where all are welcome 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 21, 2018 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel. ~ Mark 1:15 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. Upcoming Events For a complete calendar of events, please visit stbenedict.org/calendar Monday, 1/22 7 pm Bible Study Tuesday, 1/23 9 am Bible Timeline 1 pm Crochet Ministry 6:30 pm DivorceCare Thursday, 1/25 Friday, 1/26 6:30 pm Choir Prac ce No Events Scheduled 6:30 pm Spirituality Book Club Mee ng Wednesday, 1/24 7 pm EPIC Mission Trip Informa on Mee ng Saturday, 1/27 11 am Anoin ng Mass 3:30 pm Reconcilia on 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 - F 8:15 am Reconcilia on Saturday 3:30 pm or by appointment Mass Inten ons Sunday, 1/21/2018 9 am John Joseph Gemma 11 am Barbra O Donnell 5 pm People of the Parish M 1/22 Derek Huey (living) Tu 1/23 Jennifer Dahnckle (living) W 1/24 Beatrice Phillips Th 1/25 Wilhelmina Garcia (living) F 1/26 Julie Fletcher (living) Sa 1/27 People of the Parish
Page 2 stbenedict.org Liturgy & Administra on Scripture Readings For This Week Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20-22, 1/22 25-26; Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; 1/23 Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: Eph 3:8-12; Ps 37:3-6, 30-31; 1/24 Jn 15:9-17 (St. Francis de Sales) Thursday: Acts 22:3-16; Ps 117:1bc,2; 1/25 Mk 16:15-18 (Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle) Friday: 2 Tm 1:1-8; Ps 96:1-3,7-8a, 1/26 10; Lk 10:1-9 (Sts. Timothy & Titus) Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; 1/27 Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41 Sunday: Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 1/28 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk 1:21-28 Presider Schedule* for the Weekend of January 27/28 (Homily: Dcn. Ed, All Masses) Saturday 5 pm: Fr. Bob Binta Sunday 9 am: Fr. Bob Binta 11 am: Fr. Raymond Ritari 5 pm: Fr. Raymond Ritari *Please note: this schedule is subject to change without no ce. More Capital Campaign Dear Parishioners, You may be aware that a comprehensive campaign assessment of the en re parish is underway through the recent survey mailed to all parishioners. The purpose of this review is to prepare for our upcoming Capital Campaign. I offer sincere thanks to everyone who has taken and returned the survey. We value your thoughts shared during this process. I encourage everyone who hasn t responded yet to please do so. Next weekend I will speak at all Masses, giving you a chance to complete a shorter version of the survey if you haven t done so already. Your input will help us make informed decisions regarding our plan to build a new church at St. Benedict and address addi onal needs as part of a four-phase plan. We hope to have all surveys completed and submi ed by Tuesday, January 30. You may return your survey to the parish office or place it in the offertory basket at any of the Masses. You may also complete the survey online by going to steiergroup.com/survey, clicking on St. Benedict Parish, and entering the password: benedict2018 Thank you for coming together as a parish community and doing your part to further this process. Gratefully, Fr. Bob Binta, Pastor
Page 3 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 21, 2018 A Message from Fr. Bob Dear Parishioners and Friends: I pray that you enjoyed a frui ul week and were able to take advantage of the beau ful weather we have had! For those of you who are visi ng from colder regions of the country, we are glad you are here to celebrate the Eucharist with us. In today s Gospel, Jesus calls the fishermen, Simon and Andrew, to be his disciples. These men immediately put aside what they knew to be familiar to become disciples of Christ. It couldn t have been easy for them to trust Jesus and leave everything behind. This is an important reminder to us that the Kingdom of God is right here and now: This is the me of fulfillment. The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel. As Catholics, we must live with the same urgency and ac on as the disciples did, ac vely working to share the love and mercy of Jesus in our daily lives. Recently, our Staff came up with a wonderful idea to create a more welcoming space for all those who enter our church narthex and parish lobby. We wanted the first impression of our parish community to emulate our parish mo o, where all are welcome! We were able to fulfil this vision for our entrance, as MacGarret, Juan and Guadalupe show, thanks to the crea vity and effort of some staff members and the generosity of those who donated money toward our Parish Wish List. We hope that you find this space warm and invi ng. This new look is just a glimpse into the kind of excitement and change that is in store for us with the Capital Campaign that will provide a beau ful place of worship for our parish family. I would like to thank you, once again, for your con nued prayers and support while I am undergoing radia on treatment for cancer. I remain op mis c and comforted by my faith and this loving parish. Wishing you a blessed week. Know that you are loved and appreciated. Fr. Bob
