Save the dates of July 18-22nd for your kids, ages K-5th grade, to participate in Vacation Bible School this summer. There will be music, bible stories, videos, crafts and just a MONUMENTAL amount of FUN!
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Start Lent with a Prayer and Reflection on Ash Wednesday. Read more here.
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The Distribution of Ashes
During Mass, the ashes which give Ash Wednesday its name are distributed. The ashes are made by burning the blessed palms that were distributed the previous year on Palm Sunday.
On Wednesday, March 2nd, Ashes will be distributed at the 8:30am and 1:30pm School Masses and at a 4:00 prayer service and 7:00pm Mass. Read More here
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Finding the path towards deeper faith and discovering our purpose can be difficult. But we don’t have to do it alone. God is with you, God is with us. We can do this together.
This Lent, let’s journey toward discovery together. A group of St Benedict Parishioners will be participating in a self-paced, 6 week retreat titled; Jesus: Companion in our Struggle. read more….
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On March 25th at 7: 00pm a group of young people from our parish will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. As they complete the final month of preparation to receive the sacrament, St Benedict Youth Ministry would like to extend an invitation to our parishioners to pray for one of these young people, by name. read more…
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Even though helping others grow in faith is my work, growing in knowledge and understanding of our faith is also a personal goal. This goal has enriched me in my own life by bringing peace, comfort and understanding.
With that in mind, as a parent, I often desire ways to influence my family’s faith and faith practice. For me, sharing my faith with my family is an act of love. I want them to experience the same peace and comfort that my faith has given to me.
It was at Notre Dame Vision for Catholic Youth Ministers when I first heard Lenny DeLorenzo speak. …read more
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Even though helping others grow in faith is my work, growing in knowledge and understanding of our faith is also a personal goal. This goal has enriched me in my own life by bringing peace, comfort and understanding.
With that in mind, as a parent, I often desire ways to influence my family’s faith and faith practice. For me, sharing my faith with my family is an act of love. I want them to experience the same peace and comfort that my faith has given to me.
It was at Notre Dame Vision for Catholic Youth Ministers when I first heard Lenny DeLorenzo speak. …read more
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“If you want your kids to be children of faith, BEGIN BY PLANTING THE SEED OF PRAYER and watch a beautiful relationship with God bloom inside them.” Parents: get a sitter and attend INTO THE HEART OF THE FATHER…
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Christmas Eve, 3:30 PM
On Christmas Eve, at 3:30 PM, please join us for a Children’s Lessons and Carols Service.
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We are happy to now offer children’s choir all children of the parish that would like to participate and sing at Mass! The choir will meet once a month at 9:15am to sing for the 10am Family Mass. All students in grades 3-8 are invited to participate. To sign up…
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Please take a moment to fill out this survey about Fr. Tom Refermat, our associate pastor. The results of this survey help with staff development and performance reviews for the Archdiocese of Chicago.
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Children’s Liturgy of the Word beginning October 17th at the 10:00 Am Mass.
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There are several openings for co-catechists in the Religious Education program. We also have hall monitor positions.
Please contact Elaine Lindia for more information at (773) 509-3806 or at elindia@stbenedict.com. Thank you in advance for considering being part of a vital Catholic educational experience that helps build the foundation of a child’s faith.
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If you have not already done so, please remember to register your child or children in the Religious Education program before September 1, 2021. Registering before September 1st will guarantee your child(ren) a place in a grade-level class and that he/she has a book for the first day of classes.
Please contact Elaine Lindia at (773)509-3806 or at elindia@stbenedict.com with any questions. Thanks!
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August 18th, 2021
The City of Chicago announced yesterday afternoon that face coverings are required in all indoor public spaces for all people over the age of 2, regardless of vaccination status. Therefore, masks are now required indoors for all clergy, staff, volunteers and parishioners inside archdiocesan facilities in the City of Chicago, including Masses, liturgies and all activities/events within our parishes…
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