1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

January 11, 2015
The Baptism of the Lord
The Steward
The Light Shines
All you who are thirsty, come to the water!
-- Isaiah 55:1
By Nancy Feely, Head of Elementary School
D
December
8th, The Immaculate
C
Conception, was a day to remember
aat St. Benedict Parish and Preparatory
S
School. The day began with a power
o
outage due to a down power line in the
n
neighborhood. As students filed into
school while staff members lit the hallways with
cell-phone flashlights, Fr. Jason
and I talked about the status of
the Immaculate Conception Mass
that was set for 8:30am. With the
candles from the Advent wreath
(two candles at that point during
Advent) we gathered in church
for a candle-lit Mass. Just as Mr.
Kiolbassa was to start us in song,
a Capella, a sigh of relief and cheer came
over us as the power was restored!
The radiant happenings of that morning
followed through the day. The eighth
graders were set to help host the senior
citizens in the neighborhood at the
alderman luncheon scheduled to take place
that afternoon in the school gym. In addition, a very
special visit to our sharing parish and school, Our
Lady of the Snows, was scheduled for that morning
as well. Sometimes, when the day starts out in the
dark, there are many breaks of light to shine through
in different ways throughout the day. December 8th
was that luminous day.
A group of St. Benedict Preparatory School students,
representing all students of St. Benedict Parish &
Preparatory School had the light shine through
them at their visit to Our Lady of the Snows. The
group of SBPS students, represented Kindergarten
through grade seven, rode on the small SBPS bus to
the southwest side of the city. They were greeted
by the principal and pastor, and the pastor’s dog (in
the school office!) Each grade prepared a wreath
made of cut-outs of students’ hands on green paper,
arranged in a circle. Representatives from each
grade introduced themselves to the same grade level
of students at Our Lady of the Snows school, and
exchanged hand-made greetings from each class.
The group also delivered hand-made Christmas
cards made by Religious Education students at St.
Benedict for the Religious Education students at Our
Lady of the Snows. After exchanging greetings in
each grade and classroom, the students were given a
tour of the church.
In reflection with the group of students in attendance
from SBPS, they were fulfilled and excited about
the unique opportunity to build upon the sharing
parish and school relationship with Our Lady of the
Snows. Thoughts from the
SBPS representatives about the
visit to Our Lady of the Snows
were….
“It was kind of cool. They had
different desks (than our
school,) but we have the
same projectors.”
– a 2nd grader
“They have lockers, and a
dog!”– a 5th grader
“They have uniforms
too.”– a 4th grader
“ was nice to see their church, it
“It
w pretty. The church has different
was
s
sections,
like one section with Our
Lady of Guadalupe, and another section for Polish
(culture.)”– a 5th grader
“It felt like we were doing something good for the
school.” – a 5th grader
“They have the same number of kids in a class, like
17 or 18, but we have more classes in a grade.”– a 4th
grader
“It felt good to represent my grade”– a 4th grader
“It was great to see their smiles!”– a 4th grader
We look forward to future meetings with our friends
at our sharing parish and school, Our Lady of the
Snows. The gleaming faces of the students after this
experience was proof to me that the Lord made the
light glisten through, even on such a day where it
seemed that we wouldn’t see the light.
St. Benedict Parish
& Preparatory School
2215 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60618
www.stbenedict.com
New Sunday Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 noon & 6:30 PM
This Week at St. Ben's
Sunday
JANUARY 2015
Monday
Tuesday
11
12
13
14
Masses at 7:30 AM,
9 AM, 10:30 AM, 12
PM & 6:30 PM
Church
Daily Morning Mass Daily Morning Mass
8:30 AM - Church
8:30 AM - Church
Daily Morning Mass
8:30 AM - Church
Girl Scout Juniors
4th Grade
3 PM Beaven Hall
RE Class
6:30 PM
Classrooms
Women's Book
Club
7 PM
Pine Room
Girl Scout Cadettes
& Senior Troop
Meeting
4:30 PM
Beaven Hall
Kitchen
Family Masses at
9 AM & 10:30 AM
Boy Scout Troop
#865
7 PM Beaven Hall
Family Mass
Reception
after 9 AM and
10:30 AM Masses
Beaven Hall
HSA Monthly Board
Meeting
6 PM
SS Library
RE Class
8:45 AM
In Classrooms
