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Masses at Our Lady of the Desert Church are as follows:
Weekends:
Saturdays: 4:00 P.M.
Sundays: 7:30 A.M. and 10:00 A.M.
Weekdays
Monday through Friday: 7:30 A.M.
The Diocese of Tucson has designated the Church of Our Lady of the Desert as a “conventual church,” a designation of Canon Law of the Catholic Church. The Church Community is not a parish. Thus, the ministries and services are not typical of a parish church. The Redemptorist Renewal Center shares sacred space with the Church of Our Lady of the Desert, and it serves as the religious chapel of the Redemptorist Community. The Church is utilized for prayer by private individual and religious and retreat groups of the Redemptorist Renewal Center.
The Redemptorist priests, under the direction of the Rector of the church, provide pastoral care for the church community. The Church community does celebrate the Sacraments of the Eucharist, Reconciliation and the Anointing of the Sick. Reconciliation may be celebrated by appointment. In addition, registered members of the church may celebrate the funeral liturgies of the Church at the time of their journey to everlasting life.
Please call the front office or see the church bulletin for upcoming scheduled times of prayer and worship.
Rector, Our Lady of the Desert Church
Rev. Brian Johnson, C.Ss.R.
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Recordings of our Sunday Masses
Christmas Masses:
December 24th 7:30 am 4:00 pm 4:05 pm
Christmas Carols >> The 4 pm Christmas Eve mass will begin with singing Christmas Carols at 3:15 pm in the church, led by our choir. Come early for some favorite carols and to get a good parking place!
December 25th 7:30 am 10:00 am
Sunday Bulletins – 2024
First Friday 2025 Adoration Dates:
January 3 – February 7 – March 7 – April 4 – May 2 – June 6 –
July 4 – August 1 – September 5 – October 3 – November 7 – December 5
Please plan on joining us to give honor and glory to the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar the first Friday of every month 5 pm – 8 pm.
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Tucson Diocese — Bishop Edward J Weisenburger
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May God bless you abundantly!
Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger
The Church of Our Lady of the Desert provides various opportunities for devotional prayers, fraternal gatherings and prayer groups. They include:
- Grief Support Losing a loved one is painful. You do not have to do it alone. If you want to join support group, or talk to someone about your loss, call Dr. June Wood, PhD LICSW-Emeritus, MN (520) 419.5962
- Knights of Columbus Council #15704:
- Any man interested in joining please call 520.744.3400
- Weekly Rosary on Wednesday at 6 pm
- Monthly Rosary Prayer: Please come and join us on the second Wednesday of every month. In the Our Lady of the Desert Church starting at 9:00 a.m.
- Scripture Prayer Group: meets via zoom each Tuesday. For more details email John Davenport at: john@davenport.net, or call 440.478.1203.
- The Stations of the Cross during the Season of Lent will be the traditional Stations of the Cross by St. Alphonsus Liguori.
- Adoration – First Friday of Every Month: For Adoration updates please visit our website https://desertrenewal.org/our-lady-of-the-desert -church/
Our Lady of the Desert
Church Apostolic and Pastoral Life
Through their Baptism, God calls people to be active in spreading the Kingdom of God in the world. We do this through using our gifts and talents to serve others.
Our Lady of the Desert offers various ministries through which one can serve. Positions are available for: Lectors, Special Ministers of Communion, Sacristans, and Music Ministry. There are also opportunities to serve in other capacities through the Redemptorist Renewal Center. Call the Office for more details.
Church Membership
You may choose to become a registered member of the worship community church. Registration can easily be arranged after the celebration of the Sunday Eucharist or during regular office hours. Registered members are important to us in order that we might better serve you and understand your particular needs.
Registered membership fosters communication and a sense of belonging with the conventual church community. Registered members are eligible to serve the conventual community in liturgical ministries. Registered members receive monthly envelopes for the support of the Church and the ministry of the community and will also receive a year-end record of donations for tax purposes.
Our Lady of the Desert Church — Message from the Rector
Welcome from Our Lady of the Desert Church. You may now print and fill out the registration form below to join our Church. Please bring in or mail the completed registration form to our office at:
7101 W Picture Rocks Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743
Thank you and God bless you and your family!
Father Brian Johnson, C.Ss.R.
Our Lady of the Desert Church Registration Form
Stewardship
Thank you for your great generosity! Church members of Our Lady of the Desert have a big heart! Even through difficult times, your generosity continues. God bless you abundantly! If you are interested in having stewardship envelopes printed for you, please contact Bob Jones or Miki at the office: 520-744-3400.You may also make online donations here: Donate (paypal.com)
The Redemptorist Lay Association Circle
Please click here to find out more information on the Redemptorist Associates of the Our Lady of the Desert Church. Find out more on this newly-founded association circle here.
Diocese of Tucson
Our Lady of the Desert Church is located in the Diocese of Tucson.
Mission
Fr. Tom Donaldson, C.Ss.R. preached a mission at Our Lady of the Desert Church on the grounds of the Redemptorist Renewal Center in Tucson, Arizona, March 3-5. The mission covered three days with talks centered around the themes “God’s Plan for Salvation and Our Response to God’s Words of Love,” “Who is Jesus for Us?” and “Sin, Reconciliation and Healing.”