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January 28, 2018 - Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time 2310 Bedford Street • Johnstown, Pennsylvania, 15904-1127 Saint Benedict Parish Mission Statement: “To proclaim and live the message of Jesus Christ; through the power of the Holy Spirit, pray and work to build up His Church; and to do the will of the Father always and everywhere.” Parish MoƩo: “Ora et Labora” - LaƟn for “Pray and Work” - comes from the BenedicƟnes who were the rst to staour Parish. PARISH STAFF Rev. David S. Peles, Pastor …………… SBpastor@atlanƟcbb.net, Ext. 502 Rev. Peter Crowe, Parochial Vicar………... [email protected], Ext. 507 Deacon Michael Russo ………………………………..…………….…….…… 288-3036 Mrs. Mary Jo Podratsky, Assoc. Principal …………………...……….… Ext. 201 Sr. Cindy Burns, CCW ………………………. srcindy@stbenedictchurch. org High School CCD, ConrmaƟon, RCIA ……….….....…………………….. Ext. 301 Mrs. Michelle RobaƟn, Elementary CCD ……………..………….….…… Ext. 302 ………………………………………….…………...…………….... elemccd@oodcity.net Mr. Joseph Gaunt, Oce of Music & Liturgy ………………...…..…. 241-1923 ……………………………………..…………..……..……………... jgaunt@atlanƟcbb.net BAPTISM: Parents are to be examples to their children by being registered, acƟve members of the Parish. First Ɵme parents are required to aƩend a BapƟsmal PreparaƟon Class. Please call the Rectory Oce to make arrangements. MARRIAGE: Couples planning to marry are to make arrangements at least nine months prior to their wedding date. Diocesan Guidelines regarding Marriage PreparaƟon must be followed. The Catholic party/parƟes is/are to be registered, acƟve members in the parish. CARE OF THE SICK: Those conned to their homes by sickness or age may arrange to receive Holy Communion by calling the rectory oce at 266-9718. Our priests and deacons visit all St. Benedict parishioners once a week at Memorial Medical Center or other hospitals as requested. PARISH MEMBERSHIP: New members are always welcome! If you are moving into, within, or out of the Parish please call the rectory Oce and let us know. BULLETIN ARTICLE DEADLINE: Wednesday of the week prior to publicaƟon. DIRECTORY Rectory Oce …. (814)266-9718 ext. 501 Rectory Fax ..................... (814)269-4220 Parish Website …... stbenedictchurch.org School Oce .……………….. (814)266-3837 School Fax ………...……….… (814)266-7718 School Website …………………………………... http://www.divinemercy.academy RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday – Thursday: 7:30am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-4:00pm Friday: 7:30 am – 12:00 pm Closed Saturday, Sunday & Holidays MASS SCHEDULE Monday—Friday…......8:00am, 12:05pm* Saturday ………………………...….….. 9:00 am Saturday Vigil ………..… 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm Sunday…......……..… 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 am *School Mass Usually 9:00 am Thursdays HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION The Night Before ………….......... 6:30pm The Day of …. 7:00am, 12:05pm, 6:30pm CONFESSIONS Tuesday & Thursday following the 8:00 am & 12:05 pm Masses Saturdays .................................... 3:00pm Other Ɵmes listed in bulleƟn. EUCHARISTIC DAYS AdoraƟon of the Blessed Sacrament begins aŌer 12:05pm Mass and conƟnues unƟl 7:00pm on Tuesday.

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January 28, 2018 - Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time

2310 Bedford Street • Johnstown, Pennsylvania, 15904-1127

Saint Benedict Parish Mission Statement: “To proclaim and live the message of Jesus Christ; through the power of the Holy Spirit, pray and work to build up His Church; and to do the will of the Father always and everywhere.”

