Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

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March 28, 2021 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

“[Christ Jesus] humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” ~ Philippians 2:8

Parish Mission Statement Oﬃ ce Hours We are a vibrant and welcoming Catholic Church community that Monday - Thursday 9 am - 4 pm recognizes God’s presence in all through our love and service. Friday 9 am - 3 pm Closed Daily 12 pm - 1 pm Parish Vision Statement Mass Schedule Build the Kingdom of God, individually and communally, by fostering Weekends: Saturday 5 pm discipleship and thanksgiving through: Sunday 9 & 11 am, 5 pm • the celebraࢼ on of Eucharist and other sacraments, Weekdays: M - F 8:15 am • prayer and lifelong Catholic formaࢼ on, Reconcilia on • service with and for one another and the greater community. Fri 5-6 pm, Sat 3:30-4:30 pm, in Church

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Scripture Readings Presider Schedule* For This Week the Week of Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; March 29 - April 4, 2021 3/29 Jn 12:1-11 Monday 8:15 am - Fr. James Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Tuesday 8:15 am - Fr. Wilfred 3/30 Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, Wednesday 8:15 am - Fr. James 3/31 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Holy Thursday 7 pm - Fr. James & Fr. Wilfred Thursday: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12- Good Friday 7 pm - Fr. James & Fr. Wilfred 4/1 13, 15-16bc, 17-18; Holy Saturday 7:30 pm - Fr. James & Fr. Wilfred 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 (Holy Thursday) Easter Sunday 6 am - Fr. James

Friday: Is 52:13—53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 8 am - Fr. James 4/2 15-17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; 10 am - Fr. Wilfred Jn 18:1—19:42 (Good Friday) 12 pm - Fr. Wilfred

Saturday: a) Gn 1:1—2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; *Please note: this schedule is subject to 4/3 Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35 change without noࢼ ce. b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11 c) Ex 14:15—15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18 Holy Week/Easter Schedule d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13 e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6 Holy Thursday, 4/1, 7 pm Mass of the Last Supper f) Bar 3:9-15, 32—4:4; Ps 19:8-11 Good Friday, 4/2, 11 am Divine Mercy Novena g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 12 pm Seven Last Words 5; 43:3-4 h) Rom 6:3-11; 3 pm Sta ons of the Cross i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Mk 16:1-7 7 pm Good Friday Service (Holy Saturday) Holy Saturday, 4/3, 12 pm Blessing of the Baskets Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 7:30 pm Easter Vigil 4/4 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4; Jn 20:1-9 Easter Sunday, 4/4 (Easter Sunday) Masses at 6 am, 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm Page 3 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord - March 28, 2021

A Reﬂ ecࢼ on by Fr. James

Welcome to the Holy Week, which begins this weekend with the celebra on of Palm Sunday. This week is the peak of the Churches’ Liturgical Calendar and the most important week for us Catholics. I am glad the Pandemic is declining consistently, making it possible for us to celebrate Holy Week and Easter this year. However, you will no ce that there will be a few excep ons to the Easter Liturgies this year. First of all, I thank those who have already received their vaccines. We encourage everyone to observe our parish safety protocols during the Easter Liturgies this year, especially to wear a facemask, maintain physical distance and use hand sani zers, even if you have already received your two shots of the vaccine. Here is what to expect during Holy Week and Easter Liturgies this year: Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday will be celebrated in the usual way this year except we will use only the Simple Entrance for all Masses. The Palms will be provided as you enter the Church’s doors. The Mass will start with the Commemora on of the Lord’s Entrance into Jerusalem from the back of the Church. We will live-stream all the Masses. However, as is usual, Holy Communion will be off ered at the Main Entrance only a er the 5pm Mass on Saturday and 9am Mass on Sunday. Chrism Mass. The Chrism Mass will be celebrated on Monday of the Holy Week, March 29th at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Phoenix. Only priests and Deacons are allowed to par cipate in the Chrism Mass this year. All the priests and Religious in the Diocese are expected to renew their vows/promise and commitments during the Mass. The Bishop will also bless the sacred oils that we use for anoin ng at Bap sm, Confi rma on and Anoin ng of the Sick. Holy Thursday. The celebra on of the Lord’s Supper will take place at 7 pm. The washing of feet and the procession to the Altar of Repose will be omi ed this year. We will have one hour of Adora on of the Blessed Sacrament in the Church right a er Mass. Holy Communion will be off ered at the Main Entrance for 30 minutes following the Mass. Good Friday. The Passion of the Lord will be celebrated at 7 pm as usual, except we will omit the Venera on of the Cross this year. Holy Communion will be off ered for 30 minutes at the Main Entrance following the Passion Service. The Easter Vigil. The Easter Vigil Liturgy will be celebrated at 7:30 pm on Saturday. Mass will be as usual this year, except we will not have any Bap sms. Holy Communion will be off ered at the Main Entrance for 30 minutes following the Mass. This is to remind everyone that the Bishop’s dispensa on from Sunday and Easter obliga on is s ll in place. I wish everyone a Blessed Holy Week. Fr. James

