St. Benedict Parish and Preparatory School_2018-2019 Annual Report

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Each year we have the opportunity to look back over the past fiscal year and see what we have done and how we have tried to make a difference in our community and world. Although we cannot cover all the things that have happened, we like to try to highlight things that seem to be of special importance.

In the financial part of this report you will find the numbers that underlie the treasure portion of the Time, Talent, and Treasure that make up the stewardship that allows this parish to perform its many ministries. We believe that God has blessed us and invited us to help build His kingdom in this world. What we do, and how we do God’s work, is very important. We have been entrusted with this special task. This report is important so that it might be clear and transparent how much money has come in and how it has been used in the name of this parish community to do the work God has called us to accomplish.

Some of the finances, of course, allow us to keep up and repair the buildings where we do the ministry that is so important. You can find that information in the facilities portion of the report. This area highlights all the work that was accomplished to repair and improve our block full of buildings. On any given evening, there are people in every one of the buildings meeting in some form of ministry! In addition, a number of our programs occur during the day, or even at other locations.

Now usually in this report we will give a list of all the forms of service we perform. It is an attempt to highlight the time and talent portion of our stewardship. It shows what members of the community are doing for God and in the name of this faith community.

Of course, it is important to realize how many things are happening here, but we also wanted to highlight how these ministries have affected people’s lives. Therefore, as you look through the many areas of service listed here you will find some of those stories. While we cannot tell all the stories these are some that show the impact of our outreach.

I also think seeing some of these stories gives a greater understanding of why supporting the parish community with our time, talent and treasure is well worth it. As you look through the report if you have any questions or comments please let me know.

Fr. Steve

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MUSIC & LITURGY JEREMY KIOLBASSA | Director of Music & Liturgy “I must admit, having grown up in a traditional Polish parish, I have a special place in my heart for things like processions, candles, incense and all the “smells and bells” that are part of our tradition. As I get older, I feel even more of a hunger for these beautiful signs and symbols, especially in our ever more secular world. As we look to the future, we must always re-assess not only the “what” but also the “why” behind everything we do. I firmly believe that in the context of the Liturgy, it is our duty to help the faithful pull back the curtain and experience a glimpse of the divine. I think that moments of beauty, whether music, art, preaching, or liturgical action, help us to experience God’s presence. That is why good and beautiful liturgy is so important.”

THE MID-MORNING SUNDAY EXPERIENCE In September 2018 we introduced a new vision for the two mid-morning Masses. The 9 am Mass would become the more “traditional” of the two. Our award-winning choir sings at this Mass, and we are able to present more complex music than at our other celebrations, which elevates the prayers of the gathered assembly while connecting us with our Catholic tradition.

The 10:30 am Mass is our “family Mass”, specifically geared towards families with young children, encourages families to attend Mass together. Each week we offer Children’s Liturgy of the Word for our youngest children, which ties in closely with our school Mass.

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MINISTRY SCHEDULER PRO (MSP) In January 2019 we rolled out a new platform for scheduling all of the parish’s liturgical ministries called Ministry Scheduler Pro. The new system combines all of the ministries into one platform and automates the process of populating a schedule. What once took hours now happens at the click of a button.

LOOKING AHEAD In the coming year we will explore some of the church’s other forms of prayer, and make improvements to the “hardware” involved in our celebrations, and focus on the spiritual and faith components.

AMY LAVERY | Cantor & Choir Member Three years ago, I joined the St. Benedict choir, a wonderfully eclectic group. Each week we help our parishioners and visitors lift their voices and experience the Word through song. My participation is more than hitting the correct notes; it is about the smiling faces of recognition and watching parents sing along with their children.

I’ve also become a Cantor, and am blessed to discover a family among friends.

COLLINS HUNTER | Cantor & Choir Member Participating in the liturgy as a Cantor at St. Benedict’s has changed my life. Each time I celebrate Mass, I get to use my voice to inspire others! It’s exciting to know that we are collectively growing our repertoire of hymns and Psalms together.

We as a choir grow in respect for one another as we make prayer requests and rejoice as they are answered. This community has enriched my life and allowed me to grow deeper in grace.

BERNADETTE LIBAO | Choir & Liturgy Committee Member Psalm 23 was a favorite prayer of mine during a difficult time in my life. When we began learning “Vicar of Dibley”, based on the psalm, I felt like it belonged to another era. Nevertheless, I slowly revisited Psalm 23 and relished its promise of rest and repose in spite of rough times.

The choir last year traveled to Ireland, I kept on humming Psalm 23, slowly reclaiming it, learning how to pray it from the place where I am currently.

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Deepening Faith through Religious Education

St. Benedict Parish offers a thriving Religious Education (RE) program for those in our faith community, with Sunday morning classes, as well as Wednesday evening classes for children in kindergarten through eighth grade who attend public school.

Our RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA) is for adults seeking to deepen their personal relationship with Christ through prayer, lessons, discussions, scripture sharing and guidance. Our “RCIA Team” facilitates the process of candidates completing their Sacraments and catechumens (those who have not been Baptized), as they prepare to receive the Sacraments. In the past year, the team was honored to help guide two catechumens to Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. Another candidate was brought into full Communion with the Catholic Church, and three others completed their sacraments.

The Sunday morning CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD is for the youngest in our faith community, helping them grow more deeply in love with God and connect with the weekly reading and Gospel.

We hold BAPTISMAL PREPARATION classes on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings for families whose children are being welcomed into the Sacrament of Baptism.

RE BY THE NUMBERS: • In the last school year, teachers and catechists guided 106 children through the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.

• They also guided 75 young people to the Sacrament of Confirmation.

• The program has 5 experienced and dedicated catechists to facilitate the Special Religious Education (SPRED) process that guides those with special needs through the sacraments.

Two friends in the SPRED program received Sacraments in the past year.

MATTY AND ANDREW MAY, CATECHISTS “In the summer of 2017, we were both searching for a way to connect with our purpose, faith and community, when we decided to become catechists. Coming from the corporate world, teaching second and third graders was a far cry from our jobs, but we were up for trying something new.

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The experience has been transformational for us both. We’ve grown in faith, appreciation for St. Ben’s and our desire to give back. The ability to connect, educate, and influence a child through the fundamentals of our catholic faith is immensely rewarding, not to mention a lot of fun. Teaching RE gives us the great gift to rediscover our religion through the eyes of a child, and we are so grateful for this opportunity.”

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Candidates and Catechumens, Daniel Sepanian-Bennet, Kim Day, Melissa Llano, Ryan Conway, Catherine Simkins, and Andi Skillman at the Rite of Election at Holy Name Cathedral.

ANDI SKILLMAN, RCIA “I was puzzled at the tug I felt to attend Mass at St Ben’s last fall; I wasn’t a Catholic. I wasn’t anything - never baptized, didn’t grow up in a church-going family. When I’d attended as a youngster staying at my cousin’s, I was dazzled and mesmerized by the rituals, glass windows, and that Mass was said in Latin. Then at the ripe old age of 58, I found myself sitting in a pew at St Ben’s, looking at things differently. Did I belong? It felt right.

After the third Sunday, I made an appointment with Daniel. I felt so at ease, so confident. He was warm and helpful and introduced me to Fr. Steve. Turns out, RCIA had just started meeting and I joined. It was one of the easiest and most satisfying decisions I have ever made, with His open arms welcoming me.

Throughout the process, I had consistent support, non-judgmental answers to my questions, the thrill of discovery of the Passion and struggles, the miracles and lessons, gentle guidance on how to live my life. Part history, part self-discovery, new friendships, new community and acceptance. I was awestruck by the generosity of volunteers who give countless hours of their time, their emotional investment - in me!

I am a very blessed and lucky woman to have been called at this point in my life. I look only ahead, with my new community and friends in faith. I’ll always strive to be better, to help others as my way of bringing Him to others.”

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We want to be good stewards of our parish school and ensure the work we do continues creating Catholic education that is relevant and rigorous in today’s changing educational climate. Historically, Catholic education has provided students positive avenues for postsecondary success. Data shows that students in Catholic schools demonstrate higher academic achievement than students from similar backgrounds in public schools*. Further, Catholic schools tend to produce graduates who are more civically engaged, more tolerant of diverse views and more committed to service as adults*. While Catholic education has proven to be a strong option for families, we can quickly become outdated or ineffective if we don’t continually reflect and improve our own practices.

Given that many parishioners support the parish school with time, talent and treasure, and school parents make the financial commitment of tuition and fundraising, we want our stakeholders to have confidence in the education we provide. In preparation for the transition from a PK-12 school to PK-8, over the past two years the faculty has been focusing on the essential framework components of the 21st Century School, a book that promotes “the 4 C’s” of education: Collaboration, Communication, Creative Innovation and Critical Thinking. This book provides data to back up the effectiveness of these four C’s, and adds two more: Content (Relevant and Rigorous) and Confidence. We used these six C’s, and added the “BIG C” of Catholic Faith, to create our “7 C’s” of a St. Benedict Education. This framework determined our “Vision of the Eighth Grade Graduate”, as well as the revised student portfolio program.

Our “Vision” is more than learner outcomes in the content areas such as reading, language arts, math, science, social studies, etc. It looks beyond letter grades and standardized test scores, and provides a framework for which we form and educate the “whole child.” Most schools will state they educate the whole child, but our revised student portfolio program holds teachers and students accountable for goal setting, practice, reflection, assessment and evaluation within the framework of the 7C’s. By eighth grade, students will present their portfolios before their peers, parents and faculty on how they’ve grown in the 7C’s and have met the benchmarks presented in the Vision of the Eighth Grade Graduate.

Our vision is bold and unique. We are proud to pursue this vision and demonstrate Catholic educational excellence that will set up apart.

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Rachel Gemo, Head of Parish School

The Vision of the Eighth Grade Graduate – Student Outcomes at St. Benedict Preparatory School CATHOLIC IDENTITY • Knowledgeably participates in prayerful experiences and activities, such as: retreats, prayer services, Mass and reflection activities • Demonstrates Catholic values of compassion, empathy and respect for others • Personally identifies with their God-given talents and uses them to grow in service to the community • Actively applies belief systems to problems in the world and takes steps to get involved in the solution

CONTENT • Seeks out and critically evaluates information to help in answering own questions • Analyzes situations from different viewpoints in order to thoroughly understand, evaluate and appreciate all perspectives • Creatively and accurately applies knowledge gained to identify and solve complex problems • Understands the role media plays in people’s beliefs and choices • Builds a broad set of experiences and skills that form a foundation for success at the high school level

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CRITICAL THINKING • Has Learned how to learn --moves from the “what” to the “why” • Builds a new construct of ideas and thinking by connecting information and arguments • Demonstrates the ability to ask questions that lead to new solutions • Reflects on processes and personal experiences to analyze and draw new conclusions • Acknowledges and understands global perspectives and diverse cultures in a context of local, national, and world issues

CREATIVITY • Synthesizes information and applies it in various content areas • Expresses ideas and information through a wide selection of media • Elaborates her/his own ideas to maximize creative efforts • Uses a variety of idea creation techniques to show comprehension and awareness

COLLABORATION • Understands the benefits to being part of a community and different perspectives • Productively works on a team with peers in an age-appropriate manner in order to execute tasks at hand • Compromises with peers when different perspectives or backgrounds are present in order to achieve common goals • Leverages group roles to reach learning objectives

COMMUNICATION • Appropriately and effectively communicates with peers and adults to inform needs related to school life and course work • Utilizes different methods of communication in order to meet a common goal • Manages modern technology to articulate and decipher meaning • Understands different perspectives and backgrounds to communicate respectfully

CONFIDENCE • Uses her/his own mistakes in order to grow understanding • Takes risks in the classroom to comprehend information and engage with others • Willingly accepts feedback and actively engages with it to develop in and out of the classroom • Develops a firm basis of organizational and study skills that support further learning and growth • Perseveres with difficult tasks to overcome challenges and meet goals • Engages in reflection on own learning and actions, and self-advocates in order to support further advances *The University of Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) ^ 21st Century School. (Faculty has also read the book, Becoming Brilliant: What Science Tells Us About Raising Successful Children by Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, PhD, and Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, PhD.)

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ASPIRE STATS TO CELEBRATE: 2019 School National Percentiles (average for whole school grades 3-8)

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READING (% Meets + Exceeds) MATH (% Meets + Exceeds) 2016 2017 2018 2019 68

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For more details about Aspire assessments, please see the following pages>

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SBPS Students Continue to Excel on ASPIRE Summative Assessments In April 2019, elementary schools across the Archdiocese of Chicago administered the ACT Aspire Summative Test to all students in grades 3-8. The ACT Aspire assesses students’ academic proficiency in five academic areas: English, Reading, Math, Science and Writing.

Students completed the exam over four mornings at their schools. ACT Aspire is aligned to the rigorous curriculum standards that inform classroom instruction in all classrooms across the Archdiocese.

St. Benedict faculty and administration is pleased with the collective performance of all students as reflected in this fourth administration of the ACT Aspire test. This year’s results demonstrate that we consistently perform at the “Ready” or “Exceeds” levels. While it is interesting to note the national average for each subject level test, it is most important to acknowledge the performance level of students in relationship to the ACT ASPIRE benchmark for the grade level.

