The Ascension of the Lord

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Parish of St. Benedict www.stbenedict.org 16223 S 48th St. Phoenix, AZ 85048 480.961.1610 St. John Bosco Catholic School www.sjbosco.org 16035 S 48th St. Phoenix, AZ 85048 480.219.

~ Psalm 47:6 Parish Mission Statement We are a vibrant and welcoming Catholic faith community that recognizes God s presence in all through our love and service.

1 Parish of St. Benedict S 48th St. Phoenix, AZ St. John Bosco Catholic School S 48th St. Phoenix, AZ May 8, 2016 The Ascension of the Lord God mounts his throne amid shouts of joy; the LORD, amid trumpet blasts. ~ Psalm 47:6 Parish Mission Statement We are a vibrant and welcoming Catholic faith community that recognizes God s presence in all through our love and service. Parish Vision Statement Build the Kingdom of God, individually and communally, by fostering discipleship and thanksgiving through: the celebra on of Eucharist and other sacraments, prayer and lifelong Catholic forma on, service with and for one another and the greater community. Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9 am - 5 pm Friday 9 am - 3 pm Closed Daily 12 pm - 1 pm Mass Schedule Weekends: Saturday 5 pm Sunday: 9 am, 11 am, 5 pm Weekdays: M-W, F 8:15 am Reconcilia on Saturday 3:30 pm or by appointment Upcoming Events For a complete calendar of events, please visit stbenedict.org/calendar Monday, 5/9 7 pm Bible Study Thursday, 5/12 7 pm Knights of Columbus Tuesday, 5/10 6:30 pm St. Vincent de Paul Friday, 5/13 No Events Scheduled Wednesday, 5/11 3 pm RCIA Saturday, 5/14 9 am Bap sm Class 3:30 pm Reconcilia on Mass Inten ons Sunday, 5/8 9 am Jessica Lynn Kirby 11 am Mother s Day Novena 5 pm People of the Parish M 5/9 Walter Wi er T 5/10 Frank Padilla W 5/11 Hannah Burkhart F 5/13 Margaret K. Ore Sa 5/14 People of the Parish

2 Page 2 stbenedict.org Liturgy & Administra on Monday: Scripture Readings For This Week Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17 Sunday: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26 Weekly Contribu ons for the Weekend of 4/30 & 5/1 Regular Contribu ons: Current Week: $9,654 Total for the Month: $9,654 Debt Reduc on: Current Week: $1,447 Total for the Month: $1,447 Mortgage: Monthly Payment: $21,766 Loan Balance: $202,590 Strategic Plan Update Journey to our New Church To kick off our journey Fr. Bob selected Suzanne Percy as the Chairperson for the Capital Campaign. Eamonn Ahearne and Bob Prezkop are Co-Chairs for the Building Commi ee (Eamonn for con nuity of the Master Plan, and Bob to focus on the day to day ac vi es). The overall cost of implemen ng the en re Master Plan is approximately 15.3 million dollars. The implementa on and fundraising will be broken down into phases. Fr. Bob has opted to build the church and adjacent administra ve space as Phase 1. We met with the Diocese Building Department on February 16: They are ready to begin when we are Expect 12 to 18 months for design phase Expect 12 to 18 months for construc on phase Es mate for church and administra ve space: ~ Worship Space - $ 8.1 million ~ Administra ve Space - $ 650,000 ~ Total - $ 8.8 million For any ques ons on our Building Journey, please contact Bob Prezkop at bprezkop@stbenedict.org. Next week Our Journey Gets Real. Presider Schedule for the Weekend of May 14/15 Saturday 5 pm: Fr. Bob Binta Sunday 9 am: Fr. Bob Binta 11 am: Fr. Bob Binta 5 pm: Fr. Bill Faiella

Page 3 The Ascension of the Lord - May 8, 2016 A Message from Fr. Bob Dear Friends, During the month of May, Catholics take me to honor the Virgin Mary. On Friday, our St.

