Queen of Angels Catholic Parish Chicago

Our Parish’s 95 Birthday!

When a new parish is created by the Archbishop, the anniversary of its establishment is not celebrated on the day of the Archbishop’s letter, but on the annual feast of the sacred event or saint the Parish is named after. Our Feast Day is this weekend, August 22, the Feast of the Queenship of Mary. As such, she is also the Queen of Angels.

Today’s Gospel was familiar. The visit of the Angel Gabriel to Mary announcing that she was to be the Mother of God. At first she is stunned and can’t believe what is happening. The Angel both comforts and directs Mary with the words that are the title for the almost weekly column in The Guide, “Nothing is impossible with God.”

Where is God found? In three places. In the opening of the Scriptures. In the consecrating and eating of the Eucharistic Bread. In the gathering and work of the faithful people.

On this, the 95th Anniversary of our Parish’s life, we need to believe again and again that nothing is impossible, even though some things might be difficult. If we find our wisdom in God’s Word, our strength in God’s bread and our unity in one another, our future is bright.

In our parish’s 95 years, much has been faced: a church that was almost not built, destruction by fire of the Guild Hall, fluctuating school enrollment, cultural, ethnic and neighborhood diversity, financial uncertainty and the always evolving understanding of what the Church, the Parish and our Catholic life is to be. With a peaceful confidence in our continued desire to discover and live God’s wisdom, with Mary we welcome the angel’s words, “Nothing is impossible with God.”

Announcements, August 22, 2004

RCIA-AN INVITATION TO COME AND SEE!

RCIA stands for Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. It is an opportunity for those who have never been baptized, or baptized with little or no affiliation or religious training in the Catholic religion, to learn and ask questions about the Catholic faith. The first meeting will be in the Parish Center (4412 N. Western) at 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2004. Click here to learn more.

ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY NEEDS YOUR HELP

The Society of St. Vincent DePaul would like to thank all those at Queen of Angels whose generous donations have made our work possible. Because of your help, the Society has been able to assist many of our neighbors in need. As generous as many of you have been, however, the volume of calls has greatly depleted the Society’s resources.

In the last month alone, the Society assisted with overdue rent and utility bills, helped obtain costly medication, and provided resources to secure an apartment. In addition, the Society has given callers information on local social services such as day care centers and health clinics.

We ask that you remember the St. Vincent DePaul donation on Labor Day, and, if possible, consider increasing your donation. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Click here to learn more.

This Week at Queen of Angels

Monday, August 23—
Alcoholics Anonymous (non-smoking), 7 to 8 p.m., Upper Voss
Women’s Spirituality, 6 p.m., Upper Voss
School Board, 7 p.m., Upper Voss
Boy Scouts, 7 to 10 p.m., Lower Church

Tuesday, August 24—
Overeaters Anonymous, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Upper Voss
Smokers Anonymous, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Upper Voss
Peace and Justice, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Upper Voss
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 to 9 p.m., Lower Voss

Wednesday, August 25—
Overeaters Anonymous, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Upper Voss
Citizenship Class, 6 to 9 p.m., Upper Voss
Bible Study (English), 7:30 p.m., Upper Voss
Prayer Group (Spanish), 6 p.m., Lower Church

Thursday, August 26—
Circulo de Oracion, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Lower Church

Friday, August 27—
Eucharistic Adoration, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Church
Bible Study (Hispanic), 7 to 9 p.m., Lower Church Kitchen

Saturday, August 28—
CCD, Confirmation & RCIA Registration after 5 p.m. Mass, Upper Church
Sunday, August 29—
CCD, Confirmation & RCIA Registration after all Masses, Upper Church
RICA (Spanish), 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Lower Voss
Bingo, doors open at 4 p.m., first game at 6 p.m., Gym

Mass Schedule, August 23 - 29, 2004

MONDAY, AUGUST 23— ST. ROSE OF LIMA
7:00 MORNING MASS
David E. Harcake
9:00 MORNING MASS
† William and Mary Lorscheider and Marian Damptz

