ST. BENEDICT PARISH Confirmation 2021 The following Confi rmandi spent the past two years preparing to receive their final Sacrament of Initiation. They completed service hours in their homes, our parish community, and in the larger community beyond our boundaries. They connected with their sponsor, their Saint, and were Alexis Elizabeth Morrissey able to grow in faith and develop a deeper relationship with Christ with the Fabian Peter Munante guidance of our dedicated teachers, catechists, parents, and sponsors. Claire Teresa Murphy Thank you to all in our community who prayed for Carlos Gerard Penaranda these young people as they prepared. Zalia Cecilia Perez Sydney Paul Periolat Gregory George Alegria Owen Sebastian Goergen Maximilian Lawrence Pydych Michael Almodovar Isabelle Cecilia Grady Anna Dymphna Queroz Juliana Angela Merici Apezzato Erin Catherine Guilfoyle Bryanna Catherina Rea Annalyn Adelaide Atwood Lucy Catherine Hawk Jack George Rich Mary Jayne Catherine Aylward Sophie Madeline Hey Austin Paul Rieckelman Alexandra Elena Barrios Peter Francis Hortatsos Mateo Luke Rimando Arianna Dymphna Barrios Finley Finbar Hynes Megan Dymphna Rivera Nora Cecilia Beach William Sebastian Hynes Peter Francis Roarty Sean Anthony Brannigan Mason Christopher Jurewicz Lauren Genevieve Ruder Grace Francis Cantu Lucinda Catherine Kirkland August George Ruf Amia Mary Carreno Moira Maria Angelica Koleno John Patrick Russell Addison Catherine Casey Anthony Raymond Kraman Tiernan Sebastian Ryan Thomas Gregory Claffey Francesca Cecilia Kromkowski Maura Joan Schumacher Riley Cecilia Clary Alex Sebastian Lagges Lily Gabriella Schwartz Abbie Maria Contreras June Catherine Lamb Francesco Sebastian Sessa Annabella Catherine Contreras Sophia Hildegard Lee Isabella Teresa Shifrin Daniel Brendan Dace Olivia Alexandra Leydon Juliana Cecilia Stanton William Kateri De Allaume Colin Joseph Lindquist Kelsey Fiacre Sullivan Olivia Caroline Divizio Aidan Francis Lish Quinn Joan Urquhart Jolien Rose Dizon Serafina Joan Malven James George Van Dyke Ethan Dominic Eustaquio Claire Abigail Mangan Margaret Catherine Walsh Bailey Lucy Ferguson Michael Joseph Marsico William Matthew Zakaras Sydney Cecilia Gaietto Frederick Michael Matvias Daniel Sebastian Rink, Christina Michael Galiano Isabel Gemma McCarthy will be confirmed at Morgan Catherine Gallagher Maeve Galintine McCarthy St Ignatius of Loyola in Denver, CO Gianni Michael Giunta Kara Agnes Menke Darjus Segovia, will be confirmed at Gavin Sebastian Glibowski Oscar William Moffitt St Ambrose in Grosse Pointe, MI Anya Gianna Molla Moore ST. BENEDICT PARISH AND PREPARATORY SCHOOL The Steward MAY 2, 2021 | FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

“Let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth.” — 1 JOHN 3:18

THE YEAR OF Saint Joseph

By Fr. tom refermat, associate pastor brother. One of the gifts he inherited was a group A few years ago I was on a vacation to a usual of rare relics from various saints. He had asked the spot where each day I concelebrated Mass local parish if they wanted them with the condition with the local priest. After years of visiting this place, that they put them on display. The local parish I got to know many of the weekday parishioners. One refused them, so he was looking for a parish who such man was also a Minister of Care for a few sick would take them and put them on display for all to in the parish. One day, we sat down and he began see and venerate. to tell me a story. He was taking care of an elderly He offered the relics to me. After a few days gentleman whose brother was a priest. The FOLLOW US ON of thinking what I could do, I accepted priest had died, and the elderly gentleman the relics and agreed to place them in a inherited many artifacts from his priestly prominent place in my parish in Chicago. @STBENSCHICAGO

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MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday 5 PM Sunday 8 AM and 10 AM RECONCILIATION: Saturdays 11 AM The following day, he handed me a set of around six 1st (May Day) was attributed to Saint Joseph the relics. These were no ordinary relics, but some of Worker, who reminds us that work can be sanctified them contained very rare items that are not given when dedicating your work to God. out anymore. There was a piece of the veil of the The reason why I mention all of this is that the Virgin Mary, a relic of Saint Anne (Mary’s mother), Holy Father has declared this year, 2021 as the and a piece of the cloak of Saint Joseph. Each relic Year of Saint Joseph. From December 8th, 2020 contained the paperwork that authenticated the until December 8th, 2021 the Universal Church relic as real. will highlight Saint Joseph to celebrate the 150th With a little budget, I knew that these saints Anniversary of Saint Joseph being declared Patron deserved a special honor in my parish. I was able to of the Universal Church (declared in 1870). contract a carpenter who cut a board for each saint. During this year, plenary indulgences can be In the top of the board was a poster of the icon of gained if we honor the saint. Actually, the actions the saint. Below the icon a little hole was drilled to are quite general and allow for a great amount of allow for the relic to be safely and securely placed. creativity on the Faithful’s part. Here are some of They continue to hang in the back of Saint John the ways in which you can gain a plenary indulgence Vianney Parish in honor of the saints whose relics I for the Year of Saint Joseph: had received. A. Meditate on the Our Father for at least Each relic held a special place in my heart and 30 minutes I learned many things about these saints. One of B. Perform a Corporal or Spiritual work of the relics was a piece of the cloak of Saint Joseph. mercy, inspired by the life of Saint Joseph At first, I was disappointed that I did not have a first (this can be pretty creative) class relic, but a mere second class. A first class C. Pray the Rosary with family or a couple, relic is a piece of the saint’s bone or body; a second modeling the virtues of the Holy Family class relic is something that was used by the saint, D. Dedicate with confidence your daily such as a piece of clothing, a book, or a shovel. After work to the protection of Saint Joseph the searching online, I discovered that there are no first Worker, including the efforts of those who class relics of Saint Joseph. This was puzzling to me. are unemployed or seeking a more Why would the second greatest saint, second only dignified work to Mary, not have a tomb or a place to be laid after E. Devoutly recite the Litany of Saint Joseph death? F. Devoutly recite another approved prayer to There is an old legend that says that there are no Saint Joseph. first class relics of Saint Joseph because the body Of course each plenary indulgence can be gained of Saint Joseph was taken up into heaven sometime once per day with the prescription of going to Mass after his death. Now of course it must have that day, confession within 8 days (before or after happened after Christ’s death and resurrection, but the act), and a prayer for the Holy Father. Because there are no relics of Saint Joseph’s body. the coronavirus pandemic has made it more difficult Saint Joseph is known as the patron saint of a to get to daily Mass and/or confession, the Apostolic holy death. This is because it is believed that Saint Penitentiary has allowed for those who cannot get to Joseph died before Jesus’ public ministry, since Mass or confession during the prescribed time, to go there is no mention of Saint Joseph seeing Jesus when they are able. Some places may be in lockdown or being with Mary. So sometime in Jesus’ teenage or make it difficult to get to Mass or confession. years or early adulthood would have been the In any case, Saint Joseph is a saint whom I hold time Saint Joseph died. If this happened, then it is close to my heart and look up to him as a great assumed Saint Joseph was surrounded by Jesus and example for someone who worked hard, said little, Mary at the time of his death. What a beautiful gift and guarded the Holy Family. As an example, Saint to have our Lord and our Lady at your side at your Joseph reminds me to guard families and grow in deathbed. Hence, he is the patron saint of a happy holiness by doing my best when I work. I don’t always death. live up to this great saint, but aspire to continue Yesterday, May 1st, we also celebrated Saint to try. I hope this year of Saint Joseph may not Joseph, the Worker. In 1955, Communist countries go unnoticed, but inspired us to stay close to our celebrated International Workers’ Day on May Lord as Saint Joseph did, and guard Him in our own 1st. To counteract and Christianize the feast, May families. Saint Joseph, pray for us!

