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clergy, parishes and schools, participate in a renewal of our familiar systems in ‘being’ Church. The mission is clear: vibrant and extensive discipleship, a growing and palpable clarity of engaging each other, our faith communities and humanity with the first proclamation: Jesus Christ is risen. As the ‘news’ of the prime proclamation deepens its hold on our minds and hearts and our Church structures, the world sees the joy of the Gospel (Evangelii Gaudium) and the joy of love (Amoris Laetitia). I am enjoying my focused ministry here at St. Benedict Parish. Celebrating mass with the 1st and 2nd graders is such fun. The all-school mass with grandparents attending was awesome. Hearing confessions always humbles the confessor! Meeting with brides and grooms as they prepare for the years of a marriage launched by a wedding day remains inspiring. Even surprises are formative. Last Sunday at the 10:30am mass an alarm went off as the gifts were brought to the altar. In the end the alarm was caused by a failing smoke alarm in the balcony. There was some drama: I thought it was my microphone or the sound system; Jeremy turned off the sound system and the noise continued. When I was told about the possibility of a gas leak at communion time, I asked everyone to leave. Gratefully the fire department ruled out a gas leak as the reason. Nonetheless, a little drama without real substance, thank God! Sometimes even families have

drama without real substance,

thank God! Time will tell!

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MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 Noon & 6:30 PM RECONCILIATION Saturdays: 11 AM

The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds; it does not rest until it reaches its goal, nor will it withdraw till the Most High responds.

-- Sirach 35:17-18a

The Steward30th Sunday in Ordinary Time • October 23, 2016

When Jesus speaks of his disciples, he uses family language: sisters and brothers. When Jesus speaks of intimacy with God, he uses family language: ‘Father’ or ‘This is my beloved son: listen to him’. When Jesus describes the Holy Spirit’s activity, he uses family language: ‘What father among you would give a son a stone when he asked for bread’. The Church to which we belong at its heart is a family system. Yes, the generic system many know: mother, father, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, cousin, in-laws. And the Church includes the not-so-generic within the intimacy of family: widow and widower, single and single parents, seasoned and young, vulnerable and strong, healthy and ill. The Church treasures each human being as belonging to an Other and to us. The Church at each level (parish or diocese, school or university) and circle (scripture study group or food pantry volunteers) norm their language and behavior within a framework as a family of families. We are embedded in a network of families. And we each have empirical evidence that families are wounded and can be a mess. A few years ago a cartoon in an issue of New Yorker magazine drew a picture of the ‘Functional Family Convention’. The auditorium of a 200+ seats had two individuals not sitting near each other. While the foibles of individuals and groups impede the call of unity as a Church, we fail often (even daily) in the discipline of discipleship. Not surprising in a ‘family system’. We struggle to see our larger interconnectedness beyond immediate parochial demands. We know we are missionary while we have our immediate concerns to address. We resist complacency knowing excellence still beacons us. Renew My Church, called by Cardinal-Designate Cupich, opens up a larger world than an initiative for and by a few. Laity and

Church: A Family of FamiliesMsgr. Richard Hynes, Resident

October 23, 2016 parish.stbenedict.com page

MUSIC FOR OCTOBER 23TH, 2016: 30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMESATURDAY: 5PM I SUNDAY: 7:30AM • 9AM • 10:30AM • 12PM

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Today, there will be a 2nd Collection immediately following Communion for World Mission.Thank you for your generosity.

Blessed be Jesus Christ! My name is Tomasz Powroźnik. I am a seminarian of the Bishop Abramowicz Seminary at Mundelein. I was born in Poland in Czestochowa on May 17, 1982. My father, Andrzej is retired. My mom, Zdzisława, works as an economist. I have a younger married brother, who has two children. They all live in Poland. When I finished high school I enrolled at the University where I studied public administration. I finished the university with a Masters degree. After that I worked first in the Polish department of tax and next in the Polish Telecom. All this time I was close to the Church and every holiday I spent on pilgrimage to holy places. One day I decided to leave my job and go

to the seminary. This decision changed my life. In the Polish seminary I finished philosophy, and I spent a lovely time there. It was a time of prayer, of silence and reflection. One day a priest from the U.S. came to the seminary to talk about the Church in Chicago and how multicultural America is. I was most interested. We talked intensively, and as a result I decided to move to Chicago. I arrived in Chicago on August 7, 2014 speaking almost no English. I knew only some simple words. English is not easy, but I am learning, and I will say I am happy after meeting all of you – wonderful people, wonderful Americans who are always open to others, and helping without expecting anything in return. I’m glad that I’m here in the United States, and I am glad that people in the Church are also united. I thank you very much for welcoming me to your parish. Thank you to your pastor, Fr. Jason Malave, for welcoming me to the rectory, and for helping me learn the language as well as spiritual matters. I also would like to thank you all for the kind words. Please pray for me, and I promise to pray for you.

Entrance: There’s A Wideness in God’s Mercy (W 645)

Gloria: Mass of Redemption: (Missalette pg. 10)

Daily Readings: 1198

Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 46: (right)

Offertory: Come You Sinners, Poor and Needy (W 962)

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia (W330)

Ordinary: Mass of Creation

Agnus Dei: Mass for a Servant Church (381)

Communion: Antiphon (right)

Communion Song: Let Your Mercy Be on Us, O God (W 45)

Recessional: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (642)

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SUNDAY: 6:30PM

MUSIC FOR OCTOBER 23TH, 2016: 30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Entrance: Gather Us In (W 836)

Gloria: Mass of Redemption: (Missalette pg. 10)

Daily Readings: 1192

Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 34: (right)

Offertory: Two People Came to Church to Pray (W 757)

Holy, Holy, Holy: 365

Memorial Acc: 366

Great Amen: 367

Agnus Dei: Mass for a Servant Church (381)

Communion: Be Still and Know That I Am God (right)

Recessional: Canticle of the Turning (W 642)

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The just will cry and the LORD will hear,and save them from all their distress.

