Santa is coming to St. Benedict on Saturday, December 13 from 8:30 am until11:00 am.
Make plans to join Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves in the Parish Life Center for a FREE pancake breakfast, Christmas carol sing-alongs, and pictures with Old Saint Nick! Don’t miss
this special event hosted by WINGS and the Knights of Columbus!
The St. Benedict Christmas Giving Tree is now up in the foyer & is filled with over 1500 tags requesting gifts for families in need from the Missionaries of Charities, St. Vincent de Paul, and our local parish community. Please take a tag and return your gift to the appropriate collection bin by the PLC (with the tag attached and unwrapped) no later than December 14th.
UPDATE: If you didn’t get a chance to pick up a gift tag, there’s still a wonderful way to give! We are collecting new toys for the Toys for Tots program sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps. You may also donate Kroger or Walmart gift cards in $25 or $50 amounts; these will be shared between the Sisters and other local charities to bless families in need this season.
Questions? Contact Ann/Pat at abval821@gmail.com
Before the manger, there were voices, ancient voices crying out into the darkness. The prophets of Israel longed for the day when God would keep His promises and draw near to His people. Isaiah, John the Baptist, Elizabeth, and Mary each echo that same promise: God is faithful, and His Word becomes flesh.
Join us on Monday, December 15th at 7pm for a one-night Advent Parish Mission as we journey through the mystery of God’s saving plan:
Together, we will listen to the voices that foretold the coming of Christ and discover how their longing and hope can awaken ours today.
Deacon Sean Lee is a transitional deacon for the Archdiocese of Atlanta and is in his final year of formation at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach, Florida. Born and raised in Lilburn, Georgia, he graduated from St. Joseph Seminary College in 2021 with a degree in Philosophy and the Liberal Arts before beginning his graduate theological studies in Florida.
Deacon Sean has a deep love for Scripture, the beauty of the Church’s liturgy, and helping people encounter Christ in the ordinary moments of life. His preaching reflects both pastoral warmth and theological depth, inviting others to see how God’s promises are fulfilled in their own stories.
Deacon Sean enjoys hiking, baking, and discovering new coffee shops. He will be ordained to the priesthood on May 30, 2026, for the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
Confessions are heard here at St. Benedict on Wednesdays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays at 9:30 AM. December 20th will be the last regular confession time before Christmas. However, as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ, several nearby parishes will be offering Advent Penance Services in the coming weeks. It is an opportunity for individual confession—a beautiful way to enter the season renewed in God’s mercy.
December 9 | 7:00 PM
St. Thomas Aquinas
December 10 | 6:30 PM
St. Jude the Apostle
December 15 | 7:00 PM
St. Andrew
December 16 | 7:00 PM
St. Peter Chanel
December 17 | 6:30 PM
All Saints
December 18 | 6:30 PM
St. Brendan the Navigator
2025 remains a challenging year for most families. The need for assistance has grown tremendously and leaves many of us counting our blessings.
The Giving Tree Committee along with Father Paul have decided to continue to focus on supporting children served by the Missionaries of Charity and families in our local area. We will also be collecting items for AIDS patients cared for in the Missionaries’ Gift of Grace home.
You may adopt a child on this link… tinyurl.com/stbensgivingtree2025. Spaces fill up quickly, so adopt early. If you plan to adopt multiple children, we ask that you adopt either the entire family or a select number of children within a single family. “Adopting” means providing a top, a bottom, a package of socks, and a package of undies for that child. These donations should be put in gift bags and placed in the bins inside the PLC by December 14th. Don’t forget to add a tag with the child’s code!
Questions? Contact Ann at abval821@gmail.com
Come join the St. Benedict Young Adults to do a Bible study on the book of James! We will be talking about the book’s theology and the ways in which it shows us how to live out the gospel in this study. Meetings will be held weekly in room #10 at 10:30 AM on Saturdays!
Please contact YoungAdult@stbenedict.net for more information!
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 Masterpiece
WHO: Rising 6th and 7th grade girls
WHEN: September through April
HOW OFTEN: Two Fridays a month
TIME: 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
COST: $80
Blaze Masterpiece will be meeting on the following Fridays:
September 5
September 12
October 3
October 24
November 7
November 14
December 5
December 12
January 9
January 23
February 6
February 20
March 6
March 20
April 17
April 24
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!
Registration is currently closed.
For questions, please contact Ingrid Delgado at mjmolinadelgado@hotmail.com or 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
Currently, we are working on getting the costs from the general contractor to finish our phase 2 plan.
Once we get those costs on our spreadsheet, we will submit to the Archdiocese and ask approval to start building the niche foundations and moving some drains.
That also will trigger the ok to start building contracts with those who want to purchase niches. We already have over 50 interested people on the backup list. Although we are not taking reservation deposits at this time, we plan on adding 176 new niches so if you are interested, please ask Renee at the front desk for a reservation form. Thanks for your interest in this project.
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