ST. BENEDICT PARISH AND PREPARATORY SCHOOL

TheSEPTEMBER 24, 2017 I Steward TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Turn to the LORD for mercy; to our God, who is generous in forgiving. -- Isaiah 55:7b

ONE MISSION: GO FORTH AND MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS

FR. STEVE KANONIK, Pastor

As I write to you today I am now about two and people). Because I knew I wanted to do a good job a half months as pastor of St. Benedict. This has as a pastor: being good for the people of the parish been a wonderful time as I am getting to know and being able to answer to God one day for what people and discover the many strengths of this I did as a priest and pastor, I looked carefully at community. One thing that I deeply appreciate what I was doing and how I was getting it done. and am very thankful for is the quality of the The mission we have been given by Christ is many volunteers that work to make this parish clear. It has not changed. At the end of the Gospel such a wonderful place. I think of things like last of Matthew we hear Jesus say to the disciples weekend’s Bell Tower Open and the many long hard and us: “Go therefore, and make disciples of all hours by the HSA that went into the Green Garage nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Sale. and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching Another important gift at St. Benedict is the them to observe all that I have commanded you. quality of people who step up to leadership. Back And behold, I am with you always, until the end when I first became a priest it seemed that the way of the age.” This is WHY we do everything we do. a pastor led a parish was different than now. We are building the Kingdom of God here on I am not saying it was easier or harder, just earth. different. But as I have moved forward in But HOW we do this through our parishes my priesthood and as a pastor, the world has changed. This is the reason pastors has changed (as it always does and for all count on leadership groups from the

ST. BENEDICT PARISH & PREPARATORY SCHOOL 2215 W. IRVING PARK ROAD CHICAGO, IL 60618 WWW.STBENEDICT.COM MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 Noon & 6:30 PM RECONCILIATION Saturdays: 11 AM community to assist in setting and guiding the I cannot say thank you enough to all the people community in the vision and mission that Christ who are willing to use their gifts and give so freely gave us. There are three main leadership groups of their time and energy to make St. Benedict such of parishioners that work with a pastor to guide a a special place. You are truly amazing. parish in its mission: Because the Pastoral Council is the group whose leadership helps to guide the whole parish 1) THE PASTORAL COUNCIL: This very community, next Sunday, October 1st at the 10:30 important group works with a pastor to oversee Mass this group will be commissioned. We will the working of the whole parish with all its offer prayer for their guidance. In next week’s ministries like Religious Education, or all the bulletin I will also be talking about the structure Liturgical Ministries, or our youth ministry, and of the council a little more. In the meanwhile I ask outreach like the Domestic Violence, or Peace you to pray for the members of these three groups and Justice committees, just to name a very few. that God will guide them and bless them as they This body of parishioners consists of members work with myself and the staff to accomplish the who have good skills in business, communication important mission that God gave us: and other areas to assist the pastor in guiding the parish to build the Kingdom as God has “Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations, commanded us. baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe 2) THE FINANCE COUNCIL: Finances all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am have become more complex in our world. To be with you always, until the end of the age.” responsible in how donations are handled and used for the Mission, we must be transparent and we must use all the wisdom of the financial world. To oversee the financial operations of a Protecting God’s Children Training parish a pastor needs women and men who have Thursday, September 28th those skills to guide him in the proper processes for handling resources and to help set goals and Are You Planning to Volunteer for St. Benedict Parish and School this year? vision for accomplishing the Mission with those Did you know you need to attend a Protecting God’s resources. Children Training in order to volunteer? Here’s how to sign up for the training hosted at St. Benedict Parish 3) THE SCHOOL BOARD: The largest of our and Preparatory School. ministries is our Catholic school. We are deeply responsible for the lives of many children who Protecting God’s Children Training - Thursday, September 28th 6 to 9PM have been entrusted to our care and guidance, and for the families who have entrusted us. It In the Ackerman Center 2217 W. Irving Park Road is important that every person is given the best (Corner of Irving Park Road and Bell) Beaven Hall (lower level) Please enter on Irving Park Road. opportunity we can give for them to develop their knowledge of God’s love and presence in their This training is mandatory for all parish and school lives, and for them to develop themselves as fully volunteers. Spaces fill up fast so register early. If you have already completed this training, there is no need rounded persons: intellectually, emotionally, to do it again. physically, socially, and spiritually. There are a number of persons who have high quality business, Attendees must RSVP for the training. Please RSVP at www.virtus.org. Children are not communications, marketing, technological, and allowed to attend. educational skills who are willing to give freely of their time and knowledge to make our school the Late arrivals will NOT be permitted entry to training so please give yourself a little extra time to get here safely. top quality educational institution it is. I know Please feel free to bring a snack or a beverage if needed. I speak for Rachel Gemo as well as myself when I say we consider this group to be our partners If you have any questions or difficulty registering, please contact Christine Clardy at [email protected] in the guiding and building up of this important ministry.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 PARISH.STBENEDICT.COM PAGE 2 MUSIC FOR SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Entrance Offertory: Open My Eyes 772 Called to Labor in God’s Vineyard

Gloria Missalette p.9

Daily Readings 1181

Offertory 962 Come You Sinners, Poor and Needy Right Open My Eyes (Sunday 6:30pm)

Holy, Holy, Holy 358 Land of Rest

Memorial Acclamation 359 Land of Rest

Great Amen right Land of rest

The Lord’s Prayer 219 Chanted

Lamb of God 381 Holy Cross Mass

Communion Antiphon (right) Chanted Great Amen

Communion 950 I am the Bread of Life

Choral Anthem (9am Sunday) O Taste and See - Ralph Vaughan Williams Communion Antiphon Recessional 779 Lord, Help Us Walk Your Servant Way 624 Canticle of the Turning (Sunday 6:30pm)

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

This week, SEMINARIAN EDUCATION will be included in second collection, immediately following Communion. Thank you for your generosity.

