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In today’s gospel, as we reflect on the raising of Lazarus, we can recall the words spoken by Pope Francis when he reminded the faithful that this event shows us “there is no limit to the divine mercy, which is offered to everyone… The Lord is always ready to roll away the tombstone of our sins, which separate us from Him, the light of the living.” During this Lenten season, we are called to reflect on those things that separate us from God and we are thankful for a God that is always there waiting for us to return to Him. God’s mercy is continuously offered freely and to all. Today our RCIA catechumens and candidates participate in the third scrutiny, a rite that is meant to uncover, and then heal all that is weak, defective, or sinful in one’s heart, and then bring out, and strengthen all that is upright, strong and good. Each

test or trial that we encounter serves as an opportunity to turn toward, or away from God. We are all called to conversion and an ongoing response of our whole person turning in faith and in love to the God who loves us. It has been such a privilege to be part of the RCIA team, walking along this wonderful journey with our catechumens and candidates. Being part of the team has served to deepen my faith and has enabled me to deeply reflect on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. Part of our prayer experiences together included time to learn and mediate on the Stations of the Cross. We learn from Jesus’ example that carrying our

crosses as his disciples means self-denial and sacrifice. As we walk along with Jesus,

we realize how he gave everything for us and we need to ask his help to live the demands of love more fully so that we

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

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The StewardOut of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; LORD, hear my voice!

-- Psalm 130:1

APRIL 2, 2017 I FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

Elaine LindiaPastoral Associate

The Raising of Lazarus…...There is No Limit to Divine Mercy

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can become true disciples. As we feel the love of Christ, we need to remember the oppressed and the forgotten. We are called to not ignore or hurry past those in need. We can ask Jesus to help show us how to love as he has loved us. The good news for us is that here in the vibrant and faith filled community of St Ben’s, we have many great opportunities to not forget the needs of others. One such opportunity that is coming up in the near future is our Easter dinner. The buffet-style meal will be held on Easter morning April 16th in Beaven and Ackerman hall from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. We are still seeking volunteers to help decorate, serve, host our guests, and clean up. We are greatly in need of more donations of cooked food including ham, potatoes, vegetables, desserts and beverages. Would you be able to help in anyway? You can easily do so using the sign up genius that is on the Human Concerns page of our web site: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4bacae2fa2fb6-stbenedicts, or by calling the Rectory. The generosity of our community for these ministry dinners never ceases to amaze me. As we extend ourselves in service of others, we truly are doing what Jesus calls us to do as his disciples. The dinner is a perfect way to share the blessings we have received from God whether it is with our time and talent in volunteering or with food donations to help others to enjoy a good meal. As we share our gifts with others and take the time to reflect on how we can live out our

discipleship, we soon realize that God’s grace and our perseverance are needed for spiritual growth. For our catechumens and candidates, the Easter Vigil is only the beginning of a commitment to a lifelong discovery and living out of the Christian message. We are all called to an “ongoing conversion,” an ever-present call to grow in faith and to live out that faith. We do this by deepening our relationship with God and with our fellow Christians. We are asked to live out the call to holiness in the world of family, work and community. We need to take our place alongside other members of the Church community for daily service of the kingdom of God. Helping out with the Easter dinner is just one of the many ways to get involved and put our faith into action. We know that all of the spiritual gifts given to us by God are to be used in loving service. When we use these God given gifts in service of others, we help to unify the body of Christ and promote the growth of God’s kingdom. This sharing of gifts is vital for each individual Christian as well as to the Church as we embrace and carry out the mission of spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. As disciples of Christ, let us remember that it is our mission to proclaim that Jesus is the resurrection and the life. It means we live as a people of hope and that we spread that hope to others. As we approach Holy Week, let us pray that our own faith may be strengthened, so that we, like those in the story of Lazarus, can place all our hope in Him who is the resurrection and the life!

St. Benedict Women’s Book Club - April 20thThe Saint Benedict Women’s Book Club invites women parishioners to our discussion of The Lonely City: Adventures in the Art of Being Alone by

Olivia Laing. We will meet on Thursday, April 20 at 7 PM in the Pine Room of the rectory. Please contact Kathy Sanchez at [email protected] for information.

St. Benedict Ladies Society – April 5thAll ladies of the parish are invited to attend the Ladies Society meeting on Wednesday, April 5th. We will gather in the Beaven Hall after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Meeting starts at 9:30 am. After the meeting, we will enjoy an old fashioned TEA PARTY. Bring with your favorite tea cup, if you like. Just a reminder: On May 13th , Maribel Silva will be honored as St. Benedict’s Woman of the Year at the ACCW Vicariate II Luncheon held at the White Eagle. We have been given extra time for reservations for the Luncheon. Please have your reservation and monies in by our April 5th meeting. (Luncheon price $35 per person.)

