Queen of Angels Catholic Parish Chicago

Today’s Feast – The Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ

NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD
The most timely Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ is Holy Thursday; the night of Christ’s last supper with his disciples on the eve of his death. However, because this great meal in which Christ promised his Body and Blood given in remembrance of him is so easily overshadowed by the great Easter event three days later, the Church takes the second Sunday after Pentecost to once again celebrate the greatest gift and strength of our Faith: Our belief that Christ is fully present in the Holy Eucharist.

The Eucharist is many things. It is the continuation of the sacrifice of the cross throughout time until Christ comes in glory at the end of the ages. Christ, who first gave himself and his life on the cross, entrusts himself and his life to the Church. This sacrament is a sign of his love. It is a sign of unity between God and God’s people and one another. It is a bond of charity calling the receiving believers to give as freely and fully as Christ gave. It is the ever continuing Paschal (Easter) banquet in which believers consume Christ and the Easter life he gives. The Eucharist is God’s presence with us now and the pledge of our future glory to come in the Lord’s eternal presence.

Call for New School Board Members

Our Queen of Angels School Board has twelve (12) elected members, each to serve a three-year term. These 12 members represent the Parish Community served by the school. At the end of this school year, there will be four vacancies that need to be filled. The Principal and Pastor also serve on the School Board.

To be eligible for the School Board, a member must meet the following:

• Be an adult member of the Parish (at last 21 years old); or
• Be a parent/guardian of at least one child currently enrolled in the school; and
• Attend at least one School Board meeting prior to the election.

To see if this ministry is your next Parish activity, direct your questions to Wayne Steger at 773-604-5148 or Lauren Elkin at 773-588-1475.

Please fill out this Queen of Angels School Board Nominee Profile (PDF, 137K) and return to the school office or parish office by Tuesday, May 31.

Faith and Food 2005: Receive Local Produce While Supporting Local Farmers

Queen of Angels Parish is again participating in “Faith and Food,” a Heifer-supported initiative that offers members of Chicago congregations the chance to purchase organic produce and farm-fresh eggs while supporting lives of dignity for those who raise the food. Queen of Angels parishioners and others in Ravenswood can receive shipments of locally grown, organic produce from Heifer-supported farmers.

With the “Faith and Food” initiative, the Heifer Project works with local congregations to develop markets for produce from small, local family farms. Queen of Angels parish has been paired with Home Grown Wisconsin, a cooperative of 25 family farms located throughout southern Wisconsin that have committed themselves to growing fresh, organic produce for the local market. By participating in Faith & Food, you can place your food dollar directly in the hands of this local community of family farms.

Other Announcements, May 28, 2005

VENTA DE CAF… DE PRODUCIDO EN INTERCAMBIO JUSTO
28 de mayo de 9AM a 10AM en el Guild Hall
El cafè es un gran negocio, mas, a veces, es un negocio que no beneficia a los obreros que lo producen. Cuando Ud. toma cafè producido a travès de intercambio justo, est• apoyando la dignidad de vida de los obreros que producen el cafè que Ud. Est comprando.

El Comitè de Justicia y Paz ofrecer una venta, por tiempo limitado, de cafè obtenido a travès de intercambio justo, el 28 de mayo de 9AM a 10AM en el Guild Hall. Bolsas de 12 oz de cafè disponible para la venta por $6.50. Escoja desde mezcla org•nica de desayuno, grano mediano, grano entero; mezcla org•nica de grano mediano tostado de desayuno, o harina de cafè colombiano descafeinado. Venga temprano y compre mientras la venta dure! Sìrvase una taza de justicia mientras comparte en camaraderÌa con otras personas.

PARISH RUMMAGE SALE AT ST. ANDREW
First-ever Parish Rummage Sale will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 4 in the gym, corner of Addison and Paulina. Furniture, housewares, sporting goods, toys, luggage and clothing will be sold. Proceeds benefit St. Andrew Parish. Call 773-525-3016.

