ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL UPDATE Pledge payments continue to come in and we have met our goal in response to February’s Archdiocesan Annual Appeal. Since pledge payments have already exceeded our goal, Queen of Angels will receive all of the additional funds for use in our ministries. It is both within our reach and very important for these pledges to be paid in full. Please make every effort to honor your pledge. Parish Goal: $27,101.00 Amount Pledged: $57,176.00 Amount Received: $44,485.00 Remaining Balance: $12,691.00 Many thanks to all who have contributed their pledged amount. Please keep those pledge payments coming!
ACTUALIZACIÓN DE LA CAMPAÑA CATÓLICA ANUAL Los pagos de las promesas continúan llegando y hemos alcanzado nuestra meta en respuesta a la Campaña Anual de la Arquidiócesis de Febrero. Como los pagos de las promesas han excedido nuestra meta, nuestra parroquia recibirá todos los fondos adicionales para uso en nuestros ministerios. Está dentro de nuestro alcance y es muy importante que estas promesas se paguen por completo. Por favor pongan todo su esfuerzo en honrar su compromiso. Meta de la Parroquia: $27,101.00 Cantidad Prometida: $57,176.00 Cantidad Recibida: $44,485.00 Saldo Pendiente: $12,691.00 Muchas gracias a todos aquellos quienes se han comprometido y han estado contribuyendo. ¡Por favor sigan enviando esos pagos!
I GIVE, YOU GIVE, WE CAN ALL GIVE TO IGIVE.COM Slip your feet into those fuzzy slippers, grab your credit card, pour a cup of coffee and get ready for some serious shopping... online, that is. The phenomenon that has swept the country also has far-reaching benefits on a local scale. Sign up on iGive.com, designate Queen of Angels as your cause and your purchases lead to rebates to benefit Queen of Angels Parish—at no cost to you! No gimmick, sign up fee, zip, nada, zilch. Simply register and any time you shop online, a little iGive.com logo appears to remind you a portion of your purchase price is automatically kicked back to the parish.
What could be easier? And with several hundred stores registered, this is the most painless way to make a difference. Many of the gift cards purchased through Shop with the Angels are also valid through iGive.com, meaning the rebated amount to the parish can double!
Give it a shot the next time the idea of hitting the mall turns you off. Many vendors offer free shipping, so what could be better?
Try it; chances are you’ll like it!
CHRISTMAS TREES FOR SALE! A variety of Christmas trees, wreaths and firewood are for sale in the school parking lot and there is something for every budget. Proceeds benefit the parish school and sales will continue through Sunday, December 16. Thank you for your support!
We Remember: Adalbert Wegener, Clara Griffiths, Florence Wisniewski, and Members of the Parish Remembrance Society We Pray For: Cleo McDonald, Andy Byrne, Mary Deering, Michael Peña, Kevin Cole, Marta Moreno Chapa, Genevieve Schiro, June Weber, Yesenia Peña, Eloise Seibert and Joseph Atwater
NICODEMUS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED When a parishioner dies, the priest leads the wake, or vigil service, and celebrates the Mass of Christian Burial. However, the final Prayers of Commendation at the cemetery are led by a lay person. Why? Laity are encouraged to lead their brothers and sisters in prayer. It is a sign that when a parishioner dies, other members in the parish—and not just the priest—pray. This is a ministry of tenderness to a family in sadness and also one of personal fulfillment. Volunteers are needed. Follow the kindness of Nicodemus who, with Joseph of Arimathea, buried Jesus. Materials and training provided. Call 773-539-7510.
FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Every Friday, the Blessed Sacrament is placed out for veneration and prayer from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. To reach the Adoration Chapel, enter the church through the Claremont door, walk up the stairs, turn to the left and then to the left again. Walk down the passage behind the altar and enter the former baptistery, where the Eucharist is exposed for veneration. Feel free to bring your bible, rosary, books and thoughts. Spend some time with Jesus in the form of the Blessed Sacrament. Visitors are asked to register their attendance in the sign-in book when attending Adoration. The book is located in the chapel. You may sign up for a particular hour of prayer every week. At some time during the day, before or after work, while out running errands, stop by the chapel for some quiet time with the Lord. Please call the Parish Center at 773-539-7510 if you wish to leave your name and preferred time for prayer.
ANKLEBITERS IN SESSION Are you a parent or caregiver of small children? Are you looking for an activity to break up your week? Join us at Anklebiters! This group is for parents, caregivers and their children aged 3 and under. The group meets from 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday in the motor skills room in the basement of the school. This is a perfect opportunity for young families to socialize together beyond the preschool room, too! For more information, call Joy Mollet at 773-275-4596.
WINEFEST VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Queen of Angels’ Sixth Annual Winter Wine Festival is fast approaching. Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 23, 2008. The auction is a major fundraiser for the parish and school and is almost as much fun to work as it is to attend. Because it takes time, people and talent, there is a great need for volunteers.
The following are ways to help: Fundraising—asking for sponsorships, gift donations, silent auction, working on getting food and beverage donations, etc.
Event set-up—setting up the gym for the event Greeting—checking in guests at the door, distributing auction programs and bidding paddles Wine and beer tasting—serving wines or microbrews, replenishing water pitchers Bartenders—pouring and serving drinks Ticket sales—selling drink tickets Clean-up—breaking down the event General—if you offer us some of your valuable time, we’ll find something for you to do.
