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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 b Leslie Brown, Secretary Lynne McGrath, Faith Formation Coordinator 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
TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, OCTOBER 2 ND, 201 6 For our nation: May our witness during this Respect life Month move hearts to Extend merciful protection for every person s life. MASS SCHEDULE INTENTIONS 10/01 Saturday 5:00 PM.. + Benito Bonaccorsi 10/02 Sunday 8:00 AM... + Gabriel Matyok 11:00 AM... For the Parishioners 010/03 Monday 12:15 PM... + Nora Hassett 10/04 Tuesday 12:15 PM... All the Holy Souls in Purgatory 10/05 Wednesday 12:15 PM. Living and Deceased members of The Olexa Family 10/06 Thursday NO MASS 10/07 Friday 12:15 PM. Saldana Gadea Family 10/08 Saturday 5:00 PM... For the Paraishioners 10/09 Sunday 8:00 AM + Aida Rivera 11:00 AM + Haydee Perelra +Denotes deceased Sick and Shut-In Please remember our brothers and sisters in your prayers and at Mass: Alice Akins, Amanda Bayne, Erin Bush, Louise Chut, Raymond Chut, Lillian Davis, MaryJo Dillard, Gloria Foley, Steve Freeman, Lois Hunt, Cathy Hyatt, Anna Keith, Margaret Kohring,Tom Ludwinski, Charlie Manley, Michael Casey Marion, Maggie Masson, Trudy Menzzentto, Larry Miles, Mona Munro, Barbara Nicke, Joan Peeden, Alex Perdue, Nancy Plume, Anna Swauger, 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. Kohanowich 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.. $3,404.00 Diocese Disaster Flood Relief Collection.$772.00 THANK YOU! MINISTER SCHEDULE: October 8th & October 9th 2016 MASS LECTORS E.M. SERVERS 5 PM Amy Nutt Richard Collings Lou Spera Mike Drag Gloria Foley Tom Thompson 8 AM Trudy Menzzentto Lynne McGrath Rachael Stephany Leslie Brown Geoff Stephany Tom Rempel 11AM Shelton Watson Bill McCutcheon Cali Freeman Ed Campbell Ed Sopp REFLECTION Have you ever taken a moment to figure out how much time, on the average, you spend a week volunteering in your church or in your community? LEAVE A LEGACY: We appreciate the thoughtfulness of parishioners who have left bequests to our parish. These gifts help us build a solid foundation for future generations.. ********************************************************************** 4
PARISH NEWS TODAY IS RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY, sponsored by the Bishops Committee for Pro-Life Activities. The observance emphasizes concern for all human life, especially that of the unborn, the elderly, persons with disabilities, the terminally ill, and others whose lives are easily threatened. ADULT FORMATION OPPORTUNITY There is still time to enroll in the diocesan Lay Ministry program. The classes of this two year program are taught in several sites in the diocese, including Greensboro. For details, contact Frank Villaronga at 704-370-3274 or favillaronga@charlottediocese.org BIBLE STUDY will meet on Tuesday, October 4 th at 7pm in the Parish Hall.. THE 11AM CHOIR is seeking new members. Ability to read music is helpful, but not necessary. We rehearse every Wed. evening in the choir loft, 6:30-7:45pm and meet at 10:15 on Sundays. If you love to sing, please consider joining us (ages 13 and up, please). Call Dianne McCutcheon (336-937-5453) with any questions. MS TOUR TO TANGLEWOOD: Parishioner, Mary Ann Sacco is biking in the MS Tour to Tanglewood for the 15 th year to help fight Multiple Sclerosis. She is riding in honor of our parishioner, Arlene Hennessy. Donations will be collected after all masses the weekend of Oct.1-2nd. If you prefer to donate on line just visit www.bikemsncc.org. Click on Donate and type in Mary Ann s name. Checks can be made payable to National MS Society. Thank you for your help fighting this terrible disease! You may also make a check payable to National MS Society, In the memo section write Mary Ann Sacco, Send check to National MS Society - Greater Carolinas Chapter,3101 Industrial Drive, Ste. 210,Raleigh, NC 27609, Or Mary Ann Sacco,203 N. Holden Road, Greensboro, NC 27410. This week let us say Happy Birthday to: Evan Akouegnon (10/02), Ernie Layug (10/ 02), Karin Vicard (10/02), Tammi Conahan (10/04), Tamara Popik (10/04), Mario Vicidomini (10/04), Marjorie Marvin (10/06), Baxter Miller (10/08), Kayla Miller (10/08), Anthony Speno (10/08) 5
