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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

04/15 Saturday 8:00 PM ….. EASTER VIGIL

04/16 Sunday 8:00 AM ….. For the Parishioners

11:00 AM ….. For the Parishioners

04/17 Monday 12:15 PM ….. Leslie Brown - Birthday

04/18 Tuesday 12:15 PM ….. + Candida Lorenzo

04/19 Wednesday 12:15 PM ….. Living & Deceased members of

the Olexa Family

04/20 Thursday No Mass

04/21 Friday 12:15 PM ….. + Yu – Xiang Chen

04/22 Saturday 5:00 PM ….. For the Parishioners

04/23 Sunday 8:00 AM ….. Rita Bliden - Birthday

11:00 AM ….. All the Souls in Purgatory

+Denotes deceased

Sick and Shut-In

Please remember our brothers and sisters

in your prayers and at Mass:

Amanda Bayne, Erin Bush, Louise Chut, Raymond

Chut, Bea Clark, Lillian Davis, MaryJo Dillard, Gloria

Foley, Steve Freeman, Lois Hunt, Cathy Hyatt, Anna Keith, Charlie Manley, Michael Casey Marion,

Maggie Masson, Larry Miles, Marcella Morrison,

Mona Munro, Barbara Nicke, Halo Rankin, Alex Perdue, Nancy Plume, Santy Saldana, Kaki Sowinski,

Mary Lou Strathen, Shelby Tampier, Lynne Traister,

Roberta Van Pelt, Beth Wilson, Brian Wilson, Deborah Wilson, Nicke Wilson, Anna Mae Williams,

Bill Williams, Rachel Wright, Walker

Keeping Our Military in Our Prayers

Kate Balacki Mohammid Karim

Capt. John Brock Phillip Kiniery Mark Bracich Michael Knudsen

Cpl. Kevin Bryan Com. Karen. M. ohanowich

1st Lt. Timothy Cess Com. Kurt M. Kohanowich Cadet Andrew Chess Danny McGranahan

1st Lt. Anthony Chiccarelli Capt. Kyle Payne

Jason Davidson Jose Rodriguez Kevin Fiscone Christopher Simmons, E3

Matthew Goclon, E3 Airman Sheree Grant-Skeens

Sgt. Tony Grant Nicholas Tobe Christopher Grubey, PFC Fred Todd

Patrick Hermesmann Shawn Walkeri

Lt. Jg. Benjamin Javery Stephen Zenbileski

Airman Bryanna Spade Sg. Kyle Spade

EASTER SUNDAY – APRIL 16TH

, 2017

For those who struggle to find the meaning of life:

Through the grace of the Resurrection, may Christ fill them

with hope and the assurance their lives are worth living.

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WEEKLY COLLECTION

Offertory (4/2) …..

Maintenance Fund …..

Offertory (4/9) …..

$4,452.35

$1,257.80

$3,578.94

THANK YOU!

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CATHOLI

THANK YOU

Maintenance Collection next weekend.

REFLECTION

“God has taught us that you cannot love without giving.

Love is not a feeling. It calls for action, which includes

giving of our time, talent and treasure.”

LEAVE A LEGACY: The Resurrection of the Lord

Christ’s death and resurrection gives us hope of eternal life. Your bequest gift

gives hope to our parish that we can continue to proclaim this joyous message

into the future. Please visit www.charlottediocese.org/giving follow the link to

planned giving.

MINISTER SCHEDULE: April 22nd

& April 23rd

, 2017

MASS

LECTOR E.M. ALTAR SERVERS

5PM

Kim Garcia Ben Andrews Baxter Miller

Gloria Foley Kayla Miller

Greg Sandquist

8AM

Trudy Menzzentto Ernest Layug Mishel Netto

Evangeline Layug Nishel Netto

Jeff Tsacoumangos Luke Bissell

11AM

Laura Rodrigues Hayley Saffer Emma Moncla

Ed Sopp Cecilia Moncla

Ed Campbell

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PARISH NEWS

DSA SUPPORT APPEAL 2017 We are now ten weeks into the

Diocesan Support Appeal campaign, and as of today 53 of our parish

families have contributed. We need each of you to help us reach our goal

of $24,484.00.

ST. BENEDICT DECAL This Sunday, after Mass the Confirmation class

will be selling St. Benedict Decals outside the church. The minimum cost is $5

for one or two for $9, donations are appreciated. Proceeds will go to help fund

for the restoration of the church.

SECOND COLLECTION There will be a second collection today for the Seminary and Priest’s

Continuing Education. Thank you for your generosity in supporting our Priests and Seminarians.

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY: The Second Sunday of Easter is dedicated as the Divine Mercy

Sunday. On that day, we reflect on God’s love for us and the whole world. We are called to

respond to his love. On April 23rd

at 2:30PM we will have Divine Mercy Liturgy with Adoration,

Divine Mercy Chaplet, and Benediction. Let us come to pray and give thanks for the gift of God’s

love for us.