3. The LORD is close to broken hearts,saving those crushed in spirit.

The LORD redeems his servants’ lives,all those who take refuge in him.

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1. God is a refuge and strength, a helper close at hand,close to my distress.

2. So may we not be afraid, though trembling is the earth,though all the mountains fall.

3. though all the waters may rage, the seas press all around,my God will be my strength.

4. the rivers resound with great love, the city sings for joy,with God we will stand firm.

5. Consider the works of the Lord, the labors God has done;all conflict now will cease.

6. the Lord of creation is near, a stronghold deep within,“Be still and know God’s peace.”

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3Mercy Home MassesUp to 10 people are welcome to join me as I preside at Masses at Mercy Home for Boys and Girls. These Masses are celebrated for particular days in the future and then aired on Channel 9 on the specific days. Won't you join me in celebrating these Masses? Lunch is included in the gathering. Please call Ellen at the Rectory to reserve a spot on the bus.

Feb 26th - Our bus leaves at 11:30AM, returns at 2:30PM

Family MassFamily Mass will again be celebrated one Sunday each month at BOTH the 9:00AM and 10:30AM Masses! During each Mass, parish children can volunteer to participate as greeters, gift bearers and bulletin distributors as well as host hospitality in the Beaven Hall after both Masses. Each month a different grade takes a turn hosting from September - April with 7th and 8th Grade hosting on November 6th!

Head and Heart Discipleship

For the past year, this page has focused on all the ways that we grow closer to Jesus on our journey of faith. As we, at St. Benedict, have had a more intentional and

specific focus on growing as disciples of Jesus, our Catechetical Commission and Spiritual Life Commission articulated that sometimes we grow closer to Jesus because of what we learn (Head) and

sometimes we grow closer to Jesus because of our prayer, retreat experience, mission or some encounter (Heart). So not only will we hightlight the ways that we learn (Head) about Jesus in our Catechetical Conversations,

we will also hightlight the ways we experience Jesus (Heart).

Nov 6 - 7th and 8th GradeDec 4 - 2nd GradeJan 8 - 1st Grade

Feb 12 - 5th GradeMar 5 - KindergartenApr 2 - 3rd Grade

Anointing of the Sick - Nov. 5/6The Sacrament of the Anointing of the sick will be administered at all parish Masses the weekend of November 5-6. Please consider bringing your sick family and friends to receive the blessings of this healing sacrament.

21 Spiritual Life Gatherings Please mark your calendars now and join your friends and community in what will be beautiful faith-filled gatherings. All are welcome and feel free to bring something to share in one of our Spiritual gatherings. Who knows where the Spirit will take us… Beginning week of Oct 16th Small Faith GroupsNov 18th – 20th Beloved Retreat at Mundelein Seminary (6 spaces)Dec 2nd – 4th Retrovaille Marriage retreat December 15th Advent Reflection “Finding Joy”December 18th Simbang Gabi Mass and dinnerDecember Advent ReconciliationFebruary Small Faith GroupsMarch St. Joseph Table March 26th – 29th St. Benedict and St. Andrew Parish MissionApril Lent Reconciliation April 1st and 2nd Christ Renews His ParishApril 10th – 15th Holy Week

Catechetical ConversationsBeginning at 7PM in the Church November 14th God has Reconciled the World to himself Open to all, especially for those families whose children are celebrating Reconciliation December 12th The Gift of Jesus to the world Open to all those wanting to move more deeply into the Advent/Christmas season January 9th Cementing our Faith as Jesus’ Disciples Open to all, especially for those families whose children are celebrating Confirmation February 13th The Center of our Faith is the Eucharist Open to all, especially for those families whose children are celebrating First Eucharist March 20th Family Life night How do we talk to our children about the dignity of Human Life and all the conversations that proceed form there? April 3rd It takes a Village We are all called to make our parish the safest, most secure place possible. Come hear how that is happening every day!


Month of October

Sign up for a Small Faith Sharing GroupIndicate if you would like to be in the Young Adult group (Sign-up form on page 10 of this bulletin).

October 30th

Wine and Cheese Social Join us for our last monthly Wine and Cheese Social of 2016 on Sunday, October 30 immediately after the 6:30pm Mass. Weather permitting, we informally gather to enjoy snacks, drinks, and fellowship in the beautiful Rectory garden courtyard (or the church basement if the weather is bad). We will be taking a break from our monthly Wine and Cheese Social for November and December and will resume again on the last Sunday in January.

November 1Holy Day Happy Hour7pm massAll Saints Day on Tuesday November 1st is a holy day of obligation and we invite you to join us for the 7pm mass and afterward as we head over to O’Donovan’s to celebrate a Holy Day Happy Hour!

November 24th Volunteers needed for serving at the Thanksgiving Dinner Please email [email protected] to find out more information.

Youth Ministry

Young adultMinistry

Senior Ministry

Save These Important Dates throughout the Fall!

October 25Senior Faith SharingSenior Faith Sharing will begin Tuesday, October 25 after the 8:30 Mass and novena in the Pine Room. All are welcome. We will begin around 9:30 if you can’t make Mass. We will use the parish book selection.