Parish Mo o: “Ora et Labora” - La n for “Pray and Work” - comes from the Benedic nes who were the first to staff our Parish. PARISH STAFF Rev. David S. Peles, Pastor …………… SBpastor@atlan cbb.net, Ext. 502 Rev. Peter Crowe, Parochial Vicar………... [email protected], Ext. 507 Deacon Michael Russo ………………………………..…………….…….…… 288-3036 Mrs. Mary Jo Podratsky, Assoc. Principal …………………...……….… Ext. 201 Sr. Cindy Burns, CCW ………………………. srcindy@stbenedictchurch. org

High School CCD, Confirma on, RCIA ……….….....…………………….. Ext. 301 Mrs. Michelle Roba n, Elementary CCD ……………..………….….…… Ext. 302 ………………………………………….…………...…………….... [email protected] Mr. Joseph Gaunt, Office of Music & Liturgy ………………...…..…. 241-1923 ……………………………………..…………..……..……………... jgaunt@atlan cbb.net BAPTISM: Parents are to be examples to their children by being registered, ac ve members of the Parish. First me parents are required to a end a Bap smal Prepara on Class. Please call the Rectory Office to make arrangements.

MARRIAGE: Couples planning to marry are to make arrangements at least nine months prior to their wedding date. Diocesan Guidelines regarding Marriage Prepara on must be followed. The Catholic party/par es is/are to be registered, ac ve members in the parish.

CARE OF THE SICK: Those confined to their homes by sickness or age may arrange to receive Holy Communion by calling the rectory office at 266-9718. Our priests and deacons visit all St. Benedict parishioners once a week at Memorial Medical Center or other hospitals as requested.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP: New members are always welcome! If you are moving into, within, or out of the Parish please call the rectory Office and let us know.

BULLETIN ARTICLE DEADLINE: Wednesday of the week prior to publica on.

DIRECTORY

Rectory Office …. (814)266-9718 ext. 501 Rectory Fax ..................... (814)269-4220 Parish Website …... stbenedictchurch.org School Office .……………….. (814)266-3837 School Fax ………...……….… (814)266-7718 School Website …………………………………... http://www.divinemercy.academy

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday – Thursday: 7:30am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-4:00pm Friday: 7:30 am – 12:00 pm Closed Saturday, Sunday & Holidays

MASS SCHEDULE Monday—Friday…......8:00am, 12:05pm* Saturday ………………………...….….. 9:00 am Saturday Vigil ………..… 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm Sunday…......……..… 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 am *School Mass Usually 9:00 am Thursdays

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION The Night Before …………....…...... 6:30pm The Day of …. 7:00am, 12:05pm, 6:30pm

CONFESSIONS Tuesday & Thursday following the 8:00 am & 12:05 pm Masses Saturdays .................................... 3:00pm Other mes listed in bulle n.

EUCHARISTIC DAYS Adora on of the Blessed Sacrament begins a er 12:05pm Mass and con nues un l 7:00pm on Tuesday.

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Mass Inten ons For This Week School Mass will be Thursday, February 1st Mon 8:00am B-day Joseph Hart (Family) 12:05pm B-day Ione Webb (Husband & Family) Tues 8:00am Kelly Tourney (Husband & Family) 12:05pm Anniv. Sally Vitez (Husband & Family) Wed 8:00am Kathy Bazyk (Kevin & Kristen Weaver & Family) 12:05pm Ruth Widmann (Dick & Dot Ruth) Thurs 8:00am Pat Meyers (Husband & Family) 9:30am John Philibin (Faye Fock) 12:05pm Anniv. Pat Marshall (Regis, Mike & Chris) Fri 8:00am Spiritual & Temporal Welfare B-day 2/4 George Migas (Family) 12:05pm Anniv. James D. Mayerscik (Theresa Glass) Sat 9:00am Roger Howie (Ron Yasko) 5:00pm B-day 2/2 Joan Feyock (Children) 7:00pm B-day Emma Gregorchik (Family) Sun 7:30am Anniv. 2/7 Carmen Trabold (Gene Pentz Family) 9:30am Anniv. 2/7 Martha Branic (Karen Bartimo) 11:30am Mass for the Parishioners

Altar Server Schedule Next Saturday, February 4th 5:00pm - Kris ana & Lukas Cascino, Jerod Diamond 7:00pm - Grace & Billy Wyandt, Eli Zasadni

Next Sunday, January 28th 7:30am - Angelina, Dominick & Gregory Kutsick 9:30am - Adrian Onguda, Dante Henry, Lindsay Weaver 11:30am - Zevyn & Tessa Robison, Tieryn Hinton

Mark 1:21 - 28 Today’s gospel reminds us “unclean spirits” s ll haunt our families. These “spirits” thrive inside our grudges, punishing silence, impa ence, addic ons and abruptness. Today Jesus offers you the “authority” to cast our these spirits from your life and your

family.