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Music for April 2, 2017

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

Entrance 465 The Cross of Jesus

Kyrie208 Chant

Daily Readings1039

Offertory 868 Martha, Mary, Waiting, Weeping

Holy, Holy, Holy214 Chant

Memorial Acclamation215 Chant

Great Amen218 Chant

Lamb of God311 Cantus Missae

Communion Antiphonright

Communion Song924 Bead of Life, Cup of Blessing

Recessional707 I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say885 Lift High the Cross (Sun 6:30pm)

This week, there will be a 2nd

collection for

EASTER FLOWERSimmediately following

Communion. Thank you for your generosity.

Communion Antiphon

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Antiphon Text: © 2010 ICELMusic: Entrance Offertory and Communion Chants© 2012 Peter R. Johnson

Stewardship ReflectionOne of the struggles we face is “the mystery of life.” Particularly during this Lenten season this is something on which we need to meditate. The readings on this Fifth Sunday of Lent address resurrection and call us to hear and consider what it means.

St. Paul certainly provides us thoughts on resurrection in the second reading from his letter to the Romans when he says, “If the Spirit of the one who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, the one who raised Christ from the dead

will give life to your mortal bodies also, through his Spirit dwelling in you.” Is the Spirit dwelling within us? What have we done during this Lent to bring that Spirit to life? Those are questions we must ask always but especially at this time.

We hear the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead in the Gospel Reading from St. John. This is a reminder to us that resurrection is ongoing. The idea of dying and rising is something we all need to do every day. Much of this has to do with relationships, our relationship with God, with those close to us, and with all those with whom we may come in contact. Now during Lent is a time when we need to give these relationships a particular prominence.

There is another facet of Lazarus being raised from the dead that is notable during our Lenten preparations and our striving for resurrection. When Lazarus emerges from the tomb, he is “tied hand and foot with burial bands, and his face was wrapped in a cloth.” Are we bound in some ways? Are what binds us things that we should now be trying to free ourselves from? In these final days of Lent we still have time to judge what it is that keeps us from finding the new life offered by Christ. Only Jesus can give us this new life. The Lord reminds us in today’s Gospel, “… if you believe, you will see the glory of God.” Hope is there for us, but we must seize it.


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).

2Spiritual 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…

April 1st and 2nd Christ Renews His ParishApril 10th – 15th Holy WeekApril 1oth Lent Reconciliation - 7PM

Catechetical ConversationsBeginning at 7PM in the Church 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!

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Family MassApril 2nd, Hosted by the 3rd Grade!Family Mass will 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. Family Mass on April 2nd will be hosted by the 3rd Grade.

This Weekend!

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3 4 Formed.orgAre you Looking for a new resource to help you to be more prayerful this Lent? Formed.org is the resource.

During the Lenten season a free trial subscription is available for our parishioners. Go to www.formed.org. On the website you can access videos (children bible stories, movies about the lives of Saints and so much more), access podcasts, access downloadable books, download the Journal guide, to help you prepare for the Sunday Liturgy. There is a meditation designed specifically for Lent. This Lent, you are invited to be more intentional about prayer. Visit www.formed.org. Use this email address for trial subscription: [email protected]. Use this password: formed17

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Thursdays, 7:30-9:00pm Lenten Small GroupsThe young adult Lenten small group will be meeting once a week on Thursdays from 7:30-9pm in the rectory for six weeks (last session will be April 6). Please join us for some or all of the sessions. No preparatory reading required.

Opening Day - May 22ndRCYA - Young Adults Softball LeagueSign ups for Winnemac Park’s 2017 Ravenswood Catholic Young Adults -RCYA (16” Chicago-style) Softball League has begun. We are a co-ed social and recreational league.Opening day is May 22, 2017. The season will conclude with playoffs at the end of August. Game time is Monday evenings at 6:30pm and 7:30 pm at Winnemac Park, on the corner of Argyle & Damen.Players are required to be at least 21 years of age. Find more information and register here: http://bit.ly/RCYAsoftball

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Youth Ministry

Young Adult Ministry

Senior Ministry

TODAY!

Call Ms McMillan at 773-509-3841 or email [email protected] for more information about our Youth Ministry.

April 2nd 5PMYouth Ministry Open GymWe will gather at the Rectory and head over to the gym for an Open Gym.

April 8thMass & PizzaFamilies of 8th grade through High School aged students. Attend the 5PM mass as a family and enjoy pizza and community in Beaven Hall afterward. Find out about Youth Ministry and How you can get involved.

May 7thOutdoor Movie NightWe will gather at 5:00 in the Courtyard for Outdoor Movie Night.

April 4th Stations and Lenten LunchIn the church basement at 12:00pm. A free will offering will be collected.Please call the rectory at 773-588-6484 to RSVP.

April 25thSenior CelebrationAll Seniors are invited to Lunch and Tour of Misericordia on April 25 at 12:00. The bus will leave from the front of Church at 11:15 or feel free to meet us there for the 12:00 lunch. Cost is $20. Please RSVP to Ellen at the Parish Office by April 20. If you are meeting us there or driving yourself, we still need an RSVP for the number of spaces to reserve for our group.

April 9th Palm SundayPalm Sunday ProcessionThe members of the Brotherhood of Jesus of Nazareth would like to invite parishioners of St. Benedict to this procession. The event begins with the celebration of Mass in Spanish at Our Lady of Lourdes at 1:30PM. Immediately following the Mass, the procession will begin outside. It will last just under 3 hours.