October 26Senior BreakfastThe October Senior Breakfast is Wednesday, Oct. 26. You can board the bus in front of church after the 8:30AM Mass or meet us at Dappers around 9:15. All are invited.

October 23Family MovieSoul Surfer Did you know that one of the reasons young people do not stay actively involved in their faith is because they haven’t had a chance to talk about what we believe? All 7th and 8th Grade Confirmation Candidates and Parents or Sponsors, are invited to participate in the viewing of Soul Surfer on October 23rd at 1:15 pm in Kittler Hall. Viewing the movie together will open the door to a Conversation about faith and courage and how we are called to live our faith.

Having conversations about faith with our young people are so important to their Owning their faith.

Take some time with your Candidate and view the movie and then we will engage in a conversation (questions will be provided) together. I hope to see you then. ~Kim

November 16thYouth Ministry Service Project

November 27thMaking Dinner for Families at the Ronald McDonald HouseSee Page 6 for more details about these upcoming Youth Minitsry events!

TODAY!


Adult & Child Catechesis

Children’s Litury of the WordWe are looking for more people to join our Children’s Liturgy team for the 9 am and 10:30 am Mass. Please contact Daniel Hughes, Director of Catechesis at 773-588-6484 or [email protected]. For Childrens Liturgy of the Word Rules and Regulations go to: http://parish.stbenedict.com/childrens-liturgy-of-the-word

Join the St. Benedict Parish Baptismal Preparation Team!We are now inviting couples to join our new Baptismal Preparation Team. Please join us in this new ministry! Contact Jesus Reyes at [email protected] or 210-388-1774 for

Catechists neededThank you to all the returning catechists, aides, and substitute catechists this year. We appreciate your talent and treasures given to teaching God’s children. We are still in need of Sunday catechists for the 1st grade, aides, and substitutes. We are also in need of substitutes for Wednesday night. Please consider being part of this rewarding ministry. It is truly a blessing working with children in our RE program. If you are interested please contact Daniel Hughes, Director of Catechesis at 773-588-6484 or [email protected].

November 16th - Youth Ministry Service ProjectSign Up to serve with Youth Ministry on November 16th where we will be making gift tags, blankets and lunches in the Church basement. We will begin at 3:30. Sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e4caea72da4f58-service1

November 27th - Making Dinner for Families at the Ronald McDonald HouseWe need 8th graders through High School students to sign up to help make dinner for families at the Ronald McDonald House November 27th from 3-7:00pm. Sign up here http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e4caea72da4f58-service1

Holy FireHoly Fire, the junior high rally hosted by the Archdioces of Chicago and organized by the National Federation for Youth Ministry was held October 14th and 15 at the UIC Pavillion. St. Benedict Parish participated and

had a great time at this First ever junior high event. Archbisop Cupich was present and one of our young parishioners even read at the Closing Liturgy.

St. Ben’s vs St. Edwards Beach Volleyball!St. Edward Parish and St. Benedict Parish got

together for some community building and fun on October 16th. After two games of Volleyball and a game of Ultimate Frisbee, there were a lot of laughs shared and talk of doing it again.

JOIN US FOR THESE UPCOMING YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS:

Highlights from our October Youth Ministry events:


Education

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CURRENTLY ACCEPTING

APPLICATIONS For more information

please contact Ms. Gonzalez,

Director of Admissions, at 773-509-3831 or

[email protected].

Preschool 2017-2018 Information SessionThursday, November 10th 6-7:30 PM

Information & RSVP: Janet Gallagher, Director of Admissions, Grades PK-5, 773-509-3814 or [email protected]

Please note that these are ADULT ONLY sessions. Thank you.

Kindergarten 2017-2018 Information SessionThursday, October 27th 6:30 – 8:30 PM

HIGH SCHOOLOPEN HOUSE Sunday, Nov 6th 11am - 1pmStop by to find out more about our HS program, visit with faculty and students, and enjoy a tour of the school. For more information please contact Ms. Isabel Gonzalez, Director of Secondary School Admissions at 773.509-3831 or at [email protected].

Save the Date for

A Seussifed Christmas Carol!To be performed by our Secondary School students.Saturday, December 17 at 7pm and Sunday, December 18 at 2pm in Kittler Hall.Parents: Look for a letter coming soon asking for support/help with this production.

October 25th - Vino with Gemo SBPS School Strategic Plan Unveiling and Town Hall Tuesday evening, October 25th at 7PM

Ms. Gemo and members of the 2016-17 School Advisory Board will be unveiling the goals and objectives of our 3-5 year strategic plan for the school. Many of our parents and stakeholders participated in focus groups last year. Come learn about the direction of the parish school.

SPOTLIGHT ON OUR SECONDARY SCHOOL FACULTY: Meet Mr. Christopher KustuchChris Kustusch earned his Bachelor’s degree from North Park University in Physics and

Theater, before earning his MFA in Science and Natural History Filmmaking from Montana State University. He moved back to Chicago, and took a position at the Museum of Science and Industry, where he helped to develop the Science Storms exhibit. Following that, he opened Big Sci Communications, which provided science class tutoring and communications consulting. (Check out testimonials found at bigscicommunications.com) . After teaching Physics at DePaul University and North Park University, he now joins our faculty in the Science and Performing Arts Departments of our school.Our students know when Mr. Kustusch is not working away in the Chemistry lab, he is usually found in Kittler Hall encouraging young thespians preparing for this year’s drama production. Welcome Mr. Kustusch.


