Queen of Angels Catholic Parish Chicago

Retirement Fund for Religious 2011

SUPPORT ELDERLY RELIGIOUS
A donor to the Retirement Fund for Religious writes, “We thank God for every religious sister who taught us in school, not only our ABCs, but also to love God.” Show your support for the senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests who have made a positive difference in so many lives. Please share in the care and give generously to the second collection next week, December 3-4. For more information, visit www.retiredreligious.org.

Christifideles Award 2011

Msgr. Jim Kaczorowski (left), Francis Cardinal George, Jim and Ann Malone after the Christifideles Award celebration. Jim and Ann were acknowledged for more than 60 years of service to Queen of Angels.

MALONES AWARDED CHRISTIFIDELES HONORS
On Sunday, members of all churches in the Archdiocese of Chicago gathered at Holy Name Cathedral for distribution of the Christifideles Laici Award. This award is given to lay people who have demonstrated by participation in parish life, the personal and ministerial renewal called for by the Papal Exhortation, Christifideles Laici. This calls laity to the vocation of responsibility for the Church’s life springing from the gift and mission of their baptism. Individual parishes nominate honorees.

Awardees are to be practicing Catholics who manifest an understanding of the teachings of the Church and have been graced with a life formed in the Catholic Spiritual Tradition. Individuals have used their talents to deepen the life of the Church in the parish or have served in an extraordinary way the ministry of the parish.

Announcements, Week of September 25, 2011

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER FOR CHILDREN’S RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES 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). These classes have already begun for the 2011-2012 school year. Classes are structured to help children learn and grow in their faith during each successive year.
Preparation is included for the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation, but a well-rounded religious education includes much more. Help your children develop the gifts of faith that you and their godparents gave them at Baptism.
Children are invited to begin Religious Education when they enter kindergarten or first grade. For students new to the program or transferring from another church or school, we will work with each family to place them in the appropriate program and class. Register at the parish office or by calling the Religious Education office at 773-769-4211.

A REFLECTION FROM SSVD On September 27, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Vincent dePaul, who knew that “God had sent him to bring good news to the poor.” Together with your gifts, the members of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul continue his work and mission in our parish. This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent DePaul was able to “bring good news to the poor,” by assisting nine families, providing assistance with groceries, public transportation, referrals for social services and rent bills. Thank you!

PET BLESSING OCTOBER 4 Join us at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, October 4 in the Courtyard for the Annual Pet Blessing. All pets must be leashed, caged or contained. We will be collecting donations for “found,” a local, non-profit, no kill, rescue and re-homing center. Bring donations to the school or church by October 7. Needed are food (Wellness or Science Diet for dogs, Friskies or Science Diet for cats), leashes, collars, bowls, treats, litter boxes and liners, 30-gallon garbage bags, rubber cleaning gloves, hand soap, laundry detergent, paper towels, clean towels and blankets. The event is sponsored by Commons Community Service Group.

SSVD BOX RELOCATED Due to problems with the St. Vincent dePaul donation box, it was removed from the Queen of Angels parking lot in August. The box has been relocated to the parking lot at St. Matthias Parish, 4934 N. Claremont. Your donations of clothing, shoes and small household items help the Society of St. Vincent dePaul to meet the needs of the poor in our community.

CLASS OF ‘61 SCHEDULES REUNION The Class of 1961 will gather for a 50th class reunion on October 22, 2011. For more information, contact Tim Rose at 312-953-8004.

THOUGHTS FROM RESPECT LIFE... “As a gift from God, every human life is sacred from conception to natural death. The life and dignity of every person must be respected and protected at every stage of and in every condition. The right to life is the first and most fundamental principle of human rights that leads Catholics to actively work for a world of greater respect for human life and greater commitment to justice and peace.” —U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

SCOUTER REUNION IS OCTOBER 15 Come one, come all to our annual Scouter Reunion! Invited are all former and current Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Girl Scout leaders, parents and members. The Scouter Reunion and Potluck Dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, October 15 at Luther Memorial Church in the gymnasium, 2500 W. Wilson. Please mark your calendar to save the date, and bring a dish to share. On the agenda, in addition to the food, are ceremonies, songs, skits, remembering our deceased members, crafts demonstrations, sharing of memories and just good old-fashioned camaraderie. Bring something for “Show and Tell.” It will beat anything that’s on TV that evening! Program suggestions are welcome. Uniforms in order. Show off all your medals and patches! RSVP to Dorothy Witschonke at 773-588-3637 or Maria Bappert at 773-728-8127 and let us know what dish plan to bring. Thank you, and hope to hear from you!

SUPPORT THE CALL TO PRIESTHOOD
-- How many times in our lives has a priest brought healing to you and your families?
-- How many times has a priest celebrated the liturgy on Sunday, throughout the week and at special parish and family celebrations, bringing Christ to you through the Eucharist?
-- How many times has a priest stood with you in joy at the birth of a child, at your bedside in the hospital, or in sorrow at the death of a loved one?
Let us pray for vocations to the priesthood; that we may have priests whose lives are directed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the service of God’s people. Thank you for your ongoing prayers and financial support for this weekend’s collection for the Seminary System of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

QUE TENGAMOS SACERDOTES
-- ¿Cuántas veces un sacerdote trajo alivio a nuestras vidas y a las de nuestros familiares?
-- ¿Cuántas veces ha celebrado un sacerdote la liturgia del domingo, las de toda la semana y aquellas que con motivo de una celebración especial de la parroquia o de nuestra familia, celebra trayéndonos a Cristo a través de la Eucaristía?
-- Cuántas veces ha estado un sacerdote a nuestro lado en la alegría que de el nacimiento de un hijo; al lado de nuestra cama en el hospital o ante el dolor que provoca la muerte de un ser querido?
Oremos por las vocaciones para el sacerdocio; porque tengamos sacerdotes cuyas vidas estén dirigidas por la Palabra de Jesucristo en el servicio del pueblo de Dios. Gracias por sus continuas plegarias y por su apoyo financiero a la colecta esta semana para el Sistema de Seminarios de la Arquidiócesis de Chicago.

STATEMENT OF FRANCIS CARDINAL GEORGE IN SUPPORT OF THE DREAM ACT “Brothers and sisters: If there is any encouragement in Christ, any solace in love, any participation in the Spirit, any compassion and mercy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, with the same love, united in heart, thinking one thing... humbly regard others as more important than yourselves, each looking out not for your own interests, but also for those of others.” (Phil 2:1-4) One of the most precious gifts God gives us is our young people. They encourage us with their passion to learn and their desire to create a better world. In this year that the Archdiocese especially dedicates to our youth and young adults, I am asking that the Catholic community reach out in a special way to nurture the faith and intellectual and moral development of our youth. One way I encourage you to do this at this time is through your active support of immigrant youth who have been brought to this country while very young children, been educated in our grade schools and high schools, yet because of their undocumented status are not able to pursue higher education and currently have no hope of being able to become citizens and to share their gifts in a country where they have grown up, a country which they have grown to love and cherish. Many live in fear each day that they may be deported. Only recently has the current administration stepped up to give some reassurance to these young people which may allay some of those fears. We commend this with the great hope that there will be significant progress on this issue in the near future. The Catholic Bishops of the United States, along with leaders of other faith traditions, are encouraging the passage of federal legislation called the DREAM Act which would give these students an opportunity to realize their dream of becoming full citizens and contributors to the social and economic fabric of this country. I encourage your prayers and support for our youth and their families, and for our legislators; also I ask you as a member of the Catholic community to support and promote the passage of the DREAM Act and the eventual goal of the passage of compassionate comprehensive immigration reform legislation. DECLARACIÓN DEL CARDENAL FRANCIS GEORGE EN APOYO A LA LEY “DREAM” “Hermanos y hermanas:¿Puedo pedirles algo en nombre de Cristo, hablarles del amor? ¿Han recibido el Espíritu y son capaces de compasión y ternura? Entonces denme esta alegría: pónganse de acuerdo, estén unidos en el amor, con una misma alma y un mismo proyecto...Que cada uno tenga la humildad de creer que los otros son mejores que él mismo. No busque nadie sus propios intereses, sino más bien preocúpese cada uno por los demás.” (Flp 2,1-4) Uno de los dones más preciosos que Dios nos ha dado es el de nuestros jóvenes, pues ellos nos animan con su pasión por aprender y con su deseo de crear un mundo mejor. En este año que la Arquidiócesis está dedicando especialmente a nuestros adolescentes y adultos jóvenes, estoy pidiendo a la comunidad católica que extienda su mano de una manera especial con el fin de alimentar la fe y el desarrollo intelectual y moral de nuestra juventud. Una manera en que les invito a hacer esto es a través de su apoyo activo a los jóvenes inmigrantes que fueron traídos a este país cuando eran niños muy pequeños, que han sido educados en nuestras escuelas primarias y secundarias y que, debido a su condición de indocumentados, no pueden cursar estudios superiores y quienes en la actualidad no tienen ninguna esperanza de convertirse en ciudadanos y de compartir sus dones con el país en el que han crecido, un país al que han llegado a amar y valorar. Muchos de ellos viven a diario el miedo de ser deportados. Apenas hace poco el gobierno actual se decidió a actuar para dar cierta tranquilidad a estos jóvenes y disipar algunos de sus temores. Apoyamos esta actuación con la gran esperanza de que habrá un progreso significativo en esta cuestión en el futuro cercano. Los Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos, en coalición con líderes de otras tradiciones religiosas, estamos alentando a los legisladores a que aprueben la ley federal conocida como “Ley DREAM” (Ley para el desarrollo, alivio y educación de menores extranjeros, por sus siglas en inglés), la cual daría a estos estudiantes la oportunidad de hacer realidad su sueño de convertirse en ciudadanos de pleno derecho y colaboradores de la estructura social y económica de este país. Les invito a que apoyen y hagan oraciones por nuestros jóvenes y sus familias, y por nuestros legisladores; también les pido, como miembro de la comunidad católica, que apoyen y promuevan la aprobación de la Ley DREAM y el objetivo final de aprobar una legislación de reforma integral compasiva a la ley de inmigración.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
September 25 — Seminaries
October 2 — Lyman Scholarship Fund (with regular collection)
October 16 — Sharing: Maternity BVM (with regular collection)
October 23 — World Mission Sunday / Propagation of the Faith
November 1 — All Saints’ Day
November 2 — All Souls’ Day