Ministry Event at our neighbor parish

Would you consider doing something Heroic in 2017? Like running a marathon?Join our Mercy Home for Boys & Girls’ Heroes marathon team for the sold-out Oct. 8 Bank of America Chicago Marathon and transform the life of an abused child in Chicago.Mercy Home for Boys & Girls has

been a solution for kids in crisis since 1887. By joining our Heroes team, you will make it possible for us to provide a safe home, emotional healing, and academic opportunities for children who have suffered abuse, neglect, poverty, and abandonment. Hebrews 12:1 calls us to “run with endurance the race that is set before us.” Is this your race? Join us as a Mercy Home Hero, where we believe “No distance is too far to save a child.” Sign up at: https://www.mercyhome.org/bank-america-chicago-marathon/. Or contact Jim Harding at [email protected] or 312-738-9381.


Adult & Child Catechesis

Meet RCIA Candidate Collins HunterThis is who I am: Deep, joy filled, intensely curious, friendly: Choir member who absolutely loves being a cantor with my family. It is the fulfillment of a long held dream of mine to pray with each and every one of you in our liturgical services, from Christmas Advent to Resurrection Sunday, and during all the Ordinary Time. I celebrate the Servant of my Soul, Jesus Christ, I freely serve him right back.

This is what I’ve done: I came to Chicago ten years ago, on August 26, 2006 to complete and receive a Masters in Theological Studies at McCormick Theological Seminary from 2006 to 2010. I served as the Assistant Pastor of the United Park Presbyterian Church in Hyde Park for a year while I was in school, and God blessed me with wonderful friends while I was there. Surprisingly for most people, (but not to my mother), before that, I came from an eleven year practice in law. I owned my own law firm as a Criminal Defense Attorney for six years. Prior to that, I served with the Missouri Public Defenders of Kansas City for several years. I lived in Kansas City for sixteen years, (intermittently with my parents) when they first retired there from New York and after I left the U.S Army as a Captain in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps at Fort Leavenworth. I have held many challenging and stimulating positions since then. Presently, I work for the Department of Veterans Affairs at the Regional Office in Chicago for the past two years.

This is where I’m going with my family of choice at St. Benedict’s: ...Serving residents of Chicago whose needs compel me to action ...Leading a dynamic, faith based small group at St. Benedict’s and having fun getting to know each other along the way ...Singing in and praying with the choir during Mass

My intuition tells me: Following Jesus Christ as a disciple at St. Benedict’s will be a calling and my heart’s desire to share the grace of God with one another and our gifts of God in unity and love.

Re-commissioning of Eucharistic MinistersAt all of the Masses on April 29-30, our Eucharistic Ministers will be recognized for their ministry. Names have been gathered and will be submitted to the Archdiocese. Please plan to attend and pick up your certificates at the back of Church. For more information contact Karen Tabbert ([email protected]).

Would you like to become a Eucharistic Minister?If so, please attend the upcoming training scheduled in the Church for Wednesday, April 19th at 6:00 pm. The training should last an hour and you’ll then have the honor to serve as Eucharistic Minister. For more information contact Karen Tabbert ([email protected]).

You Are Invited!! Youth Ministry Mass and Pizza - April 8th at 5PMAll 8th Grade Through High School age students and their families. Celebrate with a youth-led Mass at 5:00pm on April 8th. Stay for Pizza after mass and find out about Youth Ministry and why it’s important to be involved.

Save these Dates! Youth Ministry Summer Opportunities at St. Benedict ParishTeen Service Week - June 24th-July 1st Week long immersion trip hosted at the Maria Kaupas Center at Maria Catalyst High School open to high school students.

Lord Have Mercy - June 26th -30th St. Ben’s kids committed to serving the community for 5 days. 7th and 8th grade graduates welcome.

Notre Dame Vision - July 10th -14th Spend a week at the University of Notre Dame reflecting on your gifts and how you will use them in the world. 8th grade graduates thru 12th grade.

Totus Tuus - July 17th -21st Volunteer alongside missionary college aged Catholics sharing their faith with our parish children. 6th-12th grade are welcome to serve.

Visit the sign up to share an interest in these opportunities and receive more information at http://bit.ly/SummerServiceStBen. Questions? Call Ms. McMillan at 773-509-3841.


Human Concerns/Outreach

Common Food Pantry CollectionWe are grateful for all those who have shared their generosity towards the Common Food Pantry. Food drop-off weekends are always the 3rd weekend of the month. The next drop-off weekend is April 15th and 16th. Please note: Non-perishable Food and personal care items are always welcome but please do not include any recyclables with your donation such as paper and plastic bags. Thank you!

DONATION TOTALS: 3/2/17 75.5 lbs of food I 3/7/17 61.7 lbs of food I 3/8/1724 lbs of food I 3/14/17 67 lbs of food

Human Concerns Commission Meeting April 4thOur next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 4th at 7 pm in the Rectory. Please feel free to join us to learn more about the dynamic ministries that are part of our Commission. If you have any questions about the ministries or need more information, please contact Elaine Lindia at (773) 509-3806 or at [email protected]. Thank you!

