On Ash Wednesday, as we pray and fast, Pope Francis encourages all followers of Christ to intentionally hold our brothers and sisters in the Ukraine in our hearts. Dedicate your prayer and fasting to bring peace.
The Diversity and Inclusivity group would also like to express their solidarity with our brothers and sisters from the Ukraine. We pray for peace and hold the people of Ukraine in our prayers.
Read MoreStart Lent with a Prayer and Reflection on Ash Wednesday. Read more here.
Read MoreThe Distribution of Ashes
During Mass, the ashes which give Ash Wednesday its name are distributed. The ashes are made by burning the blessed palms that were distributed the previous year on Palm Sunday.
On Wednesday, March 2nd, Ashes will be distributed at the 8:30am and 1:30pm School Masses and at a 4:00 prayer service and 7:00pm Mass. Read More here
Read MoreFinding the path towards deeper faith and discovering our purpose can be difficult. But we don’t have to do it alone. God is with you, God is with us. We can do this together.
This Lent, let’s journey toward discovery together. A group of St Benedict Parishioners will be participating in a self-paced, 6 week retreat titled; Jesus: Companion in our Struggle. read more….
Read MoreThe Diversity and Inclusivity group strives to intentionally raise awareness and knowledge in regards to the various diverse contributors to American History. Beginning this year, we will be using the national monthly celebrations to highlight all cultural communities. The month of February is an annual national celebration of achievements by African Americans and a pivotal time for recognizing their humanity as well as their central role in United States history.
The Diversity and Inclusivity group is committed to recognizing and celebrating all cultures and is excited to kick off this celebration in 2022 with honoring Black History month. Read more about Katherine Johnson here
Read MoreOn March 25th at 7: 00pm 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…
Read MoreThe Diversity and Inclusivity group strives to intentionally raise awareness and knowledge in regards to the various diverse contributors to American History. Beginning this year, we will be using the national monthly celebrations to highlight all cultural communities. The month of February is an annual national celebration of achievements by African Americans and a pivotal time for recognizing their humanity as well as their central role in United States history.
The Diversity and Inclusivity group is committed to recognizing and celebrating all cultures and is excited to kick off this celebration in 2022 with honoring Black History month. Read more about Katherine Johnson here
Read MoreEven 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
Read MoreEven 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
Read MoreI write today to share with you some news. Effective February 1st, 2022, I will be leaving St. Ben’s. I will take on a new role as Director of Music Ministry at St. Clement Parish in Lincoln Park. January 23rd will be my last Sunday. I will take the final week of January to spend some time in spiritual retreat as I prepare for my new role. I have put a lot of thought and prayer into making this decision, and this is the right thing for me at this time. This was my decision, and I am grateful for the support I have received from Fr. Steve, Rachel Gemo, and the rest of the staff…
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