Queen of Angels Catholic Parish Chicago

Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair 2011

The Queen of Angels community likes to kick off the holiday season with our annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair slated for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 12. This is an important fundraiser for our school that is filled with fun and offers activities for the whole family. Each year, the fair features over 35 crafters that offer unique and interesting items, plus so much more:

iPad2 Raffle * Breakfast or Lunch with Santa
Little Angels Bakery * Prizes from Santa's North Pole
Student Crafts * Kids' Games, Face Painting & Temporary Tattoos

Announcements, Week of February 27, 2011

SCHEDULE FOR ASH WEDNESDAY		HORARIO PARA EL MIÉRCOLES DE CENIZA
March 9, 2011		9 de marzo del 2011
Please join us to hear the Word of God and receive ashes as a sign of repentance.
Mass in English	7 a.m.		Misa en inglés
All-School Mass in English	8:30 a.m.		Misa Escolar en inglés
Liturgy of the Word in English	2 p.m.		Liturgia de la Palabra en inglés
Mass in English	6:30 p.m.		Misa en inglés
Mass in Spanish	8 p.m.		Misa en español
Ashes will be distributed at all services.

JOIN US FOR 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. 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.

BAPTISMS / BAUTISMOS
Madeline Kelly Bentley, child of Maureen and Michael
Daniel Cordrey, husband of Angie
James Tianyang Du, child of Liqun
Sebastián Flores, child of Gabrielle and Nash
Vera Marie Recinto, child of Lauren and Jack
Sherlynn Thais Salazar, child of Manuela and Luis
Paul Richard Weber, child of Lucy and William
Jacob Jeffrey Zeimet, child of Maria and Jeffery

THIRD GRADE BAKE SALE OFFERS GOODWILL TO NEEDY Preheat the oven, gather the ingredients and grab a mixing bowl. It’s time to bake for the Queen of Angels Third Grade Bake Sale on Tuesday, March 8 in Room 208. The third graders are hosting this all-school bake sale as their service project. All proceeds will be donated to the Holy Childhood Association, which connects children like ours at Queen of Angels to children in need around the world. Please bring cookies, brownies, muffins and other goodies to Room 208 on Monday, March 7 or March 8. Please be sure to individually package your baked goods and clearly note if your baked goods are made with nuts. Students who donate to the bake sale will be rewarded with an out-of-uniform day on a later date.

SPRED: PETER NEEDS A FRIEND Catechists and friends of the three Queen of Angels SPRED communities are now basking in the joy of our SPRED family mass last weekend. The experience of the welcoming parish community and the memory of the liturgical celebration will enrich our sharing as we gather in coming weeks. A good experience of catechesis is grounded in rich liturgical experience. Our parish and our Pastor make those experiences a wonderful reality for us.
We hope the experience has touched many of you who were present. We hope the joy of our friends has touched your heart and perhaps moved you to consider becoming a participant in this program. One friend in our Thursday evening group is without a partner. Peter has been in SPRED for many years. He is discovering the value of lasting friendships as he lives with a disability that will challenge him for the rest of his life. Peter needs a partner who will show him respect and honor his life experiences. He needs someone who will walk in faith and help him to become more certain that God is with him always in his journey.
Come to the Parish Center one evening to observe what we do as we gather for our SPRED sessions with our friends. You will know right away if this is a program for you. Watch the session through a one-way window. No commitment is necessary until you have had time to see a session, meet some volunteers, meet Peter and pray about it.
We also have groups on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and we are always looking for new volunteers as people’s lives change and commitments end. Please call now to observe a session on March 1, 2 or 3, or March 15, 16, or 17. Please contact Julie Hess at julia.spredcrw@sbcglobal.net or 773-539-3634.

