Queen of Angels Catholic Parish Chicago

Spread the Warmth This January

All are invited to reach out to others this January with a Baby Bottle project to benefit moms in crisis pregnancies at the Women's Center, or consider giving your time to lead others to U.S. citizenship. Please note that the St. Vincent de Paul clothing box has been moved to the St. Matthias parking lot.

Announcements, Week of December 11, 2011

"Acquire inward peace and a multitude around you will find their salvation"
— St. Seraphim

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CELEBRATION The Guadalupano Committee of Queen of Angels extends a cordial invitation to everyone to join in the celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe beginning with the 7 p.m. Mass in Spanish on Monday, December 12. Join us after Mass when the celebration continues in the church basement with mariachi performers and food. To volunteer, call 773-742-3439.

VENGAN A CELEBRAR LA FIESTA GUADALUPANA MAÑANA El Comité Guadalupano les hace una cordial invitación a la celebración de la Virgen de Guadalupe que se llevará acabo el lunes, 12 de Diciembre. Se iniciará a las 7 p.m. con la sagrada misa, y después bajaremos al sótano de la iglesia a seguir celebrando. Habrá mariachi y comida en la fiesta. Si gusta ayudar, llame al 773-742-3439.

ReNEWal of inspiration, kindness, spirit, faith, friendship, honesty and support: 1,000 Word Project, a Queen of Angels community event NEW in 2012. Interested? Watch future issues of The Guide.

DATES TO REMEMBER THIS SEASON
-- Early deadlines for upcoming issues of The Guide:
---- December 18 issue: 10 a.m. Monday, December 12
---- December 25 issue: 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 13
---- January 1, 2012 issue: 10 a.m. Thursday, December 22
-- School Closes, 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, December 20
-- Advent Reconciliation: 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 22
-- Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24:
---- 12 noon Parish Center closes
---- 5 p.m. Family Mass
---- 12 midnight Midnight Mass
---- Masses preceded by carols
-- Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25: no 8 or 9:30 a.m. Masses
---- 9 & 11 a.m. Masses in English
---- 12:30 p.m. Mass in Spanish
-- Parish Center offices: closed Monday, December 26; re-open 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 27. Also closed Friday, December 30 and Saturday, December 31; re-open 8:30 a.m. Monday, January 2.
-- Mary, Mother of God, New Year’s Eve, December 31 and New Year’s Day, January 1: usual weekend Mass schedule
-- School Re-opens: 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 4

SSVD REFLECTS... In today’s Gospel John the Baptist says, “I am the voice of one crying in the desert; make straight the way of the Lord.” As we prepare for Christmas let us ask for the grace to help others to know the love of the Lord. Christmas is a time of love and gift-giving. Please share your abundance by giving a gift to the Society of St. Vincent dePaul so that those who do not have clothes and food can share in the blessings of Christmas. Donations marked “St. Vincent de Paul” can be placed in the collection basket or in the Poor Box.

HOPE: AN IMMIGRANT STORY
“I was a stranger and you welcomed me...” (Matt 25:35)
Maria is a mother of four young children: ages 6, 4, 2 and an infant. While she was still pregnant with the infant, her husband, and father of her children, left on a Monday morning to work in the fields of Michigan. He never returned home that Friday. He had been detained for a very minor traffic offense. Despite his hard work, being in the United States for nine years and having four young children born in the U.S., he was deported before Maria could even locate him. Maria had no source of income, nowhere to turn, and so she turned to the Church.
Pastoral Migratoria provided assistance to pay rent and other necessary expenses. Also with the assistance of one of the priests at the church, they were able to find a place for her children at the parish school.
How could we accompany this family? Action: Join us at 7 a.m. Friday, December 16 at 101 W. Congress for the Posada Pilgrimage. For more information, contact Elena Segura in the Office for Immigrant Affairs and Immigration Education, 3525 S. Lake Park Ave., Chicago IL 60653 at esegura@archchicago.org or 312-534-5333.

