Queen of Angels Catholic Parish Chicago

Announcements, Week of December 20, 2009

MIGHTY GOOD MUNCHING THIS WEEKEND Want some holiday goodies for your own family? Need a tasty last-minute gift? Bring your wallets and enjoy some mighty good munching when the eighth graders of our school host a Bake Sale after all Masses this weekend. Cookies will be wrapped in Christmas bags for decorative presentation. Proceeds will benefit the eighth grade class trip. Monetary assistance will also be cheerfully accepted. Thank you!

RETIRO DE ADVIENTO Ministros Litúrgicos de la comunidad Hispana se reunieron en el Centro Voss para un día de oración, testimonios, la Santa Misa, comida y desarrollo espiritual.

ADVENT RETREAT Liturgical Ministers from our Hispanic community met in the Voss Center for a day of prayer, witness talks, Mass, food and spiritual growth.

A CHANCE TO WELOME THOSE WHO HAVE DRIFTED AWAY Perhaps you have heard of the massive outreach to Catholics who have drifted away from the Church. The Archdiocese of Chicago along with the Diocese of Rockford and the Diocese of Joliet are undertaking an evangelization initiative – Catholics Come Home – that invites our sisters and brothers back to the practice of the faith.
This evangelization initiative began this week and will continue through the end of January. Over 2,000 television ads will air on the major area networks in English, Spanish and Polish. These ads encourage those who have drifted away to come back home.
There are 20 million Catholics in the USA who no longer practice the faith or do so sporadically. This is in addition to the 70 million Catholics who are more active. In fact, if one takes the number of those who have drifted away, it adds to the second largest religion in the USA, practicing Catholics being the first. Amazing, isn’t it, that so many have drifted away? We need to invite our brothers and sisters to join us!
The ads airing on television are the first step – inviting – in this evangelization initiative. The other two overlapping steps are welcoming and accompanying. The site www.CatholicsComeHomeCHICAGO.org will help you with additional information.
While ads might help, nothing is more effective than a personal invitation. Invite someone you know to come back home to the Catholic Church. And to anyone reading this bulletin article that is returning to the Church this Christmas season, welcome! Check out the website!

DA LA BIENVENIDA A AQUELLOS QUE SE HAN APARTADO Quizás ustedes han escuchado del esfuerzo masivo de extender la mano a los católicos que se han alejado de la Iglesia. La Arquidiócesis de Chicago junto con las Diócesis de Rockford y Joliet están llevando a cabo una iniciativa de evangelización – Regresa a Casa, Católico – que invita a nuestros hermanos y hermanas a que regresen a practicar la fe.
Esta iniciativa de evangelización empezó esta semana y continuará hasta finales de Enero. Más de 2,000 anuncios de televisión serán transmitidos en las mayores televisoras en inglés, español y polaco. Esos anuncios animan a regresar a aquellos que se han retirado de la iglesia.
Hay 20 millones de católicos en los Estados Unidos que ya no practican la fe o lo hacen esporádicamente. Esto es en adición a los 70 millones de católicos que son más activos. De hecho si uno toma el numero de aquellos que se han ido es lo mismo que la segunda religión mas grande en los Estados Unidos, siendo la primera los católicos practicantes. ¿Sorprendente, no es así, que tantos se han ido retirando? ¡Necesitamos invitar a nuestros hermanos y hermanas a unirse a nosotros!
Los anuncios de televisión son el primer paso – invitando – en esta iniciativa de evangelización. Los otros dos pasos, los cuales van uno inmediatamente después del otro, son: dando la bienvenida y acompañando. La página de Internet www.RegresaCasaCatolicoCHICAGO.org. les ayudará con información adicional.
Mientras que los anuncios pueden ayudar, nada es más efectivo que una invitación personal. Invite a alguien que usted conoce a regresar a casa a la Iglesia Católica. Y a aquellos que están leyendo este articulo en el boletín y que estarán regresando a la Iglesia esta temporada de Navidad, ¡bienvenidos! ¡Vean la página de Internet!

CHOIR CD AVAILABLE The new Christmas CD, O Magnum Mysterium, featuring the Queen of Angels choirs, can be purchased after all Masses this weekend. The CD features favorite carols and choir anthems of the Christmas Season. The cost is $20. This is a wonderful Christmas gift and proceeds support the Music Ministry at Queen of Angels.

HIGH ACHIEVERS Hats off to Megan Peterson ‘10 (First Honors) and Priscilla Morales ‘11 (Second Honors) who achieved Honor Roll status at Resurrection High School. Congratulations, ladies, and keep up the good work!

SVDP SAYS THANKS The St. Vincent dePaul Society thanks the parish for winter clothes that were donated to the Perez Family. The needs of the entire family of eight were met. SVDP meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month. Anyone is welcome to attend.

CENTENNIAL ALBUM ON THE WAY The Centennial Album will include many cherished memories from our parish’s 100 Years of Sharing and Caring. We invite you to advertise your business or offer your family’s congratulations to the parish in this book. You may also provide a name for the Legacy listing or be recognized with an Angel Sponsorship. The deadline has been extended to January 4, 2010, but please call Rachel at 773-539-7510.

LOVE THE 80s AND 90s? The Centennial Historical Committee is seeking information and materials tied to parish life at Queen of Angels in the 1980s and 1990s. Please consider submitting photographs, remembrances, parish bulletins or any other artifacts that may be in your attic or basement. Contact 773-539-7510 or parish@queenofangelschicago.org.

