Sacraments

Celebration of sacraments and devotions may require scheduling significantly ahead of the time. Please contact the parish office for your questions.

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Baptisms
	Call the Parish center at 812-425-3369 a few weeks in advance to schedule the preparation meetings, arrange the selection of godparents, and to schedule the date of the baptism. Baptisms may occur during the mass with Father Gregory as the minister, or they can be scheduled immediately following the weekend masses around 5:30 PM Saturday or 11:30 AM Sunday. Ministers many include Father Gregory Chamberlin, Deacon David Cook, Deacon Jim Flynn, or Deacon Kevin Bach. Deacons usually perform baptisms only outside of the mass, but may perform a baptism during the mass, with special permission.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)

In the northwest confessional, on:

Saturdays from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Daily starting 20 minutes before masses.

Or you may make an appointment with Fr Gregory or Father Harold, by contacting the parish center.

Only Bishops and priests may give absolution in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Therefore, deacons may never perform this sacrament, or hear your confession.

Pictures of the northwest confessional:

Confirmation

The process for preparation of the Sacrament of Confirmation provides a focused and creative time frame that gives high school youth an opportunity to be strengthened for discipleship, mission and witness to our Catholic faith. Students who are a second semester freshman or higher are always welcome to join our Confirmation process that begins each March. The Sacrament of Confirmation normally takes place in the month of November with the Bishop present. Information concerning our Confirmation process can be found in the parish bulletin each February/March. For further information contact Marty Horning in the Religious Education Office at 425-4596.

Marriage

Call the Parish Center, 812-425-3369, at least six months in advance for sacrament of marriage preparation and scheduling of the ceremony. Deacons may be celebrants for marriage outside the mass. Ministers many include the Bishop, Father Gregory Chamberlin, Deacon David Cook, Deacon Jim Flynn, or Deacon Kevin Bach. Deacons usually perform marriages only outside of the mass, but may perform a marriage during the mass, with special permission.

Penance Services

These communal penance rites are offered during Advent and Lent each year for the entire parish. They are typically scheduled once in the afternoon and once in the evening. Seasonal penance services are also conducted for the children of St. Benedict Grade School. Contact: Sr. Pat McGuire or Marty Horning - 812-425-3369

Devotions

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is held Monday through Friday (except First Fridays of every month) from noon until 5:00 PM. The room on the east side of the Sanctuary, which serves as a Nursery for infants and toddlers during liturgical celebrations, also serves as the Adoration Chapel during the week. A schedule book is located in the Adoration Chapel for sign-ups to assure that at least one of the faithful is always present during exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. On the First Fridays of every month, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is on the main altar of the Cathedral to encourage prayer for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Exposition will be cancelled when schools are closed due to inclement weather. There is no exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, New Year’s Eve and Day, and during Holy Week. Benediction may or may not follow a period of Adoration. Benediction is the sacred ritual of reposing the Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist to the tabernacle after Adoration. A bishop, priest, or deacon may perform the benediction, in the appropriate vestments.

Partners in Christ Prayer Chain

This prayer chain ministers to the immediate needs of St. Benedict Families and extended friends. Calling the Parish Center or one of the chain leaders can start the prayer chain. Anyone interested in joining the prayer chain or offering a prayer to someone in need may call Marian Seibert - 473-4956 or Ann Johnson - 477-1063

Novena Prayers

This devotional group meets to pray novenas on Monday evenings at 7:00 PM in church. All are welcome! Contact: Edith St. Louis - 422-1270

Mediating prayer of The Rosary