What is JPIC?  JPIC stands for Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation and originated in the Vatican.  It has been adopted by many different groups within the Church including the Franciscans. Read below and click on this link for a complete description https://usfranciscans.org/home/justice-and-peace/   

Religious Education Registration is Open! –  Registration for 2021-22 is now open on the parish website https://stbenedictth.org/religious-education-registration. All children preschool (age 4) through grade 8 are encouraged to register. Even if you’ve registered in the past, your updated registration is appreciated. Classes are Sundays at 9:30a with the first class being August 29 with a parent meeting included. For more information, please contact Rita, rita@stbenedictth.org or 812.232.8421, ext. 112. Follow the Middle School Group Fun – Please check out our middle school ministry at: Facebook: St Benedict’s Middle School Religious Ed Instagram: st_bensmsgrp_th

Word, Community, Worship, Service – The Church tells us that the best way to form disciples in the Catholic Christian way of life is to immerse those seeking to become our members in the life of the community. So that’s what we do! We immerse seekers into the life of our parish community through a fourfold process that includes formation in the Word, community, worship and service. We share the Word of God; incorporate them into life of the parish community; worship with them on Sunday; and work alongside our new folks in service of others. This week seekers and their sponsors will work with Secular Franciscans serving at the pancake breakfast on Saturday, June 26. If you’re interested in the Catholic Christian way of life or if you’re Catholic and you’d like to accompany a seeker on the journey, please contact Rita, rita@stbenedictth.org or 812.232.8421, ext. 112.

Join us Sunday, 6/27 as we cheer on the REX! We will gather at Bob Warn Ball field at 3:30, with a meet and greet and the game starts at 4:30.  We look forward to this opportunity to catch up with our high school members and their families. General admission: Adults $6, ages 6-14 $5 and ages 5 and under Free. Confirmation—The next meeting of the high school confirmation prep class is on Wednesday, June 23rd, from 7:30-8:45 p.m. Confirmation prep classes will continue to meet virtually until further notice. Registration for the 2021-2022 program year is now open! You can find the online registration form along with additional information at terrehauteym.org Follow us on instagram @terrehauteym.org

5 Quick Questions – We want to know what you’d like to see happening at St. Ben’s for those 18-39. Please, help us improve and enhance our ministry with young adults by completing an upcoming brief survey that will be coming soon to your email via Survey Monkey. It’s only 5 quick questions!  If we don’t have your current email, you’ll find the survey on the parish website stbenedictth.org Or, contact Rita at rita@stbenedictth.org for the link. Thank you!

1/15/2021-Calrence Brink #757 1/22/2021-Bob Kramer #005 1/29/2021-Natalie Shanks #220 2/5/2021-Geri March #041 2/12/2021-Terran Williams #330 2/19/2021-Tucker Dinkel #080 Michael Ciolli #083 2/26/2021 - 3/5/2021 Dean Dawson #014 3/12/2021 Tony Butwin #112 3/19/2021 Pat Redenbarger #754 3/26/2021-Thomas Schaffer #707 4-1-2021 Dean Dawson #011 4-9-2021 Mark & Dale Haviland

The Altar Society . . . would like to thank those who sponsored Tabernacle and Sanctuary Candles for 2020. We are beginning to take sponsorships for the 2021 year. One candle is $12.00 and burns for 2 weeks. The names of those purchasing the candles will be listed in the bulletin as well as the intention. Please call Pat Boatman at 765-832-9115 or 812-236-6508, if you wish to have a burning memory of a loved one, to honor a special occasion, or a special intention.

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:        

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

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.

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!