Religious and Social Events Sun 7:30am Sunday Mass 8:00 - 9:15am Elementary CCD 9:00 - 11:00am High School CCD / St. JP II 9:30am Sunday Mass sung by our Liturgical Choir 11:30am Sunday Mass 2:00pm Eucharis c Retreat / Parish Hall 3:00 - 5:00pm High School CCD / St. JP II

Mon 7:40am Recita on of the Rosary 8:00am Mass 11:40am Recita on of the Rosary 12:05pm Mass 6:00pm Parish Pastoral Council / St. JP II / Room # 2 Eucharis c Day Tues 7:40am Recita on of the Rosary 8:00am Mass followed by Confessions 11:40am Recita on of the Rosary / Church 12:05pm Mass Opens our Eucharis c Day followed by Confessions 5:30 - 7:30pm Divine Mercy Catholic Academy Open House 5:30 - 6:30pm Pro - Life Holy Hour 5:45pm Alpha - Doors Open 6:00 - 8:30pm Alpha / Parish Hall / Church 7:00pm Schola Choir Rehearsal 7:00 - 8:00pm Good News Prayer Group will not be Mee ng

Readings for the Week Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Ps 3:2-7;

Mk 5:1-20

Tuesday: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30 — 19:3;

Ps 86:1-6; Mk 5:21-43

Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 6:1-6

Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Chr 29:10-12;

Mk 6:7-13

Friday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18;

Lk 2:22-40 [22-32]

Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13; Ps 119:9-14; Mk 6:30-34

Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7; Ps 147:1-6; 1 Cor 9:16-19,

22-23; Mk 1:29-39

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Religious and Social Events This Week Wed 7:40am Recita on of the Rosary 8:00am Mass 11:40am Recita on of the Rosary / Church 12:05pm Mass 6:30pm RCIA / St. JP II / Room # 2 6:30 - 7:45pm Contemporary Choir Rehearsal

Thurs 7:40am Recita on of the Rosary 8:00am Mass followed by Confessions 9:30am School Mass sung by our Alpha Choir 10:00am Sr. Cindy Adult Ed / St. JP II / Room # 2 11:40am Recita on of the Rosary 12:05pm Mass followed by Confessions 3:00pm Confessions for First Friday 3:30pm Haluski Making / Kitchen 6:30pm Liturgical Choir Rehearsal 7:00 - 8:00pm Nocturnal Adora on / Holy Trinity

Fri First Friday / First Fish Fry 7:40am Recita on of the Rosary 8:00am Mass 11:40am Recita on of the Rosary / Church 12:05pm Mass 3:30 - 7:00pm Fish Fry Dinner / Eat-in & Take-out Available

Sat Feast of St. Blaise / Blessing of the Throats a er All Masses This Weekend Knights of Columbus Food Drive Weekend 7:00am Men’s Group / Kiniry Hall 9:00am Mass 9:30 - 11:30pm NO Bible Study / School Music Room 1:00 - 3:00pm Golden Bingo / St. JP II / Room # 2 2:00 - 4:30pm Holy Spirit Retreat / Parish Hall 3:00pm Confessions 5:00pm Mass to fulfill Sunday Obliga on 7:00pm Mass to fulfill Sunday Obliga on

Sun 7:30am Sunday Mass 8:00 - 9:15am No Elementary CCD 9:00 - 7:00pm Junior Confirma on Retreat / Parish Hall 9:30am Sunday Mass sung by our Liturgical Choir 11:30am Sunday Mass

Pray For. . .

the repose of the soul of Samuel J. “Joe” Stumpo, (father of Kathy Jaskula), John Krabel (father of Kathy Akers), Michael Meier (son of Michael R. & Linda Meier) who have entered eternal life. May Samuel, John and Michael rest in God’s peace and may the comfort of the Lord be with their families.

