The Steward The Feast of St. Benedict • July 17, 2016

It is [Christ] whom we proclaim, admonishing everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.-- Colossians 1:28b

Dear Family of Faith, Almost thirty years ago, there was a deep desire to celebrate our Patron’s Feast Day in a way that involved all our parishioners and all our neighbors. Benfest was born to fill that need. The first and foremost way to celebrate our St. Benedict’s feast day is at our Sunday Masses, but the goal to expand and have a gathering for our broader community has clearly been achieved! Since that initial Benfest celebration almost three decades ago, our feast day celebration has grown to include great music, food vendors, great drinks, a fun area for kids, and more. In fact, last year, we were written up in the Tribune because of our family-friendly atmosphere. It think it is safe to say that everyone finds a welcome spot at our Benfest celebration and that we as a parish are richer because of everyone’s presence. Please let me thank the huge team that has dedicated themselves to the planning and execution of our Benfest over the past six months. In the dead of winter, our Benfest team is already alive with planning and preparations for a great Feast Day event. A profound word of gratitude goes out to Jennifer Petrillo who has participated in our Benfest team for many years and has lead it for the past few years. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to Jenni and all the dedicated

parishioners who serve on our Benfest Committee. Especially this year, with a huge influx of new and talented parishioners, our team served with excellence. A profound word of thanks! We are stronger because of your service. As we celebrate our Patron, St. Benedict, I would be remiss if I didn’t share a few words about our Patron. Born over 1600 years ago in 480, at the age of 20, Benedict left the hustle and bustle of the city life of Rome and found solace in the quiet of a monastery where he stayed for three years. It was here that Benedict grew in wisdom and holiness as he prayed and fasted and listened to the voice of God calling him to service. Because of his deep desire to dedicate himself to work and prayer, Benedict contributed more than anyone else to the rise of monasticism in the West. His Rule was the foundational document for thousands of religious communities in the Middle Ages, and to this day, The Rule of St. Benedict is the most common and influential Rule used by monasteries and monks. The influence of St Benedict produced “a true spiritual ferment” in

St. Benedict Parish & Preparatory School 2 2 1 5 W. I r v i n g P a r k R o a d C h i c a g o , I L 6 0 6 1 8 w w w. s t b e n e d i c t . c o m MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5 PM

Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 Noon & 6:30 PM

RECONCILIATION Saturdays: 11 AM

Europe, and over the coming decades his followers spread across the continent to establish a new cultural unity based on the Christian faith. Still today, we too would do well to rededicate ourselves to the discipline of work and prayer. It is a great mantra for us in our busy lives, to make sure we are taking time for both. Work and prayer, or “ora et labora”, is a powerful reminder that without taking time in prayer to thank God for all the good gifts that we have been given, we grow unappreciative, shallow, and disconnected from our creating God. Happy Feast Day. Also, on this feast day, it is a great joy for me to present to you, the beautifully crafted image of the St. Benedict Medal (see cover). A year or so ago, I was introduced to an artist from Michigan whom we commissioned to create the St. Benedict Medal. The artist, Mary Cotter, and I, emailed back and forth for a few months to zero-in on the final design which is the front and the back of the St. Benedict medal, painted with oil, on a piece of wood. With the help of photos that I emailed to her, Mary especially wanted to make sure that the colors she used for the medal, complement our beautiful stained glass windows. I think she got it right! When our Church was first built 100 years ago, the St. Benedict Medal adorned the top of the baldachin, or the great canopy over the high altar. It was done in a mosaic that was then inlaid into the marble façade of the

baldachin. In many ways, it was the first thing, along with the high altar and tabernacle, that caught your eye when you walked into our Church. With the renovation of the Church after the Second Vatican Council, our high altar and baldachin were taken down and we lost our connection to St. Benedict’s medal. With the help of our very talented artist, Mary, I am pleased to reintroduce St. Benedict’s medal into our Church. It will one day get mounted to the wall in our St. Benedict Shrine and we will share brochures that help everyone understand the letters on the medal that connect to the life and spirituality of St. Benedict. To read in more detail about the history of the Saint Benedict Medal, go to: http://parish.stbenedict.com/. Happy Feast Day! Again, thank you for the way that you will help your parish celebrate the feast day. As we all have seen and heard about in Europe and around our Country, our feast day is a big deal. It is the one day we get to celebrate the Saint whom we implore to intercede for us. Obviously we can and do petition Jesus and His Father directly, but how much more do we trust that our Patron, St. Benedict, intercedes for us to the Father and Son, on our behalf? Many a million prayers has St. Benedict brought on our behalf. Please continue to pray for me and know that I depend upon your prayers. In the service of Christ, Fr. Jason.

