“where all are welcome”16223 S. 48th StreetPhoenix, AZ 85048

Parish Offi ce: 480.961.1610Fax: 480.961.1794

St. John Bosco Catholic School:480.219.4848

Monday - Th ursday 9 am - 5 pmFriday 9 am - 3 pm

Closed Daily 12 pm - 1 pm

www.stbenedict.org

Schedule of MassesWeekends:

Saturday 5 pmSunday 9 am, 11 am, 5 pm

Weekdays:Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 8:15 am

ReconciliationSaturday 3:30 pm or by appointment

Parish Mission StatementWe are a Catholic faith community that recognizes God’s presence in all and we

respond with our lives.

Parish Vision StatementBuild the Kingdom of God, individually and communally, by fostering discipleship and thanksgiving through: • the celebration of Eucharist and other

sacraments, • prayer and lifelong Catholic formation, • service with and for one another and the greater community.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER • MAY 18, 2014

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTERMAY 18, 2014

“I AM THE WAY AND THE TRUTHAND THE LIFE. NO ONE COMES TO THE

FATHER EXCEPT THROUGH ME.” ~ John 14:6

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday, 5/18 • 9 am • Frank Krupp †11 am • Cheah Siew Kim and

Anthony Loh †5 pm • People of the Parish

Monday, 5/19 • 8:15 am • Jim Brehm †

Tuesday, 5/20 • 8:15 am • Henry Curtin †

Wednesday, 5/21 • 8:15 am • Sharon Connor †

Friday, 5/23 • 8:15 am • Stella Allen †

Saturday, 5/24 • 5 pm • Marian Schifano †

Sunday, 5/25 • 9 am • Paula Rose LaFave †11 am • Cosme Real †1 pm • Alma Gurrola †

5 pm • People of the Parish

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE

WEEK OF 5/18/2014Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31aWednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8Th ursday: Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21Sunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20; 1 Pt 3:15-18

PRESIDER SCHEDULESATURDAY, MAY 24

5 pm - Fr. Bob (Homily: Dcn. Doug)

SUNDAY, MAY 25 9 am - Fr. Bob (Homily: Dcn. Doug)11 am - Fr. Bob (Homily: Dcn. Doug)

1 pm - Fr. Raul Lopez (Spanish) 5 pm - Fr. Bob (Homily: Dcn. Doug)

CONTRIBUTIONSRegular Contributions:Week of 5/11 $11,836Total for the Month $24,074

Debt Reduction:Week of 5/11 $1,112Total for the Month $3,057Monthly Mortgage Payment $21,766Loan Balance: $953,833

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER • MAY 18, 2014 • PAGE 2

PARISH WELCOMING & INFORMATIONAL EVENT

Please join us on Sunday, June 1, at noon (aft er the 11 am Mass) to welcome new parishioners to our parish. Th is event is open to all parishioners, new and ‘seasoned!’ Do you have questions or want to get more involved? Come and explore more about your parish and school. Refreshments provided. Children are welcome.

SUMMER OFFICE HOURSTh e offi ce will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. Please note that the offi ce will close at 12 pm on Fridays during the month of June. For emergencies during non-offi ce hours, please call 480.961.1610 ext. 7.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER • MAY 18, 2014 • PAGE 3

Dear Friends,

I hope you all had a fruitful and blessed week. Once again, thank you for your prayers. I had a safe journey but, because of the time constraints, did not actually travel to my home village which is in the Western part of the country – East Portal. I only stayed in the big city of Kampala. It was heartwarming to be with all of my family, relatives and friends! I offi ciated at the wedding of my nephew and his fi ancé. It was a colorful celebration marked with ululations, singing and dancing with over 600 guests!

Join me this weekend in congratulating our children who are making their First Holy Communion, and those who are being confi rmed in the faith through the sacrament of Confi rmation. Fr. Greg Schlarb, the Pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Director of Stewardship for the Diocese of Phoenix, offi ciated as a representative of Bishop Th omas Olmsted.

Each Confi rmation candidate selects a sponsor, who must be a practicing Catholic, and a Confi rmation name. Th is name must be a Christian name. Th e new name is symbolic that the candidate is becoming a new person, taking up a unique role as he/she becomes a “soldier” of Christ by defending the faith.

By virtue of the sacrament of Confi rmation one becomes a true witness of Christ. During the celebration the candidates renew their baptismal vows and are anointed with chrism oil. Th e candidates then receive the seven gift s of the Holy Spirit: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord.

Allow me to thank Holly Forseth, our parish Religious Coordinator, and all of the volunteer catechists who prepared our children for these two sacraments. I have interacted with the children on several occasions and all were excited about receiving the body and blood of Christ and being confi rmed in the faith.