3 Page 3 The Ascension of the Lord - May 8, 2016 A Message from Fr. Bob Dear Friends, During the month of May, Catholics take me to honor the Virgin Mary. On Friday, our St. John Bosco students held a May Crowning, giving our statue of Mary a beau ful crown of flowers to represent the love we have for the mother of Jesus. As we honor our own mothers on this Mother s Day weekend, let us also think about our other mother, the one who is with us always, listening to our sorrows and our joys and holding us in the comfort of her arms throughout our lives. In thinking about Mary and the blessing she is to our lives, we can honor her by reci ng the Rosary. In some Catholic cultures, especially in my home country Uganda, the devo on to Mary is so strong that families gather daily to pray the Rosary together. During this month of May, I would like to ask you to consider joining together with our parish before morning Mass to recite the Rosary, or bringing this daily prac ce into your own home. Some mes, we are nervous about saying the Rosary if it is not a prayer we are accustomed to saying. What if we forget a bead or say the Nicene Creed instead of the Apostles Creed? On occasion, those fears stop us from doing the thing God calls us to do: pray. There are no mistakes in prayer! Although, if you are worried, please join us on a weekday morning before daily Mass. We will provide you with a laminated sheet that will guide you through the Rosary. Did you know that according to tradi on, the concept of the Rosary was given to St. Dominic in 1214 in an appari on of the Virgin Mary? Then, in 1520, Pope Leo X officially approved it for use by the laity. We have been praying the Rosary for hundreds of years! The Rosary is one of the most recognizable forms of prayer, due to the use of special beads. When we pray, we use these beads as a way to help us remember where we are in the prayer, but also as a way to engage in prayer in a physical way. Using prayer beads is a prac ce common to Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim and Chris an religious tradi ons, sugges ng that prayer is an act that benefits from incorpora ng as many senses as possible. Please take some me this month to experience the power of praying the Rosary for yourself. Last weekend, we kicked off our Erase the Debt campaign. We are so close to paying off the mortgage on the current worship space and we need your help to finish strong! Our church building is what enables us to gather together to celebrate our faith and do the good works Jesus asks us to do. Thank you for recognizing the importance of our gathering space and helping us pay down the debt. Blue envelopes are located by the entrance doors if you would like to contribute. Every li le bit helps! I was encouraged by the many people who approached me last week saying, Father, we are going to help you pay off the debt. Thank you to all of you who have responded posi vely. In closing, I would like to ask for your prayers as we con nue our search for the right Director of Music to guide our parish in sung prayer. Thank you for keeping this community close to your hearts! ~ Fr. Bob

Page 4 stbenedict.org Faith Forma on & More Youth Ministry Bake Sale Our parish high school youth ministry, EPIC, is hos ng a Bake Sale this weekend a er all Masses!

All proceeds will assist our youth in paying for their flight and conference fees. We hope to see many of you this weekend. Thanks for your support!

4 Page 4 stbenedict.org Faith Forma on & More Youth Ministry Bake Sale Our parish high school youth ministry, EPIC, is hos ng a Bake Sale this weekend a er all Masses! The purpose of this fundraiser is to raise funds for the week-long summer leadership conference at Benedic ne University in Atchison, Kansas. All proceeds will assist our youth in paying for their flight and conference fees. We hope to see many of you this weekend. Thanks for your support! Summer Calendars A en on all high school and middle school youth! Our Summer 2016 calendars are now available in the parish lobby! Come join us for summer bible studies, service opportuni es, and fun social events! For more informa on about summer youth ministry programming, contact David Rees at drees@stbenedict.org. Kino Border Ini a ve We need help delivering the hygiene kits and socks collected and organized on Family Service Saturday to the Kino Border Ini a ve. Come experience the work that is done there as KBI strives to respond to the most cri cal needs of newly-deported migrants by respec ng the God-given dignity of the human person, and by fostering bi-na onal solidarity through humanitarian aid, educa on, and advocacy. Saturday, May 14, is the day we will go to Nogales, AZ, for this all-day event. PASSPORTS REQUIRED. Age requirement: 12 years old and up recommended (younger with strict adult supervision allowed). To sign up visit Summer Vaca ons & Faith Direct Are you star ng to plan your summer vaca ons? Consider enrolling in egiving through Faith Direct so that your gi can reach us even when you cannot. Visit and use our church code: AZ582. Your gi s through Faith Direct will help stabilize our parish finances through the busy (but beau ful) summer months. Thank you for your con nued support of our parish family with your me and talents as well as treasure! www Registra on for Religious Educa on Programs Register for the school year and give your child a good founda on in faith while encouraging them to develop their rela onship with God. Registering now also helps us to plan for the year and ensure that we have enough volunteer Catechists. The Top 5 Reasons to Enroll your Child in Religious Educa on Programs: 1. I want my children to have friends at church. 2. I want our family to be part of a strong Tradi on and a Caring Community. 3. I can t do this alone. There is so much to know about the Catholic Church! 4. That hour of quiet each week is a gi to my own spirituality. 5. I want my child to have a strong rela onship with God. You can choose from Journey of Faith, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd I or II, JAM (Jesus and Me), or EPIC (Eucharist, Prayer, Intercession, Community). Please go online to stbenedict.org/registra on for more details.

