(Photo: Bell at St. Benedict church)

This Week's Stewardship Message:

May our faithful stewardship be a sign to others that we, like the Ephesians in today's second reading, have laid aside our former way of life and acquired a "fresh, spiritual way of thinking" in Christ.   

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We offer our condolences and sympathy to the family of parishioner Marge Broyles.  May she rest in the peace of Christ.

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Holy Day~Wednesday August 15~The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary:

Vigil Mass~Tuesday August 14 at 6:00pm.

Holy Day Mass~Wednesday August 15 at 7:15am.

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New Time for Sacrament of Reconciliation:

Saturdays from 5:15-5:45PM.

Sundays from 8:15-8:45 AM.

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Nominations for Parish Council will be held the weekend of August 11-12.  Please prayerfully consider who you would like to nominate for three positions. Current members and those whose terms are expiring are not eligible for nomination.

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St. Benedict PSR (Parish School of Religion) for pre-school, elementary and middle school students will begin Wednesday, September 5 with a Children's Mass at 3:30pm.  If you have questions, call the parish office at 573-996-3301.

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Safe Environment VIRTUS Training~September 13:

VIRTUS Training is scheduled for Thursday September 13 from 6:00-9:00pm at Sacred Heart Church (McDevitt Hall) in Poplar Bluff.  VIRTUS training is for volunteers who work with children in parishes.  Pre-registration is necessary:  go to www.virtus.org and click on "registration" on the left or call the parish office for assistance at 573-996-3301.

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Bible Study:

Will resume soon.  For more info, contact the parish office at 996-3301.

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Eucharistic Adoration on Saturdays:  Every Saturday 9:30-10:30 AM, and 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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Catechist Workshop for Certification:  One of the areas we have been hoping to focus on for our parish is the certification of catechists.  The Diocese is now sponsoring workshops for this purpose as well as a support link for Catechists.  Sacred Heart Church in Poplar Bluff will be hosting a workshop on Sunday, September 16 from 1-4pm, which is Catechetical Sunday, beginning with a lunch at McDevitt Hall at 12:00 noon (after 11:00am Mass).  Catechists, please mark this day on your calendar as we begin thinking about the new year.  Contact Kim Brayman at kbrayman@dioscg.org in the Diocesan Office of Evangelization and Catechesis to let her know you plan to attend.

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