Queen of Angels Catholic Parish Chicago

Announcements, Week of July 8, 2012

SAY ‘GOODBYE” TO FR. GRIFFITHS Join us at the 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday, July 21 as we gather as a congregation to say “farewell” to Fr. John Griffiths who is moving to St. Tarcissus Church, 6020 W. Ardmore. For 13 years he served Queen of Angels as our resident priest while working at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center. After Mass, please continue the celebration outside with a light reception on the front lawn. This will be the perfect opportunity to thank him for his years of service to our parish community and say goodbye.

EXPERIENCE RENEWAL ON RETREAT North Side Kairos, a co-ed multi-parish retreat for those finishing sophomore, junior or senior years of high school will be August 10-13. Take time on “God’s time” to reflect on your relationship with God, friends, family, and self. Email northside.kairos@gmail.com or call Rachel 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 2012-2013 school year is now open, and registration fees increased last week. To register, e-mail parish@queenofangelschicago.org or call 773-539-7510.

BAPTISMS / BAUTISMOS
Nicolás Fernando Romo, child of Samara and Nicholas
Amy Nicole Sucuzhanay, child of Magaly and Wilson
Joshua Valdivia, child of Johanna and Esaul

A REFLECTION FROM SSVD In today’s Gospel the people ask: “How is it such miraculous deeds are accomplished by his hands?” Are you called to help the Society of St. Vincent dePaul serve the poor? The next meeting is at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 12 in the Upper Voss Center

HARVEST JAM IS SEPTEMBER 21 Harvest Jam is the autumn “fun-raiser” festival to be held September 21 in our parking lot. It’s a Homecoming party of sorts for the school, parish and neighboring community. Food, live music, games for kids, contests and a lot of family fun is planned. Call Laurel McCaleb at dlgmccaleb@yahoo.com or 773-343-3875.

HIGH ACHIEVER Congratulations to St. Patrick High School John Pember ‘15. John earned First Honors for St. Pat’s Semester 2 Honor Roll. We wish him well and urge him to keep up the good work!

INTERESTED IN THE CHURCH? If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the Catholic Church, please contact the Parish Office at 773-539-7510.

SCOUTER REUNION / POTLUCK PLANNED Come one, come all to the annual Scouter Reunion and Potluck Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, October 6 at the Luther Memorial Gymnasium, 2500 W. Wilson Ave. Invited are all former and current Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Girl Scout leaders, parents and members. On the agenda, in addition to the food, are ceremonies, songs, skits, remembering our deceased members, crafts demonstrations, sharing of memories and good, old-fashioned camaraderie. Uniforms are in order. This is the place to show off all your medals. Please make your reservations with Dorothy Witschonke at 773-588-3637 or Maria Bappert at 773-728-8127 and let us know what dish you plan to bring!

HOSTS NEEDED The Parish Social following the 9:30 a.m. Mass needs people to help host these gatherings. Parish ministries and organizations of the parish are urged to help in this effort, since it’s a great way to thank parishioners for their support of your ministry and to meet and recruit new members. Contact Walter Rucker at walt501@juno.com, or call 773-539-7510. Gather in the Lower Church, or outside in nice weather, and visit with friends after Mass while having a light snack.

HELP SCHOLARS WITH LYMAN FUND A growing number of families need assistance from the Lyman Scholarship Fund. Please help. Use the green envelope provided in each bimonthly envelope packet, or simply write “Lyman Fund” on an envelope and drop it in any Sunday collection so no child is denied a Catholic education. You can now give to the Lyman Fund online! Visit http://parish.queenofangelschicago.org/give-central.

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 to run up and down the court and sometimes make a basket. Concessions 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. 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 and a Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament. The Men’s Club supports high school scholarships and other parish and school needs.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION FRIDAYS Every Friday, the Blessed Sacrament is placed out for veneration and prayer from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. To reach the Adoration Chapel, enter the church through the Claremont door, walk up the stairs, turn to the left and then to the left again. Walk down the passage behind the altar and enter the former baptistery where the Eucharist is exposed for veneration. Help us keep vigil with the Lord by making time on Fridays for these moments of prayer; you’ll feel closer to God by resting in the divine presence. Please sign the book when you come in.

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. Favor de llamar al 773-539-3176.

SHOP WITH THE ANGELS CONTINUES The sales of Shop with the Angels gift cards are convenient, require little effort, make people happy and add financial credits to individual tuition accounts or the parish. There are cards for everyone in numerous price ranges. The same great variety is available for all your needs including showers, restaurants, weddings or baby gifts. Know someone heading off to college? Give some gift cards, and let the recipient go wild! Make it easier to shop for yourself and benefit the parish at the same time.

HELP YOURSELF TO MARKET DAY Market Day provides 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 line of convenience foods. Market Day has been a longtime presence at Queen of Angels for a reason: the items are high quality and the profits go directly to the school. This is a great way to help Queen of Angels School with very little effort. Online Market Day orders are due by 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 18. Pick-up will be 9:15 a.m. Saturday, July 21 in the Lower Voss Center. If you have questions or would like to help, call Nancy at 773-539-7510.

TODOS SON 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!

DONATE A BOOK FOR A BIRTHDAY The School Library invites you to donate a book in honor of your favorite child’s birthday or half-birthday. A special bookplate will be added to the front of the book that will announce to all readers of the book who donated the book to our library. A photo of the child with the book will be taken and that picture will be displayed on the bulletin board outside the library. Your generosity and thoughtfulness are much appreciated. You can be sure this gift will be shared and celebrated by all our students for many years to come. E-mail gdiaz@queenofangelschicago.org.

LABELS FOR EDUCATION The Labels for Education program is a great way to earn FREE merchandise for Queen of Angels School. Save labels from eligible Campbell products and send them to the school. Ask friends and family to collect labels for our school, too! For a complete listing of eligible products, visit www.labelsforeducation. Drop off labels at the school office, in the collection basket during Mass or at the back of church. Thank you for your support. Contact Mrs. Ami Allen at aallen@queenofangelschicago.org.

PLEASE COLLECT THOSE BOXTOPS! Each Box Tops coupon is worth a dime to Queen of Angels students for our school library and classrooms. Please clip Box Tops coupons from products like Cheerios®, Pillsbury®, Juicy Juice®and more. Drop coupons in boxes outside the school office or at the back of church. For more information, please contact Mrs. Allen at aallen@queenofangelschicago.org or at aallen@queenofangelschicago.org. or Mrs. Diaz at gdiaz@queenofangelschicago.org.

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!

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. Thanks for you efforts to keep the parking lot in order.

¡SHHHHH! Todos los aparatos electrónicos deberían estar apagados antes de entrar a la iglesia, nuestro espacio sagrado. Por favor sea considerado con los demás. ¡Gracias!

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

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. Please call 773-539-7510.

INTENCIONES DE MISAS Para pedir una intención especial para una misa en inglés o español en el año 2012, por favor visite la oficina parroquial o llame al 773-539-3176. La donación sugerida es de $10 por misa.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER “My grace is sufficient for you...” (Second Reading) Come and see what graces are available to your marriage/holy orders on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Renew your sacrament by deepening your communication, strengthening your relationship and rekindling your romance. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends for the Chicago/Northwest Indiana area are September 7-9, 2012; November 2-4, 2012; and February 15-17, 2013. Early registration is highly recommended. Call Jim and Kris at 800-442-3554 or visit www.wwmechicago-gary.org.

WHERE DO KIDS GO TO HAVE FUN? Protecting children from harm extends beyond the time that they are under your direct supervision. Know where your children spend their time when school is out or they are not in the house. Where do they gather and play with other kids? Are there other adults in the area? If so, who are they, and what reason do they have to be there? Knowing the answers to these questions will help you to keep your kids safe even when you are not with them. For more information, contact the Office for the Protection of Children and Youth at www.archchicago.org/departments/protection/protection.shtm or www.childrenmatternetwork.org.

