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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.

~ Isaiah 35:10a 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 December 11, 2016 Third Sunday of Advent Those whom the LORD has ransomed will return and enter Zion singing, crowned with everlas ng joy. ~ Isaiah 35:10a 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, 12/12 Tuesday, 12/13 6 pm Children s Christmas 7 pm Advent Communal Choir Rehearsal Penance Service 7 pm Bible Study Thursday, 12/15 6 pm SJB School Christmas Program Friday, 12/16 No Events Scheduled Wednesday, 12/14 1:30 pm CGS Saturday, 12/17 3:30 pm Reconcilia on Mass Inten ons Sunday, 12/11 9 am Marilyn Sobeck 11 am People of the Parish 5 pm Frank Baumgartner M 12/12 Apolinar & Lucia Samin T 12/13 Nancy Blackburn W 12/14 Gloria Abril Por llo F 12/16 Jennifer Basha Sa 12/17 Marlene Engel

2 Page 2 stbenedict.org Liturgy & Administra on Scripture Readings For This Week Monday: Zec 2:14-17; Jdt 13:18bc, 19; 12/12 Lk 1:39-47 (Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe) Tuesday: 2 Cor 10:17--11:2: Ps 31:3cd-4, 12/13 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 25:1-3 (St. Lucy) Wednesday: 1 Cor 2:1-10a; Ps 37:3-4, 5-6, 12/ ; Lk 14:25-33 (St. John of the Cross) Thursday: Is 54:1-10; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-12a, 12/15 13b; Lk 7:24-30 Friday: Is 56:1-3a, 6-8; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; 12/16 Jn 5:33-36 Saturday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 12/17 17; Mt 1:1-17 Sunday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7; 12/18 Mt 1:18-24 Presider Schedule* for the Weekend of December 17/18 Saturday 5 pm: Fr. Joe Hennessy Sunday 9 am: Fr. Bill Faiella 11 am: Fr. Bob Binta 5 pm: Fr. Bob Binta *Please note: this schedule is subject to change without no ce. Advent Penance Service During Advent, there are a number of ways to prepare ourselves for Christmas. One of them is to make an examina on of conscience or Reconcilia on. Here are the Penance Services in the area at this me: December 13, 7 pm St. Benedict December 14, 7 pm St. Andrew December 15, 7 pm Holy Spirit December 17, 9 am-12 pm OLMC December 19, 7 pm St. Mary/Chandler First Reconcilia on News All children preparing for the Sacrament of Reconcilia on are invited to a end our Advent Communal Penance Service with their families on Tuesday, December 13 at 7 pm. Children will make their First Reconcilia on at this me. As they prepare, please keep all of the children in your prayers as they learn about God s grace and this healing sacrament. Weekly Contribu ons for the Weekend of December 3/4 Regular Contribu ons: Current Week: $10,263 Total for the Month: $10,263 Christmas Flowers: $640

3 Page 3 Third Sunday of Advent - December 11, 2016 A Message from Fr. Bob Dear Friends, I hope you all had a blessed and frui ul week. This weekend, we celebrate Gaudete Sunday, commonly known as Rejoice Sunday. We rejoice because the celebra on of the Na vity of our Lord is near. Christ, the Light of the World, brings us love, peace, joy and hope. As we con nue through Advent, we hear a lot about Isaiah who prophesied the coming of the Messiah, the Anointed One, the Holy One of God. He called people to change their ways, their hearts and to do good. His message of repentance is echoed by John the Bap st, the last of the Old Testament prophets. John prepared the people of God by calling them to repent and turn away from their sins. The messages of Prophet Isaiah and John the Bap st really bring home what the Advent season is all about: preparing for the coming of Christ. No doubt, we are all preparing ourselves to celebrate the Na vity. This past week, I spent some me with the kids at St. John Bosco. They are all very eager to begin the Christmas break. As a Catholic school, we have the opportunity to express our faith in many ways. To enrich the students experience of faith, we make changes to our campus to reflect our Catholic iden ty. On our beau ful campus, you will find statues of saints and the Sta ons of the Cross throughout the year. During this me of year, we also adorn the grounds with an Advent wreath and our students light a candle each Monday morning. We do this to help our students prepare and appreciate the coming birth of Jesus. As we approach the end of the year, many of us are busy preparing for the holidays by comple ng our shopping, wrapping gi s and sending Christmas cards. Though as believers, we prepare ourselves spiritually by a ending Mass and listening to the readings that speak of the coming of Christ and the prophecies that Jesus fulfilled. Drawing upon the teaching of Isaiah and John, we also prepare ourselves by celebra ng the Sacrament of Reconcilia on, washing ourselves clean of sin. I wish, therefore, to remind you all that our Advent Penance Service is scheduled for Tuesday, December 13 at 7:00 pm. Please come and take part in this healing celebra on of God s love and mercy. A number of priests have been invited to help hear confessions. Allow me to wish you a blessed and frui ul week ahead. Please know that you are loved and appreciated. Most importantly, you are blessed by the best. Happy Gaudete Sunday. Happy Advent. ~ Fr. Bob

