Dear friends,
Annual Report
This weekend, we shall have members of the Pastoral and Finance council and our school principal present to us a summary of our annual Pastoral Report for the Fiscal year 2025-2026. Despite the few challenges we encountered, God has been faithful and as St. Paul would say, all things work towards good for those who love God. Please find more information of where we are as a Parish on our parish website (https://www.stbenedict.org/uploads/docs/202526annualreport.pdf). As I mentioned in my introductory notes in the report, we have made tremendous progress because every member of our parish has responded positively to God’s invitation to build the Kingdom of God here in our community. Through our active participation in the life of mission of the Church as shown in our generous giving of time, treasure and talent, St. Benedict Catholic Church has experienced noticeable growth in most areas. Thank you for your love and generosity.
First Friday Adoration.
One of the areas our parish has experienced significant growth is in the attendance of Adoration and Benediction on the First Friday of every month. Those who have attended have shared testimonies of how peaceful they felt spending time with Jesus at the Adoration of the Holy Eucharist. Truly, one day in the house of the Lord is better than a thousand elsewhere (Psalm 84:10). However, we have noticed a repeated dwindling in attendance. I would therefore like to invite everyone to the next Adoration and Benediction. As usual, Adoration shall begin at 9am after the school mass and continue until 5:50pm when we shall have a beautiful Benediction. Please join us as we pray together.
Please be kind and may God Bless You.
Rev. Manasseh Iorchir, VC
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Queridos amigos,
Informe anual
Este fin de semana, los miembros del Consejo Pastoral y del Consejo de Finanzas, junto con el director de nuestro colegio, nos presentarán un resumen de nuestro Informe Pastoral anual correspondiente al ejercicio fiscal 2025-2026. A pesar de los pocos retos con los que nos hemos encontrado, Dios ha sido fiel y, como diría San Pablo, todas las cosas cooperan para el bien de quienes aman a Dios. Encontraréis más información sobre la situación actual de nuestra parroquia en la página web de la misma (https://www.stbenedict.org/uploads/docs/202526annualreport.pdf). Como mencioné en mis notas introductorias del informe, hemos logrado un progreso extraordinario porque todos los miembros de nuestra parroquia han respondido positivamente a la invitación de Dios de construir el Reino de Dios aquí, en nuestra comunidad. Gracias a nuestra participación activa en la vida misionera de la Iglesia, que se refleja en nuestra generosa ofrenda de tiempo, recursos y talentos, la Iglesia Católica de San Benito ha experimentado un notable crecimiento en la mayoría de los ámbitos. Gracias por vuestro amor y generosidad.
Adoración del primer viernes.
Una de las áreas en las que nuestra parroquia ha experimentado un crecimiento significativo es la asistencia a la Adoración y la Bendición del primer viernes de cada mes. Quienes han asistido han compartido testimonios sobre la paz que han sentido al pasar tiempo con Jesús en la Adoración de la Sagrada Eucaristía. En verdad, un día en la casa del Señor vale más que mil en cualquier otro lugar (Salmo 84, 10). Sin embargo, hemos observado una disminución reiterada en la asistencia. Por ello, me gustaría invitar a todos a la próxima Adoración y Bendición. Como es habitual, la Adoración comenzará a las 9:00 h, tras la misa escolar, y continuará hasta las 17:50 h, momento en el que tendremos una hermosa Bendición. Por favor, uníos a nosotros para rezar juntos. Por favor, sed amables y que Dios os bendiga.
Por favor, sé amable y que Dios te bendiga.
Reverendo Manasseh Iorchir, VC
Parish News
To Do List:
- Don't Wait! Online R.E. Registration Open Now
- Catholic Night at Chase Field
- Volunteers Needed
- Water Drive - Ongoing
- LifeTeen Dinners
RE Registration
Religious Education classes begin early September and registration for all programs at St. Benedict is taking place on the parish website. The programs available include Journey of Faith, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Liturgy of the Word With Children (at the 9 am Sunday Mass), and LifeTeen (for both middle and high school students).
Click here to go to the website now.
Religious Education classes begin early September and registration for all programs at St. Benedict is taking place on the parish website. The programs available include Journey of Faith, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Liturgy of the Word With Children (at the 9 am Sunday Mass), and LifeTeen (for both middle and high school students).
Click here to go to the website now.
Volunteers Needed
A Sacristan is a volunteer who prepares the church for Mass, sees that it runs smoothly, and closes the church after Mass. They work mostly behind the scenes but play a very important part.
St. Benedict is currently in need of more Sacristans! This is a wonderful ministry to step into, especially for Eucharistic Ministers and older Altar Servers. If you are interested or would like more information, please call the parish office or click here.
A Sacristan is a volunteer who prepares the church for Mass, sees that it runs smoothly, and closes the church after Mass. They work mostly behind the scenes but play a very important part.
St. Benedict is currently in need of more Sacristans! This is a wonderful ministry to step into, especially for Eucharistic Ministers and older Altar Servers. If you are interested or would like more information, please call the parish office or click here.
Water Drive - Ongoing
The temperatures remain high here in the Valley of the Sun, so please continue to donate cases of refreshing water to the parish lobby.
Each week the St. Vincent de Paul water truck stops by and picks up all the donations and distributes them to the homeless on the streets and the SVdP dining halls. Your contributions are very much appreciated by many.
The temperatures remain high here in the Valley of the Sun, so please continue to donate cases of refreshing water to the parish lobby.
Each week the St. Vincent de Paul water truck stops by and picks up all the donations and distributes them to the homeless on the streets and the SVdP dining halls. Your contributions are very much appreciated by many.
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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