OCT 11-13 here at St. Timothy!

Want to discern and develop your gifts from the Holy Spirit? A good start is signing up for the October 15, 22 & 29 Called and Gifted Worshop at St. Timothy Catholic Church.

Infant-Toddler Aide (Part-time, afternoons). Click for more details!

Registration is now open for Lord, Teach Me to Pray! Groups will start meeting September 23, with an evening group for men, and both morning & evening groups for women.