As St. Benedict approaches 125 years of faith, fellowship, and community, we are also looking ahead with gratitude, hope, and a renewed commitment to our mission. The same spirit that has shaped generations of parishioners continues to guide us as we prepare for the future.
Space for Grace is an investment in the people, ministries, and experiences that bring our parish to life. By strengthening the spaces where we worship, grow in faith, serve others, and build community, we are equipping St. Benedict to continue its mission for generations to come.
This is just the beginning of the conversation. In the months ahead, parishioners will have opportunities to learn more about the vision behind Space for Grace and the role each of us can play in shaping the next chapter of our parish. For now, we invite you to join us in praying for the campaign, celebrating all that God has accomplished through St. Benedict, and looking forward with excitement to all that lies ahead.
What Can You Do Right Now?
Pray: Pray for St. Benedict, our ministries, and the success of the Space for Grace campaign as we look to the future with faith.
Be Open to Conversation: Over the coming months, you may be invited to learn more about the campaign through conversations with fellow parishioners or parish leadership. We hope you'll take the opportunity to hear more about our vision for our future.
Reflect: Consider what St. Benedict has meant in your life and how our parish has helped shape your faith, family, and community. Together, we have an opportunity to ensure that future generations experience the same welcoming spiritual home that so many have found here.
How does the Archdiocesan Generation to Generation campaign fit into this?
As part of the Archdiocese of Chicago's Generation to Generation: Answer the Call initiative, every parish has been asked to participate in a campaign that supports important Archdiocesan priorities. Through its planning process, St. Benedict identified additional opportunities to invest in the future of our own parish community. Space for Grace encompasses both our Archdiocesan commitment and our local parish priorities within one unified campaign.
Who will be asked to participate?
Every St. Benedict parish family will have an opportunity to participate in the campaign. Throughout the coming months, parishioners will be invited to learn more about the vision and goals of Space for Grace and to consider how they can support its success through prayer, enthusiasm, and, when the time comes, a financial commitment. Every family's participation will play an important role in helping bring this vision to life.