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Join us for Our Mass for the Election of the Roman Pontiff

Join us for MYTHBUSTERS on Monday, May 5 at 7:00 PM! Explore the fascinating history of papal deaths, the preparations for a conclave, and the entire process of electing a pope. Afterwards (around 8:00 PM), gather with us in the church for a special Mass for the Election of the Roman Pontiff. We will end the night with a time for Adoration and prayer for the Cardinals.

MYTHBUSTERS: Conclave 101
Unveiling the Truth behind the Seat, the Smoke, and the Secrets
with Father Avery

Join us in the Parish Life Center on Monday, May 5 at 7:00 PM.

St. Benedict’s Vacation Bible School 2025

June 9, 2025 — June 13, 2025

9:00am (EDT) to 12:30pm (EDT)
11045 Parson’s Road
John’s Creek, GA 30097-1769

Guide kids on the ultimate Alaskan adventure where northern lights glow over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and glistening glaciers. As kids trek the tundra, they’ll explore how easy it is to lose sight of what’s true in our wild world today. Pointing them toward Jesus, True North VBS shows them that he is a faithful friend we can always trust. He’s our True North!

*VBS is open to campers Ages 3 (must be potty trained) – children entering Grade 5

Participant and Volunteer Registration is open.
We are in need of adult volunteers!

Steubenville – Atlanta Teen Conference

July 11-13, 2025

Steubenville Atlanta is an amazing summer event hosted by Life Teen and Franciscan University. The conference brings together thousands of teens to worship, to sing, to celebrate the sacraments and to experience Catholic community with teens and adults. We are very fortunate that one of the few conferences put on nationwide each summer is practically in our back yard at Gas South Convention Center in Duluth!

This conference is for teens who are rising 9th graders through 2025 Graduates!

Each day we will have mass, games, talks, worship, small groups, entertainment and free time. During free time we’ll play games, go shopping at the bookstore, go to confession, etc. It’s a wonderful weekend with fellow Catholic teens from St. Benedict’s, nearby churches and around the country!

We ask parents to please bring your teen directly to/from the event each day. We’ll meet in the Gas South parking garage and enter the Conference as a group.

Regular Price (through June 12th): $240 (includes registration and meals)

From June 12th – June 28th, the registration fee increases to $250. The last day to register is June 28th.

For more information or questions: Contact Amy Bennett, Assistant to Youth Minister at abennett@stbenedict.net

Christology with Father Avery Daniel

Christology is a branch of theology discussing the nature, person, and figure of our Lord Jesus Christ. Come learn more about who Jesus Christ is, His saving action, and how we can better respond to Him. This course by Father Avery Daniel is seven sessions long. Join us on Fridays 1:00-2:15 pm in Room 10 of the education wing beginning March 28th. The course is free to register. Reserve your spot by March 25th.

Cookbook Project

Does your family ask for a particular recipe during the holiday season? A special cookie, side or traditional dish? What is your favorite recipe to bring to potlucks and parties? The WINGS cookbook project would love to capture that recipe and memory in our hardbound cookbook coming out at the end of 2025.

Visit our submission page to submit your family recipes.

You Are Invited to Join a Pilgrimage

Year of Hope Jubilee Italy 2025

Spiritual Guides
Father Paul Flood (celebrating the 35th anniversary of his Ordination)
and Father Henry Thang Pham

November 10-21, 2025 (12 days)
$5499 per person from Atlanta

Visit Rome, Assisi, Florence, Padua, Venice, Milan + more!

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

We are not accepting deposits at this time. If you would like to be placed on our wait list, please email Columbarium@stbenedict.net with your name, phone number and email address.

Registration is open for our CHILDREN’S CHOIRS and our TEEN CHOIR; please check the music ministry section of our parish website for more information if you have kids between Pre-K and 12th grade who might be interested in singing or playing an instrument with us!

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