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Formed.org 3 4 Are you Looking for a new resource to help you to be more prayerful this Lent? Formed.org is the resource. During the Lenten season a free trial subscription is available for our parishioners. Go to www.formed.org. On the website you can access videos (children bible stories, movies about the lives of Saints and so much more), access podcasts, access downloadable books, download the Journal guide, to help you prepare for the Sunday Liturgy. There is a meditation designed specifically for Lent. This Lent, you are invited to be more intentional about prayer. Visit www.formed.org. Use this email address for trial subscription: [email protected]. Use this password: formed17 MINISTRIES

Young Adult Youth Ministry Senior Ministry Ministry

October 1st September 24th, 7:30pm Wednesday, September 27th Domestic Violence September Wine & Senior Breakfast Ribbon-Making Cheese Social at Dappers We will be making ribbons with the Our monthly Wine and Cheese The Senior Breakfast at Dappers will Sanctuary group. We will be in the Social will continue on September take place on September 27th, at rectory beginning at 5:00pm. 24th immediately after the 6:30pm Dappers on Addison. The bus, driven Mass. Join us, and bring a friend as October 8th by Jeremy, will leave after the 8:30 we informally gather outside in the Mass or you can meet us there around Bags Tournament with Rectory garden courtyard to enjoy 9:30. All are welcome and we look snacks, drinks, and fellowship. St. Edwards forward to seeing you there! Beginning at 5:00pm in the courtyard. September 30th Bring a team mate. There will be October 10th prizes! Scripture Study The Archdiocese of Chicago is Luncheon/Rosary October 20/21/22 and October hosting a Scripture Study (6 weeks) Honoring Mary during the month of 27/28/29 for Young Adults beginning on October, our seniors will gather in Save the Date for Saturday afternoons, September 30th the church basement for lunch and and running through November 4th celebrate Mary with the recitation of FrightWalk 2017! the Rosary. All are welcome. Lunch Scary and Exciting Plans are being at Independence Park. Join young begins at 12:30 PM. There will be made for the 2017 Fright Walk. adults from this area and spend a free will offering for lunch. Please We are seeking animators (teen time sharing the Word. (Gospel of call Ellen at the rectory to register by actors) and adults to share in the Fun. Matthew) For more information, October 2nd: (773) 588-6484. This project can be applied to service please email: stbensyoungadults@ hours for NJHS and Confirmation. stbenedict.com Sign up is open and can be found here: October 20th Senior Ministry Wants http://bit.ly/FrightWalk17 Your Feedback! This would be a great event for parents (Re)Encounter: Young This ministry seemed to take off and teens to participate in, together! Adult Faith Night strongly and as a committee, we 6:00pm-10:00pm would like to continue to serve Save the date for this Night for Young our seniors with spirituality and Adults- more information soon. fellowship. With this being said, Questions about Youth and the Senior Leadership Committee Young Adult Ministry? Contact Volunteering for is asking you, the seniors or anyone Ms. Kim McMillan at 773-509-3841 who attended our events last year, to or email to kmcmillan@stbenedict. Oktoberfest Friday, September 29, 6:30- help us decide what it was that you com for more information. 8:30pm and/or 8:30-10:30pm enjoyed. Is there something more you Our Young Adult group is will be would like to have provided to you in helping with St. Ben’s Oktoberfest this spiritual ministry? Suggestions Questions about by staffing the beer stations for are welcomed and will be helpful for Senior Ministry? two 2-hour shifts on Friday, 9/29: us as we continue to plan our events Contact Mrs. Elaine Lindia 6:30-8:30pm, and 8:30-10:30pm. for you to enjoy. Please send an at 773-588-6484 ext. 5101 or If you are willing to help for either email to kathy-minneci@sbcglobal. email to [email protected] or both shifts or if you would like net or a phone call 773-307-8013. for more information. more information, please email Each suggestion will be reviewed and [email protected]. discussed by the Senior Leadership Committee so we can continue to support you on this spiritual journey that we so gratefully share together.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 PARISH.STBENEDICT.COM PAGE 4 ADULT & CHILD CATECHESIS

SIX WEEKS WITH THE WORD OF GOD YOUNG ADULT SCRIPTURE FAITH SHARING

Are you looking for a meaningful way to grow in your Faith and learn more about the Word of God? This year, the Archdiocese of Chicago is launching Six Weeks With the Word Oct. 8th Bags Tournament with of God: Young Adult Scripture Faith Sharing to provide you St. Edwards Parish with a wonderful opportunity to do just that. 5:00PM In the courtyard Beginning in the third week of September, groups of young Bring a friend. There will be prizes! adults will meet in nine different locations across the Archdiocese of Chicago on a weekly basis in a comfortable community environment, from outdoor parks to parish halls. Save the Dates for FrightWalk! Six Weeks With the Word of God sessions will combine Oct 20/21/22 and Oct 27/28/29 elements of study, support, and fun, ultimately enabling attendees to help one another to find God in their lives. Join in Fright Walk For more information, please visit as a Volunteer pvm.archchicago.org/events/six-weeks-with-the-word-of-god Teens and Adults! - Sign up You can register to join a Six Weeks With the Word of God genius coming group by visiting www.cvent.com/d/15qhdh soon. All 8th grade through High School are invited