. . . remember in your charity the homebound, elderly, sick and hospitalized members of our Parish Family, especially Charles S. Bobbi Sallese, Lynn Lubinsky, Leonard Naylor, Win Garland, Joel Rivera, Sharyn Nibert, Austin Birus, Dawn Marie Stull, Roy Hockey, Sarah, Donald Rybar, Michael Krestar, Jr., Maureen Argie, Lincoln Ashcom, Mark Williams, Dave Deitle, Heidi Allison, Kathryn, Mandy Keim, Jim Stiffler, Bob Jeschonek, Alan Klaum, Bobby Cates, Deanna, Rose Cale, Bryson Miller, Michael Krestar, Sr., Stella Neuder, Edward A. Nowacki, Wyatt Price, Christopher Norton, Chris Davis, Jeremy Minor, Zach Womer, Russ Bobkoskie, Lois Gaunt, Jillian, Joe, Michelle Fitzpatrick, Rosemary Stump, Marilyn Danchanko, Steve Faher, Judy Koshute, Helene Barron, Jack Slezak, Ray, Betty Karafa, Larry Krestar, Terry Shustrick, Elizabeth Wilson, Margarete Riederer, Donna Cooper, Eileen Leuser, Robert Kormanik, Nori McGowan, John Lowes, Margaret Brown, Lloyd (Mac) Hughes, Alan Klaum, Deanna Henderson, Nancy Boes, Cindy Leonard, Ruth Boes, Gary Single, Nancy, Brett Greenhill, Jeffrey Hope, Joann Reiser, Baby Ashlyn, Chad, Sylvia Drozdik, Joan Parks, Pat Bendick, Doris Pepple, Cindy Rummel, Ashley Bassette, June Shaw, George Lulos, Frank Fratrich, Jan Seitz - Molchany, Harry Cox, Mildred Kluchar, Barry Vill, Nina Roman, Lee Herdman, Noah, Hilda Natta, Pat McClafferty, Sandy Kloo, Doug Osborne, Kay Gorczycki, Basil Constantino, Ron Rayman, Kathleen Hennessey, Jill, Rosemary, Ann, Zack, Andrew, Patricia Renaud, Jan, Rose Marie, Ann, Zack, Ken Julian, Chris Howie, Krista Walker, Bettie Washington, Josh, Rudy Lapid, Leonora Sakony, Justine, Edith Gargon, Allison Krischer, Darin Roles, Amy, Vincent Spinelli, Jim Stem, Dorothy Markovich, Charles Donald Jacobs, Kathy Kohan, Pat Roebuck, Mary Susan, Lissa Gindlesperger, Ken Blasko, Helen Rizzo, Pat Smith, Mary Louise Pollock, Maurice Herdman, Jr., Sylvia Latchney, Judy Furfari, Sue Williams, Joe Walbeck, Jill, Harry Gorman, Jonathan W., Mark, Braden Schofeld, David Dabbs, Jacob Sutton, Danielle Sopich, Sharon Wilson, Betty Horner, Gia Bucci, Bob Bark, Derek Brozozowski, Maria Zubak, Antonia Ramirez, Jessi, Lance Hupkovich, Janet S., Atlas, Charles Sklar, Jack Drummer, Ashley Maciejewski, George, Regina Hoover, John Orlosky, Rebecca Boring, Brayden Yorchak, Evelyn Velenski, Louann Clites, Mary Goas, Cheryl Bailey, John Vitez, Sean Aveni, Andi, Carol, Idela Robison, Rich Blaschack, Judy, John Glenn, Theresa Balon, Rudy, Nicholas, Bryan Mahon, Ethan Wirfel, Bob Liddell, Nicole Mickolick, Ted Bishof, John Williams, Larry Sedlemeyer, Andrea, Douglas Shaffer, Dawn, Jacqueline Beltz, Connie, Heather, Stephanie Cleary, and their courageous families who are caring for them. May they be united in a special way with the suffering Christ.

. . . also, Lord, please watch over the men and women serving in our armed forces, and also those civilians whose work puts them in harms way. . . . and also, for more voca ons to the priesthood, Permanent Deacons, and Religious Life, all our volunteers and all the ministries.

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Friday of this week is the First Friday of the month. Masses are at 8:00 am and 12:05 pm. Confessions will be heard following the Masses on Tuesday and Thursday and at 3:00 pm Thursday a ernoon.

Our Parish Pastoral Council will be mee ng tomorrow, Monday, January 29th at 6:00 pm in our St. JP II / Room # 2.

Our Eucharis c Day will open with our 12:05 pm Mass on Tuesday, followed by private adora on in Church un l 6:30 pm when the Blessed Sacrament will be reposed. The Pro - Life Hour will be from 5:30 - 6:30 pm.