Parent Catechetical
Conversation
Series
7 PM
Church
RCIA Dismissal
9:30 AM
Pine Room
Baptism Preparation
11:30 AM
Church Basement
Baptisms
1:30 PM
Church
Liturgy Committee
Meeting
7 PM
Meeting Room
Girl Scout Brownie
3rd Grade
2 PM
Beaven Hall
Archdioceson
Women's Discussion
Group
6 PM
Beaven Hall
Chorale Rehearsal
7 PM
Choir Area Church
Wednesday
Knights of
Columbus Meeting
7 PM
Sewing Room
Zumba
6:30 PM
Cafeteria
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
15
16
17
Daily Morning Mass
8:30 AM
Church
Daily Morning Mass Bitty Basketball
8 AM
8:30 AM
Ackerman Center
Church
SPRED
6:30 PM
SPRED Room
Daily Morning Mass
8:30 AM
Church
Zumba
10 AM
Cafeteria
Reconciliation
11 AM
Church
Welcoming
Weekend
5 PM Mass
Church
BINGO
7 PM
Gym
Finance Committee
Meeting
7 PM
Meeting Room
RCIA
7 PM
SPRED Room
Ravenswood
Community
Orchestra
Rehearsal
7:30 PM
SS Library
18
19
20
Welcoming Weekend
Masses at 7:30 AM,
9 AM, 10:30 AM, 12
PM & 6:30 PM
Church
Daily Morning Mass Daily Morning Mass
8:30 AM
8:30 AM - Church
Church
Girl Scout Juniors
Holy Name Society 5th Grade
Meeting
2 PM
Parish Library Open 7 PM
Beaven Hall
after 7:30 AM, 9 AM, Sewing Room
10:30 AM and 12 PM
Cub Scout Wolf Den
Masses
RCIA
Meeting - 2nd Grade
7 PM
6:30 PM
Adult Choir
SPRED Room
Beaven Hall
Rehearsal
9 AM
Ravenswood
Cub Scout Tiger Den
Sewing Room
Community
Meeting - 1st Grade
Orchestra
6:30 PM
RCIA Dismissal
Church Basement
Rehearsal
9:30 AM
7:30 PM
Pine Room
SS Library
BINGO
7 PM
Baptisms
Gym
1:30 PM
Church
21
22
23
Daily Morning Mass
8:30 AM - Church
Daily Morning Mass
8:30 AM
Church
Daily Morning Mass Bitty Basketball
8 AM
8:30 AM
Ackerman Center
Church
Market Day Pick Up
2:45 PM Beaven Hall Girl Scout Daisys 1st Grade
Parish Children's
3 PM
Choir Rehearsal
Beaven Hall
5 PM
Room 333 - Music
Cub Scout
Webelos I
Zumba
Den Meeting
6:30 PM Cafeteria
4th Grade
6 PM
Adult Choir
Beaven Hall
Rehearsal
7 PM
SPRED
Choir Area Church
6:30 PM
SPRED Room
Cub Scout
Webelos II Den
Fitness & Nutrition
Meeting 5th Grade Seminar
7 PM
7 PM
Church Basement
Church Basement
Secondary School
Parent International
Potluck
6:30 PM
Beaven Hall
SBPS School
Advisory Board
7 PM
SS Library
SB TV
S T. B E N E D I C T T E L E V I S I O N
SATURDAY
J
H
JANUARY 24TH
7-11:30 PM IN THE GYM
24
Daily Morning Mass
8:30 AM
Church
Zumba
10 AM
Cafeteria
Reconciliation
11 AM
Church
Mass at 5 PM
Church
SBTV Athletic
Fundraiser
7 PM
Gym
Ticke
ts
$20 :
in ad
vance
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE
ST. BENEDICT PARISH &
PREPARATORY SCHOOL
$25
at the
door
Annual Athletic
Fund Raiser
Come as your favorite TV character
(or cast) or come as you are and
enjoy great music and a great time!
Tickets can be ordered on line at: https://www.givecentral.org/location/34/8413. Deadline for online ticket
orders is Thursday, January 22nd. Check or cash payment accepted. Please make all checks payable to: St.
Benedict Parish & Preparatory School (SBPS). Please return order form and cash or check payment to the
Elementary or Secondary School Office no later than Friday, January 23rd.
ALL PROCEEDS TO FUND THE INSTALLATION OF THE NEW GYM ROOF
January 11, 2015
parish.stbenedict.com
page 2
Adult & Child Catechesis
Family Life Night
ht
Family Life Night iss coming
coming
g
on Monday, January
y 12
12 at 7 p.m.
p.m
m.
in the Church for Parents/Guardians
aren
nts/Guardian
ns
n
of current SBPS School
Religious
ool aand
nd Religiou
us
u
Education 4th-8th Graders.
Gradeers. At least one
parent per family should plan to attend.
teend.
Adults only Please. Parents with younger
ou
unger
children and/or teens also welcome.
ee.
Reception to follow in the Church basement
b
hosted by the Catholic Identity Committee.
Welcome Catechumens!
Please pray for our catechumens:
Kimberly Angel
Christopher Chesne
Chelli Facer
Nicole Foster
James Hauman
Stephanie Hernandez
Casey Hulliberger
Elizabeth Ladopoulos
David Medendorp
Dana Walsh
May God help them to persevere in the
footsteps of Christ.
Catechetical Conversation Series
Year of Sacraments 2014-2015
Discussions will be held monthly in the Church at
7 p.m. All adults and high-school-aged teens are
welcome. These adult education offerings are all held
on Monday nights for your convenience. Please join us
for the next discussion in the series:
Jan. 12 Family Life: Virtues and Values
Family Mass
Thank you to our 1st Grade students and families for
hosting today's Family Mass. Our next Family Mass
will be on February 8 with 6th Grade hosting.
