Father Richard J. Rego, Chaplain
Fr. Isaac Fynn, Weekend Associate
PO Box 14257 Tucson, AZ 85732-4257
Office Hours 10:00-12:00 Mon-Fri
Phone: (520) 205-4096 * Fax: (520) 205-4097
Email: frrichardrego@comcast.net
Website:  www.saintgianna.net


“Put on then, as God’s holy and beloved people, compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, and patience.  Forgive one another; and if one has a complaint against another, as the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also forgive.  And above all these things put on charity, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.  And let the peace of Christ reign in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body.  And always be thankful - - - And whatever you do in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him” (Colossians 3: 12-15,17).

Latin Mass Schedule                        MASS INTENTIONS        
Daily Mass 12:15 pm                        Sun 6:30 Novena for Mothers & Fathers
Saturday 8:30 am                            Sun 1:45 Pro Populo
Sunday Masses                            
6:30 am, 1:45 pm                                    Mon 12:15 Novena of Masses
Rosary                                Tues Novena of Masses
Sundays 1:30 pm                                          Wed Novena of Masses
                                     Thurs Ben Fontana
Confessions Schedule                        Friday: Ben Fontana
Mon-Fri 11:00am to 12:00 Noon                    Saturday: As in St. Ambrose Bulletin
Saturday 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm                    
Sunday 4:15 pm to 4:45 pm                     Readings June 24th

Devotions Schedule                        Introit - - - Is 49: 1, 2; Ps 9:1
Fatima Devotions                             Epistle - - -Is 49: 1-3. 5.6.7
1st Monday of Month 7:00 pm                                  Gradual - -Jer : 1-5,9
                                                                                                 Alleluia - -  Lk 1: 76
Saint Joseph Devotions                 Gospel - - - 1: 57-68
Wednesday after 12:15 Mass                            
                                    

Sancta Gianna!  Ora Pro Nobis!

June 24 - - -  Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Mon, June 25 - - -St. William, Abbot
Tues, June 26 - - St. John & Paul, Martyrs
Wed, June 27 - - -Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Thurs, June 28 - - Vigil of Sts. Peter & Paul
Fri, June 29 - - - - Sts. Peter & Paul, Apostles
Sat, June 30 - - - - Commemoration of St. Paul, Apostle

Gospel Words of Jesus Christ Our Divine Savior
13 And they brought to him young children, that he might touch them. And the disciples rebuked them that brought them. 14 Whom when Jesus saw, he was much displeased, and saith to them: Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God. 15 Amen I say to you, whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, shall not enter into it. (Mark 10: 13-14)

From the First Epistle of Saint Paul to the Corintians
 6 As the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you, 7 So that nothing is wanting to you in any grace, waiting for the manifestation of our Lord Jesus Christ. 8 Who also will confirm you unto the end without crime, in the day of the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God is faithful: by whom you are called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. 10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no schisms among you; but that you be perfect in the same mind, and in the same judgment. (1: 6-10)
Spiritual Thought Of The Week

From Blessed Are The Pure In Heart by Bishop Robert W. Finn: “Chastity is necessary for all Christians, regardless of their state in life, whether they are single, married, or celibate. All are called to respect human dignity. All are called to love.  Those who are single are called to a chastity that respects others and refrains from sexually acting out in ways proper and exclusive to the married.  Chastity is also important for those who are married. For them chastity does not usually mean sexual abstinence but fidelity, and within their marriage, a deep respect and love, never treating one’s spouse as an object. In this deep love they are to reveal the love between Christ and his Church and give an insight into the very mystery of God.”

From The Imitation Of Christ By Thomas A Kempis
Book Three the Forty- First Chapter- - - THE VOICE OF CHRIST: MY CHILD, do not take it to heart if you see others honored and advanced, while you yourself are despised and humbled. Lift up your heart to Me in heaven and the contempt of men on earth will not grieve you.

From The Teachings Of The Second Vatican Council
SACROSANCTUM CONCILIUM  (On the Sacred Liturgy) - - -  #8: “In the earthly liturgy we take part in a foretaste of that heavenly liturgy which is celebrated in the holy city of Jerusalem toward which we journey as pilgrims, where Christ is sitting at the right hand of God, a minister of the holies and of the true tabernacle (22); we sing a hymn to the Lord's glory with all the warriors of the heavenly army; venerating the memory of the saints, we hope for some part and fellowship with them; we eagerly await the Saviour, Our Lord Jesus Christ, until He, our life, shall appear and we too will appear with Him in glory.”

