In Celebration of All Saints and All Souls…the Ofrenda Returns!   Beginning October 25th, our Middle School Group, under the leadership of Veronica Rogers, is once again building an “ofrenda” in church in front of the St. Joseph altar. The ofrenda is a way to reconnect and remember our family and friends who have passed away. Here’s what our students said last year about this celebration.

Religious Education at Home– This week, Sunday, October 25, religious education happens with parents at home. To go along with the Gospel Weekly check out this fun video on “The Great Commandment”

God with Us – Our loving God is within us, around us, and even one of us. This Tuesday, October 27 at 7:00p in Hellmann Hall, parishioner and catechist, Trudy Butwin will lead us in an engaging process that will help us to better understand God’s loving relationship with us.

Faith & Friendship in Christ – Right now, our faith-based conversations are on Zoom on Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm. We gather as a community of disciples to share our Catholic faith and pray. ALL young adults, ages 18-39ish are welcome! Please, contact Jason Allen and he’ll send you the link! Text him at 812.244.3510.

In years past, the Altar Society has collected toys, clothing,  etc., for the month of October to donate to the Christmas Store.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we can not ask parishioners to shop for gifts and put themselves at risk. This year, for everyone's safety, rather than collecting items, the Altar Society has made a large donation to the Christmas Store, so they can purchase what they feel is needed most.  Thank you for your past participation and, hopefully, next year we will be back on track. Pat Boatman, Altar Society Chair

As in years past, in order to shop at the Christmas Store, families MUST REGISTER. This year, registration for Vigo County residents will be held in-person at the Christmas Store located at 1440 Locust St., Terre Haute, IN  47807. Registrations will be open October 26 – October 30 from 9am-noon and 1pm-3pm. In addition, evening registrations will be available on Tuesday, October 27, from 4-6pm and Thursday, October 29, from 4pm-6pm. See more info below.

Near the St. Anthony statue will be a barrel to collect canned soups for the Brown Bag Project at Garfield Towers and Warren Village. This project is already supported by a monthly monetary donation from St. Bens, but the numbers of hungry being served keep going up. Terre Haute parishes have been asked to help further with a canned soup collection 4 times per year. Our months to collect are January, April, July and October. Thank you for whatever canned soups you can supply

Terre Haute Youth Ministry meets on Sunday evenings from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary. It is open to all high school age youth from St. Benedict parish.  Join us this Sunday, October 25th, for the fourth installment of "Belong" a Life Teen series focusing on the need for Christian community and companionship. Don't worry if you missed the first few, you don't need to have attended to get something out of this discussion! We hope to see you there!

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!