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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

07/29 Saturday 5:00 PM ….. Emily Charlotte Brown

07/30 Sunday 8:00 AM ….. For the Parishioners

11:00 AM ….. Nina Williams – Birthday

07/31 Monday 12:15 PM ….. + Anna Marie Harris

08/01 Tuesday 12:15 PM ….. Mr. & Mrs. Archie Harris &

Children

08/02 Wednesday 12:15 PM ….. Living & Deceased Members

of the Olexa Family

08/03 Thursday No Mass

08/04 Friday 12:15 PM ….. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Woerheide

& Children

08/05 Saturday 5:00 PM ….. + Emerick & Nancy Spera

08/06 Sunday 8:00 AM ….. + Richard Huber

11:00 AM ….. For the Parishioners

+Denotes deceased

Sick and Shut-In

Please remember our brothers and sisters

in your prayers and at Mass:

Amanda Bayne, Erin Bush, Peggy Campbell, Louise

Chut, Raymond Chut, Bea Clark, Lillian Davis,

MaryJo Dillard, Camille Fadia, 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, Paco Saldana, Santy Saldana, Kaki Sowinski,

Mary Lou Strathen, Michael Tippett, Lynne Traister, Roberta Van Pelt, Beth Wilson, Brian Wilson,

Deborah Wilson, Nicke Wilson, Anna Mae 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.Kohanowich

Maj. Timothy Chess Com. Kurt M. Kohanowich Lt. 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 Sgt.Shawn Walkeri

Lt. Jg. Benjamin Javery Stephen Zenbileski Airman Bryanna Spade Sg. Kyle Spade

Sgt. Albert Vital

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - JULY 30TH

, 2017

May the Lord grant to us understanding hearts,

that we may treasure his gift of life.

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WEEKLY COLLECTION

Offertory Collection . . . . . . . $3,520.00

*** There will be a second collection next week for St. Benedict’s

Maintenance Fund.

THANK YOU!

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CATHOLI

THANK YOU

Maintenance Collection next weekend.

REFLECTION

If we accept the challenge of putting God first in our

time and treasure, our attitudes, priorities and spiritual

lives will definitely change.

LEAVE A LEGACY:

You make a significant gift to our parish that costs you nothing during your

lifetime. Consider including our parish in your will.

MINISTER SCHEDULE: Aug 5th

& Aug 6th

, 2017

MASS

LECTOR E.M. ALTAR SERVERS

5PM

Richard Collings Richard Collings Gloria Foley

Gloria Foley Brianna Oliver

Joyce Spera

8AM

Trudy Menzzentto Jeff Tsacoumangos Mishel Netto

Evangeline Layug Nishel Netto

Ernesto Layug Luke Bissell

11AM

Bill McCutcheon Ed Campbell Emma Moncla

Ed Sopp Cecilia Moncla

Hayley Saffer

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PARISH NEWS

***** FROM THE PASTOR:

DSA SUPPORT APPEAL 2017 Your pledge to the Diocesan Support

Appeal is shared with the educational, multicultural, vocational, housing,

and social service ministries of the diocese. Thousands of people depend on

your generosity. You may complete a pledge envelope and return it to the

Parish Office or go to www.charlottediocese.org to make a gift online. If you have not yet made a

gift to the DSA this year, please give prayerful consideration to determine an amount that you are

proud to give. As of today ONLY 73 of our parish families have contributed $21,351.04. We

need each of you to help us reach our goal of $24,484.00. Thank you for all of your efforts!

MORE THAN A PICNIC! It is hard to believe that it is that time of the year

again! Mark your calendars! St. Benedict’s annual picnic is Sunday,

September 17th. The hours will be 1 PM to 4 PM at the Knights of Columbus

Property on Horse Pen Creek Road. Watch for signup sheets in the vestibule

after the Masses.

Dear Parishioners,

Last month, we presented to you our plan of restoration of St. Benedict Catholic Church to

her beauty and reverence.

Since our Faith Formation has ended this weekend with the celebration of Confirmation on

Saturday, May 20th and First Communion on Sunday, May 21

st we will proceed as planned

next month. Yes, the next couple of months from June 5th

to August 30th

, St. Benedict

Church WILL BE UNDER CONSTRUCTION. During this time, ALL Masses – both weekends

and weekdays - will be celebrated in the Parish Hall; however, the Mass schedule will remain

the same.

Thank you for your patience, cooperation and

understanding during the renovation this summer.

