(Photo: Bell at St. Benedict church)

For Reflection:

"We should spend as much time in thanking God for his benefits as we do in asking for them." ---St. Vincent de Paul (feast day- Sept. 27)

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New Assignment:  Father Joseph Stoverink

Effective August 4, 2020, Father Joseph Stoverink is appointed Associate Pastor at Sacred Heart Parish in Poplar Bluff, MO, and St. Benedict Parish in Doniphan, MO, and concludes his assignment as Associate Pastor at St. Agnes Cathedral in Springfield.  Please keep Fr. Joseph in your prayers during this time of transition.

Father Daniel Robles remains in his current assignment as Pastor of Sacred Heart in Poplar Bluff and St. Benedict in Doniphan.

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Congratulations to those who recently received the Sacraments of First Holy Communion, Confirmation, and initiation into the Catholic Faith through RCIA at St. Benedict Church.  May God richly bless you and your families!

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Thank you to everyone who attended the Blessing of the New Parish Hall in 2019 and the 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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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 $175 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!  Since 2019, we have sponsored 4 families!  Thank you!!

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Eucharistic Adoration: 

First Fridays: 9:30am-5:00pm

Last Thursdays: 6:00-7:00 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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