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to Home PageIn August 2006, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix discontinued its Safe Environment Program "SET I" and "SET II" and is introducing a new program entitled "Called to Protect." "Called to Protect" moves beyond the basics of reporting abuse to preventing abuse before it starts by knowing the warning signs and common behaviors that child molesters use. This program is comprehensive, with different levels of training for clergy, staff, volunteers, families, and youth.
In
2006, all staff, clergy, and new volunteers are required to take "Called to
Protect" training. Other ministries who work directly with children will
also be required to take the training. Watch the bulletin for upcoming
training sessions, or contact Anthony Casey, "Called to Protect" coordinator for
more information at
acasey@asccm.org.
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Pastoral Visitations to the Homebound:
All Saints parish provides
Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound. This is done on a weekly
basis. All requests are to come through the Parish Office and
requests are to be made by the person himself/herself or by the next of kin.
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Pastoral Visitations to the
Hospitalized:
Pastoral care is provided
for all Catholic patients by Eucharistic Ministers from the
parishes located within the boundaries of the particular hospitals and nursing
centers. Due to the strict privacy law for the hospitals, NO
information is given out. Therefore, when hospitalized, a call should be
made to the Parish Office with the information.
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Anointing
of the Sick:
When a parishioner's illness is at all
serious, he or she may celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.
In the past, this sacrament was used only when a person was dying. Today,
however, the Church recognizes the broader use of this sacrament, which is a
prayer for healing and offers it to anyone who is seriously ill, whether they
are in danger of death or not. A person with an extended
illness may receive this sacrament more than once during their illness or
recovery. The Church emphasizes that this sacrament is not a preparation
for death, but a celebration of faith in the restoration of health.
The ill person may request this sacrament, but family members and friends
should encourage such a request. It is usually family members who call the
parish. Every First Friday at the 8:30
A.M. Mass during the winter months, this sacrament is celebrated at
All Saints for all those who are able to come to the church. Parishioners
who are experiencing stress and pain in their lives should be encouraged to
attend and receive this healing sacrament.
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Arranging
for Christian Burial
Pastoral Summary:
As
Catholics, we believe that death is the entrance into eternity and the
fulfillment of our participation in the resurrection of Christ. But at the
same time, we recognize that death is a time of parting, a time of sorrow and grief.
In finding consolation in our faith, we also walk with each other through these
difficult periods of our lives.
The Church carries out this
special ministry of comfort through the ORDER OF CHRISTIAN FUNERALS.
The rite expresses the Church's belief in the hope of resurrection, recognizes
the value of prayer for the deceased and celebrates the mystery and sacredness
of death itself. All these are the characteristics of Christian people
caring for the deceased and bereaved among them.
Initial Steps
1. Contact the mortuary of your choice. The funeral director will
consult with you and your parish priest in confirming a suitable time for the
funeral liturgy.
2. Notify All Saints Parish that there has been a death in the
family.
3. The Liturgy Department will contact you to assist you in the planning of
the funeral liturgy. You may select readings, music, and other details of
the liturgy, in accordance with the guidelines given, if you wish.
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Adult
Faith Community Education:
Mark your calendars and
join us for
Adult Faith Community education classes offered each Fall and Spring at All
Saints. The Office of Whole Family Catechesis schedules theology classes
such as Liturgy and Sacraments, Catholic Morality, Prayer and Spirituality,
Sacred Scriptures and on-going Bible study taught by dynamic Diocesan approved
instructors. Each year the children of our faith say to us adults each
year, "It's your turn to grab your backpack and books, church books, that
is...". Let's learn our Catholic faith and share it with all!
Announcements of scheduled classes are in the bulletin. Call
Rene Batson at (480)985-0430 to reserve a seat.
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Whole Family Catechesis (Baptized Catholic Children in Kindergarten through sixth grades)
Whole Family Catechesis is a program designed to involve all members of the family and parish in our children’s faith formation. Families (this would be any one person active in the child’s life: parent or guardian, aunt, uncle, grandparent, etc.) will come with their child/children twice a month to sessions designed with all the fun and excitement of Vacation Bible School.
