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Parish Vision StatementBuild 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.
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Have no anxiety at all, but in everything,by prayer and pe on, with thanksgiving,
make your requests known to God.~ Philippians 4:6
Monday, 10/5 8:15 am | Mass
Tuesday, 10/6 8:15 am | Mass 7 pm | JAM (Online)
Wednesday, 10/7 8:15 am | Mass 6:30 pm | Pastoral Council (Online)
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Friday, 10/98:15 am | Mass
Saturday, 10/10 9 am | Women’s Spirituality 3:30 pm | Reconcilia on 5 pm | Mass
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October 4, 2020
Twenty-seventh Sundayin Ordinary Time
Monday - Thursday 9 am - 4 pmFriday 9 am - 3 pm
Closed Daily 12 pm - 1 pm
Weekends: Saturday 5 pmSunday 9 & 11 am, 5 pm
Weekdays: M - F 8:15 am
Sat 3:30-4:30 pm, in Church
Sunday, 10/4/2020 9 am | Eric Vanguardia †
11 am | Brenda Keller †
5 pm | Israel Garza †
M 10/5 | Ken Matazzoni †
Tu 10/6 | Patrick Edison †
W 10/7 | Ivano Pratali †
Th 10/8 | Marie Landry †
F 10/9 | Raymond Christopher Toscano†
Sat 10/10 | John & Winifred Stravers †
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Liturgy & Administra on
Scripture Readings For This Week
Monday: Gal 1:6-12; Ps 111:1b-2, 7-9, 10/5 10c; Lk 10:25-37
Tuesday: Gal 1:13-24; Ps 139:1b-3, 10/6 13-15; Lk 10:38-42
Wednesday: Gal 2:1-2, 7-14; Ps 117:1bc, 2;10/7 Lk 11:1-4 (Our Lady of the Rosary)
Thursday: Gal 3:1-5; Lk 1:69-75; 10/8 Lk 11:5-13
Friday: Gal 3:7-14; Ps 111:1b-6; 10/9 Lk 11:15-26
Saturday: Gal 3:22-29; Ps 105:2-7; 10/10 Lk 11:27-28
Sunday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; 10/11 Phil 4:12-14, 19-20; Mt 22:1-14
Parish Contribu onsRegular Contribu ons - Sept 26/27, 2020
*Weekly Plate - Actual: $ 62,330 Weekly Plate - Budget: $ 60,000
*Last week of the month includes Faith Direct online giving totals.
As of August 2020
Campaign Pledges: $ 3,548,859
Collected Campaign Pledges: $ 2,205,868
Presider Schedule*the Week ofOct 5 - 11
Monday 8:15 am - Fr. Wilfred
Tuesday 8:15 am - Fr. Wilfred
Wednesday 8:15 am - Fr. Wilfred
Thursday 8:15 am - Fr. Wilfred
Friday 8:15 am - Fr. Wilfred
Saturday 5 pm - Fr. James
Sunday 9 am - Fr. Wilfred
11 am - Fr. Wilfred
5 pm - Fr. James
*Please note: this schedule is subject to change without no ce.
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A Refl ec on from Fr. James
The parable of tenants in the Gospel today tells us of God’s pa ence and jus ce. It also invites us to refl ect on our responsibility to accomplish the mission God entrusted to us in life and the consequences of failing to do God’s WILL. We are told the landowner was pa ent with the tenants and forgave them several mes. However, rather than apprecia ng this virtue, the tenants took advantage of the owner’s pa ence. In the end, his judgment and jus ce prevailed on the tenants.
This passage reminds us that we must all face the consequences of our choices in life at the end me. This parable raises a number of ques ons for us. We ask ourselves, “How pa ent am I with other people and even with myself? Do I take God’s mercy and love for granted? Do I ignore or underrate God?” We learn from this story that God gives everyone enough me to accomplish our mission in life. His pa ence with us is boundless and God is always ready to give us another chance to repent and amend our lives. We must all render an account to God on how well we lived our life and face the consequence of all our ac ons in life at the end of me. Let us strive to seek the will of God, trus ng in his love and mercy, and unlike the tenants, be mindful of his generous blessings.