FALL INTO TUSCANY The Queen of Angels Winter Toast Committee is excited to announce our 2010 Winter Toast Raffle: A ONCE-IN–A-LIFETIME TRIP FOR SIX TO TUSCANY!
Tuscany is known for its beautiful Italian countryside, fabulous food, wine and charming people. Take a chance on a trip that will include:
-- Round trip airfare for 6, accommodations in an Italian Villa, and unique tours
-- The trip will take place in the Fall of 2010
-- Tickets are only $50 each, or 12 for $500 (you get two free!)
-- Buy early – only 500 tickets will be sold!
Tickets may be purchased at Queen of Angels School, the Parish Center, or in the Gathering Space at church after Mass.

EARLY DEADLINE, HOLIDAY HOURS The Parish Center will close at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 24 and will reopen at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.  The Parish Center will also be closed Monday, December 28 and will reopen for regular business hours Tuesday, December 29. In observance of New Year’s, the Parish Center will close at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 31 and will reopen at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, January 2, 2010. The copy deadline for the January 3 Guide will be Saturday, December 26, 2009.

CHRISTMAS DINNER AT ST. BENEDICT All are welcome to attend St. Benedict’s Christmas Dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, December 25 in the Social Center at Irving Park Road and Bell Avenue. If you need a ride or can bring a side dish or dessert for dinner (although not required); or if you would like to volunteer as a driver, cook, food server, or dish washer, please call 773-588-6484!

REGISTRACIÓN COMO MIEMBROS ¿Es tu primera vez en nuestra parroquia? ¡Bienvenidos! ¿Se ha mudado recientemente? ¡Que Dios bendiga su nuevo hogar! Por favor visite o contacte la oficina parroquial al 773-539-7510 para registrarse o arreglar su registración actual.

SHOP WITH THE ANGELS ON HIATUS Shop with the Angels will return after the New Year. Thanks for your support!

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
December 25 — Christmas
December 27 — Sharing BVM (with regular collection)

Our Week’s Work and Prayers, December 20, 2009 Fourth Sunday of Advent

COMING EVENTS
See also: Christmas 2009 service schedule 
-- Saturday, December 19 and Sunday, December 20 -- Eighth Grade Bake Sale: after all weekend Masses
-- Monday, December 21 -- Advent Reconciliation: 7 p.m. to 8:30 pm, Church
-- Thursday, December 24 -- CHRISTMAS EVE: 5 p.m. Family Mass in English; 11:30 p.m. Ceremony of Carols; 12 a.m. Midnight Mass in English
-- Friday, December 25 -- CHRISTMAS DAY: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Masses in English; 12:30 p.m. Misa en español

WE REMEMBER Members of the Parish Remembrance Society
WE PRAY FOR John Schiro Sr., William Butt, Cleo McDonald, Aida Sanchez, Kathleen Pullman, Charles Harms, Aracely Alicea, Harry Sweeney, Katheryn Infante

Monday, December 21—
-- Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 pm, Upper Voss
Tuesday, December 22—
-- Overeaters Anonymous, 5:15 pm, Upper Voss
-- Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 pm, Lower Voss
Wednesday, December 23—
-- Cherub Choir Rehearsal, 5 pm, Lower Church
-- Choristers Rehearsal, 6:15 pm, Lower Church
-- Overeaters Anonymous, 6:15 pm, Upper Voss
-- Boy Scouts Meeting, 7 pm, Lower Church
-- Men’s Club Basketball, 8:30 pm, Guild Hall Gym
Thursday, December 24—Christmas Eve
-- Parish Center closes at 2 pm
-- Choir Rehearsal, 3 pm, Lower Church
-- Christmas Eve Mass, 5 pm, Church
-- Ceremony of Carols, 11:30 pm, Church
-- Christmas Midnight Mass, 12 am, Church
Friday, December 25—Christmas Day
-- NO Eucharistic Adoration: Christmas Holiday
-- Choir Warm-Up, 8 am, Upper Church
-- Christmas Mass, 9 am, Upper Church
-- Christmas Mass, 11 am, Upper Church
-- Misa de Navidad, 12:30 pm, Iglesia
-- All Parish Facilities Closed
Saturday, December 26—
-- Rosary, after 9 am Mass, Church
-- Parish Center opens at 9:30 am
Sunday, December 27—
-- Bautismos, 2 pm, Iglesia
Monday, December 28—Parish Holiday
-- Weekday Mass, 8:30 am, Church
-- All Parish Facilities Closed

