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Saturday, March 16, 2024     Events
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Tuesday, December 19, 2023     HomePage
Saturday, December 9, 2023     Parish News

Church Picnic Results 2015 - 2023

St. Mary's Parish Picnic had a net income of $52,140.25 in 2023.  Increases from 2022 were in the amount raised by the auction ($7,226) and $2,100 in dinner tickets and meals to go.

Saturday, July 8, 2023     Parish News
Sunday, February 26, 2023     History
Saturday, December 17, 2022     History
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Friday, December 10, 2021     History

Our Parish Tidbits ... A Festive Dedication Celebration, Nov. 14, 1894

On the day of the dedication, November 14, 1894, the cannon awakened the people at 5 a.m. By 8 a.m., a large crowd of people had gathered.

Saturday, December 4, 2021     History

Our Parish Tidbits -- Finishing the Construction . . .

On April 30, 1893 the Rt. Rev. Bishop Fink laid the cornerstone. Although nothing is recorded about the event anytime the bishop shows up there is sure to be a celebration of some note. Three and a half months later on August 11, 1893, the Seneca Courier-Democrat carried this news item: "The immense church structure at St. Benedict is up now to about three feet above the windows, or in other words 32 feet high. It puts on an imposing appearance.

Friday, November 26, 2021     History
Saturday, November 13, 2021     History

Our Parish Tidbits . . .

St. Joseph and Grand Island Railroad brings settlers to the area --

Friday, November 5, 2021     History

"The Veil Removed"

The Veil Removed is a short film that helps us understand the coming together of heaven and earth at Mass, revealed by scripture and in the catechism of the Catholic Church. See it here: https://theveilremoved.com

Monday, September 20, 2021     HomePage

See this video of St. Mary's Church

When Mr. Monty Jury of Oklahoma City took the side road (Hwy 178) to St. Benedict on July 19, he had no idea of what a beautiful church he was about to visit. As a tribute, he created this amazing video and provided for use on the St. Mary's Church website.

Enjoy it here: https://youtu.be/z2OU4ZSzxXo

Thursday, September 2, 2021     Parish News

Church Picnic Has Net Income of $44,052.04

Auction has record of $16,974

St. Mary's Church Picnic, held Saturday, June 26, had a record net income.  There were 566 dinners served and 263 "to go" dinners for a total of 829.
Click on the title above (article title) to see the results of the various stands, chances and dinner.

Thursday, July 8, 2021     Parish News
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