The Four Pillars: Hospitality - Prayer - Formation - Service  

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June 2010 Boy Scout Troop #648
Landscape volunteering at

Parish rectory.

2010 Pentecost and

Parish Appreciation Dinner Celebration

"We are Spirit Led"

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This is an event that the parish staff hosts to

thank all parish volunteers for their gifts of time,

talent and resources.

2010 Catholic Charities Arizona

Hope Lights the Way

Fundraiser and Magnificat Award

Parishioners Nick & Nanci Petra Recipients

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2010 Parish School Fiesta Dinner, Auction and Raffle

"An Evening for the Little Ones"

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2010 Parish Golf Outing

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Lent 2010 - Living Last Supper - Click here to watch performance.  Click here for Program.

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2010 Parish Business Expo

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Stewardship Pillar of Hospitality & Service

Parish Celebrates

Fr. Jerry's Solemn Vow's 50th Year

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Click here for Powerpoint of Fr. Jerry's 50 Years

Stewardship Pillar of Hospitality & Service:  Parish's 1st Business Expo - May 2009

The Community of the Blessed Sacrament held its 1st Business Expo.  Sixty parishioner and bulletin advertiser exhibitor applications were received.  With the temperature being over 100 degrees in the parish’s courtyard, the Expo was held in the Social Hall.  Close to 400 raffle tickets were submitted for the over 20 door prizes donated by various exhibitors.  Most of the exhibitors received 5-6 new client referrals; there were a few who received as many as ten or more new client leads. A few exhibitors connected with candidates for job opportunities their businesses offered.  “The Parish Business Expo did bring connectedness to the parish.  This event brought parishioners together who didn’t know each other – it built a spirit of hospitality and welcome," Fr. Pat, Pastor  Click here for PDF.Article.

Parish’s Fun CenterTM Donation to Pediatric Patients at St. Joseph’s - March 2009

With the ultimate goal of helping patients and their families reduce the stress that accompanies a child's hospitalization, Blessed Sacrament donated $4,250 to Starlight Children’s Foundation Arizona www.starlight.org/arizona to provide a Fun CenterTM to pediatric patients at Children’s Rehabilitative Services at St. Joseph’s. The Fun CenterTM includes a state-of-the-art Wii video game system programmed with all the newest video games, as well as a DVD player and movies.  Blessed Sacrament returns a portion of parishioner giving to community outreach programs and non-profit organizations. The Fun CenterTM gift was selected from many causes recently submitted by parishioners to the Parish’s Ministry for Social Action. Starlight Children’s Foundation is a national, 501(c)3 organization founded in 1983 with the goal to empower and improve the quality of life for seriously ill children. For 25 years the organization has dedicated itself to helping ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities. Group picture:  Representatives from St. Joseph’s Hospital, Starlight Children’s Foundation, a Starlight family and Blessed Sacrament parishioners and staff. Barry Wilson, parish’s Pastoral Council chairperson, assisted with the official ribbon cutting ceremony.

The Community of the Blessed Sacrament

Concert and Sing-Along - December 2008

Blessing of the Animals - October 2008

Parish Office and School Staff - Summer 2008

2008 Summer Pillar of Service Project Water Drive to Save Lifes:    During July and August 2008 the City of Scottsdale Vista Del Camino Food Pantry was the recipient of the gifts of water, hats, t-shirts, snacks, backpacks and other toiletry gifts.  350+ cases and gallon jugs of water, 50 hats, 50 pairs of socks, 25 t-shirts and a good number of backpacks, snacks and toiletries were donated.  Vista del Camino is a City of Scottsdale Community Center that provides a variety of services to local residents to prevent homelessness, meet the basic needs of individuals and families in crisis, relieve   economic and emotional stress and assist individuals to maintain self-sufficiency.  Additionally, several parishioners choose to donate money ($265).  A check was sent to UMOM New Day Centers, a local family emergency shelter, for use in its food pantry.  UMOM's mission is to provide homeless and low-income families with food, shelter and tools to build a bridge to self-sufficiency.  Checkout www.umom.org.  The  parish's Ministry for Social Action is especially grateful to everyone who supported these two outstanding local non-profits that serve families in need.  Thank you for your support and thank you to the parish custodial staff for handling and storing your gifts. 

