Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of San Antonio is accepting financial donations to provide emergency supplies and other assistance to those affected by the devastating floods in that region this past week. You also can donate through Catholic Charities USA - www.catholiccharitiesusa.org (100% of your donations will go to Texas flood assistance). San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, M.Sp.S., visited the affected area, offering comfort to victims and families. Pope Leo XIV prayed for the victims of the flood on Sunday, July 6.

Help us to extend a warm welcome to our new pastor, Fr. Christopher Markellos, on his first weekend at the parish, July 5 & 6. We will have light refreshments outside the church after all Masses and encourage all parishioners to greet Fr. Markellos and to stay to socialize and enjoy some refreshments before departing for home.

Sunday, June 22 is the Feast of Corpus Christi and we will have our annual Corpus Christi Procession at St. Benedict Church. Taking the Blessed Sacrament around the block of the church after the 8 AM Mass, we will stop at three outdoor altars where will we have a Eucharistic Gospel proclaimed to us and Solemn Benediction. After the Mass & Procession, everyone is invited to the Hall for a delicious free breakfast compliments of the Ladies’ Sodality. Please plan to attend this beautiful and time-honored parish tradition.

Our parish family will gather together to celebrate Fr. Coffiey's time among us on Saturday, June 14th at 5:30p.m. in the Parish Hall. Heavy hor'd'oeuvres and beverages will be served. Everyone is welcome. Please click the photo at right to sign-up so we have a basic idea of how much food we'll need. There will be a basket for Farewell Cards at the door.

The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Mother's Day Flower Sale on May 10 & 11. Beautiful flowers will be on sale after all Masses. Be sure to pick one up for your mother or for your home garden.

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th a new monument in remembrance of all babies lost through miscarriage, stillbirth and abortion was blessed at Holy Cross Cemetery. This project was organized by the Caroline County Chapter of Maryland Right to Life. The cost of the monument was covered by generous donations from Fleegle & Helfenbein Funeral Home in Greensboro along with donations from many parishioners. A concrete bench was also installed to offer a place for prayer. Click here to view a video of the blessing.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Please offer prayers for all those who struggle with mental health issues. And, if you or one of your family members struggles, know that you are in our prayers. Need help to get through? Call the Eastern Shore Crisis Hotline at 888-407-8018 or visit the Midshore Behavorial Health website at www.midshorebehavorialhealth.org for information.

The Cardinal Electors are gathering in Rome for the conclave to elect our next Pope which will begin on Monday, May 7th. Curious about the process? Click here for a Step by Step guide to the process along with a prayer you can pray daily in support of this holy endeavor.

The Second Sunday of Easter (April 27) is Divine Mercy Sunday. We will have a Divine Mercy Holy Hour from 3:00-4:00p.m. in St. Benedict Church followed by pastries and refreshments in the Parish Hall. All are welcome.

The Caroline County Right to Life Committee, in collaboration with our parish Social Ministries Committee and Fleegle & Helfenbein Funeral Home, plan to erect a memorial headstone at our parish cemetery, Holy Cross, in Greensboro MD in remembrance of infants lost through miscarriage, stillbirth and abortion. If you'd like to make a donation in support of this effort, click here for a flyer with details.

On Thursday, March 27th, the Maryland March for Life will take place in Annapolis MD. Our parish is offering FREE BUS TRANSPORTATION for 24 people. Sign-up soon if you'd like to reserve a seat.

Join fellow parishioners for a pilgrimage to the St. John Paul II Shrine in Washington DC on Saturday, March 29th. View the special Lenten Shroud of Turin exhibit, attend Mass & reconcilation, and receive a plenary indulgence for the Jubilee Year of Hope.

The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Our parish will be offering a variety of ways that you can grow in faith and share in community during this holy season. Click the picture at the right for a flyer with all the details.

The Blessed Virgin Mother Ladies' Sodality will host a Soup & Bread Dinner on Wednesday, March 5th from 4:30-6:00p.m. in the Parish Hall. A variety of meatless soups, bread and crackers will be served. There is no cost for the dinner - a free will offering basket will be available.

The St. Joan of Arc Knights of Columbus will host a Shrove Tuesday Pancake & Sausage Dinner on Tuesday, March 5, 2025 from 5-7pm in the Parish Hall. Come for a feast before the Lenten fast begins. All are welcome and bring a friend or neighbor. There is no cost - a free will offering basket will be available and all proceeds will benefit the parish Poor Box. Sign up by contacting the Parish Office or via Flocknote: https://beparish.flocknote.com/signup/198410

The St. Joan of Arc Council Knights of Columbus will host a Lenten Fish Dinner on Friday, March 21st from 5-7pm in the Parish Hall. The Youth Ministry will present their annual Shadow Stations at 7pm in St. Benedict Church.

Join parishioner, Dr. Janyne Althaus, for a Lenten Faith Formation presentation on Saturday, March 22 from 10:00-11:00a.m. in the Parish Hall. The theme for the gathering is, "Teach Me to Pray - No, Really". After the presentation, the Blessed Virgin Mother Ladies' Sodality will provide a light lunch.

Mark your calendars and make plans to join us for our Gaelic & Garlic Celebration and Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, March 16th in honor of the feast days of St. Patrick & St. Joseph.

On April 26, 2025, our parish Fundraising Committee will host an old-fashioned Eastern Shore Bull & Oyster Roast from 2:00-7:00p.m. in the Parish Hall. Make plans to join us for great food and great fun!

The observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, Feb. 9) are an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. This year's theme is "Marriage: Source of Hope, Spring of Renewal. Pursue a Lasting Love!"