October Devo on: In the Catholic Church, the month of October is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Month of the Rosary, commonly known as “October Devo on.” The Church encourages every Catholic to make an eff ort to pray the Rosary every day throughout the month of October. There is a very rich history behind the October Devo on. This can be traced back to the origin of the Rosary in 1206. At that me, the Church was in crisis as the result of the infl uence of Albigensian heresy. It was then that the Blessed Mother introduced the Rosary to St. Dominic in a vision as a powerful weapon to defeat the heresy that plagued the Church.
As a result of the pandemic, our parish Rosary Group is not able to pray the Rosary in person before the daily Mass this year. However, I s ll encourage everyone to remember to pray the Rosary daily, individually or as a family.
Thank you and remain blessed,
Fr. James
Pastor - Fr. James Aboyi, VC Ext. 302 [email protected] - Ed Winkelbauer Ext. 300 [email protected] Dir. Faith Forma on - Sr. Colleen Braun Ext. 308 [email protected]’s Forma on - Heather Mooney Ext. 303 [email protected] Ministry - David Rees Ext. 307 [email protected]
Parish Staff Parochial Vicar - Fr. Wilfred Yinah, VC Ext. 306 [email protected] Deacon - Jack Benware Ext. 300 [email protected] ce Manager - Mary Jane Livens Ext. 304 [email protected]. Music/Media & Comm. - Nick Garza Ext. 312 [email protected]
Front Offi ce/Admin. Asst. - Amy Fletcher Ext. 300 afl [email protected]
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Faith Forma on & More
Child Bap smDo you have a child whom you would like to have bap zed? Please contact Sr Colleen, [email protected] to fi nd out how to proceed.
First Reconcilia onNewsIs your child planning to prepare for First Reconcilia on this year?
Sacrament prepara on for children in 2nd-5th grade has now begun. If you missed the required Parent Registra on Mee ng last Thursday, please contact Heather Mooney at [email protected] as soon as possible to register your child and review the prepara on outline and expecta ons. All families will be no fi ed about a date and me to pick up the materials from the parish offi ce once they arrive.
Liturgy of the Word with ChildrenToday’s Gospel takes place in a vineyard (Mt 21: 33-43). The owner builds a beau ful place to grow grapes and then rents it out to some people, leaving them in charge of the vines. He leaves them and goes off on a journey. When he returns, he sends his family to collect a part of the produce they have grown. The people who rented the vineyard act selfi shly. They don’t want to give anything to the owner, instead keeping it all for themselves.
This story reminds me of the beau ful life God has given each one of us. God gi s us with bodies and minds and souls when we are born and then helps us grow into something wonderful. Then God asks us to share with others all of these special gi s we’ve grown. God wants us to love all of the people around us. The people in the vineyard were selfi sh and wanted all of the grapes for themselves, but God wants us to share the beau ful things we have grown with our friends, our families, and our neighbors. When we share with others, we are helping God share his love through us. What gi s can you share this week?
(By Holly Forseth, St. Benedict Catechist)
“The vineyard of the Lord is thehouse of Israel”
~ Psalm 80
Religious Educa on UpdateWe are already into our fourth week of religious educa on and so happy to see the children! With all of the restric ons and concerns the pandemic has caused, we are especially grateful for all of the me parents and grandparents are dedica ng to their child’s learning - truly a celebra on of the Domes c Church.
This year has caused all of us to pause and reimagine what faith forma on can look like. As Catholics, we are fortunate that ours is a faith that is lived and shared in our daily lives, as well as through the liturgy and sacraments. Even though we are not able to meet as frequently in person, we are s ll able to pray, learn and celebrate Mass together within our own family, and with our parish community, whether it be in person or in our own homes.
Let us pray that the Holy Spirit con nues to strengthen and inspire our hearts and minds as we discover new ways to live and share the Good News with those around us.
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Verse to Remember“Brothers and sisters: Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 4:6-7
In the busyness of life, let us not be cast down by anxie es, but instead, li up our voices in prayer to God the Father!
