Local News August 2006
Marriage, trust land, property rights measures stay on ballot
(AZ Republic, Aug 31)- The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Thursday that controversial propositions to ban same-sex marriage, preserve state land and strengthen private property rights could stay on the Nov. 7 general election ballot. (read article)
Convert new principal at St. John Bosco
Conscious faith decision leads to dream job at Catholic school -The Arizona Republic
Aug. 25, 2006
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Phoenix Seminarian Diagnosed with Leukemia; Requires Bone Marrow Transplant.
(Aug 24)-Scott Sperry, a diocesan seminarian and parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel has recently been diagnosed with a form of Leukemia known as A.L.L. His treatment requires a bone marrow transplant. Although Scott is currently on the transplant waiting list, a match has not yet been found. Donor candidates are now being sought. Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Seton Catholic High School have each set up a day to sign people up for the national bone marrow donation registry. The registration is free and consists of taking a cheek swab for blood type matching. The first date is September 16 at Seton Catholic High School Gymnasium from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Seton is located at 1150 North Dobson Road in Chandler. The second date is September 17 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, McCready Hall from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The parish is located at 2121 South Rural Road in Tempe.
There is a fundraiser being held this Sunday, August 27th at noon in McCready Hall. This will be a Pasta lunch and some silent auction items. Donations collected from the luncheon will be used to help defray the cost of Scott’s medical expenses.
For more information on bone marrow donation you can call 1-800-MARROW-2 or you can visit these websites: www.marrow.org and www.themarrowfoundation.org
Churches upset with Scottsdale zone plan
(The AZ Republic
Aug. 20)-
More than two dozen religious leaders will congregate at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Scottsdale on Monday to map a strategy for a looming battle. >>
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11th Annual Sentinel Classic 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
(August 21)-Seton Catholic High School will be hosting a 3 on 3 Basketball tournament on Saturday, September 9th From 8am to 5pm. Age divisions include 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, 7th/8th, JV, Varsity, Adult, over 40 for both male and female athletes. Registrations will be accepted through Wednesday, September 6th at 12pm.
Game information must be picked up at the Seton Catholic High School Gym Lobby Friday evening, September 8th, between 5pm and 8pm. Seton is located at 1150 N. Dobson Rd in Chandler. Games will be hosted at Seton Catholic and other local schools. Specific game locations for each division will be included in the game information. The cost is $80 per team with no more than four players to a team. Each participant receives a tournament T-Shirt and the winning team receives team apparel. Teams are guaranteed a minimum of three games, all of which will be played indoors with referees on all courts. Registration forms are available in the Seton Catholic HS Main Office or online at www.setoncatholic.org. Please contact Karen Self for further information
America’s Got Talent finalist connected to local parish.
Memebers of the Celtic Spring Band perform tonight at 7:00 on NBC 12
(Aug 16) Tonight is the 2 hour final for the NBC TV show America’s Got Talent. One of the finalists competing for the million dollar prize is the Celtic Spring Band out of Ojai, CA. The bands’ Manager is the daughter of St Thomas the Apostle parishioner, Marlene McCauley. Marlene is very excited for her daughter’s band and hopes that everyone that has a chance, tunes into tonight’s final episode. The Celtic Spring Band has performed here in the valley a few times including a benefit performance for St. Mary’s High School. Mrs. McCauley says that the winner is decided by call in votes at the end of the show for a two hour period “Your vote is the family’s support,” McCauley stated, “and you can vote either by phone or on the internet.”
The Celtic Spring Band is a wonderful fiddle and dance band composed of the five Wood family children on fiddles and in dance shoes, their father joining them on the bodhran, a traditional Irish Drum. The show airs tonight at 7:00pm on NBC channel 12.
The Assumption of the Virgin Mary- Holy Day of Obligation
August 15 The Assumption of the Virgin Mary
(August 15) Today is a Holy Day of Obligation. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Having completed the course of earthly life, the Virgin Mary was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory, body and soul united. Mother Mary Pray for us.
Arizona Catholic Conference releases 2006 Voter's Guide
The Arizona Catholic Conference (ACC) has just released its 2006 Voter’s Guide for the upcoming Primary Election online at www.azcatholicconference.org.
Included in the ACC Voter’s Guide are races covering the U.S. Senate, U.S. Congress, Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Corporation Commission, State Senate, and State House.
Pursuant to Internal Revenue Service requirements for churches and nonprofit organizations, this document does not endorse candidates or indicate our support or opposition to the questions. The ACC Voter’s Guide, however, is an excellent source of information on the candidates’ positions on current issues that may be reproduced and distributed in your churches.
While visiting the ACC website, please take a moment to sign up for legislative alerts and keep up on the latest information.
Catholic Community Fountation Christian Service Award 2006-2007 Nominations Forms Available
(August 4)Phoenix, Arizona – Nomination Forms are up on the Catholic Community Foundation website – www.ccfphx.org – for the 2006-2007 Christian Service Award (CSA) Program. Awards are available to all 8th grade students who attend either public or Catholic elementary school. The single criterion is service: Christ-centered behavior evidenced through voluntary service. Since 2001, 57 students have received awards totaling $456,000. Recipients are awarded $8,000 ($2,000 per year for 4 years) for tuition to a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Phoenix.
To be eligible, students must be in the 8th grade during the 2006-2007 school year. The award reflects students’ service activities in three areas: church, school and community. Students must be nominated by an adult who is aware of their service activity. Family members are not eligible to make nominations. Nomination Forms are available at www.ccfphx.org and must be postmarked by October 1, 2006.
Once nominated, students are invited to apply. Application forms are also available on the website. Applicant must submit three letters of reference and prepare an essay no more than 500 words on what this scripture statement means to you: “You are the light of the world. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Heavenly Father.” Matthew 5:14,16. Applications and materials must be postmarked by November 1, 2006.
Originally created in 1998 as the Reverend Philip J. Poirier Memorial Fund, the award was established with Fr. Poirier’s gift from his personal estate plan along with gifts given in his memory. In 2001 the name was changed to the Christian Service Award Program. The program now includes the generosity of many contributors who have established perpetual funds through the Foundation.
The Catholic Community Foundation was founded in 1983 and is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated “To carry on the work of Christ by fostering philanthropy.” CCF provides permanent endowment and memorial funds for donors interested in furthering Catholic education, communication and Christian formation in the Diocese of Phoenix. The foundation specializes in endowment and grant fund management, as well as estate planning for the Catholic community. To find out more go to www.ccfphx.org or call 602-354-2400.
For more information please contact:
Heather Easterbrook
Director of Special Projects
Catholic Community Foundation
602-354-2402
heasterbrook@ccfphx.org
www.ccfphx.org
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