Queen of Angels Catholic Parish Chicago

"Care and Compassion"

“Cuidado y Compasión”
CONSTRUYENDO EN 100 AÑOS DE COMPARTIR Y CUIDAR
Como sucede con frecuencia, la festividad de Cristo Rey ocurre el domingo antes del Día de Acción de Gracias, como es el caso este año. Viendo las lecturas de las escrituras para la festividad, especialmente el Evangelio, veo que apropiados son los pasajes para esta temporada del año.

Tenemos enfrente la escena del ultimo juicio, la cual probablemente no está muy arriba en la lista de las cosas que más nos preocupan al empezar cada nuevo día. Pero viene a ser como el viejo dicho que he escuchado una y otra vez: “En verdad les digo que cuando lo hicieron con alguno de estos, mis hermanos mas pequeños, lo hicieron conmigo.” Para mi, este pasaje de las escrituras puede ser resumido en dos palabras - cuidado y compasión.

Announcements, Week of January 3, 2010

CATHOLICS COME HOME If you’ve been away from the Church, we welcome you and invite you to take a look at all our parish has to offer. See our representative in church at all the weekend Masses or call 773-539-7510. Welcome home!

CHURCH TOUR THIS WEEK Ever wondered about the meaning of the symbols in our church? Want to know more about the history of our parish’s worship space? Please join our RCIA participants for a tour of the church this Tuesday, January 5. The tour will be led by members of the Centennial Historical Committee. All are welcome. For more information, call 773-539-7510.

CHOIR CD AVAILABLE It’s not too late to get a copy of the new Christmas CD, O Magnum Mysterium, featuring the Queen of Angels choirs. The CD features favorite carols and choir anthems of the Christmas Season. The cost is $20. Proceeds support the Music Ministry at Queen of Angels. The CD can be purchased through the parish office. Call 773-539-7510.

BAPTISMS Connor Biggam, child of Megan and Timothy
Oliver Biggam, child of Megan and Timothy
Damian Rodrigo Lopez, child of Laura and Francisco
Lucy Anne Vassalli, child of Laurie and Humberto

FALL INTO TUSCANY: WIN THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME! 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 the Parish Center. Call 773-539-7510.

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. Please contact the parish office at 773-539-7510 or parish@queenofangelschicago.org.

SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEK
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Although Latin America is home to the largest number of Catholics in the world, the Church is experiencing an alarming decline in membership, for a variety of complex reasons. The unstable global economy has played a part, as has a low priest-to-parishioner ratio that makes it difficult to teach the faith and make the sacraments available in a consistent matter. Additionally, migration across the region has ruptured the bonds of family and community in which the Catholic faith is supported and passed down from generation to generation.
This year’s Collection for the Church in Latin America will be directed towards a comprehensive evangelization effort, as well as towards the formation of seminarians, catechists, and lay ministers in more than 200 dioceses. So many are attuned to alleviating material poverty, which is of course necessary and a part of the Church’s efforts anywhere she is present. However, as Mother Teresa once pointed out, life without God is a much greater poverty than any material deprivation.
Through your generous support of this collection, you will help the Church to rebuild her strong presence in Latin America. Your contribution will ensure that millions of people can come to experience the Lord’s love in the sacraments and in strong local parish communities.
I am grateful for all you do to support your local parish, as well as the Church in other parts of the world. May God, who is never outdone in generosity, bless you and your loved ones in this New Year.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
-- Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago

LA IGLESIA EN AMÉRICA LATINA
Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo,
Aún cuando América Latina es el hogar de la población católica más grande del mundo, la Iglesia está experimentando una alarmante disminución en el número de sus miembros como resultado de una serie de complejas causas. La inestabilidad de la economía mundial ha jugado su parte, lo mismo que la proporción de sacerdote – feligreses que hace difícil enseñar la fe y hacer que los sacramentos estén disponibles de manera consistente. Además, la migración que se ha dado en toda la región ha roto los lazos de familia y comunidad sobre los que descansa y se transmite, de generación en generación, la fe católica.
El producto de la Colecta para la Iglesia en América Latina de este año será destinado a atender un amplio esfuerzo de evangelización, así como la formación de seminaristas, catequistas y ministros laicos en más de 200 diócesis. Muchas personas están de acuerdo con aliviar la pobreza material, lo cual por supuesto que resulta necesario y es parte de los esfuerzos que la Iglesia realiza en cualquier lugar donde está presente. Sin embargo, como la Madre Teresa señaló alguna vez, la vida sin Dios representa una pobreza mucho mayor que cualquier privación material.
Con su generoso apoyo a esta colecta, usted ayudará a la Iglesia a reconstruir su fuerte presencia en América Latina. Su donativo hará posible que millones de personas puedan experimentar el amor del Señor a través de los sacramentos y hacerlo en comunidades parroquiales fuertes. Les agradezco todo lo que hacen para apoyar a su parroquia local, así como a la Iglesia en otras partes del mundo. Que Dios, quien nunca es superado en generosidad, los bendiga a ustedes y a sus seres queridos en este Año Nuevo.
Sinceramente suyo en Cristo,
-- Cardenal Francis George, O.M.I., Arzobispo de Chicago

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 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, 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. Por favor llame al 773-539-3176.

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 773-539-3176.

