Bishop Robert Barron's: Catholicism 101
Why do Catholics care so much about Mary?
Over the centuries, there has been much discussion and argument about Mary.
Who is she? What’s her role in God’s plan? Why do Catholics care so much about her?
Watch this video to learn why Mary is so important:
Father Godfrey's Homily
OT 06A 2020
U of E & USI
U of E & USI
Growing up in a community that was vastly not Catholic, one hears strange things all the time. “Catholics worship Mary.” “Catholic churches are full of hypocrites.” “Catholics will suffer eternal punishment for hosting beer gardens and dances.” Even “Catholics are cannibals.” It goes on and on. And whenever I would hear it, I would do my best to clarify the truth. Often, it didn’t work because there wasn’t a desire for any type of dialogue.
I wonder if Jesus felt that way with His followers. Instead of just giving a lecture, He shows His keen ability to teach. When He starts with “You say that...”, can’t you see them nodding in agreement? But then He adds, “But I say to you...” Ouch! That must have stung.
Brothers and sisters, Jesus is constantly saying to us all, “you say that... but I say...” Have we sufficiently opened our hearts to learn from His sacred teaching? Or will we stick with our own sayings, hollow and destructive as they may be? Let us receive the Word of His converting grace and be that Word for the world. What do we have to say? And is what we say backed up by what we do? In His name, may it be so!
Daily Mass Schedule
Monday 7AM
Tuesday 7AM, 9AM
Wednesday 7AM, 9AM (School Mass)
Thursday - Saturday 7AM, 9AM
Confessions 20 minutes before each Mass until 5 minutes before Mass
An excerpt from the
6. What does God reveal to man?
God in his goodness and wisdom reveals himself. With deeds and words, he reveals himself and his plan of loving goodness which he decreed from all eternity in Christ. According to this plan, all people by the grace of the Holy Spirit are to share in the divine life as adopted “sons” in the only begotten Son of God.
Further reading: CCC 50-53, 68-69
God in his goodness and wisdom reveals himself. With deeds and words, he reveals himself and his plan of loving goodness which he decreed from all eternity in Christ. According to this plan, all people by the grace of the Holy Spirit are to share in the divine life as adopted “sons” in the only begotten Son of God.
Further reading: CCC 50-53, 68-69
INFLUENZA PRECAUTIONS at Mass
1. If you are sick or contagious, in charity for everyone, please stay at
home and do not enter church.
If you have been ill or are susceptible,
2. please avoid physical contact at the sign of peace;
3. please refrain from receiving the Precious Blood;
4. please receive Holy Communion in the hand.
1. If you are sick or contagious, in charity for everyone, please stay at
home and do not enter church.
If you have been ill or are susceptible,
2. please avoid physical contact at the sign of peace;
3. please refrain from receiving the Precious Blood;
4. please receive Holy Communion in the hand.
Coming Up...
Electronic Funds Transfer Sign Ups - Before and after the weekend Masses in February (except 6AM).
Recognizing the disciples need to give consistently, this method helps every parishioner who chooses to make that happen. To sign up, bring your bank account and routing numbers (these can be found on your checks) to the Mass you attend.
Recognizing the disciples need to give consistently, this method helps every parishioner who chooses to make that happen. To sign up, bring your bank account and routing numbers (these can be found on your checks) to the Mass you attend.
Fish Frys - Every Friday - February 28 - April 3rd
St. Ben's Cafeteria, 5PM - 7PM
St. Ben's Parish Retreat - Saturday, March 14th
Seeking God, Finding Peace: beginning at 9am through 4:30 PM Mass
Are your seeking God through - better connections in the parish community? - clearer identity as a disciple of Jesus? - greater depth in your spiritual life? - learning from other disciples on the path? Register by Monday, March 9th, by phone at (812) 425-3369, ext 0 or by email at cathedral@evdio.org., or CLICK HERE.
Pickle Ball Sundays at St. Ben's
Every Sunday from 2pm - 4pm in the gym. No reservation, equipment or experience needed.
