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July 4, 2021

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PARISH REGISTRATION: Welcome all new families and individuals. Membership is a condition for the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion at St. Benedict, and for the parish to issue a sponsorship certificate for those asked to be sacramental sponsors. You must be a registered, contributing member for at least three (3) months before a certificate will be given. Registration forms are available in the Parish Office. SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK: If you are seriously ill, going in for surgery or weak from old age, you may receive the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. Please contact Fr. Duong if you desire to receive this sacrament. HOSPITAL & NURSING HOME & SHUT-IN VISITS: If you or any members of your family are sick and, in the hospital, or a nursing home, and you’d like Communion brought to them, please call the Parish Office. FAITH FORMATION: All classes from Pre-K to High School are on Sundays from 9:15-10:30am in the Parish Hall. For more information call Lynne McGrath. RCIA: Please call the Parish Office for more information. MARRIAGES: Arrangements must be made with a priest/deacon at least six (6) months in advance. Call the Parish Office for more information.

Weekend Mass Sat. Miraculous Medal Novena at 4:45pm Mass at 5:00pm Sun. 8am & 11am Confessions Weekday before 12:15pm Saturday 4 - 4:30pm and by appointment Weekday Mass Monday - Friday Rosary at 11:45am No MASS on Thursday

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Weekly bulletin requests must be in the Parish Office by 12:00pm on Wednesday, ten (10) days in advance of the weekend of publication.

Saint Benedict Catholic Church 109 West Smith Street, Greensboro, North Carolina 27401

336-272-0303 **************************

Website: stbenedictgreensboro.net Email: Stbenedictgreensboro@charlottediocese.org

Parish Office Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT: As the Roman Catholic Mother Church of Greensboro, St. Benedict's Parish Mission, responding faithfully to Christ's call, is to bring all people closer to God through Liturgy, fellowship, service, outreach, and works of charity. Rev. James Duong, Pastor Lynne McGrath, Secretary & Faith Formation Coordinator

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MASS SCHEDULE INTENTIONS

7/03 Saturday 5:00 PM ….. For the Parishioners 7/04 Sunday 8:00 AM …. For the Benefactors of St. Benedict Church 11:00 AM …. For Our Country 7/05 Monday 12:15 PM …. NO MASS 7/06 Tuesday 12:15 PM …. + Yvonne Mana Abel

Eustace & Evelyn D’Silva 30th Wedding Anniversary

7/07 Wednesday 12:15 PM …. + Robin VanPelt 7/08 Thursday NO MASS 7/09 Friday 12:15 PM ….. Room at the Inn 7/10 Saturday 5:00 PM ….. For the Parishioners 7/11 Sunday 8:00 AM ….. For the Parishioners 11:00 AM …. Ed Campbell

+Denotes deceased

Keeping Our Military in Our Prayers Capt. John Brock Mohammid Karim Mark Bracich Michael Knudsen Cpl. Kevin Bryan Com. Karen M. Kohanowich Lt. Andrew Chess Com. Kurt M. Kohanowich Maj.Timothy Chess Alex Marois 1st Lt. Anthony Chiccarelli Danny McGranahan Jason Davidson Capt. Kyle Payne Noah Devos Jose Rodriguez Kevin Fiscone Christopher Simmons, E3 Kate Balacki Gardner Sgt. Bryanna Spade Eric Gardner Sgt. Kyle Spade Aaron Gaither Nicholas Tobe Matthew Goclon, E3 Fred Todd Christopher Grubey, PFC Sgt Albert Vital Sgt Tony Grant PFC William R. Williams III Patrick Hermesmann Mgr Gen Roger Williams Jr Lt. Jg. Benjamin Javery Stephen Zenbileski Phillip Kiniery

FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JULY 4TH 2021

For our nation: that the right to life of every human being, from conception to natural death, will again be protected in our laws.

Sick and Shut-In

Please remember our brothers and sisters in your prayers and at Mass: Messanvi Geoffroy Akouegnon, Jodi Barlow, Karen Barlow, Larry Barlow, Luciana Basic, Andrea Burns, Bryce C, Ed Campbell, Frank Chut, Sr., John Davis, Alberto Dorta, Maggie Masson, Barbara Nicke, Michael Pepe, Dan Popik, Joel Rivera, Manny & Laura Rodrigues, Petar & Laura Rosic, Max Saldana, Paco, Santy & Shelly Saldana, Marvin Tomlin Jr., Beth Wilson, Brian Wilson, Deborah Wilson, Nicke Wilson

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REFLECTION

“As the Lord spoke to me, the spirit entered me and set me on my feet, and I heard the one who was speaking say to me, ‘Son of man, I am sending you…’” EZEKIEL 2:2-3

God asks each of us to do some special work for Him. He gives us the resources we need to do His work. However, do we listen to God when He calls? Do we get up on our feet and use our talent to do the work He asks of us? Remember, God doesn’t call the equipped, he equips the called. LEAVE A LEGACY: The heart grateful to God needs to find a way to express that gratitude. Some important ways to do that are through prayer, through service, and through giving of one's resources.