The Sign Up Genius will be available in late January.
Fostering Faith Returns to St. Ben's
Catechists, sign up for the next training and certification
course, Life in Christ: Catholic Morality
When: Tuesdays, February 3, 10, 17, and 24
Where: Room 229 (Use the entry door at 3911 N. Bell)
Time: 6:45 to 9:15 p.m.
RSVP to Lisa Mersereau at lmersereau@stbenedict.com.
Free to St. Ben's catechists and parishioners.
Dear Family of Faith,
As you have read, some St. Andrews parishioners, their Pastor, Fr. Sergio, some St.
Benedict parishioners and myself are embarking on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land
in mid January. We will spend just over a week praying at the sacred sites of the
three powerful Abrahamic religions, primarily our Catholic holy sites, but also our
Jewish and Muslim brother and sister's holy sites. First, I ask for your prayers for our
pilgrimage group of about 45. While I know that the areas we are going are safe, any
travel carries some element of risk, so I ask for your prayers for a safe and prayerful
pilgrimage and return trip. Second, I would like to carry your prayers with me. In the space provided below, please
feel free to send me your prayer requests that I will deposit into the ancient Western Wall of the Jewish temple, as
the tradition holds. I ask that you limit your prayer request to this space as I will be carrying them with me and then
depositing them into the crevices of the Western Wall. Please drop off your prayer requests to me at the rectory or
in the collection basket, no later than Jan 16th. It will be my honor to deliver these prayer requests when we get to
the ancient city Jerusalem and visit the Holy Seplechre, the site of Jesus' crucifixion, burial and resurrection, and the
Western wall. Please know that all of you will be with my in my prayers as we embark upon this pilgrimage.
January 11, 2015
parish.stbenedict.com
page 3
Events & Parish Life
Hello fellow St. Benedict Parishioner,
It is that time once again, book your sitters NOW and get ready for a fun night out with fellow parents and
our lovely St. Benedict Prep administration and staff!
St. Benedict Prep’s 14th Annual Ball & Auction, the biggest fundraiser of the year is coming to a new venue,
Germania Place on Saturday, February 28, 2015.
We are planning some very exciting live auction items and lots of fun silent auction items. But, we need
your help! We are hoping to raise over $300,000 in much needed funds for our school! Don’t think you
have anything to offer? Here are a few simple ideas:
• Think about the neighborhood places you frequent, the ones where the owners know you, and
the restaurants you love. Most of these businesses would love to help their best customers and would
appreciate the exposure to other St. Benedict Prep parents.
• Consider donating a weekend at your vacation home or timeshare or some of your airline miles, hotel
points, car rental points.
• Do you have season tickets to sporting events, theater, or concert venues? Please consider donating
tickets to a game or show.
• Are you a member at a golf club? Donate a tee time or ask your favorite pro to donate some lessons.
• Do you have any famous friends or neighbors? Any relationships with a noteworthy athlete or chef or
artist? Ask them to do a "behind the scenes” tour, provide an ultimate dining experience, or gain access
to VIP tickets.
All unique and original ideas are welcome and no donation is too small (or too big)!
To donate, just fill out the attached form and return it to the Development Office at St. Benedict Prep by
January 28, 2015. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Committee Members,
Meggan Flom (megdonoghue@msn.com) or Anna Gallagher (annaboryc@yahoo.com).
Thank you so much for all your support! We are looking forward to seeing you at My Fair Chicago, the 14th
Annual Ball & Auction on February 28th at Germania Place!
The 2015 Ball & Auction Committee
January 11, 2015
parish.stbenedict.com
page 4
Events & Parish Life
CONTRIBUTOR DATA
Thank You for Your Generous Support of the 14th Annual Ball & Auction!
Please submit this form by January 28, 2015 to Kathy Goetz in the St. Benedict Preparatory School
Advancement Office or by email at kathydchi@yahoo.com, fax at 773.279.0690, or mail to 3900 N.
Leavitt Street, Chicago, IL 60618. SBPS is a 501c3 and donations are tax deductible.
Company Name:
(Exactly as it should appear in the Ball & Auction Program)
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Contact Name:
Telephone:
Email:
Description of Donation:
Issue Date:
Expiration Date:
Value: $
Restrictions:
AUCTION BOOK SPONSOR—Place your ad in our 14th Annual Ball & Auction Program Book
___ $250 Full Page Ad (image size 5x8) ___ $175 Half Page Ad (image size 5x4)
___ $100 Quarter Page Ad (image size 2.5x4)
Please provide artwork/graphics. For message only, please use the back of this page.
For information regarding larger sponsorship levels, please contact
Sponsorship Chair Misha Mann misha.mann@gmail.com or 773-678-1186
stbensballandauction.com
For Committee Use
January 11, 2015
parish.stbenedict.com
page 5
Human Concerns/Outreach
St. Benedict Common Pantry Food Drive
Get Fit in 2015!
