Saint Benedict Catholic Church — Local services in Phoenix

Sorry this will be so negative. I just called to make an appointment to see father Binti. It has taken me almost 2 years to gather courage to do so, as I know he is ill, and I feel selfish. But today, during a time I need help most, the office girl first asked if I was a parishioner, I am, but why? I did tell her I knew he was sick, and yes, I know I'm being selfish. I was asked what I wanted to talk to him about. Thought that was a private thing between a priest and someone asking for help. Yet I told her. She said I could email him. Maybe the desperation didn't come through enough. Truly, I just wanted to understand his incredible faith, through all his suffering, and maybe he could help me get back mine, and stop giving up stop pushing on. I have never reached out to a priest before. Truly desperate. She did start to see if he had time, but I already felt selfish, and the hesitation made me realize I couldn't do it. Too much to ask. I may get piled on about this. No I don't make weekly donations in the collection plate. I guess I should have learned when I wrote the bishop on father's behalf, and got no response, or my struggle to sell back my burial plot at 70% less st. Francis sold it to me, just for some medical care. Or not getting return phones calls from diocese, that my lack of faith, need of help right now, is less important than the money I am unable to give. In reality, I just needed to see his smile, remind me why do I deserve gods love, keep me from doing something stupid. Sigh...that took a lot of guts for me...all I had left. And to think all the money, time faith of my parents, sacrifing so I could go to catholic school. Yeah, "Catholics Come Home" I've been trying, not St Ben's fault, but just another way to fill the collection plates. If not, then why when one whose tried, ignored, made to feel guilty, guess I should be used to that. To those that know me...no need to call sorry if I embarrassed anyone. Desperation, depression does funny things, especially when your last hope...well...no matter. Father Binti, I wish you well in your journey. Sorry gave up on prayer when my dad passed. I know God answers all prayers, I've learned the answer is...

Our daughter’s family are members of both St. Benedict’s parish and St. John Bosco School. We occasionally have attended Friday Mass when it was held on the school campus. We joined our daughter’s family for Christmas Eve Mass at the beautiful new church. While the music was joyous and uplifting, the overall acoustics and sound quality in the church is a problem. We sat in the middle of the church and could not understand a single word the celebrant or deacon said. This is really unfortunate as we have heard both speak at services formerly held at the school and came away inspired with the messages delivered. We hope and pray there is a solution to the audio shortcomings of the new building so that future attendees have the benefit to appreciate thoughtful and...

We stayed at the Ronald Mcdonald house for our ill son who was at Phoenix Children's Hospital. We were blessed by a care pkg. from St. Benedict and St. John Bosco School. It is a beautiful thing when people/children take the time to make us feel closer to God by their generosity and Love. I want to say Thank you and you are...