Queen of Angels Catholic Parish Chicago

Announcements, Week of September 25, 2011

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER FOR CHILDREN’S RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES 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). These classes have already begun for the 2011-2012 school year. Classes are structured to help children learn and grow in their faith during each successive year.
Preparation is included for the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation, but a well-rounded religious education includes much more. Help your children develop the gifts of faith that you and their godparents gave them at Baptism.
Children are invited to begin Religious Education when they enter kindergarten or first grade. For students new to the program or transferring from another church or school, we will work with each family to place them in the appropriate program and class. Register at the parish office or by calling the Religious Education office at 773-769-4211.

A REFLECTION FROM SSVD On September 27, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Vincent dePaul, who knew that “God had sent him to bring good news to the poor.” Together with your gifts, the members of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul continue his work and mission in our parish. This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent DePaul was able to “bring good news to the poor,” by assisting nine families, providing assistance with groceries, public transportation, referrals for social services and rent bills. Thank you!

PET BLESSING OCTOBER 4 Join us at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, October 4 in the Courtyard for the Annual Pet Blessing. All pets must be leashed, caged or contained. We will be collecting donations for “found,” a local, non-profit, no kill, rescue and re-homing center. Bring donations to the school or church by October 7. Needed are food (Wellness or Science Diet for dogs, Friskies or Science Diet for cats), leashes, collars, bowls, treats, litter boxes and liners, 30-gallon garbage bags, rubber cleaning gloves, hand soap, laundry detergent, paper towels, clean towels and blankets. The event is sponsored by Commons Community Service Group.

SSVD BOX RELOCATED Due to problems with the St. Vincent dePaul donation box, it was removed from the Queen of Angels parking lot in August. The box has been relocated to the parking lot at St. Matthias Parish, 4934 N. Claremont. Your donations of clothing, shoes and small household items help the Society of St. Vincent dePaul to meet the needs of the poor in our community.

CLASS OF ‘61 SCHEDULES REUNION The Class of 1961 will gather for a 50th class reunion on October 22, 2011. For more information, contact Tim Rose at 312-953-8004.

THOUGHTS FROM RESPECT LIFE... “As a gift from God, every human life is sacred from conception to natural death. The life and dignity of every person must be respected and protected at every stage of and in every condition. The right to life is the first and most fundamental principle of human rights that leads Catholics to actively work for a world of greater respect for human life and greater commitment to justice and peace.” —U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

SCOUTER REUNION IS OCTOBER 15 Come one, come all to our annual Scouter Reunion! Invited are all former and current Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Girl Scout leaders, parents and members. The Scouter Reunion and Potluck Dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, October 15 at Luther Memorial Church in the gymnasium, 2500 W. Wilson. Please mark your calendar to save the date, and bring a dish to share. On the agenda, in addition to the food, are ceremonies, songs, skits, remembering our deceased members, crafts demonstrations, sharing of memories and just good old-fashioned camaraderie. Bring something for “Show and Tell.” It will beat anything that’s on TV that evening! Program suggestions are welcome. Uniforms in order. Show off all your medals and patches! RSVP to Dorothy Witschonke at 773-588-3637 or Maria Bappert at 773-728-8127 and let us know what dish plan to bring. Thank you, and hope to hear from you!

SUPPORT THE CALL TO PRIESTHOOD
-- How many times in our lives has a priest brought healing to you and your families?
-- How many times has a priest celebrated the liturgy on Sunday, throughout the week and at special parish and family celebrations, bringing Christ to you through the Eucharist?
-- How many times has a priest stood with you in joy at the birth of a child, at your bedside in the hospital, or in sorrow at the death of a loved one?
Let us pray for vocations to the priesthood; that we may have priests whose lives are directed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the service of God’s people. Thank you for your ongoing prayers and financial support for this weekend’s collection for the Seminary System of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

QUE TENGAMOS SACERDOTES
-- ¿Cuántas veces un sacerdote trajo alivio a nuestras vidas y a las de nuestros familiares?
-- ¿Cuántas veces ha celebrado un sacerdote la liturgia del domingo, las de toda la semana y aquellas que con motivo de una celebración especial de la parroquia o de nuestra familia, celebra trayéndonos a Cristo a través de la Eucaristía?
-- Cuántas veces ha estado un sacerdote a nuestro lado en la alegría que de el nacimiento de un hijo; al lado de nuestra cama en el hospital o ante el dolor que provoca la muerte de un ser querido?
Oremos por las vocaciones para el sacerdocio; porque tengamos sacerdotes cuyas vidas estén dirigidas por la Palabra de Jesucristo en el servicio del pueblo de Dios. Gracias por sus continuas plegarias y por su apoyo financiero a la colecta esta semana para el Sistema de Seminarios de la Arquidiócesis de Chicago.

