100 YEARS OF SHARING AND CARING: QUEEN OF ANGELS SCHOOL For more than 100 years, our school has been one of the most visible ministries at Queen of Angels. As it was in 1909, or 1957, or 1974, our thriving school community continues to evolve with the changing dynamics of the neighborhood. Our history continues to repeat itself and today, as in years past, we continue to have a very diverse population, both ethnically and financially. More than 19% of our students represent different ethnic minorities. And there are still many families who struggle financially to provide their children with a solid Catholic education.
Through your generosity, the parish maintains the Thomas M. Lyman Scholarship Fund to assist families in need with meeting tuition costs. Last year, we provided over $35,000 in scholarship assistance to school families in need. This money is donated through the Sunday collections and other fundraising efforts. We expect the need to be even greater this year.
As a parish, we believe that no child should be denied a quality, faith-based education on the basis of the family’s inability to meet tuition costs. Ours is a ministry of inclusion, inspired by the Gospels and the faith we try to live out each day. We are proud of our faculty and thankful they partner with us to provide Queen of Angels students with a solid education rooted in our Christian faith.
As we embark on the next 100 years, we pray we will continue to be a strong presence in the community, providing a strong Catholic education to our families. We are grateful for your continued support of our school and the Lyman Scholarship Fund. Please consider this cause when deciding where to place your charitable donation.
— Fr. Jim Kaczorowski, Pastor, and Erin Shea and Maria Bappert, Centennial Co-Chairs
CELEBRANDO EL SEÑOR DE GRAN PODER En celebración de la cultura Ecuatoriana, feligreses se reunieron el domingo pasado en honor de Jesucristo como El Señor del Gran Poder. La misa de las 12:30 p.m. tuvo devociones especiales y una procesión con la estatua de Jesús cargando la cruz. Una fiesta en el sótano de la iglesia incluyo comida, música, baile, y una rifa que recaudó $1,750 para el beneficio de la parroquia.
Felicidades a los ganadores y muchísimas gracias a todos los voluntarios y los organizadores Judy y Angel Vega y Victor y Ruth Castillo por recordarnos que hay un gran poder en la humildad, servicio, y amor.
CELEBRATING EL SEÑOR DE GRAN PODER Parishioners came together last Sunday afternoon for a celebration of Ecuadorian culture in honor of Jesus Christ as El Señor de Gran Poder, or “Our Lord of Great Power.” The Mass at 12:30 p.m. in Spanish had special music, prayers, and a procession with the statue of Jesus carrying his cross on the way to be crucified. A festival in the church basement included food, music, dancing, and a raffle that raised $1,750 for the parish. Congratulations to the winners and many thanks to all the volunteers and to organizers Judy and Angel Vega and Victor and Ruth Castillo for reminding us all that there is great power in humility, service and love.
12:30 MASS AND ECUADORIAN FESTIVAL IN HONOR OF EL SEÑOR DE GRAN PODER
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 (if trees are still available). 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) are 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 to make this event a success. Please call Bob Ross at 773-802-3456.
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. Contact the St. Vincent dePaul Society at 773-539-7510.
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 visit the website www.marketday.com. 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 Join us to pray the Rosary after each 9 a.m. Saturday Mass. To volunteer to lead the Rosary, please contact Joann at jasworks@myibocs.com or 773-583-1371.
DEADLINE IS MONDAY! The last day to order Shop with the Angels in time for Christmas delivery is 10 a.m. Monday, December 15. No exceptions will be made.
Gift cards are a great way to make sure the recipient gets the perfect gift or to make your own shopping more convenient. With the rebate program established via the gift cards, this is a perfect way to help your own tuition bill, the Lyman Scholarship Fund or the parish. Credit cards (with a 5% convenience fee), cash and checks are accepted.
See a Shop With the Angels representative in the Gathering Space after Mass on Sunday, at school Monday morning, or call Nancy Baer at 773-539-7510.
GORDON TECH BINGO Join the fun and take a shot at the $4,700+ payout when you play Monday Night Bingo at Gordon Tech College Prep High School, 3633 N. California. Entry is through the gym. Doors open at 5 p.m., play begins at 7 p.m. and everything’s over by 9:20 p.m. so you can go home and rest up for next week’s game. Every Monday night is $25 bonus night. Also take a chance in the raffle and enjoy pull tabs and food. Ample parking is available.
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 current SPRED year are: February 4; February 18; March 4; special session on Thursday, March 19; April 1; April 29; and May 13. All dates are in 2009.
If you can help, please contact Joann Salas at 773-583-1371 or jasnetworks@myibocs.com, or Julie Hess at 773-539-3634 or julia.spredcrw@sbcglobal.net.
Your help is appreciated!
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. I rejoice heartily in the Lord, in my God is the joy of my soul — Isaiah 6:10
MASS INTENTIONS Intentions may be placed for Sunday, weekday, holy day or holiday Masses in 2009. They may be offered in the name of friends or relatives, living or deceased, for those in need of extra prayers or in honor of a beloved saint. Dates special to your loved ones are great times to remember them in the prayers of the Mass. Suggested donation is $10. Call 773-539-7510.
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 21-24 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&A session 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.
CHRISTMAS DINNER AT ST. BEN’S Why eat dinner alone on Christmas Day? All are welcome to St. Benedict’s Christmas Dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 25th, Christmas Day. Dinner will be served in the St. Benedict Social Center at the corner of Irving Park Road and Bell Avenue. If you need a ride, if you can bring a side dish or dessert, or if you would like to volunteer to help, please call the St. Benedict Rectory at 773-588-6484.
FOOD DRIVE THANK YOU The St. Vincent de Paul Society would like to thank everyone who helped with the Thanksgiving Food Drive. We supplied food for 34 families with 138 individuals. We would like to thank all the parishioners who donated both their food and their time, including the Confirmation class and the Men’s Club. Everyone is welcome to attend St. Vincent de Paul monthly meetings on the second Thursday of every month in the Parish Center.
Me alegro en el Señor con toda el alma y me lleno de júbilo en mi Dios — Isaías 6,10
