165 Bethany Road
Holmdel, New Jersey 07733
732.264.4712
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Today's Mass at ST. BENEDICT CHURCH
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St. Benedict Church MASS SCHEDULESt. Benedict Church is open to the public at this time.
No seat reservations are required.
Daily Mass: Monday to Friday 9am
Weekend Masses:- Saturday Mass 5pm in Church and Gym
- Sunday Mass 8am in Church
- Sunday Mass 11am in Church (and Gym will open for overflow if needed)
Please note the Saturday 9am Mass remains temporarily suspended.Important Note:
The Bishop has continued the dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation. We will continue our live-streaming of the Sunday 8am Mass for those who cannot attend.Please visit this page below for more detailed information about Mass and in-person attendance:
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Super 50/50 Congratulations!
Congratulations to the Super 50/50 Raffle Winners! The Grand Prize winner will receive $15,131.25 and the ten second prize winners will receive $1,513.13 each. All winners are listed below.
The St. Benedict Carnival Super 50/50 Raffle record has officially been broken this year with raising over $60,000! We gratefully thank all of our parishioners and community members for supporting St. Benedict Church and for all of the generosity shown during this difficult time. Thank you! God Bless.
Grand Prize $15,131.25
(25% of Sales)
Jeneane Vespia
Second Prizes $1,513.13
(2.5% of Sales)
1- Jerry and Rita Carney
2- Rich Macko
3- Dianne Recco
4- Donald Maccarone
5- Quinones Family
6- Dianne Recco
7- Andrew Harnishfeger
8- Evelyn Smith
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St. Benedict Info
PARISH OFFICE
The St. Benedict Parish Office is open to the public at this time.
Phone: 732.264.4712
Email: parishoffice@stbenedictnj.org
HALL OF SAINTS
OPEN MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY
10 AM – 4 PM
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD PANTRY
OPEN WEDNESDAYS
10 AM – 1 PM
The Adoration Chapel remains closed.VIRTUAL MASSES
St. Benedict Mass will continue to be live streamed as follows:- Monday-Friday at 9am
- Sunday at 8am
CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY
Played daily at 3 PM via the Bell System
followed by "A Prayer Amid the Epidemic" in the Parish Parking Lot/Church Plaza.
FATHER GARRY'S PODCASTS
MARCH 27, 2020
Click to download and listen to the latest podcast from Father Garry.
MARCH 20, 2020
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Sacrament of ConfessionConfessions are available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings following the 9:00am Mass in the plaza in front of the church at the tent. Please wear a mask and be careful to keep a safe distance from other parishioners and the priest. In case of rain, there will be no Confession that day.
We are also offered the following option, as explained in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (1451-1453):1) Examination of Conscience
2) Enumerate your sins as you would for an ordinary confession.
3) Express perfect contrition and recite the Act of Contrition.
4) Commit to receiving the Sacrament as soon as you are able.
5) Offer a penance or a sacrifice in reparation for your sins.
Pope Francis recently stated:
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Food DonationsSt. Benedict Church accepts food donations for local families in need during this crisis.
Wish list items include:- Peanut Butter
- Canned Goods
- Rice
- Pasta
- Cereals
- Any items that do not require refrigeration.
Questions can be directed to the Parish Office at 732-264-4712.
Note:
The St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry is open on Wednesdays from 10am - 1pm.
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MASS UPDATES EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2020
Weekend Masses effective starting the weekend of October 31/November 1:
- 5pm Mass in the Gym is suspended
- 9:30am Mass in the Church is reinstated
- Music at 8am Mass is suspended
- Live streaming of 8am Mass is suspended, with live streaming of 9:30am Mass added
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Diocese of Trenton - Tribute Wall Memorial
While it’s true that memorials represent a life lost on this earth, they also represent the importance of that life to the living. Tributes and memorials are a wealth of healing and support for those who have just lost a loved one.
And so, we encourage you to add the names of your deceased loved one on the Diocesan Tribute Wall and dedicate a memorial message to those who, because of the Covid-19 virus or any other illness or circumstance, have lost their lives.
On the upcoming “Our Lady of Guadalupe Torch in a Season of Remembrance” Lighting & Blessing Ceremony at St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral on Oct 31st at 11am, we will have a special remembrance service for the names found on this Tribute Wall Memorial.
All the names on this Tribute Wall will be called out in a most reverent devotional, initiating a whole month of prayer on the All Souls month of November. It is our human nature to want to remember those who have gone before us to be with the Lord. It symbolizes acknowledgment and closeness and sometimes the road to healing, acceptance and peace, begins with remembrance. -
Reopening Guidelines and DirectivesPlease visit the Diocese of Trenton link below to read the latest updates from Bishop O'Connell, Diocese of Trenton:
Diocese of Trenton
UPDATED AND APPROVED: SEPTEMBER 11, 2020Liturgical-Pastoral Directives in a Time of Pandemic
Limited Public Celebration of the Mass and Sacraments in Church
Public “in Church” weekend Masses permitted since
Solemnity of The Body and Blood of Christ, June 13-14, 2020
Public “in Church” weekday Masses permitted since
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Attending Mass Virtually
1- Dispose yourself properly before beginning.