MONDAY, DECEMBER 21—ST. PETER CANISIUS
Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a| Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21| Lk 1:39-45
8:30 MORNING MASS
† Margaret Gianni—Anniversary
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22—
1 Sm 1:24-28| 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd | Lk 1:46-56
8:30 MORNING MASS
† Leonor Salvador—Birthday
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23—ST. JOHN OF KANTY
Mal 3:1-4, 23-24| Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14 | Lk 1:57-66
8:30 MORNING MASS
† Paul Niemerg
† Louis Gianni—Birthday
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24—CHRISTMAS EVE
Advent 4 Weekday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16| Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29 | Lk 1:67-69
8:30 MORNING MASS
† Rosemarie Infante
† Jose Sanchez
Vigil of Christmas: Is 62:1-5 | Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29 | Acts 13:16-17, 22-25 | Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25
5:00 EVENING FAMILY MASS
† Jack, Mary & Jim Baer
† Narciso, Eufrosina, Pedro & Leticia Dimaano
11:30 CEREMONY OF CAROLS
Mass at Midnight: Is 9:1-6 | Ps 96:1-3, 11-13 | Ti 2:11-14 | Lk 2:1-14
12:00 MIDNIGHT MASS
For the People of the Parish
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25—CHRISTMAS (HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION)
Mass at Dawn: Is 62:11-12 | Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12 | Ti 3:4-7 | Lk 2:15-20
9:00 MORNING MASS
† Ann & Fritz Armutat
† Mr. & Mrs. John Mischke, Sr.; John Mischke, Jr.; Eugene Mischke; Mr. & Mrs. Edward Maxwell; and Beverly Schurkamp
Mass During the Day: Is 52:7-10 | Ps 98:1-6 | Heb 1:1-6 | Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14
11:00 MORNING MASS
† Clarence & Frances Serb
12:30 MISA DEL DÍA EN ESPAÑOL
Luciana Cardenas y Manuel Cardenas
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26—ST. STEPHEN
Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59 | Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 and 8ab, 16bc and 17 | Mt 10:17-22
9:00 MORNING MASS
† Carol Ann Stiehl
5:00 EVENING MASS OF ANTICIPATION
† Charles Fong and the Tom Family: Raymond, SheeYee, Richard, Charles, James & Mimi
† Edward & Catherine Maree
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27—FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH
Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28 | Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10 | Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17 or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24 | Lk 2:41-52
8:00 † Theresa Wagner
† Charlotte Garcia
9:30 † Valentine Krysztopik
† John Walsh
11:00 † Deborah Morgan
† Nicholas J. Feller
12:30 Spanish Intentions

Christmas 2009 / La Navidad del 2009

Printable version of our Christmas Mass schedule:
Queen of Angels Xmas 2009 v2 (right click, "Save Target As")

Version de nuestro horario de Misas Navideñas para imprimir: 
Reina de los Angeles Navidad 2009 v2 (clic derecho, "Save Target As")  

"Welcoming Guests with Joy"

BUILDING ON 100 YEARS OF SHARING AND CARING
One of my favorite Advent hymns is the carol “People, Look East,” which begins:

People, look East. The time is near
Of the crowning of the year.
Make your house fair as you are able,
Trim the hearth and set the table.
People, look East, and sing today:
Love the Guest is on the way.

This bouncy, singable carol speaks to me of the preparations we make in our homes for the coming of Christmas. We put up seasonal decorations such as trees, candles, stockings and wreaths; we prepare to welcome guests by sending invitations, setting out our “good china” and making sure our homes look at their best. Our parish makes similar preparations in the church: the Advent wreath is lit, poinsettias are ordered, the Nativity scene is taken out of storage, the candlesticks are polished and the floors are waxed and shined.

And then we welcome our guests. We greet them at the door of our homes, take their coats, graciously accept their thanks and encourage them: “Please, make yourself at home,” or: “My house is your house.” We listen to what’s been happening in their lives and tell them something about our own. We linger over food and warm drinks; we might sing Christmas carols together or look at photographs and talk about the past. We take great pleasure in giving or receiving “the perfect gift.” Before our guests head home, we make plans with them to get together again very soon.

This Advent, the parishes of the Archdiocese of Chicago will make a unified effort to repeat this welcoming ritual in our churches through a program called Catholics Come Home. This initiative will invite Catholics who have been away from the Church to come back to their faith. Catholics Come Home commercials will air on network TV stations between December 16, 2009 and January 24, 2010. These commercials offer an invitation to those who have been away from the Church to “take another look” and see all that the Catholic faith has to offer. I have shown some of these commercials to our Confirmation candidates and the catechists in our CCD and Confirmation programs. The feedback given by these groups is that the commercials are both welcoming to those who have been away and thought-provoking for all Catholics.

Many preparations have been made for Catholics Come Home. A website has been set up at www.CatholicsComeHomeCHICAGO.org with resources and information. Parishes are asked to make printed materials available in the church and parish office.

However, if this effort is to be a success, it will also need a human touch – it will need us as parishioners of Queen of Angels to reach out in welcome and to be good hosts for the guests we welcome this Advent.

Announcements, Week of December 6, 2009

CENTENNIAL SOCK DRIVE THANK YOU
Dear Friends of Queen of Angels,
Thank you for your generous donation of six bags of men’s, women’s and children’s socks to Franciscan Outreach Association for our guests at out emergency overnight shelter, the Franciscan House of Mary & Joseph. Your support makes it possible for us to provide the sustenance that our guests need. We strive to be a consistent, positive presence in the community and in our guests’ lives. We want them to know that they can count on us to support them as they engage in the hard work of improving their lives. Because of wonderful, giving friends like yourself, organizations like ours that depend on donations to help the poor and homeless of Chicago are able to do so. Thank you again for sharing and caring about our guests and us. May God continue to bless you and your loved ones for all the good works you do.
Sincerely, -- Diana J. Faust, S.F.O., Executive Director

SUNG VESPERS ADVENT SERVICE
5:30 p.m. Sunday, December 13
Featuring John Rutter’s Dancing Day
Elizabeth said to Mary: Blessed are you because you have believed! 
“You also are blessed because you have heard and believed. A soul that believes both conceives and brings forth the Word of God... Let her spirit be in each [of us] to rejoice in the Lord. Christ has only one mother in the flesh, but we all bring forth Christ in faith.” -- Saint Ambrose of Milan
“Therefore, Advent is... the time of hope, in which believers in Christ are invited to remain in vigilant and active expectation, nourished by prayer and by a concrete commitment of love.” -- Pope Benedict XVI
Come and be nourished by prayer this Advent with the choirs of Queen of Angels, our pastor, friends and fellow parishioners through an evening of reflection as we joyfully await the coming of our Lord, Jesus. A festive fellowship reception will follow.
Childcare will be provided but it is necessary to contact the Parish Center at 773-539-7510 or parish@queenofangelschicago.org to make reservations for the number and ages of children.

