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Message from the pastor
Welcome to Saint Benedict Catholic Church!
I am delighted that you have stopped by our website to find out more about our parish.At St. Benedict’s we know that we are all individual parts of the mystical Body of Christ. The real beauty of our church is our parishioners. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches: “When his visible presence was taken from them, Jesus did not leave his disciples orphans. He promised to remain with them until the end of time; he sent them his Spirit. As a result communion with Jesus has become, in a way, more intense: ‘By communicating his Spirit, Christ mystically constitutes as his body those brothers of his who are called together from every nation.’”
This is precisely manifested in the parish setting where we receive the Body and Blood of Christ, listen to the Word of God proclaimed, find forgiveness of our sins in Reconciliation, communal support, and ways to give life to our faith. The parish church is a living, breathing entity because in it God interacts with His people. We invite and encourage you to join us as we pray, work, and play together: we hope that this will be your experience of St. Benedict’s and that you will find warmth and hospitality here in a spiritually and emotionally nourishing environment.
We are all on a journey in life seeking to walk with Christ, and I invite you to come along and walk with us on the journey. Our parish is proud to offer many opportunities for parishioners to come together in faith. If there is anything we can do to help you in your journey to grow closer to God, please do not hesitate to contact us.
May you always experience God’s endless love and boundless blessings!
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Fr. Charles J. Benoit, O.S.B., J.C.L.
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News, Announcements & Events
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Each year the Archdiocese of New Orleans honors Catholics who will be celebrating their 50th, 60th and 70th Anniversary in 2019. The Archdiocesan Golden Anniversary celebration, which is a Prayer Service will take place on Sunday, June 2nd at 3:00 p.m. in St. Philip Neri Church in Metairie. To register, please call the parish office at 985-892-5202 before March 1st.Read More
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A date you will not want to miss; Saturday. February 23rd. Come and experience "Nunnery 101" with the Daughters of Divine Providence at their convent at 74684 Airport Rd. Covington, LA. The day will start at 9:00 am. and close at 2:00 pm. Join us in prayer, light lunch, discussion, answers to questions, and comradery in the faith. This invitation is open to all young ladies from 10th grade to twenty and beyond. The day will be memorable if you come and make it so. Please RSVP at 985-809-8854 or daughtersofdivineprovidence@gmail.com.Read More
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Calendar
February 2019Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 27Second Collection – Catholic Schools3:00p Little FlowersMonth View January 27, 2019287:00p Baptism Seminar7:00p KC Choir PracticeMonth View January 28, 2019297:00p RCIA308:45 Lunch Ministry5:00p Sacrament of Reconciliation6:00p P.S.R. Grades 1-6Month View January 30, 201931Month View January 31, 201918:30 Adoration7:00p First Friday Holy HourMonth View February 1, 2019-
Read MoreFriday, February 1, 8:30 AM
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Friday, February 1, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PMFriday, February 1st is First Friday. We will have adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from after Mass until 9:30. Also, the NeXt Generation Ministry will be hosting the monthly First Friday Holy Hour and would like you to join us Friday, February 1st from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Adoration & Benediction, including Praise and Worship, in the Church followed by fellowship in the Catechetical Center. Babysitting will be provided for those families who RSVP. Please call the Parish Office at 985-892-5202 to RSVP.Read More
24:00p Sacrament of ReconciliationMonth View February 2, 2019-
Read MoreSaturday, February 2, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
3Month View February 3, 201947:00p KC Choir PracticeMonth View February 4, 2019-
Read MoreMonday, February 4, 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
57:00p RCIA68:45 Lunch Ministry5:00p Sacrament of Reconciliation6:00p P.S.R. Grades 1-6Month View February 6, 2019710:00 Bereavement/ Grief Support Group7:00p Pastoral CouncilMonth View February 7, 2019810:00 Blanket MinistryMonth View February 8, 2019-
Read MoreFriday, February 8, 10:00 AM
9Blessing of Blankets4:00p Sacrament of Reconciliation5:30p Second Collection Church in Latin AmericaMonth View February 9, 201910Second Collection Church in Latin AmericaBlessing of Blankets12:00p Religious Education Grades 7 - 10Month View February 10, 2019117:00p Baptism Seminar7:00p KC Choir PracticeMonth View February 11, 2019128:45 Limited Office Hours 8:45 – Noon7:00p RCIAMonth View February 12, 2019138:45 Lunch Ministry5:00p Sacrament of Reconciliation6:00p P.S.R. Grades 1-66:30p Knights of Columbus MeetingMonth View February 13, 20191410:00 Bereavement/ Grief Support Group7:00p Men’s Club MeetingMonth View February 14, 2019158:45 Limited Office Hours 8:45 - NoonMonth View February 15, 2019-
