Expect Miracles Gala

All are invited to the "Expect Miracles" Gala hosted by 12 News' Rick DeBruhl and his wife, Patricia DeBruhl, an oncology social worker for Banner Desert Hospital for an evening of excitement and joy as we celebrate and raise money for the St. Peregrine Chapel - Arizona's first Adoration Chapel devoted to serving persons affected by cancer. Special concert by renowned performing artists julie and Kurt Carrick, live and silent auctions, and a chance to bid on sculptor Sandi Clark's 14" bronze model of the life size statue of St. Peregrine commissioned exclusively for the chapel.

The final deadline for tickets has been extended to October 31, 2009.

For reservations, you may email melissav@ctk-catholic.org or call 480-844-4493, or mail the information below to CTK-Expect Miracles Gala (1551 E. Dana Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85204). Visa, MC, and Discover accepted. You may also email melissav@ctk-catholic.org for an official registration form.

St. Padre Pio Window Installed

A couple of weeks ago, the first stained glass window designed by Utopian Studios of Mesa, AZ was installed in the chapel. The incscription on the window reads "St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina. Although his name is technically "St. Pio", he is known affectionately to most as "Padre Pio" so the decision was made to place "Padre" in the inscription. St. Padre Pio was born in Petrelcina, Italy on May 25, 1887. He had an extraordinary call to holiness and consecrated his life to God at the age of five. He joined the Capuchin Friars at age 15 and was ordained to priesthood at age 23. Padre Pio prayed almost continuously and was known for contemplation and simple prayer. Although Padre Pio suffered from physical and spiritual afflictions, he worked 19 hour days and denied himself vacation time. He was blessed with many spiritual gifts such as healing, bilocution, stigmata, and reading people's hearts. He saw Christ in those who suffer - such as the sick and the poor. He encouraged his followers to "Bring God to all those who are sick. This will help them more than any other remedy." He knew what it meant to bear the burden of a loved one - as he bore the stigmata - the physical wounds of Christ. He died on September 23, 1968.

ST. PIO PRAYER

Dear Padre Pio,
My heart is heavy.
I need God's help to continue.
I am burdened and am in need of His strength to carry the load.
I am sorry for my sins.
I am far from being perfect and know that there is much that I can do to be closer to God.
You showed love and kindness to the poor and sick in your lifetime.
Please show this compassion to me as I carry this cross.
Please pray that I may be gracious and loving to others and keep my eyes focused on Our Lord.
Please pray to God on my behalf.
(your intention)
Amen.

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