MUSIC FOR JULY 17, 2016 - THE FEAST OF ST. BENEDICT SATURDAY: 5PM I SUNDAY: 7:30AM • 9AM • 10:30AM • 12PM Gathering 891 Gloria Misallette pg.9

Communion Antiphon - Taste and See

Daily Readings Today’s Readings are especially chosen for the feast and are not found in the hymnal or missalette. Responsorial Psalm 75

Communion Antiphon © 2015 Jeremy Kiolbassa

Offertory 886 Holy, Holy, Holy 231 Memorial Acc 232 Great Amen 235 Agnus Dei 311 Communion Antiphon (right) Communion Hymn 924, 938

There will be a 2nd collection today, immediately following Communion for Forward in our Faith. Thank you for your generosity.

Sending Forth Inside Back cover of the hymnal July 17, 2016

parish.stbenedict.com

page 2

MUSIC FOR JULY 17, 2016 - 16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SUNDAY: 6:30PM Entrance Hymn Praise To You O Christ Our Savior (W 591) Gloria Misallette pg. 9 Daily Readings 1156 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 15 (right) Preparation of the Gifts My Song Will Be For Your Forever (right)

Responsorial PsalmHE HeWHO Who Does Justice DOES JUSTICE Psalm 15

# & 43 œ

Communion Processional Holy Is Your Name (W 122) Recessional Hymn Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God (W 663)

who does

œ

œ

œ

jus - tice

œ

pres - ence

will

live

œ

œ

in

the

ú.

œ

of

œ

the

Lord.

My Song Will be for You Forever Preparation of the Gifts My SongWill Will beBe for Your My Song forForever You Forever




















 

 





song You I With I

1.
My 2.  3.  4.  5. 

you, you, you you, I

Great Amen 367 Agnus Dei 381

œ

œ

œ

The English translation of the Psalm Response from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Music Copyright © 2012 by GIA Publications, Inc. • All Rights Reserved • Printed in U.S.A. 7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638 • www.giamusic.com • 800.442.1358

Holy, Holy, Holy 365 Memorial Acc 366

He

#

&

œ

Tony Alonso

 



the my athe will



mu - sic love, my noint me one who call your



all a - round me, path be - fore me, in my long - ing, life and bless - ing, hand out to you,

 



My

song



 



You,



the



you in be sing love

in light, with knows name

my my your me out



 





for your your with for





heart, friend. love. well. loud.

For You, You You, I

 



and your good - ness you will lead and all my hope in when you call, you and I know you’ll

 







willeb





 







will be for have clothed me am here to your voice, you will pledge my



 









mu - sic

for



in

my

your the will my will

love way hold joy, reach



 





you

for - ev



heart.

er, ise, vant, me, er,

 





al - ways guide me your e m know my reach for





- e v prom ser - in - e v -



-



is and me my my



here. home. brace. name. me.



er,



Text: David Haas, b.1957 Tune: David Haas, b.1957 © 1995, GIA Publications, Inc.

July 17, 2016

parish.stbenedict.com

page 3

Growing in Holiness Growing closer to Jesus is a life-long process that means choosing activities and prayer which inspire and inform our faith life. This section will feature opportunities for all of us to deepen our relationship with Jesus. May these be practical ways we can deepen our faith.

1

on Tap this Summer! 2 Theology Wednesdays in July. See page 5 for more information.

8.5.16 Celebrate the Feast Day of St. Benedict! Sunday, July 16th and 17th.

TODAY!

Join us for Mass on Saturday at 5PM, or Sunday at 7:30AM, 9AM, 10:30AM, 12 Noon and 6:30PM

4 JUBILEE OF MERCY

RESENT How do we oppose the mercy of God? Certainly, that happens when we refuse to accept or share mercy. More subtly and perhaps more dangerously, it happens when we resent the forgiveness and the second chance that others receive. In doing so, we align ourselves with death, not new life. “But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found.” (Luke 15:32)

© iStock.com/MachineHeadz.

3

ONE WORD AT A TIME

The ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO in partnership with More on Pope Francis’s vision at: www.loyolapress.com/popefrancis

WWW.ARCHCHICAGO.ORG © 2015 Archdiocese of Chicago, Fr. Louis J. Cameli

July 17, 2016

parish.stbenedict.com

page 4

Save These Important Dates throughout the Summer!

