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I also think that today’s Gospel inspires us to do more than we usually do. “When you have done all you have been commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do.’” Jesus challenges us to go beyond our prayer schedule and do more than we use to. It is not an easy task to believe in God but it will become easier if we look for opportunities to increase our faith and when we practice. Finally, I would like to welcome a new chair person at our Parish Life Commission. Her name

is Kathleen Sanchez and I am very grateful to Kathleen for taking on this responsibility. I’m also very grateful to Regina Mulhern for taking the position of our Parish Life Commission secretary. As Parish Life we are a very active and vibrant Commission, so thank you to all ministries/volunteers for putting in such effort to make St. Benedict shine and be a great example of faith for other communities.

God bless you all.Fr. Robert

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MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 Noon & 6:30 PM RECONCILIATION Saturdays: 11 AM

Come, let us bow down in worship;let us kneel before the LORD who made us.-- Psalm 95:6

The Steward27th Sunday in Ordinary Time • September 25, 2016

This weekend we not only celebrate the twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, but also Oktoberfest here at St. Benedict and I hope everyone has a lot of fun and makes a

lot of new friends at this event. In today’s Gospel the apostles said to Jesus, “Increase our faith.” They asked for it because they understood that there is nothing more important in this life than faith. As a child I used to think of faith as something exclusively divine, and in a way it is divine because it connects us with God. But now I know that faith is also something very human. Faith is a very human thing because it is very useful here on earth. We will not need faith when we move to eternity, there we will have the knowledge of God, but now, here on earth, faith is something precious. We all know that faith is a gift from God, and God is always so generous to us. God enables us to believe in him. He also gave us free will, so he does not force anyone to believe, but he helps us to make the right choice - we have his Word, we have Tradition, we have the Eucharist and other sacraments. Following the Apostles’ question, Jesus said something that I understand as encouragement for ourselves to increase faith in us. I hope this Gospel inspires us to look deeper into our souls and see what else we can do to believe even stronger. St. Benedict offers a lot to help anyone to grow in faith. Of course the most important is regular (at least weekly) participation at the Holy Eucharist, but there is more like confession that is offered weekly, the small faith groups, the first Friday devotion and much, much more.

Faith is a Precious GiftFr. Robert Pajor, Associate Pastor

Faith does not make things easy. It makes them

possible.

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MUSIC FOR OCTOBER 2ND, 2016: 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMESATURDAY: 5PM I SUNDAY: 7:30AM • 9AM • 10:30AM • 12PM

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Responsorial Psalm: The Lord is Good to Those Who Hope in

Communion Antiphon: If Today you Hear His Voice

Entrance: Faith Begins by Letting Go (w 673)

Gloria: Mass of Redemption (Missalette p. 10)

Readings: 1189

Responsorial Psalm: (right)

Gospel Acclamation: 330

Offertory: O God, Who Gives Us Life and Breath (W 677)

Ordinary: Mass of Creation(W 365-367)

Agnus Dei: Mass for a Servant Church (W 381)

Communion Antiphon: (right)

Communion: Bread of Life, Cup of Blessing (W 924)

Recessional: Lord of All Hopefulness (W 686)

Responsorial Psalm: Music © 2016 Jonathan Metzinger, used with permission

Antiphon © 2010 Peter R. Johnson

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SUNDAY: 6:30PM

Entrance: Come Now is the Time to Worship (right)

Gloria: Mass of Redemption: (Missalette pg. 10)

Daily Readings: 1189

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Great Amen: 367

Agnus Dei: 381

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Mercy Home MassesUp to 10 people are welcome to join me as I preside at Masses at Mercy Home for Boys and Girls. These Masses are celebrated for particular days in the future and then aired on Channel 9 on the specific days. Won't you join me in celebrating these Masses? Lunch is included in the gathering. Please call Ellen at the Rectory to reserve a spot on the bus.Oct 2nd - Our bus leaves at 11:30AM and returns at 2:30PMNov 12th - Our bus leaves at 9:30AM, returns at 1:30PMFeb 26th - Our bus leaves at 11:30AM, returns at 2:30PM

First Friday

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Benediction9AM - 2PM in the Church

Taize Prayer7:30PM in the Church

Spiritual Life Gatherings Please mark your calendars now and join your friends and community in what will be beautiful faith-filled gatherings. All are welcome and feel free to bring something to share in one of our Spiritual gatherings. Who knows where the Spirit will take us… Beginning wk of Oct 16th Small Faith GroupsNov 18th – 20th Beloved Retreat at Mundelein Seminary (6 spaces)Dec 2nd – 4th Retrovaille Marriage retreat December 18th Simbang Gabi Mass and dinnerDecember 15th Advent Reflection “Finding Joy”December Advent ReconciliationFebruary Small Faith GroupsMarch St. Joseph Table March 26th – 29th St. Benedict- St. Andrew Parish MissionApril Lent Reconciliation April 1st and 2nd Christ Renews His ParishApril 10th – 15th Holy Week

