These are the regular Mass and prayer times for Benet Academy. Please see below for the special liturgies such as the large, all-school Masses on Holy Days of Obligation. In such cases, there are no other Masses that day.
Unless otherwise specified, all regularly scheduled Masses and prayers are held in the Chapel of St. Thérèse the Little Flower on the 3rd floor of St. Joseph Hall.
| What | Day(s) | Time(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Mass | Monday through Friday | 7:15 am. Students! Have your group, club, or team sponsor a Mass! |
| Mass | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday | Periods 5A & 6A. All students must sign-in upon entering the Chapel as they do with the library or computer labs. Students with lunch during 5A or 6A are permitted to swap lunch and home room to have lunch during the corresponding 5B or 6B with approval of their home room teacher, preferably gained beforehand: “Mass Pass.” An example midday Mass. |
| Praise & Worship | Wednesday and days with All-School Masses | All home room periods. |
| Reconciliation | Any | During home rooms, there is usually a priest available for Reconciliation, counseling, prayer, or just conversation in one of the chapel, the ministry office, Fr. Edward’s office, or Fr. Jude’s office. One may also make an appointment with any of the priests on campus e.g., Fr. Bob Fr. Edward, or Fr. Jude, for any mutually agreeable time during the day e.g., during a study hall. |
Some items to keep in mind about the liturgies listed below:
| Day | Time | What | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2008 | ||||
| August 16, 2008 (Saturday) | 4:15 pm. | FroshFest Mass | St. Ronald (Large) Gym | 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings of the Day: Lectionary No. 118 (Isaiah 56:1, 6–7; Psalm 67:2–3, 5.6.8; Romans 11:13–15, 29–32; Matthew 15:21–28) Mass Choir, include Gloria. Some EMCs will be instructed early for this. |
| August 22, 2008 (Friday) | 11:00 am. | Faculty/Staff Commissioning Mass | Chapel of St. Thérèse | The Queenship of the Virgin Mary, memorial. Readings of the Day: Lectionary No. 423 (Ezekiel 37:1–14; Psalm 107:2–3, 4–5, 6–7, 8–9; Matthew 22:34–40) Mass Choir (Gloria is optional, tell the principal celebrant). |
| August 25, 2008 (Monday) | 7:55 am. | Freshman First Day Opening Prayer Service | St. Daniel Hall | Mass Choir. |
| August 29, 2008 (Friday) | 9:00 am. | All-School Mass | St. Ronald (Large) Gym | Opening of the School Year: The Martyrdom of John the Baptist, memorial. Proper Readings: Lectionary No. 634 (Jeremiah 1:17–19; Psalm 71:1–2, 3–4, 5–6, 15.17; Mark 6:17–29) Mass Choir, include Gloria. EMCs and other ministers also set-up the night before: Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 7:00 pm. Rev. Jude Randall, OSB will be principal celebrant. |
| October 15, 2008 (Wednesday) | 11:00 am. | Freshman Day of Reflection Mass | St. Daniel Hall | Memorial of Teresa of Jesus, Virgin, Religious, Doctor of the Church. Readings of the Day: Lectionary No. 469 (Galatians 5:18–25; Psalm 1:1–2, 3,4,6; Luke 11:42–46) Faculty Choir (no Gloria). We need ten (10) EMCs for this Mass! Details on set up preparations will appear as the date approaches. |
| October 18, 2008 (Saturday) | 4:00 pm. | Mass of Blessing for the St. Jude Science and Activity Center | Alumni (Small) Gym | 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings of the Day: Lectionary No. 145 (Isaiah 45:1, 4–6; Psalm 96:1, 3, 4–5, 7–8, 9–10; 1 Thessalonians 1:1–5b; Matthew 22:15–21) Mass Choir (with Gloria). Details on set up preparations will appear as the date approaches. |
| October 19, 2008 (Sunday) | 8:00 am. | Father/Son Mass & Breakfast | Abbington Banquets | 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings of the Day: Lectionary No. 145 (Isaiah 45:1, 4–6; Psalm 96:1, 3, 4–5, 7–8, 9–10; 1 Thessalonians 1:1–5b; Matthew 22:15–21) Mass Choir (with Gloria). Check with Dad’s club organizers if you wish to be an EMC for this Mass! Details on set up preparations will appear as the date approaches. |
