Good-Bye Celebration for Fr. Robert Pajor
Saturday, 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.
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Worship Aide for Jun 27th & 28th
The worship aide for this weekend is available for download. Be sure to print or load it on to your device so you can participate in this weekend’s live-streamd Mass…
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Worship Aide for Jun 20th & 21st
The worship aide for this weekend is available for download. Be sure to print or load it on to your device so you can participate in this weekend’s live-streamd Mass…
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Worship Aide for Jun 13th & 14th
The worship aide for this weekend is available for download. Be sure to print or load it on to your device so you can participate in this weekend’s live-streamd Mass…
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Announcement Regarding Live-Streamed Services
As of June 3rd, we have switched our live-streaming services from Facebook to Youtube. Because Facebook is not exclusively designed for live-streaming, we have encountered multiple compatibility issues, many of which were worsened by the switch to the "New Facebook" earlier this year. We hope that by switching to a new and more streamlined platform, our broadcasts will be more consistent and reliable. Once again, thank you for your patience during these extraordinary times…
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Worship Aide for Jun 6th & 7th
The worship aide for this weekend is available for download. Be sure to print or load it on to your device so you can participate in this weekend’s live-streamd Mass…
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Worship Aide for May 30th at 5pm: The Vigil of Pentecost
The worship aide for this weekend is available for download. Be sure to print or load it on to your device so you can participate in this weekend’s live-streamd Mass…
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Worship Aide for May 31st at 9am: Pentecost Sunday
The worship aide for this weekend is available for download. Be sure to print or load it on to your device so you can participate in this weekend’s live-streamd Mass…
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In Memoriam: A Service of Hope
Original Broadcast: Wednesday, May 27th at 7pm
One of the most difficult things about our present reality is not being able to gather for funerals in church. We will offer this virtual Mass for all those that have passed away during the pandemic, whether from the virus itself of from other causes…
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Weekend Worship Aide for May 23rd-24th (PDF)
The worship aide for this weekend is available for download. Be sure to print or load it on to your device so you can participate in this weekend’s live-streamd Mass…
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Weekend Worship Aide for May 16th-17th (PDF)
The worship aide for this weekend is available for download. Be sure to print or load it on to your device so you can participate in this weekend’s live-streamd Mass…
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Weekend Worship Aide for May 9th-10th (PDF)
The worship aide for this weekend is available for download. Be sure to print or load it on to your device so you can participate in this weekend’s live-streamd Mass…
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Weekend Worship Aide (PDF)
The worship aide for this weekend is available for download. Be sure to print or load it on to your device so you can participate in this weekend’s live-streamd Mass…
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St. Ben's COVID Response Featured by Associated Press
Our recent efforts to stay connected with parishioners was featured in a very short video story by the Associated Press. Click to watch.
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Send Us Your SELFIES for Holy Week
We are asking all of our parishioners and parish friends to send in photographs of themselves to be used to create a “photo congregation” for Holy Week. We will print your photographs and place them in the pews of the church for our live-streamed Holy Week liturgies. Be sure to tune in to see yourself on the screen!
Please submit your photos by Wednesday, April 8th at NOON.
Photos should be emailed to Elaine Lindia, Pastoral associate, at elindia@stbenedict.com
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Holy Week Schedule
Beginning Thursday, April 9th, Holy Week liturgies will be broadcast from the main church. The principal celebrations are listed in bold, and those with an asterisk* will include live music. All events will be broadcast on the parish Facebook Page and the live stream page on our website…
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FIRSTHAND: Coronavirus - Father Stephen Kanonik
Fr. Steve, our pastor, was recently featured on WTTW’s series “FIRSTHAND: Coronavirus” which chronicles Chicagoans’ response to the current pandemic. Fr. Steve talks about being called to action in this extraordinary time, and the parish’s efforts to stay connected…
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VIRTUAL Holy Hour for Healing
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Original Broadcast on Wednesday, March 25th, 2020
Join us for a virtual Holy Hour as we continue to pray for healing for all of those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic…
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VIDEO PREVIEW: Samantha Elliott in Concert
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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