ESPERANZA: UNA HISTORIA MIGRANTE
“Fuí forastero y ustedes me recibieron...” (Mateo 25:35)
María es una madre de cuatro hijos pequeños con edades de 6, 4 y 2 años y un bebe recién nacido. Mientras aún se encontraba embarazada con el hijo (ahora recién nacido), su esposo, el padre de sus hijos, se fue por la mañana de un lunes a trabajar en los campos de Michigan. Él nunca volvió a casa aquel viernes. Fue detenido por una infracción menor de tránsito. A pesar de su arduo trabajo, el haber estado en Estados Unidos por 9 años y con 4 hijos, pequeños nacidos en EE. UU., lo deportaron antes de que María lo pudiera localizar. María carecía de una fuente de ingresos y no tenía a dónde acudir y por lo tanto se fue a la Iglesia.
La Pastoral Migratoria le ayudó a pagar el alquiler y otros gastos necesarios. También con la ayuda de uno de los párrocos de la Iglesia, sus niños se matricularon en la escuela parroquial.
¿Como podemos acompañar a esta familia? Acción: Acompáñanos este viernes, 16 de diciembre a las 7 a.m. en el 101 W. Congress para la Posada de Solidaridad Migrante. Para más información, contacte a Elena Segura en la Oficina para Asuntos de Inmigrantes y Educación sobre Inmigración, 3525 S. Lake Park Ave., Chicago Illinois 60653, al esegura@archchicago.org o al 312-534-5333.

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 the proceeds goes directly to the Queen of Angels Conference for the poor in our community. To donate, call Elvia Rojas at 312-655-7182.

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 temporary financial aid. Please contact John Fahey at Volunteers of America at 312-564-2334.

EXPLORING PRIESTHOOD WEEKEND “Make straight the way of the Lord.” In today’s Gospel John urges us to recognize the God that walks with us and calls us to serve him. How are you called to serve the Lord? Men of college-age and older are invited to an Exploring Priesthood Weekend (EPW) retreat to learn about, reflect on, and discuss with seminarians and priests the possibilities of diocesan priesthood in Chicago. The next EPW is January 13-15. To register contact Father Brian Welter at 312-534-8298 or bwelter@archchicago.org. See www.ChicagoPriest for more details.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER DATES SET “I am the voice of one crying in the desert, make straight the way of the Lord” (today’s Gospel). Are we taking time to put the way of the Lord in our marriage? Take some well-deserved time for just the two of you to deepen your communication, strengthen your relationship, rekindle your romance and renew your sacrament by attending the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends for the Chicago/Northwest Indiana area on January 27-29, March 2-4 or June 8-10. Early registration is highly recommended. Visit www.wwmechicago-gary.org for reservations or more information, or contact Jim and Kris at 800-442-3554.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
December 11 — Christmas Flowers
December 18 — Sharing: BVM (with regular collection)
December 25 — Christmas
January 1 — Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Thanksgiving Food Drive Thank You

“For I was hungry and you gave me food.” — Matthew 25:35

SSVD SAYS THANKS FOR FOOD DRIVE SUCCESS
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul thanks its many benefactors and donors for the success of the recent Thanksgiving Food Drive. Through the generosity and hard work of so many people, over 60 families received items they needed in time for their Thanksgiving feasts, as well as artificial Christmas trees through our collaboration with Project Tannenbaum.

Announcements, Week of November 27, 2011

We are the clay, O Lord, and you are the potter

A BLESSING FOR YOUR ADVENT WREATH O God, by whose word all things are made holy, grant your blessing on this wreath and on our family who will pray around it. Father of All, may your Holy Spirit prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. May we receive abundant graces from you through Jesus our Lord. Amen.

SSVD REFLECTS... As we begin Advent we are called to “be watchful be alert” as we stand in joyful anticipation for the grace of Christmas to once again bless our lives. Your gift in the St. Vincent dePaul Poor Box will help the poor to celebrate the grace of God’s love this Christmas.

CELEBRATE JESÚS DEL GRAN PODER Each year, the Ecuadorian Community at Queen of Angels honors Jesus Christ as Jesús del Gran Poder. A celebration will be held after the 12:30 p.m. Mass Sunday, December 4 in the lower church. There will also be a raffle. It is not required to be present at the raffle drawing to win. Raffle tickets will be on sale after the 12:30 Mass until the week of the celebration. All proceeds will benefit the parish. For raffle ticket sales, contact Judy Vega at 773-398-7595. JESÚS DEL GRAN PODER Cada año, la comunidad Ecuatoriana de Reina de los Ángeles le da honor a Jesucristo como Jesús del Gran Poder. Una celebración se llevara acabo después de la misa de las 12:30 p.m. el domingo, 4 de diciembre en el sótano de la iglesia. También habrá una rifa. No es un requisito estar presente para ganar. Los boletos estaran en venta después de la misa de las 12:30 de la tarde cada domingo hasta el día de la celebración. Todos los ingresos beneficiaran la parroquia. Contacte a Judy Vega al 773-398-7595.

