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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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Monday, 8/24 8:15 am | Mass

Tuesday, 8/25 8:15 am | Mass

Wednesday, 8/26 8:15 am | Mass

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Thursday, 8/278:15 am | Mass

Friday, 8/288:15 am | Mass

Saturday, 8/29 3:30 pm | Reconcilia on 5 pm | Mass

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August 23, 2020

Twenty-first Sundayin Ordinary Time

Monday - Thursday 9 am - 4 pmFriday 9 am - 12 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, 8/23/2020 9 am | Geno Coll †

11 am | People of the Parish

5 pm | Carlos Ramirez †

M 8/24 | Virginia Braithwaite †

Tu 8/25 | Gerald Svetlik †

W 8/26 | Fran Kunasek †

Th 8/27 | Gina Mau no †

F 8/28 | Mary VanVianen †

Sat 8/29 | People of the Parish

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Liturgy & Administra on

Scripture Readings For This Week

Monday: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 8/24 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 (St. Bartholomew)

Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Ps 96:10-8/25 13; Mt 23:23-26

Wednesday: 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18; Ps 128:1-8/26 2, 4-5; Mt 23:27-32

Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145:2-7; 8/27 Mt 24:42-51 (St. Monica)

Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 8/28 10-11; Mt 25:1-13 (St. Augus ne)

Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-13, 8/29 18-21; Mk 6:17-29 (The Passion of St. John the Bap st)

Sunday: Jer 20:7-9; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; 8/30 Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27

Presider Schedule*the Week of

August 24 - 30

Monday 8:15 am - Fr. James

Tuesday 8:15 am - Fr. Wilfred

Wednesday 8:15 am - Fr. James

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.

** Dcn. Ed Winkelbauer preaching*** Dcn. Jack Benware preaching

Parish Contribu onsRegular Contribu ons - August 15/16, 2020

*Plate - Actual: $ 7,596 Plate - Budget: $ 5,800

*Last week of the month includes Faith Direct online giving totals.

As of July 2020

Campaign Pledges: $ 3,548,859

Collected Campaign Pledges: $ 2,175,908

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A Le er from Fr. James

Dear Friends,The Gospel reading this weekend focuses on the theme of “iden ty.” In par cular, the iden ty of Jesus and the iden ty of the Church. Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am, and who do you say that I am?” In applying this ques on to our lives, we need to ask ourselves, what have I learned from others about God, and what is my personal convic on about the iden ty of God and my rela onship with him? This is very crucial because it is one thing to know about God, it is another thing to have a personal rela onship with God. Every Chris an is called to be an evangelist, to preach the Good News of the Gospel to others. The challenge is, we cannot preach eff ec vely to others about God if we do not have a personal encounter with the Risen Lord. The disciples and early Chris ans did not have a complete Bible or organized theological doctrines like we do today. They evangelized by simply sharing stories of their personal experiences and encounters with Jesus Christ, and brought others closer to God by commi ng their whole life to him. This is what we are also invited to do today, to share with others our personal experiences and encounters with God.

We also see in the Gospel today that Jesus revealed the iden ty of the Church to his disciples when he said, “Upon this rock I will build My Church.” No ce how Jesus clearly revealed the iden ty of the Church as “My Church,” not just any church. Jesus did not say, “I want you to build a church for me upon this rock.” In revealing the iden ty of the Church, Jesus also clearly iden fi es the leadership of the Church as being built on Peter. This clearly shows that Jesus established only one Church, the Catholic Church, entrus ng the leadership of the Church to Peter and his successors. He did not say that anyone is free to establish churches in his name.

This is a Gospel passage we can easily put into prac ce in our daily lives. During the week, try to ask a family member, friend, or neighbor these two ques ons: Tell me about your personal percep on of the iden ty of God? What is your understanding of the Catholic Church and her leadership? A er you listen to them, share with them your own experience and your personal understanding of God and Church. The more we engage in this reciprocal faith sharing, the more we grow in our faith.

Thank you and remain blessed,

Fr. James

Pastor - Fr. James Aboyi, VC Ext. 302 fraboyi@stbenedict.orgDeacon - Ed Winkelbauer Ext. 300 dcned@stbenedict.org Dir. Faith Forma on - Sr. Colleen Braun Ext. 308 srcolleen@stbenedict.orgChildren’s Forma on - Heather Mooney Ext. 303 hmooney@stbenedict.orgYouth Ministry - David Rees Ext. 307 drees@stbenedict.org

Parish Staff Parochial Vicar - Fr. Wilfred Yinah, VC Ext. 306 fryinah@stbenedict.org Deacon - Jack Benware Ext. 300 dcnjack@stbenedict.orgOffi ce Manager - Mary Jane Livens Ext. 304 mlivens@stbenedict.orgDir. Music - Nick Garza Ext. 312 ngarza@stbenedict.org

Front Offi ce/Admin. Asst. - Amy Fletcher Ext. 300 afl etcher@stbenedict.org

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Faith Forma on & More

Religious Educa on for 2020-2021Registra on for RE programs at St. Benedict (Journey of Faith, JAM and EPIC) is open online via our website at stbenedict.org. Classes begin the second week of September. Although sessions may look diff erent this year, we have worked hard to develop crea ve ways to con nue quality faith forma on for children and teens in our parish. We realize that new ways of learning, gathering, and praying may be diffi cult to embrace, but we trust that the Holy Spirit will con nue to guide our hearts and minds.