MASS FOR KATHY COLE On November 22, 2009, SPRED friend and Queen of Angels parishioner Kathy Cole passed away. Her life will be celebrated at the 9 a.m. Mass Saturday, January 16, 2010.
Perhaps you were unable to attend the funeral or did not hear of her passing. Perhaps you were present at the funeral but welcome another opportunity to share the beauty of Kathy’s life. Whatever the reason, please attend this memorial Mass for our friend, Kathy Cole.

A PRAYER FOR OUR PRIESTS As the Church celebrates the Year of the Priest through June 19, 2010, let us pause during the week to give thanks and remember Fr. Jim Kaczorowski and Fr. John Griffiths for all they do to make God alive at Queen of Angels Parish.
Almighty God, in your love
You bless your Church with priests,
A sign of your faithfulness to your people.
May our prayerful encouragement,
During this year and years to come,
Help them remain faithful to the calling
They have received from you.
As they tend your flock, grant them a caring heart.
In them may we know the voice of Christ,
Our Good Shepherd, who lives and reigns
With you and the Holy Spirit,
One God forever and ever. Amen.

SHOP WITH THE ANGELS Stop by the Parish Center during the week or visit one of the Shop with the Angels representatives in the Gathering Space after the 8 and 9:30 a.m. Masses each Sunday. Queen of Angels can simplify your shopping with Shop with the Angels. Jewel, Dominick’s, Starbucks, Panera, Mobil, BP and Shell gift cards will be in stock. Order forms are available for other purchases. You determine where your profits go: to the parish, Lyman Fund or a school tuition account. Thanks for your support of this winning fundraiser.

MASS INTENTIONS Intentions may be placed for Sunday, weekday, holy day or holiday Masses in 2010. They may be offered in the name of friends or relatives, living or deceased, for those in need of extra prayers or in honor of a beloved saint. Dates special to your loved ones are great times to remember them in the prayers of the Mass. Suggested donation is $10. Call 773-539-7510.

INTENCIONES DE MISAS EN 2010 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.

ANKLEBITERS IS BACK IN SESSION! Are you a parent of a small child? Are you looking for an activity to break up your child’s week? Then join us every Monday beginning at 10 a.m. in the school basement. Enter using the north play lot entrance and arrive no later than 10:30 a.m. to sign in. This group is for parents, caregivers and their children aged 3 and under. Please contact Susie SanRoman at 773-719-8111 or psanroman@comcast.net. We look forward to seeing you.

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. 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. For more information, call Pat McQuillan at 773-575-4483.

HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAMS The entrance exam for all Catholic high schools will be Saturday, January 10, 2010. Students must bring two #2 pencils and a $25 testing fee.
-- Loyola Academy, 1100 Laramie Ave., Wilmette. Pre-registration not necessary. Students who wish to attend Loyola must take the entrance exam at the school. Parents are invited for a presentation starting at 8:30 a.m. in the East Gym. For information, call 847-256-1100.
-- Notre Dame College Prep, 7655 W. Dempster, Niles. Pre-registration not necessary. Young men must bring a non-graphing calculator. Registation will take place in the library starting at 7:15 a.m. prior to the test. Call 847-779-8615.
-- St. Patrick High School, 5900 W. Belmont Ave. Calculator required. Continental breakfast served at 7:30 a.m., testing begins at 8 a.m. Parents are invited to attend a presentation, “Preparing for High School,” which begins at 8:30 a.m. in the Stahl Family Theatre. Call 773-282-8844.

JOIN THE SECULAR FRANCISCANS Is God calling you to walk in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi? The Secular Franciscan Order is a religious order within the Catholic Church open to diocesan clergy and to married or single lay adults. 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 Jesus Christ. Please call Florence Metler at 847-966-7612 or Dale Blum at 773-774-7779 for more information. The St. Juliana Fraternity, SFO, meets at 1:15 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month at St. Juliana Convent, 7200 N. Osceola. See www.ilsfo.org for complete fraternity listing.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
January — Initial Offering (with regular collection)
January 3 — Lyman Fund (with regular collection)
January 10 — Church in Latin America
January 17 — Sharing: Maternity BVM Parish (with regular collection)

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CENTENNIAL ALBUM DEADLINE IS HERE! 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 is Monday, January 4, so please call Rachel at 773-539-7510 or e-mail parish@queenofangelschicago.org!

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 es el lunes, 4 de enero. ¡Por favor contacte al personal de la oficina parroquial al 773-539-3176 hoy!

Announcements, Week of December 27, 2009

CATHOLICS COME HOME If you’ve been away from the Church, we welcome you and invite you to take a look at all our parish has to offer. See our representative in church at all the weekend Masses or call 773-539-7510. Welcome home!

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Are you willing to set aside time for a worthwhile evening? In SPRED, adult friends with developmental disabilities are partnered with a volunteer catechist. When we meet with our friends we provide a place of peace to help them discover a sense of personal dignity and develop a spirit of prayer. We spend some time working on activities which settle us and help us to focus on the present. We then retire to the Holy Room, our mini chapel, where we share life stories; listen to the Word of Our Lord; sing and enjoy calming music; and share joyfully in the restful silence. We close our session with a simple sharing of food and fellowship – called Agape. We talk and laugh and enjoy the companionship of each other.
Sessions have a calming and renewing influence on all of us as they deepen our awareness of God’s presence and love in our lives. This wonderful opportunity is offered only 24 evenings a year. You will be delighted with what we have to offer for you as you give yourself to one of our very special friends.
To find out more about SPRED, call Joann Salas at 773-583-1371 or Julia Hess in the SPRED office at 773-539-3634. Thank you so much.
—- Mary Murray, a most satisfied volunteer catechist

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 will be January 4, 2010, so please call Rachel at 773-539-7510 today!

