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!

We had a blast last year, and this year will be even better!

St. Vincent de Paul 

In addition to monetary donations, we rely on donated goods to provide a wide range of assistance to the needy in our community.
A large portion of our revenue comes from donated furniture and appliances. Unfortunately our one driver is dealing with family obligations and is often unavailable to pick up those items. We have to refer donors to other agencies, causing our revenue to suffer.

 
We are asking all able-bodied men in the Parish to seriously consider volunteering even one day a week to help alleviate this situation. 

You will be joining a great team of dedicated volunteers!

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.

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! 

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

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 

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