Saint Benedict Parish

ST. BENEDICT PARISH

Rev. Fr. Lawrence ParentPastor

Rev. Fr. Jonathan ReitzelAssociate Pastor

Deacon Leonard GallantPermanent Deacon

Deacon Joseph MurphyPermanent Deacon

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Christmas & New Year Schedule

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Dec 17, 20 & 23

Simbang Gabi (Night Mass)

7pm St. Benedict Parish

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December 13th

Christmas Cantata

7pm St. Benedict Parish

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February 8th , 2025

Couples Retreat

9am to 3pm St. Benedict Parish

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December 9th

Immaculate Conception

9am & 7pm St. Benedict Parish

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Nov 21 to Dec 12

Horizons of Hope

7pm to 9pm St. Benedict Parish - Nursia

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December 11th

Advent Evening of Reconciliation

6:30pm to 8:30pm St. Benedict Parish

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Fridays

Eucharistic Adoration

Announcements

WE ARE HIRING

 Our parish is looking for a Bookkeeper and an Office & Parish Life Assistant to join our team. For detailed job functions, please visit the Diocese of Hamilton website. Interested applicants are required to submit their applications through the Diocese of Hamilton website only. Click HERE to apply.

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 2025 SUNDAY DONATION ENVELOPES

The new 2025 Sunday Donation envelopes will be distributed starting this weekend (Nov 30/Dec 1).

· Envelope boxes are arranged in Alphabetical order by Last Name

· Please take only the box of envelopes with your NAME and ADDRESS on them.

· Envelopes will be available for pick-up for 3 months. Any unclaimed envelopes will be returned to inventory. Please call/email the office, we will issue a new set upon request.

·  As we re-use UNCLAIMED envelopes, please DO NOT use your old envelopes. Your old envelope ID may have been re-assigned to a new family.

· Please write your name on the  first couple of envelopes  to ensure that your donation is accurately posted to your name.

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STAY HOME OR MASK UP: HELP US STAY HEALTHY THIS FLU SEASON

During this flu season, we kindly ask everyone to stay home if you’re feeling unwell, or to wear a mask when attending mass to help prevent the spread of illness. Your cooperation is crucial in keeping our parish community safe and healthy. Thank you for your understanding and support. Stay well!

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KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS

The St. Benedict Knights of Columbus are selling “Keep Christ in Christmas” lawn signs and car magnets after Mass. These signs serve as gentle reminders amidst the commercial hustle and bustle, encouraging a focus on the birth of Jesus Christ as the core of Christmas celebrations. Lawn Signs: $15 each ; Car Magnets: $5 each. Payment Options: Multiple payment methods are available for your convenience. Sales will continue after all Masses through the weekend of December 8th. Thank you for your support in spreading this important message!

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Register Your Child for Kindergarten at HCDSB!

Kindergarten registration at the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! Parents and guardians who are interested in registering their child for Kindergarten are invited to visit the HCDSB website  https://hcdsb.info/KindergartenRegistration   for more information.

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CONTACT INFORMATION CHANGE:

If you have recently moved or updated your contact information, please notify the parish office so we can keep the parish records up to date. Thank you.

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CAR BLESSINGS:

To all of you blessed with acquiring new (or new to you!) vehicles. I am happy for you and happy to bless your vehicles. To make it simpler and easier for yourselves, our office staff and myself; please don’t bother calling the office for an appointment. Car blessings take all of one minute. Simply approach myself , Father Jonathan, Deacon Leonard or Deacon Joe after any mass you attend (weekend or weekday) and we are happy to grab the holy water then and there and bless your vehicles right away. That way, you don’t have to use your time or our time booking appointments and you get the blessing you are looking for when you and your vehicle are right at church! Thanks very much! God Bless! Fr. Larry and the staff.

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FRENCH MASS/FRENCH SCHOOLS

For all questions, inquiries related to French Mass and French School sacraments, please contact Fr. Jonas at (905) 877-4373.

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CHURCH GALLERY

Our Lady of the Cape

Blessing of Animals

12th Anniversary Bazaar – July 7th

St. John’s Bible

Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2024

Bishop’s Award for Service

Couples Retreat – Apr27’24

Easter Vigil 2024_8

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