Local News May 2006
Retired Monsignor Dies After Long Battle with Cancer
(May 31)-This morning, Msgr. Thomas Zazella died after facing a long battle with cancer. Msgr. Zazella retired to Phoenix in 2000 from the Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey. May he now rest in peace after his priestly ministry for God’s people. Pray too for his brother Frank and family. The following arrangements have been made for Rev. Msgr. Thomas Zazella:
Friday, June 2, 2006 Reception and Viewing 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. St. Andrew the Apostle 3450 W. Ray Road Chandler
Friday, June 2, 2006 - Funeral Mass @ 7:30 p.m.
Reception afterward in the social center at St. Andrew the Apostle.
The Catholic Sun Newspaper: Leaders in the Catholic Press
(May 30)- The Catholic Sun newspaper has been recognized as a top diocesan newspaper at last weeks’ Catholic Press Convocation in Nashville, TN. It was in the highly competitive category diocesan newspaper with over 40,000 circulation where our newspaper received the following accolades:
Second Place for Best Feature Writing: "Amid desert dangers, humanitarian group works to save lives," by J.D. Long-García.
J.D. Long-García writes about a fascinating and little-known occupation — people who come to the rescue of dying immigrants attempting to cross the border. These people don't sit in judgment; they help.
Third Place for Best Regular Column: "J.C.'s Stride," by Joyce Coronel.
Joyce Coronel's columns are about the full banquet of life, encompassing fear, joy, love, respect, wisdom, courage and most of all faith.
Third Place for General Excellence.
The Catholic Sun is notable for its use of strong color photos, teamed with pleasing designs and writing that often reaches out beyond the routine. Notable examples: "Diary of a South American Adventure," and stories of Katrina survivors. Lots of letters to the editor and other local opinion show that the Sun is well connected with its community.
The Catholic Sun is now available on-line at www.catholicsun.org Congratulations to The Catholic Sun!
Seton Student Earns Scholar Activity Participant Award
Seton Catholic Carly Regan
(May 30) –Seton Catholic High School four year varsity cheerleader, Carly Regan recognized as AIA 1A-3A Girl Scholar Activity Participant of the Year. Regan was honored May 20th at the Orpheum Theatre along with other recipients who have participated in an AIA sanctioned activity program for at least two years while maintaining a 3.75 or higher grade point average. These awards additionally recognize high school athletes for athletic and academic achievement, as well as community service.
The Chandler resident and St. Andrew the Apostle parishioner has earned the designation of Christian Athlete on the Cheer team three times while winning four AIA 3A All Around State Championship titles in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. Regan was also a member of the track team, the National Honor Society, led Kairos 21, was on the softball team and served as cheer team co-captain. Designated as a Seton Scholar, Regan graduated on May 23rd with high honor and will head to the University of Arizona in the fall where she was awarded a full scholarship to study Biology in preparation for a career in nursing.
Regan was nominated by first year head cheer coach, Susan Houghland, who led the team members to an unprecedented fourth sweep in Show Cheer, Pom, All Girl Stunt and All Around. “Carly was a vital part of this team. Her spirituality, athleticism, experience and leadership have been an inspiration for me and the entire team. Carly is a phenomenal young woman who could cheer at the college level. She has set herself apart in her leadership, hard work, amazing results and representation of Seton Catholic High School and the cheer team
2006 Crozier Dinner Huge Success
Jeff Hornacek and "Carnac the Magnificent"
- John Scola, at the 2006 Crozier Dinner
(May 22)- The Catholic Community Foundation would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Chairman Colleen Gaia and her wonderful committee for their hard work on the 18th Annual Crozier Dinner. The 2006 event was held on Saturday, April 29th at the Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale. Bishop Thomas Olmsted celebrated this spectacular evening with nearly 800 guests. Jeff Hornacek served as Master of Ceremonies for the gala which featured entertainment by six time Grammy Award winning artist Jose Feliciano. It was truly a night to remember!