Parish Stewardship Day - May 20, 2017 Bringing Mercy to Life!We are making plans for our annual Parish Stewardship Day on May 20, 2017. The plan is to start our day with Mass at 8:30 am and after a light breakfast in Beaven Hall, leave for our service sites or projects at 9:30 am. Work will be completed by 11:30 am and we will gather for lunch and a closing prayer in Beaven Hall at Noon. If you have suggestions for sites or projects that would fit this schedule and be part of our offerings, please contact Elaine Lindia at (773) 509-3806 or [email protected]. Registration information and details will be provided on our Human Concerns web page. Thank you!

Help Out at St Benedict’s Easter DinnerPlease join St Benedict’s in supporting our annual Easter Dinner. The buffet-style meal will be held on Easter morning (April 16) in Beaven and Ackerman hall from 11:00am to 1:00pm. All are welcome! We are also seeking volunteers to help decorate, serve, host our guests, and clean-up. Shifts will begin at 7:30 am and the last will conclude around 3pm. We are also in need of donations of cooked food, including: ham, potatoes, vegetables, salads, desserts, and beverages. Sign up online at our web site on the Human Concerns page. Questions? Contact Elaine Lindia at: 773-509-3806.

Estate Planning Workshop at Our Lady of the SnowsSunday, April 2ndA “WILL” IS A GIFT TO THOSE YOU LOVE – A workshop is being offered at our sharing parish, Our Lady of the Snows, on how to prepare a will. Hear from estate planning experts on how to establish your legacy. This workshop is on Sunday, April 2, 2017 from 11:30 am – 12:45 pm at the parish hall of Our Lady of the Snows on 4810 S. Leamington Ave.

Hungering to LearnWe journey with CRS Rice Bowl to Ethiopia where more than 15 million people are expected to face extreme food shortages in the coming months. Drought has devastated harvests causing loss of livestock and seed shortages, and increasing the food crisis daily. Catholic Relief Services is responding with emergency food aid, water and help for farmers to plant the next season. Thank you for your generosity!

TODAY!


Education

Young Inventors FairWednesday, April 12thCome see what our Young Inventors have created this year! There will be a special parent viewing from 8:30AM until 9:30AM in the main gym.

April 29, 2017 - Hosted by Alumni of the St. Benedict HS Class of 1987Let’s make this fun— BIG hair AND 80’s attire STRONGLY encouraged.You MUST be 21-years or older to enter the event.

Where: St. Benedict High School GymWhen: Saturday April 29th, 2017 Two ticket purchase options available:$29.50 – 8 pm Admission Live Entertainment & Beverages$41.50 – 4 pm Admission - Includes Reception, Dinner, Live Entertainment & Beverages Purchase Tickets in advance at: http://stbensclassof1987.com/store/

Events & Parish Life

Birthday Church Birthday of our Church

S T . B E N E D I C T P A R I S H A N D P R E P A R A T O R Y S C H O O L

MASS AND GALA UPDATEMASS AND GALA UPDATEMASS AND GALA UPDATE- Don’t forget to get your ticket...Prices increased after March 24th and there are only 5 premium tables left so reserve while they last! Purchase your tickets at: tinyurl/mass-gala.- After Party Update: For the latest go to tinyurl/mass-gala.- Tuition Draw Ticket Update: Enter for your chance to win a $5,000 Voucher to be applied towards your child’s 2017-2018 School Tuition.- Commemorative Book: a cherished keepsake of this moment in time and will include the history of St. Benedict Parish, pictures, and snapshots of the 100th Anniversary Events. Purchase your ad today by visiting our website. Questions?: Pease email the Commemorative Book Committee at commemorative [email protected].

- Irving Park Banner: Advertise your business or show your family’s support with a street light pole banner! Your contribution of $500 provides for the entire year a double sided vinyl banner measuring 30” x 72” on Irving Park Rd. from Ravenswood Avenue to the north branch of the Chicago River. Order one today!You can visit our website to make your contributions to all our Mass & Gala initiatives. We truly appreciate your support and generosity!Questions, comments or want to still get involved?Please contact Colleen Mueller at [email protected] or Tricia Canty at [email protected].

8th Grade Confirmation Saint Icon ProjectAs part of this project, the 8th graders learned about the history of icons in the Church and about the traditional process of creating icons. The 8th graders created icons of their Confirmation name saints in order to learn more about their saints and grow closer in relationship with them. This project was made possible through a generous grant from the St. Ben’s HSA Grant Initiative.

Catered by La Villa. Unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks and water. Live bands combine bringing us back to the 80’s; Jury’s Out, The Shades and a Right Track Reunion.