THINKING OF BECOMING CATHOLIC? Are you interested in becoming Roman Catholic? Do you know someone who might be interested? Our process will begin in September so please call or email us if you have questions. Please contact Daniel J. Hughes the Director of Catechesis at 773-509- 3830 or [email protected]. We look forward to answering your questions and hope to journey with you! INTERESTED IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION? We are in need of Catechists, aides, substitutes, and monitors for our Religious Education Program. Please consider serving in this rewarding ministry where you give your time and talent to teach God’s children. If you are interested or have any questions please contact Daniel J. Hughes the Director of Catechesis at 773-509-3830 or [email protected].

Religious Education Registration For public school families wishing to enroll in the St. Benedict RE Program, packets are available in the rectory, you can register online at: https://form.jotform.com/51465431394961, or by contacting Nancy Uczen in the RE office at [email protected].

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 PARISH.STBENEDICT.COM PAGE 5 HUMAN CONCERNS AND OUTREACH

Archbishop’s Mass in Cathedral to Focus on Domestic Violence Archbishop Blase J. Cupich will celebrate a Mass to End 2017 AIDS Walk Domestic Violence on Saturday, September 30th at 5:15 pm Make a donation to or join Team Catholic Charities in Holy Name Cathedral. Everyone is invited. He will preach in the 2017 AIDS Run/Walk on Sunday, October 1st, on our need to reach out to victims of domestic violence and 2017 at Soldier Field. Go to www.aidsrunwalk.org to their children and work to build healthy relationships in our donate and/or register for the Team. 90% of all of the families. A reception in the parish hall will follow Mass. donations raised benefit their HIV/AIDS programs and the HIV/AIDS Ministry. Common Food Pantry Open House Thursday, September 28th 5:30 to 8:00 Stop by the newly renovated Common Food Pantry and learn more about what they do for our neediest neighbors. Beer, wine and light refreshments served. Bring a friend or neighbor so they can grow the Common Food Pantry family! They are located at 3744 North Damen Ave.

Common Food Pantry Refugee Support Event – Sunday October 8th Collection Join us on Sunday October 8th after the 9 am Mass in Beaven We are grateful for all those who Hall for an educational presentation on refugee support have shared their generosity towards provided by Heartland Alliance. This organization advances the Common Food Pantry. Food human rights and responds to the human needs of endangered drop-off weekends are always the 3rd weekend of the populations—particularly the poor, the isolated, and the month. The next drop-off weekend is October 21st and displaced—through the provision of comprehensive and 22nd. Please note: Non-perishable food and personal care respectful services and the promotion of permanent solutions items are always welcome but please do not include any leading to a more just global society. Come and learn how you recyclables with your donation such as paper and plastic can be part of this effort to help others! bags. Thank you!

Nicodemus Ministry As part of the outreach offered by the ministries in our Human Concerns Commission, we are hoping to resurrect the Nicodemus Ministry which did function at St. Ben’s in the past. This group would lead prayer services at wakes and burials, organize and celebrate memorial services, facilitate grief support groups and listen with empathy to those that are grieving. Training would be provided. If you are interested in being part of this ministry, please contact Elaine Lindia, Pastoral Associate at (773) 509-3806 or [email protected].

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FREE ADMISSION OPEN TO ALL OktoberFest is Next Weekend! SEPT 29, 30, AND OCT 1 VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.STBENS OKTOBERFEST.COM TO:

S2017INCE 1966 • Order your Mega Passes! • Become aVolunteer! Sept 29 Sept 30 Oct 1 • See what’s new this year! FRIDAY 6 PM Carnival Midway OKTOBERFESTThe Bratwurst Brothers 2017 VOLUNTEER(A&A Attractions, Inc.) OPPORTUNITY It’s that time of year again! Our St. Benedict courtyard will be filled with carnival rides, games, food, music, and a large $20 Ride Special Bierzelt SATURDAY(tent) for 1our PM annual OktoberFest celebration! Please consider volunteering for our festive fall event for the entire The McGowens FRIDAY 3–7 PM family and help us make OktoberFest a success!SATURDAY Your & SUNDAY volunteer 1–5 PM time qualifies for 2017/18 school year service hours and work study volunteers are welcome. Any questions? Please contact Nicole Donoso at [email protected]. SATURDAY 6 PM 3-Day Mega Pass Sign-upSecond to Hand volunteer Soul on Band the Sign Up Genius$45 in website: advance /http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0544aeac23a31-stbenedict $50 at the Fest SUNDAY 3 PM The Phenix Band Food from Himmel’s Chicago Wine & Beer Beverages for the Kids

FRI 3–10 PM SAT 1–10 PM SUN 1–7 PM St. Benedict Courtyard 2215 W. Irving Park Rd connect • grow • serve

