Stretching Out-Reach

Director, Co-founder and designer of the St. Peregrine Shrine, Melissa Veselovsky, continual extends her reach to help those afflicted with cancer.

She is currently working full-time at the Ironwood Cancer and Research Center. She is a patient navigator at Ironwood, where she provides non-clinical support to patients by offering them peer support through the American Cancer Society LINC program (which she created and co-founded), free supplies and services, as well as program connections that assist on a psycho-social level.

Melissa continues to be an important innovator in the Valley by reaching out to cancer patients through the creation of unique programs that address unmet needs. We all indebted to her for the mission and creation of this beautiful shrine.


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Anointing of the Sick

Anointing of the Sick

the first Monday of every month

after 8:00 am Mass
 
The anointing is available to anyone who is about to undergo major surgery, is elderly and in a weakened condition, those suffering from mental illness, or for sick children. The person need not be dangerously ill to receive the sacrament. Anointing of the Sick is offered every month, on the first Monday, right after 8 AM mass. For those who are home bound, please call 480-844-4478 to schedule an appointment.

Evening of Reflection by Fr. Peter Bui

Thursday, Dec 2, 2010 
7:00 PM in the Church

The Shrine will be closed on 12/2 to allow all adorers time to attend Fr. Peter's Reflections on the Eucharist and Adoration. Doug Slater will conclude with Adoration and Prayer. Refreshments provided by the CtK Adoration Core Team.

If you would like the to share 1-2 minutes on graces and blessings received through hourly adoration, please call your hourly captain.

Rosary Prayer Group

The rosary is prayed two times a month on the 2nd and 4th Thursday (excluding holidays). Hosted by HTBC Cancer Ministry, we welcome anyone who would like to participate. Meet at 7 pm in the St. Peregrine Shine. Prayers from the shrine's book of intentions are also prayed.

Rosary Prayer Group

Every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month

7:00 PM  
in St. Peregrine Shrine

Shrine highlighted in East Valley Tribune

A reporter from the East Valley Tribune stopped by CtK recently to help spread the word on the St. Peregrine Shrine. The reporter interviewed the shrine director, Melissa Veselovsky, to get the history on how the shrine came to be built. Also interviewed for the article were cancer survivor, Patty Coy, and myself Michelle Fletcher, to find out more about how we offer support and assistance to cancer patients and their families as part of our LINC program developed with the American Cancer Society.

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Parishioner Celebrates Recovery

Patty Coy makes the news when Christ the King second graders sign her head in celebration of her cancer recovery. Prayers from kids, friends and family at CtK have been answered as Patty gets word she is currently free of cancer. Patty is involved at the St. Peregrine Shrine leading our prayer group. She also offers peer support, through our LINC program, to others who are recently diagnosed, in hopes they will find the comfort she has found from prayer and in visiting the shrine.

Flowers for Jesus

St. Peregrine Shrine is now accepting donations for the flowers and plants that adorn the inside of the Shrine.

You may make a donation through the parish office at Christ the King Church. When offering your donation please indicate that the purpose is specifically for the plants and flowers in the Shrine.

If you would like to make the donation in honor of someone, you may use the the donation forms located in the Shrine.