Once again, join me to congratulate our children. We also thank the parents and the sponsors who have been, and continue to be a part of, the journey for their children as they grow in the faith.

I wish you all a blessed and fruitful week.

Fr. Bob

A Message from Fr. Bob

FF FAITH FORMATION

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER • MAY 18, 2014 • PAGE 4

HAPPENING INYOUTH MINISTRY

Sunday, May 18 - 11 amEPIC - Stratum Laser TagMonday, May 19 - 7 pm

EPIC Social NightTuesdays, May 20, 27 & June 3

No JAMFriday, May 23 - 8 amEPIC Breakfast Club

Th ursdays - 7 pmBible Study (AJs)

Download our entire calendar at stbenedict.orgGo to Facebook at St. Benedict Youth Ministry

and follow us on Instagram at StBenYM

STEUBENVILLESAN DIEGO

Th e EPIC teens are at it again! Th at’s right, this summer the teens and core members are going on a

weekend retreat to cool San Diego! Steubenville San Diego takes place at the University of San Diego on July 25-27, the theme being “God is...”, with over 4,500 teens and youth leaders in attendance. WOW! Scholarships and fundraising opportunities are available to cover the cost of $200 per teen which takes care of food, dorm room, and the conference itself. Sign-up and registration forms are available in the lobby and space is limited. If you have any questions, please contact David Rees at drees@stbenedict.org.

SUMMER CALENDARBe sure to pick up a summer calendar of events for EPIC and JAM! Th is summer is sure to be fi lled with friends, faith and fun! Hope to see you around!

JAM* VOLUNTEERS WANTEDTh e religious education program for the middle schoolers is in need of adult volunteers this fall. During the school year meetings are on Tuesday nights from 6-7:15 pm. If you are interested in helping middle schoolers grow in their faith, contact David Rees at drees@stbenedict.org.

*JAM = “Jesus And Me”

EPIC THIS SUNDAY:STRATUM LASER TAG

Hey high schoolers! Do you miss us? Because we miss you! We are back in action (literally) on Sunday morning as we head over to Stratum Laser Tag! We will meet at Stratum at 11 am and have unlimited laser tagging until 2 pm. Cost is $20 per person. Be sure to invite your friends and bring your blasting skillz! Contact David Rees at drees@stbenedict.org with any questions.

DIVORCECAREDivorceCare is a faith-based group that works to support people through separation or divorce. Our next group will begin in September. If you are in need of a group before the fall there are groups that meet elsewhere but in the area. For more information please go online to divorcecare.org/fi ndagroup.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER • MAY 18, 2014 • PAGE 5

VACATIONBIBLE SCHOOL

OPEN FORREGISTRATION

It will soon be time to lead our children on a Parade Around the Our Father! Save the date, June 16-20. At Parade Around the Our Father Catholic Vacation Bible School, children will learn the meaning of the “perfect prayer on earth” as given to us by Jesus, the Perfect Teacher! Henry the Hippo, Master of Ceremonies, will direct them to fun skits, exciting bible stories and amazing music.As we parade through the week, your children will play games, create colorful craft s and enjoy healthy snacks. More importantly, they will understand the meaning of the words behind the Our Father prayer and welcome the many gift s and blessings that God bestows upon us.Come and join the fun! We are especially looking for volunteers to teach Kindergarten through Grade 5, as well as Snack Coordinators and Craft Coordinators. Contact Holly at 480.961.1610 for further information. To register please visit stbenedict.org and search “VBS”.

JR. HIGH LEADERSHIP CAMPAttention all middle-schoolers and

incoming sixth graders! Th e Youth Ministry Program at St. Benedict will be hosting a Summer Leadership Camp on June 16-20, from 9 am to 12 pm at St. John Bosco School. We encourage everyone to join us for games, fellowship, prizes and, of course, prayer and refl ection. Th e theme this year is “Disciples: Creating, Forming, and Leading Into the Future.”It is sure to be a great week that you will not want to miss! Register online at stbenedict.org/summercamp before June 8. Volunteers interested in helping out please contact David Rees at 480.961.1610 ext. 307.

