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Blood Pressure Taken Bridge
Catholic Daughters Coffee and Donuts
Finance Committee Knights of Columbus
Ladies Auxiliary K.O.C. Law Help
Legion of Mary Pancake Breakfasts
Pastoral Council Respect Life
Saint Vincent de Paul Society Sewing Fun
Spaghetti Dinners

Blood Pressures:  Blood pressures are taken every Monday from 12:30 - 1:30 P.M. in Father McKay Hall Prayer Room.  Enter through the middle double doors at the back of the building.
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Bridge:  Bridge is played every Wednesday at 1:00 P.M.  Reservations are required.  There is also a Bridge Marathon each year from November until April.  Couples are encouraged to attend.  For more information, contact Marilyn Givens at 807-2364.
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Catholic Daughters of the Americas: This is the largest women's Catholic organization.  Their goal is to serve God and country; their motto is "Unity and Charity".  Fundraisers are held throughout the year for selected charities.  Meetings are the 4th Tuesday of the month at 1:00 P.M. in Father McKay Hall.  The contact is Norma Smith.
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Coffee and Donuts:  Yummy Dunkin' Donuts and freshly brewed Kohl's Coffee are available Sunday mornings in McKay Hall.  Come and meet your parish family.
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Finance Committee:  The Finance Committee is a group of parishioners who advise the pastor on parish financial matters.  They meet at least quarterly.  Anyone interested in this ministry should contact a committee member.
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Knights of Columbus (K.O.C.):  The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic organization for men to help them remain steadfast in their faith through mutual encouragement, to promote closer ties of fraternity among them, and maintain an elementary system of insurance for widows and children of deceased Knights.  Principles are charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism.  Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7:00 P.M. in Bishops' Hall.
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Ladies Auxiliary of K.O.C.:  This is a social club open to the wives, mothers, sisters and daughters of a Knight of Columbus.  Widows of deceased members are welcome to join.  The ladies auxiliary assist the Knights in their functions, such as spaghetti dinners and M.R. Tootsie Roll drive.  Meetings are usually held first Wednesdays of the month in the R.E. Hall and social on the third Wednesday of the month in Bishops' Hall.
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Law Help (English & Spanish):  Law Help is available Wednesday Evenings from 5:30 to 7 P.M. in the prayer room of Fr. McKay Hall for walk-in parishioners who have legal questions.  Attorney Harry Friedlander will be available to help advise on legal issues.
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Legion of Mary:  The Legion of Mary has as its purpose the bringing of the Mother of God to the world through devotion to her and her Rosary, and through service to others wherever possible.  Meetings are October to May on Wednesdays after the 8:00 A.M. Mass.  The contact is Rita Hoppe at 396-4959.
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Pancake Breakfasts:  Pancake Breakfasts are held on the third Sunday of each month after all the Masses during the Winter months.  Cost is $4.00 for Adults and $2.00 for children age 10 and under.  Includes eggs, bacon, sausage, orange juice, coffee and all the pancakes you can eat.  If interested in volunteering, please call the parish office at 985-7655.
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Pastoral Council:  The Pastoral Council is a group of parishioners who advise the pastor on parish spiritual matters.  They meet monthly.  Anyone interested in this ministry should email Chris Martin, the Parish Council President.
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Respect Life:  Each and every human being is a child of God, whose life is sacred and possesses inherent dignity.  Because this is so, every human life, from conception until natural death, deserves to be protected, sustained and nurtured by all Catholics.  For more information, contact Michelle Aguilar.
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Saint Vincent de Paul/All Saints Conference:  Its members are lay men and women who in their ministry to the poor strive to impact a spiritual message as well as material assistance to those in need of help.  Assistance is available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday of each week.   We serve those who live within the parish boundaries or who are homeless.  The SVDP society, sponsors a monetary collection on the first Sunday of each month after Mass and has a Thanksgiving food collection to assist them in their ministry.  
   
Donations: Manageable items (those not too heavy to carry) donated to SVDP society may be dropped off on the north side of Bishops' Hall.  Food items may be left at the Parish Office.  Arrangements to have furniture and large items picked up at your residence may be made by calling 602-254-3338.
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Sewing Fun:  The sewing ladies get together every Wednesday from 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. in Father McKay Hall.  They make lap robes and pillows for the homebound and sleeping bags for the homeless.  You do not have to be able to sew to join this sociable group.  For further information, stop by any Wednesday afternoon.
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Spaghetti Dinners:  Spaghetti dinners are served once a month during the winter in Father McKay Hall.  They are sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the Ladies Auxiliary.  Cost is $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for children.
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