St. Benedict Catholic Church

This Labor Day let’s take a moment to appreciate all the hard work we do—big or small—because every job has dignity when it’s done by someone made in God’s image. 💪✨

Happy birthday, Fr. James!
Your steady faith and devotion to your calling inspire us every day. We hope this special day renews your spirit and fills your heart with happiness, peace and love and may you have God’s blessings always. 🙏🏼🎂🎉

📢 TODAY IS A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION 📢 Mass times are 8:15 am, 12 noon and 7 pm. Aug,15 is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Today we celebrate as the most glorious Mother of Christ, our Savior and our God, has been endowed with life by Him, she has received an eternal incorruptibility of the body together with Him who has raised her up from the tomb and has taken her up to Himself in a way known only to Him.

The month of August is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary! ❤
Most Holy Virgin Mary, tender Mother of men, to fulfill the desires of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the request of the Vicar of Your Son on earth, we consecrate ourselves and our families to your Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart, O Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, and we recommend to You, all the people of our country and all the world. Please accept our consecration, dearest Mother, and use us as You wish to accomplish Your designs in the world. O Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, and Queen of the World, rule over us, together with the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ, Our King. Save us from the spreading flood of modern paganism; kindle in our hearts and homes the love of purity, the practice of a virtuous life, an ardent zeal for souls, and a desire to pray the Rosary more faithfully. We come with confidence to You, O Throne of Grace and Mother of Fair Love. Inflame us with the same Divine Fire which has inflamed Your own Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart. Make our hearts and homes Your shrine, and through us, make the Heart of Jesus, together with your rule, triumph in every heart and home.
Amen.

When St. James was called by Jesus, he didn’t hesitate. He was courageous and devoted, and he became a great example for all of us. Let’s try to be more like St. James and answer the Lord’s call promptly and follow His guidance enthusiastically.

We’ll go first - Keeping a Rosary on the rear view mirror! Keep it going in the comments!

Today, we honor the feast day of St. Maria Goretti, a young martyr of purity and forgiveness. At just 11 years old, she exemplified extraordinary courage and faith, choosing forgiveness over hatred even in the face of violence. Let her story inspire us to live lives of virtue and mercy.

Stay safe and have a fantastic Independence Day! 🎉✨

20 years ago today, Fr. James was ordained into the priesthood.

We celebrate this special occasion with gratitude for your faith and for your ministry. Your journey has had great challenges by your faith is greater. May God continue to guide you and bless you. 🙏🏼

As we celebrate the 14th anniversary of your ordination, we honor your faithful service and dedication. May the Lord continue to bless your ministry abundantly and may you find renewed energy and enthusiasm in your sacred duties.
Fr. Manasseh, your service is a blessing to us all! Thank you 🙏🏼

Fun times at CK’s today! Post your photos and tag us benedict phoenix

On this Father's Day, let's celebrate all fathers by recognizing the incredible impact they have on our lives. Let's also draw inspiration from Saint Joseph, who exemplifies the essence of true fatherhood. May his example encourage all fathers to embrace their role with grace, love, and unwavering faith.

To all fathers, thank you for your tireless efforts, your silent sacrifices, and your boundless love. Happy Father's Day!❤❤❤

Happy Father’s Day! Today is the day! join us at CK’s between 12 amd 7 p.m. Mention St. Benedict and CK’s will donate 20% of your food purchase back to St. Benedict. Dine in or Takeout. See ya there!!

Last day of VBS 2024! What an amazing week it has been. Thank you, Sr. Delia for your leadership! Thank you, Pam Boggs and Melissa Ainsworth for all the work you put in. Thank you to all who donated items and gift cards. To the adult volunteers, teen volunteers, parents, grandparents and especially the children, thank you for making this week truly special! See you next year at the True North!
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VBS Day 4! Today, the children heard the message that God is our friend forever. May we always be a friend to others just as God is to all of us. We thank God for this week and for all the wonderful people that are sharing their time and talent to make this happen. Special thanks to the birthday girl who also happens to be our most amazing photographer .savoy
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VBS Day 3! The beautiful crafts the children did today, along with the rec activity that involved trusting each other remind us that we do not need to worry because God is with us and He is a friend we can trust. Today’s song was “One Big Family” - a song that sums up this wonderful St. Benedict VBS family!
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Day 2 of VBS! “God is a friend who loves”! What a joy to see God’s love in all these happy faces! Old friendships, new friendships and friendships that are yet to be….
Thank you to all who prayed, supported and helped to make this week truly a blessing to these children!
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Day 1 of the St. Benedict Scuba VBS! What a blessing to see the children’s happy faces as they dive into a deeper friendship with God! Thank you to all the amazing volunteers, adults and teens! God is good!
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Join us for the next St Benedict dine out event! This coming Sunday, June 16, 2024, which is also Father’s Day! We are having a dine out event at CK‘s Bar and Grill! Dine in or takeout and CK‘s will donate 20% of your food bill back to St Benedict. Just mention St Benedict or show the flyer. Please use the QR code if you would like to RSVP. email [email protected] with any questions. See you there!

❤️ Reflecting on the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus ❤️ A day to embrace the infinite love and mercy of Christ. May His Sacred Heart inspire us to love deeply, forgive readily, and live with compassion. 🙏✨

🌟 Celebrating the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 🌟 Join us as we honor the profound mystery of the Eucharist, where Jesus Christ is Truly Present under the forms of bread and wine. Through the sacred act of transubstantiation, the words spoken by the priest echo those of Christ Himself, uniting us in remembrance and grace. 🙏✨

Drawing inspiration from the beautiful encounter of Mary and Elizabeth! Like Mary, may we believe in the promises of the Lord and rejoice in His blessings. Let’s embrace humility, rejoice in His mercy, and trust in His faithfulness. 🙏✨

Thank you, Sr. Ruth, for everything! You have done so much for this community in your short time here. You will be missed but know that you are always welcome here. We pray that God will lead you back to us in the near future. May God bless you always.

🙏 Today, we offer our prayers for the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service to our country, embodying the selflessness and sacrifice mirrored in the life of Christ. Let us never forget their noble deeds and continue to uphold their legacy by striving for peace, justice, and unity in our world. May their souls rest in eternal peace, and may God bless and protect all those who serve and protect us. 🕊️ ”

Deacon Connor, congratulations on your Diaconate Ordination! Thank you for allowing your St. Benedict family to share this special day with you. May you continue to bring others closer to God and may your walk with Him always lead you along a path filled with blessings. 🙏🏼

"Thank you to the countless people who have supported me in my journey through seminary so far: my parents and siblings, priests who have been role models to me, the Serra Clubs of Phoenix, the vocations committee at St. Mary, the Knights of Columbus, students at both St. Mary-Basha and St. John Bosco, various other seminarian support groups, and anyone else I’ve had the pleasure of meeting over the years." - Connor Companik

Bishop John Dolan invites you to attend this year’s Mass of Ordination to the Diaconate of Jacob Chavez and Connor Companik. This special ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 26 at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral in Phoenix at 9 a.m. The Mass is also televised live across the Diocese of Phoenix on local CW7. Please keep these men in your prayers as they continue their journey toward priesthood.