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24— ST. BARTHOLOMEW
7:00 MORNING MASS
† Paul Butzen
9:00 MORNING MASS
† Parish Remembrance Society

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25— ST. LOUIS OF FRANCE; ST. JOSEPH CALASANZ
7:00 MORNING MASS
† Alice Cusack
9:00 MORNING MASS
† James Ward

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26—
7:00 MORNING MASS
† Cecelia Sullivan
9:00 MORNING MASS
† Stephanie Kantz

FRIDAY, AUGUST 27— ST. MONICA
7:00 MORNING MASS
For the People of the Parish
9:00 MORNING MASS
† William and Mary Lorscheider and Marian Damptz

SATURDAY, AUGUST 28— ST. AUGUSTINE
9:00 MORNING MASS
† Timothy Long
5:00 MASS OF ANTICIPATION
Queenship of Mary

SUNDAY, AUGUST 29—22nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8:00 † Margarita Villalpondo
9:30 † Margot Pierluissi
11:00 † Gertrude “Honey” DeLuca
† Edward Joseph O’Neil and Marcella Renagan O’Neil
12:30 Spanish Intentions

The Not-So-Grand Raffle & AngelsFest

WE NEED YOU FOR ANGELSFEST!
Our new street and parking lot fest will be a great evening, but only with the help of many. If we all give some of our time, everyone has a good time and no one is overworked.

VOLUNTEER NEEDS:

Friday September 17
7 to 9 PM: Set-up
Meet at the Guild Hall to load tables, chairs, etc. on a truck to be moved from Guild Hall to Parking Lot area.

Saturday, September 18
11AM. to 1PM: Set up
Meet in the Parking Lot to set up tables, chairs, Children’s Corner and food preparation areas.

1 to 3 PM: Set up.
Complete morning tasks if still needed. Set up stage, entertainment and lighting areas. Inflate balloons.

4:30 to 6:30 PM
6:30 to 8:30 PM
8:30 to 10:30 PM
Ticket sales and gate monitors.

10:30 PM
Clean up of Children’s Corner

11 PM
Clean up of Parking Lot. Put tables and chairs on north end of lot. Close off that end to Sunday morning parking.

Sunday, September 19
9 to 11 AM
Load truck in Parking Lot and unload at Guild Hall.

Entertainment includes
Children’s Corner
Dinner Music
Live performances by:
Anam Mor Irish Dancers
The Mini Reubens
Eliezer y su Nuevo Tumbao Salsa Band

¡TE NECESITAMOS PARA EL FESTIVAL DE LOS ANGELES!
Nuestra festividad en el estacionamiento y en la calle será un éxito sólo con la ayuda de muchas personas. Si todos cooperamos brindando un poco de nuestro tiempo libre, todo el mundo disfrutará y nadie terminará super extenuado.

SE NECESITAN VOLUNTARIOS:
Viernes, 17 de septiembre, 7 a 9 PM:
Reúnase en el Guild Hall para montar mesas, sillas, etc. en el camión desde el Guild Hall hasta el estacionamiento.

Sábado, 18 de septiembre, 11 AM a 1 PM.
Reúnase en el estacionamiento para montar mesas, sillas, la Esquina de los Niños y las áreas de preparación de alimentos.

1 a 3 PM. — Se necesitan personas para tareas que necesitan completarse durante la mañana. Montar la tarima, entretenimiento y áreas de iluminación. Inflar los globos.

4:30 a 6:30 PM., 6:30 a 8:30 PM., 8:30 a 10:30 PM. — Ventas de boletos y vigilar los portones.

10:30 PM.— Limpiar la Esquina de los Niños.

11 PM. — Limpiar el estacionamiento. Poner las mesas y sillas en la parte norte del estacionamiento. Cerrar esa parte del estacionamiento para el domingo en la mañana.
Domingo, 19 de septiembre, 9 a 11 AM — Llenar el camión en el estacionamiento y despejarlo/vaciarlo en el Guild Hall.