Established in 1989, the Crozier Dinner is an important annual fundraising vehicle for the Foundation to further its goals of education, communication and faith formation. Your support of these programs is truly appreciated by the Foundation, as well as the entire Catholic community.
Crozier Chairman for 2007, Suzie Cole, has announced that the 19th Annual Crozier Dinner will take place on Saturday, April 21, 2007.
Catholic Communication Campaign Collection May 21
Donate to help continue our live TV Mass
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 18) – “After the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina and then Hurricane Rita, we at the Catholic Communication Campaign thought of how we could support dioceses which have been the support of the CCC over the years,” noted Msgr. Francis J. Maniscalco, Director of the U. S. Bishops Department of Communications, which oversees the CCC. “We sought a way to help them maintain and rebuild their communication ministries.”
Last fall, CCC’s Committee on Communications, chaired by Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas, authorized grants totaling $650,000 for affected dioceses, to help them rebuild their communication ministries. The Diocese of Lake Charles, La. reported that the grant money helped offset operational expenses of the communications office. The monies also allowed the diocese to place full page ads in several secular newspapers which provided information on relief efforts to families impacted by the storms.
“The Catholic Communication Campaign is not only there in times of national disaster. The CCC and our diocesan communicators with the support of our diocesan bishops and parish priests and the generosity of the people in the pews, are developing programming and using the newest technological means to deliver the Gospel message according to an individual’s preferences,” Msgr. Maniscalco noted. “Today anyone, anywhere, at any time of the day or night, can choose to spend some time with our Lord, enriching his or her personal relationship with God. Beginning this year, the CCC will offer pod casts of its programming, to make the Good News eveneasier to find and enjoy. And we’ve just concluded our first ever Good News Art Contest. Sixteen hundred children in grades one thru sixth grades shared their visions of how Jesus would spread the Good News today.”
For more than twenty-five years, the annual Catholic Communication Campaign collection has supported a variety of Catholic programming both nationally and locally.
The CCC collection will be taken up in most parishes the weekend of May 20-21.
Half the collection remains in the local diocese for its own communications efforts while half supports the activities of the national CCC Office.
Among the programs supported by the CCC nationally, radio has proved to be a cost effective means of engaging people of all ages. Six radio programs are produced and distributed by the CCC to dioceses across the country- and they are also available on the
Internet. “The Lenten Radio Series” premiered during this Lenten season. Produced by Franciscan Radio and the CCC, it is a series of half-hour radio Lenten “retreats.” Each
program, available in English and Spanish, features sacred music, a homily from a bishop, a prayer, a blessing, and an informal discussion about a Lenten theme based on
the Sunday Gospel of the week. CCC launched a companion web site to provide additional educational materials for the weekly retreats.
Programming appearing on the affiliates of national networks includes:
- "Jesus Decoded" will be offered to NBC-TV affiliates for broadcast
beginning in May --just in time for the release of "The DaVinci
Code," based on the popular novel. "Jesus Decoded"--filmed in
Turkey, Italy, Israel, and the United States--dispels the novel's
fiction with scholarly fact. The CCC has also created a colorful
16-page brochure, "The Authentic Jesus" and a bulletin insert, both
great for parish use. Go to www.jesusdecoded.com to learn more!
- “Faith Works II: Across the U.S.A.” aired on ABC-TV affiliates in October 2005
as part of the “Vision & Values” series. It examines “typical” days in the lives of
several Catholics as they live out their faith.
- “Picturing Mary” is an examination of the portrayal of Mary in art through the
ages due to air in December. CCC will unveil a companion web site for viewers in the fall.
Locally in the Diocese of Phoenix we produce the televised Sunday Mass ‘live’ from Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, broadcast on KUTP/Phoenix 45 and Cox and Qwest cable channel 9. It is only through your generous donations and those of the homebound viewers that make this television ministry possible for shut-ins.
Two other projects that we are working on are the web site and pod-casting. The website is a dynamic form of communication that is ever changing. Your generous donations help to maintain the web with current information using the latest technologies. One of those technologies we are developing is pod-casting where we will produce audio shows available for everyone to listen to through the website or portable audio players. These shows will feature church leaders, clergy and lay people of local and national interest.