| November 16, 2008 (Sunday) | 11:00 am. | National Foreign Language Honor Society (NFLHS) Mass and Induction Ceremony | Chapel of St. Thérèse;? | 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Lectionary No. 157 (Prv 31:10–13, 19–20, 30–31; Ps 128:1–2, 3, 4–5; 1 Thes 5:1–6; Mt 25:14–30) Mass Choir (with Gloria) Usually about six (6) EMCs are needed for this Mass. Details on set up preparations will appear as the date approaches. |
| December 4, 2008 (Thursday) | 7:00 pm. | Junior Class Ring Mass and Blessing | St. Daniel Hall | Thursday, 1st Week of Advent Readings of the Day: Lectionary No. 178 (Isaiah 26:1–6; Psalm 118:1, 8–9, 19–21, 25–27; Matthew 7:21, 24–27) Mass Choir (no Gloria). We need ten (10) EMCs for this Mass! Details on set up preparations will appear as the date approaches. |
| December 8, 2008 (Monday) | 9:00 am. | All-School Mass | St. Ronald (Large) Gym | Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Proper Readings: Lectionary No. 689 (Genesis 3:9–15, 20; Psalm 98:1, 2–3, 3–4; Ephesians 1:3–6, 11–12; Luke 1:26–38) Mass Choir, include Gloria. EMCs and other ministers also set-up the night before: Sunday, December 7, 2008 at TBD pm. |
| December 13, 2008 (Saturday) | 8:00 am. | Christmas Drive Mass | St. Daniel Hall | Memorial of St. Lucy, virgin, martyr Readings of the Day no. 186 (Sirach 48:1–4, 9–11; Psalm 80:2–3, 15–16, 18–19; Matthew 17:10–13) Mass Choir (no Gloria) We need approximately eight (8) EMCs for this Mass! Details on set up preparations will appear as the date approaches.. |
| Spring 2009 | ||||
| TBD | 4:30 pm. | λογος (Logos) Holiday Reunion Mass | Chapel of St. Thérèse | Celebration/Readings: TBA EMCs, Musicians, and other ministers are needed. Please drop Fr. Bob an e-mail (the usual first initial i.e., r, and last name concatenated without spaces at the expected domain.) |
| January 28, 2009 (Wednesday) | 9:00 am. | All-School Mass | St. Ronald (Large) Gym | Catholic Schools Week Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas,priest, Doctor Readings: TBA Mass Choir, include Gloria. EMCs and other ministers set-up the night before (Tuesday, Jan 27) at TBD pm. in the St. Ronald (Large) Gym. |
| February 22, 2009 (Sunday) | 1:00 pm. | Incoming Freshmen Welcome Day Prayer Service | St. Ronald (Large) Gym | Special Service: Structure similar to Freshman First Day—details TBD. Mass Choir: Processional, Psalm, and Recessional are likely needed. |
| February 25, 2009 (Wednesday) | 9:00 am. | All-School Mass | St. Ronald (Large) Gym | Ash Wednesday (The Beginning of Lent) Readings of the Day No. 219 (Joel 2:12–18; Ps 51: 3–4, 5–6, 12–13, 14.17; 2 Corinthians 5:20–6:2; Matthew 6:1–6, 16–18) Mass Choir, NO Gloria. EMCs and other ministers set-up at TBD pm. in the St. Ronald (Large) Gym on Tuesday, February 24. |
| March 2, 2009 (Monday) | TBA am. | Diocesan Catholic Schools Conference Mass | St. Ronald (Large) Gym | Monday of the 1st Week of Lent (?) Readings: TBA Mass Choir, NO Gloria. |
| March 9–13, 2009 (Monday-Friday) | All Periods according to Religion & PE Schedules | Communal Reconciliation with Individual Confession | Chapel of St. Thérèse | Fr. Bob and confreres, all Benet students, Religion Department, PE Department |
| March 24, 2009 (Tuesday) | 9:00 am. | All-School Mass | St. Ronald (Large) Gym | Solemnity of the Passing of St. Benedict (Transferred from March 21 because it is/was a Saturday.) Readings: TBD. Mass Choir. EMCs and other ministers set-up at TBD pm. in the St. Ronald (Large) Gym on Monday, March 23. |
| April 26, 2009 (Sunday) | Registration: 9:00 am. Mass: 9:30 am. Brunch, etc. after Mass. |
Mother/Son Communion Brunch | Signature Room at Seven Bridges | 3rd Sunday of Easter (B) Mass Choir. Some EMCs. |
| May 3, 2009 (Sunday) | 10:00 am. | Mother/Daughter Junior/Senior Mass (followed by Fashion Show) | Signature Room at Seven Bridges | 4th Sunday of Easter (B) Mass Choir. Some EMCs. |
| May 22, 2009 (Friday) | Noon | Baccalaureate Mass and Program for Seniors | St. Daniel Hall | Votive Mass: In Thanksgiving Mass Choir, include Gloria. CMAT Board, EMCs and other ministers set-up the night before. |