Cultural catering
Authentic African dishes served freely as an act of hospitality.
Together in Faith, Community, and Culture
Join African Catholic Community Association of Phoenix, Arizona for African Festival/Mass 2026, a free public celebration of African heritage, gospel music, cuisine, cultural dance, and Christ-centered hospitality.
One faith.
One family.
One mission.
September 19, 2026St. Helen Catholic ParishFree public celebrationGospel musicAfrican cuisineCultural dancesSeptember 19, 2026St. Helen Catholic ParishFree public celebrationGospel musicAfrican cuisineCultural dances
Faith made visible through welcome, worship, and culture.
African Festival/Mass 2026 brings families, neighbors, parish communities, and friends together at St. Helen Catholic Parish. The celebration honors the diverse heritage and deep faith of African Catholics while opening the doors to the wider community.
Celebrate heritageTraditional gospel music, cultural dances, and African cuisine.
Foster unityA public, family-friendly invitation to learn and gather.
Serve with loveFree admission so hospitality can reach every guest.
This celebration is built for families, neighbors, and sponsors who believe culture can become hospitality and faith can become a shared table.
$25,000 goal$10,000 funding gap
Your gift helps keep the festival free and welcoming.
African Festival/Mass 2026
A bi-annual celebration of faith, African culture, and community education on the church grounds at St. Helen Catholic Parish.
Sep192026
Free and open to the public
Saturday, September 19, 2026
- St. Helen Catholic Parish, 5510 W. Cholla St., Glendale, AZ 85304
- Traditional gospel music, authentic African cuisine, and cultural dances
- Family-friendly gathering designed for fellowship, learning, and service
Help bridge the final $10,000.
To make this event safe, joyous, and accessible to all, the committee is raising funds for catering, logistics, and outreach. Donations of $500 or more may be acknowledged in the event program and during the opening remarks.
Total festival goal$25,000
Current funding gap$10,000
Online giving link coming soon. Until then, contact Dr. Chris Azode at accaphoenixarizona@gmail.com or (602) 575-8356.
For donations of $500 or more, the committee may include your name or business logo in the event program.
Event logistics
Reliable equipment and shaded outdoor space for a safe celebration.
Community outreach
Promotional materials that welcome neighbors across the Phoenix area.
Walk with us in faith and fellowship.
Reach out to support African Festival/Mass 2026, ask about sponsorship, or learn how to participate in the celebration.