Family MassFamily Mass will again be celebrated one Sunday each month at BOTH the 9:00AM and 10:30AM Masses! During each Mass, parish children can volunteer to participate as greeters, gift bearers and bulletin distributors as well as host hospitality in the Beaven Hall after both Masses. Each month a different grade takes a turn hosting from September - April with 6th Grade hosting on October 2nd!

Head and Heart Discipleship

For the past year, this page has focused on all the ways that we grow closer to Jesus on our journey of faith. As we, at St. Benedict, have had a more intentional and

specific focus on growing as disciples of Jesus, our Catechetical Commission and Spiritual Life Commission articulated that sometimes we grow closer to Jesus because of what we learn (Head) and

sometimes we grow closer to Jesus because of our prayer, retreat experience, mission or some encounter (Heart). So not only will we hightlight the ways that we learn (Head) about Jesus in our Catechetical Conversations,

we will also hightlight the ways we experience Jesus (Heart).

Catechetical ConversationsBeginning at 7PM in the Church October 3rd Confirming our Faith in Jesus Open to all, especially for those families whose children are celebrating Confirmation November 14th God has Reconciled the World to himself Open to all, especially for those families whose children are celebrating Reconciliation December 12th The Gift of Jesus to the world Open to all those wanting to move more deeply into the Advent/Christmas season January 9th Cementing our Faith as Jesus’ Disciples Open to all, especially for those families whose children are celebrating Confirmation February 13th The Center of our Faith is the Eucharist Open to all, especially for those families whose children are celebrating First Eucharist March 20th Family Life night How do we talk to our children about the dignity of Human Life and all the conversations that proceed form there? April 3rd It takes a Village We are all called to make our parish the safest, most secure place possible. Come hear how that is happening every day!

Oct 2 - 6th GradeNov 6 - 7th and 8th GradeDec 4 - 2nd GradeJan 8 - 1st Grade

Feb 12 - 5th GradeMar 5 - KindergartenApr 2 - 3rd Grade

TODAY!

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Theology UncorkedLocation: Mrs. Murphy & Sons Bistro, 3905 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL $5 Suggested Donation. Proceeds benefit St. Mary of the Angels and St. John Cantius. Doors open 6PM.Main Event at 7PM.

October 4Fr. John Karteje, University of Saint Mary of the Lake - Rectory

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Save These Important Dates throughout the Fall!

October 18Trip to St. Mary of the Woods, INTrip to St. Mary of the Woods, IN. St. Ben’s Seniors are invited to the Provincial House of the Sisters of Providence in St. Mary of the Woods, IN.on Tues., Oct. 18. The bus will leave the front of Church at 6:00 a.m. and return around 7:30 p.m. The cost is $20. There is walking. Space is limited.

October 26Senior BreakfastThe October Senior Breakfast is Wednesday, Oct. 26. You can board the bus in front of church after the 8:30 Mass or meet us at Dappers around 9:15. All are invited.

October 2St Ben’s Youth MinistryDIY Night Do It Yourself ~ Curious?Join in to find outOctober 2nd: School Gym7:30 pm-9:00pm

October 15 HOLY FIRE Junior High Event at UIC Pavilion Save the dateDoors Open: 8:30 AM | StartTime: 9 AM | End Time: 3:30 PM

October 16 Beach Volleyball with St. Edwards @ Foster Ave Beach 7:00pm

October 21 Go Kart/Mini GolfSave the Date!Haunted Trails 6:30-10:00 Email kmcmillan@stbenedict. com to reserve a space

October 23Family Movie - Soul Surfer 1:15-3:30PM in Kittler Hall. All Confirmande and Sponsors are invited.

TODAY!

See Page 6 for more details about the below upcoming Youth Minitsry events!


Adult & Child Catechesis

Religious Education Registration Now Open!For public school families wishing to enroll in the St Benedict RE Program, packets are available at the rectory, or by contacting Nancy Uczen in the RE Office at 773-588-6484x162 or register on-line at: https://form.jotform.com/51465431394961

Catechists neededThank you to all the returning catechists, aides, and substitute catechists this year. We appreciate your talent and treasures given to teaching God’s children. We are still in need of Sunday catechists for the 1st grade, aides, and substitutes. We are also in need of substitutes for Wednesday night. Please consider being part of this rewarding ministry. It is truly a blessing working with children in our RE program. If you are interested please contact Daniel Hughes, Director of Catechesis at 773-588-6484 or [email protected].

