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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
The Steward AUGUST 22, 2021 | 21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
By Fr. Steve Kanonik, Pastor led them into the Promised Land and led them
Our first reading this weekend from the through the battles they needed to fight to take
Book of Joshua is very powerful. It comes possession of the land.
from the final chapter of the book and occurs just Now, Joshua knows he is at the end of his life.
before Joshua dies. Remember Joshua became The time he had been given to accomplish the tasks
the leader of Israel after Moses. As the community God had entrusted to him has come to an end.
stood at the edge of the Promised Land, Moses These are his final words and actions. Joshua knows
had been allowed to look at the land the heart of the people. He understands
from Mount Nebo, but God did not allow the difficulty they have in following the
FOLLOW US ON
him to enter the land. He died and the Lord. He knows how easy it is for them
community needed a new leader. God to fall into the ways of the people whose
chose Joshua to lead the people. Joshua @STBENSCHICAGO lands they are entering. As a good leader
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(father) he reminds them once again of how blessed leading. We know that they, like ourselves, are not
they had been by God. He recalls all the things God perfect and are subject to sin just as we are. To be
did for them. Then we come to the words we hear in a good leader and servant of the Lord like Joshua,
this weekend’s passage. we need to take time in prayer to be clear what we
Joshua challenges them to recommit to the are expected to accomplish and how we can best do
Lord. We see that with all the evidence laid out that. We also need to understand the heart of the
before them the people do recommit themselves. people we are guiding and be willing to love them,
Of course, in the next book called the Book of even in their imperfections. We want to reflect God’s
Judges we will see that while it can be easy to make mercy and love to the best of our ability.
a commitment in the moment, it is not always easy From the perspective of the community, we can
to live that out completely through our life. Life can find ourselves challenged by the commitments we
wear us down and we can become people we are not make. Obviously, the community wanted to do what
always proud to be. was right, but that is not always easy. The world
As we reflect on this passage, we can find can be a difficult place to navigate at times and keep
ourselves challenged from several perspectives. clearly focused in the direction we say is important to
First, consider Joshua’s perspective. As we journey us. It is also important for us to reflect regularly on
through our lives, we become more completely what is central to us in life and how we can live that
aware of the tasks that are entrusted to us. We completely. As Joshua looked to remind the people,
realize that we only have a certain length of time remember who you belong to and how you can live
to accomplish them, and we may not be able to that well.
get everything completed as we would like. We This weekend we find ourselves challenged then.
want to know that we lived a good life, one that Who will we choose to serve? And how will we do
really mattered. We want to do our best. And, like that?
Joshua, we want to do our best for anybody we are
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or co-catechists to teach a group of children or teens on complete your Catholic Sacraments, we will be
Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings. Please contact beginning a process soon called the Rite of Christian
Elaine Lindia for more information at (773) 509-3806 Initiation for Adults. The process spans several
or at elindia@stbenedict.com. Thank you in advance months as a small group of “inquirers” begin to journey
for considering being part of a vital Catholic educational together as they learn, grow, pray, and build a personal
experience that helps build the foundation relationship with Christ culminating in the reception
of a child’s faith. of the Sacraments. If this sounds like something you
are interested in, there is no obligation or cost, just
contact Elaine Lindia at 773-509-3806 or at elindia@
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August 22, 2021 Written by
THE
Twenty-first Sunday in
FA I T H F U L
DISCIPLE
Ordinary Time
Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b | Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32 | Jn 6:60-69
GROW AS A DISCIPLE | PRAY, STUDY, ENGAGE, SERVE
Have you ever felt nervous in standing up for something, or in taking a
position on an issue? Even when the stakes are not particularly high, like a
classroom debate over an author’s meaning in her text or requesting that
customer service fix a take-out order gone awry, it can be nerve-wracking
for many of us to have this kind of engagement. It is especially difficult
when we sense conflict. Why is that? Why do we care so much what others
think of us? What about when the stakes are literally life or death? In today’s
first reading, Joshua is imploring the people to decide which god they
will serve, and he boldly proclaims: “As for me and my household, we will
serve the Lord.” In the Gospel, some of Jesus’ disciples reject his teachings
and drift back to “their former way of life.” Jesus asks the Twelve whether
they, too, “want to leave.” Simon Peter responds with the rhetorical ques-
tion, “Master, to whom [else] shall we go?” Like Joshua, he is bold in his
own pronouncement: “You have the words of eternal life. We have come
to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God.” Today’s
readings encourage and exhort us to go “all in” when it comes to disciple-
ship. The implication is clear: it matters not what others think of us, or what
attraction they might hold for us to acquiesce to them. God alone is the
source of life, and the truth. He offers us a way – it’s that simple. We simply
must decide to serve him.
