2008 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL BEGINS THIS MONTH The Lord is my light... Psalm 27:1 Many parishioners either have or soon will receive a mailing from Cardinal George. In this letter he will ask you to make a pledge to the 2008 Annual Catholic Appeal.
The Appeal not only funds the operations of the Archdiocese, it funds services that are of great help to ministries here in our parish such as SPRED (Special Religious Development) and Respect Life.
Your financial support is important. The success of the Appeal depends upon the gifts given by each of us to support our Archdiocese. Each of our gifts enables our parishioners to reach far beyond our parish boundaries. They bring the light of Christ to many who are served through education, ministry and services provided by the Archdiocese of Chicago.
When our parish reaches its goal, 100 percent of the additional funds received are returned to us for use in our parish.
Please answer the Cardinal’s request and make a generous pledge.
COMIENZA LA CAMPAÑA CATÓLICA ANUAL ARQUIDIOCESANA DEL 2008
El Señor es mi luz... Salmo 27:1 Muchas de nuestros feligreses ya han recibido, o pronto recibirán un envío del Cardenal George. En esta carta el les va a pedir que hagan un compromiso con la Campaña Anual Católica de 2008.
La Campaña no solo financia las operaciones de la Arquidiócesis, sino que apoya servicios que son de gran ayuda para los ministerios de nuestra parroquia. Por ejemplo, los ministerios arquidiocesanos de SPRED (Desarrollo Religioso Especial) y Respeto de la Vida.
Su apoyo económico es importante. El éxito de la Campaña depende de las contribuciones que cada uno de nosotros entrega para apoyar nuestra Arquidiócesis. Cada uno de sus dones permite a nuestros feligreses llegar mucho más allá de los limites de nuestra parroquia. Llevan la luz de Cristo a muchos a quienes se sirve a través de la educación, el ministerio y los servicios que proporciona la Arquidiócesis de Chicago.
Cuando nuestra parroquia alcance su objetivo, 100%de los fondos adicionales se nos devolverán para el uso en nuestra parroquia.
Por favor, responda a la petición del Cardenal y haga un compromiso generoso.
PEACE & JUSTICE COMMITTEE MEETING At 7:30 p.m. on Monday, January 14, the Peace and Justice Committee will host its monthly meeting at the Voss Center, 4412 N. Western. All are cordially invited to attend to help direct our efforts on behalf of those in need.
MAINTAIN TIES TO SCHOOL HISTORY Are you a graduate of Queen of Angels School? Do you have wonderful memories from your elementary years that you want to help maintain and continue? If so, would you like to help the school expand its alumni relations efforts to better serve its alumni community? As our parish community approaches its centennial celebration, it is more important than ever to build and maintain good relationships with the hundreds of men and women who graduated from Queen of Angels. Their memories and connections to the school are as important to the future of our school as it is to the past. We would like to do more to cherish, nurture and document our wonderful history through the involvement of more Queen of Angels alumni.
Alumni relations activities may include helping plan reunions and alumni masses, gathering and updating alumni information, finding “lost” alumni, and helping with student/ alumni activities. Your time commitment can be as much as you are interested in giving and can be on your own schedule. To volunteer, and for questions or suggestions, send an e-mail to alumni@queenofangelschicago.org or leave a message at the school, 773-769-4211.
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! Please call Joy Mollet at 773-275-4596.
2008 MASS INTENTIONS Remember your loved one by requesting a special intention for a Mass in English or Spanish. Intentions will be offered at your chosen weekday, Sunday, Holy Day or holiday Masses during 2008. Suggested donation is $10 per Mass. Please visit or contact the Parish Center.
DONATION STATEMENTS With 2007 behind us, it’s time to look ahead, or at least as far ahead as April 15. To assist you in declaring itemized deductions on your tax return, Queen of Angels can provide a list of your offerings made to the church during 2007.
Statements are available for registered parishioners who use contribution envelopes to give to the parish. Anonymous cash donations cannot be tracked and will not appear on statements. Please call the parish office at 773-539-7510 to receive your statement through the mail.
NECESIDAD DE VOLUNTARIOS PARA EL MINISTERIO NICODEMO Cuando un miembro de la parroquia fallece, el sacerdote guía el velorio o servicio de vigilia y celebra la misa de entierro cristiano. Sin embargo, las Oraciones de Elogio finales en el cementerio son guiadas por un laico. ¿Porqué? Los laicos son invitados a guiar a sus hermanos y hermanas en oración. Es un signo que cuando un miembro de la parroquia muere, otros miembros en la parroquia, y no solo el sacerdote, rezan.
Para el Ministro Nicodemo, este es un ministerio de ternura a una familia en tristeza y también uno de satisfacción personal. ¿Puede usted hacer tiempo para este esfuerzo? Se necesitan voluntarios, especialmente aquellos disponibles para los funerales del sábado en la mañana. Este ministerio, por mucho tiempo establecido en nuestra parroquia, está comenzando en mas parroquias a través de la arquidiócesis. Con sus compañeros de la parroquia, siga en los asos de la amabilidad de Nicodemo quien, con José de Arimathea, enterró a Jesús. Formación, orientación y manual serán proveídos. Por favor llame al 773-539-7510.
INTENCIONES DE MISAS PARA EL 2008 Para pedir una intención especial para una misa en inglés o español, por favor visite el Centro Parroquial durante horas de oficina. Las intenciones serán ofrecidas en el día que usted escoja, entre semana, domingo, día de guardar o misas de día festivo a través del año. La donación sugerida es de $10 por misa. Llame al 773-539-3176.
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.
LYMAN FUND STILL IN NEED Please continue to give as you can to the Lyman Scholarship Fund that provides financial assistance to student families of our parish school.
The fund is financed totally through the generous donations of parishioners who believe in the future of Catholic education. Financial hardships, the loss of a job, a sudden illness or any emergency may hit a family at any time. Please consider helping those in need at our school by contributing to the Lyman Fund. Use the green envelope found in the regular monthly packet or place a donation in an envelope marked “Lyman Fund.”
It is the hope that no child is denied a Queen of Angels Catholic School education because of unexpected financial hardship. Call Mrs. Julia Kelly, school principal, at 773-769-4211.
A WORD ABOUT PARKING... Please be considerate of others when using the parking lot. Do not block someone’s entrance or exit in a parking space by leaving your car in the through aisles. When all designated spaces are taken it is necessary to find parking on the street. Thank you.
SHOP WITH THE ANGELS See a Shop with the Angels 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.
EXPOSICION DEL SANTÍSIMO LOS VIERNES Haga los viernes un buen día para orar y estar con el Señor. La iglesia estará abierta los viernes desde las 9:30 a.m. hasta las 5 p.m. Entre por la puerta en la Claremont, suba las escaleras y vire hacia la izquierda. Suba cinco escalones más y pase por la sacristía y detrás del altar. Ahí entrará en la capilla de Veneración. El Santísimo estará expuesto. Traiga su Biblia, rosario, libros y sus pensamientos. Pase algún tiempo con el Santísimo. Si usted lo desea, inscríbase para una hora de oración cada viernes. Deténgase en la capilla durante el día, antes o después del trabajo o mientras sale a hacer sus compras, para pasar un rato con el Señor en oración. Favor de llamar al Centro Parroquial al 773-539-7510. Deje su nombre y tiempo preferido de oración.