RCIAAre you interested in becoming a Roman Catholic?

Do you know someone who might be interested? Our process will begin in September so please call or email us if you have questions. Please contact Fr Jason Malave or Fr Robert Pajor at 773-588-6484.

We look forward to answering your questions and hope to journey with you!

There is a parent meeting for Confirmation being held in the Church at 7PM on October 3rd. Attendance is expected.

This Weekend!!! DIY October 2nd in Beaven HallDo It Yourself ~ How do we Pray Better? How do we Do Relationships Better?Help us support Domestic Violence Outreach by making ribbons for awareness.October 2nd - 7:30-9:00 in Beaven HallThis evening will include service hours.All 8th—High School aged youth welcome!

October 16 Beach Volleyball with St. Edwards @ Foster Ave Beach 7:00pmWe are heading to Foster Avenue Beach for Volleyball or Ultimate Frisbee with St. Edwards Youth Ministry. We are meeting at St. Ben’s at 6:45 to drive over. Grab a few friends to enjoy a Fall night of fun on the Beach. Permission slips are in the rectory and in the Secondary School office.

October 21st Friday Night Fun Trip to Haunted TrailsWe will gather at 6:30 and travel in the Church Bus and travel to do some miniature golf and go-kart racing. Permission slips are at the Rectory and in the Secondary School office. All 8th-12 grade students welcome.

October 23rd - Soul Surfer Movie ViewingDid you know that one of the reasons young people do not stay actively involved in their faith is because they haven’t had a chance to talk about what we believe? On October 23rd at 1:30, all 8th grade Confirmation Candidates are being encouraged to attend the movie viewing event of Soul Surfer, with their Confirmation Sponsor or a Parent. Experiences of Faith that can be shared, help young people grow in Faith. Attend the movie and share what you witnessed in the discussion that will follow.date

JOIN US FOR THESE UPCOMING YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS!


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WANT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT

OUR COLLEGE PREP PROGRAM?

INFO NIGHTS WILL BE HELD ON:

Tuesday, October 11th 6:30-8PM

Thursday, December 1st 6:30-8PM For more information

please contact Ms. Gonzalez, Director of Admissions,

at 773-509-3831 or [email protected].

Kindergarten 2017-2018 Information SessionThursday, October 27th 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Preschool 2017-2018 Information SessionThursday, November 10th 6-7:30 PM

Information & RSVP: Janet Gallagher, Director of Admissions, Grades PK-5, 773-509-3814 or [email protected]

Please note that these are ADULT ONLY sessions. Thank you.

Fun Run 2016 - A HUGE Success!Thanks to all who participated in and those who pledged our students for this year’s Fun Run! We raised a record total which will be used for teacher appreciation, new Preschool playground equipment, and technology enhancements for our school.Thank you HSA for all that you do to help keep our school amazing! Don’t forget to get your pledge money in! Make all checks payable to St. Benedict HSA.

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

Middle School Color Run

4th & 5th Grade

Preschool 2nd & 3rd Grade


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HUMAN CONCERNS

Connection CornerAre you looking for work, childcare, housing, music lessons etc? Or perhaps you have an apartment for rent, are available to provide child or senior care, give lessons etc.? If you are interested in getting the word out to fellow parishioners then please send a brief (1-2 lines) ad to Elaine Lindia at: [email protected] and we will run the ad for two bulletins. Please note that St. Benedict is not endorsing any individuals listed here.

Save The Date! Mass for Domestic Violence. Saturday, October 29th 5:15PM at Holy Name Cathedral The Archdiocese of Chicago Domestic Violence Outreach Ministry invites you to Our First Archdiocesan-wide Mass for Domestic Violence. Archbishop Blase Cupich, Presiding. Reception to follow in the Cathedral Cafeteria and Club Room. More information to follow.

New Alcoholics Anonymous MeetingA new Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting takes place at St. Bens every Wednesday evening at 8:00PM in the Church Basement. This meeting is for anyone who may have a problem with alcohol. Your attendance is completely anonymous.

New Peace & Justice Committee Seeks MembersIf you are interested in exploring the social teachings of the Catholic Church and have the desire to bring the love of God to our wounded world, then please join our new Peace and Justice Committee. The purpose of the committee is to foster the values of Jesus Christ and promote the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church. For more information, please contact Pastoral Associate Elaine Lindia at [email protected] or at (773) 588-6484, ext. 206.