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER | May 2, 2021 | parish.stbenedict.com | Page 3 Written by THE May 2, 2021 FAITHFUL DISCIPLE Fifth Sunday of Easter Acts 9:26-31 | 1 Jn 3:18-24 | Jn 15:1-8

GROW AS A DISCIPLE | PRAY, STUDY, ENGAGE, SERVE + Go Today’s readings are at once challenging and reassuring. Challenging, because we are to remain in Christ, by “[keep- ing] his commandments and [doing] what pleases him”; and reassuring, because we know that the Holy Spirit is with us and we can “have confidence in God and receive from him whatever we ask.” As Jesus says to us, “I am the vine, you are the branches … without me you can do nothing.” Through the Eucharist, the sacraments of the Church, Sacred Scripture, and in belonging to a faith community, God gives us many ways to grow closer to Jesus, and to direct our life toward him. In the pruning of sinful habits from our lives and build-

Grow ing us up, through grace, to walk in the fear of the Lord, God transforms our hearts so that we remain in him, and he in us. And with the help of the Holy Spirit, we are enabled to speak out boldly in the name of the Lord.

GO EVANGELIZE PRAYER, INVITATION, WITNESS, ACCOMPANIMENT

Just as the new life and growth of springtime is already very visible in many parts of the United States, today’s first reading describes a kind of springtime in the Church. Even as Saul faced multiple death threats, he continued to boldly proclaim the Good News. “The church throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria was at peace. It was being built up and walked in the fear of the Lord, and with the consolation of the Holy Spirit it grew in numbers.” Today, many Christians around the world face persecution for their beliefs or live in cities or countries where violence, poverty, or hunger threat- en their lives. We, too, face challenges and hardships. Life is not easy! Let us find “consolation” in the Holy Spirit and build up the Church and one another through prayer, gener- osity, and friendship.

PRAY Consider spending an hour with Jesus in Eucharistic adoration. Find a small way to build up the Church beyond your family and parish by praying for Christians in other parts of the world.

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How do we sort out truth from all hOen esp oef ntht eye eaarrsli esmt bcroonilfelidct sin i nth teh eA rciahnu rhcehr ehsayd, two hdioch w ditehn wiehde ther Our Lenten practices are simply our way of saying “Thank You” to the political noise that distorts what we hear? John says the dGiveinntiitlye so fs Chohurilsdt .h Haeve s ptoe fnotl l1o6w o tfh hei sla 3w5s yaenadr sc uast oJmersu soaf lJeumd’asism. the Giver of all good gifts. Spirit’s been given to us for precisely this task. Pray for the gift of aBrecchabuisheo Cph inri setxiailnei toyv gerre Awr ioaunti somf J aundda ipsomli,t iecarl lwy rcahnugrlcinhg l.e Aaldtheorsugh TODAY'S READINGS: Year B: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23; Ephesians holy discernment. hea dd iae dh ainrd 3 t8im6,e i ts torotikn gu notuil t1 w8h8a2t fwora hsi mes tsoe bneti adl etoc lathre de ma edrogcintogr of 2:4-10; John 3:14-21 (32). “It is the gift of God; it is not from works, TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 9:26-31; 1 John 3:18-24; John 15:1-8 (53). tChher cishtiuarnc hfa fiothr ahnisd s wighnaifti cwaanst tshiemoplolyg tihcael “cwoanytr wibeu’tvioen asl,w maaynsy done s“Coh nilod roenne, lmeta uys b loavset .n”ot in word or speech but in deed and truth.” wit.r”i tTtehnis f oqru aedstuioltns jcooinnitningu tehse tcoh vuerxc hc.h Iunr kcehe lepaindge wrsi ttho Sthaiisn td Cay railn’sd Monday, Mar 15, 2021 dheads icgaotnioen t htoro cuagtehc mheasniys ,i tdeeravtoioten ss—omfreo mtim qeu etosdtiaoyn sto a lbeoaurnt irnitgu aml ore MLENoTnENd WayEE, KMDAaYy 03, 2021 apbraocuttic yeosu, rt ofa pitrha.yers and social norms. What is essential to the EFEnASgTe OnFd PeHrIL IcP oANoDp JeArMaEtSi,o AnPOSTLES faithT?O TDhAYa'St wREeA lDoIvNeG SG: Eoxdo wduitsh 3o2u:r7 -w1h4o; Jleo hne a5r:3t,1 m-4in7 d(2, 4a7n)d. “sTohuel ,w aonrkds TDhoenr’et hthavinek b leeesns s omf oet fhaemrosus male/female teams in the history of lovet hoautr t hne iFgahtbhoerr agasv oeu mrsee tlvoe asc.c Eovmeprlyisth in. .g . etelsseti fmy oany mwye lbl ebhea alf that CPoaothro Jliacm relsig tihoeu sL eosrdsers. .T Bhen oetdhiecrt apnods Stlceh noalamsetidc aJ,a Fmraensc—ist haend matttehre oFfa cthuesrt ohmas. Wsehnet nm iet .c” omes to faith, take time today to get CGlraeraet,e Tr—ergeosat t hoef Á bveiltate ar ndic Jkonhanm oef. tWhee Cdorons’ts e. vAenno tkhneorw te aanmything back to the basics. Friday, Mar 19, 2021 ianbcoluudt eJda mViensc ethnet dLe sPsaeur,l aonthde Lr othuaisne h dise nMaamreill aacn,d w thoast eJe fesuast day TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 15:7-21, John 15:9-11 (288). “It is my SOLEMNITY OF JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY; DAY OF ipsi ctokdeady h. iWm htoil eb eV ionnce notf ftohuen 1d2e—d tbhuet Vthinact eanlotinaen s,p teoagkesth veorl uhme easnd ABSTjIuNdENgCmEent, therefore, that we ought to stop troubling the Gentiles Laobuoiuste t hciosf oJaumndeesd. Wthe ’vDea uagll hetxeprse roief nCcheadr iwtyh. aTto idt afeye, ltsh leikre ator ehave Try wah loi tttulren tteo nGdoedr.”ness 1la4b,e0l0s0 a Dttacuhgehdte tros uosf Cthhaat rmitya kse ruvsin fge ethl ele psso oinr athlle o evyeer sth oef wotohreldrs. , if When God’s plans collided with his, Joseph attended to a calling Cwoem emveitn t ofe ieml psreoevnin ogr gkennodwenr aret laaltli.o Bnust iGn oydo ulor odkasil yp ainstte trhaocstieo nlasb. els bFeryidoanyd ,t hMea layw 0 o7r, c2u0s2t1om of his day. He must have felt angry, Wto htheen