Read MoreFriday, February 15, 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM
164:00p Sacrament of Reconciliation5:30p Blessing of Marriages5:30p Second Collection Archdiocesan Catholic CharitiesMonth View February 16, 201917Blessing of MarriagesSecond Collection Archdiocesan Catholic CharitiesCoffee & Donuts - After both MassesMonth View February 17, 2019187:00p KC Choir PracticeMonth View February 18, 2019-
Read MoreMonday, February 18, 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
199:00 Altar Society Meeting7:00p RCIAMonth View February 19, 2019208:45 Lunch Ministry5:00p Sacrament of Reconciliation6:00p P.S.R. Grades 1-6Month View February 20, 20192110:00 Bereavement/ Grief Support Group7:00p 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Meeting7:00p Rosary for PeaceMonth View February 21, 201922Month View February 22, 2019234:00p Sacrament of ReconciliationMonth View February 23, 2019-
Read MoreSaturday, February 23, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
24Month View February 24, 2019257:00p KC Choir PracticeMonth View February 25, 2019-
Read MoreMonday, February 25, 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
267:00p RCIA278:45 Lunch Ministry5:00p Sacrament of Reconciliation6:00p P.S.R. Grades 1-6Month View February 27, 20192810:00 Bereavement/ Grief Support GroupMonth View February 28, 2019-
Read MoreThursday, February 28, 10:00 AM
1Month View March 1, 201924:00p Sacrament of ReconciliationMonth View March 2, 2019-
Read MoreSaturday, March 2, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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save the date!
You’re invited to be a part of our new photo directory! The last printing of the directory was in 2014. As you look around you today, you will see that we have new families, there have been weddings, babies, and kids who are young adults now. We’re changing, and a new photo directory will help us capture these changes.
For now, we need you to save the date. We will be photographing all families April 4th, 5th, and 6th and April 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th right here at St. Benedict Catholic Church. Our directory won’t be complete without you. Watch our bulletin and website for more information in the coming weeks. -
50th anniversary pilgrimage!
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Mission Statement
Guided by the Gospel, strengthened by the Eucharist, and inspired by Benedictine values, the mission of St. Benedict Catholic Church is to be a vibrant family of believers, worshipping God with joy, excitement, and reverence. Forming the Body of Christ and acting upon our faith in Jesus, we strive to spread the Good News by engaging in ministries of hospitality, hope, education, spirituality, and social justice to each other and those beyond our community.
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to the parents of our young children:
You are doing something really, really important. I know it's not easy; I see you often from the sanctuary with your arms overflowing, and I know many of you come to Mass already tired. I can only imagine how hard it is to what you're doing, but I want you to know it matters. It matters to me. It matters to the Church to know that families care about faith and to see young people in our midst. And, most importantly, it matters to Jesus Christ!
May I suggest...
Relax! God put the wiggle in children; don't feel you have to suppress it in God's house. All are welcome! Sit toward the front where it is easier for your little ones to see and hear what is going on at the altar; they tire of seeing the backs of others' heads. Quietly explain the parts of the liturgy and actions of the priest, deacons, altar servers, lectors, etc. Sing the songs and pray the responses out loud. Children learn liturgical behavior by copying you.
If you find your child is uncontrollable and disrupting the congregation, please do not feel embarrassed to make temporary use of the cry room. Or if you feel you must leave Mass with your child, feel free to do so, but please come back. As Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me." Remember that the way we welcome children in Church directly affects the way they respond to the Church, to God, and one another. Let them know that they are always at home here in Saint Benedict Church.
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Office Hours
MONDAY - FRIDAY
8:45 am - 4:00 pm
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Mass & Confession Times
WEEKEND MASS TIMES
Saturday | 5:30 pm
Sunday | 8:00 am & 10:30 am
DAILY MASS TIMES
Tuesday - Friday | 8:00 am
CONFESSION TIMES
Wednesday | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
By appointment, call the office. -
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