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1 THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 11, 2012 THE LORD KEEPS FAITH FOREVER, SECURES JUSTICE FOR THE OPPRESSED, GIVES FOOD TO THE HUNGRY. - PSALM 146:7 where all are welcome S. 48th Street Phoenix, AZ Parish Office: Fax: St. John Bosco Catholic School: Monday-Thursday 9 am - 5 pm Friday 9 am - 3 pm Closed Daily 12 pm - 1 pm Schedule of Masses Weekends: Saturday 5 pm Sunday 9 am, 11 am, 5 pm Spanish 1 pm (last Sunday of the month) Weekdays: Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 8:15 am Reconciliation Saturday 3:30 pm or by appointment Parish Mission Statement We are a Catholic faith community that recognizes God s presence in all and we respond with our lives. Parish Vision Statement Build the Kingdom of God, individually and communally, by fostering discipleship and thanksgiving through: the celebration of Eucharist and other sacraments prayer and lifelong Catholic formation service with and for one another and the greater community THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 11, 2012

2 THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 11, 2012 PAGE 2 SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF 11/11/2012 Monday: Ti 1:1-9; Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7; Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Phlm 7-20; Lk 17:20-25 Friday: 2 Jn 4-9; Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: 3 Jn 5-8; Lk 18:1-8 Sunday: Dn 12:1-3; Ps 16; Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mk 13:24-32 PRESIDER SCHEDULE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 5 pm - Fr. Gary, Dcn. Ed - Homily SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 9 am - Fr. Gary, Dcn. Ed - Homily 11 am - Fr. Gary, Dcn. Ed - Homily 5 pm - Fr. Joe Hennessy, Dcn. Ed - Homily NEW PARISHIONERS Richard & Judy Anderson Ike, Jennifer, Annelyse & Julia Basha Andrea Clements Ken & Mary Cost Beau, Kelley, Bennett & Poppy Eckert Dean, Bernitta, Cherith, Aaron & Christian Etsitty Nikki Golicz, Dawson, Sloane & Dakota Woodward Hilda Gonzalez-Munoz, Karla Munoz & Jasly Gonzalez Allon, Kathleen & Caroline Kahn David & Barbara Kostner MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, 11/11 9 am People of the Parish 11 am Deborah K. Delgado 5 pm Sharon Connor Monday, 11/12 8:15 am James Hartley Tuesday, 11/13 8:15 am Theresa Sullivan Wednesday, 11/14 8:15 am Sue Pirro Friday, 11/16 8:15 am Linda Wojtyna Saturday, 11/17 5 pm Tommy Grogan Sunday, 11/18 9 am Virgil Tracy 11 am People of the Parish 5 pm Jose Luis Soto CONTRIBUTIONS Regular Contributions for November: Current Week $14,883 Total for the Month $14,883 Debt Reduction for November: Current Week $2,045 Total for the Month $2,045 Monthly Mortgage Payment: $23,005 Loan Balance: $1,539,810 NEW PARISHIONERS CONTINUED Jonas, Joni & Abby McCormick Robert & Toni Mengert Suri Reddy, Lauren Kerchenko & Drew Reddy John, Selyna & John Saiz Tony, Chris, Nicholas, Mitchell & Joshua Tiedemann Robert & Rose van Leeuwen Ernest & Melinda Vasquez

3 THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 11, 2012 PAGE 3 A Message from the Pastor Hey now, I sit here writing this note late on Election Day. Like so many other people, I am listening as the news broadcasts the latest results from many contests throughout the United States. While there is a sense of anticipation to hear the final numbers come through, there is even more a sense of relief coming over me at this time. The relief comes from the fact that the long campaign season (too long in my view) has come to an end. Gone for another few years are the robo-calls that have bothered people at inconvenient hours for the past number of months. I am not sure what will take its place, but also placed into the annals of history are the smear ads that ran on television and radio. As you know these advertisements were at times vicious and erroneous. It did serve a purpose though in that it made people afraid. They were afraid of yesterday and even more fearful of the tomorrows. Coupled with fear were words filled with division and hatred. How sad it was to watch the debates and when someone had the upper hand, they didn t merely relish the win; rather, they went in for the kill so to speak. Such actions on the part of a candidate or the public doesn t show forth the advanced, cognizant and rationale capability of a human being. Instead such actions or reactions to what was said or done glaringly showed that even though we are humans we are still members of the animal kingdom. Now that the election is over and a winner has been declared what are we going to do? We may say that our candidate won and we can be filled with pride. However, we must be careful for too much pride in ourselves leaves little, if any, room for Christ to still reign in our hearts. We may bitterly say that our candidate lost and our thoughts and actions may turn to how we can best work to halt anything positive from moving forward in the government. Or we can try to work together following a dictate made popular by Patrick Henry who stated, United We Stand, Divided We Fall. However, such wisdom goes back a little further to a prophetic voice from someone who we believe is more than a prophet. It goes back to Jesus the Christ, the Word made flesh, and it is similar. A house divided against itself cannot stand. (Mark 3:25) Let me share with you some words that came to me on election day that are filled with not only wisdom, but guidance as well. May this day be one of unity, that whomever is elected, that we can come together in our common oneness. May we experience a sense of common purpose. May we be diligent in our discernment, looking forward seven generations in our considerations. May we recognize and feel gratitude that we live in a society that tries to honor the right to select our leadership. May we also know that our choices affect the entire planet and the web of life. And may we come to understand that ultimately, we are one. There is no us vs. them and we are moving toward that realization in ways that are wonderful and challenging. These are words that even though I didn t create them, I can only pray that I put them to life in the coming days and years. We always turn to God for our prayers and may the needs we raise up to God not ask God to be on our side, but may we try to live as if we are on God s side. May God bless us all today and in whatever tomorrows may await us. In Christ s Peace, Fr. Gary