GREEN TEAM SHOUT OUT FOR GREEN AWARD TO CUB SCOUTS Great work, Scouts! The Green Committee wants to give a big shout out to Cub Scout Pack 3894 and their Blue and Gold organizers. The Scouts showed their respect for our planet by switching to cloth tablecloths, buying metal utensils to be used at Pack events, bringing water bottles to use and recycling what they could. They really showed leadership and forward-thinking. We commend their efforts! If you know of another Queen of Angels group deserving a “Green” award, please contact the school.
The next Trash Free Tuesday is March 1. Get ready to go trash free and feel to practice with trash free lunches between now and then.

KNIGHTS KNEWS The Pep Rally and Pack the Gym Nights were very successful. Thanks to all of those who came out and cheered on our Knights. Your support gives a boost of confidence to our student athletes. There are still games left so please make time to come out and see our athletes do their best to represent Queen of Angels. It’s also the perfect time to check out the new gym floor, made possible through the efforts of all who contributed to the 2010 Annual Catholic Appeal with the support of the Athletic Board.

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.

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. For more information, contact Mrs. Ami Allen at aallen@queenofangelschicago.org.

SHOP WITH THE ANGELS Target has joined the list of 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.

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.

WEARIN’ THE GREEN AT ST. ANDREW Wearin’ the Green, the annual fundraiser for neighboring St. Andrew Parish, will be from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 5 in St. Andrew’s gymnasium. Sean Cleland and the Cook County Reelers, Foy School and the Trinity Academy of Irish Dancers, Fitz and the Celts and Red Pop Fury are scheduled to perform. Tickets are $50. Admission includes full Irish buffet provided by Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro, open bar, live and silent auctions and entertainment. Call 773-535-3016.

“...I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU” Let the words of today’s first reading inspire you to join your spouse in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend to help remember what’s important in your lives. The next weekends for the area are June 24-26 and September 9-11, 2011. Early registration is recommended. Call Jim and Kris at 800-442-3554 or visit the website at www.wwmechicago-gary.org.

WINE TASTING SCHEDULED Resurrection High School Alumnae will host a wine tasting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 8 at Uva Spa and Wine Boutique, 5102 N. Harlem. The cost is $30 and reservations are required by March 3. Call Stephanie Thorpe at 773-775-6616, ext. 127.

EDUCACIÓN SOBRE INMIGRACIÓN
“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.
Contacte a Elena Segura al 312-534-5333 o esegura@archchicago.org en la Oficina para Asuntos de Inmigrantes y Educación sobre Inmigración en la Arquidiócesis de Chicago, 3525 S. Lake Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60653.

CHOCOLATE BALL CELEBRATION The Chocolate Ball Carnevale Celebration will be from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, March 5 at the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 1220 W. Lexington. Music, dancing, costumes, wine, chocolate, desserts and a silent auction are planned for the event. Tickets are $20. Please call 708-361-5411. Proceeds will benefit the Shrine.

CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM
“I was a stranger and you welcomed me…” — Matthew 25:35
“Between April 1997 and August 2007, the United States deported the lawful permanent resident mother or father of approximately 103,000 children. At least 86 percent of these children were U.S. citizens.” — University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, et al., “In the Child’s Best Interest,” March 2010, http://www.law.ucdavis.edu/news/images/childsbestinterest.pdf.
Contact Elena Segura at 312-534-5333 or esegura@archchicago.org in the Office for Immigrant Affairs & Immigration Education at the Archdiocese of Chicago, 3525 S. Lake Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60653

CHAPLAINCY FOR LAY PEOPLE Healthcare ministries in hospitals, long-term care centers and hospice are increasingly looking to lay people to serve as certified chaplains in these venues. Loyola University Chicago’s Institute for Pastoral Studies (IPS) is sponsoring a workshop on the Chaplaincy Certification Process from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 19. Fee is $150; includes breakfast and lunch.
-- Meet lay chaplains and others discerning their call to chaplaincy
-- Get the facts on the accreditation process and what you need to do
-- Find out about IPS degree programs and certificates designed to prepare you for a career in chaplaincy
To register, contact Susann Ozuk at 312-915-7400 or at sozuk@luc.edu.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
February 27 — 2011 Annual Catholic Appeal Commitment
March 6 — Lyman Scholarship (with regular collection)
March 9 — Ash Wednesday
March 20 — Sharing BVM (with regular collection)

