Janus Concert Series is thrilled to open our inaugural season with a triple bill of selections from beloved musicalsCarousel, She Loves Me, and Guys and Dolls. Janus was started by St. Benedict's very own Choir Section Leader Kaitlin Galetti in an effort to create opportunities for young singers that bridge the gap between opera and musical theater…
Read MoreNine years ago, Brian Sieve, a new theology teacher at St. Benedict Prep, thought to revamp how we began our prayer each day in the Secondary School. He added an introductory line before the sign of the cross coming from the opening page of the Rule of St. Benedict: "Listen with the ears of your heart." This short phrase describes the disposition that we need to be in before coming to God in prayer. It is this characteristic of Benedictine spirituality that being receptive or open is emphasized before the mention of being active. For St. Benedict each of us is essentially a "hearer of the Word." Listening, as St. Benedict would later elaborate in his Rule, is the fundamental attitude from which all other attitudes flow...
Read MoreWe extend a warm invitation to all families with children to attend and participate in this special Mass. It is our goal to help you and your family celebrate Mass together in a no-pressure environment that allows kids to be kids. We hope you consider joining us for this celebration at 10:30am this Sunday!
Read MoreTake It Outside this SUNDAY after 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, and Noon Mass! Let's celebrate fellowship, a new season, a new school year, and you! See you OUTSIDE after Mass! Every third Sunday, Sponsored by the St. Benedict Hospitality Ministry
Read MoreSeptember 15 & 16
The Knights of Columbus at St. Benedict will conduct our annual “Tootsie Roll Drive” for intellectual disabilities after Masses on Sept 15th and 16th. Your donations fund the operating budget for the local chapter of SPREAD – a charity which ministers to Catholics with intellectual disabilities.
Last year, we raised $1,500 and we thank you for your continued generosity.
Read MoreAll dreamers are welcome and there is no experience necessary. We encourage anyone who has been interested in their dreams, but has not had the opportunity to share and explore them further to attend. This ongoing group will meet on the third Monday of each month at 7 pm until 9 pm in the basement of the rectory…
Read MoreAs we look at ways to implement our new mission, some of our current spaces in the school got a face lift this summer; we also created a new space in the building. What previously served as our school’s computer lab and library got a major overhaul this summer to create our STEM lab. The room, which just two years ago functioned as two different spaces, today form one innovative space for learning…
Read MoreAs I wrote in my letter responding to the Pennsylvania Grand Jury report: “Whatever words we may use to describe the anguish of reading about these heinous acts, they can never capture the reality of suffering endured by victims of sexual abuse, suffering compounded by the woeful responses of bishops who failed to protect the people they were ordained to serve. … We must resolve to face our failures and hold each other accountable. We must resolve to be clear-eyed about what we have done, what we have failed to do, and what remains to be done. We must resolve to live in the light of humility, of repentance, of honesty — the light of Christ...
Read MoreSince my dad was up front playing music, my mom was left to keep us kids in line. At this point, all she had to worry about from us teenagers was the odd sarcastic remark, so her focus was almost entirely on keeping my little sister out of trouble. From what I remember, she was actually pretty well behaved, and aside from the odd sprint up and down the aisle, or a loud question about what was going on, she did pretty well. Still, all it took was one little noise or burst of energy for one lady to turn around..
Read MoreIt was my first time going to this camp, so I didn't really know what to expect. However, I enjoyed my experience so much…
Read MoreSome of our favorite activities in the past included preparing cookie baskets for our lunch program and St. Paul's House residents and bringing in speakers who address various topics of interest relating
Read MoreWe are pleased to once again offer Benedictine Children's Chorus for SBPS students in grades 3-5. In the coming season, the children will have numerous opportunities to perform for their peers as well as around Chicagoland. Some highlights include a performance of John Rutter's "Mass of the Children" with the Ravenswood Symphony, as well as a performance at a Chicago Wolves hockey game…
Read MoreEven when the disciples who rejected Jesus left Him, he still issued a challenge by asking those who remained if they also wanted to leave. They were given an opportunity to reaffirm their faith in Him and did. We are all capable of seeing God and rejecting Him. Judas even rejected Christ by betraying Him. Faith can often be a struggle, but we have to remember that Christ has already chosen us, all we have to do is accept him…
Read MoreA few weeks ago, our local area experienced an extremely heavy rain. We had some flooding throughout the campus. We are working Gallagher Bassett on an insurance claim for flooding that took place in the secondary school library, the early childhood gross motor room, and the basement of the Kateri Center….
Read MoreWould you like to help with our Ministry of Praise? Each month, we send a newsletter to homebound parishioners that can no longer attend Mass. The newsletter contains prayer requests and helps these individuals feel connected to our community by praying for the intentions submitted to them.
Read MoreAre you interested in helping fellow parishioners develop new healthy habits in the New Year? Please consider joining our Health Committee! We are always looking for new ways to assist people in getting information and support centering on preventative care, fitness, nutrition, health screenings, and related topics.
Read MoreWe are looking for new members to join the planning committee that works to encourage relationship and connection between St. Benedict and Our Lady of the Snows.
Read MoreIn the last meeting of the Human Concerns Commission, one of the items we discussed was beginning a new ministry called “Care for Our Common Home.” The goal of the ministry will be to educate ourselves on how we can provide better care for our environment.
Read MoreI know that many of you are asking: How could this be happening again? Didn’t the U.S. bishops address this crisis sixteen years ago when they met in Dallas? What are they doing now, and why should we trust that this time they will do the right thing?
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