You will find a book in the back of the church to enroll your loved ones (living or deceased) in the Masses on Father’s Day weekend, June 17/18. This is an excellent way to remember your loved ones on this special day.

During the months of June and July the Parish Office will close at 2:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

We are currently registering families for our Family Faith Formation 2023-2024 school year. Please return your registration form and payment before the registration deadline of June 12th. If you have a second grader (First Communion) or tenth grader (Confirmation) your child needs to complete sacramental preparation through the Parish. Please feel free to contact Corina if you have any questions or in need of a registration form at psr@stbencov.org

The Peter’s Pence Collection has ancient roots that reach all the way back to New Testament times. The early Christians provided material support that the disciples—those preaching the Gospel—could distribute to those in need. Today, the Peter’s Pence Collection is the way we, as members of the Catholic Church, unite ourselves to the concerns of the Holy Father. Donations to this collection support the charitable works of Pope Francis for the relief of those most in need. The second collection will be taken the weekend of May 27/28. Please be generous.

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day and will re-open at 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30th.

You will find a book in the back of the church to enroll your mother, godmother, and grandmothers (living or deceased) to be remembered at Masses on Mother’s Day weekend, May 13/14. This is an excellent way to remember your loved ones on this special day.

We are happy to announce that Roxanne Kilpatrick has been hired as our new part-time custodian. If you see her while on campus, please introduce yourself and say “hello”.

The crowning of the statue of the Blessed Mother inside the church will occur at the end of the First Communion Mass on Sunday, May 7th at 10:30 a.m. with a reception to follow in the catechetical center.

As in the case with many pension funds in secular businesses today, the Archdiocese of New Orleans Priests’ Pension Program is underfunded. This is largely due to the growing number of retired priests, the skyrocketing cost of health care, and inflation. This collection is separate from the annual collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious, which supports religious orders and institutes across the United States. Please show your generosity next weekend, May 6/7. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BUILDING FUND SECOND COLLECTION FOR MAY WILL BE THE WEEKEND OF MAY 13/14, NOT THE FIRST WEEKEND OF THE MONTH.

The BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE is a group of parishioners who have volunteered to serve those who are experiencing the loss of a loved one by preparing a meal for the family who may be attending the funeral when the funeral is held at St. Benedict’s. We would like to update our list of volunteers who are willing to assist. We are asking anyone interested in assisting by preparing a dish for these meals to please sign-up (again) on the sheet in the back of the church. If you have any questions, please contact Lydia Gallo who coordinates the committee at 985-327-5013.

Even when everything goes well, bringing home a new baby is difficult. Between the physical exhaustion, emotional stress, and sleep deprivation, parents can often feel overwhelmed. That’s where our church family can come in. Wouldn’t it be great if you would allow us to deliver meals to your family as you bring your newborn home? Any parishioner parents are eligible, including birth parents, foster parents, and adopting parents of an infant (under 1- year-old) and this applies to all children (the first, second, third…etc.). If you are expecting a new baby or infant, please contact Debra Dwight before your baby is born at 985-966-0437 or DebraDwight07@gmail.com so that we can prepare to be of assistance once your new baby arrives and you bring him/her home.

St. Benedict Youth Retreat Saturday April 22nd 2023 8am-7pm This is an annual youth group retreat. It is filled with prayer, adoration, and spiritual guidance. We get to listen to many testimonies that draw us closer to the Lord and deepen our faith. This retreat is open to 8th grade- high schoolers with the exception of some 7th graders. The cost will be $35 and will be held at the Camp Abbey retreat center. There will be adults and young adults to guide the younger ones. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! IF INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT: COACH BOBBY THOMAS: (985)373-5198 HANNAH BOUDREAUX: (504)481-4213 TRINA HEAP: (985)807-4038

The Men’s Club will be hosting a parish grounds work party on Saturday, April 22nd starting at 8:00 a.m. and ending at lunch with boiled crawfish. We are inviting all parishioners (regardless of age or gender) to come and help with a variety of cleanup activities. This will be a great opportunity to meet new friends and renew earlier acquaintances; but more importantly, it will be a time to spruce up St. Benedict’s. Please call (985) - 892 - 5202 or email office@stbencov.or the office if you plan to help so we can have a number for the crawfish.

Karleen Pilet has decided to pursue a new adventure after being our parish custodian. While happy for her new future, we are very sad to see her go. The parish now has an opening for custodian for the church, catechetical center, and rectory. This is a part-time job, with negotiable hours. If interested, please call Channon in the parish office (985-892-5202).

The second collection on Easter is to help us cover our assessment for the salaries and benefits of those priests working in the seminaries, hospital chaplaincies, nursing homes, and high schools. Please be generous.

Karleen Pilet has decided to pursue a new adventure after being our parish custodian. While happy for her new future, we are very sad to see her go. The parish now has an opening for custodian for the church, catechetical center, and rectory. This is a part-time job, with negotiable hours. If interested, please call Channon in the parish office (985-892-5202).

Palms are needed for the celebration of the Passion of Palm Sunday next weekend. If you wish to donate palms from your yard, please bring the palms to the outside of the church by Friday afternoon. The Altar Society will be cleaning them and preparing them on Saturday morning. THANK YOU for your generosity.

The Stations of the Cross will be prayed every Friday of Lent at 7 p.m. on Friday followed by Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament until 8 p.m.

Even when everything goes well, bringing home a new baby is difficult. Between the physical exhaustion, emotional stress, and sleep deprivation, parents can often feel overwhelmed. That’s where our church family can come in. Wouldn’t it be great if you would allow us to deliver meals to your family as you bring your newborn home? Any parishioner parents are eligible, including birth parents, foster parents, and adopting parents of an infant (under 1-year-old) and this applies to all children (the first, second, third…etc.). If you are expecting a new baby or infant, please contact Debra Dwight before your baby is born at 985-966- 0437 or DebraDwight07@gmail.com so that we can prepare to be of assistance once your new baby arrives and you bring him/her home.

Please mark your calendar for our Lenten Mission, which will be Sunday, March 26th thorough Wednesday, March 29th at 7 p.m. each night. Fr. Basil Burns, O.S.B. will be preaching the Mission and will be speaking at all Masses the weekend of March 25/26.