Harvest Jam 2009

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HARVEST JAM PROMISES GOOD OLD FASHIONED FUN
There’s nothing like a festival to celebrate the end of summer and all of the great things that come with fall. This year, North Side families can experience a good old-fashioned church festival at the Harvest Jam Fest celebrating the 100th anniversary of Queen of Angels Parish.

The Harvest Jam Fest will offer locals all of the traditional festival experiences plus a few modern additions. From start to finish this is an event that will truly celebrate the people and culture of this North Side community parish.

• Food from local restaurants like Jury's and Merle’s will be available. 
• Get ready for an outstanding line up of bands, including Jacob Lee Band and Supernaut.
• A little healthy neighborhood competition is planned in the form of a grill-off, a chili cook-off, and an apple pie baking contest for the adults (see entry forms below), and a Karaoke contest and Guitar Hero face-off for the kids.
• Don’t miss the carnival games, including the Bingo tent! We’ll have three large jumping jacks for the kids and Pop-a-Shot and Skee Ball for the young at heart.

Your help is needed! Our annual Harvest Jam festival is made possible by the generous donations of local businesses and Queen of Angels families. We would greatly appreciate any donations to help underwrite our costs of hosting the festival. Families often choose to “sponsor” an area of the event, such as the popcorn machines we rent or the jumping jacks for the Kids Korner, which range in cost from $50 to $200. If you would like to make a donation, please make your check payable to Queen of Angels and mail or drop it off at the school office: Queen of Angels, c/o Donna Kalom 4520 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60625. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Please volunteer at Harvest Jam! We're looking for helpers who are willing to work a two-hour shift on either September 19 from 1 to 10 p.m. or Sunday, September 20 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. There are also early morning and late night set-up and take-down shifts, if you are interested. Please consider donating your time to help us run an enjoyable and successful event again this year. Contact Lisa Borelli at 773-474-2305 or Eileen Rochford at 312-953-3305 to volunteer, or download the volunteer form and return to the school or parish office or by e-mail to eileenr@theharbingergroup.com.

Sign up to Volunteer:
Download HJ2009_Volunteer_Sign-up

Enter the Chili Contest:
Download HJ2009_Cookoff_Rules_Form_CHILI

Enter the Apple Pie Contest:
Download HJ2009_Cookoff_Rules_Form_PIE

Enter the Grillmasters Challenge:
Download HJ2009_Cookoff_Rules_Form_GRILL

Buy Harvest Jam Tickets using PayPal at HarvestJam.com:
www.harvestjam.com

What: Queen of Angels Parish 100th Anniversary Celebration and Harvest Jam Festival

When: 1 to 10 pm, Saturday, September 19; 11 am. To 5 pm Sunday, September 20: Celebration of Cultures, featuring live music from Latin America, a choir festival featuring choirs from surrounding parishes and Irish dancers.

Tickets: Tickets are now on sale online for Harvest Jam. Tickets purchased before September 19 will be good for both days of the event! Tickets purchased at www.harvestjam.com in advance will include one raffle ticket for 4 Bulls luxury box seats to a game of your choice, including two parking passes, drinks and appetizers.

Cost: Adults, $10; Children 14 and younger, $5. 

Be sure to bring lots of friends and family along to enjoy the party! For more information, visit www.harvestjam.com or contact the Parish Center at 773-539-7510.

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HARVEST JAM LES PROMETE UNA EXPERIENCIA TRADICIONAL Y DIVERTIDA
No hay nada mejor que un festival para celebrar lo que nos resta del verano y todas las cosas maravillosas que nos esperan al llegar el otoño. Este año, familias del Norte de Chicago pueden disfrutar de un festival tradicional de la Iglesia asistiendo al Harvest Jam Fest, para celebrar el 100º aniversario de nuestra parroquia Reina de los Ángeles.