Announcements, Week of May 1, 2011

BAPTISMS / BAUTISMOS
Isabella Zoely Garcia, child of Claudia and Arnoldo
Saul Guzman, child of Maira and Saul
Xitaly Cornelio Hernandez, child of Maria Guadalupe and Juan Carlos
Claire Rose Kinsella, child of Amy and Daniel
Jack Michael London, child of Abab and Seth
Allan Fernando Quintanilla, child of Nancy and Rafael

JANE’S EGG BASKET Our Respect Life Committee and Society of St. Vincent DePaul are hosting the “Jane’s Egg Basket” drive again this year to support the work of the Women’s Center and the teen Parenting ProGRESS outreach at Ravenswood Evangelical Covenant Church. If you picked up a plastic Easter egg from the Jane’s Egg Basket table on Palm Sunday or Easter Sunday, don’t forget to shop for and bring back the donation suggested to you. Please return the requested item(s) to the church gathering space on the next two weekends, May 7-8 and May 14-15.

CHILDREN’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Queen of Angels offers Religious Education (CCD) classes for children in Kindergarten through Eighth Grade not attending a Catholic school. We welcome school-age children seeking a closer connection with God and understanding of the Catholic faith. The program is designed for continuous faith formation from one year to the next, and it includes preparation for First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation. Registration for the 2011-2012 school year is now open, and family registration fees will increase on July 1. To register, please call 773-769-4986 ext. 23.

ELECTIONS FOR ALL BOARDS The School Board, Athletic Board and Commons will follow the same communications, nominations and election processes to solicit and elect new members for each of their boards. The school invites you to consider running for one of several leadership roles that are opening up for election. There are four positions opening on the School Board, six board positions on the Athletic Board and two officer positions open for Commons. Sharing your time and talents with Queen of Angels is a wonderful way to help make the school the best it can be. All candidates must attend at least one meeting of School Board or Athletic Board prior to election. Contact Mrs. Kelly, school principal, at 773-769-4211.

A REFLECTION FROM THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL In the Gospel today, Jesus stands in our midst and says: “Peace be with you!” During Mass we turn to each other and say, “Peace be with you!” As you put your gift into the St. Vincent dePaul box at the top of the stairs, you say “Peace be with you!” to those who are poor and hungry.

COMPADRES GROUP SAYS “THANK YOU”
Dear Students and Staff:
Thank you for your contribution of $300 for the ComPadres ministry to our soldiers and chaplains overseas. Because of your gift, we have been able to provide our troops with helpful items to bring relief and encouragement. We are grateful for your continued help, generosity and friendship.
Sincerely, — Pam Lippert and the ComPadres

TRACK-A-THON SCHEDULED The All School Track-a-Thon will be this Wednesday, May 4. This event is a major fundraiser for our school. Students get sponsorships for running laps in the Guild Hall Gym. If you are interested in supporting a student or simply making a financial gift to the school, please call 773-769-4211. Your support is always appreciated.

THE APOSTLES WORKED MANY WONDERS “I came to Catholic Charities when I was near death… both from drinking and from an infection I was too far gone to address,” says Brian, a former client in our substance abuse program. “I had no money for insurance, but Catholic Charities accepted me.” Brian’s counselor, a seasoned professional, worked wonders with Brian, who had resisted help from other sources. Somehow, she was able to get through to him. Today, Brian has a radio show where he spreads the “good news” of his recovery to help and inspire others. Your gift to the Catholic Charities Collection on Mother’s Day helps us give critical support to people fighting addiction, particularly the uninsured. LETTER FROM CARDINAL GEORGE: CATHOLIC CHARITIES MOTHER’S DAY APPEAL NEXT WEEK The Season of Easter is a season of hope. This year, the Catholic Charities Collection on Mother’s Day very appropriately occurs during this holy season. The life, death and resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ won for us the gifts of salvation and hope. On Mother’s Day, we celebrate the life-giving love and devotion of the heroic women who modeled and passed on to us the gifts of hope and faith. During the Season of Easter, the readings reiterate themes of the new life that is ours in the Risen Christ. As Catholics, we are people of hope who share this gift with our brothers and sisters of all faiths, especially those who are in need. For 93 years, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago has restored hope to poor or struggling families and individuals, because hope is what matters most to a homeless family with a parent out of work, or a senior on a limited income who lives alone. Last year, more than a million people of all ages, races and religions received services through Catholic Charities’ 159 programs at 156 sites in Cook and Lake Counties. Seniors, parents and children, pregnant and parenting teens, and hungry and homeless families and individuals come to Catholic Charities hoping to find the basic necessities to maintain life: food, clothing, housing, parenting skills and a renewed sense of dignity. They find professional and compassionate help to ease their anxiety, work their way out of poverty, build healthy family relationships, and solve the problems that keep them from independence and financial self-sufficiency. From conception to natural death, Catholic Charities strives to maintain the dignity and respect to which every human being is entitled. As our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI stated in his encyclical letter on Christian hope, Spe Salvi: “The one who has hope lives differently; the one who hopes has been granted the gift of a new life.” Thank you for your continued gift of hope, your charity and your willingness to open your hearts in prayerful and practical support of the poor and vulnerable with your gift to the Catholic Charities Collection on Mother’s Day. May Mary, the Mother of Jesus and of the Church, and her Divine Son bless you and your families with hope, peace and joy as you celebrate Mother’s Day and the Easter Season. You and those you love are in my prayers; please keep me in yours. Sincerely yours in Christ, — Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago CARTA DEL CARDENAL GEORGE La Semana Santa es un periodo de esperanza. Este año, la Colecta de Caridades Católicas con motivo del Día de las Madres se lleva a cabo de manera muy apropiada durante este tiempo santo. La vida, muerte y resurrección de Nuestro Señor Jesús ganó para nosotros los dones de la salvación y la esperanza. En el Día de las Madres, celebramos el amor que da la vida y la devoción de la mujer heroica que fue modelo y que nos heredó los dones de la esperanza y de la fe. Durante la temporada pascual, las lecturas reiteran los temas de la nueva vida que es nuestra gracias al Cristo resucitado. Como católicos, somos un pueblo de esperanza que comparte este don con nuestros hermanos y hermanas de todas las religiones, especialmente aquellos que están en necesidad. Durante 93 años, Caridades Católicas de la Arquidiócesis de Chicago ha devuelto la esperanza a las familias e individuos que están en la pobreza pobres o que experimentan dificultades, porque la esperanza es lo que más importa a una familia sin hogar, con un padre desempleado, o a una anciana con un ingreso limitado que vive sola. El año pasado, más de un millón de personas de todas las edades, razas y religiones recibieron servicios a través de 159 programas de Caridades Católicas en 156 sedes en los condados de Cook y Lake. Adultos mayores, padres y niños, adolescentes embarazadas, padres adolescentes y familias e individuos con hambre y sin hogar, vienen a Caridades Católicas con la esperanza de encontrar una manera de cubrir las necesidades básicas para mantener la vida: comida, ropa, vivienda, cuidado infantil y un renovado sentido de la dignidad. Todos ellos encuentran ayuda profesional y compasiva para aliviar su ansiedad, se esfuerzan por encontrar una salida de la pobreza, construyen relaciones familiares saludables y resuelven problemas que les impiden la independencia y la autosuficiencia financiera. Desde la concepción hasta la muerte natural, Caridades Católicas se esfuerzan por mantener la dignidad y el respeto a la que todo ser humano tiene derecho. Como lo declaró nuestro Santo Padre el Papa Benedicto XVI en su carta encíclica sobre la esperanza cristiana, Spe Salvi: “Quien tiene esperanza vive de otra manera; se le ha dado una vida nueva.” Gracias por su continuo regalo de esperanza, gracias por su caridad y su voluntad de abrir sus corazones para apoyar de manera devota y práctica a los pobres y vulnerables a través de su donativo a la Colecta de Caridades Católicas del Día de las Madres. Que María, la Madre de Jesús y de la Iglesia, y su Divino Hijo bendiga a ustedes y a sus familias con la esperanza, la paz y la alegría ahora que celebren el Día de las Madres y el Tiempo de Pascua. Ustedes y sus seres queridos están presentes en mis plegarias; por favor ténganme presente en las suyas. Sinceramente suyo en Cristo, -- Cardenal Francis George, O.M.I., Arzobispo de Chicago