GO EVANGELIZE
PRAYER, INVITATION, WITNESS, ACCOMPANIMENT
At times this commitment, this life of discipleship, is more difficult than other
times. Faith is a personal and communal relationship with our Triune God,
and just like our human relationships it requires attentiveness, and “[living] in
love as Christ loved us.” Just as a spouse or roommate can annoy us – being
messy, hearing the same joke over and over, and don’t get me started on who
gets to control the remote! – we may get upset with God because our expec-
tations are not met. But God is God, not “who we think God ought to be.”
Therefore, today’s readings are an encouragement to remain steadfast when
things are difficult, with St. Paul comparing the love of Jesus for the Church
(all of us!) with the mutual love between a husband and wife. No one said it
would be easy. Just as a good marriage requires communication, give-and-
take, and large doses of forgiveness, so does our relationship with the Lord
require prayer, confession, repentance, and thanksgiving.
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ACTION Place Joshua’s words on your refrigerator this week: “Decide
today whom you will serve … As for me and my household, we will serve the
Lord.” Brainstorm about how each member of your household can do that.
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TAKE FIVE FOR FAITH | a day at a time.
Sunday, Mar 14, 2021 so kindly bestowed in the land of my captivity.” Look for God’s
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
Sunday, Aug 22, 2021 presence
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(425). “One who swears by heaven swears by the throne of God.” brought him angelic counsel. As Pope Francis said in his homily
Tuesday, Mar 16, 2021 Saturday, Aug 28, 2021
LENTEN WEEKDAY on this feast day in 2013, “in [Joseph’s] heart we see great
MEMORIAL OF AUGUSTINE, BISHOP, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH
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Like all larger-than-life historical figures, Saint Augustine and his
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of the across
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the truth.”
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TODAY'S READINGS: Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12; John 5:1-16 (245). “They Nineteen-year-old
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committed in the past, quiet path of humility so that you, too, can be exalted.
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silent . . . about such great blessings and such a gift that the Lord
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SUNG VESPERS & VINO
JOIN US FOR THE SOLEMN CELEBRATION OF
VESPERS, FOLLOWED BY A LIGHT RECEPTION.
This event is sponsored by the Young Adult Ministries of
St. Benedict and St. Andrew Parish.
Music provided by Schola Cantorum Benedicti
What is Vespers?
Vespers is part of The Liturgy of the hours, which is also
known as The Divine Office. The Liturgy of the Hours is
a prayer that takes place over the course of a day. The
various parts of the day are marked by different prayers,
each one known as an “hour”. Vespers is the penultimate
hour and is celebrated at or near sunset. The service
begins with a Lucenarium or Service of Light. This
tradition has roots in the early church as the faithful
would light their lamps as the sun began to set. The
service continues with the praying of the Psalms. The
Psalms are sung or recited by all gathered, followed be
extended periods of silent prayer. Much like the readings
at Mass, the psalmody changes with each day. The
high point of Vespers is the Magnificat, which happens
near the end of the service and is sung or recited in its
entirety.
DATES AND LOCATIONS
9.19.21 at 7:30pm | St. Benedict 2215 W. Irving Park 3.20.22 at 7:30pm | St. Andrew 3546 N. Paulina
10.17.21 at 7:30pm | St. Andrew 3546 N. Paulina 4.24.22 at 7:30pm | St. Benedict 2215 W. Irving Park
11.14.21 at 7:30pm | St. Benedict 2215 W. Irving Park 5.22.22 at 7:30pm | St. Andrew 3546 N. Paulina
1.23.22 at 7:30pm | St. Andrew 3546 N. Paulina 6.19.22 at 7:30pm | St. Benedict 2215 W. Irving Park
2.20.22 at 7:30pm | St. Benedict 2215 W. Irving Park
CANTOR DAY
Wednesday,
August 25th
at 7pm
HAVE YOU EVER
CONSIDERED BECOMING A
CANTOR?
