May 11, 2014 Fourth Sunday of Easter The Steward He himself bore our sins in his body upon the cross, so that, free from sin, we might live for righteousness. -- 1 Peter 2:24a Our Life, Our Sweetness and Our Hope By: O'Malley, Pastoral Associate A number of years ago I read a book that faithful servant of God she said yes. Mary said yes despite imaginedi the Blessed Virgin as a weary her station, her circumstance, and the consequences. She travelert in search of refuge who drops in on an knew what God required of her, and already fi lled with the unsuspectingu woman. During Mary’s stay, the presence of God, Mary gave herself over willingly. womanw gets to know her through the telling of Mary is the fi rst disciple. She models for us a faithfulness herh various apparitions in history. The book is that is not passive, but fully engaged. In her encounter with an irreverent, albeit innocent look at . the angel Mary is far from the doe eyed child we see in For many the book was an easy, enjoyable read that religious paintings. She wondered about the encounter and peaked a renewed interest in Mary. Others found the book questioned the angel’s prediction. bordering on heresy. For some the image of Mary as a We live with that same presence of God in our lives every weary, suitcase toting, and gym shoe-wearing traveler was day. The Lord is with us and calls us to say yes, to make unacceptable—this very human image of Our Lady seemed Christ alive this day. It is our goal to have the trust and faith inappropriate. in God to be able to say as Mary did, “may it be done to Mary has been depicted in the arts in a myriad of ways. me.” In great paintings, masterful icons, simple holy cards, and In today’s world, this type of submission is not easy. In dime-store art, we are given any number of images of the fact it is counter to everything we are lead to believe. We live Mother of God. We’ve seen her as majestic queen, sorrowful in a world whose values have shifted so dramatically from mother, watchful patron, and gentle Madonna, yet in most loving relationships, respect, honesty, faith, and community cases these do not do justice or capture Our Lady in a to hyper-independence, intrusive technology, blaming, meaningful manner. shaming and celebrity. Like Mary there are potential There is very little we know about Mary. The scriptures obstacles to our bringing the good news to the world. Like give us little information about her personal history and Mary we must rely on our faith and have courage and portray Mary in different ways. These portraits are not spiritual strength to live out God’s call. necessarily harmonious and speak to the theologies of the The month of May has been set authors. While the Gospels help shape our understanding aside as a time to honor Mary. of Mary, most of what we know about Mary can be drawn Through our prayer, devotion, from study of the political, economic, social and cultural and refl ection we come to see fabric of fi rst-century Palestine. Mary, Our Lady, Queen of Heaven, We know that Mary was a peasant and like the women of Mother of Mercy, Mother of the her time she would have been unschooled and illiterate. We Word Incarnate, as she is, First cannot know about the economic status of her family but Disciple, model of Christian can assume that life under Roman occupation was diffi cult faithfulness and love, and we at best. Nazareth was a rural village of farmers and crafts seek her guidance and people. Mary would have understood her place in this intercession for us, so world. that we too may say Of all the attributes, projections, and ideas about Mary, YES to God. it is her faithfulness and determination that stand out. Mary’s strong faith is no more clearly depicted than at the Annunciation. It would be easy to look upon this scene, when the angel appears to Mary, as God entering Mary’s life, but the fact is that God was already an important part of Mary’s life. It is St. Benedict Parish her relationship with God that gives her the trust and faith and Preparatory School to say yes when God called. 2215 West Irving Park Road Too often Mary is seen as a vessel—that God chose her Chicago, IL 60618 and that she in turn had no choice. The fact is that the www.stbenedict.com choice was hers and she had the ability to say no, but as a Catechetical