HOW TO READ THE ASPIRE ACHIEVEMENT REPORT: - Aspire Benchmark: This numeric score indicates the benchmark that indicates grade-level proficiency.

- AOC Average: This numeric score reflects the average score across the approximately 23,000 students who tested in the Archdiocese.

- National Average: This numeric score reflects the average score for all students nationwide who took the ACT Aspire in the spring of 2019.

- Readiness Level: Scores for each subject test area reflect the average performance of all students in this grade level categorized in one of the following levels: Exceeding, Ready, Close or In Need of Support.

- SBPS Average/Level: the average of students tested in this grade. This average includes all students, including those with special needs.

We continue to work on improving student performance in reading as this is a primary goal for all Archdiocesan schools, and reading proficiency is an essential competency for academic success.

This year we are focusing on two main strategies to improve reading: • Balanced Literacy in Primary/Intermediate Grades: We’ve been using the balanced literacy approach which includes read alouds, shared reading, reading mini-lessons, independent reading and word study. This year’s focus for teacher professional development is on quality reading mini-lessons. This is when teachers provide whole-class reading instruction on effective reading strategies, and students practice it in their reading tasks. Last year we hired Ms. Megan Peters, our reading specialist. She taught teachers how to administer reading assessments to inform leveled small-group reading instruction. This year, she will help teachers use data to inform the strategies to teach during the mini-lessons.

• Middle School: Teachers will continue to teach how to read and appreciate literature during their novel studies. Teachers in the content areas will provide authentic resources for students to read and discern. On Tuesdays, a two-hour enrichment block was also added. Students will receive additional enrichment in the areas of writing English/Language Arts and math.

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ASPIRE SCORES SCORES COMPARISON COMPARISON CHART CHART ASPIRE

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AOC System-Wide System-Wide AOC Results Grade 33 Results Grade

2016 2016 415 415 415 415 Ready Ready 417 417 Ready Ready 413 413

2017 2017 415 415 415 415 Ready Ready 417 417 Ready Ready 413 413

2016 2017 2018 2019 2016 2016 2017 2018 2019 2016 ASPIRE Benchmark 417 417 417 417 417 ASPIRE Benchmark 417 417 417 417 417 AOC Average 423 423 423 422 418 AOC Average 423 423 423 422 418 AOC Readiness Readiness Level Level Exceeds Exceeds Exceeds Exceeds Exceeds Exceeds Ready Ready Ready Ready AOC SBPS Average Average 424 424 425 423 419 SBPS 424 424 425 423 419 SBPS Readiness Level Exceeds Exceeds Exceeds Exceeds Ready SBPS Readiness Level Exceeds Exceeds Exceeds Exceeds Ready National Average Average 420 420 420 420 415 National 420 420 420 420 415

2017 2017 417 417 417 417 Ready Ready 419 419 Ready Ready 415 415

ASPIRE Benchmark Benchmark ASPIRE AOC Average AOC Average AOC Readiness Level AOC Readiness Level SBPS Average SBPS Average SBPS Readiness Readiness Level Level SBPS National Average National Average

2016 2016 413 413 419 419 Exceeds Exceeds 422 422 Exceeds Exceeds 417 417

AOC System-Wide System-Wide AOC Results Grade 44 Results Grade

AOC System-Wide System-Wide AOC Results Grade Grade 55 Results

2016 2016 ASPIRE Benchmark 419 ASPIRE Benchmark 419 AOC Average 426 AOC Average 426 AOC Readiness Level Exceeds AOC Readiness Level Exceeds SBPS Average Average 427 SBPS 427 SBPS Readiness Level Exceeds SBPS Readiness Level Exceeds National Average Average 423 National 423

AOC System-Wide System-Wide AOC Results Grade 66 Results Grade

2016 2016 ASPIRE Benchmark 420 ASPIRE Benchmark 420 AOC Average Average 429 AOC 429 AOC Readiness Level Exceeds AOC Readiness Level Exceeds SBPS Average Average 428 SBPS 428 SBPS Readiness Level Exceeds SBPS Readiness Level Exceeds National Average Average 425 National 425

AOC System-Wide System-Wide AOC Results Grade 77 Results Grade

2016 2016 ASPIRE Benchmark 421 ASPIRE Benchmark 421 AOC Average 431 AOC Average 431 AOC Readiness Level Exceeds AOC Readiness Level Exceeds SBPS Average Average 431 SBPS 431 SBPS Readiness Level Exceeds SBPS Readiness Level Exceeds National Average Average 427 National 427

AOC System-Wide System-Wide AOC Results Grade Grade 88 Results

2016 2016 ASPIRE Benchmark Benchmark 422 ASPIRE 422 AOC Average 432 AOC Average 432 AOC Readiness Level Exceeds AOC Readiness Level Exceeds SBPS Average Average 432 SBPS 432 SBPS Readiness Level Exceeds SBPS Readiness Level Exceeds National Average Average 428 National 428

2017 2017 413 413 419 419 Exceeds Exceeds 423 423 Exceeds Exceeds 417 417

2018 2018 413 413 419 419 Exceeds Exceeds 423 423 Exceeds Exceeds 417 417

Reading Reading 2019 2019 413 413 419 419 Exceeds Exceeds 421 421 Exceeds Exceeds 417 417

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English English

2017 2017 419 419 426 426 Exceeds Exceeds 429 429 Exceeds Exceeds 423 423

2018 2018 419 419 425 425 Ready Ready 429 429 Exceeds Exceeds 423 423

English English

2017 2017 420 420 429 429 Exceeds Exceeds 431 431 Exceeds Exceeds 425 425

2018 2018 420 420 429 429 Exceeds Exceeds 431 431 Exceeds Exceeds 425 425

English English

2017 2017 421 421 431 431 Exceeds Exceeds 432 432 Exceeds Exceeds 427 427

2018 2018 421 421 432 432 Exceeds Exceeds 431 431 Exceeds Exceeds 427 427

English English

2017 2017 422 422 432 432 Exceeds Exceeds 434 434 Exceeds Exceeds 428 428

2018 2018 422 422 432 432 Exceeds Exceeds 433 433 Exceeds Exceeds 428 428

2018 2018 415 415 413 413 Close Close 417 417 Ready Ready 413 413

Reading Reading

2018 2018 417 417 417 417 Ready Ready 419 419 Ready Ready 415 415

Reading Reading

2019 2019 419 419 425 425 Ready Ready 429 429 Exceeds Exceeds 423 423

2016 2016 420 420 420 420 Ready Ready 421 421 Ready Ready 418 418

2017 2017 420 420 420 420 Ready Ready 423 423 Ready Ready 418 418

2019 2019 420 420 429 429 Exceeds Exceeds 432 432 Exceeds Exceeds 425 425

2016 2016 421 421 422 422 Ready Ready 422 422 Ready Ready 420 420

2017 2017 421 421 422 422 Ready Ready 423 423 Ready Ready 420 420

2019 2019 421 421 432 432 Exceeds Exceeds 434 434 Exceeds Exceeds 427 427

2016 2016 423 423 424 424 Ready Ready 424 424 Ready Ready 421 421

2017 2017 423 423 424 424 Ready Ready 423 423 Ready Ready 420 420

2019 2016 2019 2016 422 424 422 424 432 426 432 426 Exceeds Ready Ready Exceeds 433 429 433 429 Exceeds 432 Exceeds 432 428 423 428 423

2017 2017 424 424 426 426 Ready Ready 427 427 Ready Ready 423 423

2018 2018 420 420 420 420 Ready Ready 423 423 Ready Ready 418 418

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2018 2018 421 421 422 422 Ready Ready 423 423 Ready Ready 420 420

Reading Reading

2018 2018 423 423 424 424 Ready Ready 423 423 Ready Ready 423 423

Reading Reading

2018 2018 424 424 426 426 Ready Ready 426 426 Ready Ready 423 423

Math Math 2018 2018 413 413 415 415 Ready Ready 418 418 Ready Ready 414 414

Science Science

2019 2019 415 415 414 414 Close Close 415 415 Ready Ready 413 413

2016 2016 413 413 415 415 Ready Ready 417 417 Ready Ready 413 413

2017 2017 413 413 415 415 Ready Ready 418 418 Ready Ready 413 413

2019 2019 417 417 417 417 Ready Ready 417 417 Ready Ready 416 416

2016 2016 416 416 417 417 Ready Ready 419 419 Ready Ready 416 416

2017 2017 416 416 417 417 Ready Ready 420 420 Ready Ready 416 416

2019 2019 420 420 419 419 Close Close 423 423 Ready Ready 417 417

2016 2016 418 418 419 419 Ready Ready 420 420 Ready Ready 418 418

2017 2017 418 418 419 419 Ready Ready 423 423 Ready Ready 418 418

2019 2019 421 421 421 421 Ready Ready 423 423 Ready Ready 419 419

2016 2016 420 420 423 423 Ready Ready 425 425 Ready Ready 421 421

2017 2018 2019 2017 2018 2019 420 420 420 420 420 420 424 423 423 424 423 423 Ready Ready Ready Ready Ready Ready 426 426 427 426 426 427 Exceeds Exceeds Exceeds Exceeds Exceeds Exceeds 421 421 421 421 421 421

2019 2019 423 423 423 423 Ready Ready 425 425 Ready Ready 420 420

2016 2016 422 422 423 423 Ready Ready 426 426 Ready Ready 421 421

2017 2017 422 422 424 424 Ready Ready 428 428 Ready Ready 421 421

2019 2019 424 424 425 425 Ready Ready 427 427 Ready Ready 423 423

2016 2016 425 425 426 426 Ready Ready 421 421 Ready Ready 423 423

2017 2017 425 425 426 426 Ready Ready 430 430 Ready Ready 423 423

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2018 2018 416 416 417 417 Ready Ready 420 420 Ready Ready 416 416

Math Math

2018 2018 418 418 419 419 Ready Ready 423 423 Ready Ready 418 418

2019 2019 413 413 414 414 Ready Ready 416 416 Ready Ready 413 413

2016 2016 418 418 417 417 Close Close 421 421 Ready Ready 415 415

2019 2019 416 416 417 417 Ready Ready 419 419 Ready Ready 416 416

2016 2016 420 420 420 420 Ready Ready 421 421 Ready Ready 418 418

2019 2019 418 418 418 418 Ready Ready 421 421 Ready Ready 418 418

2016 2016 422 422 423 423 Ready Ready 425 425 Ready Ready 420 420

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Math Math

2018 2018 422 422 424 424 Ready Ready 426 426 Exceeds Exceeds 421 421

Math Math

2018 2018 425 425 427 427 Ready Ready 431 431 Exceeds Exceeds 423 423

2017 2017 418 418 417 417

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2018 2018 418 418 417 417

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2017 2017 420 420 420 420

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2018 2018 420 420 420 420 Ready Ready 424 424 Ready Ready 418 418

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2017 2017 422 422 423 423

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2018 2018 422 422 423 423 Ready Ready 426 426 Ready Ready 420 420

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2016 2016 423 423 424 424 Ready Ready 425 425 Ready Ready 422 422

2017 2017 423 423 424 424

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2019 2019 422 422 424 424 Ready Ready 426 426 Ready Ready 421 421

2016 2016 425 425 426 426 Ready Ready 427 427 Ready Ready 422 422

2017 2017 425 425 427 427 Ready Ready 428 428 Ready Ready 422 422

2019 2019 425 425 426 426 Ready Ready 429 429 Ready Ready 423 423

2016 2016 427 427 428 428 Ready Ready 434 434 Ready Ready 424 424

2017 2017 427 427 428 428 Ready Ready 424 424 Ready Ready 424 424

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2018 2018 423 423 424 424

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2019 2019 425 425 426 426 Ready Ready 430 430 Exceeds Exceeds 422 422

2019 2019 427 427 427 427 Ready Ready 430 430 Ready Ready 424 424

Bidding Adieu to St. Benedict High School Graduation day in June brought to a close a wonderful chapter of secondary education at St. Benedict Parish. Although the high school program is now part of our rich history, the successes of this program are far-reaching as we experienced at the celebration of this ministry on June 2.

In every field and occupation imaginable, there are proud Bengal alumni representing the best of what was taught here over 69 years. Msgr. Fasnacht’s dream of providing quality Catholic co-ed secondary school education was fulfilled first by the School Sisters of St. Francis, diocesan and religious order clergy, and in recent times by dedicated lay administrators, faculty, and staff.

The evidence lies in college placements, scholarships, and degrees attained. Throughout this last year, Bengals reconnected with the school to talk of lives led in service to family and country, accomplishments realized over several generations, children and grandchildren raised and grown to take their place in society, a fondness for times gone by, and the impact made by special teachers.

This is what St. Benedict High School (SBHS) stood for: family and community, scholarship and service, prayer and action.

Our year-long celebration brought back many of the SBHS family. The pioneer class of 1954 held their annual reunion and hosted the last graduating class. Our senior class appreciated efforts to provide the best educational experience possible including converting a classroom to the senior lounge, a secret senior day outing, a fun prom event at Pinstripes, teaming up with Chicago Waldorf for boys volleyball, and a moving Senior retreat.