Youth Ministry July 22

Rockford Water Park Sign up to join with other teens as we go to the Rockford Water Park, for the day. The cost for the event will be $30.00. We will leave the parish at 9:00am and return at 6:00pm. Visit the Magic Waters website at: http://www. magicwaterswaterpark.com/ Permission slips are available at the rectory and the Secondary School office. Return the slip to the parish or secondary school office by July 20th. sign up at: www.SignUpGenius.com/ go/30E0E4CAEA72DA4F58rockford August 19

Basilica and Beach

Save the date for an end of summer day touring our local Basilica and then heading to the beach.

July 17, 2016

Young adult Ministry Wednesdays in July

Theology on Tap

Theology on Tap is a free 4-week speaker and conversation series for young adults in their 20s and 30s, married and single. July 20: Fr. Jonathan P. Bakkelund Laughing Your Way to Heaven: The Theology of Humor

Senior Ministry July 27

Senior Breakfast

After 8:30 Mass , bus leaves for Dappers. Meet us there if you prefer. All are welcome.

July 27: Kelley and David Dawson “I Came As a Guest and You Received Me”: The Christian Practice of Hospitality All sessions: 7pm Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro 3905 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60613 or irishbistro.com Free appetizers and full bar and menu available!

parish.stbenedict.com

page 5

Adult & Child Catechesis Notre Dame - Vision

On Monday, July 11th a group of Six of our young people from St. Benedict Parish traveled to participate in a week long reflection of who they are as people of faith. During their week at the University of Notre Dame they learned more about themselves, their faith and how they will respond to God’s call to live lives of mercy.

YOUTH MINISTRY - Rockford Water Park July 22nd - GRADES 9-12

BEGINS TODAY! Our Totus Tuus parish summer catechetical program is a week-long “parish mission” for Catholic youth in the 1st through 12th grades. It is dedicated to proclamation of the Gospel and promoting the Catholic faith through evangelization, catechesis, apologetics, Christian witness, the Sacraments, Marian devotion, and Eucharistic worship. Grades 1 - 6 will attend Monday - Friday, July 18 - 22 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Grades 7-12 will gather each night Sunday Thursday, July 17-22, to reflect on scripture and share our faith. Evenings begin at 7:00 pm and go until 9:00pm.

Sign up to join with other teens as we go to the Rockford Water Park, for the day. The cost for the event will be $30.00. We will leave the parish at 9:00am and return at 6:00pm http://www.magicwaterswaterpark. com/ A Permission slip is available. Return the slip to the parish or secondary school office by July 20th. sign up at: www. SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0E4CAEA72DA4F58-rockford

YOUTH MINISTRY - Basilica and Beach August 19th

Save the date for an end of summer day touring our local Basilica and then heading to the beach.

CLW Gospel Thoughts

Shhh! Pay Attention! Today’s Gospel of Mary and Martha might be a bit confusing to the children. Isn’t Martha doing something good for Jesus - preparing to feed and provide for His comfort? Don’t I (child) have to help around the house when company comes over? The drama of this Gospel shows how to best be present to each other and God. Are we really giving ourselves and our time to God when we come to mass but don’t pay attention or fuss around? Illustrate this with the children by telling them when we come to church, we get cleaned up and put on our good clothes. If we don’t pay attention to the priest -- and if we bother other people who come to mass by making noise or kicking the pew or talking when we should be quiet -- are we really getting closer to God? Peace, Deacon Dave

July 17, 2016

parish.stbenedict.com

Thinking about Religious Education for the 2016-17 School Year?

Register your children now in our Religious Education Program for next school year. Go to: https://form.jotform. com/51465431394961

page 6

Education

The Alumni Office of St. Benedict Preparatory School is pleased to announce that this year’s 20152016 Alumni Hall of Fame honoree is Mrs. Jeanette (Gerlesberger) Heiner. Jeanette (Gerlesberger) Heiner is not only an alumni from the Class of 1954 but also an alumni from the first graduating class of St. Benedict High School. Mrs. Heiner will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the All Class Reunion BBQ to be held in the courtyard of St. Benedict Preparatory School. The cost for this event is $20 with a BBQ dinner and cash bar included. This event is open to alumni and those who wish to celebrate Mrs. Heiner’s induction into the Alumni Hall of Fame. Tickets can be purchased at http://Alumni.StBenedict.com/AllClassReunion/ For more information contact Ben Mazzone at (773) 509-3836.