Are You HearingWedding Bells? Baptisms To arrange a wedding, contact the rectory Baptisms are on Sundays at 1:30 pm and at one Mass at least four months in advance of your on the fourth weekend of the month. Parents must be desired wedding date. Participation in marriage registered parishioners. Baptism preparation class is preparation is essential and all couples must attend a required, usually before the birth of the child. This class is Marriage Information Meeting here at the parish. Marriage offered twice a month—the fi rst Wednesday at 7 pm and Information Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the second Sunday of the month after 10 am Mass. Please every month at 7 pm. For information, call the rectory at call the rectory to register, 773-588-6484. (773) 588-6484. This Week at St. Ben's May 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 School Art Show Girl Scout Daisys Girl Scout Juniors - Filipino American Weight Watchers Girl Scout Daisys Bitty T Ball After 8 AM, 10 AM 1st Grade 4th & 5th Grade Community of 6:30 PM Kindergarten 9 AM & 12 PM Masses 3 PM 2 PM Simbang Gabi Church Basement 3:15 PM Ackerman Center Church Basement Beaven Hall Beaven Hall Meeting Beaven Hall 6 PM Women's Book Zumba Welcoming HSA Board Meeting Cub Scout Tiger Meeting Room Club 10 AM Weekend 6:30 PM Den Meeting 7 PM Cafeteria 8 AM, 10 AM & Room 227 1st Grade Zumba Pine Room 12 PM Masses Faculty Lounge 6 PM 6:30PM Ravenswood Beaven Hall Beaven Hall Choir Rehearsal Community Baptismal Boy Scout 7 PM Orchestra Preparation Troop 865 Cub Scout Wolf Women's CRHP Choir Area Church Spring Concert 11 AM 7 PM Den Meeting Meeting 7 PM Church Basement Beaven Hall 2nd Grade 7 PM Ackerman Center 6 PM Meeting Room Girl Scout Cadettes RCIA Catechetical Church Basement & Senior Troop Session Knights of 5:30 PM 7 PM Cub Scout Columbus Meeting Beaven Hall Sewing Room Webelos II 7 PM Den Meeting Sewing Room Ravenswood 5th Grade Community 7 PM Bible Study Orchestra Rehearsal Beaven HAll 7 PM 7:30 PM Pine Room SS Library Human Concerns Commission Catechetical Meeting Commission 7 PM Meeting Meeting Room 7 PM SPRED Room BINGO 7 PM Adult Choir Gym Rehearsal 7:30 PM Choir Area Church

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 School Art Show After 8 AM, 10 AM HS Awards Night Parish Pastoral Zumba Market Day Bitty T Ball & 12 PM Masses 5 PM Council Meeting 6:30PM 2:45 PM 9 AM Church Basement Church 7 PM Beaven Hall Beaven Hall Ackerman Center Sewing Room Parish Library Open Boy Scout Bible Study Weight Watchers Zumba After 8 AM, 10 AM Troop 865 High School 7 PM 6:30 PM 10 AM & 12 PM Masses 7 PM Parent Network Pine Room Church Basement Cafeteria Parish Library Church Basement Meeting 7 PM Women's CRHP Family Mass RCIA Catechetical SS Library Meeting 10 AM Session 7 PM Church 7 PM BINGO Meeting Room Sewing Room 7 PM SPREDs First Gym Adult Choir Communion Ravenswood Rehearsal Reception Community 7:30 PM 1 PM Orchestra Rehearsal Choir Area Church Basement 7:30 PM Church SS Library Cub Scout Pack #3865 Holy Name Society 2 PM Meeting Beaven Hall and 7:30 PM Ackerman Center Beaven Hall

Choral Festival Concert 3 PM Church

Youth Group 7:30 PM Gym and Cafeteria

May 11, 2014 www.stbenedict.com page 2 Summer Catechetical Youth Program

St. Benedict June 22nd –27th

What is Totus Tuus? Totus Tuus is a week-long “parish mission” whereby seminarians and college students proclaim the Gospel through Catechetical instruction, Mass, the Sacraments, skits, games and more! Currently in over 30 dioceses!!

Grades 1-6 Grades 7-12 Monday 23 – Friday 27 Sunday 22 - Thursday 26 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Cost: $50 per child Cost: $10 per teen

Daily Mass at 11:15 AM

Totally Yours Totus Tuus, a Latin phrase meaning “totally yours” was the motto of the late, great Pope John Paul II. Taken from St. Louis de Montfort’s work, True Devotion to Mary, it signifies our desire to give ourselves entirely to Jesus Christ through the hands of our Blessed Mother Mary. It also expressed our effort to give all that we have to every young person we encounter.

