SPRED HOLIDAY NUT FUNDRAISER SPRED, an exciting ministry of Queen of Angels Parish, is part of a larger effort to offer a place of welcome and meaningful relationships for children and adults with developmental or cognitive disabilities. SPRED provides a beautiful process of faith formation for both catechists and friends. Through these communities of faith, a person can discover God’s love and grace while living with a disability. SPRED is kicking off our annual holiday fundraiser counting, once again, on the generosity and goodwill of this parish community and beyond. We have a delicious display that you will find in the Church gathering space after all weekend masses until Christmas:
Deluxe Cashews $10.00 Deluxe Mixed Nuts (no peanuts) $10.00 Chocolate Covered Deluxe Mix $10.00 Bags of Frosted Pretzels $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00
Order forms are also available to bring to friends and relatives. The money from our annual holiday nut sale goes to the upkeep of our beautiful meeting space and all of the necessary supplies. To learn more about SPRED, call Julie Hess at 773-539-3634 or stop by for a visit or for an observation of a session.
CALLING ALL FILMMAKERS! Do you have experience directing, producing, editing or writing films? Whether you’ve been the genius behind short films or Hollywood blockbusters, TV commercials or the best home movies ever made, your talents are needed at Queen of Angels. Volunteers are needed to work with the Centennial Committee to create a short video. Help us celebrate our parish’s 100 Years of Sharing and Caring in this special way. Experience with digital media a plus. Call the Parish Center at 773-539-7510.
ADVENT SERVICE PROJECT Queen of Angels School will sponsor a new toy drive to benefit Ronald McDonald House through December 12. Ronald McDonald House provides support and care to families with children who are seriously ill. Toys must be brand new and still in original packaging. Stuffed animals are not allowed. All unwrapped gifts must be brought to the school by Friday, December 12. Thank you for your support in making a seriously ill child's day a little brighter. Call 773-769-4211.
SHARE IN THE CARE OF RETIRED RELIGIOUS Please give back to those who gave so selflessly. Ninety-five percent of donations to the National Religious Retirement Office aid elderly religious. About 58 percent of women and men religious are past age 70; seven percent are past age 90. More than 4,900 need skilled nursing care. Even at advanced ages, many work in compensated or volunteer ministry that benefits others. Religious institutes are financially autonomous and responsible for the support of their members. Income sources include compensated ministry, government benefits and investment return.
Most elderly religious receive, on average, a Social Security benefit of just $4,402 per year. Community living provides some economies of scale, but health care and living costs in most religious communities far exceed income.
Please be as generous as you are able to support this noble cause.
Second Sunday of Advent December 7, 2008 DEACONS IN THE CHURCH Do you believe Jesus may be inviting you to inquire about this ordained ministry? The next information session will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, December 14 at the University of St. Mary of the Lake, Building 800, Room 202, second floor in Mundelein. Call Deacon Bob Puhala at 847-837-4564.
HERE WE COME A-CAROLING Celebrate the Christmas season with song at the annual sing-along event from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, December 12. For $25 per person (adults only, no children under 16), ride in a glass-enclosed trolley car. Songbooks, snacks and holiday treats will be provided on the trolley. All beverages (including spirits) are BYOB (must be 21 to possess alcohol). No glass containers.
Board at 7 p.m. in front of St. Ben’s rectory, 2215 W. Irving Park. Departure promptly at 7:30 p.m. Please bring a personal care item donation for the Common Food Pantry. For questions or to register, call Dradyne Eudeikis at 773-929-9551. The event is coordinated by The Second Act Ministry of St. Benedict.
COME MAKE HISTORY FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO! Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at noon Friday, December 12 at Federal Plaza, 50 W. Adams St. Bishop Gustavo Garcia-Sillar, M. Sp. S. will be the celebrant.
The outdoor event is sponsored by the Office for Hispanic Catholics, the Respect Life Office, the Office for Peace and Justice, the Pro-Life Action League and the Thomas More Society Pro-Life Law Center. For more information, please contact Ann or Corrina at the Pro-Life Action League at 773-777-2900.
MARKET DAY MAKES IT EASY Shop Market Day, the food service program that offers restaurant quality food products with a portion of proceeds going to the school. Market Day can make your holiday food prep easier. Order forms can be found in the back of church or go to the website www.marketday.com. Order forms due by Friday, December 12. Internet orders due by noon Wednesday, December 17. Pick-up is 9 a.m. Saturday, December 20 in the Guild Hall Gym. Call Nancy Baer at 773-539-7510.
PRAY THE ROSARY ON SATURDAYS Pray the Rosary after 9 a.m. Saturday Mass. To lead the Rosary, call Joann at 773-583-1371 or email jasworks@myibocs.com.
SHOP WITH THE ANGELS NOW! Don’t miss out on Shop with the Angels. Gift cards are a great way to let the recipient get “just what they’ve always wanted” or to make your own shopping more convenient. Many vendors are offering special holiday bonus discounts to make your dollar go further. See a Shop With the Angels rep in the Gathering Space after Mass on Sunday, at school during the week, or call Nancy Baer at 773-539-7510.
