"Loving God, Bless this Ground"

Under a bright Jerusalem sun on the morning of September 11, Abbot Benedikt Lindemann, OSB, of Dormition Abbey, Mt, Sion, Abbot Dismas Kalcic, OSB, of St. Procopius Abbey, Lisle, Illinois, Beit Benedict Director, Fr. Johannes Oravecz, OSB, and others earnestly asked God to bless the ground upon which Beit Benedict Peace Academy will be built. The building site is a swath of hillside on Mt. Sion, the last parcel of land that can be developed. The significance of this occasion was felt by all present. "It is fitting we do this today on the anniversary of a terrible act of violence. We remember the past but hope in the future for God desires our joy, our peace." stated Fr. Johannes.

From left to right: Bob & Valerie Fish, Fr. Johannes Oravecz, Fr. Ralph Greiss, Abbot Dismas Kalcic, Abbot Benedikt Lindemann, Helene Paharik, Rosemary Macko - Wisnosky, Fr. Elias Pfiffi, Dennis Wisnosky

God of Justice - Concert for Peace
Friday, May 2nd, 7:30 p.m.

St. Procoupius Abbey
5601 College Road
Lisle, Illinois

Composer Nancy Galbraith presents "God of Justice", an inspiring composition that weaves the Beattitudes with prayers fromthe yom Kippur liturgy and excerpts from the U.S. Bishops' conference on " Economic Justice for All." Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. To reserve your tickets, call the St. Procopius Advancement office at 630-829-9253.
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For more information, contact Helene Paharik.

Retreat: "Reconciling the Path to Peace"
June 3rd & 4th, 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Star of the Valley parish
545 White Oak Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95409

Diretor of Beit Benedict, Father Johannes, and Mrs. Helene Paharik will lead a two-day retreat on "Reconciliation: the Path to Peace." The one hour retreat sessions will include: Prayer and Contemplation; Silence and Listening; Reconciling with God, Self and Neighbor.

For more information, contact Helene Paharik.