On All Souls Day we honor all of our deceased loved ones in a special way. Here at St. Benilde Church we will be remembering your deceased loved ones both on this day with the celebration of Holy Mass (Thursday, November 2nd) and at all of the Masses throughout the month of November. In that spirit, we invite you to inscribe the names of those you wish for us to remember and pray for on All Souls Day and during the Masses throughout the month of November on the special All Souls Remembrance Envelopes found in the vestibule of the Church. Please place your envelopes in the collection basket, the poor box or bring them to the Parish Office before November 1st. The suggested donation is $5.00 per name recorded on your envelop. Mass remembrance envelopes will remain on the altar throughout the month of November and names will be printed in the Parish Bulletin.

All Saints Day is Wednesday, November 1st. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. The Vigil Mass will be celebrated at 5:30 PM, Tuesday, October 31st. Masses on Wednesday, November 1st will be at 7 AM, School Mass at 8:15 AM, and 6 PM. The Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday, November 1st in observance of All Saints Day. We will reopen on Thursday, November 2nd at 9 AM.

Come for the Food and Stay for the Fun at this year’s Foodie Fest October 27-29… and for added fun, enter for a chance to win $10,000 in the Foodie Fest Reverse Raffle! A $50 chance wins you a guaranteed 1/400 chance at winning $10,000. To learn more and to purchase your raffle doubloon, go to 501auctions.com/sbsgala. Chances can also be purchased in the parish and school offices during regular business hours.

The Annual Foodie Fest is Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 27th through 29th. Don’t miss the delicious food, family-friendly games, great music, and fellowship. The hours on Friday are 6 to 11 PM, Saturday from noon to 11 PM., and Sunday from noon to 9 PM. The Band Schedule: Friday Night (Louisiana Spice from 7:00 - 11:00 PM), Saturday Night: (Uptown Phunk from 7:00 - 11:00 PM) and Sunday Evening: (Category 6 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM). Come for the Food … Stay for the Fun!

Everyone is invite to join the Chers Amis on a road trip from November 26th through December 1st. The group will be visiting the Biltmore Estate in Ashville, North Carolina, touring the Blue Ridge Mountains, visiting the Jimmy Carter Presidential Museum in Atlanta and much more. Registration now being accepted. For more information, call Barra or Kay at (504) 834-7908.

There will be a Safe Environment Training on Tuesday, October 17th at 6:30 PM in the St. Benilde School Cafeteria. This training is one of the three required steps for all adults who wish to work with children at St. Benilde Parish and School, whether as a volunteer or a paid employee. The other two steps are to pass a criminal background check and to complete an online registration component with the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Attendance at the training will allow you to complete all three steps.

Everyone is invited to a special remembrance of the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady’s Appearances at Fatima. It will be held this Friday, October 13th. Mass will be celebrated at 6 PM followed by a showing of the documentary-drama "FINDING FATIMA”, in the cafeteria. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the movie will begin at 7 PM. The rosary will be recited following the movie. Refreshments will be served.

On Sunday, October 8th, at 2 PM, there will be a Sacramental Workshop for parents of children making their First Reconciliation and Holy Communion. One or both parents must attend. The parents should meet in church. All St. Benilde School Sacramental year children must attend an activity that will be held in the school building at the same time.