STATEMENT OF FRANCIS CARDINAL GEORGE IN SUPPORT OF THE DREAM ACT “Brothers and sisters: If there is any encouragement in Christ, any solace in love, any participation in the Spirit, any compassion and mercy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, with the same love, united in heart, thinking one thing... humbly regard others as more important than yourselves, each looking out not for your own interests, but also for those of others.” (Phil 2:1-4) One of the most precious gifts God gives us is our young people. They encourage us with their passion to learn and their desire to create a better world. In this year that the Archdiocese especially dedicates to our youth and young adults, I am asking that the Catholic community reach out in a special way to nurture the faith and intellectual and moral development of our youth. One way I encourage you to do this at this time is through your active support of immigrant youth who have been brought to this country while very young children, been educated in our grade schools and high schools, yet because of their undocumented status are not able to pursue higher education and currently have no hope of being able to become citizens and to share their gifts in a country where they have grown up, a country which they have grown to love and cherish. Many live in fear each day that they may be deported. Only recently has the current administration stepped up to give some reassurance to these young people which may allay some of those fears. We commend this with the great hope that there will be significant progress on this issue in the near future. The Catholic Bishops of the United States, along with leaders of other faith traditions, are encouraging the passage of federal legislation called the DREAM Act which would give these students an opportunity to realize their dream of becoming full citizens and contributors to the social and economic fabric of this country. I encourage your prayers and support for our youth and their families, and for our legislators; also I ask you as a member of the Catholic community to support and promote the passage of the DREAM Act and the eventual goal of the passage of compassionate comprehensive immigration reform legislation. DECLARACIÓN DEL CARDENAL FRANCIS GEORGE EN APOYO A LA LEY “DREAM” “Hermanos y hermanas:¿Puedo pedirles algo en nombre de Cristo, hablarles del amor? ¿Han recibido el Espíritu y son capaces de compasión y ternura? Entonces denme esta alegría: pónganse de acuerdo, estén unidos en el amor, con una misma alma y un mismo proyecto...Que cada uno tenga la humildad de creer que los otros son mejores que él mismo. No busque nadie sus propios intereses, sino más bien preocúpese cada uno por los demás.” (Flp 2,1-4) Uno de los dones más preciosos que Dios nos ha dado es el de nuestros jóvenes, pues ellos nos animan con su pasión por aprender y con su deseo de crear un mundo mejor. En este año que la Arquidiócesis está dedicando especialmente a nuestros adolescentes y adultos jóvenes, estoy pidiendo a la comunidad católica que extienda su mano de una manera especial con el fin de alimentar la fe y el desarrollo intelectual y moral de nuestra juventud. Una manera en que les invito a hacer esto es a través de su apoyo activo a los jóvenes inmigrantes que fueron traídos a este país cuando eran niños muy pequeños, que han sido educados en nuestras escuelas primarias y secundarias y que, debido a su condición de indocumentados, no pueden cursar estudios superiores y quienes en la actualidad no tienen ninguna esperanza de convertirse en ciudadanos y de compartir sus dones con el país en el que han crecido, un país al que han llegado a amar y valorar. Muchos de ellos viven a diario el miedo de ser deportados. Apenas hace poco el gobierno actual se decidió a actuar para dar cierta tranquilidad a estos jóvenes y disipar algunos de sus temores. Apoyamos esta actuación con la gran esperanza de que habrá un progreso significativo en esta cuestión en el futuro cercano. Los Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos, en coalición con líderes de otras tradiciones religiosas, estamos alentando a los legisladores a que aprueben la ley federal conocida como “Ley DREAM” (Ley para el desarrollo, alivio y educación de menores extranjeros, por sus siglas en inglés), la cual daría a estos estudiantes la oportunidad de hacer realidad su sueño de convertirse en ciudadanos de pleno derecho y colaboradores de la estructura social y económica de este país. Les invito a que apoyen y hagan oraciones por nuestros jóvenes y sus familias, y por nuestros legisladores; también les pido, como miembro de la comunidad católica, que apoyen y promuevan la aprobación de la Ley DREAM y el objetivo final de aprobar una legislación de reforma integral compasiva a la ley de inmigración.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
September 25 — Seminaries
October 2 — Lyman Scholarship Fund (with regular collection)
October 16 — Sharing: Maternity BVM (with regular collection)
October 23 — World Mission Sunday / Propagation of the Faith
November 1 — All Saints’ Day
November 2 — All Souls’ Day

Catechetical Sunday 2011

On this day we honor those who teach the Catholic faith. This year’s theme is “Do This in Memory of Me,” recalling that all catechesis is rooted in the celebration of the Mass. Please pray for all the catechists, teachers and coordinators who serve Queen of Angels by offering their gifts of faith to help others grow in their understanding of Christian life:

Ami Allen Laini Budziszewski Renee Carson Theresa Cherone Gray Clark Marlene Collela Jon Corrado Laura Cwikowski Jack Denihan Sue Dever Georgia Diaz Thomas Donnelly Brian Duckmann Donald Elkin Maria Elting Erin Fahrenbach Albert Ferolie Teresa Fett Marinelly Freire Paul Giancola Scott Grube Matthew Herman Julia Hess Robert Hess Abbie Hillard	James Hohner Monica Hohner Rachel Hohner Josie Holzner Joan Hyde Maryanne Johnson Patrick Johnson Thomas Judge Kathleen Kaiser Kathy Kelley Ruth Knudsen Jonna Koenitzer Linda Laake Melissa Larkin Jane Bishop Lillegard Mary Kate Lubawski Mary MacMurray Noah Madden Matthew Malcolm Cathleen Manning Virginia Maravillas Alexandra Massoud Lauren Rardin May Kathleen McCarthy Thomas McCarthy	Meg Mehan Steve Meier Anne Marie Mitchell Maureen Moran Katie Neumann Liz Norris Helen O’Brien Orr Jennifer Payne Dan Plovanich Sue Roeser Betty Rogus Katie Ronan Joann Salas Nancy Scherer Megan Schmitt Timothy Selgrat Kelli Siko Rose Marie Stone Meghan Swanson Carol Switalla John Szymanski Sue Tanner Lynn Thilmany Mary Ward Michele Wisler
Rev. Msgr. James T. Kaczorowski, Pastor & Director of Religious Education Rev. Mr. Bienvenido Nieves, Deacon Mrs. Julia Byrns Kelly, Principal Mrs. Julia Hess, Special Religious Development Ms. Rachel Hohner, Coordinator of Religious Education

Announcements, Week of September 18, 2011

CONCERT AT QUEEN OF ANGELS Pianist Tom Stevens and George Flynn will perform their original compositions in the church at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 20. They will be assisted by violist Doyle Armbrust and mezzo soprano Joanna Wernette. Stevens is a well-known Chicago area composer and musician. Flynn chaired the musicianship and composition department at De Paul University and continues to be involved with the DePaul professional contemporary music performance series. The concert is free. A reception will follow.

LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS! Let’s do a great big shout out to the Queen of Angels Men’s Club for their ongoing support of the parish and school needs. These guys know how to have a good time and in doing so, live the Gospel tenet of helping whenever and wherever needed. Most recently, the Men’s Club gave $3,500 to the parish to be applied towards the new parking lot. Thank you, gentlemen and now... let’s hear it for the boys!

