SERVICE

Baptismal Blanket Ministry

We are blessed to have some talented knitters and crocheters in our parish who kindly produce baby blankets that we give as gifts to our newly baptized babies. The work is done individually at home and on your own schedule. If you have the time and ability to knit or crochet several blankets a year and would like to be a part of this ministry, please contact Ida at ioleary@saintbenedictparish.org .

Oktoberfest

“We give you thanks, holy Lord, our Father,

for your loving gifts of food and drink.

Grant that some day we may sit

at the table of your heavenly kingdom

and there sing a hymn of praise to your for ever.”

— Book of Blessings

Each September, the parish organizes this German beer and food festival to raise funds for Catholic education. This is patterned on the world-famous Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. The Oktoberfest fundraiser honors the German heritage that was instrumental in building the parish.

For more information, visit the Oktoberfest website (www.stbenedictoktoberfest.com) by clicking on the logo or contact one of the following persons:

General information: Ruppert Beirne (Support@stbenedictoktoberfest.com)

Volunteer Information: Gretchen Ridgely (Volunteers@stbenedictoktoberfest.com)

Sponsorship Information: Pam Embry (Sponsors@stbenedictoktoberfest.com)

Vendor Information: Katie Toomey (Christkindlmarkt@stbenedictoktoberfest.com)

Works of Mercy Committee

This committee established by Father John David to help the entire parish become more involved with serving others. The committee facilitates initiatives like the Annual Blessing Bag event for the homeless; charitable donation drives; mission trips; volunteer opportunities with organizations such as St. Francis - Manchester, and more. Please contact Caitlin Bootsma with any questions at cbootsma@saintbenedictparish.org.

Hospitality Committee

The hospitality committee helps to plan and put on several parish events throughout the year. This is a fun way to get to know fellow parishioners and to welcome new people to the parish. For more information or to join, contact Judy Bugay at bugaymc@gmail.com.