SOLD OUT: Holy Thursday Pilgrimage
The tour leaves immediately after the Holy Thursday Mass on April 18th (approximately 8:30pm) and will return to St. Benedict for Benediction at midnight. AS OF MONDAY, APRIL 15TH THE PILGRIMAGE IS SOLD OUT. Any open seats due to last minute cancellations will be filled on a first-come-first serve basis.
Join us on our annual Holy Thursday Pilgrimage of 7 Chicago churches. This year we will visit churches administered by religious orders. Commentary will include the history of each religious order, as well as the history of the churches we visit…
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God has a plan for our life~ Notre Dame Vision for teens can help teens see that plan
You will benefit from some of the best speakers from across campus and across the country whose stories, witness, and humor will challenge you to expand your imagination and deepen your faith. Whether you are in the large group setting as one of 360 teenagers from across the country or in the small group with 7 other teens your own age, you will find yourself in a vibrant and welcoming community…read more
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The Liturgical Writing Ministry Needs You
Being involved in this ministry requires each minister to write prayers once every 6-8 weeks throughout the year after prayerfully reflecting on the scripture readings and our world, church and community needs. There are no meetings, there is no requirement to read in front of church at mass and no experience or special knowledge is required…
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Divine Renovation Meeting – March 12, 2019
Read about the questions and see the dialogue that’s taking place at our Divine Renovation Meetings.
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New Altar Candlesticks (Updated 3.21.19)
The prototype is nearly complete and the oil candles have arrived. Our craftsman will size up the prototype next to he altar and make any final adjustments before replicating the design for the other 5 candlesticks. He’s also carefully matched the stain on the…
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ALPHA 4 Youth - North Center
Join us for ALPHA on March 20th as we explore some of life’s important questions. This week we’ll talk about: “Jesus: Who is he?” and answer this question and others: “What would you want to be famous for?’ and “Why do you think Jesus is so famous?’ We start at 5:00pm in the basement of St Ben’s church. 2215 N Irving Park Rd. Dinner is served.
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Looking for Something new and different to do, this Summer?
Vision is 5 day retreat helping high school students focus on their gifts and how to live their faith every day.
Incoming freshman through Senior high students are invited to live for a week on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. While you are there you will hear from some of the best speakers
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From the Bench: 'Where is that Kyrie from, and why does it sound familiar?'
Each line of text is repeated three times, which is slightly different than the call and response format we have become used to in the modern Church. This ancient practice stems from the regard of the number 3 as a sacred number. Because there are three line of text, and each is repeated three times, this nine-fold plea for mercy is intended to bend the ear of the Divine. I have chosen to re-introduce this practice in Lent to emphasize the penitent nature of the season…
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From the Bench: 'What's with the Latin?'
The documents of Vatican II are probably some of the most misunderstood and misinterpreted documents of all time. Vatican II did mark a huge shift in the Church and the Sacred Liturgy, but many of the things that have become associated with this change…
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Save These Dates for Lent 2019
ALPHA 4 Youth - North Center
Join us for ALPHA on March 20th as we explore some of life’s important questions. This week we’ll talk about: “Jesus: Who is he?” and answer this question and others: “What would you want to be famous for?’ and “Why do you think Jesus is so famous?’ We start at 5:00pm in the basement of St Ben’s church. 2215 N Irving Park Rd. Dinner is served.
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Vicariate 2 Leadership Awards
On Sunday, March 3rd St Benedict Parish was proud to recognize three High School students of our parish with a Leadership Award. This award given by Bishop Bartosic, affirms the way in which young people of our Vicariate contribute to the life of their parishes
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Gather with the Young Adult Ministry this March
Lent Faith Sharing Group
March Wine & Cheese Hospitality Sunday
Simple Supper and Living Stations
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Gala 2019! Saturday, March 23rd
Thank you donors as we are at $4000 towards our annual $10,000 goal for catechists, parish and school staff ticket donations. Over 115 invitations were sent to this group and…
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Musicians Wanted for 10:30am Mass Ensemble
We are in search of Instrumentalists and vocalists to try and build up our 10:30am Mass ensemble. The 10:30am Mass has a more contemporary and relaxed feel, and the music reflects this style. There is no audition for vocalists. The only prerequisite is a love for singing and the ability to match pitch.Instrumentalists should have solid music/chord reading skills and be able to play at an intermediate level or higher. All ages are welcome! Parents are welcome to have their children join them in the choir area during Mass.…
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Traditional Mass with Choir
This Sunday at 9am
Our 9am Mass features our wonderful Parish Choir on the 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sundays of each month. The Choir elevates the prayers of the gathered assembly with transcendent music, including Gregorian Chant, hymns, choral motets, and even some modern works…
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Dedicate a Hymnal
Consider dedicating a hymnal to a friend or family member. This is a wonderful and permanent way to honor, remember, celebrate, or pray for a loved one. All funds raised will help us to offset the cost of some much needed upgrades to our liturgical furnishings…
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ALPHA 4 Youth starts March 13th
Join the conversation about life’s important questions. ALPHA 4 Youth begins March 13th at 5:00pm in the St Benedict Church basement. We’ll start with a meal together and then share some thoughts. http://bit.ly/AlphaExplore
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An Invitation to Pray for our Confirmation Candidates.
On March 28th at 7: 00pm a group of young people from our parish will receive the sacrament of Confirmation. These young people have been preparing for two years for this moment of Grace. 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.
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