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER FOR CHILDREN’S RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES 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). These classes have already begun for the 2011-2012 school year. Classes are structured to help children learn and grow in their faith during each successive year. Preparation is included for the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation, but a well-rounded religious education includes much more. Help your children develop the gifts of faith that you and their godparents gave them at Baptism. Children are invited to begin Religious Education when they are entering kindergarten or first grade. For students new to the program or transferring from another church or school, we will work with each family to place them in the appropriate program and class. Register at the parish office or by calling the Religious Education office at 773-769-4211. TODAVÍA NO ES MUY TARDE PARA REGISTRARSE PARA LAS CLASES DE EDUCATIÓN RELIGIOSA Las clases religiosas del año 2011-2012 ya comenzaron. Los niños que no asisten a escuelas católicas todavía pueden ser registrados para las clases de catecismo y confirmación que toman lugar los domingos por las mañanas. Las clases de catecismo son solamente para los niños que asisten a kindergarten hasta el séptimo año de primaria. Las de confirmación son solamente para estudiantes de octavo año de primaria y de secundaria. Las clases de religión “riegan el fruto de Dios”. Las clases son estructuradas para que cada niño aprenda y crezca dentro de su fe. Estas clases incluyen la preparación para los sacramentos de Primera Reconciliación, Primera Comunión y Confirmación pero una educación religiosa bien fundada constituye de mucho más que esto. Ayude sus hijos a desarrollar los regalos de la fe que le fueron dados junto con sus padrinos el día de su Bautismo. A diferencia de los que niños que asisten a escuelas no católicas, los niños son estimulados a comenzar su educación religiosa cuando están cursando kindergarten o el primer grado. Se les dará asistencia a aquellas familias que vienen de otra parroquia o escuela al igual que a los que son nuevos al programa para asegurarnos que sus hijos sean puestos en el programa y la clase adecuada. Usted puede registrarse en la oficina parroquial durante el horario habitual o llamando a la Oficina de Educación Religiosa al 773-769-4986 ext. 23.

A REFLECTION FROM SSVD In today’s Gospel Jesus tells us a parable to teach us how great God is and how generous, and then he calls us to this same greatness and generosity. As you put your gift in the Society of St. Vincent DePaul’s poor box, know that you are showing the generosity of God to those who are suffering and poor.

PRAY THE ROSARY ON SATURDAY Looking to take some time for prayer in your Saturdays? Join us to pray the Rosary after each 9 a.m. Saturday Mass. To volunteer to lead prayers, please call Joann at 773-583-1371.

REMEMBER A LOVED ONE Mass intentions 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. Suggested donation is $10 per Mass. Call 773-539-7510.

INTENCIONES DE MISAS Para pedir una intención especial para una misa en inglés o español, por favor visite el Centro Parroquial o llame al 773-539-3176. La donación sugerida es de $10 por misa.

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 a.m. hasta las 5 p.m. Entre por la puerta que se encuentra sobre la Claremont, suba las escaleras y vire hacia la izquierda. Suba cinco escalones más y pase por la sacristía y detrás del altar. Allí entrará a la capilla de Veneración. El Santísimo estará expuesto en la capilla. Traiga su Biblia, rosario, libros y sus pensamientos. Pase algún tiempo con el Santísimo. Si usted lo desea, inscríbase para una hora de oración cada viernes. Favor de llamar al 773-539-3176.

THIRD ANNUAL PRO-LIFE WALK The Women’s Center “North versus South” 5K Walk for Life will be Sunday, September 25 to raise money to help save babies from abortion. Participants who raise $35 or more will receive a T-shirt, pro-life balloon, lunch, ice cream and more. Join the walk at Our Lady of Victory, 5212 W. Agatite. Registration opens at 6:30 a.m., with optional Mass at 9:30 a.m. and kick-off at approximately 10:50 a.m. For information and registration forms, visit the website at www.womens-center.org or phone 773-794-1313.

CONSCIENCE RIGHTS VIOLATE SWEEPING HHS MANDATE In implementing the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the new health care reform law), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued a rule requiring almost all private health plans to cover contraception and sterilization as “preventive services” for women. The mandate even forces individuals and groups with religious or moral objections to purchase and provide such coverage if they are to receive or provide health coverage at all. This poses an unprecedented threat to individual and institutional religious freedom. The rule includes a religious exemption so extremely narrow that it protects almost no one. It covers only a “religious employer” that has the “inculcation of religious values” as its purpose, primarily employs and serves persons who share its religious tenets, and is a church organization under two narrow provisions of the tax code. A great many religious organizations—including Catholic colleges and universities, as well as hospitals and charitable institutions that serve the public—will be ineligible. Individuals and religiously affiliated health insurers will not qualify for the exemption. The new rule would force insurance plans to cover “all Food and Drug Administration approved contraceptive methods, sterilization procedures, and patient education and counseling for all women with reproductive capacity.” Never before has the federal government required private health plans to include such coverage. The FDA-approved “emergency contraception” (EC) drugs that are covered by this mandate can work by interfering with implantation of a newly conceived human being. Also, the drug the FDA most recently approved for EC, "Ella,” a close analogue to the abortion drug RU-486, has been shown in animal tests to cause abortion. Thus, the mandate includes drugs that may cause an abortion both before and after implantation. -- ACTION: Please send an e-mail message to HHS by visiting www.usccb.org/conscience. Once you send your comments to HHS, you will be automatically invited to send a message to your elected representatives in Congress, urging them to support the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act (H.R. 1179/S. 1467) to ensure that such federal mandates do not violate Americans’ moral and religious convictions. -- MESSAGE TO HHS: “Pregnancy is not a disease, and drugs and surgeries to prevent it are not basic health care that the government should require all Americans to purchase. Please remove sterilization and prescription contraceptives from the list of ‘preventive services’ the federal government is mandating any drug that may cause an early abortion, and to fully respect religious freedom as other federal laws do. The narrow religious exemption in HHS’s new rule protects almost no one. I urge you to allow all organizations and individuals to offer, sponsor and obtain health coverage that does not violate their moral and religious convictions.” -- WHEN: Send your comments to HHS by the end of the public comment period, September 30.

Religious Education for Children

REGISTER FOR CHILDREN’S RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES
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) after all Masses this weekend in the Gathering Area at the rear of the church. Registration may also be completed during normal business hours at the parish office.

