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. E-mail parish@queenofangelschicago.org. or call 773-539-7510.
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.
BAPTISMS Chloe Grzeca, child of Christine and Don
John Patrick Look, child of Kara and Benjamin
Michael James Look, child of Kara and Benjamin
Magnolia Brea Tryggestad, child of Heather and Lucas
Olivia Mae Tryggestad, child of Heather and Lucas
Sherley Ugarte, child of Alma and Rodrigo
MISSIONARY APPEAL THANK YOU! On behalf of the Ad Gentes Missionary Congregation, thank you for allowing me to share my mission experience and to solicit funding for the continuation of Christ’s work. Thanks to those who donated and to those who promise to pray for us. I ask the Lord to bless you and reward you all with eternal life. -- Sister Lucia Benedict Azoba, Ad Gentes Missionaries
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.
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. 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. Deténgase en la capilla durante el día para pasar un rato con el Señor en oración. Favor de llamar al 773-539-7510.
NECESIDAD DE 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 solo 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, por mucho tiempo establecido en Reina de los Ángeles, está comenzando en mas 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. Por favor llame al 773-539-7510.
CRAFTS AT THE PARISH CENTER Wishing you had some extra time to work on your unfinished projects or to start a new hobby? Bring your sewing, embroidery, knitting, scrapbooking, quilting or whatever you’re working on to Craft Night from 7:30 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday in the Upper Voss. Enjoy some company while you work on your projects. Share ideas and talents. Contact Dorothy Plovanich at dotplovanich@comcast.net or Laura Cwikowski at cwikowski@sbcglobal.net.
2009 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL Pledge payments continue to come in and we have met our goal in response to the 2009 Archdiocesan Annual Appeal. Since pledge payments have exceeded our goal, Queen of Angels Parish will receive all of the additional funds for use in our ministries. It is both within our reach and very important for these pledges to be paid in full. Please make every effort to honor your pledge.
Parish Goal: $ 29,750
Amount Pledged: $ 54,390
Amount Received: $ 38,818
Remaining Balance: $ 15,572
Many thanks to all who have contributed their pledged amount. Please keep those pledge payments coming!
ACTUALIZACIÓN DE LA CAMPAÑA CATÓLICA ANUAL Los pagos de las promesas continúan llegando y hemos alcanzado nuestra meta en respuesta a la Campaña Anual de la Arquidiócesis de Febrero. Como los pagos de las promesas han excedido nuestra meta, la Parroquia Reina de los Ángeles recibirá todos los fondos adicionales para uso en nuestros ministerios. Está dentro de nuestro alcance y es muy importante que estas promesas se paguen por completo. Por favor pongan todo su esfuerzo en honrar su compromiso.
Meta de la Parroquia: $ 29,750
Cantidad Prometida: $ 54,390
Cantidad Recibida: $ 38,818
Saldo Pendiente: $ 15,572
Muchas gracias a todos aquellos quienes se han comprometido y han estado contribuyendo. ¡Por favor sigan enviando esos pagos!
SUMMER TOILETRIES COLLECTION St. Vincent DePaul Society is collecting individual sized toiletries for the Franciscan Outreach Ministry. Larger sizes are also being gathered for Girls and Boys Town in Back of the Yards. A collection basket is in the Gathering Space at church. Thank you.
INTENCIONES DE MISAS EN 2009 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 773-539-7510.
QUIGLEY SCHOLARS PROGRAM Honoring the tradition of the high school seminary in the Archdiocese of Chicago, the Quigley Scholars Program continues to call young men to consider the priesthood of Jesus Christ in a new way. Participants must be practicing Roman Catholics; have interest in exploring priesthood with other young men; attend Catholic or public high school; willing to attend a once-a-month evening of prayer, dinner and spiritual formation and fun with the St. Joseph College Seminary Community at Loyola University; willing to pray for vocations and for others; and willing to love and serve God and His people with great joy. Call 773-973-9706.
DO YOU FEEL CALLED TO THE DEACON FORMATION PROGRAM? A deacon is a man who is 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, and 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. The Deacon Formation Program of the Archdiocese of Chicago meets at the University of St. Mary of the Lake at Mundelein Seminary.
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. For information, contact Catherine Rennert at 815-968-1157 or cathy.rennert@gmail.com.
JOY, LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING If any of these ingredients are missing in your marriage, it’s time to say “yes!” to a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next dates are September 11-13, November 6-8 or December 4-6. For information or reservations, visit www.wwmechicago-gary.org. or call Kris and Jim at 800-442-3554.
ENCUENTRO MATRIMONIAL MUNDIAL ¿Quieren sentirse como recién casados nuevamente? El Fin de Semana del Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial puede devolverles lo que se ha perdido en su relación de pareja. El próximo fin de semana es del 4 al 6 de Septiembre del 2009. Para más información favor de llamar a Oscar y Luz a 847-675-2119 o 847-826-9525, o por correo electrónico a odelro@aol.com.
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.
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
September 6 — Lyman Scholarship Fund (with regular collection)
September 7 — St. Vincent DePaul/Labor Day
September 20 — Sharing: Maternity BVM Parish (with regular collection)
September 27 — Seminary Collection