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100TH BIRTHDAY YEAR-LONG CELEBRATION ORDER FORM

SPONSORSHIPS

STREET LIGHT POLE BANNER

COMMEMORATIVE BOOK

Birthday Church Birthday of our Church

EVENT SPONSOR LEVEL (please check one):☐ $25,000: Includes full-page Commemorative Book Ad and Irving Park Road Light Pole Banner☐ $10,000: Includes half-page Commemorative Book Ad☐ $7,500: Includes half-page Commemorative Book Ad☐ $5,000: Includes quarter-page Commemorative Book Ad☐ $2,500: Includes quarter-page Commemorative Book Ad☐ $1,000: Includes quarter-page Commemorative Book Ad

Tell us how you would like your logo/name listed on all sponsorship materials:

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BANNER DETAILS: 30x72 Vinyl Double Sided Banner. Your Company Name and Logo will be prominently displayed below the 100th Birthday Celebration Logo. Cost of the Banner will be $500.00.

Tell us how you would like your logo/name listed on the Street Light Pole Banner:

_________________________________________________________________________________

If you have a company logo to be used on the banner, please email it to Matt Doucet, St Benedict 100th Birthday Celebration Committee, at [email protected].

COMMEMORATIVE AD SELECTION:_____ Full Page Ad - $500 _____ Quarter Page Ad - $200_____ Half Page Ad - $250 _____ Well Wish (message only, no picture) - $125

GROUP NAME (Exactly as it should appear in the Mass & Gala Commemorative Book):

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☐ I prefer not to receive a complimentary copy of the Commemorative Book

WE WILL CONTINUE TO TAKE ADS UNTIL APRIL 30TH OR UNTIL SPACE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE COMMEMORATIVE BOOK, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected].

PLEASE SUBMIT BY APRIL 15TH IN TIME FOR THE MASS AND GALA!

PLEASE SUBMIT BY APRIL 15TH IN PREPARATION FOR THE MASS AND GALA!

Please submit this form by April 15, 2017 with your check made payable to St. Benedict Preparatory School to the address listed below. You can also submit this form on line at http://tinyurl.com/stbenedictsponsorship.Thank you for your support!! SBPS is a 501c3 organization and

donations are tax deductible. For more information regarding sponsorship levels, please contact Mrs. Tricia Canty, [email protected] or 773-849-3482.

CONTACT INFORMATION (please print):

Contact Name: ______________________________________

Company Name: _____________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________

City, State, Zip: ______________________________________

Contact Phone: ______________________________________

SPONSORSHIP $_____

STREET POLE BANNER $_____

COMMEMORATIVE AD $_____

TOTAL $_____


Spiritual Life

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. 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: 4/3Free will offering to St. Benedict Church: $5 Contact Rachel at [email protected] if you plan to attend.

Retrouvaille This program helps couples heal and renew their marriages and offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage

relationship. Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse? Are you constantly fighting? Have you thought about separation or divorce? Does talking about it only make it worse? Thousands of couples headed for cold, unloving relationships have successfully overcome their marriage

problems by attending the program. Some couples come during the initial signs of a marriage problem and others are in a state of despair. The Retrouvaille Program consists of a weekend experience combined with a series of 6

post-weekend sessions. The tools learned here will help put your marriage in order again. The main emphasis of the program is on communication between husband and wife and will give you the opportunity to rediscover each other as well as examine your lives together in a new, positive way.

Upcoming Retrouvaille Dates: April 28-30, June 9-11, August 25-27, October 20-22, December 1-3Contact: Robin & Phil Kain, (773) 544-0498, [email protected]

Seder Meal Wednesday, April 12thChristians share with Jews a story and experience: once we were bound in slavery, but the Lord, with an out stretched arm brought us to freedom, to covenant, to a Promised Land. That is one of the best reasons why many Christians choose to celebrate the Passover Meal, the Seder, each year. Through the centuries, the ritual of this night has allowed each generation to make that story its own. Here at St Benedict for over 30 years we have made it our own. Plan to join us on this special night of prayer and praise. Bring a dish to pass and share as it’s potluck on Wednesday April 12th at 6:30pm at Beaven Hall. All are welcome. Questions? Call Maribel Selva 773 616 6743 or email at [email protected]

Decorating the Church for Holy Week and EasterThe Art and Environment Committee is looking for volunteers to help decorate the church and facilities in preparation for Holy Week. Several service opportunities are available: Saturday April 8th from 12-2 PM, Wednesday April 12th from 6-8 PM Thursday April 13th (Holy Thursday) from 4-6 PM, Friday April 14th (Good Friday) from 4-6 PM, and Saturday April 15th from 9 Am- Noon. Thank you.

Take a Historical Tour of St. Benedict Church!Our first tour will be set for Sunday April 2nd at 2:30, following the baptisms set for that date. We will be giving subsequent tours on the first Saturday of each month at 9am, following the 8:30 morning mass.