To register or for more information please contact: Nancy Uczen at [email protected] or Fr. Jason Malave at [email protected] To fi ll out the registration form online, go to our website: www.st.benedict.com May 11, 2014 www.stbenedict.com page 3 Education

"Did you know... students in the Secondary School (Grades 6-12) at St. Benedict Prep bring their own device (laptop/iPad/tablet) for their own academic use during the school day and at home?

Wax Museum - 3rd Grade The third graders worked hard on their research and speech writing in preparation for Wax Museum 2014. On Friday, 5/2, each third grader became an infl uential fi gure of the past/present. Students wore costumes and Spotlight on the Teacher: Ms. Lizzy Krymski proudly talked about their lives and accomplishments. Ms. Lizzy Krymski, secondary school language arts The wax fi gures were grouped under the following teacher, encourages her students to become strong leaders, categories: arts and entertainment, sports, politics, and socially-just critical thinkers, and life-long learners. She trailblazers. began her teaching career nine years ago as a volunteer with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps through Loyola University. Since then she has earned undergraduate degrees in English and Theatre Arts from John Carroll University in Cleveland and a master's degree in secondary education from Loyola University Chicago. Ms. Krymski creates a classroom environment where creativity and encouragement are welcome. She sees Arts & Entertainment her students get excited when art is incorporated into literature study, allowing students to make connections to theme and character. Other special activities include an Oral History Project with students interviewing others to learn a life lesson that can be shared and the City of Big Shoulders Chicago Project modernizing Carl Sandburg's poem using modern images of what Chicago means to them. "I believe that the most rewarding moments occur Political when a student can make a subject or topic relevant to his or her daily life."

All the World's a Stage The freshman class completed their study of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet by bringing scenes to t life on stage in Kittler Hall. Sports S They worked in groups to identify important themes from the play and decide how Trail Blazers

Student Art Exposition - May 11th & 18th Please join us after all Masses for the St. Benedict best to represent those Student Art Exposition which is located in the church themes. The students lower level. Unique and engaging artwork from grades edited lines, provided K-12 will be displayed. direction, designed costumes and worked together to highlight what is timeless about this literary classic.

May 11, 2014 www.stbenedict.com page 4 Events & Parish Life

St. Benedict Women's Book Club Zumba Classes at St. Ben's The St Benedict Women's Book Club will meet on May 15, St. Benedict Parish is hosting a Zumba class every Wednesday 2014 at 7:00 PM in the Pine Room of the Rectory where and Saturday. The Wednesday class is from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm we will discuss Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine in Beaven Hall and the Saturday class is from 10:00 am - 11:00 Boo. It is Amazon's Best Book of the Month for February am in the cafeteria. Contact certified Zumba instructor Cassie of 2012. Boo spent three years among Tafilaw at [email protected] with any questions. the residents of the Annawadi slum Zumba Updates: near the Mumbai Airport, where she -Zumba is taking a “spring break” the week of June 1st; there unearthed stories both tragic and will be NO Zumba classes on Wed. June 4th and on Saturday poignant of survival. If you have June 7th. any questions, please contact Kathy -Zumba will resume on Wed. June 11th and will kick off Sanchez at [email protected]. the first Zumba Toning Class. Participants are encouraged to bring 1 to 3 lb. weights to class. Filled water bottles, and canned goods can be substituted as weights. Alumni Corner Linda Krier - 2014 St. Benedict Alumni Program which matches high school students and job Hall of Fame Inductee opportunities while giving them job related skills during Linda Krier is a lifelong parishioner of St. Benedict Parish their junior and senior years. and an alumna of both the Grade School and High School. In the parish, Linda is currently a member of the Parish She is proud to have a long family history in the parish. Her Pastoral Council (PPC) and the Team Mission Coordinator grandparents moved into St. Benedict Parish in 1919 and for the Parish Transformation Committee. She also serves family members still reside in the first house purchased as a Eucharistic Minister. In the past she has served on within the parish boundaries. Both of Linda’s parents, her the Finance Council and as a Lector. She is a graduate of siblings, as well as her nephew are alumni of the schools. Loyola Univerisity of Chicago with a Bachelor of Business For her entire life, Linda has been an active volunteer in both Administration. Parish and School activities. She served on the St. Benedict High School School Board from 1993 until 2004, and was president of the board from 1998 through 2004. Prior to 1993 the High School did not have a School Board, and the archdiocese did not have a model for such boards. The first year of this period was spent consulting with educational, religious and St. Benedict legacy experts on drafting the first constitution and by-laws for a High School Board. It was during this period that St. Benedict was gifted the majority of the funds needed to build a new pre-school building (now known as Building #3). In addition to serving as co-chair of the major gift portion of the Centennial Campaign, Linda, along with the then School President, worked out the logistics of having the pre-school exist in the High School while the building construction was in progress. Linda is currently an active supporter of the Protégé