CONGRATULATIONSCongratulations to the following children receiving both the Sacraments of Confi rmation and First Eucharist this weekend:Michael Allison, Elizabeth Barba, Brodi Barone, Annelyse Basha, Kyley Beccarelli, Sophie Blanchard,

Katie Bonjean, Leila Cabanillas, Daniel Castillo, Sofi a Cavazos, Marianna Crispino, Bella Faria, Brayden Farrell, Ryan Flynn, Conner Gaither, Nash Gasser, Arelly Gomez, Evan Gratton, Jack Gratton, Carter Grossgold, Philip Hansen, Kaelan Harrington, Casey Hunt,

Alexandra Keppel, Aidan Klein, Anastazia Lastre, Luis Mancilla, Amanda McMullen, Keira Monaghan, Nicholas Morrow, Sergio Munoz, Mylinda, Nguyen, Liam Nolan, Eoghan O'Neill, Ciara O'Reilly, Ava O'Sullivan, Angelina Palomo, Natalia Prieto, RJ Rubio, Caitlin Sandnas, Jake Schenach, Alec Seapan, Gianna Sparaco, Alice Spindler, Hans Stratton, Lena Stratton, Christopher Svatora, Ethan Swenson, Joshua Tiedemann, Tyler Tobin, Meghan Tuzzolino, Nicolas Valdes, Gavin Vaught, Alan Victoria, Sierra Wagner, Jolie Wilson, Amanda Yu, and Veronica Zdancewicz.

Congratulations to the following children receiving the Sacrament of First Eucharist this weekend:Sophia Brown, Tom Mackey, and Grace Rooney.

Congratulations to the following children, teens, and adults receiving the Sacrament of Confi rmation this weekend:Th omas Allen, Leanna Almazan, Natalia Beccarelli, Paige Bowen, Matthew Brines, Victoria Brines, Francis Lapitan, Isaac McCann, Catherine Miller, Oliver Miller, Jack Pieza, Tara Pisano, James Rooney, Courtney Sandnas, Jacob Sandnas, Jane Schmidt, Megan Schmidt, Sydney Schmidt, and Elizabeth Waypa.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER • MAY 18, 2014 • PAGE 6

ST. VINCENTDE PAUL

SVdP

KNIGHTSOF COLUMBUS

Knights Meetings – Th e next meeting is on Th ursday, June 12 at 7:30 pm in Room 2. All Knights, please plan to attend!Th e Knights of Columbus is a men’s fraternal organization dedicated to God, Family, Parish and Community. If you are interested in fi nding out more contact Paul Spatz at spatman68@centurylink.net.

Please help! We have had many clients this past month and the pantry is rather depleted. Here are some items very much needed right now:

ANOINTING MASSOur next parish Anointing Mass will be held on Saturday, May 31 at 11 am. We invite those who are in need of healing in their lives (physical, emotional, and spiritual) to come forward and join us in the celebration of this beautiful Sacrament. Our Pastoral Care Ministry will provide a lunch following the Mass. Please contact the parish offi ce to RSVP: 480.961.1610.

BOTTLED WATER DRIVE“I was thirsty, and you gave me drink...” - Matthew 25:35

The Gospel calls us to bear fruit in works of justice and peace, with sensitivity to those who are most in distress. We will be collecting bottled water this summer urgently needed by the poor and the homeless.Please bring whatever you can to Masses the weekend of May 17-18. Donations will continue to be accepted throughout the summer by dropping them off in the parish lobby. You can also donate money to the water drive and receive a receipt for your gift. For more information, contact Pat at patimpiccini@q.com or Mary at filsgirl@cox.net.

SERVE LUNCH TOTHE HOMELESS

St. Vincent de Paul needs 10 volunteers every fi rst Saturday of the month to serve lunch to the homeless and needy at the Henry Unger Dining Room (1075 W. Jackson St., Phoenix). Hours of service are from 9:30 am until 1 pm. Enter the property through the gate (code 3121#) located on 13th Avenue and Madison. To sign up contact Jack Chapman 602.321.7804 or jack-j-chapman@cox.net. Th ank you!

• Canned Fruit• Cookies• Spaghetti Sauce• Crackers• Cereal• Salad Dressing• Boxed Pasta Meals

• Mayo• Mustard• Catsup• Dish Soap• Laundry Detergent• Toilet Tissue• Paper Towels

ART AND ENVIRONMENTTh e Art and Environment Ministry is looking for individuals with ideas and the desire to enhance the worship space. Please come to the next meeting on Sunday, June 1 at 12:30 pm at the school. All are welcome! Come share the gift s talents God has given you! Call Larry Kraus 480.961.1610 ext. 312.

WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERSW

welcome

Keirene JensenPenina, Masase, Gati and Rhobi ManambaStephen, Lori, Kayla and Avery Worachek

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Th is month the St. Benedict Pax Christi group will meet on Wednesday, May 21 at 7 pm here at the church where we will explore how Gospel nonviolence applies to global, local and personal issues. Meetings always consist of prayer, study and action. Everyone is welcome! For more information call Dave Zabor at 480.889.4676 or visit paxchristiusa.org.