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First Saturday, April 1 - Lenten Weekday8:30 am Rosa Robleza - Schmookler/Siao Family5:00 pm Lisa Diane Bouzek - Fr. Jason and the St. Benedict Parish Community Joe Blaha - Family

Sunday, April 2 - Fifth Sunday of Lent7:30 am Cardinal Francis George9:00 am Jim Noesen - Sr. Rita Mae Rabitoy Tony Murphy - Friend George Kenealey - Padmanabhan Family 10:30 am Donald Benedict - Maggie and Ed Reelfs Geraldine M.S. Petrelli - Bernard Szeszol 12:00pm Lee Russell - RE Catechists and Students6:30pm Cardinal Francis George

Monday, April 3 - Lenten Weekday8:30 am Charlotte McHugh - Rita Kattner Special Intention for Jimmy Boyle - Friend

Tuesday, April 4 - Saint Isidore, Bishop and Doctor of the Church8:30 am Jeanne Wood - Fr. Jason Malave Special Intention for Ashok Dashi and Family - Friend

Wednesday, April 5 - Saint Vincent Ferrer, Priest8:30 am Kenneth and Christopher Borowczyk - Diane Lucille Coughlin - Tom and Elaine Stockwell Special Intention for Joe Mastro - Friend

Thursday, April 6 - Lenten Weekday8:30 am Special Intention for Jimmy Boyle - Friend

First Friday, April 7 - Saint John Baptist de la Salle, Priest8:30 am Tim Fahey - Family Sam Theis - Theis Family Jose T. Cortes - Jorge and Aurora Cortes

Saturday, April 8 - Lenten Weekday8:30 am Lillian Mary Stan - John Schmalz Joe D’Leonardi - Friend5:00 pm Fred Damiano - Family Cecelia Fink - Linda Peek

Sunday, April 9 - Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord7:30 am Cardinal Francis George9:00 am Jim Noesen - The Schneider Family Bruce Nakfoor - Fr. Jason and the St. Benedict Parish Community Joan Clarke - Padmanabhan Family 10:30 am Mimi Browning - Fr. Jason and the St. Benedict Parish Community 12:00pm Michael Flaherty - Family6:30pm Cardinal Francis George

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In Our PrayersPlease Pray for Healing. Please call Elaine Lindia at 773 588-6484, ext. 5101 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 Week

Eleanor HaberkampRobert HallisSharon HayesElise HeraldEleanor HerkertNolan HeyDan HickeyKay HojnowskiFrank HorvathArt Hundreiser Karen IacovelliAlfredo IanneceIrving Irons Dorothy JacobMarilyn JergerMike KainJeffry KargBunny KellyBarbara KuceraLeslie Kufner Maryanne KufnerCorazon LitorjaEncarnacion LucioJuliette LyngVioleta S. MagnabijonJames MaltezosBenecio MartinezAmy Mateo Benjamin MazzoneGerardo MazzoneKevin MillerMattie MoralesLily MoranPatrick MorrisElaine NelsonJudi NewboldAnita Nuccio

Joseph 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 SpecialeNancy SternikJim StrzalkaChristine SylvanoJean TashiroLuka TomasicykRose Ann VargasSofia VitaleLaura Van ZandtMelinda VoitusHelene WielandHubert YamaneMarvin ZelkinIrene Zuponeck

Jane AbrahamsonRussell AltizerJoe BabboLila BandyRaven BarronJudy BartleyDawn BedelDeacon Phil BertolaniAudrey BickelDolores BielskiMaureen BlackDebora BoyceKaren BreenRaymond BrefeldNatalie BrownTeresita BugastoYvonne CarterRicardo CatayloEugene CaulfieldSue CostonChris CoulonSusan CroninPaul DavisRichard DavisFrances DeVineSusan Duffy Louise EfrosinisSue FaheyPamela FaselJohn FishburnMary FlatleySally GilgerGloria GoernerSandra GouldHelen GreeneJoyce GuccioneRita Gumler

BaptismsPaloma Tekle, daughter of Gabriella ArminSansa Kristina, daughter of Gabriella ArminNicholas Takayuki, son of Hiroyuki and Mary Ann MurataCormac James, son of Stephen and Cathleen Newcomb

VERNA MCFADDEN


Stewardship: Belong, Pray, Learn, Give, ServeSunday Giving

Note: The parish will receive a rebate for any amount paid over the parish goal. Reports are updated monthly. Information about the 2017 campaign will be reported in April after all of the pledge cards are recorded. Thank you for your generous response to the Annual Catholic Appeal.

Build Our Future: Used for parish projects that aren’t initially planned for in the budget. The income comes from 10% of all parish fundraising. Fall Fundraising consists of Oktoberfest, HSA events, High School Parent Network sale, and Fright Walk.Balance (July 1, 2016) $ 59,122.84Interest $ 113.5810% BenFest $ 6,100.0010% Fall Fundraising $ 17,100.00Balance (December 31, 2016) $ 82,562.33 New Family Fee: As new families come to ourschool, they are inheriting the capital work recently accomplished. Fund are used for the various school projects. Balance (July 1, 2016) $ 103,971.85New Family Fee Collection $ 48,079.59Interest $ 62.47Balance (December 31, 2016) $ 152,113.91 Family investment for School Year 2013-14: $ 81,565.83Family investment for School Year 2014-15: $52,844.60

Family Investment for School Year 2015-16: $ 51,481.57Family Investment for School Year 2016-17 (to-date): $48,079.59 Parish Educational Endowment Account: Our endowment has topped $150,000! Three years ago, our parish started its first educational endowment account to help fund scholarships and to help foster new scholarships. The principal in this account is never used, but rather invested at the hands of the archdiocesan endowment office. The earnings generated from this investment is then used for school or religious education scholarships. (Reconciled quarterly—last reconciled on December 31, 2016).

