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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-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, AUGUST 28TH, 2016 For the most vulnerable among us: May they be respected and loved according to their God-given dignity. MASS SCHEDULE INTENTIONS 08/27 Saturday 5:00 PM... + Joseph Nicke 08/28 Sunday 8:00AM... + Norma Bliden 11:00AM... For the Parishioners 08/29 Monday 12:00 PM... + Sean William Spillane 08/30 Tuesday 12:15 PM... Deacon Ron & Bette Steinkamp 08/31 Wednesday 12:15 PM. All the Holy Souls in Purgatory 09/01 Thursday NO MASS 09/02 Friday 12:15 PM. Shelly (healing) 09/03 Saturday 5:00 PM + Joseph Nicke 09/04 Sunday 8:00 AM + Richard Huber 11:00 AM... For the Parishioners + 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, Charlie Manley, Michael Casey Marion, Maggie Masson, 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 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.. $3,711.00 THANK YOU! *** Maintenance Collection next weekend! MINISTER SCHEDULE: September 3rd & September 4th, 2016 MASS LECTORS E.M. SERVERS 5 PM Richard Collings Lou Spera Lou Spera Cindy Nutt Baxter Miller Bob Nutt Kayla Miller 8 AM Laurel Tredinnick Jeff Tsacoumangos Mishel Netto Ernie Layug Nishel Netto Evangeline Layug 11AM Shelton Watson Shelton Watson Nicholas Ramcharitar Haley Saffer Michael Ramcharitar Jim Martin REFLECTION Christian Stewardship provides a spirituality that you can take home from church, exercise at work and express through personal involvement in the community and church. 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 expresses your appreciation for all you have received. ********************************************************************** 4
PARISH NEWS School is back in session, and the DSA Educational Ministries are preparing to provide many services for our parish catechists faith formation, youth ministry, lay ministry training all have an impact on our own parish! If you haven t made a DSA gift yet, you can do that online at www.charlottediocese.org/dsa. IS THIS YOUR YEAR? 25 TH AND 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION If you are celebrating your Silver or Golden Wedding Anniversary this year, please contact our church office if you wish to be included. The Mass will be held on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Mass begins at 2:00 p.m. and will be followed by a reception. To receive an invitation you must call our church office to register. RCIA: Are you interested in becoming a Catholic? Are you the one who was baptize in the Catholic Faith, but has not been confirmed? Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the right program for you. Join us on Sept.18 th, 2016 in the Parish Hall. For more information, call Fr. Duc at 336-272-0303. BIBLE STUDY will begin again on Tuesday, September 6 th at 7pm in the Parish Hall. It is a nine week study of Matthew 5-7; The Beatitudes and the Sermon on the Mount. Everyone is welcome. BLOOD DRIVE hosted by The Knights of Columbus at St. Benedict s Parish Hall on Friday, Sept. 9th, from 2:00PM to 6:30PM. Walk in s welcome. For reservations please call David Ray at 336-404-1933. 2016 PRIESTS RETIREMENT The annual collection will be the weekend of Sept. 17-18. Your contribution to this important collection is a way to show your gratitude to the priests who serve you so faithfully. Our assessment this year is $8,005.00. FIRST FRIDAY will be Friday, Sept. 2nd. We will have Eucharistic Adoration following the 12:15pm Mass and extending until 3pm with Benediction. EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS 2016: SEPT. 9 TH - 10TH The Eucharistic Congress is a very popular, free event that will shine a light on your soul. Plan to attend this year s event Friday and Saturday, September 9th and 10th at the Charlotte Convention Center. 5
This week let us say Happy Birthday to: Peggy Campbell (08/28) Mishel Netto, (08/28), John Stuart (08/28), Robert Vespa (08/29), John Prylow (08/31), Pat Schwartz (08/31), Katie Hall (09/01), Rachel Martin (09/02), Allison Freeman (09/03), Amy Nutt (09/03), Pat Pierreira (09/03) FAITH FORMATION NEWS SUNDAY SCHOOL 2016-2017- BEGINS AUG. 28 TH, 2016 YOUTH GROUP MEETS 5PM TO 7PM IN THE PARISH HALL ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 TH DATES TO REMEMBER September 10th September 11 th NO 5PM Mass Eucharistic Congress in Charlotte Parish Picnic Knights of Columbus Grounds COMMUNITY NEWS A NOVENA OF REPARATION AND PETION 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." THE CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS, Court Greensboro #1200 will hold a meeting on Thursday, September 8th, 2016, 6:30 pm, Parish Life Center, 2nd Floor, Room 5 at Our Lady of Grace Church. We will be bagging shampoos, lotions, etc. for various places in Greensboro. Refreshments will be served. All ladies of the parish are most welcome. For more information, please contact Laurel Tredinnick, 336 698 0550. 6
If you have any questions regarding information, please contact Tom Thompson @ (336) 545-9796 or Lou Spera @ (336) 605-1707. 7