The health committee of St. Benedicts is excited to
welcome Cristina Walterman, one of Chicago's Top
Certified Personal Training & Nutrition Consultants
for a FREE fitness and nutrition seminar Thursday,
Jan. 22, 2015 at 7 PM in the Church basement.
Seminar is open to all St. Benedict's parishioners,
family, friends and the general public. Cristina will
be discussing the latest nutrition and fitness tips and
tricks to help improve your overall health and fitness
Thanks to the amazing generosity of St. Benedict
Parishioners, December supply donations to the Common
Food Pantry have exceeded 760 lbs. Our next food
collection for the Common Pantry is Jan. 17 & 18. Nonperishable food items as well as toiletries can be left in
the St. Benedict Shrine on the third Sunday of the month.
Thanks for your amazing generosity!
January -- Human Trafficking
Awareness Month
THE WOMEN'S CENTER
5116 North Cicero Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60630 (773)794-1313
Illinois Women Religious Against Human
Trafficking
January 11 is National Human
Trafficking Awareness Day. It
is estimated that more than
20 million men, women and
children around the world are
victims of human trafficking. The
United States is a source, transit and destination
country for some of these men, women and children
— both U.S. citizens and foreign nationals — who
are subjected to the injustices of human trafficking,
including forced labor, debt bondage, involuntary
servitude, and sex trafficking.
Prayer to End Human Trafficking
Loving and compassionate God, we pray for
the release of the millions of innocent children,
teenagers, women and men who have been
drawn into prostitution, sweatshops and domestic
servitude by human trafficking. Increase our
awareness of this terrible injustice. May the
compassionate people who seek to help these
victims be blessed in their efforts to free them from
captivity and to provide safe shelters for them. We
confidently ask all this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Action: Minimize opportunities for exploitation by
supporting fair trade and anti-poverty programs.
2nd Collection - January 18th
Build Our Future
There will be a 2nd collection after communion for
Latin America. Pleases be generous.
January 11, 2015
How can I help?
1
Drop off non-perishables for the Common Food
Pantry to the St. Benedict Shrine in Church every
3rd Sunday. Next collection: January 17 & 18.
Donations of plastic bags are also needed!
Drop off clothing to the St. Vincent de Paul
2 collection box, located in the courtyard.
Drop off your paper to recycle in our ABITIBI
3 bins in the courtyard.
There will be a 2nd collection after communion for our
Parish Build Our Future Campaign. Proceeds from this
collection will be used for Parish and School needs.
2nd Collection - January 25th
Latin America
January 22nd marks the 42nd anniversary of the
legalization of abortion which has resulted in the
death of nearly 58 million innocent, unborn babies
in this country, one every
30 seconds. We can only
estimate how many
women have undergone
tremendous suffering
because of their abortions.
The Women’s Center
is a pregnancy resource center which has saved
approximately 38,000 babies and their mothers from
the pain of abortion in our 30 years of service. We
offer them a choice other than abortion and provide
counseling, material assistance and prayer support.
4
Make a gift from our parish to St. Vincent de
Paul to help those in need. Donations can be
left in the drop box safe, located near the Holy
Family Shrine in Church.
The sandwich program is in need of sandwiches,
5 snacks and drinks. Questions? Contact the
parish office at 773-588-6484.
parish.stbenedict.com
page 6
Stewards of Our Time, Talent, and Treasure
Parish Savings and Restricted
Parish Funds Report
Parish Capital Expenditures
Just as you have been good stewards to the parish, the
parish in return strives to be a good steward with your
donations by keeping our buildings in excellent condition.
Capital Expenditures projected for this fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2014
Master Plan for the Campus ….................$ 45,000.00
(paid)
Church Structural Study……....................$ 20,000.00
(paid)
Tuckpointing of school south
façade wall ……...........................................$ 185,000.00
(paid)
Cornice Repair Work……...........................$ 15,000.00
(paid)
Additional Security Camera System…....$ 11,960.00
(paid)
New Gym Theatre Curtain……....................$ 4,869.00
(paid)
New AC Compressor for Building #3….....$ 9,200.00
(paid)
Building #4 WiFi……...................................$ 12,000.00
(deposit made)
New Gym Roof……....................................$ 132,000.00
(paid with money from Fund Our Future)
Tuckpointing of the west church wall.......$ 98,000.00
(paid with money from Build our Future)
Thank you for being great stewards!
Catholic Educational Endowment…..…..$ 81,705.58
Total savings balance: $ 391,640.85
Due to your generosity, the parish is currently up-to-date on
all of its bills, and is debt free and clear of any prior loans.
Thank you for being great stewards!
Treasure
Weekly Report for December 27th & 28th
Your "In-Pew" Sunday Stewardship.......$ 9,095.85
GiveCentral thru 12/28/14........................$
5,742.50
Total Weekly Collection.............................$ 14,838.35
Weekly Budgeted Amount........................$ 13,000.00
YTD Budgeted Amount.............................$ 338,000.00
YTD Gifted thru 12/28/14........................$ 350,959.56
YTD Under/Over.......................................$ 12,959.56
Your "In-Pew" Sunday Stewardship.......$ 10,517.43
GiveCentral thru 1/4/15...........................$ 5,057.50
Total Weekly Collection.............................$ 15,574.93
Weekly Budgeted Amount........................$ 13,000.00
YTD Budgeted Amount.............................$ 351,000.00
YTD Gifted thru 1/4/15............................$ 366,534.49
YTD Under/Over........................................$ 15,534.49
Gift Cards for Sale!
