Welcome to the Parish of Saint Benedict

In light of the concerns regarding the H1N1 Novel Flu Virus,

Bishop Kinney has suggested the following precautions for our diocese:

• At the Sign of Peace, a verbal exchange of peace is appropriate rather than a handshake or other contact.

• (If it is your parish's custom) Holding hands during the Lord's Prayer is discouraged.

• Communion will continue to be offered under both species at this time, and it is left to the discretion of each Communicant whether to receive from the Cup.

• Good hand hygiene is recommended for all.

• Those who are exhibiting flu-like symptoms are dispensed from attending the Sunday liturgy and encouraged to stay home. Thank you for your cooperation.

Mission Statement

We are people of God,

welcoming, proclaiming, celebrating,

and serving one another.

Faithful Citizenship
"This election year, we face serious challenges that are clearly political and also profoundly moral.

I invite you to visit our newly launched USCCB website for information, educational tools and more."

VISIT: www.faithfulcitizenship.org

+John F. Kinney
Bishop of Saint Cloud

St. Benedict - Our Patron Saint

(Sculpted by Mark Kurtz)

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