Human Concerns/Outreach

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HUMAN CONCERNS

Connection CornerAre you looking for work, childcare, housing, music lessons etc? Or perhaps you have an apartment for rent, are available to provide child or senior care, give lessons etc.? If you are interested in getting the word out to fellow parishioners then please send a brief (1-2 lines) ad to Elaine Lindia at: [email protected] and we will run the ad for two bulletins. Please note that St. Benedict is not endorsing any individuals listed here.

Save The Date! Mass for Domestic Violence. Saturday, October 29th 5:15PM at Holy Name Cathedral The Archdiocese of Chicago Domestic Violence Outreach Ministry invites you to Our First Archdiocesan-wide Mass for Domestic Violence. Archbishop Blase Cupich, Presiding. Reception to follow in the Cathedral Cafeteria and Club Room. More information to follow.

LifeSource Blood Drive - October 23rdOur next St. Benedict Parish Blood Drive will be held on Sunday, October 23, 2016 from 8:30AM – 2:30PM in Beaven Hall. Walk-ins are most welcomed.

St. Josaphat Parish is in need a Parish Support Specialist. Please visit our website for a full description: www.stjosaphatparish.org/page.php?id=job-opportunities-278

The Human Concerns CommissionWho We Are: We are Christianity in Action by ministering to those among us with spiritual, physical, social and economic needs, and to those experiencing lack and loss. We promote education, advocacy and action as prescribed in the message of the Gospel. Our Ministries:

Next meeting: Tuesday, December 6th at 7 PM in the Rectory. If you would like to participate or learn more about our ministries, please contact Elaine Lindia at (773)588-6484, ext. 5101 or via e-mail at [email protected].

If you are a victim or survivor of domestic abuse seeking help: National Hotline: 1-800-799 SAFE (7233); 1-800-7873224 (TDD)National Dating Abuse Helpline (For Teens) 1-866-331-9474National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

Learn more about Archdiocesan Domestic Abuse Outreach program by logging onto www.archchicago.org and select Domestic Violence Committee. If you wish to join our St. Benedict Sanctuary group, please call the Rectory at (773) 588-6484.

Call for Sandwiches and Snacks for our Lunch ProgramA huge word of gratitude for the overwhelming response to our call for supplies for our daily lunch program! We are currently well stocked on beverages, but we are still in need of sandwiches and snacks so please consider donating these items. Questions? Please contact Elaine Lindia at: (773) 509-3806. Thank you for serving our neighbors in need! Common Food Pantry

We are very grateful for all those who have shared their generosity towards the Common Food Pantry. Food drop-off weekends are always the 3rd weekend of the month. November’s drop-off weekend is November 19/20. Please note: Non-perishable Food and personal care

items are always welcome but please do not include any recyclables with your donation such as paper and plastic bags. Thank you!

DONATION TOTALS: 9/7 43.2 lbs I 9/14 17 lbs

OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

TODAY!

-Common Food Pantry-St. Benedict Sanctuary-Holiday Dinners: Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter-Health Committee

-Peace & Justice: CRS Rice Bowl and Respect Life-Saint Vincent de Paul Society-Sharing Parish: Our Lady of the Snows

Sharing Parish – Our Lady of the SnowsWe are looking for new members to join the planning committee that works to encourage relationship and connection between St. Benedict and Our Lady of the Snows. If you are interested in helping with this effort, please contact Elaine Lindia at (773) 509-3806. Thank you!


Events & Parish LifeSimbang Gabi Night Mass - Dec. 18thThe Filipino American Community would like you

to celebrate with them the coming of Christ through the Simbang Gabi (night mass ) on December 18, 2016 at 6:30pm followed with dinner at the gym. For questions and/or suggestions please attend our last two meetings on November 6 and December 4 at 3pm in the Rectory or contact Glorieta Gaston at 773-822-3286, or Daisy Schmookler at 309-750-9393.

Mass & GalaSave the Date! Saturday, April 22, 2017 5PMJoin our St. Benedict Community in Celebrating the 100th Birthday of our Church Building! After Mass, the celebration continues in our elegantly transformed courtyard!

October 21 and 22 7-10PMOctober 28 3-6PM (Lights on) and 7-10PMOctober 29 7-10PMOctober 30 7;30-9PM

for more info Go to: parish.stbenedict.com/frightwalk-home

$8 Entry Feeplus All-you-dare-to-enter wrist bands Good from Oct. 28-30: $30 Beverages and snacks availble

in The basement at 2215 W. Irving Park Road

Big Shoulders Give Back DaySaturday, Oct 29th 9AM-12PMJoin fellow St. Benedict parishioners for a morning of community service at a Give Back Day sponsored by the Big Shoulders Fund and their Auxiliary Board. Volunteers will be working at St Francis de Sales High School, one of the 77 schools supported by the Big Shoulders Fund. St Francis de Sales High School is located at 10155 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617.Spend three hours painting, cleaning, landscaping, organizing and more. Your time and energy will help make a difference in our schools. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow Big Shoulders Fund supporters and learn more about what is happening with the Auxiliary Board and how you can make a difference in our community.Notes: Breakfast will be provided. Wear clothes you can get dirty and paint on.RSVP: By Wednesday, October 19th, 2016, and include St. Benedict by using the link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/october-give-back-day-tickets-27612656198.

Donut Sunday-Nov 6thAfter the morning masses in Beaven Hall. Hosted by St. Benedict’s Holy Name Society the Parish Men’s Club. Just a reminder Day Light Savings Time Ends, don’t forget to change your clocks!

