Dear Brethren,
Next Friday is the first Friday in March. Let us once again come together as a faithful community to spend time with Jesus Christ in adoration. We start at the conclusion of the 8:15 am mass and we end with Benediction and Vespers starting at 5:50 pm. For next Friday only, we will begin the Stations of the Cross in English at 6:15 pm. The Fish dinner and Stations in Spanish will be at the regular time at 6:30 pm and 7:00 pm respectively.
Those that attended the Teen and Young Adult Mass last Sunday had the opportunity to hear music from Iggy Rodriguez as he filled-in for our Music Director, Phil Arkfeld who was away for the weekend. We are happy to share that starting on March 8, the third Sunday of Lent, Iggy will be at the Teen and Young Adult Mass on a more regular basis. With supervision from Phil, Iggy will work with our youth, teens and young adults to build a choir of vocalists and instrumentalists. It is our prayer that the youth of our parish will have ownership of and full involvement in this mass.
My deep gratitude to those of you who are helping or have expressed interest in helping pay for music at this mass so that we do not have to use our operating fund for this expense. If you feel called to support, you may make a contribution restricted to this by following the link below. I thank you for your steadfast support.
https://onrealm.org/stbenedict/give/TeenandYAMass
May God bless you.
Rev. Manasseh Iorchir, VC
Queridos hermanos,
Me gustaría invitarles al Vía Crucis esta tarde a las 6 p. m. en inglés y a las 7 p. m. en español. La cena de pescado comenzará a las 6:30 p. m. Las estaciones simbolizan la salvación, la misericordia y el amor de Dios, y nos instan a los creyentes a actuar como compañeros en la pasión de Cristo en lugar de meros espectadores. Caminemos juntos con Cristo.
El próximo viernes es el primer viernes de marzo. Reunámonos una vez más como comunidad fiel para pasar tiempo con Jesucristo en adoración. Comenzaremos al finalizar la misa de las 8:15 a. m. y terminaremos con la bendición y las vísperas a partir de las 5:50 p. m. Solo el próximo viernes, comenzaremos el Vía Crucis en inglés a las 6:15 p. m. La cena de pescado y el Vía Crucis en español serán a la hora habitual, a las 6:30 p. m. y 7:00 p. m., respectivamente.
Los que asistieron a la misa para adolescentes y jóvenes adultos el domingo pasado tuvieron la oportunidad de escuchar la música de Iggy Rodríguez, quien sustituyó a nuestro director musical, Phil Arkfeld, que estaba fuera durante el fin de semana. Nos complace anunciar que, a partir del 8 de marzo, tercer domingo de Cuaresma, Iggy estará presente en la misa para adolescentes y jóvenes adultos de forma más habitual. Bajo la supervisión de Phil, Iggy trabajará con nuestros jóvenes y adolescentes para formar un coro de vocalistas e instrumentistas. Rezamos para que los jóvenes de nuestra parroquia se sientan parte integrante de esta misa y participen plenamente en ella.
Mi más sincero agradecimiento a todos aquellos que están ayudando o han mostrado interés en ayudar a sufragar los gastos de la música en esta misa, para que no tengamos que utilizar nuestros fondos operativos para este fin. Si se sienten llamados a colaborar, pueden hacer una contribución destinada exclusivamente a este fin siguiendo el enlace que aparece a continuación. Les agradezco su firme apoyo.
https://onrealm.org/stbenedict/give/TeenandYAMass
Que Dios los bendiga.
Reverendo Manasseh Iorchir, VC
El próximo viernes es el primer viernes de marzo. Reunámonos una vez más como comunidad fiel para pasar tiempo con Jesucristo en adoración. Comenzaremos al finalizar la misa de las 8:15 a. m. y terminaremos con la bendición y las vísperas a partir de las 5:50 p. m. Solo el próximo viernes, comenzaremos el Vía Crucis en inglés a las 6:15 p. m. La cena de pescado y el Vía Crucis en español serán a la hora habitual, a las 6:30 p. m. y 7:00 p. m., respectivamente.
