Posts in Outreach
Celebrate JUNETEENTH on June 18th

Pathways Toward Peace and the Coonley Antiracism Group will be coming together on Saturday, June 18 from 11:00am - 2:00pm in the courtyard of St. Benedict Parish to celebrate Juneteenth and Freedom. Juneteenth is the name given to the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. This will be the first event, held in our community celebrating Juneteenth

The event, open to the community, will feature entertainment, food and a marketplace with vendors selling products and services. Highlighting Black-owned businesses and providing activities for all ages, this family event is sure to be a fun afternoon for the whole family.

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Praying for Our Confirmation Candidates by Name

On April 25th at 1:00 p.m. a group of young people from our parish will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. As they complete the final month of preparation to receive the sacrament, St Benedict Youth Ministry would like to extend an invitation to our parishioners to pray for one of these young people, by name. read more…

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RESCHEDULED DATE TBA: Sharing Faith is an Act of Love will not take place on 1.22

Even though helping others grow in faith is my work, growing in knowledge and understanding of our faith is also a personal goal. This goal has enriched me in my own life by bringing peace, comfort and understanding.

With that in mind, as a parent, I often desire ways to influence my family’s faith and faith practice. For me, sharing my faith with my family is an act of love. I want them to experience the same peace and comfort that my faith has given to me.

It was at Notre Dame Vision for Catholic Youth Ministers when I first heard Lenny DeLorenzo speak. …read more

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RESCHEDULED DATE TBA: Sharing Faith is an Act of Love will not take place on 1.22

Even though helping others grow in faith is my work, growing in knowledge and understanding of our faith is also a personal goal. This goal has enriched me in my own life by bringing peace, comfort and understanding.

With that in mind, as a parent, I often desire ways to influence my family’s faith and faith practice. For me, sharing my faith with my family is an act of love. I want them to experience the same peace and comfort that my faith has given to me.

It was at Notre Dame Vision for Catholic Youth Ministers when I first heard Lenny DeLorenzo speak. …read more

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Christmas from the Tower: Cantiques de la Cathédrale

Friday, December 17th at 7pm

Join us for our ninth annual Christmas concert! This year the parish choirs will present a program of carols from the cathedrals of France and beyond. Performers include the parish adult choir, children's choirs, and the Ravenswood Community Orchestra. All proceeds benefit the parish music program. Even if you cannot attend, please consider making a gift to show your support.

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Thanksgiving Dinner - Help Needed!

Thursday, November 25th, 11am to 1pm

Our annual community Thanksgiving Dinner is back! For decades our parish has provided a place for people to gather and share a meal, especially if they don’t have anywhere else to go. This event is made possible through countless donations of food and time by our community. Consider supporting the event by making a donation of food or by volunteering (or both).

This year the dinner will take place in the main gymnasium to allow for better ventilation and distancing.

MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL GUESTS AND VOLUNTEERS.

DONATE OR VOLUNTEER

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