Save the Date!Christmas Caroling TrolleyDecember 2, 2016

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Spiritual Life

Small Faith Groups Please circle the day of week and time that would best work for you! You will receive a confirmation email or phone call to confirm details. The hope, for the sake of the group, is that you would be able to make as many of the six sessions as possible! Our six week sessions will begin soon. We will fill the groups with no more than eight participants, on a first come first basis. Please drop off this form at the Rectory or in the collection basket. Thank you!

Name____________________________

Phone____________________________

Email____________________________

Best Day of the Week(please circle): SU / M / T / W / TH / F / S

Best Time:______

Retrouvaille…A Lifeline for Marriages The word Retrouvaille(re-tro-vi with a long i.) is a French word meaning rediscovery. This program helps couples heal and renew their marriages and offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. The Retrouvaille Program consists of a weekend experience combined with a series of 6 post-weekend sessions. Registration is open for the last retreat of 2016: December 2-4th at the Lincolnshire Marriot

Contact: Robin & Phil Kain, (773) 544-0498, [email protected].

Franz Schubert’s

MASS IN G MAJORAnd other Christmas Favorites St. Benedict Parish ChoirsImmaculate Heart of Mary Parish choirThornton Fractional South H.S. ChoirThe Ravenswood Community Orchestra

12.9.16 at 7pmTickets available parish.stbenedict.com/music.

Joyful Again For Widowed Men & WomenThere will be a retreat/workshop on November 5th & 6th and on January 21st & 22nd, 2017 at Our lady of the Angels House of Prayer (Located in Lemont on Alvernie Manor’s Campus).Being widowed is a special loss, and this program is designed especially to help the widowed find hope & joy again. Includes overnight and meals. Very liminted space - register early.Phone: Joyful Again Widowed Ministry 708-354-7211 You can also see us on our website www.joyfulagain.org or email us at [email protected].

The Beloved Retreat ExperienceFounded in 1999, the Beloved Retreat offers a community within a parish and our Catholic Church. Our hope is that, together, we can rediscover what often eludes us, but what God wants us to know: that we are Beloved. We offer a safe, open and inclusive environment in a quiet, pastoral setting where you can explore your relationship with God and yourself. The Beloved Retreat is an interactive weekend (Friday evening to Sunday afternoon) retreat experience inviting participants to contemplate the unlikely, giddy and provocative prospect we are actually passionately Loved by God. • The retreat is held at beautiful St. Mary of the Lake University in Mundelein, IL with more than 800 acres to explore.• Fee: $225 includes all meals and lodging. Scholarships are available.• 2016-2017 Beloved Retreat dates: November 18-20, 2016 and May 19-21, 2017

To register for the retreat or for more information, please contact Tammy Roeder at [email protected], or 312.798.2350.


Stewardship: Belong, Pray, Learn, Give, ServeSunday Giving

Note: The parish will receive a rebate for any amount paid over the parish goal. Reports are updated monthly and received at the parish on the 20th of each month.

Build Our Future: Used for parish projects that aren’t initially planned for in the budget. The income comes from 10% of all parish fundraising. Balance (July 1, 2016) $ 59,122.84Interest $ 113.5810% BenFest $ 6,100.00Balance (Sept. 30, 2016) $ 65,336.42 New Family Fee: As new families come to ourschool, they are inheriting the capital work recently accomplished. Fund are used for the various school projects. Balance (July 1, 2016) $ 103,971.85New Family FeeCollection $ 44,020.37Interest $ 26.36Balance (Sept. 30, 2016) $ 148,018.58

Family investment for School Year 2013-14: $81,565.83Family investment for School Year 2014-15: $52,844.60Family Investment for School Year 2015-16: $51,481.57Family Investment for School Year 2016-17 (to-date): $44,020.37 Parish Educational Endowment Account: Three years ago, our parish started its first educational endowment account to help fund scholarships and to help foster new scholarships. The principal in this account is never used, but rather invested at the hands of the archdiocesan endowment office. The earnings generated from this investment is then used for school or religious education scholarships. (Reconciled quarterly—last reconciled on June 30, 2016)Balance (July 1, 2016) $ 126,116.07Quarterly statement (September 30) not yet receivedBell Tower Open transfer of funds not yet finalizedTotal Parish Savings: $ 975,371.89

Sunday Collection“In Pew” Sunday Stewardship (Oct. 16) $ 5,145,70GiveCentral Stewardship(through October 16) $ 5,566.41Total weekly collection $ 10,712.11

Total weekly goal $ 13,750.00Fiscal year collection (to-date) $ 205,441.46Fiscal year goal (to-date) $ 220,000.00 Surplus (Under) $ (14,558.54)

Ordinary Annual Appeals (2015-2016)The Annual Catholic Appeal 2016 Campaign Results (as of September 20 report)Goal: $ 35,676.72Pledged: $ 92,666.50Paid: $ 83,191.50Parish rebate (to-date) $ 47,514.78

Annual School Fund (formerly known as Fund Our Future)Thank you for your gifts this past school year to Fund Our Future totaling $74,782.67. Please check back for more information regarding the rebranding of this annual ordinary appeal for our school and initiatives planned for this year’s appeal.

Extraordinary Appeal 2015-2020Forward 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 Jason. The tuck pointing and roofing project on the church is well underway and will be finished before the winter season.