Realizing that Parents are KEY to their children’s understanding of the Church… We’ll teach parents how to bring Christ into the center of your child’s life!!! You and your children come all together to one session just twice a month. We are no longer a drop-off program.
Parents who enroll their family in the Whole Family Catechesis program this year will be supported in preparing their children for the celebrations of their child’s:
First Confession in 2nd
grade
First Holy Communion in 3rd grade
Sacrament of Confirmation in 4th-5th-6th- grades.
For
children who’s sacramental formation has not followed this pattern, we will work
with the families on an individual basis.
You and your children (K-6th grade) have the choice of registering into one of
the following days/time frames:
Mondays: 4-5:30pm or 6-7:30pm
Tuesdays: 4-5:30pm or 6-7:30pm
Wednesdays: 6-7:30pm
In addition, once a month we invite the entire community to join us for JOURNEY NIGHTS! These fun and informative evenings begin with a meal, and a special theme.
Click on the link above for more information about Journey Nights!
We register in August! Always check bulletin for more details. To guarantee registration for you and your children in our Whole Family Catechesis program, the following items are required:
 | Must fully complete and submit registration form and parent guidelines contract at time of enrollment |
| Payment is required at time of enrollment ($40 for the whole family |
| Proof of residence within All Saints parish boundary (driver’s license, water bill, etc.) for all new students. All students and siblings previously enrolled in our Cat. Min. program last year do not need proof |
| Copy of Baptismal certificate and First Holy Communion certificates, if applicable, for all new students required |
For
more information, contact
Rene Batson at (480) 985-0430.
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Children's
Liturgy of the Word:
Twice a month, we welcome all children 3 - 8 years old to participate in the Children's Liturgy
during the 4:00 P.M. Saturday, 10:00 A.M. and 12 Noon Sunday Masses. We break open the Word together
when we are dismissed from Mass to go to our Children's Liturgy room located in
the R.E. hall. The children hear the Sunday readings
and experience activities that will help them understand the gospel on their
level. We return to join in the Mass celebration during the Prayers of the
Faithful.
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VBS
Kids Club: How
many times has your child joined a club just for kids? Now they can become
a part of the VBS Kids Club at All Saints Parish. The VBS Kids Club is our
summer Vacation Bible School Program offered to students Preschool Age 4 -
Sixth Grade. Every day at VBS Kids Club provides activities such as games,
music, puppets, learning activities and healthy snacks which will center around
a different Biblical Child who became a hero because of the way he or she depended
on God. The VBS Kids Club is held for one week, Monday - Friday, from 9:00
A.M. - 12 noon during the summer. Watch the Church Bulletin for details or
contact the Whole Family Catechesis Office at 985-0430.
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*All the
ministries below require training, ongoing-formation, and Called to Protect
training.
Eucharistic Ministers:
Assist in the
distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ on Sunday, Holy Days, and weekend
liturgies. Eucharistic Ministers must be active in the practice of their
faith.
Lectors: Proclaim the word of God in scripture on Sundays, Holy Days and weekday liturgies. They must have a strong, clear speaking voice, and be active in the practice of their faith.
Liturgy Preparation Committee:
This group of individuals meets once or twice a month
throughout the year in preparing, planning and executing major seasons and
feasts of the Church Year. The group re-organizes every summer to give
others a chance of participation. Active participation, an open mind, and a
one-year commitment are required. Knowledge of Liturgy or artistic talents
are a plus.
Subcommittees:
*Altar
Society: Taking care of altar linens, plants in church, keeping the
sanctuary neat and clean, some decorating.
*Art &
Environment: Proving decorations (purchasing, fashioning, crafting,
etc.) and placing them in church, keeping track of A&E inventory.
Mass Servers: Boys and girls who have received their First Communion are offered the honor of assisting the priest in the celebration of the Mass on weekends and Holy Days.
Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers): Welcome parishioners and visitors and assist at Masses by directing and aiding in seating. They help the disabled and take care of collections. An outgoing, friendly disposition is required for this multi-faceted ministry.
Music Ministry:
Musically gifted
people willing to share their talent in various areas, e.g. choir,
cantor/song-leader, ensemble, keyboard accompaniment, organ, English handbells, at Masses on
Sundays and Holy Days. Knowledge of musical notation and competency are
required.
