Flu Shots here Oct. 11

FLU SHOTS will be given by Catholic health nurses at St Benedict's after all the Masses on Oct 11. From 9am to 1pm. This is no cost, please bring  your insurance cards if you are insured.

Appointments are required. To make an appointment call Health Connection at 447-6205.

Their nurses will also do blood pressure checks and cholesterol checks free of charge.

FILM & FAITH SERIES 2015

Mercy - Absolution for the sin of abortion

In a letter released today (Sept. 1), Pope Francis extended to priests worldwide the authority to absolve women for the sin of abortion. 

Below is a statement from Bishop Richard J. Malone, bishop of Buffalo, followed by a Catholic News Service story, which provides much-needed context to the Holy Father’s letter:

Statement of Bishop Richard J. Malone

After consulting with the Canonists of the Chancery, I have confirmed that the faculties granted to all priests of the Buffalo Diocese include the faculty of remitting the excommunication attached to the procurement of abortion. This has been the case in our diocese since the 1980s during Bishop Edward Head’s tenure. By extending this faculty to every priest throughout the world, Pope Francis is reminding us of the limitless power of God’s mercy and compassion.

I know that the priests of our diocese will continue to welcome all those who wish to receive God’s forgiveness and continue on their path of conversion. In anticipation of the upcoming Year of Mercy, the Diocese of Buffalo has scheduled another day of Hope and Healing for those touched in any way by abortion. This will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Christ the King Seminary; details are available on the diocesan website: 

http://www.buffalodiocese.org/Evangelization/ProLife/YearlyCalendar.aspx 

Catholic News Service:  For Year of Mercy, pope extends possibilities for absolution

"The tragedy of abortion is experienced by some with a superficial awareness, as if not realizing the extreme harm that such an act entails," while many other women believe that "they have no other option" but to have an abortion, the pope wrote in the letter, released Sept. 1 by the Vatican.

The pressures exerted on many women to abort lead to "an existential and moral ordeal," Pope Francis said. "I have met so many women who bear in their heart the scar of this agonizing and painful decision.”

When such a woman has repented and seeks absolution in the sacrament of confession, he said, "the forgiveness of God cannot be denied.”

Although church law generally requires a priest to have special permission, called faculties, from his bishop to grant absolution to a person who has procured or helped another to procure an abortion, the pope said he decided "to concede to all priests for the jubilee year the discretion to absolve of the sin of abortion those who have procured it and who, with contrite heart, seek forgiveness for it.”

Pope Francis urged priests to welcome to the sacrament women who have had an abortion, explain "the gravity of the sin committed" and indicate to them "a path of authentic conversion by which to obtain the true and generous forgiveness of the Father who renews all with his presence.”

Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, told reporters the pope's letter "highlights the wideness of God's mercy" and is "not in any way minimizing the gravity of the sin" of abortion.

http://www.catholicnews.com/services/englishnews/2015/for-year-of-mercy-pope-extends-possibilities-for-absolution.cfm

Pope Francis Visit to USA 2015 WNY media coverage

Papal Visit 2015

Click for a link to the schedule of Pope Francis' 2015 Apostolic Journey to the United States of America.

Time Warner Cable News will provide complete coverage of the Pope's visit to the U.S. on various media platforms. 

Channel 199 will air non-stop papal coverage, including daily recap shows and national call-in shows from September 20 through September 27th.

Channel 1020 has begun on-demand coverage, including pre-visit preparations, documentaries and previous papal visit programming, and will continue through November 30th. 

The cable outlet will feature coverage with a local perspective on their news channel as well as a special papal visit section on their TWC news app. 

Visit http://www.twcnews.com/papalvisit, beginning September 1st for a video chronicle of the Pope's visit.

Bible Study 2015 Wednesdays at 7pm

Bible Study

Faith formation should be a life long process. Learning about one's faith does not stop  when one receives the Sacrament of Confirmation.

What better way to continue to learn about God but through the scriptures.