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
May 1 — Lyman Scholarship (with regular collection)
May 8 — Catholic Charities Mother’s Day Appeal
May 15 — Sharing: Maternity BVM (with regular collection)

Announcements, Week of January 16, 2011

2011-2012 SCHOOL REGISTRATION Registration for the 2011-2012 school year has begun at Queen of Angels School. The Enrollment Form is due at school by April 1 to qualify for the $170 registration fee. After April 1, the registration amount is raised to $230.

PLEASE HELP SOMEONE IN REAL NEED Volunteer to do something that makes everybody feel good! Volunteers are greatly needed for Ministers of Care, the ministry dedicated to bringing communion to homebound parishioners. This includes a time commitment of about two hours, just once a month. Please prayerfully consider this opportunity that brings joy to all involved. Call Fran Parks at 773-478-7254.

MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK! Every dollar that is sent to the Annual Catholic Appeal in the name of Queen of Angels comes back to us two-fold! If you have not yet completed your pledge, please prayerfully consider doing so. If you have not previously given to the 2010-2011 Appeal, your donation will still be accepted and matched, dollar for dollar for Queen of Angels. If you have already met your pledge, please consider giving again. Drop your donation in the collection or send it to the Parish Center and we will see that it is sent to the appropriate office of the Archdiocese. Thank you!

FROM THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL In the Gospel today, John testifies that Jesus is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit. The revelation of Jesus’ identity—how he is made known in the world—is mediated by the way we live our lives every day. During December, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent dePaul was able to bring the light of Jesus into the dark places of the poor, by assisting at least four families by with food, warm clothing and assistance with rent and utility bills. We collaborated with other groups of Vincentians to meet extraordinary needs that were too great for one small group.

TARGET JOINS SWTA LINE UP Target has joined the list of gift certificates available through Shop With the Angels! Stop by the SWTA table in the Gathering Space before or after the 8 and 9:30 Masses on Sunday or call the Parish Center. You choose whether your profits go to the parish, Lyman Scholarship Fund or towards a specific school tuition account. Stop by and order from a growing variety of retail gift cards.

HATS OFF TO HIGH ACHIEVERS Congratulations to Dustin Gerhart and Amanda Nota, both seniors at St. Benedict High School, who earned Second Honors status. Keep up the good work!

COLLECTION FOR THE CHURCH IN LATIN AMERICA
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
This past year was particularly devastating for the Church in Latin America. Earthquakes in both Haiti andvChile resulted in the loss of life for thousands of this region’s population. Additionally, these natural disasters caused unprecedented damage to both physical structures and the fragile resources of the Church and its parishioners.
For the last forty-five years, contributions to the Collection for the Church in Latin America have ensured that the people of South America and the Caribbean experience the Lord’s love in the sacraments and in strong local faith communities. The collection provides funding for the formation of seminarians, religious and catechists, as well as for pastoral ministries such as evangelization. Obviously, it will take many years to rebuild the churches and schools devastated in this region, but through your generous support, the Church in Latin America will regain her strong presence in the two hundred dioceses of the Southern Hemisphere.
Please know that I am grateful for your support of your local parish, the Archdiocese and the Universal Church. May God continue to bless you and your loved ones in this New Year. You are in my prayers; please keep me in yours.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
— Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago

COLECTA PARA LA IGLESIA EN AMÉRICA LATINA
Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo,
El año pasado fue particularmente devastador para la Iglesia en América Latina. Los terremotos en Haití y Chile provocaron la pérdida de miles de vidas de estas regiones. Además, estos desastres naturales causaron daños sin precedentes tanto a las estructuras físicas como a los frágiles recursos de la Iglesia y de sus feligreses.
Durante los últimos cuarenta y cinco años, las contribuciones a la Colecta para la Iglesia en América Latina han asegurado que el pueblo de América del Sur y del Caribe experimente el amor del Señor en los sacramentos y en fuertes comunidades de fe. Esta colecta proporciona financiamiento para la formación de los seminaristas, religiosos y catequistas, como así como para ministerios pastorales como la evangelización. Obviamente, tomará muchos años reconstruir las iglesias y las escuelas devastadas en esta región, pero a través de su generoso apoyo, la Iglesia en América Latina recuperará su fuerte presencia en las doscientos diócesis del hemisferio sur.
Por favor, sepan que estoy agradecido por el apoyo que presta a su parroquia local, a la Arquidiócesis y a la Iglesia Universal. Que Dios siga bendiciéndolo, a usted y sus seres queridos, en este Año Nuevo. Siempre están en mis plegarias; por favor ténganme en las suyas.
Sinceramente suyo en Cristo,
— Cardenal Francis George, O.M.I., Arzobispo de Chicago

MASS INTENTIONS FOR 2011 Intentions 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 loved ones are great times to remember them in the Mass. Suggested donation is $10. Please call 773-539-7510.

PURCHASE WITH A PURPOSE Market Day can streamline your food preparation with restaurant quality results and helps Queen of Angels School, too! Pick up a Market Day order form in church or school or visit www.marketday.com to see more than 200 quality food items. Deadline is at noon, Friday, January 21 for paper orders and 11 p.m. on Wednesday, January 26 for online orders. Pick-up is at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, January 29 at the Guild Hall Gym, 4416 N. Western Ave. Want to help? Call 773-539-7510.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
January 16 — Sharing BVM (with regular collection)
January 23 — Church in Latin America

Announcements, Week of November 28, 2010

...A REFLECTION FROM SVDP There is an Advent spirit in the heart of every human person. It is one of longing, of yearning for a fulfillment that somehow lies beyond ourselves; for we long for the coming of the Lord. As you put your gift in the St. Vincent dePaul Poor Box, your heart will discover the true meaning of Christmas as you help those who are suffering and poor to long for the coming of the Lord.

MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK! It’s not too late to give to the Annual Catholic Appeal. Yes, Queen of Angels reached our goal but now every dollar that is sent to the Campaign comes back to us doublefold! If you have not yet completed your pledge, please prayerfully consider doing so. If you have not previously given to the Appeal, your donation will still be accepted and matched, dollar for dollar for Queen of Angels. If you have already met your pledge, please consider donating again. Drop your donation in the collection or send it to the Parish Center and we will see that it is sent to the appropriate office of the Archdiocese. Thank you!

ALL ARE WELCOME! Are you new to our parish community? Welcome! Have you recently moved? May God bless your new home! Please visit or contact the parish office at 773-539-7510 to register or adjust your existing registration. Thank you!

