Posts in Catechesis
Seven Churches Bus Tour on Holy Thursday

At the end of the Holy Thursday Mass, the Eucharist is placed on a temporary “altar of repose” away from the sanctuary. It is customary for the faithful to process together to this altar and spend time in quiet prayer and adoration. In the Roman Missal, it states: “The faithful are invited to continue adoration before the Blessed Sacrament for a suitable length of time during the night, according to circumstance.”

The Seven Churches Visitation is a tradition that grew out of this time of prayer and adoration.

Find out more about how you can join on Holy Thursday, beginning at 8:30pm…

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Can Your Family Host our NET Ministry Leaders?

As our 8th graders prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in April, the parish is offering a Confirmation retreat in March for our Confirmandi. This year, we have NET ministries facilitiating this retreat.

One of the terms of the agreement with Net Ministries is that the parish is responsible for housing the missionary team. If you are willing to be a host home for the missionary leaders, please email Elaine Lindia at elindia@stbenedict.com. Having missionaries in your home is a great way to support the work of your church and offering hospitality to young people who are giving a year of life in service to the church. It also makes for interesting company in your homes!

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Encounters with God. Parish Mission.

The Mission will begin at St Andrew Parish on Sunday, March 26th at 4:00. Cookies, sweets and hospitality will take place following our speakers, at 5:30pm. On Monday, March 27th and Tuesday, March 28th, we will be graciously hosted by Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro each evening. Mrs Murphy’s will be open for Mission attendees at 6:45 with a dinner selection that will be served until 7:15pm. The Mission will start at 7:15 each evening. Adult beverages will be served at the end of the evening.

The Mission will begin at St Andrew Parish on March 26th at 4:00. On March 27th and 28th, we will be graciously hosted by Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro beginning at 7:00pm each evening.

Allow our shared Mission; Encounters with God, to give you space and time this Lent to recognize God’s presence in your life and allow that presence to transform you.

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Encounters with God. Parish Mission.

St Andrew and St Benedict will be having our combined Mission beginning March 26th at 4:00. This year our Mission will focus on stories shared by parishioners of how they have experienced the grace and Love of God, in their lives. Come hear the stories, share your own story, and allow yourself, to open your heart to how God is present in your life.

The Mission will begin at St Andrew Parish on March 26th at 4:00. On March 27th and 28th, we will be graciously hosted by Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro beginning at 7:00pm each evening.

Allow our shared Mission; Encounters with God, to give you space and time this Lent to recognize God’s presence in your life and allow that presence to transform you.

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Catechetical Weekend Celebrations - September 17th and 18th

Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. This year, we will celebrate the entire weekend starting on Saturday September 17th. All those who serve as catechists, teachers, youth ministers will be called forth for a special blessing at the 5 pm Mass. In addition, we will include a "Back to School Blessing" for children/families, honoring the fact that parents are the first catechists.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION 2022-2023

It is finally time to register for this coming year’s Religious Education Program at Saint Ben’s! Our classes will be held on Sunday’s from 8:15 am - 9:45 am, or if you prefer on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm. Although we are still hoping to have 2 options for classes, please know that if the class counts are not sufficient, we may ask you to change to the other option. We will need to receive your registration form BEFORE September 1, 2022. Registering before September 1st will guarantee your child(ren) a place in a grade-level class and that he/she has a book for the first day of classes.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION 2022-2023

It is finally time to register for this coming year’s Religious Education Program at Saint Ben’s! Our classes will be held on Sunday’s from 8:15 am - 9:45 am, or if you prefer on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm. Although we are still hoping to have 2 options for classes, please know that if the class counts are not sufficient, we may ask you to change to the other option. We will need to receive your registration form BEFORE September 1, 2022. Registering before September 1st will guarantee your child(ren) a place in a grade-level class and that he/she has a book for the first day of classes.

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