

CALLING ALL NURSES
The Community of St. Benedict’s is interested in starting a Parish Nurse Ministry. By attempting to coordinate parish and community health resources this ministry would help meet the general health needs of the parish. The goal is to foster our community’s wellness in physical, social and spiritual needs by way of education and support. If you are interested in this ministry, please contact Carol at 633-1693.
As part of our shared Parish Nurse Ministry with St. Leo’s a special 6-week educational program entitled “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” will begin May 8th and run through June 12th from 6:30 to 9 pm at St. Leo the Great Church, 885 Sweet Home Road in Amherst. Cost is $25.00. Pre-registration is required. The fee includes The Caregiver Handbook and the cost is covered for Independent Health and Blue Cross/Blue Shield of WNY members. This program is designed to provide you with the tools you need to take care of yourself. Topics to be covered include: Reducing stress, improving self-confidence and increase your ability to make tough decisions
LADIES OF CHARITY
Outreach Alert - Help Needed
Our humble, generous friends at the Ladies of Charity need help right away! They are running out of household items needed to help the poor. They will take one item or 100’s. Items need to be clean and not in need of repair. You will be given a donation receipt if needed. Here are some of the items needed as soon as possible: sheets, blankets, curtains, dishes, silverware, pots & pans. They can be dropped off at 1122 Broadway (Ladies of Charity) between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm or to Eileen Nowak at 741 Delaware Avenue. For more information, please call 895-4001
OUR PARISHES WORKING TOGETHER
ST. LEO THE GREAT
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SAINT BENEDICT
An important letter from Father Mock is available below and explains our future collaborations in our RCIA, PRE-CANA and CONFIRMATION programs.
JOINT LETTER - Word Document
JOINT LETTER - PDF
Additional details and information will be forthcoming as we finalize the plans.
YEAR OF FAITH
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BEST OF EGGERTSVILLE 5K RUN
JUNE 18, 2013
It's time for the St. Benedict Parish 9th Annual Best of Eggertsville 5K Run, 1 Mile Family Walk and Post-Race Party. Please plan to join our school, parish, alumni, and local community in an evening of "mild" competition, food, drinks, music, kid's games and fun . The family walk starts at 6:15 p.m. sharp, followed by the 5K race; rain or shine!
ENTRY FORM AVAILABLE (CLICK HERE)

Year of Faith—Bucket List
People often speak of a “bucket list” of things that matter most, when time is short.
The Year of Faith is coming to a close on November 24, 2013. Complete this bucket list before the Year of Faith runs out, and notice the impact that it has on your life:
Act Now to Stop Abortion Expansion! We are coming to the last four weeks of the legislative session and the head...
MAY CROWNINGThe annual St. Benedict Parish May Crowning will take place at the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May...
May 17, 2013My Dear Friends in Christ,In December, when the bishops announced the Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage, and Religious Liberty,...