"Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs to the kingdom?" —James 2:5
HARVEST JAM ‘09 IN TWO WEEKS!
-- BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! Bingo and Pull-Tabs return to Queen of Angels at Harvest Jam! Harvest Jam ‘09 brings all the fun of Bingo and Pull-Tabs back to our parish. There will be a bingo and pull-tab tent open for all day fun on both Saturday and Sunday. Bingo pots will include 50/50 splits and big gift certificates from local merchants. This is reason enough to attend!
-- What are you waiting for? Enter one of the cooking competitions that have become part of Harvest Jam lore. Is your apple pie the talk of the town? Are your friends asking for your chili recipe? Is it really as hot, hot, hot as you say it is? Do neighbors invite themselves to dinner whenever you’re grilling? Reserve your place in the Apple Pie Contest, Chili Cook-off or Grillmaster’s Challenge using downloadable forms available online at parish.queenofangelschicago.org.
-- Our annual Harvest Jam festival is made possible by the generous donations of local businesses and Queen of Angels families. We would greatly appreciate any donations to help underwrite our costs of hosting the festival. If you would like to make a donation, please make your check payable to Queen of Angels and mail or drop it off at the school office: Queen of Angels, c/o Donna Kalom 4520 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60625. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
-- Tickets are now on sale online for Harvest Jam! Adult tickets will be $10. Children 14 and under will be $5. Be sure to bring lots of friends and family along to enjoy the party. Tickets purchased before September 19 will be good for both days of the event. Tickets purchased at www.harvestjam.com in advance will include one raffle ticket for 4 Bulls luxury box seats to a game of your choice, including two parking passes, drinks and appetizers. Online ticket purchases are secure and easy using PayPal and a major credit card or electronic check.
-- Please volunteer at Harvest Jam! We're looking for helpers who are willing to work a two-hour shift on either September 19 from 1 to 10 p.m. or Sunday, September 20 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Contact Lisa Borelli at 773-474-2305 or Eileen Rochford at 312-953-3305 to volunteer, or download the volunteer form available at parish.queenofangelschicago.org.
¡EN DOS SEMANAS ES HARVEST JAM ‘09!
-- ¡REGRESA POR DEMANDA POPULAR!! El Bingo y las tarjetas “Pull-Tabs” regresan a Reina de los Ángeles en Harvest Jam! Harvest Jam ’09 les trae toda la diversión del Bingo y las tarjetas “Pull-Tab” de regreso a nuestra parroquia. Habrá bingo y una carpa con tarjetas abierta para todo el día de diversión el sábado y domingo. Las bancas del Bingo incluirán repartos de 50/50 y fantásticos certificados de regalo de las tiendas locales. ¡Esta es razón suficiente para atender el evento!
-- ¿Que esta esperando? Entre a una de las competencias de cocinar que se han vuelto parte de la tradición de Harvest Jam. ¿Es su empanada de manzana de lo que habla la gente? ¿Sus amigos le piden siempre su receta de chili? ¿Es de verdad tan, tan, tan picante como usted dice que es? ¿Sus vecinos se invitan solos a cenar cuando usted esta haciendo carnes a la parrilla? Reserve su lugar en el Concurso del Empanada de Manzana, el Duelo del Chili o el Reto del Maestro de la Parrilla usando las formas disponibles en inglés en el Internet en: parish.queenofangelschicago.org.
-- Nuestro festival anual Harvest Jam se hace posible por las generosas donaciones de los negocios locales y las familias de Reina de los Ángeles. Sus donaciones para ayudar a financiar los costos del festival son grandemente apreciadas. Si desean hacer una donación, por favor hagan su cheque a nombre de “Queen of Angels” y envíenlo por correo o entréguenlo en la oficina de la escuela: Queen of Angels, c/o Donna Kalom 4520 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60625. ¡Muchísima gracias!
-- Los boletos para Harvest Jam ya están a la venta en el Internet! Los boletos para adultos cuestan $10. Los niños de 14 años o menos cuestan $5. Asegúrese de traer a toda su familia y amigos a disfrutar la fiesta. Los boletos que se compren antes del 19 de Septiembre serán buenos para ambos días del evento. Los boletos que se compren por adelantado en www.harvestjam.com incluirán un boleto para la rifa de 4 asientos de lujo para un juego de su elección de los Bulls de Chicago, incluyendo dos pases de estacionamiento, bebidas y bocadillos. Las compras de boletos por Internet son seguras y fáciles usando PayPal y una tarjeta de crédito o cheque electrónico.
-- Por favor trabaje de voluntario en Harvest Jam! Estamos buscando ayudantes quienes estén dispuestos a trabajar un turno de dos horas ya sea el sábado 19 de Septiembre de 1 a 10 p.m. o el domingo 20 de Septiembre entre 11 de la mañana y 5 de la tarde. Comuníquese con la oficina parroquial al 773-539-7510 para servir como voluntario o baje la forma en inglés del Internet, disponible en: parish.queenofangelschicago.org.
