Posts in Youth Ministry
Praying for Our Confirmation Candidates by Name

On 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…

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RESCHEDULED DATE TBA: Sharing Faith is an Act of Love will not take place on 1.22

Even 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

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RESCHEDULED DATE TBA: Sharing Faith is an Act of Love will not take place on 1.22

Even 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

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Thanksgiving Dinner - Help Needed!

Thursday, November 25th, 11am to 1pm

Our annual community Thanksgiving Dinner is back! For decades our parish has provided a place for people to gather and share a meal, especially if they don’t have anywhere else to go. This event is made possible through countless donations of food and time by our community. Consider supporting the event by making a donation of food or by volunteering (or both).

This year the dinner will take place in the main gymnasium to allow for better ventilation and distancing.

MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL GUESTS AND VOLUNTEERS.

DONATE OR VOLUNTEER

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Conversations in the Courtyard: How to Welcome the LGBTQ+ Community

Thursday, August 19th at 7pm

In the rectory garden

You are invited to join with the young adults from Saint Andrew Parish for our summer series, "Conversations in the Courtyard." The next session will be Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 7:00pm. Food and beverages are provided for free! The conversation will be hosted by JR Zerkowski who is the executive director of Fortunate Families. We will be discussing how the church can better support and care for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Questions? email Kim McMillan Young Adult Ministry

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Masks Now Required Indoors in the City of Chicago

August 18th, 2021

The City of Chicago announced yesterday afternoon that face coverings are required in all indoor public spaces for all people over the age of 2, regardless of vaccination status. Therefore, masks are now required indoors for all clergy, staff, volunteers and parishioners inside archdiocesan facilities in the City of Chicago, including Masses, liturgies and all activities/events within our parishes…

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Diversity and Inclusivity Group is hosting a Book Drive

Being exposed to and reading stories about other people's lives can impact our own life by helping us better understand our world. Books can help us know people who are different than us.

Kids also need to see people who look like them and who face challenges, overcome obstacles and make a difference in the world. It's validating for kids to meet a character in a story who has hair that resembles theirs or wears glasses just like they do.

For these reasons and others, Parents for Diversity and Inclusivity: United for Change are hosting the,

“Diversity is Inspiring” Book Drive. read more…

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