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WORSHIP MINISTRIES ADMINISTRATION MINISTRIES
Acolytes Vestry
Altar Guild Diocesan Convention
Altar Ministries Offering Counters
Ministry of Music Stewardship Committee
Ushers St. Elizabeth Office Guild
Worship Committee Gazette
MINISTRIES TO PARISHIONERS EDUCATION MINISTRIES
Pastoral Care Program Book Stall
Social Activities Committee Christian Education Committee
Eucharist Visitors Nursery Volunteers
Meals for the Sick Sunday School
Parish Prayer Chain Vacation Bible School
Quilting Group OUTREACH MINISTRIES
ECW T.R.U.E. (Toward the Relief of Urgent Emergency)
Bible Study - Thursday Morning Christmas Tree Project
Bible Study - Wednesday Evening Discretionary Fund
Missions Disaster Relief Fund
Luncheon Group Evangelism Committee
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT MINISTRIES Outreach Committee
Brotherhood of St. Andrew Use of our Facilities
Order of the Daughters of the King YOUTH MINISTRIES
Order of the Junior Daughters of the King Benedict's Bunch
Healing Team BenedicTEENS 
Cursillo  
Mothers' Union  
 

 

 
Acolytes
Acolytes assist the clergy at the altar for Sunday and Holy Day services. Acolytes serve at the altar on a rotating basis when scheduled by the coordinator. Acolytes assist by lighting and extinguishing candles, carrying the cross in procession, serving the priest and deacon as they prepare the altar and celebrate the Eucharist. Membership requirements: Boys, girls, men, and women from ages 7 to adult may serve as acolytes. Before serving at the altar, acolytes must attend training sessions.
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Altar Guild
The Altar Guild takes care of the altar by preparing and cleaning vessels and linens needed for all Masses, weddings, funerals, and special services. The Altar Guild also decorates the altar for Christmas, Palm Sunday and Easter. The Altar Guild is divided into four teams. Each team is responsible for a week at a time. During that week the team meets to do the cleaning. Each team decides on a time best suited for them.
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Altar Ministries
This group of adults assist at the celebration of the Eucharist by reading lessons (lectors and layreaders), providing for the reading of The Daily Office (Morning and Evening Prayer) (layreaders), and assisting in the distribution of Holy Communion (Chalicebearers). Members serve when scheduled by the coordinator. Membership requirements: Any adult who is a member in good standing of St. Benedict's Church and who has been trained by the coordinator may serve in the Altar Ministries. The Bishop, upon the recommendation of the Rector, must license Layreaders and Chalicebearers.
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Benedict’s Bunch  and BenedicTEENs
The Benedict’s Bunch Youth Group is for children in Middle School. The BenedicTEENs is the group for high school students. These groups provide social activities and discussion of spirituality and social concerns. The groups participate in community projects as a means of outreach. The activities of the "Bunch" include softball games, picnics, and projects for the community and the parish.
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Bible Study - Thursday Morning
It is with much interest, as we share the Bible. Everyone participates not only do we do the study of the bible but we share in prayers for St. Benedicts. We really would welcome anyone for joining us for about 1 hour on a Thursday morning.
Bible Study - Wednesday Evening
Bible study begins at 7:30 pm after the 7 pm healing mass. It is conducted by Fr. Bob. There are many different subjects that are covered from the Bible. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Brotherhood of St. Andrew
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is a world wide organization of the Anglican Communion whose purpose is to spread Christ’s kingdom especially among men and youth, not by our might but by the power of God’s Spirit. Members are asked to faithfully commit themselves to keep the three disciplines of daily prayer for the spread of Christ’s kingdom, the discipline of the study of Holy Scriptures regularly and the teachings of the Church, and the discipline of continuous service for the spread of Christ’s kingdom. Membership requirements: Every baptized Christian man who is interested in the continuing "spread of Christ’s kingdom among men and boys" is eligible for membership.
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Christmas Tree Project
The Christmas Tree Project is held to raise funds for the parish, its youth programs, and outreach. In addition to raising funds, it serves to promote a sense of parish community, provides inter-generational fellowship, heightens awareness of the parish throughout Plantation and the surrounding area and enables parishioners to be involved in a parish activity on a short-term basis. Duties of group members: Group members plan and organize the tree sale by scheduling volunteers, advertising, and setting up before the event and cleaning up after it. There are several jobs that must be covered including sales, money collection, advertising, trimming trees with a chain saw and greeting customers. Membership requirements: Everyone who is in Middle School or older is welcome to participate.