EARLY DEADLINE, HOLIDAY HOURS The Parish Center will be closed Monday, December 28 and will reopen for regular business hours Tuesday, December 29. 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.

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.

FUND TO HELP FAMILIES IN NEED Once a month, the collection includes the regular weekly offering and the monthly Lyman Scholarship Fund. The Lyman Scholarship Fund was established to help families in need of assistance in making a tuition payment. And the school is a very important part of our parish’s mission.
Contributing to the scholarship fund in someone’s name is a wonderful way to remember a loved one. Your generosity will help continue the mission of Queen of Angels in providing a quality Catholic education.
A record number of families benefited from the Lyman Fund last school year, depleting the fund. And an even larger number of families this year are seeking assistance. Your help is needed to make sure no child is denied an education at Queen of Angels School.
Please be as generous as you can. Use the green envelope provided in your envelope pack or simply place your donation in an envelope marked “Lyman Fund.” The Lyman collection is generally the first Sunday of the month but donations are accepted at any time. Helping a family in need ensures the future of our church. The Lyman Scholarship Fund collection will be next Sunday, January 3.
Thank you for your generosity and sacrifice.

MASS INTENTIONS Intentions may be placed for Sunday, weekday, holy day or holiday Masses in 2010. They may be offered in the name of friends or relatives, living or deceased, for those in need of extra prayers or in honor of a beloved saint. Dates special to your loved ones are great times to remember them in the prayers of the Mass. Suggested donation is $10. Call 773-539-7510.

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.

FALL INTO TUSCANY: WINTER TOAST TRIP OF A LIFETIME! 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 the Parish Center. Call 773-539-7510.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD The 9:30 Sunday liturgies offer an opportunity for children to hear the readings and prayers of the Mass in words that are familiar to them. The Children’s Liturgy of the Word is designed for children ages 3 through early primary grades. Young children and their catechists have a great time together sharing prayer and reflection on the Sunday readings. The experience created at the Children’s Liturgy parallels that of all the faithful worshipping at Mass each week. Children are blessed by the priest before the First Reading, walk together downstairs to the Children’s Liturgy chapel space, and return upstairs to their families later in the Mass. The reunion of families in time for the consecration and Communion is a sign of the union of the Church in this holy sacrament. Volunteers are needed for this ministry. Training and materials are provided. Please consider this opportunity to guide our young ones. For more information, or to volunteer, contact Albert Ferolie at 773-283-9428.

CHOIR CD AVAILABLE It’s not too late to get a copy of the new Christmas CD, O Magnum Mysterium, featuring the Queen of Angels choirs. The CD features favorite carols and choir anthems of the Christmas Season. The cost is $20. Proceeds support the Music Ministry at Queen of Angels. The CD can be purchased through the parish office. Call 773-539-7510.

REGISTRACIÓN COMO MIEMBROS ¿Es tu primera vez en nuestra parroquia? ¡Bienvenidos! ¿Se ha mudado recientemente? ¡Que Dios bendiga su nuevo hogar! Por favor visite o contacte la oficina parroquial al 773-539-7510 para registrarse o arreglar su registración actual.

SHOP WITH THE ANGELS ON HIATUS Shop with the Angels will return after the New Year. Thanks for your support!

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
December 27 — Sharing: Maternity BVM Parish (with regular collection)

Announcements, Week of December 20, 2009

MIGHTY GOOD MUNCHING THIS WEEKEND Want some holiday goodies for your own family? Need a tasty last-minute gift? Bring your wallets and enjoy some mighty good munching when the eighth graders of our school host a Bake Sale after all Masses this weekend. Cookies will be wrapped in Christmas bags for decorative presentation. Proceeds will benefit the eighth grade class trip. Monetary assistance will also be cheerfully accepted. Thank you!

RETIRO DE ADVIENTO Ministros Litúrgicos de la comunidad Hispana se reunieron en el Centro Voss para un día de oración, testimonios, la Santa Misa, comida y desarrollo espiritual.

ADVENT RETREAT Liturgical Ministers from our Hispanic community met in the Voss Center for a day of prayer, witness talks, Mass, food and spiritual growth.

A CHANCE TO WELOME THOSE WHO HAVE DRIFTED AWAY Perhaps you have heard of the massive outreach to Catholics who have drifted away from the Church. The Archdiocese of Chicago along with the Diocese of Rockford and the Diocese of Joliet are undertaking an evangelization initiative – Catholics Come Home – that invites our sisters and brothers back to the practice of the faith.
This evangelization initiative began this week and will continue through the end of January. Over 2,000 television ads will air on the major area networks in English, Spanish and Polish. These ads encourage those who have drifted away to come back home.
There are 20 million Catholics in the USA who no longer practice the faith or do so sporadically. This is in addition to the 70 million Catholics who are more active. In fact, if one takes the number of those who have drifted away, it adds to the second largest religion in the USA, practicing Catholics being the first. Amazing, isn’t it, that so many have drifted away? We need to invite our brothers and sisters to join us!
The ads airing on television are the first step – inviting – in this evangelization initiative. The other two overlapping steps are welcoming and accompanying. The site www.CatholicsComeHomeCHICAGO.org will help you with additional information.
While ads might help, nothing is more effective than a personal invitation. Invite someone you know to come back home to the Catholic Church. And to anyone reading this bulletin article that is returning to the Church this Christmas season, welcome! Check out the website!

