(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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Bible Study - each Wed.  7:00 PM in the St. Benedict Parish Hall (after 6PM Mass).

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St. Benedict Men's Group: Next meeting is Thursday October 7 at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall.  This is for men who are interested in being part of a parish Men's Group.

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PSR (Parish School of Religion) Classes:  Classes will begin Sunday September 12 after 9:00AM Mass.

 Contact the Parish Office 573-351-1107 for more information.

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Rosary in the Marian Grotto:  Wed.Sept.15, 5:30pm.  Intention is for an end to the pandemic.

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RCIA Classes:  Begin Wed. September 8 at Sacred Heart Parish in Poplar Bluff.  Classes will be at McDevitt Hall at 6:30pm.  These classes are for people interested in our Catholic Faith.  Inquirers please enroll by contacting the parish office at 573-351-1107.  

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Solemn Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:  Sunday Sept. 19, after 9AM Mass through 6pm.

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St.Benedict's Co-Ed Softball Team - will play in a tournament on Saturday, September 25, 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 5 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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