Our parish community is a vibrant and active place, continuing the mission of Christ in all that we do. We are a warm and welcoming community which prides itself on embracing all that enter our doors. Whether you are searching, visiting, or have chosen to become part of our parish, we hope that you find a spiritual home here at St. Ben’s.
We continue to mourn our loss and celebrate the life of our pastor, Fr. Stephen Kanonik.
His visitation was on Tuesday, January 14th and Wednesday, January 15th at St. Benedict Parish. The Mass of the Resurrection was offered at 10:00 am on Wednesday, January 15th, followed by interment at Maryhill Cemetery.
The funeral Mass was live-streamed and is archived for later viewing on our YouTube channel. In lieu of flowers, the Kanonik family suggests donations to the St. Benedict Parish Endowment Fund.
Fr. James Kastigar, a classmate of Fr. Steve’s, gave the homily at the Funeral Mass. Click here for a transcript of the homily.
Bishop Robert Casey was the presider at Fr. Steve’s Funeral Mass and read the following letter from Cardinal Blase Cupich.
Rev. Stephen F. Kanonik, was the beloved son of the late Stephen and Helen; loving brother of Elaine (David) Osborne, Bernadette, Donna (William) Kaatz and Robert; fond uncle and great uncle of Carolyn Kaatz, Jason (Kelly Tang) Kaatz, Stephen (Olivia) Kaatz, Gabriel Kaatz and Angela Kaatz. Fr. Steve is the current pastor of St. Benedict Church. He was the former pastor of St. Ladislaus and St. Juliana, and former associate pastor at St. Bruno and St. Louise De Marillac. He also served as moderator of the curia for the Chicago Archdiocese.
SATURDAY VIGIL | 5pm*
SUNDAY MASS | 8am · 10am* · 12 noon
DAILY MASS Monday-Saturday | 8:30am*
HOLY DAY MASS | 6:30am · 8:30am · 7pm
Monday through Friday 9:15am-5:00pm
To reach a priest in an emergency, call 773.588.6484 and leave a message for a priest to return your call.
EnJoy An Eveneing of Lagniappe, our parish youth ministry fundraiser, February 1st from 6:30-9:30pm. Support our young people!
On Saturday january 5th we will have a relic of St Kateri at the 5:00pm Mass. All are invited to attend Mass and hear about Saint Kateri Tekakwitha.
St. Benedict Parish along with Our Lady of the Wayside in Arlington Heights are again sponsoring the annual Christmas Day Dinner on December 25th…
Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24th at 4pm, 6pm, Midnight
Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25th at 8am, 10am, Noon, (no 5pm)
All are invited to join the Filipino community for this joyful, annual tradition. This Mass is part of a Novena celebrated over nine days in anticipation of Christmas. Following the Mass there will be a reception held in the School Gym to celebrate.