DA LA BIENVENIDA A AQUELLOS QUE SE HAN APARTADO Quizás ustedes han escuchado del esfuerzo masivo de extender la mano a los católicos que se han alejado de la Iglesia. La Arquidiócesis de Chicago junto con las Diócesis de Rockford y Joliet están llevando a cabo una iniciativa de evangelización – Regresa a Casa, Católico – que invita a nuestros hermanos y hermanas a que regresen a practicar la fe.
Esta iniciativa de evangelización empezó esta semana y continuará hasta finales de Enero. Más de 2,000 anuncios de televisión serán transmitidos en las mayores televisoras en inglés, español y polaco. Esos anuncios animan a regresar a aquellos que se han retirado de la iglesia.
Hay 20 millones de católicos en los Estados Unidos que ya no practican la fe o lo hacen esporádicamente. Esto es en adición a los 70 millones de católicos que son más activos. De hecho si uno toma el numero de aquellos que se han ido es lo mismo que la segunda religión mas grande en los Estados Unidos, siendo la primera los católicos practicantes. ¿Sorprendente, no es así, que tantos se han ido retirando? ¡Necesitamos invitar a nuestros hermanos y hermanas a unirse a nosotros!
Los anuncios de televisión son el primer paso – invitando – en esta iniciativa de evangelización. Los otros dos pasos, los cuales van uno inmediatamente después del otro, son: dando la bienvenida y acompañando. La página de Internet www.RegresaCasaCatolicoCHICAGO.org. les ayudará con información adicional.
Mientras que los anuncios pueden ayudar, nada es más efectivo que una invitación personal. Invite a alguien que usted conoce a regresar a casa a la Iglesia Católica. Y a aquellos que están leyendo este articulo en el boletín y que estarán regresando a la Iglesia esta temporada de Navidad, ¡bienvenidos! ¡Vean la página de Internet!

CHOIR CD AVAILABLE The new Christmas CD, O Magnum Mysterium, featuring the Queen of Angels choirs, can be purchased after all Masses this weekend. The CD features favorite carols and choir anthems of the Christmas Season. The cost is $20. This is a wonderful Christmas gift and proceeds support the Music Ministry at Queen of Angels.

HIGH ACHIEVERS Hats off to Megan Peterson ‘10 (First Honors) and Priscilla Morales ‘11 (Second Honors) who achieved Honor Roll status at Resurrection High School. Congratulations, ladies, and keep up the good work!

SVDP SAYS THANKS The St. Vincent dePaul Society thanks the parish for winter clothes that were donated to the Perez Family. The needs of the entire family of eight were met. SVDP meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month. Anyone is welcome to attend.

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.

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.

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.

EARLY DEADLINE, HOLIDAY HOURS 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.  The Parish Center will also be closed Monday, December 28 and will reopen for regular business hours Tuesday, December 29. 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 January 3 Guide will be Saturday, December 26, 2009.

CHRISTMAS DINNER AT ST. BENEDICT All are welcome to attend St. Benedict’s Christmas Dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, December 25 in the Social Center at Irving Park Road and Bell Avenue. If you need a ride or can bring a side dish or dessert for dinner (although not required); or if you would like to volunteer as a driver, cook, food server, or dish washer, please call 773-588-6484!

REGISTRACIÓN COMO MIEMBROS ¿Es tu primera vez en nuestra parroquia? ¡Bienvenidos! ¿Se ha mudado recientemente? ¡Que Dios bendiga su nuevo hogar! Por favor visite o contacte la oficina parroquial al 773-539-7510 para registrarse o arreglar su registración actual.

SHOP WITH THE ANGELS ON HIATUS Shop with the Angels will return after the New Year. Thanks for your support!

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

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)

Announcements, Week of December 6, 2009

CENTENNIAL SOCK DRIVE THANK YOU
Dear Friends of Queen of Angels,
Thank you for your generous donation of six bags of men’s, women’s and children’s socks to Franciscan Outreach Association for our guests at out emergency overnight shelter, the Franciscan House of Mary & Joseph. Your support makes it possible for us to provide the sustenance that our guests need. We strive to be a consistent, positive presence in the community and in our guests’ lives. We want them to know that they can count on us to support them as they engage in the hard work of improving their lives. Because of wonderful, giving friends like yourself, organizations like ours that depend on donations to help the poor and homeless of Chicago are able to do so. Thank you again for sharing and caring about our guests and us. May God continue to bless you and your loved ones for all the good works you do.
Sincerely, -- Diana J. Faust, S.F.O., Executive Director

SUNG VESPERS ADVENT SERVICE
5:30 p.m. Sunday, December 13
Featuring John Rutter’s Dancing Day
Elizabeth said to Mary: Blessed are you because you have believed! 
“You also are blessed because you have heard and believed. A soul that believes both conceives and brings forth the Word of God... Let her spirit be in each [of us] to rejoice in the Lord. Christ has only one mother in the flesh, but we all bring forth Christ in faith.” -- Saint Ambrose of Milan
“Therefore, Advent is... the time of hope, in which believers in Christ are invited to remain in vigilant and active expectation, nourished by prayer and by a concrete commitment of love.” -- Pope Benedict XVI
Come and be nourished by prayer this Advent with the choirs of Queen of Angels, our pastor, friends and fellow parishioners through an evening of reflection as we joyfully await the coming of our Lord, Jesus. A festive fellowship reception will follow.
Childcare will be provided but it is necessary to contact the Parish Center at 773-539-7510 or parish@queenofangelschicago.org to make reservations for the number and ages of children.

