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		<title>Weekend calendar: Feb. 3-5</title>
		<link>http://www.blogtcs.com/2012/02/03/weekend-calendar-feb-3-5/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Scout Sunday]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[The Drowsy Chaperone musical]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In case you&#8217;re looking for a source of spiritual nourishment this weekend or a little entertainment . . . First Friday adoration — various times Feb. 3 at area parishes. That includes 2 p.m. Feb. 3-9 a.m. Feb. 4 at St. Benedict Parish in Ahwatukee. Stop by when you can or commit to a specific [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Saints in our midst: St. John Bosco</title>
		<link>http://www.blogtcs.com/2012/01/31/saints-in-our-midst-st-john-bosco/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:40:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy feast day to St. John Bosco students in Ahwatukee and youth at the St. John Bosco Center in Goodyear. SCHOOL FACTS (48th Street south of Chandler Blvd.): Opened in 2000 with funding from the &#8220;Today&#8217;s Children, Tomorrow&#8217;s Leaders&#8221; campaign. Read &#8220;10 years, 10 good deeds&#8221; article. Added preschool in 2005 which moved onsite in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Weekend calendar: Jan. 27-29</title>
		<link>http://www.blogtcs.com/2012/01/27/weekend-calendar-jan-27-29/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:27:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bemis funeral]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Catholic book sale]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Catholic men's hike Mass]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Catholic Schools Week Phoenix]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Celebration of heroic love and life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[George Weigel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[How to Choose a Catholic school guide]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[John Paul II Resource Center for Theology of the Body and Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[JPII and the Dark Side]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kino Library]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Late Nite Catechism III Till Death Do Us Part]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Late Nite Catechism Scottsdale]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Most Holy Trinity School Phoenix]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[preschool kindergarten open house]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[St. Andrew the Apostle Parish Chandler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[St. Anne Parish Gilbert]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[St. Germaine Parish Prescott Valley]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A busy weekend if you&#8217;re Catholic . . . papal biographer in Phoenix, men&#8217;s hike/outdoor Mass, Catholic school open houses today and Sunday, book and storewide sales, deacon convocation and, of course, Mass. Preschool/Kindergarten open house — 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 27 at Most Holy Trinity (7th Street south of Dunlap). Details and registration. Book sale [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Parish birthdays: January</title>
		<link>http://www.blogtcs.com/2012/01/26/parish-birthdays-january/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:22:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Holy Family Parish Phoenix]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[St. Anthony Parish Phoenix]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[St. Bernadette Parish Scottsdale]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[St. Charles Borromeo Parish Peoria]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[St. Luke Parish Phoenix]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eight parishes celebrate a birthday this month, including a set of triplets. One birthday is today. Is your parish one of them? Know anyone who shares a birthday? One of them shares a birthday with Mel Gibson. Another shares a birthday with &#8220;7th Heaven&#8221; star Beverly Mitchell, who studied at Loyola Marymount. Jan. 1, 1995     [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Saints in our midst: St. Timothy</title>
		<link>http://www.blogtcs.com/2012/01/26/saints-in-our-midst-st-timothy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:02:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy feast of St. Timothy to Mesa-area Catholics (3,222 parish families and the school&#8217;s students). Today, the school also celebrates its 10th anniversary of being a full K-8 elementary school. The church was dedicated 30 years ago today. SCHOOL FACTS (S. Alma School Road north of Guadalupe): Established as an academy in 2000 with just [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Weekend calendar: Jan. 20-22</title>
		<link>http://www.blogtcs.com/2012/01/20/weekend-calendar-jan-20-22/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blogtcs.com/2012/01/20/weekend-calendar-jan-20-22/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:42:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[East Valley Pro-life Alliance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[farmer's market Cave Creek]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Franciscan Renewal Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Helpers of God's Precious Infants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Late Nite Catechism III Till Death Do Us Part]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[rummage sale]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[St. Andrew Parish Chandler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish Cave Creek]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Casa]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lots of pro-life activities around the Phoenix Diocese this weekend plus Catholic theater, faith enrichment and pilgrimages for Catholics of many ages. Late Nite Catechism — 8 p.m Jan. 20 at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The original, interactive production returns to the theater tonight and runs Fridays through March 23. Details. Late Nite [...]]]></description>
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		<title>School athletics — January display case</title>
