The Terre Haute Catholic Community is seeking a full-time Co-Coordinator of Youth Ministry to work collaboratively with the fellow Co-Coordinator of Youth Ministry to facilitate a Total Youth Ministry program for four city parishes of Terre Haute, Grades 9-12.  This includes, but is not limited to: religious education and Confirmation programs, retreats and prayer services, service projects, leadership development of students and volunteers, and fundraising. 

Near the St. Anthony statue will be a barrel for the collection of 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. The numbers of hungry being served keep going up, so the Terre Haute parishes have been asked to help further with a canned soup collection four times a year. Our months to collect will be January, April, July, and October. Thank you for whatever canned soups you can provide .

In solemn observance of the Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision, you are invited to join in a peaceful, prayerful, pro-life gathering in front of the Vigo County Court House located at 3rd Street and Wabash.  This solemn observance will be from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday January 30, 2021.  Signs will be provided.  Parking may be available behind the Vigo County Court House.  For more information, call Tom McBroom 812-841-0060.

Religious Education – January 24, we meet on zoom at 8:45a. Check out our program curriculum website for weekly parent lesson guides, videos, prayers and more!   https://www.pflaumweeklies.com/family/

Anointing – Anointing with oil is a sign of our need for God’s help and strength. The Church uses the Oil of Catechumens to anoint young children before they are baptized. The Oil of Catechumens is also used to anoint adult catechumens as a way of strengthening them as they prepare for Baptism at the Easter Vigil. This Sunday, January 24 at the 10:00 Mass, our catechumens, Helio Kuok and Christopher Jaeger, will be anointed with the Oil of Catechumens, which was blessed by Archbishop Thompson at our cathedral. Please, pray for Helio and Christopher that they be undeterred in their journey toward Baptism! If you or someone you know is interested in Baptism, please contact Rita at rita@stbenedictth.org or 812.232.8421, ext. 112.

Will you join us for SEEK21?  Join thousands of small groups around the world February 4 - 7 who are seeking a new beginning, a new encounter with Christ and a new moment for our Church.  A group of St. Ben’s young adults are going to meet in a large space, socially distanced and wearing masks, to participate in SEEK21. We’d love for you to join us! Learn more at seek.focus.org and contact Jason at 812.244.3510 or Rachel at rachel@stbenedictth.org. Also, check out the flyer in this bulletin.

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.

With the First Sunday of Advent, we enter a new liturgical year. That’s normally when we change out the hymnals, too. This year, we are going to hold off on putting out the new hymnals until things normalize a bit. So, please continue using your current hymnals for the time being. Booklets with the Sunday readings for 2021 will be available in church and in the parish office., These free resources can be used in conjunction with the old hymnals until the new hymnals can be used.

Out of concern for the safety of students and families, Terre Haute Youth Ministry will be meeting virtually until further notice for our regular Life Teen events. The next scheduled meeting is this weekend, on Sunday, January 24th at 5:00 p.m.

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!