Page 4 stbenedict.org Faith Forma on & More www Ladies Lenten Prep Retreat Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14, only a few weeks away! Our Lady of Mount Carmel (2121 S. Rural Rd, Tempe) is hos ng a Ladies Lenten Prep Retreat called, Strengthen My Heart To Suffer, To Act, and To Be Silent featuring Fr. John Bonavitacola and Dr. Monica Breaux. The retreat is scheduled for Saturday, February 10, from 8am to noon. Mass will be celebrated and followed by a king cake breakfast. No charge, but dona ons will be accepted. To register call 602.228.2126. Refugee Rese lement Ministry Through Pax Chris Pax Chris is ge ng ready to receive another family in the Refugee Rese lement Program. If you are interested in ge ng involved, please come to our next planning mee ng on Wednesday, January 31 at 7pm in the parish mee ng room. For more informa on, please contact Dave Zabor at zabor@cox.net Wish List Thank You Thank you to those who donated money for our Parish Wish List this year! The dona ons have allowed the staff to purchase needed items that will be er serve and enhance our parish community and ministries. We are very grateful for your generosity! If you would like to donate toward the remaining items on the list, please contact Mary Jane Livens in the parish office at mlivens@stbenedict.org or 480.961.1610. Family Service Saturday This annual event is an exci ng service opportunity for our St. Benedict parish family to come together to complete small, meaningful service projects serving many of our local brothers and sisters in Christ. Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 24, between 10am and 2pm at the St. John Bosco School. This year, we will be serving 10 local organiza ons: Catholic Chari es AZ, Empty Bowl Pet Food Pantry, Furnishing Dignity, Ryan House, St. Ma hew s School, St. Vincent de Paul, Singleton Moms, Sunrise Senior Living and Mountain Park Senior Care, UMOM, and the homeless. Some new project sta ons are being planned, so you won t want to miss this. Do you like to Sew? We are in need of a few volunteers (with a sewing machine) who can assist at a sta on requiring a simple s tch. If you (or your sewing machine) can help any me between 10am and 2pm on February 24, please contact Heather Mooney at hmooney@stbenedict.org or 480.961.1610. Thank you! End of Year Giving Statements The parish is grateful for your contribu ons each week. Please note that during the week of January 15 we mailed out End of the Year Giving Statements for any one- me gi received, over $250. If you did not receive a copy by mail, and would like a le er for your records, please complete the online form. Go to stbenedict.org and click on the link at the bo om of the page.
Page 5 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 21, 2018 Faith Forma on www This Week in Children and Youth Faith Forma on Sunday, January 21 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Liturgy of the Word With Children EPIC Monday, January 22 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Tuesday, January 23 JAM Journey of Faith Sunday, January 28 No Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Liturgy of the Word With Children EPIC High School Mission Trip 2018 High school students from St. Benedict will be going to Los Angeles, California, the week of June 24-29 for a service project this summer! Through the Center for Student Missions, we will be assis ng the homeless, uneducated, poor, hungry, and those in most need of Christ s mercy and love! For more informa on about the trip, and to register your child, please come to our Parent Informa on Mee ng on Wednesday, January 24, from 7 to 8pm in the parish mee ng room. Flyers may also be picked up in the parish lobby. If you have any ques ons, please contact David Rees, at drees@stbenedict.org EPIC and JAM, Week of 1/21 Let s Make Vaca on Bible School Happen! We are currently recrui ng volunteers to help with Vaca on Bible School this year, scheduled for the week of June 11-15. Get ready for a week of faithfilled fun! Opportuni es to help, and acquire service hours, abound for teens and adults. If you feel called to be part of this exci ng ministry, or if you have children who would like to a end VBS, please contact Heather Mooney in the parish office to help make it happen! Planning kicks-off on Thursday, February 8, at 6pm in Annex 4. For more informa on, email Heather at hmooney@stbenedict.org or call 480.961.1610. We look forward to seeing you there! This week our Youth Ministry programs will meet to talk about how to protect our dignity and the dignity of others. The high school program, EPIC, will meet on Sunday, January 21, from 6:15 to 8pm. The middle school program, JAM, will meet Tuesday, January 23, from 6 to 7:15pm. Both programs meet at St. John Bosco. Altar Server Training Come and share your gi s in this important ministry. Training for new Altar Servers (adults and children) will take place on Sunday, January 28, from 12:15 to 2:30 pm. Interested individuals must be at least third grade or older and have received their First Holy Communion. For more informa on, please contact Dcn. Ed Winkelbauer at edlinda@cox.net
