Monday - Thursday 9 am - 5 pm Friday 9 am - 3 pm Closed Daily 12 pm - 1 pm Weekends: Saturday 5 pm Sunday: 9 am, 11 am, 5 pm Weekdays: M - F 8:15 am Saturday 3:30 pm or by appointment Reconciliaঞon Mass Schedule 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 celebraࢼon of Eucharist and other sacraments, • prayer and lifelong Catholic formaࢼon, • service with and for one another and the greater community. 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 The greatest among you must be your servant. ~ Mahew 23:11 “ ” November 5, 2017 Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday, 11/6 6 pm | Adult Conf. Prep 7 pm | Bible Study Tuesday, 11/7 9 am | Bible Timeline 1 pm | Crochet Outreach Wednesday, 11/8 6:30 pm | Pastoral Council Office Hours Mass Intenঞons Upcoming Events For a complete calendar of events, please visit stbenedict.org/calendar Thursday, 11/9 6:30 pm | Choir Pracঞce 7 pm | Knights of Columbus Friday, 11/10 No Events Scheduled Saturday, 11/11 9 am | Women’s Spirituality 3:30 pm | Reconciliaঞon “where all are welcome” Sunday, 11/5/2017 9 am | Margret Mastergeorge † 11 am | James Healy † 5 pm | Timmy Gil † M 11/6 | John Armbruster † T 11/7 | Francis Xavier Manzano † W 11/8 | Barbra O’Donnell † Th 11/9 | Melissa Baumgartner (living) F 11/10 | Roger John Bresnahan † Sa 11/11 | Michael Stravers †
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Monday - Thursday 9 am - 5 pmFriday 9 am - 3 pm
Closed Daily 12 pm - 1 pm
Weekends: Saturday 5 pmSunday: 9 am, 11 am, 5 pm
Weekdays: M - F 8:15 am
Saturday 3:30 pm or by appointmentReconcilia on
Mass Schedule
Parish Mission StatementWe are a vibrant and welcoming Catholic faith community that recognizes God’s presence in all through our love and service.
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.
Parish of St. Benedict | www.stbenedict.org16223 S 48th St. Phoenix, AZ 85048 | 480.961.1610
St. John Bosco Catholic School | www.sjbosco.org16035 S 48th St. Phoenix, AZ 85048 | 480.219.4848
The greatest among you must be your servant.~ Ma hew 23:11
Presider Schedule*for the Weekend of November 11/12
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 tochange without no ce.
Contribu onsfor the Weekend of
October 28/29
Regular Contribu ons:
Current Week: $8,567
Total for the Month: $95,465
(Faith Direct Online Giving isreported once a month.)
From Deacon Ed’s Homily...1. Prayer is not a “spare wheel” that you pull
out when in trouble; it is a “steering wheel” that directs us in the right path.
2. Do you know why a car’s windshield is so large and the rearview mirror is so small? Because our past is not as important as our future, so look ahead and move on.
3. Friendship is like a book. It takes a few seconds to burn but it takes years to write.
4. Old friends are like gold. New friends are diamonds. If you get a diamond don’t forget the gold because to hold a diamond you always need a base of gold.
5. O en when we lose hope and think this is the end, God smiles from above and says, “relax”. It’s just a bend, not the end.
6. When God solves your problems you have faith in his abili es. When God doesn’t solve your problems he has faith in your abili es.
(Con nued on page 7)
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A Message from Fr. Bob
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
The month of November is always dedicated to remembering and praying for the dead. During
Mass we recite in the Creed, “I believe in the resurrec on of the dead and the life of the world to come.”
As Catholic Chris ans, we believe that death is not the end of everything, but rather a beginning
of a new life, eternal life. Back home, in Uganda, we fi rmly believe that the dead are part of the
living. We have a custom, or tradi on, of burying the dead in our yards or compounds, rather than
in a cemetery.
Here at St. Benedict, we remember and honor our beloved dead throughout the month of
November. The Memorial Table in the back of the church displays precious photos of our loved
ones as a visible reminder to always pray for them. I encourage you to keep all our beloved dead in
your prayers. Eternal rest, grant them O Lord, and let your perpetual light shine on them.
Last Sunday a er the 5pm Mass, we hosted our fi rst-ever Trunk-or-Treat event. I must say that I
was deeply impressed and touched by the hundreds of people of all ages that turned up! It was a
tremendous success! Even though I was feeling very red, I could not resist visi ng each decorated
vehicle. All the people that I met and interacted with were very happy and excited. I even heard
people already talking about bigger plans for their cars next year!
I would like to give special thanks to Heather Mooney and Richard Guerra, as well as the en re
Parish Staff , for taking on the task of coordina ng Trunk-or-Treat and following it through to the
end. Both Heather and Richard assured me that many parishioners and friends would par cipate
and they kept the excitement level brewing around the Parish Offi ce! I would also like to personally
thank Jay Iole and the Knights of Columbus for their assistance with parking during Trunk-or-Treat.
All of you are greatly appreciated.
I look forward to seeing you again next week as we gather to share in the Eucharist once again. I
pray that you enjoy a blessed and frui ul week.
Fr. Bob
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Faith Forma on & More
TRUNK-or-TREAT RECAP! Trunk-or-Treat was a fantastic success last Sunday night! How
exciting to see so many from our parish family enjoying the evening together. The thought, creativity and time that went into the decorations greatly surpassed our expectations, and
seeing all ages in costumes made the event extra festive.
The attendance exceeded 800 and we had 56 decorated cars …Wow! What incredible numbers for a first-time event.
We hope to see YOU again next year!