Savings and Restricted Funds (Reconciled Quarterly)

Pledged (to-date) $ 4,700,021.00Goal $ 6,200,000.00Income: Gifts and Pledges $ 1,539,708.60Income: Interest $ 7,345.56Income: Gifts made this past week $ 10,974.50Expense: CCS Consulting $ (198,000.00)Expense: Our Lady of the Snows Endow. $ (20,000.00) Expense: WJE Structural Report $ (41,500.00)

Expense: To Teach Who Christ Is $ (79,200.00)Expense: materials, events, postage, fees $ (26,538.04)Expense: WJE (Church project) $ (5,697.50)Expense: Mortenson Roofing (1st Payout) $ (267,309.00)Expense: Mortenson Roofing (2nd Payout) $ (272,908.80)Balance: October 16, 2016 $ 635,900.82

Sign-up today for secure automated giving to St. Benedict Parish and Preparatory School. Simply go to www.GiveCentral.org to start giving by selecting St. Benedict Church - Chicago, or you may also donate by visiting the link on our parish and 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 x203. Thank you for your remarkable generosity to the parish.

COMING UP AT ST. BEN’S OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 2016SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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3130 1 2 3 4 5

Upcoming 2nd Collections

Holy Days of Obligation 2016-2017

ScholarshipSun Nov 6th

Sharing Parish(Included in 1st Collection)

Sun Nov 13th

Forward In Our FaithSun Nov 20th

2016All Saints Tues Nov 1 st 6:30 am, 8:30am, 7:00pm

1st Sunday of Advent Sun Nov 27th Sunday Schedule

Immaculate Conception Thurs Dec 8th 6:30am, 8:30am, 7:00pm

Christmas Sun Dec 25th Sunday Schedule(No 6:30PM Mass)

2017Mary Mother of God Sun Jan 1 Sunday Schedule(No 6:30PM Mass)

Epiphany Sun Jan 8th Sunday Schedule

Ash Wednesday Wed Mar 1st 6:30am, 8:30 am,2:00pm, 4:00pm, 7:00pmEaster Sunday Sun April 16th Extended Sunday Schedule (No 6:30PM Mass)

Ascension Sun May 28th Sunday Schedule

Pentecost Sun June 4th Sunday Schedule

Holy Trinity Sun June 11th Sunday Schedule

Body and Blood of Christ Sun June 18th Sunday Schedule

Notice the new “6:30 am” Mass for our Holy Days of obligation during the week.

Mass at 7:30AM, 9AM and 10:30AM, 12PM and 6:30PM Church

St. Benedict Blood Drive8:30AM - 2:30PMBeaven Hall

Family Movie EventSoul Surfer1:15PMKittler Hall

Daily Morning Mass8:30AM Church

Senior Faith Sharing Meeting9AMPine Room

Third Grade Brownies2PMBeaven Hall

Bingo7PM Gym

Webelos 1 Den Meeting7PMBeaven Hall


Kindergarten Daisy Scouts3PMBeaven Hall

TEEN Choir Rehearsal 5:30PMChurch, Choir Area

ADULT Choir Rehearsal 7PMChurch, Choir Area

Zumba7PM Cafeteria

AA Meeting 8PM Beaven Hall


Kindergarten Information Session5PM Heidenreich Hall

SPRED 6PM Room 243 - Band Room

Wolf Scout Meeting6:30PMAckerman Center

Weight Watchers7PM Beaven Hall


Karate 3:15PMRoom 143 Yoga Rm.