REFUGEE HOUSEWARMING A SUCCESS The Commons Community Service team wants to thank everyone who donated to the Exodus project and all those who volunteered. We were able to assemble full welcome packs for three refugee families and collected many additional items. The volunteers made five fleece blankets, ten packets full of Chicago information, and twenty painted pots for additional families. Special thanks go to our coordinators, Lisa Krappman, Laurel McCaleb, Eileen Moran, and Anne Wicker. Thanks again for your generosity, Queen of Angels!

IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: SHOP WITH THE ANGELS RETURNS! You asked for it; you got it! It’s back. Queen of Angels can again simplify your shopping with Shop with the Angels. Need some Jewel gift cards? A trip to Starbucks? A loaf of bread from Panera? Gift ideas for the sitter, Aunt Sally or your best friend? You’ve come to the right place. Jewel, Dominick’s, Panera, Starbucks, Mobil, BP and Shell gift cards will be in stock. Order forms are available for other purchases. Stop by the Parish Center during the week or at the table in the Gathering Space after the 8 and 9:30 a.m. Masses. Use SWTA to meet your holiday shopping needs. Profits can go to the parish, Lyman Fund or a school tuition account. Thanks for your interest!

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION This Advent, spend quiet time with Jesus at Eucharistic Adoration, Fridays in the Adoration Chapel from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Enter through the Claremont doors, walk up the stairs, turn to the left and then to the left again; walk down the passage behind the altar. Call Christine Murphy at 773-561-9072.

CHOIR CD AVAILABLE The new Christmas CD, O Magnum Mysterium, featuring the Queen of Angels choirs, can be purchased after all Masses this weekend and Vespers next Sunday. CDs that were pre-ordered can also be picked up at this time. The CD features favorite carols and choir anthems of the Christmas Season. The cost is $20. This is a wonderful Christmas gift and proceeds support the Music Ministry at Queen of Angels.

LOVE THE 80s AND 90s? The Centennial Historical Committee is seeking information and materials tied to parish life at Queen of Angels in the 1980s and 1990s. Please consider submitting photographs, remembrances, parish bulletins or any other artifacts that may be in your attic or basement. Contact 773-539-7510 or parish@queenofangelschicago.org.

CENTENNIAL ALBUM ON THE WAY The Centennial Album will include many cherished memories from our parish’s 100 Years of Sharing and Caring. We invite you to advertise your business or offer your family’s congratulations to the parish in this book. You may also provide a name for the Legacy listing or be recognized with an Angel Sponsorship. The deadline has been extended to January 4, 2010, but please call Rachel at 773-539-7510 today!

YA VIENE EL ÁLBUM HISTÓRICO DEL CENTENARIO El Álbum del Centenario va encapsular los muchos recuerdos tan queridos de los 100 Años de Compartir y Cuidar de nuestra parroquia. Les invitamos a que anuncien su negocio o ofrezcan sus felicitaciones a la parroquia de parte de su familia en este libro que sale una vez en la vida. También puede dejar su nombre para las páginas del Legado (donación de $25 en memoria de los fallecidos) o Ángeles. El plazo para poner sus anuncios ha sido extendido de nuevo hasta el 4 de enero, 2010, ¡pero por favor contacte al personal de la oficina parroquial al 773-539-3176 hoy!

BAPTISMS Alexis Refugio Cruz, child of Carmen and Serafin
Julia Einum, child of Cherie and Paul
Salvador Diego Solis Jaimes, child of Alma and Salvador

SHOP WELL AT GOODSHOP.COM Support the Queen of Angels School this Holiday Season by shopping at www.GoodShop.com. Designate Queen of Angels, Chicago, click on your favorite store and start shopping! A percentage of virtually every purchase at more than 1,300 top stores (from Amazon to Macy’s) will go to our School Library. Thank you for your support!

WE CAN ALL GIVE TO IGIVE.COM Sign up on www.iGive.com, designate Queen of Angels as your cause and your online purchases lead to rebates to benefit Queen of Angels Parish — at no cost to you! Simply register and any time you shop online, an iGive.com logo appears to remind you a portion of your purchase price is automatically kicked back to the parish. And with several hundred stores registered, this is the easiest way to make a difference.

RELIGIOUS FACE RISING COSTS The average annual cost of care for women and men religious age 70 and over has more than doubled since 1989. Current statistics put this figure at $35,077 per person annually, with skilled care reaching nearly $55,000. Your donation to the Retirement Fund for Religious provides critical support to religious institutes in meeting the escalating costs of elder care. Please pray for all religious and give generously to today’s second collection. Visit www.retiredreligious.org.

LOS RELIGIOSOS SE ENFRETAN CON AUMENTOS EN COSTO El costo anual promedio para el cuidado de religiosos mayores de 70 años de edad es más del doble que en 1989. Las estadísticas actuales indican que cuesta anualmente $35,077 por persona y con cuidadores especializados casi $55,000. Sus donativos al Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos proporcionan un apoyo esencial a los institutos religiosos para cubrir los costos crecientes del cuidado de los ancianos. Le pedimos que reze por todos los religiosos, y sean generosos en la segunda colecta de hoy. Visita la página www.retiredreligious.org.

