Sister Charles Marie Holze had the honor of speaking at the Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony held at St. Peter Cathedral in Erie when Nicholas Pardini became an Eagle Scout. The awarding of the Eagle Badge, the highest and most coveted rank in scouting, is the climax of several years of hard work. To achieve this prestigious award numerous requirements must be met, one of them being a service project helpful to a religious institution, school or community.

“It was a great evening with lots of energy and enthusiasm,” said staff member, Sister Ann Hoffman, when describing the spirit of the annual Benetwood Christmas Dinner. Board members facilitated the happy hour and served the guests wine. Sister Pat Hause, administrator, and her staff extended the warm welcome and hospitality for which they are known. Sister Anne Wambach, prioress, prayed, “Bless our time together. Bless our lives together—the friendships we have made here at Benetwood . . .”

In keeping with a long-standing tradition, the Benedictine Sisters of Erie hosted their neighbors, the residents of Benetwood Apartments, for prayer and dinner. The residents and the sisters alike look forward to this annual evening to celebrate and enjoy the bonds of friendship. This year, the sisters on the Benetwood staff and the Benedictine community welcomed more than 65 guests from Benetwood Apartments. Benedictine hospitality insured that the evening was enjoyable as well as memorable.

On September 8, Benetwood Apartments, a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters, celebrated its 30th Anniversary of being "home" to low income seniors or mobility impaired individuals. To mark the event, the Benetwood Staff and Board served a pancake dinner to all of the residents. Following dinner, everyone engaged in a lively game of bingo. The generosity of local vendors allowed the winners to receive great prizes. The Recreation Area was filled with laughter and excitement as over 80 people spent the evening together, sharing stories, eating, and enjoying one another's friendship.

The Saint Benedict Academy (SBA) Alumnae Association raised $6,000 for three ministries of the Benedictine Sisters: Benetwood Apartments, St. Benedict Community Center and St. Benedict Education Center, at their 2010 annual Christmas Party. A check for $2,000 was presented to each of the respective directors at the SBA Executive Board meeting held recently at Mount Saint Benedict Monastery.