Sponsored by Donna Shultz Design TACOS, TUNES, & THE TONE RANGERSDun-Wel Lithograph St. Benedict Parish Ministry Fair MORE INFO Fernando’s Mexican Restaurant October 4th 5:30PM Himmel’s Chicago You are cordially invited to join us at the St. StBensOktoberFest.com Louis Glunz Beer, Inc. Join us for our first no-pressure, no-obligation rehearsal. Spend an Benedict Parish MINISTRY FAIR on Sunday hour making some music and enjoy some tacos afterward! The Tone morning November 12th . Visit us after Mass Rangers is our parish teen music group, and is made up of young in the Gym for refreshments, fellowship and to singers and instrumentalists in grades 6-12. The Tone Rangers meet learn more about our Parish Ministries. There weekly on Wednesday from 5:30pm to 7pm, and play for the Noon are over 60 ministries at St. Benedict. The Mass once a month. ministry activities differ, just as there are many We have openings for the following: different types of people in the parish. The goal for our Parish Ministry Fair is to celebrate the Vocalists (solo and chorus) Percussion many ways that we are using our talents and Guitar Woodwinds gifts to reflect God’s love, and to help others Keyboard Brass find a place of joyful service. In addition to Instrumentalists should be able to play at an intermediate level fellowship, this event allows parishioners to or above (3 or 4 years playing minimum).Rehearsal takes place in gather information, ask questions and explore church at 5:30pm, refreshments to follow!To sign up or request opportunities for sharing their gifts and growing more info, go to: https://form.jotform.us/72615123262145 in their faith at St. Benedict. Stop by and see us after Mass on November 12th. Thank you and God Bless!

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ST. BENEDICT PREPARATORY SCHOOL On the Cutting-Edge

One-to-One Technology at St. Benedict Prep

St. Benedict Prep is excited to announce a one-to-one technology program for kindergarten, third, and sixth grades. This technology immersion provides for the integration of educational software designed to enhance student learning. Individual laptop computers will support plans to transition from instructor-centered classroomsto student-centered, highly personalized classrooms. This new way of using technology in the classroom will foster critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. The program will be expanded to the additional grades over the course of two years.

Still Accepting Pre-K and Elementary Applications for the 2017-18 School Year For more information or for a preschool or kindergarten Social Justice and Vocations application, contact Janet Gallagher, Director of Admissions Grades PreK-8 [email protected] High School Theology or 773-509-3814. On September 13, this trimester’s Social Justice and Vocations high school theology class made a visit to Warren Park Health & Living Center to share activity time with the residents. For people with developmental disabilities, simple but competitive Musical Instruments and games like Uno are a hit, and the residents love Supplies needed for At-Risk playing with our students, who are affectionately Youth Orchestra Program known after 2+ years of visits simply as “the Bengals.” (See page 12 for more details) Great to be back with our friends at Warren Park!

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 PARISH.STBENEDICT.COM PAGE 8 IN OUR PRAYERS

