EXTRAORDINARY FAITH ST. BENILDE · 2020. 12. 7. · ST. BENILDE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1901 Division...
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ST. BENILDE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
1901 Division Street • Metairie, Louisiana 70001
Church Office: (504) 834-4980 • Church Fax: (504) 831-5810 • Church Email: [email protected]
Fr. Matthew’s Cell (985) 630-6398
www.stbenilde.org
CLERGY Rev. Matthew Johnston, Pastor Deacon Biaggio DiGiovanni Deacon Stephen Gordon Deacon Clifford Wright BAPTISMS First and Third Sundays of the month at 12 Noon. Please call the Parish Office for more information. MATRIMONY Please contact a priest/deacon 8 months prior to your wedding. FUNERALS Arrangements may be made at the Parish Office.
December 13, 2020 Third Sunday in Advent
ORDINARY FAMILIES
EXTRAORDINARY FAITH
DEVOTIONS Holy Hour in Church
Thursday, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Following 5:30 p.m. Mass on Tuesday
NEWCOMERS
Call the Parish Office to receive a New Parishioner Registration Packet.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
St. Benilde Conference (504) 233-3246
ST. BENILDE SCHOOL Mr. Thomas Huck, Principal
1801 Division Street • Metairie, LA (504) 833-9894
MASS TIMES Saturday Vigil … 4:00 p.m.
Sunday … 9:00, 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Mon., Wed., Fri. … 7:00 a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday … 5:30 p.m. First Saturday … 8:30 a.m.
HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION See Inside the Bulletin for Schedule
CONFESSION TIMES
Saturday … 3:00—3:45 p.m. Sunday … 5:00-5:45 p.m.
Thursday … 6:00—6:30 p.m. and by appointment at the Parish Office
DIVINE MERCY ADORATION CHAPEL Eucharistic Adoration from 7:00 p.m. Sunday
till 4:00 p.m. Saturday
Parish Motto—Building the Kingdom of God
Ministers of the Liturgy December 12 & 13, 2020
Saturday - 4 P.M.
Intention: Trudy M. Eagan, Flora Maria Be,
George Spaulding, Emile Fichter, Joseph Segari,
Merle & Charles Dittmer, Patrick C. McKinney,
Thomas Metcalf, Richard Metcalf, Rita Neubeck
Blanch Guillot, Katherine Hartdegen,
Floyd & Marie Volz, Floyd Volz, Jr.,
Hubert LaBorde, Melissa Mendel Zimmerman,
Kathryn Schaff Lambert, Honor of St. Jude,
Dolores Materne, Andrew Meibaum
Cantor: Kevin Rouchell
Organist: Jonathan Szymanski
Sunday - 9 A.M.
Intention: Parishioners
Song Leaders: Traditional Choir
Sunday - 11 A.M.
Intention: Jess Matherne, Jr., Rita Neubeck,
Paul J. Hymel, Jr., Katherine Hartdegen,
Dolores Materne, Emile Fichter
Song Leaders: Contemporary Choir
Sunday - 6 P.M.
Intention: Joseph Donald Bernard
Cantor: Lauren Gisclair Pianist: Beth Kettenring
Weekday Masses
Monday 7:00 a.m. Richard Metcalf
Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Brandon Giebelhaus (L)
Wednesday 7:00 a.m. Andrew Meibaum
Thursday 5:30 p.m. Dolores Materne
Friday 7:00 a.m. Dolores Materne
8:15 a.m. SBS Students
The Church Sanctuary Lamp burns in memory of Deceased Religious
The Blessed Mother
Votive Lamps burn for
Dolores Materne
Adoration Chapel
Sanctuary Lamp burns
in memory of
Emile Fichter
Adoration Chapel Candles
burn in memory of
Victoria Dolores Fountain Materne
Week of December 13 L. Hart, Y. Morise, M. Surcouf
Linens
Large ‐ E. Beyer Small ‐ E. Beyer
St. Benilde Catholic Church
The Altar Flowers are in memory of
Fr. H.L. Brignac
The Sacred Heart Votive
burns for a
Special Intention
Stewardship of Treasure Weekend of December 5 & 6
Envelopes ………………………………….$4,201.00
Loose ………………………………………...1,534.00
Electronic Giving …………………………...1,706.00
Repairs & Maintenance …………………...1,581.00
Msgr. Richaud Fund …………………………206.00
Totaling ……………………………………$9,228.00
“Let us focus on generosity, or returning God’s gifts
with increase, through the generous sharing of our time,
talent and treasure.”
