Most Holy Trinity

Dear friends,
Due to your diligence and support we have come through this tragic pandemic period very well. Your hard work and willingness to care for neighbor has been a real sign of the Holy Spirit in our midst.   As you know we have been very strict on our mask requirements due to the Omicron variant and other issues that made relaxing our restrictions dangerous for everyone.  However, the situation is changing dramatically for the better and we need to realize that with our policy.

Starting this Sunday, we are dropping the strict requirement for mask wearing.  What this means is that I am asking you to continue to use that wonderful common sense that you have displayed for two years to protect each other.  As a practical matter I am asking the following:

1 If you are fully vaccinated (hopefully boosted as well) and feeling well you do not need to wear a mask.

2 If you are not vaccinated, we urge you to continue to wear a mask for your safety and the safety of others.

3 If you are dealing with an immunodeficiency situation, we urge you to wear a mask.

4 If you are not ready to attend mass without a mask, that is fine.  Wear a mask.  No one is judging you for your decision.

5 If you are feeling sick, we ask you to stay at home until you are well.  

6 We will continue to offer our full Covid protocol mass at 5:30pm on Saturday for people who are not ready to attend another mass.

7 We will still require for the time being that all Eucharistic ministers, and on Ash Wednesday, distributors of ashes to wear masks and be vaccinated.

Finally, this new protocol is based on the honor system. No one is going to test you.  We are trusting that your love of community will take precedent and the Holy Spirit will guide you.  Remember masks are strictly a form of safety, both for you and the care for community. It is my hope that we can finally begin to emerge to a new normal as we move forward together. For those who still need to use a mask or want to use a mask we will continue to provide masks and sanitizers.

Again, I want to thank all of you for your constant care for each other and the safety of our community.  You have proven to be a model of faithful love to the entire diocese.  So, give yourselves a hand.  May God bless you all as we begin the sacred season of Lent.
Yours,  Fr. Tom

Catholic Tuition Support Organization
Quick Facts

Arizona’s Catholic Tuition Support Organization (CTSO) of the Diocese of Tucson is a non-profit that helps Arizona families pay for Catholic and other private schools.

We believe in faith-filled education, rooted in strong moral values and high academic standards, delivered by teachers of the highest professional caliber.

We believe this kind of schooling is more important than ever, and that it should be available to all youth, including children from disadvantaged families.

We work with 40+ outstanding Arizona schools, and have given more than 55,000 need-based scholarships to Arizona families, thanks to donors who value education that develops outstanding personal character.

Arizona makes it easy for you to help! Through the Private School Tuition Tax Credit, you can make a significant gift that benefits not just students but also our great community—at no additional cost to you!

Use the Arizona Private School Tuition Tax Credit, to support a Catholic School. To learn more or contribute click the link below. 

MHT does not have a school but we suggest contributing to: St. John the Evangelist Catholic School and / or Salpointe Catholic High School.

click this link.

A Message from Bishop Weisenburger
THE NEW OUTLOOK
Diocese of Tucson News Online
I would like to be able to share important news and updates with you directly. If you are not already receiving in your email the new Diocese of Tucson on-line news service, “The New Outlook,” then simply take the following steps to enroll. Text DOTNEWS to 84576 to automatically sign up for the free diocesan weekly news service. You can opt to receive all updates by email. Keep up to speed on what is happening in the local Church and the whole Catholic world. Join me for mass online and learn about Diocesan events. See you online.

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Mensaje del Obispo Weisenburger
THE NEW OUTLOOK
Noticias en Línea de la Diócesis de Tucson
Me gustaría poder compartir directamente a ustedes, noticias importantes y actualizaciones. Si ya en su correo electrónico no está recibiendo este nuevo servicio de noticias en Línea de la Diócesis de Tucson, "The New Outlook", entonces simplemente envíe DOTNEWS en un mensaje de texto al 84576 para inscribirse automáticamente en el servicio de noticias semanal gratuito de la Diócesis. Puede elegir recibir todas las actualizaciones por correo electrónico. Manténgase al tanto de lo que sucede en la Iglesia local y en todo el mundo católico. Únase conmigo en la misa virtual y conozca acerca de los eventos diocesanos. Nos vemos en línea.