Balance (July 1, 2016) $ 126,116.07Income: Bell Tower Open and Let’s Dance $ 10,913.16Income: Gifts $ 11,515.00Income: Investment (December 31 loss) $ 616.31 $ 152,353.63Total Parish Savings: $387,029.87(Reconciled Quarterly)

Sunday Collection“In Pew” Sunday Stewardship (Mar. 26) $ 5,510.74GiveCentral Stewardship(through Mar. 26) $ 7,128.00Total weekly collection $ 12,638.74

Ordinary Annual Appeals (2016-2017)The Annual Catholic Appeal 2016 Campaign Final Results Goal: $ 35,676.72Pledged: $ 102,076.50Paid: $ 94,026.50Parish rebate (to-date) $ 58,349.78Donor Base: 353 generous donors Annual School Fund The Annual School Fund (formerly known as Fund Our Future) is our annual advisory board led parent appeal targeted to cover the difference between the cost of tuition and the actual cost to educate a student. 100% of this appeal goes directly to our parish school. The 2016-17 appeal was a great success! 224 SBPS school families have donated and pledged over $122,888 to-date. That’s over 80% toward our goal of $150,000 to help bridge the gap between tuition and the actual cost to educate a child at St. Benedict Prep. Thank you to all families who have made a gift!

Extraordinary Appeal 2015-2020Forward In Our Faith: Our capital campaign continues to be extremely successful, with overwhelming donations. If you haven’t done so already and you wish to make a contribution or a pledge to this campaign, please speak to Father Jason. The tuck pointing and roofing project on the church is just about complete!

Savings and Restricted Funds

Pledged (to-date) $ 4,700,021.00Goal $ 6,200,000.00Income: Gifts and Donations $ 2,146,923.93Income: Interest $ 8,664.10Income: Gifts made in the past 2 weeks $ 1,993.50Expense: CCS Consulting $ (198,000.00)Expense: Our Lady of the Snows Endow. $ (20,000.00) Expense: WJE Structural Report $ (41,500.00)

Expense: To Teach Who Christ Is $ (79,200.00)Expense: materials, events, postage, fees $ (26,734.91)Expense: WJE (Church project) $ (9,495.00)Expense: Mortenson Roofing (Payouts) $ (1,383,857.90)Balance: March 26, 2017 $ 396,800.22

Sign-up today for secure automated giving to St. Benedict Parish and Preparatory School. Simply go to www.GiveCentral.org to start giving by selecting St. Benedict Church - Chicago, or you may also donate by visiting the link on our parish and school website. If you need assistance signing up or have questions about the program, contact our Director of Finance, Geoff Pautsch, at (773) 588-6484 x5109. Thank you for your remarkable generosity to the parish.

Total weekly goal $ 13,750.00Fiscal year collection(to-date) $ 528,980.65Fiscal year goal (to-date) $ 536,250.00Surplus (Under) $ (7,269.36)

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COMING UP AT ST. BEN’S APRIL 2017SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

109 11 12 13 14 15

32 4 5 6 7 8

Holy Days of Obligation 2017

Easter Sunday Sun April 16th Extended Sunday Schedule (No 6:30PM Mass)Ascension Sun May 28th Sunday SchedulePentecost Sun June 4th Sunday Schedule

Holy Trinity Sun June 11th Sunday ScheduleBody and Blood of Christ Sun June 18th Sunday Schedule

