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.
Donate to Your St. Benedict Catholic Church
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
Catechetical Sunday
09-18-2020Fr. James Aboyi, V.C.This weekend we celebrate Catechetical Sunday, the day each year when all Catechists are commissioned and sent forth by our parish community to lead others closer to Christ. This year's theme, “I Received from the Lord what I also Handed on to You,” focuses on the important and beautiful work of those who help pass on the faith and are witnesses to the Gospel. The theme emphasizes that our faith is a lived faith, inspiring all to be witnesses of the true and living God. Since Catechists are often the instruments through which many come to encounter Christ, they have a unique role of keeping people connected to the life of the parish.
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Parishioner Registration
To join our parish, please complete our online Registration Form
Capital Campaign
"May the favor of the Lord our God be ours. Prosper the work of our hands!"
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
Gospel Reading
09-26-2020Fr. James AboyiThe Catholic radio station, Relevant Radio 1310AM, used to have a program called, Cradle vs Convert. That is, people who were born into Catholic families versus those who experienced a profound conversion into the faith. The Gospel reading today is a good illustration of these two groups of people in the Church. The parable also represents people who experience a sudden growth in their spiritual lives. Like the first son in this Gospel, there are many people who say Yes to God at their Baptism and grow up in the faith, but later abandon their relationship with God or do not take their faith seriously. The second son represents people who do not believe in God early on, but later experience a conversion of the heart and become faithful followers of Christ.
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Parish Cookbook
Due to the pandemic, many more of us are cooking from home. Naturally, a parish cookbook would be a great way for us to virtually share the meals we are making for our loved ones, helping everyone to get some new ideas! Deadline is Sat, Oct 31.
Parish Cookbook
The St. Benedict Events Ministry would like to put together a Parish Cookbook to virtually share the recipes from meals we are making for our loved ones, giving all of us some new ones to try! Please send your recipe (including how many it serves) and a picture of the finished dish (if possible), along with your name to events@stbenedict.org. Deadline is Sat, Oct 31.
Safe Environment Training Update
We are down to the last few days of updating your Safe Environment training with the diocese, in case you haven’t done so yet.
We still have about 40 volunteers that must complete their training by Monday, or they will not be allowed to participate in their ministry after Oct 1.
St. Vincent De Paul Collection
We so appreciate your continued donations. Here is the list for the week: Corn, Peas, Jelly/Jam, Condiments, Box Mashed Potatoes, and Men’s Deodorant.