Que: El Festival de “Harvest Jam”

Cuando: 1pm a 10pm, el sábado, 19 de septiembre; de 11am a 5pm el domingo, 20 de septiembre: una
celebración de culturas con música en vivo de Latinoamérica, un festival de los coros de las diferentes parroquias que nos rodean y bailarinas Irlandeses.

Boletos: Cómprelos al principio de septiembre en la iglesia, la escuela y la oficina parroquial.

Costo: $10 por adulto; $5 por niños de diez años o menor

Para más información, visite al www.harvestjam.com o comuníquese con el centro/oficina de la parroquia llamando al 773-539-3176.

Announcements, Week of September 6, 2009

"Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs to the kingdom?" —James 2:5

HARVEST JAM ‘09 IN TWO WEEKS!
-- BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! Bingo and Pull-Tabs return to Queen of Angels at Harvest Jam! Harvest Jam ‘09 brings all the fun of Bingo and Pull-Tabs back to our parish. There will be a bingo and pull-tab tent open for all day fun on both Saturday and Sunday. Bingo pots will include 50/50 splits and big gift certificates from local merchants. This is reason enough to attend!
-- What are you waiting for? Enter one of the cooking competitions that have become part of Harvest Jam lore. Is your apple pie the talk of the town? Are your friends asking for your chili recipe? Is it really as hot, hot, hot as you say it is? Do neighbors invite themselves to dinner whenever you’re grilling? Reserve your place in the Apple Pie Contest, Chili Cook-off or Grillmaster’s Challenge using downloadable forms available online at parish.queenofangelschicago.org.
-- Our annual Harvest Jam festival is made possible by the generous donations of local businesses and Queen of Angels families. We would greatly appreciate any donations to help underwrite our costs of hosting the festival. If you would like to make a donation, please make your check payable to Queen of Angels and mail or drop it off at the school office: Queen of Angels, c/o Donna Kalom 4520 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60625. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
-- Tickets are now on sale online for Harvest Jam! Adult tickets will be $10. Children 14 and under will be $5. Be sure to bring lots of friends and family along to enjoy the party. Tickets purchased before September 19 will be good for both days of the event. Tickets purchased at www.harvestjam.com in advance will include one raffle ticket for 4 Bulls luxury box seats to a game of your choice, including two parking passes, drinks and appetizers. Online ticket purchases are secure and easy using PayPal and a major credit card or electronic check.
-- Please volunteer at Harvest Jam! We're looking for helpers who are willing to work a two-hour shift on either September 19 from 1 to 10 p.m. or Sunday, September 20 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Contact Lisa Borelli at 773-474-2305 or Eileen Rochford at 312-953-3305 to volunteer, or download the volunteer form available at parish.queenofangelschicago.org.

