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A controversy over bingo in Roman Catholic churches in the Phoenix, Arizona, area produced a summons for a parishioner and a statement by Bishop Francis J. Green of Tucson.

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The sudden crackdown on bingo in church auditoriums prompted the following from Green: “I am in agreement with police authorities, and I am sure the parish priests are, in asking discontinuance of organized bingo in Tucson and Phoenix, but I have not banned bingo and I don’t intend to do so.

“However, I am very happy our churches have discontinued weekly bingo games and hope it will not be necessary for them to resort to bingo for the support of the churches.”

Green declared that bingo is an attractive form of recreation for many and that he saw no more reason for banning bingo than for banning card parties.

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Resumption of bingo at St. Mary’s High School gymnasium in Phoenix spurred police action. Bingo cards were seized as evidence, and police consulted with the city prosecutor to determine whether a summons should be issued. One was given to the head caller of the games, a parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, who claimed that, contrary to the charge of the summons, the bingo games are conducted to assist the church and not for any personal reason.

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According to Police Chief Paul Blubaum, players at the St. Mary’s games could not receive cards unless they made donations. He claimed that the number of cards received by players was determined by the size of their donation.

“We’ll continue to keep under surveillance all operations we feel may be illegal and we will take action whenever we find that there has been a violation of the law,” he said.

An earlier statement from Mayor Milt Graham indicated that he saw no reason why Roman Catholic churches and other ...

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Jesus Loves Me Bingo reminds children of the ways God shows his love for us. It could be used near Valentine’s Day or any time you are emphasizing God’s love. The 3×3 cards (where you have to get 3 in a row) would work well for kindergarten and above. The 2×2 cards (where you have to mark all 4 pictures) would work well for kindergarten and below.
Preparation:

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  1. Print out the 3×3 cards (PDF) or 2×2 cards (PDF), as many as you need, on cardstock or heavy paper.
  2. Print out the calling cards (PDF) on cardstock or heavy paper.
  3. Cut colored paper or cardboard into small squares to use as markers, or provide other markers.

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Directions for 3×3 cards:

  1. Give each player a card and a handful of markers.
  2. Have each player start by placing a marker on Jesus in the center square.
  3. The leader draws a calling card, reads the statement, and holds the card up for everyone to see.
  4. Each player places a marker on the matching square on his/her card.
  5. The winner is the first person to get three markers in a row horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
  6. Dump the markers and start over. Players can trade cards if they wish.
  7. Prizes are not necessary; kids love learning and playing games just for the fun of it.


Directions for 2×2 cards:

  1. Give each player a card and a handful of markers.
  2. The leader draws a calling card, reads the statement, and holds the card up for everyone to see.
  3. Each player with a square matching the calling card places a marker on that square’
  4. The winner is the first person to mark all four squares on his/her card.
  5. Dump the markers and start over. Players can trade cards if they wish.
  6. Prizes are not necessary; kids love learning and playing games just for the fun of it.

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