Seniors, their families, faculty and alumni traveled to Italy to follow in the footsteps of St. Benedict. Visiting with the Benedictine monks at his birthplace in Norcia and his first hermitage at Subiaco, and celebrating Mass at his resting place in Monte Cassino, the group came away with better insight into our school’s incredible patron saint, his legacy and spirituality. Other stops on the trip included the ancient streets of Pompeii, a sunny day on Capri, the Colosseum at dusk in Rome, a Papal Audience and blessing from Pope Francis, praying at the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi, shopping the outdoor markets of Florence, and a gondola ride in Venice; memories that will last a lifetime.

Alumni who connected through our Basketball program over the years came back to shoot

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S T. B E EDUC NEDIC AT I O T HIG N H SCH OOL some hoops and take home their yearbook basketball picture poster. Traditions continued with the blessing and reception of HS class rings. Alumni, former faculty, and benefactors attended the final Protégé Internship Program reception honoring seniors who completed their 12-week internship.

At HS Honors Night, graduating seniors received National Honor Society sashes.

Although the high school “started small and ended small“, it was big in all the right places: big on a caring and supportive faculty, big on Catholic values and social teachings, a home away from home for three generations of Bengals. Thanks for the memories, St. Benedict High School.

Clockwise from left bottom: Closing Mass and Reception; Protégé Program participants; Monte Cassino Abbey, Italy; Prom 2019; and Graduation 2019

Outreach Ministries: Bringing Christ’s Compassion to the Community The Human Concerns Commission promotes the Word and manifests the love of Jesus by helping those in need. With a range of ongoing initiatives – both outward facing and to promote enhanced spiritual life within the St. Benedict parish – this commission ministers to those among us with spiritual, physical, social and economic needs.

Key to the success of our Society of St. Vincent de Paul conference is the power of listening, according to Mike McCallum, a longtime St. Benedict parishioner and volunteer. “Our clients are at a low point in their lives. In addition to financial assistance, most people need someone to talk to; they need to vent. Listening to them gives them hope,” he said.

Founded in 1833, the mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is to serve the poor. The Society’s nearly 100,000 trained volunteers in the U.S. offer aid to more than 5.4 million people through home visits, prisons and hospitals. It is truly a volunteer-driven effort, with a volunteer-to-staff ratio of 16 to 1.

The eight parishioners who make up our Society of St. Vincent de Paul conference partner with social workers and others on community outreach. Support includes helping clients with temporary rent and utilities assistance to keep people in their homes, and help with everyday needs like new glasses if a client breaks his. Our ministry also creates food baskets for families in need at Christmas. “This is an especially vulnerable time of the year,” said McCallum. “Our help really makes a difference.” Parish volunteers also put the baskets together.

Funding comes in the way of individual donations in the church St. Vincent de Paul drop box; annual events such as the Fund the Poor Ball, Windy City Neighbors Helping Neighbors; and other fundraisers. St. Benedict partners with Queen of Angels on “Bundle Sundays”, in which the churches ask parishioners to bring clothes and other items for St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores. In addition, leftover goods from our Green Garage sale are donated to the Society and other charities.

During Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S. in 2015, he reached out to Christians and non-Christians alike with a message of helping others. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul has been putting these words into practice for more than 170 years. “We all look for ways to help our neighbors,” concludes McCallum. “Our home visits, listening to clients, praying with them, give you peace of mind that you’ve made a difference with someone you now know.”

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S Elaine Lindia, Pastoral Associate

“Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, who said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

- ACTS 20:35

Outreach Ministries also support The Common Pantry through donations every month in church.

Laela Skaer is one of three parishioners who volunteer regularly at the Pantry. St. Benedict is one of more than 30 organizations that support the Pantry with food collection, monetary donations and social services. Located in the Epiphany Christian Church, the Pantry is open every Wednesday and serves an average of 80 clients each week.

Besides food, the Pantry helps clients find shelters or permanent housing, apply for Medicaid and food stamps, seek employment and other life-changing services. Skaer or another volunteer will interview the client to determine needs. The goal: to offer them a safe place to live, sustenance and to instill hope for a better life.

The Pantry’s latest project was a back-to-school supplies drive for clients with children. In August, a total of 151 children in 61 families received backpacks and school supplies. Skaer brightens up when asked about volunteers who help cook, distribute food and coordinate services. “Several of our current volunteers were clients themselves. Over time they have become fully functional and want to help,” said Skaer. “We, at the Pantry, really live our slogan: I Am Your Neighbor”, she said.

After six years of service, Skaer sums up her volunteer experience this way: “I find it humbling and so rewarding. I really get to know some clients who touch my heart. They look forward to seeing us. It is a ministry that I want to be part of for a long time.”

SBPS students visit the Common Pantry

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PA R I S H L I F E

Fr. Robert Pajor, Associate Pastor

Parish Life Commission: Social Engagement and Service Welcoming Ministry is the first point of contact once a family or individual registers with the rectory, school or online. They receive a letter introducing the Welcoming Committee and are invited to be publicly welcomed during an upcoming Mass. Living up to the committee’s name, this group offers a personable and friendly way to help new parishioners feel at home.

Young Adult Ministry, for college-age parishioners, enhances the lives of young adults in the parish through faith, service and fellowship. Another ministry with a similar mission is Ravenswood Young Adult Catholics, a spiritual and social group comprised of several participating North Side parishes, including St. Ben’s. They have Lenten and Advent prayer groups, a Rosary program, a summer softball league (which took the championship for the second year in a row!), and “Theology on Tap”, which mixes spirituality and social activities.

Scouts Scouting programs thrive at St. Benedict. Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Daisies and Brownies – many of whom are St. Benedict Prep students – meet regularly at the school and have many outings. “Boy Scouts Troop 865 provides safe and fun activities for boys 12-18 years old,” said Scout Master Steve Willuweit. “We focus on developing leadership skills such as rank advancement, which encourages scouts to plan, track and log hours throughout the year. We also enjoy outdoor activities.

Besides local outings, our travels have taken us to New Mexico, Florida, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan in the last three years.”

Women’s Club ( formerly Ladies Society ) is an inclusive community of Catholic women whose mission is to “empower and educate its members in spirituality, leadership and service.” The group is a chapter of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women of Chicago, Vicariate II. For more than 40 years, this club has warmed hearts and appetites of the St. Benedict Community with homemade goodies for the homebound, those in nursing homes and others in need, and participates in the Council’s Prison Ministry.

Holy Name Society is the parish’s men’s club that aims to “promote devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus and assist each other to grow in holiness.” The society sponsors two Donut Sundays and supports all our parish fundraisers.

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Hospitality Ministry helps facilitate fellowship among parishioners following Mass in an informal setting over a cup of coffee or refreshments in the church basement, or outdoors in good weather.

The group was recently joined by the Young Adult Ministry for wine and cheese following the 6:30 Sunday Mass.

Knights of Columbus Council 15052 at St. Benedict provides a wide range of services, and raises thousands of dollars each year to benefit the St. Benedict Community. Initiatives include food drives, an annual ID Drive in which volunteers collect on the street, fundraisers, scholarships and other charitable gifts.

Women’s Book Club meets on a monthly basis and reads all genres – from classics to current titles – fiction to non-fiction. The club also supports St. Benedict fundraising events.

Friends of Ben’s Ministry formed in 2018, is the union of two long-standing groups, “Second Act Ministry” and the Over-Fifty Club. Friends of Ben’s is both a social and service-oriented group of parishioners 40 years and older. The ministry hosts annual activities, collects donations for Common Pantry, and members volunteer at parish events.

Ben’s Buds contributes to the upkeep of the parish grounds. Most recently the team focused on the rectory garden by weeding, trimming and planting in the area to get the garden ready for winter.

From left: Thanks to the Scouts for re-painting the US map in our parish courtyard; Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive; Hospitality Sunday and ice cream sundaes; Friends of Ben’s June trip on the Spirit of Chicago; and Women’s Club Soup Making Drive.

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Youth Ministry: Empowering Young People Youth Ministry invites young parishioners to participate in the community of faith and grow in practice and knowledge. This ministry takes into account the particular needs of young people, and the gifts they offer the larger community. Goals of our Youth Ministry include: • EMPOWERMENT - To help young people live as Jesus‘ disciples in our world today • PARTICIPATION - To invite youth to participate in the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community • GROWTH - To encourage the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person AT ST. BENEDICT PARISH WE SEEK TO ACHIEVE THESE GOALS BY: Service to create a more just world. “My involvement has reminded me that my efforts as a teenager are valued. Being younger doesn’t mean incapable,” said Cesar. “I have volunteered at St. Paul’s House, Ronald McDonald House, and at the parish in Fright Walk and the Hunger Walk.”

Cesar also went to Notre Dame Vision, where participants discovered and renewed God’s call in their lives. “I was able to see hundreds of teenagers from across the nation centered around our Catholic community. It was a week of much reflection, learning, sharing and fun I will never forget.”

Empowering young people to turn their faith into action. Community building aides in finding like-minded people with whom to grow in faith. “My favorite thing about Notre Dame Vision was the community,” said Emi. “Everyone was so kind and supportive. There is no judgement. It was so inspiring to hear amazing speakers talk not just about faith, but the real world, too. I felt so close to God and was so content.” With confidence it becomes easier to defend what you believe.

Prayer with our community of faith and individually. Cesar also serves as a lector, something he originally thought was limited to adults. “Ms. McMillan saw my God-given gift for reading and suggested I become a lector,” he said. “I feel so blessed to use my gifts to understand the word of the Lord and help others realize theirs as well. Ms. McMillan has created a safe space for all kids willing to volunteer and lead in our community. I am forever grateful for the positivity and opportunity that Youth Ministry offers. It has made me feel closer to my faith and community, something that I will carry for the rest of my life.”

Top left: Assisting at Donut Sunday.

Top right: Notre Dame Vision 2018.

Bottom: Vacation Bible School 2019.

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Jody Roy, Director of St. Kateri Center

St. Kateri Center Bridges Faith with Culture As the only meeting place for the Catholic American Indian population in the state, St. Kateri Center of Chicago at St. Benedict hosts a range of events and activities for members of all ages.

These include Sunday worship services, senior luncheons, a youth program, prayer circles, seasonal prayer services, baptisms, funerals, weddings, scholarship opportunities for Native American children attending Catholic schools, sacraments of initiation, Indigenous Women’s Healing Circle, Pow Wows, American Indian guest speaker’s bureaus, and more.

Named after St. Kateri Tekakwitha, patron saint of ecology and the environment, the Center helps youth gain a better understanding of the intersection of Catholic theology, Indigenous spiritual traditions, and colonial history. One child said, “Living in an urban area has made it difficult to connect with my cultural roots. It keeps me in touch with my heritage even after my grandmother has gone and is no longer there to teach me the ways of our people. The experience I’ve gained has been priceless. Being able to bridge my faith with my culture has given me a deeper sense of purpose.”

Top row from left: Leadership Circle Member William Buchholtz and first graders; St. Kateri Center’s first official wedding ceremony, since being a part of St. Benedict Parish; Catholic Family Day at Six Flags Bottom row from left: St.Kateri Pow Wow dancer; Indigenous Women’s Healing Circle

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Forward in Our Faith Projects Bring Life to Campus

Geoff Pautsch, Director of Finance

(2018-2019)

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN (2015-2020) Through fervent prayer, generous teamwork and formidable generosity, our parish capital campaign Forward in Our Faith continues to turn our dreams into realities.

The initial campaign consisted of three project phases: • Phase I Completed: The complete replacement of the 100-year-old slate roof and tuck pointing around the exterior of the church. The work included: 1) Removal and replacement of the underlayment and slate on the upper roof and conical roof on the south side of the church; installation of new snow guards, copper flashing, gutters, and downspouts; as well as for the lower aisle roofs 2) Major tuckpointing repairs around several parts of the church, largely on the north, south and east sides of the church 3) Removal of paint from the façade of the church, restoring the original limestone, the opening and assessment of the front limestone steps of the church, and the replacement of the cracked clay gutter sewer pipes underground 4) Re-establishment of the lightning rods at the top of the bell tower and at the top of the roof copper cross 5) Restoration of the failing paint and plaster in the church.

Lorenzo Ramos, Director of Maintenance

FACILITY COMMITTEE : Fran Fazio Dan Kattner Martin Lunkes Joe Maida David Periolat Jose Ronchetta

• Phase II Completed: 1) Thorough tuckpointing of the façade of the school building (Building 1) on Leavitt Street, as well as installation of new lintels and windows 2) Miscellaneous convent and east courtyard tuckpointing, convent chimney removal, boiler room upgrades (pumps stations) and necessary asbestos abatement • Phase III Ongoing: The plan to build a new addition to our parish school was deemed unnecessary. The parish has begun moving forward on creating new and innovative educational centers. However, the parish plans to communicate what new projects will be funded with future donations and campaign reserves. Stay tuned for more information throughout this last year of the campaign!