¡EN DOS SEMANAS ES HARVEST JAM ‘09!
-- ¡REGRESA POR DEMANDA POPULAR!! El Bingo y las tarjetas “Pull-Tabs” regresan a Reina de los Ángeles en Harvest Jam! Harvest Jam ’09 les trae toda la diversión del Bingo y las tarjetas “Pull-Tab” de regreso a nuestra parroquia. Habrá bingo y una carpa con tarjetas abierta para todo el día de diversión el sábado y domingo. Las bancas del Bingo incluirán repartos de 50/50 y fantásticos certificados de regalo de las tiendas locales. ¡Esta es razón suficiente para atender el evento!
-- ¿Que esta esperando? Entre a una de las competencias de cocinar que se han vuelto parte de la tradición de Harvest Jam. ¿Es su empanada de manzana de lo que habla la gente? ¿Sus amigos le piden siempre su receta de chili? ¿Es de verdad tan, tan, tan picante como usted dice que es? ¿Sus vecinos se invitan solos a cenar cuando usted esta haciendo carnes a la parrilla? Reserve su lugar en el Concurso del Empanada de Manzana, el Duelo del Chili o el Reto del Maestro de la Parrilla usando las formas disponibles en inglés en el Internet en: parish.queenofangelschicago.org.
-- Nuestro festival anual Harvest Jam se hace posible por las generosas donaciones de los negocios locales y las familias de Reina de los Ángeles. Sus donaciones para ayudar a financiar los costos del festival son grandemente apreciadas. Si desean hacer una donación, por favor hagan su cheque a nombre de “Queen of Angels” y envíenlo por correo o entréguenlo en la oficina de la escuela: Queen of Angels, c/o Donna Kalom 4520 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60625. ¡Muchísima gracias!
-- Los boletos para Harvest Jam ya están a la venta en el Internet! Los boletos para adultos cuestan $10. Los niños de 14 años o menos cuestan $5. Asegúrese de traer a toda su familia y amigos a disfrutar la fiesta. Los boletos que se compren antes del 19 de Septiembre serán buenos para ambos días del evento. Los boletos que se compren por adelantado en www.harvestjam.com incluirán un boleto para la rifa de 4 asientos de lujo para un juego de su elección de los Bulls de Chicago, incluyendo dos pases de estacionamiento, bebidas y bocadillos. Las compras de boletos por Internet son seguras y fáciles usando PayPal y una tarjeta de crédito o cheque electrónico.
-- Por favor trabaje de voluntario en Harvest Jam! Estamos buscando ayudantes quienes estén dispuestos a trabajar un turno de dos horas ya sea el sábado 19 de Septiembre de 1 a 10 p.m. o el domingo 20 de Septiembre entre 11 de la mañana y 5 de la tarde. Comuníquese con la oficina parroquial al 773-539-7510 para servir como voluntario o baje la forma en inglés del Internet, disponible en: parish.queenofangelschicago.org.

BAPTISMS Briana Ayala, child of Margarita and Jesus
Isaias Romero Bautista, child of Guadalupe and Isaias
Gael García, child of Edith and Victor
Matías Alejandro Martínez, child of María and José
Lileah Angel Polo, child of Kelly and Deivis
Sergio Martínez Real, child of Maribel and Gerardo
Brandon Romero, child of Lucia and Fernando
Briceidy Rachel Villatoro-Ramirez, child of Eva and Gilmar
Evaldo Alexander Villatoro-Ramirez, child of Eva and Gilmar

ATHLETICS, CARNIVAL PIX NEEDED The Historical Committee is especially looking for memories of athletics programs from the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s. We also need materials from the Carnival era. Your attic clutter can help us fill the gaps in our archives! Past and current parishioners of any age are welcome to submit text of any length or to sit down for an interview with a committee representative. All submissions will contribute to our efforts to preserve our parish history for the next 100 years. Please contact the parish office at parish@queenofangelschicago.org or 773-539-7510.

THE CENTENNIAL ALBUM IS COMING! The Centennial Album will encapsulate the many cherished memories from our parish’s 100 Years of Sharing and Caring. We invite you to advertise in this once-in-a-lifetime book or provide a name for the Legacy or Angels pages. Contact Tom McCarthy at 773-573-0427 or tomcccarthy23@yahoo.com for rate info. Deadline to advertise will be October 15, 2009.

YA VIENE EL ALBUM DEL CENTENARIO El Álbum del Centenario va a encapsular los muchos recuerdos tan queridos de los 100 Años de Compartir y Cuidar de nuestra parroquia. Les invitamos a que se anuncien en este libro que sale una vez en la vida o que de su nombre para las paginas de Legado de Ángeles. Comuníquese con el personal en la oficina parroquial al 773-539-3176 para pedir información de precios. El plazo para poner sus anuncios se vence el 15 de octubre de 2009.

FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Every Friday, the Blessed Sacrament is placed out for veneration and prayer from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. To reach the Adoration Chapel, enter the church through the Claremont door, walk up the stairs, turn to the left and then to the left again. Walk down the passage behind the altar and enter the former baptistery where the Eucharist is exposed for veneration. Bring your thoughts and your bible, rosary, and books, or use the prayer resources in the adoration chapel. Spend some time with Jesus in the form of the Blessed Sacrament.
This is an excellent way to build special devotions into your week. Visitors are asked to register their attendance in the sign-in book in the chapel when attending Adoration. You may sign up for a particular hour of prayer every week. At some time during the day, before or after work, while out running errands, stop by the chapel for some quiet time with the Lord. Help us keep vigil with the Lord by making time on Fridays for these beautiful moments of prayer. Call Christine Murphy at 773-561-9072.

DO YOU FEEL CALLED TO THE DEACON FORMATION PROGRAM? A deacon is a man called by God to a ministry of service. With bishops and priests, the deacon receives the Sacrament of Holy Orders. He is an ordained minister, who may be married and have children. He is living in the lifestyle of the laity. Permanent Deacons are called to a three-fold ministry of service — of the Word, Charity and Justice and to live out their life in service to Jesus and their brothers and sisters in Christ. Do you believe Jesus may be inviting you to inquire about this ordained ministry? If so, your first step is having a heart-to-heart conversation with your family and Fr. Jim. Review the website at www.usml.edu (select Ministry Formation, then Deacon Formation). Contact Deacon Jim Cozzo, Jr. at 847-837-4563 or at jcozzo@usml.edu and request a pre-application form. Deacon Formation Program of the Archdiocese of Chicago meets at the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary.

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

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER FOR CHILDREN’S RELIGIOUS ED Children not attending a Catholic school may be registered for Sunday Morning Religious Education Classes (Kindergarten through Level 7) and Confirmation Preparation (eighth grade through high school). While sacramental preparation is a part of this program, it is not designed for sacrament preparation only. Classes are structured to help children learn and grow in their faith during each successive year.
Sunday morning classes begin next Sunday, September 13, at 10:45 a.m. in the school. Next week there will be an important meeting for parents of Confirmation candidates. In order to ensure that your child does not miss any classes or information, it is important to register before classes begin.
Registration for either program can be completed during normal business hours at the parish office or by calling the Religious Education office at 773-769-4986, ext. 23.

NO ES DEMASIADO TARDE PARA REGISTRARSE PARA CLASES DE RELIGION PARA NINOS Niños que no asisten a una escuela católica pueden ser registrados para tomar clases de religión los domingos en la mañana (de kindergarten hasta séptimo grado) y clases de preparación para hacer la Confirmación (de octavo grado a la segundaria). Mientras preparación para recibir los sacramentos forma parte del programa, no es diseñado para eso únicamente. Si no que ha sido organizado de manera que ayude a los niños a aprender y crecer en su fe cada año. La mayor parte de las clases son en ingles.
Las clases de los domingos en la mañana tomarán inicio el próximo domingo, 13 de septiembre, a las 10:45am en la escuela. La próxima semana también habrá una junta importante para los padres de niños que planean hacer su confirmación. Para asegurarnos de que su hijo/a no falte a ninguna clase o alguna información, es sumamente importante que sean registrados antes del comienzo de las clases.
Registración para cualquiera de los programas ya mencionados, puede ser hecho durante las horas que la oficina de la parroquia se encuentra abierta o puede llamar a la oficina de Clases de Religión al 773-769-4986, ext. 23 y deje un mensaje en inglés.

