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June 13, 2021 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time “where all are welcome” St. Benedict Catholic Church | 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 June 13, 2021 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time “ They that are planted in the house of the LORD shall fl ourish in the courts of our God. ~ Psalm 92:14 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 - 12 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 in Church: 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 Upcoming Events Mass Inten ons For a complete calendar of events, please visit stbenedict.org/calendar Sunday, 6/13/2021 9 am | Fr. Richard Feller † Monday, 6/14 Tuesday, 6/15 Wednesday, 6/16 11 am | Cathy Gendron † 8:15 am | Mass 8:15 am | Mass 8:15 am | Mass 6 pm | SVdP 5 pm | Greg Staley † M 6/14 | John Dolmage (living) Thursday, 6/17 Friday, 6/18 Saturday, 6/19 Tu 6/15 | Gene & Rose Lissy (living) 8:15 am | Mass 5 pm | Confession 9 am | EPIC/JAM Event W 6/16 | John Agoston † 3:30 pm | Confession Th 6/17 | Special Inten on 5 pm | Mass F 6/18 | Michelle Garrity † Sat 6/19 | Daniel Gil (living) Page 2 stbenedict.org Liturgy & Administraࢼ on Scripture Readings Presider Schedule* For This Week the Week of Monday: 2 Cor 6:1-10; Ps 98:1, 2b, 3-4; June 14-20, 2021 6/14 Mt 5:38-42 Monday 8:15 am - Fr. James Tuesday: 2 Cor 8:1-9; Ps 146:2, 5-9a; Tuesday 8:15 am - Fr. Wilfred 6/15 Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday 8:15 am - Fr. James Wednesday: 2 Cor 9:6-11; Ps 112:1bc-4, 9; 6/16 Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday 8:15 am - Fr. Wilfred Thursday: 2 Cor 11:1-11; Ps 111:1b-4, 7-8; Friday 8:15 pm - Fr. James 6/17 Mt 6:7-15 Saturday 5 pm - Fr. Wilfred Friday: 2 Cor 11:18, 21-30; Ps 34:2-7; Sunday 9 am - Fr. James 6/18 Mt 6:19-23 11 am - Fr. James Saturday: 2 Cor 12:1-10; Ps 34:8-13; 6/19 Mt 6:24-34 5 pm - Fr. Wilfred Sunday: Jb 38:1, 8-11; Ps 107:23-26, 28-31; *Please note: this schedule is subject to 6/20 2 Cor 5:14-17; Mk 4:35-41 change without noࢼ ce. Parish Contribu ons “Living Our Faith, A special thank you to those Building Our Home” who are faithfully contribuࢼ ng Capital Campaign Regular Contribu ons for May 2021 As of May 2021 (Contribu ons are recorded on a monthly basis Campaign Pledges: $ 3,548,859 per fi scal year: July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021) Collected Campaign Pledges: $ 2,514,522 Actual: $ 84,438* Budget: $ 70,833 Parish CDA Totals * Faith Direct Online: $ 55,543 as of May 14, 2021 Cash Contribuࢼ ons: $ 5,046 Numer of Donors: 225 Check Contribuࢼ ons: $ 23,848 Amount Donated: $80,937 Goal: $85,000 Page 3 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - June 13, 2021 A Refl ecࢼ on by Fr. James Scien sts have iden fi ed seven basic characteris cs of living things: movement, respira on, sensi vity, growth, reproduc on, excre on and nutri on. Of the seven, the process of growth is uniquely diff erent in that it takes place gradually and con nuously throughout the life span of the organism. While growth can be observed and measured over me, the actual process of growth at the cellular level is not generally visible to the human eye. In the Gospel today, Jesus uses the parables of the mystery of growth to illustrate the nature of the Kingdom of God. Just as the farmer cannot understand or explain the process of growth that takes place between the me of sowing the seed and the me of harves ng, so also it is diffi cult for us to fully understand the nature of the Kingdom of God and how it grows throughout our lives and among us. The parables reveal that the Kingdom of God begins as a ny seed of faith planted in our lives; it grows throughout our lives, transforming us and the society around us. Our faith is like a mustard seed. It started at our Bap sm and grows if we water and nurture it. This calls for our refl ec on on how we nourish the seed of faith in our lives. What spiritual book are you reading right now to grow in your faith? What prayers, spiritual ac vi es or charity works are you doing right now to nourish your faith? A fully grown faith can infl uence many people and transform the world around us. O en, we may feel that our own faith is insignifi cant, as small as a mustard seed. Jesus assures us that the Spirit is working in and through the ny seed of faith in our lives. Like the farmer in the parable, we need to be pa ent as we nourish the seed of faith and allow the Lord to ini ate the process of spiritual growth in our lives. The parable also invites us to plant the seeds of faith in the lives of others around us. We do not always have to plant the seeds of faith through theological preaching and miraculous healing, but we can do that in many simple ways such as an act of charity or compassion given to someone in need, an invita on to prayers, support to someone in despair, a friendly gesture towards someone in trouble, or a welcoming smile for someone who is alone. Through such seemingly insignifi cant gestures, we may plant the seed of faith and allow it to begin to take root in the lives of others which may grow into a frui ul harvest in their lives. Thank you and remain blessed, 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 Faith Formaࢼ on and More Employment Opportuni es Summer me Faith Forma on (Cont.’) The parish currently has 3 Staff openings. Last weekend we gave you a few ideas to con nue • Full- me Coordinator of Youth Ministry, faith forma on at home during the summer. Parents con nue to be the primary catechists for • Part- me Coordinator of Liturgy, and their children. Here are some addi onal ways you • Part- me Coordinator of Adult Forma on and might help enrich your child’s faith throughout the Evangeliza on. upcoming summer months. For more informa on, full job descrip ons and • Keep an “Awe and Wonder” journal. When direc ons on how to apply, please go to our website you are traveling or exploring a new place this at stbenedict.org/employment/ or see the bulle n summer, encourage your child to write down board in the lobby. or draw where they experience God. Children o en no ce God in all of crea on or experience the love of Jesus in unexpected encounters with others. • Plant something together and have your children be responsible for watering and caring for it. Safe Environment Having a connec on with nature ins lls a deeper sense of reverence for all life and o en enhances It will soon be me to renew your Diocesan Safe our rela onship with Jesus. Environment cer fi ca on. Everyone ac ve in a Lord, Give us new eyes to see our lives in the light of your ministry here at St. Benedict must take or renew their love. Help us to see your image in the face of everyone Safe Environment training once a year. These classes we meet and know your goodness in the joy and love we may be taken online on or a er July 1st. More details feel for one another. Keep us healthy as we delight in the coming soon! freedom of summer. Amen. Marriage Encounter Don’t take a vaca on from your marriage! Weekday Mass Back at Church The 8:15 morning Mass is moving back to the church for Come and learn a technique of loving the Summer due to the Chapel’s small size and problems communica on that you can use for the rest of your with the live-streaming.
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