I thank everyone for their participation in our Parish Information Meeting held on Monday, September 27. My special thanks to the leaders and members of the Building Committee, Building Fund Committee, Finance Council and Parish Staff who helped to organize the meeting. The questions, suggestions, and feedback we received during and after the meeting were very helpful. Please give us a call in the parish office (480.961.1610) or send an email to office@stbenedict.org if you have any additional questions, suggestions or need a clarification.
Here are the highlights of the meeting:
Again, I thank everyone for your prayers and financial support that has made it possible for us to come to this historical moment in our parish community. Let us continue to pray that God will continue to provide for us and guide us through every step of the building process.
It was brought to my attention that some parishioners are receiving emails and text messages claiming to be from Deacon Ed Winkelbauer and myself requesting favors. Please be warned that these are phishing scams. Please delete such messages immediately and notify the parish office. Neither Deacon Ed nor I would ever send an email or text, or even a phone call, asking for a personal favor from you. When it rings warning bells, or when in doubt, always carefully check the email address and photo profile of the sender before you respond. Please, never send a gift card, money or any requested gift to anyone claiming to be me, no matter how urgent it appears. It is important that you call the parish office to notify us even after you delete the message. Unfortunately, we have no way to restrict or stop these fraudulent emails or texts. I pray these criminals will repent of their crimes before they face their last judgment of God.
I will be going on a two-week break. Weekend Memo will resume on Friday, October 22.
Have a wonderful week and remain blessed!
Fr James Aboyi,
VC Pastor