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PARISH REGISTRATION: Welcome all new families and individuals.

Membership is a condition for the reception of the Sacraments of

Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion at St. Benedict, and for the

parish to issue a sponsorship certificate for those asked to be sacramental

sponsors. You must be a registered, contributing member for at least three

(3) months before a certificate will be given.

Registration forms are available in the Parish Office.

SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK: If you are

seriously ill, going in for surgery or weak from old age, you may receive

the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. Please contact Fr. Duong if you

desire to receive this sacrament.

HOSPITAL & NURSING HOME & SHUT-IN VISITS: If you or any

members of your family are sick and in the hospital or a nursing home,

and you’d like Communion brought to them, please call the Parish Office.

FAITH FORMATION: All classes from Pre-K to High School are on

Sundays from 9:30-10:30am in the Parish Hall. For more information

call Lynne McGrath.

RCIA: Please call the Parish Office for more information.

MARRIAGES: Arrangements must be made with a priest/deacon at least

six (6) months in advance. Call the Parish Office for more information.

Weekend Mass

Sat. Miraculous Medal

Novena at 4:45pm

Mass at 5:00pm

Sun. 8am & 11am

Confessions

Weekday before 12:15pm

Saturday 4 - 4:30pm

and by appointment

Weekday Mass

Monday - Friday

Rosary at 11:45am

No MASS on Thursday

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Weekly bulletin requests

must be in the Parish

Office by 12:00pm on

Wednesday, ten (10) days

in advance of the

weekend of publication.

Saint Benedict Catholic Church

109 West Smith Street, Greensboro, North Carolina 27401

336-272-0303

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Website: stbenedictgreensboro.net

Email: Stbenedictgreensboro@charlottediocese.org

Parish Office Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT: As the Roman Catholic Mother Church of Greensboro,

St. Benedict's Parish Mission, responding faithfully to Christ's call, is to bring all people

closer to God through Liturgy, fellowship, service, outreach, and works of charity. Rev. James Duong, Pastor

Lynne McGrath, Secretary & Faith Formation Coordinator

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MASS SCHEDULE INTENTIONS

2/15 Saturday 5:00 PM ….. For the Parishioners

2/16 Sunday 8:00 AM ….. For the Living and the Deceased

Members of the Duong Family

11:00 AM ….. + Dr. & Mrs. William Bodner

2/17 Monday 12:15 PM ….. + Dr. Margaret Berry

2/18 Tuesday 12:15 PM ….. Lee & Betty Doyle

Wedding Anniversary

2/19 Wednesday 12:15 PM ….. Living & Deceased Members of

the Mullane Family

2/20 Thursday NO MASS

2/21 Friday 12:15 PM ….. Room at the Inn

2/22 Saturday 5:00 PM ….. + Ronald Kwadecius

2/23 Sunday 8:00 AM ….. For the Parishioners

11:00 AM ….. + Donald & Beatrice Clark

+Denotes deceased

Sick and Shut-In

Please remember our brothers and sisters in your prayers and at Mass:

Jodi Barlow, Karen Barlow, Larry Barlow, Luciana

Basic, Andrea Burns, Bryce C, Ed Campbell, Frank

Chut, Sr., John Davis, Alberto Dorta, Camille ,

Lydian & Sheila Fadia, Steve Freeman, Ramon

Masson, Maggie Masson, Barbara Nicke, Michael

Pepe, Dan Popik, Linda Rusch, Joel Rivera, Manny

& Laura Rodrigues, Petar & Laura Rosic, Austin

Saffer, Max Saldana, Paco , Santy & Shelly Saldana,

Kim Shelley, Marvin Tomlin Jr., Beth Wilson, Brian

Wilson, Deborah Wilson, Nicke Wilson

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - FEBRUARY 16th, 2020

For the times we have disregarded God’s commandments

and violated the sanctity of human life:

May we repent, receive the Lord’s mercy, and live according to His laws.

Keeping Our Military in Our Prayers

Capt. John Brock Mohammid Karim

Mark Bracich Michael Knudsen

Cpl. Kevin Bryan Com. Karen M. Kohanowich Lt. Andrew Chess Com. Kurt M. Kohanowich

Maj.Timothy Chess Alex Marois

April Ducote Danny McGranahan

Jason Davidson Capt. Kyle Payne

Noah Devos Jose Rodriguez Kevin Fiscone Christopher Simmons, E3

Kate Balacki Gardner Sgt. Bryanna Spade

Eric Gardner Sgt. Kyle Spade

Aaron Gaither Nicholas Tobe

Matthew Goclon, E3 Fred Todd Christopher Grubey, PFC Kris Guffy

Sgt Tony Grant PFC William R. Williams III

Patrick Hermesmann Mgr Gen Roger Williams Jr

Lt. Jg. Benjamin Javery Stephen Zenbileski

Phillip Kiniery

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REFLECTION

“But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you…” (Matthew 5:44)

Love your enemies, easier said than done, no doubt. But, remember, the foundation of

stewardship is prayer. When we are in close communication with God, it opens our heart and

it turns our attention away from “me” and moves it towards God and others. It allows us to

have a little more empathy for “our enemy.” When we pray for others, even “our enemies,”

maybe it softens their hearts as well.