Es tiempo de—
LA NO TAN GRANDIOSA RIFA
Un premio grande de $1,500
Buenas probabilidades —Sólo 200 boletos para la venta
Precio por boleto: $25
Boletos serán vendidos después de las misas y también estarán disponibles en la parroquia y en la oficina de la escuela.
Venta de boletos termina a las 7:30 PM., Sábado, 18 de septiembre.
No espere hasta el último minuto. El año pasado la rifa se vendió por completo.
El boleto ganador se sacará a las 8:30 PM. Septiembre 18
en la noche de

EL NUEVO “FESTIVAL DE ANGELES”
¡Premio adicional de$100 si el ganador está presente cuando se anuncie el boleto ganador!

Algo Nuevo Este Año…
FESTIVAL DE ANGELES –
¡Una fiesta en el estacionamiento y en la calle donde
todos pueden participar desde 5 a 11 PM. Sábado, Septiembre 18!
Paquete Pre-Venta:
$13 Steak Sandwich, selección de ensalada, bebida y entretenimiento
$11 –Sandwich de pechuga de pollo, selección de ensalada, bebida y entretenimiento
$8—Hot Dog, selección de ensalada, bebida y entretenimiento (13 años en adelante)
$3 Hot Dog para niños, papitas y entretenimiento

Ventas Previas continúan este fin de semana después de las misas. Compre su boleto por anticipado y obtenga una bebida de gratis!
(Después, véase lista de precios en la parte de abajo.)
(Selección de ensaladas: ensalada de papas, de fruta o ‘cole slaw’.)
¿No puede decidirse por la venta anticipada?
Asista la noche del evento.

$5 Cuota cubre entrada al estacionamiento o a la calle (No bebida gratis)
$8 Steak Sandwich & ensalada
$6 Sandwich de pechuga de pollo & ensalada
$3 Hot Dog (todas las edades)
$3 Cerveza y Vino
$1 Soda y Café
Entretenimiento incluye
Esquina de los Niños…
Música durante la cena…
Actuaciones en vivo por
Anam Mor Irish Dancers…
The Mini Reubens
y
Eliezer y su Nuevo Tumbao Salsa Band

We Remember a Friend of Queen of Angels Parish – Bishop Edwin Conway

The Archdiocese of Chicago is divided into six sections(PDF, 425k), or Vicariates, each headed by a Bishop (Vicar) as an extension of the ministry of Cardinal Francis George. Until his appointment as Vicar General in 2003 (first in authority after the Cardinal) Bishop Edwin Conway was our Vicar. Bishop Conway died from complications of esophageal cancer which he fought for some months last Monday morning, August 9.

Announcements, August 16, 2004

SUMMER CHOIR CONCERT AT 7:30 P.M. AUGUST 18
The Queen of Angels Summer Choir will perform in concert for its season finale at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 18 in the church. The group, led by parishioner and cantor Anthony Fett, is made up of singers from all over the Chicago area and range in age from grade school through college. The concert will include selections from Gregorian Chant to “Godspell.” Don’t miss it! A freewill offering will benefit the Queen of Angels Liturgical Music Ministry (choirs and musicians).

This Week at Queen of Angels, August 16 - 22, 2004

This Week at Queen of Angels
Monday, August 16—
Alcoholics Anonymous (non-smoking), 7 to 8 p.m., Upper Voss
Women’s Spirituality, 6 p.m., Upper Voss

Tuesday, August 17—
School Book Day, 3 to 9 p.m., Guild Hall
Preschool Orientation, 7 p.m., Lower Voss
Overeaters Anonymous, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Upper Voss
Smokers Anonymous, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Upper Voss
SPRED Information Meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., Upper Voss
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 to 9 p.m., Lower Voss

Wednesday, August 18—
Teachers Meeting, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Upper Voss
Overeaters Anonymous, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Upper Voss
Citizenship Class, 6 to 9 p.m., Upper Voss
Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m., Church
Bible Study (English), 7:30 p.m., Upper Voss
Prayer Group (Spanish), 6 p.m., Lower Church

Thursday, August 19—
Teachers Meeting, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Upper Voss
Circulo de Oracion, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Lower Church

Friday, August 20—
Eucharistic Adoration, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Church
Bible Study (Hispanic), 7 to 9 p.m., Lower Church Kitchen

