St. Mary’s Parish one step closer to additional church
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
With the City zoning process nearly behind him, Father Daniel McBride is anticipating moving forward with his new congregation, St. Juan Diego Catholic Church. It will be part of St. Mary’s Parish, but located near Cooper Road and Markwood Drive.
“We’ve been working on this for several years,” says McBride, who is based at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 230 W. Galveston St., Chandler.
“It’s very good. We’re hoping in the next few months to be able to get all the financing and contracts together. We’re looking at having a groundbreaking in the spring.”
Plans call for a 10-acre, 22,536-squarefoot building with a church sanctuary, multipurpose social hall, food distribution center, parish program offices and teen center. The regional church will seat approximately 1,200 congregants at a single service, of which there are four on Sundays and one on Saturdays. The rezoning is expected to be approved by the City Council on Thursday, Jan. 8.
The parish’s mission is to expand the reach of the South Chandler community, which is multicultural, he says. Parish officials conduct Mass in four languages: English, Spanish, a mixture of English and Tagala, which is spoken in the Philippines, and Swahili.
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RENDERING: St. Mary’s Parish expects to break ground on St. Juan Diego Catholic Church this year. Above is a rendering of the building. Submitted photo
Girls have ‘night out’ at Chabad Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
A “Girls’ Night Out” for girls ages 9 to 13 meets regularly at Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Dr., Chandler.
Girls in the program share interests, goals and experiences, developing a sense of unity and friendship and learning about the positive contributions they can make to themselves, their families and the Jewish community at large.
The next meeting is at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8. Girls will enjoy a fun night out at the mall with a scavenger hunt, treats and fun. Cost is $8.
church family already loves you. We just haven’t met you yet.
Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday
To RSVP or learn more, email youth@ chabadcenter.com or call (480) 855-4333.
‘Art of Parenting’ begins
The public is invited to attend “The Art of Parenting,” a six-session course presented by the Rohr Jewish Learning Center and conducted by Rabbi Mendy Deitsch of Chabad of the East Valley, beginning the week of Jan. 19 at the Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life.
The six-session course is designed to help parents answer questions on topics ranging from how children and parents should relate to each other to how to help a child cultivate a healthy self-esteem, “The Art of Parenting” offers a solid foundation anchored by Jewish thought and practice for parents at all levels of Jewish knowledge to explore and develop their own parenting philosophies and techniques.
To learn more or to register, call (480) 855-4333 or visit www.myJLI.com.
meets
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation hosts its next service at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at the Sun Lakes Chapel, 9240 E. Sun Lakes Blvd. N. Services give congregants the opportunity to meet Rabbi Irwin Wiener, cantor Ronda Polesky and hear the choir.
New members are welcome and have the opportunity to meet congregants at the service and at the Oneg Shabbat following the service.
At the January service the installation of the new board of directors, officers and continuing board members will take place. The officers who have completed their term will be honored.
The SLJC Sisterhood will take the leadership role at the Friday night service on Friday, Feb. 13.
Visit www.sunlakesjewishcongregation. org for more information.
‘Wolfman’ comes to Sun Lakes
More than three hours of rock, western and disco music will entertain audiences when “The Wolfman” Tom Wolf takes the stage at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, in the Arizona Room at the Sun Lakes Country Club Phase I, 25601 Sun
SUNDAY WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sunday Mornings Traditional Worship7:30 & 11:30 A.M.
Worship8:50 & 10:10 A.M.
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Sunday Evenings
Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes.
A cash bar and complimentary snacks will be available. Cost is $15. Purchase and delivery to Sun Lakes addresses are also available by calling Jean at (480) 802-0185.
SPIRITUAL CONNECTIONS
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A Matter of Balance
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 7
Free eight-week class presented by A.T. Still University designed to help older adults manage falls and increase activity levels.
Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley 3400 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler Info: www.tbsev.org
Bible study
Meets twice a month
Members of the Women’s Life Group study the Bible and discuss how the lessons can relate to their lives.
Sun Lakes United Church Of Christ, Chandler Info: Jan Olson at (480) 802-7457 or Joy King (480) 588-1882
Career Connectors
9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays
Nonprofit organization connecting professionals in career transition to highquality resources and hiring companies; each event includes professional career speakers with presentations on relevant job search topics, three to four hiring companies, networking, resume help, career coaches, LinkedIn coaches and business portraits.
Central Christian Church, Gilbert Campus/Student Center, 965 E. Germann Rd., Gilbert Info: www.careerconnectors.org, (480) 442-5806
Christian Business Networking, TriCity Chapter – Chandler, Tempe, Mesa 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays
Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals.
Crackers and Co. Café 535 W. Iron Ave., Mesa Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www. christianbusinessnetworking.com
Christian Business Networking, Chandler Bi-Monthly Chapter 7:30 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of the month
Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals.
Chandler Christian Church, Room C100 1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www. christianbusinessnetworking.com
Christian Business Networking, East Valley Chapter 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays
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Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals.
Mission Church Seminar Room 4450 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www. christianbusinessnetworking.com
Celebrate Recovery Men’s Step Study 5:30 p.m. Sundays
Gender-specific accountability groups that meet for 28 weeks and use the eight recovery principles. CrossRoads Nazarene Church 2950 W. Ray Rd., Chandler Info: (480) 722-0700 or celebraterecovery@crnaz.com
East Valley JCC Parent and Child Playgroup
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Fridays Playgroup for parents with children ages 12 months to 2 1/2 years old. East Valley JCC
908 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: Emily Malin, (480) 897-0588, maline@evjcc.org
East Valley Jewish Couples Club Offers once-a-month social activities such as dining, movies and plays for Jewish couples in the 45- to 65-yearold age range.
Info: Melissa, (480) 785-0744, beadlover@cox.net
Empower Model for Men 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays
Chandler United Methodist Church
The three-class series is taught by author Scott E. Clark and designed to offer the practical wisdom and tools to help men shift into their higher consciousness, based on the seven-step empower model detailed in Clark’s book, “Empower Model for Men.” Cost is $85.
Unity of Chandler
325 N. Austin Dr., Chandler Info: (480) 792-1800.
Forever Marriage Ministries Marriage Restoration Support Group for Wives Offers hope to the hurting Valleywide through one-on-one Biblical marriage teaching, God-honoring wife discipleship and marriage restoration mentoring to wives seeking God’s will in the restoration of marriage. Info: Lisa (602) 377-8847, Marriage@lisacmyers.com, www. forevermarriageministries.com, www. facebook.com/forevermarriages.
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