4 THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 11, 2012 PAGE 4 FF FAITH FORMATION Sr. Colleen Braun Director Diane Orban Sacraments Patrick Mooney Youth Ministry Mary Ziebell Administrative Assistant TUESDAY TALKS WITH FR. GARY HAPPENING IN YOUTH MINISTRY Our next session will be on Tuesday, November 13 from 6:15-7:15 pm in the St. John Bosco chapel. All are welcome to attend and no RSVP is required. As we move into this Year of Faith Fr. Gary will be taking a look at how far the Church has come since Vatican II half a century ago. SAVE THE DATE: JOF FOR PARISH Save the Date: Sunday, Dec. 2 from 12:15-2:45 pm or Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 5:30-8pm. This is a time for the parish to gather to reflect on the coming of Jesus at Christmas.We begin with a potluck meal. Can you take 3 hours this Advent to reflect with your family and Parish Community? JOURNEY OF FAITH FOR CHILDREN Tuesday, November 13-6 pm J.A.M. - SJB Conference Room Prayer and Movement, Encountering Spirituality Wednesday, November 14-6 pm E.P.I.C. Bible Study - AJ s (Priest & Ray) Thursday, November 15-6 pm E.P.I.C. Gathering - SJB Conference Room Prayer and Movement, Encountering Spirituality Come and explore a great way we can use movement and prayer in our daily lives! Please have your teen bring in a photo of a living or deceased saint of their lives. They will remember this person in a procession we will be doing for November 13 (J.A.M.) and November 15 (E.P.I.C.). Download our entire calendar at stbenedict.org and Like us on Facebook at StBenedictYM Just a reminder that Journey of Faith for Children sessions will meet November 13 or November 14 for those children from K-5th grade who are registered. If your child(ren) are not registered for our Journey of Faith program you can do so on our website. These programs include Journey of Faith for Children on Tuesdays from 6-7:15 pm or Wednesdays from 4-5:15 pm and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, level 1 on Sunday mornings at 11 am. The 9 am session is full. For more information please contact Mary Ziebell at ext. 309 or mziebell@stbenedict.org. KNOW SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO COME BACK? Do you know someone who wants to return to the Church? If you know of anyone who has been away from the Catholic Church for awhile and wants to come back; invite them to our Catholics Come Home sessions on Wednesday, November 14 and 28 in Room 3 in the church. For questions or more information contact Sr. Colleen at srcolleen@stbenedict.org.