Help us eliminate our
stock! Gift cards are
available in the rectory
until 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Thursday and
until 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
Your "In-Pew" Christmas Collection
thru 12/28/14...................................................$ 54,637.00
Here are the cards and quantities that are available:
January 11, 2015
To Teach Who Christ Is
(Master Plan) Savings…….........................$ 47,595.15
Build Our Future…….................................$ 40,606.00
From monthly parish collection and 10% of parish
fundraising
New Family Fee.…......................................$ 126,115.34
Savings for future facility improvements
and high school scholarships……............$ 95,618.78
Weekly Report for January 3rd & 4th
Total capital expenditure
projected for this fiscal year: $ 533,029.00
AMC Gold: 1
Bath and Body Works: 5
Best Buy: 9
Black Angus: 2
Build a Bear: 1
Chicago Joe's: 20
Dillards: 3
Footlocker: 2
Gymboree: 5
(Reconciled as of December 31, 2014)
iTunes: 23
Marathon Gas: 10
Office Max: 5
Payless: 1
PetSmart: 3
Quiznos: 4
Red Robin: 3
Taco Bell: 6
Toys R Us: 6
GiveCentral thru 12/28/14............................$
890.00
Total Christmas Collection
thru 12/28/14...................................................$ 55,527.00
Has your family signed up for automated giving
through our Parish "GiveCentral"? Please go
to www.givecentral.org and select St. Benedict
Church - Chicago.
parish.stbenedict.com
page 7
Spiritual Life
St. Ben's Women Asked to Respond to Pope Francis’ Concerns
About Families -- Tuesday, January 13, 6:30 PM -- Beaven Hall
Archbishop Cupich is asking for feedback from Catholic women on the report on
families from the Synod of Bishops in October 2014. This special council, met with
Pope Francis to consider the joys and challenges of families in light of the Catholic
faith.
Anne-Marie Finger, a eucharistic minister at St. Ben’s, and the chair of the
Archdiocese Women’s Committee (AWC), will lead the discussion on Tuesday,
January 13th. She is inviting all women of St. Ben’s to review and discuss the issues
that are of concern to us: the state of Catholic marriages, the challenges faced by divorced Catholics, how best to
support broken and fragile families, the annulment process, sensitivity to homosexual individuals and a renewed
focus on values that promote inclusiveness and respect for all families. The Archbishop will present our responses
to his fellow bishops in October.
Commemorative Hymnal Name Plates
Our new hymnals have arrived! Please consider helping the parish offset the cost of the new books
by purchasing a commemorative name plate. Name plates will be fixed on the inside cover of the
hymnals, and have the option to memorialize a loved one.
The cost to memorialize one book is $25.
You may memorialize as many hymnals as you like - there are a total of 750 new hymnals.
Save the Date --- CRHP Women's Retreat --- March 21 - 22, 2015
The next Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) Women's weekend retreat is March 21 - 22, 2015. It is a free weekend retreat
held in Beaven Hall at St. Benedict. Plan to spend a relaxing renewal weekend with other women from St. Ben's.
St. Benedict Fine Arts Series 2014-15
Coming in February - The final concert of the 2014-15
St. Benedict Fine Arts Series!
Founded in fall 2013, this series celebrates the gift of music through community
concerts. These concerts present a diverse range of artists and musical styles,
especially talented members of the St. Ben’s and North Center communities. Most
concerts are free, and all concerts are designed to be family friendly. Free will
donations are accepted and help to cover the cost of putting on these events.
Please join us for this
celebration of the
gift of music!
Season of Love
Musical Theater Revue
Coming in February
Parish Adult Choir Family-Friendly Schedule!
The Parish Adult Choir needs new members, especially talented parents from our school
and Religious Ed. The rehearsal schedule has been CHANGED to help accommodate our
parents’ busy schedules! Instead of rehearsing every Wednesday at 7:30pm, the choir now
rehearses only two Wednesdays a month at 7:00pm. All other rehearsals have been moved
to 9am on Sunday morning. We alternate between the 9am and 10:30am masses.
F.A.Q.
Q: What if I cannot make it to every single rehearsal or mass?
A: We still need you! We are happy to have you, even if you can only sing one Sunday/ month.
Q: Do I need to read music to join?
A: Though music reading is helpful it is not required. All that is required is the ability to carry a tune and a willingness to
learn. Basic note-reading will be taught at rehearsal.
Q: Do I need to pass an audition?
A: No auditions necessary! Simply come to our next rehearsal. All you need to bring is yourself and a love of
music. All music and materials will be provided. You are also guaranteed to have a lot of fun!
January 11, 2015
parish.stbenedict.com
page 8
In Our Prayers
Please Pray for Healing Please call Elizabeth
Masses for the Week
Kustusch 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.
