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A funeral service was held on Saturday for Steven Bennett. We pray for the peaceful repose of his soul and for the peace...
09/07/2026

A funeral service was held on Saturday for Steven Bennett. We pray for the peaceful repose of his soul and for the peace and consolation of his daughters Sarah Bennett and Stephanie Bennett and all his family and friends.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Obituary
Steven T. Bennett, age 69, passed away unexpectedly while mowing his grass on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at his home.

Born on September 13, 1956, in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late William M. and Theresa Ferrare Bennett.

Steve held many jobs, managing a 7-11 store, working as an accountant, and he also helped run a deli during a time in his life.

He grew up in St. Patrick Church.

He was a big gamer, and loved shooting games with his brother, Pete. Steven also loved to read and was devoted to the library. He was a pet lover, and was especially close to his dog, Bella.

Surviving are two daughters: Sarah Bennett and Stephanie Bennett; and five grandchildren: William, Benjamin, Jaelynn, Nicco, Libby.

Also surviving are Steven’s siblings: Brian, Peter, Cathy, and Tina; nieces and nephews: Nicole, Matthew, Brian, and Amanda; and goddaughter, Monica Ferrare.

In addition to his parents, preceding Steven in death was a special aunt who raised Steven and his siblings as her own, Louise Ferrare, and Steven’s grandmother, Pearl Ferrare and her husband, Louis.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from noon to 2 PM, with funeral services beginning at 2 PM.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made in Steven’s name to Precious Paws, 720 Atlantic Ave., Franklin.

Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home & Cremation Services has been entrusted with the honor and care of Steven. Online condolences may be left at www.hartlefuneralhome.com.

Today was the last day for Masses in the church. Until the renovation is completed, all Masses will be held in Cenedella...
09/06/2026

Today was the last day for Masses in the church. Until the renovation is completed, all Masses will be held in Cenedella Hall at 952 Buffalo Street.

Thank you to everyone who helped after the 10:30 a.m. Mass this morning to move everything that was needed over to Cenedella Hall! The work went quickly with so many volunteers.
Everything is ready for tomorrow’s Holy Hour and 9:00 a.m. Mass.

The first step of the renovation is the vestibule area which will include both a wheelchair accessible confessional and bathroom. A few pictures of that area show the work that is needed.

❗️Mass location change ❗️Beginning with the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, all Masses will be celebra...
09/05/2026

❗️Mass location change ❗️

Beginning with the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, all Masses will be celebrated in Cenedella Hall at 952 Buffalo St. behind the church. This change is due to the onset of our church renovation and will continue until the project is completed.

The Caring Place Mass which would normally be on Monday, September 7, has been moved to Monday, September 14, at the usu...
09/05/2026

The Caring Place Mass which would normally be on Monday, September 7, has been moved to Monday, September 14, at the usual 1:30 p.m. time. This change is due to the Labor Day holiday.

First Friday 24-hour Eucharistic Adoration begins today, Friday September 4th, after the 9:00 a.m. Mass and continues un...
09/03/2026

First Friday 24-hour Eucharistic Adoration begins today, Friday September 4th, after the 9:00 a.m. Mass and continues until 8:45 a.m. on First Saturday, September 5th.

Please take an hour to spend with Jesus in the Eucharist.

Committed adorers are always needed:
Sign up at https://adorationpro.org/patrickfranklin

"So you could not keep watch with me for one hour." Matthew 26:40

Tonight at LEGO Club, we learned about the story of the Good Samaritan! 💛 We talked about what it means to be a “good ne...
09/02/2026

Tonight at LEGO Club, we learned about the story of the Good Samaritan! 💛 We talked about what it means to be a “good neighbor” and how we can show kindness, compassion, and love to others. We learned the importance of treating others the way they want to be treated and looking for opportunities to help those around us.

The kids did a great job listening, participating, and putting these lessons into practice.

08/30/2026

Dear Friends of the St. Thomas More House of Prayer, I recently had a wonderful phone conversation with one of the benefactors of the House of Prayer. He and his wife attended one of our Liturgy of the Hours retreats some years ago and have been very generous supporters of our mission ever since. Du...

Just a reminder of the last of our schedule changes. There will be no Mass and no Holy Hour on Monday, August 31. Father...
08/30/2026

Just a reminder of the last of our schedule changes.

There will be no Mass and no Holy Hour on Monday, August 31. Father James will be back for Tuesday’s Mass and Holy Hour.

We’re Having a Baby Shower to support Terry and Georgia O’Neil and to welcome their new daughter, Charlie! The shower wi...
08/28/2026

We’re Having a Baby Shower to support Terry and Georgia O’Neil and to welcome their new daughter, Charlie! The shower will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 6th. in Dion Auditorium. Charlie arrived earlier this summer, weighing in at under 2 pounds. She. continues to be cared for at Magee Women’s hospital, along with Georgia, who is on leave from work. Your contributions/donations and RSVP’s may be made to Maureen (814-673-3464) or Melissa (814-670-9343). As always, your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.

The Norbertine Fathers of St. Michael's Abbey in Silverado, California, held their investiture ceremony today on the fea...
08/28/2026

The Norbertine Fathers of St. Michael's Abbey in Silverado, California, held their investiture ceremony today on the feast of St. Monica the mother of St. Augustine.

During the rite, a new class of vestition candidates received the traditional white Norbertine habit, officially beginning their novitiate, which is an intense period of prayer, study, and discernment.

The abbey, is one of the fastest-growing Catholic religious communities in the United States.

During the ritual, the Abbot prays over the young men, stating: "May the Lord clothe you with the new man, made like God in the justice and holiness of truth," as they receive the white habit, sash, and scapular.

Fr. James was present to witness this special occasion as his twin brother was one of the men receiving the Norbertine habit and his religious name, Bede.

According to Wikipedia, St. Bede is "considered by many historians to be the most important scholar of antiquity for the period between the death of Pope Gregory I in 604 and the coronation of Charlemagne in 800. Bede was moreover a skilled linguist and translator, and his work made the Greek and Latin writings of the early Church Fathers much more accessible to his fellow Anglo-Saxons, which contributed significantly to English Christianity."

Address

949 Liberty Street, Franklin (Venango County)
Franklin, PA
16323

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
5pm - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
Saturday 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sunday 8am - 9am
10:30am - 11:30am

Telephone

+18144375763

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