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
AND
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

What Else Can Catholics Do
in the Year of Faith?

Grow in faith, give witness to faith,
share faith and be transformed in faith
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Explore the Spiritual Riches of Lent

Bless the Home  

Read the Daily Scripture Passage

Pray as You Go (Podcast)

Pray the New York Prayer for New Evangelization by Rev. James Vacco, OFM

View a Daily Video Reflection

Read a Daily Inspiration for Greater Faith

Learn About the Saint of the Month

Pray the Morning Office (video)

Visit the Vatican Year of Faith site

Digest Church Teaching in Daily Doses

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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:

• Make a prayer space in your home and use it each week.
• Do a random act of kindness (pay a toll, over-tip somewhere, etc.) and when asked for “Why?” simply reply “Jesus made me do it.” or “Because Jesus just wants you to be surprised at how much he loves you.”
• Perform an examination of conscience and forgive someone who has hurt you deeply or seek forgiveness from someone whom you have hurt deeply.
• Make a personal retreat or pilgrimage to a nearby shrine (e.g. Our Lady of Victory, Lackawanna; Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs, Auriesville, NY).
• Help out at a parish faith formation event, or a vacation bible school, or annual youth convention or parish mission trip.
• Attend a parish education series or small group (e.g. “Catholicism” video or “Rediscovering Catholicism” book, or discuss: “Living the Eucharist”).
• Invite someone you know to attend a parish activity with you, and pray for them, and later ask them about how satisfied they are with their relationship with Jesus or with the Church.
• Read and discuss Disciples Called to Witness: The New Evangelization by the  U.S. Bishops (www.usccb.org) with a group in your parish.
• Read one of the letters of St. Paul in the New Testament and discuss its relevance today with a friend or family member.
• Visit www.evangelizebuffalo.org and share one insight about evangelization or the Year of Faith with a member of your parish staff.
• If you do not like any of the ideas listed here, make up your own instead…but make sure, that it helps you to become a more intentional Catholic.
• Email a reaction, comment or testimony to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .