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St. Benedict Parish
2215 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 588-6484 phone
(773) 588-4927 fax

Rectory Hours:

Mon - Thurs 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : CLOSED

Masses

                                                                

Regular Masses:

Monday - Friday:  8:30 AM

Saturday: 5:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 6:30 PM

 

Lent Schedule:

Fridays of Lent

Stations of the Cross - 7pm in the Church

Feb 24th, March 2, 9, 16, 23

March 30th (living stations)

Saturdays of Lent

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Feb 25th, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

11am until 12 noon in Church

Lenten Reconciliation Service

Wednesday, March 21st, 7pm in Church

Holy Week & Pashal Triduum

Palm Sunday Mass

March 31st - 5pm

April 1st - 8am, 10am, noon, 6:30pm

Seder  Service and Meal

Wednesday, April 4th

6:30pm in the Social Center

Holy Thursday, April 5th

7pm Mass of the Lord's Supper

The washing of the feet

Procession with the Holy Eucharist

The Eucharist will be serviced in the Church until Midnight

Good Friday, April 6th

7pm Solemn Celebration of the Lord's Passion and Death

Veneration of the Cross

Holy Communion

Holy Saturday, April 7th

12:00 Noon - Blessing of Easter Baskets

7:30pm Easter Vigil Celebration

Easter Sunday, April 24th

The Resurrection of the Lord

8am - Mass in Church

8:15am - Mass in the gymnasium

10am - Mass in Church

10:15am - Mass in the gymnasium

12:00 noon - Mass in Church

 

Sacraments

Baptisms:  Parents must be registered parishioners.  Baptisms are scheduled on every Sunday at 1:30 PM and at one of the weekend masses on the fourth weekend of the month. Baptism preparation class is necessary. Baptism preparation classes are held on the first Wednesday and second Sunday of the month. Call the parish office to register for class and baptism.

Reconciliation
Saturday: 11 AM-12 NOON
Also by appointment in the rectory

Weddings: Arrange with a pastoral staff member at least four months in advance. Participation in marriage preparation is essential.

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 parish office.

Devotions

Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Tuesday at 9 AM

Services

Religious Education: Arrangements should be made for the religious education of children attending public schools. Call the director of catechesis at (773) 588-6484.

Homebound: Call parish office to arrange communion in home for those unable to attend mass or to request visit by parish nurse.

 

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Nov192009

Religious Education News

Religious Education Classes  Begin Sunday September 11, 2011.

Register Today!  Call 773-509-3811 for Information

Fee Schedule:

Registration Fee: $25                

Book Fee: $25

Preschool Tuition: FREE

Tuition (K-8):

One Child: $200    Two Children: $300    Three Children: $400

Sacramental Fees: Reconciliation and First Eucharist: $100

Confirmation Fee: $100

Additional Fee for Non-registered family: $500

If you are not registered at St. Ben's, please call the office for a form. We ask that you attend Mass with your children on a regular basis).

You can now pay your Religious Education fees online:

Rel. Ed. Application and Calendar

Rel. Ed. Book and Registration Fee plus Tution for One Child  $250.00

Rel. Ed. Book and Registration Fee Plus Tuition for Two Children $350.00

Rel. Ed. Book and Registration Fee Plus Tuition for Three Children $450.00

Rel. Ed. Reconcilation and First Eucharist Fee $100.00

Rel. Ed. Confirmation Fee per child $100.00

 

 

 

Let the Children Come to Me

Every Sunday at the 10am mass, we celebrate the Children's Liturgy of the Word. Children between the ages of 3 and 10 are called forward, blessed, and led to the Convent Chapel to hear and discuss the readings of that Sunday at a level that is appropriate for them.

New to the Parish?

Welcome, we are glad you have chosen to be with us. If you have not had the opportunity, please visit the rectory to register as a new parishioner. Registering in a parish is a declaration of your a desire to be part of a Catholic community and to make a commitment to the life of the parish community. The Rectory is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.; and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

New Parents Ministry

Moms and dads are invited to bring their children ( ages 4 and under) for a time of lay while the parents talk and watch the kids. The St. Benedict New Parents Ministry meets Monday from 10 - 11:30am and Fridays from 1-3pm at 3919 N. Bell ave. Please contact Emily Schmitz at newparentsministry@yahoo.com or 773-478-4386 for more information.