Annual Finance and Pastoral Reports
I will be presenting the Parish Annual Finance and Pastoral Reports for the 2021-22 Fiscal Year this weekend. This will include reports on finance, pastoral ministries, sacraments, parish charitable outreach and St. John Bosco School. Our fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30. The Annual Report will be presented at the end of all the Masses by the Presidents of the Parish Pastoral and Finance Councils, Russ Spencer and Debbie Smith. A digital copy of the report will be posted on the parish website. A few copies will be printed and available at the Church vestibule for those who prefer hard copies.
Catechetical Sunday
Each year, the Catholic Church in the United States designates the third Sunday in September as “Catechetical Sunday”— a day to celebrate and pray for the Church’s mission to share the Gospel with all people. This year’s theme is, “This is my body given for you.”
This weekend we commission and send forth all of our St. Benedict catechists, who by virtue of their Baptism, play a significant role in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. Each of them has answered God’s call to share the gift of faith with others, as they deepen their own faith. May they be inspired and guided by the Holy Spirit.
Catechists for St. Benedict Catholic Church
(Ministries of Baptism preparation, RCIA, Journey of Faith,
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, JAM, EPIC and Children’s Liturgy)
Luis Acosta
Elsa Aguayo
Jamie Bescak
Marianne Biegler
Dewayne Byrnes
Lance Cordell
Julie Edwards
Bobbi Frink
Ken Garcia
Margie Gomez
Laura Guild
Stephanie Herring
Veronica Hoffman
Charity Hollywood
Mary Jane Livens
Robin Madrigal
Marilyn Nemecek
Christina Nordvall
Natalie Petersen
Nora Phillips
Nolan Pollio
Nazario Prieto
Sean Rodriguez
Tracy Randolph
Vickie Schmitz
Audra Sein
Katie Skvarce
Stephanie Sommers-Stout
Russ Spencer
Jennifer Swenson
Cecilia Trevizo
Amy Vaughan
Ed Winkelbauer
Linda Winkelbauer
Marie Zawtocki
Alice Harbeke.
Prayer for Catechists
Loving Father, we pray today
for our Catechists.
We thank you for their gift of ministry in your Church. Grant them your wisdom that they may grow in the understanding and teaching of your Word. Grant them also your love that they may be fruitful heralds of your Word and lead others to love you.
We pray this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
First Sports Night Fundraiser
I invite you,your family and friends to join us for our first Sports Night Fundraiser at 6pm this evening in the St. John Bosco Multipurpose Room! This is going to be an exciting night. A $10 ticket per person gets you a dinner, a raffle ticket and a fun Friday out with the St. Benedict family. Auction and raffle prizes include a Smart T.V., a beach cruiser, gift cards to restaurants and more.
I thank the Templeton family for sponsoring this event. I thank them especially for their personal sacrifices and tireless efforts in planning for the success of the event. Thanks also to everyone and the business organizations who supported it. Funds raised from the event will be used toward the construction of our new Church. I pray for a very successful fun night and God’s blessings on everyone.
Congratulations to Kevin McGrady
We received news that our Seminarian, Kevin McGrady, will make his Solemn Vow in his Religious Order (Oder of the Most Holy Trinity and of the Captives) on October 29th. He will be ordained as a transitional deacon in January 2023 and expected to be ordained a priest in June, 2023. Please keep him in your prayers.
Construction Update From the Building Comittee
The construction team has worked hard to get us back on schedule, after the rain and cleanup delays.
The work for this week progressed well.
Concrete was poured on the north and south side areas.
Saw cut a new door on the Southside of the building, the second confessional, north windows, new entry to the electrical room and cleaned up a number of old openings.
Old gas meter and main gas line (an 8 foot assembly) has been removed, allowing for construction work to continue on the south side.
Next week
Remove Father's office ceiling to reposition the roof drawing pipe
Begin filling in old building doors and windows not longer needed
Final grading, ABC stone and Concrete on the west side to begin.
Do we dare say that we will see the walls starting the early part of October? As the walls go up, we hope that this will encourage everyone to give to the building campaign.
Photos for the week are:
Northside slab
Saw cuts for choir loft
New sidewalk by the office area
Future entry for the Chapel on the southside waiting for concrete
Remove Father's office ceiling to reposition the roof drawing pipe
Begin filling in old building doors and windows not longer needed
Final grading, ABC stone and Concrete on the west side to begin.
Do we dare say that we will see the walls starting the early part of October? As the walls go up, we hope that this will encourage everyone to give to the building campaign.
Photos for the week are:
Northside slab
Saw cuts for choir loft
New sidewalk by the office area
Future entry for the Chapel on the southside waiting for concrete
Parish News
Speaker and author Kimberly Hahn, wife of Dr. Scott Hahn and mother of six, is a convert to the Catholic Faith. Although honoring Mary was difficult for her to understand initially, she began to encounter Mary's loving guidance in little ways on a daily basis. In this presentation, Kimberly reflects on the joys and sorrows that Mary prayerfully experienced during her time on earth, and shares how her example leads us closer to Christ. Click here to listen now.
Coming Up
- Sunday, Sept 18 - Blood Drive in St. John Bosco parking lot.
- Wednesday, Sept 28 - Parish Rosary at 7 pm in the Annex 2 Chapel.
R.E. Registration
Online registration for students of all the St. Benedict religious education programs continues to be available. Click here to go to the registration page now.
Wishing you a Wonderful weekend and God's Blessings.
Fr James Aboyi, VC
Pastor
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