Yuma to Phoenix
05-19-2019Fr. John BonavitacolaDear Friends,
I recently attended a Board Meeting where many of the members are from Mid-west and far northern states and they asked me about the immigration situation on the ground in the southwest. From their perches they don't hear much except the usual political wrangling about immigration. So, I told them this:
When the Dept. of Homeland Security announces that there were 100,000 people who crossed into the country in March and that most of them turned themselves in to Border Patrol and requested asylum, no one ever asks where exactly are these people? For most people they are just numbers unless you live in places like Yuma or Nogales, Arizona or McCallum or El Paso, Texas or across from Tijuana. The Border Patrol, by court order, can hold adults with children for no more than 20days, process them and give them a date to appear before an Asylum Judge, sometime years in the future. And then they are free to go anywhere in the US. DHS does not have the structure, funds or mandate to provide housing, medical care, and transportation for these people. So as a result, they are released into the local communities and the local communities are overwhelmed trying to assist them. Recently the Mayor of Yuma declared a State of Emergency in his city. The social services, the homeless shelters, food kitchens are completely overwhelmed in Yuma, which is seeing over 300 people a day cross the border.
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Under Construction
Beginning Fri, May 24, there will be major upgrades to the school. All thanks to the Invest In Our Future/Shea Families Charities Building Fund. Please note that most of the campus will be closed during the summer months.
All Summer Long -- Monday Night Benediction
Jun 3 6:45pm - 7:15pm
All Summer long, beginning Mon, Jun 3, join us for adoration and Benediction in the Church from 6:45-7:15pm
Fellowship and Italian Ice afterwards at Joe’s Italian Ice at 2019 S. McClintock Drive, Tempe 85282. Italian ice not provided but available for purchase.
Mt. Carmel Summer Launch Party
Jun 7 6:00pm - 9:00pm
at The Lakes of Tempe Clubhouse at 5501 S. Lakeshore Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
OLMC in Sedona
Jun 14 10:30am - 4:00pm
Escape the heat for an afternoon of fun and fellowship!
Meet at Sunset Park at 655 Sunset Drive, Sedona, AZ 86336 (Transportation not provided)
Peru Mission Trip
Jun 15 - Jun 24
We will be traveling to Lima, Peru where we will be serving mainly at “The Joy in the Lord” School for children with physical disability.
Family Mass and Play Date at Kiwanis Splash Pad and Park
Jun 29 5:00pm
Plan to attend the 5:00pm Vigil Mass. After Mass, meet at the Kiwanis Splash Pad (called the Cloud). Subs, chips and water will be provided. Cool treats available for purchase.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Feast Day Extravaganza
Jul 16 6:00pm - 9:00pm
at Broadmor Elementary School Cafeteria and Playground, 311 E. Aepli Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283
We will host a “dips and dessert” contest. OLMC will provide plenty of chips, pita and pretzels for the competition. Outdoor water games and indoor competitions for all ages!