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 June 3, 2018 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ The cup of salvation I will take up, and I will call upon the name of the LORD. ~ Psalm 116:13 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 - 12 pm Closed Daily 12 pm - 1 pm Mass Schedule Weekends: Saturday 5 pm Sunday: 9 am, 11 am, 5 pm Weekdays at SJB Chapel: M - 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, 6/4 7 pm Bible Study Thursday, 6/7 6 pm Choir Prac ce Tuesday, 6/5 1 pm Crochet Ministry 6 pm St. Vincent de Paul Friday, 6/8 No Events Scheduled Wednesday, 6/6 6:30 pm Pastoral Council Saturday, 6/9 3:30 pm Reconcilia on 6 pm Campaign Meet N Greet Mass Inten ons Sunday, 6/3/2018 9 am People of the Parish 11 am John O Donnell 5 pm Theresa Renner M 6/4 Brenda Keller Tu 6/5 Ed Flores W 6/6 Dave Seely Th 6/7 Be y McCabe F 6/8 Robert Khan Sa 6/9 Maura Aguirre
Page 2 stbenedict.org Liturgy & Administra on Scripture Readings For This Week Monday: 2 Pt 1:2-7; Ps 91:1-2, 14-16; 6/4 Mk 12:1-127 Tuesday: Acts 26:19-23; Ps 117:1bc, 2; 6/5 Jn 10:11-16 (St. Boniface) Wednesday: Ez 34:11-16; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; 6/6 Lk 14:25-33 (St. Norbert) Thursday: 2 Tm 2:8-15; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6/7 8-10, 14; Mk 12:28b-34 Friday: Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Is 12:2-6; 6/8 Eph 3:8-12, 14-19; Jn 19:31-37 Presider Schedule* for the Weekend of June 9/10 Saturday 5 pm: Fr. Joe Hennessy Sunday 9 am: Fr. Bill Faiella 11 am: Fr. Jim Blantz 5 pm: Fr. Bob Binta *Please note: this schedule is subject to change without no ce. Saturday: Is 61:9-11; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-7, 6/9 8abcd; Lk 2:41-51 (The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary) Sunday: Gn 3:9-15; Ps 130:1-8; 6/10 2 Cor 4:13--5:1; Mk 3:20-35 Contribu ons from May 26/27 Regular Contribu ons: Weekend: $7,902 Faith Direct Online Giving: $42,092 Total for the Month: $78,965 (Faith Direct Online Giving is reported once a month.) Preschool at St. John Bosco At St. John Bosco, it is our goal to make Catholic educa on a reality for all who desire it. Did you know that our preschool and prekindergarten programs are some of the most affordable early childhood op ons in the Ahwatukee area? We will work individually with your family to help make your child s educa on at St. John Bosco a reality. We encourage you to come on campus for a private tour. Call Amy at 480.219.4856, or email us at admissions@sjbosco.org to schedule your tour.
Page 3 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - June 3, 2018 A Message from Fr. Bob Dear Parishioners and Friends: I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful week and are excited about the relaxing summer months ahead. It is always a pleasure to see your smiling faces here at Mass on the weekends. A special welcome to all those who are visi ng or new to our parish community. This weekend, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Many of you might recall this also being called the Feast of Corpus Chris. In today s Gospel, Mark reminds us how Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it gave it to them and said, Take this; this is my body. As Catholics, we believe that Jesus is truly present in the Body and Precious Blood each me we receive. And, in doing so, we are invited to share in the Kingdom of God. The celebra on of the Eucharist is the source and summit of our Catholic faith. I invite each of you to reflect on how sacred and special it is to receive the gi of Jesus through the Eucharist, and how you might share Christ s message with others a er you leave Mass filled with Christ s love. This month, several priests are kind enough to help out our parish community by celebra ng Masses un l our new Associate arrives. The guest priests include: Fr. Bill Faiella, Fr. Joe Hennessy, Fr. Pierre Hissey, and Fr. Jim Blantz. I deeply appreciate their willingness to give of their me for us and I have no doubt that you will gladly give each of them a warm welcome as they arrive each week. Now that June is here, many of our local schools have finished for the year and the kids are eager to begin summer break! Let us pray that God will keep all of the children and their families safe and healthy throughout the summer months. For all those planning to travel and escape the heat, we wish you safe travels and look forward to seeing you again when you return. Wishing you all a blessed and frui ul week. Please con nue to keep me in your prayers, and know that you are loved and appreciated. Fr. Bob
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Page 5 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - June 3, 2018 Faith Forma on EPIC Sunsplash Social EPIC con nues its summer tradi on by going to Golfland/ Sunsplash next weekend, Sunday, June 10, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. We will meet at Sunsplash (155 W. Hampton Ave., Mesa) and spend the day riding the waves, the water slides and making friends! The cost is only $10 per person and all high school students are encouraged to join us. Please RSVP to David Rees at drees@stbenedict.org no later than Wednesday, June 6. See you there! Summer Reads Summaries This summer, our Coordinator of Youth Ministry, David Rees, is sharing summaries of some of his favorite Catholic/Chris an books. This week, he reviews The Rhythm of Life: Living Everyday with Passion & Purpose by Ma hew Kelly. In this book, Ma hew Kelly discusses how life can be too chao c and overwhelming. We fill our me with things that don t ma er, wearing ourselves out so we have li le energy to live life to the fullest. A er reading this book, I was be er able to determine my life passions and how to fulfill my physical, emo onal, spiritual and mental needs at a pace of my choosing. Reading this book will definitely help you live life with passion, purpose, direc on and clarity. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Training Opportunity Are you looking for a wonderful way to enrich your faith and become part of the St. Benedict Religious Educa on ministry? Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) works with children ages 3-9 years old. Level One Catechist Training for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is being offered at St. Francis Xavier Parish this summer. CGS is an approach to the religious forma on of children grounded in Sacred Scripture, liturgy, prayer and Catholic doctrine. Themes are presented in a way that illuminate the capacity of every child to love and be loved, and be in a deep rela onship with God. Please contact Heather Mooney or Carol Lawless in the parish office for dates and registra on informa on. Registra on for 2018-2019 Children & Teen Faith Forma on Registra on for all parish religious educa on programs for the 2018-19 school year will be available online beginning mid-july. This includes Journey of Faith (grades K-5), Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (grades PreK-3), JAM (grades 6-8) and EPIC (high school). Sessions begin in September. If you would like more informa on, please contact Heather Mooney (grades PreK-5) or David Rees (grades 6-12) in the Parish Office at 480.961.1610. I will take the cup of salva on, and call on the name of the Lord. ~ Psalm 116
Page 6 stbenedict.org Organiza ons & Ministries Do You Want or Need a Sacrament? Sacraments are the signs of grace, given to us by Christ and entrusted to the Church. In receiving a sacrament, we are given divine life. If you are in need of receiving any of the sacraments for the first me, please contact the following individuals who can help get you started: St. Vincent de Paul Next weekend, the Knights of Columbus will be passing out grocery bags for you to fill with nonperishable items for our onsite pantry. Please refer to the list of foods a ached to each bag to determine what to buy. Every dona on is welcome, large or small. Thank you in advance for your help! Bap sm: Sr Colleen, srcolleen@stbenedict.org Confirma on for: Adults: Sr Colleen, srcolleen@stbenedict.org Junior High and High School Students: David Rees, drees@stbenedict.org Children: Heather Mooney, hmooney@stbenedict.org * RCIA (Bap sm, Confirma on, First Communion for ages 7 years and over): Sr Colleen, srcolleen@stbenedict.org Reconcilia on for: Adults: Sr Colleen, srcolleen@stbenedict.org Junior High and High School Students: David Rees, drees@stbenedict.org Children: Heather Mooney, hmooney@stbenedict.org Marriage: Carol Lawless, clawless@stbenedict.org * RCIA, or Rite of Chris an Ini a on, is a process designed to journey with, and prepare, individuals for the recep on of Bap sm, Confirma on, and First Eucharist. Please contact Sr Colleen to find out more about this process and if it is right for you. Knights of Columbus Annual Raffle Winners The Knights of Columbus annual raffle drawing was held last weekend. Congratula ons to the following winners: $10,000 Lorraine Molloy, Blessed Sacrament $ 7,000 Joe De egie, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel $ 5,000 Jack Swartz, St. Paul s Parish $ 3,000 Laura O Hayer, Corpus Chris $ 2,000 K of C, St. Augus ne Cathedral $ 1,000 Ryan Estrana, St. Mary Magdalene $ 500 Kathy Salazar, St. Barnabus Parish $ 500 Frank J. Herb, St. Elizabeth Seton $ 500 Charles W. Fairbanks, Christ the King $ 500 Margaret Molina, St. Catherine Laboure Marriage Encounter Allow God to give you grace in abundance and transform your marriage rela onship by a ending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. For weekend dates, or to apply online, visit www.wwmearizona.com
Page 7 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - June 3, 2018 More Weekday Morning Mass Change Please remember that the daily morning Mass at 8:15am has moved over to the St. John Bosco School Chapel un l Friday, August 3, 2018. To locate the Chapel, go through the front gate and the Chapel will be on the le. Are You Called to Share the Gi of Your Faith? Some of Christ s last words on earth were, Go and make disciples of all na ons (Ma hew 28:19). You can fulfill this call by becoming one of the many needed volunteers for the various religious educa on programs that we offer. A variety of me commitments and age groups are available to serve, all you need is a willingness to share your faith! The children and teens of our parish appreciate the me and a en on they are given, and being a Catechist is always a rewarding experience. For more informa on, or to volunteer, please contact David Rees at drees@stbenedict.org or Heather Mooney at hmooney@stbenedict.org Spiritual Reflec ons Brace Yourself! There will always be people who have hurt us in ways that have le scars on our soul, s rred our anger, and triggered a desire to punish. It s a reac on we share with our animal forebears, a reac on which was honed to an admirable virtue in both males and females for centuries. It was called the lex talionis, quid pro quo. The desire is natural insofar as we are undeniably animal. But humanity places a curb on that blind need for revenge. And Jesus goes even further; he asks us to do good to those who are mean to us. Brace yourself. Here is a key to the kingdom of heaven: But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you Be merciful, just as your heavenly Father is merciful. ~ Luke 6:27-31, 36 William O Malley, SJ Shop for Father s Day at h p://smile.amazon.com/ ch/35-2350484 and Amazon will donate to us!
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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