Mail bins have been placed at the entrance of the Church to begin collecting Christmas Cards for those in our community who are in long term care, nursing, and rehabilitation homes. Please include the "thoughts and prayers from the Parishioners of St. Benedict's Parish" in your Christmas greeting or signature. The outside of the envelope can be left blank, or please write "Merry Christmas." Please place your Christmas cards in the mail bins no later than Wednesday, December 16th. Cards will be distributed on Friday, December 18th, and Saturday, December 19th by Deacon Danny and Deacon Ellis. Thank You!

December 8th is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Mass will be held at 8 a.m.

A collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious Appeal will be held on December 12/13. Elderly religious need your help. More than 32,000 senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests live in the United States. Through prayer, love, and sacrifice, they established Catholic schools, hospitals, and more. Yet, years of serving for little or no pay have left a shortage in retirement funding. Your gift helps their religious communities furnish necessities such as medications and nursing care. It also helps ensure younger members can continue the good works of their elders. Please be generous. Thank you!

The Lunch Ministry collected enough items for numerous Holiday Baskets. Baskets were delivered and greatly appreciated by all who received them. THANK YOU for your support