Pastor's Message

October 23, 2026
Memorial of St. John of Capistrano

Almighty ever-living God, increase our faith, hope and charity, and make us love what you command, so that we may merit what you promise. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever.

Collect for the Mass on the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Brothers & Sisters,

There are two special events this weekend involving our parish. The first is the Men’s ACTS Retreat which began last night. It concludes with the participants and their families taking part in the Noon Sunday Mass. Please keep them in your prayers. The St. Scholastica Chapel currently open for continual Adoration until Sunday morning to offer intentions for the retreatants.

Another is the annual MOCtoberfest, being held tomorrow from 11:00am to 9:00pm at St. Anne Parish. Cosponsored with our parish of St. Benedict, the event is benefits the Ministry of Compassion (MOC), the Catholic Charities outreach in Broken Arrow. This family friendly event is also a great opportunity the Catholic community of Broken Arrow to come together for a great cause. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Adoratio Campaign Parish Mission - In His Presence: A powerful Eucharistic Encounter with Jesus through the heart of Mary

The Adoratio Campaign to promote perpetual Adoration continues. We now have some three hundred committed adorers. Our goal to being 24/7 Adoration starting in January 2027.

The next step in the Adoratio Campaign will be a Parish Mission on November 9, 10 & 11, from 7:00-8:30pm each night. Leading the mission team will be Fr. Andrew Marshall, chaplain to the Adoratio Foundation. Each night of the mission will include Eucharistic Adoration, devotional music, Lectio Divina (prayerful reading of the Scriptures) and the Mission presentation.

Additional information on the Mission is the parish bulletin, website and social media pages. Reach out to those who have been away from the Church, as well as to those who have no church home, and personally invite them to the Parish Mission.

Our Parish

Condolences to the family of Allen Engel who died last week after a long illness. His funeral Mass is today at 11:00am in the parish church.

Condolences to the family of Shelia Eskew who died earlier this week. She funeral will be on Monday, October 26 at 11:00am at Hayhurst Funeral Home in Broken Arrow.

Congratulations to Robert Murguia & Gladis Olazo, who will be married at St. Benedict on Saturday, October 24.

Congratulations to those who were received last Sunday as Catechumens and Candidates in preparation to entering the Catholic Church.

Thank you to all who took part in last weekend’s Three Hearts Pilgrimage Walk.

The Parish Fall Carnival will be on November 6 from 5:00-8:00pm. Sponsored by the Women’s Club, the event is family friendly and admission is free.

Parish Council

The Parish Council will meet on Wednesday, October 28 at 6:00pm.

Elections for the council will be held in November. If you wish to nominate someone to serve the council, there will be place in the church commons this weekend to submit their names.

All Saints & All Souls

November is traditionally the month to remember is unique our beloved dead. There will be special places in the church for displays of remembrance, such as photos, as we pray for the repose of their souls.

All Saints Day (November 1) falls this year on a Sunday. It will be celebrated at the usual weekend Masses on October 31 and November 1.

There will be a Mass on All Souls Day at 8:30am on Monday, November 2.

Banns of Marriage

Gio Trinidad and Xuan Ha are to be married at the Church of Saint Benedict on November 6, 2026.

God bless and keep you safe.

Fr. Bryan