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I want you...to sing.
I want you...to sing.

If you’re thinking of singing in the parish choir we have good news.

POSITIONS are OPEN –Parish Choir - members: soprano, alto, tenor and bass singers.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS – Must be able to carry light and beautiful musical notes part way across the church. Must have a sense of humor.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – Must have sung, hummed or whistled a tune in the bathtub or shower.

HOURS – 7:00pm - 8:30pm on Wednesday evenings (beginning September 7th and thereafter) and 9:15am Sunday mornings in the Church choir area to prepare for the 10:00am mass. Rehearsals take place in the church. Enter the main doors on Irving Park Road. …read more

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Vacation Bible School in pictures- God's LOVE is MONUMENTAL
Vacation Bible School in pictures- God's LOVE is MONUMENTAL

We sang, we danced, we made crafts but most importantly we were all reminded of God’s Monumental Love for us. Thank you to our amazing Youth Leaders for their preparation and their guidance of our small groups throughout the week. Thank you to; Alex, Charlie, Clayton, Ethan, Grace, Grace, Henry, Jonny, Katherine, Kevin, Kieran, Mary, Reed and Reagan. Thank you to Ms. Nancy Uczen for her calming presence and attention to details. Check out our pictures.

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Homepage Featured, Parish Featured, Parish Life, Youth Ministry, Spiritual Life, schoolkim mcmillan
#welivetoserve #stbencym
#welivetoserve #stbencym

Last week 11 young people and I spent 15 hours serving the community of St Ben’s. These young people gathered for 4 hours for 4 days. We cleaned the church and worked in the school using our gifts of enthusiasm, energy and strength. We talked about the corporal and spiritual works of mercy before we made lunches and cookies for the St Ben’s lunch program and we visited Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg to help feed those who are hungry in our world. I’m proud of the work they did and their commitment to using their gifts and time, to make a difference.

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Homepage Featured, Parish Featured, Outreach, Parish Life, Spiritual Life, Youth Ministry, schoolkim mcmillan
Celebrate JUNETEENTH on June 18th
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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Homepage Featured, Parish Featured, Parish Life, school, Spiritual Life, Outreachkim mcmillan