BAPTISMS Briana Ayala, child of Margarita and Jesus
Isaias Romero Bautista, child of Guadalupe and Isaias
Gael García, child of Edith and Victor
Matías Alejandro Martínez, child of María and José
Lileah Angel Polo, child of Kelly and Deivis
Sergio Martínez Real, child of Maribel and Gerardo
Brandon Romero, child of Lucia and Fernando
Briceidy Rachel Villatoro-Ramirez, child of Eva and Gilmar
Evaldo Alexander Villatoro-Ramirez, child of Eva and Gilmar
ATHLETICS, CARNIVAL PIX NEEDED The Historical Committee is especially looking for memories of athletics programs from the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s. We also need materials from the Carnival era. Your attic clutter can help us fill the gaps in our archives! Past and current parishioners of any age are welcome to submit text of any length or to sit down for an interview with a committee representative. All submissions will contribute to our efforts to preserve our parish history for the next 100 years. Please contact the parish office at parish@queenofangelschicago.org or 773-539-7510.
THE CENTENNIAL ALBUM IS COMING! The Centennial Album will encapsulate the many cherished memories from our parish’s 100 Years of Sharing and Caring. We invite you to advertise in this once-in-a-lifetime book or provide a name for the Legacy or Angels pages. Contact Tom McCarthy at 773-573-0427 or tomcccarthy23@yahoo.com for rate info. Deadline to advertise will be October 15, 2009.
YA VIENE EL ALBUM DEL CENTENARIO El Álbum del Centenario va a encapsular los muchos recuerdos tan queridos de los 100 Años de Compartir y Cuidar de nuestra parroquia. Les invitamos a que se anuncien en este libro que sale una vez en la vida o que de su nombre para las paginas de Legado de Ángeles. Comuníquese con el personal en la oficina parroquial al 773-539-3176 para pedir información de precios. El plazo para poner sus anuncios se vence el 15 de octubre de 2009.
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. Bring your thoughts and your bible, rosary, and books, or use the prayer resources in the adoration chapel. 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 in the chapel when attending Adoration. 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.
DO YOU FEEL CALLED TO THE DEACON FORMATION PROGRAM? A deacon is a man called by God to a ministry of service. With bishops and priests, the deacon receives the Sacrament of Holy Orders. He is an ordained minister, who may be married and have children. He is living in the lifestyle of the laity. Permanent Deacons are called to a three-fold ministry of service — of the Word, Charity and Justice and to live out their life in service to Jesus and their brothers and sisters in Christ. Do you believe Jesus may be inviting you to inquire about this ordained ministry? If so, your first step is having a heart-to-heart conversation with your family and Fr. Jim. Review the website at www.usml.edu (select Ministry Formation, then Deacon Formation). Contact Deacon Jim Cozzo, Jr. at 847-837-4563 or at jcozzo@usml.edu and request a pre-application form. Deacon Formation Program of the Archdiocese of Chicago meets at the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary.
SATURDAY ROSARY Join us to pray the Rosary after each 9 a.m. Saturday Mass. To lead the Rosary, please contact Joann at 773-583-1371 or green3256@yahoo.com.
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER FOR CHILDREN’S RELIGIOUS ED Children not attending a Catholic school may be registered for Sunday Morning Religious Education Classes (Kindergarten through Level 7) and Confirmation Preparation (eighth grade through high school). While sacramental preparation is a part of this program, it is not designed for sacrament preparation only. Classes are structured to help children learn and grow in their faith during each successive year.
Sunday morning classes begin next Sunday, September 13, at 10:45 a.m. in the school. Next week there will be an important meeting for parents of Confirmation candidates. In order to ensure that your child does not miss any classes or information, it is important to register before classes begin.
Registration for either program can be completed during normal business hours at the parish office or by calling the Religious Education office at 773-769-4986, ext. 23.
NO ES DEMASIADO TARDE PARA REGISTRARSE PARA CLASES DE RELIGION PARA NINOS Niños que no asisten a una escuela católica pueden ser registrados para tomar clases de religión los domingos en la mañana (de kindergarten hasta séptimo grado) y clases de preparación para hacer la Confirmación (de octavo grado a la segundaria). Mientras preparación para recibir los sacramentos forma parte del programa, no es diseñado para eso únicamente. Si no que ha sido organizado de manera que ayude a los niños a aprender y crecer en su fe cada año. La mayor parte de las clases son en ingles.
