New Assignments
With mixed emotion I would like to inform you that Fr. Manasseh is being transferred from St. Benedict to serve at Saint Steven’s Catholic Church in Sun Lakes, effective July 1st, 2024. We will miss him dearly here in our parish community but I am glad to know that he will be nearby and will be coming by to visit from time to time. On the same note I would like to announce to you that Fr. Augustine Acheme, VC, has been assigned to serve in our parish community as Parochial Vicar, effective July 1st, 2024. Fr. Augustine belongs to the Via Christi Society and is currently serving at St. Timothy Parish in Mesa, AZ. Let us give Fr. Augustine a warm welcome.
Please join me in welcoming Sister Ma. Ana Liza Sulit, O.P. to our community. She will arrive on Wednesday next week from Hawaai. Sister Liza, as she likes to be called, belongs to the same Religious Community as Srs. Delia, Ruth, and Merced (Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines).
Sister Liza comes from Iloilo, Philippines. She joined the Dominican Sisters in 2004, made her first profession of vows in 2007 and her final vows in 2016.Sr. Liza served in different schools as a preschool teacher, religion teacher, and Science teacher. She got her master's degree in Educational Management and became a principal for more than ten years in the Philippines. Sr. Liza will be joining our parish Religious Education team upon her arrival. She is happy and looking forward to joining St. Benedict's community.
Congratulations to the Newly Baptized and Confirmed
With great joy and gratitude, let us welcome the newly baptized and confirmed members of our community. During the Easter Vigil, we witnessed 10 parishioners receive the Sacrament of Initiation and 2 receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion. I thank the newly baptized and confirmed for their commitment to the faith. Special thanks to the OCIA team for their dedication! To the parents and godparents, thank you for your support, guidance and participation.
Parish News
Coming Up
- Friday, April 5 - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 9 am to 6 pm, Chapel
- Saturday, April 6 - Women's Spirituality, 10 am to 11:30 am, Annex 2 (Old Chapel)
- Saturday, April 6 - Porters of Saint Joseph orientation from 9 am - 12:30 pm in Annex 1
- Sunday, April 7 - Welcoming Sunday, after the 9 am Mass, Parish Narthex
- Saturday, April 20 - St. Benedict Gala, 6 pm to 9 pm, Marriott Grand Ballroom in Chandler, AZ
- SJB Dad's Club Car Raffle - see below
Happy Easter! Easter is truly a day to rejoice and be glad. It is the day that we look forward to all year long, in much the same way that we look forward to Heaven our whole lives long. When we realize what Christ has done for us, our hearts naturally overflow with love for others. Explore more with this 6-minute FORMED "Opening the Word: Easter Sunday" by clicking here now.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Adoration is on Friday, April 5 between the hours of 9 am and 6 pm in the St. Benedict Chapel. All are welcome to come by and spend some time with the Lord. You can sign up for a specific time slot by clicking here.
Women's Spirituality
Women's Spirituality will be meeting Saturday, April 6 at 10 am in Annex 2. The theme of the discussion is Pentecost as we reflect on its meaning in our lives today. Come and meet other women in the parish and refresh your spirituality.
Porters of Saint Joseph
There will be another orientation for those who signed up or are interested in joining on April 6 from 9 am - 12:30 pm in the St. Benedict Conference Room - Annex 1. This is for those that were not able to attend the first orientation in March.
Welcoming Sunday
Next Sunday, April 7 after the 9 am Mass, members of the parish community gather for the monthly Welcoming. Meet the priests, members of the Parish Pastoral and Finance Councils, Staff and other parishioners. Join us for fellowship and refreshments!
St. Benedict Second Annual Gala On Saturday, April 20 from 6 pm to 9 pm at The Marriott Chandler, we will be having our annual Gala. Cocktail reception, plated dinner, silent auction/raffle, live music, DJ and dancing. Sponsorship opportunities available. Tickets go on sale soon! Questions? Contact Maryola in the parish office.
SJB Dad's Club Car Raffle
Enter the drawing to win a 2021 Kia Seltos SUV, and support the school! The St. John Bosco School Dad's Club is sponsoring this opportunity. Only 300 tickets will be sold for $200 per ticket. Drawing will be held Friday, May 2. For more information, click here or scan the QR code to purchase tickets.
Candle Sales Volunteers Needed
If you would like to help sell the 3-day candles before and after Mass, please click on this link to view the sign up for the month of April. We appreciate your help!
Wishing you a Wonderful Weekend and God's Blessings.
Fr James Aboyi, VC
Pastor
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