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- You can read Pastor Mike's column in our monthly Catalina Newsletter now available on our website. Just click here.
- For the South District current news click here.
- For the Desert Southwest Conference Digest click here.
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Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten season, falls on February 14th this year. For those who would like to mark the day as a sign of their commitment to reflect on their spiritual journey during Lent, we will be offering the Imposition of Ashes in our chapel
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from noon to 1pm on the 14th. You may come to the chapel for a “drop in" and one of our pastors will be available to make the sign of the cross on your forehead and
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say a short prayer. Then, you are welcome to continue with your day.
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Palm Sunday - March 24
Easter Sunday - March 31
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If you are new to the church and would like to find out more about Catalina, please join Pastors Mike and Matt for coffee in the Bride’s Room after service this Sunday for an informal meet and greet. We start a few minutes after service ends. There is no agenda other than getting to know one another better. An Usher will gladly direct you to the room!
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YOUTH BBQ - Feb. 25th
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Our youth group is hosting a BBQ right after worship on Sunday, February 25th It will be outside on the office lawn (south side). This event is a fundraiser to support their summer mission trip but it is also to promote community and fellowship for our church. We want you to get to know each other. Aside from good food, there will be lawn games available, music, southwest trivia game and some friendly competitions such as first person to get a “ringer” in horseshoes wins a pie. Tickets on sale after worship or call the church office to reserve your spot. To get into the spirit of that day everyone is encouraged to dress in western or pioneer attire to worship and the BBQ. Hope Y’all Will Come!
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KOINONIA CLASS FOR ADULTS
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How can spiritual disciplines be more joyful and more helpful as we grow in Christ? Please join us any Sunday for the lively adult class led by Rev. Dr. Kirk Reed, 9:00 am in Room E23.
Upcoming schedule: Feb 04: Service Feb. 11: Confession Feb. 18: Worship Feb. 25: Guidance
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Have you wanted to try Bible Study but thought you didn’t know enough? Or maybe you think you won’t know anyone there. This study is for you! Whether you have attended studies in the past or this is your first time, welcome! We are a diverse, loving group of women of all ages who just want to know more about the Bible and walk deeper in our journey with God. Our next study begins January 10 through February 28. It is Luke, Gut-level Compassion by Lisa Harper. You can purchase the book on Amazon or Christianbook.com. We meet in room H230 every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:30. Hope to see you there, and bring a friend! For more information, contact Brenda Halferty at 520-481-6993 or [email protected].
MEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Our weekly Wednesday morning Bible Study meets in Room E23 at 6:45 am. For those whose schedules allow, we plan on going to breakfast at 8:00 am following Bible Study.
SEEKERS ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
We meet at 8:45-9:45am, Room H-230. A desire to enrich your understanding and faith is the only requirement. Join us for a variety of video-based lessons led by volunteer teachers from the class.
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Join us on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall for a fun whole family fun night with a free dinner, a Bible Story, crafts and singing geared for children 7 and younger, but older siblings welcome!
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By popular request, we will CONTINUE our after-church cookie time throughout the year. Here is the alphabet list to bring cookies if you desire to participate. This is voluntary; you don't have to bring cookies each time your last name comes up! If it’s too hot we’ll gather in the narthex. Thanks to the Ad Board and the Finance Committee, we now have cookie time supplies as a budget item for 2024! Thanks to all who have donated cookies and dollars in 2023! See you at cookie time in 2024! Keep donating those cookies!!! They are delicious! For questions contact [email protected] or 520-909-4404
Feb. 11: N-S Feb 18: T-Z Feb 25: A-G
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Catalina Breakfast Club, Feb. 10th, 9-10am, Fellowship Hall Our next breakfast speaker will be motivational speaker Jessica Cox--the first armless pilot. For more info about her click here.. You won't want to miss this inspirational talk! The best $4 breakfast in Tucson. Please RSVP to church office at 520-327-4296.
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Market on the Move, Saturday, Feb. 17, 8am-10am, East Parking Lot of CUMC Serving our neighbors with a drive thru box of local produce--$10 for up to 60 pounds of food. If you would like to volunteer to help, email Doug Wingert at [email protected].
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Youth Rodeo B-B-Q, Sunday, Feb. 25th, 11am on Office Lawn Our youth group is hosting a BBQ right after worship on Sunday, February 25th It will be outside on the office lawn (on 1st Street opposite the Himmel Library). This event is a fundraiser to support their Summer Mission Trip but it is also to promote community and fellowship for our church. We want you to get to know each other. Aside from good food, there will be lawn games available, music, southwest trivia game and some friendly competitions such as first person to get a “ringer” in horseshoes wins a pie. Tickets on sale after worship or call the church office to reserve your spot. To get into the spirit of that day everyone is encouraged to dress in western or pioneer attire to worship and the BBQ. Hope Y’all Will Come!
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CUMC has an active prayer chain called Prayer Partners. They are always in prayer for all church members. If you have a special prayer request, please send it directly to CUMC by clicking here.
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Please be in prayer for...
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... the family and friends of Arletta Andrew who passed on Tuesday, February 6th.
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...Glenna Lynham who is in poor health and would like visitors. For contact information, call Judy Gillies at 520-237-9435.
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......Marvin Blough is now in Brookdale West Tucson, 2650 W Ina Rd, Room 801and would love your prayers and visitors! He would also like phone calls at 520-482-7899.
...the family and friends of Carolyn Kobe who passed away on January 18.
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...Jerry Parker.
... Howard Steele and family mourning the loss of his wife Marilyn. To view her obit click here.
...Catalina UMC as we begin the process to bring about change and growth in our ministry.
...South District churches: Catalina UMC; San Pedro Valley UMC, Benson; Desert Skies UMC, Tucson.
...An end to war, violence and suffering for all peoples in conflict.
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Join us and Click Here to view our live stream service each Sunday at 9:55 am. Or copy the link below and paste it in your web browser.
https://boxcast.tv/view/10am-worship-at-catalina-united-methodist-church-bqjam2qcda4bevxahkcm?
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There are many ways you can give to the ministries of Catalina UMC. You can give online at CatalinaMethodist.org, you can scan the QR code to the left on your cell phone, or you can text the dollar amount to 520-441-8592.
Your gifts are a blessing to our ministry in the community.
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Are You Engaging With Us?
Don't forget to engage with us on Facebook and Instagram! Just search for catalina_methodist_church. And be sure to like our posts as well as respond to them!
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