(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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Deer Hunter's Chili & Stew Fundraiser - Sat. November 10 & Sun. November 11 at the parking lot of Doniphan Flowers & Gifts shop, from 11am-3pm.  Suggested donation is $6.  All proceeds go to St. Benedict parish.

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St. Benedict PSR (Parish School of Religion) Calendar:

Wed. November 14 & 21 - classes canceled

Wed. November 28 - classes resume

Sat. December 15 - PSR Christmas pageant

If you have questions, call the parish office at 573-996-3301.

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Bible Study continues each Tuesday at 6:00 PM in the church basement.  We are using the Little Rock Scripture Study series.  Everyone is welcome.

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Remembering Our Beloved Dead

The month of November is traditionally a time when Catholics pay special remembrance and honor to our beloved dead.  A special Book of Remembrance will be in the sanctuary of our church beginning November 1.  You are welcome and encouraged to write the names of your beloved dead in our book.  Not only during November, but all year long,  it is a tradition to pray for the faithful departed at the end of our meals when we give thanks to God.  The prayer is as follows:  “We give You thanks for all your blessings and grace, Almighty God, and may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.”

(link to The Mirror article by Bishop Rice, Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau) November  "In the divine ecomony, nothing is wasted"-->

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Join us for #iGiveCatholic 2018

Giving Day on November 27

St. Benedict Parish is happy to announce that we are participating in #iGiveCatholic. Celebrated annually on Nov. 27, 2018, the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, #iGiveCatholic, on Nov. 27, 2018, this year, is a 24-hour Online giving day that kicks off the charitable season and brings the Catholic community together to give thanks and give back. In 2017, #iGiveCatholic raised more than $3.6 million for 600-plus parishes, schools, and nonprofits! By your donations to St. Benedict Parish at iGiveCatholic.org, our parish will participate in supporting two local charities listed on our iGiveCatholic page. 100% of your donations to our parish through #iGiveCatholic will go to the two local charities listed.

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Eucharistic Adoration on Saturdays:  Every Saturday 7:45-8:45 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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Catechists Certification:  One of the areas we have been hoping to focus on for our parish is the certification of catechists.  The Diocese has a support link for Catechists.  

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