Also needed are people with event management experience, wine knowledge, copywriting skills and catering or food expertise. Call 773-539-7510.
HIGH ACHIEVERS AT GORDON TECH Congratulations to Ryan Muntaner for being named Student of the Semester for excellence in World and American Studies; Angel Urizar for being named Student of the Semester for excellence in Spanish I; Andrew Baniecki for being named Student of the Semester for excellence in AP European History; and Joanna Gallegos for being named Student of the Semester for excellence in Speech. Keep up the good work!
GIVING FROM THE HEART The strength of the Planned Giving Program lies in the commitment each of us makes with our time, talent and treasure. These are genuine gifts from the heart, the first fruits of our labors—and not the ”leftovers.” These sacrifices are given to Queen of Angels in love, not out of obligation. Our thanks is offered for all the blessings that we enjoy as a parish community and as people of God. These offerings are loving sacrifices of gratitude to God. Thank you to all who make this prayerful sacrifice.
STEWARDSHIP SALUTE In gratitude for God's gifts of time and talent to us, we gratefully acknowledge and salute Percy Urizar who is an usher at the 12:30 p.m. Mass and a member of Circulo de Oracion, our Charismatic Prayer Group. We thank you for your gifts of time and talent, Percy!
STILL TIME TO SHOP WITH THE ANGELS Come Shop with the Angels! The deadline to place an order for delivery before Christmas is 10 a.m. Monday, December 17. Take advantage of special values with certain vendors when you purchase gift certificates through our program. Through December 28, Eddie Bauer offers a 7% discount on a $25 card. Kmart offers a new 2.5% discount on both $25 and $50 cards. An extended discount of 1.5% continues through December 31 on $50 BP cards. New vendor Michael’s Crafts Store offers a 1.5% discount on a $15 card and a 2% discount on $25 cards. L.L. Bean offers free shipping until December 21 with a 7.5% discount.
See a representative in back of church following the 8, 9:30 or 11 a.m. Masses every Sunday or complete an order form available at school or the Parish Center. Check out the list of vendors to meet all your shopping and gift needs. Benefit your tuition account, Lyman Scholarship fund or parish operating account with no additional cost or effort to you.
Following a Christmas hiatus, Shop with the Angels sales will resume after Masses on Sunday, January 6, 2008.
SPRED HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER CONTINUES
The annual SPRED (Special Religious Development) Holiday Nut Fundraiser is underway. Proceeds will benefit SPRED, a ministry designed to offer a place of welcome and friendship for children and adults with developmental or cognitive disabilities. Money from the sale goes to the upkeep of our meeting room in the Parish Center and necessary supplies. Available items in the Gathering Space after Masses include:
Deluxe Cashews $10 Deluxe Mixed Nuts (no peanuts) $10 Chocolate Covered Deluxe Mix $10 Frosted Pretzels $5
If you are interested in learning more about SPRED or participating in a group, please call Julie Hess at the Parish Center at 773-539-7510.
VENTA NAVIDEÑA DE SPRED PARA RECAUDAR FONDOS
La venta anual Navideña de Nueces de SPRED (Desarrollo Religioso Especial) ha dado comienzo. Los fondos recaudados beneficiarán SPRED, un ministerio designado para ofrecer un lugar de bienvenida y amistad para niños y adultos con discapacidades de desarrollo o reconocimiento. Las ganancias de la venta ayudaran a mantener el espacio en el centro parroquial y comprar los materiales necesarios. Los artículos disponibles en el espacio de reuniones incluyen:
Nueces del Brasil De Lujo (Cashews) $10 Nueces Mixtas (sin cacahuates) De Lujo $10 Nueces Mixtas Cubiertas de Chocolate $10 Pretzels Cubiertos de Dulce $5
Si está interesado en saber más de SPRED o en participar en un grupo, por favor llame a Julie Hess al centro parroquial al teléfono 773-539-3634.
VIRTUAL BOOK FAIR Just in time for holiday gift giving! Receive up to 25% off the list price of many popular books, DVDs, CDs, games and software by using our new Queen of Angels Book Fair online bookstore. Save time by shopping easily online at competitive prices while helping the school. Queen of Angels will receive 6% of the sales proceeds used to enrich our instructional programs. This book fair is available year-round.
Available items include books, movies, music, games and software. For more information, go to https://queenofangels.MyLibraryBookstore.com.
CHRISTMAS DINNER AT ST. BEN’S Why eat dinner alone on Christmas Day? Come to St. Benedict’s Christmas Dinner from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, December 25 in the Social Center at Irving Park and Bell avenues. If you need a ride or if you can bring a side dish or dessert for dinner (although this is not necessary), or if you would want to volunteer as a driver, cook, food server or dishwasher, call Saint Benedict Rectory at 773-588-6484. All are welcome!
SALUDO DE RECONOCIMIENTO En gratitud por los regalos de Dios de tiempo y talento a nosotros, con agradecimiento reconocemos y saludamos a Percy Urizar, quien es un ujier en la misa de las 12:30 p.m. y un miembro del Circulo de Oración, nuestro grupo de carismáticos. Te damos gracias por tus regalos de tiempo y talento, Percy!
