Confessions 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):
Examination of Conscience
Enumerate your sins as you would for an ordinary confession.
Express perfect contrition and recite the Act of Contrition.
Commit to receiving the Sacrament as soon as you are able.
Offer a penance or a sacrifice in reparation for your sins.
Pope Francis recently stated:
“And immediately you will return to the grace of God.”
CONFESSION TIMES Monday, Wednesday, and Friday directly after the 9:00 am Mass.
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 during parish office hours, or email your special prayer intentions to our email address at
prayerwall@stbenedictnj.organd we will add them to the petition book.
Food Donations
St. 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.
Attending Mass Virtually
1- Dispose yourself properly before beginning.
2- Remove distractions.
3- Pray the Act of Spiritual Communion.
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Act of Spiritual Communion
My 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.
Amen.