SABBATH AT THE SEASHORE The beautiful Illinois Beach Resort of Zion, Illinois is a perfect setting for a Sabbath experience. Come away with Mayslake Ministries. Time with Jesus will be spent on the beach and the group will reflect on the treasures of beach living. Don’t miss your chance to escape to the sandy shore of Lake Michigan. Join Mayslake Ministries for two days of relaxation and reflection. The retreat is from 9 a.m. Saturday, July 14 to 11 a.m. Sunday, July 15. Fee is $100 per person; $80 for Saturday only. Price does not include hotel but special rates are available. For more information, please call 630-268-9000. What mighty deeds are wrought by his hands

QUIGLEY SCHOLARS PROGRAM The Quigley Scholars Program is honoring the tradition of High School Seminary in the Archdiocese of Chicago by continuing to call young men to consider the priesthood of Jesus Christ in a new way. This program was established by Cardinal Francis George in 2007.
Program requirements for young men include:
-- Baptized, practicing Roman Catholic
-- Have interest in exploring the priesthood with other young men
-- Attending Catholic or public high school
-- Willing to attend once-a-month evening of prayer, dinner, spiritual formation and fun with the St. Joseph College Seminary community at Loyola University
-- Willing to pray for vocations and for others
-- Willing to love and serve God and his people with joy
God is calling you. Answer the call. Come join the group, make new friends, learn more about the faith, about the priesthood, about yourself, feel God’s presence and have a great experience. Some scholarships available for those in Catholic high school. Please contact Father Peter Snieg at the Quigley Alumni Office at 773-973-9706.

ANIVERSARIO DE BODAS DE ORO La Misa de Aniversario de Bodas de Oro será el domingo, 23 de septiembre del 2012 a las 2:30 p.m. en Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St. Las parejas que se casaron en 1962 y están interesadas en asistir esta celebración deberán hablar a su parroquia para registrarse. Para más información, visite al www.familyministries.org o llame a la Oficina de Ministerio para la Familia al 312-534-8351.

DO YOU KNOW A VETERAN? Volunteers of America can assist veterans with housing, counseling, transportation, daily living services and financial aid. Contact John Fahey at 312-564-2334.

CALLED TO RELIGIOUS LIFE? Is God calling you to a vocation to the priesthood or religious life? For information about priesthood, contact Father Brian Welter at bwelter@archchicago.org or at 312-534-8298. Or visit www.ChicagoPriest.com. For information on religious life, contact Sister Elyse Ramirez, OP at eramirez@archchicago.org or call 312-534-5240. For the Permanent Diaconate program contact Deacon Bob Puhala at or bpuhala@usml.edu or 847-837-4562.

¿ALGUNA VEZ HAS PENSADO SER SACERDOTE? Para información acerca del sacerdocio, contacte al Padre Brian Welter al bwelter@archchicago.org o al 312-534-8298. Para información acerca de la vida religiosa, contacte a la Hermana Elyse Ramirez, OP al 312-534-5240 o al eramirez@archchicago.org. Para información y para el programa del Diaconado Permanente, contacte al Diácono Bob Puhala al bpuhala@usml.edu o al 847-837-4562.

GOLDEN DINERS PROGRAM The Golden Diners program runs from 12:30 to 2 p.m. every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave. Seniors aged 60 and older can get a tasty, nutritious lunch for $1.50. The Chicago Irish Immigrant Support senior group’s program meets between 10 a.m. and noon on the second Thursday of each month. Meetings take place at the Irish American Heritage Center.

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. FRANCIS The Secular Franciscans are a religious order within the Catholic Church open to diocesan clergy and to married and single members of the laity. Secular Franciscans work together in local fraternities to deepen their own spirituality and to conform their lives more fully to the Gospel of Christ. Please call Mary Hobbs at 847-207-3511 or Dale Blum at 773-774-7779.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
July 1 — Lyman Scholarship Fund (with regular collection)
July 4 — Independence Day: Society of St. Vincent dePaul
July 15 — Sharing: Maternity BVM (with regular collection)

Announcements, Week of June 10, 2012

CENTENNIAL ALBUM ON ITS WAY Are you looking forward to receiving the long-anticipated Queen of Angels Centennial Album? You are not alone. Copies will be printed in late summer and will be available this fall. Get ready for a colorful, elegant, fascinating look at our parish’s past and hopes for our future. To place your order, please call the parish office at 773-539-7510 or send an e-mail to dmadden927@att.net. Order forms will be available in the church gathering space later this month. Thank you for your patience!

GEAR UP FOR HARVEST JAM Ahhhh, summer. It’s almost here, the school year is almost over but that’s when the Harvest Jam Committee gets into gear! Harvest Jam is the autumn “fun-raiser” festival to be held Friday-Saturday, September 14 and 15 in our parking lot. It’s a Homecoming party of sorts for the school, parish and neighboring community. Food, live music, kid’s games, contests and a lot of family fun is planned. For more information, please call Laurel McCaleb at dlgmccaleb@yahoo.com or 773-343-3875.

EXPERIENCE RENEWAL ON RETREAT

• North Side Kairos, a co-ed multi-parish retreat for those finishing sophomore, junior or senior years of high school will be August 10-13. Take time on “God’s time” to reflect on your relationship with God, friends, family, and self. Call Rachel at 773-539-7510 or e-mail northside.kairos@gmail.com for more info.
• Adult singles can make new friends, renew your relationship with God and find peace and meaning for your life at the next Reflect Catholic Retreat from June 29 to July 1, 2012 at the Cardinal Stritch Retreat House, Mundelein. Reflect is about single men and women looking to connect with others who also face the unique challenges of being a mid-life single in a couple’s world. It’s a great way to get to know others in a caring, Christ-centered environment. Fee is $175. Call 312-532-8286 for more information.

SCHOOL HOURS FOR SUMMER During summer camp, Mrs. Julia Byrns Kelly will be available in the school on Mondays and Thursdays. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday are field trip days and she attends with the rest of staff. During the summer camp, the office will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The office will be closed on Fridays. During the holiday week of July 2, the office will be open only Monday, July 2 and Tuesday, July 3. The office and camp are closed July 4, 5 and 6. Following the close of camp on July 27, the school office will also close for a vacation break from Monday, July 30 through Friday, August 3. The school office will reopen on Monday, August 6 with hours from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Friday, August 10. Beginning Monday, August 13, the school resumes normal office hours. If you need to visit the school office during the summer, please call before making a trip.

BAPTISMS/BAUTISMOS
Yamilet Flores, child of Silvia and Victor
Eric Martinez, child of Michelle and Salvador
Eddy Rubio, child of Maximina and Jose
Gabriel Marcin Zybowski, child of Sylwia and Marcin

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.

INTENCIONES DE MISAS Para pedir una intención especial para una misa en inglés o español en el año 2012, por favor visite la oficina parroquial o llame al 773-539-3176. La donación sugerida  es de $10 por misa.

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. Dates special to loved ones, living and deceased, are great times to remember them in the prayers during Mass. Suggested donation is $10 per Mass. Call 773-539-7510.

HOSTS NEEDED The Parish Social following the 9:30 a.m. Mass needs people to help host these gatherings. Parish ministries and organizations of the parish are urged to help in this effort, since it’s a great way to thank parishioners for their support of your ministry and to meet and recruit new members. Contact Walter Rucker at walt501@juno.com, or call 773-539-7510. Gather in the Lower Church and visit with friends while having a light snack.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION FRIDAYS Every Friday, the Blessed Sacrament is placed out for veneration and prayer from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. To reach the Adoration Chapel, enter the church through the Claremont door, walk up the stairs, turn to the left and then to the left again. Walk down the passage behind the altar and enter the former baptistery where the Eucharist is exposed for veneration. Help us keep vigil with the Lord by making time on Fridays for these moments of resting in the divine presence.

