(Photo: Bell at St. Benedict church)

This Week's Stewardship Message:

What percentage does God ask of me as a good steward?  All of my heart, all of my soul, all of my mind, and all of my strength!                            

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Cancellation:  7:15 AM Daily morning Mass is cancelled from Mon. Oct 21 to Fri. Oct 25.

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Holy Day of Obligation-Friday November 1-All Saints Day:  Mass times 7:15 AM & 6:00 PM.

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Donuts & Brunch-Sunday Oct.27 in Parish Hall after 9:00 AM Mass.  Everyone welcome!

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The PCCW would like to thank everyone who brought items and bake sale goodies for the Rummage Sale.  You are greatly appreciated.

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Thank you to everyone who attended the Blessing of the New Parish Hall and Celebration of the 160th Anniversary of the founding of St. Benedict Church. More History-->   For info about renting the Hall, contact Parish Office 573-351-1107.

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PSR (Parish School of Religion) Classes began Wed. September 4:

Registration forms are available in the church vestibule.  Classes are held each Wednesday from 3:30-4:45pm.  

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9-1-1 Address Conversion:

Please remember to update your parish registration when your address is changed.  Use the form in the bulletin or contact the Parish Office.  Thank you!

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St. Benedict's Poor Box

Thank you to all who support the poor box!  100 percent of current donations to the poor box are given to a local charity, Ripley County Backpacks for Friday Program, which works in cooperation with the SEMO Food Bank and local schools to send home each weekend a backpack filled with non-perishable snacks and other foods for students in need and their families.  A donation of $350 feeds a family of four during an entire school year.  Even a few dollars could make a difference in the life of a hungry child!  So far this year, we have sponsored 2 families!  Thank you!!

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Eucharistic Adoration on Saturdays: Every Saturday 7:30-11:30 PM.  First Saturday of each month 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM.

Everyone is encouraged to come and spend quiet time with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament during Eucharistic Adoration.  Even if you aren't able to stay for a full hour, please consider time in prayer with the Blessed Sacrament, even if it's only a few moments. Eucharistic Devotion and The Real Presence of Jesus in the Sacrament of the Eucharist (USCCB links)

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