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 March 27, 2016 Easter Sunday He is not here! He is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! ~ Mark 16 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, 3/28 Parish Office Closed No Bible Study Thursday, 3/31 No Events Scheduled Tuesday, 3/29 6:30 pm St. Vincent de Paul Friday, 4/1 2 pm Adora on 7 pm Evening Prayers Wednesday, 3/30 3 pm RCIA Saturday, 4/2 9 am Benedic on 10 am Jr. High Retreat Mass Inten ons Sunday, 3/27 6 am Michael Regula 8 am Zdenka Sika 10 am Socorro Slater 12 pm Priest Inten ons M 3/28 --- T 3/29 --- W 3/30 Julito Alcasid F 4/1 --- Sa 4/2 Hilary Chapman
Page 2 stbenedict.org Liturgy & Administra on Scripture Readings For This Week Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 5:12-16; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; Rv 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19; Jn 20:19-31 Catholic Easter Prayer Lord, the resurrec on of Your Son has given us new life and renewed hope. Help us to live as new people in pursuit of the Chris an ideal. Grant us wisdom to know what we must do, the will to want to do it, the courage to undertake it, the perseverance to con nue to do it, and the strength to complete it. Weekly Contribu ons for the Weekend of 3/12-13 Regular Contribu ons: 3/12-13 Weekend: $9,522 Total for the Month: $20,622 Debt Reduc on: 3/12-13 Weekend: $536 Total for the Month: $3,051 Mortgage: Monthly Payment: $21,766 Loan Balance: $309,021 ~ New Saint Joseph People s Prayer Book Presider Schedule for the Weekend of 4/2-3 Saturday 5 pm: Msgr. Richard Moyer Sunday 9 am: Fr. Bill Faiella 11 am: Msgr. Richard Moyer 5 pm: Msgr. Richard Moyer
Page 3 Easter Sunday - March 27, 2016 A Message from Fr. Bob EASTER MESSAGE HE IS RISEN AS HE SAID ALLELUIA ALLELUIA Dear friends in the Risen Lord, On this Easter Sunday, we join Chris ans all over the world to celebrate the resurrec on of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We celebrate the truth of Jesus resurrec on from the dead. The truth that forever changed the world; Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. On this Easter Sunday we affirm our belief in the presence of Jesus in our lives - Christ yesterday, Christ today, and Christ forever. The celebra on of Easter reminds us all of how gracious God has been to us. For God so loved the world that he gave us his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. John 3:16 As we celebrate this great mystery of our faith, we are called to share the Good News. Easter is a perfect me to strengthen our faith in the risen Christ. For some Chris ans, Easter is one of the few occasions that they come to church. Please do not let Easter be a spiritual day trip for you, rather, make it a day of renewal on your journey with Christ. Please join me in congratula ng our friends who received the Sacraments of Ini a on (Bap sm, Confirma on, and First Eucharist) at the Easter Vigil. We pray for them that they may con nue to grow in faith. Allow me to express my apprecia on and gra tude to all who worked relessly in preparing for the Holy Week and Easter liturgies. Special thanks to the St. Benedict Staff, Sacristans, Art and Environment Commi ee Members, the Choir, Altar Servers, Lectors, Eucharis c Ministers, Hospitality Ministers, Deacon Ed, the Bread Bakers and all those who worked behind the scenes. Please keep up the good spirit of teamwork. May God bless you all! As many of you are aware, this year I am celebra ng my 25th Priestly Ordina on Anniversary (Silver Jubilee). As part of my celebra on on Easter Monday (tomorrow), I will be flying to Rome and am scheduled to concelebrate Mass with Pope Francis in his private chapel of Domus Sanctae Marthae on Thursday, April 7, at 7 am. Be assured that you will be in my prayers. In my absence Msgr. Richard Moyer will be here in residence and will be celebra ng Masses. Wishing you all a Blessed and Joyful Easter filled with love and happiness. ~ Fr. Bob
Page 4 stbenedict.org Faith Forma on & More Welcome New Parishioners! Joseph, Katharine and Natalie Alongi Jason, Marybeth and Van Armstrong Maria Johnson Easter Office Hours Please note that the parish office will be closed on Easter Monday and will open at 9 am on Easter Tuesday. If you have an emergency requiring a priest, please call 480.961.1610, ext. 317. Family Service Saturday Results THANK YOU to all of you who helped make Family Service Saturday a huge success! This day allowed parishioners of all ages to spend the a ernoon living out our faith and fulfilling our call to serve others during this Year of Mercy. Following is a brief wrap-up that is a direct result of your me, generosity, and love: 250 volunteers worked side-by-side comple ng meaningful service projects throughout the day. 2,615 peanut bu er sandwiches were made and delivered to St. Vincent de Paul for those in need. 58 twin-size, fleece blankets were completed (and 44 more are being made at home and during EPIC) for newborn babies at Maggie s Place to keep as they grow. 120 pillowcases were designed as gi s for children at Ryan House who are naviga ng end-of-life journeys. 329 pairs of socks were collected for recently deported migrants who arrive with sore and o en bare feet at Kino Border Ini a ve in Nogales, Mexico. 100 personal hygiene kits were assembled for recently deported migrant women and children at Kino Border Ini a ve who o en arrive with only the clothes on their back. 143 pairs of glasses were collected for the Lions Club to give people of all ages the gi of sight. 89 bags of cat food and 201 bags of dog food were bagged and delivered to Empty Bowl Pet Food Pantry to support families caring for pets during mes of economic challenge, health problems, or natural disasters. 145 handmade Easter cards were made and delivered to the residents of Mountain Park Senior Living and the homebound of our parish. Over 300 books were collected and delivered to homeless mothers and children staying at the Gi of Mary Home run by the Missionaries of Charity (the Mother Teresa sisters). More than 50 families were given instruc ons for a small at-home project that will benefit Habitat for Humanity as well as give God thanks for all that has been given to them. None of this would have been possible without the help of our sponsors: Alpine Valley Bread Company, Costco, Barefoot Pools, and YOU! A HUGE thank you goes out to all of you who fulfilled the Lenten Service Tree requests for the items needed to complete each project. Your overwhelming generosity combined with the me and love of those who volunteered and par cipated allowed our parish to reach 3,844 of our brothers and sisters in Christ (and their pets)!
