Countdown to the Gala
I can’t believe we are only 8 days away from the first annual St. Benedict Gala!. I thank all those who sent donations, sponsored tables, or bought tickets. Please contact us (480.961.1610 or Mfabilena@stbenedict.org) to purchase your sponsorship or ticket as soon as possible as we have very limited sponsorship opportunities and tickets remaining. The Gala Committee members will be outside in the courtyard after all Masses this weekend to attend to you and answer any questions you may have.
Congratulations
Congratulations to Juan Fimbres for accepting my invitation to join the Parish Finance Council. Members of this ministry serve a three year term, renewable for an additional three years, and meet once a month to review the parish finances and make financial plans for our parish and school. Juan will be a wonderful addition to the Finance Council.
Charity and Development Appeal (CDA) Update
I am so excited to share with you that this week’s report for the Diocesan Charity and Development Appeal (CDA) shows that 153 families from our parish community have participated in the CDA with a total pledge of $84,484. This represents 99.4% of our total goal of $85,000. I thank those who have already participated and encourage those who have not yet done so 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
Framing and the A/C duct work continue. Decking has begun to be installed. Starting with the bell tower and then proceeding to the southside of the building. The team will continue to work around the building. As the only access to the upper roof, the ladder to the upper roof has been installed.The power to the 2 future monument signs have been installed. One by the south entry drive and one by the north entry drive
This week's photos:
One of the future exterior gathering areas
The north wall cutouts for stained glass. The cutouts are rectangular that will have arched aluminum framing
The Chapel wall cutouts for stained glass.
This week's photos:
One of the future exterior gathering areas
The north wall cutouts for stained glass. The cutouts are rectangular that will have arched aluminum framing
The Chapel wall cutouts for stained glass.
Parish News
Coming Up
- Friday, March 10 - Stations of the Cross and Fish Dinner, 6 pm, SJB courtyard
- Wednesday, March 15 - Parish Lenten Penance Service 7pm
- Saturday, March 18 - St. Benedict Gala, 6 pm at the Hilton Hotel in Chandler
Have you ever wanted to live more liturgically but not known how? FORMED provides this 4-part series on "Living Lent As A Family" with discussions on liturgical living during Lent. A wonderful resource for the Domestic Church—the home. Click here to see what it's all about.
Stations of the Cross and Fish Fry Fridays during Lent we will have Stations of the Cross at the St. John Bosco School courtyard at 6 pm, with a Fish Dinner afterwards.
The Fish Dinner includes fish, fries, coleslaw and water for $10 per person, sponsored by the St. Benedict Events committee.
The Scouts will be leading the Stations today. We look forward to sharing this special time with you.
The Fish Dinner includes fish, fries, coleslaw and water for $10 per person, sponsored by the St. Benedict Events committee.
The Scouts will be leading the Stations today. We look forward to sharing this special time with you.
"The Dynamics of Prayer"
During Lent, Fr. James is offering five weeklyLenten Prayer Sessions on Tuesdays from 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm in the SJB Science Classroom.
The next session is Tuesday, March 7. Come and learn how to grow and nourish your personal prayer life.
1st Annual St. Benedict Gala This festive evening is scheduled for Saturday, March 18, from 6 pm to 9 pm at the Hilton Hotel Grand Ballroom (2929 W. Frye Rd., Chandler, AZ 85224). Cocktails and a plated dinner will be served. Featuring keynote speaker Adria Renke, President of Brophy College Prep, raffles and live auction. All proceeds will benefit the St. Benedict Building Fund.
For more information, call 480.961.1610 ext. 309 or contact Maryola through email.
For more information, call 480.961.1610 ext. 309 or contact Maryola through email.
This event is being sponsored by Double AA Builders, Ltd.
Wishing you a Wonderful Weekend and God's Blessings.
Fr James Aboyi, VC
Pastor
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