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he Church of Our Lady of the Desert and its worship and liturgical service are primarily for retreat participants. We welcome a core worshipping community at Sunday Eucharist. Many of our members also serve as volunteers or supporters of the Redemptorist Renewal Center.
The Diocese of Tucson has designated the Church of Our Lady of the Desert a "conventual church" according to canon law. We are not a parish and do not offer the ministry and services typical of a parish church. However, we do celebrate the Sacraments of the Eucharist, Reconciliation and the Anointing of the Sick at scheduled times. In addition, registered members of the church may celebrate with our worshipping community the funeral liturgies of the Church at the time of their journey to everlasting life.
Mass Schedule:
We invite you to join the resident Redemptorist Community for prayer:
Monday-Friday:
- 6:45 a.m. -- Silent Contemplative Prayer
- 7:15 a.m. -- Morning Prayer
- 7:30 a.m. -- Eucharist
Saturday:
- We begin the 7:30 a.m. Eucharist with devotional prayers of Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Sunday:
- 7:30 a.m. – Eucharist
- 10:00 a.m. – Eucharist
We also offer a Vigil Mass on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. beginning on the first Saturday of January and concluding on the Saturday before Palm Sunday.
The celebration of the Holy Days of Obligation is normally held at the regularly scheduled time, but on occasion, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, we celebrate Mass at 10:00 a.m.
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2008 Services and Events Schedule
PRAYER / DISCUSSION:
- Taizé Prayer Around the Cross:On the third Thursday of every month.
- Small Church Community / Faith-Sharing Group: Meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. (The program will discontinue indefinitely after June)
- Bible Study Mornings:
- Beginning in mid-September: Liguori Publications Journey into the Bible a six-week series
- Group/s will meet one morning a week at RRC
- Series to be repeated (with different book of the Bible) in Spring/Lent 2009
CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS:
- Eucharist:
- Every Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and at 10:00 a.m. for members of our worshipping community and retreatants;
- 5:00 p.m. vigil Mass on Saturday;
- Weekday Mass @ 7:30 a.m., preceded by morning prayer and a period of quiet meditation.
- Reconciliation Service (Rite ll):
- Celebrated twice a year:
- Advent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 @ 10:30 a.m.
- Lent: Saturday, March 21, 2009 @ 10:30 a.m.
- Celebrated twice a year:
- Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick:
- Celebrated twice a year:
- Sunday, May 4, 2008 (Feast of the Ascension) @ 3:00 p.m.
- Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 3:00 p.m.
- Sunday, May 3, 2009 @ 3:00 p.m.
- Celebrated twice a year:
DAYS OF RECOLLECTION:
- Advent (2008): Mornings of Recollection
- Wednesdays (9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.): December 3, 10, 17., 2008 (including lunch).
Advent Mornings of Prayer provide opportunity for quiet reflection each Wednesday during the Advent season. The mornings will begin with the praying of Morning Prayer at 9:00 a.m., followed by a preached retreat conference on a theme appropriate for the liturgical season.
Time will be allocated for personal prayer; the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, or to meet with a priest or staff member for spiritual direction. The Advent Morning of Prayer ends with lunch at 12:00 p.m.
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- Ash Wednesday (2009):
- Day of Recollection Feb. 25, 2009: Mass @ 11:15 a.m., lunch at 12:00 p.m. (Facilitators TBA).
- Lent (2009): Mornings of Prayer and Reflection
- Wednesdays (9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.), March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1 (Theme/Facilititators TBA)
- Lenten Mornings of Prayer provide opportunity for quiet reflection each Wednesday during the Lenten season. The mornings will begin at 9:00 am and ends with lunch at 12:00 p.m.
HOLY WEEK (2009)
- Sunday, April 5 (Palm Sunday): Masses with procession at 5:00 p.m. (Saturdary Vigil Mass); 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
- Holy Thursday:
- Mass of the Lord’s Supper @ 7:00 p.m.
- Night Prayer at Altar of Repose at 9:30 pm.
- Good Friday:
- 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Meditation on the Seven Last Words from the Cross.
- 1:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross
- 3:00 p.m. Celebration of the Lord's Passion
- Holy Saturday:
- Blessing of Ester Baskets at 10:00 a.m.
- Easter Vigil @ 7:00 p.m.
DEVOTIONAL:
- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:
- First Friday of every month from 8:00 am – 2:00 p.m. Exposition will conclude with a simple form of Benediction at 2:00 p.m.
- Stations of the Cross (2009):
- Fridays of Lent: March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 2009 – Stations of the Cross in Church @ 5:00 p.m., followed by ‘Fish Bake’ supper (optional) in Dining Room.
- A Contemplative Rosary ~ Praying the Rosary with Scripture and Song:
- Sunday, October 5, 2008: @ 5:00 p.m.: The Luminous Mysteries Sunday
- Sunday, January 18, 2009 @ 5:00 p.m.: The Joyful Mysteries
- Sunday, March 1, 2009 @ 5:00 p.m.: The Sorrowful Mysteries
- 24 Hour Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
- Beginning Friday, March 6, 2009 @ 5:00 p.m and ending Saturday, March 7 @ 5:00 a.m.
OLPH NOVENA:
- Novena prayers on Saturdays prior to 7:30 a.m. Mass:
- Novena to OLPH June 19–27, 2008.
CONCERTS (In Church)
- Therese: The Story of a Soul -- A Drama of Faith, Hope and Love Sept. 27, 2008 -- Two Performances: 1:30 p.m and 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 16, 2008: Lessons & Carols @ 7:00 p.m.
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Church Apostolic and Pastoral Life
In the spirit of the Second Vatican Council, Our Lady of the Desert Church offers opportunities for Church members to actively participate in the Church. Our calling is based on the Church mission in enabling members to strengthen the social ministry of their local church.
We are reminded about this mission by the U.S. bishops in their document, "In All Things Charity: A Pastoral Challenge for the New Millennium", issued in November 1999.
In his 1979 visit to our country, the late Pope John Paul II said,
"Catholics of the United States, while developing your own legitimate institutions, you also participate in the nation's affairs within the framework of institutions and organizations springing from the nation's common history and from your common concern. This you do hand-in-hand with your fellow citizens of every creed and confession."
To promote the common good, we Catholics have the right and the responsibility to join all members of society to improve the conditions of the human family. We have a corresponding obligation to promote and uphold the sacredness and integrity of human life at all stages from conception to natural death. In our society, we exercise our responsibility toward the common good by actively participating in the voluntary, private, and public sectors of civil society.
In keeping with the Catholic social principle of subsidiarity, such memberships are to be encouraged as ways for Catholics and others to exercise their call to charity, justice, peace, and solidarity. Voluntary organizations play an important part in our collective efforts to promote the common good, protect human life, reach out to people in need, and work for a more just and compassionate society.
With this mission, the Church of Our Lady of the Desert endeavors to offer its members in ministries such as liturgy, social justice, spiritual and educational development.
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.
Sunday Bulletins
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