FAITH FORMATION NEWS *************************************************************************** 2016 CROP HUNGER WALK: This year's walk will mark the 36th anniversary of the Greater Greensboro CROP Hunger Walk. Main Walk: Sunday, October 16, 2016 NewBridge Bank Park Registration: 1:30pm & Walk: 2:30pm LET US JOIN OUR YOUTH TO END HUNGER IN GREENSBORO THE MONTH OF OCTOBER: The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary. Pope Benedict XVI in an address at the Basilica of St. Mary Major where he prayed the rosary with the faithful said: "...Today, together we confirm that the Holy Rosary is not a pious practice banished to the past, like prayers of other times thought of with nostalgia. Instead, the Rosary is experiencing a new Springtime. Without a doubt, this is one of the most eloquent signs of love that the young generation nourish for Jesus and his Mother, Mary. In the current world, so dispersive, this prayer helps to put Christ at the center, as the Virgin did, who meditated within all that was said about her Son, and also what he did and said. When reciting the Rosary, the important and meaningful moments of salvation history are relived. The various steps of Christ's mission are traced. With Mary the heart is oriented toward the mystery of Jesus. Christ is put at the center of our life, of our time, of our city, through the contemplation and meditation of his holy mysteries of joy, light, sorrow and glory. May Mary help us to welcome within ourselves the grace emanating from these mysteries, so that through us we can "water" society, beginning with our daily relationships, and purifying them from so many negative forces, thus opening them to the newness of God. The Rosary, when it is prayed in an authentic way, not mechanical and superficial but profoundly, it brings, in fact, peace and reconciliation. It contains within itself the healing power of the Most Holy Name of Jesus, invoked with faith and love at the center of each "Hail Mary"... 6
COMMUNITY NEWS A NOVENA OF REPARATION AND PETITION will be held at 6:15 P.M.at the Maryfield Chapel every Wednesday evening September 7th thru November 2nd for nine weeks before the election. Please come and bring a friend. ITALIAN AMERICAN SOCIAL CLUB 15 TH ANNUAL PASTA DINNER Sat., Oct. 8 th, 6:30pm to 10:30pm at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Fellowship Hall, 2715 Horsepen Creek Rd. Cost $25/person: $50/couple. Call Rocky Riccio (336) 852-7381 home or (336) 275-9343 work. Send checks to Rocky at: 7137 W. Friendly Ave., Unit B, Greensboro, NC 27410. ALL NIGHT FIRST FRIDAY-FIRST SATURDAY VIGIL Oct. 7 & 8 at OLG Mass at 6:30 PM on Oct. 7 and ending with Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Oct. 8 at 7 AM. This is a different schedule due to the separation of the First Friday and First Saturday on the calendar. Confessions are available from 7:30 8:30 PM. This night will include scriptural rosaries, Nine Offices of the Sacred Heart, silent adoration, Saturday Office Readings for the Immaculate Heart, Divine Mercy Chaplet and more ending with the First Saturday Mass at 8 AM. Contact Geri Breeding @ 336-420-1430. THE CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS will be have a meeting on Monday, Oct. 3 rd, beginning with a living rosary, weather permitting, around Our Lady s statue on the front lawn at 6:30 pm, followed by a meeting in the OLG Parish Life Center, 2 nd floor, Room 5. Refreshments and a 50/50. All ladies of the parish are welcome to attend. For additional information, contact Laurel Tredinnick at 336 698 0550. ROOM AT THE INN BANQUET on Thursday October 13 at 6pm. New Location this Year: The Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons Mall Koury Convention Center. The speaker for the dinner will be Immaculee Ilibagiza. Reservations are required. Dinner is complimentary but a donation will be requested. Contact Marianne at 336-391-6299 or email mdonadio@roominn.org. THE FRANCISCAN CENTER: The Word Made Paint--How Byzantine Iconography 'Translates' the Bible. In painting the artist translates the Bible into the language of color, line, and form. Learn to read icons and explore how they capture, interpret, and retell the episodes in the life of Jesus. Presented by Dr. Hugo Mendez a postdoctoral research fellow in Religious Studies at UNC-Chapel Hill. Place: The Franciscan Center, 233 North Greene Street, Greensboro, Date: Thursday, October 13, 2016, Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m., Cost: $5.00 per person (includes lunch beginning at 11:45 a.m.), Please pre-register by calling Ann Mann at 336-273-2554. 7
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