REFUGEE HOUSEWARMING A SUCCESS The Commons Community Service team wants to thank everyone who donated to the Exodus project and all those who volunteered. We were able to assemble full welcome packs for three refugee families and collected many additional items. The volunteers made five fleece blankets, ten packets full of Chicago information, and twenty painted pots for additional families. Special thanks go to our coordinators, Lisa Krappman, Laurel McCaleb, Eileen Moran, and Anne Wicker. Thanks again for your generosity, Queen of Angels!

IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: SHOP WITH THE ANGELS RETURNS! You asked for it; you got it! It’s back. Queen of Angels can again simplify your shopping with Shop with the Angels. Need some Jewel gift cards? A trip to Starbucks? A loaf of bread from Panera? Gift ideas for the sitter, Aunt Sally or your best friend? You’ve come to the right place. Jewel, Dominick’s, Panera, Starbucks, Mobil, BP and Shell gift cards will be in stock. Order forms are available for other purchases. Stop by the Parish Center during the week or at the table in the Gathering Space after the 8 and 9:30 a.m. Masses. Use SWTA to meet your holiday shopping needs. Profits can go to the parish, Lyman Fund or a school tuition account. Thanks for your interest!

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

CHOIR CD AVAILABLE The new Christmas CD, O Magnum Mysterium, featuring the Queen of Angels choirs, can be purchased after all Masses this weekend and Vespers next Sunday. CDs that were pre-ordered can also be picked up at this time. The CD features favorite carols and choir anthems of the Christmas Season. The cost is $20. This is a wonderful Christmas gift and proceeds support the Music Ministry at Queen of Angels.

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.

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!

BAPTISMS Alexis Refugio Cruz, child of Carmen and Serafin
Julia Einum, child of Cherie and Paul
Salvador Diego Solis Jaimes, child of Alma and Salvador

SHOP WELL AT GOODSHOP.COM Support the Queen of Angels School this Holiday Season by shopping at www.GoodShop.com. Designate Queen of Angels, Chicago, click on your favorite store and start shopping! A percentage of virtually every purchase at more than 1,300 top stores (from Amazon to Macy’s) will go to our School Library. Thank you for your support!

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! Simply register and any time you shop online, an iGive.com logo appears to remind you a portion of your purchase price is automatically kicked back to the parish. And with several hundred stores registered, this is the easiest way to make a difference.

RELIGIOUS FACE RISING COSTS The average annual cost of care for women and men religious age 70 and over has more than doubled since 1989. Current statistics put this figure at $35,077 per person annually, with skilled care reaching nearly $55,000. Your donation to the Retirement Fund for Religious provides critical support to religious institutes in meeting the escalating costs of elder care. Please pray for all religious and give generously to today’s second collection. Visit www.retiredreligious.org.

LOS RELIGIOSOS SE ENFRETAN CON AUMENTOS EN COSTO El costo anual promedio para el cuidado de religiosos mayores de 70 años de edad es más del doble que en 1989. Las estadísticas actuales indican que cuesta anualmente $35,077 por persona y con cuidadores especializados casi $55,000. Sus donativos al Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos proporcionan un apoyo esencial a los institutos religiosos para cubrir los costos crecientes del cuidado de los ancianos. Le pedimos que reze por todos los religiosos, y sean generosos en la segunda colecta de hoy. Visita la página www.retiredreligious.org.

MASS INTENTIONS Intentions may be placed for Sunday, weekday, holy day or holiday Masses in 2010. They may be offered in the name of friends or relatives, living or deceased, for those in need of extra prayers or in honor of a beloved saint. Dates special to your loved ones are great times to remember them in the prayers of the Mass. Suggested donation is $10. Call 773-539-7510.

A PRAYER FOR OUR PRIESTS As the Church celebrates the Year of the Priest through June 19, 2010, let us pause during the week to give thanks and remember Fr. Jim and Fr. Griffiths for all they do to make God alive at Queen of Angels Parish.
Almighty God, in your love
You bless your Church with priests,
A sign of your faithfulness to your people.
May our prayerful encouragement,
During this year and years to come,
Help them remain faithful to the calling
They have received from you.
As they tend your flock,
grant them a caring heart.
In them may we know the voice of Christ,
Our Good Shepherd, who lives and reigns
With you and the Holy Spirit,
One God forever and ever. Amen.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
December 6 — Lyman Fund (with regular collection)
December 6 — Religious Retirement
December 8— Immaculate Conception
December 13 — Christmas Flowers
December 25 — Christmas
December 27 — Sharing BVM (with regular collection)

Announcements, Week of November 29, 2009

AREA FAMILY NEEDS HELP The St. Vincent de Paul Society has received a request for winter outerwear for a family of 8. Dad works full time cleaning fish, mom was recently hospitalized. The family includes an elderly grandfather, and 5 boys, one with Down syndrome. Their sizes are:
-- 9-year-old: coat size 10, boots men’s size 2;
-- 7-year-old: coat size 7, boots boys’ size 9;
-- 3-year-old and 18-month-old twins: coat size 2 years, boots boys’ sizes 5 and 6, diapers size 5.
The children need boots, coats, hats, gloves and scarves. Dad and grandpa need coats, hats, gloves and scarves size large. Mom needs only boots size 6 ½. Please bring any items to the church or the parish office marked for the Perez family. Thank you.