4 Page 4 stbenedict.org Faith Forma on & More Ma hew: The King and His Kingdom This exci ng bible study by Jeff Cavins brings the Gospel of Ma hew to life and draws one closer to Christ. You will see Jesus as the awaited Messiah who fulfills the promises and prophesies of the Old Testament. Join us on Tuesday, January 17 at 6 pm in Annex 4. Family Service Saturday Planning for the 2017 Family Service Saturday has officially begun and we need your help! Each March, St. Benedict families come together for four hours to complete small, meaningful service projects benefi ng hundreds in need in our surrounding communi es. This day is not possible without the behind-the-scenes talent and me from all of those who serve on our Planning Commi ee. If you would like to share your me and talent to join this rewarding team, please contact Heather Mooney at hmooney@stbenedict.org or ext Sea ng at Christmas Masses To be er accommodate our parishioners and guests, seats may not be saved prior to any of the Christmas Eve Masses. For Masses with high a endance, Hospitality Ministers will be instructed to fill all empty seats to ensure all seats are filled before asking those arriving to stand for Mass. Thank you for your coopera on. Christmas Giving Tree Update If you took an ornament from one of the Christmas Giving Trees, please remember that the deadline for returning the gi is this coming Friday, December 16, at noon. This deadline is important since every gi requested is for a par cular individual in one of the low income communi es we are providing for. All gi s will be picked up next weekend and we want to make sure all wishes are fulfilled. Help Decorate the Church On Saturday, December 24 at 8 am, we will be gathering as a faith community to prepare the church for the Christmas Season, sharing our spirit and crea vity with the body of Christ. Come and join in on this fes ve occasion! All the decora ons will be provided. Please report to the coordinator when you arrive. Ireland Trip with Fr. John Cunningham Come and tour the Emerald Isle with Fr. John Cunningham between June 19 and July 2, Twelve nights in 4-star hotels, full Irish breakfast daily, 8 dinners, a musical cultural event and admission to all venues. $4395 per person (double occupancy) which includes all the above, air travel and road transporta on by deluxe coach. For more informa on contact Fr. John at john.cunningham.1@asu.edu or call

Page 5 Third Sunday of Advent - December 11, 2016 Faith Forma on This Week in Children and Youth Faith Forma on December 11 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Liturgy of the Word With Children YM

5 Page 5 Third Sunday of Advent - December 11, 2016 Faith Forma on This Week in Children and Youth Faith Forma on December 11 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Liturgy of the Word With Children YM Sacramental Prep No EPIC December 12 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd December 13 No JAM No Journey of Faith Feed My Starving Children Recap The students of EPIC and JAM youth ministries a ended a food packing session at Feed My Starving Children on Saturday, November 26. In just under two hours, our volunteers helped pack 43,632 meals which will go on to feed 119 kids for a full year! Feed My Starving Children is a great organiza on to support with your me, talents, and treasures. If you are interested in volunteering visit their website at A big thank you to all who helped us accomplish this amazing feat! December 14 No Catechesis of the Good Shepherd EPIC Winter Bible Study December 17 YM Feed My Starving Children Event December 18 No Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Liturgy of the Word With Children No EPIC Family Promise: Volunteers Needed St. Benedict Parish helps to host homeless families through the Family Promise Program, giving them the tools and training they need to get back on their feet. Twice a year our community helps to make the hos ng event a success. The next opportunity to help is between December 25 and January 1, and volunteers are needed. Please go to stbenedict.org/familypromise for more informa on or to sign up. Redirect Your Tax Dollars to Support St. John Bosco Catholic School Did you know that, without cos ng you a single penny, you can help deserving kids get a quality Catholic educa on by redirec ng your state tax dollars? Single filers can contribute up to $1,087 and married filers can redirect up to $2,173 of their 2016 state tax liability. When you give by December 31, you not only get a dollar-fordollar 2016 State Tax Credit, but you can also claim a Federal charitable deduc on. Please consider giving to Catholic Educa on Arizona, designa ng St. John Bosco Catholic School. For more informa on go to sjbosco.org/cea

