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A message from Father Charles
Dear Friends,
This weekend we celebrate the close of our Jubilee Year.
It would be great for all to join us for Mass as we come together to give thanks to God for all he has done for us and through us. If you have decided not to attend Mass in person this weekend, please join us online and pray with us. A change from normal weekends is that the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday will be recorded and posted online around noon. (Abbot Justin from the Abbey will be the celebrant for the 10:30 to close our year).
The Mass can be found afternoon at its normal place online: here on our website or on our Youtube channel here.
The Men's Club is also holding its annual Smoked Turkey and Sausage Gumbo fundraiser this weekend. Sales occur after each Mass in front of the church: $10 per quart and $35 per gallon.
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 lockbox outside the parish office, or utilize our online giving platform by visiting https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/stbencov.
Have a Blessed Weekend and Happy Thanksgiving, and please be safe as COVID-19 begins to spike again.
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 110 for the 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 8 a.m. Masses. Since the 10:30 a.m. has more families attending and a family unit takes up less space than the same number of couples or individuals, the 10:30 Mass limit is 120 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 ages 8 and over MUST wear a mask during Mass.
- Only those over the age of 65 may attend 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 make a contribution 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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We will celebrate Mass on Thanksgiving Day at 8:00 a.m., which will include the blessing of bread for use at meals that day—a gift from the Men’s Club to all who attend Mass. The parish office will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving, beginning Wednesday, November 25th, at noon through Friday, November 27th. We would like to wish everyone a very Blessed Thanksgiving and for those who are traveling a safe trip to and from their destinations.Read More
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Catholic Campaign for Human Development Collection Next Weekend: Over 43 million people in the United States live in poverty. This collection supports programs to empower people to identify and address the obstacles they face as they work to bring permanent and positive change to their communities. Learn more about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development at www.usccb.org/cchd/collection.Read More
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Bon Appetite! Come get a taste of what St. Benedict Men’s Club can do. Turkey and sausage gumbo will be sold after all Masses the weekend of November 21/22 for just $10.00 a quart or $35.00 a gallon with a little lagniappe (a side of rice). Ca c’est bon! (That’s Good!).Read More
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The Angel Tree will be set up in church on November 21st. Please take one or more angels and sign them out and purchase one or more gifts for the angel from the list on the tag. Angel Team members will be available to help sign out the angels outside the church. This year the gifts must be UNWRAPPED. Please use gift bags and attach the angel tag. Gifts are due back to church by December 6th. The distribution will take place on December 8th. Thank you for your continued generosity in supporting this wonderful program!Read More
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The Lunch Ministry will be collecting canned vegetables, instant mashed potatoes, easy mac and cheese, and stuffing for them to put in the Annual Holiday Baskets. Please drop your non-perishables off at the Catechetical Center before November 24th.Read More
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1All Saints DayMonth View November 1, 2020-
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2All Souls DayMonth View November 2, 2020-
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3Election DayMonth View November 3, 2020-
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4Father Charles Name Day8:45 Lunch Ministry5:00p Sacrament of ReconciliationMonth View November 4, 20205Month View November 5, 20206Month View November 6, 202074:30p Sacrament of ReconciliationMonth View November 7, 2020-
Read MoreSaturday, November 7, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
8Month View November 8, 20209Month View November 9, 202010Month View November 10, 2020118:45 Lunch Ministry5:00p Sacrament of ReconciliationMonth View November 11, 2020127:00p Men's Club MeetingMonth View November 12, 2020-
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1310:00 Blanket MinistryMonth View November 13, 2020-
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144:30p Sacrament of ReconciliationMonth View November 14, 2020-
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15Month View November 15, 202016Month View November 16, 202017Month View November 17, 2020188:45 Lunch Ministry5:00p NO Sacrament of ReconciliationMonth View November 18, 202019Month View November 19, 202020Month View November 20, 202021Second Collection Catholic Campaign for Human DevelopmentMen's Club Gumbo Fundraiser9:00 Angel Tree Set Up4:30p Sacrament of ReconciliationMonth View November 21, 202022Second Collection Catholic Campaign for Human DevelopmentMen's Club Gumbo Fundraiser10:30 Close of the Jubilee Year MassMonth View November 22, 202023Month View November 23, 202024Month View November 24, 2020258:45 Parish Office Closes at Noon8:45 Lunch Ministry5:00p NO Sacrament of ReconciliationMonth View November 25, 202026Parish Offices Closed8:00 Thanksgiving Day Mass at 8 a.m. with distribution of Blessed BreadMonth View November 26, 202027Parish Offices Closed8:00 Communion Service OnlyMonth View November 27, 2020284:30p Sacrament of ReconciliationMonth View November 28, 2020-
Read MoreSaturday, November 28, 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
29Month View November 29, 202030Month View November 30, 20201Month View December 1, 202028:45 Lunch Ministry5:00p Sacrament of ReconciliationMonth View December 2, 20203Month View December 3, 20204Month View December 4, 202054:30p Sacrament of ReconciliationMonth View December 5, 2020-
Read MoreSaturday, December 5, 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. -
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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