GREAT THINGS AT SCHOOL
There are great things happening at Queen of Angels School. This recent letter from Joan Franklin Smutny of National-Louis University provides affirmation of the strides being made in gifted education.
Dear Mrs. Kelly,
Thank you for the opportunity to bring gifted to Queen of Angels. May I share with you a few insights about your school? Queen of Angels is an extraordinary place for students, teachers and staff. Your leadership has effected an academic excellence and creativity that pervade the school. I have delighted in my association as I continue to bring activities and materials to the teachers and students.
Queen of Angels clearly expresses an excellence in the classroom and in the kinds of challenges given to students. It offers a distinct vision for advancing and enhancing all the children. They are highly motivated to succeed and so are the teachers.
May I especially thank you for initiating and implementing a quality of thought and atmosphere that is so consistently affirmative. Children and young people thrive in a milieu that enables them to move forward positively as individuals and as learners.
Creativity is the highest form of mental functioning. Queen of Angels embodies and imparts that quality. Creativity is inherent in meeting perceptively the needs of bright, talented children and all children. It is my privilege to be supportive of your school’s forward steps in effecting this result.
Very sincerely, -- Joan Franklin Smutny, Director of the Center for Gifted, National-Louis University

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Are you willing to set aside time for a worthwhile evening? In SPRED, adult friends with developmental disabilities are partnered with a volunteer catechist. When we meet with our friends we provide a place of peace to help them discover a sense of personal dignity and develop a spirit of prayer. We spend some time working on activities which settle us and help us to focus on the present. We then retire to the Holy Room, our mini chapel, where we share life stories; listen to the Word of Our Lord; sing and enjoy calming music; and share joyfully in the restful silence. We close our session with a simple sharing of food and fellowship -- called Agape. We talk and laugh and enjoy the companionship of each other.
Sessions have a calming and renewing influence on all of us as they deepen our awareness of God’s presence and love in our lives. This wonderful opportunity is offered only 24 evenings a year. You will be delighted with what we have to offer for you as you give yourself to one of our very special friends.
To find out more about SPRED, call Joann Salas at 773- 583-1371 or Julia Hess at the SPRED Office, 773-539-3634. Thank you so much, -- Mary Murray, a most satisfied volunteer catechist

IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: SHOP WITH THE ANGELS RETURNS!
You asked for it, you got it! It’s back. Queen of Angels can again simplify your shopping with Shop with the Angels. Need some Jewel gift cards? A trip to Starbucks? A loaf of bread from Panera? Gift ideas for the sitter, Aunt Sally or your best friend? You’ve come to the right place. Jewel, Dominick’s, Panera, Starbucks, Mobil, BP and Shell gift cards will be in stock. Order forms are available for other purchases. Stop by the Parish Center during the week or at the table in the Gathering Space after the 8 and 9:30 a.m. Masses. Us SWTA to meet your holiday shopping needs. Profits can go to the parish, Lyman Fund or a school tuition account. Thanks for your interest!

RELIGIOUS RETIREMENT COLLECTION
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
The annual Retirement Fund for Religious Appeal has provided much needed assistance to women and men religious who have spent their lives serving our church and our world. They ministered in our schools, hospitals, parishes and charitable agencies, asking for little in return. They invested, not in pension plans, but in people, in service and in the future of the Church they served.
The people of the Archdiocese of Chicago have always responded very generously to this yearly appeal, contributing over $1 million last year alone. In these challenging economic times, I ask you to simply give what you can. I am very proud of your willingness to share in the care of our aging women and men religious.
I thank you for your support of this appeal and ask you to keep our religious sisters, brothers and priests in your thoughts and in your prayers. In our often troubled world, they remain a visible sign of Christ’s love. During this Advent season, when we prepare for the birth of Christ, I ask you to remember the love of those who taught us all about our Catholic faith: the men and women religious who served our Archdiocese.
May God bless you and your loved ones.
Sincerely yours in Christ,  -- Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago

COLECTA DE “COMPARTA SU CUIDADO” ES LA PRÓXIMA SEMANA
Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo,
El Fondo de Retiro de la Colecta Religiosa Anual ha proveído asistencia necesaria para mujeres y hombres de nuestras comunidades religiosas que han pasado sus vidas sirviendo a nuestra iglesia y a nuestra sociedad. Han asistido con su ministerio en nuestras escuelas, hospitales, parroquias y agencias caritativas, pidiendo muy poco a cambio. Han invertido, no en planes de pensión, sino en personas, en servicio y en el futuro de la Iglesia por la que han trabajado.
La gente de nuestra Arquidiócesis siempre ha respondido con gran generosidad a esta súplica anual, contribuyendo más de un millón de dólares sólo el año pasado. En estos difíciles momentos económicos, les quiero simplemente pedir que den lo que puedan. Estoy muy orgulloso de su disponibilidad para compartir el cuidado de nuestros religiosos y religiosas mayores edad.
Les agradezco su apoyo a esta súplica y les ruego que mantengan a estas hermanas, hermanos y sacerdotes religiosos en sus pensamientos y en sus oraciones. En nuestro mundo, muchas veces turbulento, son un signo visible del amor de Cristo. Durante esta estación de Adviento, en la que nos preparamos para el nacimiento de Cristo, les pido que recuerden el amor de quienes nos enseñaron la fe católica: los religiosos y religiosas que han servido a nuestra Arquidiócesis.
Que Dios les bendiga a ustedes y a todos sus seres queridos.
Sinceramente suyo en Cristo, -- Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Arzobispo de Chicago

LOVE THE 80s AND 90s? The Centennial Historical Committee is seeking information and materials tied to parish life at Queen of Angels in the 1980’s and 1990’s. 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.