6 Page 6 stbenedict.org Organiza ons & Ministries Welcome New Parishioners! Damien Brandeis Ali McNeill and Alyssa Dezubeldia Yolanda Najera Bryan, Molly, Kyle, Lauren, Kevin and Lily Swindler Knights of Columbus I hope everyone is having a good Advent Season. Remember to be thankful in this me and help others that may be in more need than ourselves. Our Knights are doing this by helping many in need this season. In the Coats for Kids program, we were able to meet the needs of 111 children. Thanks to all who donated to this worthy event. The Knights have taken a part in the Adopt-A- Family program through St. Vincent de Paul and will be presen ng a family with gi s and providing for them a Christmas dinner. S ll to come, the set up and tear down of the Family Promise program between December 25 and January 1. Thank you to all who have donated or are dona ng their me and money to these efforts. If you are a Catholic Man and would like to assist us in doing the good works of our Lord, please contact myself or any other Knight for informa on on joining our organiza on. Vivat Jesus! Hal Dodson Grand Knight #12246 cincihalibut4@yahoo.com Parish Annual Rummage Sale Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 11, 2017 when St. Benedict will have their Annual Rummage Sale. Please save your valuable rummage sale dona ons for this exci ng community event. If you would like to help or have any ques ons, please call Gayle at or her at gfsiewer@cox.net SVdP Christmas Adopt-A-Family In partnership with St. Vincent de Paul, the Adopt-A-Family program allows St. Benedict parishioners to sponsor and interact directly with a working-poor client family. These client families are: community members, living within or nearby parish boundaries, referred to and ve ed by our SVdP team, of various family and faith backgrounds, greatly in need of assistance. One advantage to par cipa ng in Adopt-A- Family is the tax credit that can be earned for qualifying purchases: up to $800 for married couples filing jointly, or $400 for individuals. The Arizona Working Poor tax credit can be claimed in addi on to any other tax credits for which you qualify. (For more informa on, check with the Arizona Department of Revenue or your tax advisor.) To get started, please go to stbenedict.org/ christmasgiving/ For more informa on, please contact Stephanie at or svdpatstbenedict@gmail.com

7 Page 7 Third Sunday of Advent - December 11, 2016 More Wish I May, Wish I Might Have the wish I wish tonight! The staff at St. Benedict are crossing their fingers for the items on this year s Christmas Wish List. As a small organiza on with a limited budget, there are o en items needed for ministries that we are unable to accommodate in our annual budget. The staff have put together a list of items that would help them be er serve our ministries. If you have an interest in suppor ng the staff with a Wish List gi, you can find the complete list at stbenedict.org/wishlist You may also contact our Development Director, Suzanne, with any ques ons you may have. She can be reached by at spercy@stbenedict.org or by phone at ext 308. Lord, come and save us. ~ Psalm 146 A en on Envelope Donors We have now been debt free for over a month. However, due to the envelope prin ng and mailing deadlines, we were not able to have the Debt Reduc on envelopes removed from the packets you receive through the end of the year. From now un l the end of December, all gi s made toward debt reduc on will need to be redirected, A staff member will contact you to determine your preferences for these funds. We apologize for any inconvenience. Liturgy Corner If you ve no ced that the Christmas season comes earlier each year, you are not alone. Before the Halloween candy is off the shelves at local stores, the green and red decora ons are up, the holiday sales are being announced, and the path to December 25th is laid bare. How do we keep Christ in Christmas when for months every aspect of the secular celebra on of Christmas is figh ng for our a en on and that of our families? A powerful first step in keeping Christ in Christmas is to take the me to observe Advent. In these weeks, the days get darker, and we journey to the birth of Christ, the Light of the World. We can light an Advent wreath, use an Advent calendar, or create a Jesse Tree. At the start of Advent, read the story of the birth of Jesus in Luke 2:1 14 and Ma hew 1:18 2:12. Then, set up your Christmas crèche early. Place it in a prominent place, and add the figures as they emerge in the story of Jesus birth. Make Christmas about giving, not ge ng, by volunteering or baking for elders. Consider choosing a gi as a family that will serve someone in need, such as a dona on to a local agency or an animal from an organiza on such as Heifer Interna onal. Go caroling, or sing carols as a family. Have a birthday cake for Jesus on Christmas. Hang a stocking for Jesus, and ask each family member to place in it a note with a gi they will give to him in the year ahead. Read these before opening presents. We don t need to put Christ back into Christmas; we simply need to remove the clu er we have placed over him. Source: Trish Sullivan Vanni, Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications

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The Na vity of the Lord

The Na vity 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 December 25, 2016