LOCAL TALENT SOUGHT The parish is looking for a few good copy writers to assist in future parish events. Experience in advertising helpful. Graphic
artists are also needed to assist in the creation of marketing materials for upcoming events. Donate your time to a very good cause! Call 773-539-7510.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR 2011 Intentions may be placed for Sunday, weekday, holy day or holiday Masses in 2011. Birthdays, anniversaries and holy days are great times to remember loved ones in this way. Suggested donation is $10. Please call 773-539-7510.

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 an easy way to make a difference.

SATURDAY ROSARY Looking to take some time for prayer in your busy Saturdays? Join us to pray the Rosary after each 9 a.m. Saturday Mass. To volunteer to lead prayers, contact Joann at 773-583-1371.

LETTER FROM THE CARDINAL
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Soon your parish will be presenting the annual collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious, which provides for the care of elderly Catholic sisters, brothers and religious order priests.
As I reflect on the role that religious have played in our Church, I am reminded of the many ways in which these dedicated women and men serve as bridges of faith. Through their service in Catholic schools and parishes, they offer a bridge to both academic knowledge and faith formation. Through their corporal works of mercy, they are bridges of hope, serving as models of God’s love to the poor, the sick, the lonely and the oppressed. In a special way during their retirement years, they serve as bridges of grace, embracing the opportunity to focus more fully on praying for our Church and our world.
I realize there are numerous worthy causes in need of assistance and that many individuals and families continue to struggle financially. I ask you simply to offer what you can for the care of women and men who have made such enormous contributions to our Church.
Thank you for your support of this appeal. During the upcoming Advent Season, you and those you love will be in my prayers in a special way; please keep me in yours.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
-- Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago

CARTA DEL CARDENAL
Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo,
La colecta anual del Fondo de Jubilación para los Religiosos ha proporcionado asistencia muy necesaria a las mujeres y los hombres religiosos que han dedicado su vida al servicio de nuestra iglesia y nuestro mundo. Ellos han servido en nuestras escuelas, hospitales, parroquias y agencias de caridad, pidiendo poco a cambio. Su inversión, no ha sido en planes de pensión, si no en las personas, en el ministerio y en el futuro de la iglesia a la que sirven.
La gente de nuestra Arquidiócesis siempre ha respondido muy generosamente a esta apelación anual, tan solo el año pasado se contribuyó más de $1 millón de dólares. En estos tiempos de dificultades económicas les pido simplemente que den lo que puedan. Me siento muy orgulloso al ver su deseo de compartir del cuidado de las mujeres y los hombres religiosos en su vejez.
Le doy las gracias por su apoyo a esta apelación y le pido mantenga a nuestras hermanas, hermanos y sacerdotes religiosos en sus corazones y en sus oraciones. En nuestro mundo problemático, ellas y ellos siguen siendo un signo visible del amor de Cristo. Los invito a que con ellos embarquen en el camino de la esperanza, y crecer con ellos en el amor, especialmente durante este tiempo de Adviento.
Sinceramente suyo en Cristo,
-- Cardenal Francis George, O.M.I., Arzobispo de Chicago

SUPPORT THE CCHD COLLECTION Today, we take up a collection that helps fight poverty at its roots. For 40 years, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) has provided funding for groups that make lasting change and lift up the poor in the United States. The collection has helped secure funding for low-income day care centers, legal advocacy to enforce fair wages, programs that emphasize education, and affordable housing in low-income neighborhoods.

AYUDA LA COLECTA DE “CCHD” Hoy realizaremos la colecta que ayuda a luchar contra la raíz de la pobreza. A lo largo de 40 años, la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano ha proporcionado fondos a los grupos que hacen posible unos cambios duraderos y ayudan a los pobres a salir adelante en los Estados Unidos. La colecta ha ayudado a conseguir fondos para guarderías infantiles de bajos recursos, asesoría legal para hacer respetar salarios justos, programas que enfatizan la educación y casas a precios módicos en vecindarios de bajos recursos.

ST. GREGORY PARISH RETREAT Celebrating God’s Gifts, an Advent retreat for St. Gregory the Great Parish, will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday, December 5 through Wednesday, December 8 in the church and will be followed by a social gathering in the high school cafeteria. The retreat is an opportunity in Advent to step away from the everyday business of our lives and focus on the many gifts God has given us. Augustinian Father James Freidel will conduct the retreat which is open to all. Call 773-561-3546.

TOYS FOR TOTS PARADE The annual U.S. Marines Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade will take place Sunday, December 5. The motorcade will begin 8300 South on Western Avenue and end at DeVry University, 3300 N. Campbell. Traffic will be affected in local areas from approximately 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

WORLD AIDS DAY PRAYER SERVICE December 1 is internationally recognized as World AIDS Day, a day to raise awareness, remember those who have passed on, and to celebrate victories. This year, Alexian Brothers Bonaventure House will join Saint Joseph Parish for a World AIDS Day ecumenical service at 6 p.m. on December 1 at St. Joseph Parish, 1100 N. Orleans. Please help join us in bringing the community together for this day. Please visit www.bonaventurehouse.org/WorldAIDSDay2010Chicago.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
December 5—Retirement Fund for Religious
December 5—Lyman Scholarship Fund (with regular collection)
December 8—Immaculate Conception
December 12—Christmas Flowers
December 25—Christmas
December 26—Sharing BVM (with regular collection)

Announcements, Week of November 14, 2010

SAVE THE DATE FOR WINTER TOAST Save the date and your wine corks for Winter Toast on Saturday, February 26, 2011. Wine corks will be used as part of the décor that evening. There is a drop box in the school office.

...A REFLECTION FROM SVDP The Gospel predicts end times; our challenge, though, is to live faithfully now. St. Vincent often asked this simple question: What would Jesus Christ do, if he were in my place now? Ask yourself: What would Jesus Christ do? Then bring your gift in to the Society of St. Vincent dePaul Thanksgiving food drive so that those who are suffering will be able to celebrate Thanksgiving.

LETTER FROM THE CARDINAL:
CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
For four decades, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) has been a living example of our Church’s social teaching in action. This year, the CCHD is funding twenty organizations throughout Cook and Lake counties that are helping seniors, youth, and families to help themselves. The CCHD is committed to addressing the root causes of poverty, including the respect for life and the dignity of all human beings, and to abiding strictly to the Catholic Church’s social teaching.
Please make a special effort during this Thanksgiving season to give generously to the CCHD Collection during the weekend of November 20–21. Your contribution enables the CCHD to help build God’s kingdom of life, peace and justice in our world today. One hundred percent of the CCHD’s budget comes from individual donations of any size, just like yours. Your contribution does make a powerful difference.
May God bless you for your support of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. You and those you love are in my prayers; please keep me in yours.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
-- Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago

CARTA DEL CARDENAL:
CAMPAÑA CATÓLICA PARA EL DESARROLLO HUMANO
Estimados Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo,
Por cuatro décadas la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano (CCHD) ha sido un ejemplo viviente de la enseñanza social de nuestra Iglesia en acción. Este año, la CCHD esta patrocinando veinte organizaciones a través de los condados de Cook y Lake que están ayudando a personas de la tercera edad, juventud y familias a que se ayuden a si mismos. La CCHD esta comprometida a señalar las causas de la pobreza, incluyendo el respeto por la vida y la dignidad de todos los seres humanos y a guiarse estrictamente por las enseñanzas sociales de la Iglesia Católica.
Les ruego hacer un esfuerzo especial durante esta temporada de Dar Gracias para dar generosamente a la colecta de la CCHD durante el fin de semana de Noviembre 20-21. Su contribución permite a la CCHD ayudar a edificar el reino de Dios de vida, paz y justicia en nuestro mundo de hoy. Cien por ciento del presupuesto de la CCHD proviene de donativos individuales de cualquier tamaño, tal como los suyos. Su contribución hace una poderosa diferencia.
Que Dios los bendiga por su apoyo de la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano. Ustedes y sus seres queridos están en mis oraciones, les ruego mantenerme en las suyas.
Sinceramente en Cristo,
-- Cardenal Francis George, O.M.I., Arzobispo de Chicago

LOCAL TALENT SOUGHT The parish is looking for a few good copy writers to assist in future parish events. Experience in advertising helpful. Graphic artists are also needed to assist in the creation of marketing materials for upcoming events. Donate your time to a very good
cause! Call 773-539-7510.

