Sponsors for 2022 are now being taken. The large red candles in the Sanctuary and Tabernacle are $12.00 and will burn for 2 weeks. The names of those purchasing the candles will be listed in the bulletin as well as whom they are honoring. If interested, please call Pat Boatman at 765-832-9115 or 812-236-6508
Religious Education classes will begin Sunday, September 11th from 9:30am-10:45am for grades preschool-8th grade. Registration is now available on the St. Benedict website under the Religious Education Registration tab. Mark your calendar for September 11th! Please call the parish office if you have any questions.
The Early Church – Throughout the Easter season we hear about the early church in the Acts of the Apostles. Last week’s reading from Acts refers to the importance of how those early Church members needed to support one another. During this Easter season and throughout the coming year, remember our neophyte, Samantha. She will need the support and encouragement of this faith community.
Find out what’s happening for young adults throughout the Archdiocese of Indianapolis! Go to https://www.archindyyaccm.org/ and sign up for the Arch Indy Young Adult newsletter. NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR SINGLE CATHOLICS-September 16th-18th, 2022 - join hundreds of single Catholics from across the country (and beyond!) at the 21st National Conference for Single Catholics. The weekend includes talks by dynamic speakers, music, social events, Mass, adoration, opportunities for confession, fellowship, food and more. Visit www.NationalCatholicSingles.com for more information and to register. (Can’t find your question answered on the website? Call 512-766-5798.)
Congratulations to: Week 1, Jan. 7-Dean Dawson, the 1st Early Bird Winner of $250! Week 2, Jan. 14-Linda Niemiec, the 2nd Early Bird Winner of $250! Week 3, the 3rd Early Bird Winner is Jim & Mary Canarecci! Week 4-Will Fenio-Week 5 Jennie Martin Week 6-Charles Pattenaude. Week 7-Joe Haley. Week 8-Ryan Loftus.Week 9-Shelia Priester. Week 10-Joe Duby. Week 11-Curt DeBaun III-Week 12-Steve Shaffer. Week 13-Danielle Ambrose. Next drawing on June 26 , for $10,000 & $2,500! GET YOUR TICKET!!!
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.
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.
Our responsibility to Mother Earth continues. When we educate ourselves about climate change and realize what is happening around the world it is somewhat overwhelming but we are not in this alone. We see corporations and individuals working throughout the world to help create a more sustainable environment. How are you immersing yourself and your family into this movement of caring for God’s creation? Using a phrase we hear a lot today, “Together we can do this!” You can google “Catholicclimatecovenant.org or “careofcreation. org” for more information.