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Attending Notre Dame Vision
Attending Notre Dame Vision

During my time at Notre Dame for Vision this year, I was able to slow down the outside world of busy life and find peace through God and His works. The time I spent in reflection at Vision, gave me a deeper understanding on how to turn to God when my life becomes difficult. I feel because I made this effort to look for God, I was able to see His presence in the people that were with me in my small group. They showed me that we all have the opportunity to receive God’s love and it is really beautiful to see it revealed in others. 

I, at last, was able to see the path of balance here. Through the action of taking a step back and allowing myself to grow where I am, I have the best way forward for God, and with Him. I now will not worry so much about living my life because I have the fortitude and courage to just be with God.        ~ Charlie Maida  read more…

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Juneteenth Celebration 6.17
Juneteenth Celebration 6.17

The second annual Juneteenth event will take place on Saturday, June 17th from 11:00am - 2:00pm in the courtyard of St. Benedict Parish (3900 N Leavitt Street). The event serves multiple interconnected goals – 1. To share and celebrate black culture with the community at large; 2. To expand the ranks of volunteers engaged in antiracism work throughout the year; 3. To deepen the commitment of already-engaged volunteers by affirming the value of their work over the past year and creating buy-in for continuing that work together; and 4. TO HAVE FUN!  

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Seven Churches Bus Tour on Holy Thursday
Seven Churches Bus Tour on Holy Thursday

At the end of the Holy Thursday Mass, the Eucharist is placed on a temporary “altar of repose” away from the sanctuary. It is customary for the faithful to process together to this altar and spend time in quiet prayer and adoration. In the Roman Missal, it states: “The faithful are invited to continue adoration before the Blessed Sacrament for a suitable length of time during the night, according to circumstance.”

The Seven Churches Visitation is a tradition that grew out of this time of prayer and adoration.

Find out more about how you can join on Holy Thursday, beginning at 8:30pm…

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Can Your Family Host our NET Ministry Leaders?
Can Your Family Host our NET Ministry Leaders?

As our 8th graders prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in April, the parish is offering a Confirmation retreat in March for our Confirmandi. This year, we have NET ministries facilitiating this retreat.

One of the terms of the agreement with Net Ministries is that the parish is responsible for housing the missionary team. If you are willing to be a host home for the missionary leaders, please email Elaine Lindia at elindia@stbenedict.com. Having missionaries in your home is a great way to support the work of your church and offering hospitality to young people who are giving a year of life in service to the church. It also makes for interesting company in your homes!

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Encounters with God. Parish Mission.
Encounters with God. Parish Mission.

The Mission will begin at St Andrew Parish on Sunday, March 26th at 4:00. Cookies, sweets and hospitality will take place following our speakers, at 5:30pm. On Monday, March 27th and Tuesday, March 28th, we will be graciously hosted by Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro each evening. Mrs Murphy’s will be open for Mission attendees at 6:45 with a dinner selection that will be served until 7:15pm. The Mission will start at 7:15 each evening. Adult beverages will be served at the end of the evening.

The Mission will begin at St Andrew Parish on March 26th at 4:00. On March 27th and 28th, we will be graciously hosted by Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro beginning at 7:00pm each evening.

Allow our shared Mission; Encounters with God, to give you space and time this Lent to recognize God’s presence in your life and allow that presence to transform you.

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Fish Fry is back! Our next Fish Fry is on March 31st
Fish Fry is back! Our next Fish Fry is on March 31st

Our Knights of Columbus Council 15052 next Fish Fry will be this Friday, March 10th in Beaven Hall. We hope you will join us from 5-8 p.m.

All you can eat cod fish dinner comes with fries, coleslaw, mac n cheese, along with a drink and dessert.

$15 for adults and $5 for children.

The Knights of Columbus are asking parish and school families to help contribute to keeping the cost of the event down with donations of soda pop, juice boxes, water, condiments, and desserts. Adult volunteers are also sought to make the event a success.

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Encounters with God. Parish Mission.
Encounters with God. Parish Mission.

St Andrew and St Benedict will be having our combined Mission beginning March 26th at 4:00. This year our Mission will focus on stories shared by parishioners of how they have experienced the grace and Love of God, in their lives. Come hear the stories, share your own story, and allow yourself, to open your heart to how God is present in your life.

The Mission will begin at St Andrew Parish on March 26th at 4:00. On March 27th and 28th, we will be graciously hosted by Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro beginning at 7:00pm each evening.

Allow our shared Mission; Encounters with God, to give you space and time this Lent to recognize God’s presence in your life and allow that presence to transform you.

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Fish Fry is back! Our next Fish Fry is on March 10th.
Fish Fry is back! Our next Fish Fry is on March 10th.

Our Knights of Columbus Council 15052 is sponsoring three (3) fish fry dinner events this Lent in Beaven Hall. We hope you will join us on the following Fridays of Lent: February 24th, March 10th, and March 31st, from 5-8 p.m.

All you can eat cod fish dinner comes with fries, coleslaw, mac n cheese, along with a drink and dessert.

$15 for adults and $5 for children.

The Knights of Columbus are asking parish and school families to help contribute to keeping the cost of the event down with donations of soda pop, juice boxes, water, condiments, and desserts. Adult volunteers are also sought to make the event a success.

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Opportunities for serving with Youth Ministry
Opportunities for serving with Youth Ministry

The Catholic Church is known for its emphasis on justice and programs challenging people to express the love of Jesus Christ to the world, by serving others. As we serve, we grow in many ways; more empathy, more awareness, more concern and most importantly, in our relationship with Christ.

St Benedict’s Youth Ministry is offering young people (8th through High School) several opportunities to serve this spring. Read more and sign up here…

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