Queen of Angels Catholic Parish Chicago

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")  

Announcements, Week of December 13, 2009

SVDP SAYS THANKS FOR FOOD DRIVE The St. Vincent de Paul Society thanks the parish for the food donations for the food drive. We were able to supply food for 26 families and had enough left over for our neighborhood food pantry at Transfiguration. The Society also helps families in the area with one-time emergency needs for utilities, partial rent payment, etc. If you or someone you know is in need, you can apply for assistance by calling the Parish Center at 773-539-7510.

HOLIDAY SWEETS NEXT WEEK Need a last minute gift? Or just want some holiday goodies for your own family? Bring your wallets and satisfy that holiday sweet tooth when the eighth graders of our school host a Bake Sale after the 5 p.m. Mass December 19 and after all Masses on December 20. Cookies will be wrapped in Christmas bags for decorative presentation. A Mass will be offered for all families participating in the bake sale. Proceeds will benefit the eighth grade class trip. If you would like to donate to this worthy cause (monetary assistance is also accepted), please drop off your cookies to the school, attention Mr. Madden, by 9 a.m. Friday, December 18.

HOLIDAY HOURS, EARLY DEADLINES 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. 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 December 27 Guide will be Friday, December 18. The copy deadline for the January 3 Guide will be Saturday, December 26, 2009.

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.

CELEBRACIÓN DE JESÚS DEL GRAN PODER FUE UN ÉXITO Gracias al Comité de Jesús del Gran Poder por la donación de $1,500 que hicieron a la iglesia con las ganancias de la rifa de las televisiones y el microondas. Este fue un esfuerzo que vino a unir más a la comunidad Reina de los Ángeles. La donación será usada para ayudar a mantener la misión de la iglesia. Gracias a Judy y Angel Vega y Ruth y Victor Castillo quienes dirigieron el esfuerzo.

“JESÚS DEL GRAN PODER” CELEBRATION A SUCCESS Thanks to the Jesús del Gran Poder (Jesus of Great Power) Committee for making a $1,500 donation to the church with the proceeds of the plasma television and microwave raffle. This was another effort that brought the Queen of Angels Parish community closer together. The proceeds will be used to help the mission of the church. Thanks to Judy and Angel Vega and Ruth and Victor Castillo who spearheaded the effort.

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!

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.

MEN’S CLUB HOOPS ON THURSDAYS Men of the parish are invited to the weekly session of Men’s Club Hoops at 9 p.m. Thursdays in the Guild Hall Gym. Donation is $10 weekly plus an annual Men’s Club membership of $15. Join a bunch of 30-, 40-, 50- and 60-year olds trying to make it up and down the court for a couple hours each week. A liability waiver must be signed prior to lacing up the sneakers. Concessions are served immediately after the grueling play, along with lively discussions around our 62” HDTV!
Men’s Club also meets on the third Monday of each month at 8 p.m. in the Voss Center. Join us for pizza and beer. There is a $5 donation per meeting. Men’s Club Hoops follows each meeting. Men’s Club events include the Fall Golf Outing, Family Gym Nights, high school scholarship funding, gym improvements, Annual Membership Dinner and the St. Paddy’s Day Party. Call Pat McQuillan at 773-575-4483.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION This Advent, spend quiet time with Jesus at Eucharistic Adoration Fridays in the Adoration Chapel, 8:30 a.m. - 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.

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.

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