Please Pray for Healing. Please call Elaine Lindia at 773 588-6484, ext. 5101 to add your name or the name of an immediate Masses for the Week family member for whom you would like the parish to pray for healing. Saturday, September 23 - Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest 8:30 am Cardinal John Cody Jane Abrahamson Robert Hallis Anita Nuccio 5:00 pm Benefactors of St. Vincent de Paul Society Noe A. Alpasan Kelley Halper Joseph Olson John and Ann McDonagh - Family Russell Altizer Sharon Hayes Lori Ott Dick Jerger - Jerger Family Joe Babbo Elise Herald Robert Ott Marilyn Bade Eleanor Herkert Vikki Pagan Sunday, September 24 - Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Raven Barron Nolan Hey Teopista Pellerin Ordinary Time Judy Bartley Dan Hickey Mary Phillips 7:30 am Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Dawn Bedel Frank Horvath Christine Pietschmann 9:00 am Todd Swenson - Ben Mazzone Audrey Bickel Art Hundreiser Kathleen Pietschmann George Plesko - St. Benedict Friends Dolores Bielski Karen Iacovelli Catherine Polster Rosairo Libao - Gecijo Family Maureen Black Emma Irizarry Frank Pudlo 10:30 am Kristine Panganiban - Norma Samala and Family Debora Boyce Irving Irons Rowan Quinain, Sr. Rose Tan Ong - Lopez & Alpason Family Karen Breen Dorothy Jacob Theresa Raatz Victor Goite & Eulogio and Conrada Mozo - Goite Family Raymond Brefeld Marilyn Jerger Gloria C. Recede 12:00 pm Nicolas G. & Consolacion D. Dabu - Jesus & Lucita Barin Teresita Bugasto Mike Kain Daanish Rizwan Margaret Rizzio- Charles Rizzio Family Laura Burns Lynne Kattner Jason Rowe Special Intention for Plinio Gayares - Gayares Family Glenn Cajandig Mary Ann Kattner Mary Ann (Kattner) Rupp 6:30 pm Cardinal Francis George Yvonne Carter Peter Kattner, Jr. Martha Ruscheinski Ricardo Cataylo Bunny Kelly Marilyn Samp Monday, September 25 - Weekday Eugene Caulfield Patricia Ann King Denise Schilz 8:30 am Pacifico Alpasan - Corazon Lopez and Family Sue Coston Barbara Kucera Angela Schuman Tuesday, September 26 - Saints Cosmas and Damian, Chris Coulon Leslie Kufner Joseph Sepeczi Martyrs Susan Cronin Maryanne Kufner Alison Serafini 8:30 am Special Intention for Justine Mateo - Lucy Consing Paul Davis Scott Leone Lisa Sherbondy Joey Del Toro - St. Benedict Parish and Richard Davis Corazon Litorja Frank Somogyi School Community Frances DeVine Encarnacion Lucio Melvin Soult Susan Duffy Juliette Lyng Nancy Sternik Wednesday, September 27 - Saint Vincent de Paul, Priest Louise Efrosinis Violeta S. Magnabijon Jim Strzalka 8:30 am For St. Benedict Parish and School Community Sue Fahey James Maltezos Christine Sylvano Pamela Fasel Benecio Martinez Katherine Thompson Thursday, September 28 - Saint Wenceslaus, Martyr, Agnes Firek Amy Mateo Luka Tomasicyk Saint Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs John Fishburn Benjamin Mazzone Rose Ann Vargas 8:30 am Special Intention for San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila Mary Flatley Gerardo Mazzone Sofia Vitale of St. Benedict Sally Gilger Kevin Miller Laura Van Zandt Lorenzo Gabaisen - Family Gloria Goerner Lois Monson Melinda Voitus Oscar E. Aquino - sister Sandra Gould Mattie Morales Helene Wieland Helen Greene Lily Moran Ken Woodhouse Friday, September 29 - Saints Michael, Gabriel and Joyce Guccione Patrick Morris Hubert Yamane Raphael, Archangels Rita Gumler Elaine Nelson Irene Zuponeck 8:30 am Festividades Espejo - niece Eleanor Haberkamp Judi Newbold Profession of Faith Saturday, September 30 - Saint Jerome, Priest and Alexander James, son of Andrew and Leslie Saur Baptisms Doctor of the Church Daniel Webster V, son of Daniel and Carolyn Scott IV Royce Stephon, son of Christopher and Elyse Haire 8:30 am Jack Kelly - B. Kelly Ryan Mark, son of Mark and Heather Keldahl Camilo E. Aquino and Avelino Ayson Jr. - sister 5:00 pm Ann McDonagh - Family Tess Marko - Jerger Family Wedding Banns Special Intention for Jean & Frank Burja - Gelamyer Family III - Claire Forde and Mark Burja Sunday, October 1 - Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time II - Victoria Ofenloch and Jose Mercado 7:30 am For St. Benedict Parish Community I - Evelyn Olavarria and Jesus Vasquez 9:00 am In Honor of Fr. Kreb’s 60th Jubilee - Ken & Pat Woodhouse I - Carolina Villacis and Daniel Ryan, Jr. George Plesko - St. Benedict Parish Community 10:30 am Donald Benedict - Maggie and Ed Reelfs James Rich - Family Our Armed Forces Dolly O’Brien - McCarthy Family Please pray for the safe return of all men and women in 12:00 pm Josef and Anna Apazeller - Family the armed forces - especially those in our parish family. Nicholas Bednarz Michael De Quattro Scott Murray Joe Butler Zachary Gemo Kirk Perisin Richard Butzen Christopher Haire Kevin Powers ANTHONY JOHN CAMISA Christian Morales Neal Knudsvig Leigh Anne Swafford Canas Ivan Morales Marco Vallejo BARBARA LOU SCHROEDER Kevin Cronin David Murcio SAM TESTA SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 PARISH.STBENEDICT.COM PAGE 9 STEWARDSHIP: Belong, Pray, Learn, Give, Serve Sunday Giving Sunday Collection Sign-up today for secure automated “In Pew” Sunday Stewardship (Sept. 17) $ 4,720.50 giving to St. Benedict Parish and GiveCentral Stewardship (through Sept. 17) $ 5,845.00 Preparatory School. Simply go to www. GiveCentral.org to start Total weekly collection $ 10,565.50 giving by selecting St. Benedict Church Total weekly goal $ 13,750.00 - Chicago, or you may also donate by Fiscal year collection(to-date) $ 146,094.88 visiting the link on our parish and Fiscal year goal (to-date) $ 165,000.00 school website. If you need assistance signing up or have questions about the program, contact our Director of Finance, Geoff Pautsch, at (773) 588-6484 Surplus (Under) $ (18,905.12) x5109. Thank you for your remarkable generosity to the parish. Ordinary Annual Appeals The Annual Catholic Appeal 2017 Campaign Results Goal: $ 48,089.58 Pledged: $ 96,791.25 Note: The parish will receive a rebate for any amount paid over Paid: $ 75,204.59 the parish goal. Reports are updated on the 20th of each month. The archdiocese continues to accept gifts throughout the year. Parish rebate (to-date) $ 27,115.01 Thank you for your generous response to the Annual Catholic Appeal. Donor Base: 303 generous donors Annual School Fund The Annual School Fund (formerly known as Fund Our Future) is our annual advisory board led parent appeal targeted to cover the difference between the cost of tuition and the actual cost to educate a student. 100% of this appeal goes directly to our parish school. The 2016-17 appeal was a great success! 224 SBPS school families have donated and pledged over $122,888 to-date. That’s over 80% toward our goal of $150,000 to help bridge the gap between tuition and the actual cost to educate a child at St. Benedict Prep. Thank you to all families who have made a gift! Extraordinary Appeal 2015-2020 Forward In Our Faith: Our capital campaign continues to be extremely successful, with overwhelming donations. If you haven’t done so already and you wish to make a contribution or a pledge to this campaign, please speak to Father Steve. The tuck pointing and roofing project on the church is just about complete!