This session explores the ministry of
CHOIR & CABERNET Wednesday, September 1st at 7pm the cantor, and how to effectively lead
Join us for our first no-pressure, no-obligation rehearsal. Spend the the congregation in song and prayer.
evening rehearsing choral music with our wonderful Parish Adult Choir, Prospective and veteran cantors are
and enjoy some adult refreshments afterward! Learn about becoming a encouraged to attend.
choir member in a fun and relaxed atmosphere and get to know some of
SIGN UP AT: PARISH.STBENEDICT.COM
the talented volunteers that sing for Mass every week. Rehearsal takes
place in church at 7pm, refreshments to follow.
21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME | August 22, 2021 | parish.stbenedict.com | Page 6Save the Date for Oktoberfest 2021!
OCT 1 OCT 2 OCT 3
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
3-10PM 1-10PM 1-7PM
Cheerful toast of “Zum Wohl” and shouts of “Prost!”
will resonate through the parish courtyard once more as we
celebrate our German roots with our 55th Annual Oktoberfest.
Carnival rides provided by A&A Attractions and German/
American cuisine provided by Himmel’s German Restaurant
Live entertainment all three nights in the “Biergarten”.
Interested in assisting the planning committee,
please email Oktoberfest2021@stbenedict.com.
We are looking for volunteers to head up subcommittees:
marketing, beer tent, kids area / concessions, young adult
volunteers
Check our parish website for further details at parish.
stbenedict.com.
21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME | August 22, 2021 | parish.stbenedict.com | Page 7Education
BACK TO SCHOOL
IMPORTANT DATES
August 24 August 25 September 6
Kindergarten First Day of Labor Day Holiday:
Orientation Kindergarten No School
August 24 August 26
First Day of School First Day of Preschool
for Grades 1-8
GS CLASS OF 1961/HS CLASS OF 65 REUNION - SEPT 24TH
The St. Benedict 8th Grade Graduation Class of 1961 will have a joint 60th year reunion with
the St Benedict High School Class of 1965 on September 24th 11 am to 4 pm in Franklin Park.
The reunion committee is asking for your help in locating 8th grade graduates from the Class of
1961. Any information is helpful including names of relatives and contact information, married
names of the ladies, last known address or city and state, or if you know they are now deceased.
These classmates are most likely 73 or 74 years old now. If you have any information on the
whereabouts of any of the following people, please contact Tom Schroeder via text or call at
706-773-1640 or via email at tpschroeder07@gmail.com.
The reunion committee appreciates your help in locating these classmates for this joint reunion.
Rosemary Barr Cheryl Dombrowski Charles Kretschmer Richard Mueller Pamela Schmalbach
Mary Berry Geri Freeman John Kulow John O Leary Daniel Schmidt
Mary Ann Casey Corrine Fridenberg Patricia Kurzynski Pamela Olson Tomas Schmit
Joseph Catalano James Garland Rosemary Lantz Margaret O Malley Patricia Schneider
Marie Charello Eileen Greene Diane Larson John Powers Gerald Spielman
David Collura Susan Herzog Carol Leber Barbara Propst Denise Toatleben
Tom Colter George Hessberger Kathleen Marinello Gloria Pytlewicz William Woodburn
Diane Coulam Marilyn Hoffmann Larry Mc Mahon Michael Sealetta
Michael Dietz Ernst Kindl Ralph Meyer Thomas Scalise
Dennis Kneip Steven Moore Phillp Schafer
21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME | August 22, 2021 | parish.stbenedict.com | Page 8What is Elder Abuse?
From the Domestic Violence Outreach Team of St Benedict Parish
Elder abuse is the intentional or negligent mistreatment
of an adult over the age of 60.
Remember, survivors are strong, capable and perseverant. Help is out there, though, and
it’s important for survivors to know they don’t have to tackle the healing process alone.
Emotional: Inflicting mental anguish or distress through verbal or nonverbal acts such as threatening, intimidating or
humiliating.
Neglect: Failure to provide food, clothing, shelter, healthcare or protection.
Financial: Illegal use, misuse or concealment of funds, property, assets or benefits for someone else’s gain.
Abandonment: Desertion of a vulnerable adult.
It’s difficult to know how prevalent elder abuse is because it frequently goes unreported. The World Health Organization
says anywhere between 1 and 10 percent of seniors are affected. According to the National Council for Aging Care, only 1
in 24 cases are actually reported. This means even on the low end we’re talking about hundreds of thousands of American
and Canadian seniors being abused each year.
