In the bit of yeast that transforms the whole batch of flour we are again reminded that what we may think is small and of little value can be used by God to transform much in our world. We are called to see the Kingdom in even the smallest things that change our world for the better…
Read MoreConfessions on Saturday, July 18th are cancelled due to a funeral being scheduled in church. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please join us next week, July 25th at 11am for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Read MoreJuly 11th & 12th, 2020
This weekend we celebrate the feasts of St. Benedict of Nursia, our parish patron, and St. Kateri Tekewitha, the patron of the Kateri Center which serves our Native American Catholic Community. We are pleased to announce that we will celebrate these feasts by opening our doors for public Mass for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic…
Read MoreJeremy Kiolbassa, Director of Music and Liturgy gives an update about what the upcoming year looks like for our music program, both at Mass and in our annual concert series…
Read MoreSaturday, June 27th from Noon to 2pm
Fr. Robert has been named pastor at St. Gerald Parish in Oak Lawn, effective July 1st, 2020. Because we are unable to host a traditional farewell party, we will instead host a “drive-by goodbye” celebration in the courtyard.
Read MoreNEXT SESSION: July 1st at 7:30pm
St Benedict Parish will be hosting 4 interactive sessions designed to facilitate listening, reflection, solidarity and action in light of racism in our city and our world. Each 75 minute sessions will be held via Zoom from 7:30pm-8:45pm. All Parishioners, Families, Young Adults and Youth are invited to these conversations.
For the Zoom meeting information, contact Kim McMillan at kmcmillan@stbenedict.com
Read MoreWe have entered Phase 1 of the re-opening process. This includes the celebration of Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, and Reconciliation with 10 people or less. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered Saturdays at 11am. Funerals and Weddings may be scheduled by contacting the parish at 773-588-6484…For the scheduling of Baptisms, please contact Elaine Lindia, Pastoral Associate, at (773)509-3806 or at elindia@stbenedict.com.
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