*****We continue to celebrate the Easter season today, glorying in the resurrection of Our Lord, who has promised to remain with us always. Jesus is with us in our waking and our sleeping, in our joys and our sufferings, in our homes and our communities. In a special way the risen Lord is with us here today as we gather in faith, in the ministers and in each other, in God’s word proclaimed, and in His Body and Blood that we receive. Once more, let us pledge to bring the risen Lord with us wherever we go and whatever we do, striving always to give witness to His love.

*****The parish directories are here! Any parish family who has not yet picked up their directory may pick up their copy in the back of the church.

*****Next Sunday, Mother’s Day, we will have the crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary during the 11 a.m. Mass. All children of the parish are welcome to participate.

*****Ascension of the Lord is this Thursday. It is not a Holy Day of Obligation in the Diocese of Charlotte. We will celebrate the Ascension next Sunday, May 12.

***** DIOCESAN SUPPORT (DSA) 2024

On behalf of those who benefit from the Diocesan Support Appeal, thank you for your generosity. Nine families have contributed so far. The theme of “One Body in Christ” reminds us that we are called to join in Christ’s love to serve one another with compassion. This year’s goal for St. Benedict’s is $28,753.