Trinity High School 4th Block Honors

FIRST HONORS Emma Hayes ‘17 Jenna Koulogeorge ‘19 Yasmine Montalvo ‘17

Still Accepting Pre-K & Elementary Applications for the 2016-17 School Year. For more information or a preschool or kindergarten application, contact Janet Gallagher, Director of Admissions Grades K-5 at [email protected] or 773-509-3814.

July 17, 2016

ST. BENEDICT HIGH SCHOOL IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

SECOND HONORS Maire Maloney ‘17

http://www.3pointathletics. com/summeratstbens/

For more information please contact Ms. Gonzalez, Director of Admissions, at 773-509-3831 or [email protected]. parish.stbenedict.com

page 7

Human Concerns/Outreach New Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

HUMAN CONCERNS

Connection Corner

Beginning on Wednesday, June 22nd a new Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting will take place at St. Bens every Wednesday evening at 8:00 p.m. in the Church Basement. This meeting is for anyone who may have a problem with alcohol. Your attendance is completely anonymous.

Are 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 Fr. Jason at: [email protected] and we will run the ad for two bulletins. Please note that St. Benedict is not endorsing any individuals listed here.

Common Food Pantry

Very grateful for all those who have shared their generosity towards the Common Food Pantry during the month of June.

AVAILABLE: Experienced, responsible 23yr. old nanny with excellent references available for fixed schedule or “as needed” child care. Available immediately. Please contact Rosemarie (St. Ben’s parishioner) at: [email protected].

DONATION TOTALS: 6/7 194.60lbs I 6/14 15.60lbs I 6/21 50.30lbs I 6/22 43lbs I 6/28 32.10lbs

(Ad posted 7/10 and 7/17)

Catholic Charities Maternity & Adoption Services

S3 Securities is hiring: Several Part Time Event Security Positions are available! Please call: 773-282-4900

PREGNANT? There are options. What do I do? Who should I tell? It’s scary. You can turn to us. Catholic Charities Maternity & Adoption Services has resources to serve teens, single women, and couples facing unplanned pregnancies. We are here to help, without pressuring you. We can talk about your options as you plan for your child’s future. We can help you whether you decide to parent your child, or make a plan of adoption. If you are not sure what to do, our 24-hour hotline has caring & professional counselors available to help you. Our services are free & confidential. Call 1-800-CARE-002 or 312-454-1717. Visit www. catholiccharities.net/adoptionservices for more information.

(Ad posted 7/10 and 7/17)

Electric Hospital Bed: Have a fully electric hospital bed to donate. It must be picked up. Interested inquiries please send email to: [email protected]. (Ad posted 7/10 and 7/17)

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.

July 17, 2016



Bike to Church this Summer!

The Health Care Committee will sponsor Bike to Church Days on: July 24th • August 21st Enjoy a fun, family outing as you ride your bike to Church for any of the morning masses on these Sundays. Bikes will be secured in the school gym (enter on Bell) during mass. Please contact the Rectory with any questions.

parish.stbenedict.com

page 8

Events & Parish Life

Serve!

It takes over 400 volunteers to put on this 3 day festival.

2016

Sponsor!

One of our entry gates or entertainment stages!

IS HERE!!

Enter the Raffle!

benfest.com

Spend this weekend with family and friends!

JOIN US THIS WEEKEND! To purchase tickets, volunteer, and more, go to:

For a chance to win $10,000!

Join the Fun!

––

Revere Park | 2509 W. Irving Park Rd. | 773.478.1220

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Fri. July 22

8:15pm-10:10pm 8:15pm-10:10pm • All ages I free All ages | free Movies in the Parks is Chicago's favorite summertime tradition, bringing big-screen entertainment to a park near you! Please provide your own seating.

Raiders of the Lost Ark - In this first installment of the franchise, rakish explorer and archeologist Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is hired by the U.S. Government to track down Ark of the Covenant, but must race to find the biblical artifact before the Nazis.

PG | 115 minutes | 1981 *Closed Captioned Start time is approximate, all movies begin at dusk.

Save the Date for Oktoberfest 2016! September 30th - October 2nd July 17, 2016

parish.stbenedict.com

page 9

Spiritual Life 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. Upcoming weekends: August 5-7, and December 2nd -4th. Contact: Robin & Phil Kain, (773) 544-0498, [email protected].

Young Women and the Word Wednesday, July 27, 7 - 9 p.m.

