SHARE FAITH THROUGH SPRED There is an urgent need for more volunteer catechists. We have two young gentlemen in our Thursday group who are presently without partners. One-to-one relationships are an essential aspect of the Spred program. There continues to be a need for more catechists for our Wednesday group as well so they may welcome more friends.
Please consider this important invitation. There are no challenging prerequisites as a Spred catechist. The experience is like no other. We urge you to come and learn more. Orientation and tours are given. You may register to observe a Spred session or you may just come and join one of our communities for a session to see how you like it. We meet either on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
Please, consider this opportunity and give it some prayer. Contact
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. This is an excellent way to build special devotions into your week.
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. Help us keep vigil with the Lord by making time on Fridays for these beautiful moments of prayer. Call Christine Murphy at 773-561-9072.
BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION Earn extra money and supplies for Queen of Angels School by clipping BoxTops for Education coupons from many General Mills products and labels from Campbells Soup products. Please drop labels at school or place them in the collection basket.
ARE YOU A YOUNG SHAKESPEARE? Do not suffer the slings and arrows of a secret gift. Absent thee from anonymity awhile and draw thy pen to write an essay.
Ravenswood Catholic Young Adults, an organization of residents mostly in their 20s and 30s, is sponsoring an essay contest for high school students.
All are eligible to participate who attend St. Benedict High School, attend one of the RCYA member-parishes or whose parent(s) are parishioners in an RCYA member-parish (St. Benedict, Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Matthias, Queen of Angels or Transfiguration of Our Lord).
Choose one of the following topics and compose a 250- to 500-word essay:
1. “Have you had an unexpected change or conflict in your life recently? Describe what happened and how it affected you.” Provide concrete detail. Were other people involved and who were they? What was the resolution, if any, and what other changes do you expect as you look to the future?”
2. “Name a person in your life—whether family member, friend, teacher, spiritual leader or someone else—who has had a big impact. How did this person influence you and why? Be specific. What is your assessment of how your relationship with him or her has changed, if at all? Do you expect a difference in your future because of him or her and why?”
E-mail your essay in a Word document—with .doc appendix—to rcya_chicago@yahoo.com. Include your name, phone number and affiliation (whether you are a student at St. Benedict High School or what parish you or your parent(s) belong to). Entries will be judged by Craig Barner, an RCYA member and veteran journalist; John Schmitz, also an RCYA member and Chicago Public High School teacher and freelance writer; and Father Terry Keehan, pastor of St. Matthias. Decision of the judges is final.
The winner will receive $100 and a plaque. The deadline for submission is May 15, 2008. The winner will be announced shortly thereafter.
If you have questions, please call Craig Barner at 773-653-8834. Good writing!
TAI CHI CLASSES All adults are invited to join parishioner Richard Morton for Tai Chi classes this summer from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Enjoy the warm weather and learn ancient breathing, stretching and low-impact exercise techniques. Basic yang style Tai Chi will be taught and can be adapted for different levels of physical ability. The first meeting, date TBD, will be in Welles Park along Western Avenue directly across from the Parish Center. Interested? Call 773-539-7510.
SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES Resurrection High School, 7500 W. Talcott, is offering a series of one-week Summer Workshop Programs for boys and girls in grades 6 to 12. The school is also offering a Summer Athletic Camp Program for girls in grades 4 to 12.
The Summer Workshop Program includes workshops for boys and girls in grades 6 to 12. Workshops for grades 6 to 8 include Creative Writing, Junior Show Choir; Science Fair Boot Camp; Digital Imagery and Creative Dramatics.
Workshops for grades 9 to 12 include the College Decision-Making Process; Senior Show Choir; Professionalism in Music; Improv and Aspiring Actors Workshop. To request a brochure with details, call 773-775-6616, ext. 110.
The Summer Athletic Camp Program for girls includes camps in Basketball Skills, Basketball Shooting, Basketball Position Skills, Golf Skills, Soccer Skills, Softball Skills, Tennis, Volleyball Skills and Volleyball Setters. Call 773-775-6616, ext. 134.
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 way. Thanks!
EXPOSICIÓN 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.
COMEDY NIGHT IS MAY 2 Tickets are on sale in the Gathering Space each Sunday for the sixth annual Queen of Angels Comedy Night, Six in the City. Benefiting the school’s Technology Committee, this year’s show boasts some of Chicago’s hottest young talent in comic magic, improv and stand-up comedy, along with loads of music and comedy talent from Queen of Angels Parish... all for the sinfully low price of only $20 per ticket! The show is Friday, May 2 in the Voss Center, doors open at 7 p.m. for music and cash bar, and comedy kicks off at 8 p.m. This show has sold out every year, so don’t wait to get your tickets.
HATS OFF TO HIGH ACHIEVERS Parishioner Claude Donnelly, a junior at St. Ignatius College Preparatory High School, has been elected into the National Honor Society. Membership is based on grade point average and recommendations by faculty and peers. Congratulations, Claude, to you and your family on your achievements. Keep up the hard work!
Charles Plovanich, a sophomore at St. Patrick High School, achieved Second Honors.
St. Benedict High School announced the following students received Honor Roll recognition. Eva Martinez, a senior, achieved First Honors; Sean Bleeker, senior, achieved First Honors; Renee Pruente, sophomore, First Honors; Caroline Curley, senior, Second Honors; Kathleen Menard, freshman, First Honors; Amanda Nota, freshman, Second Honors; Dustin Gerhart, freshman, Second Honors; and Adam Nota, freshman, Second Honors.
Congratulations on your accomplishments!
CO-ED SUMMER SOFTBALL IS BACK! We are pleased to announce that sign-ups are now being accepted for the Ravenswood Catholic Young Adults Ministry (RCYAM) Softball League. All ability levels are needed. Everyone plays and no one sits! We are a social and recreational league comprised of women and men from St. Matthias, Transfiguration, Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Alphonsus, St. Benedict and Queen of Angels Parishes.
Opening day is June 2, 2008. Games will be played on Mondays at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. in Winnemac Park. Players are required to be at least 21 years of age. Registration deadline is May 16 so please don’t delay. The registration fee is $50 and remaining money (after expenses) will be donated back to each parish. Last year’s participants had a blast and we hope to see returning and new players this year.
Registration forms may be downloaded from www.rcyachicago.org. For more information, please contact Kevin at 773-606-9790 or reach Emily at rcyasoftball@yahoo.com.
ST. PAUL BEGINNER’S GUIDE The Pauline Year opens June 29, 2008. In three morning sessions, get to know St. Paul, the Apostle of the Nations: his life, writings, and most influential ideas. Sessions are from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays, May 3, 10 and 17 at Pauline Books and Media, 172 N. Michigan Ave. Call 312-346-4228.
COUNSELING AT ST. MATTHIAS Holbrook Counseling Center provides therapy services at St. Matthias Parish with Linda Volino, LCSW. Volino is a bilingual licensed clinical social worker and has more than 25 years experience. Call 312-655-7725.
MASS FOR ST. PEREGRINE Mass for the Feast of St. Peregrine, patron saint of cancer patients, will be celebrated at 2 p.m. next Sunday, May 4 at the National Shrine of Saint Peregrine, Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica, 3121 W. Jackson. Persons with cancer and others seeking healing will be invited to come individually for a blessing with the relic of Saint Peregrine at the conclusion of the Mass. There is ample, secured parking at the rear of the Basilica. For more information, please call 773-638-5800, ext. 19. “Sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts.” — 1 Peter 3:15
INTENCIONES DE MISAS 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. Favor de llamar al 773-539-7510.