Pledged (to-date) $ 4,721,249.00 Expense: materials, events, postage, fees $ (34,958.12) Goal $ 6,200,000.00 Expense: WJE (Church project) $ (9,495.00) Income: Gifts and Donations $ 2,363,142.10 Expense: Church Restoration $ (16,540.00) Income: Interest $ 9,679.06 Expense: Mortenson Roofing (Payouts) $ (1,614,125.00) Income: Gifts made in the past 2 weeks $ 1,993.50 Expense: Architect (Building 4) $ (18,750.00 Expense: CCS Consulting $ (198,000.00) Balance: Sept. 17, 2017 $ 259,546.14 Expense: Our Lady of the Snows Endow. $ (20,000.00) Expense: WJE Structural Report $ (41,500.00) Expense: To Teach Who Christ Is $ (157,058.00) Savings and Restricted Funds Build Our Future: Used for parish projects that aren’t Family investment for School Year 2013-14: $ 81,565.83 initially planned for in the budget. The income comes from Family investment for School Year 2014-15: $52,844.60 10% of all parish fundraising. Fall Fundraising consists of Family Investment for School Year 2015-16: $ 51,481.57 Oktoberfest, HSA events, High School Parent Network sale, Family Investment for School Year 2016-17 (to-date): $49,829.40 and Fright Walk. Family Investment for School Year 2017-18: $41,000.00 Balance (July 1, 2016) $ 59,122.84 (collection to-date) Note: not yet transferred to NFF Account Interest $ 454.99 Expense: Church Water Fountains $ (11,244.00) Parish Educational Endowment Account: Expense: 50% Strategic Plan $ (10,976.03) Our endowment has topped $165,000! Four years ago, our parish Expense: 50% Church Restoration $ (16,540.00) started its first educational endowment account to help fund Expense: Other Capital Projects $ (14,550.09 scholarships and to help foster new scholarships. The principal 10% BenFest 2016 $ 6,100.00 in this account is never used, but rather invested at the hands of 10% Fall Fundraising $ 17,100.00 the archdiocesan endowment office. The earnings generated from 10% Mass and Gala $ 15,000.00 this investment is then used for school or religious education Income: Estate Proceeds $ 263,619.92 scholarships. (The parish will receive Balance (June 30, 2017) $ 308,087.63 June quarterly statement at the end of July). Balance (July 1, 2016) $ 126,116.07 New Family Fee: As new families come to our Income: Bell Tower Open and Let’s Dance $ 10,913.16 school, they are inheriting the capital work recently Income: Gifts and Memorials $ 17,610.00 accomplished. Funds are used for the various school projects. Income: Investment (March 31 gain) $ 7,371.07 Balance (July 1, 2016) $ 103,971.85 Income: Investment (June 30 gain) $ 3,865.28 New Family Fee Collection $ 49,829.40 Withdrawal: Scholarship Reimbursement $ (6,500.00) Expense: 50% Strategic Plan $ (10,980.00) Balance (June 30, 2017) $ 163,184.98 Interest $ 136.96 Total Parish Savings: $614,230.82 Balance (June 30, 2017) $ 163,184.98 (Reconciled Quarterly) Stewardship Reflection In our First Reading from the Book of Isaiah, God reminds us that He does not think in the same way that we do. “For my thoughts are not your thoughts.” That is quite clear in our Gospel today from Matthew, which relates the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard.

In the Gospel parable, God (who is represented by the landowner) does something which from our human perspective may seem unfair and unjust. What we must keep in mind is that the landowner did not treat anyone unfairly. He may have seemed more generous to some than to others, but again that is from our perspective.

We can be absolutely certain that God will never be unfair to us. The Lord may bestow greater blessings on others, some of whom again from our perspective may seem less deserving. God is a righteous God. Through stewardship we acknowledge that everything comes to us from God. All our blessings may seem to be more or less than we deserve, but if we are grateful for what we have and what we are, we will then recognize God’s generosity and His grace.

The important thing to us should not be and cannot be whether we are first or last. What is central is that we are part of the Kingdom of God. That should be sufficient for us. We get into trouble when we conclude that God should think the way we do.

SPIRITUAL LIFE

Spiritual Dream Group

In Spiritual Dream 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 third Monday of each month at 7 pm until 9 pm in the basement of the rectory in the small meeting room. Please contact Rachel at [email protected] if you plan to attend. Session Dates: 10/16, 11/20, 12/18, 1/15/18, 2/19, 3/19, 4/16, 5/21, 6/18 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.

Queen of All Saints Spiritual Spa Thursday, October 12, 2017 Choose either a morning or evening session at Felician Sisters Convent at 3800 W. Peterson Ave. for a presentation by Kathleen Occipinti, PhD called “Mindful Awareness – Experience the Everyday Holiness of our Lives.” The cost is 10 dollars per person. If interested, contact Mary Kelly at [email protected] or 847-800-5654. For more information, visit http://qasparish.org/womens-spiritual-spa-day.html

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SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR FALL CONCERT: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8TH

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Musical Instruments and Supplies needed for At-Risk Youth Orchestra Program: MUSIC Inc. is an El Sistema Inspired orchestra program focused on positively impacting families on Chicago’s West Side. Over the last 6 years, MUSIC Inc. has harnessed the power of music education to empower at-risk children and families in the North Lawndale community to realize greater personal and academic gains.

