Ministries
".... Go in peace to love and serve the Lord and one another."
Thank you, God, for the work that you give me to do. In all the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual energy I expend in my labor, keep my soul always at rest in you so that my work may be yours, directed and accomplished in cooperation with your Spirit in Christ at work in me.
List of Services
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Music MinistryList Item 1
The St Benedict Music Ministry invites you to join the choir at one of the three weekend Masses.
Anyone wishing to participate as a cantor can step up to the choir section and join in to make beautiful noise.
Lessons are available for any instruments and voice at a very reasonable cost.
Contact Armando Carranza (210) 313-6650
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Disciples of Christ Young AdultsList Item 2
All Young Adults (18-35) are invited to come join the DOC Young Adult ministry for fellowship at Family Night on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:30-8:30 PM. We also host the 10 AM Mass on the 3rd Sunday, and gather for prayer in Eucharistic Adoration on the 3rd Friday from 6:30-7:30 PM in the chapel (room 115). The DOC holds an annual weekend retreat for young adults.
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Altar SocietyList Item 3
This ministry meets every other month on the first Monday. Their committees maintain the linens, liturgical supplies (host, wine, candles, etc.) Bi-annual clean ups, and hospitality.
Contact Evelyn Holt (210) 289-1697
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St. Vincent De Paul SocietyList Item 4
This ministry meets monthly on the first Sunday at 2:00 PM, at The Nest, 4623 Lord Road. They offer assistance to the needy of the community by means of weekly food distribution, and home visits.
Distributions are 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 8:30 AM.
How is Jesus calling you to use your gifts?
Please give us your time on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 8:30a.m. for 1—1 1/2 hours, and again at 4:00 pm at The Nest, 4623 Lord Road.
Twice a month on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 9am we need your help stocking the groceries bought at the FoodBank at the Nest.
Contact Michael Barry (210) 386-3914
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Familia Guadalupana
This ministry meets monthly in room 114 on the second Sunday of each month after the 10 AM Mass. This organization shares the Catholic faith and Mexican culture and heritage with an emphasis in honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe to the community.
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Homebound
This ministry visits those of our parish that are homebound and offers them the Eucharist.
Families wishing to place someone on the homebound visit list, please call the office at (210) 648-0123.
Our homebound ministry does not always mean visiting and bring the Eucharist, it can mean sending a card or baking a treat.
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Rosary Group
This ministry is a prayer group meets weekly on Friday to recite the Rosary and reflect in a casual setting.
Vangie Reyes
The Faithful Chaplet Rosary Group will meet on Thursdays in Room 114
note the change in times—5:00—7:00 p.m.
All are welcomed!
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Youth Group
This ministry encourages community with the youth of the parish St Benedict Youth Group
1 Timothy 4:12
“Let no one have contempt for your youth, but set an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.”
The youth group is not currently meeting.
NO GUM IN CHURCH!
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Knight's of Columbus Council #16854
The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization for Catholic men. They hold various activities through the year. Their meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month (but are only open to active members of the council) at 6:30 pm in room 119.
Please, consider this your invitation to join The Knights of Columbus. United we can accomplish far more than individuals acting alone.