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Rite
of Christian Initiation of Adults and Children (R.C.I.A.) (R.C.I.C):
This program is designed to bring together those people wishing to explore the
Catholic faith. R.C.I.A. is for
I. An unbaptized adult (or unbaptized child age 8 or
older)
II. An adult (or child age 8 or older) baptized in another
Christian denomination
III. A baptized Catholic adult who has not been raised in the
Catholic tradition, and has never celebrated Eucharist and Confirmation.
A new session begins each September and continues through the Easter season.
If you would like to be a part of this group, a formation process that informs,
transforms, affects all dimensions of life, and facilitates the experiences of
conversion, please contact
Deacon Candidate Steve Kohl
at 480-985-7655.
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Returning Adult
Catholic Program:
Welcome Home! If you or someone you know has been inactive
in the Catholic Church and now desires to "come home", please contact
Deacon Candidate Steve Kohl at
985-7655 so that we can assist you in your continued journey of faith.
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Baptism:
The sacrament of Baptism is the initial sacrament of faith. Infant baptism
celebrates the continued faith journey of the parents and the community.
We invite parents to contact
Deacon
Gordon Aird
at 480-985-7655 at least 1 month in advance
to arrange for the baptism of their child. Baptisms are normally
celebrated during our Masses on the 4th Sunday of the
month (except during Lent). The baptism preparation program is offered
monthly and we encourage expectant parents to attend classes prior to the birth
of their child.
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Adult
Confirmation:
Confirmation preparation is also offered for adults who have received the
Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Reconciliation and are active in the
practice of their faith but have never been confirmed. For more
information, contact
Deacon Candidate Steve Kohl
at 985-7655.
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Marriage:
Marriage is a sacrament
which requires a three-way relationship between husband, wife and God.
Marriage preparation, which includes the FOCCUS instrument, Evenings for the
Engaged, and Natural Family Planning, is designed to assist couples on their new
journey. Engaged couples are required to notify the Church of their
intent to marry at least six months prior to the preferred wedding date.
Couples who are civilly married and wish to be married in the Catholic Church
should also notify the Church at least six months in advance to start the
process. The celebration of special anniversaries, though the renewal of
wedding vows and/or blessings, is encouraged during our Sunday or weekday
Masses. To arrange a wedding or anniversary celebration, please contact
Deacon
Gordon Aird
at 480-985-7655
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Annulment Assistance:
The church understands that
healing from a previous marriage is a difficult time regardless of the
circumstances. In the annulment process the Church is evaluating the validity of
the marriage, to determine whether that relationship was a true marriage as
taught by Christ and understood by the Church. If you have any questions or want
to start the process of obtaining a Decree of Nullity, please contact
Deacon
Gordon Aird at
985-7655 for assistance.
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Youth Ministry Jr/Sr High School, Young Adults
Youth Ministry:
The new youth ministry program at All Saints has multiple components. For
more information on Youth Ministry please contact our youth minister, Candace McMillin at 480-985-7658 or
cmcmillin@asccm.org
High School(9th – 12th grades):
|
Teens in Love with Christ (TLC) – click here for details. Check out the all NEW TLC blog! http://teensinlovewithchrist.blogspot.com |
Junior High(7th & 8th grades):
| The EDGE – click here for details. |
Sacrament
Preparation for Baptized Teens:
This program is for teens
ages 12-17 who are still in need of the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy
Communion and/or Confirmation. These young people are prepared during the
course of the year and celebrate the sacraments in the spring. All participants
in this program are required to attend their weekly religious education program
as well. For more information contact the Youth Ministry office at 480-985-7658
or
cmcmillin@asccm.org
Note:
The Diocese of Phoenix recently changed its policy regarding the Sacrament of
Confirmation. Therefore, all teens (12-17) who have not yet received
Confirmation are eligible to receive the sacrament at this time.
Coffee with Jesus: An open forum of young adults who gather to foster a deeper relationship with Christ, through caffeinated (and decaf) drinks, by discussing current issues, and how they relate to the Catholic faith. Come once or enjoy the entire series! This program is completely FREE! So come and “mix it up” with us at our next event. For more information, contact Candace McMillin at 480-985-7658 or cmcmillin@asccm.org
