ST. BENEDICT PARISH AND PREPARATORY SCHOOL TheMARCH 3, 2019 Steward | 8TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Every tree is known by its own fruit. For people do not pick figs from thornbushes, nor do they gather grapes from brambles. -- Luke 6:44 Lord, Teach Us How to Pray Weekly Lenten Prayer Opportunities By Jeremy Kiolbassa, Director of Music & Liturgy Lent is just a few short days away, parable in which he compares prayer to asking and both our parish liturgy team and a friend for loaves of bread in the middle of the school Lent committee have been night. It concludes with: working diligently to plan activities for the “I tell you, if he does not get up to give him season. This year, our Lenten ‘theme’ comes the loaves because of their friendship, he will directly from Luke’s Gospel, when one of the get up to give him whatever he needs because of disciples says to Jesus “Lord, teach us how to his persistence. And I tell you, ask and you will pray…” (Luke 11:1) Funny enough, this passage receive; seek and you will find; knock and the isn’t part of the lectionary cycle for Lent this door will be opened to you.” Luke 11:8-9 year. It does however embody one of the tenets In Lent, we seem to focus on fasting or of Lent, a focus on prayer. In this passage, “giving something up”. Fasting is of course an Jesus goes on to teach his disciples the important part of Lent, but I would Our Father. He then goes on to give FOLLOW US ON venture that prayer is of equal or even his disciples insight into the power greater importance. This Lent, we of persistent prayer. He offers a short @STBENSCHICAGO are taking time to pray together in a 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 different way each week. In this bulletin you will find an flyer insert that outlines COURTYARD PALM BURNING all of the different prayer opportunities in Lent. Each one highlights a PRAYER SERVICE different form of prayer, from Ignatian TUESDAY, MARCH 5 Spirituality and Sung Vespers to a AT 8:10AM Labyrinth (yes, a labyrinth!). I hope that WEATHER PERMITTING you consider praying with us at these wonderful events throughout the Lenten You can have your child(ren) bring in old Season. palms from last year's Palm Sunday on The complete lineup is also online at: Monday, March 4 or Tuesday, March 5. PARISH.STBENEDICT.COM/LENT- Please be sure your child(ren) is dressed 2019 properly to be outside on Tuesday. This project is really beginning to take shape! The new pillar capitals have arrived. Each piece is carved of solid red oak in the exact same style as the existing altar furnishings. Now that these have arrived, our craftsman will begin to create the new candlesticks. He will carefully match the color of the stain to the existing furnishings. We will have more pictures as the project progresses! I first wrote about this project several weeks ago, you can view that article on the BLOCK weekly online newsletter. We are well on our way to having this project completely funded. Here is a breakdown of the costs/donations to date: Altar Candlestick Paschal Candle Stand: $1,000 6 Floor-standing Altar Candles: $3,000 Update Funds raised to date (as of 2/20): -$1,855.50 Remaining Goal: $2,144.50 If you have not yet made a donation, there are two ways to contribute: 1) Purchase a hymnal dedication by filling out the form below. All funds from hymnal dedications will go toward this project. 2) Make an outright donation by dropping an envelope in the collection basket labeled “candlestick fundraiser”. We are aiming to have this project completed by April 20th, Easter Sunday. Any funds raised beyond our goal will be set aside for other liturgical improvements. For questions, contact Jeremy Kiolbassa, Director of Music & Liturgy. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY! ST. BENEDICT PARISH - DEDICATE A HYMNAL A Gift From:________________________________________________ Dedicated to:_______________________________________________ Phone Number:_________________ Email:________________________ Hymnal dedication form and payment can be dropped off or mailed to the St. Benedict Parish Rectory at 2215 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60618 Music for March 3, 2019 | 8TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ENTRANCE COMMUNION REFRAIN (10:30AM) - I SAY YES MY LORD 686 Lord of All Hopefulness GLORIA Missalette p. 10 DAILY READINGS 1132 HOLY, HOLY, HOLY Missalette p.86 MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION Missalette p.92 GREAT AMEN Missalette p.96 LAMB OF GOD 381 RECESSIONAL (10:30AM) - LEAD ME, LORD OFFERTORY 858 Come You Thankful People, Come Harvest Song – Austin C. Lovelace (Sunday 9am) COMMUNION 721 Blest Are They Right I Say Yes My Lord (Sunday 10:30am) RECESSIONAL 607 All Creatures of Our God and King Right Lead Me, Lord (Sunday 10:30am) On March 10th, there will be a second collection for AID FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE Thank you for your generosity. 