Weston Abplanalp
Jane Abrahamson
Anna Aguilera
Steve Bansield
Mila Barja
Raven Barron
Deacon Phil Bertolani
Maureen Black
Joey Burke
Ricardo Cataylo
Eugene Caulfield
Mary McDonagh Chaput
Chris Coulon
Susan Cronin
Susan Duffy
Louise Efrosinis
Sue Fahey
Helen Greene
Rita Gumler
Eleanor Haberkamp
Elise Herald
Joseph Hijazin
Tawfeeq Hijazin
Art Hundreiser
Karen Iacovelli
Dorothy Jacob
Marilyn Jerger
Nancy Kallao
Theresa Kattner
Susan Kestler
Michelle Kramer
Leslie Kufner
Maryanne Kufner
Suzie Libao
Juliette Lyng
Violeta S. Magnabijon
James Maltezos
Amy Mateo
Benjamin Mazzone
Judy McDonnell
Robert McGinn
Charlotte McHugh
Kevin Miller
Elaine Nelson
Lorraine Neumann
Judi Newbold
Teopista Pellerin
Mary Phillips
Christine Pietschmann
Kathleen Pietschmann
Catherine Polster
Rowan Quinain, Sr.
Gloria C. Recede
Daanish Rizwan
Joyce Rupp
Martha Ruscheinski
Maralyn Samp
Denise Schilz
Lou Schilz
Lisa Sherbondy
Julia Sieja
Nancy Sternik
Lillian Stramel
Jim Strzalka
Luka Tomasicyk
Rose Ann Vargas
Sofia Vitale
Helen Wehde
Helene Wieland
Sr. Fran Wohn
Baptisms
From December 28, 2014
Reagan Carol, daughter of Sean and Meghan Duffy
Nolan Thomas, son of Andrew and Leslie Saur
From January 4, 2015
Renner Nolan, son of Jon and Kari Bresemann
Alycia London Chopis-Perez, daughter of Erik and Thais Perez
Our Armed Forces Please pray for the safe return of all men
and women in the armed forces - especially those in our parish family.
Kirk Perisin
Nicholas Bednarz
Christopher Haire
Kevin Powers
Joe Butler
Jim Heilemann
Leigh Anne Swafford
Christian Morales
Neal Knudsvig
Canas
Marco Vallejo
Ivan Morales
Kevin Cronin
David Murcio
Michael De Quattro Scott Murray
t P
Charlotte M. Boz
Julia Enger
January 11, 2015
Sunday, January 11 - The Baptism of the Lord
7:30 am Ed Kestler - Mary Lou Kestler and Family
9:00 am Bertito Sabino - Rufina Sabino and Family
Bill Campbell - Brian, Lisa, Ronan, Nina
and Madeline Connolly
10:30 am Antoine Ghoulam - Family
Don Barnes - Gloria Goerner
Noreen Haggerty - Family
12:00 pm Joseph & Augustina Oliva - Ben Oliva
6:30 pm
Monday, January 12 - First Week in Ordinary Time
8:30 am Annabelle Stegbauer - Ed and Kelley Halper
Tuesday, January 13 - Saint Hilary, Bishop and Doctor
of the Church
8:30 am Annie DeWaters - Family
Wednesday, January 14 - Weekday
8:30 am Vince Kasper - St. Benedict Alumni Office
Thursday, January 15 - Weekday
8:30 am Emma & Sam Theis - Family
Friday, January 16 - Weekday
8:30 am
Saturday, January 17 - St. Anthony, Abbot
8:30 am
5:00 pm Special Intention for Hector Gomez Rich & Linda Peek
Special Intention for Donna Torres Rich & Linda Peek
Sunday, January 18 - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 am Edmund Francis McNaughton Theresa McNaughton
Robert Kestler - Mary Lou Kestler
9:00 am Marianne Kattner - St. Benedict Religious
Education
Julia Enger - Ken and Pat Woodhouse
10:30 am Gabriel Rebello - Ramona Mendes and Family
Jerry Hogan - Sheaffer Family
Pauline Lynch - Fr. Jason and the St. Benedict
Parish Community
12:00 pm Frank and Maria Dindia - Ben Oliva
Elizabeth Joyce - Fr. Jason and the St. Benedict
Parish Community
6:30 pm
Rev. Ibrahim Hijazin
Pauline Lynch
parish.stbenedict.com
page 9
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 bmazzone@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.