ANKLEBITERS BACK IN SESSION Are you a parent of a small child? Are you looking for a fun activity to start your child’s week? Join us Mondays at 10 a.m. in the school basement. Enter using the north play lot entrance and arrive no later than 10:30 a.m. to sign in. This group is for parents, caregivers and their children aged 3 and under. This is a great way for young families to get together and socialize. Anklebiters is in session only during school days. Contact Michelle Stork at 773-255-8133.

SATURDAY ROSARY Looking to take some time for prayer in your busy Saturdays? Join us to pray the Rosary after each 9 a.m. Saturday Mass. To volunteer to lead prayers, contact Joann at 773-583-1371.

MAKE CHANGE ONE DIME AT A TIME Did you know that each Box Tops coupon is worth a dime to Queen of Angels students? Last spring, our school earned more than $400 for our school library and classrooms through this program. Please clip Box Tops coupons from hundreds of products from Cheerios®, Betty Crocker®, Pillsbury®, Ziploc®, Kleenex®, Juicy Juice® and more. Drop off your coupons in the boxes outside the school office or at the back of church. Contact Mrs. Allen at aallen@queenofangelschicago.org or Mrs. Diaz at gdiaz@queenofangelschicago.org. Thank you!

CAMPBELLS LABELS FOR EDUCATION The Labels for Education program is a great way to earn FREE merchandise for Queen of Angels School, and label collection and redemption is so easy. Participation in the program is simple! Save labels from eligible Campbell products and send them to the school. Let’s amplify our efforts by asking friends and family to collect labels on behalf of our school! Visit www.labelsforeducation.ca for a complete listing of eligible products and more information about the program. You can drop off labels at the school office or at the back of church. Thank you for your ongoing support. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Ami Allen at aallen@queenofangelschicago.org.

KNIGHTS (K)NEWS The girls' volleyball season has wrapped up for this year. The 7th and 8th grade girls should be very proud of themselves for doing a terrific job. They gave it their all and competed until the very end. Congratulations to all of the girls for their hard work on the court. We are currently moving into basketball season for grades 4th through 8th. Right now, they are practicing hard, learning plays and running drills. When the games begin in the next few weeks, make sure to come out and cheer on our Knights!

CHERUB CHOIR SEEKS MEMBERS The Queen of Angels Music Ministry invites children in First through Third Grades to participate in the Queen of Angels Cherub Choir. No audition is necessary. Cherub Choir generally sings for the 5 p.m. Saturday Mass about once a month and occasionally at the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Contact Kent Jager at 773-719-1701 or music@queenofangelschicago.org for more information.

ALL ARE WELCOME! Are you new to our parish community? Welcome! Have you recently moved? May God bless your new home! Please visit or contact the parish office at 773-539-7510 to register or adjust your registration. Thank you!

PURCHASE WITH A PURPOSE Market Day can streamline your food preparation with restaurant quality results. Market Day helps Queen of Angels School, too! Pick up a Market Day order form in church or school or check out the website at www.marketday.com to see more than 200 restaurant quality food items. Deadline is at noon, Wednesday, November 17 for online orders. Pick-up is at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, November 20 at the Guild Hall Gym. Want to help? Call 773-539-7510.

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 an easy way to make a difference.

HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES
-- Gordon Tech High School, 3633 N. California Ave., will welcome prospective students at Open House events from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, November 21 and at 6 p.m. Thursday, December 9. Call 773-539-3600 or visit www.gordontech.org.
-- Loyola Academy, 1100 Laramie Ave., Wilmette, will host an Open House of the school from 6 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, November 19. Call the co-educational college preparatory high school at 847-256-1100.
-- St. Patrick High School, 5900 W. Belmont Ave. will hold an Open House for prospective students and their
parents. The open house will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 17. For more info, call 773-282-8844.

QUIGLEY SCHOLARS PROGRAM The Quigley Scholars Program is honoring the 101-year-old tradition of High School Seminary in the Archdiocese of Chicago by continuing to call young men to consider the priesthood of Jesus Christ in a new way. This program was established by Cardinal Francis George in 2007. Program requirements for young men include:
-- Baptized, practicing Roman Catholic
-- Have interest in exploring the priesthood with other young men
-- Attending Catholic or public high school
-- Willing to attend once-a-month evening of prayer, dinner, spiritual formation and fun with the St. Joseph College Seminary community at Loyola University
-- Willing to pray for vocations and for others
-- Willing to love and serve God and his people with great joy
God is calling you. Answer the call. Come join the group, make new friends, learn more about the faith, about the priesthood, about yourself, feel God’s presence and have a great experience. Some scholarships are available for those in Catholic high school. Please contact Fr. Peter Snieg at the Quigley Alumni Office at 773-973-9706.

WORLD AIDS DAY PRAYER SERVICE December 1 is internationally recognized as World AIDS Day, a day to raise awareness, remember those who have passed on, and to celebrate victories. This year, Alexian Brothers Bonaventure House will join Saint Joseph Parish for a World AIDS Day ecumenical service at 6 p.m. on December 1 at St. Joseph Parish, 1100 N. Orleans. Please help join us in bringing the community together for this day. Please visit www.bonaventurehouse.org/WorldAIDSDay2010Chicago.

ICA CONCERT NOVEMBER 21 Join the International Chamber Artists (ICA) at 4 p.m. Sunday, November 21 at St. Gregory the Great Church, 5535 N. Paulina. ICA will perform Piano Quintet in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 67 by Amy Beach; Manhattan Suite for Tuba Quartet by John Stevens; Trio No. 1 in C Minor by Heitor Villa-Lobos and; Epigrammes and Madrgaux for Soprano and Harp by Jean-Michel Damase. The concert is free with a suggested donation of $15. Visit ICAmusic.org.

CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM
"I was a stranger and you welcomed me." — Matthew 25:35
"My father is my role model in every aspect. Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained my father. My two brothers and I are U.S. Citizens. I pray for my father's return every Sunday at church and every day before I go to sleep. All I want is my father to return." — Pete M.
"In fiscal year 2010, ICE set a record for overall removals of illiegal aliens, with more than 392,000
removals nationwide." — Department of Homeland Security, www.dhs.gov
Contact Elena Segurat at the Office for Immigrant Affairs and Immigration Education at the Archdiocese of Chicago, 3525 S Lake Park Ave., 60653.  Call 312-534-8105 or e-mail to esegura@archchicago.org.

THINKING OF PRIESTHOOD? THINKING OF COLLEGE? St. Joseph College Seminary is the college-level seminary for the Archdiocese of Chicago at Loyola University Lake Shore Campus, 6551 N. Sheridan Road. Respond to God’s call by contacting Fr. Gerald Walsh at 773-973-8848 or email gwalsh@luc.edu.

SUBSCRIBE TO CATHOLIC NEW WORLD The Catholic New World is the official newspaper for the Archdiocese of Chicago and is the only faith resource serving Cook and Lake counties. The newspaper, available for a $25 yearly subscription, provides news and information about the Church in Chicago and around the world. Stories of faith, the Cardinal’s page, Church Clips, Around the Archdiocese and Five Minutes with Father are among the features as well as providing an editorial focus on living life as a Catholic. To renew or subscribe for the first time, call 312-534-7350. 
 
EXPOSICIÓN DEL SANTÍSIMO Haga los viernes un buen día para orar y estar con el Señor desde las 9:30 a.m. hasta las 5 p.m. Entre por la puerta que se halla sobre la Claremont, suba las escaleras y vire hacia la izquierda. Suba cinco escalones más y pase por la sacristía y detrás del altar. Pasa un rato con el Señor en oración. Favor de llamar al 773-539-3176.

SE NECESITAN VOLUNTARIOS PARA EL MINISTERIO NICODEMO Cuando un miembro de la parroquia fallece, el sacerdote guía el velorio o servicio de vigilia y celebra la misa de entierro cristiano. Sin embargo, las Oraciones de Elogio finales en el cementerio son guiadas por un laico. ¿Por qué? Los laicos son invitados a guiar a sus hermanos y hermanas en oración. Es un signo que cuando un miembro de la parroquia muere, otros miembros en la parroquia, y no sólo el sacerdote, rezan. Para el Ministro Nicodemo, este es un ministerio de ternura a una familia en tristeza y también uno de satisfacción personal. ¿Puede usted hacer tiempo para este esfuerzo? Se necesitan voluntarios, especialmente aquellos disponibles para los funerales durante la semana.  Este ministerio, que ha formado parte de Reina de los Ángeles por mucho tiempo, está comenzando en más parroquias a través de la arquidiócesis. Con sus compañeros de la parroquia, siga en los pasos de la amabilidad de Nicodemo quien, con José de Arimatea, enterró a Jesús. Formación, orientación y manual serán proveídos. Llame al 773-539-3176.

