BAPTISMS/BAUTISMOS
Aditya William Abhijeet, child of Jenna and Kumar
Izeah Anthony Figueroa, child of Mili and Jesús
John Russell Lee III, child of Lisa and John
Quinten John McCarthy, child of Jackie and Kevin
MEN’S CLUB THURSDAY HOOPS Men of the parish are invited to the weekly session of Men’s Club Hoops at 9 pm. Thursdays in the Guild Hall Gym. Join a bunch of 20-, 30-, 40– and 50-year-olds run up and down the court and sometimes make a basket. Concessions and lively discussion follow the games. Donation is $10 plus an annual Men’s Club membership of $20. A liability waiver must be signed. Men’s Club also sponsors an “old-timers” game for folks over 35 (contact Wayne Steger for details, wsteger@depaul.edu). Men’s Club also meets at 8 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the Voss Center. Join us for pizza and beer. There is a $5 donation per meeting. Other Men’s Club events include Family Gym Nights, an annual Golf Outing, a Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament and more. The Men’s Club supports high school scholarships and other parish and school needs.
WERE YOU CHILLY? Did you feel a winter breeze when you left Winter Toast? We are in possession of a size small ladies, black velour jacket with epaulets. Please contact the Parish Center at 773-539-7510 and make arrangements to pick it up.
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. Need some ideas for the Easter holiday? Check out the complete list of Market Day items available in time for the holiday and have confidence in your selection.
NICODEMUS MINISTRY When a parishioner dies, the priest celebrates the Mass of Christian Burial. The final Prayers of Commendation at the cemetery are led by a lay person. Laity are urged to lead their brothers and sisters in prayer. It is a sign that when a parishioner dies, other members of the parish -- and not just the priest -- pray. Volunteers are needed to minister to grieving families. Follow the kindness of Nicodemus who, with Joseph of Arimathea, buried Jesus. Training provided. Call the parish office at 773-539-7510.
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.
SHOP WITH THE ANGELS Target has joined the comprehensive list of retail gift certificates available through Shop With the Angels! Stop by the SWTA table 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, the Lyman Scholarship Fund or towards a specific school tuition account. Stop by and order from a growing variety of retail gift cards.
SATURDAY ROSARY Looking to take some time for prayer in your Saturdays? Join us to pray the Rosary after each 9 a.m. Saturday Mass. To volunteer to lead, call Joann at 773-583-1371.
REMEMBER YOUR LOVED ONES Intentions may be offered at weekday, holy day or weekend Mass in the name of friends or relatives, living or deceased, for those in need of extra prayers or in honor of a beloved saint. Birthdays and anniversaries are great times to remember loved ones through the prayers of the Mass. Suggested donation is $10 per Mass. Visit or call the parish office at 773-539-7510.
INTENCIONES DE MISAS Para pedir una intención especial para una misa en inglés o español, por favor visite el Centro Parroquial. La donación sugerida es de $10 por misa. Llame a la oficina al 773-539-3176.
FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Every Friday, the Blessed Sacrament is placed out for veneration and prayer from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. To reach the Adoration Chapel, enter the church through the Claremont door, walk up the stairs, turn to the left and then to the left again. Walk down the passage behind the altar and enter the former baptistery where the Eucharist is exposed for veneration. Help us keep vigil with the Lord by making some time on Fridays for these beautiful moments of prayer. This is a wonderful way to feel closer to God. Visitors are asked to register in the sign-in book in the chapel when attending.
EXPOSICIÓN DEL SANTÍSIMO Haga los viernes un buen día para orar y estar con el Señor. La iglesia estará abierta los viernes 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. Allí entrará a la capilla de Veneración. El Santísimo estará expuesto en la capilla. Traiga su Biblia, rosario, libros y sus pensamientos. Pase algún tiempo con el Santísimo. Si usted lo desea, inscríbase para una hora de oración cada viernes. Pare en la capilla durante el día para pasar un rato con el Señor en oración. Favor de llamar al 773-539-3176.
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! Register and any time you shop online at participating retailers, an iGive.com logo appears to remind you that a portion of your purchase price is automatically kicked back to the parish.
LABELS FOR EDUCATION The Labels for Education program is a great way to earn FREE merchandise for Queen of Angels School. Label collection and redemption is so easy. 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. You can drop off labels at the school office, in the collection basket during Mass or at the back of church. Thank you for your ongoing support. For more information, contact Mrs. Ami Allen at aallen@queenofangelschicago.org.
ONE DIME AT A TIME 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 coupons in 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.
