St. Benedict the Abbot Church

Liturgical

Faith Formation

Spiritual-Social-Community

    Ben's Men

    CMF (Catholic Mens Fellowship)

    IHN (Interfaith Hospitality Network)

    MOMS (Ministry of Moms Sharing)

    St. Vincent de Paul Society

    Stephen Ministry

    WOSB (Women of St. Benedict)

Ministries Contact Information

Ben's Men
St. Benedict's Men's Club

Our Men's Club has grown from 36 active members to 182 members, who in turn support 26 committees. Ben's Men have their monthly meetings on the second Monday of each month, September through May.

We serve our parish community with spiritual awareness, social interaction and service to others. Come Join Us!


November Meeting

Ben’s Men will meet on Monday, November 10, beginning with a social at 6:30 pm, followed by dinner featuring a “Fall Comfort Menu” at 7:00 pm.

Rev. Fr. John Haney, Pastor of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin, Whitehall, will be offer a presentation on Tithing at 8:00 pm. Fr. Haney is known as a priest’s priest and a pastor who has been greatly involved in the success of St. Gabriel Parish and their school which is known because it is a tuition—free parochial school! He has served as pastor of St. Gabriel’s for a number of our diocesan priests, including our own parochial vicar Fr. Michael Ruffalo. Please join us in welcoming Fr. Haney as he speaks to us about the importance of tithing our time, talent and treasure to God in service to the Church.


Monthly Meetings
September 8, 2008
October 13, 2008
November 10, 2008
December 5, 2008 (Wine and Prime)
January 12, 2009
February 9, 2009 (Ladies Night)
March 9, 2009
April 13, 2009
May 11, 2009 (Officer's Installation Banquet)

Social Affairs
Halloween Howl—October 25, 2008
Wine and Prime Dinner—December 5, 2008
Breakfast with Santa—December 13, 2008
Lenten Fish Fries—February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 2009
Golf League—Ben's Bogiers—May 21 2009

Community Affairs
Washington City Mission
Mom's House
Relay for Life—May 30-31, 2009
Brookwood Center
Equestrian Therapy
Three Rivers Youth
McMurray Food Pantry
Boy Scouts
Community Day—June 27, 2009

Spiritual
Helping Hands
RCIA
Apostolate Committee
Respect Life
Men's Retreat—February 20-22, 2009
Living Rosary
Religious Study
Christ the King—November 23, 2008
The Christian Foundation for Aging and Children

Parish Support
Youth Ministry
Usher Captains
Hospitality
Family LIfe
Parish Library
Parish Reach Out
Empty Nest (Supports our High School Graduates)
Three $1000 Scholarships for High School Seniors

Fund Raisers
Pizza Sales—September 1, 2008
Lenten Fish Fries—February 8, 15, 22, 29, March 7, 14, 2008
Steeler Ticket Raffle—July 26, 20089