Because not all seniors are able to communicate incidents of abuse, it’s important that those close to them watch for
warning signs. Here are five to look for from the Administration for Community Living:
· Unexplained bruises, marks, broken bones or abrasions that could be indicative of physical abuse or any bruises
or injuries to the breasts or genitalia
· Withdrawal from previously enjoyed activities, sudden change in alertness or unusual depression
· Sudden changes in financial situation
· Poor hygiene, bedsores, unusual weight loss or unattended medical needs
· Belittling, threats or frequent arguments between patient and caregiver
· If you suspect an elderly loved one is being abused, report it to authorities. If the threat is immediate, call 911.
Otherwise, call your local police department’s nonemergency line or contact your state’s Adult Protective Care
Services. Find an APS office in your area. For an even more comprehensive and printable list of elder abuse signs, see 29
Signs of Elder Abuse. To learn more about domestic violence among seniors, start by reading “When Domestic Violence
Happens Later in Life” or explore the National Clearinghouse for Abuse in Later Life (NCALL), www.ncall.org.
- With thanks to domesticshelter.org
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Saturday, September 18th
Donation
Drop Off Dates
8:30-11am Unless Indicated Otherwise
Friday, August 27th -- 8-11am
Saturday, August 28th
Sunday, August 29th
Friday, September 10th -- 8-11am
Saturday, September 11th
Interested in volunteering? Sign up at:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f48adae29a4fd0-2021
Questions? Send an email to SBPSgaragesale@gmail.com.
21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME | August 22, 2021 | p a r i s h . s t b e n e d i c t . c o m | P a g e 10Sunday Giving
DONATE NOW
WITH
Sunday Offertory (Mailed-in, In-Pew and GiveCentral)
Amount received for Sunday, August 15: $11,269.00 (85% of goal)
Weekly goal: $13,250.00
Fiscal Year Sunday Offertory: $80,249.33 (87% of goal) Sign-up today for secure automated
Fiscal Year Goal (starting July 1): $92,750.00 giving to St. Benedict Parish and
Behind Goal: ($10,519.67) Preparatory School. Simply go
to www.GiveCentral.org to start
Forward in Our Faith giving by selecting St. Benedict
Gifts received through August 15: $150 Church - Chicago, or you may also
Total: $4,282,404.20 donate by visiting the link on our
parish and school website. If you
need assistance signing up or have
questions about the program,
Thank you to the many donors who supported our special COVID
contact our Parish Database
appeal last fiscal year to help bridge the gap between lower Sunday
Manager, Christine Clardy, at
collections and less fundraising opportunities. Our appeal raised
(773) 588-6484 x5113 or cclardy@
over $88,000 and was used to cover our planned deficit as well as to stbenedict.com or our Director of
purchase a “state of the art” live streaming system for the church. Finance, Geoff Pautsch, at x5109 or
People from all over the nation watch our live-streamed Masses and at gpautsch@stbenedict.com.Thank
send us thank you notes with their appreciation. Thank you for your you for your remarkable generosity
faithfulness, commitment and generosity to St. Benedict Parish. to the parish.
Our parish is very grateful for our parishioners and friends who have faithfully continued to support and
even increased their generosity over the past year. Whether you have turned in your envelopes in church, to
the rectory office or made gifts online through GiveCentral, your generosity has allowed the parish to keep
its employees whole, ensure our school stays open and safe, maintain our facilities and provide outreach
opportunities during this difficult year. We have been very strategic in lowering our overhead expenses in an
effort to be good stewards of the gifts that we receive. Our parish, however, heavily relies on the generosity of
its parishioners.
PARISH LEADERSHIP NIGHT
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH AT 7PM IN BEAVEN HALL
Participate in the discussion about the future of St. Ben’s in
the “new reality”. This will include restarting ministries, but
also looking at the larger picture of how we evangelize and
renew the parish. All parishioners are invited to attend and
join the discussion.
