Church of the Holy Spirit
A Roman Catholic Faith Community
Founded April 17, in  1973 - Incorporated July 1, 2008

The well-known phrase “Separation Between Church and State” has been repeated “ad nauseam” to mean “don’t bring your faith into the public square”. Even many “Catholics” quoted this catchphrase to justify their secular stance and to silence priests, when abortion and issues related to sanctity of marriage are addressed at the pulpit. They even affirmed that such principle is mentioned in the First Amendment of the Constitution and in the founding documents of the United States. We will discuss how this bold assertion not only is far from the truth but also historically false. Not only is the phrase “Separation Between Church and State” never mentioned in any official founding documents or the Constitution, but our Founding Fathers also affirmed repeatedly the free exercise of religion and faith in the public square. The Founding Fathers would never have allowed the restrictions on religion in public as it is happening today. 
                               
We will review the history of how the phrase “Separation Between Church and State” was manipulated and became the key factor to take away God and faith from the public arena. We will also reflect on Christ’s words “give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s” to see how our Christian vocation and duties take priority when there is conflict between God and State. Are other social justice issues on par as the right to life and sanctity of marriage? We will see why the issues of Abortion and Marriage take priority and importance over other “social justice” issues; why they are not simply political issues but are engrained in Church teachings since the very beginning.

Festival 4:30pm-11:30pm
Vietnamese Concert and Entertainment 7:30pm-11:30pm
There will be plenty of Vietnamese food and drink.
Come and experience the flavors of Vietnam.
This is a parish fundraising event.
There is a Raffle with great prizes:
Grand prize 1000 Cash
Second prize 70” Vizio TV
Third prize Apple watch
Consolation Prizes include a variety of Gift Cards
Tickets are 2.00 each or 11 for 20.00
Tickets available Jan 8th thru Feb 5th after all weekend masses
https://youtu.be/3wiPkkxhtVw

DISTRIBUTION OF 2021 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
For all Faith Direct online donors/parishioners, the 2021 Contribution Statement will be mailed by Faith Direct on January 31, 2021.  For questions, please call them at 1-866-507-8757 or email them at clientcare@faithdirect.net.

For those using donations envelopes, mailing, or dropping their donations in the collection baskets with the complete name/envelope number, we will be sending the 2021 Contribution Statements  for all annual donations amounting to  $250 and above on or before January 31, 2022.  If your total donation is below $250 and you would like to request a copy of your contribution statement, please call (480-838-7474 ext. 107) or email Myra Pangan (mpangan@holyspirit-tempe-az.org). You can also check the correctness of your mailing address by contacting her.

Your financial gifts to Holy Spirit Church are as important now as they have ever been.

We are blessed with a wonderful parish community that is coming together to support each other during these difficult times. We are working hard to stay connected with our parish family. If you have not been receiving the parish-wide emails, please reach out to parish office (480) 838-7474 with your email address to ensure receiving future parish notifications.
 
Our parish depends on the Sunday plate collection, e-giving tithing, and contributions mailed to the parish office, which allow us to meet our parish expenses each week. Setting up weekly, or monthly, e-giving tithing through FAITH DIRECT is an easy and secure way to ensure that your financial gift is received.

Through FAITH DIRECT, you are always able to make changes to your contributions as needed. If you need assistance with setting up FAITH DIRECT e-giving, please do not hesitate to contact the parish office, (480) 838-7474.                          
                                                                  
VISIT OUR ONLINE COLLECTION BASKET

Monday-Saturday, 8:00 AM
(Friday Ad Orientem)
Chapel Open Daily 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM

 "The anointing of the sick is not a sacrament for those only who are at the point of death. Hence, as soon as anyone of the faithful begins to be in danger of death from sickness or old age, the fitting time for him to receive this sacrament has certainly already arrived" (CCC 1514).

To schedule an Anointing of the Sick appointment, please reach out to the parish office, (480) 838-7474.

Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Closed 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.for lunch
Closed Saturdays and Sundays

Parish mailing address:
Church of the Holy Spirit
1800 E. Libra Drive
Tempe, Arizona  85283
1 block north of Guadalupe on the N.E. corner of McClintock and E. Libra Drive in Tempe, Arizona

Parish Office:
(480) 838-7474
(480) 838-6720 FAX

Religious Education Office
Grades K-12
(480) 838-3479

Parish Email:
parish@holyspirit-tempe-az.org

Safe Environment Training & Renewal:
set@holyspirit-tempe-az.org

Liturgical Ministries:
liturgy@holyspirit-tempe-az.org

Pastoral Council: 
pastoralcouncil@holyspirit-tempe-az.org

Finance Council:
financecouncil@holyspirit-tempe-az.org

If you would like to contact a member of the staff, their contact e-mail addresses are available on the Staff page