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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, 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 12:15pm 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
FOUTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 24 TH, 2017 For couples longing for a child: May God strengthen and comfort them as they strive to follow his plan. MASS SCHEDULE INTENTIONS 12/23 Saturday 5:00 PM.. + Amy Kane Slusher 12/24 Sunday 8:00 AM.. For the Parishioners 11:00 AM.. For Fr. Duc Family Christmas Eve 5:30 PM For the Parishioners Christmas Eve 11:00 PM For the Parishioners 12/25 Christmas 10:00 AM.. For the Parishioners 12/26 Tuesday NO MASS 12/27 Wednesday 12:15 PM For all the Benefactors 12/28 Thursday NO MASS 12/29 Friday 12:15 PM. In Thanksgiving & the Repose of the Soul of Dominic 12/30 Saturday 5:00 PM.. Van Nutt 12/31 Sunday 8:00 AM.. For the Parishioners 11:00 AM + Ann Bodner & + Phylis Lapsley +Denotes deceased Sick and Shut-In Please remember our brothers and sisters in your prayers and at Mass: Erin Bush, Peggy Campbell, John Davis, Alberto Dorta, Camille Fadia, Gloria Foley, Steve Freeman, Lois Hunt, Ramon Masson, Maggie Masson, Barbara Nicke, Nancy Plume, Michael Pepe, Joel Rivera, Max Saldana, Paco Saldana, Santy Saldana, Roberta Van Pelt, Beth Wilson, Brian Wilson, Deborah Wilson, Nicke Wilson 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 Airman Sheree Grant-Skeens Sgt. Tony Grant Nicholas Tobe Christopher Grubey, PFC Fred Todd Patrick Hermesmann Sgt.Shawn Walkeri Lt. Jg. Benjamin Javery Stephen Zenbileski Airman Bryanna Spade Sg. Kyle Spade Sgt. Albert Vital 3
WEEKLY COLLECTION Offertory Collection.......... Religious Retirement Collection.. $ $ THANK YOU! MINISTER SCHEDULE: Dec. 30th & Dec. 31st, 2017 MASS LECTOR E.M. ALTAR SERVERS 5PM John Foley Richard Collings Brianna Oliver Tom Thompson Gloria Foley Mike Drag 8AM Trudy Menzzentto Jeff Tsacoumangos Mishel Netto Tom Rempel Nishel Netto Ernesto Layug 11AM Shelton Watson Shelton Watson Cali Freeman Jim Martin Steven Stewart Laura Rosic REFLECTION Your church and community offer many opportunities for using your time and talent in God s service. LEAVE A LEGACY: You make a significant gift to our parish that costs you nothing during your lifetime. Consider including our parish in your will. 4
PARISH NEWS CHRISTMAS: We celebrate the birth of Jesus three ways: in history, of course, two thousand years ago, but also into our hearts and into the world. God, manifested for millennia through creation and covenant, is now made manifest in the ultimate way: as flesh, as human, as one of us. God s love and commitment to the human race had led to this most precious gift, this gift of self. Glory to God indeed! DSA 2017 DIOCESAN SUPPORT APPEAL (DSA) We have reached our Goal ($24,484.00) for the Diocesan Support Appeal (DSA). Thank you to all our parishioners for your generosity in caring for our Parish and the Diocesan Church! Among the people helped by our contributions to the DSA are the Elderly/Poor, our Youth, Families in need and our brothers and sisters participating in various Multi-Cultural Activities. Again, thank you! Father Duc. 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. THE PARISH OFFICE will be closed on Friday, December 22 nd and Monday, December 25 th for Christmas, and on Monday January 1 st 2018 for the New Year 2018. MARK YOUR CALENDAR (UPDATED) -Dec. 24th - Fourth Week of Advent Mass 8:00 am & 11:00 am -Dec. 24th - Christmas Eve - Children s Mass 5:30 pm Christmas Eve Mass 11:00 pm -Dec. 25th - Christmas Day Mass 10:00 am -Dec. 26 th - NO MASS -Jan. 1st - Solemnity of the Virgin Mary (not an obligation this year) Mass at 12:15 pm 5
Faith Formation News We wish all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Faith Formation will NOT meet Dec. 24 & 31. Classes will resume on Jan. 7, 2018 This week let us say Happy Birthday to: Karen Collings (12/23); Emmanuela Ndlkwam (12/23); Vivian Graham (12/23); Cali Freeman (12/25); Ashile Mensah (12/25); Tamia Torres (12/25); Helen Shaw (12/27); Cynthia Nutt (12/29); Lois Hunt (12/29); Grace McGinniss (12/29) COMMUNITY NEWS WILLIAM PHARR MEMORIAL INSTITUTE IN GHANA (Named in Honor of Father Bill of our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in the 1980's). The school is asking for donations of the following items: used laptops, desktops, flat screen monitor and any computer accessories. Pencils, pens and school stationeries, chairs and school desks...any kind of donation. You may leave donations at the Parish Office during office hours. If you have any questions you may contact Philip Adu at 336-965- 1430 (St. Mary's parishioner) ST. FRANCIS SPRINGS PRAYER CENTER: Are you looking for spiritual nourishment and growth in spirituality? The Franciscan Family of Greensboro Fraternity would welcome your inquiry. Secular Franciscans strive to live the Gospel in their homes, at work and in their communities in the manner of St. Francis. Formation classes begin on Sunday, January 14 at 1pm-2:30 at the St. Francis Springs Prayer Center, 477 Grogan Road, Stoneville, NC. Just come to the class or for more information contact Bob Pearson bobpearsonofs@gmail.com or Georgette Schraeder georgetteofs@gmail.com 6
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How can I take the gift of Jesus that I have been given and share this gift with others? St. Benedict s Church staff and employees would like to wish all parishioners, benefactors, families, and friends 7
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