MASS INTENTIONS Intentions may be placed for Sunday, weekday, holy day or holiday Masses in 2010. 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.

A PRAYER FOR OUR PRIESTS As the Church celebrates the Year of the Priest through June 19, 2010, let us pause during the week to give thanks and remember Fr. Jim and Fr. Griffiths for all they do to make God alive at Queen of Angels Parish.
Almighty God, in your love
You bless your Church with priests,
A sign of your faithfulness to your people.
May our prayerful encouragement,
During this year and years to come,
Help them remain faithful to the calling
They have received from you.
As they tend your flock,
grant them a caring heart.
In them may we know the voice of Christ,
Our Good Shepherd, who lives and reigns
With you and the Holy Spirit,
One God forever and ever. Amen.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
December 6 — Lyman Fund (with regular collection)
December 6 — Religious Retirement
December 8— Immaculate Conception
December 13 — Christmas Flowers
December 25 — Christmas
December 27 — Sharing BVM (with regular collection)

Our Week’s Work and Prayers, December 6, 2009 Second Sunday of Advent

COMING EVENTS
-- Christmas Tree Sales continue through December 20 or as trees last: Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday-Friday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Parking Lot, Western & Sunnyside
-- Sunday, December 6 -- El Señor del Gran Poder sponsored by the Ecuadorian community: Misa / Mass, 12:30 p.m., Church; Fiesta / Festival, 1:30 p.m., Lower Church
-- Tuesday, December 8 -- Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of Obligation in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Patroness of the U.S.A.: 8:30 a.m. Mass in English; 7 p.m. Bilingual Mass / Misa Bilingüe
-- Saturday, December 12 -- Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe sponsored by the Mexican community: 8:30 a.m. Mass in English / Misa en inglés; 7 p.m. Misa en español / Mass in Spanish; 8 p.m. Fiesta / Festival
-- Sunday, December 13 -- Advent Vespers Service: 5:30 p.m. Service, Church
-- Wednesday, December 16 -- Catholics Come Home evangelization initiative begins: through January 24, 2010

WE REMEMBER: U.S. Army Specialist Adrian L. Avila and Members of the Parish Remembrance Society
WE PRAY FOR: William Butt, Cleo McDonald, Eileen Hubert, Charles Harms, Kathleen Pullman, Aracely Alicea, Harry Sweeney, Katheryn Infante, LeeAnn Bracy and Nora & William O’Sullivan

MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 — ST. AMBROSE
Is 35:1-10 | Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 | Lk 5:17-26
8:30 MORNING MASS
† Kathy Cole
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 — HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION: IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY
Gn 3:9-15, 20 | Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 | Eph 1:3-6, 11-12 | Lk 1:26-38
8:30 MORNING MASS
In Honor of the Immaculate Conception
† Narciso, Eufrosina, Pedro & Leticia Dimaano
† Fritz Armutat
† Nicholas J. Feller
7:00 EVENING MASS (Bilingual)
Intentions of Fr. Jim Kaczorowski
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9 — ST. JUAN DIEGO
Is 40:25-31 | Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8 and 10 | Mt 11:28-30
8:30 MORNING MASS
† Michael Thomas O’Reilly
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10—
Is 41:13-20 | Ps 145: 1 and 9, 10-11, 12-13ab | Mt 11:11-15
8:30 MORNING MASS
† Ann & Fritz Armutat
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 — POPE DAMASUS I
Is 48:17-19 | Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 | Mt 11:16-19
8:30 MORNING MASS
† Bill McCanna
3:45 WEDDING: Lidys Oviedo y Horacio Aguirre
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 — OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a,10ab | Judith 13:18bcde, 19 | Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47
9:00 MORNING MASS
† Ann & Fritz Armutat
5:00 EVENING MASS OF ANTICIPATION
† Epimaco Ritual
7:00 MISA DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE
Spanish Intentions
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 — THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Zep 3:14-18a| Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 | Phil 4:4-7 | Lk 3:10-18
8:00 † Joseph Rotter
† Gina Marie Pecoraro—Birthday
† Benjamin Diezmos
9:30 † Henry Micklinghoff—Anniversary
† Margaret Johnsson
11:00 † Fran Ernst
† Jakob Ternes & Kreis Family
12:30 Intentions of Fr. Tom Lamping