twruothm oafn o aunrd id menetnit yfe. eTlh faret’es twoh mearek ey othue’lli rf iunndi qyuoeur value and bEAeStrTaEyRe WdE,E cKoDnAfYused. But he also knew something greater was at cdoignntritiyb,u etivoenns ,i fg orethaet rtsh idnogns’ tc saene hma ptop.e Rne. member that, like James, sCtaoknen tehcatn w simthp lcyr feoallotiwoinn ga nrigdi dC Mreoastaoicr code, which would have you TaOrDeA GY'So dR’EsA cDIhNoGsSe: nIs.aiah 65:17-21; John 4:43-54 (244). “Unless dIf eymoua nhdaevde sat ognairndge an ,w yomu amni gfohut nbde tcoh beeck "iwngith th ceh iflodr"e bceafsotr tehese yTOouD ApYe'So RpEleA DsIeNeG Ss:i g1n Cs oarnindt hwiaonsd e1r5s:,1 y-o8u; Jwoihlln n 1o4t :b6e-l1ie4v (e5.6” 1). “Do mdaayrsri atog es.e Ien sift ecaodn,d hitieo ntrsu satreed r Mighatr yfo ar npdla tnrutisntge.d G thaerd dernesa mpla thy aatn you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me?” Tuesday, Mar 16, 2021 boruotsuigzhet rhoilme iann tghel iCc hcroisutniasne li.m Aasg Pinoaptieo nF.r Farnocmis tshaei dG ianr hdiesn h ofm Eildyen LENTEN WEEKDAY oton t htheis G feaardset nd aoyf Gine 2th0s1e3m, “ainn e[J, okseeyp ehv’se]n htse ahrat pwpee sne ine garerdaet ns. For HTueeaslidngay w, aMteary e0v4e, r2y0w2h1ere tceenndtuerineess cso, mwhmicuhn iitsie nso ot ft hseis tveirtsu, eb roof tthheer sw, eaankd bpurtie rsattsh ehra av esign of TEAhSeT EcRu WstEoEmKD oAfY dipping a finger into holy water and making the sign scturletinvgathe.d” Pgarardceticnes tfeonr dfoeornde, essd—ificthaetio snig, na nodf ac osntrnoencgti ohne atort !a major oMf athye t chreoisrs f ouprcoen ebnet ewriintgh au schurch serves to remind us of our metaTpOhDAoYr 'Sfo RrE sApDiIrNitGuSa: l2 d Seavmeluoeplm 7e:4n-5t.a S, e1e2k-1 o4ua,t 1a6 p; aRtocmh aonf sg r4e:1e3n,, 1a6n-d 18, 22; Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Luke 2:41-51a (543). “He did BToadpatisym is, Twehaecrehbeyr Awpep frierscti aetniotenr Deda yth, ere Ccoagthnoizlicin Cg hteuarch.e Brsu at tsh ae whether you plant a seed or enjoy a bloom, connecting with as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife wfoarcteer sfo or fg Boaopdt—ismes dpoe cmiaullcyh i nm tohrise ,p aaltnedreinmg ico uyre mare. tTahprhoyusgicha Jl ohn creation will connect you with the Creator. into his home.” mBaapkteisutp d ien Laa p Sroafloleu, npda twroany .s Caihnrti sotfi aanlls t eaadcohpetersd, twhe rmituigahl tf rsoamy tJhoehn TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 15:22-31; John 15:12-17 (289). “It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go tbhees Bt eadputicsat, tbourst tnhaet uprraalclyt icfoell ohwas a e “vLeans amlloiarne” a pnhciileonsot rpohoyt so.f It’s tied Satuanrd abeya, rM fruairt t2h0at, w2i0ll 2re1main.” teod tuhcea Jtieown.i s“Th hues eL aosf amlliakvna thrasd, iptiuornif yeimngp hpaosoilzse—s itnhcelu fadcint gth tahto aslel LENTEN WEEKDAY mpeeonptiloen, edsp ine cthiaell yB itbhlee ,y loikuen Bg,e hthaevsed aan a indh eSrielonat mdi—gnthitya tw bheilciehvers Lie low to be raised high vciosmiteeds tforo cmle athnesire btheeinmgs cerlevaetse do fi ns itchken eimsas gaen do fs Gino. dL,e” te yxopular inosw nSt. SIna 1t8u1r2d,a syix, Myoauyn g0 w8,o 2m0e2n1 joined to devote their lives to providing bMaathryin’sg C riotullaelgse r eomf Winidn oynoau. o“fE ydouucra btiaopnt ism aa ml peraonms isoef sd.eveloping cEAaSreTE aRn WdE EeKdDuAcYation for Catholic families living in Kentucky. this TdOigDnAiYty'S fRoErA tDhIeN GwSe: Ell-zbeekiinegl 4o7f: 1e-a9c, h1 2s;t uJdoehn t5 a:1s- 1w6e (ll2 a4s5 )f.o “rT thheey NEilneevtaeteen -yyoeuar- oslpdi Criatuthael rginaez Sepaulding from Maryland was well-sbheailnl bge o wf oatuerr esdo cbiye ttyh.e” fTlohwa nfrko ma ttehaec shaenrc touadrayy.”