FUND TO HELP FAMILIES IN NEED Once a month, the collection includes the regular weekly offering and the monthly Lyman Scholarship Fund. The Lyman Scholarship Fund was established to help families in need of assistance in making a tuition payment. And the school is a very important part of our parish’s mission.
Contributing to the scholarship fund in someone’s name is a wonderful way to remember a loved one. Your generosity will help continue the mission of Queen of Angels in providing a quality Catholic education.
A record number of families benefited from the Lyman Fund last school year, depleting the fund. And an even larger number of families this year are seeking assistance. Your help is needed to make sure no child is denied an education at Queen of Angels School.
Please be as generous as you can. Use the green envelope provided in your envelope pack or simply place your donation in an envelope marked “Lyman Fund.” The Lyman collection is generally the first Sunday of the month but donations are accepted at any time. Helping a family in need ensures the future of our church. The next Lyman Scholarship Fund collection will be next Sunday, December 6.
Thank you for your generosity and sacrifice.

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 hasta el 7 de diciembre, ¡pero por favor contacte al personal de la oficina parroquial al 773-539-3176 hoy!

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 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 is December 7, so please call Rachel at 773-539-7510 today!

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.

WORLD AIDS DAY IS DECEMBER 1 World AIDS Day is an international day of celebration. It is all about people getting the facts about HIV/AIDS, getting involved in some way and caring. It was established in 1988 by the World Summit of Ministers of Health on AIDS and is observed in more than 150 countries around the world. World AIDS Day is a day to bring a message of hope, understanding and compassion to persons affected by the disease. Please remember those persons living with HIV/AIDS, their families and loved ones, caregivers, researchers and those millions orphaned by the disease in your prayers. For more information, contact the Catholic Charities HIV/AIDS Task Force at 312-948-6500.

THOUGHT ABOUT PRIESTHOOD? Is God calling you to the priesthood or religious life? For information about priesthood, contact Fr. Joe Noonan at jnoonan@archchicago.org or at 312-534-8298. For info about religious life, contact Sr. Elyse Ramirez at 312-534-5240 or at eramirez@archchicago.org.

JOIN THE SECULAR FRANCISCANS Is God calling you to walk in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi? The Secular Franciscan Order is a religious order within the Catholic Church open to diocesan clergy and to married or single lay adults. 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 Jesus Christ. If this appeals to you, please call Florence Metler at 847-966-7612 or Dale Blum at 773-774-7779 for more information.
The St. Juliana Fraternity, SFO, meets at 1:15 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month at St. Juliana Convent, 7200 N. Osceola. See www.ilsfo.org for complete fraternity listing.

PARISH REGISTRATION Are you new to our parish community? Welcome! Have you recently moved? May God bless your new home! Please visit or contact the parish office at 773-539-7510 to register or adjust your existing registration. Thanks!

REGISTRACIÓN PARA LA PARROQUIA ¿Es tu primera vez en nuestra parroquia? ¡Bienvenidos! ¿Se ha mudado recientemente? ¡Que Dios bendiga su nuevo hogar! Por favor visite o contacte la oficina parroquial al 773-539-3176 para registrarse o arreglar su registración.

SHHHHH! All electronic devices, such as cell phones and pagers, should be turned off before entering the church. Please be considerate of others. Thanks!

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
December 6 — Lyman Scholarship Fund (with regular collection)
December 6 — Religious Retirement
December 8 — Immaculate Conception
December 13 — Christmas Flowers
December 25 — Christmas
December 27 — Sharing: BVM Parish (with regular collection)

Centennial Photos

A few professional photographs of our Centennial Celebration Mass are now available online through the photo galleries on www.catholicnewworld.com.   

Musicians and choirs: http://www.catholicnewworld.com/gallery.aspx?img=11&gallery=38
Cardinal George and the Procession with the Gifts: http://www.catholicnewworld.com/gallery.aspx?img=12&gallery=38
The faithful at prayer: http://www.catholicnewworld.com/images/galleries/38/gallerythumb.jpg 
and http://www.catholicnewworld.com/gallery.aspx?img=13&gallery=38

Print coverage of the Mass is on page 31 of the November 8-21 edition of the Catholic New World, the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Chicago.  Thank you to photographer Christopher Smith and New World Publications for helping us share our 100 Years of Sharing and Caring with the rest of the archdiocese. 

Announcements, Week of November 22, 2009

BAPTISMS Angel Amaro, child of Clara and Angel
Erick Anthony Benitez, child of Jasmin and Rogelio
Suleyma Xiomara Benitez, child of Jasmin and Rogelio
Margaret Anne Callaway, child of Lauren and Paul
Reese Antoinette Chan, child of Karina and Curtis
Sean Michael Collins, child of Irma and Michael
Claire Arkell Crimmins, child of Cindy and Michael
Liani Gabriela Delgado, child of Angelica and Angel
Eduardo Gallo, child of Leonor and Tomás
Esteban Gallo, child of Leonor and Tomás
Giovanni Antonio Herrera, child of Gabriela
William Patrick O’Connell, child of Megan and Stephen
Diamond Mariana Pascual, child of Andrea and Tomás

HOLIDAY CLOSURES School will close for Thanksgiving Break after classes Tuesday, November 24 and will reopen Monday, November 30. The Parish Center will close at 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday and will reopen at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, November 28. In the event of an emergency that requires the assistance of a priest, call the parish center at 773-539-7510 and the answering service will contact the appropriate person.