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Cursillo
Cursillo (a short course in Christianity) is an international spiritual renewal event that occurs on weekends throughout the year. Weekends run from Thursday night through Sunday afternoon. There are weekends for men alone, women alone and men and women together (co-ed). The purpose of Cursillo is to revitalize the spiritual lives of those who attend. The weekend consists of a series of talks with time for reflection. Someone who has already attended must sponsor those who wish to attend Cursillo. Cursillo is open to any adult who wishes to attend and who has the approval of the rector. After a Cursillo weekend, participants continue to meet in small groups known as Reunion Groups. Several Reunion Groups meet in our facilities on a weekly basis.
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Diocesan Convention
In addition to vestry members, each annual meeting also elects delegates and alternates to our Diocesan Convention. The Convention meets once each year in October being preceded by two meetings (spring and fall). It is the Diocesan Convention that takes care of business matters for the diocese.
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Disaster Relief Fund
For several years in a row, the Caribbean nations and South Florida were badly hit by hurricanes. The needs were so great and this parish reached out as best it could. The disaster Relief Fund was established to be a source of funds to assist those in need due to disasters.
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Discretionary Fund
The Rector maintains a Discretionary Fund that is supported by the contributions of parishioners. The Discretionary Fund are used to assist people who have special needs, primarily parishioners. This fund has helped many people through difficult times.
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ECW
Mission statement of the ECW of the Diocese of Southeast Florida: We are Episcopal Woman called into action to bring Christ to all people. We are committed to empower Christ’s mission in this world through love, service, prayer, study, and fellowship by respecting the individuality and diversity of all God’s children.

Our ECW meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of every month immediately following the 10:00 AM service in the St. Elizabeth Room in the old parish hall. Every woman of St. Benedict’s is always sincerely invited to attend as we need your voice and participation.
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Eucharistic Visitors
The Eucharistic Ministry exists to minister to those who, by reason of sickness or infirmity, cannot attend the regular worship of the Church. Duties of group members: LEVs visit the sick and shut-in, following a celebration of the Holy Eucharist, taking the Sacrament with them. Membership requirements: Those who feel called to the ministry of a Lay Eucharistic Visitor must: be a member in good standing, be recommended by the rector, attend the Diocesan training program, be commissioned by the Bishop and the Rector.
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Evangelism Committee
The Evangelism Committee works to find ways to educate the parish about evangelism, which is a part of our parish mission. The purpose of this parish is to be Christ-centered and to serve Him through worship, evangelism, and social action. Members of this committee study evangelism and provide ways for parishioners to become involved in spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ in the world. This committee coordinates the Newcomers’ reception held each quarter, provides for greeters on Sundays, and organizes Name Tag Sunday on the first Sunday of each month.
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Gazette
The parish gazette showcases many of St. Benedict’s activities and supported ministries. The gazette can be good for informing people of the activities in which your organization is involved and to get their interest in joining in. It fills in the details for people who are not involved in all of St. Benedict’s ministries and/or activities. It brings awareness of what is going on at St Benedict’s Church to those parishioners who are gone for periods of time.

The frequency with which the gazette is published is determined by contributions written by parishioners and clergy. Contributions can include articles covering church events (who, what when, where, why), interviews with those helped by our supported ministries, youth church activities, theological topics, or other content. Content is approved by Father Bob.
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Healing Team
The Healing Ministry works to foster the healing ministry within St. Benedict’s and to represent the healing ministry of the parish within the greater community through education, assistance at liturgies, and laying on of hands with prayer for healing, when commissioned by the rector.
Group activities include praying for healing with the laying on of hands at weekend Masses, visiting the sick and shut-ins when requested, and participating in healing retreats and seminars.
Membership requirements: Be a member in good standing of the Episcopal Church, (unless the rector gives special approval) Complete a course in Christian healing approved by the rector. Obtain the recommendation and approval of the rector and the facilitator of the healing course to be commissioned as a full member of the team. Be willing to participate on an ongoing basis in a relationship of spiritual guidance or direction. Attend meetings regularly and attend a class on Christian healing every other year.
