Join us for "Candlemas"
PROCESSION OF LIGHT
Sunday, February 2nd at the 10:30am Mass
The celebration of The Presentation of the Lord, also known as “Candlemas”, is exactly 40 days after Christmas. Traditionally, this was the end of the Christmas and Epiphany seasons for many cultures. At the Mass, the assembly is invited to take part in a procession of light, similar to the Easter Vigil, which begins outside the church or at the entrance. As they enter the church, the Canticle of Simeon is sung…
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2019 Contribution Statements
2019 contributions statements will be available after all Masses this weekend in the back of the church. Statements include donations made to the parish as well as our parish school. Thank you for your immense generosity to St. Ben's!
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The Living Your Strengths Journey
Have you ever wondered what God is calling you to do with your life? Do you know your God-Given talents? Living Your Strengths is a journey to identify, understand and apply your God-given talents helping you to become the best version of yourself.
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Wedding Music Showcase 2020
Tuesday, January 28th at 7:30pm
Planning a wedding ceremony can be stressful and downright confusing sometimes, and we want to make the process as easy and pain-free as possible. We will be hosting a Wedding Music Showcase to help you through the process of planning your wedding ceremony or Mass. At the showcase you will be treated to a short concert by our talented vocalists and instrumentalists, and we will walk you through the entire process of planning your wedding liturgy…
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Praying the Mass: Retreat for Ministers
All liturgical ministers and parishioners are invited to a morning retreat on Saturday, January 25th beginning at 10am. This year, instead of a keynote speaker, we are going to focus on The Mass itself. Our day of reflection will be centered around a “teaching Mass” in which the celebrant will explain in detail…
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A Thought on Outreach
Outreach ministries includes reaching out to those who are not regular members of the parish or who do not come to weekend liturgies. The more successful parishes have a commission that oversees this important aspect of parish life and gives it a focus and direction.
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