Community Events

Slavic Heritage Festival – Entertainment, Arts & Crafts

Entertainment, arts, crafts, food and more… Saturday, February 11th from 12 – 10 p.m. | $2 admission (12 year & under: free) @ St. Cyril Church (Nicholson Hall). For more information…

Celebrate Life: Reachout Pregnancy Center’s 2012 Annual Spring Luncheon

Saturday, February 18th; Guest Speaker: Dr. Alveda C. King; Silent No More awareness campaign

Double Tree Hilton Hotel (445 S. Alvernon Way) | Grand Ballroom | 11:30 AM Hospitality – 12:30 PM Luncheon | $50.0 per person

www.reachoutforlife.org – Erin 520-631-1408

First Grade Teacher Position

San Xavier Mission School is seeking applicants for an immediate opening for a full-time exempt first grade teacher.  The person selected must possess a State of Arizona Teaching Certificate. In addition, the individual should have an early childhood endorsement or previous experience teaching in lower elementary grades. Experience with Native American students a plus. To view the job description and information on how to apply, please refer to www.diocesetucson.org (employment opportunities).  

The Practice of Contemplative Prayer

Benedictine Monastery (800 N. Country Club Rd.) ~ Mondays, 7:30 PM

Suggested Offering:  $5 per evening | For more information, contact Sr. Anita 325-6401. Video presentations by Mary Evelyn Tucker, Brian Swimme, Mary tucker, Sr. Ilia Delio, Sr. Paula Gonzalez, Fr. Richard Rhor, & Thick Nhat Hanh

Topics include: The Journey of the Universe, Creation and Evolution, Framing Reality and Your Mythos, Earth, Spirituality and Community, Violence and the Body of God, The Participatory Revolution, Creation as Body of God and Right View. For schedule and more information… 

Reachout Pregnancy Center

Do you have a few extra hours per week? We are looking for volunteers in the following areas:  Client Counseling - Clothing Bank Assistance - Administrative Support

We offer free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, diapers, formula and clothing. E-mail us at theresa@reachoutforlife.org  or visit our web-site at www.reachoutforlife.org or visit us at 2648 N. Campbell Ave. (321-4300) M-TH 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. No Appointment needed.

Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity invite young, single, Catholic Women: (18-30yrs)  to Discernment Retreats

February 17-19 | May 18-20

Register Online: www.fscc-calledtobe.org or text/call Sister Mary Ann Spanjers at 920-973-9903. Fore more info, visit the website & click on header: “We Invite You.”

Rachel’s Vineyard

If you are struggling from an abortion, experience the healing love of Jesus Christ on a Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreat on March 9-10-11, 2012 in the Tucson area.  

The weekend retreat will combine discussions, spiritual exercises, reconciliation, a Memorial Service and a Mass of Resurrection. Participation is strictly confidential and offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God’s love, forgiveness and compassion. 

For more information or registration contact Judy at: rachelsvineyard@reachoutforlife.org or call 520-321-4300. 

The cost is $160.00 for meals, room and all retreat materials.  If you have a financial burden, assistance is available. 

Additional information can also be found on the Rachel’s Vineyard website at www.rachelsvineyard.org.

Southern Arizona Children's Advocacy Center

You’re invited to join us for our 7 th Annual Charity Bowling Tournament! Support the Southern Arizona Children's Advocacy Center by participating in this fundraising event at Golden Pins Lanes (1010 W. Miracle Mile, Tucson) on Sunday, April 22, 2012 from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Entry fee: $30 (includes lane & shoe rental, T-shirt and food); registration & info: Callie Koch 243-6420 or ckoch@soazadvocacy.org; registration deadline: April 10, 2012

Lend a hand to homebound neighbors

Feel great, meet new friends, and make a difference. Interfaith Community Services (ICS) always needs and welcomes volunteers in our Caregiving Services office, who are interested in helping seniors and disabled individuals by:

- Driving them to medical appointments or the grocery store.
- Calling them daily to check on their welfare or less frequently for a friendly chat.
- Helping them read their mail, pay their bills or organize paperwork.
- Doing minor home repairs.

Tell us what interests you, how much or how little time you want to give and when you’re available. Warning: Our volunteers’ enthusiasm and our clients’ appreciation is contagious! Contact ICS Volunteer Resources Manager/Northwest Faith Outreach Sandi Brickley at 297-2738 x217 or sbrickley@icstucson.org. You, and we, will be glad you did.

Arizona Charitable Tax Credit

Arizona Charitable Tax Credits directed to Reachout Pregnancy Center helps this agency reach out to women and unborn children and reduces your state income tax.

The Arizona legislature has made it possible for you to put your money where your heart is and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit. A donation to Reachout Pregnancy Center up to $400.00 may qualify you for a $400 state income tax credit if filing jointly and up to $200 if file singly. For more information go to www.aztaxcredit.us or reachoutforlife.org.