Las clases de los domingos en la mañana tomarán inicio el próximo domingo, 13 de septiembre, a las 10:45am en la escuela. La próxima semana también habrá una junta importante para los padres de niños que planean hacer su confirmación. Para asegurarnos de que su hijo/a no falte a ninguna clase o alguna información, es sumamente importante que sean registrados antes del comienzo de las clases.
Registración para cualquiera de los programas ya mencionados, puede ser hecho durante las horas que la oficina de la parroquia se encuentra abierta o puede llamar a la oficina de Clases de Religión al 773-769-4986, ext. 23 y deje un mensaje en inglés.
RCIA—AN INVITATION TO COME AND SEE! RCIA stands for Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. It is an opportunity for those who have never been baptized, or baptized with little or no affiliation or religious training in the Catholic religion, to learn and ask questions about the Catholic faith. This includes those who may have been baptized Catholic, but have not yet received their First Communion or Confirmation. Sometimes after the information meetings, prayer and reflection, participants choose to begin the process for becoming Catholic or coming into full Communion. It is important to note, however, that no commitment is expected of participants at this time.
Sometimes those of us who have been Catholic our whole lives forget to offer this invitation to others interested in becoming Catholic. We just assume that if they are interested, they will find their own way. Sharing with others, in a gentle way, the information about RCIA may be just what some of our relatives, friends and neighbors would welcome. They may be waiting for just such an opportunity or invitation.
RCIA sessions will begin September 22 and will meet on Tuesday evenings. Please call the Parish Center at 773-539-7510 and leave your name and number. We will contact you with further information.
RICA – UNA INVITACION PARA QUE VENGA Y VEA RICA significa Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos. Es una oportunidad para aquellos que nunca han sido bautizados o que son bautizados pero con poca o ninguna afiliación o entrenamiento religioso en la religión católica, para aprender y hacer preguntas acerca de la fe católica. Esto incluye aquellos quienes han sido bautizados católicos pero no han recibido su Primera Comunión o Confirmación. Algunas veces después de las juntas de información, oración y reflexión, los participantes deciden empezar el proceso para volverse católicos o para entrar de lleno en la Comunión. Es importante notar, sin embargo, que por ahora no se espera que los participantes se comprometan a nada.
Algunas veces aquellos de nosotros quienes hemos sido católicos toda la vida nos olvidamos de ofrecer esta invitación a otras personas interesadas en pertenecer a la religión católica. Simplemente asumimos que si están interesados, ellos encontraran su propio camino. Compartiendo con otros en una manera amable la información acerca de la RICA puede ser justo lo que algunos de nuestros parientes, amigos y vecinos apreciarían. Ellos pueden estar esperando solamente por una oportunidad o una invitación.
Sesiones de RICA se iniciará este 22 de septiembre y se reunirá el martes noche. Por favor llame al Centro Parroquial al 773-539-7510 y deje su nombre y su numero de teléfono. Nosotros le contactaremos con más información.
FLEA MARKET PLANNED The St. Matthias/Transfiguration Annual Flea Market will be September 12-13. This is a great venue to sell your new or used items or products. Reserve your space now by contacting Mary Green at 773-725-1741.
DAY OF PRAYER FOR WOMEN There will be a day of reflection for women from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. September 19 at St. Andrew Parish, 3546 N. Paulina. The topic is “Women in Scripture: Sisters and Friends for Our Journey.” For more information or to register, please contact Sister Carolyn at 708-899-3971 or SCarolynJ@aol.com. Fee is $12 which includes lunch.
RACHEL’S VINEYARDS RETREATS Rachel’s Vineyard is a weekend retreat program that offers healing to any woman or man who has struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of abortion. The retreat is a chance to get away from the daily pressures of work and family, to focus on a painful time in life and to begin healing.
Many experience an initial sense of relief after an abortion. Later, however, emotional problems can surface that may include depression, anger, flashbacks, emptiness, anxiety and unresolved grief. The retreat provides an opportunity to release repressed feelings in a non-judgmental atmosphere.
The next retreat program will be October 2 to 4 at the Fullerton Cenacle, 513 W. Fullerton in Chicago. Fee is $150. Contact Catherine Rennert at 815-968-1157 or cathy.rennert@gmail.com.
AUTHOR TO SPEAK AT ST. JOSAPHAT Internationally known author and poet Fr. Paul Murray, OP, will give a talk on his latest book about his friend Mother Teresa of Calcutta on Tuesday, September 29 at St. Josaphat, 2311 N. Southport. Cocktails are at 6 p.m.; presentation at 6:30 p.m.; and a questions and answer session begins at 7:15 p.m. Donations will benefit the continued operation of the Convitto where Fr. Paul resides in Rome, Italy.
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
September 7 — St. Vincent DePaul/Labor Day
September 20 — Sharing: Maternity BVM Parish (with regular collection)
September 27 — Seminary Collection