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CAMPAIGN STATISTICS (AS OF AUGUST 29, 2019) Total pledged (to-date): $4,561,048 Challenge goal: $6,200,000 Total number of donor families: 758 Total paid gifts: $3,853,083 Total campaign project expenses: $3,446,920 Campaign reserves: $406,163 Amount to be collected: $707,965 Campaign expenses include: • $1,614,125: Phase I: roof and tuckpointing work on the church building • $353,419: New Condensation Pump Stations • $312,774: Four of five annual gifts to the Archdiocese of Chicago for the “To Teach Who Christ Is” Campaign • $242,702: General expenses to administer the campaign • $158,270: Leavitt school building windows • $156,900: Leavitt school building tuckpointing • $151,550: Asbestos abatement throughout the tunnel system, as well as spaces throughout the school • $161,814: Kittler Hall Renovation and new gathering area (partially funded by outside grant and 2019 Gala “Fund-a-Need”) • $79,700: Necessary Church tuckpointing, chimney removal, east and west stair rebuilds (pictured above) • $70,394: Structural engineering reports and interior church repair work • $57,889: (to-date) New electrical service to the school buildings on Leavitt and Byron • $41,124: Additional tunnel re-piping due to new condensation pump stations and other necessary plumbing work • $20,000: Gift to our sharing parish, Our Lady of the Snows • $18,750: Preliminary plans for the renovation of the school building on Bell • $5,071: Chemical destructions in the school science labs • $2,438: Miscellaneous: dumpsters, etc.

Total Campaign Expenses: $3,446,920 With profound gratitude, thank you for your ongoing generosity as we strive to continue moving our parish “forward in our faith.”

HERE ARE SOME QUICK PROJECT UPDATES: The six condensation pump stations mentioned last year were replaced.

These new condensation pump stations will not only help our parish be more energy efficient, but will also help to extend the life expectancy of our boilers already “on borrowed time”. In addition to the replacement of these stations, there was extensive replacement of several pneumatic flanged valves, actuators and flanged isolation valves throughout the campus. A lot of re-piping was also required.

In addition to the extensive tunnel re-piping, the long thick steam pipe running from the boiler room through the convent to the school was recently replaced.

This was completed after some additional asbestos abatement took place this spring.

This new sleeve will lessen the curves and shorten the distance of this pipe from point A to point B. The end result will mean higher energy efficiency of natural gas, electricity and water consumption. This was the last of the work slated for Phase II of the campaign.

SO WHAT IS THE PARISH WORKING ON NOW? Once school let out this past June, the parish quickly moved on campus-wide projects. Fortunately, most of these projects were completed just before school started.

The parish completed a landscaping “clean-up” project around the perimeter of the campus, giving it a fresh look. Tree removal took place along the Ackerman Center since they were creating issues with the building including sewer blockage. Many of the bushes along Leavitt Street and Bell Avenue were dead. The area along the church on Leavitt had become overgrown by a variety of mixed plants. Our parish worked closely with Anne Hunt to ensure that important trees and plants were protected. Anne and her team of gardeners have done a great deal of work over the years for which the parish is very grateful. Week after week, they spent time to beautify the grounds which are so visible to the public eye. They personally provided many bushes, flowers and other plants to enhance the area by the church, including the peaceful courtyard in between the rectory and the church.

In planning a landscape re-design, the parish made sure that all of the Garden Club’s wishes were kept, and the parish asked how this project could be of help to them as they continue their important ministry.

You will notice that some areas are a blank landscape.

The parish is looking at ways to make these garden areas useful for our students and made education-friendly.

For the last few years, the electrical power in the school building on Leavitt has been of great concern. As the school added classroom window air-conditioners, installed more digital classroom technology (including projectors and interactive whiteboards), and one-to-one student device charging stations, our electrical panels and breakers have been put to the test. The parish contacted ComEd about upgrading the transformer in the courtyard for expansion of our electrical capacity.

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The newly installed transformer now provides the power for most of the school buildings with the exception of the building and gymnasium on Bell Avenue. Here is a picture of the trench containing pipes for the new electrical feed for the school building on Leavitt. Our newly designed transformer has enough capacity for future electrical necessities, including air-conditioning in the school building and increased technology. The next phase is to replace the electrical panel which dates back to the 1950s. This equipment is located in the basement of the gym and feeds the rest of the campus. The parish plans to address this project in the next year. Because of the transformer replacement, the air conditioning project for parts of the school building on Leavitt, initially slated for this summer, was postponed. The parish needed to take some time to assess its needs more carefully and re-evaluate the best plan of action for a proper installation. It is our hope that the project will be completed in the summer of 2020 after spending the next few months planning and soliciting bids.

The courtyard recessed walls of the school building (facing West) have been tuckpointed. There were large sections of the wall missing mortar. The brick, however, is in very good shape. Many years ago, the bathroom glass block windows were replaced with unmatched brick. Over the years, the iron in the brick really made it stand out. These bricks are now replaced with brick from another wall that matches the brick exactly. This gave the wall a fresh clean look. This work will also protect the building from water infiltration.

The storage area behind the convent got a makeover. The existing unused ramp was deteriorated and unsafe for use. This area was also underutilized. The area will be excavated, the ramp will be removed, and a new concrete pad will be poured covering about 1,100 square feet of space. The new pad will be used to house the parish bus, parish van, and Girl Scout and Boy Scout trailers. This will open up the courtyard for recess and provide more safety when parish vehicles need to leave during the day. The new concrete pad will also provide a barrier for our infamous city rodents. The entire courtyard is now sealed with no open or exposed ground.

SO, WHAT’S ON THE DOCKET MOVING FORWARD? During the completion of the convent tuckpointing and lintel replacement, many of the glass block windows were broken or loose. These windows are being replaced with ones similar to those that were installed on the school building on Leavitt. Only the glass block windows on the convent are being replaced; not all the windows. It will protect the basement level of the convent and give a fresh clean look to the second and third floor of the west end.

Obtain an engineering report on the front steps of the church, with the goal of resetting and sealing them, deterring water from entering into the church basement, causing the plaster wall to buckle. The parish is also considering refinishing the doors of the church that are weathered.

As mentioned above, the air-conditioning project for the school building on Leavitt is on hold. The parish is going to reassess this project for a summer 2020 installation.

To match other areas of the campus, the parish hopes to replace the courtyard gym doors for functionality, security and safety reasons. New doors were installed at the corner of Leavitt and Byron, as well as the gym entrance doors on Bell.

The project list changes and continues to grow every month with our aging campus. The parish does the best that it can with the available personnel and the financial resources in order to protect and update the infrastructure of our entire campus. We cannot stress enough that our parish is extremely fortunate to have an active facilities committee to help the parish administration make sound decisions with the long-term vision of our parish in mind. With their help and our dedicated and qualified parish maintenance staff, the parish administration is able to make sound decisions that will keep St. Ben’s running for generations to come.

This work is only possible because of the past, present and future generosity of so many generous parishioners and friends of the parish. Thank you for your faithful giving to the parish as we continue to protect, enhance and strengthen our parish facilities.

Louie Karagiannes, Head of Technology

St. Benedict Prep is evolving with the times; We are so blessed to have tools, spaces, and faculty who are vigorously reinventing the learning process for God’s children. Some examples include the creation of the STEM Lab and Creative Media Center. These two spaces enlighten the minds of kids in ways not possible in a traditional classroom.

Our vision of the future, and our drive to continue to be innovative, did not stop with those two spaces. Our Global Learning Lab, and a newly transformed Kittler Hall, are two spaces that are now open. (The Wonder Lab is another new space coming soon.) These projects were the culmination of months of prep work, construction and training. We took the gifts from Fun Run, Gala, and Forward in our Faith, to bring a fresh look, new opportunities and big selling points for families to consider St. Benedict Prep as a future home.

GLOBAL LEARNING LAB: Once two separate classrooms, each approximately 625 square feet, are now one complete space. We no longer will use chalkboards, whiteboards, or corkboards; these are tools of the past.

Two Ultra High definition 4K, ten-point multi-touch, Smart Monitors, along with two other 4K Ultra-High Definition Smart TV’s, offer all the features and functionality of a traditional whiteboard and/or projector screen, and are more power efficient, cleaner, less wasteful and a more effective learning environment.

They also bring more opportunities to the space to meet its potential. We hope to bring a digital window into the cultures of the world, connections with people of power and/or unique knowledge, and have a space for many dynamic uses, which teachers can invent and experiment with daily. We hope to bring experiences, learning opportunities and fun that is normally only possible by traveling thousands of miles to other schools. Our kids only have to travel to the third floor.

KITTLER HALL has been a part of our community for years. We saw an opportunity to diversify its use and effectiveness.

Kittler Hall consisted of a large auditorium, stage, seating for about 170 people, and a narrow hallway corridor that had three additional offices attached. The space got lots of use and needed a new touch and modern look. It is now a state-of-the-art auditorium with all-new digital sound mixers, wireless microphones, surround sound, high-definition large screen laser projector, all new stage, media closet and a grand foyer for reception in place of the old offices. The space has been

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abated with high vaulted ceilings and lots of space for any event.

Kittler Hall is intended for three main purposes: first a new space that can effectively bring liberal arts opportunities to our students – from plays to concerts – a space to express themselves in an artistic manner. Second, we needed a dynamic space for faculty and staff to meet, work as a team, and sponsor professional development opportunities. Third, for student engagement, summer activities, and/or religious education.

WONDER LAB is a third space, which is coming in the near future.

This space has been under construction now for almost a year as we find new and amazing tools to add. It is an innovative space for our early childhood students to experiment with water, physics, life and creativity. This space includes an interactive water table, Lego wall and construction center, and an interactive pegboard.

These three spaces bring a new look to St. Benedict, new forms of learning, and most importantly, spark creativity in both our staff and students. We pray and have faith that our classroom additions have not ended here, but instead continue to grow as we continue to grow in our mission.

We want to thank our staff members, as well as the members of the HSA, who made all these past, present, and future projects possible!

THANK YOU TO OUR GALA 2019 FUND-A-NEED DONORS WHO SUPPORTED THE KITTLER HALL RENOVATION PROJECT! Benjamin and Kathryn Albrecht Leonard and Terri Aluise Thomas and Claudia Anzur Michelle Barbarone The Tansor/Blake Family Jason & Jessica Blomquist Tricia Boguslawski-Canty Megan Bouche Kevin and Kathleen Buchar Thomas and Laura Burns David and Maria Cromwell the Cusick Family Jonathan & Tara DeFreytas the Dilling Family Michael and Julie Dzamba Christine & Matt Elliott the Evans Family Bret and Anna Faford Andrea & Dave Field Elizabeth Finn Gregory and Martha Firestone Ed and Christine Fleming Nick Ford Martina Gavigan

Rachel Gemo Garrett and Jennifer Greeby Therese and Jim Grohman Becky and Jim Hauman Mike and Molly Hofmann the Hortatsos Family Breanne & Scott Hosford Julie Josler Erin Judge Fr. Steve Kanonik David Keenan Stephanie Keenan Mark and Heather Keldahl Rhea Kemerley Joshua & Michelle Knight Dan & Janice Knuckey the Kohmescher/Polutnik Family Robert Kordas / Melissa Ledezma Mark and Christina Kromkowski and Family Joseph and Marisa Lewis Abbey & DJ Lipke Dustin and Kristy Loeffler John and Julia Lynch

Kenneth and Heidi Lyons Annie & Joe Maida Jacob and Esther Massick Alexandra & Dave Mattison Peg and Tiny McLaughlin Marc and Lindsey Milanowski Michael and Linda Misetic Michael & Tammy Morris Jorge and Magaly Munante Kathryn Neenan Michael and Jaquelyn Newman Cathy Norris Douglas Padian and Eileen Hughes Erich & Robyn Parker Brian and Heather Pavona Michael and Katherine Pfeffer Hollie & William Platte George & Kim Radich Miguel Rea Allyson & Dave Regnier Kathryn Reidy Dave & Lynn Retford Tom and Kelly Rieckelman Daniel & Elizabeth Roarty

Jose and Bethany Ronchetta In Memory of Abby and Maya Roock Michael and Julie Rothweiler Tom and Isabelle Ryan John and Angela Sears Francesco and Bridgett Sessa Julie and Mike Simpson Daniel & Jennifer Sirken Mr. & Mrs. Ryan & Stephanie Stecz Nicole and Tim Stephens Amy and Jeff Stern Michelle Stevens Colleen & Keith Stock the Stull Family Kevin and Vickie Thornley Brian & Carrie Tracy Adriana & David Trino Richard and Renee Unizycki Amy & Kirk Wojak Christopher & Jennifer Weinacht Bill and Nicole Yankowski Matt and Elizabeth Zakaras

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Financials PARISH

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SCHOOL INCOME 16/17 17/18 18/19 Tuition $5,930,604 $5,834,621 $5,646,810 Fees $268,875 $259,489 $240,989 Fundraising $181,707 $173,771 $145,674 $69,315 $71,195 $68,410 Annual School Fund $125,556 $165,463 $199,293 $33,042 $34,033 $35,054 Outside Funding Sources $153,850 $79,900 $119,655 $54,505 $45,331 $31,574 Advancement Office $58,350 $53,593 $44,807 Appeals/Scholarship $91,621 $47,204 $34,109 $90,776 $71,268 $61,426 Other Miscellaneous $61,657 $32,502 $26,725 $1,107,641 $1,018,997 $973,068 Total $6,813,870 $6,592,950 $6,413,255

