Live Stream Mass
Weekday 8:15am Masses will be live-streamed, with Communion given at the church afterwards.
The 5:00pm Mass on Saturday and 9:00am Mass on Sunday will be live-streamed. The 11:00am will not be live-streamed.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, your parish needs your support more than ever. Your parish gift provides a lifeline of support to our church family in this time of crisis.
Rising with Christ: The Plan for Restoring Parish Life
Parishioner Guidelines for Preparing to return to public Masses
End of Christmas Season
01-08-2021Fr. James Aboyi, V.C.Happy New Year everyone! I hope you had a peaceful Christmas and New Year celebration. The Christmas Season ended this past weekend with the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord. We can now put away all of our Christmas decorations. We will begin the 1st Week in Ordinary Time, Year “B”, on January 11th. Ordinary Time lasts from this week until Ash Wednesday on February 17th. I thank everyone for their participation in the Christmastide this year. My special thanks to the Art and Environment Ministers and the Liturgy Ministry Leaders for their effective planning for the Christmas and New Year Liturgies. I also thank those who sent donations for the poinsettias and other gifts to the parish and staff during this time.
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Capital Campaign
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St. Benedict, Where All are Welcome
St. Benedict Catholic Church is a welcoming and vibrant family of believers located in the Phoenix community of Ahwatukee in Arizona. We are a Catholic faith community that recognizes the face of Christ in all and we respond with our lives. Our growing community is made up of members from all walks of life and we value our diversity. Our motto, “Where All Are Welcome,” stems from the belief that every person is a treasured child of God. Whether you’re new to the neighborhood or searching for a new place of worship, we hope you’ll find a home in St. Benedict Catholic Church.
From the Pastor
End of Christmas Season
01-09-2021Fr. James AboyiThe Christmas Season ends today with this celebration of the Baptism of the Lord. We can now put away all Christmas decorations. We will begin the 1st week in Ordinary Time, Year “B” tomorrow, January 11th. Ordinary Time lasts from this week until Ash Wednesday on February 17th. I thank everyone for their participation in the Christmastide this year. My special thanks to the Art and Environment ministers and the Liturgy Ministry leaders for their effective planning for the Christmas and New Year Liturgies. I also thank those who sent donations for the poinsettias and other gifts to the parish and staff during this time.
The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan by St. John the Baptist marks the beginning of His ministry; it was a major turning point in Jesus’s life, especially since we know very little of his life between the ages of 12 and 30. As we heard in the Gospel today, right after his Baptism, the heavens were opened and the Spirit of the Lord descended upon him in the form of a dove. The voice of the Father was heard, “This is my beloved son, listen to him.” God’s voice is heard at the baptism of each one of us reminding us that we are his beloved sons and daughters.
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Parish 2020 Financial Report
The parish fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30. Click here to view the most recent report, July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
Confirmation for Adult Catholics
Confirmation preparation is being offered for adults this March 2021. Adults who are Catholic, but have not been confirmed, can complete their initiation process by preparing to receive Confirmation this April.
St. Vincent De Paul Collection
Our on-site pantry is basically full at this point, with only a few items in need this week: Beef Stew, Mustard, Tissues, Cookies, Laundry Detergent, and Paper Towels.
Urgent Appeal for A Kidney
If for one reason or another you cannot provide one of your kidneys to Fr. Maigamo, please pray for him and those working on his behalf. Many prayers are needed. Also, tell everyone you know about this important effort by the Knights of Columbus.
