I attended Mass here on Sunday, August 28 as a visitor/potential parishioner looking at homes in the area. I am also the a parent of a suicide victim who took his life because of his struggles with gender dysphoria he was Catholic and very involved in the Church. He was rejected cast away by friends when he began to come out and admit his feelings. I was appalled by the Republican campaign speech that was delivered under the guise of a homily. The deacon who preached failed to take into account the aspects of Gospel humility that were present in the readings - and some in the congregation actually applauded! It was the least compassionate homily I have ever heard and reeked of the very thing he claimed to be preaching against: ego. I will never return to this parish and am seriously questioning whether I should continue to practice...
Read moreI have been a parishioner for 41 years, through the years have taught catechism, been a sacristan, am an associate member of St Vincent de Paul. The opportunity to maintain a sacramental life through prayer and reception of the Eucharist has helped me mature through my life’s journey of faith. It has been the foundation of my identity as a person, and thru all the trials and tribulations a source of great consolation. The staff both clergy and lay mirror Gods love for all his church through out the world. I’m forever grateful I have stayed here throughout the...
Read moreWe met Father Kilian after my father in law passed away while there on vacation. We are from California. I told Father Kilian how when after losing our son Adoration was our saving grace. He was so generous and understanding, he gave us his personal key fob so we could spend time in Adoration while we were there in Scottsdale making the arrangements. How lucky that parish is in having him...
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