Religious Education is “watering the seeds planted by God”. Classes are structured to help children learn and grow in their faith during each successive year. Preparation is included for the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation, but a well-rounded religious education includes much more. Help your children develop the gifts of faith that you and their godparents gave them at Baptism.

All About SPRED / Todo Acerca el Programa de SPRED

SPRED Program: Faith Formation and Inclusion for Children & Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Information Meetings Scheduled at St. Benedict & St. Andrew

SPRED is an agency of the Archdiocese of Chicago which has designed a unique program for people living with various developmental disabilities or learning problems. With the support of the SPRED Agency, a parish welcomes these children and adults into a small faith community where they form friendships with people from the parish who journey with them in faith. SPRED helps each participant to know God and prepare them for full participation in the sacramental life of the parish

Each SPRED community chooses to focus on a particular age grouping in order to respect the chronological age and life experiences of their Friends. They fall into the following categories: 6-10 year old children; 11-16 year old teens; 17-21 year old young people; and adults (22 years and older). A parish is part of an area or deanery effort to assure inclusion in a SPRED program from childhood throughout adulthood.

Announcements, Week of July 3, 2011

“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened,
and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28

HATS OFF TO QUEEN OF ANGELS HIGH ACHIEVERS! Congratulations to Adam Nota ’11 who earned Second Honors at St. Benedict High School. Amanda Nota ‘11 earned First Honors recognition and was named St. Benedict Woman of the Year. Ashley Krysztopik ‘13 achieved Second Honors status and was inducted into the National Honor Society. We are very proud of these student parishioners and their accomplishments. Keep up the good work. Congratulations also go to their families.

HELP THE LYMAN FUND Your donation to the Lyman Scholarship Fund goes a long way in continuing the mission of our parish and our school: no child is denied a Catholic education because of a cash shortfall in the family. A growing number of families need assistance from the Lyman Fund. Please help. Use the green envelope provided or simply write “Lyman Fund” on an envelope. Your donation is always welcome... and always appreciated.

TIME TO REGISTER FOR CCD 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 open. To register, send an e-mail to parish@queenofangelschicago.org or call 773-769-4986 ext. 23.

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 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 at 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.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Save the dates Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17 for some good old fashioned fun at Harvest Jam 2011. Join the fun and please volunteer. We need you!

WE CAN ALL GIVE TO IGIVE.COM Sign up on www.iGive.com, designate Queen of Angels as your cause and your online purchases lead to rebates to benefit Queen of Angels Parish — at no cost to you! Register and any time you shop online at participating retailers, an iGive.com logo appears to remind you that a portion of your purchase price is kicked back to the parish.

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, donde 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. Pare en la capilla durante el día para pasar un rato con el Señor en oración. Favor de llamar al 773-539-3176.

ATTENTION ALL DRIVERS Please do not block other cars in our parking lot with your car. If all of the designated spaces in the lot are full, it is necessary to find street parking. Thank you!

ESTACIONAMIENTO Por favor no bloquee la entrada o salida de un auto en el estacionamiento. Si todos los espacios están llenos, es necesario encontrar estacionamiento en la calle. ¡Gracias!

ASUNTOS DE INMIGRANTES
“Una familia puede ser seperada hasta 22 años por los atrasos de visa. Los que tienen el tiempo mas largo de espera son los de China, India y las Filipinas.” — U.S. Department of State, Julio de 2009, http://travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_4512.html
Favor de contactar a Elena Segura en la Oficina para Asuntos de Inmigrantes y Educación sobre Inmigración, 3525 S. Lake Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60653, al esegura@archchicago.org o 312-534-5333.

CHARIS SUMMER RETREAT Too much going on? Pulled in a million directions? You’re not the only one. Join other young adults at Bellarmine Retreat House August 27 and 28 for a weekend Seekers’ Retreat. In the craziness of life, it doesn’t hurt to pause and take a look at the big picture. What’s important in my life? What am I looking for? Where does God fit in? The retreat is just $149 if you register by Monday, August 15! Visit www.charisministries.org for information and registration.

BOOK PROJECT FOR CATHOLICS Today, for every person who joins the Catholic Church, four people leave. Young Catholics need examples of how to genuinely live the faith and reasons to do so. Individuals are needed to share personal stories and reflections about the positive role the Catholic Church has played in their life. How has Catholicism shaped the way you view the world and how you live your life? Why should young Catholics stay in our Church? What advice would you give young Catholics? Focus on your personal experience and story. Please send submissions (up to 500 words) to catholicinspires@gmail.com for this book project.

ST. BONAVENTURE MARKS 100 St. Bonaventure Church, established in 1911, is celebrating 100 years as a community of faith. A Jubilee Mass with Francis Cardinal George and Bishop Francis Kane will be at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 17. A reception will follow. All are welcome. Call 773-281-6588.

ST. ADALBERT GARAGE SALE Join the fun from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 9 and 10 at the St. Adalbert Church Garage Sale, 1650 W. 17th Street. Call Richard or Carmen at 312-226-0340. See you there!

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
July 3 — Lyman Scholarship (with regular collection)
July 4 — Independence Day / St. Vincent de Paul
July 17 — Sharing: Maternity BVM (with regular collection)
July 17 — Little Sisters of the Poor
August 7 — Lyman Scholarship (with regular collection)

Announcements, Week of June 5, 2011

"...you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses..." -- Acts of the Apostles 1:8

BAPTISMS / BAUTISMOS
Ayslin Romero Bautista, child of Guadalupe and Isaias
Clare Marie Deegan, child of Christy and David
Mariella Meghan Herman, child of Colleen and Matthew

ELECTION RESULTS ARE IN!
School Board: Charlie Biggam, Tanya Park, Mark Roeser and Tom Schoendorff have all been elected to next year’s School Board, following the recent election. We welcome the new board members at the same time we say thank you to retiring members Helen O’Brien Orr, Tim Irvine, Debbie Cruz and Ellen Meents-DeCaigny.
Athletic Board: John Giordano and Melanee Schoendorff won three-year terms on the Athletic Board. Bill Jeske and Michael Thomas won two-year terms and Beth Hickman and Jay Mitchell have joined the Athletic Board for one-year terms.
Commons: Pete Doyle will transition from Vice President to President for next year. Donna Czech is now Vice President. Bob Gorski will be the new Commons Secretary and Erin Kaukialo will continue in her role as Treasurer. Thanks to Charlie Biggam and Sue Roeser for their work over the past two years as President and Secretary, respectively.

