MEMORIAL DAY SCHEDULE There will be a 10 a.m. Mass on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30. All parish facilities will be closed that day and the church closes immediately after Mass. If there is a situation that constitutes a real emergency, please call 773-539-7510 and the answering service will take your information.
CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? Despite the rain, a merry band of Queen of Angels folks sorted, tagged, sold, provided refreshment and child care at last week’s sale as part of the Ravenswood Manor Garage Sale. Profits were designated for the Queen of Angels Green Team efforts and profitable it was! In one day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a whopping $2,700 was collected for the cause. Thanks to all who donated, assisted in some way or stopped by to pick up a few things. Special thanks go to Eileen Rochford and Mike Beyer (as well as Declan and Jessie) for opening their home as both staging area and selling location.
SCHÖNEN DANK Many thanks to Msgr. Jim Kaczorowski for hosting last Saturday at the 5 p.m. Mass when Fr. Paul Reicher from St. John Berchmans presided at the first German-English Mass in Queen of Angels history! Linda Mueller and Rachel Hohner did the readings and intercessions. Kent Jager played both organ and piano, accompanying the Mixed Chorus of the Society of Danube Swabians of Chicago. Thanks to John Staller who assumed the role of leader during the Novena to the Mother of Perpetual Help. Christine Murphy, our Sacristan, joined the choir and also did much work behind the scenes. It was a wonderful event! As Msgr. Kaczorowski said, this bilingual Mass and German Novena reminded us that Queen of Angels was founded more than a hundred years ago by families from Germany and Ireland. Vielen herzlichen Dank! — Maria Bappert, Parishioner and Choir Director, Mixed Chorus of the Society of Danube Swabians
HELP US GO GREEN TO SAVE GREEN The Queen of Angels Green Team is working on developing a plan to reduce energy use and the associated cost at Queen of Angels School and, ultimately, our parish. We are meeting with prospective contractors at the school this Thursday, June 2 at 10 a.m. and are happy to have others join us or give input in advance of the meeting. If you are interested in helping with this effort or have suggestions to offer, please contact Ashley Craig at acraig@elpc.org. Thanks! — The Commons Green Team
COFFEE, JUICE, DONUT? IT MUST BE SUNDAY! Would you care for some coffee, some juice or perhaps a donut? If you attend the Parish Social following the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays, you’ve come to the right place. Are you able to bring baked goods or fruit on any given Sunday? If so, please call the Parish Center and leave your name and phone number. Queen of Angels is always ready for a social gathering so let’s keep the tradition going. Beverages will be provided on Sundays. These current social events are the brainchild of parishioner Walter Rucker. To lend a hand to these post-Mass socials, contact him at walt501@juno.com or call the Parish Center at 773-539-7510.
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, including preparation for First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation. Registration for the 2011-2012 school year is now open, and registration fees will increase on July 1. To register, e-mail parish@queenofangelschicago.org or call 773-769-4986 ext. 23.
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.
MEN’S CLUB THURSDAY HOOPS 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. 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 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.
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.
ST. BEN’S GARAGE SALE St. Benedict Parish, 2215 W. Irving Park Road, will host a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 18. Stop by and view the selection of gently used desks, chairs and other furniture for sale. Many items are $5. Paint will also be sold for $5 a gallon. Cash only. Sales benefit St. Ben’s.
SPONSOR A SOLDIER IN NEED Mayslake Ministries is offering free weekend retreats for all military men and women suffering from the effects of Post Traumatic Spiritual Stress. For $200, sponsor a military member for this life-changing retreat. Retreats are led by Sr. Linda McLenahan, a chaplain and Vietnam veteran. Donations can be sent to Mayslake Ministries, 450 E. 22nd Street, Lombard, Illinois 60148, attention Dr. Mary Amore, Executive Director.
HOPE FOR THE GRIEVING Our faith in Jesus Christ is a beacon of hope that guides us in life’s most difficult moments. If you are grieving the death of your spouse, or know someone who is grieving this loss, know that a welcoming community of comfort and care is awaiting you at the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii. Join the group from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 4. Fee is $25. Reservations are required. Please call 312-421-3757.
RAM SCRAMBLE GOLF OUTING Join Gordon Tech for a day of golf, contests, dinner and good times on June 7 for the 5th Annual GT Ram Scramble Golf Outing at White Pines Golf Club. Tickets are $135 per golfer and include 18 holes of golf, driving range time, golf cart, lunch, dinner (with open bar and awards. Day begins at 8 a.m. with registration followed by a 9 a.m. Shotgun Start. visit www.gordontech.org or Call Paula Ryan at 773-423-5040.
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
May 30 — Memorial Day / St. Vincent de Paul
June 5 — Lyman Scholarship Fund (with regular collection)
June 12 — Priests Retirement Fund