May 11, 2014 www.stbenedict.com page 5 Human Concerns/Outreach

The Common Pantry’s Most Wanted List The Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Our next food collection for Help Us Help Others the Common Pantry is May On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit entered the disciples and 17 & 18. Non-perishableh bl ffoodd items as well as toiletries they were brave enough to begin preaching the gospel to can be left in the St. Benedict on the third Sunday all nations. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul preaches of the month. Items most in need include: Cereal, Tuna, to all peoples by demonstrating Christian love for all, Oatmeal, Chicken or Vegetable Broth, Canned Fruit, Easy regardless of their religion, ethnic origin or status, Prep Meals (such as Rice-A-Roni), Pasta, Rice, Vegetable because the Society members see the face of God in the Oil, Pancake Mix, Dry or Canned Beans, Toothpaste, poor they serve. You too can become a true disciple of Deodorant, Bar Soap, Can Openers, Zip Lock Bags (any God by joining the Society. size). Your support of The Common Pantry is needed and The Archdiocesan Chicago Council Society of appreciated. St. Vincent de Paul serves Cook and Lake counties and has more than 3000 Vincentian volunteers operating out RespectRe Life Month of 117 local churches. Volunteering for SVdP is a rich and rewarding BeginningB on Mother's Day, Sunday, May experience. As a volunteer, you will benefit 11th,1 our church will be participating in The from the satisfaction of helping others, Baby Bottle Project benefiting The Women’s sharing your skills, and teaching others. Centers of Greater Chicagoland. This non- Please call (312) 655-7182 or visit www. profit organization directly assists mothers svdpchicago.org to learn how you can and families experiencing crisis pregnancies make a difference through membership, by offering emotional, financial, material, and volunteerism or donations. spiritual support through counseling, clothing & monetary provisions, prayer, and other aid. Each year the three locations together National HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, have over 5,000 appointments with expecting May 18 2014 mothers. By God’s Grace, The Women’s Did you know that there are over 1 ¼ million people in Centers have saved over 36,000 babies—and their the United States living with HIV? 1/4 of them DO NOT mothers—from abortion since opening in 1984. KNOW that they are infected with the virus. Please take a Baby Bottle home with you from the church Stigma, discrimination and shame---these continue to on Sunday, May 11th, fill it with your spare change, and prevent people from talking about HIV, getting tested return it the weekend of Father's Day, Sunday, June 15th. or seeking treatment. If you do not know that you are This is a simple, but crucial fundraising effort for The infected with HIV, you could be spreading it to others. Women’s Centers. Please note the Baby Bottles cost almost The only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested. $1.00 per bottle and are recycled afterwards so please return Free and confidential or anonymous testing is available upon completion of the project. Thank you for helping in a community near you. To find the nearest site you defend life, and remember to keep all pro-life undertakings can call: 1-800-232-4636, The National HIV/AIDS Hotline in your prayers. 1-312-948-6500, Catholic Charities or Visit: www.catholiccharities.net/hiv, www.hivtest.org, The Challenger Division www.cityofchicago.org, Chicago Dept. of Public Health, www.cookcountypublichealth.org, Cook County Dept. The Challenger Division is a baseball league for children of Public Health, www.health.lakecountyil/gov/Pages/ with mental and physical disabilities. In this league, each Default.aspx Lake County Health Dept. player has a "buddy;" a volunteer who helps him/her May 18th is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. Despite learn the game of baseball and stay safe on the fi eld. We ongoing research, there still is no vaccine to prevent HIV/ are trying to reach out to area high schools to encourage AIDS. This day is a great reminder for us to pray for the students to join our program as buddies. We have found success of the thousands of people who are working to that high school-aged kids really get a lot out of becoming help find an HIV prevention vaccine. a buddy for our league. They learn a lot about themselves The disease has no cure. There is no vaccine to prevent and help someone have a it; and it will not go away! However, HIV/AIDS can be fun day at the baseball park. prevented!! If you have any questions For more information, please contact the Catholic regarding our league, or any Charities HIV/AIDS Liaison to the Archdiocese of Chicago other general questions, at 312-948-6500. please call 773.391.7123.

