CALLED TO BE PRIEST, PROPHET & KING
April 5th & 6th at 6:30pm in the Ackerman Center (dinner included)
April 7th at 7:30pm in the Ackerman Center (after the 6:30pm Mass)
We are excited to welcome Deacon Loren and Cynthia "Sam" Bowns as our guest speakers who will inspire us with what it means to be a follower of Christ. The Parish Mission is a place for everyone from our St. Ben's and St. Andrew's communities - join us for one, two, or all three nights. All adults and teens are welcome, with a separate children's program for ages 3-12…
Sponsored by St. Benedict and St. Andrew parishes
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Lenten Fish Fry and Living Stations of the Cross - April 12
Join us for our Lenten Fish Fry on April 12th…
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St. Ben's Ladies Society - WOMAN OF THE YEAR!
The St. Ben’s Ladies Society is very pleased to announce that Anne Hunt has been named Woman of the Year…
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Sunday Sharing March 31 - Creators in Christ
Everything we do here is to support our students. We are the helping hands and the guiding light along their journey. We provide opportunities for them to realize their efforts…
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Palm Sunday
Join us as we commemorate Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem. Each Mass will begin with a solemn procession with palms, beginning outdoors on Irving Park (weather permitting). During Mass, we will read the Passion of Jesus according to Luke. This Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the most solemn part of the Church Year…
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LABYRINTH
April 9th, 10th, & 11th in the Ackerman Center
Walking the labyrinth can be experienced as a metaphor for your own spiritual journey with all its twists, turns, and meandering. The point is not to figure out how to get to the center, but how to take the next step with God. Focus on the journey and not the destination…
Sponsored by St. Benedict Youth Ministry
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LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Friday, April 12th at 7pm in Church
Join us for a dramatic reenactment of Jesus’ journey to Calvary.
Presented by students of St. Benedict Preparatory School
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Is it Time to Update My Personal Giving?
St. Benedict Parish offers an abundance of ministries and services to our community. We are only able to offer all of these through the generosity of our parishioners and friends of our parish. This month, we ask that you consider your own personal stewardship and giving. If you haven't already, consider signing up for automated online giving. If you already give online, perhaps consider updating your level of stewardship. It is through your generosity that we can continue our mission.
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Easter Flower Collection
Help us to beautify our church as we celebrate Christ’s Resurrection! Flowers symbolize the new life we receive in Jesus’ death and resurrection. Help us to meet our goal by making a contribution today. No amount is too small! After the Easter Season, the flowers are planted around our campus and continue to ad beauty to our block for the summer.
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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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