FrightWalk 20163-6PM (LIGHTS ON)and 7-10PMChurch Basement

Bitty Basketball 8AM Ackerman Ctr


Zumba 10AM Cafeteria

Reconciliation11AM - Church

Mass at 5PM Church

FrightWalk 20167-10PMChurch Basement


St. Vincent de Paul Society6:30PMPine Room

Marriage Information Meeting7PMMeeting Room

Zumba7PMHeidenreich Hall

RCIA7PM SPRED Room

Boy Scout Meeting7PMBeaven Hall

Ravenswood Orch. Rehearsal 7:30PMSS LIbrary

Mass at 7:30AM, 9AM and 10:30AM, 12PM and 6:30PM Church

Cadettes and Senior Troop meetings1:30PM Beaven Hall

Ravenswood Orchestra Halloween Concert3PM Ackerman Center

Cub Scout Hallween Pack Meeting4PM Beaven Hall

Young Adult Ministry 7PM PIne Room

FrightWalk 20167:30-9PMChurch Basement

All Saints Day Holy Day of ObligationMass times: 6:30AM, 8:30AM, and 7PMChurch

Bingo7PM Gym

Cub Scouts Webelos II7PMChurch Basement

Catholic Identity Committee Monthly Meeting7PMMeeting Room

Webelos 1 Den Meeting7PMBeaven Hall


Ladies Society Monthly Meeting9:30AM Beaven Hall

Children’s Choir Rehearsal4PMChoir Area, Church

TEEN Choir Rehearsal 5:30PMChurch, Choir Area

Mass and Gala Meeting6:30PM SS Library

Baptism Preparation7PM Pine Room

Yound Adult Ministry Meeting7PM Meeting Room

ADULT Choir Rehearsal 7PMChurch, Choir Area

Zumba7PM Cafeteria

AA Meeting 8PM Church Basement


CRHP Meeting Women6PM Meeting Room

SPRED 6PM Room 243 - Band Room

Weight Watchers7PM Church Basement

Retrouvaille Meeting7PM Pine Room


Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction9AM-2PMChurch

Karate 3:15PMBeaven Hall

Taize Prayer Service7:30PMChurch


Zumba 10AM Cafeteria

Reconciliation11AM - Church

Mass at 5PM Church


Zumba7PMHeidenreich Hall

RCIA7PM SPRED Room

Stewardship: Belong, Pray, Learn, Give, Serve

Stewardship Reflection The First Reading today comes to us from the Book of Sirach, which was once known as the Wisdom of Sirach. As is the norm with Sirach, he gets right to the point in the first verse of the reading: “The Lord God is a God of justice who knows no favorites.” We are all familiar with the idea of favorites: we may have a favorite color, or a favorite food, or a favorite flower. However, it is comforting to know that God has no favorites. We are all His children. This fact is reinforced over and over in the Bible. Consider the following: “For there is no favoritism with God.” (Romans 2:11); “For the Lord your God is the God of gods…who favors no person and accepts no bribe.” (Deuteronomy 10:17); St Peter opened a sermon with these words: “In truth, I see that God shows no partiality.” (Acts 10:34). We may sense that God does not have favorites, that He loves us all equally, that we all can be saved, but we also need to note that God cannot be bribed or bought. What God expects of us is for us to be disciples, to be good stewards, to live righteous lives. If we sincerely do that, if we pursue holiness as we are called to do, then truly as the Lord tells us in today’s Gospel, “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” God is good — to all of us.


Wedding BannsIII - Jennifer Roberts and Joseph AndersonII - Colleen McHugh and Stefan VehrII - Emily Guthrie and Patrick Feder (in Naperville, IL)

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In Our Prayers

Please Pray for Healing. Please call Elaine Lindia at 773 588-6484, ext. 206 to add your name or the name of an immediate family member forwhom you would like the parish to pray for healing.

Nicholas BednarzJoe Butler Christian Morales CanasKevin Cronin

Michael De QuattroChristopher Haire Neal Knudsvig Ivan Morales David Murcio

Scott Murray Kirk PerisinKevin Powers Leigh Anne Swafford Marco Vallejo

Our Armed Forces Please pray for the safe return of all men and women in the armed forces - especially those in our parish family.

Masses for the WeekSaturday, October 22 - Saint John Paul II, Pope, BVM8:30 am Cardinal Francis George5:00 pm Elisabeth Rapp - Family

Sunday, October 23 - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time7:30 am Cardinal Francis George9:00 am Michael Shutters - Karen Breen10:30 am Bob Fahey - Family12:00pm Ben and Maria Oliva - Ben Oliva6:30pm Cardinal Francis George

Monday, October 24 - Saint Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop8:30 am Ann McDonagh - Family

Tuesday, October 25 - Weekday8:30 am May Wiley - Ed and Kelley Halper Severino Ramilo - Roslinda Ramilo

Wednesday, October 26 - Weekday8:30 am Tony Aegnolli - Friend

Thursday, October 27 - Weekday8:30 am Cardinal Francis George

Friday, October 28 - Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles8:30 am Cardinal Francis George

Saturday, October 29 - Weekday8:30 am Inge Lawrence - Ist Anniversary - Rosario M. Baylon - Jorge and Aurora Cortes Sarah McDonnell - Rosemary McDonnell5:00 pm William Riordan - Fr. Jason and the St. Benedict Parish Community Feliberto & Corazon Jamiro Diaz - Nellie

Sunday, October 30 - 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time7:30 am Benefactors of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul9:00 am Leon Olzeski - St. Benedict Alumni Office David Olzeski - St. Benedict Alumni Office10:30 am Frank Nelligan - Annette and Jerry Byrne12:00pm Richard Bahr - Fr. Jason and the St. Benedict Parish Community6:30pm Anna Marie Aguilera - Anita Nuccio

BaptismsQuinn Thomas, son of Kevin and Megan McCarthyMadison Pamela, daughter of Jeffrey and Heidi SienaJulia Therese, daughter of Francis and Kirsten Sorensen

Eleanor HaberkampRobert HallisSharon HayesElise HeraldEleanor HerkertNolan HeyDan HickeyKay HojnowskiFrank HorvathArt Hundreiser Karen IacovelliAlfredo IanneceIrving Irons Dorothy JacobMarilyn JergerMike KainBunny KellyMary Lou Kestler Susan KestlerBarbara KuceraLeslie Kufner Maryanne KufnerCorazon LitorjaEncarnacion LucioJuliette LyngJanet MacDonaldVioleta S. MagnabijonJames MaltezosBenecio MartinezAmy Mateo Benjamin MazzoneGerardo MazzoneVerna McFaddenCharlotte McHughKevin MillerMattie MoralesLily MoranPatrick Morris

Elaine NelsonEileen NeumannLorraine NeumannJudi NewboldJoseph OlsonLori OttRobert OttVikki Pagan Teopista PellerinMary PhillipsChristine PietschmannKathleen PietschmannCatherine PolsterFrank Pudlo Rowan Quinain, Sr.Theresa RaatzGloria C. RecedeDaanish RizwanMary Ann (Kattner) RuppMartha Ruscheinski Marilyn SampDenise SchilzJoseph SepecziAlison Serafini Lisa SherbondyFrank SomogyiMary SpecialeNancy SternikJim StrzalkaChristine SylvanoJean TashiroLuka TomasicykRose Ann VargasSofia VitaleLaura Van ZandtHelene WielandHubert YamaneMarvin Zelkin

Jane AbrahamsonPacifico AlpasanRussell AltizerJoe BabboLila BandyRaven BarronDawn BedelDon BenedictPhylis BergerDeacon Phil BertolaniAudrey BickelDolores BielskiMaureen BlackDebora BoyceKaren BreenRaymond BrefeldTeresita BugastoYvonne CarterRicardo CatayloEugene CaulfieldColleen ClaffeySue CostonMichael CotterChris CoulonSusan CroninPaul DavisRichard DavisFrances DeVineSusan Duffy Louise EfrosinisSue FaheyPamela FaselJohn FishburnMary FlatleySally GilgerGloria GoernerSandra GouldHelen GreeneRita Gumler

RICHARD BAHRFRANCIS VANDER ZANDEN

SR. MARIA TERESE PATTERSON, SSSFPAT STEPHENSON


Parish InformationCome Home to St. Ben’s!