. cBhleossseend t oT elereasda t hDee gmrojaunpo tvhicaht b(1e9ca0m1-e2 7th) eh aSsis bteeresn o cf aCllheadrity of TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 14:19-28; John 14:27-31a (286). “Do not let NAmazearriceath’s ( “SL.iCttl.eN .F).lo Mwoetrh.”e rL iCkea tThehréinrèes geu firdoemd Lthiseie cuoxn, gFrreagnacteio,n for Wedyonuer shdearyts, bMe atro u1b7l,e d2 0o2r 1afraid.” 4T5e ryeesaar sfr,o umn tBil ahyeorn dneea, tNh eown MJearrscehy 2 w0a, s1 8a5 s8p. iTriotudaal yw 5ri5te0r So.fC g.rNe.at OPTIONAL MEMORIAL OF PATRICK, BISHOP, MISSIONARY sinistiegrhst wsehrov ea lisno 2 d0i esdta yteosu nagn.d B feocuar ufosree iogfn h ceor uvnirttruiees, .h Feirn wd ryitoinugr so,wn Offer an Irish-inspired blessing qaunide ta p matihra ocfl eh uhmeailliitnyg s aot ttrhibaut tyeodu t,o to hoe, rc iannte brcee esxsaioltne,d s.he was AWse tdhen echsudracyh ,a Mnda yth e0 5Ir,i s2h0, 2a1nd all who are “Irish for the day,” EASTER WEEKDAY beatTifOieDdA Yin'S tRhEeA DNINeGwSa: rJke rceamthiaehd 1ra1l: 1in8 -22001; 4Jo, hthne 7 f:i4rs0t--5e3v e(2r4 s9u).c “hNever celebrate the feast of Saint Patrick, let’s also celebrate what we Celebrate the dignity of diversity cerebmefoonrey haesld a inny tohnee Uspnoitkeedn S litkaete thsi.s H mear ne.l”evation to sainthood know of this remarkable fifth-century saint who brought the Though today’s “Cinco de Mayo” celebrations commemorate but a awaits confirmation of a second miracle. Teresa’s mother died in message of Christ to Ireland. Patrick writes in his Confession of his single Mexican victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May the 1918 pandemic, which killed well over 500,000 Americans. homeland (Roman Britain), his youthful captivity by pirates, his 5, 1862, in the United States it has become an opportunity to honor Sound sadly familiar? Ask Blessed Teresa’s intercession for all conversion, and his deepening desire to proclaim God’s presence. the heritage and culture of Mexican people. As folks revel in who have suffered because of COVID-19. There is no mention of snakes or shamrocks, but there is strong parades and festivals, enjoying Mexican cuisine and music, we TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 16:1-10; John 15:18-21 (290). “You do not testament to Patrick’s missionary zeal: “That is why I cannot be recall these words from the Catechism of the Catholic Church: belong to the world, and I have chosen you out of the world.” silent . . . about such great blessings and such a gift that the Lord “Human interdependence is increasing and spreading through the world . . . embracing people who enjoy equal natural dignity.” Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow—a day at a time ©2021 TrIunevQeusestt jCuosmt mfiuvneic amtioinsu. tTeaske aFi vdeaFoyr,F ainthd.c oymo;u mra fila@itahk ewfiivlel fodrefaeitph.econm a. nAldl r ighrtosw re—searv edda. yN oantc oam tmimerceial reprints permitted with the following credit: Reprinted with permission from TakeFiveForFaith.com. 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This special outpouring of the Holy Spirit, along with Baptism and First Holy Communion, make up the three sacraments of initiation in the Catholic Church. These young adults were sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit to strengthen them in their Christian life.