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 to run up and down the court and sometimes make a basket. Concessions 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. 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 and a Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament. The Men’s Club supports high school scholarships and other parish and school needs.
 
CUB SCOUTS GO GREEN Cub Scout Pack 3894 has made a real effort to go green with its special events, campouts and meetings. You can help by donating gently used silverware to the pack. Last year, blue and gold tablecloths were purchased in an effort to avoid buying plastic ones year after year. For just $10, you can sponsor a tablecloth. In appreciation, your family name will be embroidered on the cloth as a thank you for your contribution. Willing to sponsor a tablecloth? Bring your donation to the Parish Center or give to a Cub Scout leader.

PLEASE COLLECT THOSE BOXTOPS! Each Box Tops coupon is worth a dime to Queen of Angels students. Last year, our school earned more than $300 for our school library and classrooms through this program. Please clip Box Tops coupons from products including Cheerios®, Betty Crocker®, Pillsbury®, Juicy Juice®, Kleenex® and more. Drop coupons in boxes outside the school office or at the back of church. For more information, please contact Mrs. Allen at aallen@queenofangelschicago.org.

BETHANY PLANS JUNE FEST Bethany Retirement Community invites all to attend the June Fest from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 16 in the Heritage Garden at 4950 N. Ashland Ave. Free parking is available in the lots on Winnemac and Paulina. Food, clowns, music, games, a petting zoo and pony rides are planned. There will also be a raffle for a 32-inch flat screen television. Net proceeds will benefit the activity programs for Bethany Retirement Community residents. For more information, contact Annette at 773-293-5563.

FR. TOLTON STORY STAGED Penn Ink will present a musical play, “A Place for My Children” at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 16 at Heritage Plaza Banquet Hall, 1500 W. 95th Street, Chicago. This play is the life story of America’s first African-American Catholic priest, Fr. Augustus Tolton. Donation is $35; $45 at the door. For tickets call Sabrina Penn at 773-546-8602.

GOLDEN DINERS PROGRAM The Golden Diners program runs from 12:30 to 2 p.m. every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave. Seniors aged 60 and older can get a tasty, nutritious lunch for $1.50. The Chicago Irish Immigrant Support senior group’s program meets between 10 a.m. and noon on the second Thursday of each month. Meetings take place at the Irish American Heritage Center. On June 21 we get a chance to check out some modern Irish short films. Perhaps through the medium of film we can gain some insight into the many ways that Irish society has changed in recent times.

GOOD COUNSEL REUNION PLANNED Looking for graduates from Good Counsel Class of 1977 for a 35th reunion this summer. Do you qualify? More information available by contacting Judy Penzel at penzeljudy@hotmail.com.

¿ALGUNA VEZ HAS PENSADO SER SACERDOTE? Para información acerca del sacerdocio, contacte al Padre Brian Welter al bwelter@archchicago.org o al 312-534-8298. Para información acerca de la vida religiosa, contacte a la Hermana Elyse Ramirez, OP al 312-534-5240 o al eramirez@archchicago.org. Para información y para el programa del Diaconado Permanente, contacte al Diácono Bob Puhala al bpuhala@usml.edu o al 847-837-4562.

CALLED TO RELIGIOUS LIFE? Is God calling you to a vocation to the priesthood or religious life? For information about priesthood, contact Father Brian Welter at bwelter@archchicago.org or at 312-534-8298. Or visit www.ChicagoPriest.com. For information on religious life, contact Sister Elyse Ramirez, OP at eramirez@archchicago.org or call 312-534-5240. For the Permanent Diaconate program contact Deacon Bob Puhala at 847-837-4562 or bpuhala@usml.edu.

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. FRANCIS The Secular Franciscans are a religious order within the Catholic Church open to diocesan clergy and to married and single members of the laity. Secular Franciscans work together in local fraternities to deepen their own spirituality and to conform their lives more fully to the Gospel of Christ. Please call Mary Hobbs at 847-207-3511 or Dale Blum at 773-774-7779.

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY MASS SET The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 23 in Holy Name Cathedral. Couples married in 1962 interested in attending this celebration need to call the Parish Center at 773-539-7510 to register. For more information, call the Family Ministries Office at 312-534-8351 or visit the website www.familyministries.org.

MISA DE ANIVERSARIO DE BODAS DE ORO La Misa de Aniversario de Bodas de Oro será el domingo, 23 de septiembre del 2012 a las 2:30 p.m. en Holy Name Catedral, 735 N. State St. Las parejas que se casaron en 1962 y están interesadas en asistir esta celebración deberán hablar a su parroquia para registrarse. Para más información, visite al www.familyministries.org o llame a la Oficina de Ministerio para la Familia al 312-534-8351.

ENCUENTRO MATRIMONIAL MUNDIAL Jesús vive con nostros y en nosotros a través de su Cuerpo y de su Sangre, y Él vive en nuestro sacramento del matrimonio. Renueva su sacramento profundizando en la comunicanión, el fortalecimiento su relación, y reviviendo su romance. Los próximos fines de semana del Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial para el área de Chicago son el 29 de junio hasta el 1 de julio; el 21 hasta el 23 de septiembre; y el 9 hasta el 11 de noviembre del 2012. Se recomienda inscribirse lo ntes posible ya que el cupo es limitado. Para reservaciones e información de los Fines de Semana en español, llamar a Oscar y Luz Delgado al 847-675-2119 o odelro@aol.com.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Jesus lives with us and in us through his Body and Blood; and he lives in our sacrament of marriage. Renew your sacrament by deepening your communication, strengthening your relationship and rekindling your romance. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends for the Chicago/Northwest Indiana area are September 7-9; November 2-4, 2012; or February 15-17, 2013. Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations or information, visit www.wwmechicago-gary.org or call Jim and Kris at 800-442-3554.

‘ON HOLIDAY WITH GOD’ DAY TRIP Mayslake Ministries is hosting a day trip featuring God’s abundant creation from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. during a June 13 day trip to the Chicago Botanical Garden. A narrated tram tour will provide an overview of all areas of the garden, including the Japanese gardens, English walled garden, fruit and vegetable garden and Lakeside Gardens. Lunch can be purchased at the Garden Café. Fee is $55. Visit www.mayslakeministries.org for more information about the day trips. 

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
June 10 — Fund for Retired Priests
June 17 — Sharing: Maternity BVM (with regular collection)
June 24 — Peter’s Pence
July 1 — Lyman Scholarship Fund (with regular collection)
July 4 — Independence Day: Society of St. Vincent dePaul
July 15 — Sharing: Maternity BVM (with regular collection)

Experience Renewal on Retreat

He’s alive! Jesus Christ is risen today! Hallelujah, Hallelujah! This week we celebrate with Christians around the world the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. In this season of rejuvenation, do you need a little renewal, too? Try getting away from the everyday at a retreat.

Announcements, Week of April 1, 2012

"Save us, Savior of the world, for by your Cross
and Resurrection you have set us free."

LENTEN RECONCILIATION APRIL 2 The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 2 in the church. This will be in conjunction with the new monthly Monday evening Eucharistic Adoration. Individual confessions will be offered in English or in Spanish. This time is available for those who want to participate in this sacrament during Holy Week to look at oneself, to strengthen one’s desire for personal change as a follower of Christ, and to receive His forgiveness and the encouraging graces of the Church. Please prayerfully consider this opportunity.