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.

WILL YOU ASSIST THE LYMAN FUND? On the first Sunday of each month, the collection includes the monthly Lyman Scholarship Fund. The Lyman Scholarship Fund was established to help families in need of assistance in making a tuition payment. A growing number of families need assistance from the Lyman Fund. Use the green envelope provided in your envelope packet or place your donation in any envelope marked “Lyman Fund.” The next Lyman collection will be the weekend of December 3-4 but donations are accepted at any time. Helping a family in need continues the mission of our church. Thank you.

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. Ask friends and family to collect labels on behalf of our school! Visit www.labelsforeducation.ca for a complete listing of eligible products. 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 for more information.

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 the proceeds goes directly to the Queen of Angels Conference for the poor in our community. To donate, call Elvia Rojas at 312-655-7182.

EXPOSICIÓN DEL SANTÍSIMO 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. Pare en la capilla para pasar un rato con el Señor en oración. Traiga su Biblia, rosario, libros y sus pensamientos. Si usted lo desea, inscríbase para una hora de oración cada viernes. Llame 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 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.

HOSTS NEEDED The Parish Social following the 9:30 a.m. Mass needs people willing to help host these gatherings. Would you care for some coffee, some juice or a donut? If you attend the Parish Social on Sundays, you know you’re at the right place. Gather outside or in the Lower Church and engage in conversation while having a light snack. 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. Beverages will be provided. Contact Walter Rucker, walt501@juno.com, or call the Parish Center at 773-539-7510.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
December 4 — Lyman Scholarship (with regular collection)
December 4 — Religious Retirement
December 8 — Immaculate Conception
December 11 - Christmas Flowers
December 18 — Sharing: Maternity BVM (with regular collection)
December 25 — Christmas
January 1 — Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
January 1 — Lyman Scholarship (with regular collection)

"Care and Compassion"

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

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

Give Thanks by Serving Others

Join us this November for three great opportunities to serve the less fortunate in our neighborhood. Donations of non-perishable food and household items are being sought for our Thanksgiving Food Drive for those in need. Volunteers are needed to serve at a community dinner at neighboring St. Benedict Parish for those who might otherwise eat alone on Thanksgiving. A special collection benefitting the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) will help those living at the poverty line to get on their feet again.

Announcements, Week of November 6, 2011

SSVD NEEDS BOYS’ CLOTHES The Society of St. Vincent DePaul is looking for winter clothes for a 10-year-old boy. He wears size 14-16 boys in coats and size 4.5-5 in boots. If you have used winter clothes in these sizes, please bring them to the parish office during the week or to the church gathering space after Mass. If you have other clothing items you would like to donate, the clothing box for the Society of St. Vincent dePaul has been moved to the St. Matthias Parish parking lot, located at 4934 N. Claremont.

THANK YOU FROM LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR
On behalf of our family of Little Sisters and Residents, thank you for the opportunity to visit your parish last summer and for the gift of $2,255.03 made possible by the generosity of Queen of Angels parishioners. Your generosity enables us to continue our mission of caring for the elderly poor.
On October 11 we marked our two-year anniversary of the Canonization of our Mother Foundress, St. Jeanne Jugan. This wonderful honor, recognized throughout the world, gives us a renewed passion for continuing the important work of St. Jeanne Jugan. The Little Sisters of the Poor have continued her tradition of opening their homes to the elderly poor, treating each person with respect and dignity, and providing a home filled with care and love until the Lord himself calls them home. Strengthened by our faith, we are assured the Lord will provide for the needs of those he confides to our care.
Thank you for your help in continuing the work of St. Jeanne Jugan. It is a privilege for each of us because as she said, “ In caring for the elderly poor, we care for Jesus.”
Sincerely in Christ, — Sr. Patricia Mary, Little Sisters of the Poor

KICKS FOR RAMS Let’s hear it for Seamus McDonagh, one of eight Gordon Tech Rams football players recognized as all-conference selections. In addition, Julian Leon was named an all-conference selection for soccer, also representing Gordon Tech. These gentlemen are continuing the outstanding athletic careers they began at Queen of Angels School.