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PARENTS FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY: UNITED FOR CHANGE ARE HOSTING “DIVERSITY IS INSPIRING” BOOK DRIVE We are asking for donations of specific books to help create classroom libraries that promote diverse characters and cultures. Please sign up to donate as many books as you’d like. Books can be dropped off on April 30th through morning drop off or afternoon pick up. We’ll be accepting donations on Byron Ave at the end of the parking lot driveway.

We will also be accepting books in designated “Book Bins” inside the Parish office and school office. The receptacles will be at each of the school levels’ office. Books will be accepted throughout the month of May.

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FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER | May 2, 2021 | parish.stbenedict.com | Page 7 Stewardship SUNDAY GIVING DONATE NOW Sunday Offertory (Mailed-in, In-Pew and GiveCentral) WITH Amount received for Sunday, April 25: $10,506.00 (79% of goal) Weekly goal: $13,250.00 Sign-up today for secure Fiscal year-to-date Sunday offertory: $464,765.35 (84% of goal) Fiscal year-to-date goal (starting July 1): $556,500.00 automated giving to St. Benedict Parish and Easter Collection Preparatory School. Gifts received (to-date): $27,143.00 (71% of goal) Simply go to www. Goal: $38,000.00 GiveCentral.org to start giving by selecting Forward in Our Faith St. Benedict Church - Gifts received through April 25: $120.00 Chicago, or you may also Total: $4,272,194.20 donate by visiting the link on our parish and school Special COVID Appeal website. If you need Gifts received: $87,878.82 (55% of goal) assistance signing up or Goal: $160,000.00 have questions about the program, contact our To all those who have supported this appeal thus far, thank you for Parish Database Manager, your immense generosity. Our parish is hoping to raise $160,000 in a Christine Clardy, at one-time pandemic appeal. $40,000 would provide for the installation (773) 588-6484 x5113 or of new live-streaming equipment, $68,000 would cover our Sunday [email protected] offertory shortfall from last fiscal year, and $50,000 would cover the or our Director of Finance, deficit caused by the absence of Benfest and Oktoberfest. Whatever Geoff Pautsch, at x5109 or you are willing to contribute to this appeal is deeply appreciated. You at gpautsch@stbenedict. can use the COVID Appeal donation option in GiveCentral. Due to com.Thank you for your your generosity, our new church live-streaming system has just been remarkable generosity to installed. Thank you for your faithfulness, commitment and generosity the parish. to St. Benedict 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 during the Easter season.

Our Easter collection budget is $38,000. Please consider making an Easter gift either by returning your envelope or by making a contribution through our online giving portal “GiveCentral.” You can use the following link to access the secure web page. Again, thank you for your generosity to St. Benedict Parish. You and your loved ones continue to be in our daily prayers. ThankFIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER | May 2, 2021 | parish.stbenedict.com you | Page 8 Masses for the Week Please Pray for Healing First Saturday, May 1 - Easter Weekday; St. Joseph Please call Elaine Lindia at (773) 509-3806 to add the Worker your name or the name of an immediate family 8:30AM Special Intention for Jesus Consing - Lucy Consing member for whom you would like the parish 5PM Ronald Siwek, Maryann Siwek, and Living Family and to pray for healing. The name of the person Friends of Ron and Maryann - LuAnn Kowar will appear for 2 months unless otherwise Catherine Gilger Segni - Family instructed at the time the request is made. Sunday, May 2 - Fifth Sunday of Easter Carl Dominik Patricia Keating 8AM Sr. Emmanuel Kattner - Rita Kattner Dradyne Robyne Mary Leyden Gloria Recede - Family Eudeikis Erlyn Publico Barbara Revis - Michelle and Doug Colletti Jim Lowe - Caroline Padmanabhan Sue Fahey Jim Strzalka 10AM Sylvester and Irene Hauser Amanda Farfan Tom Weirath Rosa Bejar - The Henderson Family Kelley Halper Helene Wieland Patricia Gallagher - The Gallagher Family Anne Hoellich Leda Wildner Arlene M. Kerrigan - The St. Benedict Parish Community Monday, May 3 – Saints Philip and James, Apostles BAPTISMS 8:30AM Special Intention for Maria and Benny Mazzone Isabelle Grace, daughter of Ian and - Benjamin Mazzone Heather Cooper Special Intention for Loretta O’Donnell - Friends

Tuesday, May 4 – Easter Weekday 8:30AM Peter Kattner, Jr. - Rita Kattner WEDDING BANNS Special Intention for Fr. Robert Pajor - Friends III - Kayla Burck and Jacob Halper Judy Bruscino McDonnell - Rosemary McDonnell I - Estefania Corpus and Esteban Unzueta Wednesday, May 5 – Easter Weekday 8:30AM Catherine Gilger Segni - Family Kenneth and Christopher Borowczyk - Diane Celia M. Baylon - Jorge and Aurora Cortes Christopher R. Dino Thursday, May 6 - Easter Weekday 8:30AM Special Intention for Nina Norris - Daniel Hughes Donna Garber David Reichle - Gloria and Family

First Friday, May 7 - Easter Weekday 8:30AM Special Intention for Kim Ritacco - Ellen Roberts

Saturday, May 8 - Easter Weekday 8:30AM Karl Himpelmann - Ron and Christa O’Keefe Josephine Sandoval - The Sandoval Family, Linda, Gloria, Roger, David, Roger, Sr., and all your Grandchildren 5PM Annamarie Aguilera - Theresa Aguilera Gary Mann - Marge Lawlor William Clucas, Sr. - Margaret Lawlor Concepcion Millanes - The Millanes Family