Young Women and the Word

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. Session Dates: 8/1, 8/15, 9/19, 10/3. 10/17, 11/7, 11/21, 12/5, 12/19, 1/9/17, 1/23/17, 2/6, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/17, 5/1, 5/15, 6/5, 6/19 Free will offering to St. Benedict Church: $5 Please contact Rachel at [email protected] if you plan to attend. Facilitator’s bio: Rachel Winborn has been working with dreams for 10 years. She is an artist and holds an MA and MFA in Fine Art. Rachel is a certified Spiritual Director through the Haden Institute and Mt. Carmel Spiritual Centre in Ontario.

July 17, 2016

Connect with other women of faith. Hear God’s voice in Wednesday, 27, 7 - 9ages p.m. your life. Find your center.July Join women, 18-50, for an evening of scripture, prayer, and refreshments. Explore the bible through Lectio with Divina, a Benedictine Connect other women of prayer faith. tradition, and discover God’s guidance for your life! Located at: St. Hear God’s voice in your life. Scholastica Monastery, 7430 N. Ridge Blvd, Chicago. Near center. public transportation.Find Free your parking. More info: osbchicago. org/word Sign-up: 773.338.7063 or bmonahan@osbchicago. Join women, ages 18-50, for an evening of scripture, prayer, and refreshments. Explore the bible through Lectio led Divina,by a Benedictine tradition, and discover God’s for your life! org. Group Sister prayer Belinda Monahan, a guidance Benedictine Group led by Sister Belinda Monahan, a Benedictine Sister and Archaeologist. Sister and Archaeologist. St. Scholastica Monastery, 7430 N. Ridge Blvd, Chicago. Near public transportation. Free parking. More info: osbchicago.org/word Sign-up: 773.338.7063 or [email protected]

Best Wishes, Jonathan! Benedictine Sisters of Chicago

Over the past year serving as Associate Director of Music, it has been a pleasure and a privilege to work with a community as talented, committed, and rooted in faith here at St. Benedict. This August, I will take the next step in my musical career where I have accepted the position of Director of Music at St. Francis Xavier in Wilmette. While I am excited to begin this new opportunity, I am proud to reflect on the achievements of the St. Benedict Adult Choir this past year. In December 2015, after months of rehearsal, the Adult Choir performed Vivaldi’s Gloria with the Ravenswood Community Orchestra. The choir’s success and commitment with the Gloria allowed for the preparation of more difficult a cappella repertoire. The Paschal Triduum demonstrated the Adult Choir’s dedication as we prepared a large amount of music for Holy Thursday, Easter Vigil, and Easter Sunday. Just recently, the Adult Choir received praise from Archbishop Cupich during the Celebration of the 65th anniversary of St. Benedict High School. The Adult Choir will continue to achieve success and grow in musical excellence and I urge all those in the St. Benedict community interested in joining to do so and experience what makes this group so special. Lastly, I want to especially thank Jeremy Kiolbassa and Fr. Jason Malave for their guidance and continued support during my time here at St. Benedict. -Jonathan Metzinger

parish.stbenedict.com

page 10

Stewards of Our Time, Talent and Treasure

July 17, 2016

parish.stbenedict.com

page 11

Stewards of Our Time, Talent and Treasure JULY 2016

COMING UP AT ST. BEN’S SUNDAY 17

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

1 -7PM Parish Library Open after 7:30AM, 9AM, 10:30AM and 12PM Masses Parish Libary Totus Tuus Grades 7-12 7PM Beaven Hall

24

Bike to Church Masses at 7:30AM, 9AM, 10:30AM, 12 Noon and 6:30PM Church

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

8

19

20

Daily Morning Mass Daily Morning Mass Daily Morning Mass 8:30AM Church 8:30AM Church 8:30AM Church Summer Camps for Elementary School 9AM Gym Totus Tuus Grades 1-6 9AM Beaven Hall Zumba 7PM Cafeteria Totus Tuus Grades 7-12 7PM Beaven Hall

Summer Camps for Elementary School 9AM Gym

Summer Camps for Elementary School 9AM Gym

Totus Tuus Grades 1-6 9AM Beaven Hall

Totus Tuus Grades 1-6 9AM Beaven Hall

Zumba Oktoberfest 7PM Planning Meeting 6PM Meeting Room Cafeteria Bingo 7PM Gym Yoga 7PM Bldg 4, Gross Motor Room Totus Tuus Grades 7-12 7PM Beaven Hall

