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Gathered together in charity and
united by the Body of Christ.
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WELCOME to St. Benedict/St. Elizabeth Parish!
Are you new to our community?
Would you like to register as a member at St. Benedict/St. Elizabeth?
Simply fill out this online form and we will take care of the rest.
If you'd like to print out a hard copy of the Parish Registration Form, click here.
We look forward to meeting you soon!
Want to get involved at the Parish?
Want to know what our parish committees/groups are doing?
Click here to see our Ministries in Motion flyer.
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Need a Mass Card?
Contact Lori Parks in the Parish Office at 410.634.2253 or [email protected].
Or, stop by the Parish Office during office hours to request a card.
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LIFE IN OUR PARISH, Diocese and Community
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JOIN US FOR THE PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY CRUSADE! We will pray the Holy Rosary asking our Blessed Mother to intercede with healing our country. Where: On Franklin St. in Denton in front of St. Elizabeth’s Cemetery. When: Saturday, October 14, 2023 Time: Noon For more information contact Cindy Draper, Rally Captain, (443) 239-4318. The intention for our Rosary Crusade is to beg God and Our Lady to save America from today’s chaos, immorality and social upheaval.Read More -
Our annual Parish Bazaar will be held on Friday, December 2 (5-9pm) and Saturday, December 3 (8am-2pm) in the Parish Hall. This year's theme is "Rockin' Round the Christmas Tree". The event will include a dinner and silent & live auction on Friday night and an array of vendors on both Friday and Saturday. There will also be great homemade food, kids' activities and much more. More information will be coming soon. Click the picture on the left for more details. If you know a vendor who might want to join us, please pass the word (Vendor Application available at www.beparish.com/upcoming-events).Read More -
Our third annual 40 Hours Devotion will take place on October 12, 13 & 14, 2023. This year's theme is, "Rediscovering the Eucharist". As we observe this year of parish revival during the National Eucharistic Revival, we hope you will join us for this sacred Eucharistic observance which will include adoration, prayer, Communal Anointing of the Sick, confessions and special presentations by guest speaker, Fr. James Spera. The devotion will close with Mass and a Eucharistic Procession on October 14th followed by a delicious free dinner in the Parish Hall (RSVP required).Read More -
Parishioners Joseph Lewis and Dylan Emerson departed for their respective seminaries in August, 2023. Joe will be attending St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore and Dylan will be attending St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia. Please keep them both in your prayers as they begin their studies for the priesthood. Click the photo at the left to read more about vocations from our parish. And, keep praying for more vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life.Read More
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A Simple Guide to Online Donations for New Users
Offertory donations, as well as donations for any special collections, can be placed in the offertory baskets at the entrance/exit of the churches at weekend Masses. You may also mail your contributions to the parish office (St. Benedict Church, P.O. Box 459, Ridgely MD 21660) or click the WeShare icon above to make online donations. If you find yourself in financial need, please contact the Parish Office for assistance. -
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MASS SCHEDULE
DAILY MASSES
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS ~ 9:00a.m.
St. Elizabeth Church, Denton MD
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS ~ 9:00a.m.
St. Benedict Church, Ridgely MD
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS ~ 6:00p.m.
St. Elizabeth Church, Denton MD
OUTDOOR MASS AT MARTINAK ON 9/25 CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN.
THERE IS NO DAILY MASS ON FRIDAYS.
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENTTuesday Mornings - 9:30-10:30a.m.St. Benedict Church, RidgelySATURDAY EVENINGS
Wednesday Evenings - 5:15-5:45p.m.
St. Elizabeth Church, Denton
MASS SCHEDULE
4:00p.m. - St. Elizabeth Church, Denton MD
SUNDAY MORNINGS
7:15a.m. - St. Benedict Church, Ridgely
8:30a.m. - St. Benedict Church, Ridgely
(From Memorial Day through Labor Day only one Sunday Mass is celebrated on Sundays at St. Benedict Church at 8:00a.m.)
11:15a.m. - St. Elizabeth Church, Denton
(switches to 10:15a.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day)Monday through Thursday
CONFESSIONS
8:15-8:45a.m. (prior to daily Masses @ each Church)
Wednesday Evenings
5:15-5:45p.m. (prior to Wednesday evening Mass @ St. Elizabeth Church)
Saturday Afternoons
3:00-3:45p.m. - St. Elizabeth Church
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Links
- Ascension Presents
- Caroline County Chamber of Commerce
- Catholic Answers
- Catholics Come Home - Been away from the Church for a while?
- Catholic Mass Times in the U.S.
- Catholic Therapists
- CHOICES Pregnancy Center ~ Help, Hope, Healing
- Diocese of Wilmington
- Diocese of Wilmington Vocations Website
- EWTN
- My Family Needs - Information about local community organizations and services
- Relevant Radio
- We Are One Body Radio - 92.7 FM
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INCLEMENT WEATHER INFORMATION
Click here for Inclement Weather Policy.
We will post timely information regarding mass and event cancellations in this space as needed.