Good News Charisma c Prayer Group will not meet the months of January, February and March. Mee ngs will resume on Tuesday, April 3rd from 7-8:30 pm in the St. JP II / Room # 1 with Fr. Bob Hilz, TOR.

Our Alpha will be mee ng this Tuesday, January 30th from 6:00 - 8:30 pm in our Parish Hall / Church. Registra on is closed for this session.

Nocturnal Adora on Society will meet at Holy Trinity this Thursday, February 1st from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. You are invited and welcome to a end the hour that suits you. Our St. Benedict Men’s Group will hold its montly mee ng this Saturday, February 3rd at 7:00 am in Kiniry Hall. All men of the parish and your friends are cordially invited to come and share in prayer, medita on and conversa on. These sessions are most enlightening and refreshing. Come and share with us!

St. Benedict 2018 Winter/Spring Bible Study Schedule There will be Bible Study this Saturday, February 3rd. The Bible Study Group meets in the Music Room in the School on Saturday mornings from 9:30-11:30 am. Weather permi ng, the schedule is as follows: February 24th March 3rd, 10th, 24th, April 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th May 12th, 19th For addi onal informa on, contact Deacon Michael at 288-3036 or michael.russo@atlan cbb.net.

Golden Bingo is a monthly event and is absolutely free and intended to give our seniors an opportunity to get out and socialize with each other while having fun being ac ve with the Parish Community. Our next bingo will be held this Saturday, February 3rd from 1:00 - 3:00 pm in our St. JP II / Room # 2. Please come and join us for an a ernoon of fun and socializing.

Notes from Music Ministry The Schola Cantorum will rehearse on Tuesday at 7:00 pm.

The Contemporary Choir will rehearse on Wednesday and sing the 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday, February 3rd.

The Liturgical Choir will rehearse on Thursday at 6:30 pm and will sing 9:30 am Mass on Sunday, February 4th.

The Alpha Choir will sing for the school Mass on Thursday at 9:30 am.

This bulle n is totally subsidized by those companies whose adver sement appears on the back page. If you have the opportunity, you can thank them in the name of St. Benedict Church by using their products / services.

New Benedic ne Oblate Novices Benedic ne Oblate Moderator for the Johnstown Deanery, Deacon Michael Russo welcomes six new Benedic ne Oblate Novices to the Benedic ne Oblate Community. The Oblates will be installed at the February mee ng. The new Oblates are: Jerome Nevling, Lori Nevling, Jill Van Scoyoc, Lori Li le, Jon Hordubay, Joyce Homan. Benedic ne Oblates are affiliated with St. Vincent Archabbey, Latrobe. The Johnstown Deanery parishes meet monthly here at St. Benedict Church. Beginning in February, the Benedic ne Oblates will meet on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 pm. The monthly mee ng begins with Evening Prayer in the church followed by the regular mee ng in the St. JP II. The Oblates are currently discussing the book, “Everyone Need to Forgive Somebody” by Allen R. Hunt.

All are welcome to a end and learn about Benedic ne Spirituality and the role St. Benedict plays in drawing us closer to God. For more informa on contact Deacon Michael at 288-3036 or michael.russo@atlan cbb.net..

Thanks to our adver sers who sponsor this bulle n.

Support them with your business.

B.J. Maurer

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This Saturday, February 3rd is the Feast of St. Blaise. Blessing of the Throats will be offered at all Masses this weekend.

Next weekend is our monthly K of C Food Drive Collection. On the first full weekend of each month we ask each family in our Parish to donate at least one item of non-perishable food, laundry or cleaning supply, personal care item or paper product. If you don’t want to carry them to Mass, you can drop them off at the Parish Office during regular business hours. Please check all expiration dates before donating. Thank you for your generosity.

Please pick up your 2018 Envelopes at your earliest convenience. All envelopes are now at the Parish Office and can be picked up during regular business hours. We have approximately 300 families who have not picked up envelopes. We are in Monday - Thursday from 7:30 am-Noon and 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Friday we close at Noon. We are asking that you please put your name and complete address on your envelope and also how you want your monies allocated. If you would like a statement of your dona ons for 2017, please note it on the front of your new envelope.

Once again we are asking for flour dona ons to make our delicious homemade haluski for our fish fry dinners. Dona ons can be dropped off at the Parish Office during regular business hours. Thanking you in advance for your generous dona ons. We are asking that anyone interested in making haluski, please report to the kitchen every Thursday at 3:30 pm beginning February 1st. Please call Michelle at 659-1234 if you are able to lend a hand. Thank you.