Interfaith Network of Scottsdale's Working Poor - Worker Justice Panel Discussion:  This session hosted by parish's JustFaith Ministry was held 7/16/08 at The Community of the Blessed Sacrament in Scottsdale. Special thank you to Rev. Trina Zelle, Diana Stickney, Dick White and Gene Blue for sharing their time, insights and recommendations. The Interfaith Work Justice of AZ, Catholic Charities Community Services, Valley Interfaith Project and AZ Opportunities Industrialization Center organizations were represented by outstanding spokespersons. Following is the contact information for the 4-panelists:  Dick White, Valley Interfaith Project: rhwhite123@aol.com www.arizonainterfaith.org; Rev. Trina Zelle, Interfaith Worker Justice of Arizona: arizona@iwj.org www.iwjarizona.com; Gene Blue, Arizona Arizona Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC): gene.blue@azoic.org www.azoic.org; Diana Stickney, Catholic Charities Community Services: dstickney@cc-az.org, www.catholicharitiesaz.org.

The Caring Place Advisory Board Annual Retreat:  The Caring Place (CP) Advisory Board held its annual retreat for fun, conversation, prayer, silence, discussion and fine food on May 23, 2008 at St. Patrick’s parish.  The Caring Place is currently a partnership between The Community of the Blessed Sacrament, St. Patrick’s and St. Joan of Arc faith communities.  CP offers physical, social, emotional and spiritual support to all seniors, adults with special needs and their families.  CP provides opportunities for learning events and volunteer opportunities; information and referrals to community services; spiritual guidance; help in planning and coordinating care services and in-home personal and health care service.  Several parishioners from the partnering parishes have completed ViCAP volunteer training.  These volunteers were properly trained,  are scheduled and covered liability-wise under ViCAP programs.  

This retreat was also a time to express appreciation to CP Community of the Blessed Sacrament active Advisory Board members:  Dr. Honora Norton (Founder); Jan Bower, Carol Czapinski, Lew & Pat Davis, Jack LaBonte, Pat Lichok, Lois Reabe, Pat Rekiere, Mary Sue Richards and Linda Santoro.  The group, also, expressed appreciation to St. Patrick board members—Sr. Barbara Higgins O.S.B., Walt Morris, Mike Self, Cathy and Bill Walsh and Larry Taylor, as well as,  Sam & Linda Vidulich of St. Joan of Arc parish. The Foundation for Senior Living supports CP through its referral and counseling services.

Stewardship - Pillar of Service:  Our parish’s JustFaith Ministry group recently completed a JustFaith “Journey to Justice” experience.  This group, along with Catholic Charities Office of Peace and Justice’s Parish Social Ministry Coordinator, met at Mesa’s Iglesia Christiana Hispana Pueblo de Dios with representatives of the Interfaith Worker Justice of Arizona (IWJAZ) and several workers concerned about their workplace situations.  IWJAZ supports Arizona’s working women and men through direct participation in worker campaigns at specific places of business to providing safe space in the form of an Interfaith Worker Rights Center, where any employee can come with concerns about their own workplace situation.  IWJAZ is supported by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD).  CCHD is the domestic, anti-poverty, social justice program of the U.S. Catholic bishops.  Its mission is to address the root causes of poverty in America through promotion and support of community-controlled, self-help organizations and through transformative education. 

The parish's JustFaith Ministry group is completing a 30 week JustFaith Ministries Program.  Throughout the JustFaith process there is a focus on the moral, spiritual and physical crisis we call poverty.  Poverty itself is a complex reality that is typically linked to many other issues, one of which is racism.  JustFaith Ministries works very closely with CCHD, Catholic Relief Service and Catholic Charities USA.  The JustFaith materials focus on poverty and highlight the themes of Catholic social teaching related to poverty.  Typical JustFaith sessions include opening and closing prayers, spiritual practices, reading, music, video/DVDs, guest speakers, retreats, and several off-site “journey to justice” experiences.  Call Dr. Honora at the parish ofice if you want more information.

St. Vincent de Paul Angel Tree Gifts - 2007 - Stewardship - Pillar of Service: Representatives from St. Vincent de Paul are shown loading boxes containing over 800 packages of Christmas Angel Tree Gifts for the needy children within our community. The trucks came at least three times before Christmas to pickup of the 1000's of gifts! Thank you parishioners for your overwhelming generosity.

Water Drive to Save Lives - Stewardship Pillar of Service Project:  On August 2007 St/ Mary's/Westside Food Bank & City of Scottsdale' Human Services picked up 17+ tons of parishioner water donations. The water will be distributed to homebound seniors, homeless and families in distress throughout City of Scottsdale & Maricopa County. Thank you for your support!