Page 5 Easter Sunday - March 27, 2016 Faith Forma on This Week in Children and Youth Faith Forma on March 27 No EPIC No Catechesis of the Good Shepherd March 28 No Catechesis of the Good Shepherd March 29 JAM - Heroic Faith Journey of Faith March 30 No Catechesis of the Good Shepherd April 2 JAM - Retreat at Corpus Chris April 3 No EPIC Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Jr. High NET Retreat - April 2 A en on all middle school students! There will be a one day retreat offered just for you at Corpus Chris Catholic Church on Saturday, April 2, from 10 am to 4 pm. This retreat will be led by NET Ministries whose mission is to challenge young Catholics to love Christ and embrace the life of the Church. This is an amazing opportunity for youth to dive deeper into their faith through, games, ac vi es, cra s and leader discussions. For more informa on and to RSVP, please contact David Rees at drees@stbenedict.org or call 480.961.1610 ext. 307. Service Opportuni es JAM Heroic Faith - March 29 Disney s Hercules movie was my absolute favorite movie. It had everything! Menacing monsters, a sweet soundtrack, and heroes galore! It also taught us that a true hero isn t measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart. But did you know that there are even greater heroes out there than Hercules?!? Crazy, I know. Come join JAM on Tuesday, March 29, as we gather for Heroic Faith! We ll be mee ng at St. John Bosco from 6 to 7:15 pm in the Mul -Purpose Room. All middle schoolers are encouraged to a end. Ques ons? Contact David Rees at drees@stbenedict.org. During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, the St. Benedict Faith Forma on team would like to give our parishioners the opportunity to go out into the greater community to serve others. We will be coordina ng visits to various organiza ons to enable our parishioners to directly work with local people in need. Throughout the year, you will find opportuni es to serve as a gardener for Catholic Chari es, packing food at Feed My Starving Children, cleaning a Maggie s Place home, and serving meals to guests at Andre House, St. Vincent de Paul and UMOM. Please visit www.stbenedict. org/service for more details and to sign up to help! Thank you for joining together with our community as we find ways to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the world.
Page 6 stbenedict.org Organiza ons & Ministries Parish Welcoming Event Anyone interested to learn more about our Parish and our school, St. John Bosco, are invited to join us on Sunday, April 3 at 10 am (a er the 9 am Mass) in the mee ng room at the back of the church. Come and mingle! Refreshments provided and children welcome. St. Vincent de Paul Thank you for everything you provide to the onsite pantry. Here is a list of some items we have an ongoing need for: Canned Fruit Spaghe Sauce Jam/Jelly Dish Soap Ketchup Laundry Soap Knights of Columbus Happy Easter! The 7th Annual Knights of Columbus Charity Golf Tournament will be held April 2. If you haven t signed up to play or sponsor, it s not too late. Contact Paul Spatz at spatman68@ centurylink.net or 602.469.3812. Upcoming Events: April 1 Adora on April 2 Golf Tournament April 14 Council Mee ng April 29 Annual Father/Son Fishing Trip Did you know? In 2015 St Benedict Knights of Columbus provided 100 coats to under-privileged children at the Chris Becker Dining Room SVdP in Sunnyslope during its Coats for Kids Campaign. If you are interested in helping those in need, serving our parish, growing in faith, and mee ng other amazing men of the parish, consider joining the Knights of Columbus. Every charitable act is a stepping stone toward heaven ~ Henry Ward Beecher VIVAT JESUS! Paul Hagert, Grand Knight azhagerts@q.com Serve Lunch to the Homeless St. Vincent de Paul needs 10 volunteers every first Saturday of the month (April 2, coming up) to serve lunch to the homeless and needy at the Henry Unger Dining Room. Hours of service are from 9:30 am un l 1 pm. If you are a first- me volunteer, please contact Jack Chapman at jack-j-chapman@cox.net. If you have helped in the past, go directly to Sign-Up Genius, click on the find a sign up, and enter Jack s email address to locate the St. Benedict sign up page. The address to the dining room is 1075 W. Jackson St. in Phoenix. Enter the property through the gate (code 3121*) located on 13th Avenue and Madison. St. Benedict Marriage Ministry Join us for the Newly and not so Newlywed Game on Saturday, April 2, from 6:15 to 8:30 pm at St. Benedict right a er the 5 pm Mass. You can look forward to a fun evening with your spouse or fiance, plus other married and engaged couples. Don t worry about dinner, pizza will be served! Free child care is also be available. Please contact Debbie Brines at dbrines@ stbenedict.org to RSVP for this super fun event and to request child care. We look forward to seeing you there!