St. Benedict Parish and Preparatory School
Rectory - (773) 588-6484
2215 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60618
Fax: (773) 588-4927 www.stbenedict.com
Rev. Jason A. Malave, Pastor, ext. 211, jmalave@stbenedict.com
Human Concerns Commission: Elizabeth Kustusch
Parish Life Commission: Fr. Jason Malave
Spiritual Life Commission: Fr. Rodlin Rodrigue
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Robert Beaven, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Rodlin Rodrigue, Associate Pastor, ext. 207,
rrodrigue@stbenedict.com
David Reyes, Deacon, ext. 209 dreyes@stbenedict.com
Elizabeth Kustusch, Pastoral Associate, ext. 206
ekustusch@stbenedict.com
Lisa Mersereau, Director of Catechesis, ext. 314,
lmersereau@stbenedict.com
Geoff Pautsch, Director of Finance, ext. 203,
gpautsch@stbenedict.com
Ellen Roberts, Parish Manager, ext. 200, eroberts@stbenedict.com
Barbara Schneider, Accounting Manager, ext. 205,
bschneider@stbenedict.com
Jeremy Kiolbassa, Director of Music Ministry, ext. 208,
jkiolbassa@stbenedict.com
Heath Winborn, Director of Operations, ext. 212,
hwinborn@stbenedict.com
Sunday Eucharist: Saturday - 5 pm; Sunday - 7:30 am, 9 am,
10:30 am, 12 noon, and 6:30 pm
Weekday Eucharist: 8:30 am (M - Sat)
Holy Day Eucharist: 8:30 am and 7:00 pm
St. Benedict Preparatory School
Rachel Gemo, CEO, (773) 463-6797, ext. 404,
rgemo@stbenedict.com
Joe Accardi, Mission Advancement Officer, ext. 324
jaccardi@stbenedict.com
Early Childhood (PK-K) - (773) 588-7851
3901 N. Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Rachel Waldron, Head of Early Childhood, ext. 601
rwaldron@stbenedict.com
Devotions
Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Tuesdays - 9 am
First Friday Devotion: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:
9am in church. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament: 2pm in
church.
Sacraments
(Please call the rectory)
Baptisms: Scheduled on all Sundays at 1:30 pm; 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, 11 am - 12 noon; seasonal
celebrations, as posted; by appointment in the rectory.
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.
Weddings: Arrange with a pastoral staff member at least four
months in advance. Participation in marriage preparation is
essential.
Services
Elementary School (1 - 5) - (773) 463-6797
3920 N. Leavitt, Chicago, IL 60618
Nancy Feely, Head of Elementary School, ext. 400
nfeely@stbenedict.com
Secondary School (6 - 12) - (773) 539-0066
3900 N. Leavitt, Chicago, IL 60618
Erika Mickelburgh, Head of Secondary School, ext. 317
emickelburgh@stbenedict.com
The Commissions of St. Benedict Parish
If 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):
Catechetical Commission: Lisa Mersereau
Education Commission: Rachel Gemo, Rachel Waldron,
Nancy Feely, or Erika Mickelburgh
January 11, 2015
Masses
Rectory: The rectory’s hours are 8:30 am - 8 pm (M - Th);
8:30 am - 6 pm (F); 9 am - 5 pm (Sat); 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
(Sunday).
Religious Education: Arrangements should be made for the
religious education of children attending public schools. Please
call the Director of Catechesis.
Prayer Requests: If you are ill or have a relative who is ill and
would like to be included in the list of prayer requests, please
call the rectory.
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 or to request a visit by the
parish nurse.
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.
parish.stbenedict.com
page 10
Thank you
Apartment for Rent:
Available January 1, 2015
3853 N. Damen Avenue, First floor of a two flat
Living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen with walkin pantry; Two bedrooms plus office; One bathroom;
Hardwood floors throughout except bedrooms which are
newly carpeted; Storage room available in basement; No
air conditioning; No washer/dryer but hook-up available
in basement; No smoking; preferred no pets. $1,400 per
month plus utilities. Contact Linda Krier at
lindakrier@aol.com or Mary Kurczak
at kurfam4@comcast.net
to the BenFest Silver Sponsors
111 West Jackson Blvd., Ste. 300
Chicago, IL 60604
E commerce strategies and solutions.
St. Benedict Women's
Book Club
3917 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
St. Benedict Women's Book Club will meet to discuss
Sonia Sotomayor's My Beloved World. In it, she recounts
her life from humble beginnings all the way up to the
US Supreme Court. The meeting will be on January 15
at 7 PM in the Pine Room of the Rectory. Registered
parishioners can please contact Kathy Sanchez at
kthlsan@aol.com for further information.
St. Benedict Alumnus
Living Assistance Services at Home
Caregivers Provided Hourly
to 24 Hours at Affordable Rates
Non-Medical Care for Seniors
• Personal Care • Respite Care
• Companion Care
1801 W. Irving Park
Chicago
773-481-9515
www.visitingangelsil.com
Dorothy G. Rewinski, D.D.S.
773-267-1818
773-683-1333
www.tinygiantschicago.com
DRAKE & SON
FUNERAL HOME
CREMATION • PRE-ARRANGEMENTS
Pick-Up • Delivery • Dine-In
PRIVATE EVENT ROOM AVAILABLE
Open 11am to 5am Daily!
RIGHT WAY SERVICE
Complete Auto Repairing
Alignment • Electrical • Computer
Brakes • Transmissions • Etc.
312-243-8777
www.gorillagroup.com
www.drakeandsonfuneralhome.com
3912-18 N. Damen
773-549-9078
3114 N. Lincoln • 773-477-2777 • www.Chicagos-Pizza.com
5303 North Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
773-561-6874
Owned and Operated by SCI Illinois Services, Inc.