The Human Concerns CommissionWho We Are: We are Christianity in Action by ministering to those among us with spiritual, physical, social and economic needs, and to those experiencing lack and loss. We promote education, advocacy and action as prescribed in the message of the Gospel.Our Ministries:• Common Food Pantry• St. Benedict Sanctuary• Holiday Dinners: Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter• Health Committee• Peace & Justice: CRS Rice Bowl and Respect Life• Saint Vincent de Paul Society• Sharing Parish: Our Lady of the SnowsNext meeting: Tuesday October 4th at 7 PM in the Rectory. If you would like to participate or learn more about our ministries, please contact Elaine Lindia at (773)588-6484, ext. 206 or via e-mail at [email protected].

If you are a victim or survivor of domestic abuse seeking help: National Hotline: 1-800-799 SAFE (7233); 1-800-7873224 (TDD)National Dating Abuse Helpline (For Teens) 1-866-331-9474National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

Learn more about Archdiocesan Domestic Abuse Outreach program by logging onto www.archchicago.org and select Domestic Violence Committee. If you wish to join our St. Benedict Sanctuary group, please call the Rectory at (773) 588-6484.

Apartment for RentGorgeous 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment available in beautiful St. Bens/North Center. One bedroom has an attached office/den. Newly remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Washer/dryer in the building. A/C units included. Near public transportation, easy access to highways, quick walk to Wrigleyville. Heat included. Available October 15. $1800a month. Please call Lisa 773-617-4667.

Common Food PantryVery grateful for all those who have shared their generosity towards the Common Food Pantry during the month of August. Food drop-off weekends are always the

3rd weekend of the month. Next month’s drop-off weekend is October 15/16.

DONATION TOTALS: 8/8 53lbs I 8/29 252.8 lbs I 9/7 43.2 lbs

OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH


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We Woud like to thank our generous OktoberFest Sponsors:

Join us after Mass forSt. Benedict Parish

OktoberFestEst. 1966

DONNA SHULTZ DESIGNHIMMEL’S CHICAGO

O’DONOVANSCHICAGO BRAU HAUS

FERNANDO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANTST PAULS HOUSE

VISITING ANGELS OF NILESMICHAEL MORRIS

DUN-WEL LITHOGRAPHLOUIS GLUNZ BEER

BIG BUZZ IDEA GROUP

BIER AND WINE SPONSORS:IRON RANGE CAPITOL

ST BEN’S WELCOMING COMMITTEE ST BEN’S BOOK CLUB

Simbang Gabi Planning MeetingEveryone is welcome to join a Simbang Gabi planning meeting on October 9 in the Rectory meeting room at 3pm.

Women’s Book ClubSt. Benedict Women’s Book Club invites women parishioners to join us in discussing Paul Kalinithi’s When Breath Becomes Air. We will meet on October 20 at 7 PM in the Pine Room of the Rectory. Please contact Kathy Sanchez at [email protected] for more information.

St. Benedict Ladies Society – October 5thAll ladies of the parish are invited to attend the Ladies Society meeting on Wednesday, October 5th. We will gather in Beaven Hall after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Meeting starts at 9:30 am. After the meeting, we will enjoy an old fashion PENNY SOCIAL. Try your luck at winning one of the unique prizes. Add to the fun by bringing an item or two that will tempt the other members to try their luck to win your prize; “white elephants” encouraged. Join the fun. Coffee and sweets will be served. Hope to SEE YOU October 5th.


Spiritual Life

Small Faith Groups Please circle the day of week and time that would best work for you! You will receive a confirmation email or phone call to confirm details. The hope, for the sake of the group, is that you would be able to make as many of the six sessions as possible! Our six week sessions will begin on the week of October 16th. We will fill the groups with no more than eight participants, on a first come first basis. Please drop off this form at the Rectory or in the collection basket. Thank you!

Name____________________________

Phone____________________________

Email____________________________

Best Day of the Week(please circle): SU / M / T / W / TH / F / S

Best Time:______

Retrouvaille…A Lifeline for Marriages The word Retrouvaille(re-tro-vi with a long i.) is a French word meaning rediscovery. This program helps couples heal and renew their marriages and offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. The Retrouvaille Program consists of a weekend experience combined with a series of 6 post-weekend sessions. Registration is open for the last retreat of 2016: December 2-4th at the Lincolnshire Marriot

Contact: Robin & Phil Kain, (773) 544-0498, [email protected].