LIDERAZGO CRISTÓFORO El objetivo de este taller es simple: ver con claridad y poner en acción las capacidades y talentos que Dios le dio, y ponerlos al los servicios de los demás. El taller seria una buena oportunidad para desarrollar confianza en si mismo y aprender a hablar en publico con aplomo y seguridad. Al igual, le ayudaría a adquirir motivación y entusiasmo y a tener una personalidad positiva, influyente y triunfadora. Este Liderazgo Cristóforo se llevara acabo en la Iglesia St. Jeronimo, 1709 W. Lunt (7000 al norte) (Clark), Chicago, IL 60626. El curso intensivo se dará el 26, 27, y 28 de Noviembre del 2010 . El costo es $130 por adelantado y $145 en pagos. Para más información, favor de llamar al 773-481-0628 o al 773-472-1515. 
 
CHRISTMAS PHOTOS AT DRAKE & SON Looking for a great setting for holiday pictures? Drake and Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave. is offering their Fireplace Room as the ideal setting for holiday pictures. Dates and times are from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, November 19, from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, November 20, again November 27, and from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 28. Photo packages start at $75. To schedule an appointment, call 773-561-6874. 
 
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
November 21 — Campaign for Human Development
November 25 — Thanksgiving / St. Vincent de Paul
November 28 — Sharing: Maternity BVM Parish (with regular collection)

Announcements, Week of October 17, 2010

Welcome back, Alumni!  Queen of Angels School Reunion Weekend 2010

...A REFLECTION FROM SVDP In the Gospel today Jesus tells his disciples to pray always without becoming weary., indeed our prayer must always be an expression of our love for God, our family, our world, and especially for the suffering poor. As you place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent dePaul Poor Box at the top of the stairs outside of the gathering space, please say a special prayer for the poor who have no one to pray for them.

SATURDAY ROSARY Looking to take some time for prayer during your busy Saturdays? Try something new this October, the Month of the Rosary. Join us to pray the Rosary after each 9 a.m. Saturday Mass. To volunteer to lead prayers, contact Joann at 773-583-1371.

CHERUB CHOIR SEEKS MEMBERS The Queen of Angels Music Ministry invites all children in First through Third Grades to participate in the Queen of Angels Cherub Choir. No audition necessary. Singing in the Cherub Choir is a great way to get more involved in the liturgy, meet other parishioners their age and grow in faith. Rehearsals are on Wednesday during the school year beginning at 5 p.m. in the Lower Church and last about one hour. The
next rehearsal is Wednesday, October 20. Cherub Choir generally sings for the 5 p.m. Saturday Mass about once a month and occasionally at the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Besides learning many of the great treasures of sacred music which are a part of our tradition, singing and musical skills are taught to prepare choir members for a lifetime of singing. Contact Kent Jager at 773-719-1701 or email music@queenofangelschicago.org for more information.

"People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived,
reclaimed and redeemed; never throw out anyone." — Audrey Hepburn

PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH COLLECTION NEXT WEEK
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
The annual celebration of World Mission Sunday is a reminder to us of the universality of the Church and the scope of her mission. The bishops gathered at the Second Vatican Council stressed the importance of mission for fulfilling God's plan for the salvation of all humanity. God intends that all people live in communion with him; if this is to happen, we must listen to God’s call to become missionary disciples. All of our parishes are to be homes and schools where we are formed through prayer, the celebration of the liturgy, and works of charity and ongoing outreach through which we make Christ known. These dimensions of Catholic life make us grow in love with the One who is love, Christ the Lord.
Mission is born out of a loving relationship with Christ. As we grow in this relationship, our union with him creates a deep missionary spirit, and our witness to others becomes more forceful.
When we live in communion with the Lord, we offer the world an invitation to experience the mystery of life in Christ. Only in union with Christ can our hearts be transformed by love for all peoples loved by Christ himself. Then zeal for the spread of the Gospel grows in our hearts and we become authentic missionary disciples.
We can never be content with simply maintaining the life of our parishes. We must always be ready to reach beyond ourselves and our needs and be concerned with spreading the Good News of God's love for people of every nation and culture. This is what it means to be Catholic.
As we celebrate World Mission Sunday next weekend, I invite you to join me in renewing our commitment to mission as parishes, families and individuals, and in uniting these efforts with those of this archdiocese and of the whole Church. I ask you to pray for the work of the Pontifical Mission Societies and missionaries throughout the world, to give them your support and take seriously your own baptismal call to mission. Let us ask the Lord to open the hearts of people everywhere to receive the gift of faith in the Lord Jesus and make all the Church's missionary work fruitful. Thank you. May God bless you and those you love.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
-- Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago

CELEBRA EL DOMINGO MUNDIAL PARA LAS MISIONES EL 23 y 24 DE OCTUBRE
Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo,
La celebración anual de la Jornada Mundial de las Misiones constituye para todos nosotros un recordatorio de la universalidad de la Iglesia y del alcance de su misión. Los obispos reunidos en el Concilio Vaticano II subrayaron la importancia que tiene la misión en el cumplimiento del plan de Dios para la salvación de toda la humanidad. Dios quiere que todas las personas vivan en comunión con él y si queremos que esto ocurra, debemos escuchar el llamado de Dios para ser discípulos misioneros. Todas nuestras parroquias deben ser hogares y escuelas donde se nos forme a través de la oración, la celebración de la liturgia y las obras de caridad y el auxilio continuo que nos sirven para dar a conocer a Cristo. Estas dimensiones de la vida católica nos hacen crecer enamorados de Aquel que es amor, Cristo nuestro Señor.
La misión nace de una relación de amor con Cristo. A medida que crecemos en esta relación, nuestra unión con él crea un profundo espíritu misionero y nuestro testimonio ante los demás se hace más contundente.
Cuando vivimos en comunión con el Señor, ofrecemos al mundo una invitación para vivir el misterio de la vida en Cristo. Sólo en unión con Cristo pueden transformarse nuestros corazones por un amor a todos los pueblos que son amados por Cristo mismo. Es entonces que el celo por la propagación del Evangelio crece en nuestros corazones y nos convertimos en auténticos discípulos misioneros.
Nunca debemos estar satisfechos con simplemente mantener la vida de nuestras parroquias. Siempre debemos estar dispuestos a ir más allá de nosotros mismos y de nuestras necesidades y ocuparnos de difundir las Buenas Nuevas del amor de Dios a los pueblos de cada nación y cultura. Esto es lo que significa ser católico.
Al celebrar la Jornada Mundial de las Misiones la próxima semana, los invito a que me acompañen en la renovación de nuestro compromiso con la misión, como parroquias, familias e individuos, uniendo cada esfuerzo con los de esta arquidiócesis y con los de toda la Iglesia. Les pido que oren por la labor que desarrollan las Sociedades Misionales Pontificias y por los misioneros en todo el mundo, dándoles su apoyo y tomando en serio el propio llamado bautismal a la misión. Pidamos al Señor que abra los corazones de todos los pueblos para recibir el don de la fe en el Señor Jesús y hacer que todo el trabajo misionero de la Iglesia rinda frutos. Gracias. Que Dios los bendiga, a ustedes y a sus seres queridos.
Sinceramente suyo en Cristo,
-- Cardenal Francis George, O.M.I., Arzobispo de Chicago

LOCAL TALENT SOUGHT The parish is looking for a few good copy writers to assist in future parish events. Experience in advertising helpful. Graphic artists are also needed to assist in the creation of marketing materials for upcoming events. If you have these talents, please donate your time to a very good cause! Call 773-539-7510.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ON FRIDAYS 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. Help us keep vigil with the Lord by making some time on Fridays for these beautiful moments of prayer. Visitors are asked to register in the sign-in book in the chapel when attending Adoration. Call Christine at 773-561-9072.