May 11, 2014 www.stbenedict.com page 6 Spiritual Life

Choir Members Needed!

Music is a gift from God. It expresses ideas and emotions that transcend words and leads us to the realm of higher things, and is an integral part of the sacred liturgy. We are blessed to have a dynamic and growing music ministry to lead our congregation in song. All choirs sing through the academic year (September – June). All parents and high school age students are invited to become part of the Adult Choir. All talent levels and abilities welcome! No audition necessary. We are especially in need of men to fill out the tenor and bass sections. Choir rehearsal will take place on Wednesday from 7:30pm to 9:00pm in church. ST. BENEDICT CHORALE The St. Benedict Chorale is an auditioned ensemble that sings at the 5:00pm Continuation of the Bible Study mass once a month. Rehearsals are scheduled as We are happy to report that the Bible Study is going to needed. We currently have the following openings: continue thru the end of May. We have a great core group 1 Alto, 2 tenor, 1 bass. Contact Jeremy Kiolbassa, of attendees that want to continue. The sessions are engaging Director of Music, for more information at (773) 588- and interactive. You are sure to learn something that you 6484 x208 or via email at [email protected]. did not know about the passion narratives and/or the bible. All are invited. You do not need to have attended earlier sessions. Jump in at any point. The schedule is as follows: Youth Choir Members Needed! - May 14 = Passion according to John All children in grades 3-8 are invited to become part of - May 21 = Passion according to John the St. Benedict Youth Choir. We rehearse on Wednes- - May 28 = Scripture and the Art of Lectio Divina days at 5pm in the church. Contact Jeremy Kiolbassa. The bible is so core to our faith yet so many Catholics know so at (773) 588-6484 x208 or at [email protected]. little about the bible or how to read the bible. Please consider joining us for one or two sessions to enrich your faith. St. Benedict Fine Arts Calendar Sewing Ministry Spring 2014: Please join us in celebrating the gift of We are in need of someone to sew the symbol of Jesus on the music by attending our special Masses and concerts. baptism bibs. Automatic machine embroidery is fine. if you All concerts are free and open to everyone. Free will can help, please call the rectory: 773-588-6484 Ext 207 donations will be accepted.

Inter-Parish Choral Festival Sunday, May 18th at 4 PM in Church The Choirs of St. Benedict, Holy Trinity Lutheran, and more.

May 11, 2014 www.stbenedict.com page 7 Stewards of Our Time, Talent, and Treasure

St. Benedict Common Pantry Food Drive Our next food collection for the Common Pantry is May 17 & 18. Non-perishable food items as well as toiletries can be left in the St. Benedict Shrine on the third Sunday of the month. Thanks you for your amazing generosity!

Parish Savings, Educational Endowment Treasure and Building Funds Weekly Report for May 3rd & 4th Build our Future monthly parish collection Monthly Electronic Giving APR 2014...... $19,726.00 and 10% fundraiser contribution ...... $50,103 Sunday Collection...... $9,594.54 New Family Fee for Facility Improvement...... $65,620 Amount needed weekly...... $11,730.77 2013 and 2014 Ball and Auction "Fund a Need" Amount budgeted (YTD)...... $516,153.88 for Security enhancements ...... $51,750 Amount Collected (YTD) thru 5/4/14...... $564,433.37 Savings earmarked for Facade repair and Master Plan...... $247,285 Amount above budget...... $48,279.49 Bequest Savings...... $46,879 Catholic Educational Endowment ...... $70,454

