Author: Dawn Leach

Join us for a great introduction to Sacramental Theology. Each of these Thursday night sessions will be held from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM in the Parish Life Center. The dates and topics are listed below.

Whether you’re rediscovering your faith, preparing for a Sacrament, or just curious about the why behind what we do at Mass, this series is for you. Each session blends teaching, scripture, and open discussion in a warm, welcoming setting. No theology degree required.

October 22 | Baptism
November 19 | Confirmation
December 10 | Eucharist
January 21 | Annointing of the Sick
February 25 | Reconciliation
March 11 | Marriage
April 8 | Holy Orders

Respect Life Fall Baby Items Collection

The Respect Life Ministry invites you to support the Pregnancy Aid Clinic and nearby families with a baby item collection the weekend of October 17-18.

Blessing of the Animals

Calling all creatures great and small! Bring your beloved pets to our Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 4 at 2:00 PM, as we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and creation.

Dogs, cats, birds, bunnies, and all other animals are welcome! Just be sure your furry, feathered, or scaly friends arrive in a carrier or securely on a leash.

Come celebrate God’s wonderful creatures and give your pets a blessing they’ll be barking (or chirping!) about!

Annual St. Vincent de Paul Food Drive

Please join us for our Annual St. Vincent de Paul Food Drive, taking place the weekend of October 3–4. Your generosity helps us support families in our community who are facing food insecurity.

As you gather donations, we kindly ask that you check expiration dates on all items to ensure everything is safe and usable for those we serve.

Thank you for your continued compassion and support of this important ministry!

Look for the St. Vincent de Paul collection truck at the cell phone tower side of the parking lot.

Collection Times:
Saturday | October 3 from 4:30-6:30 PM
Sunday | October 4 from 7:00 AM-2:00 PM and again from 4:30-7:00 PM

Support Earthquake Relief in Venezuela through Catholic Relief Services

You have probably been deeply moved by the horrible images of devastation in Venezuela since last week’s earthquake. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has set up a special account to assist in the recovery efforts. Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer is on the board for CRS and knows the good work they do firsthand. He joins Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace, as we entrust this effort to Our Lady of Coromoto, patroness of Venezuela.

Help families today by donating through CRS.

Save the Date

St. Benedict’s WINGS Ministry joyfully invites you to mark your calendars for our 23rd Annual Holiday Market and Bake Sale! The three-day event takes place November 13^th – November 15^th, 2026. This juried artisan market, showcases the talents of vendors offering handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gifts—perfect for Christmas giving.

Our booths are now sold out for the 2026 Holiday Market but if you are interested in joining the wait list or would like to be added to the email list to receive notification as soon as the 2027 Holiday Market reservation period opens up, please contact: womensguild.stbenedict@gmail.com

Serving more than one million Catholics, the mission of the Archdiocese of Atlanta is to proclaim the Gospel of the Lord and grow all of north and central Georgia in faith, hope, love, and service to others. Our theme for the appeal this year is “We are One Body in Christ-Called to Serve.” Your gift and participation in the 2026 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal helps make it possible by supporting the ministerial, outreach, education, formation, and discipleship work of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Please give prayerful consideration to your level of support to help fund the essential ministries and services supported by the Appeal. The weekend of February 7-8, everyone who has not yet made a gift to the appeal will have the opportunity during our in-pew process.

BLAZE: Connecting Girls to Christ

BLAZE is a Walking with Purpose ministry for teen/tween girls that counteracts
the way our society drives girls to question their identity,
worth and beauty. Through BLAZE, we emphasize how a girl’s identity is rooted
in Christ as God’s chosen, beloved daughter.

An antidote to bullying, feeling anxious, and body-image issues, BLAZE
replaces lies with truth and strengthens girls from the inside out through
the use of Scripture-based programs.

20 fun weekly lessons that girls will truly enjoy.

Each week, participants are led through an ice breaker activity and a short lesson based on a lie found in the world and a truth found in Scripture.

The girls leave with a small takeaway gift which corresponds with the lesson.

As the girls are introduced to the Bible in relevant and fresh ways, they will hear Jesus telling them how loved and beautiful they are!

WHAT: Blaze Belong
WHO: Rising 6th – 8th grade girls
WHEN: September through April
HOW OFTEN: Two Fridays a month
TIME: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
COST: $80

Blaze Masterpiece will be meeting on the following Fridays:
September 11
September 18
October 9
October 23
November 6
November 13
December 4
December 11
January 8
January 22
February 5
February 19
March 5
March 19
April 16
April 23

TOP 10 REASONS TO JOIN BLAZE
1. Come as you are—no pressure to be perfect.
2. Hang out with friends and meet new girls—see friendly faces and grow your friend group in a positive and new way.
3. Enter a judgment free zone—share the stuff that’s hard and the things that are good.
4. Be surrounded by positivity—this is a place to lift you up when you’re down.
5. Grow in self-love—learn how to see yourself through the eyes of God.
6. Take a break—escape the drama and stress of school.
7. Be a better friend—learn how to be a good friend and to choose good friends.
8. Take off your mask—BLAZE is a place to be your authentic self.
9. Feel no pressure to perform—just show up and let God do the rest.
10. Discover that your faith can be fun!

For questions, please contact Heather Webb at hvwebb@gmail.com.

The St. Benedict Columbarium and Memorial Garden is a sacred resting place on holy ground for cremated human remains with the same dignity of a cemetery.  A place for our loved ones to rest until our Lord comes again, a place at home in our beloved community and Church.  Our columbarium offers a very peaceful place for you to come and pray and ask God to intercede for your loved one. 

The parish columbarium offers these benefits:

Perpetual Care
The Code of Canon Law requires the Catholic Church to perpetually maintain its places of burial.  Hence, care will always be assured.

Security
Proximity on well-lighted Church grounds assures optimum security.

Convenience
With your final resting place only a few feet away from the Church, your family and friends attending Mass will be able to visit the columbarium which is a brief walk away.

Serenity
Our columbarium design fits perfectly into existing space, offering a serene, peaceful environment for meditation and quiet reflection.

The outdoor columbarium altar can be used for

· Memorial Service for All Souls Day

· Services for Urn Placement in Niche

· Veterans Day Memorial Services

Cost includes engraved face, perpetual care fund and all other costs associated with the columbarium.

Reservation deposits required.

The Legion of Mary Mother of Divine Grace Praesidium at St. Benedict’s is debuting a Pilgrim Virgin Statue Home Visitation Program. Parishioners will have the opportunity to sign up to have the Pilgrim Virgin Statue brought to their home for a special week-long Marian devotion. What a wonderful way to honor Our Blessed Mother Mary!

Interested in this special ministry program? Contact Brigid Yeager at theyegars@aol.com or Beth Callahan at elizabethwcallahan@gmail.com