Spiritual Dream Group In this group we learn to become like a container of sacred space as a group to provide a secure connection between the individual’s inner

world and the outer world. Spiritual dream work affirms that our (nocturnal) dreams offer us support in our spiritual journey. This work helps us towards living a guided life from within with the support of others and helps us to recognize the symbolic language of the soul. All dreamers are welcome and there is no experience necessary. I 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 first and third Mondays of each month at 7 pm until 9 pm in the basement of the rectory in the small meeting room.

Next Session Date: 10/3Free will offering to St. Benedict Church: $5 Please contact Rachel at [email protected] if you plan to attend.

Franz Schubert’s

MASS IN G MAJORAnd other Christmas Favorites St. Benedict Parish ChoirsImmaculate Heart of Mary Parish choirThornton Fractional South H.S. ChoirThe Ravenswood Community Orchestra

12.9.16 at 7pmTickets available October 1st.

Joyful Again For Widowed Men & WomenThere will be a retreat/workshop on November 5th & 6th and on January 21st & 22nd, 2017 at Our lady of the Angels House of Prayer (Located in Lemont on Alvernie Manor’s Campus.Being widowed is a special loss, and this program is designed especially to help the widowed find hope & joy again. Includes overnight and meals. Very liminted space - register early.Phone: Joyful Again Woidowed Ministry 708-354-7211 You can also see us on our website www.joyfulagain.org or email us at [email protected].


Stewards of Our Time, Talent and Treasure

Stewards of Our Time, Talent and TreasureCOMING UP AT ST. BEN’S OCTOBER 2016

SUNDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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Upcoming 2nd Collections

Holy Days of Obligation 2016-2017

Sharing Parish(Included in 1st Collection)

Sun Oct 9thForward in Our Faith

Sun Oct 16thWorld MissionSun Oct 23rdScholarship

Sun Nov 6thSharing Parish

(Included in 1st Collection)Sun Nov 13th

Forward In Our FaithSun Nov 20th

Human DevelopmentSun Nov 27th

2016All Saints Tues Nov 1 st 6:30 am, 8:30am, 7:00pm

1st Sunday of Advent Sun Nov 27th Sunday Schedule

Immaculate Conception Thurs Dec 8th 6:30am, 8:30am, 7:00pm

Christmas Sun Dec 25th Sunday Schedule(No 6:30PM Mass)

2017Mary Mother of God Sun Jan 1 Sunday Schedule(No 6:30PM Mass)

Epiphany Sun Jan 8th Sunday Schedule

Ash Wednesday Wed Mar 1st 6:30am, 8:30 am,2:00pm, 4:00pm, 7:00pmEaster Sunday Sun April 16th Extended Sunday Schedule (No 6:30PM Mass)

Ascension Sun May 28th Sunday Schedule

Pentecost Sun June 4th Sunday Schedule

Holy Trinity Sun June 11th Sunday Schedule

Body and Blood of Christ Sun June 18th Sunday Schedule

Assumption of Mary Tues Aug 15th 6:30am, 8:30am, 7:00pm

All Saints Wed Nov 1st 6:30am, 8:30am, 7:00pm

1st Sunday of Advent Sun Dec 3rd Sunday Schedule

Immaculate Conception Fri Dec 8th 6:30am, 8:30am, 7:00pm

Christmas Mon Dec 25th Sunday Schedule(No 6:30PM Mass)

Notice the new “6:30 am” Mass for our Holy Days of obligation during the week.

CUT OUT AND HANG ON YOUR REFRIGERATOR!

Mass at 7:30AM, 9AM and 10:30AM, 12PM and 6:30PM Church

Baptism Preparation11:30AMChurch Basement

Simbang Gabi Planning Meeting3PMMeeting Room

Daily Morning Mass8:30AM Church

Bingo7PM Gym

Cub Scouts - Webelos II 7PMChurch Basement

Webelos 1 Den Meeting7PMBeaven Hall


TEEN Choir Rehearsal 5:30PMChurch, Choir Area

ADULT Choir Rehearsal 7PMChurch, Choir Area

Zumba7PM Cafeteria

Womens Faith Sharing7PMPIne Room

Facilities Committee Meeting7PMMeeting Room

AA Meeting 8PM Church Basement


2nd Grade Brownies3PMBeaven Hall

SPRED 6PMRoom 243 - Band Room

Wolf Scout Meeting6:30PMBeaven Hall

Weight Watchers7PMChurch Basement


Karate 3:15PMBeaven Hall

Bitty Basketball 8AM Ackerman Ctr


Zumba 10AM Cafeteria

Reconciliation11AM - Church

Welcomimg Mass at 5PM Church


Zumba7PMHeidenreich Hall

RCIA7PMSPRED Room

Ravenswood Orch. Rehearsal 7:30PMSS LIbrary

Mass at 7:30AM, Family Mass at 9AM and 10:30AM, 12PM and 6:30PM ChurchHospitality after 9AM and 10:30AM Massesin Beaven Hall