CHURCH EXPENSE SCHOOL EXPENSE Salaries and Benefits $612,300 $624,352 $602,326 Salaries and Benefits $5,303,596 $5,190,657 $5,129,579 Rectory and Religious Instructional $185,040 $204,719 $244,786 Education Office $69,095 $69,413 $77,836 Administrative $104,590 $110,279 $109,074 Liturgical and Church $15,003 $22,692 $16,987 Food Service $107,843 $99,055 $96,531 Utilities $65,766 $53,752 $49,400 Field Trip/AGORA $49,255 $87,075 $83,180 Building Maintenance Utilities $176,543 $235,002 $227,384 and Repair $47,419 $18,877 $11,708 Building Maintenance Archdiocesan and Repair $247,731 $244,142 $265,078 Assessments $130,096 $129,065 $134,133 Property and Casualty Property and Casualty Insurance $122,760 $126,744 $124,020 Insurance $84,876 $87,552 $66,780 Other Miscellaneous $268,575 $213,774 $217,045 Other Miscellaneous $47,432 $36,075 $27,718 Total $6,565,933 $6,511,447 $6,496,677 Total $1,071,987 $1,041,778 $986,888 CHURCH INCOME Collections Religious Education Tuition and Fees Lease and Rental Income Fundraising Annual Appeal Rebate Other Miscellaneous Total

NET CHURCH OPERATING

16/17 $801,653

17/18 $743,577

18/19 $731,797

$35,654

$(22,781) $(13,820)

EXTRAORDINARY INCOME Archdiocesan/Sharing Parish Collections $81,918 $72,632 $68,164 Bequests and Memorials $267,137 $- $600 Parish Educational Endowment $43,320 $17,620 $5,270 Build Our Future $38,655 $68,415 $23,961 New Family Fee $50,307 $46,291 $36,998 Forward in Our Faith $891,351 $952,698 $543,796 Other restricted $220,514 $39,100 $Total $1,593,202 $1,196,756 $678,789 EXTRAORDINARY EXPENSE Archdiocesan/Sharing Parish Distribution $81,918 $72,632 $68,164 Forward in Our Faith $1,818,529 $155,615 $957,507 Capital Improvements (non-FIOF) $67,564 $134,897 $298,313 Vehicles $32,980 $21,987 $Total $2,000,991 $385,131 $1,323,984 NET EXTRAORDINARY

($407,789) $811,625

$(645,195)

NET SCHOOL OPERATING

$247,937 $81,503

$(83,422)

NET INCOME TOTALS 16/17 17/18 18/19 Net Church Operating $35,654 $(22,781) $(13,820) Net School Operating $247,937 $81,503 $(83,422) Net Parish Extraordinary ($407,789) $811,625 $(645,195) Total ($124,198) $870,347 $(742,437)

CASH BALANCE REPORT 6.30.18 6.30.19 Assets General Operating Accounts $560,527 $932,986 Restricted Accounts New Family Fee $170,635 $204,909 Build Our Future $313,416 $139,326 Forward in Our Faith $954,132 $533,217 Parish Educational Endowment $181,305 $186,575 Receivables $- $16,028 Total Assets $2,180,015 $2,013,041 General Operating Liabilities Account Payable $(145,071) $172,977 Pre-paid Tuition Holding $283,853 $205,637 Restricted Use Holding $151,274 $477,453 Sponsorship Holding $44,071 $33,434 Parish Ministry Holding $74,885 $94,947 Total Liabilities $409,012 $984,448 PARISH EQUITY $1,771,003 $1,028,593

Geoff Pautsch, Director of Finance

Financial Highlights

In today’s Gospel parables of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Lost Son (the Prodigal’s son), Jesus is addressing the issue of what is important in God’s eyes and how that relates to repentance and forgiveness. The story of the prodigal son might be summarized quite simply. The son makes two appeals to his father. The first “Give me…” and the second “Make me…” We may ask for a lot from God. But, the key to success and to being a good steward is to simply say “Lord, make me what you will.” It is only through faith, gratitude and acceptance of God’s will that we can truly serve him.

Joy is found in God’s response to that second request — “Make me.”

FINANCIA

SCHOOL An audit of our tuition and fee collection occurs every year to ensure proper billing and accounting for all families. This past year, the school achieved 100% tuition collection. This is a remarkable feat. Outside funding sources includes scholarships received from Big Shoulders and the Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship program. However, our tuition was down due to lower enrollment.

Advancement appeals includes all of the scholarship and alumni appeals, phon-a-thon and reunion gifts. These numbers are down with less support due to the phasing out of the high school.

Our largest expense is staffing. The school strives at staffing appropriately without affecting academic integrity. Miscellaneous income includes hospitality, campus ministry, admissions, advancement office, graduation, school nurse, guidance and athletic expenses. Our expenses were down. However, with the last year of the high school behind us, the school now looks to close the gap on this past year’s deficit.

EXTRAORDINARY Last year, the parish completed a significant amount of capital projects from a variety of resources: Build Our Future, Forward in Our Faith and the New Family Fee accounts. The parish is entering the last year of the capital campaign. Many pledges were paid upfront or have been paid-infull already. Therefore, expenses for the campaign will outweigh income resulting in deficit spending on our capital reserves.

CASH BALANCES Our cash balances remain strong. Our assets outweigh our liabilities. However, with completing such a great deal of capital projects in the last two years, our restricted account balances continue to decline. However, the parish is in a healthy position as we continue looking at ways to complete infrastructure upgrades to our aging campus.

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CHURCH Income: Sunday collections continue their downward trend. The parish is addressing parishioner participation and more extensive use of GiveCentral. While many have been consistent in their giving, many have not increased their contributions in many years. There will also be a concerted effort to reach out to those who have fallen away from regular Sunday giving. Other incomes have also decreased: Fundraising (Oktoberfest and Benfest), contributions to the Annual Catholic Appeal which lessen our rebate, and miscellaneous income including stole fees (funerals, weddings, baptisms), Mass stipends, and bulletin rebates. Expenses fortunately were down in a concerted effort to match our income. The parish always looks for ways to decrease its spending in utilities, deferred maintenance and day-to-day office needs.

IMPORTANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF OUR PROFOUND GRATITUDE Annual School Fund: Netted a record $199,293 (November 2018) Thank you to all the parents, grandparents, parishioners and friends that supported this important School Advisory Board appeal.

This year’s challenge goal was $225,000 with initiatives to retain our teachers through leadership stipends and protect our campus with our new BluePoint security system.

Gala 2019: $129,198 (March 2019) net proceeds after Build our Future contribution and Kittler Hall Technology Fund-A-Need ($33,102). It was a great celebration of our parish community. Thank you to Tom and Laura Burns and Isabelle Ryan for their leadership and to their team of volunteers who pulled off another extraordinary event. Save the date for this year’s gala on Saturday, March 28, 2020.

BenFest: $32,597 (July 2018) Proceeds from this annual summer festival in honor of our patron, St. Benedict, are split between the parish and the school. Many thanks to BenFest chair, Jennifer Petrillo, the BenFest committee and the many volunteers who pull together to make this event happen. This event, rated as one of Chicago’s best street festivals, is a great community builder and welcomes many guests each year. Save the date for next year’s event from July 18-20, 2020.

Oktoberfest: $15,275 (October 2018) Carnival rides, beer and German music can mean only one thing, Oktoberfest at St. Benedict’s. This family-oriented affair brings not only financial resources for our parish, but brings together generations of family and friends for a fun-filled event. Thank you to the entire Kattner family and to Nicole Donoso for their leadership of this event, as well as their team of volunteers. Save the date this year’s event on October 4-6.

Garage Sale $32,258 (September 2018) to fund teacher and classroom grants as well as various unbudgeted needs around the campus. Thank you to Jen Patras and Ted Kreuser for their leadership as well as their team of volunteers.

FunRun: over $130,000 (September 2018) There are so many people to thank on the HSA for the variety of events that they host and the multiple ways they support our parish school. Proceeds from these events go to fund teacher bonuses, classroom grants, technology needs, newly designed classroom and tech spaces, plus much more.

Parish Education Endowment: We are grateful to our donors who provided $9,516 to grow our parish education endowment this year. In 2018-19 we were able to award $6,000 to assist seniors in our high school program. Our endowment now stands at $186,575 and the interest received will continue to provide assistance to families of St. Benedict Preparatory School.

From everyone who benefits from your tireless work, thank you!

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CHURCH DONORS Narciso Albarracin Amelia Alcantara Jeffrey & Jennifer Aldridge Naty Alejo Ann Alesi

Michael & Joan Balcsik Quintin & Corazon Balingit Christopher & Julie Balzarini Brett & Tess Balzer Ivin & Grace Barajas Craig & Anne Barclay Jesus & Lucita Barin Richard & Kathryn Barnaby Otto & Olga Barone Dylan & Jennifer Barrett Mark Barrientos Emily Bartlett Mike & Judy Bartley Scott & Anne Alford Denise Barton K. Kim Allen John & Libby Batcha Milagros & Aimee Kurt & Deirdra Baumstark Almendras Loreta Bautista Olibeth Sarigumba Thomas & Justine Beck Almendras Mary Becker Leonard & Teresa Aluise Michael & Nancy Beebe Matthew Alverson Matthew & Jennifer Belcher Karl & Barbara Anderson Danilo Belicena & Alex Angeles & Maxine Sally Sobrepena Bacerdo Jack & Katherine Belinski Curt & Laurie Annis David & Dana Bender Brian & Julie Annulis Janet Benedict Clarita Ares Rachel Bernhardt Cathy Arrom John & Rachel Berschied III Thomas & Ronely Arvia Deanna & Ryan Heather Ashbaugh Bettenhausen Nicholas & Christine Asvos Adam & Jennifer Betzen Brian & Luanne Atkinson Bethany & Joseph Beyer Stetson & Kristie Atwood Carole Bilina James Audia & Laura Bloem Clare Billingham Elenita Ayalin Pamela Bird Colin & Jeanette Aylward Mark & MeganBirschbach Dan Aylward Lazar & Wilma Bityou Tom & Debbie Babu Bertha Blaha Kevin Bachner & Angela Marcelline Blake Greene Michael & MichelleBlose Frederic & Aileen Bacon IV Donald Bodnar Marilyn Bade Ryan & Antonella Bolton Brian & Shannon Bafaro Jim & Janet Bonebrake Maggie Bahler & Chuck Timothy & Jeanette Borich Rizzio Daryl & Margaret Borja Ronald Baker Diane Borowczyk Bonnie Bowen Hannan Br. Fred Oberrieder Daniel & Katie Braasch Maynard Brandon Alfred & ElisabethBrandt Bill & Katy Brannigan Coleman & Elise Braun

Kurt & Carrie Breitlander Melissa Breland Keith & Rachel Brenan Caitlyn Brennan Sue Breunig Paul & Carol Brimstin Rick & Annie Britton John F.K. & Mary Jo Brown Donna & J.M. Bryski Kevin & Kathleen Buchar Heather & Kevin Buckley Jerry Buldak Werner & Laura Buol Brian H & Bonita E Burke Joseph & Julie Burke Robert & Andrea Burke Paul Burmeister & Maria Vertuno Thomas & Laura Burns Carl & Rhonda Buss

Jerry & Annette Byrne Lance & Sarah Calamita Thelma Caldwell Scott & Nancy Campbell Jennifer Campion & Brett Maher Thomas & Jackie Campisi Erwin & Debra Canciller Tricia Canty Bienvenido & Georgina Capeles John & Kathleen Caplis Heidy Carcamo-Flores Brendan & Jessica Carter Emerita Casallo & Alan Echalar Michael & Patricia Casper Rob & Marsha Cassidy Michael & Sara Caveney Theresa Cavitt Zachariah & Alby Celestino Sallie Cervantes John & Eileen Chambers John Chan

Christopher & Tracy Chantry Marvin Childress

Karen Cholipski Chae & Diana Chu Shashabk & Brittany Churukanti Daniel & Rosa Ciciora Edward Cima Joseph Ciorlieri Peter & Maria Ckuj Michael Claffey Mary Anne Clark Patricia Clark Kevin & Dana Clarke Susan Clarke Andrew & Heather Cleaver Edward & Sharon Clement William & Mary Close Jeffrey & Alena Cloud Steve & Rose Cohen Martin & Rachel Collins Patrick Collins & Helena Gabriel Kelly & Mark Colpoys Kristin Condon Matthew & Sarah Connelly Padraic & Siobhan Connolly Robert & Alicia Conradi Lucy Consing Barbara & Abelardo Contreras Robert & Colleen Contreras Kelly Conway Jason & Stacey Coolick James & Mary Cooney Adan & Mirenas Cordova Luis & Lizbeth Corona Carlos Correa Jorge & Aurora Cortes Thomas & Audrey Cosgrove Frances Cotter Matthew & Reem Couri Patricia & Grant Covell Thomas Coyne

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David & Maria Cromwell Joanne & Timothy Cullinan Margaret Cullotta Kelley Curry Andrew & Corinne Curtin