GIVE THE PERFECT GIFT Shop with the Angels simplifies gift giving as well as your own shopping. Buy a gas card, Starbucks, Jewel or Dominick’s on the spot. Place an order for a myriad of other stores for quick delivery. Visit a Shop with the Angels representative in the Church Gathering Space after the 8 and 9:30 a.m. Masses each Sunday or call Nancy at 773-539-7510. You determine if profits go to the parish, Lyman Scholarship Fund or a school tuition account.

PIZZA ORDERS HELP LIBRARY Help Queen of Angels School Library purchase Interactive Whiteboard Technology for the Library, to which all students will have access. Grab a movie, put a pizza in the oven, have a night of family fun while raising money for your child’s education. Order thin crust or deep dish pizzas, flatbreads or Italian calzones. Go to www.marketdayfundraising.com. Type in the 6-digit sale ID 209363 where it says “Shop and Support a Group.” Select the items you’d like to purchase, enter billing information and check out. Online orders will be accepted through October 29. Pick-up is from 9:15 to 10 a.m. Saturday, November 20 at the Guild Hall.

PURCHASE WITH A PURPOSE We know you’re asked to participate in lots of fundraisers but Market Day can streamline your food preparation with restaurant quality results. Market Day helps Queen of Angels School, too! Pick up a Market Day order form in church or school or check out the website at www.marketday.com to see more than 200 restaurant quality food items. Deadline is at noon, Wednesday, October 20 for online orders. Pick-up is at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, October 23 at the Guild Hall Gym. Want to help? Call 773-539-7510.

MASS INTENTIONS Intentions may be placed for Sunday, weekday, holy day or holiday Masses in 2010 or 2011. 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 loved ones are great times to remember them in the prayers of the Mass. Suggested donation is $10. Please call 773-539-7510.

IT’S TIME FOR BOWLING! The Ravenswood Young Catholic Adults (RCYA) will sponsor Monday night bowling beginning at 7:30 p.m. October 25 through the end of February at Lincoln Square Lanes, 4874 N. Lincoln Ave. Fee is $4.50 per game and shoe rental is $3.50. All skill levels are invited. Must be 21 or over. This is a wonderful way to meet fellow parishioners and strengthen ties with the community. For more information, contact Dot at Dot.Stetzel@gmail.com or call 847-732-2477.

CASINO NIGHT AND SILENT AUCTION Catholic Charities Junior Board will present the 4th annual Charities Royale Casino Night and Silent Auction from 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, November 13 at St. Ignatius Dining Hall, 1076 W. Roosevelt Road. Ticket price is $75 and includes spirits, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment and beginner’s chips. Must be 21 years of age with valid ID to enter. Black-tie optional. The event benefits Catholic Charities’ Emergency Assistance Program. For tickets, call 312-655-7932.

CATHOLIC OPEN HOUSE Are you looking for places to go to Mass, volunteer and meet other young adult Catholics? Join other Catholics in their 20s and 30s to find out about parishes, organizations and volunteer opportunities on Wednesday, November 3 at Jak’s Tap, 901 W. Jackson. This event is for those new to the city as well as those who have lived in Chicago for years. Free appetizers and soda with a cash bar. Visit charisministries.org for more information and to register.

MARVIN HAMLISCH LIVE! IN CHICAGO World-renowned musician, arranger, composer and conductor Marvin Hamlisch will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, November 6 in the Nolan Center for the Arts Auditorium of St. Scholastica Academy, 7416 N. Ridge Ave. His performance at the 16th Annual Alumnae Benefit will benefit St. Scholastica Academy, a high school for girls. Ticket prices begin at $65. To reserve your place or for more information, call 773-764-5715, ext. 360.

¿CÓMO ESTÁ EL FENÓMENO DE LA INMIGRACIÓN AFECTANDO MI VIDA DIARIA? El Instituto para la Educación de la Salud Mental Naomi Ruth Cohen en la Escuela Profesional de Psicología de Chicago le invitan a asistir este evento gratuito sobre como la inmigración le esta afectando su vida diaria. Este evento se llevará acabo el 24 de Octubre del 2010 de 2:30–4 p.m en la Iglesia Católica de San Nicolás en el salón Oldershaw, 806 Ridge Ave, Evanston. Habrá rica comida típica mexicana, guardería, presentaciones por profesionales de la salud mental, y grupos de discusión. Si tiene preguntas o información, llame al 312-467-2397.

PROGRAMA PARA DIVORCIADOS El Programa “El Divorcio y Más Allá” es un medio para superar el divorcio emocional. Esta explora lo que significa ser divorciado y cómo desarrollar destrezas para lidiar con su vida en una forma realista y saludable. El programa consiste de 10 sesiones, dos horas de duración por cada sesión. Cada sesión abarca un tema diferente: el proceso del divorcio, auto-imagen, el estrés, el enojo, el reproche, la culpa, la soledad, el perdón, la felicidad y sendas de crecimiento. El Programa “El Divorcio y Más Allá” dará inicio Viernes, 14 de Enero de 2011 desde las 6 p.m. hasta las 8 p.m. en Parroquia San Procopio, 1639 S. Allport St., Chicago, Illinois 60608, en el segundo piso del Youth Center. Si desea inscribirse, favor de llamar a Maryvel al 312-534-8202. Se ofrecerá el programa sólo en español.

QUIGLEY SCHOLARS PROGRAM The Quigley Scholars Program is honoring the 101-year-old tradition of High School Seminary in the Archdiocese of Chicago by continuing to call young men to consider the priesthood of Jesus Christ in a new way. This program was established by Cardinal Francis George in 2007. Program requirements for young men include:
- Baptized, practicing Roman Catholic
- Have interest in exploring the priesthood with other young men
- Attending Catholic or public high school
- Willing to attend once-a-month evening of prayer, dinner, spiritual formation and fun with the St. Joseph College Seminary community at Loyola University
- Willing to pray for vocations and for others
- Willing to love and serve God and his people with great joy
God is calling you. Answer the call. Come join the group, make new friends, learn more about the faith, about the priesthood, about yourself, feel God’s presence and have a great experience. Some scholarships available for those in Catholic high school. Please contact Fr. Peter Snieg at the Quigley Alumni Office at 773-973-9706.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
October 17 — Sharing BVM (with regular collection)
October 24 — Propagation of the Faith / World Missions
November 1 — All Saints
November 2 — All Souls / Parish Remembrance Society

Announcements, Week of September 26, 2010

JOIN OUR “LITTLEST ANGELS” — CHERUB CHOIR SEEKS NEW MEMBERS The Queen of Angels Music Ministry invites all children in First through Third Grades to participate in the Queen of Angels Cherub Choir. No audition is necessary. Singing in the Cherub Choir is a great way for children to get more involved in the liturgy, meet other parishioners their age and grow in faith.
Rehearsals are on Wednesday during the school year beginning at 5 p.m. in the Lower Church and last about one hour. The next rehearsal in Wednesday, September 29. The Cherub Choir generally sings for the 5 p.m. Saturday Mass about once a month and occasionally at the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Besides learning many of the great treasures of sacred music which are a part of our tradition, singing and musical skills are taught to prepare the choir members for a lifetime of singing.
Contact Kent Jager at 773-719-1701 or send an e-mail to music@queenofangelschicago.org for more information.

A REFLECTION FROM SVDP On September 27, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Vincent dePaul, who knew that “God has sent him to bring good news to the poor.” Together with your gifts, the members of the Society of St. Vincent DePaul continue his work and mission in the church.
In the month of September, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent dePaul was able to “bring good news to the poor,” by helping families, providing food, toiletries, school supplies and other assistance.

BAPTISMS / BAUTISMOS Geovany Andrade, child of Ashley and Raul
Alex James Gutierrez, child of Maria and Erwin
Cecelia Harper Kerpec, child of Susan and Charles
Genevieve Elise Kerpec, child of Susan and Charles
Evolet Marie Macapagal, child of Dana and Glady
James Palermo, child of Jacqueline and James
Karla Dominique Sosa, child of Laura and Carlos

RCYA NEEDS YOU! The Ravenswood Catholic Young Adults (RCYA) group from St. Benedict, Our Lady of Lourdes, Queen of Angels, St. Matthias and Transfiguration Parishes is looking for individuals to share leadership roles and to be Parish Representatives. There will be a meeting at 7 p.m. September 29 at St. Benedict. Please contact Emily at 773-478-4336 or rcya_chicago@yahoo.com.