Total savings for construction & the future = $532,091

SAVE THE DATE! JULY 18-20! NNewsews BenFest Family Sponsorship Thank you to the individuals and families that have already signed up to be a BenFest Family Sponsor! In case you haven't heard, the BenFest committee needs your help!! This year we are inviting individuals and families to help sponsor BenFest. We are offering three sponsorship levels. Please consider joining us in sponsoring this year's festival, and in turn, supporting our parish and school! Gate Sponsor $100 donation - Includes 2 VIP passes to BenFest and recognition of your support at the event. (A VIP pass gives free admission to the festival all 3 days and 2 free drinks). Courtyard Sponsor $250 donation - Includes 4 VIP passes to BenFest, recognition of your support at the event, and a Benny the Bengal stuffed animal. (A VIP pass gives free admission to the festival all 3 days and 4 free drinks). Stage Sponsor $500 donation - Same as Courtyard Sponsor plus access to a VIP hospitality area at the event. BenFest is a great festival filled with terrific bands, games, children’s activities, food and beverages. It’s an excellent way for us to showcase our parish and school to the surrounding community and to celebrate summer as a St. Ben’s family. So please mark your calendars for July 18th-20th for BenFest 2014! Please complete a sponsorship form at the rectory or fi ll out your family sponsorship form online at www.givecentral.org (search for the items titled ‘Benfest’). For more information, visit www.benfest.com or like us on Facebook!

May 11, 2014 www.stbenedict.com page 8 In Our Prayers

Please Pray for Healing Masses for the Week Please call Mike O’Malley at 773-509-3806 to add your name or the Sunday, May 11 - Fourth Sunday of Easter name of an immediate family member for whom you would like the 8:00 am Special Intention for Lawrence & Kimberly Vick parish to pray for healing. Theresa Palko - Family Weston Abplanalp James Maltezos Jane Abrahamson Corazon Marasigon Evelyn Deering - Ken & Pat Woodhouse Anna Aguilera Amy Mateo 10:00 am Marie Simonoff - Mary Sue Fahey Raven Barron Benjamin Mazzone Edmund McNaughton - Theresa McNaughton Concepcion E. Bernabe Judy McDonnell Enrique Ballestas - Under The Rainbow Deacon Phil Bertolani Robert McGinn 12:00 pm Doris Kaye - Ana Rebello Marina B. Buizon Elaine Nelson Special Intention for Concepcion Bernabe and Joey Burke Joseph Neumann Marina Buizon - Milagros Almendras & Family Ricardo Cataylo Lorraine Neumann Eugene Caulfield Judi Newbold Michelle Jordan - Sons Mary McDonagh Chaput Teopista Pellerin Ann McDonagh - Family Chris Coulon Mary Phillips 6:30 pm Susan Cronin Christine Pietschmann Susan Duffy Kathleen Pietschmann Monday, May 12 - Saints Nereus & Achilleus, Martyrs, Louise Efrosinis Catherine Polster Rita Gumler Rowan Quinain, Sr. Saint Pancras, Martyr Eleanor Haberkamp Gloria C. Recede 8:30 am Special Intention for Les Field - Friend Elise Herald Martha Ruscheinski Joseph Hijazin Maralyn Samp Tuesday, May 13 - Our Lady of Fatima Tawfeeq Hijazin Denise Schilz 8:30 am Annie DeWaters - Family Art Hundreiser Angie Shandor Kathleen Hackett Johnson - Halper Family Karen Iacovelli Lisa Sherbondy Dorothy Jacob Grant Smith Nancy Kallao Jane Steinmetz Wednesday, May 14 - Saint Matthias, Apostle Theresa Kattner Jon Steinmetz 8:30 am Special Intention for Nora McDonough - Friend Ed Kestler Nancy Sternik Susan Kestler Jim Stralka Thursday, May 15 - Saint Isidore Leslie Kufner Luka Tomasicyk 8:30 am Florencia Cuares - Julius and Dylan Cavira Maryanne Kufner Rick van der Zanden Suzie Libao Rose Ann Vargas Jim Loomis Sofia Vitale Friday, May 16 - Easter Weekday Juliette Lyng Helene Wieland 8:30 am Kristoffer Domeij - Friend Violeta S. Magnabijon Mary Sue Wielgus Marlyn Malave Sr. Fran Wohn Saturday, May 17 - Easter Weekday 8:30 am Baptisms 5:00 pm Donald and Mary Cullotta - Family Grace Pearl, daughter of Gregory and Rachel Lockyer Bob Noesen - Dolores and Jack Spoden Liam Robert, son of Jonathan and Xochitl Michelson Bud Jerger - Family Paige Candice, daughter of Patrick and Bridget Miner Ainsley Ryan, daughter of Scott and Jennifer Pitts Sunday, May 18 - Fifth Sunday of Easter 8:00 am Bob Kestler - Mary Lou Kestler Kieran Ryan, son of Scott and Jennifer Pitts Bob Noesen - Natalie Johnson Lucy Katherine, daughter of Eric and Susan Schearer 10:00 am Allan Boz - Family Tessa Elle, daughter of Patrick and Sharon Wigmore Special Intention for Concepcion Bernabe and Wedding Banns Marina Buizon - Milagros Almendras & Family II-Aerobell Anne M Estrella & Gregorio Maria Dino Antonio Arsenia - Eden Sobrepena 12:00 pm Josephine Wischler - Sanders Family Our Armed Forces Ben & Maria Oliva - Ben Oliva Please pray for the safe return of all men and women in the May Friel - Pat & Sinead Gallagher & armed forces - especially those in our parish family. John McBride's Football Club 6:30 pm Nicholas Bednarz Ivan Morales Joe Butler David Murcio Christian Morales Canas Scott Murray Kevin Cronin Kirk Perisin Rest in Peace Michael De Quattro Kevin Powers Mariam Cammallarie Christopher Haire Leigh Anne Swafford Jim Heilemann Marco Vallejo Neal Knudsvig May 11, 2014 www.stbenedict.com page 9 Parish Information