David & Melissa Cusick Timothy & Gabriela Dace Brian & Lucie Daley Nicholas & Francine Daloia Ronald & Patricia Damore Joseph Daprile & Patricia Flynn William & Tracy De Allaume Fabian De La Pena & Nancy Giannoni Jonathan & Tara DeFreytas Michael DeLargy Dio & Cherina Delfino Lourdes Delgado Mark & Stephanie Delia Tom Deske Gerald & Sharon Di Domenico John & Erin DiCapo Mark & Jennifer Dilling Brian & Angela Dillon Paul & Rosemarie Dinan Adelaida Dino Benjamin & Elisa Dino Frederick & Tisha Dino Robert & Michele Disselhorst David & Cathleen Dixon Neil & Joy Dizon Mary Doherty Carl Dominik William & Mary Donahue Sandra Donaldson James Doney Edward & Indira Doran Jeanne Doran Chris & Krista Dorgan Richard F Dorgan Brian & Kathleen Doughty Patricia Drennan Sean & Meghan Duffy W Brian & Carol Duffy

Derek Duman & Kathleen Wagner-Duman Nicholas & Jennifer Duncan Patrick & Jennifer Dunneback James & Seung Durkin Michael & Julie Dzamba John & Laura Eckhardt Jack W. & Heather Edgar Jr. Paul & Holly Edlund Mary Ann Egan Dave & Elizabeth Eggering Ben & Julie Eichenseer Ronald & Susan Ekx Matthew & Christine Elliott Justin & Jessica Ellis Robert & Eileen Elworth Paz N Endriga Stephanie & John Epperson Patrick & Mary Eskew Pablo & Consuelo Espiritu Julia Estrada Dradyne Robyne Eudeikis Frank & Gertrude Fabiankovits Darin & Chelli Facer Bret & Anna Faford Sue Fahey Brendan & Beth Falls Anthony & Kimberly Faltin Jesus Farfan & Amanda Saenz Farfan Christopher & Jean Faris Bruce & Karen Farley Dan & Darianne Farley Jeanne Farley Frances Fazio Peter & Claire Feczko Marvin & Amanda Ferguson Johannie Feria Anita Fernandez Diane Filbin Ahmad & Rebeccah Filsoof Anne-Marie Finger Gregory & Melissa Finger Kevin & Joanne Finger Kristen Fink Brian & Elizabeth Finn Greg & Martha Firestone Terry & Shirlee Firestone Judith Fischer Linda Fischer Tom & Virginia Fiske Brian & Marie Fitzpatrick Barbara Flaherty

Mary Flatley Edward & Christine Fleming Andrew & Stella Flesch Frank & Lillian Flesch Jean Fletcher Cynthia M Flores L.E. & Jose A Flores Leonido & Luisa Flores Maureen Flynn

Justin & Kathryn Foley Nick Ford & Callie Baird Edward Foss Nicole Foster & Chris Hill Anthony & Jennifer Fout James & Rachel Freund Elinor Fritz David & Pamela Fritzsche Gregory Fuener & Melissa Miara Jennifer Fullenkamp & Juventino Martinez Walter & Sara Furie David & Janelle Furlin John & Sharon Gaietto Kathleen Gailey Alex & Elizabeth Galiano James & Brigid Gallagher Janet Gallagher Patrick & Sinead Gallagher William & Eiko Gallwas Andrew & Margaret Galus Emilio Garcera John & Jean Garrahy Stephen Garza Glorieta A. Gaston Mary Anne Gauntner Martina Gavigan Gerald & Maureen Gawlik Plinio & Gilda Gayares

Tess Gecijo Andrew & Elizabeth Geer Hilda Geldmyer Peter & Donna Genge Edward Gilger Sally Gilger Joan Gillespie Michael & Katherine Gillespie Frances Ginther Joseph & Patricia Giunta Joseph & Tracy Giunta Jr JJ Glavan F. Martin Glynn John Golde Melissa Golde Patricia Gollehon Consolacion Golloso Nelson Gonzalez & Teresa Garcia

Christopher & Megan Goril Robert Gorman & Lindsey Fash Thomas Goska Mark & Linda Gottlieb David & Laura Gould Jeana Gowin & Michael Jordan Christopher & Patricia Graff Laura Graff James & Angela Greco Joseph Greco Jr Jan Grice William & Monika Griffel Lawrence & Mollie Griffin James & Therese M. Grohman Gary Gruenewald Nicole Guarino Daniel & Melissa Guilfoyle Judy Gumler Peggy Gumler Rita Gumler Michael & Katie Guzan Suzanne Gylfe Thomas & Betty Haberkamp

Steven & Barbara Haen George Hain Sarah Haley-Fuentes & Manuel Fuentes Matthew & Jennifer Hallgren

Laverne Hickey Melany Hilado Anton & Eva Hodermarsky Anne Hoellich Grene Hofilena Dorothy Hofstetter Kevin & Amy Hogan James & Mary Jo Hogan Jr Micah Holycross Donald Hoppa Michael & Gina Hortatsos Mark & Donna Howe George Hoy Lisa Huge Edward & Kelley Halper Arthur Hundrieser Inge Hamann Anne Hunt Mary Hamelin Greg & Jennifer Hurst Matthew & Laura Hamister Colleen Huston Sarah Hanson & Scott Carl & Jean Hybinette Friemann Daniel & Christina Hynes William & Christina Hardin Esteban & Agustina Kevin & Mary Elizabeth Hare Ibanez Katherine Hart Michael & Rhondi Inman Michael & Iris Hart Michael & Jamee Insko Brian & Angela Hartford Gerardo & Anna Irizarry Cherrie Hartman Nilda Irizarry Barbara Hartnack Rosina Istl Chris & Paige Harvey Dorothy Jacob James & Suzanne Marilyn Jacobsen Haslwanter Nellie Jamiro Chris & Jen Hastings Marilyn Jerger Leah Hattendorf Hart Nancy Jerger Jim & Rebecca Hauman Stacy Jeziorowski Karla Hauser & Pedro Jimenez & Pete Morris Roe Sara Locke Alan Hauser & Anne Suh Michelle & Claus Johnsen Paul & Karen Hawk Douglas & Elsa Johnson Scott & Grace Hawk Gary & Shauna Johnson Scott & Christine Jerome & Eileen Johnson Hawthorne Margaret Johnson Sean W Hayes Julianna Hege Jeanette Heiner Michael & Angela Heitz Jim & Megan Heneghan Fred & Maria Henger Stefan Henger Mary Henneman Eleanor Herkert Matthew & Amanda Elizabeth Hernandez Johnson Ryan & Faye Herzog Donald Johnsson Christopher & Vanya Jack & Rebecca Jones Hession Marc & Sean Jordan-Bell Daniel Hickey David Jost

Marie Jost Gladys Jouzaitis Bryan & Elisha Jurewicz Bern Kachinsky Emilie Kaim Hans & Maria Kaim Margaret Kane Ken & Katherine Kang Brian & Amanda Karch Patrycja Karlin Yiannis & Irene Katsogridakis Mary Ann Kattner Rita Kattner Andrew & Emily Keaschall

Thomas & Catherine Kosnik Raymond Koukari III Peter & Donna Koulogeorge Curt Kowalski & Rachael Mueller Edward Kozak Irena Kozlowski David & Laura Kozman Charles & Barbara Kramer Bryan & Sara Krauss Judith Kreczmer Margaret Kreczmer David & Maureen Krhovsky Linda Krier David & Laura Keeler Thomas & Jeanne Krier Mike & Danielle Keenan Doris Kriho Stephanie Keenan John & Lorraine Lynne Mark & Heather Keldahl Kriho Chris & Georgina Kelle Matthew & Rebecca Kevin & Greta Kelly Krizmanich Jeffrey & Rhea Kemerley Jeremy & Rebecca Kross Brandon & Susan Kennedy Mary Kurczak Robert & Alana Kern Jennifer Kurk Brian & Angela Kerr Chris & Susan Kustusch James & Mercedes Kerrigan Mary Bridget Kustusch Joseph & Tara Kessenich Sarah Kwasigroch Michael & Karen Killeen John M Kyle Helen Mary King Theresa Lacis Ronald & Kimberly Kinn Brandon & Phuong Lang Eric & Kari Kinzel Thomas & Elizabeth Lang Stuart & Elizabeth Kirk Richard & Marcia Lansu Bryan & Suzanne Kirkland Joe Larsen & Susan George & Marissa Klatt Pacheco Dan & Julie Klein Gerald & Virginia Laskey Larry & Loretta Klein Jack & Kathryn Lavin Scott & Carol Klemm Sam & Patricia Lazzara Quentin Kloser Donald & Corazon Lee Brian & Molly Klucznik Eun Lee Christina Kneitz Russell & Kelly Lee Beth Knobbe Solbi Lee Daniel & Janice Knuckey Gregory & Kim LeMond Michael & Sheryl Koch Michael Lenehan & Matt & Becky Kolarik Mary Margaret Williams Frederik & Amy Koning Eugene & Karen Leone Sara Koop & Aaron Kuntz Rose Leversha Robert & Melissa Kordas Floyd & Phiona Lewis

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Bernie Libao Erik Ligas John & Debbie Ligas John & Jilienne Limon Mark Lin & Ana Kovacevic-Lin Patrick & Elaine Lindia Bradley & Christine Lindquist Leonora Llanes Dustin & Kristy Loeffler John & Cristine Logan Corazon Lopez Maria Lopez David & Diane Louis Shaun & Lara Luancing Howard Luecke Michelle & Roberto Lugo Marjorie Luken Martin & Linda Lunkes James Lust & Karen Limon Kathleen Lydon Patricia Lydon John & Julia Lynch Ken & Heidi Lyons JoAnn MacDonald Michael & Kathryn MacIntosh Todd & Megan Mackinson Mickey & Dana MacMillan Matthew & Mariann Madden Miguel Magnabijon Leoniza & Noel Magsino Carol Maher Timothy & Cheryl Mahon Joseph & Anne-Marie Maida Terence & Dylan Maiellaro Carmen & Hannah Maiorano Dexter & Alane Malicay Joseph & Kochurani Maliekel John & Mary Mangan Christopher & Anna Manila Peter & Amanda Manofsky Gary & Catherine Marchlewski

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Eddie & Cathy Markul John Marquette Diann Marquis Michael & Sandy Marsico Brian & Liza Martin Todd & Karla Martin Fiona Martin & Robert McCarthy Pete & Zenaida Martinez Michelle Mass

Linda Mead Matthew Meagher Dave Medendorp Anthony & Ramona Mendes Alex & Angelina Mendoza Kevin & Kitzze Mendoza Minda Menor Alexander & Katherine Messing William Metcalf Gus & Diana Michalopoulos Marc & Lindsey Milanowski Judith Miller David & Stephanie Mills Rick & Katie Milton Joseph & Kathleen Minneci Michael & Linda Misetic John & Janice Mocarski Casey Moffitt & Melissa Greve Julie J. Mojica Gloria & Louie Monarrez Kenneth & Laureen Monarrez Ray & Lynn Monks Esteban & Anna Liss Montalvo Clara Montero Zabella Moore John Morales & Dolores Ponce de Leon Eileen Moran & Eamon Nash Dora Moreno Joann Moretti Lorraine Moretti Michael & Tammy Morris John Morrison & Linda Hogan Christine Morrissey Susan & Charles Morrissey Robin Moss Mary Most Humberto & Jill Moya Marcus Mudd

Mark & Laura Mather Fernando & Andrea Matro Fredrick & Brighid Matvias Charles & Elizabeth Maurer Andrew & Matty May Christina Mayer Thomas & Joyceen Mazur Todd Mazur Benjamin Mazzone Peter & Amina-Mercy Mbinglo Mike & Becky McCallum Lawrence & Maureen McCarthy Niall & Judi McCarthy Paul & Donna McConville Douglas & Kathryn McCrea Terry & Mary Kay McCreery The McDonagh Family Diane & Mac McDonald Ryan & Anne McDonald Rosemary McDonnell Coleman & Gloria McDonough Brian & Jackie McFadden Jill McGinn-Henderson Todd McGovern & Lisa Dall Brian & Marisa McHugh Kevin & Linda McJessy John & Nicki McKinnon John & Margaret McLaughlin Michael McMahon Martin & Julie McManaman Bernie McNally Ned & Cheryl McNally John & Colleen Mueller Janice McNeill Peter & Paula Muenzner

Irmgard Muirragui Melissa Mulhern Regina Mulhern Elizabeth & Walter Murphy James & Jeanette Murphy Mary Ann Murphy Matthew & Dana Murray Patricia Murray Sean & Patti Murray Jon & Melissa Myalls Mark & Andrea Myers Travis & Kasia Nadelhoffer Ruby Nalzaro Edward & Maureen Nash Derek & Kara Neathery Mark & Neymi Nehring Algis & Irma Nemanius Kevin & Melanie Newman Denielle Nicastro

Adam Nieto & Jamie Ezzo Vincent & Jennifer Nigito Nessa Nkemnji Nathaniel & Jacqueline Noel Janet Nolan Sean & Brooke Noonan Christopher & Heather Nordloh Mary C Nordloh Cathy Norris Amy & Thomas Novicki Robert O’Brien & Kimberly Nelson Brian & Deanna O’Connell Ryan & Catherine O’Connell Michael & Elizabeth O’Connor John & Dawn O’Farrell Brendan O’Grady Michael & Claire O’Grady John & Pamela O’Hara Francis & Svitlana O’Hern Daniel P. O’Keefe J. Daniel O’Keefe Michael & Jillyn O’Shea Michelle Oberts William Oberts

James Ochoa & Susan O’Keefe Nathan & Brooke Odem Chad & Aimee Ogren Raymon Okoniewski Marty & Sondra Olhava Joan Oliva Joe & Alicia Oliveri Michael & Kristin Olszewski Katie & Archie Ong Eliezer & Jezabel Oropesa Natalia & Aileen Osias Alan & Teresa Osinski Gerald & Gloria Ottesen Ram & Caroline Padmanabhan Justin & Agnes Pagsisihan Steve & Linda Palfi Gus & Lynn Pappadimas Angela Parker Erich & Robyn Parker Joseph & Julie Paterno Patrick & Jennifer Patras Joseph & Rose Pattison Brian & Heather Pavona Chester & Lynn Pawelski Kimberly Payne & Scott Berg Thomas & Madeleine Pearl Nicholas & Colleen Pelino Tony & Laura Pellikan Federico & Rosita Perez Maria Perez

David & Lisa Periolat Rosalie Perris Richard & Jennifer Petrillo Linda & David Pfeifer Dan & Carlee Pfieffer Chris & Paula Pienton Kathleen Pietschmann Robert & Ramona Piske Scott Pitts & Jennifer Ryan William & Hollie Platte Lawrence & Kathleen Poleski

Rebekah & Stephen Polutnik

David Rivera & Carrie Roberts Daniel & Elizabeth Roarty Peter & Clare Roccaforte Mary Roche Anne Rodia David Rodriguez Julio & Yesenia Rodriguez Camille Rogell David & Jennifer Roock Jonathan & Sarah Popowich Ronald & Lara Rooney Sharon Porta Charitable Hans & Anna Roos Giving Trust Zach & Particia Rosenstock John & Molly Power Michael & Julie Rothweiler Philip & Jean Power Tomasz & MaryLynn Joseph & Mercedes Prause Rowgalo Janet & Jeff Preston Ben & Sarah Roxworthy Khateriaa Pyrtel Gary & Christina Rualo Abdul & Rita Qaiyum Gaudencio Rualo Jaime & Magdalena Queroz Kristin & Scott Rubel Olga M. Querubin Meredith Rubocki Rowan & Delia Quinain Bob & Jackie Ruf Peter & Anne Quinn Florian & Hildegard Sergio & Dinah Rabiela Ruscheinsky Erik Rachwalski & Harry & Bonnie Ryan Renee Svenningsen Janice Ryan George & Kimberly Radich Patrick & Beth Ryan Ian & Lynne Radomski Matt & Rachel Saccaro Rory & Heidi Rafter Matthew & Mia Rahn Joseph & Dominique Reed David & Allyson Regnier Desiree Reilly Barbara & Brandon Reiser Jeffrey & Erin Remotigue Osias & Lerma Remotigue David D & Judith B Reyes Eleazar B & Teresita B Mary Jo L Reyes Sagun Ellen Reynolds Jose & Maria Salas John & Trisha Reynolds Timothy & Tracy Samonds Mark & Geralyn Reynolds Raymond San Agustin & Dennis & Tracey Rezmer Katherine Ewers Robert & Marta Rhyner Paul & Rose San Pedro Michael & Anne Marie Kathleen Sanchez Ricchio Pedro & Sylvia Sanchez Judy Rice Mark & Maureen Sanders Siobhan Rice Vinod Sanghrajka Jeffrey & Carol Rich Paul & Rose Sanpedro Suzanne Rich Raymond & Gabrielle Tom & Kelly Rieckelman Sansonetti Brian & Kathryn Riehman Dalia Saulys Paul Rink Andrew & Leslie Saur Armando & Abad Rivas Kathleen & Patrick Schaefer Jeanette Schar

Matt & Charleen Scherer Christian & Melanie Schlachter Susan Schmit Donald & Marion Schmitz John Schmitz Daisy Schmookler Olive Schneider William & Barbara

Schneider Alan Schoen John & Rachel Schuberth Eugene & Rosemary Schulter Hugh & Melissa Schulze Daryl & Megan Schumacher Dan & Cyndi Schuman Thomas & Mary Ellen Schuman Joseph & Lisa Schwartz Steven Schwartz & Elizabeth Briggs Ed & Lores Schwind John & Angela Sears John Sedlacek Rafael & Ellen Seguban Daniel & Julie Semenak Francesco & Bridgett Sessa John & Amanda Sharkey William & Mary Jo Shaver Christopher & Kara Sheaffer John & Paige Shelbourne Eliot & Aggie Sherwin Dan Shey & Michelle Meyer John Shirey & Carmina Pereja Teresita Siao Tyler & Ashley Sifers Michael & Julie Simpson Daniel & Jennifer Sirken Laela Skaer Timothy & Kimberly Slomka Michael Smith Tom & Jori Smith

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Abraham & Eden Sobrepena Alois Soehn Dino & Sylvia Solver Jason & Jackie Sondag Frank & Kirsten Sorensen Lloyd & Helen Sorensen Manuel & Corazon Sorra Kerry Sorvino & Christopher Porter John & Lisa Souter Norrine Spagoletti Ed & Jacqualyn Stancin Andy & Julie Stanglewicz Gary Stark Ryan & Stephanie Stecz Brian Stepp & Emily Weseman Jeff & Amy Stern Michelle Stevens Scott & Emily Stiglicz Colleen Stock Thomas & Elaine Stockwell Eric & Mary Stoelinga Mary Ellen Stoykov Brett & Amy Straley Johanna Strecker James Strzalka Timothy & Jennifer Stull Brian Stumpf Andrea Sturm Henry & Ann Sugay Mary Sugrue Kieran & Sarah Sullivan Mark & Patrice Sullivan Sean & Susan Sullivan Maria Sumulong Ryan & Jen Sutherland Greg & Lauren Svitak Jeff & Anna Szidik Karen Tabbert Micheal & Julie Tam Hilda Tamayo Silva Thomas Tansor & Aileen Blake Joshua & Kristin Teeters Patrick & Lindsay Terrien Michelle Thelin

Colleen Thompson Matthew & ErinThunander John Timm & Jennifer Dohm George & Caitlin Tobin Gilbert & Stephanie Tolentino Margie Tomlinson Borislav & Darlene Topchiev Aldo & Sandya Torre Joseph & Lisa Torres Thomas & Aleli Towers Brian & Carrie Tracy Patrick S & Tami Tray Oscar & Caitlin Trejo Charles & Mary Trimarco David & Adriana Trino Thomas & Mary Frances Trucco Doug & Nora Trybula Janet Tsokatos Helen Tubog-Gabaisen Wil & Angela Tumbaga Jennifer Turner Elizabeth Tynan Alex Udvary Tim & Liz Uligian

Richard & Renee Unizycki Esteban & Rosina Unzueta Sr Tim & Fiona Urquhart David & Tasneem Uting Monena & Ernesto Uy Kimpang Jason & Laura Vacek Jim & Mary Vahey Nelia Valera Todd Van Dyke & Jennifer DeMay John & Jane Van Houten Andrew & Erin VanAwken Doug & Diana VanDegrift Evelyn Vargas Rolly & Kathyleen Ventura Jose & Yanitsa Villagomez

Renato & Vanessa Villanueva Thomas & Melinda Voitus Guido & Marisa Volpe Judy Wahl Tom Waldron-Caulfield Carol Walker

Beverly Wallin Phelps & Jodi Walling James Walsh Michael & Margot Walsh Steven Walter Joy & Larry Walton Thomas & Maureen Ward Steven & Kara Warmbir Kevin & Sara Warner Michael & Erin Warnke Chris Weber Estela Weber Ilona Weber Walter Weglinski & Kendra Ensor Nicholas & Christina Weidman Chris & Jennifer Weinacht Tom & Mary Weirath Tim & Sarah Weiske Michael & Cynthia Weiss Stephen & Michele Welsh Joshua & Lauren Whiteside Juergen Wiedel Helene Wieland Joan Wilcox Brett & Tammi Williams Quentin & Lydia Williams Dan Wiltgen & Kristine Lantz Charles & Rosemarie Wimberly Kirk & Amy Wojak Marianne Wojak Howard & Collette Wong Wayne Wong Kenneth & Patricia Woodhouse Damien & Sara Woods

William Wooten & Anni Braverman Patricia Wrona Gisela Wysgalla William & Nicole Yankowski Barbara Yonan Lisa Zabor Robert & Carrie Zacks Matt & Elizabeth Zakaras Glenn Zarymbski Robert & Rita Zeitner Susan Zeitner Henrietta Zerrudo Matthew & Monica Zilz Thomas & Barbara Zurek

This list does not include donors to Forward in Our Faith. All capital campaign donors will be acknowledged in next year’s report celebrating the culmination of this historic 5-year campaign.

SCHOOL SUPPORT

Annual School Fund 2018-19

Matt and Elizabeth Zakaras

ST. BENEDICT CLUB (over $1500)

Claudia & Thomas Anzur Michael and Nancy Beebe Todd and Maureen Carr The Cusick Family Angela Duke Michael and Julie Dzamba The Evans Family David and Andrea Field Patrick and Anna Gallagher David Goetz Chris and Paige Harvey Becky and Jim Hauman The Hortatsos Family Mickey and Dana MacMillan Michael and Jaquelyn Newman

Richard and Jennifer Petrillo The Kohmescher/ Polutnik Family Matthew & Rima Ports George & Kim Radich Jose and Bethany Ronchetta In memory of Abby and Maya Roock Mr. & Mrs. Ryan & Stephanie Stecz Jeff and Amy Stern Kevin and Claire Sutton The Tansor/Blake Family Brian and Carrie Tracy Tim and Fiona Urquhart Dan & Katie Walsh Family Larry and Joy Walton Bill and Nicole Yankowski

GOLD ($1000-$1499)

Adobe Systems Incorporated Eric and Amy Bauer Kevin and Kathleen Buchar Thomas and Laura Burns Neil and Tina DeBrass Ben and Julie Eichenseer Walter Weglinski and Kendra Ensor Darianne and Daniel Farley Alex and Elizabeth Galiano The Gerlach Family Robert and Lindsey Gorman Adam and Laura Graff Dan and Melissa Guilfoyle Mike and Molly Hofmann Matthew and Amanda Johnson Mark and Heather Keldahl The Kordas family Mark & Christina Kromkowski & family Abbey & D.J. Lipke Dustin and Kristy Loeffler Kenneth and Heidi Lyons Jacob and Esther Massick Todd McGovern and Lisa Dall Peg and Tiny McLaughlin Marc and Lindsey Milanowski John and Colleen Mueller Jorge and Magaly Munante Erich & Robyn Parker Pat and Jen Patras

Geoff and Felicia Pautsch Michael and Katherine Pfeffer Tom and Kelly Rieckelman Daniel & Elizabeth Roarty The Rothweiler Family The Scherer Family Dan and Maureen Schlade Diane & Scott Sessa Brian and Karla Stearns Ron ‘60 and Jeffri Wojcik Grace Lee and Mike Yeh MAROON ($500-$999) Robert and Rebecca Armbruster Nicholas and Christine Asvos Christopher and Julie Balzarini Ryan and Antonella Bolton Joseph Burke and Julie Allen Brendan and Jessica Carter The Centers Family Padraic & Siobhan Connolly Paul and Holly Edlund The Fiske Family Erin Ross-Goergen Shane and Chindaly Griffith Kevin and Mary Elizabeth Hare Michael and Iris Hart Ben and Jenny Hoban Michael and Lori Jarvis Jukka and Barbara Ketonen

Kale Kowalski and Jennifer Gingrass Ted and Alma Kreuser William MacDonald Audi Melsbakas John and Mary Mangan

Fred and Brighid Matvias Jonathan and Elizabeth Meyers Rick and Katie Milton Michael and Linda Misetic Michael and Tammy Morris Max Nutkowitz and Colleen Sullivan Christian and Melanie Schlachter John and Angela Sears Stephen and Kristin Shure The Stull Family Jason and Laura Vacek

Miroslav Velev & Ping Gao Kirk and Amy Wojak WHITE ($100 - $499) Anonymous Joe and Alexandria Accardi Benjamin and Kathryn Albrecht Jeff and Jennifer Aldridge Alexander Angeles and Maxine Bacerdo Colin and Jeanette Aylward Anastasios and Tonya Bakritzes Richard and Kathryn Barnaby Dylan & Jennifer Barrett Annie and Matthew Beach Michael & Melanie Behling Tim & Megan Biggam Megan Birschbach Lazar and Wilma Bityou John and MaryJo Brown Jim and Molly Buczynski Werner and Laura Buol Michael Claffey Jeffrey and Alena Cloud Shawn and Patty Colgan

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Timothy and Gabriela Dace James and Lynne Damsma Erin & John DiCapo Heather Hurst The Dilling Family Ed & Indira Doran The Eggering Family Matthew and Christine Elliott Bret and Anna Faford Jesus Farfan and Amanda Saenz Ahmad and Rebeccah Filsoof Brian and Elizabeth Finn Gregory and Martha Firestone Jake and Emily Fisher Walter and Sara Furie Martina Gavigan John and Tracey Glibowski Garrett and Jennifer Greeby Adam and Jennifer Grimm Therese & Jim Grohman William and Christina Hardin Paul and Karen Hawk Jim and Megan Heneghan Christopher & Nicole Hill Benjamin and Anna Householder