Monday, December 7—
-- Tiger Scouts Meeting, 6 pm, Lower Church
-- Christmas Tree Sales, 6 to 9 pm, Parking Lot
-- Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 pm, Upper Voss
-- Confirmation Class with Parents, 6:45 pm, Lower Voss
-- North Side Respect Life Coordinators, 7 pm, Upper Voss
Tuesday, December 8—Immaculate Conception
-- Immaculate Conception Mass, 8:30 am , Church
-- Overeaters Anonymous, 5:15 pm, Upper Voss
-- Christmas Tree Sales, 6 to 9 pm, Parking Lot
-- Immaculate Conception Mass (bilingual), 7 pm, Church
-- SPRED Observation, 6:30 pm, Dining Room
-- SPRED Session, 7 pm, Upper Voss
-- Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 pm, Lower Voss
Wednesday, December 9—
-- Santa Shop Set-Up, All Day, School
-- Cherub Choir Rehearsal, 5 pm, Lower Church
-- Christmas Tree Sales, 6 to 9 pm, Parking Lot
-- Choristers Rehearsal, 6:15 pm, Lower Church
-- Overeaters Anonymous, 6:15 pm, Upper Voss
-- US Citizenship Classes, 6:30 pm, Upper Voss
-- SPRED Observation, 6:30 pm, Dining Room
-- SPRED Session, 7 pm, Upper Voss
-- Boy Scouts Meeting, 7 pm, Lower Church
Thursday, December 10—
-- Santa Shop, All Day, School
-- Christmas Tree Sales, 6 to 9 pm, Parking Lot
-- Girl Scouts, 6 pm, Upper and Lower Voss
-- Circulo de Oración, 6:30 pm, Cocina de la Iglesia
-- SPRED Observation, 6:30 pm, Dining Room
-- SPRED Session, 7 pm, Upper Voss
-- St. Vincent DePaul Meeting, 7 pm, Upper Voss
-- Centennial Committee, 7 pm, Upper Voss
-- Men’s Club, 7:30 pm, Lower Voss
-- Men’s Club Basketball, 9 pm, Guild Hall Gym
Friday, December 11—
-- Santa Shop, All Day, School
-- Eucharistic Adoration, 8:30 am to 5 pm, Church
-- Choristers Rehearsal, 3 pm, Lower Church
-- Christmas Tree Sales, 6 to 9 pm, Parking Lot
-- Estudio de la Biblia, 6 pm, Cocina de la Iglesia
Saturday, December 12—
-- Christmas Tree Sales, 9 am to 9 pm, Parking Lot
-- Choir Rehearsal, 9 am. Lower Church
-- Rosary, after 9 am Mass, Church
-- Baptisms, 11:30 am, Church
-- Wedding Rehearsal, 3 pm, Church
-- Cherub Warm-Up, 4:30 pm, Upper Church
-- Second Collection for Christmas Flowers, at 5 pm Mass, Church
-- SPRED Holiday Nut Fundraiser, at 5 pm Mass, Church
-- Misa de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, 7 pm, Iglesia
-- Fiesta Guadalupana, 8 pm, Sótano de la Iglesia
Sunday, December 13—
-- Contemporary Choir, 8:30 am, Lower Church
-- Christmas Tree Sales, 9 am to 9 pm, Parking Lot
-- Second Collection for Christmas Flowers, at all Masses, Church
-- SPRED Holiday Nut Fundraiser, at all Masses, Church
-- Singers Warm-up, 10:15 am, Lower Church Music Room
-- CCD Classes, 10:45 am, School
-- Reunión de Lectores, 2 pm, Cocina de la Iglesia
-- Advent Vespers Service, 5:30 pm, Church

Sung Vespers Advent Service

5:30 p.m. Sunday, December 13 -- Featuring John Rutter’s Dancing Day

Catholics Come Home

This Advent the Archdiocese of Chicago is partnering with the Dioceses of Joliet and Rockford on an evangelization effort called Catholics Come Home.

Our Week’s Work and Prayers, November 29, 2009 First Sunday of Advent

COMING EVENTS
-- Christmas Tree Sales continue through December 20 or as trees last: Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the parking lot, Western & Sunnyside
-- Saturday, December 5 -- Misa de la Purísima sponsored by the Nicaraguan community: Misa / Mass, 7 p.m., Church; Fiesta / Festival, 8 p.m., Guild Hall
-- Sunday, December 6 -- El Señor del Gran Poder sponsored by the Ecuadorian community: Misa / Mass, 12:30 p.m., Church; Fiesta / Festival, 1:30 p.m., Lower Church
-- Monday, December 7 -- Deadline for Centennial Album Sponsorships
-- Saturday, December 12 -- Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe sponsored by the Mexican community: 8:30 a.m. Mass in English / Misa en inglés; 7 p.m. Misa en español / Mass in Spanish; 8 p.m. Fiesta / Festival
-- Sunday, December 13 -- Advent Vespers: 5:30 p.m. Service, Church

WE REMEMBER Kathy Cole, Valentine Krysztopik and Members of the Parish Remembrance Society
WE PRAY FOR William Butt, Cleo McDonald, Eileen Hubert, Charles Harms, Kathleen Pullman, Terrence Keenan, Aracely Alicea, Harry Sweeney, Katheryn Infante, LeeAnn Bracy and Nora & William O’Sullivan

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30 — ST. ANDREW
Rom 10:9-18| Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11| Mt 4:18-22
8:30 MORNING MASS
† Ann VanderVennet
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1—
Is 11:1-10| Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 | Lk 10:21-24
8:30 MORNING MASS
† Julia Cassidy
† Melchor Reyna
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2—
Is 25:6-10a| Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 | Mt 15:29-37
8:30 MORNING MASS
† John Hoban—Anniversary
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3—ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Is 26:1-6| Ps 118:1 and 8, 9, 19-21, 25-27a | Mt 7:21, 24-27
8:30 MORNING MASS
† Edward and Catherine Maree
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 — ST. JOHN OF DAMASCUS
Is 29:17-24 | Ps 27: 1, 4, 13-14 | Mt 9:27-31
8:30 MORNING MASS
Arlene Horvath and Joan Lefko
Donald Young
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5—
Is 30:19-21, 23-26 | Ps 147: 1-2,3-4, 5-6 | Mt 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8
9:00 MORNING MASS
† Bill McCanna
5:00 EVENING MASS OF ANTICIPATION
† Margaret Johnnson
† Betty Gerhart
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 — SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Bar 5:1-9| Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 | Phil 1:4-6, 8-11 | Lk 3:1-6
8:00 † Edward and Catherine Maree
9:30 † Kathy Cole
† Valentine Krysztopik
11:00 † Rosalinda Miranda
12:30 Spanish Intentions