PREPARACIÓN ANTES DE LA PASCUA El Sacramento de Reconciliación (Confesión) será ofrecida en la iglesia desde las 7 p.m. hasta las 8:30 p.m. el lunes, 2 de abril. Las confesiones estarán en conjunción con el nuevo tiempo para Adoración eucarística el primer lunes del mes. Confesiones serán ofrecidas en inglés o en español. Es una oportunidad para participar en este sacramento durante la Semana Santa para reflexionar, fortalecer su compromiso como discípulo de Jesucristo, y recibir el perdón y las gracias de la Iglesia.

HATS OFF TO HIGH ACHIEVERS The following parishioners achieved Honor Roll status at St. Benedict High School: AnnaTai Malone ‘14, first honors; Ashley Krysztopik ‘13, Casandra Romero ‘15, and Malani Rosa ‘15, all second honors.

SCOUTS PLAN RECIPE COLLECTION The Queen of Angels Boy Scout Troop 894 will be collecting wonderful family recipes to create the 2012 Queen of Angels Parish Cookbook. Any kind of recipe is welcome along with a brief history or story about your family recipe. Cookbooks will be available early this fall. Please neatly print or type the recipe along with a brief story (optional) and your name and phone number (in case there is a question). Recipe collection boxes are located in the school office and in the church. For more information, contact Jennifer at angelicreatures@hotmail.com or at 773-583-6299.

NOTES ON THE ORGAN There is still time to donate to the restoration work for the Moller organ that has graced Queen of Angels for decades. Donation envelopes were included in last week’s Guide. Or simply place your donation in an envelope marked “Organ Fund.” The releathering project is designed to breathe new life into parts of the organ that are showing signs of wear and tear. This is not a cosmetic upgrade. This is a vital necessity to keep the organ from losing the ability to create specific notes. Several notes are already “missing” and we don’t want to compromise the integrity of the musical instrument at all. It is a classic and needs to remain so. There are so many causes that require financial assistance and support. When deciding where your charitable dollars go, please consider a lasting treasure like the Moller organ. Thank you for your generosity. (If you would prefer using a credit card, please call the Parish Center at 773-539-7510 or click the “Donate Now” button on our parish website, parish.queenofangelschicago.org, to donate online through GiveCentral.org.)

RAISE A TOAST TO A WINTER TOAST SPONSOR! The Winter Toast Committee would like to thank our corporate donors and sponsors for their support of Winter Toast 2012! This week we thank Steve Quick Jewelers. Steve Quick donated a custom designed necklace, valued at more than $1,000, to the live auction. Please remember to support this local business in Lincoln Square at 4710 N. Lincoln Avenue.

¡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!

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

LOOKING AHEAD TO ADVISORY BOARD ELECTIONS If you are interested in running for a board position on either the Athletic, Commons or School Board, candidacy packets are now available from the school office.
-- The Athletic Board will be seeking five candidates to fill four 3-year terms and one 1-year term.
-- The School Board will have five openings, including four 3-year terms and one 2-year term. Representation is welcome from parishioners who do not currently have children in the parish school but would like to help.
-- Commons will seek to fill the Vice President and Treasurer positions.
Meeting dates and times are posted on the school website. Please give thoughtful consideration to volunteering your time and talents to one of these essential boards.

2011 DONATION STATEMENTS Tax Day approaches! If you are preparing your 2011 Income Taxes and would like to receive a statement of your tax-deductible gifts to Queen of Angels in 2011, please contact the parish office at 773-539-7510 or at parish@queenofangelschicago.org. We appreciate your help in caring for God’s creation and preserving our parish’s resources by requesting a paperless e-statement that can be sent to your e-mail account. Statements may also be mailed to your street address or picked up during office hours.

FRIENDS OF THE POOR BENEFIT The Society of St. Vincent dePaul will host the fourth annual Friends of the Poor Benefit from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 15 at the Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace. Tickets are $75 per person and will include a champagne brunch, silent auction, pick a prize, 50/50 raffle, Big Raffle and entertainment from Padres on Parade. Contact Elvia Rojas at elvia@svdpchicago.org or at 312-655-7182.

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY MASS SET The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 23 in Holy Name Cathedral. Couples married in 1962 interested in attending this celebration need to call the Parish Center at 773-539-7510 to register. For more information, visit the website www.familyministries.org or call the Family Ministries Office at 312-534-8351.

MISA DE ANIVERSARIO DE BODAS DE ORO La Misa de Aniversario de Bodas de Oro será el domingo, 23 de septiembre del 2012 a las 2:30 p.m. en Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St. Las parejas que se casaron en 1962 y están interesadas en asistir esta celebración deberán hablar a su parroquia para registrarse. Para más información, visite al www.familyministries.org o llame a la Oficina de Ministerio para la Familia al 312-534-8351.

JOYFUL AGAIN! Joyful Again! will sponsor a retreat/workshop for widows and widowers on April 28 and 29 at St. Edward Parish, 4350 W. Sunnyside. Call 708-354-7211.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
April 1 — Lyman Scholarship (with regular collection)
April 1 — Easter Flowers
April 5 — Holy Thursday / Society of St. Vincent dePaul
April 6 — Good Friday / Holy Lands
April 8 — Easter
April 15 — Sharing Maternity BVM (with regular collection)

Announcements, Week of March 18, 2012

"God did not send his Son into the world
to condemn the world, but that the world
might be saved through Him." — John 3:17

"Dios no envió a su Hijo para condenar al mundo, sino
para que el mundo se salvara por él." — Juan 3:17

NOTES ON THE ORGAN There is still time to donate to the restoration work for the Moller organ that has graced Queen of Angels for decades. Donation envelopes were included in last week’s Guide. Or simply place your donation in an envelope marked “Organ Fund.” The releathering project is designed to breathe new life into parts of the organ that are showing signs of wear and tear. This is not a cosmetic upgrade. This is a vital necessity to keep the organ from losing the ability to create specific notes. Several notes are already “missing” and we don’t want to compromise the integrity of the musical instrument at all. It is a classic and needs to remain so. There are so many causes that require financial assistance and support. When deciding where your charitable dollars go, please consider a lasting treasure like the Moller organ. Thank you for your generosity. (If you would prefer using a credit card, please call the Parish Center at 773-539-7510.)

FISH FRY AT ATLANTIC GIVES BACK Wondering what meatless dish to prepare every Friday evening during Lent? Our neighbor, The Atlantic Bar and Grill, 5062 N. Lincoln Ave., is hosting a Fish Fry to help you over the hump every Friday from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. In turn a portion of the proceeds will be donated to our school. The adult all-you-can-eat menu includes fish, veggies and fries for $11, while the $6 kids menu includes macaroni and cheese, or fish and veggies or fries. Eat up!

WELL, BOWL ME OVER! The First Annual Adult Bowling Knight event that so many have been waiting for is slated for Friday, April 20 at the Lincoln Square Lanes, 4874 N. Lincoln Ave. The fun begins at 7 p.m. with check-in and gains momentum at 7:30 p.m. when the bowlers take their places on the lanes. The fee is $25 per person and includes three games of bowling and food. For those who don’t want to miss out on the fun but would rather not change shoes, the fee is $10 per person for food only. There will be a cash bar, a 50/50 raffle plus a separate raffle on five sports and/or local business goodie baskets. All proceeds will benefit the Athletic Program at Queen of Angels and any necessary gym improvements. It is hoped that many parishioners and school parents will come together and join us for this first-time bowling event.

SSVD REFLECTS... In today’s Gospel, God demonstrates great love for us by sending his Son so that we may believe in him. We demonstrate our great love for God by doing good works: reaching out to others, acting in justice and charity. Through your almsgiving you are performing a good work, far greater than you think. Know that your nickel, dime or quarter is multiplied by the coins placed by others in the St. Vincent dePaul Poor Box.

HELP SCHOLARS WITH 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 in each bimonthly envelope packet, or simply write “Lyman Fund” on an envelope and drop it in the Sunday collection. Your donation is always welcome.

