300 N. Sheppard St. Richmond, VA 23221
Main Office: (804) 254-8810
Emergency Number Outside of Regular Office Hours: (804) 254-0887
Week of May 25, 2026
Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day
Church and Church Office Closed
Tuesday, May 26
No Confession or Mass
Wednesday, May 27
10:30am Bible Study (St. Gregory)
4:00pm Confession
5:30pm Mass
6:30pm Choir Rehearsal (Church)
6:30pm High School Youth Group (SAH)
6:30pm St. Vincent dePaul Meeting (St. Gregory)
Thursday May 28
No Confession or Adoration
5:30pm Mass (with St. Benedict School Graduation
7:30pm COR (KofC) Fellowship and Faith Group (Library)
Friday, May 29
9:30am Mass
Saturday, May 30
3:30pm Confession
5:30pm Mass
Sunday, May 31
8:30am Mass
9:45am Baptism Class (Library)
11:00am Mass
Eucharistic Pilgrimage Overnight Adoration
The National Eucharistic Procession will make its way through the Diocese of Richmond this June! This incredible opportunity for prayer will bring Catholics together to praise Jesus in adoration as well as provide a chance for us to pray for our nation on the occasion of our 250th anniversary.
On June 3rd and 4th there are chances to pray at Sacred Heart, Saint Benedict, and Holy Rosary. Specifically, on June 3, following the 5:30pm Mass (6:15pm) one of the Perpetual Pilgrims will be at Saint Benedict Catholic Church to present on their experience along the Cabrini route and how they have encountered Jesus along the way. The presentation will be followed by Overnight Adoration. All are welcomed and encouraged to participate!
Please consider joining the procession through the streets of Richmond on the morning of June 4th.
Additionally, while we keep all of the pilgrims in prayer, each parish has been assigned a particular pilgrim for whom we can pray. We have been asked to pray - Marcel Ferrer - leading up to his time in our Diocese.
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Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Mass
Friday June 12 - 7:00pm
Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass
Saturday, June 13 - 10:00am
On Friday, June 12, at 7:00 p.m., we will celebrate Mass for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (there will not be an 8:30am Mass that morning). This feast honors the boundless love and mercy of Christ, whose Heart was pierced for our salvation and remains a sign of God's enduring compassion for the world. This Solemnity invites us to contemplate the depth of Christ’s love and to respond with lives of faith, gratitude, and charity.
Following Mass, Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament will begin a period of Overnight Adoration that will conclude just before the celebration of Mass for the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday, June 13, at 10:00 a.m. Celebrated on the day following the Sacred Heart, the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary honors the Blessed Virgin’s loving and faithful response to God's grace. Together, these two liturgies invite us to contemplate the Hearts of Jesus and Mary, united in the mystery of our redemption.
Vacation Bible School Registration is now open!
VBS will be held at St. Benedict School on July 13-17, 2026.
All those who will be aged 3.5 yrs. (and potty trained) to 5th Grade are invited to participate.
To register visit: https://forms.gle/AyHoyKuajPDSZsW76
If you have a rising 7th-12th Grader who would like to volunteer to help with VBS, visit: https://forms.gle/3wsDYFWerdCbS42Y8
Registration will close on June 1, 2026.
2026 Annual Diocesan Appeal
The 2026 Annual Diocesan Appeal is the yearly opportunity for those in the Diocese to engage the next generation, provide for those in need and build Catholic communities. It is the critical next step for our Diocese and our parishes. In the spirit of faith and mission the Bishop prays that you will consider making a generous pledge to this year’s Appeal. To donate, click here.
WEEKLY MASS TIMES
Saturday: 5:30pm Vigil
Sunday: 8:30am, 11:00am
Tuesday: 5:30pm
Wednesday: 5:30pm
Thursday: 5:30pm
Friday: 8:30am
First Friday of the Month: 5:30pm
CONFESSION TIMES
Saturday: 3:30 - 5pm
Tuesday: 12 - 1pm
Wednesday: 4 - 5pm
Thursday: 6 - 7:30pm
ADORATION
Thursdays: 6-7:30 pm
First Fridays: 6 pm Friday - 8 am Saturday (with Benediction)
PRIVATE PRAYER
The church is open for private prayer Tuesday through Thursday from 10am - 5pm; Monday and Friday from 10am-4pm
St. Benedict has a subscription to FORMED, a Catholic streaming platform that provides access to media such as Bible studies, children's faith programs and family-friendly movies.
To access FORMED content:
-Go to https://signup.formed.org/ or click the graphic above
- Enter the Parish Zip Code (23221)
- Enter Your Name and Email to create a free account