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2 Saint Benedict Catholic Church 109 West Smith Street, Greensboro, North Carolina ************************** Website: stbenedictgreensboro.net Parish Office Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday PARISH MISSION STATEMENT: As the Roman Catholic Mother Church of Greensboro, St. Benedict's Parish Mission, responding faithfully to Christ's call, is to bring all people closer to God through Liturgy, fellowship, service, b outreach, and works of charity. Rev. James Duong, Pastor Lynne McGrath, Secretary & Faith Formation Coordinator Weekend Mass Sat. Miraculous Medal Novena at 4:45pm Mass at 5:00pm Sun. 8am & 11am Confessions Weekday before 12:00pm Saturday 4-4:30pm and by appointment Weekday Mass Monday - Friday Rosary at 11:45am No MASS on Thursday ******************* Weekly bulletin requests must be in the Parish Office by 12:00pm on Wednesday, ten (10) days in advance of the weekend of publication. PARISH REGISTRATION: Welcome all new families and individuals. Membership is a condition for the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion at St. Benedict, and for the parish to issue a sponsorship certificate for those asked to be sacramental sponsors. You must be a registered, contributing member for at least three (3) months before a certificate will be given. Registration forms are available in the Parish Office. SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK: If you are seriously ill, going in for surgery or weak from old age, you may receive the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. Please contact Fr. Duong if you desire to receive this sacrament. HOSPITAL & NURSING HOME & SHUT-IN VISITS: If you or any members of your family are sick and in the hospital or a nursing home, and you d like Communion brought to them, please call the Parish Office. FAITH FORMATION: All classes from Pre-K to High School are on Sundays from 9:30-10:30am in the Parish Hall. For more information call Lynne McGrath. RCIA: Please call the Parish Office for more information. MARRIAGES: Arrangements must be made with a priest/deacon at least six (6) months in advance. Call the Parish Office for more information. 2

3 THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD JANUARY 6 TH, 2019 For civic leaders: That by their words and actions, they might defend life and work to preserve respect for the life of every human being. MASS SCHEDULE INTENTIONS 1/05 Saturday 5:00 PM.. + Anne Bodner 1/06 Sunday 8:00 AM.. + Tze-Kai Wang 11:00 AM.. For the Parishioners 1/07 Monday 12:15 PM.. The Holy Souls in Purgatory 1/08 Tuesday 12:15 PM.. Kelly & Lily McGrath Birthday 1/09 Wednesday 12:15 PM.. + Martha Jean Ford 1/10 Thursday NO MASS 1/11 Friday 12:15 PM.. + Michael & Julia Dowd 1/12 Saturday 5:00 PM.. For the Parishioners 1/13 Sunday 8:00 AM.. + Dolores Zadora +Denotes deceased 11:00 AM.. + Beatrice Clark Sick and Shut-In Please remember our brothers and sisters in your prayers and at Mass: Lisa Jo Adornetto, Luciana Basic, Andrea Burns, John Davis, Alberto Dorta, Camille Fadia, Gloria Foley, Steve Freeman, Lois Hunt, Ramon Masson, Maggie Masson, Barbara Nicke, Nancy Plume, Michael Pepe, Lorraine Portello, John Rahenkamp, Joel Rivera, Laura Rodrigues, Petar Rosic, Max Saldana, Paco Saldana, Santy Saldana, Roberta Van Pelt, Nina Williams, Beth Wilson, Brian Wilson, Deborah Wilson, Nicke Wilson, Greg and Mary Keeping Our Military in Our Prayers Kate Balacki Mohammid Karim Capt. John Brock Phillip Kiniery Mark Bracich Michael Knudsen Cpl. Kevin Bryan Com. Karen M. Kohanowich Maj. Timothy Chess Com. Kurt M. Kohanowich Lt. Andrew Chess Danny McGranahan 1 st Lt. Anthony Chiccarelli Capt. Kyle Payne Jason Davidson Jose Rodriguez Kevin Fiscone Christopher Simmons, E3 Matthew Goclon, E3 Sgt Tony Grant Nicholas Tobe Sgt Albert Vital Christopher Grubey, PFC Fred Todd Patrick Hermesmann Sgt. Shawn Walkeri Lt. Jg. Benjamin Javery Stephen Zenbileski Sgt. Bryanna Spade Sgt. Kyle Spade 3

4 WEEKLY COLLECTION Offertory Collection.... Christmas Collection.... $3, $3, ****This week there will be a second collection for the Maintenance Fund THANK YOU! MINISTER SCHEDULE: January 12 th and January 13 th, 2019 MASS LECTOR E.M. ALTAR SERVERS 5PM Lori Hodges Danielle Hayes Jane Dickerson Gloria Foley Zech Harrison Tom Thompson 8AM Tom Rempel Evangeline Layug Geoff Stephany Ernesto Layug Rachael Stephany Trudy Menzzentto Adam Stephany 11AM Ed Campbell Lynne McGrath Aidan Sorbito Bill McCutcheon Geovanni Alegado Larry D Amelio REFLECTION the Gentiles are co-heirs, members of the same body, and co-partners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the Gospel. (Ephesians 3:6) Today we celebrate that Christ came to all of us, not just the Hebrews. He has given each of us unique gifts. We all have different yet equally valuable roles to play in the Body of Christ. Pray daily and ask God how He wants you to use your gifts so that we may all be one. LEAVE A LEGACY: The Magi brought the child Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. What gifts do I place before Jesus? My time in prayer? My participation in my parish community? My generousity? 4