Monday, November 30—
-- School Reopens Following Thanksgiving Break
-- Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 pm, Upper Voss
-- Webelos Scouts, 6 pm, Lower Church
-- Christmas Tree Sales, 6 to 9 pm, Parking Lot
Tuesday, December 1—
-- Overeaters Anonymous, 5:15 pm, Upper Voss
-- Christmas Tree Sales, 6 to 9 pm, Parking Lot
-- RCIA Session, 7 pm, St. Matthias Rectory
-- SPRED Session, 7 pm, Upper Voss
-- Respect Life Meeting, 7 pm, Upper Voss
-- Alcoholics Anonymous, 7:30 pm, Lower Voss
Wednesday, December 2—
-- Cherub Choir Rehearsal, 5 pm, Lower Church
-- Christmas Tree Sales, 6 to 9 pm, Parking Lot
-- Choristers Rehearsal, 6:15 pm, Lower Church
-- US Citizenship Classes, 6:30 pm, Upper Voss
-- Overeaters Anonymous, 6:15 pm, Upper Voss
-- SPRED Session, 7 pm, Upper Voss
-- Choir Rehearsal, 7 pm, Upper Church
-- Boy Scouts Meeting, 7 pm, Lower Church
Thursday, December 3—
-- Christmas Tree Sales, 6 to 9 pm, Parking Lot
-- Girl Scouts, 6 pm, Upper and Lower Voss
-- Circulo de Oración, 6:30 pm, Cocina de la Iglesia
-- SPRED Observations, 6:30 pm, Dining Room
-- SPRED Session, 7 pm, Upper Voss
-- Girl Scout Leaders, 7:30 pm, Off-Site
-- Men’s Club Basketball, 9 pm, Guild Hall Gym
Friday, December 4—
-- Eucharistic Adoration, 8:30 am to 5 pm, Church
-- Choristers Rehearsal, 3 pm, Lower Church Kitchen
-- Christmas Tree Sales 6 to 9 pm, Parking Lot
-- Estudio de la Biblia, 6 pm, Cocina de la Iglesia
Saturday, December 5—
-- Retiro de Ministros, 8 am, Centro Voss
-- Christmas Tree Sales Begins, 9 am to 9 pm, Parking Lot
-- Rosary, after 9 am Mass, Church
-- Ecuadorian Festival Set-Up, All Day, Lower Church
-- St. Thomas Choir School Reunion, 11 am, Upper Voss
-- Bautismos, 11:30 am, Iglesia
-- Wedding Rehearsal, 3 pm, Church
-- Cherub Warm-Up, 4:30 pm, Upper Church
-- Second Collection—Religious Retirement. 5 pm Mass, Church
-- SPRED Holiday Nut Fundraiser, at 5 pm Mass, Church
Sunday, December 6—
-- Christmas Tree Sales, 9 am to 9 pm, Parking Lot
-- SPRED Holiday Nut Fundraiser, at all Masses, Church
-- Singers Warm-up, 10:15 am, Lower Church Music Room
-- Reunión de Ministros, 10:30 am, Cocina de la Iglesia
-- Christmas Tree Sales 6 pm, Parking Lot
-- Misa de Jesús del Gran Poder, 12:30 pm, Iglesia
-- Fiesta de Jesús del Gran Poder, 1:30 pm, Sótano de la Iglesia
-- Choir Rehearsal, 2:30 pm, Upper Church

Announcements, Week of November 22, 2009

BAPTISMS Angel Amaro, child of Clara and Angel
Erick Anthony Benitez, child of Jasmin and Rogelio
Suleyma Xiomara Benitez, child of Jasmin and Rogelio
Margaret Anne Callaway, child of Lauren and Paul
Reese Antoinette Chan, child of Karina and Curtis
Sean Michael Collins, child of Irma and Michael
Claire Arkell Crimmins, child of Cindy and Michael
Liani Gabriela Delgado, child of Angelica and Angel
Eduardo Gallo, child of Leonor and Tomás
Esteban Gallo, child of Leonor and Tomás
Giovanni Antonio Herrera, child of Gabriela
William Patrick O’Connell, child of Megan and Stephen
Diamond Mariana Pascual, child of Andrea and Tomás

HOLIDAY CLOSURES School will close for Thanksgiving Break after classes Tuesday, November 24 and will reopen Monday, November 30. The Parish Center will close at 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday and will reopen at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, November 28. In the event of an emergency that requires the assistance of a priest, call the parish center at 773-539-7510 and the answering service will contact the appropriate person.

FAMILY NEEDS OUTERWEAR The St. Vincent de Paul Society has received a request for winter outerwear for a family of 8. Dad works full time cleaning fish, mom was recently hospitalized. The family includes an elderly grandfather, and 5 boys, one with Down syndrome. Their sizes are:
-- 9-year-old: coat size 10, boots men’s size 2;
-- 7-year-old: coat size 7, boots boys’ size 9;
-- 3-year-old and 18-month-old twins: coat size 2 years, boots boys’ sizes 5 and 6, diapers size 5.
The children need boots, coats, hats, gloves and scarves. Dad and grandpa need coats, hats, gloves and scarves size large. Mom needs only boots size 6 ½. Please bring any items to the church or the parish office marked for the Perez family. Thank you.