Totus Tuus Grades 7-12 7PM Beaven Hall AA Meeting 8PM Church Basement

25

26

27

Summer Camps for Elementary School 9AM Gym

Summer Camps for Elementary School 9AM Gym

Summer Camps for Elementary School 9AM Gym

Bingo 7PM Gym

Zumba 7PM Beaven Hall

Daily Morning Mass Daily Morning Mass Daily Morning Mass 8:30AM Church 8:30AM Church 8:30AM Church

St. Vincent de Paul Society 6:30PM Pine Room Marriage Information Meeting 7PM Meeting Room

Yoga 7PM Bldg 4, Gross Motor Room

AA Meeting 8PM Church Basement

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

21

22

23

Daily Morning Mass 8:30AM Church

Daily Morning Mass 8:30AM Church

Daily Morning Mass 8:30AM Church

Summer Camps for Elementary School 9AM Gym

Summer Camps for Elementary School 9AM Gym

Zumba 10AM Beaven Hall

Totus Tuus Grades 1-6 9AM Beaven Hall

Totus Tuus Grades 1-6 9AM Beaven Hall

Weight Watchers 7PM Church Basement

Memorial of St. Mary Magdalene 7:30PM Church

Totus Tuus Grades 7-12 7PM Beaven Hall

28

Reconciliation 11AM - Church Mass 5PM Church

Daily Morning Mass 8:30AM Church

Daily Morning Mass 8:30AM Church

29

30

Summer Camps for Elementary School 9AM Gym

Summer Camps for Elementary School 9AM Gym

Zumba 10AM Beaven Hall

Weight Watchers 7PM Church Basement

Daily Morning Mass 8:30AM Church

Reconciliation 11AM - Church Mass 5PM Church

Zumba 7PM Beaven Hall

Upcoming 2nd Collections Sharing Parish

Holy Days of Obligation 2016-2017 Notice the new “6:30 am” Mass for our Holy Days of obligation during the week.

2016

Easter Sunday Sun April 16th Extended Sunday Schedule (No 6:30PM Mass)

Assumption of Mary Mon August 15th Not a Holy Day in 2016

Ascension Sun May 28th Sunday Schedule

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

Forward in Our Faith Sat/Sun Aug 13/14

Pentecost Sun June 4th Sunday Schedule

1st Sunday of Advent Sun Nov 27th Sunday Schedule

Holy Trinity Sun June 11th Sunday Schedule

Summer Missionary Co-op Sat/Sun Aug 20/21

Christmas Sun Dec 25th Sunday Schedule

(Included in 1st Collection)

Sat/Sun Aug 13/14

Sharing Parish Sun Sept 11th Seminaries and Forward in Our Faith Sun Sept 18th July 17, 2016

Immaculate Conception Thurs Dec 8th 6:30am, 8:30am, 7:00pm (No 6:30PM Mass)

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

Mary Mother of God Sun Jan 1 Sunday Schedule

1st Sunday of Advent Sun Dec 3rd Sunday Schedule

Epiphany Sun Jan 8th Sunday Schedule

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

2017

(No 6:30PM Mass)

Ash Wednesday Wed Mar 1st 6:30am, 8:30 am, 2:00pm, 4:00pm, 7:00pm

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

CUT OUT AND HANG ON YOUR REFRIGERATOR! parish.stbenedict.com

page 12

In Our Prayers



Please Pray for Healing. Please call the Rectory, at

773-588-6484 to add your name or the name of an immediate family member forwhom you would like the parish to pray for healing.

Jane Abrahamson Anna Aguilera Russell Altizer Joe Babbo Lila Bandy Raven Barron Dawn Bedel Don Benedict Deacon Phil Bertolani Audrey Bickel Maureen Black Debora Boyce Raymond Brefeld Brian Burke Ricardo Cataylo Eugene Caulfield Colleen Claffey Sue Coston Chris Coulon Susan Cronin Susan Duffy Louise Efrosinis Margaret Eiden Sue Fahey Pamela Fasel John Fishburn Mary Flatley Deborah Giles Sally Gilger Gloria Goerner Sandra Gould Helen Greene Rita Gumler Eleanor Haberkamp Robert Hallis

