San Martin de Porres  

 15440 S. Santa Rita Road

P.O. Box 65
Sahuarita, Arizona 85629
office@sanmartinsahuarita.org

Parish Office: 520-625-1154

Parish Fax: 520-399-4480
Office hours  

Office hours / horario de oficina: 

Tuesday & Thursday from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Wednesday & Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Saturdays from  2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Sundays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm



Emergencies:

For life threatening emergencies in need of a priest, please contact parish rectory at 520-207-9124.
Liturgy Schedule  
MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil (anticipatory)

      • 5:00 pm (English)

Sunday

  • 8:00 am (English)
  • 10:00 am (English w/ Spanish)
  • 12:00 noon (Spanish)


WEEKDAY MASS
Tuesdays - Fridays: 12 pm
 
HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION MASSES
Check current Bulletin
 
CONFESSIONS
Saturdays 3:30 pm or anytime by request to the priest


Mass Intentions: $10 each
*For Mass intentions, please contact the Parish Office or drop your sealed envelope at the sacristy. Make sure to write the names, dates and include donation in envelopes.
Our Pastor  

 

 

Fr. Juan Carlos Aguirre-Borchardt,

 Second Pastor of San Martin de Porres

 

Visit his Blog:

www.elpadrejc.org
Diocesan News  

 

...that Christ may be all and in all (Col 3:11)



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Registration forms available in the church and in the office.


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Sacraments

 Sacraments of Initiation

  • Baptism for Infants (up to 6 y/o)
    • Call parish office to schedule the baptism of your child. (You may review the Virtual Office pannel for Baptism Classes and Requirements).
  • Eucharist
    • The age of discretion both for Penance and the sacrament of the Eucharist is the seventh year of age. From that time on begins the obligation of fulfilling the precept of both Penance and Eucharist.
    • Thus, children may receive First Communion and First Confession after their 2nd consecutive year of Religious Education.
  • Confirmation
    • The Bishop of Tucson recommends children receive Confirmation during or after the 8th grade.
    • Students need to attend at least 2 years of consecutive religious education before being admited as candidates for confirmation.


  • RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, 18 y/o and above)
    • Those who have not been baptized or were baptized in another denomination are welcome to participate in our RCIA program
    • Catholics who have been baptized and seek the sacrament of confirmation  and/or Holy Communion, may join us also for the RCIA program.

For more details on these programs, please contact the parish office. For a schedule, please look on this page under "Faith Formation"


Also, you may want to read The Sacramental Guidelines of the Diocese of Tucson 


Sacraments of Vocation

Marriage

Holy Orders


Sacraments of Healing

Reconciliation (C0nfession)

    • Saturdays 3:30 pm. Weekdays after Mass, or by requesting the priest. Call office.

Anointing of the Sick

    • Communal Annointing of the Sick during all Masses on the 5th Sunday of a month.
    • For appointment with the priest, please call the office
    • In case of after hours health emergency, call the priest residence at 520-207-9124.
Faith FormationChildren and Adult


Our Faith Formation program for children and adults
Children Class Schedule:

          • Tuesdays for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and those in need of First Holy Communion
            • Mass at 6:00 pm
            • Classes from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
          • Wednesday for 4th, 5th,
            • Classes from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
          • Thursday for 6th, 7th, 8th and up, and Confirmation Classes
            • Mass at 6:00 pm
            • Classes from 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Religious Education for children starts on Tuesday September 10

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults / RCIA (for 18 years old and older)
          • RCIA are faith sharing sessions for adults who seek Baptism, Confirmation and /or Holy Communion. It is also for those adults who  are not Catholic and consider entering into full communion with the Catholic Faith.
            • Fridays from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
            • RCIA sessions begin October 4, 2013

Registrations available at parish office during regular office hours. Also, you may register for any Faith Formation program after Sunday Masses.
You may find a full and live schedule of classes below under "Faith Formation"
Marriage



 Please make an appointment with the Parish Priest to plan and schedule a wedding or marriage convalidation (have your marriage blessed).