A REFLECTION FROM THE SSVD Today as we celebrate the feast of the Ascension we are reminded that Christ’s saving work on earth continues through his disciples... and now through us. When we give to the poor, God indeed pours his love, peace and joy into our hearts, into our lives and into the hearts of those who are poor. Interested in making service to the poor part of your spiritual life? Join the members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at our monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9 in the Upper Voss Center.

CLW ENDS FOR THE SEASON Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLW) will end for the season today, Sunday, June 5 during the 9:30 a.m. Mass. It will resume in the fall. If you are interested in becoming one of the adults who make this possible for our youngest parishioners, please contact Al Ferolie at 773-283-9428 or albertferolie@ferolielaw.com. Please continue to bring your children to church during the summer months. As we know, parents are the best example for children.

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. To lend a hand to these post-Mass socials, contact parishioner Walter Rucker 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.

NOT TOO LATE FOR JANE’S EGG BASKET If you picked up an egg from Jane’s Egg Basket, please return your donations to the Parish Center. If you have any larger, gently used items, please contact Patti Corbitt at 773-450-4978 to make arrangements for pick-up. Every item and every penny collected will go to help local needy moms, kids and families through the Women’s Center of Greater Chicagoland and the Teen ProGRESS teen parenting program of Ravenswood Evangelical Covenant Church. Thank you from the Respect Life Committee and the Society of St. Vincent dePaul.

PRAY THE ROSARY Looking to take some time for prayer in your Saturdays? Join us to pray the Rosary after each 9 a.m. Saturday Mass. To volunteer to lead, call Joann at 773-583-1371.

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.

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.

¡SHHHHH! Todos los aparatos electrónicos deberían estar apagados antes de entrar a la iglesia, nuestro espacio sagrado.

ESTACIONAMIENTO Por favor no bloquee la entrada o salida de un auto en el estacionamiento. Si todos los espacios están llenos, es necesario encontrar estacionamiento en la calle. ¡Gracias!

ONE DIME AT A TIME Each Box Tops coupon is worth a dime to Queen of Angels students. Last spring, our school earned more than $400 for our school library and classrooms through this program. Please clip Box Tops coupons from hundreds of products from Cheerios®, Betty Crocker®, Pillsbury®, Ziploc®, Kleenex®, Juicy Juice® and more. Drop coupons in boxes outside the school office or at the back of church. Contact Mrs. Allen at aallen@queenofangelschicago.org or e-mail gdiaz@queenofangelschicago.org for school librarian Mrs. Diaz.

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.

BIG BARGAINS AT G.R.O. SALE The Greater Rockwell Organization (GRO) will hold its 32nd Annual Yard and Garage Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12. Dozens of GRO members participate in the event from Wilson to Lawrence and Western to the Chicago River. Fliers listing all sale locations will be available at key spots.

IS PRIESTHOOD FOR YOU? As we conclude this month of May, dedicated to Mary, let us ask our Heavenly Mother to pray with us for all those discerning a vocation to priesthood or religious life. For information about the priesthood, please visit www.ChicagoPriest or contact Father Brian Welter at 312-534-8298. For information about religious life contact Sister Elyse Ramirez, OP at eramirez@archchicago.org or at 312-534-5240.

ANIVERSARIO DE BODAS DE ORO La Misa de Aniversario de Bodas de Oro será el domingo, 28 de agosto 2011 a las 3 p.m. en St. John Brebeuf, 8307 N. Harlem, Niles. Las parejas que se casaron en 1961 y están interesados en asistir esta celebración deben hablar a su parroquia para registrase. Para más información acerca la Misa, visite al www.familyministries.org o llame al 312-534-8351.

GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 28 at St. John Brebeuf, 8307 N. Harlem, Niles. Couples married in 1961 interested in attending this celebration must register through the parish office by calling 773-539-7510. Call the Family Ministries Office at 312-534-8351.

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.

HELP FOR THE GRIEVING
-- St. Francis Xavier Parish, 524 Ninth Ave., Wilmette, is hosting “Humming in the Darkness,” a presentation for those walking through loss. Using poems and Gospel stories, the workshop will explore the possibility of humming in the darkness amid desperation. This presentation will offer encouragement to those struggling with life’s losses and to their loved ones. The event will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 in the Xavier Room. Reservations accepted but not required. Call 847-256-2273, ext. 0.
-- Are you widowed? Do you now someone who is? If you have been recently widowed and are still struggling with the loss, or if you have been widowed for some time and seem to be stuck in one spot, the "Joyful Again" program is designed to help you move on with your life while treasuring your past. This workshop retreat program will be July 9 and 10 at Holy Family Parish in Inverness and it is for men and woman of all ages who have been widowed and are trying to find hope and joy in their lives. For more info, visit www.joyfulagain.org or call 708-354-7211.

SUMMER CHARIS RETREATS
-- Be Still: A Silent Retreat, will be June 17 to 19 at Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House in Barrington. Start your summer with a weekend away to enter the stillness and refocus. Renew your spirit and reflect in the presence of God at this quiet retreat from daily life. Meet with a spiritual director, discover new ways to pray, celebrate Mass, read, journal and rejuvenate. All in their 20s and 30s are welcome.
-- Too much going on? Pulled in a million directions? You’re not the only one. Join other young adults at Bellarmine Retreat House August 27 and 28 for a weekend Seekers’ Retreat. In the craziness of life, it doesn’t hurt to pause and take a look at the big picture. What’s important in my life? What am I looking for? Where does God fit in? The retreat is just $149 if you register by Monday, August 15!
Visit www.charisministries.org for info and registration.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
June 5 — Lyman Scholarship Fund (with regular collection)
June 12 — Retirement Fund for Archdiocesan Priests / PRMAA
June 19 — Sharing: Maternity BVM (with regular collection)
June 26 — Peter’s Pence
July 3 — Lyman Scholarship Fund (with regular collection)