Parish Library Open after 7:30AM, 9AM, 10:30AM and 12PM Masses Parish Library

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K of C Officers Meeting 12PM Sewing Room

German Commemoration Day 2:30PM Church

Various Youth Ministry6:30PM Beaven Hall


St. Benedict Sanctuary 6PMSewing Room

Bingo7PM Gym

Cub Scouts - Webelos II 7PMChurch Basement

Webelos 1 Den Meeting7PMBeaven Hall

Human Concerns Commission 7PMPine Room

Catholic Indentity Committee Monthly Meeting 7PMMeeting Room


Ladies SocietyMonthly Meeting9:30AM Beaven Hall

TEEN Choir Rehearsal 5:30PMChurch, Choir Area

CRHP Meeting - Women 6PMMeeting Room

Mass & Gala Meeting6:30PM SS Library

Baptism Preparation7PM PIne Room

ADULT Choir Rehearsal 7PMChurch, Choir Area

Zumba7PM Cafeteria

AA Meeting 8PM Church Basement


SPRED 6PMRoom 243 - Band Room

Retrouvaille Meeting7PMPIne Room

Weight Watchers7PMChurch Basement


Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Benediction9AM - 2PMChurch

Taize Prayer Service7:30PMChurch

Bitty Basketball 8AM Ackerman Ctr


Zumba 10AM Cafeteria

Reconciliation11AM - Church

Mass at 5PM Church


Children’s Choir Rehearsal 4PMChurch, Choir Area

Teen Instrumental Rehearsal 5:30PMChurch, Choir Area

HSA Monthly Mtg6:30PM Rm 229

Parent Confirmation Mtg. 7PM Church

Spiritual Dream Group 7PM Small Mtg Room

Parish Life Commission Meeting7PM PIne Room

Boy Scout Meeting7PM Beaven Hall

RCIA 7PM SPRED Rm.

Ravenswood Orch. Rehearsal 7:30PMSS LIbrary


Wedding BannsIII - Katherine Thomas and Vincent TraversaIII - Marilyn Ellison and Anthony AiossaII - Danielle Schroeder and Matthew SchroederI - Molly Roscoe and Christopher Garcia

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In Our PrayersPlease Pray for Healing. Please call Elaine Lindia at 773 588-6484, ext. 206 to add your name or the name of an immediate family member forwhom you would like the parish to pray for healing.

Nicholas BednarzJoe Butler Christian Morales CanasKevin Cronin

Michael De QuattroChristopher Haire Neal Knudsvig Ivan Morales David Murcio

Scott Murray Kirk PerisinKevin Powers Leigh Anne Swafford Marco Vallejo

Our Armed Forces Please pray for the safe return of all men and women in the armed forces - especially those in our parish family.

Masses for the WeekFirst Saturday, October 1 - Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church8:30 am Israel Aragon - St. Benedict Alumni Office Charles Kopp - Brother and Friend Special Intention for Cillian O’Connor and Mayo Team5:00 pm Otilla Richter - Fr. Jason and the St. Benedict Parish Community Charles and Bertha Dominik - FamilySunday, October 2 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time7:30 am Mary Manion - St. Benedict Alumni Office9:00 am Robert Daehler - St. Benedict Alumni Office Rita Lindstrom - Friend10:30 am Matilda Herb - Fr. Jason and the St. Benedict Parish Community Rodolfo Zamora - Normita Zamora and Family Serafin Lopez - Corazon Lopez 12:00pm Josef & Anna Apazeller - Family Living & Deceased Members of St. Benedict High School Class of 1966 Anna Marie Aguilera - Anne Hoellich6:30pm James Rich - Family Anna Marie Aguilera - Anita Nuccio Rosario Libao - Gecijo FamilyMonday, October 3 - Weekday8:30 am Israel Aragon Jr. - Fr. Jason and the St. Benedict Parish Community Tuesday, October 4 - Saint Francis of Assisi8:30 am Deborah Reed - St. Benedict Alumni Office

Wednesday, October 5 - Weekday8:30 am Jimmy Walsh - Friend Shelley Ann Felipe - Grene HofilenaThursday, October 6 - Saint Bruno, Priest, USA, Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, Virgin8:30 am Jackie Comlan - Ed and Kelley Halper

First Friday, October 7 - Our Lady of the Rosary8:30 am David Rembles - Family George C. Schneider - Family Joseph Halper - Ed and Kelley