Fr. Kilian McCaffrey: The Community of the Blessed Sacrament Clergy, Staff and Parishioners congratulate Fr. Kilian McCaffrey on his ordination to the priesthood on June 2, 2007. Pictures are from his 1st Mass of Thanksgiving at Blessed Sacrament on June 3, 2007. Fr. McCaffrey was born in Dublin, Ireland. While living in Scottsdale, he joined our parish. His work at the parish led him to consider a call from God to enter the priesthood. He hopes that Catholics will remember to pray for the newly ordained priests as they embark on their "long journey."

Stewardship Pillar of Hospitality - May 19, 2007 Family Parish Picnic: Wet slides, 25ft rock climb, kids bouncers, cakewalk, bean bag and basketball tournaments, water tag, trackless train, kids games & prizes, 55+ games & prizes, pastor pictures, quilt and quilted teddy bear raffle, door prizes, live music, cotton candy, popcorn, Johnny's Hot Dogs, Italian ices & other great food, bingo, face painting, popcorn & cotton candy and more. Thanks to a great Parish Picnic Committee and the many families that supported, volunteered and attended. Click here for pictures and here.

Spotlight Ministry:  The Blessed Sacrament Pre-School and Kindegarten’s La Serata Dei Piccoli—An Evening for the Little Ones, dinner, auction and raffle on Friday, April 27, 2007 proceeds were approximately $29,000. It was a huge success—thank you to the committee, attendees, donors and those who purchased the events’ raffle tickets and auction items. Dinner for 160 attendees was provided by Carrabba’s Italian Grill. Special thanks goes to Kelly Stehly and Yvette Schipansky for co-chairing this year’s event. And even bigger thanks to this year’s committee—for their dedication and gifts of time and talent.

Spotlight Ministry:  Our parish Welcome Committee - This Hospitality Ministry hosts quarterly community potluck dinners - the most recent was held February 9, 2007.  Over 90 people enjoyed great food and great music (thank you to members of our parish choir/musicians).  The potluck dinner is one of the many ways new parishioners are welcomed into the community.  This Ministry is a direct outreach to new parishioners and encourages all parishioners to welcome new people to our community.  

Spotlight Ministry:  Senior Friendship celebrated its 22nd birthday on February 12, 2007.  This dynamic group meets regularly and gathers for other exciting activities and frivolity.  This group attempts to meet the unique social and spiritual needs of older parishioners.  You never know what this group, led by Linda Santoro (over the past 22 years!), might be up to!  Look for their meeting dates, i.e. to dine, to play bridge or outing info in the weekly parish bulletin. 

Spotlight Ministry:  Rite of Ordination - Robert E. Evans ordained Permanent Deacon by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted on November 4, 2006.  For more pictures click here.

Spotlight Ministry:  Interfaith Network of Scottsdale's "4th Annual Scottsdale Gives Thanks Celebration" held on November 21, 2006; hosted by Chaparral Christian Church.  Over 15 different Scottsdale faith communities participated, including Fr. Pat, Dr. Honora Norton and Craig Kinneberg (LifeTeen) from The Community of Blessed Sacrament.

Spotlight Ministry:  The Caring Place Advisory Board is a faith-based partnership offering physical, social, emotional and spiritual support in a caring and healing environment to seniors, adults with disabilities and their caregivers within the Northeast Valley.  The Advisory Board includes representatives from our parish, Foundation for Senior Living, St. Patrick's parish and recently St. Joan of Arc parish.  Most of its members are VICaP Faith in Action volunteers - volunteers who are trained to provide services to adults who are homebound.  Long-term, there are plans to open an 21,000 sq ft adult daycare center at Blessed Sacrament parish.  For more information, for help now or at any time, call Roz Hart, The Caring Place Counseling & Support Services at Parish Office 480.948.8370 X229. 

Spotlight Ministry - The Spirit of the West Committee:  Spirit of the West was the theme of this year's Blessed Sacrament Kindergarten and Preschool dinner, auction, and raffle held on Friday, April 28, 2006.  Close to 200 attended with net proceeds of $30,000 - $32,000, which will be directed towards school-related projects. Pictured is the fundraiser's committee, led by Brenda Anderson and Co-chair Kelly Stehly.

Spotlight Ministry: 2005-6 Parish Finance Council

Spotlight Ministry: 2005-6 RCIC

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