The St. Benedict Parish Office is open Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-3:00pm OR by appointment by calling 812-232-8421 ext. 110
The St. Benedict Soup Kitchen is in operation Monday through Friday 11:30am-12:30pm at the corner of 9th & Walnut Streets. All are welcome!
To inquire about voluteering in the Soup Kitchen please call 812-232-8421.
Archbishop Charles Thompson has announced that parishes may return to the custom of offering the Eucharistic chalice to all the faithful once more, starting on the First Sunday of Advent, that is, the weekend of November 26-27, 2022. This is being done in coordination with all five dioceses of Indiana. We can rejoice in this decision! As the Roman Missal says: "The sacrament of Holy Communion achieves the fullest form of the sign when it takes place under both species." (General Introduction to the Missal no. 281) In his letter, Archbishop Charles points out that the recent pandemic forced us to implement many restrictions to the liturgy: limited music, shortened processions, no holy water, no passing the basket at collection time, no sign of peace, no chalice for the congregation, etc. All of these things were useful and even necessary at a certain time and place, but they were extraordinary restrictions, they were not the norm. And they should not be normalized. The return to communion under both kinds remains the norm and in a few weeks we will take one more important step towards a postpandemic normal. Praise be to God!
The church is opened for private prayer on Wednesdays 4:30-6:00.
The Light is On . . . The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available in church on Wednesdays from 7-8 pm during Lent as well as on Saturdays from 4-5 pm.
Stations of the Cross — will be celebrated Fridays during Lent at 12:45 p.m. (after the 12:05 Mass) The dates are: March 24, March 31 Once again, the time is specified so that people can choose to attend just the stations and not Mass.
Lenten Fish Fry Dates Unless noted all are “dine-in or carry out”
Mar. 24, St. Benedict, 5-7 (K of C)
March 31 St. Joseph T.H. 4:30-7
March 31st Annunciation 4-7 St. Paul 4-7
“WE ARE BACK!” Program Over the next few weeks, you will be hearing about the upcoming “WE ARE BACK! Program at St. Benedict Catholic Church. This effort is very important as we move forward with the mission and vision of St. Benedict Catholic Church. We, as a parish family, have changed so many lives in our community! In order to continue our mission and ministries, we encourage all parishioners to spend time in prayer and discussion with your family reflecting on the work we do. If you have any questions regarding the “WE ARE BACK!” Program, please feel free to contact the parish office. 812-232-8421
Registration for the National Eucharistic Congress in 2024 NOW OPEN The 10th National Eucharistic Congress of the United States will take place in Indianapolis, July 17-21, 2024. Registration for the Congress is now open. Find more information at: https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/ Eucharistic Prayer Companion for the Lenten Season & Sacred Triduum The National Eucharistic Revival has created a series of Eucharistic Meditations to be used on Lenten Sundays and the Triduum. These Eucharistic Meditations are designed to help you spend 30 minutes to an hour in meditation and silent prayer with Jesus during Eucharistic adoration. Even if you cannot be physically present in a church or adoration chapel with the Blessed Sacrament, you can unite yourself spiritually to the Eucharist as you spend this time in prayer. This series of meditations is available in English and Spanish. http://www.eucharisticrevival.org/ Scroll down to “Eucharistic Prayer Companions for Lent.”