St Benedict the Abbot Catholic Church

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, all Masses at St. Benedict the Abbot Catholic Church (daily and week-end) will be canceled until further notice. The Parish Office will also be closed until further notice. The Masses will continue on Periscope ONLY. May only grace and blessings be in your path during this most difficult time.

Pastor's Letter to St. Benedict's Parishioners

Dear St. Benedict Parishioners:

We would like to inform you that Fr. Huy has tested positive for Covid –19. He last celebrated mass on Wednesday July 8, 2020, at 9:00 am. I am waiting for test results; however, because we reside at the same house, we are both required to self-quarantine and remain in isolation for 14 days. As a result, we are closing the church until further notice.Dear St. Benedict Parishioners:

As you are aware, St. Benedict the Abbot has taken very seriously our compliance with the government’s guidelines regarding the wearing of masks, maintaining social distance and sanitation protocols to prevent the spread of the virus. We strongly encourage you to monitor your health for any symptoms. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID –19, please seek medical attention immediately and be tested for COVID –19. There are a number of free COVID-19 testing sites in our community. For the list of testing sites, please call the city of Houston Health Department at 832-393-4220 or visit www.houstonemergency.org/covid19

I will keep you informed through our parish website when the parish will reopen for public Masses. Please keep everyone in your prayers who are affected by this virus.

Fr. Brandon Nguyen, C.S.Sp.
Pastor

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Prayer for Our Priests

Reading Judith 8:25-26,27 ©
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God who, as he tested our ancestors, is now testing us. Remember how he treated Abraham, all the ordeals of Isaac and all that happened to Jacob. For as these ordeals were intended by him to search their hearts, so now this is not vengeance that God exacts against us, but a warning inflicted by the Lord on those who are near his heart.

Lord God in the midst of uncertain times in our lives let us keep our hearts fixed on you and our minds open to your Word in scripture. We pray for the Holy Spirit’s gifts of Wisdom and Truth to come with the brightness His light to shine on all nations so they may be of one faith and pleasing to you in all our decisions and actions. Grant us and the leaders of our nations the gift of Wisdom so your Will be made clear to us and be accepted as our guide to do what is right for our Country and all people of the world.

You gifted the Blessed Virgin Mary with all favors of The Holy Spirit. We pray you give us the Grace of humility so we can be set free from the sin of pride and submit to your Holy Will. (Lord save us by your Grace). We pray you grant favor to us as we seek your help for an end to the coronavirus that is progressively plaguing our nation with sickness and death. (Lord save your people). We pray the eyes of the sick and suffering be open to see you and receive your healing touch to restore them back to health. (Lord heal us). We pray your Grace for endurance and strength for all caring for the sick and your protection of them from contagious sicknesses they are treating. (Lord shield us with your love). Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Father God, be with us in all our trials. Please do not allow us to be separated from you.

In the Name of the Father and of The Son and of The Holy Spirit. Amen.

Empowered by The Holy Spirit and God’s Holy Word.

Barbara Grace Burns-Brandyberg

Ordinary time 15A

Tue 7/14
Mon 7/13
Sun 7/12 6:30am Es
Sat 7/11 5:00 En

Ordinary Time 14A

Fri 7/10
Thu 7/9
Wed 7/8
Tue 7/7
Mon 7/6
Sunday 14A OT 7/4-5
6:30 am Es
5:00 pm En

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A Beacon of Hope, Concern and Love

St. Benedict the Abbot Catholic Church helps the community during this COVID-19 pandemic crisis. On Saturday, July 11, 2020 from 11 am to 2 pm, church volunteers energetically loaded bags of food into car trunks of people gratefully lined up to receive this blessing of food for their family. They were able to distribute approximately 344 bags of food. It must be most gratifying for our pastors to have the opportunity to serve the parish by providing this assistance. It is another way of blessing and showing support for the well-being of families. Many thanks to Mr. Ed Kelly and Houston Food Bank who made the food distribution possible, and to the faithful, dedicated volunteers who came out and distributed the food to the many grateful recipients. May God bless us with His undeniable love during this period of uncertainty and inability of many to face reality.