LOVE THE EIGHTIES AND NINETIES? The Centennial Historical Committee is seeking information and materials tied to parish life at Queen of Angels in the 1980’s and 1990’s. Please consider submitting photographs, remembrances, parish bulletins or any other artifacts that may be in your attic or basement. Contact 773-539-7510 or parish@queenofangelschicago.org.

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 your business or offer your family’s congratulations to the parish in this once-in-a-lifetime book. You may also provide a name for the Legacy listing or be recognized with an Angel Sponsorship. The deadline has been extended to December 7, but please call Rachel at 773-539-7510 today!

YA VIENE EL ÁLBUM HISTÓRICO DEL CENTENARIO El Álbum del Centenario va encapsular los muchos recuerdos tan queridos de los 100 Años de Compartir y Cuidar de nuestra parroquia. Les invitamos a que anuncien su negocio u ofrezcan sus felicitaciones a la parroquia de parte de su familia en este libro que sale una vez en la vida. También puede dejar su nombre para las páginas del Legado (donación de $25 en memoria de los fallecidos) o Ángeles. El plazo para poner sus anuncios ha sido extendido hasta el 7 de diciembre, ¡pero por favor contacte al personal de la oficina parroquial al 773-539-3176 hoy!

SUNG VESPERS ADVENT SERVICE
Featuring John Rutter’s Dancing Day
“In her concern for our salvation, our loving mother the Church uses this holy season of Advent to teach us through hymns, canticles and other forms of expression, of voice or ritual, used by the Holy Spirit. She shows us how grateful we should be for so great a blessing, and how to gain its benefit: our hearts should be as much prepared for the coming of Christ as if he were still to come into this world. The same lesson is given us for our imitation by the words and example of the holy men of the Old Testament.” — St. Charles Borromeo
From ancient times the Church has had the custom of celebrating each day the Liturgy of the Hours. Vespers is the great and important prayer of the evening. Come join the choirs of Queen of Angels at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, December 13 for this rich and sacred form of prayer as we anticipate together the coming of our Lord, Jesus. A fellowship reception will follow. Childcare will be provided.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND AND IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: SHOP WITH THE ANGELS RETURNS! You asked for it, you got it! It’s back. Queen of Angels can again simplify your shopping with Shop with the Angels. Need some Jewel gift cards? A trip to Starbucks? A loaf of bread from Panera? Gift ideas for the sitter, Aunt Sally or your best friend? You’ve come to the right place. Jewel, Dominick’s, Panera, Starbucks, Mobil, BP and Shell gift cards will be in stock. Order forms are available for other purchases. Stop by the Parish Center during the week or at the table in the Gathering Space after the 8 and 9:30 a.m. Masses. Use SWTA to meet your holiday shopping needs. Profits can go to the parish, Lyman Fund or a school tuition account. Thanks for your interest!

HATS OFF TO HIGH ACHIEVER! Senior Megan Peterson achieved First Honor Roll status at Resurrection High School. Way to go, Megan!

WE CAN ALL GIVE TO IGIVE.COM Sign up on www.iGive.com, designate Queen of Angels as your cause and your online purchases lead to rebates to benefit Queen of Angels Parish — at no cost to you! Simply register and any time you shop online, an iGive.com logo appears to remind you a portion of your purchase price is automatically kicked back to the parish. And with several hundred stores registered, this is the easiest way to make a difference. Many gift cards purchased through Shop with the Angels are also valid through iGive.com, meaning the rebated amount to the parish can double!

MASS INTENTIONS Intentions may be placed for Sunday, weekday, holy day or holiday Masses in 2010. 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.

NEW TO THE PARISH COMMUNITY? Welcome! Please visit the Parish Center or call 773-539-7510 to register in the parish. You are always welcome here.

SATURDAY ROSARY Join us to pray the Rosary after each 9 a.m. Saturday Mass. To volunteer to lead the Rosary, contact Joann at 773-583-1371 or green3256@yahoo.com.

DON’T BE ALONE ON THANKSGIVING A turkey dinner with all the trimmings will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, November 26 at St. Benedict Parish’s Social Center, 2219 W. Irving Park Road. All are welcome. Let us know if you will attend, bring food and/or volunteer. Call 773-588-6484.

BEAT 1911 SET TO MEET All citizens residing between Lawrence and Montrose and Damen and the Chicago River are invited to attend the next Beat 1911 Meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 24 on the sixth floor at Kindred Hospital, 2544 W. Montrose Ave. Beat Meetings give the opportunity to express neighborhood safety concerns. For more information, contact the 19th District Community Policing Office at 312-744-5574.

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
-- Gordon Tech Bingo: Play Monday Night Bingo at Gordon Tech College Prep High School, 3633 N. California. Enter through the gym. Doors open at 5 p.m., play begins at 7 p.m. and ends by 9:20 p.m. Every night is $25 bonus night. Raffle, pull tabs, food and parking available. Join the fun!
-- Notre Dame Open House: The Notre Dame High School for Girls will host an Open House from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 9 at 3115 N. Mason Ave. To make a reservation, call Julie Raino at 773-622-1541.
-- Resurrection Open House: Resurrection College Prep High School, 7500 W. Talcott, invites junior high girls and their families to attend an Open House to learn about the school from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, December 6. Call to schedule a Shadow Day. Contact Debbie Gillespie at 773-775-6616, ext. 129.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
November 26 — Thanksgiving/St. Vincent dePaul

Pope Benedict has proclaimed this the Year of the Priest. Please pray for vocations!