From The Code Of Canon Law Canon 338 §1. It is for the Roman Pontiff alone to convoke an ecumenical council, preside offer it personally or through others, transfer, suspend, or dissolve a council, and to approve its decrees.  §2. It is for the Roman Pontiff to determine the matters to be treated in a council and establish the order to be observed in a council. To the questions proposed by the Roman Pontiff, the Council Fathers can add others which are to be approved by the Roman Pontiff.

Catechism Of The Catholic  #2336 Jesus came to restore creation to the purity of its origins. In the Sermon on the Mount, he interprets God's plan strictly: "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery.' But I say to you that every one who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart." What God has joined together, let not man put asunder.”
 The tradition of the Church has understood the sixth commandment as encompassing the whole of human sexuality.

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PARISHIONERS IN THE MILITARY  Saint Gianna’s is indeed proud of all of our members serving our country in the military.  Tin & Michele Teich have two sons serving with distinction: Officer Dominic Teich USAF who signed up for 7 years to serve, and for Private First Class Gabriel Teich US Army.  Both have recently completed boot camp, graduated with honors and are now being assigned.

Pope Benedict XVI Prayer Intention For June
General - - - - That the Lord protects mariners and all those who are involved in activities on the sea.
Mission - - - - That through its presence and action the Church in North Africa be a witness of God’s love for every individual and people.


In a few months I will publish a book on exorcism and deliverance by which I hope to educate the Church Militant on the reality of spiritual evil and the truth of the Church's power against it. On this weekend where our Church celebrates Pentecost, the great Feast of the Holy Spirit, I offer an excerpt from this upcoming book to highlight the influence of the Holy Spirit in defending our cause against the accusing spirit of the devil. If we are to fight for the salvation of souls, we must know our enemy and experience God's love as the protective shield against all his evil. The following excerpt is taken from the chapter entitled, "The Devil, His Minions, and His Activities."
What do we call the principle of all evil and why?
There are three common names by which most people describe the font of all evil: the Devil, Satan and Lucifer; each of these names comes to English from a different language. The name "Devil" comes from the Greek word διαβολοξ (diábolos), which literally means "one who throws things around" in the sense of creating the chaos for which he is so famous. The name "Satan" comes from the Hebrew verb "to accuse" and is variously translated as "the accuser," "the tempter," "the persecutor," "the calumniator" and "the adversary." Not ironically, the Church, taking her cue from the Gospel of John, calls the Holy Spirit, "The Advocate," (i.e., defense lawyer) in order to remind us that the depredations and accusations of our principle enemy are always met with one more powerful than he who takes our side in a fight.
"Lucifer" is a name that derives from the Latin meaning "light-bearer," commonly understood as his God-given name before he fell from grace. This name is cited in St. Jerome's Vulgate translation of the Bible in the Book of Isaiah 14:12-16. This potent creature has always been considered by the tradition of the Church as one of the most powerful angels that God created. It is speculated that his name was "Light-Bearer" because he was a Seraphim angel, the highest order of the angelic hierarchy, and the order of angels whose Hebrew name describes something that burns with the ardor of love. Lucifer's fall from grace did not deprive him of his natural powers but rather corrupted those powers for the perverse work of undermining God's plan of salvation for men.
Among all the many references to this wretched being in the Bible, the Book of Revelation is one of the best sources of knowledge about him and his plan to destroy God's children. He is described in Rev 12:9 as "a huge dragon, the ancient serpent, known as the devil or Satan, the seducer of the whole world." The devil's most serious indictment came from our Blessed Lord who called him, "a liar and the father of lies," and "a murderer from the beginning" (Jn 8:44). The New Testament refers to this origin of all wickedness nearly three hundred times to warn us of his presence and work.
As we celebrate the feast of Pentecost with our Church, let us make a profound act of faith in the Holy Spirit, that, no matter how evil our times may be, God will never abandon to the power of evil those who call upon Him. Let us call upon the Holy Spirit to protect us and our loved ones and to renew the face of the earth!
Rev. Thomas J. Euteneuer, President, Human Life International