St Benedicts Catholic Church

The Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Happy New Year! Monday, January 1, 2024 LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Numbers 6: 22 -27 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 May God bless us in his mercy. May God have pity on us and bless us; may he let his face shine upon us. So may your way be known upon earth; among all nations, your salvation. R. May God bless us in his mercy. May the nations be gla...

LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Samuel 3:3b-10, 19 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 Here am I, Lord, I come to do your will. I have waited, waited for the LORD, and he stooped toward me and heard my cry. And he put a new song into my mouth, a hymn to our God. R. Here am I, Lord, I come to do your will. Sacrifice or offering you wished not, but ears open to obedience you gave me. Holocaus...

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4th Sunday of Easter, Sunday, April 30, 2023 LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Acts 2:14a, 36-41 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. In verdant pastures he gives me repose; beside restful waters he leads me; he refreshes my soul. R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want He guides m...

LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Acts 2:14 , 22-33 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 Lord, you will show us the path of life. Keep me, O God, for in you I take refuge; I say to the LORD, "My Lord are you." O LORD, my allotted portion and my cup, you it is who hold fast my lot. R. I bless the LORD who counsels me; even in the night my heart exhorts me. I set the LORD ever befor...

Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of the Lord He is Risen! LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Acts 10:34a, 37-43 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his mercy endures forever. Let the house of Israel say, “His mercy endures forever.” R. “The right hand of the LORD has struck with power; th...

Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter Saturday, April 8, 2023 • 8:00pm LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Genesis 1:1 – 2:2 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35 Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth. Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD, my God, you are great indeed! You are clothed with majesty and glory, robed in light as with a cloak. R. You fixed the eart...

Friday, April 7, 2023 • 1:00pm LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12 WERE YOU THERE (Sung) Were you there...when they crucified my Lord... 2nd Reading: Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 WERE YOU THERE (Sung) Were you there...when they nailed him to the tree... The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ: John 18:1 – 19:42

Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper Thursday, April 6, 2023 • 6:30pm LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18 Our blessing-cup is a communion with the Blood of Christ. How shall I make a return to the LORD for all the good he has done for me? The cup of salvation I will take up, and I will call upon the name of the LORD. R. Precious in...

Sunday, March 19, 2023 LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall not want. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. In verdant pastures he gives me repose; beside restful waters he leads me; he refreshes my soul. R. He guides me in right paths for his name's sake. Even though I walk i...

LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Exodus 17:3-7 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. Come, let us sing joyfully to the LORD; let us acclaim the Rock of our salvation. Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us joyfully sing psalms to him. R. Come, let us bow down in worship; let us kneel before the LORD who made us. For he is our God...

Sunday, March 5, 2023 LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Genesis 12:1-4a RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you. Upright is the word of the LORD, and all his works are trustworthy. He loves justice and right; of the kindness of the LORD the earth is full. R. See, the eyes of the LORD are upon those who fear him, upon those who hope for h...

LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Genesis 2:7-9, 3:1-7 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17 Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned. Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness; in the greatness of your compassion wipe out my offense. Thoroughly wash me from my guilt and of my sin cleanse me. R.  I acknowledge my offense, and my sin is before me always: "Against you only have I sinn...

Celebrating Black History Month “Share the Gifts so that Light Continues” LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13 The Lord is kind and merciful. Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all my being, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. R. He pardons all your iniquities, heals all your ills. He redeem...

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, February 12, 2023 Celebrating Black History Month “Share the Gifts so that Light Continues” LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Sirach 15:15-20 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18. 33-34 Blessed are they who follow the law of the Lord! Blessed are they whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD. Blessed are they who observe his decrees, who seek hi...

Celebrating Black History Month “Share the Gifts so that Light Continues” LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Isaiah 2:3; 58:7-10 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9  The just man is a light in darkness to the upright. Light shines through the darkness for the upright; he is gracious and merciful and just.  Well for the man who is gracious and lends, who conducts his affairs with justice....

LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 Blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs! The LORD keeps faith forever, secures justice for the oppressed, gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets captives free. R. The LORD gives sight to the blind; the LORD raises up those who were bowed down. The LORD loves the just; the LORD pr...

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time |Sunday, January 22, 2023 LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Isaiah 8:23-9:3 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 27:1, 4, 13-14 The Lord is my Light and my Salvation. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The LORD is my life’s refuge; of whom should I be afraid? R. The Lord is my Light and my Salvation. One thing I ask of the LORD; this I seek: To dwell in the house...

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday, January 15, 2023 LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10  Here am I, Lord, I come to do your will.  I have waited, waited for the LORD, and he stooped toward me and heard my cry. And he put a new song into my mouth, a hymn to our God.  R.  Sacrifice or...

LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 Lord, every nation on earth will adore you. O God, with your judgment endow the king, and with your justice, the king’s son; He shall govern your people with justice and your afflicted ones  with judgment. R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you. Justice shall flower in his days, and profound pe...

The Solemnity of Mary Happy New Year!  Sunday, January 1, 2023 LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Numbers 6:22-27 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 May God bless us in his mercy. May God have pity on us and bless us; may he let his face shine upon us. So may your way be known upon earth; among all nations, your salvation. R. May God bless us in his mercy. May the nations be glad and exult bec...

2nd Sunday of Lent Sunday, March 13, 2022 LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14 (Sung) The Lord is my light and my salvation. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The LORD is my life’s refuge; of whom should I be afraid? R. Hear, O LORD, the sound of my call; have pity on me, and answer me. Of you my heart speaks; yo...

LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Deuteronomy 26:4-10 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 (Sung) Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble. You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, say to the LORD, “My refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust.” R. No evil shall befall you, nor shall affliction come near your tent, For to his angels he has g...

Sunday, February 19-20, 2022 LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13 (Sung) The Lord is kind and merciful. Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all my being, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. R. He pardons all your iniquities, heals all your ills. He redeems your life from destruction,...

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, February 13, 2022 LITURGY OF THE WORD 1st Reading: Jeremiah 17:5-8 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 1:1-2, 3, 4 & 6 (Sung) Led by: Dorgan McDade or Leonard Pete Blessed are they who hope in the Lord. Blessed the man who follows not the counsel of the wicked, nor walks in the way of sinners, nor sits in the company of the insolent, but delights in the law of the LORD and...