Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart;
and you will find rest for yourselves.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.
This is Jesus' invitation to discipleship in Matthew 11:28-30.
Father Patrick M. Crino, Pastor
Via Christi Society Special Collection
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Saturday, April 5; Sunday, April 6
I invited our Parochial Vicar, Fr. Samuel Jandeh to speak during ALL the Masses this weekend and share the mission of the Via Christi Society, whose mission it is to evangelize, instill hope and offer support to the people of God while sponsoring the education and training of future ministers.Many priests trained by the Via Christi Society in Nigeria work throughout their home country. Some work in the Dioceses of Tucson (10), Phoenix (5), Las Cruces, Milwaukee and San Francisco. Yet others work in the Caribbean; one even serves in Germany!
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish has been blessed to enjoy the holiness and talents of two priests from Nigeria. Fr. Callistus began his journey to priesthood as a member of the Via Christi Society with ties to his home in Nigeria; however, in January 2017 he was officially incardinated into the Diocese of Tucson. He served us faithfully for three years as our Associate Pastor/Parochial Vicar. And now, Fr. Samuel (who is a Via Christi Society priest), is already one year into his assignment here as our Parochial Vicar!Via Christi. How might we support thoseon the Way of Christ? How might youmake a difference?
I encourage you to listen well to Fr. Samuel's presentation. And discern how you might make a difference in the lives of those who are in priestly formation in Nigeria (61 this year alone!)Fr. Patrick Crino, Pastor -
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Gift Type - Tuition
Currently there are 61 seminarians in priestly formation. At an annual tuition rate of $1,500/year/seminarian, the total tuition dollars needed are $91,500.
Platinum level
$4,500 annual
($375/monthly)
Tuition for THREE seminarians per year
Gold level
$3,000 annual
($250/ monthly)
Tuition for TWO seminarians per year
Silver level
$1,500 annual
($125/monthly)
Tuition for ONE seminarian per year
Bronze level
$750 annual
($62.50/monthly)
Half tuition for ONE seminarian per year
Gift of love
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Gift Type - Formation House
Funds currently needed:
$20,696 for furnishing the rooms of our Formation House. This provides adequate learning space for VCS seminarians to meditate, reflect and pray as they devote their lives to teaching others about Christ.
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How to Give?
If you miss the April 5/6 collection, you may mail a check directly to:
Via Christi Society Inc
4646 E. Mountain View Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85048
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The Via Christi Society is grateful for any and all support. We pray for abundance of God's blessings on each one who makes our efforts possible. You will be in our prayers!
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Contact Information
Fr. Emmanuel Stephen, V.C.
575.635.2788
Fr. Justin Agbir, V.C.
[email protected]
520.232.4859
Promotions Directors, USA Mission