Come Home to St. Ben’s! If you are visiting, we hope you enjoy your back home. We hope you will return often. of all e-mails. Flyers stay. We’re glad you decided to join us in Our weekly bulletin, The Steward, tells should be submitted this celebration. you about parish life. Submissions for the in camera-ready for- If you are new to the St. Ben’s community, bulletin are generally due by Friday at 9 mat and will be used welcome home! To become a registered am of the week previous to publication. if space permits. parishioner, complete a Census/Registra- Electronic submissions are preferred: on a If you have any tion Form (available at the rectory). One of cd/dvd from a Windows-based program questions, please call our Ministers of Hospitality will be glad to or via e-mail to [email protected]. the rectory at (773) assist you. Paste the text of your submission into the 588-6484. We look forward to If you are a former parishioner or a gradu- body of the message, if possible. Please in- hearing from you. ate of our schools, we are glad to see you clude a brief explanation in the subject line St. Benedict Parish and Preparatory School Rectory - (773) 588-6484 Masses 2215 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60618 Sunday : Saturday - 5 pm; Sunday - 8 am, 10 am, Fax: (773) 588-4927 12 noon, and 6:30 pm www.stbenedict.com Weekday Eucharist: 8:30 am (M - Sat) Rev. Jason A. Malave, Pastor, ext. 211 Holy Day Eucharist: check with rectory Family Mass: one Sunday per month at 10 am Pastoral Staff Devotions Rev. Robert Beaven, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Jack Farry, Pastor Emeritus of St Andrew, ext. 215 to Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Tuesdays - 9 am Rev. Rodlin Rodrigue, Associate Pastor, ext. 207 / 345 : Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Michael O’Malley, Pastoral Minister, ext. 206 9am in church. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament: 2pm in Mary Sue Wielgus, Director of Catechesis, ext. 339 church. Becky Suarez, Business Manager, ext. 203 Sacraments Ellen Roberts, Parish Manager, ext. 200 (Please call the rectory) Barbara Schneider, Accounting Manager, ext. 209 Baptisms: Scheduled on all Sundays at 1:30 pm; on the fourth Jeremy Kiolbassa, Music Director, ext. 208 Sunday at one of the Masses. Parents must be registered Heath Winborn, Director of Operations, ext. 212 parishioners. Baptism preparation class is required, usually before the birth of the child. St. Benedict Preparatory School Reconciliation: Saturdays, 11 am - 12 noon; seasonal celebra- tions, as posted; by appointment in the rectory. Rachel Gemo, CEO, (773) 463-6797, ext. 404 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): For unbaptized Joe Accardi, Mission Advancement Offi cer, ext. 324 persons or baptized persons interested in learning more about Early Childhood (PK-K) - (773) 588-7851 the Catholic faith and the process of becoming a Catholic. 3901 N. Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 Weddings: Arrange with a pastoral staff member at least four Rachel Waldron, Head of Early Childhood, ext. 601 months in advance. Participation in marriage preparation is http://sbps.stbenedict.com essential. Elementary School (1 - 5) - (773) 463-6797 Services 3920 N. Leavitt, Chicago, IL 60618 Rectory: The rectory’s hours are 8:30 am - 8 pm (M - Th); Nancy Feely, Head of Elementary School, ext. 400 8:30 am - 6 pm (F); 9 am - 5 pm (Sat); 9 am - 1:30 pm (Sunday). http://sbes.stbenedict.com Religious Education: Arrangements should be made for Secondary School (6 - 12) - (773) 539-0066 the religious education of children attending public schools. 3900 N. Leavitt, Chicago, IL 60618 Please call the Director of Catechesis. Erika Mickelburgh, Head of Secondary School, ext. 317 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 http://sbhs.stbenedict.com call the rectory. The Commissions of St. Benedict Parish Handicapped Accessibility: An elevator is available for all Sunday Masses. Enter the church through the East door. If you are interested in learning more about or joining one of the Please call the rectory for weekday availability. many ministries at St. Benedict Parish or would like to volunteer Homebound: Call the rectory to arrange communion in home time or talent, please contact the appropriate person below or for those unable to attend Mass or to request a visit by the par- call the rectory. ish nurse. Catechetical Commission: Mary Sue Wielgus Mass Intentions: Mass intentions may be requested for some- Education Commission: Rachel Gemo, Rachel Waldron, one who is living or deceased or to commemorate a birthday, Nancy Feely, or Erika Mickelburgh special anniversary, or the anniversary of a loved one’s death. Human Concerns Commission: Michael O’Malley Please call the rectory. Parish Life Commission: Fr. Jason Malave Spiritual Life Commission: Fr. Rodlin Rodrigue