This school year, MUSIC Inc. will directly serve over 200 students at 4 School Sites and 1 Community Youth Center.

We are in need of additional support for the following supplies:  String Instruments: Violin, Viola and Cello – all sizes  Woodwind and Brass Instruments: FALL CONCERT Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet AKIKO KONISHI, CONCERT PIANIST and Trombone  Supplies: Music stands, Rosin, JEREMY KIOLBASSA, PIANO JOHN ECKHARDT, VIOLIN Cases, Bows, reeds, and sheet MARK ANDERSON, CELLO music SAMANTHA ELLIOT, SOPRANO

JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON CONCERT OF SOLO AND Donation Drop-off (till Sept. 30th): CHAMBER MUSIC, FEATURING THE WORKS OF St. Benedicts Preparatory – WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART AND MORE! School Office, 3900 N. Leavitt St. FREE WILL OFFERING. Questions? Contact Sarah Dupuis: RECEPTION TO FOLLOW. (773) 470.9815 or SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8TH AT 3PM [email protected] ST. BENEDICT CHURCH 2215 W. IRVING PARK RD CHICAGO, IL 60618

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COMING UP AT ST. BEN’S SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2017

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Welcoming Weekend Children’s Chorus Daily Morning Mass Daily Morning Mass San Lorenzo Ruiz Daily Morning Mass Bitty Basketball Masses at 7:30AM, Rehearsal 7:15AM 8:30AM 8:30AM Fest Celebration 8:30AM 8AM 9AM and 10:30AM, Choir Area Church Church Church 9:30AM Church Ackerman Center 12PM and 6:30PM Church Basement Church Daily Morning Mass SPRED 4th Grade Girl Scouts Daily Morning Mass 8:30AM Church 3PM 2:30PM Daily Morning Mass 8:30AM Church Hurricane Benefit SPRED Room Beaven Hall 8:30AM Concert 1st Grade Daisy Church Zumba 10AM 4PM 2:15PM Sponsorship Meeting Zumba Cafeteria Church Beaven Hall 5:30PM 7PM Protecting Gods Meeting Room Cafeteria Children Virtus Oktoberfest 3-10PM Senior Zumba Cub Scout Pack Cub Scouts Wolf Training Courtyard 11AM Meeting Meeting Oktoberfest Planning Adult Choir Rehearsal 6-9PM Cafeteria 4PM 5:45PM Committee 7PM Beaven Hall Ackerman Center Church Basement 6:30PM Choir Area, Church Reconciliation Meeting Room Weight Watchers 11AM Church St. Vincent de Paul Webelos 1 Den 7PM Society Adult Confirmation Meeting Church Basement 6:30PM Class 7PM Pine Room 7PM Beaven Hall SS Library 7th Grade Parent AA Meeting Meeting Spiritual LIfe 8PM 6:30PM Commission Meeting Church Basement Oktoberfest 1-10PM Church 7PM Courtyard Dining Room RCIA Mass at 5PM 6:30PM Church Heidenreich Hall

Zumba 7PM Cafeteria

Boy Scout Meeting 7PM Church Basement

Ravenswood Orchestra Rehearsal 7PM SS Library

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Mass at 7:30AM, Children’s Chorus Daily Morning Mass Java with Gemo and Daily Morning Mass Daily Morning Mass Bitty Basketball Family Mass at 9AM Rehearsal 7:15AM 8:30AM Friends 8:30AM 8:30AM 8AM and 10:30AM, 12PM Choir Area Church Church 8AM Church Church Ackerman Center and 6:30PM SS Library Classrom Church Daily Morning Mass SPRED South Cub Scout Bear Exposition of the Daily Morning Mass 8:30AM Church 3PM Meeting Blessed Sacrament 8:30AM Church Family Mass SPRED Room Daily Morning Mass 6PM and Benediction Hospitality after 9AM Confirmation Meeting 8:30AM Beaven Hall 9AM-12PM Historical Tour of St. and 10:30AM Masses 6:30PM Adult Confirmation Church Church Benedict Church Church Basement Church Class Retrouvaille Meeting 9AM 7PM Ladies Society 7PM Church Parish Library open RCIA SS Library 9:30AM Pine Room after 7:30AM, 9AM, 6:30PM Beaven Hall Zumba 10AM 10:30AM and 12PM Heidenreich Hall Human Concerns Weight Watchers Cafeteria Masses Commission Baptism Preparation 7PM IHS Senior Zumba Parish Library Zumba 7PM 7PM 7PM Church Basement Cafeteria Pine Room Pine Room 11AM Cafeteria Boy Scout Meeting Cub Scouts Zumba 7PM Webelos II 7PM Reconciliation Church Basement Den Meeting Cafeteria 11AM Church 7:30PM Ravenswood Beaven Hall Adult Choir Rehearsal Mass at 5PM Oktoberfest 1-7PM Orchestra Rehearsal 7PM Church Courtyard 7PM SS Library Choir Area, Church German Parish LIfe Meeting AA Meeting UPCOMING SOLEMNITIES AND HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION Commemoration Day 7PM 8PM Presentation 2:30PM Pine Room Church Basement Church

Youth MInistry Ribbon Making 5PM Pine Room

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 PARISH.STBENEDICT.COM 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 Joe Accardi, Mission Advancement Officer at [email protected]. Our weekly bulletin, The Steward, tells you about parish life. Submissions for the bulletin are generally due by Friday at 9 am of the week previous to publication. Electronic submissions are preferred via e-mail to [email protected]. Flyers should be submitted in camera-ready format and will be used if space permits. If you would like to receive our online weekly newsletter‑"The Block", please contact the rectory to be placed on our emailing list. If you have any questions, please call the rectory at (773) 588-6484. We look forward to hearing from you.