Sharon Hayes Elise Herald Nolan Hey Dan Hickey Kay Hojnowski Frank Horvath Art Hundreiser Karen Iacovelli Alfredo Iannece Irving Irons Dorothy Jacob Marilyn Jerger Bunny Kelly Susan Kestler Barbara Kucera Leslie Kufner Maryanne Kufner Corazon Litorja Encarnacion Lucio Juliette Lyng Janet MacDonald Violeta S. Magnabijon James Maltezos Benecio Martinez Amy Mateo Benjamin Mazzone Gerardo Mazzone Verna McFadden Charlotte McHugh Kevin Miller Lily Moran Patrick Morris Elaine Nelson Eileen Neumann Lorraine Neumann

Judi Newbold Joseph Olson Lori Ott Robert Ott Vikki Pagan Teopista Pellerin Mary Phillips Christine Pietschmann Kathleen Pietschmann Catherine Polster Frank Pudlo Rowan Quinain, Sr. Theresa Raatz Gloria C. Recede Daanish Rizwan Martha Ruscheinski Marilyn Samp Denise Schilz Joseph Sepeczi Alison Serafini Lisa Sherbondy Frank Somogyi Mary Speciale Pat Stephenson Nancy Sternik Jim Strzalka Christine Sylvano Jean Tashiro Luka Tomasicyk Rose Ann Vargas Sofia Vitale Laura Van Zandt Helene Wieland

Baptisms

Jayden Daniel Kirkland, son of Bobby Kirkland and Carla Ramirez

Wedding Banns

III - Kaecie Sumalpong and Mitchum Barla III - Sandra Lara and Cesar Escovar II - Julie Wasserman and Andrew Stanglewicz I - Lauren Prokopp and Adam Hengesbaugh I - Esther Munoz and Erich Krewer I - Courtney Curby and Ruben Flores

July 17, 2016

Masses for the Week Saturday, July 16 - Our Lady of Mount Carmel, BVM 5:00 pm Sarah Elizabeth Froman - Rief Family Joe Blaha - Family Sunday, July 17 - Feast Day of St. Benedict 7:30 am Cardinal Francis George 9:00 am Ken Hundrieser - The Quinn and Hundrieser Families Vivian Phillips - The Quinn and Hundrieser Families 10:30 am Anna Soehn - Family 12:00pm Ray, Mary & Raymond Jr. Payne - Ben Oliva 6:30pm Samantha Ranftl - Patrick and Christine Clardy Monday, July 18 - Saint Camillus de Lellis, Priest 8:30 am Special Intention for Alice Duncan - Kathleen Lydon Bud Jerger - Family Tuesday, July 19 - Weekday 8:30 am Robert Fahey - Mary Sue Jim Collins - Rosemary McDonnell Wednesday, July 20 - Saint Apollinaris, Bishop and Martyr 8:30 am Frances Cushing - B. Kelly Thursday, July 21 - Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest and Doctor of the Church 8:30 am Elisabeth Rapp - Family Joe Jost - Family Feliberto A. Diaz - Nellie Jamiro Friday, July 22 - Saint Mary Magdalene 8:30 am Peter Conlan - Ed and Kelley Halper Saturday, July 23 - Saint Bridget, Religious 8:30 am Beatrice Benninghoff - Rosemary McDonnell Henry Winningham - Sunny Posadas Winningham 5:00 pm Gordon Kalb - St. Benedict Alumni Office Sunday, July 24 - 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 am Cardinal Francis George 9:00 am Jennifer G. Carpio - Gecijo Family 10:30 am Janeen Cummings - Mom, Marcy Choinoski 12:00pm Aiden McNally - Bargara and Sean Granahan and Family 6:30pm Cardinal Francis George

Our Armed Forces

Please pray for the safe return of all men and women in the armed forces - especially those in our parish family. Nicholas Bednarz Joe Butler Christian Morales Canas Kevin Cronin Michael De Quattro

parish.stbenedict.com

Christopher Haire Neal Knudsvig Ivan Morales David Murcio Scott Murray Kirk Perisin

Kevin Powers Leigh Anne Swafford Marco Vallejo

page 13

Parish Information Come Home to St. Ben’s!

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 forwardto hearing from you.