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Luncheon Group
St. Benedicts Luncheon Group welcomes all members of our parish and their guests. Our luncheon group began seven years ago with a small group of women gathering for a Bible Study class and wishing to extend their friendship beyond a classroom.  The Luncheon Group visits local restaurants and holds an annual Christmas Party.
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Meals for the Sick
This group of volunteers provides meals to those who become seriously ill or who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Duties of group members: Prepare and provide meals as requested at times of need.
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Ministry of Music
A Youth Choir meets after the 10 am Mass to rehearse.  They perform during the Youth Sunday Mass on the 5th Sunday of each quarter and during special events.
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Missions
Each month we feature one mission in our bulletin and invite them to speak to the parish. Monies collected in the missions box go to that mission for their month. In addition, we are actively involved in these missions in a number of ways.  The Missions Committee meets quarterly. If you have a heart for missions, please join us.
The Shepherds Way January We host families twice each year
4 Kids February  
Co-operative Feeding Program March We make sandwiches one Sunday each month and donate food from parish events
God's Little Lambs April We provide a monthly craft project for the children
True Fund May Members of the parish provide leadership for Annual golf tournament and other events
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Food for the Poor July  
St. Laurance Chapel August  
Seafarers House September Father Bob is one the board of directors and we support the annual Valentine (or other fundraisers)
Haiti Comfort House October We help with newsletter and our members house the Comforts when they come to the U.S.
Shut Ins, Armed Services Support UTO November  
Angel Tree December  
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Mothers' Union
The Mothers' Union is a worldwide Christian organization that believes in the importance of family. Being a member of the Mothers' Union is a commitment before God and members join in a worldwide fellowship of prayer, worship, love and service. The aim of the Mothers' Union is the advancement of the Christian religion in the sphere of marriage and family life. The Objectives of the Mothers' Union are to uphold Christ's teaching on the nature of marriage and to promote its wider understanding; To encourage parents to bring up their children in the faith and life of the Church; To maintain a worldwide fellowship of Christians united in prayer, worship and service; To promote conditions in society favorable to stable family life and the protection of children; and To help those whose family life has met with adversity.
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Offering Counters
The Offering Counters are responsible for counting the Sunday offering and depositing the collection in the bank. This group works with the Treasurer and the Bookkeeper to account for all moneys collected by the parish. Duties of group members: Members are scheduled on teams of four people. Each of the five teams is scheduled on a rotating basis.
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Order of the Daughters of the King
Members of the Order of the Daughters of the King live a rule of prayer, service and evangelism. Daughters involve themselves in study. They assist the clergy as requested by visiting people, taking people to doctor appointments, treatments, or other places as needed. Duties of group members: The overall duty of a Daughter is to serve Christ as directed by the clergy of the parish. Group activities: Our members take care of supplying the track rack, sending cards to sick and shut-in members of the parish, praying daily for the parish. We also prepare and deliver gifts to sick and shut-ins at Easter and Christmas. We lead Quiet Days, go on retreats, and handle receptions after funerals if asked to do so. We are not allowed to earn money so we help other groups who can. Membership requirements: Three-month training program and commitment to the Order.
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Order of the Junior Daughters of the King
The purpose of the Junior Daughters of the King is to spread Christ’s kingdom and strengthen the spiritual life of the church. The order provides opportunities for girls and young women to experience the joy of belonging to a fellowship in which love of God, others and self is the framework for the meetings, pastimes and ministry to others. The Junior Daughters follow a daily rule of life and undertake a personal program of evangelism through prayer and service, working to bring others to Christ through His church. The Junior Daughters participate in meetings in the parish, at the Diocesan and provincial levels. They make arts and crafts for our sick and shut-in parishioners, assist the Senior Daughters, and serve lunch at St. Laurence Chapel (a Caring Place for Homeless People). Membership Requirements: Any girl or young woman who is baptized and between the ages of 7 and 20 is eligible for membership. There is a three-month preparation period after which the girls make promises of prayer, service and evangelism for the extension of Christ’s kingdom.
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Outreach Committee
The Outreach Committee works to identify needs in the community and to educate the parish about those needs, enabling the parish to reach out to those in need. This committee works to enable the parish to fulfill the mission of the parish. The purpose of this parish is to be Christ-centered, serving Him through worship, evangelism, and social outreach. Group activities: Study the needs of our community and develop ways to assist the parish is fulfilling its mission.
