Time to Vote for the “Best of Ahwatukee”

01-15-2021Weekly Flocknote MessageFr. James Aboyi, V.C.

The annual vote for best places in Ahwatukee is here again. This year, our St. John Bosco Preschool and St. Benedict Parish are on the list. Please help our St. John Bosco School win “Best of Ahwatukee Preschool 2020” by casting your vote in the Ahwatukee Foothills News. You can also vote for your favorite preschool teacher and your “Best Place of Worship.” Here are the instructions:

NO registration is needed.

1. Click on this link: Best of Ahwatukee Survey
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on NEXT
3. Enter your email address and click on NEXT
4. Scroll down to #81
5. Select St. John Bosco Catholic School under the section of “Best Preschool”
6. Scroll down to the next section and type in the name of your favorite Preschool teacher at SJB
7. Scroll down to #88 and select St. Benedict Catholic Church under the section of “Best Places of Worship”
8. Scroll to the bottom and click to get to the final screen
9. Scroll to the bottom and click DONE to submit the survey.

The deadline is February 1.

Prayer for Dignity of Human Life

The month of January is generally known as the Pro-Life month, especially among Christians in the United States. Special prayers are offered throughout this month for the protection of human life from conception until natural death. This week, you’re invited to join thousands of Catholics nationwide in prayer for the respect of human life during a special Novena called 9 Days for Life from January 21st through the 29th.

The General Instruction of the Roman Missal, no. 373, designates January 22 as a particular day of prayer and penance, called the “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children”: “In all the Dioceses of the United States of America, January 22 (or January 23, when January 22 falls on a Sunday) shall be observed as a particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion.” As individuals, we are called to observe this day through the penitential practices of prayer, fasting and/or giving alms. Another way to take part is through participating in special events to observe the anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

The call for respect for the dignity of human life is not only about the legal protection for the unborn children. It also involves praying for an end to euthanasia and death penalty. The U.S. Bishops Conference calls on President Trump, and the incoming administration, to abolish the death penalty from our states and federal laws.

Have a wonderful weekend and Remain Blessed.

Fr. James Aboyi, VC
Pastor