On Tuesday, Sept. 11th, the leadership body of our parish met to discuss the book Divine Renovation. The entire group read the introduction to the group, and had a lively discussion about the content. Below is a list of the discussion questions and the responses that were given…
Read MoreOur liturgy team has been working diligently, and we are excited to roll out our next set of revisions. You’ll probably notice that we have made some changes to the layout of the church. The server chairs and credence have been moved to the opposite side. This frees up space for the procession to leave the sacristy, and also eliminates the need for the servers to walk up the stairs with a heavy tray…
Read MoreNine years ago, Brian Sieve, a new theology teacher at St. Benedict Prep, thought to revamp how we began our prayer each day in the Secondary School. He added an introductory line before the sign of the cross coming from the opening page of the Rule of St. Benedict: "Listen with the ears of your heart." This short phrase describes the disposition that we need to be in before coming to God in prayer. It is this characteristic of Benedictine spirituality that being receptive or open is emphasized before the mention of being active. For St. Benedict each of us is essentially a "hearer of the Word." Listening, as St. Benedict would later elaborate in his Rule, is the fundamental attitude from which all other attitudes flow...
Read MoreWe extend a warm invitation to all families with children to attend and participate in this special Mass. It is our goal to help you and your family celebrate Mass together in a no-pressure environment that allows kids to be kids. We hope you consider joining us for this celebration at 10:30am this Sunday!
Read MoreTake It Outside this SUNDAY after 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, and Noon Mass! Let's celebrate fellowship, a new season, a new school year, and you! See you OUTSIDE after Mass! Every third Sunday, Sponsored by the St. Benedict Hospitality Ministry
Read MoreAs we look at ways to implement our new mission, some of our current spaces in the school got a face lift this summer; we also created a new space in the building. What previously served as our school’s computer lab and library got a major overhaul this summer to create our STEM lab. The room, which just two years ago functioned as two different spaces, today form one innovative space for learning…
Read MoreAs I wrote in my letter responding to the Pennsylvania Grand Jury report: “Whatever words we may use to describe the anguish of reading about these heinous acts, they can never capture the reality of suffering endured by victims of sexual abuse, suffering compounded by the woeful responses of bishops who failed to protect the people they were ordained to serve. … We must resolve to face our failures and hold each other accountable. We must resolve to be clear-eyed about what we have done, what we have failed to do, and what remains to be done. We must resolve to live in the light of humility, of repentance, of honesty — the light of Christ...
Read MoreSince my dad was up front playing music, my mom was left to keep us kids in line. At this point, all she had to worry about from us teenagers was the odd sarcastic remark, so her focus was almost entirely on keeping my little sister out of trouble. From what I remember, she was actually pretty well behaved, and aside from the odd sprint up and down the aisle, or a loud question about what was going on, she did pretty well. Still, all it took was one little noise or burst of energy for one lady to turn around..
Read MoreIt was my first time going to this camp, so I didn't really know what to expect. However, I enjoyed my experience so much…
Read MoreEven when the disciples who rejected Jesus left Him, he still issued a challenge by asking those who remained if they also wanted to leave. They were given an opportunity to reaffirm their faith in Him and did. We are all capable of seeing God and rejecting Him. Judas even rejected Christ by betraying Him. Faith can often be a struggle, but we have to remember that Christ has already chosen us, all we have to do is accept him…
Read MoreA few weeks ago, our local area experienced an extremely heavy rain. We had some flooding throughout the campus. We are working Gallagher Bassett on an insurance claim for flooding that took place in the secondary school library, the early childhood gross motor room, and the basement of the Kateri Center….
Read MoreI know that many of you are asking: How could this be happening again? Didn’t the U.S. bishops address this crisis sixteen years ago when they met in Dallas? What are they doing now, and why should we trust that this time they will do the right thing?
Read MoreIn today’s Gospel, John the Evangelist is instructing us about the value of the Eucharist. This discourse of Jesus takes places during the Passover, after the multiplication of the five loaves. Jesus invites us to contemplate what it means to receive Communion. The practice of receiving Communion can become second nature and we can take this essential element of our faith life for granted. What does it mean to help the Communion we receive become alive as we go out into the world?
Read MoreJoin us for our 5th annual Fall Concert Spectacular! Featuring the talents of Akiko Konishi (concert pianist), Jeremy Kiolbassa (piano), John Eckhardt (violin), Sarah Draffen (soprano), Kaitlin Galetti (mezzo), and Daniel Beatty (tenor)…
Read MoreJoin us for our first no-pressure, no-obligation rehearsal. Spend the evening rehearsing choral music with our wonderful St. Benedict Adult Choir, and enjoy some adult refreshments afterward! Learn about becoming a choir member in a fun and relaxed atmosphere…
Read MoreOften, we need to slow down or stop our busyness to reflect on this fact. We do not Often, take the time to do this. It is in the time we spend reflecting where we can really see God’s movement in our life…
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