PAX CHRISTIMEETING

CROSIER SPIRITUALEXERCISES RETREAT

Are you looking for a way to make a diff erence in the world? Are you searching for God’s plan in your life? Th is is a fi ve-week retreat designed to thoughtfully and prayerfully examine our personal experience of the Cross and to identify challenges to conversion and growth. Led by Fr. Robert Rossi, osc, participants learn to face personal challenges with courage and embrace the promise of healing, freedom and hope off ered by the Cross. Th e retreat takes place from June 5-8 at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery in Phoenix. More at crosier.org.

SECURITIES BUILDA LEGACY

Consider the signifi cant tax, cost and time savings of donating securities (stocks, mutual funds, bonds) to the Parish of St. Benedict this year. Please call Suzanne Percy, Parish Development Director, at 480.961.1610 ext. 308 for more information.

VOCATIONS “Who has faith in Me will do the works I do, and far greater than these.” Are you being called to do the work of the Lord as a priest, deacon, sister or brother? If you are considering this possibility, go to phoenixpriest.org.

TRY RETROUVAILLE Is your marriage in need of healing or renewal? Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse? Are you constantly fi ghting? Do you simply

shut down? Have you thought about separation or divorce? Does talking about it only make it worse?Retrouvaille provides marriage help! Retrouvaille is a Catholic organization supported by the USCCB to help struggling couples rediscover hope and purpose in their marriages.Upcoming 2014 weekends include June 6-8, September 5-7, and November 7-9. For information, visit helpourmarriage.com or call 602.254.6723 (English) or 623.877.9105 (Spanish).

“Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.”

- Psalm 33

PASTORAL COUNCILWANTS YOU

Your gift s and talents are needed on the St. Benedict Parish Pastoral Council. Th e council is a consultative body that assists the pastor in discerning how the parish can best serve the mission of the Church. Th e role of the Council includes planning, attending activities in the parish, priority-setting and visioning. It is a ministry of leadership. New member applications are being accepted until June 3, 2014, with service beginning in July. Forms can be found on our website under “Ministries”. If you are interested, please submit the participation form to Jennifer Swenson at jenniferswens@gmail.com.

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HOW TO CONTACT USwww.stbenedict.org

Offi ce: 480.961.1610 • Fax: 480.961.1794 Aft er Hours Emergency: 480.961.1610 Ext. 7

Father Bob Binta • Pastor/Parochial Admin.frbinta@stbenedict.org • Ext. 305

Doug Davaz • Deacon dcndoug@stbenedict.org • Ext. 300

Ed Winkelbauer • Deacon dcned@stbenedict.org • Ext. 300

Mary Jane Livens • Business Managermlivens@stbenedict.org • Ext. 304

Amy Fletcher • Administrative Assistantafl etcher@stbenedict.org • Ext. 300

Sr. Colleen Braun • Dir. of Faith Formationsrcolleen@stbenedict.org • Ext. 302

Holly Forseth • Coord. of Religious Ed.hforseth@stbenedict.org • Ext. 303

Mary Ziebell • Formation Assistantmziebell@stbenedict.org • Ext. 309

David Rees • Coord. of Youth Ministrydrees@stbenedict.org • Ext. 307

Tyler Bartlett • Music Coordinatormusic@stbenedict.org • Ext. 311

Larry Kraus • Liturgy Coordinatorlkraus@stbenedict.org • Ext. 312

Suzanne Percy • Director of Developmentspercy@stbenedict.org • Ext. 308

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Dr. Marie Axman • Principal480.219.4848

THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISHSunday, May 18, 2014

• EPIC Event - 11 am• Confirmation/First Eucharist Mass - 2 pm (Church)

Monday, May 19, 2014• Baptism Team Meeting - 6 pm (Room 2)

• EPIC Social Night - 7 pm • Finance Council - 7 pm (Sacristy)

• Kevin Saunders Bible Study - 7 pm (Church)

Tuesday, May 20, 2014• Men’s Spirituality - 7 pm (Sacristy)

Wednesday, May 21, 2014• Pax Christi - 7 pm (Sacristy)

• Spanish Choir Rehearsal - 7 pm (Church)

Thursday, May 22, 2014• Choir Rehearsal - 6:30 pm (SJB)

• Bible Study - 7 pm (AJ’s)

Friday, May 23, 2014• EPIC Breakfast Club - 8 am (Church)

Saturday, May 24, 2014• Reconciliation - 3:30 pm

Sunday, May 25, 2014• Spanish Mass - 1 pm

BULLETIN ARTICLES,FACILITY, AND

PULPIT REQUESTSTh e deadline for bulletin articles is 9 am on Fridays two weeks prior to the print date. Articles can be sent to afl etcher@stbenedict.org. In addition, our Facility and Calendar Request form is now online at our website stbenedict.org on the Ministries page. Pulpit announcement requests are due the Wednesday before the requested date.