5 THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 11, 2012 PAGE 5 HONOR YOUR MOTHER CELEBRATION We are excited to announce that we will be one of two sponsoring parishes for the diocesan Honor Your Mother Celebration along with Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Glendale). We will be participating in a mass and festivities in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe. With our participation we look for help from our parish for anything from setting up chairs for the mass, to helping design a float for the procession. Please plan to join us on Saturday, December 8 beginning with a procession from Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish beginning at 11 am, followed by noontime mass at the Diocesan Pastoral Center. For more information or to volunteer please call the parish office at SJB KINDERGARTEN SPOTLIGHT It is not too early to start thinking about the school year and which school would be the best fit for your child. Please join us for our Kindergarten Spotlight on November 15 and see why other parents love having their children in a Catholic learning environment. The Spotlight, from 9-10:30am, is an opportunity for you to see our Kindergarten classrooms in action as well as have an opportunity to ask questions and obtain information on our Kindergarten program and our school. St. John Bosco Catholic School provides children with a strong academic curriculum that includes Religion, Spanish, art, music, computer, library and physical education. Chapel time, mass and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament enhance their understanding of our Catholic faith. To RSVP or obtain additional information, please contact Mimi Condon at or mcondon@sjbosco.org. I am a nobody, I am a small rope, a tiny ladder, the tail end, a leaf. - St. Juan Diego LAS POSADAS INFORMATION MEETING Journey as Family this Advent season as we go on Las Posadas in Nogales, Mexico. Las Posadas is a reenactment of Joseph and Mary s Journey seeking a room to rest for the night. There will be an information session about the Bi-National Las Posada for all those who are interested in learning more about this powerful experience, on Tuesday, November 13 at 7:30 in the MPR. The Bi-National Posada is scheduled for Saturday, December 15 in Nogales, Mexico. Come and learn how you and your family can be a great part of this annual remembrance and reenactment. The meeting will include information about the event, what happens, what to bring, how to prepare, etc. We hope to see you and your family there! DIVORCE CARE MINISTRY DivorceCare is a ministry for people who are going through a separation or divorce. There are not many people around who understand the pain your separation or divorce has caused. This is a weekly support group and seminar with a spiritual base. The group meets each Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 pm at St. Benedict in the sacristy. To register contact Sr. Colleen at ext. 302 or srcolleen@stbenedict.org.

6 THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 11, 2012 PAGE 6 SV dp ST. VINCENT DE PAUL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Thank you for all of your generous donations. We hope that you will return your bag with items for those in need. Besides the traditional Thanksgiving meal necessities the following are items we need for our pantry: Paper Towels Deodorant Toilet Paper Tooth Brushes Kleenex Shampoo Conditioner Laundry Detergent ADOPT-A-FAMILY Although it is not as evident here as in some other areas, within the boundaries of the Parish of St. Benedict we have families who are struggling to provide for their children. Many parents are worried that they might not be able to provide Christmas gifts and Christmas dinner to their families because all their income is earmarked for living essentials. As a result, St. Benedict's Conference of St. Vincent de Paul is once again undertaking the Christmas Adopt-a-Family Program (AaF) to help the working poor within our parish boundaries. Sponsoring a family through SVdP's Adopta-Family Program is a wonderful way to keep the true spirit of Christmas. It is a great project for families, office groups, organizations, clubs, and schools. Once you submit this form, St. Benedict's Adopt-a-Family coordinator will contact you with information regarding the family you are sponsoring and will be available if you have any questions or problems. To sign up to adopt-a-family please visit the Ministries page of our website and click on St. Vincent de Paul, the link is under Quick Links. Knights Meetings The next meeting will be Thursday, December 13 at 7:30 pm. We gather in room 2 of the church. Please plan to attend! The Knights of Columbus is a men s fraternal organization dedicated to God, Family, Parish and Community. If you are interested in finding out more about the Knights of Columbus, contact Jay Iole at jayiole@iolenet.com. Degree Initiation There will be a 2nd and 3rd Degree initiation on November 17 at Corpus Christi Parish. All 1st Degree members who desire to reach full Knighthood should plan on arriving at 9 am, the ceremony begins at 10 am. ANGEL GIVING TREE We have started working on the Angel Giving Tree program for this Christmas season. We have plenty of volunteer opportunities available for all ages. If you are interested in helping out with this program, please Joyce Petrowski at petrowski4@cox.net. S SCRIP UPDATE FROM SR. MARGE To all of you who have been recharging, you are doing great! Of the approximately 350 cards that were handed out on September 23, as of October 28 we have had 367 recharge transactions for a total of $38,638.63! That is a little over 50% of our normal recharge amount for a 6 month period! Keep up the great work everyone, and remember, Recharge! Fry s and Basha s cards are available for sale after mass in the lobby. Purchase, shop, recharge!