Page 5 The Ascension of the Lord - May 8, 2016 Faith Forma on Children and Youth Summer Happenings May 7/8 Youth Ministry Bake Sale May 14 Kino Border Ini a ve Trip May 21 Feed My Starving Children

5 Page 5 The Ascension of the Lord - May 8, 2016 Faith Forma on Children and Youth Summer Happenings May 7/8 Youth Ministry Bake Sale May 14 Kino Border Ini a ve Trip May 21 Feed My Starving Children June Jr. High Service Camp Vaca on Bible School Ge ng to Know the Faith! From now and through the summer, anyone who wants to know more about their faith, or wants to become Catholic, are invited to come to special sessions in Annex 4. During these gatherings there will be informal learning on the basics of Catholic teaching geared to those coming in to the faith. These sessions will take place from 12:15 to 1:30 pm on these dates: May 15 June 5, 12 July 10, 24 August 14, 28 September 11 For more informa on, please contact Sr. Colleen at , ext Feed My Starving Children Event Volunteer with other St. Benedict parishioners on Saturday, May 21, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Feed My Starving Children by helping to pack meals for children all over the world. Ages 5+ are welcome! To sign up go to service. Thank you for joining together with our community as we join together during this Year of Mercy to find ways to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the world. Thank You During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, the St. Benedict Faith Forma on team is giving our parishioners the opportunity to go out into the greater community to serve others. On Saturday, April 23, a group of us went to My Sister s Place, a domes c violence shelter, and helped with the cleaning. It was a great experience for the generous young and not so young volunteers to work together to help those who are overwhelmed by life circumstances. We may want to go back some me in the near future. Please go to our website and see the possibili es available for service and sign up at www. stbenedict.org/service. Reaching out to those in need is our gospel call.

6 Page 6 stbenedict.org Organiza ons & Ministries Welcome New Parishioners! Julia Dudley and Alice E. Shropshire David and Julie Por llo Shanna and Jake Anderson Knights of Columbus Happy Mothers Day. The Knights are sponsoring another Blood Drive on May 22. If you ve never par cipated, please consider dona ng. If you are a regular, thank you for your gi. As we enter the summer season, blood supplies become increasingly low. Your dona on may very well save a life. Upcoming Events: May 8 Happy Mother s Day May 17 Admission Degree Fr. Pa erson Hall May AZ State Conven on May 22 Blood Drive Did you know? In the past year, St Benedict s Blood Drives have collected 265 units of blood. On an average, that s enough to help about 57 people in need of blood. Together we can make a difference! Please donate. If you re interested in helping those in need, serving our parish, growing in faith, and meet other amazing men of the parish, consider joining the Knights of Columbus. Be a blood and organ donor. All it costs is a li le love. ~ Author Unknown VIVAT JESUS! Paul Hagert, Grand Knight azhagerts@gmail.com St. Vincent de Paul Thank you for everything you provide to the onsite pantry. Here is a list of some items we con nue to be in need of: Paper Towels Mayo Kleenex Dressing Dish Soap Rice Laundry Soap Anoin ng Mass and Luncheon The next Parish Anoin ng Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 28 at 11 am. We invite those who are in need of healing in their lives, be it physical, emo onal or spiritual, to come forward and join us for this beau ful sacrament. Our Pastoral Care Ministry will provide a lunch following Mass. Please RSVP to Amy in the parish office at , ext Charitable Gi Annuity Are you interested in giving a substan al charitable gi but can t do without the current income from your savings? You may want to consider a charitable gi annuity (CGA) offered by the Catholic Community Founda on. CGAs pay you a fixed amount of money every year for the rest of your life...guaranteed! When you pass to eternal life, anything remaining in the annuity can support the Parish of St. Benedict Endowment Fund. If you are interested in this gi opportunity, please contact the Catholic Community Founda on at , or visit their website at