Sincerely,

Fr. James Duong

NOTE: Check our website at stbenedictgreensboro.net for weekly updating photos.

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Faith Formation News

Faith Formation grades Preschool through High School

will resume on

Sunday, September 10, 2017

Please find registration packet in the vestibules

at the back of the Church.

MISSION APPEAL This weekend, July 29th & 30

th there will be a Mission Appeal Second

Collection for the Diocese of Kumba, Africa. Please be as generous as you can. Father Wilfred

Emeh will be the celebrant for all weekend Masses.

THE LADIES GROUP will be meeting at Natty Greene's Pub & Brewing, Address: 345 S Elm

St, Greensboro, NC 27401Phone: (336) 274-1373 on Wednesday August 9th at 5:30 pm. I hope to

see you all.

SUMMER UPDATE! Please update your email address information with the Parish Office. If

you have not submitted your email address, please do so and we will add you to our list. Thank

you. Email to stbenedictgreensboro@charlottediocese.org or call 336-272-0303.

EUCHARIST CONGRESS 2017: The Eucharistic Congress is a very

popular, free event that will shine a light on your soul. Plan to attend this

year’s event Friday and Saturday, September 8 and 9 at the Charlotte

Convention Center.

*** As each year, in preparation for the 2017 Eucharist Congress, Bishop

Jugis would very much like to write to every First Communicant in the

diocese with a personal invitation to participate in the event (for the outdoor

procession on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 9:15 AM and for the program for children which

begins at 12:15 PM on that day). Call the Office at 336-272-0303 to let us know.

This week let us say Happy Birthday to:

John Foley (7/29); Jackson Hayes (7/30);

Janet Kanode (7/30); Taylor Sugg (7/31);

Roberta VanPelt (7/31); Allen Miller (8/01);

Jorge Dancausse (8/02); Anne Bodner (8/04)

This week let us say Happy Birthday to:

Robert Hunt (6/25), Peter Opachan (6/26)

Gloria Taylor (6/28), Richard Collings (6/29),

Josette Rubino-Tucker (7/01), Patricia Rockwood (7/03),

Dylan McCutcheon (7/04)

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COMMUNITY NEWS

WIN DOUBLE WITH CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY RAFFLE TICKETS Our

University students will win opportunities for support, an outreach at Bennett College, plus

weekend retreats and leadership training! THIS BIG WIN FOR STUDENTS COULD ALSO BE

A BIG WIN FOR YOU! A PRIZE OF $2,000 or $1,000 COULD BE YOURS JUST BEFORE

CHRISTMAS! Tickets are 5 for $20. Kindly participate to help our college students grow more

in the faith. Feel free to contact Fr. Marcel Amadi, Campus Minister, 336-897-1090. To donate

anytime.

VENERATE RELICS: Polish Mass and the Opportunity to Venerate the Relics of the TWO

Apostles of Divine Mercy…Pope St. John Paul II AND St. Maria Faustina Kowalska! On

Sunday, August 27th at 2:00 p.m., St. Thomas Aquinas Church will host our 6th Annual Polish

Diocesan Mass in Honor of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Pope St. John Paul II and St. Maria

Faustina Kowalska. Everyone is invited to attend this very special and popular Mass at St.

Thomas Aquinas Church, 1400 Suther Road, Charlotte 28213. For more information, call Mary at

704.290.6012.

THINKING ABOUT SEPARATION OR DIVORCE? – Is your marriage or that of a relative

or friend heading for divorce? Do you feel helpless to do anything about it? Retrouvaille is

designed to help troubled marriages regain their health by helping spouses rediscover the love,

trust and commitment that originally brought them together. The program is highly successful in

saving hurting marriages, even bringing reconciliation to couples who have already separated or

divorced. For confidential information or to apply to attend the program beginning with a

weekend on September 22, 2017 call 800-470-2230 or email: retrouvaillenc@msn.com or visit

the web site at www.retrouvaille.org

BECOMING THE GOOD NEWS! "For I long to see you ...that you and I may be mutually

encouraged by one another’s faith." Romans 1:11-12 DeColores! Please plan to attend the

Greensboro Ultreya at St. Paul the Apostle (Rooms 1, 2, 5 & 6) Sunday evening, August

6th. (Potluck at 6 pm; Ultreya at 7 pm) to welcome our newest Babe Chicks. Ultreya!

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: In a world divided by economics and education, social status and

political opinion, race and religion, what can I do this week to bring people together?

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