St. Benedict Parish and Preparatory School ST. BENEDICT PARISH ST. BENEDICT PREPARATORY Spiritual Life Commission: Rectory: 2215 W. Irving Park Road, SCHOOL Fr. Stephen Kanonik and Jeremy Kiolbassa Chicago, IL 60618 Early Childhood (PK-K) MASSES AND SERVICES Phone: (773) 588-6484 Phone: (773) 588-7851 Sunday Eucharist: 5PM Saturday Fax: (773) 588-4927 3901 N. Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 7:30AM, 9AM, 10:30AM, 12 NOON, and Email: www.stbenedict.com 6:30PM Sunday Rectory hours: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM Elementary School (1-5) Weekday Eucharist: 8:30AM (Monday-Thursday), Phone: (773) 463-6797 Monday – Saturday 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM (Friday), 3920 N. Leavitt, Chicago, IL 60618 Holy Day Eucharist: 8:30AM & 7PM 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Saturday), Middle School (6-8) Family Mass: Monthly 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM (Sunday) Phone: (773) 539-0066 Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help: 3900 N. Leavitt, Chicago, IL 60618 Tuesdays 9AM PASTORAL STAFF Exposition and Benediction of the Rev. Stephen Kanonik, Pastor, ext. 5106, High School (11-12) Blessed Sacrament: First Friday of each [email protected] Phone: (773) 539-0066 month, 9AM – 2PM, in church. Rev. Robert Beaven, Pastor Emeritus 3900 N. Leavitt, Chicago, IL 60618 Baptisms: Scheduled on all Sundays at Rev. Robert Pajor, Assoc. Pastor, 1:30PM; on the fourth Sunday at one of ext. 5103, [email protected] Rachel Gemo, Head of Parish School the Masses. Parents must be registered Elaine Lindia, Pastoral Associate, ext. 5101 (PK-12), ext. 1220, [email protected] parishioners. Baptism preparation class is [email protected] required, usually before the birth of the child. David Reyes, Deacon, ext. 5110, Rachel Waldron, Head of Early Childhood, Reconciliation: Saturdays, 11AM - [email protected] ext. 1380, [email protected] 12 NOON; seasonal celebrations, as posted; Jeremy Kiolbassa, Director of Music Mary Deletioglu, Head of Middle School, by appointment in the rectory. Ministry, ext. 5107, ext. 1250, [email protected] Weddings: Arrange with a priest at least [email protected] four months in advance. Participation in Daniel Hughes, Director of Catechesis, ext. Dr. Erika Mickelburgh, marriage preparation is essential. Please call 1271, [email protected] Head of High School Transition, ext. 1253, the rectory. Kim McMillan, Director of Youth Ministry, [email protected] Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults ext. 5108, [email protected] (RCIA): For unbaptized persons or baptized Co-Coordinators of the Kateri Center, THE COMMISSIONS OF persons interested in learning more about the Jody Roy and Lisa Franqui, ext. 7000 ST. BENEDICT PARISH Catholic faith and the process of becoming a [email protected], If you are interested in learning more about Catholic. Call the rectory. [email protected] or joining one of the many ministries at Religious Education: Arrangements St. Benedict Parish or would like to volunteer should be made for the religious education PARISH SUPPORT STAFF time or talent, please call the rectory or of children attending public schools with the Geoff Pautsch, Director of Finance, contact the following person(s): Director of Catechesis. ext. 5109, [email protected] Parish Council Chair: Karen Cholipski Handicapped Accessibility: An elevator Ellen Roberts, Parish Manager, ext. 5104, Finance Council Chair: Chris Graff is available for all Sunday Masses. Enter the [email protected] School Board Chair: Tim Urquhart church through the East door. Please call Barbara Schneider, Accounting Manager, Catechetical Commission: the rectory for weekday availability. ext. 5114, [email protected] Daniel Hughes and Kim McMillan Homebound: Call the rectory to arrange Maria Tubay, Director of Communications Education Commission: Rachel Gemo, communion in home for those unable to ext. 2351, [email protected] Rachel Waldron, Mary Deletioglu, or attend Mass. Christine Clardy, Parish Office Assistant, Erika Mickelburgh Mass Intentions: Mass intentions may ext. 5113, [email protected] Human Concerns Commission: be requested for someone who is living or Elaine Lindia deceased, or to commemorate a birthday, Parish Life Commission: special anniversary, or the anniversary of a Fr. Robert Pajor loved one’s death. Please call the rectory.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 PARISH.STBENEDICT.COM PAGE 14 Having Difficulty Dealing with our Stressful World? The Holbrook Counseling Center of Catholic Charities provides counseling services at St. Matthias Parish. Cheryl Joseph-Lukz, MA, LCPC is the therapist at St. Matthias. Cheryl is a Licensed Clinical Counselor, and she has worked with individuals, couples and families for over 20 years. Whether you’re having problems with personal relationships, work situations or are just feeling unhappy, “stuck”, or unfulfilled, we’re here for you. We are in network with BC/BS PPO. Please call (312) 655-7725.