2011 DONATION STATEMENTS If you are preparing your 2011 Income Taxes and would like to receive a statement of your tax-deductible gifts to Queen of Angels in 2011, please contact the parish office at 773-539-7510 or at parish@queenofangelschicago.org. We appreciate your help in caring for God’s creation and preserving our parish’s resources by requesting a paperless e-statement that can be sent to your e-mail account, or statements may be mailed to your street address or picked up during office hours. Thanks for your support of our parish family!

LOOKING TO BOARD ELECTIONS If you are interested in running for a board position on either the Athletic, Commons or School Board, the time is now to mark your calendar to attend one meeting to fulfill that eligibility requirement.
-- The Athletic Board will be seeking five candidates to fill four 3-year terms and one 1-year term. The next meeting is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 20 in the Upper Voss.
-- The School Board will have four openings, all for three-year terms. The next meeting is 7:15 p.m Monday, March 26 in the Upper Voss.
-- Commons will seek to fill the Vice President and Treasurer positions.
Meeting dates and times are posted on the school website. Please give thoughtful consideration to volunteering your time and talents to one of these essential boards.

CALLED TO PRIESTHOOD? Let yourself experience the joy and peace that comes from knowing what God has in store for you. If you feel the Lord is calling you to the diocesan priesthood, consider attending Exploring Priesthood Weekend April 20-22 at Mundelein Seminary. If you are college age or older, have thought about priesthood and would like to experience a weekend at Mundelein Seminary, contact Fr. Brian Welter at 312-534-8298 or bwelter@archchicago.org. For more information, visit www.ChicagoPriest.com.

LENTEN MISSION AT SAINT ANDREW Join the parishioners and friends of Saint Andrew Parish for three nights of engaging talks by Friar Johnpaul Cafiero, OFM on the seven last words of Jesus. This Lenten Parish Mission will take place on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, March 18-20, at 7 p.m. in the church, located at 3546 N. Paulina. Topics such as faith, doubt, addictions, conversion, depression, surrender, death and new life will be explored. Come, bring a friend or family member for a night (or nights) you won’t soon forget! Refreshments will be served each evening after the talk. For more information, call 773-525-3016 or visit www.saintandrewchicago.com.

SONGS OF FIRE AND LIGHT The Chicago Chamber Choir, which makes its home at St. Matthias Parish, 2310 W. Ainslie, continues its “Singing the Elements” series with Luminous: Songs of Fire and Light. Fire and light form the inspiration for this evocative and compelling program about life, love and loss. Guest ensemble Evanston Symphony Orchestra will join us in performing Lux Aeterna by Morten Lauridsen. Tickets are $20 for adults at the door; $18 in advance. The program will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at St. Matthias; and at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 25 at our Lady of the Brook, 3700 Dundee Road, Northbrook. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ChicagoChamberChoir.org or by calling 312-409-6890.

FRIENDS OF THE POOR BENEFIT The Society of St. Vincent dePaul will host the fourth annual Friends of the Poor Benefit from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 15 at the Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace. Tickets are $75 per person and will include a champagne brunch, silent auction, pick a prize, 50/50 raffle, Big Raffle and entertainment from Padres on Parade. Big Raffle prizes include a five-night cruise on the Royal Caribbean with a deluxe ocean view stateroom with balcony (airfare included); 55-inch LG televisions and $250 gas cards. Contact Elvia Rojas at 312-655-7182 or at elvia@svdpchicago.org.

¿LLAMADO AL SACERDOCIO? Date la oportunidad de experimentar la alegría y la paz que vienen de saber lo que Dios tiene reservado para ti. Si sientes que el Señor te esta llamando al sacerdocio diocesano, considera la posibilidad de participar en el “Exploring Priesthood Weekend” desde el 20 hasta el 22 de Abril, de 2012 en el Seminario de Mundelein. Si eres mayor de 18 años, has pensado acerca del sacerdocio, y te gustaría pasar un fin de semana en el Seminario de Mundelein, contacte al Padre Brian Welter al 312-534-8298 o bwelter@archchicago.org.

JOYFUL AGAIN! Joyful Again! will sponsor a retreat/workshop for widows and widowers who want to find joy in living again on April 28 and 29 at St. Edward Parish, 4350 W. Sunnyside. Call 708-354-7211.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
March 18 — Maternity BVM Parish (with regular collection)
April 1 — Lyman Scholarship (with regular collection)
April 1 — Easter Flowers
April 5 — Holy Thursday / Society of St. Vincent dePaul
April 6 — Good Friday / Holy Lands
April 8 — Easter
April 15 — Sharing Parish: Maternity BVM (with regular collection)

Announcements, Week of March 11, 2012

SSVD REFLECTS... In today’s Gospel Jesus is asked, “What sign can you show us?” Every day we can see signs of how God has visited us in the blessings of our lives. Let us be a sign of God’s love by being a blessing to others. Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the Parish Center and leave a message for the Society of St. Vincent dePaul so that together we can help the suffering.

LOOKING TO BOARD ELECTIONS If you are interested in running for a board position on either the Athletic, Commons or School Board, the time is now to mark your calendar to attend one meeting in March or April to fulfill that eligibility requirement.
-- The Athletic Board will be seeking five candidates to fill four 3-year terms and one 1-year term.
-- The School Board will have four openings, all for three-year terms.
-- Commons will seek to fill the Vice President and Treasurer positions.
Meeting dates and times are posted on the school website. Please give thoughtful consideration to volunteering your time and talents to one of these essential boards.

NORTH SIDE KAIROS SEEKS LEADERS North Side Kairos 13 is currently looking for high school or first year college students for their leadership team. Applicants must:
-- have already attended a Kairos retreat, such as through a Catholic high school or at a parish;
-- be open to lead as part of a diverse team of youth and adults for this co-ed, multi-parish experience; and
-- complete a leader application and return it to the retreat coordinators by the extended deadline, Saturday, March 31, 2012.
Chosen leaders will receive thorough leadership training in the late spring and summer to prepare them for the peer-to-peer retreat. This is a great opportunity for teens to grow in faith, develop communication skills and gain experience in leading others.
The retreat will take place August 10-13 at Bellarmine Hall in Barrington. North Side Kairos is a joint effort of youth and adults at several north side and suburban parishes, including Queen of Angels.
To receive an application or learn more, visit parish.queenofangelschicago.org/kairos or e-mail your request to northside.kairos@gmail.com.

SUPPORT OUR STUDENT ATHLETES The Athletic Board is looking for people with knowledge of volleyball to coach both our fifth grade girls team and sixth grade boys team. Coaches must hold two practices a week and attend all games. Please contact Nancy at nbaer@att.net if you are interested.

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.

HELP YOURSELF TO MARKET DAY Market Day provides restaurant quality results and helps Queen of Angels School, too! Pick up an 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. This is a great way to help Queen of Angels School. Online Market Day orders are due by 11 p.m. Wednesday, March 16. Pick-up will be 9:15 a.m. Saturday, March 24 at the Lower Voss Center. If you would like to help, call Nancy at 773-539-7510.

THE CHALLENGE HEATS UP! Continue to clip and bring in your box tops to benefit the classrooms of Queen of Angels. All proceeds from Box Tops for Education will benefit the school library and the winning classroom collecting the most Box Tops will be awarded a pizza party in May.
Please clip Box Tops coupons from products including Cheerios®, Betty Crocker®, Pillsbury®, Juicy Juice®, Kleenex® and more. Drop coupons in boxes outside the school office or at the back of church. Each Box Tops coupon is worth a dime to Queen of Angels students.
Ms. Larkin’s room has taken the lead in the school-wide competition with 1,236 box tops, followed by Mrs. Thilmany’s room with 1,103 and Ms. Manning’s class with 985. The race will come down to the wire so please continue to bring in those boxtops! April 1 is the deadline for the contest but please continue saving the box tops after the contest ends. Each one is worth a dime and all those labels add up pretty quickly! Thank you for your help to Queen of Angels School. We’ll give another update soon!