Announcements, Week of May 29, 2011

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

Announcements, Week of May 22, 2011

“Yo soy el Camino, la Verdad y la Vida.
Nadie va al Padre si no es por mi.” — Juan 14:6

“I am the Way and the Truth and the Life.
No one comes to the Father except through me.” — John 14:6

BAPTISMS / BAUTISMOS
Alexa Paola Buscio, child of Claudia and Francisco
Jackson Franklin Butler, child of Charmaine and Christopher
Kimberly Betsabel Cuzco, child of Ligia and Endri
Luis Miguel Cuzco, child of Ligia and Endri
Jonas Michael Dawson, child of Corinne and Jonathan
Violet Jane Fitzsimmons, child of Maria and Peter
Marley Catherine Mclaughlin, child of Angela and Cory
Ainslee Ann Morrissey, child of Kelly and Patrick
Ethan George Nickless, child of Amanda and Patrick
Damiyah Inez Rivera, child of Tiffany and Angel
Britney Alexa Rubio, child of Araceli and Roberto
Kenia Maritza Rubio, child of Araceli
Kimberly Melissa Rubio, child of Araceli and Roberto
Brigid Mary Ronan, child of Katie and Andy
Ariana Sanchez, child of Angela and Moises
Cesar Sanchez, child of Angela and Moises
Casey Martin Schoenwetter, child of Lori and Jason
Emily Yamile Vilchez, child of Maria and Mario
Jasson Endrik Villavicencio, child of Ligia and Endri

PRAY THE ROSARY THIS MAY Looking to take some time for prayer in your Saturdays? Join us to pray the Rosary after each 9 a.m. Saturday Mass. To volunteer to lead, call Joann at 773-583-1371.

A REFLECTION FROM THE SSVD In the Gospel today, Jesus says, “...whoever believes in me will do the works that I do, and will do greater ones than these, because I am going to the Father.” Through your almsgiving you are performing a good work; far greater than you think. The coins placed in the St. Vincent dePaul Poor Box bring Christ’s love and compassion to the poor.

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, please call 773-769-4986 ext. 23.

CUB SCOUT REGISTRATION If you join Cub Scout Pack 3894 in May, you can take advantage of lower pricing for registration at Cub Scout Day Camp (3 days for $50), and the initial cub Scout registration fee will be waived. Day Camp will be for 3 days, June 22-24.
Please give your son the opportunity to check out Scouts to see what the group is about. For more information, please visit our website at www.ChicagoCubScouts.com or call Cubmaster Robert Rojas at 773-812-6441.

¡BIENVENIDOS! ¿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. ¡Gracias!

NOT TOO LATE FOR JANE’S EGG BASKET If you picked up an egg from Jane’s Egg Basket, please return your donations to the Parish Center. If you have any larger, gently used items, please contact Patti Corbitt at 773-450-4978 to make arrangements for pick-up. Every item and every penny collected will go to help local needy moms, kids and families through the Women’s Center of Greater Chicagoland and the Teen ProGRESS teen parenting program of Ravenswood Evangelical Covenant Church. Thank you from the Respect Life Committee and the Society of St. Vincent dePaul.

TRY MARKET DAY, YOU’LL LIKE IT Market Day can streamline your food preparation with restaurant quality results and helps Queen of Angels School, too! Pick up a Market Day order form in church or school or visit www.marketday.com to see more than 200 quality food items. Market Day has healthy snacks, quick entrees, and a long line of convenience foods available. Market Day has been a long-time presence at Queen of Angels for a reason: the items are high quality and the profits go directly to the school. Why not make a difference and do some grocery shopping along the way? Online Market Day orders are due by 11 p.m. Wednesday, May 25. Delivery will be at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, May 28 at the Guild Hall. If you have questions or want to help, call Nancy at 773-539-7510.

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.

ATTENTION ALL DRIVERS Please do not block other cars in our parking lot with your car. If all of the designated spaces in the lot are full, it is necessary to find street parking. Thank you!

ESTACIONAMIENTO Por favor no bloquee la entrada o salida de un auto en el estacionamiento. Si todos los espacios están llenos, es necesario encontrar estacionamiento en la calle. ¡Gracias!

REMEMBER A LOVED ONE Intentions 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 loved ones, such as birthdays and anniversaries, are great times to remember them in the prayers of the Mass.

HELP THE LYMAN FUND Your donation to the Lyman Scholarship Fund goes a long way in continuing the mission of our parish and our school: no child is denied a Catholic education because of a cash shortfall in the family. A growing number of families need assistance from the Lyman Fund. To meet that need, donations to the Lyman Fund need to be ramped up. Please help. Use the green envelope provided or simply write “Lyman Fund” on an envelope. Your donation will always be welcome... and always appreciated. God bless you.

ONE DIME AT A TIME Each Box Tops coupon is worth a dime to Queen of Angels students. Last spring, our school earned more than $400 for our school library and classrooms through this program. Please clip Box Tops coupons from hundreds of products from Cheerios®, Betty Crocker®, Pillsbury®, Ziploc®, Kleenex®, Juicy Juice® and more. Drop coupons in boxes in the school office, parish office or in the church gathering space. Contact Mrs. Allen at aallen@queenofangelschicago.org or gdiaz@queenofangelschicago.org for Mrs. Diaz.

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, donde 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. Pare en la capilla durante el día para pasar un rato con el Señor en oración. Favor de llamar al 773-539-3176.

FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Every Friday, the Blessed Sacrament is placed out for veneration and prayer from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. To reach the Adoration Chapel, enter the church through the Claremont door, walk up the stairs, turn to the left and then to the left again. Walk down the passage behind the altar and enter the former baptistery where the Eucharist is exposed for veneration. Help us keep vigil with the Lord by making some time on Fridays for these beautiful moments of prayer. Visitors are asked to register in the sign-in book in the chapel when attending.

LABELS FOR EDUCATION The Labels for Education program is a great way to earn FREE merchandise for Queen of Angels School. Label collection and redemption is very easy. Save labels from eligible Campbell products and send them to the school. Let’s amplify our efforts by asking friends and family to collect labels on behalf of our school! Visit www.labelsforeducation.ca for a complete listing of eligible products. You can drop off labels at the school office, in the collection basket during Mass or at the back of church. Thank you for your ongoing support. For more information, contact aallen@queenofangelschicago.org for Mrs. Ami Allen.