IT’S BOWLING SEASON! The Ravenswood Catholic Young Adults (RCYA) will be bowling on Monday evenings beginning November 7 through the end of February at Lincoln Square Lanes, 4874 N. Lincoln Ave. (above the hardware store). Lincoln Square Lanes has agreed to host the group for a mere $4.50 per game per person and $4 per person for shoe rental. Bowling will be every Monday beginning at 7:30 p.m. through the end of February. All skill levels are invited. This is a great way to meet fellow parishioners and strengthen ties with the community. For more information, please contact Leah Bertke at lbert@alumni.nd.edu or Tracy O’Dowd at 312-685-2678.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR ADULT CHOIR If you love to sing and have a passion for sacred music, please consider auditioning for the Queen of Angels Adult Choir. We are looking to expand our voices this season and we are currently seeking volunteers from the congregation. The choir will sing three Sundays a month. Rehearsals are conducted before and after Mass so there is a minimal time commitment. And if singing is not your forte but you still have a passion for music and some spare time on your hands, then join our supporting staff. We are always in need of extra hands to help organize our choir banquets, promote choir functions and assist with the basic weekly needs of the many choirs at Queen of Angels Parish. We would love to have you join us in music and fellowship this season. To schedule an audition or to sign up as a non-singing volunteer, please contact Kent Jager at kjager@queenofangelschicago.org or call 773-719-1701.

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. The Holiday Arts and Craft Fair indicates we are moving into the holiday season and Shop With the Angels makes it possible to have a stress-free holiday shopping experience. How about a gas card for someone who drives a lot? L.L. Bean for the person who loves the outdoors? Target for a helpful neighbor? Whole Foods for the gourmand in your life? Possibilities are endless! When you buy gift cards, you are helping Queen of Angels and giving the perfect gift that always fits the occasion! Choose whether your profits go to the parish, the Lyman Scholarship Fund or towards a specific school tuition account.

HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES
-- St. Scholastica Academy, 7416 N. Ridge, will host an open house today from 2 to 4 p.m. for sixth, seventh and eighth grade girls. Learn about the International Baccalaureate honors program, college-preparatory curriculum, sports and co-curricular opportunities including an arts program.
-- Loyola Academy, 1100 Laramie Ave., Wilmette, will host an open house from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, November 17 for sixth, seventh and eighth graders. Eighth graders are invited to participate in a Shadow Day to see what it is like at the school. To sign up, call 847-920-2481.

JASC ON THE MOVE! The Jane Addams Senior Caucus (JASC), Lakeview Action Coalition and allied groups will rally November 7 under Senators’ windows at the Federal Plaza, Dearborn and Adams, to demand Senators Durbin and Kirk work to preserve safety net programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and HUD housing programs. The rally starts at 10:15 a.m. Monday and the march starts at 11 a.m. “Many older women, especially older women of color, would suffer the brunt of these cuts,” said Mary Elizabeth Burns, a retired nurse’s assistant and leader of the Jane Addams Senior Caucus. The “Super Congressional Committee” is meeting behind closed doors eying cuts to safety net programs. If you cannot come, please support the effort with your prayers. Contact Pat Drennan at 773-539-0074.

¿ALGUNA VEZ HAS PENSADO SER SACERDOTE? Hoy Jesús nos recuerda los dos mandamientos más importantes: Amar a Dios con todo nuestro corazón, alma y mente, y amar a nuestro prójimo como a nosotros mismos. Que modo más grande de manifestar nuestro amor que a través de la vida sacerdotal o religiosa? 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, y para el programa del Diaconado Permanente, contacte al Diácono Bob Puhala al bpuhala@usml.edu o al 847-837-4562.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
November 20 – Catholic Campaign for Human Development
November 24 – Thanksgiving (St. Vincent DePaul)

Thanksgiving Food Drive 2011

SHARE YOUR PLENTY WITH THE POOR: THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
Please consider contributing to the St. Vincent dePaul Thanksgiving Food Drive through November 20. Boxes for your donations will be located in the gathering space of the church.

The people served through your generosity come from many cultures and traditions. While Thanksgiving is an American holiday, our ways of celebrating and giving thanks for God’s bountiful harvest are many and the traditional Thanksgiving foods vary tremendously.

Rather than provide our own ideas of the traditional foods of Thanksgiving, this year we wish to provide the people served through the Thanksgiving Food Drive with staple foods for their pantries as well as non-food items that are essential for their well-being.

Announcements, Week of October 23, 2011

SSVD SAYS ‘THANK YOU’ The Society of St. Vincent dePaul is grateful for the overwhelming response to the Summer Toiletries Collection. Nineteen grocery bags of soaps, shampoos and other toiletries from hotels across the country were delivered to Franciscan Outreach to renew and refresh the people who find refuge there. Larger size toiletries were sent to Boys Town of Chicago which serves children and teens who may be temporarily unable to stay with their families. Thank you for thinking of those in need when you travel on business or vacation!

