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!
Give the Gift of Life – St. Benedict Fall Blood Drive
Join us on Saturday, September 27 for our parish blood drive! One donation can save up to three lives, and your generosity can make a real difference for patients in our community who need it most.
The drive will take place at the Parish Life Center from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm. Walk-ins are welcome, but signing up in advance helps us plan ahead. Please eat a good meal and stay hydrated beforehand.
Sign up today at using the button below, or sign up after Mass in person. Every donation is a powerful act of charity — thank you for sharing this gift with others!
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
Join us for our September meeting as we welcome bestselling author, former NPR commentator, and humorist Lauretta Hannon! Known for her wit, vulnerability, and storytelling that explores faith and life, Lauretta focuses on finding deep joy and healing through narrative.
Named the “Funniest Woman in Georgia” by Southern Living Magazine, Lauretta is the author of The Cracker Queen–A Memoir of a Jagged, Joyful Life, which was named “One of the Top 25 Books All Georgians Should Read” by the Georgia Center for the Book. You may also know her as a former commentator on NPR’s All Things Considered, where her captivating stories reached 25 million listeners.
Come ready for an uplifting evening of wit and powerful storytelling centered on faith, healing, and finding joy!
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.
We are excited to announce the Peter Manfre Memorial Veterans Golf Tournament K of C Council 10633 will be held at Laurel Springs Country Club (IMPORTANT LOCATION CHANGE) on Monday, September 28 2026. Proceeds from this year’s tournament will be used to support deserving Veteran-related charities including:
· Johns Creek Veterans Association (JCVA)
· Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) Chapter 576 in Alpharetta
· Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association (AVVBA)
· Wounded Warriors Family Support
· VetBuds
Last October we hosted our 15th annual tournament and it was a major success. Thanks to our golfers and sponsors, we raised over $30,000 for these charities. These donations help provide clothing, shoes, blankets, food, and gift cards to homeless veterans; support families of our combat-wounded service members and widows of service members killed in action; provide assistance to unemployed veterans with network contacts and job searches; provide post-traumatic stress counseling to combat veterans and so much more!
This year we expect to once again sell out our tournament and hope that you will support this prestigious event as a golf participant, sponsor, or through a charitable donation.
Sponsors and Donors will receive exposure to our field of 120 golfers, as well as the 3,500 plus families who are members of St. Benedict Parish and the members of the Veterans groups we support.
We are excited to announce that the tournament is SOLD OUT.
Or you can scan the QR code below to register, donate, or check-in to the event.
Save the Date
St. Benedict’s WINGSMinistry joyfully invites you to mark your calendars for our 23rd Annual Holiday Market and Bake Sale! The three-day event takes place November 13th – November 15th, 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 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!
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.