Faith Formation News

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION 2021/22

It is time to register for St. Benedict’s Faith Formation program grades Kindergarten through High School.

If your child is age 5 – 18 please pick up a Registration packet found on the tables in the vestibules of the church and return it to church by July 18, 2021.

For more information please call Lynne McGrath 336-272-0303

WEEKLY COLLECTION

Offertory Collection . . . . . $3095.03

****This weekend we will have a second collection for the Maintenance Fund

THANK YOU!

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CATHOLI

THANK YOU Maintenance Collection next weekend.

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This week let us say Happy Birthday to: Dylan McCutcheon (7/4); Christina McCutcheon (7/5); Aurora Candarelli (7/5); Daniel Murray (7/7); Joyce Dorley (7/7).

PARISH NEWS

DSA 2021 The Diocesan Support Appeal funds over 50 different programs and ministries throughout western North Carolina – important works of love and service that no individual parish can do on its own. As of today 44 of our parishioners have contributed to our goal of $21,939.00, thank you very much. If you have not, you can donate online at: www.charlottediocese.org/dsa.

Thank you very much for your efforts to promote and support the DSA in your parish – thousands of people will be helped as a result of your work. SUMMER UPDATE! Please update your email address information with the Parish Office. If you have not submitted your email address, please do so and we will add you to our list. Thank you. Email to stbenedictgreensboro@charlottediocese.org or call 336-272-0303.

EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS: The Eucharistic Congress is a very popular, free event that will shine a light on your soul. Plan to attend this year’s event Friday and Saturday, September 17th and 18th in

Charlotte.

“As I Have Loved You.” In announcing the theme, Bishop Jugis notes the integral connection between the love of Christ and the Eucharist: “The Holy Eucharist is the sacrament of Christ’s great love for us, a love which He showed us by His sacrifice on the cross for our salvation. Christ is really present in the Holy Eucharist, and through the Eucharist He strengthens our charity.” The 2021 theme comes from the Gospel of John 13:34.

DATES TO REMEMBER - AUGUST 15th THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY - SEPTEMBER 17TH - 18TH THE EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS IN CHARLOTTE NO 5:00PM MASS ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 18TH

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COMMUNITY

TEACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School is seeking full time teachers in the following positions: Music, Math/Computer Science and Campus Ministry. Part time positions are open in Spanish and Science. Please send your resume to Randy Quarles, Assistant Principal at rquarles@bmhs.us We also have openings for bus drivers and substitute teachers FULL-TIME FOURTH GRADE TEACHER: Saint Pius X Catholic School in Greensboro, North Carolina, is seeking a dynamic, creative, kind and caring fourth grade teacher for the 2021-2022 school year. North Carolina Elementary Education licensure and successful teaching experience are preferred. For more information; Qualified and interested candidates should send an electronic letter of interest with resume attached to Mr. Chris Kloesz, Principal, at ckloesz@spxschool.com. COACH NEEDED: Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School is seeking coaches for the following sports... -Asst. Football Coach -Asst. Women's Tennis Coach -Asst. Men's and Women's Soccer Coach. these are part-time paid stipend positions. If interested contact Jeff Stoller at jstoller@bmhs.us.

INDIVIDUAL-DIRECTED RETREAT October 4-8, 2021, at St. Francis Springs Prayer Center, Stoneville, NC. This weekday retreat for men and women offers five days of personal accompaniment to help you go deeper in your spiritual life. Participants can look forward to individual personally directed spiritual exercises, daily dialogue with retreat master Fr. Stephen Ellis, LC, ample time in personal prayer, two daily preaching moments, Mass, adoration and confession. Accommodations include single private rooms with bathrooms and linens, as well as all meals. Visit www.rcnorthcarolina.org/retreats for more information and registration.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How is Christ made manifest in me through my own weakness?

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JULY 4, 2021

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

A PRAYER FOR OUR COUNTRY

O Most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy, at this most critical time, we entrust the United States of

America to your loving care.

Most Holy Mother, we beg you to reclaim this land for the glory of your Son. Overwhelmed with the burden of the sins of our nation, we cry to you form the depths of our hearts and seek refuge in your motherly protection.

Look down with mercy upon us and touch the hearts of

our people. Open our minds to the great worth of human life and to the responsibilities that accompany human

freedom.

Free us from the falsehoods that lead to the evil of abortion and threaten the sanctity of family life. Grant our country the wisdom to proclaim that God’s law is the foundation on which this nation was founded, and

that He alone is the True Source of our cherished rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

O Merciful Mother, give us the courage to reject the

culture of death and the strength to build a new Culture of Life. Amen.

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