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
March 18 — Sharing Parish: Maternity BVM (with regular collection)
April 1 — Lyman Scholarship Fund (with regular collection)
April 1 — Easter Flowers
April 5 — Holy Thursday-Society of St. Vincent dePaul
April 6 — Good Friday
April 8 — Easter
April 15 — Sharing Parish: Maternity BVM (with regular collection)

Announcements, Week of March 4, 2012

BAPTISMS / BAUTISMOS
Anthony Danilo Castro, child of Olga and Manuel
Layla Ayde Castro, child of Olga and Manuel
Leo Jesus Castro, child of Olga and Manuel
Michael Alexander Alvarado, child of Annette and Jose
Peter James May, child of Lauren and Adam
Mikaela Arieli Melendez, child of Elida and Christian
Finnian Joseph Tomsheck, child of Jennifer and Brian
Harrison Aiden Weber, child of Deannine and Erin
Ryan Matthew Wilcox, child of Allison and James
Ayden Patrick Culliton, child of Amy and Brian
Briden Thomas Culliton, child of Amy and Brian
Charlotte Rose Eickhoff, child of Christine and Michael
Khloe Harlow Tose, child of Maricel and Leomerr
Aaron Ramon Lopez, child of Maria and Armando

2011 DONATION STATEMENTS If you are preparing your 2011 Income Taxes and would like to receive a statement of your tax-deductible gifts to Queen of Angels in 2011, please contact the parish office at 773-539-7510 or at parish@queenofangelschicago.org. We appreciate your help in caring for God’s creation and preserving our parish’s resources by requesting a paperless e-statement that can be sent to your e-mail account, or statements may be mailed to your street address or picked up during office hours.

¡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 773-539-3176 para registrarse o arreglar su registración.

ALL ARE 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 introduce yourself, register or adjust your existing registration. Thanks!

HOSTS NEEDED The Parish Social following the 9:30 a.m. Mass needs people willing to help host these gatherings. Gather in the Lower Church and visit with friends while having a light snack. Are you able to bring baked goods or fruit on any given Sunday? Organizations and ministries of the parish are urged to help in this effort. Beverages provided. Contact Walter Rucker at walt501@juno.com, or call 773-539-7510.

JOIN US FOR EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ON FRIDAYS Every Friday, the Blessed Sacrament is placed out for veneration and prayer from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. To reach the Adoration Chapel, enter the church through the Claremont door, walk up the stairs, turn to the left and then to the left again. Walk down the passage behind the altar and enter the former baptistery where the Eucharist is exposed for veneration. Help us keep vigil with the Lord by making time on Fridays for these moments of prayer; you’ll feel closer to God by resting in the divine presence. Please sign in.

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. Favor de llamar al 773-539-3176.

LOOKING TO BOARD ELECTIONS If you are interested in running for a board position on either the Athletic, Commons or School Board, the time is now to mark your calendar to attend one meeting in February, March or April to fulfill that eligibility requirement.
-- The Athletic Board will be seeking five candidates to fill four 3-year terms and one 1-year term.
-- The School Board will have four openings, all for three-year terms.
-- Commons will seek to fill the Vice President and Treasurer positions.
Meeting dates and times are posted on the school website. Please give thoughtful consideration to volunteering your time and talents to one of these essential boards.

FRIENDS OF THE POOR BENEFIT The Society of St. Vincent dePaul will host the fourth annual Friends of the Poor Benefit from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 15 at the Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace. Tickets are $75 per person and will include a champagne brunch, silent auction, pick a prize, 50/50 raffle, Big Raffle and entertainment from Padres on Parade, a group of talented and gifted pastors within the Archdiocese to entertain and delight. Big Raffle prizes include a five-night cruise on the Royal Caribbean with a deluxe ocean view stateroom with balcony (airfare included); 55-inch LG televisions and $250 gas cards. Contact Elvia Rojas at elvia@svdpchicago.org or at 312-655-7182.

JOIN THE CHALLENGE! Continue to clip and bring in your box tops to benefit the classrooms of Queen of Angels. All proceeds from Box Tops for Education will benefit the school library and the winning classroom collecting the most Box Tops will be awarded a pizza party in May. Please clip Box Tops coupons from products including Cheerios®, Betty Crocker®, Pillsbury®, Juicy Juice®, Kleenex® and more. Drop coupons in boxes outside the school office or at the back of church. Each Box Tops coupon is worth a dime to Queen of Angels students. Thank you to all families for your continued support. Currently Mrs. Thilmany’s class is in the lead with Ms. Manning’s and Ms. Larkin’s classes in pursuit. Thank you for your help to Queen of Angels School. We’ll give another update soon!

SUPPORT OUR STUDENT ATHLETES The Athletic Board is looking for people with knowledge of volleyball to coach both our fifth grade girls team and sixth grade boys team. Coaches must hold two practices a week and attend all games. Contact Nancy at nbaer@att.net to volunteer.

DONATE A BOOK FOR A BIRTHDAY The School Library invites you to donate a book in honor of your favorite child’s birthday or half-birthday. A special bookplate will be added to the front of the book that will announce to all readers of the book who donated the book to our library. A photo of the child with the book will be taken and that picture will be displayed on the bulletin board outside the library. Your generosity and thoughtfulness are much appreciated. You can be sure this gift will be shared and celebrated by all our students for many years to come. Thanks to all school families and staff who have participated in the program. Please contact Mrs. Diaz at gdiaz@queenofangelschicago.org for title suggestions.

CATHOLIC LAWYERS GUILD RETREAT Join the Catholic Lawyers Guild of Chicago from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 10 for a day of prayer, reflection and discussion with Francis Cardinal George. The retreat theme is “Can a Good Catholic be a Good Lawyer? Why Lawyers Need to Pray.”
The retreat will be held at Loyola University Chicago’s Baumhart Hall and Terry Student Center located at 26 E. Pearson St. Cardinal George will also celebrate mass at St. James Chapel in the Quigley Center before lunch.
There is a $50 registration fee per person, which includes continental breakfast and lunch. Law students may attend free of charge. Free parking is available at Holy Name Cathedral. Spaces are limited; registration is required. Go online to dayofrecollection.eventbrite.com or contact parishioner Bill Castle at 773-787-8783 or williamaustin1974@hotmail.com. More information is available at www.clgchicago.org.

TRIP TO HOLY LAND, ITALY Fr. Edward Panek, Dean and Pastor of St. Thomas Becket Parish in Mount Prospect will be the chaplain on the trip to the Holy Land and Italy September 10 to 23, 2012. Stops include Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Galilee, Capernaum, Rome, Tuscany, Florence, Assisi and Venice. All-inclusive fee of $4,699 with airfare included. For more information, email Anthony@Proximotravel.com or call 855-842-8001.

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY MASS SET The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 23 in Holy Name Cathedral. Couples married in 1962 interested in attending this celebration need to call the Parish Center at 773-539-7510 to register. For more information, visit www.familyministries.org or call the Family Ministries Office at 312-534-8351.

MISA DE ANIVERSARIO DE BODAS DE ORO La Misa de Aniversario de Bodas de Oro será el domingo, 23 de septiembre del 2012 a las 2:30 p.m. en Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St. Las parejas que se casaron en 1962 y están interesados en asistir esta celebración deberán habír a su parroquia para registrarse. Para más información, visite al www.familyministries.org or llame a la Oficina de Ministerio para la Familia al 312-534-8351.

