Dear Friends,
Welcome to this year’s celebration of the birthday of the Catholic Church, the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles and the end of the season of Easter. Pentecost which is celebrated fifty days after Easter is the feast of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, who proceeds from God the Father and the Son, to empower and embolden the Apostles as well as the early disciples to brave all challenges and confidently preach and witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ without fear. From men who were so afraid of the Jews that they practically went into hiding after the death of Jesus on the cross, the disciples were transformed by the power of the same Holy Spirit who effected the incarnation into fearless proselytizers of the Christian faith. As promised by Christ, if we too love Him, we will keep His commandment of love, and He will ask the Father to send us the Holy Spirit who will revive us and renew the face of the earth. May our celebration of the feast of Pentecost please the Father whose Spirit will take away the fear that limits and hinders us from executing the Apostolic mandate Christ has graciously given us. Happy Pentecost!
Today was the last day of school for this academic year for our St John Bosco School community. We wish all our teachers and students a well deserved rest during the Summer break.
For all students, please enjoy your summer break, listen to your parents and do not stay away from Jesus. If you travel, ensure that you remind your parents to take you to Church at least during the weekend and remember to pray for all of us. May God keep you safe and bless you.
This week we welcomed the Mother General of the Dominican Sisters, Mother Nemia. She met with Bishop Dolan while here in Phoenix. She will travel next to visit with the Dominican sisters in Carefree, Texas and then Hawaii before she goes back to the Philippines. We wish her safe travels and thank her for visiting us here at St. Benedict and St. John Bosco.
On Monday, Memorial Day, we remember with gratitude and we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. May you all have a meaningful Memorial Day.
Please be kind and may God Bless You.
Rev. Manasseh Iorchir, VC
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Queridos amigos:
Bienvenidos a la celebración de este año del aniversario de la Iglesia Católica, la venida del Espíritu Santo sobre los apóstoles y el final del tiempo pascual. Pentecostés, que se celebra cincuenta días después de Pascua, es la fiesta del derramamiento del Espíritu Santo, que procede de Dios Padre y del Hijo, para dar fuerza y valor a los apóstoles, así como a los primeros discípulos, para que afrontaran todos los retos y predicaran y dieran testimonio del Evangelio de Jesucristo con confianza y sin temor. De ser hombres que temían tanto a los judíos que prácticamente se escondieron tras la muerte de Jesús en la cruz, los discípulos fueron transformados por el poder del mismo Espíritu Santo que llevó a cabo la encarnación, en valientes evangelizadores de la fe cristiana. Tal y como prometió Cristo, si también nosotros le amamos, guardaremos su mandamiento de amor, y Él pedirá al Padre que nos envíe al Espíritu Santo, quien nos revivirá y renovará la faz de la tierra. Que nuestra celebración de la fiesta de Pentecostés agrade al Padre, cuyo Espíritu nos quitará el miedo que nos limita y nos impide cumplir el mandato apostólico que Cristo nos ha concedido generosamente. ¡Feliz Pentecostés!
Hoy ha sido el último día de clase de este curso académico para nuestra comunidad escolar de San Juan Bosco. Deseamos a todos nuestros profesores y alumnos un merecido descanso durante las vacaciones de verano.
A todos los alumnos: disfrutad de las vacaciones de verano, haced caso a vuestros padres y no os alejéis de Jesús. Si viajáis, aseguraos de recordar a vuestros padres que os lleven a la iglesia al menos durante el fin de semana y recordad rezar por todos nosotros. Que Dios os proteja y os bendiga.
Esta semana hemos dado la bienvenida a la Madre General de las Hermanas Dominicas, la Madre Nemia. Se reunió con el obispo Dolan durante su estancia en Phoenix. A continuación viajará para visitar a las hermanas dominicas en Carefree, Texas, y luego a Hawái, antes de regresar a Filipinas. Le deseamos un buen viaje y le agradecemos su visita aquí, en San Benito y San Juan Bosco.
El lunes, Día de los Caídos, recordamos con gratitud y honramos a aquellos que hicieron el sacrificio supremo. Que todos tengan un Día de los Caídos lleno de significado.
Por favor, sean amables y que Dios los bendiga.
Reverendo Manasseh Iorchir, VC
Parish News
To Do LIst:
- Remember to Say A Rosary
- Employment Opportunities: Join Us!
- Anointing Mass
- Feast of Corpus Christi Celebration
Say A Rosary
The month of May is for Mary. What better way to honor her than to make a special effort to say Rosaries during the month of May. One way to do this is that you can join us Monday through Thursday mornings at 7:45 am in the parish Chapel before morning Mass when we say a Rosary. In addition, on the last Wednesday of each month, the Knights of Columbus host a Rosary in the parish Chapel. This month we invite all to gather on Wed, May 27, at 7:00 pm.
Come and pray with us!
The month of May is for Mary. What better way to honor her than to make a special effort to say Rosaries during the month of May. One way to do this is that you can join us Monday through Thursday mornings at 7:45 am in the parish Chapel before morning Mass when we say a Rosary. In addition, on the last Wednesday of each month, the Knights of Columbus host a Rosary in the parish Chapel. This month we invite all to gather on Wed, May 27, at 7:00 pm.
Come and pray with us!
Anointing Mass
On Saturday, May 30 at 11 am we will celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing with an Anointing Mass. We invite those in need of healing in their lives, be it physical, emotional or spiritual. Please RSVP with Amy in the parish office by clicking here.
On Saturday, May 30 at 11 am we will celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing with an Anointing Mass. We invite those in need of healing in their lives, be it physical, emotional or spiritual. Please RSVP with Amy in the parish office by clicking here.
Feast of Corpus Christi Celebration
On Sunday, June 7, we will be celebrating the Feast of Corpus Christi in a special way at the 5 pm Mass. At St. Benedict, as is customary in many places where the feast is celebrated, we will have a short Eucharistic procession which will end with a Benediction in the church. Please invite your friends to come join us as we adore Jesus in a Eucharistic procession at St. Benedict. We look forward to seeing you and your family.
On Sunday, June 7, we will be celebrating the Feast of Corpus Christi in a special way at the 5 pm Mass. At St. Benedict, as is customary in many places where the feast is celebrated, we will have a short Eucharistic procession which will end with a Benediction in the church. Please invite your friends to come join us as we adore Jesus in a Eucharistic procession at St. Benedict. We look forward to seeing you and your family.
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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