Saturday, October 8 - Weekday8:30 am Cardinal Francis George5:00 pm Concetta Giudice - Chris Michihara Ricardo & Paula Pingul - Gregorio & Marciana Macaspac John & Ann McDonagh - Family

Sunday, October 9 - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time7:30 am Cardinal Francis George9:00 am Louise T. Vogelsberg - St. Benedict Alumni Office In Thanksgiving for Matthew Schmookler For the Birthday Blessings for Jeanette Heiner10:30 am Rusdico Gener - Milagros Almendras12:00pm Joseph & Augustina Oliva - Ben Oliva Hugh Corley - Bernie McNally & Family Special Intention for Tracy and Ger Healy & Family - Bernie McNally & Family6:30pm Anna Marie Aguilera - Martin Family

BaptismsMadeline Storm, daughter of Robert and Megan BerryCamilla Jane, daughter of Benjamin and Jaclyn FergusonDaniel Mikael, son of Rodolfo and Maria RizzoLeonardo Giuseppe, son of Marc and Jennifer Salzano

Robert HallisSharon HayesElise HeraldEleanor HerkertNolan HeyDan HickeyKay HojnowskiFrank HorvathArt Hundreiser Karen IacovelliAlfredo IanneceIrving Irons Dorothy JacobMarilyn JergerMike KainBunny Kelly Susan KestlerBarbara KuceraLeslie Kufner Maryanne KufnerCorazon LitorjaEncarnacion LucioJuliette LyngJanet MacDonaldVioleta S. MagnabijonJames MaltezosBenecio MartinezAmy Mateo Benjamin MazzoneGerardo MazzoneVerna McFaddenCharlotte McHughKevin MillerMattie MoralesLily MoranPatrick MorrisElaine NelsonEileen Neumann

Lorraine NeumannJudi NewboldJoseph OlsonLori OttRobert OttVikki Pagan Teopista PellerinMary PhillipsChristine PietschmannKathleen PietschmannCatherine PolsterFrank Pudlo Rowan Quinain, Sr.Theresa RaatzGloria C. RecedeDaanish RizwanMary Ann (Kattner) RuppMartha Ruscheinski Marilyn SampDenise SchilzJoseph SepecziAlison Serafini Lisa SherbondyFrank SomogyiMary SpecialePat StephensonNancy SternikJim StrzalkaChristine SylvanoJean TashiroLuka TomasicykRose Ann VargasSofia VitaleLaura Van ZandtHelene WielandHubert YamaneMarvin Zelkin

Jane AbrahamsonPacifico AlpasanRussell AltizerJoe BabboLila BandyRaven BarronDawn BedelDon BenedictPhylis BergerDeacon Phil BertolaniAudrey BickelMaureen BlackDebora BoyceRaymond BrefeldTeresita BugastoBrian BurkeRicardo CatayloEugene CaulfieldColleen ClaffeySue CostonChris CoulonSusan CroninPaul DavisRichard DavisFrances DeVineSusan Duffy Louise EfrosinisMargaret EidenSue FaheyPamela FaselJohn FishburnMary FlatleySally GilgerGloria GoernerSandra GouldHelen GreeneRita Gumler Eleanor Haberkamp

BRIAN BURKEMARGARET EIDEN


Parish InformationCome Home to St. Ben’s!

St. Benedict Parish and Preparatory SchoolST. BENEDICT PARISHRectory: 2215 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60618Phone: (773) 588-6484 Fax: (773) 588-4927 Email: www.stbenedict.com Rectory hours: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM (Monday-Thursday), 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM (Friday), 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Saturday), 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM (Sunday)

PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Jason A. Malave, Pastor, ext. 211, [email protected] Rev. Robert Beaven, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Robert Pajor, Assoc. Pastor, ext. 207, [email protected] Elaine Lindia, Pastoral Associate, ext. [email protected] Richard Hynes, ResidentDavid Reyes, Deacon, ext. 208, [email protected] Jeremy Kiolbassa, Director of Music Ministry, ext. 209, [email protected] Sr. Helen Marie Kling, D.C., Pastoral Assistant, ext. 208, [email protected] Daniel Hughes, Director of Catechesis, ext. 314, [email protected] Kim McMillan, Director of Youth Ministry, ext. 331, [email protected] Dee Logan, Coordinator of the Kateri Center, 773-509-2344, [email protected]

PARISH SUPPORT STAFFGeoff Pautsch, Director of Finance, ext. 203, [email protected] Ellen Roberts, Parish Manager, ext. 200, [email protected] Barbara Schneider, Accounting Manager, ext. 205, [email protected] Winborn, Director of Operations, ext. 212, [email protected] Maria Tubay, Director of Communicationsext. 370, [email protected] Clardy, Parish Office Assistant, ext. 204, [email protected]