Page 7 Easter Sunday - March 27, 2016 More Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament Come and join us on Saturday, April 2, at the Foothills Golf Course! All are welcome to sign up as a group or a single, and we will pair you up! The cost is $85 per golfer. You can also advertise your business by being a Hole Sponsor. Lunch, Raffle and Silent Auction in the Clubhouse will be provided after the tournament. For more information contact Paul Spatz at 602.469.3812 or spatman68@centurylink.net. Payments for Life You can support the work of St. Benedict Parish and receive payments for life. Charitable gi annui es through the Catholic Community Founda on pay a fixed amount of money every year for the rest of your life. Make a gi of appreciated securi es or cash and you can receive an income tax deduc on and payments at an annuity rate ed to your age. You can designate the remainder to our parish endowment. For more informa on, please contact Suzanne Percy in the parish office at 480.961.1610, ext. 308 or spercy@stbenedict.org. Liturgy Corner Today is the greatest feast of the liturgical year! Now, and for 50 days, we celebrate the season of Easter, which ends with the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. St. Paul wrote that, unless Christ rose from the dead, our faith is in vain (1 Corinthians 15:17). Through his death, Christ saved mankind from bondage to sin, and he destroyed the hold that death has on all of us; but it is his Resurrec on that gives us the promise of new life, both in this world and the next. That new life began on Easter Sunday. Our Easter readings include our Second Reading from Colossians, which is a reading of hope. Paul reminds us that we have died and our life is hidden with Christ in God. Paul urges us to look forward to what we cannot yet see: When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory! We will celebrate Easter Mass singing Alleluia!, but there is s ll work to be done. We might reflect on this as we hear our First Reading from Acts, where we have Peter s great sermon, his tes mony summarizing salva on history. But what follows this sermon is a commissioning. What Christ has been to us, we must now be to others. This means that as we are sent forth from the empty tomb, we may have to re-journey up to Calvary. ~ catholicism.about.com, and catholicmoraltheology.com Congratula ons The Parish of St. Benedict sends a hear elt congratula ons out to Logan Bjorklund and Kathy Skromme! Logan was bap zed, Confirmed and received First Communion at the Easter Vigil, and Kathy Skromme made a profession of faith, was Confirmed and received First Communion in the Catholic Church. Bulle n Ar cle Requests The deadline for bulletin articles is 9 am on the Friday two weeks prior to the print date. All articles are subject to edits and are used at the discretion of St. Benedict staff.
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Page 8 stbenedict.org Meet Our Staff Fr. Bob Binta Pastor frbinta@stbenedict.org Ext. 305 Tyler Bartle Dir. of Music/Mul media tbartle @stbenedict.org Ext. 312 Ed Winkelbauer Mary Jane Livens Deacon dcned@stbenedict.org Ext. 300 Sr. Colleen Braun Business Manager mlivens@stbenedict.org Ext. 304 Dir. of Faith Forma on srcolleen@stbenedict.org Ext. 302 Suzanne Percy Dir. of Development spercy@stbenedict.org Ext. 308 Debbie Brines Director of Liturgy/ Marriage Prep. Coord. dbrines@stbenedict.org Ext. 311 David Rees Coord. of Youth Ministry drees@stbenedict.org Ext. 307 Amy Fletcher Administra ve Assistant afletcher@stbenedict.org Ext. 300 Holly Forseth Coord. of Religious Ed. hforseth@stbenedict.org Ext. 303 Mary Ziebell Forma on Assistant/ Safe Environment Coord. mziebell@stbenedict.org Ext. 309 Visit Us Online! For the most current, up-to-date informaঞon, visit our homepage, www.stbenedict.org facebook.com/stbenedic naz @stbenedictaz