Archdiocese Update: Sacramental Practices
March 24th, 2020
As all residents of the state comply with the order to stay at home and refrain from non-essential activities, we are nonetheless painfully aware that being cut off from the sacramental life of the church, especially the Eucharist, creates a great hardship for our people, indeed for all of us. However, we make this sacrifice for the common good, convinced that we, like all citizens, have a responsibility in preventing the spread of COVID-19. In fact, doing so will ensure that our people can return to the sacraments as soon as possible…
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Archdiocese Update: Shelter-in-Place Order and Guidelines
March 20th, 2020
Governor Pritzker's mandatory shelter-in-place order for the State of Illinois means the following for our parishes effective 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21 through Tuesday, April 7…
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Archdiocese Update on Holy, Week, Chrism Mass, and Funerals
March 19, 2020
Based on current guidelines from local public health departments, which recommend the cancellation of public gatherings involving 250 or more people, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, mandated the suspension until further notice of all liturgical services effective Saturday evening with the regularly scheduled weekend services. In addition, he has mandated the closing of schools operated by the archdiocese, and to close the Pastoral Center and related agency offices until further notice.
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St. Joseph's Day Table - March 15 CANCELLED
The Archdiocese of Chicago has asked the parish to reconsider events that involve high risk groups in light of the corona virus pandemic. The Aluise family along with Father Steve have agreed that this year’s St. Joseph’s Day Celebration will be cancelled. We regret this unfortunate situation but feel that everyone’s health and safety is of the upmost importance.
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ALPHA 4 YOUTH is paused for now~ watch for updates here
The ALPHA series will begin again for teens on Wednesday, March 4th. ALPHA will run until Wednesday,…
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Christmas in the Abbey
St. Benedict Parish rings in the Christmas Season with a concert of beloved carols from England and beyond. In its seventh year, this annual concert has become a beloved tradition for St. Ben’s, North Center, and the greater Chicago area…
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Attend the September 16th presentation with Guest Speaker Roy Petitfils
How do we help our children find peace of heart through the practice of faith?
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Baby and Kids Green Garage Sale 2019!
September 21st will be here sooner than you think!
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Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Moving Wall
Archdiocese of Chicago- Catholic Cemeteries presents…
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Chicago Catholic Scripture School
Journey through the Bible like never before!
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Baby and Kids Green Garage Sale 2019!
Save the date for our annual kids green garage sale on Saturday, September 21st…
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Sunday Sharing 6.30.19
Last weekend, I rediscovered a place of peace and was reminded of its importance in my life…
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Sunday Sharing 6.16.19
Father Alex was a very interesting character, short in stature but big in what mattered: heart …
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A Farewell to St. Benedict High School
What 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…
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Kateri Center Youth Pow Wow!
Building youth community through our youth Pow Wow…
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Kateri Center Cheeseburger and Veggie Burger Fundraiser!
This Saturday, June 1st from 4-7 PM
Proceeds to Benefit the 2019 Tekakwitha Conference Planning Committee
Thank you for your support!
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Living your faith after Confirmation
We commissioned our newest Eucharistic minister this past Sunday at the 10:300 Mass. During the commissioning we were reminded of the importance of receiving the Eucharist and being willing to bring the Body of Christ to others. Yianni chose to serve as a Eucharistic Minister after he received the sacrament of Confirmation in March. The next formation meeting to serve as a Eucharistic Minister is on May 11th after the 5:00 Mass. Email kmcmillan@stbenedict.com if you would like to attend.
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