GOD IS CALLING YOU In today’s second reading from Romans we hear, ”But God proves his love for us, in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us.” How is God calling you to make his Good News known to others? If you think he might be calling you to the priesthood, consider attending the Exploring Priesthood Weekend Retreat April 8 to 10, 2010 at Mundelein Seminary. If you are college age or older and have thought about priesthood, contact Father Brian Welter at 312-534-8298 or bwelter@archchicago.org. For more information, visit www.ChicagoPriest.com.
MISA DE ANIVERSARIO DE BODAS DE ORO La Misa de Aniversario de Bodas de Oro será el domingo, 28 de agosto 2011 a las 3 p.m. at St. John Brebeuf, 8307 N. Harlem, Niles. Las parejas que se casaron en 1961 y están interesados en asistir esta celebración deberán hablar a su parroquia para registrase. Para mas información llama a la Oficina de Ministerio para la Familia al 312-534-8351 o visite al www.familyministries.org.
GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 28, 2011 at St. John Brebeuf, 8307 N. Harlem, Niles. Couples married in 1961 interested in attending this celebration must register through the Parish Center by calling 773-539-7510. For information, call the Family Ministries Office at 312-534-8351.
IS GOD CALLING YOU to walk in the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi? The Secular Franciscans Order is a religious order within the Catholic Church open to diocesan clergy and to married and single members of the laity. Secular Franciscans work together in local fraternities to deepen their own spirituality and to strive to conform their lives more fully to the Gospel of Christ. If this appeals to you, call Mary Hobbs at 847-207-3511 or Dame Blum at 773-774-7779 for more information on the St. Juliana Fraternity.
OFICINA PARA ASUNTOS DE INMIGRANTES Y EDUCACION SOBRE INMIGRACION
“Yo andaba de extranjero y tu me acogiste” — Mateo 25:35
“Entre abril 1997 y agosto 2007, aproximadamente 103,000 niños sufrieron la deportación de sus padres o madres residentes permanentes. Por lo menos, 86% de estos niños eran cuídanos norteamericanos.” — University of California, Berkley, School of Law, et al., “In the Child’s Best Interest,” March 2010
Contactr a Elena Segura al 312-534-5333 o esegura@archchicago.org en la Oficina para Asuntos de Inmigrantes y Educación Sobre Inmigración en la
Arquidiocesis de Chicago, 3525 S. Lake Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60653.
BREAKFAST WITH THE BUNNY The Resurrection College Prep High School Alumnae Association will present Breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16 at 7500 W. Talcott. All are welcome to have breakfast with the Easter Bunny, enjoy entertainment by Resurrection students and make Easter arts and crafts. Each child will have the opportunity to take a photo with the Easter Bunny and receive a special gift. Tickets are $8 per child in advance, $9 at the door; adult tickets are $5 per adult. Advance reservations encouraged. Call 773-775-6616, ext. 127.
JESUIT PODCAST REFLECTIONS The Jesuits of Charis Ministries invite you to deepen Lenten prayer by listening to a weekly podcast series, Pilgrimage with Jesus. Podcasts are led by Jesuit Fathers Jim Gartland, president of Cristo Rey High School, and Martin Schreiber, a doctoral candidate at Loyola University Chicago. These brief podcasts offer reflections and practices for making the most of your Lenten season this year. Visit www.jesuits-chgdet.org to access the podcasts. This is made possible through Charis Ministries, a Jesuit ministry to those in their 20s and 30s.
PARENT RESOURCE FAIR APRIL 9 The fifth annual Parent Resource Fair will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 9 at Merrimac Park, 6343 W. Irving Park Road. There will be free activities for children and organizations with parenting information will be on hand. A raffle and balloon release will be at 2:30 p.m. Call 773-205-3637.
GORDON TECH MONDAY 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. Raffle, pull tabs, food and parking are all available. Proceeds benefit the high school which continues to serve the community.
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
April 3 — Lyman Scholarship (with regular collection)
April 17 — Easter Flowers
April 17 — Sharing BVM (with regular collection)
April 21 — Holy Thursday/Society of St. Vincent DePaul
April 22 — Good Friday/Holy Land
April 24 — Easter
A “missal,” from the Latin word for “Mass,” is a book that contains the text (words) and rubrics (directions) for the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy. On Thanksgiving Weekend, the First Sunday of Advent, the Catholic Church in the United States will begin using the Revised Roman Missal with fresh texts for the Mass in English. This new translation has been many years in the making. It will more closely follow the words already in use for Mass in many different parts of the world, bringing us closer in union with the worldwide Church.