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

PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD

Welcoming Weekend Masses at 7:30AM, 9AM, 10:30AM, 12PM, and 6:30PMChurch

Baptismal Preparation11:30AMChurch Basement

Cadettes and Senior Troop Meeting1:30PMBeaven Hall Kitchen

Daily Morning Mass8:30AM Church

Cub Scouts - Webelos II 7PM Church Basement

Webelows I Den Meeting 7PMBeaven Hall


Young Inventors Fair8:30-9:30AM Gym

Teen Choir Rehearsal 5:30PM Choir Area, Church

Knights Meeting6:30PM Sewing Room

Seder Dinner6:30PM Beaven Hall

Adult Choir Rehearsal7PMChoir Area, Church

Zumba 7PM Cafeteria

Women’s Faith Sharing 7PM Pine Rm

Facilities Committee Meeting 7PMMeeting Room

AA Meeting 8PM Church Basement

HOLY THURSDAY

Daily Morning Prayer8:30AM Church

Girl Scout Brownies2nd Grade3PMBeaven Hall

SPRED 6PMRoom 243 - Band Rm

Wolf Scout Meeting6:30PMBeaven Hall

Mass of the Last Supper7PMChurch

GOOD FRIDAY


Stations of the Cross12PMChurch

Last Words of Christ3PMChurch

Good Friday Service7PMChurch

HOLY SATURDAY


Senior Zumba11AM Cafeteria

Reconciliation11AM Church

Blessing of the Easter Baskets12PMChurch

Easter Vigil7:30PMChurch


4th 5th and 6th Grade Girl Scouts3PMBeaven Hall

Children’s Choir Rehearsal 4PMChoir Area, Church

Teen Instrumental Rehearsal 5:30PMChoir Area, Church

RCIA 7PM SPRED Room

Zumba 7PMHeidenreich Hall

Parish Reconciliation Mass7PMChurch

Ravenswood Orchestra Rehearsal7:30PM SS LIbrary

Mass at 7:30AM, Family Masses at 9 and 10:30AM, 12PM, and 6:30PMChurch

Family Mass Hospitality after 9 and 10:30AM MassesChurch Basement

Parish Library Oen after 7:30AM, 9AM, 10:30AM and 12 Noon MassesParish Library


Senior Small Faith Sharing9AMPine Room

Senior Lenten Luncheon12PMChurch BasementWith Stations of the Cross to follow at12:30PM

Cub Scouts - Webelos II 7PM Church Basement

Webelows I Den Meeting 7PMBeaven Hall

Human Concerns Commission Meeting7PM Pine Room


Ladies Society Monthly Meeting9:30AM Beaven Hall

Teen Choir Rehearsal 5:30PM Choir Area, Church

Mass & Gala Meeting6:30PM SS LIbrary

Baptismal Preparation7PM Pine Room

Adult Choir Rehearsal7PMChoir Area, Church

Zumba 7PM Cafeteria

Young Adult Ministry7PMMeeting Room

AA Meeting 8PM Church Basement


SPRED 6PMRoom 243 - Band Rm

Weight Watchers7PMChurch Basement

Retrouvaille Meeting7PMPIne Room


Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Benedicton9AM - 2PMChurch

Karate3PMRoom 143 Yoga Room (green)

Stations of the Cross7PMChurch


Ministers of CareMeeting9AMPine Room

Parish Leadership Day9AMBeaven Hall

Zumba10AM Cafeteria

Senior Zumba11AM Cafeteria

Reconciliation11AM Church

Welcoming Mass at 5PM Church

Youth Ministry Gathering6PMBeaven Hall


Children’s Choir Rehearsal 4PMChoir Area, Church

Teen Instrumental Rehearsal 5:30PMChoir Area, Church

RCIA 7PM SPRED Room

Boy Scouts Meeting7PM Beaven Hall

Parish Life Commission Meeting7PM Pine Room

Catechetical Conversation “It Takes a Village” 7PM Church

Spiritual Dream Group7PM Sm. Mtg. Room

Zumba 7PMHeidenreich Hall

Ravenswood Orchestra Rehearsal7:30PM SS LIbrary

Stewardship: Belong, Pray, Learn, Give, Serve

Upcoming 2nd Collections

Sharing ParishSun April 9

Holy Land/Good FridayFri April 14

Easter/Forward in Our FaithSun April 16

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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. 5106, [email protected] Rev. Robert Beaven, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Robert Pajor, Assoc. Pastor, ext. 5103, [email protected] Elaine Lindia, Pastoral Associate, ext. [email protected] Richard Hynes, ResidentDavid Reyes, Deacon, ext. 5110, [email protected] Jeremy Kiolbassa, Director of Music Ministry, ext. 5107, [email protected] Sr. Helen Marie Kling, D.C., Pastoral Assistant, ext. 5105, [email protected] Daniel Hughes, Director of Catechesis, ext. 1271, [email protected] Kim McMillan, Director of Youth Ministry, ext. 5108, [email protected] Josie Dykas,Coordinator of the Kateri Center, ext. 7000, [email protected]

PARISH SUPPORT STAFFGeoff Pautsch, Director of Finance, ext. 5109, [email protected] Ellen Roberts, Parish Manager, ext. 5104, [email protected] Barbara Schneider, Accounting Manager, ext. 5114, [email protected] Tubay, Director of Communicationsext. 2351, [email protected] Clardy, Parish Office Assistant, ext. 5113, [email protected]

ST. BENEDICT PREPARATORY SCHOOL Rachel Gemo, Head of Parish School, (773) 463-6797, ext. 1220, [email protected] Joe Accardi, Mission Advancement Officer, ext. 2355, [email protected]

Early Childhood (PK-K)Phone: (773) 588-7851 3901 N. Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 Rachel Waldron, Head of Early Childhood, ext. 1380, [email protected]

Elementary School (1-5)Phone: (773) 463-6797 3920 N. Leavitt, Chicago, IL 60618 Nancy Feely, Head of Elementary School, ext. 1101, [email protected]

Secondary School (6-12)Phone: (773) 539-0066 3900 N. Leavitt, Chicago, IL 60618 Erika Mickelburgh, Head of Secondary School, ext. 1253, [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 KiolbassaMASSES 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.

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 Joe Accardi, Mission Advancement Officer 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.

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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 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. Please call (312) 655-7725.

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