“Simply the Best Fish Fries” are coming soon! Once again our Parish will be having Nine Fish Dinners. Our first fish fry will be this Friday, February 2nd from 3:30 - 7:00 pm. Please see Page 7 for our complete menu. Mark your calendar for the following dates: February 2nd, February 9th, February 14th, Ash Wednesday, February 16th, February 23rd, March 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd.

ATTENTION FISH FRY WORKERS: No one may enter the building prior to 1:30 pm. We ask that you please only enter through the kitchen doors.

PLEASE HELP! The Reunion Committee really needs your help to optimize our opportunities to make the annual car raffle even more financially advantageous for our parish community than it has already been. However, in order to accomplish this goal and raise much needed funds, we

need several more ambassadors from our Church to sell tickets at our upcoming fish fries, local businesses and events. If you can give us some of your valuable time, whether it’s a couple of hours or more, you will be making a substantial financial contribution to this parish. Please look for a sign up sheet with listed times and venues posted in the back of the church and sign up today! Anything you can do will be greatly appreciated! “Marke ng Minded” Parishioners please come forward! The Reunion Commi ee is looking for a volunteer group to take over the Reunion Car Project for our 2018 Reunion. The purpose of this sub-commi ee is to solely focus on marke ng the car to increase the revenue made from the car. This commi ee could have numerous people to do specific jobs so as to not overwhelm any one person. Possibly the specific jobs could be as follows: find venues to sell

ckets, calling volunteers to sell ckets, promo ng the raffle online, paper flyers and signs plus other du es the “Car Commi ee” deems useful. The car has been generously donated by a parishioner so we need to capitalize on the opportunity to make as much money as we can on this raffle! Please call Debbie Mendillo at 266-6963 with ques ons.

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Adult Ed with Sr. Cindy: Class will be held on Thursday, February 1st at 10:00 am. Feel free to come and join in any me!

JUNIOR CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES: Please remember to register for the Junior Retreat you will be a ending. This MUST be done by tomorrow, Monday, January 29th. Planning for these retreats involves food prepara on. We must have the proper numbers in order to prepare. Retreat op ons are February 4th and March 11th from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. This is a mandatory part of Confirma on Prepara on.

SOPHOMORE CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES: The second opportunity for the Gi s of the Holy Spirit Retreat is Saturday, February 3rd from 2:00 - 4:30 pm. This retreat includes a parent and will be held in the school gym.

FISH FRIES: Please remember that working at our Parish Fish Fries sa sfies the obliga on for a Group Service Project. Our first fish fry is this week, Friday, February 2nd. Don’t forget to volunteer! Contact Sr. Cindy.

2018 Bonanza Tickets are Here Our 2018 Tickets are on sale now at the Parish Office. Stop in or give us a call during regular business hours at 266-9718 ext. 501 and we will hold your special number for you.

We are thankful for all the generous gi s that you provide to our parish, but I realize that you cannot be with us every Sunday for the year. Please consider using our secure electronic giving program, Faith Direct. Faith Direct will automa cally process any offertory or second collec ons dona on of your choosing. Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: PA799. Thank you for your con nued support of our parish family!

Scrip Sales You may drop your prepaid order forms in the collec on basket at any weekend Mass. You will be contacted when your scrip is ready for pick-up. You may also stop by the Parish Office during regular business hours to make your purchase. Thank you for par cipa ng in this program.

Winter Storm Warning We would like to remind you of our policy concerning all ac vi es (classes, mee ngs and sport prac ces ). Whenever our School is dismissed early because of the weather or when School is cancelled for the day . . . ALL ACTIVITES ARE CANCELLED. This has been the direc ve for the past several years and will con nue to be the same for the winter. When coming to Mass please do not park at the end of the sidewalks or in front of the garage door so our Maintenance staff can get the tractor through for sal ng and snow removal. We are also asking that you do not double park under the Church canopy. Thank you for your coopera on.