Preparation must begin at least 4 months before the actual ceremony. It is possible that preparation may take more than 6 month. Please contact the priest for more information


Office at 520-625-1154


or email the pastor


Fr. Juan Carlos Aguirre,


padre@elpadrejc.org

This email is reviewed only by Fr. Juan Carlos Aguirre
Quinceañeras

 

THE BLESSING ON FOR THE 15TH BIRTHDAY

(Quinceañera)

Practical Provisions

San Martín de Porres Catholic Parish--Sahuarita

 

1. The Quinceañera and her parents must contact the parish office at least four months prior to the desired date.

 2. Sacramental Requirements:

·         The Quinceañera must have  received  Baptism, First  Holy Communion, and Confirmation. (Must present original certificates at time of sign up).

·         If the Quinceañera has not been confirmed of completed catechism for Holy Communion or Confession, she must register, attend,  and complete Confirmation classes. She will receive the sacrament with her class.

3. The Quincenera must be an active member of San Martin de Porres Parish.

·         The Quinceañera and her family must attend Mass regularly every Sunday, or vigil Mass on Saturday, at San Martin de Porres Catholic Parish in Sahuarita, Arizona to receive the blessing at this parish. (Use regular offertory envelopes for recording attendance).

 

·         The Quinceañera must also fulfill the common requirements from attending Religious Education.

 

·         If she attends Mass at another parish, she must present proof in writing by the priest or deacon witnessing.

 

o   Frequent attendance to Mass at another parish will be  considered  as a non-active member.

 4. The Quinceañera must be enrolled and attending school. We may request a letter of  recommendation from  her teacher (s) or  principal.

5. The Quinceañera cannot…

·         Be married, engaged or living in common law union.

·         Be a mother.

·         Be pregnant.

 6. The Quinceañera Celebration

·         There are no Quinceañera Celebrations during Lent.

·         The Quinceañera celebrations may be scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays and approved by the Pastor.

·         The Quinceañera, her family, and friends must receive the sacrament of reconciliation (confession) prior to the celebration so that they may receive  Holy Communion during Mass.

 7. During the celebration                                                                                 

·         Any triumphal display of vanity is to be avoided.

·         The rental of limousines or luxury vehicles are  considered a sign of vanity and are strictly forbidden.

·         Only the parents or the godparents may walk along side of the Quinceañera as she enters the church and as she leaves.

·         In Quinceañeras the court may enter in front of her.

·         The Quinceañera cannot have an escort at any moment.

·         No more than 7 women or girls  and 7 men or boys.

 8. Dress Code

·         The dress may be white, ivory, or any other appropriate color.

·         It must cover the shoulders, chest area in full and fall below the knee.

·         The headpiece may be arranged with simple jewels.

·         All invited guests must wear appropriate clothes inside the church at all times. No exceptions.

·         If the Quinceañeras, or anyone in the party, do not cover their bodies  appropriately, they will be  escorted outside.                                                             

o   Lay men cannot wear hats inside the church building.

o   Common sense: If you must ask… don’t wear it!

 9. Decorations

·         If decorations are to be used, they must be kept simple:

·         Flowers must be fresh and natural.

·         Absolutely NO tape can be used to place decorations on the pews.

-Flowers for the Sanctuary must be fresh, natural and  they are to remain in the church after the ceremony.

 10. Music for the Quinceañera Mass

·         All music must be played live (recorded music is not allowed).

·         Musicians must be approved by the parish.

 11. Photography

·         Photographers must show proper credentials at the parish office before  they are allowed to take pictures. Only authorized photographers will be permitted to take pictures. They must speak with the priest prior to the celebration.

·         Photographers must stand out of view to the congregation, wear discreet clothing and move about with reverence and prudence.

 12. Donation

·         $50.00 non-refundable deposit to schedule the event

·         $300.00 per celebration for active stewardship families.

·         If family members are not active stewards, a $100 dollar donation will be required in addition to the above.

·         Family must register as Members of San Martín de Porres and bring proof of address before signing up.

13. Gifts for the Quinceañera

·         The following gifts are permitted during the celebration of Quinceañera:

·         Ring, medal, bible, rosary and flowers for the Virgin Mary.

PDF Files for Provisions in English (for printing)

Practical Provisions in English

Bilingual Order / Orden Bilingüe

English / Spanish Orden de Bendición Bilingüe (Ing/Esp)

Funerals / Memorials

 Funeral and Memorial Services:


Please contact the funeral home of your choice prior to schedule Funeral Masses or Memorial services at the parish. The funeral director will contact us to schedule the Mass.


You may contact the parish office for more information:


If your family is conmemorating an anniversary of death, would like to schedule a Memorial Mass, or would like to include your loved ones in the Mass Intentions, please contact the parish office for more information.


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