St. Benilde Catholic Church Volume 38 Issue 50
Parish Motto—Building the Kingdom of God
Out Of Reverence For The Lord Jesus
who so generously shares with us His Body and Blood in the
Eucharist, worshipers are earnestly invited to remain with the congregation until Mass is
concluded.
Welcomed into our Faith Community of St. Benilde through the
Sacrament of Baptism Addyson Kate Evola, daughter of David and Kaci Evola Taysom Joseph Nuss, son of Jeffery and Ashley Nuss Adam Eli Twilbeck, son of Ralph J. Twilbeck
Christmas Memorial Greenery and Flowers
The beautiful poinsettias and greenery that adorn our altar and sanctuary are a special part of the celebration of Christmas at St. Benilde Catholic Church. We invite all parishioners to share in the experience through a memorial or thanksgiving gift by using the Christmas Flowers Memorial Envelopes
found in the vestibule of Church. Donations toward the cost of Christmas decorations in the Church may be made in memory or honor of your family members and friends. This is a wonderful way to remember loved ones, honor friends, and offer thanksgiving to God for prayers answered and blessings received during this past year. The suggested donation is $10 per remembrance. Please place your envelopes in the collection basket, the Poor Box or bring it to the Parish Office by December 26. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Memorial Envelopes will be placed on the altar throughout the Christmas Season and names will be published.
Parish Office Closed
The Parish Office will be closed Wednesday, December 23, through Friday, December 25, in observance of Christmas. We will re-open on Monday, December 28, at 9 AM.
Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve: Thursday, December 24: 3 PM (This Mass will take place outdoors, weather permitting), 4:30 PM and 6 PM
Christmas Day: Friday, December 25: 9 AM and 11 AM
*The Adoration Chapel will close at 1 PM on Wednesday, December 23, and will re-open at
7:30 AM on Monday, December 28.
Parish Motto—Building the Kingdom of God
St. Benilde Catholic Church
St. Benilde Catholic Church Volume 38: Issue 50
Parish Motto—Building the Kingdom of God
Eucharistic Adorers Needed For the past 10 years, we have been blessed to have Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration here at St. Benilde Parish. Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration is the adoration of Jesus Christ present in the Holy Eucharist. The Eucharist is displayed in a special holder called a monstrance, and people come to pray and worship Jesus continually throughout the day and the night. Come to our Perpetual Adoration Chapel and spend some time with our Lord. He is waiting there to embrace you, lovingly and mercifully! If you would like to become a committed adorer, please contact George Rojas at (504) 834-5525 or visit the parish website:
www.stbenilde.org/eucharistic-adoration
St. Benilde Catholic Church
Parish Motto—Building the Kingdom of God
The Online Giving (E-Giving) program is a convenient way to practice responsible financial stewardship by using electronic funds transfer (EFT). Through Online Giving, all contributions to St. Benilde Parish will be made via an automatic payment (ACH - bank draft) from your checking account.
Once your Online Authorization Form is completed and you are properly enrolled, monthly donations to the regular Sunday Collection, the Repairs and Maintenance Fund, or the Msgr. Richaud Endowment Fund become automatic. To Enroll in our Online Giving Program, visit the parish website: www.stbenilde.org
Archdiocesan Silver Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 3:00 PM
in St. Joseph Church in New Orleans
If you will be celebrating your 25th Wedding Anniversary next year (married in the year 1996)
and wish to attend, please register with the Parish Office by Friday, January 15, 2021.
Please Note: This celebration will not be a Mass,
but a prayer service. Attendance of Mass for Sunday obligation will have to be met within one’s parish.
Prayer for Seminarians Father in heaven, we place the seminarians of the Archdiocese of New Orleans under your protection. Shepherd their hearts and guide every aspect of their formation. May they be men of strong character, dedicated to prayer, attentive to their studies, and overflowing with love for Your people. Guard their vocations and shield them from temptation, so that they may one day serve as holy priests in our archdiocese. Through the intercession of St. Louis, our patron. Amen.
DECEMBER 13, 2020 ST. BENILDE CATHOLIC CHURCH – ID # 113850 1901 DIVISION ST. METAIRIE, LA 70001 504-834-4980 MAGGIE SUNSERI 504-834-4980 MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAYS - 9 A.M. TO 3 P.M. FRIDAYS - 9 A.M. TO 12 NOON SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
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