Dear Friend in Christ,

Welcome to the web site for Our Lady of Joy Roman Catholic Church. Our Lady of Joy is a parish of approximately 3400 registered families, located in Carefree, Arizona. Carefree is located approximately 40 miles north of downtown Phoenix in an area known as the desert foothills. The beautiful surroundings of the mountains and the desert environment make the parish grounds very conducive for prayer and reflection. Our Lady of Joy is a very busy parish with programs for children, teenagers, and adults. We also have many programs in which we reach out in a variety of ways to those in need of assistance. As a parish we strive to embrace stewardship as a way of life, discerning how the Lord is calling us to use our time, talent, and tithing. The heart of who we are as a parish is of course the Eucharist. Receiving the Body and Blood of Christ in the Eucharist is what gives us the strength to live out our faith on a daily basis. I hope you enjoy your visit to our parish web site. If you are ever in the area visiting, please drop by to see us; if you live in the area, please consider becoming a part of Our Lady of Joy.