St. Benedict Parish and Preparatory School MASSES AND SERVICES Sunday Eucharist: 5PM Saturday 7:30AM, 9AM, 10:30AM, 12 NOON, and 6:30PM Sunday Weekday Eucharist: 8:30AM Monday – Saturday Holy Day Eucharist: 8:30AM & 7PM Family Mass: Monthly Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Early Childhood (PK-K) Help: Tuesdays 9AM Phone: (773) 588-7851 Exposition and Benediction of the 3901 N. Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 Blessed Sacrament: First Friday of each Rachel Waldron, Head of Early month, 9AM – 2PM, in church. Childhood, ext. 601, PASTORAL STAFF Baptisms: Scheduled on all Sundays at [email protected] Rev. Jason A. Malave, Pastor, ext. 211, 1:30PM; on the fourth Sunday at one of [email protected] the Masses. Parents must be registered Elementary School (1-5) Rev. Robert Beaven, Pastor Emeritus parishioners. Baptism preparation class is Phone: (773) 463-6797 Rev. Robert Pajor, Assoc. Pastor, required, usually before the birth of the child. 3920 N. Leavitt, Chicago, IL 60618 ext. 207, [email protected] Nancy Feely, Head of Elementary School, Reconciliation: Saturdays, 11AM Monsignor Richard Hynes, Resident 12 NOON; seasonal celebrations, as posted; ext. 400, [email protected] David Reyes, Deacon, ext. 208, by appointment in the rectory. [email protected] Weddings: Arrange with a priest at least Secondary School (6-12) Jeremy Kiolbassa, Director of Music four months in advance. Participation in Phone: (773) 539-0066 Ministry, ext. 209, marriage preparation is essential. Monthly 3900 N. Leavitt, Chicago, IL 60618 [email protected] information meeting held on the 4th Erika Mickelburgh, Head of Secondary Sr. Helen Marie Kling, D.C., Pastoral Monday at 7PM. Assistant, ext. 208, [email protected] School, ext. 317, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults [email protected] Director of Catechesis, please call the (RCIA): For unbaptized persons or Rectory at (773) 588-6484 baptized persons interested in learning more Kim McMillan, Director of Youth Ministry, THE COMMISSIONS OF about the Catholic faith and the process of ST. BENEDICT PARISH ext. 331, [email protected] If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Catholic. Call the rectory. Dee Logan, Coordinator of the Kateri or joining one of the many ministries at St. Religious Education: Arrangements Center, 773-509-2344, should be made for the religious education Benedict Parish or would like to volunteer [email protected] of children attending public schools with the time or talent, please call the rectory or Director of Catechesis. contact the following person(s): PARISH SUPPORT STAFF Parish Council Chair: Michelle Stevens Handicapped Accessibility: An elevator Geoff Pautsch, Director of Finance, is available for all Sunday Masses. Enter the Financial Council Chair: TBD ext. 203, [email protected] church through the East door. Please call Ellen Roberts, Parish Manager, ext. 200, School Board Chair: Cindy Kuhn the rectory for weekday availability. Catechetical Commission [email protected] Barbara Schneider, Accounting Manager, Education Commission: Rachel Gemo, Homebound: Call the rectory to arrange communion in home for those unable to Rachel Waldron, Nancy Feely, or Erika ext. 205, [email protected] attend Mass. Heath Winborn, Director of Operations, Mickelburgh Mass Intentions: Mass intentions may Human Concerns Commission ext. 212, [email protected] be requested for someone who is living or Maria Tubay, Director of Communications Parish Life Commission: deceased, or to commemorate a birthday, Fr. Robert Pajor ext. 370, [email protected] special anniversary, or the anniversary of a Christine Clardy, Parish Office Assistant, Spiritual Life Commission: loved one’s death. Please call the rectory. Fr. Jason Malave ext. 204, [email protected] ST. BENEDICT PARISH Rectory: 2215 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60618 Phone: (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)

July 17, 2016

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]

parish.stbenedict.com

page 14

New Sunday TV Mass for the Homebound

In addition to the Mercy Home for Boys & Girls weekly Sunday Mass at 9:30AM on Channel 9, there is also the new Heart of the Nation televised Catholic Mass for the homebound every Sunday morning in Chicago. Please share the time and channel information with friends or family members who are unable to get to church because of age, illness, or other struggles.

TV Mass Time and Channel Lineup: NEW! WCUU (The U Too) Channel 26.2 at 6:30 a.m. RCN Cable channel 35 WOW Cable channel 170 Xfinity channel 248 WJYS Channel 62 at 10:00 a.m.

AT&T U-Verse channel 62 Comcast channel 18 RCN Cable channel 10 Wide Open West Cable channel 13 DirecTV and Dish channel 62

Prayer intentions from viewers, uplifting homilies, a Prayer for Spiritual Communion during distribution of the Holy Eucharist, and closed-captioning make Heart of the Nation’s My Sunday Mass on TV and online a time of spiritual comfort and hope. To watch the Mass online, please visit www.heartofthenation.org.