Welcome - Our Lady of Joy Roman Catholic Church, Carefree, AZ

Mass

Sat Vigil	5:00pm
Sun	7:00am 9:00am 11:00am 4:00pm
Mon - Sat	8:00am

Hearing Assistance at Mass

Reconciliation

Tue - Fri	7:30-7:50am
Sat	4:00-4:50pm
Sun	20 min before each Mass
Other times by appointment

How to go to Confession Examination of Conscience

Office Hours

Mon - Thu	8:30am-4:30pm
Fri	8:30am-3:00pm
Sun	8:00am-12:30pm

Upcoming Events

Time, Talent, & Treasure Festival
Sat, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 12
In Parish Hall after all Masses.

Learn about all of our ministries and sign up for your favorites as you enjoy food, music, and the company of your fellow parishioners!
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Join the OLOJ Children's Choir!
Our Children's Choir would love to have your young singer join our group!

We practice every Sunday after the 11:00am Mass.
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Carefree Under the Stars
Sat, Oct 4 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join for a stargazing event in partnership with the Focus Astronomy Outreach organization.
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Want to Join the Catholic Church or Receive a Sacrament?
Sun, Oct 5 @ 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM (weekly)
In the Parish Hall

For anyone wanting to become Catholic or receive Catholic sacraments (baptism, communion, confirmation).
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Dr. Brant Pitre Scripture Study
Mon, Oct 6 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (weekly)
Join us every Monday in Room 2 & 3 of the Parish Hall for fellowship and discussion based on the Sunday Readings each week.
Grief Support Group
Mon, Oct 6 @ 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (weekly)
In the Parish Center, classroom one

Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one.
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Alpha - Come and See Us!
Tue, Oct 7 @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (weekly)
We meet every Tuesday evening at the Hampton Inn in Carefree.
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Lay Dominican Orientation - Be A Dominican!
Tue, Oct 7 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
In the Parish Hall

Are you searching for deeper communion with Jesus and are inspired to follow in the footsteps of St. Dominic de Guzman, founder of the Order of Preachers?
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Legion of Mary
Wed, Oct 8 @ 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (weekly)
Meets on Wednesdays in Room 1 of the Parish Hall.
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ALL In Rodeo
Thu, Oct 9 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
In the Parish Hall

ALL IN is a social group for people with special needs.
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Weekly Reflection

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

I am embarrassed to admit that I frequently find myself dining and socializing with people who have millions and sometimes billions of dollars. I’ve eaten more caviar, lobster, and wagyu steak than most people on the planet. I justify it by saying it’s part of my job. But I have seven pairs of nice jeans and expensive shoes.

So it is rather uncomfortable to hear Our Lord say: “My child, remember that you received what was good in your lifetime, while Lazarus likewise received what was bad; but now he is comforted here, whereas you are tormented” (Luke 16:25).