21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME | August 22, 2021 | parish.stbenedict.com | Page 11CAN YOU HELP THE SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AS THEY BUILD A NEW LIFE AWAY FROM THEIR ABUSER? We can make a differnce with the House of the Good Shepherd and your support. A box will be placed in the church to receive the following items on August 21 and 22. With school starting, these new clothing items are sorely needed: Children’s shoes, all sizes Children’s Underwear, all sizes White collared shirts, all sizes Blue uniform pants and skirts Kids’ toothpaste Kids’ shampoo and soap God Bless You! DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM SERVICES: Catholic Charities Domestic Violence Services – Various Locations: Please call 1.312.655.7725 Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.877.863.6338 (Toll-Free. 24-hour. Confidential. Multilingual.) Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) 21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME | August 22, 2021 | p a r i s h . s t b e n e d i c t . c o m | P a g e 12
Masses for the Week
Saturday, August 21 - St. Pius X, Pope Sunday, August 29 - Twenty-Second Sunday in
8:30AM Special Intention for Lazar and Wilma Bityou Ordinary Time
5PM Ronald Egan - The Egan Family 8AM Gloria Recede - Family
Charlotte Sugrue - The Sugrue Family Celine Regan - Kerry and Anne-Marie Finger
Mitch Sklar - Linda Peek Anna Consing - Sally Sobrepena and Family
Special Birthday Intention for Alexander Bityou Marlyn Louise Schaefer - Caroline Padmanabhan
- Lazar and Wilma Bityou Special 40th Wedding Anniversary for Joe and Kathy
Minneci
Sunday, August 22 - Twenty-First Sunday in 10AM Deceased Members and Benefactors of the St.
Ordinary Time Vincent de Paul Society
8AM Gloria Recede - Family John McDonagh - Family
John “Sully” Sullivan - Rachel Bernhardt Arturo Vitug - The St. Benedict Parish Community
Anna Consing - Sally Sobrepena and Family Special Intention for Sonia Masecampo - Lazar and
Victoria Trino - Lazar and Wilma Bityou Wilma Bityou
10AM Reilly Girardot - The Lynch Family
Lupe D. Guzman - The St. Benedict Parish Community
Dradyne Robyne Eudeikis - Sue Breunig Please Pray for Healing
Victoria Trino - Dave, Adriana, Maddie, and
Nolan Trino Please call Elaine Lindia at (773) 509-3806 to add your
name or the name of an immediate family member for
whom you would like the parish to pray for healing.
Monday, August 23 – Weekday; St. Rose of Lima, Virgin
The name of the person will appear for 2 months unless
8:30AM Special Intention for Joan Theis
otherwise instructed at the time the request is made.
Delly Chanyungco - Family
Tyler Allen Mary Leyden
Tuesday, August 24 – St. Bartholomew, Apostle Jairus Anthony Debra Mangognia
8:30AM Kenneth Borowczyk - Diane Iris B. Barrera Matthew Rahn
Delly Chanyungco - Family Mike Bartley Ann Ryan
Sue Fahey Jim Strzalka
Wednesday, August 25 – Weekday; St. Louis; Kelley Halper Rudy Vargas
St. Joseph Calasanz, Priest Anne Hoellich Tom Weirath
8:30AM Carmen N. Endriga - Paz Endriga Gladys Hunter Helene Wieland
Delly Chanyungco - Family
Linda Jouzaitis Leda Wildner
Patricia Keating
Thursday, August 26 - Weekday
8:30AM Bill Haggerty - Fr. Tom Refermat
Delly Chanyungco - Family
Baptisms
Friday, August 27 - St. Monica Cecily Jean, daughter of Michael and Shelby McMahon
8:30AM Mary Ann Kattner - Sr. Louise Noesen Charlotte Mae, daughter of Peter and Adrienne Ruzicka
Jose T. Cortes - Jorge and Aurora Cortes
Lucille Grace, daughter of Peter and Adrienne Ruzicka
Delly Chanyungco - Family
Robert Angel Tosado, Jr., son of Robert Tosado and
Saturday, August 28 - St. Augustine, Bishop and Michelle Lopez
Doctor of the Church
8:30AM Delly Chanyungco - Family
5PM Freddie Brandt - Ruth Raymann
Irene Zuponeck (Former Staff Member)
Wedding Banns
- The St. Benedict Alumni Office
II - Noemi Morales and Victor Hugo Perez Mixtlan
Special Intention for John O’Malley - Your Cousins
II - Raluca Dima and Alan Wojciechowski
Rev. John (Jack) Farry
Elinor Fritz
Avis Johnson
21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME | August 22, 2021 | p a r i s h . s t b e n e d i c t . c o m | P a g e 13PARISH INFORMATION
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 on our website: parish.stbenedict.com. 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, Director of Alumni Relations at jaccardi@stbenedict.
com. 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 bulletin@stbenedict.com. 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.