Youth Ministry Self-Care SeriesAll high school and middle school teens are invited to join us for our upcoming series, “More Than Flesh and Bones”! Gatherings take place online from 7pm to 8pm. The topics/dates are as follows...
Caring for Our Minds EPIC 10/4 JAM 10/6
Caring for Our Souls EPIC 10/11 JAM 10/13
For more informa on, and for the link to join, email David Rees at [email protected].
Youth Ministry ResourceA en on all parents of high school and middle school students! Looking for inspira onal blogs on faith, prayer, rela onships, life, and culture that are directed toward teens? Check out https://lifeteen.com/blog/ for some great ar cles that can help your teen grow closer to Jesus Christ!
XLT NightA en on youth ministry teens and parents!
Our next XLT will take place Sunday, October 18at Corpus Chris Catholic Church from 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm. All middle schoolers, high school teens, and youth ministry parents are invited to join us for upbeat Chris an music, an inspiring message, and Eucharis c Adora on. Face masks and social distancing will be in place to promote safety and wellness. RSVP is required for a endance.
To reserve your spot, or to ask ques ons about the event, contact David Rees at [email protected]
Fall RetreatDo you want your life to bear “good fruit”? Do you want to learn how to withstand the “storms” of life? Do you want to enrich the lives of those around you? Are you a high school student? If you answered “yes” to these ques ons, God is calling you to a end our Fall retreat!
The High School Youth Ministry programs of St. Benedict, St. Theresa, and Corpus Chris are hos ng a retreat for all high school students on Saturday, November 21, from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm! Join us for “We Are Rooted” as we refl ect upon what we are rooted in, how our roots can bear good fruit, and how our roots can withstand the storms of life. The cost for the retreat is $40 per person and scholarships are available for those in need.
For more informa on and to register, contact David Rees at [email protected]
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Current Events & More
Knights of Columbus Men of the parish, enrich yourself and your family’s lives by becoming a Knight today. Please go to www.kofc.org/joinus/
Vivat Jesus,Rudy Cavolina, Grand KnightFr. Bob Binta Council [email protected]
St. Vincent de PaulThank you for your con nued dona ons. Here is a list of needed items for the week:
• Pasta Sauce (Red)• Laundry Soap• Hand Soap
• Mayo• Peanut Bu er• Jelly/Jam
Water Drive UpdateThank you for con nuing to bring in bo les of water for dona on to the St. Vincent de Paul Water Truck, providing water to the homeless on the streets. Since the end of May we have been dona ng an average of 17 donated cases per week! They are so apprecia ve. They will con nue to collect water as long as the heat holds out, probably un l the end of October. Keep up the good work!
Parish CookbookHelp us to put together a Parish Cookbook to virtually share the recipes we’ve been using during this stay-at-home pandemic period! Send your recipes with a picture of the fi nished food (if possible), your ideas on what to name the cookbook, along with your name to [email protected]. The person with the winning name for the cookbook will receive a $50 Fox Restaurant gi card! Deadline is October 31.
Arizona Rosary Celebra onCelebrate Our Lady, Undoer of Knots, with the 2020 Arizona Rosary Celebra on on Sunday, October 18! The event will be live streamed on YouTube.com/PhoenixDiocese star ng at 2 pm. Bishop Olmsted will be presiding and the ceremony will also include a recorded message from Auxiliary Bishop Rodriguez of the Archdiocese of Denver. This year the event will include remarks from Bishop Olmsted, the guest speaker’s message, exposi on of the Blessed Sacrament, recita on of the Rosary, and Benedic on. Music will be presented by the beau ful young voices from Villa de Marie Academy.The Tucson and Phoenix programs will be shorter due to the absence of the blessing processions. The overall par cipa on at the venues will be limited to the minimum number of par cipants required to perform the Liturgy. Strict COVID-19 precau ons will be exercised.More informa on can be found on the website: azrosary.com, by calling 602.469.0758, or by email at [email protected].