Page 7 The Ascension of the Lord - May 8, 2016 More May Blood Drive Through the coopera on of the United Blood Services and the Knights of Columbus, parishioners are able to contribute to this

7 Page 7 The Ascension of the Lord - May 8, 2016 More May Blood Drive Through the coopera on of the United Blood Services and the Knights of Columbus, parishioners are able to contribute to this lifesaving effort on a regular basis. Everyone is encouraged to donate blood up to three mes per year. The next Blood Drive at St. Benedict will take place on Sunday, May 22. Though walk-in appointments are available, scheduling an appointment is strongly encouraged to reduce wai ng me. To schedule your me, please visit stbenedict.org/blooddrive. For more informa on, contact David Rees at drees@stbenedict.org or call ext Come Home With Me to Ireland Tour Ireland with Fr. John Cunningham between August 8-25, 2016! Sixteen nights in 4-star hotels, full Irish breakfast daily, 8 dinners, a musical cultural event and admission to all venues. $4395 per person which includes all the above, air travel and transporta on by deluxe coach. Contact Fr. John at john.cunningham.1@ asu.edu or call Pentecost Next Week - Wear Red! Pentecost Sunday is next week and we would like to remind everyone to wear red! Red is a symbol for the Holy Spirit, and Pentecost is when the Holy Spirit first came down to the early followers of Jesus, which also means it is the Church s birthday! Let s give Fr. Bob a reason to smile when he looks out into the church during Mass and sees everybody wearing red! Liturgy Corner The Ascension of the Lord is a feast that affects our lives in the here and now, and could be the key that helps unlock the very meaning of our lives and God s plan for the en re created order. The great western Bishop Augus ne proclaimed: Today our Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven; let our hearts ascend with him. Listen to the words of the Apostle: If you have risen with Christ, set your hearts on the things that are above where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God; seek the things that are above, not the things that are on earth. For just as he remained with us even a er his ascension, so we too are already in heaven with him, even though what is promised us has not yet been fulfilled in our bodies. When we were bap zed we were incorporated into Jesus Christ, made members of His Body, the Church. Therefore, as Augus ne also wrote, Where the Head is, there is the Body, where I am, there is my Church, we too are one; the Church is in me and I in her and we two are your Beloved and your Lover. In other words, we have ascended with the Lord! He is the Head and we are members of his Body. We cannot be separated. We are reminded why we should rejoice on this Feast of the Ascension. The Ascension does not mark the end of Jesus rela onship with the Church, but the beginning of a new way of his rela ng to the world, in and through the Church. This way includes every one of us who bear his name. You see, we have also ascended with the Lord. When viewed with the eyes of Resurrec on faith, the Ascension is capable of transforming the way we view ourselves and how we live our daily lives. We are joined to him and he to us! ~ Dcn. Keith Fournier

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The Bap sm of the Lord Parish of St. Benedict www.stbenedict.org 16223 S 48th St. Phoenix, AZ 85048 480.961.1610 St. John Bosco Catholic School www.sjbosco.org 16035 S 48th St. Phoenix, AZ 85048 480.219.4848 January 10, 2016