SHHHHH! Out of respect for others, please turn off cell phones and other electronic devices when entering the church.

¡SHHHHH! Todos los aparatos electrónicos deberían estar apagados antes de entrar a la iglesia, nuestro espacio sagrado.

SHOP WITH THE ANGELS Stop by the Shop With The Angels table before or after the 8 and 9:30 Masses on Sunday or call the Parish Center. Choose whether your profits go to the parish, the Lyman Scholarship Fund or towards a specific school tuition account. Order from a growing variety of retail gift cards including Target, Shell, Mobil, Outback Steakhouse, Michaels Crafts, Jewel and many more.

CROSS COUNTRY COACHES NEEDED The Athletic Board is looking for a minimum of four to six coaches who are interested in running the Cross Country sports program in the Fall. If interested, please contact Athletic Director Nancy Baer, at 773-539-7510 or nbaer@queenofangelschicago.org or e-mail michston2004@yahoo.com for Athletic Board President Michele Stone.

WE CAN ALL GIVE TO IGIVE.COM Sign up on www.iGive.com, designate Queen of Angels as your cause and your online purchases lead to rebates to benefit Queen of Angels Parish — at no cost to you! Register and any time you shop online at participating retailers, an iGive.com logo appears to remind you that a portion of your purchase price is automatically kicked back to the parish.

“I AM... ...the Way and the Truth and the Life” (John 14:6). Learn how much Jesus brings this into the Sacrament of Marriage. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends for the Chicago and Northwest Indiana area are June 24 to 26, September 9 to 11 and November 4 to 6, 2011. For reservations or information, call Jim and Kris at 800-442-3554 or visit www.wwmechicago-gary.org. Early registration is highly recommended.

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 at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Naperville and are led by Sr. Linda McLenahan, a chaplain and Vietnam veteran. All donations can be sent to Mayslake Ministries, 450 E. 22nd Street, Lombard, Illinois 60148, attention Dr. Mary Amore, Executive Director.

LA CAMPAÑA CATÓLICA PARA LA REFORMA MIGRATORIA
“Yo andaba de extranjero y tu me acogiste...” — Mateo 25:35
“Una familia puede ser seperada hasta 22 años por los atrasos de visa. Los que tienen el tiempo mas largo de espera son los de China, India y las Filipinas.” — U.S. Department of State—Julio de 2009, http://travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_4512.html
Contacte a Elena Segura en la Oficina para Asuntos de Inmigrantes y Educación sobre Inmigración, 3525 S. Lake Park Ave., al esegura@archchicago.org o al 312-534-5333.

CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR IMMIGRATION RFORM
“I was a stranger and you welcomed me...” — Matthew 25:35
“Families can be separated for up to 22 years because of visa backlogs. Some of the longest wait times for family members are for family members from China, India and the Philippines.” — U.S. Department of State, July 2009, http://travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_4512.html
Contact Elena Segura in the Office for Immigrant Affairs and Immigration Education, 3525 S. Lake Park Ave., at esegura@archchicago.org or 312-534-5333.

¿ESTAS INTERESADO EN EL SACERDOCIO? Crees que Jesús, quien el “el camino, la verdad, y la vida.” podría estar llamando al sacerdocio o a la vida religiosa? Visita www.chicagopriest.com para que te des una idea de lo que es el sacerdcio diocesano, o contacta al Padre Brian Welter al bwelter@archchicago.org o al 312-534-8298. Para información acerca de la vida religiosa contacta al Hermana Elyse Ramirez, al eramirez@archchicago.org o al 312-534-5404.

IS PRIESTHOOD FOR YOU? Do you think Jesus who is “the way, the truth and the life” might be calling you to priesthood or religious life? Visit www.ChicagoPriest.com to take a closer look at what diocesan priesthood is all about or contact Fr. Brian Welter at 312-534-8298 or bwelter@archchicago.org. For information about religious life contact Sr. Elyse Ramirez, OP at eramirez@archchicago.org or at 312-534-5240.

JOYFUL AGAIN! Are you widowed? Do you now someone who is widowed? If you have been recently widowed and are still struggling with the loss, or if you have been widowed for some time and seem to be stuck in one spot, the Joyful Again! Program is designed to help you move with your life while treasuring your past. This workshop retreat program will be July 9 and 10 at Holy Family Parish in Inverness and it is for men and woman of all ages who have been widowed and are trying to find hope and joy in their lives. For more info, visit www.joyfulagain.org or call 708-354-7211.

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.

JOIN A CELEBRATION OF LIFE Join a celebration of life at noon Wednesday, May 25 at the 26th Annual Interreligious Memorial Observance for Indigent Persons. The keynote speaker will be Jim LoBianco, StreetWise Executive Director. The event will take place at the First United Methodist Church, Chicago Temple, at 77 W. Washington. A reception follows the service. The event is sponsored by the Memorial Ministry for Indigent Persons and the Archdiocese of Chicago Office for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs.

GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 28, 2011 at St. John Brebeuf, 8307 N. Harlem, Niles. Couples married in 1961 interested in attending this celebration must register through the parish office by calling 773-539-7510. For more information about the Mass, call the Family Ministries Office at 312-534-8351.

ANIVERSARIO DE BODAS DE ORO La Misa de Aniversario de Bodas de Oro será el domingo, 28 de agosto 2011 a las 3 p.m. en St. John Brebeuf, 8307 N. Harlem, Niles. Las parejas que se casaron en 1961 y están interesados en asistir esta celebración deben hablar a su parroquia para registrase. Para más información acerca la Misa, visite al www.familyministries.org o llame al 312-534-8351.