GORDON TECH BINGO Join the fun at Gordon Tech College Prep High School 3633 N. California, Gym Entrance, for Monday Night Bingo/Raffle. Every Monday night is $25 bonus night. Come play $4700 + Payout Doors open at 5 p.m. Play begins at 7 p.m. Ample parking, pull tabs and food are available. The evening ends by 9:20p.m.
SPRED NEEDS YOUR HELP SPRED is looking for a driver.
Our Wednesday evening SPRED community has a disabled friend who needs transportation to and from our SPRED sessions. This would require driving a woman in her 30s from her home at Kimball and Eastwood to the Voss Parish Center at 4412 N. Western and back home. She has no physical disability and is quite independent.
Hours are from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, with one exception noted. The remaining dates for the SPRED session are:
February 4, 2009; February 18, 2009; March 4, 2009; Special day: Thursday, March 19, 2009; April 1, 2009; April 29, 2009; and May 13, 2009 If you can help, contact Joann Salas at 773-583-1371 or jasnetworks@my ibocs.com; or Julie Hess at 773-539-3634 or juliaspredcrw@sbcglobal.net
Your help is appreciated.
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. La donación sugerida es de $10 por misa. Favor de llamar al 773-539-7510.
VIRTUAL BOOK FAIR Still need some holiday gifts? Do you still want to support our school and buy great books? Here’s your chance. Books, DVDs, CDs, games and software are available for purchase through a website that functions like Amazon.com and benefits Queen of Angels School. Participants receive up to a 25% discount off the list price of popular fiction and non-fiction books, and the school will receive 6% of the sales to be used for enriching instructional programs. Tell your family and friends about this, too! Shop at: https://queenofangels.MyLibraryBookstore.com.
CHRISTMAS TREE SALES CONTINUE The 19th Annual Queen of Angels Parish and School Christmas Tree Sale continues in the parking lot through Saturday, December 20. Choose from Northern Wisconsin trees starting at $20. Find the White Pine, Fraser or Balsam of your dreams. Three sizes of wreaths (24-inch, 36-inch and 48-inch) will also be available along with Balsam, White Pine and Fraser Garland in 25-foot rolls. Hours are from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Proceeds will benefit Queen of Angels Parish and School.
Your help is needed. Volunteers are needed to sell the trees in three-hour shifts. Schedule a shift and wile away the time enjoying the season and the excitement as folks choose their trees. Ready to meet new people? Join the fun! On-the-job training is provided. Please give just three hours of your time, knowing you are helping to ensure the future of Queen of Angels. Volunteers are essential to this fundraiser’s success. Please call Bob Ross at 773-802-3456.
MISA DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE CON EL OBISPO GUSTAVO ¡Venga a hacer historia para la Arquidiocesis de Chicago!
Celebre la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en Federal Plaza con el Obispo Gustavo Garcia-Siller El viernes, Diciembre 12. La misa empieza a las doce del mediodía.
¡Vístanse con ropa calientita!
Patrocinado por La Oficina para Católicos Hispanos, La Oficina de Respeto a La Vida, La Oficina de Paz y Justicia, La Liga de Acción Pro-Vida, y El Centro de la Ley Pro-Vida de la Sociedad de Santo Tomás Moro. Federal Plaza está localizada en 50 W. Adams, Chicago. Para mas informacíon, llame a Ann o Corrina a la Liga de Acción Pro-Vida: 773 -777-2900.
HAPPENINGS AT ST. PAT’S St. Patrick High School music groups will perform their semester concerts at the Stahl Family Theatre (which is handicap accessible), 5900 W. Belmont Ave. Tickets are $5 and free parking is available. Concerts will be at 7:30 p.m. Percussion will perform on Thursday, December 11 and Jazz will perform on Wednesday, December 17. For tickets or more info, contact 773-286-8470.
Shadow Days for the college prep school for young men will be Wednesday, December 10 and Thursday, January 8. The placement exam for incoming freshmen will be Saturday, January 10.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES THANK YOU Your gifts support life-changing care and compassion at every stage of life. Catholic Charities helps people who are losing homes and jobs, who never imagined they would have to bring their family to food pantries. Whether they need a meal, help finding a job or family counseling, every person leaves Catholic Charities with hope and direction. Calls for help continue to rise; thank you for your support. Call Margaret Hughes at 312-655-7012 or contact www.catholiccharities.net.
36th ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE Be a part of history during 2009 which marks the 36th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe versus Wade. This year marks the milestone of an estimated 50 million babies being destroyed by legal abortion. That is equal to the populations of Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, New Jersey and Washington combined. There will be a pilgrimage to Washington D.C. January 21 to 24 to ask government leaders to protect all life from conception to natural death. Cost is $275 and includes bus transportation, two nights accommodations, most meals, a Q and A with Cardinal George, vigil mass at the National Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, a Youth Rally and the march. Interested? Contact Patti Corbitt of the Respect Life Committee at 773-275-8044 before December 15.
WINTER COATS NEEDED A refugee service organization needs winter coats, hats and gloves. Used or new coats are needed for children and adults who are refugees from Iraq., Burma, Nepal and all parts of Africa. Please bring items to the gathering space in church. For questions, contact the St. Vincent dePaul Society at 773-539-7510.