5 PARISH NEWS DSA 2018 DIOCESAN SUPPORT APPEAL (DSA) DSA 2018 has been closed. We have reached our Goal of $23, Thanks to all the parishioners for your generosity in caring for our Parish and the Diocesan Church! Pray that you all continue to support DSA 2019 coming soon. Again, thank you! Father Duc. LADY S GROUP will be going out to dinner on Wednesday, January 16th at 5:30pm. We will meet at Carrabba's Italian Grill, Address: 3200 High Point Rd, Greensboro, NC Phone All ladies are welcome to join us. PROTECTING GOD S CHILDREN WORKSHOP will be offered for all volunteers, employees of St. Benedict Church and anyone interested in attending this informative workshop. Protecting God s Children Workshop will be held in the parish hall on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 9am - 12noon. For more information and to register, please call the parish office at Thank you. UPDATE INFORMATION: Communication today is very important to build up our community of faith. Last month, we received many letters and Christmas Cards returned. So we ask you to update your information: address, by calling the office at or ing us at stbenedictgreensboro@charlottediocese.org. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Faith Formation News We wish all a Happy New Year! Faith Formation will resume on Jan. 6, :30am 10:30am QUESTION OF THE WEEK: To whom do I pay homage? Are they worthy of my respect? 5

6 THE TRADITIONAL METHOD FOR BLESSING HOMES ON THE EPIPHANY DAY All make the Sign of the Cross. "Peace be to this house and: to all who dwell here, in the name of the Lord. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to be... And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we saw his glory, the glory as of the Fahter's only Son, full of grace and truth. (John 1:1-3.14) Then using chalk, write on the outside of your house, above or next to an entrance: *** 20 + C(hristus) + M(ansionem) + B(enedicat) + 19 (These words mean. "May Christ bless this house ) OR *** 20 + C(aspar) + M(elchior) + B(althazar) + 19 (the names of the Magi) Lord God of heaven and earth, you revealed your only begotten Son to every nation by the guidance of a star. Bless this house and all who inhabit it. May we be blessed with health, goodness of heart, gentleness and the keeping of your law. Fill us with the light of Christ, that our love for each other may go out to all. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. COMMUNITY NEWS MARCH FOR LIFE CHARLOTTE will be January 11, We will begin our day with a Mass offered for the Unborn at 9:00 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Charlotte. The march begins at 12 noon at the Pastoral Center. If you are interested in sending a donation, please make the check payable to March for Life Charlotte. Mail to: March for Life Charlotte P.O. Box Charlotte, NC Thank you for your support. GCCW: The Greensboro Area Council of Catholic Women will hold its Annual Pot Luck Luncheon on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Please bring your favorite dish to share. There is no charge for this event. Also, please remember to bring non-perishable food items for the needy. Please RSVP to: Carol Cook at This week let us say Happy Birthday to: June Kemp (1/5); Allison Victory (1/5); James Watterson (1/6); George VanPelt (1/8); Akouovi Djondo (1/11) 6

7 Christmas Flowers: In Memory / Honor of Greg Brown Rita Bliden The Brown Family The Bliden Family Mr & Mrs FP Cucchiara Doris Kauder Chris Cleary Margaret Dickerson Mrs Connie DePaula Patricia Cleary Frank Cleary Mr & Mrs WF O Sullivan Marie Mosgrove The Maier Family The Olexa Family Lou Spera Edward Caruso Thomas Ludwinski Emma Moncla Chandler Huffman Mikie Haggerty Kathleen Manor Alma Scheidelman Nich Menzzentto LC Scheidelman Craig Alley Marie McIntyre Mr & Mrs R McIntyre Clarence Plante John Sorge Teresa Plante Webb Mr & Mrs Wm Woodruff Robert Rahenkamp Joseph Rahenkamp Jr Donald Rahenkamp JA & Eva Capps Brenda Bunton Ruby Shue Jeanette Yow Manuel & Fannie Rosekues Stan & Rose Taylor Santiago Vazquez Anthony Vazquez Norman Jean Braswell Haydee Pereira Dora Tirado Angelo Lozada Annette Braswell Angela Taylor Dorothy A Kelly Bernard Kelly John & Janice Watterson Kyllikki Collings The Furgersons 2 Col Ivan B Kelly Joan A Rodriquez Ralph Lepore Don & Bea Clark Edward & Julia Sadlowski The VanPelt & Million Families The Deceased Members of the Spah Family The Deceased Members of the Hunt Family Deceased Members of St Benedict Catholic Church Also thanks to State Street Florist and Mr. & Mrs. Hodges for more Christmas Poinsettias 7

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