New Coordinator of Stewardship and Engagement
On behalf of our parish community, I welcome Maryola Fabilena to the Parish Staff as our new Coordinator of Stewardship and Engagement, effective today, August 12th. She is currently on our staff at St. John Bosco School and will now extend her services across the campus to work at both St John Bosco and St Benedict Parish Office. She and her family are committed members of our St. Benedict parish and parents at St. John Bosco school for several years.
Maryola joins the parish staff with over 20 years of experience as a dedicated professional, including over 10 years in upper management roles. She specializes in elevating internal and external customer experience through effective leadership, communication, organizational and collaborative skills. In recent times, Maryola served as Donor Services Manager and Database Administrator for the Diocese of Phoenix where she managed a team of donor services assistants responsible for engaging with donors, parish staff, vendors and Diocesan Pastoral Center staff in the Office of Mission Advancement. We are blessed to have Maryola join our parish staff as she will be a wonderful addition to the team. I look forward to serving with her and assure her of my prayers and support.
Memorial Mass for Fr. Bob Binta
I can’t believe it has already been four years since Fr. Bob went to be with the Lord. I invite you to come and join us for a Memorial Mass for him on Friday, August 19 at 7pm in the St John Bosco Multipurpose Room. The actual anniversary is August 20; however, since August 20 falls on Saturday this year, we are having the Memorial on the 19th instead of the 20th because of the Saturday Vigil Mass. The Knights of Columbus will pray the Rosary at 6:30pm, the Mass will start at 7pm and will be followed by light refreshments. Please remember to keep Fr. Bob and his family in your prayers.
Back to School BBQ
I invite you to join our St John Bosco school community for our “Back to School BBQ” night tomorrow, Saturday 13th at 6:30pm. The event will be hosted by our PTO, Dads’ Club, St. Benedict Parish, and the Fr. Bob Binta Knights of Columbus. Food, music, games, and a dunk tank will be provided for all to enjoy. This event will be held outside in the courtyard and in the MPR.
First Deanery Meeting
We welcome the priests in our Deanery (South-East Central Deanery) to our parish community as we hold our first meeting on Wednesday, August 17th. Our deanery was recently created, along with eight others in the Dioceses, and is comprised of St. Benedict, Corpus Christi, St. Andrew, Holy Spirit, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, St. Margaret and St. Columba Kim Mission. The overall goal of the meeting is to evaluate and strengthen the collaborative ministry and pastoral outreach within our deanery.
Construction Update From the Building Committee
The rain this past week has impacted the installation of the stem walls. We anticipate the stem walls to be completed by Tuesday the 16th.
The underground plumbing should be installed next week, depending on the weather.
The underground electrical is scheduled for the following week, also depending upon the weather.
The storm drainage solution going under the driveway between the main building and the Annex buildings did not hit the targeted plan of being completed prior to the start of school. This was due to supply chain delays. The material is now in. As not to impact the school's car pool lanes, this work will be done during the Christmas break, starting December 19.
This week's photos show the stem walls for:
the bell tower and the gift shop
the two sacristies behind the Sanctuary
the for the arches on the southside of the building