		<link>http://www.blogtcs.com/2012/01/20/school-athletics-january-display-case/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blogtcs.com/2012/01/20/school-athletics-january-display-case/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:59:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brophy Broncos football]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Everyday Heroes Channel 12]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gatorade Arizona Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gatorade Arizona Volleyball Player of the Year]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lady Knights Basketball]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Notre Dame Preparatory]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Seton catholic high school]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[St. Mary's High School]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[St. Thomas the Apostle School]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Team Bemis]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A decent percentage of the 12,000 students who attend a Catholic school in the Phoenix Diocese play at least one sport. Athletes and their coaches have recently proven themselves to be leaders of the pack. Here is a look at their accomplishments this month alone: Athletes ESPN, USA Today and Max Preps ranked St. Mary’s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Weekend calendar: Jan. 13-16</title>
		<link>http://www.blogtcs.com/2012/01/13/weekend-calendar-jan-13-16/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blogtcs.com/2012/01/13/weekend-calendar-jan-13-16/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:11:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Art Walk]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Catholic library]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Franciscan Renewal Center Scottsdale]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kino Library]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Martin Luther King Jr. Mass Phoenix]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mass in the grass]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[MLK Mass]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Our Godspot]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paz de Cristo Community Center Mesa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rhythm Room]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[St. Benedict Parish]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our weekend calendar is back, and for this holiday weekend, is a four-day special. Faith enrichment, music with a purpose, special Masses and more. Our God Spot — 7-10 p.m. Jan. 13 at Starbucks Arizona Center, Third Street and Van Buren. Young adult gathering. Topic: Is Mary the Mother of God? Details. Mass in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Saints in our midst: St. André Bessette</title>
		<link>http://www.blogtcs.com/2012/01/06/saints-in-our-midst-st-andre-bessette/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blogtcs.com/2012/01/06/saints-in-our-midst-st-andre-bessette/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:07:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Andre House Arizona]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today marks the second official feast day for St. André Bessette. Pope Benedict XVI canonized him in Rome in October of 2010. St. André is the first from the Congregation of Holy Cross to reach such status. Here&#8217;s a blogpost from Holy Cross priests written that day. SAINT FACTS: Born 1845 in Quebec, Canada. Died [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Saints in our midst: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton</title>
		<link>http://www.blogtcs.com/2012/01/04/saints-in-our-midst-st-elizabeth-ann-seton/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blogtcs.com/2012/01/04/saints-in-our-midst-st-elizabeth-ann-seton/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:10:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Across the Phoenix Diocese, Catholics have solid reason to give thanks for the life of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton today. She led a challenging and exemplary life. Her influence is especially evident because eight professed sisters in her order now serve our parishes and schools. The diocese is also home to a West Valley parish [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Century-old Catholic school in Rose Parade</title>
		<link>http://www.blogtcs.com/2012/01/03/century-old-catholic-school-in-rose-parade/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:22:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Tournament of Roses Parade 2012]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Did you catch any or all of the Tournament of Roses Parade yesterday? It was the 121st parade and Loyola Marymount University&#8217;s appearance called attention to the Catholic school&#8217;s centennial. Here is a rookie video from the stands, the LMU section, no doubt: The 55-foot float used more than 12,000 roses and 7,000 gerberas, uncounted [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Catholic double-lung recipient marches on</title>
		<link>http://www.blogtcs.com/2011/12/31/catholic-double-lung-recipient-marches-on/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:18:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you happen to catch some of today&#8217;s Fiesta Bowl Parade (in-person, online, or on Channel 15), keep in mind that an Arizona Catholic is marching on&#8211;and in the parade&#8211;only because someone made the lifesaving decision to donate their organs. Kathy Sullivan will be one out of 10 balloon handlers for the Donate Life balloon [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Where to send your charitable donation</title>
		<link>http://www.blogtcs.com/2011/12/21/where-to-send-your-charitable-donation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blogtcs.com/2011/12/21/where-to-send-your-charitable-donation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:41:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Paz de Cristo Community Center]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Society of St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you haven&#8217;t donated to a charitable organization that supports the working poor and plan to, you have 10 days left. The deadline is Dec. 31. Details from the state of Arizona. You can donate up to $400 for married couples and $200 for single filers. If you itemize your state taxes, you&#8217;ll get that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Christmas memories from students</title>
		<link>http://www.blogtcs.com/2011/12/20/christmas-memories-from-students/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:38:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Most Holy Trinity School]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[St. John Vianney School]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Catholic Sun talked to a few Catholic school students recently about their favorite Advent/Christmas traditions that they look forward to with their family. Here&#8217;s what they said: We usually have a Christmas party at our house and have our whole family over. We play games. [Her mom added that they also pray for deceased [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Parish birthdays: December</title>