LEAVE A LEGACY: There are no small gifts in the eyes of our Lord. A bequest of any

size is an ultimate expression of stewardship and demonstrates your appreciation for the gifts

you have received.

WEEKLY COLLECTION

Offertory Collection . . . . $4,950.16

THANK YOU!

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CATHOLI

THANK YOU

Maintenance Collection next weekend.

MINISTER SCHEDULE: February 22nd and February 23rd, 2020

MASS LECTOR E.M. ALTAR SERVERS

5PM Lori Hodges Joyce Spera Jane Dickerson

Mike Drag Zechariah Harrison

Bob Nutt

8AM Connie Bissell Evangeline Layug Geoff Stephany

Ernesto Layug Rachael Stephany

Geoff Stephany Adam Stephany

11AM Prince Sorbito Laura Rosic Aidan Sorbito

Bill McCutcheon Geovanni Alegado

Larry D’Amelio

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PARISH NEWS

DSA 2020 DIOCESAN SUPPORT APPEAL (DSA)

As we look at our lives and the many ways God has blessed us, let us

give back a proportionate gift to the Diocesan Support Appeal as a way

of saying thank you to the Lord. God will never be outdone in

generosity. If you did not turn in your completed pledge envelope during

today’s Mass, you may complete a pledge envelope and return it to the Parish Office or go to

charlottediocese.org/dsa to make a gift online. Our DSA 2020 assessment is $23,363.00

LADY’S GROUP will be going out to dinner on Wednesday, February 19th at 5:30pm. We will

meet at Mimi’s Bistro, located in Friendly Center, 3322 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410

Phone: (336) 2853-7811. All ladies are welcome to join us.

ALLERGY/FLU SEASON

It is allergy/flu season again. If you have it, please share your act of charity

and kindness by NOT receiving the cup of the Precious Blood of Christ. The

Church teaches us that if we receive just the Body or Blood of

Christ, we receive the whole Christ. Thank you for understanding.

REDISCOVER JESUS Lenten Book Study for Women

Do you want to get to know Jesus better this Lent? Women of all ages are invited to join in a

book study of Rediscover Jesus by Matthew Kelly of Dynamic Catholic. It will include prayer,

reflection, and discussion designed to answer some of life's toughest questions and encounter

Jesus in the answers. We will meet on Monday evenings during Lent. Contact the church office

to sign up, or contact Lori Hodges by phone or text at (904)200-5873 or by email

at hodges1990@gmail.com for more information.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

With whom do I need to reconcile?

How can the Holy Spirit guide me in doing the right thing?

This week let us say Happy Birthday to:

Daniela Garcia (2/15); Laura Craig (2/17); Anna Sorbito (2/19);

John Sugg (2/19); MaryBeth Brown (2/20); Darynne Akouegnon (2/20);

Thomas Berry (2/21).

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Faith Formation News

THANK YOU!

For your very generous support in donating children’s books to benefit

Asheboro Elementary Schools. Many children will enjoy reading for many

years to come. Thank you!

YOUTH GROUP

Youth Group will meet in the parish hall

Sunday, February 23rd

5:00pm – 6:30pm

All youth grades 6 through High School

are welcome to join us!

COMMUNITY NEWS

JOB OFFER - DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: St. Charles Borromeo in Morganton, NC is searching

for a full time Director of Music beginning as soon as possible. Competitive salary including

benefits. Interview and audition will be required. Those interested should send resume to:

scparish728@gmail.com Call 828-437-3108 for more information.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Bishop McGuinness Catholic High is looking for a High School

History teacher, specifically in the area of U.S. History. Must be able to teach all levels of

students (college prep, Honors, and Advanced Placement). Ability to teach other areas of history

is beneficial. Must hold or be able to obtain a North Carolina Teaching License. Please send

cover letter and resume to Tracy Shaw, Principal at tshaw@bmhs.us Visit www.bmhs.us for

more information.

THE FRANCISCAN CENTER of Greensboro Speaker Series will present Dr. Douglas Fry,

Professor at UNCG, speaking on The Climate Crisis as a Catalyst for Global Cooperation, on

Thursday, Feb. 20th. at the Franciscan Center is from 11:45 to 1:00 p.m., beginning with a light

lunch. A $5 donation is requested. Please call (336) 273-2554 to make your reservation.

WILLIAM PHARR MEMORIAL INSTITUTE IN GHANA

The school is asking for donations of the following items: used laptops,

desktops, flat screen monitor and any computer accessories. School stationeries,

chairs and school desks, etc., please leave donations at the Parish Office during

office hours. For more information contact Philip Adu at 336-965-1430.

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