Email update on new responses at Mass

Praised be Jesus Christ!

We are in the final stages of preparation for the new responses at Mass.  The new responses go into effect on the First Sunday of Advent (the weekend after Thanksgiving).

Please invite as MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE to the presentation in our church Wednesday 26 October from 7 to 8pm  The church is handicapped accessible.  Please invite your teachers, volunteers, and all the members of groups you belong to.  We will cover the reasons for the changes, the new responses, and offer some catechesis on the liturgy along the Way. This is the ONLY major presentation on the changes in our parish.

UPDATE:
1. We begin inviting the congregation to the 26 Oct. presentation at Masses this weekend and will continue to address the changes going forward.
2. The pew cards with the new responses have arrived.
3. The new Breaking Bread worship aids have arrived and begin in Advent (new responses included)  Glenn has the new musical pieces lined up and ready to go.
4. The Sacramentaries are in.
5. Announcements continue on the bulletin, facebook, twitter and website.  Here is the US Bishops website on the changes - http://old.usccb.org/romanmissal/
6. The School, Faith Formation Program and RCIA are addressing the changes in classes.
7. An invitational video is on the website.
8. We will soon send an invitational email out to those in our distribution list.
9. Our priests and deacon are studying their parts (pray for us!!!!)

Thanks for all you are doing to make this transition as smooth as possible!   See you on the 26th.
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Deacon William Hynes
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World Youth Day 2011 - WYD

WORLD YOUTH DAY

Thousands of people from around the world have traveled to
Madrid (Spain) to participate in the 26th annual World Youth Day
observance from August 16-21.  This years theme is:
"Planted and built up in Jesus Christ, firm in the faith" (cf Col 2:7).

Check the Vatican and EWTN websites below for great information.

http://www.vatican.va/gmg/documents/index.html

http://www.ewtn.com/wyd2011/

Would you like to go to the 27th Annual World Youth Day celebration in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?
To learn more about Youth Ministry at St. Benedict's write to:msmith@saintbenedicts.com

Ladies of Charity - next generation

My name is April Lucey and I am a parishioner at St. Benedict’s in Amherst. I am a mom, wife, sister, friend, & neighbor….and I work full time. My days consist of changing diapers, meeting with clients and spending time with friends and family (not to mention house cleaning and laundry). It sometimes seems like there isn’t enough time in the day to accomplish everything on my list.

Then I stop and think about those who have no home, no clothing, no shelter and I am reminded of my duty to be an active member of my community. I have made a commitment to spend a few hours a month volunteering. Where? I’ve got lots of choices. I’m asking YOU to make the same commitment!

I am inviting all moms, wives, daughters, sisters, & friends to join me and the Ladies of Charity in developing a new generation of volunteers. The current members have built a solid platform for change. Let’s join together and help them to carry out the mission of inspiring and encouraging each other to help create change in our community. Please contact me if you are interested in joining me and other young women in changing our community. Who knows, you might even make some new friends! lovinkeelin@msn.com or 837-1559

I look forward to meeting you!
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St. Benedict's Digital Exhibition 1 - Fra Angelico

St. Benedict's has begun its Digital Exhibition site.

Our first Digital Exhibition highlights the work of Blessed Fra Angelico, Patron of Catholic Artists.

We think you will enjoy the beauty and spiritual aspects of his art.

We encourage you to share this Digital Exhibit with others.

This exhibit ends 1 April.

Thank you!

To view our

Fra Angelico Digital Exhibition simply click - http://stbenedictsamherst.tumblr.com/