These are worthwhile and exciting endeavors that the Diocese of Phoenix has for all to access – TV Mass, website and pod-casting. Please take advantage of these communication ministries.
The latest information about CCC is available to bishops, pastors, and parishioners on its Web site, www.CatholicCommunicationCampaign.org.
Visitors to this site will find information on communication activities in various dioceses, program scheduling, the collection date for their diocese, the CCC’s quarterly bulletin insert, View in the Pew, as well as reviews of current films and videos, Mass times, streaming video of featured programming or coverage of important news conferences or meetings of the bishops’ conference.
The Web site also includes materials to assist diocesan communicators and parish priests in their efforts to promote the collection.
“The CCC is How the Good News Gets Around. In today’s world, individuals are desperately seeking messages of hope. The CCC is continually working to produce positive messages. In addition, we are utilizing the latest technology to make programming available on demand, to as many listeners and viewers as possible,” Msgr. Maniscalco said.
The Catholic Communication Campaign is an activity of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops that develops media programming, public service announcements, and other resources to promote Gospel values. Donations of Catholic parishioners to the annual collection make possible the work of the CCC.
Viewer Comments:
Dear Mary Jo West and Becky Gonzales,
We so appreciate this T.V. Mass, from our Cathedral, each Sunday Morning. Vicar Robert Clements, Pastor is so reverent and his homilies are superb.
Please accept this $50.00 money order donation for the continuation of the T.V. Mass on U.P.N. Channel 45. My husband and I are very grateful for the privilege of being able to view the Mass, broadcast on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. God bless you in all you are doing for the diocese. With prayers, Theresa
Pray for my daughter Norine going for chemo. I love Fr. Clements on Sunday Mass with his nice stories. Love, Louise
Just want you to know how much I enjoy Fr. Clement’s homily. He’s excellent. Thank you for the Mass. Sincerely, Violet
I am an avid watcher of the T.V. Mass each Sunday. Thank you for still making it possible for shut ins to go to Mass. Enclosed is my donation. Sincerely
You have my deepest thanks for the TV Mass being shown each Sunday. The Eucharistic Minister from St. Jerome’s brings Holy communion to me each week. My cup runneth over. However, after view the mass faithfully for over a year, I still have a feeling of guilt for not attending the mass in person in church. It is very hard to shake. I am an 83 year old shut-in. My deepest thanks.
Thank you! At 9:00 am on Sunday you are heard and seen very clearly in our living room. Sincerely
Pray for the soul of my departed husband, also for my health. Thank you!
We would like to thank you for your precious T.V. Mass which airs on Sunday morning cable 9 at 9:00 a.m. Both my wife and I are disabled and we are unable to make it to Sunday Mass and receive Holy Communion. We are so grateful to be able to watch mass and participate in the Sunday morning services. The Lord has truly bless us with your programming. We would like to know if it is possible for someone from the church to be able to deliver the Holy Eucharist to our home so we may receive Holy communion on Sundays. Enclosed is our tithing so the TV Mass is able to continue to air for all those souls that are in a similar situation as ourselves. We would be so grateful to be able to receive Holy Communion. Please contact us regarding Holy Communion. Thank you so very much. God Bless you and Ss. Simon 7 Jude for airing the Sunday Morning Mass. A response would be a great blessing. God Bless you. (St. Jerome Parish was contacted and they are now getting Communion at home).
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Seton Catholic Boasts Latin Scholar, Two Essay Winners
(May-15)- Seton Catholic High School was notified this month by the National Latin Exam Committee, that Brian Espiritu, a freshman student at Seton achieved a perfect score on the 2006 National Latin Exam.
Only 952 students out of 135,000 who participated in the entire United States, Australia, Switzerland, Canada, England, Poland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, China and Zimbabwe attained this distinction. Espiritu will be presented with a special certificate in recognition of this outstanding achievement.
