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02/05/2012 |
Retuning God’s Gifts Appeal
St. Benedict Parish is pleased to participate in the 2012 Returning God’s Gifts Appeal. This appeal supports charitable needs throughout the Diocese of Colorado Springs. Your contribution benefits Catholic Charities, provides scholarships to Catholic School Children, and provides seminary formation for men training for the priesthood. Please make your commitment to Returning God’s Gifts. You can make your commitment online at www.diocs.org, or by picking up a brochure and commitment card here after Mass. |
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02/05/2012 |
Lent 2012
The spiritually deepening season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, February 22nd. It is the time of the year when Church provides us with a grace-filled opportunity to reflect on our personal relationship with Jesus Christ – a relationship that gives us mercy and forgiveness. As a tree with deep roots can best weather any storm, during Lent we sink our roots more deeply into the seven pillars of Catholic Spirituality; the Sacrament of Reconciliation, daily prayer, the Mass, the Bible, fasting, spiritual reading, and the rosary.
In the coming weeks, neighboring parishes will be offering Penance Service with several priests providing the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Keep this list for later reference:
Lent 2012 Penance Services
St. Pat’s March 6 at 6:30 pm OLP March 7 at 7 pm Holy Apostles March 8 at 6:30 pm St. Peter’s March 13 at 6 pm St. Francis March 15 at 7 pm Divine Redeemer March 22 at 7 pm St. Gabriel March 28 at 7 pm
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02/05/2012 |
The St. Benedict Prayer Group
On the table with the Holy Water and the Sunday Bulletins there is a prayer request book for anyone with a special intention of need. The member of our Prayer Group are provided this information via e-mail each week so that they can include these spiritual needs to their daily prayer. If you would like to add your spiritual voice to the ministry of our Prayer Group, please contact Mary Preston at 683-2178, or MadeinCo@aol.com. |
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02/05/2012 |
R.C.I.A. (The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Please call Deacon Lynn, at 495-1426, if you are interested in going through the RCIA program to become Catholic, or to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation if you are Catholic. Individual instruction is also available for those who cannot attend the evening RCIA sessions. |
(719) 495-1426 |
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02/05/2012 |
Eucharistic Adoration
The next monthly Eucharistic Adoration at the Parish House chapel will be on Saturday, Feb. 11th. Adoration begins at Noon and concludes at 4:00 pm with Benediction. For more information, call Louise Silvas, at 683-5035. |
Louise Silvas |
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02/05/2012 |
Offertory Contribution Statement
Letters documenting Offertory contributions made to the parish during 2011 are available after Mass, or at the Parish House during normal business hours during the week. We can no longer mail the statements except to parishioners now living outside of the El Paso County area.
Please note that is it not possible track contributions unless they are made via offertory envelopes or through online Automatic Offertory. If you haven’t used envelopes in the past, now would be a great time to start, or sign up for Automatic Offertory through the Holy Apostles website – www.holyapostlescc.org. |
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01/29/2012 |
Faith Conversations
Several couples in the parish have recently been meeting to listen to audio recording by some of the best Catholic speakers in the country. They use their time together to deepen fuller understanding of the faith by discussing what they learn. These couples would like to invite all the adults in the parish to join in the Faith Conversation sessions.
To make it possible for moms and dads to attend without the need for a sitter for the kids, they have been alternating their gatherings – one Tuesday the guys meet, the next Tuesday the ladies meet. Right now the gathering are in a room at the Falcon Library, Highway 24 and Meridian. Their next meetings are from 6:30 to 8:00pm on Nov. 22nd for the guys, and the 29th for the ladies.
If you might be interested in hearing the best in current Catholic teachings (the Sacraments, apologetics, and faith questions you have always wanted to know about) contact Kim Dolan at 495-8233.
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02/05/2012 |
The Parish Bulletin Board
Check out the Parish Bulletin Board in the hallway just outside of our worship space. Find out more information of items in the bulletin. Learn about events taking place at neighboring parishes. |
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02/05/2012 |
The new Translation of the Mass prayers
To assist everyone with the new translation of the prayers used during Mass, a Prayers and Responses “pew card” will be placed on every seat in our worship space. The actual word changes in the prayers are in bold print. At the end of Mass, everyone is asked to pass the cards to the center isle so that they can be more easily pickup for use next Sunday.
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02/05/2012 |
Saturday Al-Anon Meetings
Are you troubled by someone’s drinking? Is your life affected by someone else’s drinking? Find strength and hope by attending an Al-Anon meeting for friends and family of drinkers. Meeting each Saturday at 9AM - St Benedict Parish House – 11625 Falcon Hwy, Falcon CO 80831 Or call Michelle at 499-3427 or Mike at 229-6304 |
Michelle (719) 499-3427 Mike (719) 229-6304 |
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01/29/2012 |
Use & Return Kneelers
When we have Mass in the gym, it is optional to stand during the Eucharistic prayers because we don’t have pews with kneelers. Realizing that some would like to kneel in reverence during this part of the Mass, we have cloth covered foam kneelers for everyone’s use. The kneelers will be near the corner by the holy water table before Mass. Please use and return as you need.
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02/05/2012 |
Holy Hour for Marriage and the Married February 7-14 is observed as National Marriage Week. Bishop Michael Sheridan invites you join him in a Holy Hour of Prayer for Marriage and Married Couples. The Holy Hour will be held at St. Mary Cathedral on Saturday, February 11th from 2:00 until 3:00 pm. Please come and pray that God will help us to promote the sanctity of marriage in our culture, as well as to pray for all married couples. |
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01/29/2012 |
The next Men’s Cursillo weekend will be March 22-25, 2012.
A CURSILLO Weekend is an opportunity to renew your Catholic mind, spirit, and avocation. It is led by Catholics who are passionate advocates for our amazing faith… including local Catholic clergy and volunteer lay leaders from throughout the diocese. If you - or someone you know - is interested in participating in the upcoming Men’s weekend, please contact Holly Coco 719-596-2277 or laydir@cscursillo.com to discuss the application process. Note: The $100 fee covers food and facility. Full or partial scholarships are readily provided to anyone who asks. |
Holly Coco (719) 596-2277 |
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02/05/2012 |
Working to promote vocations….
The Serra Club is a group of men and women who pray and work for vocations to the priesthood and the consecrated life. Our local club is very active. They are looking for more members to assist in their good work. If you are interested in being a part of this important apostolate, please call Dave O’Keeffe at 447.1999 for more information. |
Dave O’Keeffe |
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02/05/2012 |
Courage Support Group
Courage is a support group for persons with same-sex attractions , who wish to live the natural-law value of chastity as the Catholic Church understands it. This support includes prayer, networking, chaste friendship, and good role modeling. Anyone who is interested in joining may contact Fr. Larry Brennan, St. Peter Church, 719-481-3511, or Fr. Mark Zacker, Corpus Christi Church, 719-633-1457.
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Fr. Larry Brennan (719) 481-3511 or Fr. Mark Zacker (719) 633-1457.
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