We are in search of musicians of all types to become a part of our parish music ministry. Consider becoming a part of this rewarding ministry and sharing your talents with our community. There are several ways to get involved, like becoming a cantor, choir member, or instrumentalist…
Read MoreThis year’s calendar presents a mix of sacred, liturgical, and concert music in a wide breadth of styles. Performed in the historic and reverberant sanctuary of St. Benedict Church, each of these offerings is sure take your breath away…
Read MoreTuesday, August 6th at 7pm
Join us for an evening of fellowship for church musicians of Vicariate II. All music directors and musical leaders, whether full-time, part-time, or volunteer, are warmly invited. You do not need to be a member of NPM Chicago to attend…
Read MoreJULY 13th & 14th: Join us as we celebrate the feast of our patron, St. Benedict of Nursia, at all Masses this weekend. The 9am Mass on Sunday will feature special program of music, sung by our parish choir…
Read MoreBernie is known for her sense of humor and ability to make her fellow choristers chuckle, even during the most intense rehearsal. She is also known for her great respect and devotion to the Eucharist…
Read MoreOn Sunday, June 23rd there will be a solemn outdoor procession following the noon Mass. The procession will end with Benediction in church. All are invited to join in the procession which will make its way around the entire St. Ben's campus…
Read MoreWhat a great crowd of alumni, former and current faculty, friends new and old, that came out on Sunday, June 2nd for the celebration of 69 years of blessings that was St. Benedict High School to this parish and the north side of our city. Over 350 guests came over to…
Read MoreCalling all talented St. Benedict H.S. Alumni! On Sunday, June 2nd at Noon, we will host a special Mass to celebrate the great gift of our High School ministry. This will also mark the final day of transition as we move to a PK-8 education model. We are looking for talented alums to help form a festival choir for this occasion. Music has long been an integral part of the St. Ben’s community…
Read MoreThe art & environment ministry is responsible for all of the decorating in our beautiful church. The decor changes with the seasons and solemnities according to the liturgical calendar. We are in search of both creative types and “worker bee” types to help keep our church looking great. The time commitment is minimal (about 2 hours once a month) and the schedule is very flexible…
Read MoreSaturday, April 27th |
6PM Cocktail Reception | 7:30PM Dinner & Show
TICKET PACKAGES
Premium Package: Includes meal and open bar* with deluxe cocktails. $75 per person
Dinner Package: Includes meal only. Cash bar* is available. $45 per person.
Read MoreThe prototype is nearly complete and the oil candles have arrived. Our craftsman will size up the prototype next to he altar and make any final adjustments before replicating the design for the other 5 candlesticks. He’s also carefully matched the stain on the…
Read MoreEach line of text is repeated three times, which is slightly different than the call and response format we have become used to in the modern Church. This ancient practice stems from the regard of the number 3 as a sacred number. Because there are three line of text, and each is repeated three times, this nine-fold plea for mercy is intended to bend the ear of the Divine. I have chosen to re-introduce this practice in Lent to emphasize the penitent nature of the season…
Read MoreThe documents of Vatican II are probably some of the most misunderstood and misinterpreted documents of all time. Vatican II did mark a huge shift in the Church and the Sacred Liturgy, but many of the things that have become associated with this change…
Read More3.20 Sung Vespers
3.29 Stories on the Road to Calvary
4.5-7 Parish Mission
4.9-11 Labyrinth
4.12 Living Stations of the Cross
Read MoreOn Sunday, March 3rd St Benedict Parish was proud to recognize three High School students of our parish with a Leadership Award. This award given by Bishop Bartosic, affirms the way in which young people of our Vicariate contribute to the life of their parishes
Read MoreWe are in search of Instrumentalists and vocalists to try and build up our 10:30am Mass ensemble. The 10:30am Mass has a more contemporary and relaxed feel, and the music reflects this style. There is no audition for vocalists. The only prerequisite is a love for singing and the ability to match pitch.Instrumentalists should have solid music/chord reading skills and be able to play at an intermediate level or higher. All ages are welcome! Parents are welcome to have their children join them in the choir area during Mass.…
Read MoreThis Sunday at 9am
Our 9am Mass features our wonderful Parish Choir on the 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sundays of each month. The Choir elevates the prayers of the gathered assembly with transcendent music, including Gregorian Chant, hymns, choral motets, and even some modern works…
Read MoreI am excited to invite you to our sixth annual Christmas Concert on Friday, December 14th at 7pm. This year, the choir and orchestra will present John Rutter’s Mass of the Children as our featured work. Mass of the Children, published in 2003, is unlike anything we’ve undertaken before. We will enlist the musical forces of a 70+ voice children’s choir, 60+ adult chorus, and full symphonic orchestra…
Read MoreThe quality of music at Mass can have a profound impact on our experience. Mediocre music can leave us feeling uninspired, or worse, disconnect us from our experience. Good music can lift us up, connecting us to something greater than ourselves. My vision for St. Ben’s has always been that we should be a home for good music, inspiring music, transcendent music…
Read MoreJEREMY KIOLBASSA explores the organ works of composers that are Polish or of Polish descent. As you might have guessed by his last name, Jeremy is of Polish-American heritage. The Kiolbassa family first arrived in the U.S. in the early 1800s in Panna Maria, TX. The most interesting and notable member of the family from this time period is Peter Kiolbassa, who, after the American Civil War, moved to Chicago and became city treasurer. Peter was also an advocate for Polish-Catholic immigrants and helped to bring the first Polish-speaking priest to Chicago. He helped found Chicago’s first Polish parish, St. Stanislaus Kostka, and was the church’s first organist. It is his family’s heritage that has inspired Jeremy to explore this music and present this concert series.
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