GREEN TEAM PRODUCE SALES As the farmer’s markets begin to close, how about considering organic produce from the Queen of Angels Green Team? The produce is delivered every week for pick up at school. The pickup time is Thursday afternoon, after full day school dismissal. Twenty percent of the proceeds from sales are donated back to school, and the produce is wonderful. All the products are organic, and some are local. Each box contains 75% staple items, 15% seasonal and 10% special or local. The boxes are either 10 or 20 pounds. You can order fruit, veggies or combo boxes. The program will run from October 27 through December 15 for a total of seven weeks delivery. Contact Erin Kaukialo at Kaukialo@aol.com or 773-478-7020 to order. All orders must be in by Tuesday, October 24. Checks should be made to Queen of Angels School for the full seven-week order amount.

HOLIDAY ARTS AND CRAFT FAIR IS NOVEMBER 12 The Holiday Arts and Craft Fair is a fundraiser and fun-raiser that kicks off the holiday season at Queen of Angels. Families are encouraged to join us for Breakfast with Santa and visit the North Pole to win fabulous prizes. Parents can shop for unique items from over 30 selected artists and crafters. As every classroom participates by making individual crafts to sell at the fair, parents can purchase their child’s handmade item at the school holiday table for a special price. -- Even Santa needs help! Do you like to cook or just be in the kitchen? We are looking for one or two people to supervise the kitchen on the day of the event. -- Calling all elves! Do you like to distribute gifts to eager children? We are also looking for one or two people to lead Santa’s North Pole. You can help, have fun and earn school service commitment hours all at the same time. What could be more fun than that? If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Melanee Schoendorff at funkymonkey007@clear.net or 773-506-2101.

WANT TO HELP GIRL SCOUTS? If you are interested in volunteering with the Girl Scout program at Queen of Angels, we are in need of assistant leaders and helpers especially for Daisies, Brownies and older Girl Scouts. If you have a skill you would like to share, you are welcome to teach us. Call Ann at 773-509-0350.

HOSTS NEEDED The Parish Social following the 9:30 a.m. Mass needs people willing to help host these gatherings. Would you care for some coffee, some juice or a donut? If you attend the Parish Social on Sundays, you know you’re at the right place. Gather outside or in the Lower Church and engage in conversation while having a light snack. It’s all there for you to enjoy following the 9:30 a.m. Mass each Sunday. Are you able to bring baked goods or fruit on any given Sunday? If so, please call the Parish CeToday nter and leave your name and phone number. Beverages will be provided. In order to make the good times continue, please lend a hand. Contact Walter Rucker at walt501@juno.com or call the Parish Center at 773-539-7510.

CELEBRATE THE HOPE THAT SAVES is World Mission Sunday. We are called to this Eucharistic celebration—along with Catholics in every parish, chapel and church throughout the world—to fulfill the call we first heard at Baptism, the call to be missionaries, to share our faith. On World Mission Sunday, we are invited to “celebrate the hope that saves” through prayer and participation in the Eucharist, and by giving generously to the collection today for the Society of the Propagation of the Faith. Let us pray especially at this Mass for all who long to hear the hope-filled, saving message of Jesus, and for the priests, religious and lay catechists in mission countries worldwide who offer them that “Good News.” DOMINGO MUNDIAL DE LAS MISIONES Estamos llamados a participar en esta celebración Eucarística, junto con católicos en cada parroquia, capilla e iglesia en todo el mundo, para comprometernos de nuevo a la llamada que escuchamos en el Bautismo de compartir nuestra fe, a ser misioneros. En el Domingo Mundial de las Misiones, estamos invitados “a celebrar la esperanza que salva” a través de nuestras oraciones, participación en la Eucaristía y donativos generosos en la colecta dominical de hoy, a beneficio de la Sociedad para la Propagación de la Fe. Oremos, sobre todo en esta misa por todos aquellos que desean escuchar el mensaje lleno de esperanza, el mensaje del Jesucristo el Salvador, y por sacerdotes, religiosas y catequistas laicos en países de misión quienes les ofrecen a todos la “Buena Nueva.”

