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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Welcoming Summit 6.3
All are invited to participate in the Welcoming Summit on June 3rd from 9-3. Help St Benedict Parish grow in welcome and hospitality. We will learn skills and create a plan to implement the feeling of welcome and belonging for all.
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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?
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.
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
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.
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.
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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TAIZE Prayer: Around the Cross 3.23 at 7:00pm in Church
Participate in this beautiful form of prayer, this Lent. Taize will take place on March 23rd at 7:00pm
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Take the Disciple Maker Index Server Today
The Disciple Maker Index Survey is ready for your input. Please take the survey today.
We want as many parishioners as possible to complete this 10-15 minute survey.
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The Magic of the Cello featuring Matthew Agnew
Don’t miss this moving concert featuring Matthew Agnew on cello. This will be offered in the church beginning at 3:00pm and February 12th.
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Tower Arts Recital Series Begins 11.6 with pianist YURI TANAKA
The Tower Arts recital Series will begin on November 6th with the talented pianist, Yuri Tanaka. Come and immerse yourself in the beautiful music of Chopin.
Saint Benedict Church beginning at 4:00pm.
Free Will Donation to Support Saint Ben’s Music Program
Yuri Tanaka began playing the piano at the age of four. She studied under Keiko Hagimori and Takeshi Ohkubo at Yamaha Music School, learning composition and improvisation in addition to piano. At the age of fifteen, Tanaka performed with the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra in Tokyo.
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The Feast of All Souls Mass
On the Feast of All SOULS DAY, we gather together at Mass and pray for all our deceased loved ones. We especially remember all those who have gone home to the Lord this past year.
The feast of All Souls Mass will begin at 7:00pm on November 2nd. All are invited
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Remembering Our Veterans
Members of our parish Youth Ministry will be gathering to create care bags for Veterans on November 4th. If you can donate any of these items, your help would be greatly appreciated.
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October 30 - Parade of Saints
Represent your favorite Saint in the Saint Parade at the 10:00 Mass on October 30th. All are invited to dress as a saint.
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Make me smile... Join the choir!
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…
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St Kateri Center and St Benedict Parish pray for the Survivors of Residential Schools and their Families
All are invited to attend the Prayer Service or Survivors of Residential Schools and their Families on September 18th at 4:00pm in St Benedict Church.
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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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The Anne and Bruce Hunt Gardens
The gardens around St Benedict parish were dedicated to Anne and Bruce Hunt on August 28th, 2022. …read more
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