Message from our Pastor
Pastor’s Message – Church of Saint Benedict
October 11, 2024
Memorial of St. John XXIII, Pope
May your grace, O Lord, we pray, at all times go before us and follow after and make us always determined to carry our good works. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen.
Brothers and Sisters,
This Sunday, we encounter the Rich Young Man in the Gospel (Mark 10:17-30). He desires eternal life but cannot give up his wealth to follow Jesus. Although he seeks the Good, his attachment to material security holds him back from choosing the greater good of following Jesus. Jesus invites us, as He did the young man, to place our trust in Him, letting go of whatever holds us back.
Goodwill, enthusiasm, and desire for what’s right can draw us to Jesus. But alone, they fall short, especially when we seek Him on our terms.
Deacon Blessing
This weekend, we will bless the deacons who serve our parish at all Masses.
Our Parish
- Rosary Rally: Sunday, October 13, 10:30 AM near the bell tower.
- Bake Sale: After all Masses to support parish youth activities.
- Baptisms: Congratulations to the Washington and Mason families for presenting children for baptism this week.
- Catholic Charities Appeal: You can still place your pledge envelopes in the collection.
- Fr. Gabriel and ~50 St. Benedict parishioners are on the Three Hearts Pilgrimage Walk. Please pray for them.
- Fr. Gabriel will join other priests of the Diocese on retreat next week.
- Roof and AC repairs on the church should finish this week. Thank you for your patience.
MOCtoberfest
Join us at St. Anne Parish on Saturday, October 19, at 11 AM for food, drink, and live music. Free entry. Proceeds support the Ministry of Compassion.
Personal Health Update
I continue to recover from a tibia fracture in my left leg. I will stay on crutches for at least four more weeks, but I am pain-free, surgery won’t be necessary, and I’m expected to make a full recovery. Thank you for your prayers.
God bless,
Fr. Bryan