For all in-person gatherings, children and adults are expected to wear face coverings and proper physical distancing will be maintained. No snacks or sharing of supplies will be allowed. These prac ces are all for the protec on of everyone.

We look forward to beginning the new year of faith forma on together!

Ques ons? Please contact Heather Mooney (preK-5th grade) or David Rees (6th-12th grade) in the parish offi ce.

Covid-19 - A Prayer for SolidarityFor all who have contracted coronavirus,

We pray for care and healing.

For those who are par cularly vulnerable,

We pray for safety and protec on.

For all who experience fear or anxiety,

We pray for peace of mind and spirit.

For aff ected families who are facing diffi cult decisions between food on the table or public safety,

We pray for policies that recognize their plight.

For those who do not have adequate health insurance,

We pray that no family will face fi nancial burdens alone.

For those who are afraid to access care due to immigra on status,

We pray for recogni on of the God-given dignity of all.

For our brothers and sisters around the world,

We pray for shared solidarity.

For public offi cials and decisionmakers,

We pray for wisdom and guidance.

Father, during this me may your Church be a sign of hope, comfort and love to all.

Grant peace.

Grant comfort.

Grant healing.

Be with us, Lord.

Amen.

Source: http://cms.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/prayers/covid-19-prayer-of-solidarity.cfm

Catechesis of the Good ShepherdDue to the small space inside of the Atrium, and a limited number of cer fi ed CGS Catechists, our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program is now full for the 2020-21 school year. We hope to fully reopen for the Spring and at that me will off er a new registra on for families who are unable to a end this Fall. For children in K-5th grade, we invite you to enroll in our Journey of Faith program.

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Faith Forma on and More

Sunday Summit Bible StudiesThe Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith, but what happens a er we leave Mass?

Join us as we come down from the mountain to break open the Word of God, share what we have received, and see how the Gospel applies to our lives! Virtual mee ngs take place every Sunday in August (2 Sundays le !) with middle schoolers mee ng at 3 pm, and high school teens mee ng at 7 pm.

For more informa on on our Sunday Summit Bible Studies, contact David Rees at drees@stbenedict.org

R.C.I.A.RCIA is the Rite of Chris an Ini a on of Adults and the process we have for journeying with individuals who would like to become Catholic. RCIA is also for children ages 7 to 18 who have never been bap zed.

For more informa on or to make an appointment to learn how to begin the process, please contact Sr. Colleen Braun, CSA, at srcolleen@stbenedict.org

Teen Sacrament Prepara onIs your middle school or high school student in need of receiving the Sacraments of First Reconcilia on, Confi rma on, and/or First Holy Communion? If so, please email David Rees at drees@stbenedict.org to discuss the necessary steps for your child to receive these wonderful gi s of God’s grace!

Registra on for Sacrament Prepara on classes ends this weekend, so act now!

(For children in 2nd-5th grade in need of sacraments, please contact Heather Mooney at hmooney@stbenedict.org)

Parent Informa on SessionAre you interested in registering your middle school or high school student for religious educa on, but not sure what that entails? An informa ve parent session for all current and poten al youth ministry parents will be off ered on Sunday, August 30 at 1 pm. Join us for this virtual mee ng as we discuss our fall programming and content for youth ministries, EPIC and JAM!

For the link to join the discussion, please contact David Rees at drees@stbenedict.org

Liturgy of the Word for ChildrenDue to the pandemic, Liturgy of the Word for Children will not begin as usual in September. We hope to resume this ministry soon!

Although having the children gather at the 9 am Mass is on hold, families are s ll encouraged to spend me together each week reading the Scripture for

Sunday’s Mass. Set a me, light a candle and begin together in prayer. Spend me a er each reading le ng children talk about words or images that stood out to them. O en in listening to the children’s responses, we fi nd a renewed sense of faith within ourselves.

For daily readings, visit usccb.org, or consider subscribing to Magni id which helps children be er understand the en re Mass.

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Current Events & More

Knights of Columbus: God is good!