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Parish Library
The Parish Library is available to everyone at all times. The library is contained on a cart that is placed on the patio on Sundays and is housed at the back of the church during the week. The Library Coordinator rotates the selections from time to time. Anyone may borrow a book at any time and return it when finished so it is available to others.
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Parish Prayer Chain
The Parish Prayer Chain is initiated when the Parish Office becomes aware of an urgent situation with a parishioner. The purpose of the Prayer Chain is to "storm the Gates of Heaven" at the hour of critical need e.g. surgery or following an accident. Duties of group members: Receive and pass on telephone messages initiated by the Parish Office and pray for the person who is in a critical need.
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Pastoral Care Program
The mission of the Pastoral Care program is to enable members of the parish to take care of one another’s needs by making people aware of: the fact that a part of our call as Christians is to be pastoral to one another, the gifts and services various people have to offer, and the services available the community. We see ourselves as people caring for one another, utilizing our gifts to address needs both in and out of the parish community. The Pastoral Care Team has the responsibility of working with the clergy to monitor the program which: seeks information about services available in the larger community, makes this information available to parishioners in their time of need, establishes partnerships with community services and agencies, and enables parishioners to network with each other, utilizing the talents and skills of each for the other.
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Quilting Group
A group of interested people (mostly ladies, but not limited to them) has formed a quilting group. This group works regularly to create quilts, which are sold to raise dollars for our Building fund. They have also made several banners for use in our worship service.
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Social Activities Committee
The Social Activities Committee provides social events for the parish throughout the year. This committee also attends to the needs of the clergy for special events that require a meal or reception. Duties of group members: Work as a team to provide events for parish, fellowship at the coffee hour on Sundays, and receptions for special events. Group activities: This group meets periodically to plan and to prepare decorations or food for special events.
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Stewardship Committee
The Stewardship Committee has the responsibility of educating the parish about Christian stewardship and organizing and implementing the annual parish stewardship drive. This committee’s work is important to the life of the parish, as the stewardship of our members is vital to the maintenance and operation of the parish. Duties of group members: Learn about and help educate the parish about Christian stewardship. Plan and implement the annual stewardship drive.
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St. Elizabeth Office Guild
The St. Elizabeth Office Guild was formed to help in the church office by covering the office when the Rector’s Secretary is on vacation or when extra hands are needed. Duties of group members: Help in the office by coming in on a regular basis.
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T.R.U.E. (Toward the Relief of Urgent Emergencies) Fund
The TRUE Fund is supported by the contributions of parishioners and is used to assist in times of urgent need. The Department of Children and Families of the State of Florida or other human service agencies must refer people who are not parishioners to the church. This Fund has assisted many people who needed a one-time financial boost to "get back on their feet."
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Use of our Facilities
This parish allows our facilities to be used by 12-step programs (Gamblers Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, and AlAnon) whose purpose is to assist those who suffer from addictions (or those who live with persons who are addicted) or other on-going problems. Other groups (Boy Scouts, Lifeline Screening, and a Sewing guild) also use our facilities. The dollar value of this contribution by the parish to the community is about $30,000 per year. Parish and non-parish groups must reserve our facilities for use.
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Ushers
The ushers provide the ministry of hospitality at all weekend and Holy Day services. Duties of group members: Welcome people as they arrive for church services. Attend to the needs of worshippers by providing them with bulletins, seating, and any other assistance that may be required to enable them to worship comfortably. Membership requirements: Anyone who enjoys the ministry of hospitality, male or female, who is a member in good standing of St. Benedict’s Church may serve as an usher.
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VESTRY
The vestry is the body of twelve elected laypersons within the congregation that, with the clergy, leads the parish. The vestry: helps to discern the vision toward which God is drawing the local community of faith; articulates and communicates that vision; holds the community accountable for its realization of that vision; keeps the mission of the Church and that congregation clearly before the parish.
The Vestry of St. Benedict's Church meets once per month on the third Monday evening. Vestry members are elected to three-year terms at the annual meeting each January.
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Worship Committee
This committee meets throughout the year to discuss and plan special worship events. The members of this committee are the heads of other committees and organizations involved with worship (altar guild, altar ministries, choir, ushers, etc.)
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