Bishop Koenig invites the men of the Diocese to consider applying for the Deacon Formation Program, which will begin in June 2023, by attending an Information Night. The five-year program consists of human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral formation. Beginning in May 2024, academic instruction consists of three 12-week trimesters per year and offers two courses per trimester. Spiritual formation is held one Saturday per month during the initial ten months of discernment and then every six weeks during academic instruction. Applicants must be at least 30 years of age and no older than 62 years of age by March 2023. Applicants must demonstrate a zeal for service to God’s people. Volunteer experience in a parish or diocesan ministry is preferred.

Maryland Right to Life Mission recognizes the fundamental value of every human life. If you feel as we do that it is time for action, please join us. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, April 18 at 7pm in the Parish Hall behind St. Benedict Church in Ridgely. Community members of all faiths are welcome to attend.

The Fundraising Committee is sponsoring a Krispy Kreme Donut Fundraiser. Click the picture at the left for an order form. Through the fundraiser, you may order glazed or chocolate frosted donuts by the dozen ($12/dozen) as well as bagged coffee – regular or decaf ($14/bag). All orders must be received in the Parish Office no later than Friday, April 7th. Donuts and coffee will be available for pickup after the Mass of your choosing on the weekend of April 15th & 16th.

On Friday, March 24th, the Knights of Columbus will host their Friday Night Fellowship Dinner in the Parish Hall from 5:00-7:30p.m. The menu includes Shrimp Alfredo over Fettucini, garden salad, and garlic bread. Cost is $8 per person and kid's under 6 eat free. At 7:00p.m. our Youth Ministry will perform their Shadow Stations of the Cross in St. Benedict Church.

Pope Francis reminds us that, “Lent is a favorable season for deepening our spiritual life through the means of sanctification offered us by the Church: fasting, prayer and almsgiving. At the basis of everything is the word of God, which during this season we are invited to hear and ponder more deeply.” Looking for some ways to enrich your Lenten prayer journey and deepen your spirituality during this penitential season? Click the picture at the left to find offerings at the parish.

Buy some socks. Write a note of encouragement. Draw a picture. Decorate a bag. The Parish & Family Life Committee will be preparing “Blessing Bags” to share with our homebound parishioners and parishioners in local nursing homes this Advent. They are seeking donations of socks and uplifting notes of encouragement to place in the bags. They are also collecting toothpaste & toothbrushes in support of Wraparound Maryland, a local non-profit organization. Click here to learn more about ways you can participate in this act of love.

Formerly known as the Parish Bazaar, this event will feature two days of fun & fellowship in our Parish Hall/Family Life Center. A delicious dinner will be available on Friday, December 2 as well as shopping with a variety of vendors from 5-9pm. More shopping and more great food on Saturday, December 3 from 8:00a.m. - 2:00p.m. Mark your calendars and make plans to join us!

Click here to view photos from our recent Forty Hours celebration - “Adore! Atone! Alive!” Thursday, October 13 – Saturday, October 15, 2022 @ St. Benedict Church Guest Homilist: Rev. Anthony Manuppella, Archdiocese of Camden

Our first Super Sunday of the 2022-2023 program year is on September 18th. Make plans to come to Bullock's Deli in Denton between 1:00-3:00p.m. to grab some ice cream and catch up with fellow parishioners.

Celebrate Our Lady with Bishop Koenig on the Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux. Meet local authors, attend First Saturday Mass, go to confession and Eucharistic Adoration, and more.

Make plans to come to Martinak State Park (137 Deep Shore Rd., Denton) on Monday, August 1st to catch up with friends and fellow parishioners. An outdoor Mass will be celebrated in the Amphitheater at the park at 6:00pm. Bring some snacks/beverages and hang out after Mass to socialize. Arrive before Mass or stay after to walk the trails, play on one of the various playgrounds, or just take an evening stroll to enjoy nature. The park is open until sunset. Hope to see you there – and bring a friend.

We promised you a summertime Yard Sale in place of our White Elephant Yard Sale at the annual Christmas Bazaar, and this is it! Visit the YARD-SALE-A-PALOOZA on Saturday, July 30th to get some great bargains. Clean out your closets, garages, and other nooks and crannies and drop off your unwanted items for us to sell to benefit the church. Or, rent your own space and sell your items to make a little money for yourself. (Please be sure that any donated items are clean and in useable condition.)

Beyond offering your prayers, many of you have expressed that you would like to offer additional support for the people of Ukraine during this time of dire humanitarian need. Click here to find out several ways that you can help.

Sunday, June 19, 2022, marks the Feast Day of Corpus Christi, whereon Catholics celebrate and honor the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. The Feast of Corpus Christi this year also starts the beginning of a three-year National Eucharistic Revival for Catholics in the United States. To celebrate this momentous occasion, our parish will hold it's 2nd Annual Corpus Christi Procession on Sunday, June 19 after th 8:30a.m. Mass at St. Benedict Church in Ridgely. This will be followed by refreshments in the Parish Hall. Then, at 2:00 p.m. a special Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Peter (500 N West Street, Wilmington, DE) by Bishop Koenig followed by a procession with the Holy Eucharist through the streets of Wilmington beginning at 3:00 p.m. All are invited by Bishop Koenig to join the Corpus Christi Mass and Eucharistic Procession for this special day of devotion and prayer in the City of Wilmington.

Three renowned local Bluegrass Bands will play live music: Flatland Drive, Bluetrain Bluegrass and Sweet Sunny South String Band. For only $45 per person or $80 a couple, you receive tons of homemade all you-can-eat food and drink, live entertainment, free dance lessons in between sets, cash bar, the chance to participate in a silent auction, raffles, chances, a homemade bake sale, PLUS a bounce house and games for the kids. Children under 12 are FREE. Scan the QR code at the left to purchase tickets or contact the Parish Office.

We congratulate and warmly welcome our R.C.I.A. candidates and catechumens who were fully initiated into the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church at the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 16th: Julie Feltz, Michael (Mick) Butler, Michelle Castro, Janet Jones, Ian Mayer, Madison Mayer, Max Mayer, David Mayer, Kasey Perza, Kari Perza, Kayleigh Perza, Miguel Castro-Muro, Quincy Simmons, and Blake Weishaar. Welcome to the Church, our parish, and the altar of the Holy Eucharist! We are so proud of your courage and the sacrifices you have made to be with us. Our parish supports and loves all of you as members of Christ’s Body!

There will be a parish Holy Hour for Ukraine on Tuesday, March 22 from 6:00-7:00pm at St. Elizabeth Church in Denton. All parishioners are invited to us come together to pray for peace and solidarity. If you have not yet had the opportunity to make a donation to help the people of Ukraine, you may do so by mailing a check to Catholic Relief Services, P.O. Box 17090, Baltimore, MD 21297-0303.

Our Knights are a busy group. They do many things to support our parish and the wider community. Want to learn about what they've been up to recently? Check out this latest edition of The Arc newsletter.

Come learn what it means to be a human person, made in the image and likeness of God, and how the Theology of the Body is the Holy Spirit's gift to the Church to answer confusion about the body found in our culture today.

On Saturday, December 18, Bishop William Koenig will install Fr. Chris Coffiey as the 23rd Pastor of St. Benedict/St. Elizabeth Parish at the 4:00p.m. Mass at St. Benedict Church in Ridgely. A light but elegant Wine & Cheese Reception will follow the Mass in the Parish Hall. All parishioners are invited to attend and no RSVP's are required. A special gift from the parish will be presented to Bishop Koenig at the reception.