DOMINGO DE RESPETO A LA VIDA LA PROXIMA SEMANA El próximo domingo 3 de octubre ha sido designado como Domingo de Respeto a la Vida por la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos. Además, octubre ha sido designado como el Mes de Respeto a la Vida, lo cual reconoce vida en toda su gloria y en todas sus formas, proveyendo oportunidades para acoger el ciclo de vida completo con el cual la humanidad ha sido bendecida, desde la concepción hasta la muerte natural.
Reina de los Ángeles tendrá Hora Santa Eucarística los viernes por la noche todo el mes de octubre, empezando a las 7 p.m. este viernes el 1 de octubre en la iglesia. Cada semana la Hora Santa incluirá la exposición solemne y bendición del Santísimo, rosario bilingüe, otras oraciones y música dedicada al regalo más grande de Dios. Todos son invitados a unirse y rezar los misterios gozosos del rosario durante la Hora Santa de esta semana en su hogar si es que no pueden venir a la iglesia. Por favor llamen a la oficina de la parroquia al 773-539-7510 si tienen alguna pregunta.

RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY IS OCTOBER 3 Sunday, October 3, has been designated Respect Life Sunday by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. October is designated as Respect Life Month, which recognizes life in all glory and all its forms, providing opportunities to embrace the whole cycle of life with which humanity has been blessed, from conception to natural death.
Queen of Angels will hold Eucharistic Holy Hours on Friday evenings throughout October, beginning at 7 p.m. this Friday, October 1 in the church. Each week the Holy Hour will include solemn exposition and benediction, bilingual rosary, other prayers and music dedicated to God’s greatest gift. All are invited to join us in praying the Joyful Mysteries of the rosary at this week’s Holy Hour or in your home if you cannot attend. Call the parish office at 773-539-7510 with any questions.

LETTER FROM CARDINAL GEORGE
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
This weekend, we celebrate Seminary Sunday in the parishes of the Archdiocese of Chicago. On this occasion, we honor the ministry of the many priests who serve you so faithfully each day, as well as those now preparing to serve with that same charity in the future.
Here in the Archdiocese of Chicago, Mundelein Seminary is a place where vocations to the priesthood are discerned and strengthened. Each year, as I ordain the graduates of Mundelein Seminary to the priesthood of Jesus Christ, I do so with confidence that they have been formed for fidelity and service. The best example of the work of the seminary is reflected in the quiet and compassionate ministry of your pastor and parish priests as, each day, they live out their ordination commitment to bring Christ to you in word and sacrament. I thank them for their good example and you for your prayers and financial contributions which provide our future priests with the education and environment they need to “prepare well” to serve God's faithful.
I ask you to pray for those whom God is now calling to the ordained priesthood from among our families and friends. Talk to young men you know whom you judge would be good priests; encourage them to explore the possibility of priesthood. I ask you to especially remember your bishops and parish priests each day in prayer. You and your intentions are in my own prayers. Thank you and may God bless you.
Sincerely yours in Christ, -- Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago

CARTA DEL CARDENAL
Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo:
Esta semana celebramos el Domingo de Seminario en todas las parroquias de la Arquidiócesis de Chicago. En esta ocasión, honramos el ministerio de muchos sacerdotes quienes, de manera fiel, les sirven a ustedes día a día, así como a aquellos que se están preparando para, en un futuro, servirlos con la misma caridad.
Aquí en la Arquidiócesis de Chicago, el Seminario Mundelein es un lugar donde se disciernen y fortalecen las vocaciones para el sacerdocio. Cada año, cuando ordeno a los graduados del Seminario de Mundelein al sacerdocio de Jesucristo, lo hago con la confianza de que se han formado para la fidelidad y el servicio. El mejor ejemplo de la labor del seminario se refleja en el tranquilo y compasivo ministerio de su pastor y de sus sacerdotes parroquiales, ya que, cada día, viven su compromiso de ordenación para que Cristo les llegue a ustedes, en palabra y sacramento. A ellos les agradezco su buen ejemplo y a ustedes sus oraciones y contribuciones financieras que ofrecen a nuestros futuros sacerdotes la educación y el medio ambiente que necesitan para “prepararse bien” para servir a los fieles de Dios.
Les pido que oren por aquellos miembros de su familia y amigos a quienes Dios está llamando al sacerdocio ordenado. Hablen con los hombres jóvenes que conozcan y a quienes consideren que serían buenos sacerdotes; aliéntelos a explorar la posibilidad del sacerdocio. También quiero pedirles, de una manera especial, que recuerden cada día en sus oraciones tanto a sus obispos como a sus sacerdotes parroquiales. Usted y sus intenciones se encuentran en mis oraciones. Gracias y que Dios los bendiga.
Sinceramente suyo en Cristo, -- Cardenal Francis George, O.M.I., Arzobispo de Chicago

THAT WE MAY HAVE PRIESTS
-- How many times in our lives has a priest brought healing to you and to your families?
-- How many times has a priest celebrated the liturgy on Sunday, throughout the week and at special parish and family celebrations, bringing Christ to you through the Eucharist?
-- How many times has a priest stood with you in joy at the birth of a child; at your bedside in the hospital, or in sorrow at the death of a loved one?
Let us pray for vocations to the priesthood; that we may have priests whose lives are directed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the service of God’s people. Thank you for your ongoing prayers and financial support for this Collection for Seminaries of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

BEAT 1911 SET TO MEET 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, September 28 on the sixth floor at Kindred Hospital, 2544 W. Montrose. Meetings are an opportunity to express neighborhood safety concerns. A free raffle of a crime prevention device will be held and light refreshments will be served. Call the 19th District Community Policing Office, 312-744-5574.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
October 3 — Lyman Scholarship (with regular collection)
October 17 — Sharing BVM (with regular collection)
October 24 — Propagation of the Faith / World Missions

Announcements, Week of February 28, 2010

Congratulations to
Queen of Angels Catholic Elementary School,
celebrating “100 Years of Change,” 1910-2010!

SHOP WITH THE ANGELS Simplify your shopping and gift-giving with Shop with the Angels. Stop by the Parish Center during the week or visit one of the Shop with the Angels representatives in the Gathering Space after the 8 and 9:30 a.m. Masses each Sunday. Jewel, Dominick’s, Starbucks, Panera, Mobil, BP and Shell gift cards will be in stock. Order forms are available for other purchases. You determine where your profits go: to the parish, Lyman Scholarship Fund or a school tuition account.

DONATION STATEMENTS AVAILABLE If you are preparing your 2009 Income Taxes and would like to receive a statement of your tax-deductible gifts to Queen of Angels in 2009, please contact the parish office at 773-539-7510 or parish@queenofangelschicago.org. We appreciate your help in caring for God’s creation and preserving our parish’s resources by requesting a paperless e-statement that can be sent to your e-mail account, or statements may be mailed to your street address. Thank you for your support of our parish during our 100 Years of Sharing and Caring!

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 at Queen of Angels.

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.

TAI CHI CLASSES All adults are invited to join parishioner Richard Morton for Tai Chi classes this spring from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Chicago Wushu Academy, Montrose and Clark. 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 date of the first meeting is to be determined, but please call 773-539-7510 if you are interested.

SHHHHH! All electronic devices, such as cell phones and pagers, should be turned off before entering the church, our sacred space. Please be considerate of others. Thanks!

BERNARDIN JERUSALEM LECTURE The 15th Annual Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Jerusalem Lecture will focus on Paul and Judaism: Ten New Perspectives from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 10 at Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies, 610 S. Michigan Ave. Fr. Daniel Harrington, S.J., Ph.D. will be the presenter. Admission is free but reservations are required. Call 312-322-1773. A greeting will be offered by Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I.

LAWYERS GUILD LENTEN RETREAT The Catholic Lawyers Guild of Chicago will host its 2010 Lenten Retreat from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 6 at Loyola University Chicago, Baumhart Hall and Terry Student Center, 26 E. Pearson. Join others for a day of prayer, reflection, meditation and spiritual direction as theologian and story teller Jack Shea presents Maintaining Balance and Renewing Passion. Mass will be offered by Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I at the St. James Chapel at the Quigley Archdiocesan Center. For information or to register, please contact Tom Donnelly at 312-603-4662.

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. Please call 773-539-7510.

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 773-539-3176.

¡BIENVENIDOS! ¿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 773-539-3176 para registrarse o arreglar su registración actual. ¡Gracias!

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
March 7 — Lyman Scholarship (with regular collection)
March 21 — Sharing BVM (with regular collection)