(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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Donuts after 9 AM Mass on Sunday February 17. 

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Mardi Gras Luncheon Fundraiser - Tuesday March 5.  Dine in or carry-out available.

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Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 6 ~ 6:00pm Mass

Stations of the Cross- 6:00pm onFridays during Lent.

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Scripture Study, led by Fr. Mike,  will begin in Lent.   Make plans to join in Scripture Study on Friday evenings during Lent, after Stations of the Cross.

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New 2019 Contribution Envelope Program:

We began a new program of Contribution Offering Envelopes on January 1, 2019.  Each household in the parish will receive Offering Envelopes mailed to their home address bi-monthly.  If you have not received your envelopes, please contact the parish office.  We will no longer receive boxed sets of envelopes.  

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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!

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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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