PARISH MISSION STATEMENT:

PARISH REGISTRATION: Welcome all new families and individuals. Membership is a condition for the reception of the Sacraments of

Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion at St. Benedict, and for the parish to issue a sponsorship certificate for those asked to be sacramental sponsors. You must be a registered, contributing member for at least three (3) months before a certificate will be given.

Registration forms are available in the Parish Office.

SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK: If you are seriously ill, going in for surgery or weak from old age, you may receive the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. Please contact Fr. Duong if you desire to receive this sacrament.

HOSPITAL & NURSING HOME & SHUT-IN VISITS: If you or any members of your family are sick and, in the hospital, or a nursing home, and you’d like Communion brought to them, please call the Parish Office.

FAITH FORMATION: All classes from Pre-K to High School are on

Sundays from 9:15-10:30am in the Parish Hall. For more information

call Lynne McGrath.

RCIA: Please call the Parish Office for more information.

MARRIAGES: Arrangementsmust be made with a priest/deacon at least six (6) months in advance. Call the Parish Office for more information.

Weekend Mass

Sat. Miraculous Medal

Novena at 4:45pm Mass at 5:00pm

Sun. 8am & 11am Confessions Weekday before 12:15pm Saturday 4 - 4:30pm and by appointment Weekday Mass Monday - Friday Rosary at 11:45am No MASS on Thursday ******************* Weekly bulletin requests must be in the Parish Office by 12:00pm on Wednesday, ten (10) days in advance of the weekend of publication.

Saint Benedict Catholic Church

109 West Smith Street, Greensboro, North Carolina 27401 336-272-0303

************************** Website: stbenedictgreensboro.net

Email: [email protected]

Parish Office Hours: 9:00am-3:00pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT: As the Roman Catholic Mother Church of Greensboro,

St. Benedict's Parish Mission, responding faithfully to Christ's call, is to bring all people closer to God through Liturgy, fellowship, service, outreach, and works of charity.

Rev. James Duong, Pastor

Lynne McGrath, Secretary & Faith Formation Coordinator

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MASS SCHEDULE INTENTIONS

1/16 Saturday 5:00 PM …. + J.B. Maier

1/17 Sunday 8:00 AM …. For the Parishioners 11:00 AM …. Don & Bea Clark

1/18 Monday 12:15 PM …. +

+ Mi Nguyen Gregory Doyle

1/19 Tuesday 12:15 PM … Victor Bliden – Birthday 1/20 Wednesday 12:15 PM … Helen Houston

Room at the Inn

1/21 Thursday NO MASS

1/22 Friday 12:15 PM … + Jain K’Sor

1/23 Saturday 5:00 PM … Patricia Adigive & Family 1/24 Sunday 8:00 AM … For the Parishioners

11:00 AM … David & Jaye Baesler

+ Denotes Deceased

Keeping Our Military in Our Prayers

Capt. John Brock Mohammid Karim Mark Bracich Michael Knudsen

Cpl. Kevin Bryan Com. Karen M. Kohanowich Lt. Andrew Chess Com. Kurt M. Kohanowich Maj.Timothy Chess Alex Marois 1st _{Lt. Anthony Chiccarelli Danny McGranahan}

Jason Davidson Capt. Kyle Payne Noah Devos Jose Rodriguez Kevin Fiscone Christopher Simmons, E3 Kate Balacki Gardner Sgt. Bryanna Spade Eric Gardner Sgt. Kyle Spade

Aaron Gaither Nicholas Tobe

Matthew Goclon, E3 Fred Todd Christopher Grubey, PFC Sgt Albert Vital

Sgt Tony Grant PFC William R. Williams III Patrick Hermesmann Mgr Gen Roger Williams Jr Lt. Jg. Benjamin Javery Stephen Zenbileski

Phillip Kiniery

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

JANUARY 17TH ₂₀₂₀

For public servants and elected officials: May God grant them the humility,

wisdom, and courage to defend all human life

Sick and Shut-In

Please remember our brothers and sisters in your prayers and at Mass:

Jodi Barlow, Karen Barlow, Larry Barlow, Luciana Basic, Andrea Burns, Bryce C, Ed Campbell, Frank Chut, Sr., John Davis, Alberto Dorta, Steve Freeman, Maggie Masson, Barbara Nicke, Michael Pepe, Dan Popik, Joel Rivera, Manny & Laura Rodrigues, Petar & Laura Rosic, Max Saldana, Paco, Santy & Shelly Saldana, Marvin Tomlin Jr., Beth Wilson, Brian Wilson, Deborah Wilson, Nicke Wilson

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REFLECTION

“Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, ‘What are you looking for?’” - John 1:38

What are you looking for? Are you wasting your time looking for the material comforts of the world? Or, is your heart longing for something deeper that can only be found by spending time with God? Take time, each day, in silence and ask the Lord what it is that He wants you to do.