Saturday, August 21—
Art & Environment, 9:30 a.m., Upper Church
CCD, Confirmation & RCIA Registration after 5 p.m. Mass, Upper Church
Sunday, August 22—
CCD, Confirmation & RCIA Registration after all Masses, Upper Church
RICA (Spanish), 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Lower Voss
Baptisms (English), 2:30 p.m., Church

Mass Schedule, August 16 - 22, 2004

MONDAY, AUGUST 16— ST. STEPHEN OF HUNGARY
7:00 MORNING MASS
David E. Harcake
9:00 MORNING MASS
† William and Mary Lorscheider and Marian Damptz
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17—
7:00 MORNING MASS
† Paul Butzen
9:00 MORNING MASS
† Parish Remembrance Society
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18— ST. JANE FRANCES DE CHANTAL
7:00 MORNING MASS
† Alice Cusack
9:00 MORNING MASS
† James Ward
THURSDAY, AUGUST 19— ST. JOHN EUDES
7:00 MORNING MASS
† Cecelia Sullivan
9:00 MORNING MASS
† Stephanie Kantz
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20— ST. BERNARD
7:00 MORNING MASS
For the People of the Parish
9:00 MORNING MASS
† William and Mary Lorscheider and Marian Damptz
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21— ST. PIUS X
9:00 MORNING MASS
† Timothy Long
1:00 WEDDING MASS
Idalia Merlos and David Beltran
3:00 WEDDING MASS
Jennifer Fucik and Daniel Wissemer
5:00 MASS OF ANTICIPATION
Queenship of Mary
SUNDAY, AUGUST 22—21st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8:00 † Margarita Villalpondo
9:30 † Margot Pierluissi
11:00 † Gertrude “Honey” DeLuca
† Edward Joseph O’Neil and Marcella Renagan O’Neil
12:30 Spanish Intentions

We Remember
Patrick Fahey, Bishop Edwin Conway and Members of the Parish Remembrance Society

Pray for the Sick
George Holzner
Maria Gafindo
Margaret Lopez
Helen Murphy
Elena SanJuan
Alex Tejeda
Jonathan Peña

Announcements, August 9, 2004

ATTENTION SCHOOL FAMILIES! BOOK DAY IS AUGUST 17
Book Day for all Queen of Angels school families will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, August 17 in the Guild Hall Gym, 4416 N. Western Ave. This is the time when all school families prepare for the coming school year by paying fees and tuition, registering for school lunch, extended care, etc. Preschool orientation will begin at 7 p.m. in the Voss Center. The first day of school is Tuesday, August 24.

ENTRENAMIENTO DE COMPUTACION EN ESPAÑOL
Este domingo, 15 de agosto, de 2 a 4:00 p. m., comenzará la primera de una serie de sesiones de entrenamiento en computación para personas de habla hispana, en el laboratorio de computadoras de la escuela. Aprenderemos sobre sistemas operacionales de computadoras (cómo conocer tu computadora internamente), Microsoft Word (cómo crear documentos), y destrezas importantes de internet (correo electrónico, navegar en el internet, etc.) El entrenamiento estará disponible para todos los feligreses, y se proveerán materiales e instrucciones en inglés y en español. Se exhorta la asistencia de personas bilingues con destrezas en computación, para ayudar a nuestros hermanos feligreses. Para reservar un lugar en el entrenamiento, favor de llamar a Ladime Ramirez al 773-399-0583 o Dan O'Neil al 773-960-6045.

COMPUTER TRAINING FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS
The first of a series of computer training sessions for Spanish speakers will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, August 15 in the school computer lab. We'll learn about computer operating systems (how to get around inside your computer), Microsoft Word (how to create documents), and important internet skills (email, searching, etc.) The training is open to all parishioners, and there will be learning materials and instruction in both English and Spanish. Bilingual people with good computer skills are encouraged to attend and help out fellow parishioners. To reserve a slot in the training, call Ladime Ramirez at 773-399-0583 or Dan O'Neil at 773-960-6045.