St. Mary's Kingman
Parish Update
for Friday, September 18th
No Mass on Monday, September 21st and Tuesday, September 22nd...
Fr. Chris will be attending Convocation in Phoenix.
Catechetical Weekend, Sept. 19-20
Gifts from the Holy Land
Olive wood items will be available to buy at
this weekend’s Masses (09/19-09/20).
Get beautiful gifts and support Christians living in the Holy Land.
National Migration Week 2026
September 21–27, 2026
For over 45 years, the Catholic Church in the United States has celebrated National Migration Week (NMW). This is an opportunity to reflect on our history as an immigrant Church and the ways in which our country has been enriched by generations of immigrants, including the many Catholics who have adopted this land as their own. It is also an occasion to grow in appreciation of the challenges faced by migrants and refugees, both in the United States and beyond, and to express solidarity through prayer, accompaniment, and advocacy.This year, NMW takes place September 21–27. It will culminate with the Universal Church's annual commemoration of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) on the last Sunday of the month (September 27).
Pope Leo XIV chose "Even just one of these children" for this year's WDMR theme, which is a reference to Matthew 18:5: “Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.” When this theme was announced, the Vatican noted, “With this choice, the Holy Father intends to express the Church’s concern for minors directly involved in migration, recalling the duty to welcome each one of them as the Gospel teaches us.”
Baby Bottle Campaign!
AAPC (Advice & Aid Pregnancy Center) is starting the Baby Bottle campaign on Sept. 5th.
Bottles are now available.
It’ll be handed in by end of October.
Thanks very much for your support!
Annual Fall Festival to be held
Sunday, September 27th
from 10am-2pm in the Parish Center parking lot.
Food, beverages, games, raffles,
and Fr. Chris in a dunk tank!
Great time for fellowship.
Hope to see you there!
Join Bishop Bui and thousands of Catholics at the
ARIZONA ROSARY CELEBRATION
on Sunday, October 18th, 2026
from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at Phoenix Convention Center,
South Building, 33 S. 3rd St.,
Phoenix AZ 85004.
Doors open at noon for adoration, confession, and exhibits.
Bring family, friends, and your heartfelt prayer petitions.
It’s FREE. Let's pray the Rosary, Arizona!
Únase al Sr. Obispo Bui y a miles de católicos
el domingo, 18 de octubre de 2026,
de 2:00 p.m. a 4:30 p.m.
en el centro de convenciones
Phoenix Convention Center, edificio sur,
33 S. 3 St., Phoenix AZ 85004.
Se abrirán las puertas a las 12:00 del mediodía para la adoración, confesión, y exhibiciones. Invite a sus familiares y amigos.
Traiga sus peticiones de oración para orar por ellas.
La entrada es GRATUITA. ¡Recemos el Rosario, Arizona!
Come join our adult OCIA class!
Classes meet weekly on Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm. We will be meeting in Rooms 5, 6, & 7 in the parish hall.
Note: There is no class on September 23rd.
Enroll by filling out the OCIA application, which can be picked up in the parish office or the Gift Shop. Enrollees must be registered to the parish.
The workbook is $25 and can be paid
by cash or check.
Make checks out to: St. Mary’s / memo: OCIA
St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul's St. Mary Conference continues to provide for the needy in our community with food, clothing, household goods, utility assistance, and other necessities.
On average, 300 households are helped each month for an average total monetary assistance of $28,000.00.
We are still seeking dedicated volunteers to help in this mission.
WE NEED YOUR HELP.
During the month of July, we lost several volunteers to illness or moving out of state.
We must gain additional volunteers to fill those positions. We especially need able-bodied men to drive the box truck to pick up donations of furniture and appliances and make deliveries.
The Thrift Store & Warehouse are open three days a week, but one day or even a few hours a week would be of help if we can count on you.
Please consider joining our team and our mission to help the needy in our community.
LUKE: THE STORY OF SALVATION FULFILLED
Come one and all to start your journey for a deeper prayer life and see how the Holy Spirit is working in your life, just as he did in the life of Jesus.
You will experience joy as you see how God has been faithful throughout the ages and how God’s promise can guide you in your everyday life.
We begin on Tuesday, September 8 at 10 am in the Parish Center.
There will be a video presentation each class with Jeff Cavins and Dr. Jeffrey Morrow.
You can obtain the workbook on the
Ascensionpress.com site.
If you order yourself, you can also obtain the video
online if you are unable to attend a class.
If you have any questions or concerns,
please contact grace.mcnair@gmail.com
St. Mary Women's Fellowship
- For women 18 years and up
Our upcoming Fall Study program:
"Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer,"
an 8-session study that teaches the essential steps of a faithful and fruitful prayer life.
You will pray with Scripture, listen for God's voice in daily life, overcome distractions, and learn to build a consistent prayer life.
Ordering workbooks: This year we will order as a group to save on the shipping cost. The more workbooks ordered the more discount we all receive. For more information,
please email Rina by August 8th:
caterinar1986@gmail.com
Payment due Saturday, August 15 to be included in the group discount.
First meeting:
Tuesday, Sept 08 @6:00-7:30pm/Parish Center Library
Catholic Charities
Helping our community's most vulnerable with solutions that permanently improve lives.
September is Catholic Charities Awareness Month
Celebrating 93 years of service this September.
"Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have; God is pleased by sacrifices of that kind." Hebrews 13:16
"Hagan siempre el bien y compartan lo que poseen, porque esos son sacrificios agradables a Dios." Hebreos 13:16
Let us pray for you. Submit your requests using the buttons below and our Prayer Champions and Catholic Charities team members will pray for you.
The St. Mary’s Saturday Mass Choir is inviting anyone interested in participating in the music ministry of the Saturday 4:00 pm Mass, no matter your talent level or your time constraints, to come join us. We are looking to grow our choir, not only in voices, but also musicians of any instrument.
There are no auditions, everyone is welcome!
We currently practice at 3:00 pm
every Friday in the church.
Most practices last no longer than one hour.
Our goal is to ensure there is music worship at every Saturday evening Mass. Please consider attending one of our Friday practices to see if joining the Saturday Mass Choir is a good fit for your stewardship at St. Mary’s. If you have any questions feel free stop by the choir area after mass or contact Mary Pat Tempert @ xnzsmummy@gmail.com.
“He who sings, prays twice.”
Homebound Ministry
To receive communion by the homebound ministry, please contact the Parish Office:
frontdesk@stmarykingman.com
Thank you to all scheduled adoration adorers, for your dedication in committing to an hour of Eucharistic Adoration each Thursday in St. Mary's Chapel.
If not a scheduled adorer, please consider becoming one.
This means committing to spending a scheduled hour each Thursday in prayer and Adoration between the hours of 9am and 5pm. We especially need people to commit to the 11am and 2pm hours.
Also, we need substitutes for those who cannot adore during their scheduled time.
Join us in prayer during Thursday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, even if not scheduled.
To sign up or get more info: Call or text Sharon Rhizor at 702-466-3069
