There are few experiences in my life that have reminded me so profoundly of the size of the Body of Christ as the first night of each National Catholic Youth Conference I have attended, reminds me. An experience of parish or of high school can feel large but to see 20,000 people who are gathered because we have commonality in being followers of Christ, fills me with awe each time I experience it.
Read MoreClick here for a special video message from Jeremy Kiolbassa, Director of Music & Liturgy.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that the albs, the white vestments worn by our altar servers, have seen better days. At the moment most of them are either stained, frayed, or torn. Not to mentioned, there aren’t enough sizes for all our servers, leaving our servers either tripping over them or…
Read MoreConsider becoming part of a Spiritual Life ministry. Each one of these ministries plays an important role in the life of our parish…
Read MoreStudents of the parish in grades 5 through high school are invited to take part in this rewarding ministry. Training will be scheduled in November…
Read MoreSt. Benedict Parish rings in the Christmas Season with a concert of beloved carols from England and beyond. In its seventh year, this annual concert has become a beloved tradition for St. Ben’s, North Center, and the greater Chicago area…
Read MoreSaturday, November 2nd at 7pm
.Fauré himself wrote of the Requiem: “It has been said that my Requiem does not express the fear of death and someone has called it a lullaby of death. But it is thus that I see death: as a happy deliverance, an aspiration towards happiness above, rather than as a painful experience…
Read MoreAt St Ben’s there is a safe space for all kids willing to volunteer, help, serve and lead in our community. I am forever grateful for the positivity and opportunity that Youth Ministry offers.
Read MoreWe are in search of musicians of all types to become a part of our parish music ministry. Consider becoming a part of this rewarding ministry and sharing your talents with our community. There are several ways to get involved, like becoming a cantor, choir member, or instrumentalist…
Read MoreLearn of the shocking statistics related to the scourge of Domestic Violence, a tragedy that affects every culture, every socio-economic group, every religion, every community…
Read MoreThe 2018-2019 Annual Report is here! Click below to learn about everything our parish and school has accomplished over the past year…
Read MoreWe would LOVE to see you for coffee and donuts after all daytime Masses on Sunday, September 15th. All are invited to join in fellowship for wine and cheese after the 6:30pm Mass hosted by the Young Adult Group.
SEE YOU THERE!
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