An excerpt from
CHAPTER FOUR: SIGNS OF HOLINESS IN TODAY'S WORLD
141. Growth in holiness is a journey in community, side by side with others. We see this in some holy communities. From time to time, the Church has canonized entire communities that lived the Gospel heroically or offered to God the lives of all their members. We can think, for example, of the seven holy founders of the Order of the Servants of Mary, the seven blessed sisters of the first monastery of the Visitation in Madrid, the Japanese martyrs Saint Paul Miki and companions, the Korean martyrs Saint Andrew Taegon and companions, or the South American martyrs Saint Roque González, Saint Alonso Rodríguez and companions. We should also remember the more recent witness borne by the Trappists of Tibhirine, Algeria, who prepared as a community for martyrdom. In many holy marriages too, each spouse becomes a means used by Christ for the sanctification of the other. Living or working alongside others is surely a path of spiritual growth. Saint John of the Cross told one of his followers: “You are living with others in order to be fashioned and tried”.
Every Christian is challenged, here and now, to be actively engaged in evangelization
; indeed, anyone who has truly experienced God's saving love does not need much time or lengthy training to go out and proclaim that love.
When you kneel before an altar, do so in such a way that others may recognize that you know before whom you kneel.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) - begins in mid-August
RCIA is the process through which adults come into the Church. It is a restoration of an ancient process for incorporation unbaptized persons into Jesus Christ through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.
The process is designed for:
1. those who are unbaptized,
2. those who are baptized but uncatechized, and
3. those seeking full Communion with the Church.
Just asking a non-Catholic person if they have ever considered taking part in RCIA can lead them on a journey into full communion with the Church. Please consider asking your non-Catholic friends and family to consider participating in this process. If you would like further information, please call the church office at 812-425-3369.
RCIA is the process through which adults come into the Church. It is a restoration of an ancient process for incorporation unbaptized persons into Jesus Christ through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.
The process is designed for:
1. those who are unbaptized,
2. those who are baptized but uncatechized, and
3. those seeking full Communion with the Church.
Just asking a non-Catholic person if they have ever considered taking part in RCIA can lead them on a journey into full communion with the Church. Please consider asking your non-Catholic friends and family to consider participating in this process. If you would like further information, please call the church office at 812-425-3369.
In the sacrament of Christian initiation we are freed from the power of darkness and joined to Christ's death, burial and resurrection. We receive the Spirit of filial adoption and are part of the entire people of God in the celebration of the memorial of the Lord's death and resurrection.
COMING UP...
Dance Lessons - Every Thursday Night in August at 7PM in the Woodward Center
The cost per couple is $50 for five weeks. Sign up by emailing Lisa Roth at lisaroth1969@gmail.com.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) - begins in mid-August
Please call the church office at 812-425-3369 for information.
Religious Education, First Communion, & Confirmation Registration - August 11th and 18th after the morning Masses. A copy of the child's baptismal certificate is required for registration.
People of Prayer - August 21
This session will highlight Taize Prayer (meditative musical prayer)
Hen Prep for Chicken and Dumplings - No Experience Necessary
August 24th at 9:30AM. Call Rosanna Evans at 812-618-7052 with any questions.
St. Ben's Summer Social September 7, 2019, Noon-8PM
Please call the parish office or click here to go to the Facebook Page to sign up. This is a great opportunity for us to meet new people as we work together for the good of our parish and school.
Women's Bible Study - Thursdays at 8AM or 7PM in the Parish Center
Beginning September 12, Touching the Divine, a Bible study for women, will focus on the many qualities of Jesus revealed through the Gospel of John. Register before September 1st by contacting Audra Douglas at 812-202-3471 or Audra.douglas@yahoo.com
The renovation of our Cathedral has begun. The pews are being removed. During the renovation, the parish will be using chairs. In accordance with the law of the Church and after consultation with Bishop Siegel, we will not be kneeling during Mass until the new pews and kneelers have been installed.