Do you ever question how the Bible can speak to you in this present age? Every Wednesday night @ 7pm,resuming on Sept 9th, a small Bible Study group gathers to heard God's words in the Tobin Room of the school. 

We are learning about how Paul's Letters speak to us. Sessions are designed so you don't need to attend every class. We welcome anyone even if they could come once a month. 

For more information call Carol Mathner @ 633-1693

Flu Clinic here Oct. 11th

SAVE  THE DATE

FLU CLINIC IS COMING 

TO ST BENEDICT'S 

OCTOBER 11, 2015 FROM 9AM TO 1PM

 

Details coming soon!

Flu Symptoms: What You Might Feel

Flu symptoms make you feel miserable. Learn more about the main flu symptoms so you can treat these early on. Also, find out when to call the doctor about flu symptoms.

Flu Symptoms or Cold?

Is it a cold or flu? How can you tell the difference? Discover the specific warning signs of cold and flu, and learn the best ways to treat cold and flu symptoms.

You're invited! Food Truck weekend mornings @St. Paul's

Cruisin’ Crepes Food Truck will be out front of St. Paul Lutheran Church, 4007 Main Street, every weekend starting July 18th though September 7th at 8am- 12pm. 

The parishioners and guests of St. Benedict's are cordially invited!

Cruisin' Crepes have hearty buckwheat crepes, such as the Mediterranean, to sweeter egg crepes, such as with Nutella.

You can find them at www.facebook.com/cruisincrepes, or call them at 341-3949 with questions.

St. Paul Lutheran Church (4007 Main Street) is conveniently located right across the way from the St. Benedict School parking lot.   See you there!

can't miss the 1962 International Harvester Metro!

Pope Francis' Journey to the USA September 2015

Here is the schedule for Pope Francis' September 2015 Apostolic Journey to the United States of America as released by the Vatican on June 30, 2015.  All times listed are Eastern Daylight Time.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 (WASHINGTON, DC)

▪          4:00 p.m.    Arrival from Cuba at Joint Base Andrews

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 (WASHINGTON, DC)

▪          9:15  a.m.  Meeting with President Obama at the White House

▪          11:30 a.m. Midday Prayer with the bishops of the United States, St. Matthew's Cathedral

▪          4:15  p.m.  Mass of Canonization of Junipero Serra, Basilicia of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 (WASHINGTON, DC, NEW YORK CITY)

▪          9:20  a.m.  Address to Joint Session of the United States Congress

▪          11:15 a.m. Visit to St. Patrick in the City and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington

▪          4:00 p.m.   Depart from Joint Base Andrews

▪          5:00 p.m.   Arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport

▪          6:45 p.m.   Evening Prayer (Vespers) at St. Patrick's Cathedral

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 (NEW YORK CITY)

▪          8:30  a.m. Visit to the United Nations and Address to the United Nations General Assembly

▪          11:30 a.m. Multi-religious service at 9/11 Memorial and Museum, World Trade Center

▪          4:00  p.m.  Visit to Our Lady Queen of Angels School, East Harlem

▪          6:00  p.m.  Mass at Madison Square Garden

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 (NEW YORK CITY, PHILADELPHIA)

▪          8:40  a.m.  Departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport

▪          9:30  a.m.  Arrival at Atlantic Aviation, Philadelphia

▪          10:30 a.m. Mass at Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia

▪          4:45  p.m.  Visit to Independence Mall

▪          7:30  p.m.  Visit to the Festival of Families Benjamin Franklin Parkway

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 (PHILADELPHIA)

▪          9:15   a.m.  Meeting with bishops at at St. Martin's Chapel, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary

▪          11:00  a.m. Visit to Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility

▪          4:00  p.m.   Mass for the conclusion of the World Meeting of Families, Benjamin Franklin Parkway 

▪          7:00   p.m.  Visit with organizers, volunteers and benefactors of the World Meeting of Families, Atlantic Aviation 

▪          8:00   p.m.  Departure for Rome