Please stop by the doors inside church and pick up one of this year’s new Advent books! Before Christmas can truly change the world around us, we must first let it change the world within us, says author S. James Meyer. These stirring reflections invite us to prepare our hearts and minds—and even our muscles, bones, moods, and attitudes—so “incarnation can seep through our neurons and soak into our marrow.”
New editions of the Breaking Bread Hymnals will make their appearance on the First Sunday of Advent (11/28). Hymnals with covers will remain in church. There will be a few extra hymnals without covers that can be taken home. These can be claimed on a first come, first served basis. Thank You.
Fair Trade Sale to Return December 4th & 5th Get a start on your Christmas Shopping! St. Benedict will again hold an Ethical Trade Sale after all masses December 4th and 5th . Ethical Trade is a celebration of the dignity of work. It’s a community of fair-trade believers dedicated to improving the lives of the world’s most vulnerable by choosing to consume differently. By purchasing fair trade items, you help farmers and artisans to receive a fair wage and build their business. Together, we are creating a better world through education, advocacy, and conscientious purchasing. The Sale will feature craft items, as well as organic coffee, tea, chocolate, and olive oil. Bring your checkbook or cash. Choose beautiful gifts and feel good knowing that your purchases are helping to change and improve the lives of the world’s most vulnerable. Every purchase at our Fair-Trade Sale helps our brothers and sisters to create better lives for their families. This year’s Fair Trade Sale is being made possible by The Linden Leaf Gift Store located at St. Mary of the Woods. Through their generosity, a portion of every sale will be directed toward the resettlement of Afghani evacuees at Camp Atterbury.
Five years ago on November 16, 2016 the parish joined Fr. Martin in celebrating a very significant event in his life, the 25th Anniversary of his priestly ordination! In a few weeks’ time, he is going to celebrate yet another very important milestone in his life, his 30th Anniversary in the priesthood. This is a time that we would like to give God His deserved praise, and thank Him for bringing Fr. Martin into our lives here at St. Benedict Church.
Eric Starrs is excited to join the Terre Haute Youth Ministry program as Co-Youth Ministry Coordinator. For the last two years Eric has served as Campus Ministry Intern for the Catholic Student Center at Washington University in St. Louis. He worked hard on coordinating different programs for students and working in Student Outreach. He enjoyed working and guiding students on their Faith journeys. He’s excited to bring his experience to the Terre Haute Youth Ministry to connect with students and their families. Eric graduated from DeSales University, a small Catholic university, where he majored in Communication with a focus on Creative Writing and minored in Theology. In his spare time Eric enjoys writing short stories, traveling, and binge watching Netflix. “I am from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and I cheer on all the Philadelphia sports teams. I can’t wait to meet you and journey with you on your Faith journey.”
Sunday, October 24, 11:00 Mass is for Middle Schoolers! Middle schoolers will be the liturgical ministers, but we encourage all children to come a Worship with us. Events to Honor the Communion of Saints Día de los Muertos - Middle School Ministry is hosting a Día de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, October 30 with a 5:00p procession to church, followed by 5:30 Mass. Children please come to Hellmann Hall at 4:15p for face painting and preparation for the procession. See the detailed article in this bulletin for all the details. All Hallows Eve – October 31 is the eve of All Saints Day! All children are invited to dress as their favorite saint and join in an All Saints Procession at the 11:00 Mass. Meet at the main doors of church at 10:50a. All Saints Day is November 1.
The Art of Hospitality – Many folks involved in the process of initiation - also known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) – comment on how welcoming our parish is! They comment on how they feel they are welcome here at St. Ben’s. The art of hospitality is an important part of the parish’s ministry of initiation. We recently welcomed Terry Hamilton into the full communion of Church as he received the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. If you are a seeker and would like to know about the process of initiation; or if you’re a parishioner and you’d like to help in our ministry of hospitality and initiation, please contact Rita at rita@stbenedictth.org and at 812.232.8421, ext. 112.
JPIC Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation This month the St. Benedict’s racial justice group (which is part of JPIC) will meet to discuss follow-up steps from the reading and studying done during Advent 2020 and Lent 2021. One of the topics we are considering is a study of Black Catholics who are on their way to being canonized saints! We’d love to hear what you have to say about ways we can promote racial justice, so please consider joining us! Other groups that are part of St. Benedict’s JPIC are the Creation Care Team, and the Immigrant, Refugee Focus Group. Please contact Rita at rita@stbenedictth.org or 812.232.8421, ext. 112, for more information on your possible involvement in these groups that are working for justice, peace and the integrity of creation.