Sunday, May 9 - Sixth Sunday of Easter 8AM Dorothy Thiakos - Goldie

Mary Ann C. Kattner - Martina Higgins Gloria Recede - Family Dr. Ricky Roach - Caroline Padmanabhan 10AM Sarah and William Gilger - Family Catherine Gilger Segni - Family

Ann and Mary McDonagh - Family Lerio Wildner - Leda Wildner

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER | May 2, 2021 | parish.stbenedict.com | Page 9 PARISH 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 [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 Spiritual Life Commission: Rectory: 2215 W. Irving Park Road, PREPARATORY SCHOOL Fr. Stephen Kanonik and Chicago, IL 60618 Early Childhood (Preschool) Jeremy Kiolbassa Phone: (773) 588-6484 Phone: (773) 588-7851 Fax: (773) 588-4927 3901 N. Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 MASSES AND SERVICES Email: www.stbenedict.com Lower School(K-3) Sunday Eucharist: 8AM and 10AM , Live Rectory hours: 9AM - 5 PM Phone: (773) 463-6797 Stream as well, Sunday (Monday-Friday), 3920 N. Leavitt, Chicago, IL 60618 Weekday Eucharist: 8:30AM Mon-Sat NO SATURDAY OR SUNDAY HOURS Holy Day Eucharist: 6:30AM, 8:30AM Upper School (4-8) and 7PM PASTORAL STAFF Phone: (773) 539-0066 Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Rev. Stephen Kanonik, Pastor, 3900 N. Leavitt, Chicago, IL 60618 Tuesdays 9AM ext. 5106, [email protected] Rachel Gemo, Head of Parish School Baptisms: Scheduled on all Sundays at Rev. Robert Beaven, Pastor Emeritus (PK-8), ext. 1220, 12PM; on the fourth Sunday at one of Rev. Thomas Refermat, Assoc. Pastor, [email protected] the Masses. Baptism preparation class is ext 5103, [email protected] Rachel Waldron, Head of Lower School, required. Elaine Lindia, Pastoral Associate, ext. 1101, [email protected] Reconciliation: Saturdays, 11AM - 12 ext. 5101, [email protected] Mary Deletioglu, Head of Upper School, NOON; seasonal celebrations, as posted; David Reyes, Deacon, ext. 5105, ext. 1253, [email protected] by appointment in the rectory. [email protected] Weddings: Arrange with a priest at least Jeremy Kiolbassa, Director of Music THE COMMISSIONS OF four months in advance. Participation in and Liturgy, ext. 5107, ST. BENEDICT PARISH marriage preparation is essential.* Rite [email protected] If you are interested in learning more of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): Daniel Hughes, Director of Catechesis, about or joining one of the many For unbaptized persons or baptized ext. 1271, [email protected] ministries at persons interested in learning more Kim McMillan, Director of Youth Ministry, St. Benedict Parish or would like to about the Catholic faith and the process ext. 5108, [email protected] volunteer time or talent, please call of becoming a Catholic.* Religious Jody Roy, Coordinator of the Kateri the rectory or contact the following Education: Arrangements should be Center, ext. 7000, person(s): made for the religious education of [email protected] Parish Council Chair: Karen Cholipski children attending public schools with the Finance Council Chair: Chris Graff Director of Catechesis. PARISH SUPPORT STAFF School Board Co-Chairs: Megan Biggam Handicapped Accessibility: An elevator is Geoff Pautsch, Director of Finance, and Elizabeth Zakaras available for all Sunday Masses. Enter the ext. 5109, [email protected] Catechetical Commission: church through the East door.** Ellen Roberts, Parish Manager, Daniel Hughes and Kim McMillan Homebound: Call the rectory to arrange ext. 5104, [email protected] Education Commission: Rachel Gemo, communion in home for those unable to Maria Tubay, Director of Communications Rachel Waldron, or Mary Deletioglu attend Mass. ext. 2351, [email protected] Human Concerns Commission: Mass Intentions: Mass intentions may be Christine Clardy, Parish Database and Elaine Lindia requested for someone who is living or Compliance Manager ext. 5113, Parish Life Commission: TBD deceased, or to commemorate a birthday, [email protected] special anniversary, or the anniversary of a loved one’s death.* * Please call the Rectory ** Please call the Rectory for weekday avail.

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