Also praiseworthy at Seton Catholic is the news that the Williams Institute for Ethics and Management, a nonprofit corporation promoting ethics in community, has announced the winners of their twelfth Annual TWI Ethics Essay Contest. Seton’s winners are Richard Helms ( junior level) and Matthew Molloy (senior level). Matthew’s topic, teen pregnancy, and the subsequent interview conducted by the Institute, was so impressive that Matthew was interviewed on May 9th by Mrs. Linda Williams of KPKX radio (98.7). Matthew was also one of six Seton students to named National Merit Finalist and he has gone on to be named a Merit Scholar.
Seton to Break Ground on New Chapel
(May 8)-This Wednesday Seton Catholic High School will have a ground breaking ceremony for their new Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Chapel. This will be the first building of a new $28 million facility which will teach 1,000 students in the growing east valley.
The ceremony, which starts at 11:00 am will be presided over by Bishop Olmsted and Chandler Mayer Dunn.
A feature of the event will be a demonstration by Seton Robotics Club students. The students will use a robot to dig during the ground breaking ceremony.
One featured attraction of the event – a very nice electronic “visual” – will be a demonstration by Seton students of robot technology they have developed through the school’s Robotics Club. The robots will actually dig during the groundbreaking ceremony and be on display. The student creators will be available to any interested media.
Seton Catholic High School is college preparatory and has been a major part of high school education in Chandler since 1954. Last year, as in several years previously, 100% of all graduating seniors at Seton have gone to a university or college. The class of 2005, which numbered 150 students, received $3.2 million in scholarship opportunities. The class has six National Merit Scholar Finalists – the most of any Chandler high school.
The school is located at 1150 N. Dobson Rd., in Chandler. For questions, call Paula Osterday, Director of Advancement at (480) 963-1900, x2011, (480) 236-3173 (mobile) or email at posterday@SetonCHS.org.
This Mothers Day, Honor Your Mother While Honoring All Mothers
(May 8) - This year for the first time, Maggie’s Place is offering a Mothers Day card that you can give to your mother and at the same time give to all the mothers at Maggie’s Place. A home for expectant mothers, Maggie’s Place provides mothers with food, shelter, prenatal care and a loving community. For a donation of $20 or more you will receive a card designed by two of the shelters' mothers. What’s more is that this donation will go to fund their efforts and to improve the mothers’ situation with health, shelter and education. The cards can be mailed or downloaded on the internet where you can print it out immediately on you home computer. Card are also available at the following locations if you would like to pick on up in person:
The King's House - 7109 E 2 St • Scottsdale, AZ • 480.947.9205
Mary Immaculate Books & Gifts • 1457 W Southern Ave Ste 15 • Mesa, AZ 85202-4853 • 480.833.7272
Mary Immaculate Books & Gifts • 8978 W Union Hills Dr • Peoria AZ 85382 • 623.572.7520
Bei Bella Beautiful Beginnings Pregnancy Spa • 5115 N Scottsdale Rd • Scottsdale, AZ 85250 • 480.990.YOGA
For more information please visit www.honormothers.com
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church to Host Joint Concert
(May 1) Come enjoy the wonderful sounds of a live choral concert this Cinco de Mayo (May 5) at the beautifully restored Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The presentation is a joint offering, presented by the Arizona Arts Chorale and special guests, the Coral Divertimento Mexico.
Music scheduled to be performed by the choirs include The Coronation Mass by Mozart and musical selections from South America, Latin America and Mexico. Also there will be performances of classical, folk and native music of American and Mexican origins.
The director of the Arizona Arts Chorale, Carolyn Eynon will join both choirs in a Mexican folk song and an American Spiritual. This is a first time collaboration between the Scottsdale based community chorale and an international choir. Together, there will be a total of 75 singers performing Friday night.
Tickets for the concert are only $5.00 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 pm with a pre concert chat with retired Arizona Republic Music Critic, Dimitri Drobatschewsky.
For more information call the ACC hotline at 602.222.2226 or visit their website at www.arizonaartschorale.com