Parish Staﬀ

Pastor - Fr. James Aboyi, VC Ext. 302 Parochial Vicar - Fr. Wilfred Yinah, VC Ext. 306 [email protected] [email protected] Deacon - Ed Winkelbauer Ext. 300 Deacon - Jack Benware Ext. 300 [email protected] [email protected] Dir. Faith Forma on - Sr. Colleen Braun Ext. 308 Offi ce Manager - Mary Jane Livens Ext. 304 [email protected] [email protected] Children’s Forma on - Heather Mooney Ext. 303 Dir. Music/Media/Liturgy - Nick Garza Ext. 312 [email protected] [email protected] Youth Ministry - David Rees Ext. 307 Front Offi ce/Admin. Asst. - Amy Fletcher Ext. 300 [email protected] afl [email protected] Page 4 stbenedict.org

Lenten Retreat

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Easter Season and More www Come to the Triduum (Trih-doo-um) Divine Mercy Novena The summit of the Liturgical Year is the Easter The Sunday a er Easter is Divine Triduum -- from the evening of Holy Thursday to the Mercy Sunday. Jesus told St. evening of Easter Sunday. Though chronologically Faus na that this feast of mercy three days, they are liturgically one day unfolding would be a very special day when for us the unity of Christ’s Paschal Mystery. The “all divine fl oodgates through which single celebra on of the Triduum marks the end graces fl ow are opened.” (Diary 699) Our Lord made of the Lenten season, and leads to the Mass of the a great promise to all souls, that he “would grant a Resurrec on of the Lord. complete pardon to the souls that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion on the Feast of My Liturgy of the Word for Children Mercy.” (Diary 1109) The Gospel this Sunday is one we hear twice during Jesus asked that the Feast of the Divine Mercy the Lenten season. Today on Palm Sunday, we hear the (April 11, this year) be preceeded by a Novena Passion of Jesus - the retelling of the fi nal events leading which begins on Good Friday. Please join the up to Christ’s crucifi xion and death on the Cross - and then Divine Mercy Prayer group on Good Friday, April we hear it again during the Triduum, when we hear the fi rst 2, at 11 am in the church for the fi rst day of the half on Holy Thursday and the second half on Good Friday. Novena. Each day the Novena will be said at 3 pm Thus, this story feels familiar to us. So instead of focusing in the church un l Divine Mercy Sunday on April on the familiar, let’s talk about something that happens at 11. Prayer guides are available in the parish lobby. the very beginning of today’s Gospel, when an unnamed (This Novena may also be prayed at home if you woman anoints Jesus with a jar of costly oil. She lovingly cannot a end in person.) breaks open an alabaster jar and pours the precious oil over For more informa on, please contact Le y at Jesus’ head. The disciples become angry, claiming that the [email protected] sale of the oil could go to help the poor, but Jesus defends the woman. He reminds the disciples that although we should care for the poor, we must also remember to honor Crossed Arms in the and recognize the moments when God is with us. Holy Communion Line This woman’s ac ons remind us of decisions we make in Some people cross their arms in the Holy our daily lives. Every me we want to buy something that Communion line signifying that the person is not we don’t actually need, we make a decision about what properly disposed to receive Communion, for is important in our lives. Do we remember the poor, as whatever reason, and wishes to receive a blessing Jesus asked of us? Do we also remember to honor the instead. Possible reasons might be that the person moments God is with us? Do we overlook God’s presence is not Catholic, they are not in a state of grace, and in our everyday lives and events? During these fi nal days the like. Please feel free to tell your non-Catholic of Lent, think about the way your family spends money Easter Mass guests that they are welcome to come and talk about how you are both honoring the poor and up to receive a blessing during Communion by honoring God in how you use the resources you have. crossing their arms in front of themselves. (By Catechist Holly Forseth) Page 6 stbenedict.org