FAMILY NEEDS OUTERWEAR The St. Vincent de Paul Society has received a request for winter outerwear for a family of 8. Dad works full time cleaning fish, mom was recently hospitalized. The family includes an elderly grandfather, and 5 boys, one with Down syndrome. Their sizes are:
-- 9-year-old: coat size 10, boots men’s size 2;
-- 7-year-old: coat size 7, boots boys’ size 9;
-- 3-year-old and 18-month-old twins: coat size 2 years, boots boys’ sizes 5 and 6, diapers size 5.
The children need boots, coats, hats, gloves and scarves. Dad and grandpa need coats, hats, gloves and scarves size large. Mom needs only boots size 6 ½. Please bring any items to the church or the parish office marked for the Perez family. Thank you.

LOVE THE EIGHTIES AND NINETIES? The Centennial Historical Committee is seeking information and materials tied to parish life at Queen of Angels in the 1980’s and 1990’s. 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.

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 your business or offer your family’s congratulations to the parish in this once-in-a-lifetime book. You may also provide a name for the Legacy listing or be recognized with an Angel Sponsorship. The deadline has been extended to December 7, 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 u 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 hasta el 7 de diciembre, ¡pero por favor contacte al personal de la oficina parroquial al 773-539-3176 hoy!

SUNG VESPERS ADVENT SERVICE
Featuring John Rutter’s Dancing Day
“In her concern for our salvation, our loving mother the Church uses this holy season of Advent to teach us through hymns, canticles and other forms of expression, of voice or ritual, used by the Holy Spirit. She shows us how grateful we should be for so great a blessing, and how to gain its benefit: our hearts should be as much prepared for the coming of Christ as if he were still to come into this world. The same lesson is given us for our imitation by the words and example of the holy men of the Old Testament.” — St. Charles Borromeo
From ancient times the Church has had the custom of celebrating each day the Liturgy of the Hours. Vespers is the great and important prayer of the evening. Come join the choirs of Queen of Angels at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, December 13 for this rich and sacred form of prayer as we anticipate together the coming of our Lord, Jesus. A fellowship reception will follow. Childcare will be provided.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND AND IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: SHOP WITH THE ANGELS RETURNS! You asked for it, you got it! It’s back. Queen of Angels can again simplify your shopping with Shop with the Angels. Need some Jewel gift cards? A trip to Starbucks? A loaf of bread from Panera? Gift ideas for the sitter, Aunt Sally or your best friend? You’ve come to the right place. Jewel, Dominick’s, Panera, Starbucks, Mobil, BP and Shell gift cards will be in stock. Order forms are available for other purchases. Stop by the Parish Center during the week or at the table in the Gathering Space after the 8 and 9:30 a.m. Masses. Use SWTA to meet your holiday shopping needs. Profits can go to the parish, Lyman Fund or a school tuition account. Thanks for your interest!

HATS OFF TO HIGH ACHIEVER! Senior Megan Peterson achieved First Honor Roll status at Resurrection High School. Way to go, Megan!

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! Simply register and any time you shop online, an iGive.com logo appears to remind you a portion of your purchase price is automatically kicked back to the parish. And with several hundred stores registered, this is the easiest way to make a difference. Many gift cards purchased through Shop with the Angels are also valid through iGive.com, meaning the rebated amount to the parish can double!

MASS INTENTIONS Intentions may be placed for Sunday, weekday, holy day or holiday Masses in 2010. They may be offered in the name of friends or relatives, living or deceased, for those in need of extra prayers or in honor of a beloved saint. Dates special to your loved ones are great times to remember them in the prayers of the Mass. Suggested donation is $10. Call 773-539-7510.

NEW TO THE PARISH COMMUNITY? Welcome! Please visit the Parish Center or call 773-539-7510 to register in the parish. You are always welcome here.

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.

DON’T BE ALONE ON THANKSGIVING A turkey dinner with all the trimmings will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, November 26 at St. Benedict Parish’s Social Center, 2219 W. Irving Park Road. All are welcome. Let us know if you will attend, bring food and/or volunteer. Call 773-588-6484.

BEAT 1911 SET TO MEET All citizens residing between Lawrence and Montrose and Damen and the Chicago River are invited to attend the next Beat 1911 Meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 24 on the sixth floor at Kindred Hospital, 2544 W. Montrose Ave. Beat Meetings give the opportunity to express neighborhood safety concerns. For more information, contact the 19th District Community Policing Office at 312-744-5574.

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
-- Gordon Tech 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. Every night is $25 bonus night. Raffle, pull tabs, food and parking available. Join the fun!
-- Notre Dame Open House: The Notre Dame High School for Girls will host an Open House from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 9 at 3115 N. Mason Ave. To make a reservation, call Julie Raino at 773-622-1541.
-- Resurrection Open House: Resurrection College Prep High School, 7500 W. Talcott, invites junior high girls and their families to attend an Open House to learn about the school from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, December 6. Call to schedule a Shadow Day. Contact Debbie Gillespie at 773-775-6616, ext. 129.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
November 26 — Thanksgiving/St. Vincent dePaul

Pope Benedict has proclaimed this the Year of the Priest. Please pray for vocations!