LEAVE A LEGACY: It is important to measure our generosity not by what we give, but by

what we have left.

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Faith Formation News

Classes will meet this month 9:15AM – 10:30AM

Please check your emails for Faith Formation news and updates.

This week let us say Happy Birthday to:

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

How can I discern the Lord’s call among the many voices in my life? Is there an intermediary I can trust to recognize the Lord’s voice?

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PARISH NEWS

As part of the diocesan combined collections program, the Collection for the Church in Latin America, the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, Church in Africa, Catholic Home Missions, and the United States Mission Collection have been combined into one second collection. That collection will be taken up at all Masses this weekend. Your contribution to the good work of these organizations will give you an opportunity to participate in the missionary activity of the Church on both a local and world level. This week you should receive a letter from our Vicar General and Chancellor, Father Winslow, with an informative brochure. Please take the time to read through the brochure and become more familiar with the good work done by each of these organizations. The envelope for this collection is part of your parish envelope packet.

INFORMATION FOR YOUR 2020 TAX RETURN: St. Benedict’s will mail out individual giving

statements to all registered parishioners and regular visitors who have contributed over $250.00. These statements will serve as the documentation required by the IRS. For stock gifts and DSA, the Diocese will provide those documentations. Please contact Judy M. Smith at 704-370-3320. If you find any mistakes in your statement, please let us know at 336-272-0303.

UPDATE INFORMATION: Communication today is very important to build up our community of

faith. Last month, we received many letters and Christmas Cards returned. So we ask you to update your information: address, email … by calling the office at 272-0303 or emailing us at

[email protected]. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

2021 CALENDARS are available in the parish office. Please feel free to stop by and take one home.

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY, JANUARY 18-25, 2021 Join the Friars and many faithful from Christian denominations around the world for

the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, January 18-25, 2021. “Abide in My

Love…You Shall Bear Much Fruit” is the theme for the 2021 Week of Prayer for

Christian Unity. “Jesus gave his life for all out of his love for all,” said Fr. James Loughran, SA, Director of Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute (GEII). “To abide in his love reminds us that we live in a community celebrating our gift of unity.” The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity began as an eight day period of prayer called the Church Unity Octave at Graymoor and was established by founders of the Society of the Atonement, Mother Lurana White, SA, and Servant of God Father Paul of Graymoor.

COMMUNITY NEWS

ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC SCHOOL will be hosting a private Open House for parishioners of our local

Catholic churches on Sunday, January 31st from 10:00 - 11:00 am. We invite you to take an informal tour of the parish school, speak with members of our staff, and enjoy coffee and donuts. Hope to see you there! Masks will be required and COVID protocols will be followed during this event

BISHOP MCGUINNESS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Needs Substitute Teachers

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School needs substitute teachers to begin work immediately. The school is centrally located in Kernersville and has extensive health and safety protocols in place to ensure that all teachers and students are as safe as possible. If you are interested, please email Assistant Principal Randy Quarles at [email protected] for more information. Pay is $90 per day and substitutes have the opportunity to choose which days they work.

BISHOP MCGUINNESS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Applications are online for the 2021-22 school year!www.bmhs.us

Group Tours: January 21st January 28th _{February 4}th _{February 11}th

9am welcome session in the library followed by a tour. RSVP for a group or private tour by calling the Admissions Office 336.564.1011 or [email protected]

WORKSHOP ON LECTIO DIVINA Get your spiritual life jumpstarted this New Year. The Catholic

Conference Center in Hickory NC is offering a one-day workshop Saturday, January 23: Discover the

Ancient Practice of Lectio Divina. The presenter will be Judy O’Toole, an experience practitioner and

presenter of contemplative practices. The workshop will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The cost of $35 includes all retreat fees, lunch, and access to the beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces around the center. An additional overnight option is available for those who wish to expand this into a private retreat. Visit our website www.catholicconference.org/lectio or call 828.327.7441 for more information or to register.

“GET YOUR DUCKS IN A ROW – ESTATE PLANNING: Wednesday, January 20th _{/ 10:00 a.m.}

– 11:00 a.m. Join Sabrina Winters, Attorney @ Law, as she shares some insights into Estate Planning

and how it is not merely something you do for yourself, it can be one of the most loving things you can do for your family and loved ones. Get tips on how to protect yourself, your family and your financial health. Register in advance for this webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NXG41LuQT5iZZMkgQGhOJg. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. For additional informational, please contact Sandra Breakfield, Program Director Elder Ministry