ST. BENEDICT PARISH AND PREPARATORY SCHOOL
ST. BENEDICT PARISH ST. BENEDICT MASSES AND SERVICES
Rectory: 2215 W. Irving Park Road, PREPARATORY SCHOOL Sunday Eucharist: Saturday 5PM,
Chicago, IL 60618 Early Childhood (Preschool) Sunday 8AM and 10AM ,
Phone: (773) 588-6484 Phone: (773) 588-7851 Live Stream as well, Sunday
Fax: (773) 588-4927 3901 N. Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 Weekday Eucharist: 8:30AM Mon-Sat
Email: www.stbenedict.com Holy Day Eucharist: 6:30AM, 8:30AM
Rectory hours: 9AM - 5 PM Lower School(K-3)
and 7PM
Phone: (773) 463-6797
(Monday-Friday), Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help:
NO SATURDAY OR SUNDAY HOURS 3920 N. Leavitt, Chicago, IL 60618
Tuesdays 9AM
Upper School (4-8) Baptisms: Scheduled on all Sundays at
PASTORAL STAFF Phone: (773) 539-0066 12PM; on the fourth Sunday at one of
Rev. Stephen Kanonik, Pastor, 3900 N. Leavitt, Chicago, IL 60618 the Masses. Baptism preparation class is
ext. 5106, skanonik@stbenedict.com Rachel Gemo, Head of Parish School required.
Rev. Robert Beaven, Pastor Emeritus (PK-8), ext. 1220, Reconciliation: Saturdays, 11AM - 12
Rev. Thomas Refermat, Assoc. Pastor, rgemo@stbenedict.com NOON; seasonal celebrations, as posted;
ext 5103, trefermat@stbenedict.com Rachel Waldron, Head of Lower School, by appointment in the rectory.
David Reyes, Deacon, ext. 5105, ext. 1101, rwaldron@stbenedict.com Weddings: Arrange with a priest at least
dreyes@stbenedict.com Mary Deletioglu, Head of Upper School, four months in advance. Participation in
Jeremy Kiolbassa, Director of Music ext. 1253, mdeletioglu@stbenedict.com marriage preparation is essential.* Rite
and Liturgy, ext. 5107, of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA):
jkiolbassa@stbenedict.com THE COMMISSIONS OF For unbaptized persons or baptized
Elaine Lindia, Director of Catechesis, persons interested in learning more
ST. BENEDICT PARISH
ext. 5101, elindia@stbenedict.com about the Catholic faith and the process
If you are interested in learning more
Kim McMillan, Director of Youth Ministry,
about or joining one of the many of becoming a Catholic.* Religious
ext. 5108, kmcmillan@stbenedict.com
ministries at Education: Arrangements should be
Jody Roy, Director of St. Kateri Center, made for the religious education of
St. Benedict Parish or would like to
ext. 7000, children attending public schools with the
volunteer time or talent, please call
jroy@stbenedict.com Director of Catechesis.
the rectory or contact the following
Bill Frere, Deacon, St. Kateri Center
person(s): Handicapped Accessibility: An elevator is
Parish Council Chair: Karen Cholipski available for all Sunday Masses. Enter the
PARISH SUPPORT STAFF church through the East door.**
Finance Council Chair: Chris Graff
School Board Co-Chairs: Michael Gerlach Homebound: Call the rectory to arrange
Geoff Pautsch, Director of Finance,
ext. 5109, gpautsch@stbenedict.com communion in home for those unable to
and Lindsay Milanowski
Ellen Roberts, Parish Manager, attend Mass.
Catechetical Commission:
ext. 5104, eroberts@stbenedict.com
Elaine Lindia and Kim McMillan Mass Intentions: Mass intentions may be
Maria Tubay, Director of Communications requested for someone who is living or
Education Commission: Rachel Gemo,
ext. 2351, mtubay@stbenedict.com deceased, or to commemorate a birthday,
Rachel Waldron, or Mary Deletioglu
Christine Clardy, Parish Database and special anniversary, or the anniversary of
Human Concerns Commission: TBD
Compliance Manager ext. 5113, a loved one’s death.*
Parish Life Commission: TBD
cclardy@stbenedict.com
Spiritual Life Commission: * Please call the Rectory
Fr. Stephen Kanonik and ** Please call the Rectory for weekday avail.
Jeremy Kiolbassa
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