All of our high school students are welcomed to join us on October 24th at 12:30-2:30 at Sacred Heart of Jesus for our youth group meetings! Please contact Eric & Veronica at ym@terrehauteym.org Register online terrehauteym.org .
Christian Service Opportunity – Help us sort and label winter coats for families in need who shop at the Christmas Store. Please join us at Catholic Charities Christmas Store, 1440 Locust Street, on Saturday, October 30th,10:00 amNoon. And, we’ll go out for coffee afterwards!
Congratulations to the St. Benedict students being confirmed this weekend on Sunday, August 15th: Luna Rogers, Isabelle Miklozek, Lilly Jensen, Claire Jensen, William Kinne, Oliver Smith. Pray for them and for all young Catholics, that they may remain strong in their faith and take the message of the Gospel out into the world!
The Wabash Valley Community Foundation has awarded St. Benedict Church a $10,000 challenge grant to assist in raising funds solely in support of recovering from the financial losses of the Soup Kitchen brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a condition of this grant, the Community Foundation will provide $1 for every $2 t that is raised until September 30, 2021, up to $10,000.00. This could result in a possible total fundraising effort of $30,000.00. You may donate using the regular soup kitchen envelopes or by making a check made payable to the St. Benedict Church with ‘Soup Kitchen’ in the memo line. Should you have any questions, please contact Terran in the parish office at 812-232-8421 ext.110 or terran@stbenedictth.org
A bequest is a special way to express gratitude to God for a lifetime of blessings! The ability to make gifts is a good reason to have a will because it allows your legacy to live on and reflect your personal values. Your bequest to the parish is not assessed and 100% will be received by the parish. In addition, your gift reduces assets and may save your loved ones tax expense. Actual wording in your will should be determined by you and your attorney, so contact a qualified estate planning attorney to help you ensure that your loved ones are cared for and your bequests are honored.
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:
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.
Five years ago on November 16, 2016 the parish joined Fr. Martin in celebrating a very significant event in his life, the 25th Anniversary of his priestly ordination! In a few weeks’ time, he is going to celebrate yet another very important milestone in his life, his 30th Anniversary in the priesthood. This is a time that we would like to give God His deserved praise, and thank Him for bringing Fr. Martin into our lives here at St. Benedict Church.Read More
Eric Starrs is excited to join the Terre Haute Youth Ministry program as Co-Youth Ministry Coordinator. For the last two years Eric has served as Campus Ministry Intern for the Catholic Student Center at Washington University in St. Louis. He worked hard on coordinating different programs for students and working in Student Outreach. He enjoyed working and guiding students on their Faith journeys. He’s excited to bring his experience to the Terre Haute Youth Ministry to connect with students and their families. Eric graduated from DeSales University, a small Catholic university, where he majored in Communication with a focus on Creative Writing and minored in Theology. In his spare time Eric enjoys writing short stories, traveling, and binge watching Netflix. “I am from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and I cheer on all the Philadelphia sports teams. I can’t wait to meet you and journey with you on your Faith journey.”Read More
Sunday, October 24, 11:00 Mass is for Middle Schoolers! Middle schoolers will be the liturgical ministers, but we encourage all children to come a Worship with us. Events to Honor the Communion of Saints Día de los Muertos - Middle School Ministry is hosting a Día de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, October 30 with a 5:00p procession to church, followed by 5:30 Mass. Children please come to Hellmann Hall at 4:15p for face painting and preparation for the procession. See the detailed article in this bulletin for all the details. All Hallows Eve – October 31 is the eve of All Saints Day! All children are invited to dress as their favorite saint and join in an All Saints Procession at the 11:00 Mass. Meet at the main doors of church at 10:50a. All Saints Day is November 1.Read More
The Art of Hospitality – Many folks involved in the process of initiation - also known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) – comment on how welcoming our parish is! They comment on how they feel they are welcome here at St. Ben’s. The art of hospitality is an important part of the parish’s ministry of initiation. We recently welcomed Terry Hamilton into the full communion of Church as he received the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. If you are a seeker and would like to know about the process of initiation; or if you’re a parishioner and you’d like to help in our ministry of hospitality and initiation, please contact Rita at rita@stbenedictth.org and at 812.232.8421, ext. 112.Read More
Christian Service Opportunity – Help us sort and label winter coats for families in need who shop at the Christmas Store. Please join us at Catholic Charities Christmas Store, 1440 Locust Street, on Saturday, October 30th,10:00 amNoon. And, we’ll go out for coffee afterwards!Read More
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:Read More
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!Read More