BIBLE STUDY Will not meet on Tuesday, April 18th. Bible Study will resume on April 25th.

NOTE: The Parish office will be closed on Monday, April 17th

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LADIES GROUP: Dinner will be April 19th, at Positano off Lawndale. Hope to see you there!

EASTER NOTES: Continuing the celebration of Easter, St. Benedict’s Parish would like to say

“THANKS” to all parishioners who helped and participated during Lent and Easter.

Altar servers, the choir, lectors, Eucharist Ministers and ushers.

Those who participated during Holy Thursday liturgy as “the Apostles”

Those who help clean and decorate our church and help with the Vigil reception.

Those who donated Easter Flowers.

Youth Group for the Easter Egg Hunt.

May our Risen Lord – Jesus Christ bless you, your family and your ministries.

This week let us say Happy Birthday to:

Richard Barrett (4/15), Barbara Avent (4/17),

Leslie Brown (4/17), Amber Hornyak (4/18),

Cecilia Moncla (4/19), Madje Akouegnon (4/20)

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COMMUNITY NEWS

IGBO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY The Igbo catholic community in the Triad will be having

Mass and Fellowship on Sunday April 23rd, 2017 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Greensboro at

12noon. For further information please contact; Prof. Uzochukwu (336-707-3625) or Father

Marcel Amadi (336-663-7978).

TROUBLED YOUTH OF GUILFORD COUNTY Douglas Logan has served Guilford

County for 26 years as the Director of Court Alternatives/Juvenile Detention. He earned a BS

degree in Psychology and Human Service from Elon University in 1989. Mr. Logan will be

accompanied by a female representative who will speak to the issues of young women in

detention. Held at the Franciscan Center, 233 North Greene Street, GSO on April 27th, from 12:00

- 1:00 p.m. The cost is $5.00 per person (includes lunch at 11:45 a.m.) Please pre-register by

calling Ann Mann at 336-273-2554.

SEMINARIAN DINNER. Piedmont Council of the Knights of Columbus is hosting a

Seminarian dinner and raffle on Saturday, May 6, at 6:30 PM at the Knights Club, 2780 Horse

Pen Creek Road, to help our seminarians meet expenses while attending the seminary other than

tuition and room and board. Tickets for the dinner costing $12.00 will be sold after the Masses

by a Knight at the church next weekend. To make a reservation, call John Polickoski at 336-855-

8451.

CALLING ALL GOLFERS! Enjoy a glorious spring day at Greensboro National Golf Club

while supporting a wonderful cause! The Amy Elizabeth Disney Memorial Golf Tournament will

be on Thursday, May 4rd

this year. All proceeds go the fund the college program of Room At The

Inn. $600 for a team of four players includes: lunch, beer on the course, dinner, cash prizes for

winners and a chance to wins lots of other prizes too. We are also looking for sponsors! For more

information, call Marianne 336.391.6299 or visit our website www.roominn.org

FAITH FORMATION NEWS

There will be no Faith Formation on April 16, Easter Sunday

YOUTH GROUP NEWS

The Youth Group will be having an EASTER EGG HUNT

for all children after the 11am Mass on Easter Sunday.

Please come and enjoy this celebration.

The Youth Group will be participating in the “Walk for Life” on Saturday, April 29

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EASTER FLOWERS IN MEMORY / HONOR OF …

All Deceased Parishioners of St. Benedict Catholic Church

All Benefactors of St. Benedict Catholic Church

All Military + Adele Garland + Haydee Pereia

+ Alice Akins + Albert Garland + William L Plume

+ John Akins + Barbara Garland + Pockalny Family

Craig Alley + Faye & George Hager + Popik Family

+ Balacki Family + Mikey Haggerty + Raducha Family

+ Delmas & Lois Bearden Amelia R Hobson + Joan A Rodriguez

St Benedict’s Pastor & Staff + Hunt Family + Dorothy Roy

+ Bill & Nancy Bliden + Doris D Kauder + Bill & Doris Saffer

+ Norma Bliden + Fr Joseph Kelleher + Ruby Shue

+ Victor Bliden + Bernard Kelly + Lou Spera

+ Norma Jean Braswell Col. Ivan B Kelly, III + Spahn Family

+ Fred & Marjorie Brown + Dorothy A Kelly + Angela Braswell Taylor

+ Greg Brown + Jerome Lindner + Van Pelt Family

+ Brenda Bunton + Kathleen Manor + Anthony Vazquez

Mary Capps + Gabriel Matyok + Santiago Vazquez

Ed Capps + McIntyre Family + Renata Vescia

+ Don & Bea Clark + McGrath Family + John & Janice Watterson

+ Maria Colamarino + Million Family + Alice & Garrett Westervelt

+ Mr & Mrs Francis Cucchiara + Marie Mosgrove + Woodruff Family

+ Margaret Dickerson + Robert Ogle + Woods Family

+ Donna Drozd + Mr & Mrs William O’Sullivan Jeanette Yow

The Lord is Risen Alleluia!

Happy Easter!

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