All 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 MoreIt’s no secret that the albs, the white vestments worn by our altar servers, have seen better days. At the moment most of them are either stained, frayed, or torn. Not to mentioned, there aren’t enough sizes for all our servers, leaving our servers either tripping over them or…
Read MoreStudents of the parish in grades 5 through high school are invited to take part in this rewarding ministry. Training will be scheduled in November…
Read MoreWe are in search of musicians of all types to become a part of our parish music ministry. Consider becoming a part of this rewarding ministry and sharing your talents with our community. There are several ways to get involved, like becoming a cantor, choir member, or instrumentalist…
Read MoreMass celebrated at 6:30am, 8:30am, and 7pm.
Thursday, August 15th, we will celebrate the Solemnity Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is a major feast of the Church and a Holy Day of Obligation for all Catholics...
Read MoreJULY 13th & 14th: Join us as we celebrate the feast of our patron, St. Benedict of Nursia, at all Masses this weekend. The 9am Mass on Sunday will feature special program of music, sung by our parish choir…
Read MoreBernie is known for her sense of humor and ability to make her fellow choristers chuckle, even during the most intense rehearsal. She is also known for her great respect and devotion to the Eucharist…
Read MoreOn Sunday, June 23rd there will be a solemn outdoor procession following the noon Mass. The procession will end with Benediction in church. All are invited to join in the procession which will make its way around the entire St. Ben's campus…
Read MoreWhat a great crowd of alumni, former and current faculty, friends new and old, that came out on Sunday, June 2nd for the celebration of 69 years of blessings that was St. Benedict High School to this parish and the north side of our city. Over 350 guests came over to…
Read MorePrepare for a unique approach to lectoring, with a healthy balance of practical vocal technique and scriptural study. Wear clothes you feel comfortable moving in, and keep an open mind during this two hour session! All current and prospective lectors are invited to take part in this event…
Read MoreAs of this week, the project is fully funded. Thank you to the generous donors that came forward to help us meet our goal! The altar candlesticks are about 95% finished. Our craftsman is going ad another coat or two of polyurethane to strengthen the…
Read MoreThe art & environment ministry is responsible for all of the decorating in our beautiful church. The decor changes with the seasons and solemnities according to the liturgical calendar. We are in search of both creative types and “worker bee” types to help keep our church looking great. The time commitment is minimal (about 2 hours once a month) and the schedule is very flexible…
Read MoreJoin us as we commemorate Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem. Each Mass will begin with a solemn procession with palms, beginning outdoors on Irving Park (weather permitting). During Mass, we will read the Passion of Jesus according to Luke. This Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the most solemn part of the Church Year…
Read MoreThe prototype is nearly complete and the oil candles have arrived. Our craftsman will size up the prototype next to he altar and make any final adjustments before replicating the design for the other 5 candlesticks. He’s also carefully matched the stain on the…
Read MoreThe documents of Vatican II are probably some of the most misunderstood and misinterpreted documents of all time. Vatican II did mark a huge shift in the Church and the Sacred Liturgy, but many of the things that have become associated with this change…
Read MoreConsider dedicating a hymnal to a friend or family member. This is a wonderful and permanent way to honor, remember, celebrate, or pray for a loved one. All funds raised will help us to offset the cost of some much needed upgrades to our liturgical furnishings…
Read MoreThis Sunday at 10:30am
You are invited to gather with our community in a special way. Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLW) will be offered, and all children present will be invited to pray together around the altar. No matter what the size or configuration of your family, we hope you consider joining us for this celebration!
Thanks to the generosity of a parishioner and craftsmen, we have the opportunity to beautify our sanctuary even further. He has offered to create six new custom floor-standing candlesticks that match our beautiful altar and ambo. These new candlesticks will be handmade from the same type of wood as the altar (solid red oak), and will even have matching carved pillar capitals. They will be similar in design to the processional candles that are currently on either side of the cross.
To make a donation, click here or stop by the rectory…
Read MoreThe quality of music at Mass can have a profound impact on our experience. Mediocre music can leave us feeling uninspired, or worse, disconnect us from our experience. Good music can lift us up, connecting us to something greater than ourselves. My vision for St. Ben’s has always been that we should be a home for good music, inspiring music, transcendent music…
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