The Trip of a Life me From October 1-10, 2018 join us on a journey to the heart of our Catholic faith in Rome and Assisi. Visit the seven churches of Rome central to our pilgrimage to the city as well as the Va can. In Assisi, visit the places central to the ministry of Saint Francis and Saint Claire. We will celebrate Mass each day at one of the holy sites on our tour. Since our patron saint is St. Benedict, we have added a special stop at two of the monasteries he founded: Subiaco and Monte Cassino. The tour includes all inclusive pricing, entrance and program fees, gratui es, breakfast and dinner each day, first class hotels, guided tours, deluxe air condi oned motor coaches, fuel surcharges and government taxes, and interna onal airfare from New York. Transporta on to and from New York is extra and will leave and return from St. Benedict’s upper parking lot. Cost of the pilgrimage is $3,548. Space is limited!!! Brochures are in the informa on racks in the church or contact Deacon Michael for more informa on: michael.russo@atlan cbb.net or 288-3036.

St. Benedict Church “Simply the Best Fish Fry” In Our Parish Hall / Gym

Fax in Orders to 269-4200 Before 4:00 pm Phone in Orders 266-9718 ext. 206 from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Online ordering for our friends with computer access Log into www.stbenedictchurch.org/fishfry and place your order.

All Major Credit / Debit Cards and Cash will be Accepted for Payment Sit-down Dinners and also Take-out Orders will begin at 3:30 pm and end at 7:00 pm

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TAKE-OUT MENU:

Fish Dinner ………………………….……………… $ 10.00 Child Dinner ………………..………………………. 5.00 Shrimp Dinner – 8 pieces ……………………... 10.00 Child 4-pc Shrimp Dinner ……………………... 5.00 Combo 1/2pc Fish & 4 pc shrimp …………… 10.00 Three Piece Crab Cake Dinner………………… 10.00 ½ # Steamed Shrimp ………………………………. 6.00

TAKE-OUT DINNER INCLUDES: Choice of Two Sides: Macaroni & Cheese, French Fries, Stewed Tomatoes, Cole Slaw, Applesauce or Haluski

EXTRA SIDE ORDERS FOR TAKE OUT Piece of Fish - Baked or Fried…………………. $ 6.00 Fish Sandwich………………………………………… 6.00 Crab Cake Sandwich..…………………………….. 6.00 Three Pierogies…………………………………… 3.00 Homemade Haluski…………………………….….. 3.00 Sweet Potato Fries…………………………………. 3.00 Macaroni &Cheese ................................... 3.00 1 Crab Cake……………….......…………………….. 3.00 French Fries…………………………………………... 2.00 One Piece Shrimp …..……………………………. 1.00 Applesauce……………………………………………. 1.00 Cole Slaw..…………………….………………………. 1.00 Stewed Tomatoes ………………………………... 1.00

Fish Fry Dates: February 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd Ash Wednesday, February 14th with Modified Menu

EAT-IN MENU:

Fish Dinner …………….....………………………………… 10.00 Child Dinner………………………………………………….. 5.00 Shrimp Dinner – 8 pieces ………………………………. 10.00 Child 4-pc Shrimp Dinner…………....................... 5.00 Combo 1/2pc Fish & 4 pc Shrimp ………….………. 10.00 Three Piece Crab Cake Dinner ……………………….. 10.00 ½# Steamed Shrimp ………………………………………. 6.00 Piece of Fish - Baked or Fried……...................... 6.00 Fish Sandwich ……………………………………………… 6.00 Crab Cake Sandwich ……………………………………… 6.00 Three Pierogies ..…………………………………………… 3.00 Homemade Haluski ………………………………………. 3.00 Sweet Potato Fries…………………………………………. 3.00 Macaroni & Cheese.......................................... 3.00 One Crab Cake…………………............................... 3.00 French Fries ………………………………………………….. 2.00 One Piece Shrimp ………………………………………… 1.00 Applesauce …………………………………………………. 1.00 Cole Slaw ……………………………………………………. 1.00 Stewed Tomatoes…………………………………….. 1.00

EAT-IN DINNER INCLUDES: Choice of Two Sides: Macaroni & Cheese, French Fries, Stewed Tomatoes, Cole Slaw, Applesauce or Haluski

Drinks Include: Hot Tea, Coffee, Punch or Water (included with Eat-In-Dinners Only) Soda Or Bottled Water ……………………………… 1.00

OUR PARISH KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WILL HAVE DELICIOUS GOBS AND CAKE

AVAILBLE FOR PURCHASE

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