7 THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 11, 2012 PAGE 7 FINANCIAL DISCIPLESHIP: THE RIGHT AMOUNT The account in today s Gospel should prompt us to take another look at the role of money in our lives as people of faith. Jesus and his disciples are in the temple. Jesus comments on the people putting cash offerings into the temple treasury, noting the well-dressed religious leaders who are offering large sums. These are the ones who parade around saying prayers out loud and accepting places of honor at banquets and in synagogues. They devour the houses of widows, says Jesus to his disciples, and will receive a very severe condemnation. At this point they see a poor widow approach, whose offering is equal to about two cents. Jesus praises her because she is giving all she has to live on, while the wealthy are giving only what they feel like sparing. But consider this story in another light. What if everyone could see exactly what you put in the parish offertory basket each and every week. How would you feel? Anxious, embarrassed, or even angry? Would you look at other people differently if you saw their contributions? Would you change your contribution? Would you give something every time instead of skipping some weeks? Or would your heart be at peace, knowing that your gift is a responsible decision reflecting your gratitude for all God s blessings? Jesus does not ask us to give so much that we cannot support ourselves: he condemns the temple scribes for letting the widow do that. Here is where the word proportion comes in. If, as followers of Jesus Christ, you see clearly that God is the giver of all, how do you offer thanks? What portion of these blessings do you give back to honor God and to build up the Church? Truly, everyone can give something; but the amount is between you and God. Copyright 2011, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. ST. JOHN BOSCO WINTER WONDERLAND St. John Bosco School invites you to the 8th Annual "Winter Wonderland" presented by the SJB Moms' Club. Join us Saturday, December 1 from 9 am-1 pm at St. John Bosco. Tickets can be purchased at the school office or by contacting Laura DeCaro at ljdecaro@gmail.com. Ticket Prices Before November 22: $10 per person/$35 per immediate family (maximum) After November 22: $10 per person/$38 per immediate family (maximum) Price At the Door: $12 per individual person (no family discount) This is a family-friendly, community-building event. Activities include a pancake breakfast, photos with Santa, a vendor gift boutique, outdoor hockey tournament, games, crafts, raffle, entertainment, and 23 Tons of Real Snow. If you are interested in participating in our vendor gift boutique, please contact: Julie Carlberg at juliecarlberg@gmail.com. CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Next week s collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) needs your support. CCHD was founded to end the cycle of poverty in America by funding organizations that help individuals help themselves. With the tradition of improving education, housing situations, and economic development, CCHD continues to make a positive impact in communities nationwide. Fight poverty in America. Defend human dignity. Give to the CCHD Collection.

8 HOW TO CONTACT US Office: Fax: After Hours Emergency: Ext. 7 Father Gary Regula Pastor frgary@stbenedict.org Ext. 305 Jack Benware Deacon deaconjb@aol.com Ext. 300 Doug Davaz Deacon dcndoug@stbenedict.org Ext. 300 Mary Jane Livens Business Manager mlivens@stbenedict.org Ext. 304 Sr. Colleen Braun Director of Faith Formation srcolleen@stbenedict.org Ext. 302 Nicki Myers Administrative Assistant nmyers@stbenedict.org Ext. 300 Mary Ziebell Formation Assistant mziebell@stbenedict.org Ext. 309 Patrick Mooney Youth Ministry pmooney@stbenedict.org Ext. 307 Diane Orban Adult/Sacraments dorban@stbenedict.org Ext. 303 Tyler Bartlett Music Coordinator music@stbenedict.org Ext. 311 Larry Kraus Liturgy Coordinator lkraus@stbenedict.org Ext. 312 Suzanne Percy Director of Development spercy@stbenedict.org Ext. 308 St. John Bosco Catholic School Shelley Conner Principal THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Sunday, November 11, 2012 Parish Festival - 12 pm Inquiry - 10 am (SJB Library) Monday, November 12, 2012 Community Choir Rehearsal - 6 pm (SJB Chapel) Adult Bible Class with Kevin Saunders - 7 pm Tuesday, November 13, 2012 Journey of Faith - 6 pm (SJB) J.A.M. - 6 pm (SJB) Tuesday Talks with Fr. Gary - 6:15 pm (SJB Chapel) St. Vincent de Paul Meeting - 6:30 pm (SJB Art Room) Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Journey of Faith - 4 pm (SJB) E.P.I.C. Bible Study - 6 pm (AJ s Priest & Ray) DivorceCare - 6:30 pm (Room 2) Catholics Come Home - 6:30 pm Spanish Choir - 7 pm La Posada Information Session - 7:30 pm (SJB Chapel) Thursday, November 15, 2012 Youth Choir Rehearsal - 5:30 pm (SJB Chapel) E.P.I.C. Gathering - 6 pm (SJB Conference) Adult Choir Rehearsal - 6:30 pm (SJB Chapel) Friday, November 16, 2012 No Events Saturday, November 17, 2012 First Reconciliation Preparation Retreat - 9 am (SJB) Mass in the Grass - 9 am (Pecos Park) Holy Yoga - 2 pm (SJB Chapel) Sunday, November 18, 2012 Inquiry - 10 am (SJB Library) RCIA Catechetical Session - 12 pm (SJB Conference) Altar Server Training - 12:30 pm BULLETIN ARTICLE REQUESTS The deadline for bulletin articles is 9 am on Fridays two weeks prior to the print date. Articles can be sent to Nicki at nmyers@stbenedict.org. All articles are subject to edits and are used at the discretion of St. Benedict staff. Also, our Facility and Calendar Request form is now online. Please use this method going forward to schedule any meetings or gatherings at the church. The form can be found on our website on the Ministries page.