(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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Blessing of New Parish Hall by Bishop Rice, Saturday Aug.24:  Holy Hour from 4:00 to 5:00pm,  Blessing of new Hall at 5:00pm, Mass at 6:00PM, Dinner in the new Hall at 7:00pm.

More History--> Celebrate the 160th Anniversary of the founding of St. Benedict Church.

Ribbon-Cutting, Fish Fry and Open House were held on July 26 and attended by over 500 persons.

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Updated Weekday Mass Times:  Weekdays M, Tu, W, F ~ 8:15AM. First Saturday of each month: Morning Mass 9:00 AM followed by Eucharistic Adoration 9:30am-5pm & 7:30-11:30pm.

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PSR (Parish School of Religion) Classes begin 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!

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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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