3 ADULT & CHILD CATECHESIS 30 HOUR FOOD FAST The following letter was written by a high school student to encourage others to participate in the 30 Hour Fast: Well it has been 22 ½ hours that I have gone without food. This has been quite an experience to say the least. Having participated in the fast this year, I can honestly say that it is very satisfying to know that by keeping the fast for 30 Hours, I have performed a service to God by standing in solidarity with my brothers and sisters around the world. So many people go hungry every year and by raising money and participating in the fast, I know what it feels like to be hungry, but I have also done something about it. I can share what I have learned through this experience with others and I can be proud that I donated my time, my experience, and my love to those people who have to live with hunger every day. Each day is such a struggle for some people and I am fortunate to have the resources that I do. Now that I have walked a day in their shoes, I can appreciate more fully the world around me. Good luck on doing the Fast! Bye for now! FROM SATURDAY MARCH 9TH UNTIL SUNDAY MARCH 10TH St Ben, St Andrew and St. Edwards youth ministries are participating in a 30 Hour Fast to raise money, raise awareness and to pray for the hungry. If you are an 8th grade through high school age student and would like to participate, or a parishioner that would like to support the teens with a donation, please call Kim McMillan at the Rectory. WHAT IS ALPHA? Alpha Youth Series is designed to engage students in conversations about life, faith and Jesus. Discussion time is interspersed throughout the short talks to make it simpler for everyone to share their thoughts and questions. The series offers compelling stories, images, questions, and discussion topics well spread throughout each episode to provide time and space to think about important issues. The discussions with friends and leaders help everyone grow in understanding. Alpha for Youth in the North Center area will begin on March 13th at 5:00pm and run until 6:30. We will meet for 10 weeks in the basement of St. Benedict Church. Attending all 10 weeks is encouraged but not mandatory. Participating in Alpha could be a great Lenten practice. Each night will begin with a meal. Bring a friend and Explore Alpha. Sign up here to find out more: http://bit.ly/AlphaExplore On behalf of my wife (Julie) and I, we are truly honored to join the parish community at St. Ben’s. We first attended mass here last spring. Almost a year later, we will be welcoming the arrival of our first-born child. We are currently living in North Center, having relocated to Chicago in 2017, after a decade in Washington, DC. We were married at St. Joseph’s on Capitol Hill in 2016. I was born in metro Detroit to parents of Armenian Orthodox & Irish Catholic faiths respectively. My three brothers and I were all baptized at the St. Sarkis Armenian church, and made first communion at St. John Fisher Chapel. I joined the RCIA DAN STEPANIAN-BENNETT program to complete the sacrament of Confirmation. At this point, faith in God has become a foundational part in my life. I am grateful to my sponsor, Bill Shaver who has inspired me on this journey. I am also forever appreciative of the RCIA team for their time, energy, and support of me along with my fellow catechumens and candidates. This team truly embodies the life and teachings of Jesus. 8TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME | MARCH 3, 2019 | PARISH.STBENEDICT.COM | PAGE 4 MINISTRIES Young Adult to life by creating a living stations Youth of the cross where each station is a Ministry vignette of a person that encoun- Ministry tered Jesus on his road to Calvary. If you are interested in helping with the supper, please email st- Sunday, March 10 Thursdays beginning March 7, [email protected]. Bingo at St Paul House 7:30-9:00pm meet at Parish to Lent Faith Sharing Group walk over 1:30-3:40 Not sure yet what to do for Lent? Join our Young Adult Faith Sharing Group on Thursday evenings 7:30-9:00pm Friday, March 29 in the rectory starting March 7 (just Living Stations of the after Ash Wednesday) and ending Cross/ Simple Soup Supper April 11.