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A message from Father Charles
Dear Friends,
Yesterday, we as a Catholic Church, observed a "Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children." The same day, our President (a Catholic) and Vice President issued a statement pledging to codify Roe v. Wade and abortion rights.
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in response issued the following statement:
It is deeply disturbing and tragic that any President would praise and commit to codifying a Supreme Court ruling that denies unborn children their most basic human and civil right, the right to life, under the euphemistic disguise of a health service. We take this opportunity to remind all Catholics that the Catechism states, ‘Since the first century the Church has affirmed the moral evil of every procured abortion. This teaching has not changed and remains unchangeable.’ Public officials are responsible for not only their personal beliefs, but also the effects of their public actions. Roe’s elevation of abortion to the status of a protected right and its elimination of state restrictions paved the way for the violent deaths of more than 62 million innocent unborn children and for countless women who experience the heartache of loss, abandonment, and violence.
We strongly urge the President to reject abortion and promote life-affirming aid to women and communities in need.
Let us recommit ourselves to continue praying for a change of heart for those who promote and support the legalization of abortion.
If you have decided not to attend Mass in person this weekend, I encourage you to spend some time with the Lord and your brothers and sisters at St. Benedict's by praying with the recording of the 5:30 p.m. Mass, which will be posted online this evening and can be found here on our website or on our Youtube channel here.
I continue to be thankful for those who have continued to support St. Benedict's during this unprecedented time of COVID-19. If you are looking for a way to financially support the parish, please mail your contribution to St. Benedict's (20370 Smith Road, Covington, LA 70435), drop it in the lock box outside the parish office, or utilize our online giving platform by visiting https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/stbencov.
Have a Blessed Weekend, and please continue to pray for all who are suffering from the Coronavirus, as well as those on the front lines helping combat this pandemic.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
The following guidelines have been established for the safety of all: - The number of people who can gather in the church while observing social distancing is 130 people.
- To assist the ushers in regulating attendance, people must make reservations to attend Mass.
- Upon entering the church, everyone must sanitize their hands.
- Everyone 8 and over MUST wear a mask during Mass.
- Only those over the age of 65 may attend the 2 p.m.
- Social distancing (6-ft separation) must be observed at all times before, during, and after Mass. Families in the same household may sit next to one another in a pew.
- Not everyone will be able to sit in their normal place, and some will have to slide to the center of the pew in order to observe social distancing. Now, more than ever is a time for each of us to exhibit Christian Charity.
- Social distancing also applies to the distribution of communion. Please observe the six-foot markings for spacing during communion.
- There will be no passing of collection baskets at Mass. Baskets will be placed at the entrance of the church for you to place your offerings. The safest way to contribute is for you to make use of our online giving platform: https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/stbencov
- The sign of peace is to be given by bowing to others.
- Communion on the tongue is not encouraged during this time.
- The chalice with the Precious Blood of Christ will not be offered.
- Please do not come forward to receive communion wearing gloves.
- As people depart from Mass, social distancing must be observed.
- Please reserve the use of restrooms for emergencies only. If you must use the restroom, please follow the instructions to clean the restroom fixtures immediately after use. (The instructions and cleaning supplies are in each of the restrooms). Parents will have to accompany children and clean the restroom fixtures after their children.