RCIA—AN INVITATION TO COME AND SEE! RCIA stands for Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. It is an opportunity for those who have never been baptized, or baptized with little or no affiliation or religious training in the Catholic religion, to learn and ask questions about the Catholic faith. This includes those who may have been baptized Catholic, but have not yet received their First Communion or Confirmation. Sometimes after the information meetings, prayer and reflection, participants choose to begin the process for becoming Catholic or coming into full Communion. It is important to note, however, that no commitment is expected of participants at this time.
Sometimes those of us who have been Catholic our whole lives forget to offer this invitation to others interested in becoming Catholic. We just assume that if they are interested, they will find their own way. Sharing with others, in a gentle way, the information about RCIA may be just what some of our relatives, friends and neighbors would welcome. They may be waiting for just such an opportunity or invitation.
RCIA sessions will begin September 22 and will meet on Tuesday evenings. Please call the Parish Center at 773-539-7510 and leave your name and number. We will contact you with further information.

RICA – UNA INVITACION PARA QUE VENGA Y VEA RICA significa Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos. Es una oportunidad para aquellos que nunca han sido bautizados o que son bautizados pero con poca o ninguna afiliación o entrenamiento religioso en la religión católica, para aprender y hacer preguntas acerca de la fe católica. Esto incluye aquellos quienes han sido bautizados católicos pero no han recibido su Primera Comunión o Confirmación. Algunas veces después de las juntas de información, oración y reflexión, los participantes deciden empezar el proceso para volverse católicos o para entrar de lleno en la Comunión. Es importante notar, sin embargo, que por ahora no se espera que los participantes se comprometan a nada.
Algunas veces aquellos de nosotros quienes hemos sido católicos toda la vida nos olvidamos de ofrecer esta invitación a otras personas interesadas en pertenecer a la religión católica. Simplemente asumimos que si están interesados, ellos encontraran su propio camino. Compartiendo con otros en una manera amable la información acerca de la RICA puede ser justo lo que algunos de nuestros parientes, amigos y vecinos apreciarían. Ellos pueden estar esperando solamente por una oportunidad o una invitación.
Sesiones de RICA se iniciará este 22 de septiembre y se reunirá el martes noche. Por favor llame al Centro Parroquial al 773-539-7510 y deje su nombre y su numero de teléfono. Nosotros le contactaremos con más información.

FLEA MARKET PLANNED The St. Matthias/Transfiguration Annual Flea Market will be September 12-13. This is a great venue to sell your new or used items or products. Reserve your space now by contacting Mary Green at 773-725-1741.

DAY OF PRAYER FOR WOMEN There will be a day of reflection for women from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. September 19 at St. Andrew Parish, 3546 N. Paulina. The topic is “Women in Scripture: Sisters and Friends for Our Journey.” For more information or to register, please contact Sister Carolyn at 708-899-3971 or SCarolynJ@aol.com. Fee is $12 which includes lunch.

RACHEL’S VINEYARDS RETREATS Rachel’s Vineyard is a weekend retreat program that offers healing to any woman or man who has struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of abortion. The retreat is a chance to get away  from the daily pressures of work and family, to focus on a painful time in life and to begin healing.
Many experience an initial sense of relief after an abortion. Later, however, emotional problems can surface that may include depression, anger, flashbacks, emptiness, anxiety and unresolved grief. The retreat provides an opportunity to release repressed feelings in a non-judgmental atmosphere.
The next retreat program will be October 2 to 4 at the Fullerton Cenacle, 513 W. Fullerton in Chicago. Fee is $150. Contact Catherine Rennert at 815-968-1157 or cathy.rennert@gmail.com.

AUTHOR TO SPEAK AT ST. JOSAPHAT Internationally known author and poet Fr. Paul Murray, OP, will give a talk on his latest book about his friend Mother Teresa of Calcutta on Tuesday, September 29 at St. Josaphat, 2311 N. Southport. Cocktails are at 6 p.m.; presentation at 6:30 p.m.; and a questions and answer session begins at 7:15 p.m. Donations will benefit the continued operation of the Convitto where Fr. Paul resides in Rome, Italy.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
September 7 — St. Vincent DePaul/Labor Day
September 20 — Sharing: Maternity BVM Parish (with regular collection)
September 27 — Seminary Collection