May 11, 2014 www.stbenedict.com page 10 Catholic Charities Mother’s Day Collection on May 11, 2014 Juan and Maria are parents to two boys. They wanted to work to support their family but struggled to find a safe place for their children during the day. They found the Catholic Charities Cordi-Marian Child Development Center in Chicago and today their children have made new friends and are on track to be ready for success in school. Every day 1,500 children smile, learn and make new friends at one of 10 Catholic Charities child development centers. Please give on Mother’s Day to support Catholic Charities. Learn more and watch a video at www.catholiccharities.net. Catholic Charities Annual Senior Unity 12th Annual Catholic Charities After Supper Mass 2014 Visions photography exhibit - June 6 & June 7 Date: Thursday, June 5, 2014 The 12th Annual Catholic Charities After Supper Visions Time: 10:00 a.m. photography exhibit is Friday, June 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. Where: Holy Family Church*, 1080 W. Roosevelt Road, and Saturday, June 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 721 N. LaSalle Chicago, IL 60608 (*IMPORTANT: this is a CHANGE in Street, Chicago. The free, family-friendly event features LOCATION from previous years) photography from 60 artists. These photographers are not professionals, but guests at Catholic Charities Tuesday Catholic Charities invites all senior citizens to the 41st Night Suppers. The photographers are homeless or at risk Annual Senior Unity Mass. This FREE event includes a of homelessness. The prints and note cards on display social gathering and box luncheon immediately following are available for purchase at the exhibit and online at the Mass in the basement cafeteria of Holy Family Church. aftersuppervisions.com, with 70% of the sale profi ts going Lunch is limited to the fi rst 350 people who RSVP. Parking directly to the artists. Many of the artists use the profi ts is available in the large lot next to the church. to help with security deposits for apartments, paying To RSVP for lunch and for additional details about the utility bills, buying food or purchasing digital cameras to Senior Unity Mass, please contact Christine Natarelli at encourage their new passion. For more information on the (312) 655-7010, [email protected]. After Supper Visions photography exhibit, please call 312- 655-7758 or visit www.aftersuppervisions.com