Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
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Avarel
Minneapolis, MN58 contributions
Mar 2016 • Family
We went here as we wandered about Oldtown. Its a beautiful church to take a moment as you walk through Oldtown. When we visited there were several gentleman there to answer any questions and show a few specific things out. (I thought it was neat to see what inside adobe walls looks like). They asked if our boys would be interested in ring the church bells which they did.
Written March 16, 2016
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Retiree55578
Michigan380 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
Beautiful Adobe Church--this is the first Catholic Parish and oldest standing church building in Scottsdale. Built by Mexicans who settled here in the late 1910s. The simplicity of the sanctuary is beautiful. God is here. Come and meet Him. Stayed about 10-15 minutes praying to God through Jesus. This is a scared place where God is present. Come and worship the Savior.
Written February 20, 2016
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yankeefanVa
VA50 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
This original mission church is beautiful! A wonderful gentleman showed us around and gave an excellent overview on the history of the mission and the current status. It is no longer an active church but they still hosts some special functions to include weddings. It's a very interesting and peaceful place to stop and visit.
Written February 14, 2016
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Mac D
Clemson, SC2,651 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
This was an beautiful church and definitely worth a quick visit. Stain glass and other pieces at art were interesting.
Written December 27, 2019
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Traveller
New York City, NY3,304 contributions
Nov 2019
I went to Sunday mass here in November 2019. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church is a beautiful catholic church with an interesting design. The mass was very nice.
Written December 9, 2019
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Irina
United States14,005 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
It was a late afternoon, or an early evening rather, and this old church was about to be closed, but I was graciously welcomed in by a fine lady who showed me around.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church looks really beautiful; its white color contrasts the bright-blue sky so much that it makes it stand out among other smaller buildings on this street, and you can see the church from a distance very clearly. Inside the church, the altar is also very attractive and memorable.
Over a hundred years old (built in 1910), this Catholic Church is not only a place of worship, but of course a very historic site in Old Town Scottsdale.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church looks really beautiful; its white color contrasts the bright-blue sky so much that it makes it stand out among other smaller buildings on this street, and you can see the church from a distance very clearly. Inside the church, the altar is also very attractive and memorable.
Over a hundred years old (built in 1910), this Catholic Church is not only a place of worship, but of course a very historic site in Old Town Scottsdale.
Written October 30, 2018
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mini
Fremont, CA212,259 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
On a Sunday we went to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. It is also referred to as the Mission. It is the first Catholic Parish and the oldest standing Catholic Church in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Written May 1, 2017
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Oldjack
Greater Melbourne, Australia29,084 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
Built in the late 1910's by Mexicans from 14,000 adobe bricks this beautiful old church has been well maintained.It is now on the historic register for Scotsdale.It is also known as the Old Adobe Mission the oldest standing church in Scotsdale.
Written April 6, 2017
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Christine F
Scottsdale, AZ62 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
I am reviewing OLPH with regard to our wedding experience. In this review it asked for a date when visited. We have been going to this church for 22 years. When we moved here it took us a little while before we found a church we wanted to belong to. We are Catholic and live in Old Town Scottsdale so our search kept us within a 5-7 mile radius.
After our first mass, we just knew. This was our spiritual home.
A couple of years later we started the process of getting married. As with all couples who get married in a Catholic Church there are some steps you need to go through. We had our first interview where we reserved our date and were given the schedule of things to accomplish. At another date we met a couple who administered a marriage compatibility test. Then we were required to attend a one night class (held in Tempe) that dealt with birth control. The method the Catholic Church accepted (which is the rythem method) was being taught and advocated by a married couple. Ironically, this couple never used this method due to the fact that one of them was incapable, medically. I felt it was quite pretentious that a couple who was advocating a birth control method they didn't practice was condescending to those of us who questioned using the method they advocated. Their attitude honestly infuriated me, and still does till this day. After that required class we were enrolled in a 6 week Pre-Cana classes. These classes were held in a home with other couples. We enjoyed these sessions very much. The couple who taught them were a long married couple and were happy to answer questions and in general help us prepare for married life -not the wedding- married life. After these requirements were met and our paperwork was received our wedding date was confirmed.
