Your family is invited to add your own ornament to our parish Jesse Tree! The Jesse Tree will be outside the main doors of church on the First Sunday of Advent and will remain there throughout Advent. The Jesse Tree is a tradition whereby the ornaments of the Jesse Tree tell the story of Jesus’ ancestors from the Old and New Testaments. The Jesse Tree is named after Isaiah 11:1: “A shoot shall come out of the stock of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots.” Click on the link below to learn more about the Jesse Tree. The article gives you Scripture references for each ornament as well as ideas for ornament making. Families registered in religious education will receive an email with more information. https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/ liturgical-year/advent/the-jesse-tree/

Little Books . . . Because of the pandemic, we will not be offering Little Books this year. However, Little Books can be ordered directly from the website at littlebooks.org. They are available in paper and ebook formats. You can also get all the seasonal books on the Little Books app available for iOS and Android devices. To learn more about the app, go to littlebooks.org/ app

Here’s the religious education schedule for the remainder of November: November 29 - at home via Gospel Weeklies. Our parish Jesse Tree – Your family is invited to add your own ornament to our parish Jesse Tree! The Jesse Tree will be outside the main doors of church on the First Sunday of Advent and will remain there throughout Advent.

Ritual of Christian Initiation Postponed –Last week you read in this column that Jeff Darnold and Ward Levin would be received into the full communion of the Catholic Church at a special Mass this Tuesday, November 17. Due to covid concerns, their reception into full communion had to be postponed. However, the process of initiation is still alive and well at St. Benedict’s parish! God is still guiding seekers in their journey to fullness of life and St. Ben’s is still helping them along the way; albeit many gatherings are virtual. If you or someone you know is interested process of initiation, please contact Rita at rita@stbenedictth.org and at 812.232.8421, ext. 112.

Thanksgiving Break-The young adult group will not meet on Wednesday, November 25. But, we’ll meet again after Thanksgiving! And, please know that we want to serve you and are discussing ways to offer effective young adult ministry, even during a pandemic.

This Sunday, November 8th, Terre Haute Youth Ministry will not be meeting at St. Margaret Mary as usual. Instead, high school students are invited to come to the Deanery Pastoral Center on the campus of St. Pat's for our Fall Social event during the usual time of 5:00-6:30 p.m.. Come enjoy food, competition, and prizes for the winners. You don't want to miss it! Check email and instagram for additional info.    

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We are motivated by the Gospel of Jesus Christ to cherish, preserve and uphold the sacredness and dignity of all human life, foster charity and justice, and embody Catholic social and moral teaching as we act to:        

CRS Rice Bowl Collection – Thank you for sending in your Rice Bowl! Please, send your Rice Bowl offerings in one of these ways: 

St. Benedict Festival Entry CAPITAL PRIZE RAFFLE-July 10-11, 2020 - Tickets $50 each – 18 Winners Grand prizes $10,000 $2,500 $1,500 PLUS 1-$1,000 and 1-$500 Winner on Friday night, July 10, 2020. All early winning tickets will be eligible for the Grand Prize on Saturday, July 11 at the Festival . Click below to print your entry form!

Please note the due date for weekend bulletins. Submissions must be emailed to dee@stbenedictth.org April 5 (Palm Sunday) due Noon March 27 April 12 (Easter) due Noon April 3 April 19 due Noon April 10

You Voted, here are the winners! On behalf of St Ben’s Middle School Group, we thank you and are grateful for your prayers and support. Go to Facebook to see the other winning photos!

HOSPITALIZED? If you or someone in your family is hospitalized, please contact the parish office directly at St. Benedict Church to let us know you are there (812-232-8421) You should contact the hospital’s Chaplain’s Office to receive communion during your stay, however, please do not rely on the Chaplain’s office to let the parish know you are admitted.

​​​​​​​Contact Rita to find out how you can get involved. Contact Rita, rita@stbenedictth.org or call the parish office, 812.232.8421, ext. 112.

The group 100+ Women Who Care presented a check for $12,900 Monday to the St. Benedict’s Soup Kitchen in downtown Terre Haute.

Have you downloaded the St Benedict Parish App yet? Lent, Easter & so many other awesome features are brought to Your device! Fr. Martin’s weekend Homilies are available on the App, titled ‘Homilies’.

St Benedict and our Creation Care Team is part of the Catholic Climate Covenant!  If you would like to join and start receiving information through Email, visit info@catholicsandclimatechange.org and sign up to become a member or simply google "Catholic Climate Covenant" and start reading!