Los que asistieron a la misa para adolescentes y jóvenes adultos el domingo pasado tuvieron la oportunidad de escuchar la música de Iggy Rodríguez, quien sustituyó a nuestro director musical, Phil Arkfeld, que estaba fuera durante el fin de semana. Nos complace anunciar que, a partir del 8 de marzo, tercer domingo de Cuaresma, Iggy estará presente en la misa para adolescentes y jóvenes adultos de forma más habitual. Bajo la supervisión de Phil, Iggy trabajará con nuestros jóvenes y adolescentes para formar un coro de vocalistas e instrumentistas. Rezamos para que los jóvenes de nuestra parroquia se sientan parte integrante de esta misa y participen plenamente en ella.
Mi más sincero agradecimiento a todos aquellos que están ayudando o han mostrado interés en ayudar a sufragar los gastos de la música en esta misa, para que no tengamos que utilizar nuestros fondos operativos para este fin. Si se sienten llamados a colaborar, pueden hacer una contribución destinada exclusivamente a este fin siguiendo el enlace que aparece a continuación. Les agradezco su firme apoyo.
https://onrealm.org/stbenedict/give/TeenandYAMass
Que Dios los bendiga.
Reverendo Manasseh Iorchir, VC
Parish News
To Do LIst:
- Charity & Development Appeal - see below
- Stations of the Cross/Fish Dinner - Fridays during Lent
- Rummage Sale - Saturday, March 7 from 7 am to 1 pm, details below
- Family Promise Program - March 8-15, SJB MPR, Volunteers Needed!
Charity & Development Appeal
So far we have raised over $79,000 which 80% of our goal! Thank you to the 139 families who already made their gift. Let us get to our goal of 225 families making a gift! Jesus said, "Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:16) Let your light shine and make a gift to the CDA today by clicking here.
Stations of the Cross and Fish Dinner
Join us on Fridays during Lent when we have the Stations of the Cross. The 6 pm Stations are in English, and the 7 pm Stations are in Spanish. Between 6:30 and 7:30 pm our Events Committee has a Fish Dinner for you in Annex 3. You get 2 pieces of fish, corn tortillas, coleslaw, chips, dessert and water for $10 a plate. All are welcome to observe the Stations and the Fish Dinner each Friday during Lent at St. Benedict. 
Rummage Sale
We are only 2 weeks away from the Rummage Sale! We are still accepting your donations in Annex 2
When: Saturday, March 7 from 7 am to 1 pm.
Donation Drop-Off: Annex 2 during all weekend Masses, ongoing until March 1
Accepted: Household & kitchen items, home décor, clothing, shoes, purses/accessories, jewelry, small electronics, tools, garden items, pet supplies, sporting goods, furniture (good condition), toys, bikes, games, books, office/school supplies, linens.Not Accepted: Mattresses, tube/older TVs, car seats, China hutches, large appliances, broken or stained items, large Christmas trees.Large Items: Contact Debbie at 602.617.3321
Volunteers are also needed and appreciated! For questions or to volunteer, contact Debbi
When: Saturday, March 7 from 7 am to 1 pm.
Donation Drop-Off: Annex 2 during all weekend Masses, ongoing until March 1
Accepted: Household & kitchen items, home décor, clothing, shoes, purses/accessories, jewelry, small electronics, tools, garden items, pet supplies, sporting goods, furniture (good condition), toys, bikes, games, books, office/school supplies, linens.Not Accepted: Mattresses, tube/older TVs, car seats, China hutches, large appliances, broken or stained items, large Christmas trees.Large Items: Contact Debbie at 602.617.3321
Volunteers are also needed and appreciated! For questions or to volunteer, contact Debbi
Family Promise Program
The Family Promise Program, since its inception in the year 2000, has helped hundreds of families, enabling them to move from homelessness to self-sufficiency. St. Benedict and St. John Bosco School help to host homeless families through this program by giving them a place to stay for a week while they are acquiring the tools and training they need to get back on their feet. Twice a year our community helps to make the hosting event a success.
The next opportunity to help is between Sunday, March 8 and Sunday, March 15, and a great number of volunteers are needed. Click here to volunteer or to find out more.
The next opportunity to help is between Sunday, March 8 and Sunday, March 15, and a great number of volunteers are needed. Click here to volunteer or to find out more.
Please feel free to send me a message if you have any questions or comments about this weekend memo.
Wishing you a Wonderful Weekend and God's Blessings
Rev. Manasseh Iorchir, VC
Pastor
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