DO YOU KNOW A VETERAN? Volunteers of America can assist veterans through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program, including housing, counseling, transportation and daily living services, financial planning and financial aid. Contact John Fahey at 312-564-2334.

RESURRECTION ALL H.S. REUNION Resurrection College Prep High School will celebrate an All-School Reunion at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 21 at Resurrection. Classes that are celebrating a milestone year will be honored in a special way during the evening. Resurrection Alumnae Coordinator Stefanie Thorpe is seeking graduates who are able to reach out to friends and help promote the event to their former classmates. Please contact Stefanie Thorpe at sthorpe@reshs.org or 773-775-6616, ext. 127 for more information. Resurrection, located at 7500 W. Talcott, is the largest all-girls Catholic college preparatory high school on the north side of Chicago. For more information, call 773-775-6616, ext. 129.

TARA CLUB SENIOR MEETINGS The Chicago Irish Immigrant Support’s senior group at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, holds winter meetings on the second Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. All are welcome; membership is not required and there are no fees (excluding trips).
-- The guest will be a Cook County Circuit Court judge. The judge will tell us more about the workings of the Circuit Court and speak about issues of particular relevance to seniors. There will also be time for questions from senior group attendees.
-- Seniors age 60 and older are invited to attend the Golden Diners Lunch Program Tuesday through Saturdays (excluding Wednesday) from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Heritage Center. Join the group for great food and good company.
For more information on any programs, please call 773-282-8445.

BE A HERO FOR MERCY Run the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for Mercy Home for Boys and Girls and be a hero to countless youth who need a safe home, a quality education and the chance for a brighter future. Registration for the marathon is open. Contact Amber at 312-738-7567 to start your journey to becoming a hero!

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
March 4 — Lyman Scholarship (with regular collection)
March 18 — Maternity BVM (with regular collection)

Teen Leaders Needed

NORTH SIDE KAIROS SEEKS LEADERS
North Side Kairos 13 is currently looking for high school or first year college students for their leadership team.

Announcements, Week of February 19, 2012

PRESIDENTS DAY HOLIDAY All Queen of Angels facilities will be closed on Monday, February 20 in honor of Presidents Day. The usual weekday Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 a.m. The parish office will re-open at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 21. In case of an emergency requiring the attention of a priest while the office is closed, please call 773-539-7510.

SUPPORT OUR STUDENT ATHLETES All are invited to the Athletic Mass at 9:30 a.m. next Sunday, February 26. Our Knights on the boys and girls basketball teams will receive a blessing and medals of Saint Sebastian, patron of athletes. Come cheer on our 7th and 8th grade boys at Pack the Gym Knight this Thursday, February 23. Basketball games begin at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. A small donation is requested at the door. The Athletic Board is looking for individuals with knowledge of volleyball to coach both our fifth grade girls team and sixth grade boys team. Coaches must hold two practices a week and make all the games. Contact Nancy Baer at nbaer@att.net for more info. “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak... They will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” — Isaiah 40:29, 31

SSVD REFLECTS... In today’s Gospel Jesus says, “...your sins are forgiven.” Indeed forgiving is a divine act of mercy. When we forgive others we are acting in and by God’s power. When we give to the poor, God indeed pours his love, peace and forgiveness into our hearts and into our lives.

2011 DONATION STATEMENTS If you are preparing your 2011 Income Taxes and would like to receive a statement of your taxdeductible gifts to Queen of Angels in 2011, please contact the parish office at parish@queenofangelschicago.org or at 773-539-7510. We appreciate your help in caring for God’s creation and preserving our parish’s resources by requesting a paperless e-statement that can be sent to your e-mail account, or statements may be mailed to your street address or picked up during office hours. Thanks for your support of our parish family!

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES FOR SALE Girl Scout cookies will be sold after the Masses February 25-26 and again March 24-25. Cost is $4 per box. For more information, contact Ann at 773-509-0350.

YUM! PANCAKES AND SAUSAGE Save the date! Cub Scout Pack 3894 will host the annual All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 25. Tickets are available from all Cub Scouts. Tickets are $5 for adults and children age 13 and up; $3 for seniors and children 2 to 12.

SHARE OUR AMERICAN FREEDOMS In 2010, a total of 619,913 people who came to this country as immigrants swore the oath of allegiance and became U.S. Citizens. Requirements in this process include multiple applications, interviews and tests, in order to ensure that naturalized citizens have familiarity with American government and history, a working knowledge of the English language and good moral character.
The road to citizenship can be long and difficult. At Queen of Angels, a ministry exists to help our brothers and sisters who have begun this process and are studying for the interviews and examinations. Help is needed to lead these classes, which are offered free of charge as a service to the community.
Volunteers must be patient, caring and able to keep up on current events and changes in immigration regulations. Internet access, teaching skills, or competence in a foreign language can be helpful but are not necessary. Most important is a love of the United States and the freedoms that we enjoy, including the freedom to adopt this country as one’s own. Training is available from Deacon Ben Nieves, who has taught the class for 14 years. U.S. Citizenship Classes are held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday evenings at the Parish Center. For more information, to volunteer or sign up for the class, please call the parish office at 773-539-7510.

HELP YOURSELF TO MARKET DAY Market Day provides 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. 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. This is a great way to help Queen of Angels School with very little effort. Online Market Day orders are due by 11 p.m. Wednesday, February 22. Pick-up will be 9:15 a.m. Saturday, February 25 in the Lower Voss Center. If you would like to help, call Nancy at 773-539-7510.

DONATE A BOOK FOR A BIRTHDAY The School Library invites you to donate a book in honor of your favorite child’s birthday or half-birthday. A special bookplate will be added to the front of the book that will announce to all readers of the book who donated the book to our library. A photo of the child with the book will be taken and that picture will be displayed on the bulletin board outside the library. Your generosity and thoughtfulness are much appreciated. You can be sure this gift will be shared and celebrated by all our students for many years to come. Thanks to all school families and staff who have participated in the program. Please contact Mrs. Diaz at gdiaz@queenofangelschicago.org for title suggestions.

“SHOP WITH THE ANGELS” UPDATE Gather your papers, receipts and supplies to prepare taxes. Through Friday, March 2, a Staples gift card will be loaded with a little extra money! When you purchase a $25 Staples card, the card will have a value of $26.25 and when a $100 Staples gift card is purchased, that card is worth $105. Staples’ everyday savings, combined with the extra money added to your gift card, makes Staples a great source for all the tools and supplies needed. Stop by the table in the Gathering Space after Mass to find answers for all your shopping needs.

JOIN THE CHALLENGE! Continue to clip and bring in your box tops to benefit the classrooms of Queen of Angels. All proceeds from Box Tops for Education will benefit the school library and the winning classroom collecting the most Box Tops will be awarded a pizza party in May. Thank you to all families for your continued support. Currently Mrs. Thilmany’s class is in the lead with Ms. Manning’s and Ms. Larkin’s classes in hot pursuit. Thank you for your help to Queen of Angels School. We’ll give another update next month!

ST. ANDREW FISH FRY PLANNED The first annual St. Andrew Fish Fry will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 24 in the gym at Addison and Paulina. A fish basket is $10, mac and cheese basket is $5. BYOB. Visit www.saintandrewchicago.com to order your dinners.

CATHOLIC LAWYERS GUILD RETREAT Join the Catholic Lawyers Guild of Chicago from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 10 for a day of prayer, reflection and discussion with Francis Cardinal George. The retreat theme is “Can a Good Catholic be a Good Lawyer? Why Lawyers Need to Pray.” The retreat will be held at Loyola University Chicago’s Baumhart Hall and Terry Student Center located at 26 E. Pearson St. Cardinal George will also celebrate mass at St. James Chapel in the Quigley Center before lunch. There is a $50 registration fee per person, which includes continental breakfast and lunch. Law students may attend free of charge. Free parking is available at Holy Name Cathedral. Spaces are limited; registration is required. Go online to dayofrecollection.eventbrite.com or contact parishioner Bill Castle at 773-787-8783 or williamaustin1974@hotmail.com. Visit www.clgchicago.org for more information.