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News and Events
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The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, January 18th, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. day. We will re-open on Tuesday, January 19thRead More
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Beginning on the Feast of the Baptism Our Lord, January 10, 2021, the local Catholic Church has entered into the Year of the Eucharist, a time of renewal, healing, and communion. This year is dedicated to helping all of us, clergy, religious, and laity, grow in our relationship with Christ. We begin this important year on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord because baptism marks the beginning of our initiation into Jesus Christ, a lifelong journey toward union with Christ and one another. The Eucharist is communion with God. Christ nourishes us with his very Body and Blood so that we can be joined more closely to him and to all humanity. Throughout this year, we will join with Catholics around the world to call upon the prayers and patronage of St. Joseph to help us more fully understand the meaning of the parts of the Mass, the theology of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and the obligation we have as Catholics to participate in Mass on Sunday. As the universal church observes a special Year of St. Joseph as proclaimed by the Holy Father, we in the Archdiocese of New Orleans call upon St. Joseph’s powerful intercession to bring us closer to Jesus in the Eucharist.Read More
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Envelopes and Calendars are available before and after all Masses in the Catechetical Center. We encourage all parishioners to make use of the offering envelopes in support of the parish. If you have not asked for envelopes in the past and wish to receive them. Please sign the clipboard in the Catechetical Center or contact Channon in the parish office at 985-892-5202.Read More
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CalendarJanuary 2021
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 27Month View December 27, 202028Parish Offices ClosedMonth View December 28, 2020-
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29Parish Offices ClosedMonth View December 29, 2020-
Read MoreTuesday, December 29
30Parish Offices Closed8:45 Lunch Ministry5:00p NO Sacrament of ReconciliationMonth View December 30, 202031New Year's Eve Mass - 3 pm and 5:30 pmParish Offices ClosedMonth View December 31, 20201New Year's Day Mass - 9 amParish Offices ClosedMonth View January 1, 202124:30p Sacrament of ReconciliationMonth View January 2, 2021-
Read MoreSaturday, January 2, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
3Month View January 3, 20214Month View January 4, 20215Month View January 5, 202168:45 Lunch Ministry5:00p Sacrament of ReconciliationMonth View January 6, 20217Month View January 7, 2021810:00 Blanket Ministry MeetingMonth View January 8, 2021-
Read MoreFriday, January 8, 10:00 AM
94:30p Sacrament of ReconciliationMonth View January 9, 2021-
Read MoreSaturday, January 9, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
10Opening of the Year of the Eucharist and St. Jospeh - Who we are and why we Celebrate MassMonth View January 10, 2021-
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11Month View January 11, 202112Month View January 12, 2021138:45 Lunch Ministry5:00p Sacrament of ReconciliationMonth View January 13, 2021147:00p Men's Club MeetingMonth View January 14, 2021-
Read MoreThursday, January 14, 7:00 PM
15Month View January 15, 2021164:30p Sacrament of ReconciliationMonth View January 16, 2021-
Read MoreSaturday, January 16, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
17Month View January 17, 202118Parish Offices Closed - MLK HolidayMonth View January 18, 2021-
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19Month View January 19, 2021208:45 Lunch Ministry5:00p Sacrament of ReconciliationMonth View January 20, 202121Month View January 21, 202122Month View January 22, 2021234:30p Sacrament of ReconciliationMonth View January 23, 2021-
Read MoreSaturday, January 23, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
24Month View January 24, 202125Month View January 25, 202126Month View January 26, 2021278:45 Lunch Ministry5:00p Sacrament of ReconciliationMonth View January 27, 202128Month View January 28, 202129Month View January 29, 202130Second Collection for Catholic Schools4:30p Sacrament of ReconciliationMonth View January 30, 202131Second Collection for Catholic SchoolsMonth View January 31, 2021-
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1Month View February 1, 20212Month View February 2, 202138:45 Lunch Ministry5:00p Sacrament of ReconciliationMonth View February 3, 20214Month View February 4, 20215Month View February 5, 202164:30p Sacrament of ReconciliationMonth View February 6, 2021-
Read MoreSaturday, February 6, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Online giving is now available for St. Benedict Church!
Online giving will allow you to donate to our general collection, our building fund, and our ministries. (The ability to give to Second Collections will be added later.)
Donations can be made by checking account or through Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Debit Card, or Check Card. Donations can be scheduled as a one-time gift or a recurring gift.
Click on the link below to set up an account and make a donation.
Please call the parish office if you need assistance.
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The parish office is open from
8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. We are asking that only one person come into the office at a time, and that you wear a mask.Father Charles is available to visit anyone in danger of death, and is scheduling individual appointments for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. If at any time you are in need of Father Charles, please call the office and if the voicemail answers, please follow the prompt and press “2” to be routed to the emergency line.
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Prayer for Medical ProfessionalsLord Jesus,
you came into the world to heal our infirmities
and to endure our sufferings.
You went about healing all
and bringing comfort to those in pain and need.
We come before you now in this time of this pandemic
asking that you sustain health care workers
and medical professionals
that they may have strength in body,
courage in spirit,
steadfastness in moments of exhaustion or pain,
and hope in the midst of desolation.
Uphold them, we pray,
and restore those already afflicted with the Coronavirus
by the grace of your healing and deliverance,
so that united more closely to your family, the Church,
we all may give praise and honor to your name.
Amen. -
The bankruptcy court in case number 20-10846 pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has set a deadline of March 1, 2021 to file a Sexual Abuse Proof of Claim in the Archdiocese of New Orleans Bankruptcy. A Sexual Abuse Proof of Claim form may be found at: www.NolaChurchclaims.com
The bankruptcy court in case number 20-10846 pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has set a deadline of November 30, 2020 to file a General Proof of Claim in the Archdiocese of New Orleans Bankruptcy. A General Proof of Claim form may be found at: https://www.donlinrecano.com/Clients/rcano/Static/BDPOC