Parish Lenten Prayer Nights
What is your experience of the presence of God during prayer? Do you feel hungry for personal prayer time? Do you experience distractions during prayer? If so, come and join us at our Lenten evening sessions called, “The Dynamics of Prayer.” We will have five weekly sessions on Tuesdays from 6:15 -7:15 pm beginning Tuesday next week, February 28 in the math classroom at St. John Bosco School. We will examine the dynamics of prayer in the light of the Ignatian Spirituality to understand the interior movement of the Spirit and how to grow and nourish our personal prayer life.
St. Benedict First Annual Gala
I thank Double AA Builders, LTD for sponsoring our inaugural St. Benedict Gala coming up on March 18th at the Hilton Hotel in Chandler. The evening will include cocktails, a plated dinner, keynote speaker Adria Renke, President of Brophy College Prep, auction and raffles. I also thank other businesses, groups, and individuals who have sponsored tables for the Gala. Different levels of sponsorship are available. You may also purchase a table reservation and bring up to ten of your family and friends to sit with you. Members of the Gala Committee will be outside in the SJB Courtyard after Masses this weekend to help you purchase your table reservation or individual tickets. The proceeds from this fundraising event will go toward the construction of our Church. Please give us a call in the parish office at 480.961.1610 x 309 or email
mfabelina@stbenedict.org to make a purchase or if you have any questions.
Thank you for the Picnic
I thank Lani and the Event Committee, Parish Staff, and everyone who helped with planning our Annual Parish Picnic last weekend. My special thanks to the members of our Fr. Bob Binta Knights of Columbus Council for sponsoring the meals during the event. I thank everyone who participated in the event. This year’s picnic was the most beautiful and memorable one for me. The Lip Sync contest was hilarious. I am already looking forward to the one coming up next year.
Charity and Development Appeal (CDA) Update
This week’s report for the Diocesan Charity and Development Appeal (CDA) shows that 126 families from our parish community have participated in the CDA with a total pledge of $40,107. This represents 45% of our total goal of $85,000. I thank those who have already participated and encourage those who have not participated yet to consider sending in their pledge or payment this week. The CDA envelopes are available at the entrance to the SJB MPR. Please give us a call in the parish office at 480.961.1610 if you have any questions or if you need help setting up your online payment.
Construction Update From the Building Committee
The weather impacted the ground work around the building this week. It did allow a good test of the modified roof drains that have been installed for the new roof lines of the building. Work did continue on the inside of the building by the mechanical team, the plumber installing the new sprinkler system and the framers.The overhead framing passed inspection The arch window frames for the exterior windows have been created and are ready for installation
The project continues to be on track for the Q3 target date
This week's photos:
framing installed around A/C ductwork in Nave
framing under the choir loft by the cry room
framing in the choir loft looking towards the bride room