Come Sail Away on a 7-night Catholic Exotic Cruise starting
as low as $1045 per couple. Daily Mass and Rosary offered.
Deposit of only $100 per person will reserve your cabin.
Space is limited. Thanks and God Bless,
Brian or Sally, coordinators 860.399.1785
an Official
Travel Agency
of AOS-USA
Grein Funeral Directors
* Advanced Funeral Planning Available * Chapel Facilities Throughout Chicago And Suburbs * Flexible Pricing To Meet Your Individual Needs
2114 W. Irving Park Rd.
000271 St Benedict Church (B)
(773) 588-6336
www.jspaluch.com
For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-566-6170
ED THE PLUMBER
ED THE CARPENTER
FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1922
Cooney Funeral Home
& Cremation Services
3918 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago
625 Busse Highway, Park Ridge
www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
773-588-5850
847-685-1002
Quality Dry Cleaners
Best Work • Best Rate
Satisfaction Guaranteed As
An Environmentally Responsible
Business Since 1950
We Do All Our Own Work
Voted Chicago’s #1 Dry Cleaner
(773) 348-5510
Lic# 055-026066
MARY ELLEN “O’HARA”
CONSIDINE Nee: Caplis
3000 Broadway
$$ Parishioner Discount $$
Cell # (773) 704-4250 V. Mail (773) 687-5181
$5.00 Off w/Ad
773-471-1444
MaryEllen.Considine@cbexchange.com
Market is Great
Painting & Decorating
Call me for a FREE market snapshot.
General Maintenance
Jim Hendricks
Free Estimates
312-476-0224
773-334-5235
SKYLINE HEATING & AIR
312-259-1775
www.PALUCHPARTNERS.com
Saint Margaret
Sunday Missal
312-420-5364
CONTACT ME FOR A FREE EVALUATION OF YOUR HOME.
Servicing All Your Real Estate Needs In Andersonville
& Chicago's North Side.
Shop Well
(773) 784-4444
3905 N. Lincoln Ave
irishbistro.com
773 248 3905
Healthy
1367 W. Wilson Ave.
¡Recientemente remodelada y
con dueños nuevos!
¡Le damos la bienvenida!
A way for you to partner with service
providers who support your parish through
their sponsorship of the parish bulletin.
rwallenfang@jamesonsir.com
www.ryanwallenfang.com
Just around the corner at
Happy Wash
Laundromat
“We don’t claim we are #1, our customers do.”
• Reliable • Insured • Affordable
Ask About Our Parishioner Discount
Veronica Tomalczyk 312 498-7575
www.ScrubOne.com
Founder
B RO K E R
Baptisms ◆ Communions
Weddings ◆ Parties
Rehearsal Dinners ◆ Brunch
aconnolly@dreamtown.com
chicagoann.com
“#1 Polish Cleaning Service”
Ryan Wallenfang
If it’s important in
your life, celebrate
it at the Irish Bistro.
St. Ben’s Parent
SCRUBONE!
F R E E E S T I M AT E S
Parishioner Discount
Commercial & Residential
Insured and Bonded
ANN CONNOLLY
Eat Well
Live Well
3350 N. Western Ave.
Chicago
An ideal companion
for personal prayer.
CALL OR ORDER ONLINE. $39.95
Coldwell Banker
Jane Bishop Lillegard
800-566-6150 • www.wlpmusic.com
Bridging the waters
of buying & selling omes
773/213-5369
In Stock & Ready to Order Today.
Established 1908
Restaurant
& Lounge
Open for
Lunch & Dinner
Live Entertainment
Nightly
Closed Tuesdays
4732-34 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago
JAKUBCO, RICHARDS & JAKUBCO
Quotation on legal fees - free
2224 W. Irving Pk.
588-3395
773.327.2093
MarianosFreshMarket.com
LAW OFFICE
Specialize in Real Estate
Wills - Personal Injury
Chicago’s Leader In
Affordable Medical Wellness!
~ Medical ~ Cosmetic ~ Wellness & Spa
773.583.6955 • www.skinandhairclinic.net
2510 W. Irving Park Road, #D, Chicago, IL 60618
TIGER’S BODY SHOP
Complete Auto Rebuilders
Painting • Welding
Frame Straightening
SEWER SERVICE
Lic. #PL-14645
Lic. #055-032320
(773) 525-0474
2330 W. Nelson St.
Rehearsals • Weddings
Baptisms
Communions
Anniversaries
Private Party Room
Rita Platt, D.D.S.
All Work Guaranteed Since 1952
Whiten Your Smile
In Just One Visit!
3604 N. Lincoln Av.
Packages starting at $19.95
773-573-1234
5% Off W/Ad
3819 N. Ashland Avenue
Chicago (Lakeview) IL 60613
Ring: 773.883.0808 ~ www.ziaslakeview.com
2005 W. Addison
000271 St Benedict Church (A)
773-935-2131
www.jspaluch.com
For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-566-6170