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Saint Benedict Catholic Church 109 West Smith Street, Greensboro, North Carolina 27401 336-272-0303 ************************** Website: stbenedictgreensboro.net Email: Stbenedictgreensboro@charlottediocese.org 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, outreach, and works of charity. Rev. James Duong, Pastor Lynne McGrath, Secretary & Faith Formation Coordinator b Weekend Mass Sat. Miraculous Medal Novena at 4:45pm Mass at 5:00pm Sun. 8am & 11am Confessions Weekday before 12:15pm 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
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - FEBRUARY 12 TH, 2017 For our country: May the Lord, the giver of life, grant that respect for each person shape our law and way of life. MASS SCHEDULE INTENTIONS 02/11 Saturday 5:00 PM +Joan Peeden 02/12 Sunday 8:00 AM... + Roger Alonzo 11:00 AM.. For the Parishioners 02/13 Monday 12:15 PM + Joe Nicke 02/14 Tuesday 12:15 PM... All the Holy Souls in Purgatory 02/15 Wednesday 12:15 PM Living and deceased members of the Oleya Family 02/16 Thursday No Mass 02/17 Friday 12:15 PM... Timmy and Bridget Mullane 02/18 Saturday 5:00 PM.... + Lou Spera 02/19 Sunday 8:00AM... Victor Bliden 11:00 AM... For the Parishioners +Denotes deceased Sick and Shut-In Please remember our brothers and sisters in your prayers and at Mass: Amanda Bayne, Erin Bush, Louise Chut, Raymond Chut,Bea Clark, Lillian Davis, MaryJo Dillard, Gloria Foley, Steve Freeman, Lois Hunt, Cathy Hyatt, Anna Keith, Charlie Manley, Michael Casey Marion, Maggie Masson, Larry Miles, Mona Munro, Barbara Nicke, Alex Perdue, Nancy Plume, Santy Saldana, Kaki Sowinski, Mary Lou Strathen, Lynne Traister, Roberta Van Pelt, Beth Wilson, Brian Wilson, Deborah Wilson, Nicke Wilson, Anna Mae Williams, Bill Williams, Rachel Wright, Walker 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. ohanowich 1 st Lt. Timothy Cess Com. Kurt M. Kohanowich Cadet Andrew Chess Danny McGranahan 1 st Lt. Anthony Chiccarelli Capt. Kyle Payne Jason Davidson Jose Rodriguez Kevin Fiscone Christopher Simmons, E3 Matthew Goclon, E3 Airman Sheree Grant-Skeens Sgt. Tony Grant Nicholas Tobe Christopher Grubey, PFC Fred Todd Patrick Hermesmann Shawn Walkeri Lt. Jg. Benjamin Javery Stephen Zenbileski Airman Bryanna Spade Sg. Kyle Spade 3
WEEKLY COLLECTION Offertory Collection...$4,899.00 Maintenance Collection..$1,391.50 THANK YOU! MINISTER SCHEDULE: February18 th & February 19 th, 2017 MASS LECTORS E.M. ALTAR SERVERS 5 PM Lori Hodges Bob Nut Baxter Miller Cindy Nutt Kayla Miller Greg Sandquist 8 AM Tom Rempel Leslie Brown Nonso Nnebe Agumadu Trudy Menzentto Chuma Nnebe Agumadu Lynne McGrath 11AM Shelton Watson Shelton Watson Nicholas Ramcharitar Jim Martin Michael Ramcharitar Laura Rosic REFLECTION As Catholics, we are not to focus only on ourselves but are called by our Bishop to reach out and share our time, talent and treasure with our brothers and sisters. LEAVE A LEGACY: There are no small gifts in the eyes of our Lord. A bequest of any size is an ultimate expression of stewardship and demonstrates your appreciation for the gifts you have received. 4
PARISH NEWS DSA SUPPORT APPEAL 2017 Please be generous to the Diocesan Support Appeal. Your contribution to the Diocesan Support Appeal is a way to act with love for our sisters and brothers throughout the diocese and to continue the saving work begun by Jesus. Next week during Mass, you may complete a pledge envelope or go to www.charlottediocese.org to make a gift online. Our assessment this year is $24,484.00 ALLERGY/FLU SEASON It is allergy/flu season again. If you have had it, please share your act of charity and kindness by NOT receiving the cup of the Precious Blood of Christ. The Church teaches us that if we receive just the Body or Blood of Christ, we receive the whole Christ. Thank you for understanding. BIBLE STUDY will begin again on Tuesday, March 7 th at 7:00pm. During Lent we will cover the daily and weekend readings in our study of the Word. All are welcome to join us. THE LADIES GROUP will be going out to dinner on Wednesday, February 15 th.. We will meet at Mimi s Café, 3322 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro at 5:30PM. All Ladies of the Parish are welcome to attend. Reservations are not necessary. INFORMATION FOR YOUR 2016 TAX RETURN: St. Benedict s has mailed out individual giving statements to all registered parishioners and regular visitors who have contributed over $250.00. These statements will serve as the documentation required by the IRS. For stock gifts and DSA, the Diocese will provide those documentations. Please contact Tani Seymore at 704-370-3320. If you find any mistakes in your statement, please let us know at 336-272-0303. ST. BENEDICT S PARISH COUNCIL: The Parish Council will meet on Monday, February 13 th at 7:00pm on the second floor of the old rectory. All parishioners are invited. SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL NEEDS OUR HELP The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is in need of financial donations to continue its ministry, helping families in need with their utility bills so they may stay warm for the winter. Please send donations to: Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 109 West Smith Street Greensboro, NC 27401 5
FAITH FORMATION NEWS *** Let us congratulate St. Benedict s Faith Formation Second Grade Class who celebrated their First Penance on Saturday, February 11 th. Please continue to keep them in your prayers as they prepare for. First Holy Communion. *** Faith Formation will not meet next Sunday, February 19 due to President s Day Holiday. This week let us say Happy Birthday to: Arlene Hennessy (02/12), Merveille Yelou (02/16), Elwin Saguintaah (02/18) COMMUNITY NEWS CRYSTAL BALL: Come learn to minuet, waltz, tango and more at the 9th Crystal Ball on Saturday, March 25th. The event is a fundraiser for the youth orchestras, but also a night of family fun that includes food, dance instruction and great music! The Greensboro Symphony Youth Philharmonic will be playing and Artistic Motion School of Dance will teach us the dances. Good for all ages. From 7 to 10 p.m. at Kiser Middle School, 716 Benjamin Parkway in Greensboro. Tickets $10/person or $35/household. Profits donated to the GSYP. For more information call Debbie at 336/662-2644. JUNIOR VILLAINS BASEBALL Program at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School If your son is a 7th or 8th grader that is interested in playing baseball this spring for the Junior Villains, please contact Coach Craig Turner at craigmturner11@gmail.com. Tryouts will be held on February 20th. 6
February 4, 2017 Call to Action Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Religious freedom in America has suffered years of unprecedented erosion. The Executive Branch of the federal government can correct some of these issues. The President can restore the federal government's respect for the religious freedom of individuals and organizations by signing an Executive Order that establishes a government-wide initiative to respect religious freedom. Elements of such an Order should include: Relief from the mandate of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that forces the Little Sisters of the Poor and others to facilitate the provision of contraception, sterilization, and abortion-inducing drugs and devices in their health plans. Preservation of tax-exempt status for nonprofits that hold beliefs based on marriage, human sexuality, and the protection of human life at all stages. The ability of religious organizations that partner with the federal government to act according to their beliefs regarding marriage, human sexuality, and the protection of human life at all stages. A broad religious exemption to Executive Order 13672 so that faith-based organizations can continue to partner with the federal government to provide much-needed services here at home and abroad. The ability of religiously affiliated child welfare providers to provide adoption, foster, or family support services for children in accordance with their religious beliefs. Protection of accreditation for religious schools based on their beliefs. Conscience protections regarding abortion in the individual health insurance market. Any Executive Order should make it clear that religious freedom entails more than the freedom to worship but also includes the ability to act on one's beliefs. It should also protect individuals and families who run closely-held businesses in accordance with their faith to the greatest extent possible. Please click on the link below to send a message to President Trump and Vice-President Pence. https://www.votervoice.net/broadcastlinks/-sdhwnhomkpu1i-ydbl0og Yours in Christ, The Most Reverend Peter J. Jugis Bishop of Charlotte The Reverend Monsignor Michael Shugrue Administrator, Diocese of Raleigh 7
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