Current Events & More

Enter Raffl e to Win A Themed Basket St. Vincent de Paul The St. Benedict Events Commi ee is sponsoring Many thanks for your dona ons of non-perishable a Raffl e with the chance to win 1 of 4 baskets with goods. Only a few items needed this week: values up to $400! • Spam • Cinnamon Four themed baskets! • Juice (64 oz.) • Hand Soap “Cooking-at-Home Basket” “Family Movie/Game Night Basket” Blessing of the Baskets “Gi Card Basket” On Saturday, April 3, at noon, St. Benedict families will bring a collec on of special foods that their family “Wine Tas ng Basket” and friends will feast on Easter Sunday, lovingly Purchase your raffl e ckets a er Masses - 5 for $20, assembled in a large wicker basket, brought to the or $5 each (cash or check). You can also contact the church for the tradi onal Blessing of the Baskets. parish offi ce during the week to purchase ckets. Some of these special foods include breads, lamb- The deadline for ge ng your ckets is 4 pm on shaped bu er, meat, decorated eggs, horseradish, Wednesday, March 31. Winners will be announced wine, chocolates and more. It’s a Catholic ritual for Easter Weekend. many families here at St. Benedict on Holy Saturday. Knights of Columbus Collec on for the Holy Land This weekend the Knights of Parishes, once a year on Good Friday, are called Columbus celebrates Founders on to support Chris ans in the Holy Land. As a Day. That’s the day, on March pon fi cal collec on requested by our Pope, the 29, 1882, when Blessed Father annual Good Friday collec on off ers a direct link for Michael J. McGivney founded parishioners to be witnesses of peace and to help the Knights of Columbus at St. protect the Holy Places. When you donate on Good Mary’s Church in New Haven, Friday, you are suppor ng Chris ans in the Holy Connec cut. To celebrate this event we are having Land. Thank you for your help. our fi nal recrui ng drive for our fraternal year. Living Stations of the Cross We are asking all men in the parish, 18 years of age or On Friday, April 2 at 3 pm in the church, the St. older, to join us. Your dues are free for your fi rst year. Benedict Youth Ministry will lead us through the There will be Knights to answer ques ons and sign living Sta ons of the Cross. This living Sta ons you up a er Mass. refl ec on is a powerful and inspira onal retelling Have a blessed Palm Sunday. of Jesus’ passion and death and helps us become Vivat Jesus, aware of the cost of our faith. Please join us on Rudy Cavolina, Grand Knight YouTube as we live-stream this event. Fr. Bob Binta Council 12246 [email protected] “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” 480.747.8000 ~ Psalm 22 Page 7 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord - March 28, 2021

Feast of Faith: Parish Holiday Offi ce Hours The Liturgies of Holy Week Please note that the parish offi ce will be open un l Holy Week is the culmina on of the liturgical year. 12 pm on Holy Thursday, closed on Good Friday, and During these holy days, the liturgy will lead us, with closed Easter Monday. If you have an emergency Jesus, to the depths and to the heights. requiring a priest, call 480,961.1610 ext. 7. It begins with a harsh juxtaposi on, as we carry palms in remembrance of Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem and then listen to the Passion according to Ma hew, as the King is handed over for crucifi xion. Then, on Holy Thursday, we remember the night Jesus was handed over—the night he gave himself for us and to us, to live in our midst forever in the sacrament of his Body and Blood. On Good Friday, we touch with our hands the mystery of the Lord’s cross, the instrument of torture that has become the tree of life. Then, at the great Easter Vigil, the ligh ng of the paschal candle speaks to us of the triumph of light over darkness, of life over death. The resurrec on of the Lord becomes a living reality in our midst as the catechumens for whom the Church has prayed throughout Lent are plunged into the mystery of Christ’s death and share in the glory of his resurrec on. These are indeed holy days, the culmina on of the Church’s liturgy, and an invita on to par cipate in the very life of Christ. Come, let us worship. ~ Corinna Laughlin, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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From The Principal of St. John Bosco Catholic School Dear Parishioners, We just completed our ﬁ rst week back from Spring Break and are rolling full-steam-ahead to the end of the school year. There is s ll much learning to be done and our eager students are soaking it up and progressing nicely. Parents and teachers held virtual conferences to make sure children are on track to meet their academic goals. Most of our staﬀ have completed their COVID-19 vaccina ons and are thus feeling a modicum of protec on. Nevertheless, we are strictly adhering to health protocols on our campus and enjoying record-low absentee rates as a result, for which we are truly grateful. Palm Sunday Blessings, Anita Pe , Principal

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