~ Memorize the Nicene Creed

~ Attend Mass Every Week

~ Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation Monthly

~ Study the Catechism of the Catholic Church

~ Read a Book About Saints or the Early Church

~ Meditate on the Our Father prayer

 The United State Conference of Catholic Bishops website offers many of these resources just click here.

The Women's Club is sponsoring a Women's Day of Reflection Saturday, January 12th from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.  "Beatitudes: Generosity & Happiness"  led by Sister Pat Rogan.  A pot-luck luncheon will follow - please bring a dish to share. All women of the parish are invited!  R.S.V.P. to Elaine Gautier at 856-3467 or by email elaine.gautier@yahoo.com.

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration is scheduled to begin this Wednesday from 10 am until Saturday at 3 pm and continue every week going forward.  Please consider spending some time with our Lord in the St. Joseph's Chapel.  You may visit anytime during these hours.  Regularly scheduled adorers are needed.  If you feel called and are able to commit to an hour a week with our Lord please email adoration@stbenedictparish.org.

New Faith Classes are beginning in late January.  The next series after Catholicism is Conversion.  Registration forms are available on the Information Wall across from the parish office.  The Spring 2013 Small Faith Sharing Groups will begin January 20th.  Please contact Andrea at andrea@stbenedictparish.org or call 216-0039 to join a small faith sharing group for the spring.

Stewardship Renewal Forms that were received in November are in the process of being entered.  Anyone who marked "New" to a ministry should have been contacted by now.  If you are new to a ministry and have not heard from a coordinator, please contact the parish office so that we may follow up by calling 216-0039 or email office@stbenedictparish.org.

During the month of January youth ministry is focusing on Life: from setting individual goals; to being challenged to be more Christ like to others; to standing up for all aspects of Life. The members of youth ministry will take part in the SC Catholic Youth Rally for Life in Columbia on Saturday, January 12th and will also make a pilgrimage to the National March for Life in Washington, DC Thursday, January 24th through Sunday, January 27th.  The Sr. High youth will be watching the movie "October Baby" that looks at abortion from all sides throughout a young girl's life on Sunday, January 13th.     

On Tuesday, February 12th Youth Ministry will hold a Spaghetti Supper fundraiser from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm with a Mardi Gras theme.  This will be a family friendly event and include dinner, a cake walk and silent auction.  Many volunteers will be needed for this event.  We need people to volunteer to make the spaghetti sauce and cakes.  Also needed are donations for a silent auction and other items for the event.  Please contact April Johnston if you are willing to help.  Cost for the event is $5 per person or $20 per family.