Dear Parishioners, especially to those that have been away, come and join us at daily mass and weekend masses. The social distancing and the wearing of masks are in place. We all feel safe and that’s another reason to come. Come back and share the Eucharistic experience with us, live and in person. I pray to see you soon at St. Benedict!

Council 12246 is happy to announce our newest member to our order, Russ Spencer, who joined our ranks after a virtual instillation ceremony of Charity, Unity and Fraternity on Thursday, August 6, 2020. Russ is a Sacrastan, Eucharistic Minister and Lector at St. Benedict. Like Russ, and other really great men, come and join the Knights.

Go to KofC.org/join us and become a member of our council. We want your help.

Vivat Jesus,Rudy Cavolina, Grand KnightFr. Bob Binta Council 12246GK@kofc12246.org480.747.8000

Marriage Encounter“And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church.”

Let the Church feed your marriage. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is a 2-day virtual Zoom format beginning on October 3. For more informa on, please visit h p://www.wwmearizona.com

Prayer Connects Us“Who has known the mind of the Lord?”

Through prayer our minds become be er aligned with the mind of Christ and His will for us. If the Spirit is promp ng you to know Christ as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life, please contact the Voca on Offi ce at 602.354.2005 or dphx.org/vocations.

St. Vincent de PaulThank you for your con nued dona ons. Here is the list for the week:

• Shampoo• Razors• Laundry Detergent

• Progresso Soup• Almond Milk• Dish Soap

September Blood DriveOur next blood drive will take place on Sunday, September 13, from 8 am to 1 pm. By giving just 30 minutes of your me, you can save up to three lives!

To schedule an appointment, go to bloodhero.com and use the code “stbenedict”. Need help making an appointment? Contact David Rees at drees@stbenedict.org Thank you for giving the gi of life!

Matching Gi We are down to the last week to contribute toward the St. Benedict Church matching gi opportunity! So far, over 160 families have par cipated. For the church to receive the $29,700 gi , all you need to do is to sign up for electronic giving with Faith Direct, or increase the amount you give through Faith Direct. If you would like to help, the deadline is next week, August 31, 2020.

Go to h ps://membership.faithdirect.net/AZ582

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Saint Monica (332-387)August 27She had smiles for the neighbors, though her husband found her religion and the charity it inspired annoying. She made tearful prayers in private for a son, outwardly self-assured but, as his mother knew, inwardly restless, and whose girlfriend of a dozen years had borne his child out of wedlock. Though not the fi rst or last such mother and son, Monica and Augus ne are the Church’s most famous, so we keep their feast days back to back, with Monica’s, fi ngly, fi rst. To Rome she followed Augus ne, then to Milan, where years of prayer—and nagging—fi nally bore fruit in his conversion by Saint Ambrose. For six months, mother and son enjoyed the blessing of rediscovering each other. Just in me! On the way home to North Africa, Monica took sick and died near Rome. No child who has mourned a parent can read, unmoved, Augus ne’s tender account, in his Confessions, of Monica’s last days. At this me of the year, when parents watch apprehensively as children leave for school, may Monica’s perseverance and Augus ne’s long-prayed-for conversion ease anxiety and kindle hope. ~ Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Renew Safe Environment TrainingPlease renew your Safe Environment Training this week if you are an ac ve ministry volunteer here at St. Benedict. Go to www.cmgconnect.org, update your profi le informa on, and take the renewal. The deadline will soon be here, Sunday, August 30.

If you have not yet taken the Safe Environment Training, and you would like to be ac ve in ministry, you will need to take the Founda on Course, also available online at the same website.

If you have any ques ons or needs, please contact our Safe Environment Coordinator, Debbie Smith, at dsmith@stbenedict.org or call/text at 480.529.4828.

St. Monica PrayerSt. Monica,

I need your prayers.

You know exactly how I’m feeling because you once felt it yourself.

I’m hur ng, hopeless, and in despair.

I desperately want my child to return to Christ in his Church but I can’t do it alone.

I need God’s help.

Please join me in begging the Lord’s powerful grace to fl ow into my child’s life.

Ask the Lord Jesus to so en his heart, prepare a path for his conversion, and ac vate the Holy Spirit

in his life.

Amen.

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Scrip NewsThe Scrip Offi ce is open for business with our new online ordering system through Formstack! To purchase physical cards from our offi ce, place your order by using this link h ps://sjb.formstack.com/forms/scrip, choose the cards you wish to purchase, and enter your credit card informa on. Payment by cash or check are temporarily unavailable but will resume when the window opens.

Online orders will be fi lled Monday and Wednesday mornings and can be picked up at your convenience at the front offi ce whose hours are: Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, and Friday 7:30 am - 1 pm. As always, gi cards are subject to availability. However, if we are out of a specifi c card in your order the Scrip Offi ce will reach out to you directly.

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