The church worked with us on the type of service we wanted (music, mass, vows, etc)
The Friday night rehearsal was rushed by the church provided wedding coordinator. She was pleasant and knowledgeable but everything was rush rush rush. And in order to rush us out the door even faster was when they turned off the A/C before we were finished. Our rehearsal time was 6pm in May. Which means the sun is still up and the temp outside that day was 100 degrees. So my advice, get to your rehearsal earlier and make sure ahead of time they keep the A/C on so you and your wedding party aren't hot, tired and miserable before you go off to dinner.
On the Big day, everything went off without a hitch. The church was beautiful. The Father, (a wonderful man who's services we enjoyed so much) was wonderful. We took pictures and left for our reception.
Every time after that day, when we walk into OLPH it feels like it's "ours". The steps we had to take to get married not only prepared us to BE married to each other, but made us a part of the OLPH family.
We are married 20 years this month and I would not have changed anything about our service at OLPH (except the A/C nightmare!)
After our first mass, we just knew. This was our spiritual home.
A couple of years later we started the process of getting married. As with all couples who get married in a Catholic Church there are some steps you need to go through. We had our first interview where we reserved our date and were given the schedule of things to accomplish. At another date we met a couple who administered a marriage compatibility test. Then we were required to attend a one night class (held in Tempe) that dealt with birth control. The method the Catholic Church accepted (which is the rythem method) was being taught and advocated by a married couple. Ironically, this couple never used this method due to the fact that one of them was incapable, medically. I felt it was quite pretentious that a couple who was advocating a birth control method they didn't practice was condescending to those of us who questioned using the method they advocated. Their attitude honestly infuriated me, and still does till this day. After that required class we were enrolled in a 6 week Pre-Cana classes. These classes were held in a home with other couples. We enjoyed these sessions very much. The couple who taught them were a long married couple and were happy to answer questions and in general help us prepare for married life -not the wedding- married life. After these requirements were met and our paperwork was received our wedding date was confirmed.
The church worked with us on the type of service we wanted (music, mass, vows, etc)
The Friday night rehearsal was rushed by the church provided wedding coordinator. She was pleasant and knowledgeable but everything was rush rush rush. And in order to rush us out the door even faster was when they turned off the A/C before we were finished. Our rehearsal time was 6pm in May. Which means the sun is still up and the temp outside that day was 100 degrees. So my advice, get to your rehearsal earlier and make sure ahead of time they keep the A/C on so you and your wedding party aren't hot, tired and miserable before you go off to dinner.
On the Big day, everything went off without a hitch. The church was beautiful. The Father, (a wonderful man who's services we enjoyed so much) was wonderful. We took pictures and left for our reception.
Every time after that day, when we walk into OLPH it feels like it's "ours". The steps we had to take to get married not only prepared us to BE married to each other, but made us a part of the OLPH family.
We are married 20 years this month and I would not have changed anything about our service at OLPH (except the A/C nightmare!)
Written April 2, 2017
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Bb K
Sandy, UT189 contributions
Dec 2015 • Solo
The old adobe mission church was built in the 1910's. It is a quiet little spot to go inside and view some inspiring history of old town Scottsdale. There are knowledgeable docents on hand. One can see the original adobe construction along with some frighteningly steep stairs up to the choir loft. Some portions have been reconstructed, but there is a short video available...and an educational flyer...with more information about the mission. Services are no longer held in the building, however weddings and other events are sometimes held in the chapel. It is right next door to the reknown restaurant: The Mission. It is well worth stopping in to see this historic church. There are also inexpensive souvenirs available for a minimal donation. I purchased some art note cards (for a milestone anniversary artists were invited to submit works depicting the Mission and there are some wonderful cards available with some of the winning works.) There were also some charming tin ornaments of the mission. My favorite part of the attraction was the vestment cabinet. Having seen some of the amazing works of art in European cathedrals, seeing these vestments of the "common church" was touching...they are quite plain in comparison with the finery of the old church hierarchy, yet imbued with dignity and simple beauty.
Written December 9, 2015
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Saturday morning/lunchtime Mass schedule
Written September 25, 2018
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