St. Benedict Catholic Church
Doniphan, Missouri

Parish Announcements

**Public Masses resume on Monday May 18, with social distancing and other restrictions**

Read Restrictions here

Letters from Pastor of St. Benedict Church, to Parishioners

Online Masses - Bishop Rice at Immaculate Conception Parish, and Diocese Facebook and Father Daniel at Sacred Heart Poplar Bluff Parish Family

(Photo: Bell at St. Benedict church)

For Reflection:

Am I as persistent in prayer as I am in pursuing other goals? Does God's apparent lack of response invite me to greater trust and perseverance rather than to question his goodness? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Thank you to everyone who attended the Blessing of the New Parish Hall and 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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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! In 2019, we have sponsored 2 families! Thank you!!

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Resumes Sat. May 23, 2020: Eucharistic Adoration on Saturdays: Every Saturday 7:30-9:30 PM. First Saturday of each month 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM to 9:30 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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Parish Calendar

**Public Masses resume on Monday May 18 with 9:00am Mass**

Read about Restrictions click here

The schedule at St. Benedict, beginning Monday May 18, will be:

Daily Masses ~ 9:00am ~ Mon,Tues,Wed, Friday & First Saturdays.

Beginning Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-24:

Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil 6:00pm, Sunday 9:00am
Eucharistic Adoration:
Saturdays ~ 7:30pm-9:30pm
First Saturdays ~ 9:30am-5:00pm & 7:30pm-9:30pm

Masses resume under the following precautions and considerations:

*The Dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass continues until further notice.

*Those who are sick or at high-risk should stay home.

*Cloth face coverings are highly recommended during Mass but should not be used on children under age 2 or anyone who has trouble breathing.

*The 6-foot distancing is to be observed. Ushers will guide parishioners who need assistance in distancing. Families living in the same household may sit together. However, other parishioners should keep the 6-foot distancing.

*There will not be altar servers, the sign of peace, holy water, nor will the Precious Blood be distributed. Hymnals will be removed from the pews.

*Singing is discouraged especially in close proximity to others as it may increase the risk of viral spread.

*Hand sanitizer will be available when entering and leaving the church.

*Door knobs, handles, etc., will be sanitized between Masses.