Holiday News

TRAVELING CATHOLIC INFO
Free ministry to traveling Catholics. For nationwide Mass times and locations, call 410-676-6000 or www.Masstimes.org.

MEMORIAL DAY FIELD MASSES
Special Field Mass Programs will be offered at all Catholic cemeteries on Monday May 30. Programs begin at 10 a.m. and Mass follows at 10:30 a.m. Among the cemeteries hosting programs will be All Saints, Des Plaines; Calvary, Evanston; Maryhill, Niles; Mount Olivet, Chicago; St. Adalbert, Niles; St. Boniface, Chicago; and St. Casimir, Chicago.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
The Parish Center and all Parish facilities will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. In addition, there will be only one Mass at 10 a.m. on that same day. The Parish Office will reopen for regular business hours at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 31. In the event of an emergency, phone the parish offices at 773-539-7510 and the answering service will get your message to the appropriate person.

Ravenswood Outreach Food Pantry

FOOD DRIVE FOR AREA PANTRY
A Food Drive of non-perishable food items to benefit the Ravenswood Outreach Food Pantry will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, June 4 at Luther Memorial Church, 2500 W. Wilson. Monetary donations are accepted. Make checks payable to Ravenswood Outreach Food Pantry. The drive is sponsored by the Ravenswood Ministerial Association. Call 773-588-3637.

HUNGER WALK 2005 TO BENEFIT RAVENSWOOD OUTREACH FOOD PANTRY
The 20th annual Hunger Walk is a leisurely walk, about three miles in length, along the lakefront to help raise money and public awareness for a number of food programs, including the Ravenswood Outreach Food Pantry. This year’s walk is Saturday, June 18. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and step-off is at 9:30 a.m. Registration closes promptly at 10 a.m. The walk will begin and end at Montrose Harbor, located 400 north and the Lake.

Join other walkers to help the hungry. All administrative costs for the event are covered by the Food Depository. The Food Depository raises money through public and corporate sponsors. This money is placed in the Hunger Walk Bonus Pool to be distributed to participating agencies on a point system. To qualify, an agency must have a minimum of three walkers and raise a minimum of $50 through the walk.

To help the Ravenswood Outreach Food Pantry, call Dorothy at 773-588-3637.

Mass Schedule & This Week at Queen of Angels, Week of May 3- - June 5, 2005

FRIDAY, JUNE 3— ST. AUGUSTINE OF CANTERBURY
    7:00    MORNING MASS
        † Mimi Tom
    9:00    MORNING MASS
        † Narciso and Eufrosina Dimaano and the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Guidelines For Children's Liturgy of the Word

Children’s Liturgy of the Word at the 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Masses has been a gift to the Parish and to the families who participate in it. Dedicated catechists lead this age-appropriate time for children to understand the Sunday Scriptures. As with any education program for children, there are a few guidelines.

* Children from ages four through fifth grade only may participate. Three-year-olds and younger cannot participate in the materials used. By the time a child completes fifth grade and enters sixth grade, they should be more attuned to the Mass and can volunteer to be either a Mass server or to assist younger children at the Children’s Liturgy of the Word.

Actualización de la Planeación Financiera de la Parroquia

CON DIOS NADA ES IMPOSIBLE

Usted leyó recientemente en el boletín Guide que el Presidente y Vice Presidente del Consejo Pastoral de la Parroquia, el Consejo de la Escuela y el Consejo Atlético, los cuatro consejos consultivos mandados por la Arquidiócesis para dirigir la planeación de la parroquia fueron llamados para ver al plan financiero a largo plazo de la parroquia. Estos líderes han nombrado de una lista de proyectos potenciales, tres prioridades como “obligadas.” Estas son:

Other Announcements, May 15, 2005

CATHOLIC CHARITIES LOSS MEETING
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago invites those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide to participate in its Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide Program. A meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 17 at Catholic Charities Near North Office, 721 N. LaSalle Street.

TRAVELING CATHOLIC INFO
Free ministry to traveling Catholics. For nationwide Mass times and locations, call 410-676-6000 or www.masstimes.org.