Alan and Annie Johnson Stephanie Keenan Brandon and Susan Kennedy Brian and Angela Kerr Mercy and Jim Kerrigan Ronald and Kimberly Kinn Bryan and Suzy Kirkland Brian & Molly Klucznik Joshua and Michelle Knight

Dan & Janice Knuckey Julio and Yesenia Victorino and Jehan Rodriguez Laqui Zachary and Patricia Peter and Amy Leadstrom Rosenstock Russell and Kelly Lee Benjamin & Sarah Joseph and Marisa Lewis Roxworthy Josh and Elizabeth Rutherford Matthew and Rachel Saccaro Tracy and Timothy Samonds David and Lisa Sandoval Keith Schlegel and Colleen Stock Michael & Michelle Lynch Delicio and Michele Tony and Sandy Macaluso Schmeglar Joe and Annie Maida August Schupp and Mark Manz Heather Vanderberg Pedro Ramos & Gisela the Schwartz Family Martinez Francesco and Bridgett Michael Mayworm and Sessa Elizabeth Lothamer Dmitry and Maureen Terence and Mary Shifrin McCreery Tom & Jena Stallings Cheryl and Larry Menke Jacqualyn & Edward Alexander and Stancin Katherine Messing Andrew Stanglewicz Gus and Diana The Stark Family Michalopoulos Tim and Nicole Stephens Todd Miller and Brian Stepp and Emily Kathleen Cahill Weseman Kenny and Clare Mitchell Henry and Ann Sugay Herminio and Marie Ryan and Jennifer Morelos Sutherland Eamon Nash and Eileen Andeberhan Temesgen Moran Matthew and Kathryn Neenan Mark and Neymi Nehring Brian and Deanna O’Connell Brett McCall & Holly Oliveri Michael and Jillyn O’Shea Douglas Padian and and Elsa Yohanns Eileen Hughes Steve and Stacey Thorn Brian and Heather The Thornley Family Pavona Gilbert and Stephanie Scott and Jennifer Pitts Tolentino Sergio and Dinah Rabiela David and Stephanie David and Allyson Regnier Trout Lynn & Dave Retford Doug & Nora Trybula John and Trisha Reynolds Wilfred Tumbaga and Rob and Marta Rhyner Angela Montenaro Armando and Abad Rivas Richard and Renee Unizycki

Hans and Hannah Uslar Tas and David Uting Todd Van Dyke and Jennifer DeMay Rolly Ventura and Kathyleen Piros Steven Warmbir and Kara Spak Chris and Jennifer Weinacht

Andy and Simonie Woerfel William Wooten and Anni Braverman Jeffrey and Lisa Zabor Michael and Barret Zolnierowicz BENGAL (up to $99) Barnes Family Mike & Michelle Blose Kurt and Carrie Breitlander Lance and Sarah Calamita German Dominguez and Holly Halter Donal and Elizabeth Falls Ferguson Family (Marvin, Amanda, Bailey & Reed) Victor Fernandez and Griselda Castillo Filip and Jamie Filipovic Alicia Fitzgerald Edward and Christine Fleming Kelly Glenn Colpoys & Mark Colpoys Christopher and Vanya Hession Timothy Irwin and Megan Bouche’ Jared and Sherene Jodrey Julie Josler Molly Kennedy Matthew and Rebecca Kolarik Matthew and Mariann Madden

Geraldine Piscitello Groves ‘60 Guy Grundhoefer ‘70 Margaret Gumler ‘78 Amazon Smile William ‘57 & Foundation Nancy Hanley Box Tops for Education Thomas ‘66 Genevieve LLC & Patricia Hausheer John and Nicole McKinnon i9 Sports Phyllis Healy ‘54 Lands’ End, Inc. Fernando Trejo and Roscoe Village Chamber of Mary R. Henneman Jeannie Monroy Edward ‘57 & Commerce Esteban and Anna Diane ‘59 Hoff Montalvo Andrew Hull ‘03 & Christopher Murphy High School Lisa Jensen and Nicole Simon Arthur J. Hundrieser, Scholarship James and Elizabeth Jr. ‘61 Anonymous Murphy Donna ‘71 & James Barrett ‘73 John and Dawn O’Farrell Thomas Ioppolo Ann ‘54 & William Bauman The Olhava Family Mary Frances F. Catherine ‘67 Johnny and Kate Pinelli Jablonskis ‘55 & Kenneth Berglund Ronald and Lara Rooney Robert J. Jagla ‘69 Petra ‘68 & William and Barbara P. Jerome ‘59 Andrew Beucher Schneider & Karen Jakubco Clare Billingham Charles G. Joseph ‘62 Ellen BlieMr. Alan G. Kalitzky ‘62 O’Gallagher ‘59 & James ‘70 & Joseph O’Gallagher Katherine ‘72 Kartheiser Stephanie Bortko ‘82 Mrs. Mary Ann Kattner ‘58 Donna Burkhard ‘72 Rita Kattner ‘62 Christine ‘65 & Jane ‘78 & Paul Klenck Richard Burkhardt Sister Sheila Kloss, Peter ‘60 & Joan Buzzek SSSF ‘56 Robert Carlson Mary Cascino Albergo ‘56 Grandparents Patricia ‘54 & Appeal Richard Chapman Alexander Cobitz ‘80 Gerry Brown Lenore Crowe ‘58 Eugene & Margaret Ann P. Duffy Finnegan Shirley M. Durso ‘55 Ron & Pat Greco Charlotte ‘56 & Terry & Nancy Guilfoyle Victor Ecimovich Maureen Kevin Thomas ‘61 Charlene ‘61 Michael & Carole Rice & Libby Koenig & Peter Engle Steve & Mary Zoller Marleen ‘54 & Joanne ‘63 & Raymond Kolman Ernest Frankovich Protégé Linda M. Krier, CPA ‘74 Andrew & Linda ‘80 & Margaret ‘76 Galus Program Bryan Krusmark Jacqueline M. Garland ‘68 Support Bruce Lemke and Mary Lou Ginter ‘66 Kathleen Halper ‘64 Gloria Haton Linda M. Krier, CPA ‘74 Eugene & Karen Leone Larry & Raquel Martin Bonnie Letich Douglas & Lisa Elaine & Patrick Lindia Rosskamm Michael Loper ‘68 Northcenter Chamber Frank ‘61 & of Commerce Brigitte Lovitz David B. Lyng ‘74

Corporate Donors

The MacMillan Family Barbara Marquette Kathleen & John Martin George ‘55 & Mary May Kevin ‘69 & Nancy ‘69 McGuire Thomas ‘66 & Deborah McGuire

Tim ‘73 & Una McGuire Janice McNeill Nicholas Moesch ‘65 Robert ‘61 & Michele Moesch Kathleen ‘85 & Julian Murphy Kenneth Neidhart’64 Ronald ‘69 & Jacqueline Neidhart Noela ‘70 & Thomas Norris Mary ‘65 & Michael O’Byrne Gloria Ottesen ‘60 George ‘54 & Marianne Pamper Lila C. Petitti ‘59 Kathy ‘66 & Dale Plapp Richard Rapp ‘71 Ravenswood Catholics Young Adults Ministry Angelo F. Renguso ‘64 Susan ‘64 & John Renner James J. Richard Kathy Richards ‘71 Joanne ‘70 & Richard Rogers Mark & Janet Roock Erin ‘82 & Perry Ross Jeanette D. Saletta ‘56 F. W. “ Bill “ Sanzenbacher ‘57 Raymond Sargent ‘61 John Schmalz ‘69 Diane Schmidt ‘80 John Schmitz ‘70

Frederick R. Schram, Ph.D. ‘61 Thomas ‘65 & Kista Schroeder Carl Silvestrini ‘58 Susan ‘72 & Anthony Skrocki

Mary Lou Smiskol ‘55 Berton ‘69 & Janet Stevens Robert ‘57 & Kathie Stumpf Dolores M. Tichenor, Ph.D. ‘61 Marilyn Urquhart ‘62 John & Jane Van Houten Fred J. Vertucci ‘60 Estela Weber Marianne Wehrle ‘79 Herbert ‘54 & Beverly Weidinger Joan Wilcox ‘65 Barbara A. Williams ‘69 Kirk ‘94 & Amy Wojak Ronald ‘63 & Jeffri Wojcik Pat Noesen Woodhouse ‘60 James ‘65 & Kathy Zdeb Gertrude Zegler ‘55 Rita ‘67 & Robert Zeitner Joseph ‘57 & Philomena Zelasko

Elementary School Scholarship The Annulis Family Paul & Carol Brimstin Andrea & Robert ‘70 Burke Timothy ‘84 & Gabriela Dace James Doney Glorieta Gaston

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James Geldmyer ‘70 Margaret Gumler ‘78 Mrs. Mary R. Henneman Hoellen Family Foundation Mary Ann Kattner ‘58 Mrs. & Mr. Elaine & Patrick Lindia Janice McNeill Regina Mulhern ‘66 Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Neymi Nehring George & Kim Radich John Schmitz ‘70 Sulzer Family Foundation Joseph & Lisa Torres John & Jane Van Houten Pat Noesen Woodhouse ‘60

Parish Education Endowment

Brett & Tess Balzer Mary Patricia Berge Michael & Susan Bertrand Zeno Binicewicz Delta Kappa Gamma Society - Alpha Delta Chapter Judith Fazzari ‘54 Bernard J. Ford ‘54 Ms. Susan Ford Agnes ‘54 & Kenneth Fuerst Robert & Barbara Gaertner Rosemarie J. Germann ‘54 Andrea & Richard Guthmann David & Ann Hawk Deborah Hickey

Marian ‘69 & Mark ‘69 Jacob Antoinette M. Kalchbrenner ‘54 James ‘70 & Katherine ‘72 Kartheiser C. Thomas Kuhn ‘54 Deborah Lee & John Steiner

Dorene & John Lynch George ‘54 & Marianne Pamper Michael & Mary Margaret Ryan

School Spirit Endowment awards were presented at the class of ‘54 reunion by Mr. Bernard Ford ‘54, father of Coach Chris Ford, in whose memory the award is named.

At the Annual Mass of Remembrance Reception in November, six more Endowment awards were presented to our high school seniors, for Excellence in Christian Leadership, Chorus, Mathematics, Journalism, and Civic Leadership.

Sponsorship The annual sponsorship supports the many outreach ministries of our parish including education and human concerns. Sponsorship amounts are set at various levels and allow for the donor to determine a package that best fits their giving philosophy. This past year, the parish raised $ 52,500 (Donations and In-Kind) in yearlong “block” sponsorship that was apportioned to the Gala, BenFest and the HSA FunRun. We are grateful to the following donors for their generous sponsorship this past year:

John Berschied Jr. Rachel and John Berschied III Jason and Jessica Blomquist Blue Plate Catering Karen Cholipski Angela Duke Duke Animal Hospital Foley & Mansfield Michael and Gina Hortatsos JDC Group | Julie D. Chesne Leigh Marcus Realty Team

Michael and Tammy Morris Newman Construction Consulting Nava Segall, MD Pediatrics Simmons Hanly Conroy St. Benedict Prep Home and School Association Jeff and Amy Stern Swedish Covenant Health US Bank | Brian O’Connell, Residential and Construction Financing Larry and Joy Walton Bill and Nicole Yankowski

We also want to acknowledge those donors who also generously supported the parish through the Benfest Friend Program, and/or event support for FunRun and Oktoberfest:

BENFEST

Stage Friend The Balzarini Family Jerry Buldak The Evans Family Mark and Christina Kromkowski and Family The Petrillo Family The Polutnik Family The Roarty Family The Tansor-Blake Family Dan and Katie Walsh Courtyard Friend The Barrett Family Nancy and Michael Beebe Kevin and Kathleen Buchar The Colpoys Glenn Family Mike and Julie Dzamba The Faford Family The Farfan Family The Fiske Family Jen Greco Ben and Jenny Hoban Mike and Molly Hofmann The Klucznik Family The Knuckey Family Russell and Kelly Lee Elaine and Pat Lindia Julia and John Lynch and Family

Marc and Lindsey Milanowski The Patras Family Ally and Dave Regnier Siobhan Rice and Padraic Connolly The Schlachter Family The Schlegel Family The Sears Family Scott Sessa and Diane Sierens The Stark Family Karla and Brian Stearns Ryan and Stephanie Stecz Michelle Stevens The Stull Family The VanDegrift Family The Van Fossen Wojak Family The Wolf Family Matt and Elizabeth Zakaras The Vacek Family Gate Friend The Galiano Family Janet Gallagher The Lyons Family The Maida Family Mike and Linda Misetic Chris Morrissey Jillyn O’Shea Barb Szczepanski Steve and Meghan Tisch Ken and Pat Woodhouse

FUNRUN

3 Point Athletics Greebe Management Yvonne’s Dance Academy

OKTOBERFEST

Anytime Fitness Chiro-One Wellness Centers Donna Shultz Design Fernando’s Mexican Restaurant Dun-Wel Lithograph Gerkin Windows & Doors Holy Name Society Northwest Millwork Co. Old Chicago Construction Pella Windows Providence Bank & Trust Window Works

Thank you to all our benefactors for their ongoing support.

March 28th

at Rockwell on the River Chicago