2- Remove distractions.
3- Pray the Act of Spiritual Communion.
4- Say the Prayer Amid an Epidemic.
CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGEAct of Spiritual CommunionMy Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
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A Coronavirus Prayer:A Prayer Amid an Epidemic
Click to Download Audio PRAYER with Father Garry
Jesus Christ, you traveled through towns and villages “curing every disease and illness.” At your command, the sick were made well. Come to our aid now, in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, that we may experience your healing love.
Heal those who are sick with the virus. May they regain their strength and health through quality medical care.
Heal us from our fear, which prevents nations from working together and neighbors from helping one another.
Heal us from our pride, which can make us claim invulnerability to a disease that knows no borders.
Jesus Christ, healer of all, stay by our side in this time of uncertainty and sorrow.
Be with those who have died from the virus. May they be at rest with you in your eternal peace.
Be with the families of those who are sick or have died. As they worry and grieve, defend them from illness and despair. May they know your peace.
Be with the doctors, nurses, researchers and all medical professionals who seek to heal and help those affected and who put themselves at risk in the process. May they know your protection and peace.
Be with the leaders of all nations. Give them the foresight to act with charity and true concern for the well-being of the people they are meant to serve. Give them the wisdom to invest in long-term solutions that will help prepare for or prevent future outbreaks. May they know your peace, as they work together to achieve it on earth.
Whether we are home or abroad, surrounded by many people suffering from this illness or only a few, Jesus Christ, stay with us as we endure and mourn, persist and prepare. In place of our anxiety, give us your peace.
Jesus Christ, heal us.
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Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy with us Daily at 3:00 PMSt. Benedict Church plays daily at 3:00 pm via the Bell System followed by "A Prayer Amid the Epidemic" in the Parish Parking Lot/Church Plaza. Click link below to listen:
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PRAYER INTENTIONS AND DEVOTIONAL CANDLES
You can add your prayer intentions to the petition book in the Narthex, light devotional candles inside of the St. Benedict Church daily chapel on M-W-F during open hours, or email your special prayer intentions to our email address at prayerwall@stbenedictnj.org and we will add them to the petition book. -
Hall of Saints Reopening Information
Hall of Saints to Open 5/13
LINK TO EMAILSt. Benedict Church Hall of Saints (Daily Chapel)
OPEN MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY
STARTING WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2020
HOURS: 10 AM – 4 PM
- Park in the rear parking lot of the church.
- Access to the Hall of Saints is through Door 6 only, located at the back of the church.
- Inside the Hall of Saints, there will be 10 seats available. If fully occupied, we ask that you kindly wait outside in your car until a seat becomes available.
- Wear your masks and observe social distancing at all times.
- Please observe silence to respect others who are praying.
- Candles will be available for purchase. Please refrain from touching any surfaces including the statues in the Hall of Saints.
- The main church is NOT open and there is no access. The Perpetual Adoration Chapel will also remain closed at this time. (Please use the marked door inside the Hall of Saints for emergency purposes only.)
- The restroom will not be open.
For your comfort and safety, the Hall of Saints will be disinfected daily for safety and hygienic purposes. There will be hand sanitizer available in the hallway and inside the Hall of Saints as well.We thank you for your understanding and cooperation at this time.
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Guidelines for the "Hall of Saints" Visit
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Weekly Letter From The Pastor
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October 18It feels like October is just flying by, at least to me. I am not sure why, other than the desire to get through the election season and to be rid of the vitriol on the internet, the news broadcasts, and the like, is the thing to look forward to. I just realize that no matter what happens, it is probably going to get worse and not better. Let us continue our ardent prayers for our country and the world, so that we might find some peace and healing. Read more.Read More
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 EPH 3:14-21Responsorial Psalm PS 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19Gospel LK 12:49-53
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Office Hours
Parish Office 732-264-4712
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm, Sun 9 am-12 pm
Email: parishoffice@stbenedictnj.org -
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Father Garry Kochfrgarrystbenedictnj.orgPastor -
Father J.M. Patillafrjohnstbenedictnj.orgParochial Vicar
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Mass Times
- Sat: 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Sun: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 11:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- MF 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Daily Mass
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Confession Times
- Mon: 9:00 AM Following the 9:00 AM Mass
- Wed: 9:00 AM Following the 9:00 AM Mass
- Fri: 9:00 AM Following the 9:00 AM Mass
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Adoration Times
- Perpetual: Our Lady of Victory Adoration Chapel
Due to COVID-19, the Adoration Chapel is temporarily closed.
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MARCH 2020
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