There are no racing thoughts at this time. However, when my thoughts occupy my mind, I pick that word or phrase back up and silently repeat it again. I am this prayer. I become this prayer, most times struggling, for at least twenty minutes to attune my heart and hear His language: silence…
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March 24th, 2020
As all residents of the state comply with the order to stay at home and refrain from non-essential activities, we are nonetheless painfully aware that being cut off from the sacramental life of the church, especially the Eucharist, creates a great hardship for our people, indeed for all of us. However, we make this sacrifice for the common good, convinced that we, like all citizens, have a responsibility in preventing the spread of COVID-19. In fact, doing so will ensure that our people can return to the sacraments as soon as possible…
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March 20th, 2020
Governor Pritzker's mandatory shelter-in-place order for the State of Illinois means the following for our parishes effective 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21 through Tuesday, April 7…
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FRIDAY, MARCH 20TH at 7PM*
Join us on the remaining Fridays of Lent for virtual Stations of the Cross. Tune in to our live-stream page to join us in prayer.
*We will use a pre-recorded video for this gathering, filmed using our own parish stations. Though we encourage you to join us in prayer at 7pm, the stations may be prayed at any time using the devotional video.
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March 19, 2020
Based on current guidelines from local public health departments, which recommend the cancellation of public gatherings involving 250 or more people, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, mandated the suspension until further notice of all liturgical services effective Saturday evening with the regularly scheduled weekend services. In addition, he has mandated the closing of schools operated by the archdiocese, and to close the Pastoral Center and related agency offices until further notice.
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On Thursday, March 26, 2020, at 6 PM in Kittler Hall, we will be showing the powerful feature film, IGNATIUS of LOYOLA: Soldier, Sinner, Saint, an epic motion picture based on true events in the life of the founder of the Jesuits, Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Refreshments will be available.
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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.
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“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…”
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March 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…
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The ALPHA series will begin again for teens on Wednesday, March 4th. ALPHA will run until Wednesday,…
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March 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.
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“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…”
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Wednesday, 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
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Sometimes 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…
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Please 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)
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SUNDAY, 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…
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Wednesday, February 5th at 7pm in Church
Love to sing? Like Wine? We've got you. Join us for a no-pressure, no-obligation rehearsal…
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PROCESSION 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…
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2019 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!
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