St. Benedict Parish and Preparatory SchoolST. BENEDICT PARISHRectory: 2215 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60618Phone: (773) 588-6484 Fax: (773) 588-4927 Email: www.stbenedict.com Rectory hours: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM (Monday-Thursday), 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM (Friday), 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Saturday), 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM (Sunday)

PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Jason A. Malave, Pastor, ext. 5106, [email protected] Rev. Robert Beaven, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Robert Pajor, Assoc. Pastor, ext. 5103, [email protected] Elaine Lindia, Pastoral Associate, ext. [email protected] Richard Hynes, ResidentDavid Reyes, Deacon, ext. 5110, [email protected] Jeremy Kiolbassa, Director of Music Ministry, ext. 5107, [email protected] Sr. Helen Marie Kling, D.C., Pastoral Assistant, ext. 5105, [email protected] Daniel Hughes, Director of Catechesis, ext. 1271, [email protected] Kim McMillan, Director of Youth Ministry, ext. 5115, [email protected] Dee Logan, Coordinator of the Kateri Center, ext. 7000, [email protected]

PARISH SUPPORT STAFFGeoff Pautsch, Director of Finance, ext. 5109, [email protected] Ellen Roberts, Parish Manager, ext. 5104, [email protected] Barbara Schneider, Accounting Manager, ext. 5114, [email protected] Tubay, Director of Communicationsext. 2351, [email protected] Clardy, Parish Office Assistant, ext. 5113, [email protected]

ST. BENEDICT PREPARATORY SCHOOL Rachel Gemo, Head of Parish School, (773) 463-6797, ext. 1220, [email protected] Joe Accardi, Mission Advancement Officer, ext. 2355, [email protected]

Early Childhood (PK-K)Phone: (773) 588-7851 3901 N. Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 Rachel Waldron, Head of Early Childhood, ext. 1380, [email protected]

Elementary School (1-5)Phone: (773) 463-6797 3920 N. Leavitt, Chicago, IL 60618 Nancy Feely, Head of Elementary School, ext. 1101, [email protected]

Secondary School (6-12)Phone: (773) 539-0066 3900 N. Leavitt, Chicago, IL 60618 Erika Mickelburgh, Head of Secondary School, ext. 1253, [email protected]

THE COMMISSIONS OF ST. BENEDICT PARISHIf you are interested in learning more about or joining one of the many ministries at St. Benedict Parish or would like to volunteer time or talent, please call the rectory or contact the following person(s):Parish Council Chair: Karen CholipskiFinancial Council Chair: TBDSchool Board Chair: Eileen BlakeCatechetical Commission: Daniel Hughes and Kim McMillanEducation Commission: Rachel Gemo, Rachel Waldron, Nancy Feely, or Erika MickelburghHuman Concerns Commission:Elaine LindiaParish Life Commission: Fr. Robert PajorSpiritual Life Commission: Fr. Jason Malave, Sr. Helen Kling, D.C. and Jeremy Kiolbassa

MASSES AND SERVICESSunday Eucharist: 5PM Saturday 7:30AM, 9AM, 10:30AM, 12 NOON, and 6:30PM SundayWeekday Eucharist: 8:30AM Monday – SaturdayHoly Day Eucharist: 8:30AM & 7PMFamily Mass: MonthlyNovena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Tuesdays 9AMExposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament: First Friday of each month, 9AM – 2PM, in church.Baptisms: Scheduled on all Sundays at 1:30PM; on the fourth Sunday at one of the Masses. Parents must be registered parishioners. Baptism preparation class is required, usually before the birth of the child. Reconciliation: Saturdays, 11AM - 12 NOON; seasonal celebrations, as posted; by appointment in the rectory. Weddings: Arrange with a priest at least four months in advance. Participation in marriage preparation is essential. Monthly information meeting held on the 4th Monday at 7PM.Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): For unbaptized persons or baptized persons interested in learning more about the Catholic faith and the process of becoming a Catholic. Call the rectory.Religious Education: Arrangements should be made for the religious education of children attending public schools with the Director of Catechesis. Handicapped Accessibility: An elevator is available for all Sunday Masses. Enter the church through the East door. Please call the rectory for weekday availability. Homebound: Call the rectory to arrange communion in home for those unable to attend Mass. Mass Intentions: Mass intentions may be requested for someone who is living or deceased, or to commemorate a birthday, special anniversary, or the anniversary of a loved one’s death. Please call the rectory.

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If you are visiting, we hope you enjoy your stay. We’re glad you decided to join us in this celebration. If you are new to the St. Ben’s community, welcome home! To become a registered parishioner, complete a Registration Form online at http://parish.stbenedict.com/becoming-a-parishioner/. One of our Ministers of Hospitality will be glad to assist you. If you are a former parishioner or a graduate of our schools, we are glad to see you back home. We hope you will return often. Contact Ben Mazzone at the Alumni Office at [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.

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.

Enjoy a GOURMET BURGER plus potato salad or baked beans on Friday, October 28, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Also includes a salad with assorted dressings and an appetizer. The cost is only $7.00 per person. A group of dedicated female supporters prepares a plate of cookies and cakes for each table for those of us who have a sweet tooth. Soft drinks and other choices are available at reasonable prices. The Post is located at 4355 N. Western Avenue in Chicago. For more information call 773-588-5809. Come Join the fun and support your local vets!

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