CAMPS GALORE THIS SUMMER Basketball Camps for boys in grades 2 through 8 are available at Gordon Tech High School. Call Coach Shay Boyle at 773-423-5014. Sports Camps are offered in June and July for girls in grades 4 through 12 at Resurrection High School. Call 773-775-6616, ext. 134.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
May 30 — Memorial Day / St. Vincent de Paul
June 5 — Lyman Scholarship Fund (with regular collection)
June 12 — PRMAA / Priests Retirement Fund

Announcements, Week of May 15, 2011

JANE’S EGG BASKET FILLING UP If you picked up an egg from Jane’s Egg Basket over Easter, please remember to return your donations to the Parish Center. If you have any larger, gently used items, please contact Patti Corbitt at 773-450-4978 to make arrangements for pick-up. Every item and every penny collected will go to help local needy moms, kids and families through the Women’s Center of Greater Chicagoland and the Teen ProGRESS teen parenting program of Ravenswood Evangelical Covenant Church. Thank you from the Respect Life Committee and the Society of St. Vincent DePaul.

CUB SCOUT OPEN HOUSE Cub Scout Pack 3894 will have a spring Open House Pack Night from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, May 20. The location of all our pack meetings is in the church basement (Lower Church). Entry is through the Claremont Avenue doors behind the rectory. This open house gives your son in Kindergarten through Fourth Grade an opportunity to see what Scouting has to offer. Cub Scout membership for Fall 2011 is open for any boys who will be entering First grade through Fifth grade in the 2011-2012 school year. This will be our last pack night for the school year, but we have plenty of other pack and den outings planned throughout the summer. We have slated programs of Cub Scout Day Camp, Summer Campout, Den-based outings, sailing on Lake Michigan, and a Pack Picnic. If you join in May, you can take advantage of lower pricing for registration at Cub Scout Day Camp (3 days for $50), and the initial cub scout registration fee will be waived. Day Camp will be for 3 days, June 22-24. We hope that you can give your son the opportunity to come to the open house, at least check it out and see what we are about. For more information, please visit our website at www.ChicagoCubScouts.com or call Cubmaster Robert Rojas at 773-812-6441.

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, please call 773-769-4986 ext. 23.

REFLECTION FROM THE SSVD Today we celebrate “Good Shepherd Sunday” where we reflect on Jesus’ care and love of us and hear his words, “I came so that they may have life and have it more abundantly.” By your gift to the Society of St. Vincent DePaul you will reveal the love of the “Good Shepherd” to your suffering brothers and sisters.

NICODEMUS MINISTERS STILL NEEDED The shortest verse in the entire Bible is: “And Jesus wept” (Jn 11:35). Why does that short sentence merit its own verse? Perhaps it is because at that moment, Jesus does what we all may do when someone we love dies: he grieves for a friend. Will you volunteer to help a grieving family by praying with them at their loved one’s final resting place? The consolation and prayers you offer are a sign of the parish’s love and support. Follow the kindness of Nicodemus who, with Joseph of Arimathea, buried Jesus. Training is provided. This ministry may be a good fit for any parishioner who is retired, works from home, or has flexible time during the late morning and early afternoon hours any day Monday through Saturday. The need is especially urgent for a Nicodemus Minister who speaks Spanish. Call 773-539-7510.

TIME FOR COFFEE AND WALTER... Do you know Walter Rucker? If you attend the Parish Social following the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays, you’ll soon know him. Walter is the spirit behind these social events, and he needs your help. 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. A social event needs more than one person to be a success so join the group and help guarantee the success of these Sunday get-togethers. Beverages will be provided. Contact Walter at walt501@juno.com or call the Parish Center at 773-539-7510.

¡BIENVENIDOS! ¿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. ¡Gracias!

WELCOME! 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 parish@queenofangelschicago.org or 773-539-7510 to register. Thank you!

CROSS COUNTRY COACHES NEEDED The Athletic Board is looking for a minimum of four to six coaches who are interested in running the Cross Country sports program in the Fall. If interested, please contact Athletic Director Nancy Baer, at 773-539-7510 or nbaer@queenofangelschicago.org or Athletic Board President Michele Stone at michston2004@yahoo.com.

FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Every Friday, the Blessed Sacrament is placed out for veneration and prayer from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. To reach the Adoration Chapel, enter the church through the Claremont door, walk up the stairs, turn to the left and then to the left again. Walk down the passage behind the altar and enter the former baptistery where the Eucharist is exposed for veneration. Help us keep vigil with the Lord by making some time on Fridays for these beautiful moments of prayer. Visitors are asked to register in the sign-in book in the chapel when attending.

¡SHHHHH! Todos los aparatos electrónicos deberían estar apagados antes de entrar a la iglesia, nuestro espacio sagrado. ¡Gracias!

LABELS FOR EDUCATION The Labels for Education program is a great way to earn FREE merchandise for Queen of Angels School. Label collection and redemption is so easy. Save labels from eligible Campbell products and send them to the school. Let’s amplify our efforts by asking friends and family to collect labels on behalf of our school! Visit www.labelsforeducation.ca for a complete listing of eligible products. You can drop off labels at the school office, in the collection basket during Mass or at the back of church. Thank you for your ongoing support. For more information, contact Mrs. Ami Allen at aallen@queenofangelschicago.org.

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.

REMEMBER A LOVED ONE Intentions 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 loved ones, such as birthdays and anniversaries, are great times to remember them in the prayers of the Mass.

SATURDAY ROSARY Looking to take some time for prayer in your Saturdays? Join us to pray the Rosary after each 9 a.m. Saturday Mass. To volunteer to lead, call Joann at 773-583-1371.

GORDON TECH MONDAY BINGO Play Sunday Night Bingo at Gordon Tech College Prep High School, 3633 N. California. Enter through the gym. Doors open at 5 p.m. Play begins at 7 p.m. and ends by 9:20 p.m. Raffle, pull tabs, food and parking are all available. Proceeds benefit the high school which continues to serve the community.

JOIN A CELEBRATION OF LIFE Join a celebration of life at noon Wednesday, May 25 at the 26th Annual Interreligious Memorial Observance for Indigent Persons. The keynote speaker will be Jim LoBianco, StreetWise Executive Director. The event will take place at the First United Methodist Church, Chicago Temple, at 77 W. Washington. A reception follows the service. The event is sponsored by the Memorial Ministry for Indigent Persons and the Archdiocese of Chicago Office for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
May 15 — Sharing: Maternity BVM (with regular collection)
May 30 — Memorial Day / St. Vincent de Paul
June 5 — Lyman Scholarship Fund (with regular collection)
June 5 — Priests Retirement Fund