		<link>http://www.blogtcs.com/2011/12/19/parish-birthdays-december/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:13:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jesus isn&#8217;t the only one who celebrates a birthday in December. Five of our 92 parishes do too. None of them are marking major milestones this year nor are any twins or triplets as was the case in July, but it still might be fun to see which parish, if any has a birthday closest [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Saints in our midst: Our Lady of Guadalupe</title>
		<link>http://www.blogtcs.com/2011/12/12/saints-in-our-midst-our-lady-of-guadalupe/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blogtcs.com/2011/12/12/saints-in-our-midst-our-lady-of-guadalupe/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:36:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Being that the diocese&#8217;s patronness in Our Lady of Guadalupe, it makes sense that it has several facilities bearing that name. Here is a bit about them and the feast itself: OUR LADY: The name given to the Blessed Virgin when she appeared Dec. 9, 1531 to 55-year-old Juan Diego on his way to Mass [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Saints in our midst: St. Francis Xavier</title>
		<link>http://www.blogtcs.com/2011/12/02/saints-in-our-midst-st-francis-xavier/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blogtcs.com/2011/12/02/saints-in-our-midst-st-francis-xavier/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:16:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today we celebrate the feast of Arizona&#8217;s only Jesuit parish and elementary school: St. Francis Xavier. SAINT FACTS: 1506-1552. Canonized 1622 alongside his friend, St. Ignatius of Loyola. An Anglican and Catholic saint. Studied and taught philosophy at the University of Paris. St. Ignatius of Loyola convinced him to use his talents to spread the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Saints in our midst: St. Andrew</title>
		<link>http://www.blogtcs.com/2011/12/01/saints-in-our-midst-st-andrew/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blogtcs.com/2011/12/01/saints-in-our-midst-st-andrew/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:53:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday the Church celebrated the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, which also happens to be the parish home for more than 4,300 families in Chandler. Here&#8217;s a bit more I uncovered about the apostle himself and the local parish that bears his name&#8230; SAINT FACTS: The first Apostle, a fisherman and brother of Simon [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cyber Monday for Catholics</title>
		<link>http://www.blogtcs.com/2011/11/28/cyber-monday-for-catholics/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blogtcs.com/2011/11/28/cyber-monday-for-catholics/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:04:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In honor of Cyber Monday (what you failed to get on Black Friday, you&#8217;re now scouring the web for deals), I thought I&#8217;d share some online finds that spread and support the Catholic faith. Nuns Gift Shop — Funds provide for the needs of Reverend Mother Mary Angelica and the Poor Clare Nuns of Perpetual [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Catholic thrifting</title>
		<link>http://www.blogtcs.com/2011/11/25/catholic-thrifting/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:58:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re the kind of shopper who wants to stretch your dollar for both yourself and a worthwhile organization, here&#8217;s a guide to Catholic thrifting. The concept has expanded since last year&#8217;s Christmas shopping season with two Catholic operated thrift stores opening this fall. Your gift will give twice: it will support the organization and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Thanks from a Nigerian bishop</title>
		<link>http://www.blogtcs.com/2011/11/21/thanks-from-a-nigerian-bishop/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blogtcs.com/2011/11/21/thanks-from-a-nigerian-bishop/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I ran across a really humble letter from the bishop of the Diocese of Zaria in Nigeria. It&#8217;s addressed to Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Lake Havasu City. Fr. Thomas Kawai, parochial vicar, and Fr. Lawrence Bakut, a visiting priest, are natives of Nigeria. The bishop&#8217;s scanned letter appeared in the bulletin. With [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Harlem Globetrotters @Christ the King</title>
		<link>http://www.blogtcs.com/2011/11/18/harlem-globetrotters-christ-the-king/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blogtcs.com/2011/11/18/harlem-globetrotters-christ-the-king/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:37:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In case you missed their visit, here&#8217;s the nationwide promo the Harlem Globetrotters shot at Christ the King School in Mesa. A few eighth-graders appear in the background. Nothing like promoting a friendly elementary school game from an elementary school court.]]></description>
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		<title>Saints in our midst: St. Rose</title>
		<link>http://www.blogtcs.com/2011/11/18/saints-in-our-midst-st-rose/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Of the diocese&#8217;s 92 parishes, the &#8220;saint in our midst&#8221; whom we honor today, has among the toughest names to spell. My guess is at least 1,500 Catholic families in Anthem&#8217;s sole Catholic parish have it down pat though. Today we honor their patron saint: St. Rose Philippine Duchesne. Of the 16 youth groups who [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Not November, &#8216;Movember&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://www.blogtcs.com/2011/11/05/not-november-movember/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 16:53:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Another reason to appreciate Catholic school student ability. Production value, creativity and maybe a degree of self-sacrifice . . . all for a cause that&#8217;s not their own. Some 48 students and 15 teachers signed up to grow mustaches (with a special exemption for violating dress code) to raise awareness and money for prostate and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Saints in our midst: St. Charles Borromeo</title>
		<link>http://www.blogtcs.com/2011/11/04/saints-in-our-midst-st-charles-borromeo/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blogtcs.com/2011/11/04/saints-in-our-midst-st-charles-borromeo/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What if Pope Paul V hadn&#8217;t canonized St. Charles Borromeo in 1610? Peoria&#8217;s only Catholic church would go by another name as would other parishes worldwide and the seminary where the Archdiocese of Philadelphia&#8217;s future priests study. THE PEORIA PARISH One priest (who actively blogs here and here) and two deacons, one retired, serve some [...]]]></description>
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