The Archdiocese of Chicago has asked the parish to reconsider events that involve high risk groups in light of the corona virus pandemic. The Aluise family along with Father Steve have agreed that this year’s St. Joseph’s Day Celebration will be cancelled. We regret this unfortunate situation but feel that everyone’s health and safety is of the upmost importance.
Read More“I started doing the hours as a Lenten practice some years ago and enjoyed it so much that it is now part of my daily prayer routine. Like many of you, I do not have the lifestyle to do all of the hours…”
Read MoreMarch 3, 2020
The following was shared with Archdiocese of Chicago priests regarding coronavirus/COVID-19 public health concerns and our liturgical practices. Based on guidance from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Divine Worship, the following guidelines are to be implemented in all parishes within the Archdiocese of Chicago effective immediately…
Read MoreThe ALPHA series will begin again for teens on Wednesday, March 4th. ALPHA will run until Wednesday,…
Read MoreMarch 29th, 30th, & 31st
Lent is a blessed season that invites us to get back on track spiritually. Belief in God and practicing the faith is diminishing at an alarming rate. This mission will look at some of the factors contributing to this decline. Through solid, Catholic theology and engaging stories, Bishop Ron Hicks will stress the absolute need and importance of strengthening our faith and hope. He will also suggest specific ways of how and why to keep God in the center of our lives.
Read More“When life feels difficult I often ask for forgiveness and strength and regularly pray for the sick, grieving, homeless and those whom I encounter along the day. For others, this may not seem like prayer, yet, for me, every conversation I engage in with God, Jesus or our Blessed Mother is certainly not only a gift, to me, its prayer…”
Read MoreWednesday, March 11th at 7:30pm in Church
Dinner provided starting at 6:45pm in church basement
The music used for this celebration will be taken from An Evening Prayer for Lent by Fr. André Gouzes. This fully sung prayer service draws inspiration from both Gregorian and Slavonic chant…
Sponsored by St. Benedict Religious Education and Music Ministry
Read MoreSometimes it may be hard to formulate the words that express the intentions of our heart, or our faith may not tenaciously grasp onto God’s promises toward us. This method uses Scripture as the framework, and we open our hearts and minds towards a particular phrase, word, or image embedded in the Scripture…
Read MorePlease join us for the celebration of Ash Wednesday on February 26th, 2020.
MASS TIMES
6:30am | 8:30am | 1:30pm | 4:00pm | 7:00pm (choir)
Read MoreSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9th at 3PM
Samantha Elliott, our very own cantor, will present a concert of music for voice and piano. Known for her range and versatility as a vocalist, Samantha will showcase music of the classical operatic genre, sacred songs, and modern music alike. The program will feature the works Debussy, Strauss, Verdi…
Read MoreWednesday, February 5th at 7pm in Church
Love to sing? Like Wine? We've got you. Join us for a no-pressure, no-obligation rehearsal…
Read MorePROCESSION OF LIGHT
Sunday, February 2nd at the 10:30am Mass
The celebration of The Presentation of the Lord, also known as “Candlemas”, is exactly 40 days after Christmas. Traditionally, this was the end of the Christmas and Epiphany seasons for many cultures. At the Mass, the assembly is invited to take part in a procession of light, similar to the Easter Vigil, which begins outside the church or at the entrance. As they enter the church, the Canticle of Simeon is sung…
Read More2019 contributions statements will be available after all Masses this weekend in the back of the church. Statements include donations made to the parish as well as our parish school. Thank you for your immense generosity to St. Ben's!
Read MoreTuesday, January 28th at 7:30pm
Planning a wedding ceremony can be stressful and downright confusing sometimes, and we want to make the process as easy and pain-free as possible. We will be hosting a Wedding Music Showcase to help you through the process of planning your wedding ceremony or Mass. At the showcase you will be treated to a short concert by our talented vocalists and instrumentalists, and we will walk you through the entire process of planning your wedding liturgy…
Read MoreAll liturgical ministers and parishioners are invited to a morning retreat on Saturday, January 25th beginning at 10am. This year, instead of a keynote speaker, we are going to focus on The Mass itself. Our day of reflection will be centered around a “teaching Mass” in which the celebrant will explain in detail…
Read MoreThere are few experiences in my life that have reminded me so profoundly of the size of the Body of Christ as the first night of each National Catholic Youth Conference I have attended, reminds me. An experience of parish or of high school can feel large but to see 20,000 people who are gathered because we have commonality in being followers of Christ, fills me with awe each time I experience it.
Read MoreClick here for a special video message from Jeremy Kiolbassa, Director of Music & Liturgy.
Read MoreConsider becoming part of a Spiritual Life ministry. Each one of these ministries plays an important role in the life of our parish…
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