ST. BENEDICT PREPARATORY SCHOOL Rachel Gemo, Head of Parish School, (773) 463-6797, ext. 404, [email protected] Joe Accardi, Mission Advancement Officer, ext. 324, [email protected]

Early Childhood (PK-K)Phone: (773) 588-7851 3901 N. Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 Rachel Waldron, Head of Early Childhood, ext. 601, [email protected]

Elementary School (1-5)Phone: (773) 463-6797 3920 N. Leavitt, Chicago, IL 60618 Nancy Feely, Head of Elementary School, ext. 400, [email protected]

Secondary School (6-12)Phone: (773) 539-0066 3900 N. Leavitt, Chicago, IL 60618 Erika Mickelburgh, Head of Secondary School, ext. 317, [email protected]

THE COMMISSIONS OF ST. BENEDICT PARISHIf you are interested in learning more about or joining one of the many ministries at St. Benedict Parish or would like to volunteer time or talent, please call the rectory or contact the following person(s):Parish Council Chair: Karen CholipskiFinancial Council Chair: TBDSchool Board Chair: Eileen BlakeCatechetical Commission: Daniel Hughes and Kim McMillanEducation Commission: Rachel Gemo, Rachel Waldron, Nancy Feely, or Erika MickelburghHuman Concerns Commission:Elaine LindiaParish Life Commission: Fr. Robert PajorSpiritual Life Commission: Fr. Jason Malave, Sr. Helen Kling, D.C. and Jeremy Kiolbassa

MASSES AND SERVICESSunday Eucharist: 5PM Saturday 7:30AM, 9AM, 10:30AM, 12 NOON, and 6:30PM SundayWeekday Eucharist: 8:30AM Monday – SaturdayHoly Day Eucharist: 8:30AM & 7PMFamily Mass: MonthlyNovena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Tuesdays 9AMExposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament: First Friday of each month, 9AM – 2PM, in church.Baptisms: Scheduled on all Sundays at 1:30PM; on the fourth Sunday at one of the Masses. Parents must be registered parishioners. Baptism preparation class is required, usually before the birth of the child. Reconciliation: Saturdays, 11AM - 12 NOON; seasonal celebrations, as posted; by appointment in the rectory. Weddings: Arrange with a priest at least four months in advance. Participation in marriage preparation is essential. Monthly information meeting held on the 4th Monday at 7PM.Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): For unbaptized persons or baptized persons interested in learning more about the Catholic faith and the process of becoming a Catholic. Call the rectory.Religious Education: Arrangements should be made for the religious education of children attending public schools with the Director of Catechesis. Handicapped Accessibility: An elevator is available for all Sunday Masses. Enter the church through the East door. Please call the rectory for weekday availability. Homebound: Call the rectory to arrange communion in home for those unable to attend Mass. Mass Intentions: Mass intentions may be requested for someone who is living or deceased, or to commemorate a birthday, special anniversary, or the anniversary of a loved one’s death. Please call the rectory.

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If you are visiting, we hope you enjoy your stay. We’re glad you decided to join us in this celebration. If you are new to the St. Ben’s community, welcome home! To become a registered parishioner, complete a Registration Form online at http://parish.stbenedict.com/becoming-a-parishioner/. One of our Ministers of Hospitality will be glad to assist you. If you are a former parishioner or a graduate of our schools, we are glad to see you back home. We hope you will return often. Contact Ben Mazzone at the Alumni Office at [email protected]. Our weekly bulletin, The Steward, tells you about parish life. Submissions for the bulletin are generally due by Friday at 9 am of the week previous to publication. Electronic submissions are preferred via e-mail to [email protected]. Flyers should be submitted in camera-ready format and will be used if space permits. If you would like to receive our online weekly newsletter-"The Block", please contact the rectory to be placed on our emailing list. If you have any questions, please call the rectory at (773) 588-6484. We look forward to hearing from you.

Having Difficulty Dealing with our Stressful World?The Holbrook Counseling Center of Catholic Charities provides counseling services at St. Matthias Parish. Cheryl Joseph-Lukz, MA, LCPC is the therapist at St. Matthias. Cheryl is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and she has worked with individuals, couples and families for over 20 years. Whether you’re having problems with personal relationships, work situations or are just feeling unhappy, “stuck”, or unfulfilled, we’re here for you. We are in network with BC/BS PPO. To learn more about our services or to make an appointment, please call (312) 655-7725.

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