REFLECTION FOR GRIEVING MOTHERS St. Clement Church will sponsor “Love and Loss of a Child: Reflection for Grieving Mothers as a half-day retreat on Saturday, February 25. This reflection is for mothers who have suffered miscarriage, infertility or loss of a child, no matter how long it has been. This will be a special time of reflection, healing and hope. The healing journey after the loss of a child can take many twists and turns, including navigating through grief and finding comfort. Carol Regina Winter, mother of six, will reflect on her experience with the death of two children. There will be break-out sessions on the topics of infertility, miscarriage and loss of a child. Contact St. Clement Church at 773-281-0371 for more information.

BE A HERO FOR MERCY Run the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for Mercy Home for Boys and Girls and be a hero to countless youth who need a safe home, a quality education and the chance for a brighter future. Registration for the marathon is now open. Contact Amber at 312-738-7567 or ambcer@mercyhome.org to start your journey to becoming a hero!

JOYFUL AGAIN There will be a retreat/workshop for widows and widowers who want to find joy in living again. The event, sponsored by Rainbow Hospice, will be March 17-18 at Resurrection Health Care, Holy Family Medical Center, 100 N. River Road, Des Plaines. For information or to register, call 708-354-7211.

TARA CLUB SENIOR MEETINGS The Chicago Irish Immigrant Support’s senior group at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, holds winter meetings on the second Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. All are welcome; membership is not required and there are no fees (excluding trips).
-- On Thursday, February 23, a clinician from Swedish Covenant Hospital will speak about chronic pain and techniques to manage it.
-- Seniors age 60 and older are invited to attend the Golden Diners Lunch Program Tuesday through Saturdays (excluding Wednesday) from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Heritage Center. Join the group for great food and good company.
For more information on any programs, please call 773-282-8445.

FRIENDS OF THE POOR BENEFIT The Society of St. Vincent dePaul will host the fourth annual Friends of the Poor Benefit from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 15 at the Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace. Tickets are $75 per person and will include a champagne brunch, silent auction, pick a prize, 50/50 raffle, Big Raffle and entertainment from Padres on Parade, a group of talented and gifted pastors within the Archdiocese to entertain and delight. Big Raffle prizes include a five-night cruise on the Royal Caribbean with a deluxe ocean view stateroom with balcony (airfare included); 55-inch LG televisions and $250 gas cards. Contact Elvia Rojas at Elvia@svdpchicago.org or at 312-655-7182.

WWME WEEKENDS SET The readings today talk about the healing power of God. God heals the same today as he did in Old and New Testament times. Allow God to work and move in to your marriage relationship; attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend and let God strengthen, renew and rekindle your relationship. Deepen your communication, strengthen your relationship, rekindle your romance and renew your sacrament by attending one of the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends for the Chicago/Northwest Indiana area on March 30-April 1; June 8-10; or September 7-9. Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations or information, contact Jim or Kris at www.wwmechicago-gary.org or 800-442-3554.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
February 19 — Maternity BVM (with regular collection)
February 22 — Ash Wednesday
March 4 — Lyman Scholarship (with regular collection)
March 18 — Maternity BVM (with regular collection)

Announcements, Week of February 12, 2012

"...háganlo todo para gloria de Dios." — Lucas 7:16

SSVD REFLECTS... In the Gospel today Jesus moved with pity and touched the leper and healed him. Let us pray today for the grace to be generous with our gifts to help those who are suffering. By your gift to the Society of St. Vincent dePaul you indeed put your faith into action as you bring healing to the poor, hungry and weeping.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES FOR SALE Girl Scout cookies will be sold after the Masses February 25-26 and again March 24-25. Cost is $4 per box. For more information, contact Ann at 773-509-0350.

2011 DONATION STATEMENTS If you are preparing your 2011 Income Taxes and would like to receive a statement of your tax-deductible gifts to Queen of Angels in 2011, please contact the parish office at 773-539-7510 or at parish@queenofangelschicago.org. We appreciate your help in caring for God’s creation and preserving our parish’s resources by requesting a paperless e-statement that can be sent to your e-mail account, or statements may be mailed to your street address or picked up during office hours. Thanks for your support of our parish family!

COACHES NEEDED The Athletic Board is looking for individuals with knowledge of the sport of volleyball to coach both our 5th grade girls team and 6th grade boys team. Coaches will need to be able to hold two practices a week and make all the games. The 5th grade girls league is administered through St. Bartholomew School and games are played on Friday nights, Saturday and Sunday mornings. The 6th grade boys league is run out of Queen of Angels and can be any evening Monday through Friday. Please contact Nancy Baer at nbaer@att.net if you are interested.

CATHOLIC LAWYERS GUILD RETREAT Join the Catholic Lawyers Guild of Chicago from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 10 for a day of prayer, reflection and discussion with Francis Cardinal George. The retreat theme is “Can a Good Catholic be a Good Lawyer? Why Lawyers Need to Pray.” The retreat will be held at Loyola University Chicago’s Baumhart Hall and Terry Student Center located at 26 E. Pearson St. Cardinal George will also celebrate mass at St. James Chapel in the Quigley Center before lunch. There is a $50 registration fee per person, which includes continental breakfast and lunch. Law students may attend free of charge. Free parking is available at Holy Name Cathedral. Spaces are limited; registration is required. Go online to dayofrecollection.eventbrite.com or contact parishioner Bill Castle at 773-787-8783 or williamaustin1974@hotmail.com. Visit www.clgchicago.org for more information.

ST. ANDREW FISH FRY PLANNED The first annual St. Andrew Fish Fry will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 24 in the gym at Addison and Paulina. A fish basket is $10, mac and cheese basket is $5. BYOB. Visit saintandrewchicago.com to order your dinner.

SSVD VEHICLE DONATION PROGRAM The Society of St Vincent DePaul’s Wheels for the Needy program welcomes donations of cars, trucks, vans, boats -- any vehicle that runs! The Society sells your vehicle at auction and proceeds are used to support those in need. A portion of proceeds goes directly to the Queen of Angels Conference for the poor in our community. To donate, call Elvia Rojas at 312-655-7182.

TARA CLUB SENIOR MEETINGS The Chicago Irish Immigrant Support’s senior group at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox, holds winter meetings on the second Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. All are welcome; membership is not required and there are no fees (excluding trips).
-- On Thursday, February 23, a clinician from Swedish Covenant Hospital will speak about chronic pain and techniques to manage it.
-- Seniors age 60 and older are invited to attend the Golden Diners Lunch Program Tuesday through Saturdays (excluding Wednesday) from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Heritage Center. Join the group for great food and good company.
For more information on any programs, please call 773-282-8445.

CELEBRATE YOUR MARRIAGE! In the second reading today St. Paul tells us that whatever we do, to do it for the glory of God and to be imitators of Christ. This Sunday is World Marriage Day which honors husband and wife as the foundation of the family. Commit to making your marriage a priority in your lives and let your marriage relationship give glory to God. Deepen your communication, strengthen your relationship, rekindle your romance and renew your sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend for the Chicago/Northwest Indiana area on March 30-April 1, 2012, June 8-10, 2012 or September 7-9, 2012. Early registration is highly recommended. Call Jim and Kris at 800-442-3554 or contact www.wwmechicago-gary.org for reservations or information.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
February 12 — Annual Catholic Appeal Commitment
February 19 — Maternity BVM (with regular collection)
February 22 — Ash Wednesday
March 4 — Lyman Scholarship (with regular collection)