Mission: The Faith Formation Commission of St. Benedict Parish will support opportunities for the religious education and faith development of all parishioners of St. Benedict Parish, fostering life-long spiritual growth in the Catholic faith. Meets third Monday of the month, 7:00 pm in Hellmann Hall.
Parish Life Committee (Social Committe)
Mission: To be an umbrella organization for a variety of social and spiritual functions in the parish, some of which include taking communion to shut-ins and to the hospitals, and other parish social activities. It meets on the second Thursday of the month, 10:00 am, in the Parish Office
Liturgy Committee
Mission: To serve the parish through the ministry of liturgy by working with the Pastoral staff, Liturgy Coordinator, and Director of Music in planning, implementing, and evaluating liturgical activities for the parish. The work of the committee includes recruiting and training liturgical ministers, preparing liturgical environment, encouraging and educating the assembly, and coordinating all efforts toward building a community of faith and prayer. Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month, 7:00 pm, in Hellmann Hall.
Mission: To provide Catholic patients with opportunities for the reception of Communion.
Contact person: Dee Walters
We currently are seeking parishioners to join the Hospital Ministry Team. Your volunteer time of about 2 hours a month will mean so much to those who cannot get to church. WE ESPECIALY NEED SOMEONE TO BRING COMMUNION TO UNION HOSPITAL ON TUESDAYS. Please open your heart and consider this rewarding ministry. Contact Dee Walters at [email protected] or call her at 812-234-0386.
Mission: To provide a luncheon for family and friends following a parish funeral.
Contact person: Betty Raetz & Dee Walters
Mission: To provide lunches each weekday to the hungry in the Wabash Valley. Serving site is in the Parish Center. Volunteers are encouraged.
Contact person: Ciara Krumreich
Catholic Charities: John Etling 812-232-1447
Calvary Cemetery Assn: 812-232-8404
Deanery Center: Louise Menghini 812- 232-8400
Knights of Columbus: David Gorrell 812-234-8050