St. Benedict Traditional Roman Catholic Church
1139 Hwy 231, Laceys Spring, AL 35754
St. Philomena Traditional Roman Catholic Church
508 Monroe Nunley Rd., Hazel Green, AL 35750
Preserving the Catholic Faith of the Ages
At St. Benedict’s Traditional Roman Catholic Church, we observe only the traditional, pre-Vatican II, form of the mass and sacraments. We do this not out of disobedience, but because it is our obligation to preserve the deposit of faith as it was handed down to us. We welcome all visitors and encourage anyone who is curious about the Catholic faith or confused about the present crisis in the Church to speak with Father Trough, and visit our library and bookstore for many great resources!
“But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach a gospel to you besides that which we have preached to you, let him be anathema.” — Galatians 1:8
Announcements and Upcoming Events
1st Sunday: Blessing of Religious Articles/ 3rd Sunday, blessing of expectant mothers.
UPCOMING
Please pray for the sick of the parish: baby Matt Funston, Kearney Funston, Dakota Michael Hines, Zoey Knight, Dawn Bottass, Colleen Martin and Baby Boy Balk. If you'd like to be added to this list, please let Fr. Trough know.
Paschal time Communion: all faithful are required to receive Holy Communion at least once during this time.
SACRAMENTS:
Confessions: 30 mins prior to Sunday Masses /daily Masses, upon request.
Holy Communion for the sick/housebound, please phone Fr. Trough.
Mass Intentions: suggested donation is $25. For specific dates, please submit 4 weeks in advance.
For emergencies, please phone Fr. Trough ASAP.
Paschal time Communion: all faithful are required to receive Holy Communion at least once during this time.
VIGIL OF PENTECOST: This Saturday, May 23rd. Day of fast for adults 21-59; partial abstinence all aged 7 and up. This binds of pain of grave sin.
PRAYER FOR THE COMING OF THE HOLY GHOST
℣ Come, Holy Ghost, fill the hearts of Thy faithful
℟ And enkindle in them the fire of Thy love
℣ Send forth Thy Spirit, and they shall be created
℟ And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth
Let us Pray,
O God, who didst instruct the hearts of Thy faithful by the light of the Holy Ghost, grant us by that same Spirit to be truly wise and evermore the rejoice in His consolations, through Christ Our Lord.
Amen.
(5 years indulgence; plenary on the usual conditions, when this prayer is recited daily for an entire month)
O Holy Spirit, Creator, mercifully assist Thy Catholic Church, and by Thy heavenly power strengthen and establish her against the assault of all her enemies; and by Thy love and grace renew the spirit of Thy servants whom Thou hast anointed, that in Thee they may glorify the Father and His only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(An indulgence of 500 days)