Page 6 stbenedict.org Organiza ons & Ministries Rummage Sale Commi ee Mee ng The St. Benedict Annual Rummage Sale on Saturday, March 10 requires planning and lots of helping hands. Volunteers and aspiring Commi ee Members are invited to come to the next mee ng on Thursday, January 25, at 6:30pm in Annex 4. Please consider dona ng your me to further the success of this exci ng community event. All proceeds go toward funding our new church! If you would like to help or have any ques ons, please contact Linda Winkelbauer at 602.579.3675 or edlinda@cox.net Teach me your ways, O Lord. ~ Psalm 25 Knights of Columbus Get ready for the next Blood Drive, hosted by the Knights of Columbus, on Sunday, January 28, from 8am to 1pm. You can sign up on United Blood Services website at www.bloodhero.com or through David Rees in the parish office at drees@ stbenedict.org Due to a scheduling issue this year, the Knightssponsored St. Benedict Valen ne s Dance has been cancelled. We will resume the dance next year. If you are a Catholic man looking to grow your faith and assist your parish and community, please consider becoming a Knight of Columbus. Vivat Jesus! Hal Dodson Grand Knight #12246 cincihalibut4@yahoo.com St. Vincent de Paul Thanks again for your response for the long list of items needed last week. Here s just a few more: Dish Soap Deodorant Toothpaste SVdP Fi h Sunday Collec on Next weekend we will have the Fi h Sunday Collec on (that didn t happen in December) for St. Vincent de Paul. Your dona ons are cri cal to helping needy families within our parish boundaries. In the last quarter we spent $16,338 assis ng clients with shelter, u li es, food, medical and other expenses: 641 adults & children with food & financial help $8,769 for rent and housing $5,387 for u lity assistance $2,182 for other assistance. Vincen ans will be handing out envelopes for your dona on. God bless you for your help through Faith Direct and during these collec on weekends. We Need Your Palms Ash Wednesday (on February 14 this year) is quickly approaching, and the ashes used come from burning the palm fronds from last years Palm Sunday. Please bring in your palms any me between now and Friday, February 9. Drop them into one of the baskets located at any of the doors so we will have plenty of ashes for all on Ash Wednesday. Thank you for your help!
Page 7 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 21, 2018 More Caregiving Support Group Bobi Mar nez, the Catholic Mission Coordinator at Americare Hospice, will offer a presenta on on Prac cal Help for Catholics When Facing Healthcare Needs and Medical Choices. Join us on Saturday, January 27, from 10 to 11am in Annex 2. RSVP to Kathy McCluskey at pastoralcare@stbenedict.org Pastoral Care Please remember in your prayers Madelene Sipek and Richard Yanock (father of Ed Yanock) who died recently. We pray that their families and friends will feel God s healing embrace through the prayers and support of our faith community. Mass of Anoin ng and Recep on Come to the next Parish Mass of Anoin ng on Saturday, January 27, at 11am in the church. 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. Our Pastoral Care Ministry will provide a luncheon for all following Mass. Please RSVP to the parish office at 480.961.1610. Contribu ons from January 13/14 Regular Contribu ons: Spiritual Reflec ons A Hebrew Prayer We pray for all who are in pain And all who cause pain We pray for those of us who are so angry That we have lost compassion for the suffering Of anyone who is not a member of our group. And we pray for those of us Who cannot see the suffering Behind the loss of that compassion We pray for the strength To resist the urge to inhumanity That we feel in me of fear and mourning. We pray for the courage To resist the calls to inhumanity. May we find relief from our hearts and fear. And may we not, in our pain, Lose our empathy For the hurts and fears of others. We pray for all who are in pain And all who cause pain. Weekend: $12,829 Total for the Month: $21,574 May the New Year upon us give us light! (Faith Direct Online Giving is reported once a month.) Amen! Source: LaPuente Newsle er, Alamosa, Colorado
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Page 8 stbenedict.org Meet Our Staff Fr. Bob Binta Pastor frbinta@stbenedict.org Ext. 305 Fr. Raymond Ritari Parochial Vicar frritari@stbenedict.org Ext. 312 Ed Winkelbauer Deacon dcned@stbenedict.org Ext. 300 Mary Jane Livens Business Manager mlivens@stbenedict.org Ext. 304 Sr. Colleen Braun Dir. of Faith Forma on srcolleen@stbenedict.org Ext. 302 Amy Fletcher Administra ve Assistant afletcher@stbenedict.org Ext. 300 Richard Guerra Director of Music rguerra@stbenedict.org Ext. 308 Carol Lawless Liturgy Coordinator clawless@stbenedict.org Ext. 311 Heather Mooney Coord. of Children s Faith Forma on hmooney@stbenedict.org Ext. 303 David Rees Coord. of Youth Ministry drees@stbenedict.org Ext. 307 Mary Ziebell Forma on Assistant/ Coord. Safe Environment mziebell@stbenedict.org Ext. 309 Visit Us Online! For the most current, up-to-date informa on, visit our homepage, www.stbenedict.org facebook.com/parishofstbenedictinaz