As with all events, a huge thank you to the volunteers who pitched-in to help with set-up and event details including Debbie Chavez, Lily Galvan, Eleonora Pollio, Patrick, Lauren and Tim
Mooney, and Ryan Holzwarth. Special thanks to Jay Iole, Paul Spatz and all of the Knights of Columbus who coordinated
parking, and to Carol Engel and Linda Schifano who documented the evening as our official photographers.
None of it would have been possible without each of you!
CONGRATULATIONS to the 2017 Trunk-or-Treat Winners:
People’s Choice - “Snow White & the 7 Dwarfs” Peter & Christina Grossgold & Family
Best Use of Materials —”Starbucks” Lani Gore, Emily & Greg Boland
Best Overall Theme - “Finding Dory” Tiffany Simpson-Vassall & Family
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Faith Forma on
“In you, Lord, I have found my peace.”
~ Psalm 131
This Weekin Children and Youth
Faith Forma on
November 5Catechesis of the Good ShepherdLiturgy of the Word With ChildrenYouth Ministry Sacramental Prep
No EPIC
November 6Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
November 7JAM
Journey of Faith
November 12Catechesis of the Good ShepherdLiturgy of the Word With Children
No EPIC
Pray for EPIC Teens on RetreatA en on all St. Benedict parishioners! Many of our EPIC teens and leaders will be a ending our fall retreat, “Heart of God”, this weekend (Nov. 3-5). Please pray for their safe travels and for them to experience the love of our Heavenly Father. Thank you for your prayers and support!
JAM this WeekJAM will be mee ng this Tuesday, November 7 from 6 to 7:15pm at St. John Bosco. All middle school students are encouraged to join us as we discuss The 10 Commandments and learn about them in a whole new way. Hope to see you there!
EPIC BreakEPIC will not be mee ng November 5 and November 12. Our high school youth ministry sessions will resume Sunday, November 19. Enjoy your break!
Lector Workbooks ReadyA en on Lectors! We are coming to the end of our liturgical year with the Feast of Christ the King on Sunday, November 26. On the First Sunday of Advent we will begin with Cycle B readings at Mass. Please pick up your Cycle B 2018 Workbook for Lectors and Proclaimers of the Word in the Sacristy between now and November 26. We will have a check-off sheet for you to acknowledge that you have received your copy. One per family, please.
Winter = BusyWith the busy mes of Thanksgiving and the Season of Advent right around the corner, enrolling in Faith Direct today is a great way to ensure that your gi s of treasure to St. Benedict are received even if you may be out of town. Please pick up an enrollment form from the parish lobby today or enroll online at www.faithdirect.net. Our Church Code is AZ582.Already using Faith Direct? Remember to indicate your Christmas and/or your End-of-Year contribu ons on your account.
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Organiza ons & Ministries
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• Canned Fruit• Green Beans• Jars of Pasta Sauce
Knights of ColumbusThis weekend, November 4/5, the St. Benedict Council will be holding a membership drive invi ng all prac cing Catholic men to consider becoming a Knight. If you wish to grow your faith, help others in need, and be ac ve in a worthwhile organiza on with a bunch of great guys, please stop by our table a er Mass, pick up a brochure, and see what we are all about.
A big thank you to the Knights that helped out with events this past weekend. Some helped with the parking for the parish Trunk-or-Treat event, and others bartended at the St. John Bosco Fall Fes val. Great job!
St. Vincent de PaulThank you, as always, for your support. Please remember to check the expira on dates on the foods you donate since we cannot use expired food. Here are a few items in need:
A St. Vincent de Paul Thank YouThank you for your generous dona ons last weekend during our 5th Sunday Collec on and for your Faith Direct contribu ons. The needy in our parish boundaries are grateful for your support.
Sacristans WantedOur parish is in need of Sacristans for our Sunday Masses. A Sacristan prepares the vessels, hosts and wine for the Sunday Masses and assists the Deacon and Priest in opening and closing the church.
If you are an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, we ask that you prayerfully consider volunteering to become a Sacristan. We will give you individual training and walk with you through your fi rst mes serving.
For more informa on, please contact Be e Laatsch at 480.296.9188 or Carol Lawless in the parish offi ce at 480.961.1610.
SJB Open HouseRemember to come to the St. John Bosco Open House for Kindergarten and Preschool on Friday, November 10 from 8:30am to 11am. Meet the teachers, administrators and other parents, plus experience what SJB has to off er! Space is limited so reserve your spot today at www.sjbosco.org/LDE or call 480.219.4845.
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The Blue MassGive thanks for our Law Enforcement, Fire Fighters and Emergency Medical Crews at this years’ Blue Mass on Thursday, November 9, 10am, at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral (6351 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix). For more informa on, contact Bernade e Lujan Lopez at 602.354.2112 or [email protected]
Fry’s Rewards and AmazonSmileDid you know you can support St. Benedict simply by shopping? Here are two ways that do not cost you anything but greatly benefi t our parish!
You may already be an Amazon.com customer. If so, consider linking your account to our AmazonSmile profi le. When you shop in this way, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to the parish. It does not cost you anything extra and it is incredibly easy.
You can also use your Fry’s VIP card to support St. Benedict. The key to this program is making sure to re-register annually on their website.
For more informa on on both of these programs, please visit stbenedict.org/shop-to-support/
Thank you for taking these steps to help fi nancially support St. Benedict Parish with your everyday shopping.
From Deacon Ed’s Homily (cont.)7. A blind person asked St. Anthony, “Can there be anything worse than losing eyesight?” He replied, “Yes. Losing your vision.”8. When you pray for others God listens to you and blesses them, and some mes when you are safe and happy remember that someone has prayed for you.9. Worrying does not take away tomorrow’s troubles. It takes away today’s peace.
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