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"The stakes are critical, the potential immense, and our call to be a part of righting this profound evil is clear." - Bishop Edward Weisenburger

Well, we'll say this for good old Mrs. Jellyby – she sticks to her principles through thick and thin. There's a nice comparison here between the stories Mrs. Jellyby tells her children (she talks about the "brotherhood of humanity") and the far more appropriate stories Esther tells them (a fairy tale about an awesomely clever talking cat.) Bleak House

"All who were destined for eternal life came to believe, and the word of the Lord continued to spread through the whole region." Acts 13: 50

The Holy Father issued an order (a motu proprio entitled Vos Estis Lux Mundi") directing the entire Church to be a mandatory reporting. The Diocese in the United States has been following this practice for twenty years. What is new is the reporting process for claims of abuse by Bishops. Read more here.

University of Arizona Endocrinologist Craig S. Stump, MD, PhD, died on May 4 after a brief, but serious illness.

"Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches, wisdom and strength, honor and glory and blessing." Rev. 5:12

Maria Edvige “Edy” Borella, age 83 was called to be with the Lord on February 10, 2019.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tranquilino M. Rael “Tranky” at the age of 84.

Let the house of Israel say, "His mercy endures forever." Let the house of Aaron say, "His mercy endures forever." Let those who fear the LORD say, "His mercy endures forever." Ps. 118

William Joseph Blair, Sr., 71, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2019.

Due to the Priest Convocation our daily Mass schedule for the week of April 29th through May 4th has changed. There will be no daily 8 am Mass on Tuesday April 30th, Wednesday May 1st, or Thursday May 2nd. Additionally there will be no Our Mother of Perpetual Help Devotion on Tuesday, April 30th. Daily Mass will resume on Friday May 3rd.

This service begins the Easter Triduum on Holy Thursday with a celebration of the Last Supper of our Lord. Taize & Adoration is a time for prayer and reflection in the presence of the Eucharist.

Thomas L. Hibner, 80, died Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Brookdale Oro Valley in Tucson, Arizona.

Becky Casillas, 72, of Oro Valley, Arizona passed away on April 9th, 2019.

Tenebrae dates at least as far back as the 17th century. Through the service, one candle at a time is extinguished on a 15 candle hearse until only one, Christ, is left. Tenebrae occurs in near darkness and includes readings, psalms, music, and reflections lead by Fr. Serge. Confessions to follow.

Fr. Serge, an educator at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, visits St. Mark annually to preach on deepening your intimacy with and knowledge of, God, you, and His Church. He will lead tonight's, 4/16/19, Parish Mission (no Mass) in the Chapel at 7:00pm and also Wednesday morning, 4/17/19, at 8:00am. Confessions to follow.

O God, who wills not the death of a sinner, but rather that he be converted and live, grant we beseech You ... an increase of laborers for your Church, fellow laborers with Christ ... Amen

"... he breathed on them and said to them “Receive the holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” Jn. 20:20-23.

The St. Mark Lenten Penance Service is on Thursday, April 4 at 5:30 pm. Lots of priests will be there. Follow this link for news on other penance services in our area!

The Benedictine Monastery on County Club is being used by the United States Government to house migrants. The effort is manned almost completely by volunteers. Help is needed.