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Welcome New Parishioners!• Abel, Esther and Esther Llamas
• Diane, Kevin, Alex and Ryan Mullally
St. Francis of Assisi*(1182-1226)October 4Son of a wealthy merchant, Francis’ aimless adolescence ended when a failed military expedi on led to his imprisonment and complete breakdown. Once home, Francis rediscovered God in the beauty of nature and the ugliness of human suff ering, caring for lepers, praying in the li le church of San Damiano, whose crucifi ed Jesus he heard calling, “Repair my house, Francis, which is falling into ruins.” Francis sold his possessions—and his father’s—to fulfi ll this command. When his father objected, Francis disrobed: “I return the clothes, your name, and all you gave me: God alone is my Father now.” Later, the pope would dream of a ragged friar stretching forth a single hand to prop up the crumbling papal Cathedral of Saint John Lateran. Francis indeed helped rebuild the universal Church, founding the Friars Minor (Franciscans), dying at a young forty-four, bearing the s gmata of the Christ whose living icon he remains—in the Church and far beyond it. ~ Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
*Patron Saint of Animals and Ecology.
Pastoral CarePlease remember in your prayers Dean Cooper (husband of Rosemary Cooper) who died recently. We pray that his family and friends will feel God’s healing embrace through the prayers and support of our faith community.
Voca ons and Being Chosen“This is the Lord’s doing and it is amazing in our eyes.”
Being chosen to serve as a priest or in the consecrated life is an amazing work of the Lord. Ask the Holy Spirit and our Blessed Mother to help you recognize and be faithful to your voca on. For more informa on, please contact the Voca on Offi ce at 602.354.2005 or dphx.org/vocations/.
A Prayer for Lifeon Respect Life Sunday
Father and maker of all,
you adorn all crea on
with splendor and beauty,
and fashion human lives
in your image and likeness.
Awaken in every heart
reverence for the work of your hands,
and renew among your people
a readiness to nuture and sustain
your precious gi of life.
Grant this through our Lord
Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in
the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God forever and ever.
Amen
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A Note From The Principal Dear Parishioners,
Fall is offi cially here! As we move into October we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi. Our 4th-grade students led the Blessing of the Pets a er Mass on Friday, October 2. It looked a li le diff erent this year due to social distancing. In the past, our en re student body would meet at the St. Francis statue in our courtyard and hold up photos of their pets to receive a special blessing from Father, followed by the 4th graders’ rendi on of “All Creatures of Our God and King.” It’s a charming tradi on that we all pray will resume next year.
This year, however, due to the pesky Coronavirus, the 4th graders led the Mass at St. Benedict, while students watching Mass from their classrooms held up a photo of their pet(s) as Fr. Wilfred provided a blessing. Our virtual students logged in from home simply gathered their pets at the computer to receive Father’s blessing!
This is just one of many yearly tradi ons we celebrate at SJB that reminds us of how blessed we are to have the opportunity to educate the whole child -- spiritually, academically, socially, emo onally, and physically.
We are almost half-way through the fi rst trimester with a feeling of accomplishment having survived the stringent safety protocols of Phase I of the school’s reopening. We thank God that all have remained healthy and con nue to pray for a decrease in local infec on rates (“benchmarks”), which will allow us to proceed to Phase II and an easing of protocols. Un l then, we’ll stay the course.
Blessings for a wonderful fall weekend!
Anita Pe , Principal “Together we can do great things.” St. Teresa of Calcu a
SJB Scrip ShopWith selected sports back in mo on and camping over fall break, stop by the Scrip Shop before purchasing your spor ng goods. We carry Big 5 and Dick’s Spor ng Goods gi cards, both of which provide a generous 8% back. It’s a perfect way to donate to the church/school without cos ng you a penny.
Many movie theaters are also now open. Stock up on your AMC and Harkin’s cards before you head out for a show. And, as always, you can buy Scrip during fall break with online ELECTRONIC Scrip gi cards at www.shopwithscrip.com. Contact Wanda or Ka e with ques ons at 480.219.4848.
New Student EnrollmentIf you have a child who would like to join us for the 2020-2021 school year, you may begin to enroll them now! Go to our website and click on Admissions. Under the Admissions page will be an “Apply Now” bu on. Follow the instruc ons and ensure the applica on is “Submi ed.” Our Preschool programs fi ll up early, so apply now to secure your child’s spot.