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR SOUGHT Queen of Angels Elementary School seeks a part-time Director of Development. Primary responsibilities include Annual Fund solicitation, alumni coordination, overseeing grant writing activities, and coordinating staff and volunteer development efforts. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, show demonstrated success in nonprofit development, and a passion for Catholic elementary education. Further details can be found at www.queenofangelschicago.org/images/upload/DirectorofDevelopment.pdf. Please submit resumes and cover letters to development@queenofangelschicago.org or mail to: Development Search Committee, Queen of Angels Catholic School, 4520 N. Western Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60625.

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.

SEE FAITH COME ALIVE ON TV In October and early November 2011, WTTW Channel 11 will present Catholicism, a groundbreaking new documentary series for public TV. Join Fr. Robert Barron, theologian, author and speaker, as he illuminates what Catholics believe and why. Called “simply the most vivid catechism ever created; a high-def, illustrated manuscript for the 21st century and the best-ever film about the Catholic faith,” the next part of the series will air at 8 p.m. this Thursday, October 27 and encore at 4 p.m. Sunday, October 30. Visit www.CatholicismSeries.com for more information.

OCTOBER: MONTH OF 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 lead prayers, please call Joann at 773-583-1371.

A REFLECTION FROM SSVD In this Sunday’s Gospel we find the truth that loving God isn’t merely a matter of fervor in our hearts, but that it must be expressed in doing good for the sake of others. As you place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent dePaul Poor Box, please say a special prayer for the poor who have no one to pray for them.

BEAT 1911 SET TO MEET Citizens residing between Lawrence and Montrose and Damen and the Chicago River are invited to attend the next Beat 1911 Meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 25 on the sixth floor at Kindred Hospital, 2544 W. Montrose. Meetings are an opportunity to express neighborhood safety concerns. A free raffle of a crime prevention device will be held and light refreshments will be served. Call the 19th District Community Policing Office at 312-744-5574.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE HOME The mission of St. Raymond’s Domestic Violence Outreach is to offer tangible support—both spiritual and emotional—to victims of domestic violence by educating our community and providing individual and group counseling. When talk is made of domestic violence, just who and what is being discussed?
“I am a married man with four great children. My story, too, is very hard to tell. My wife and I had a picture-book wedding—we were so in love. The babies started coming pretty fast. I was working very hard to keep up with the expenses and my wife was getting a little bogged down with all the childcare and laundry. But she is a good mother.
“After baby number three she said she’d had it. But with the fourth baby she had a lot of problems and he was born by C-section. The recovery was hard, especially since no family members could come to help out. I took as much time off work as I dared, but it wasn’t enough. She began getting more and more crabby; seems like she hated the children and me.
“Finally, she began sniping at me all the time. Before I knew it, she started throwing things at me — not little things, either. I know this sounds like a cartoon of the beleaguered husband and his shrewish wife, but she means business. She has hurt me badly, but I never seek medical help because I am so ashamed. Imagine, a husband that lets his wife abuse him.”
MYTH: Men do not get abused by women.
FACT: Women can be violent in relationships, too. Approximately eight percent of men experience domestic violence in their lifetimes. You are not alone!
To schedule an appointment with St. Raymond’s domestic violence counselor, call the direct line at 847-253-5834 or call the Parish Ministry Center at 847-253-8600. The strictest confidence will be maintained. In an emergency, dial 911 or call the National Domestic Violence 24-Hour Hotline at 800-799-7233.

EVER THOUGHT ABOUT BEING A PRIEST, RELIGIOUS OR DEACON? Today Jesus reminds us of the two greatest commandments, to love God with all our hearts, soul and mind and to love our neighbors as ourselves. What greater way to show our love than in priestly or religious life? For more information about priesthood, contact Father Brian Welter at bwelter@archchicago.org or at 312-534-8298. Check out www.ChicagoPriest.com. For information on religious life, contact Sr. Elyse Ramirez, OP at 312-534-5240 or eramirez@archchicago.org and for the permanent Diaconate program, contact Deacon Bob Puhala at bpuhala@usml.edu or 847-837-4562.

¿ALGUNA VEZ HAS PENSADO SER SACERDOTE? Hoy Jesús nos recuerda los dos mandamientos más importantes: Amar a Dios con todo nuestro corazón, alma y mente, y amar a nuestro prójimo como a nosotros mismos. Que modo más grande de manifestar nuestro amor que a través de la vida sacerdotal o religiosa? 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, y para el programa del Diaconado Permanente, contacte al Diácono Bob Puhala al bpuhala@usml.edu o al 847-837-4562.

“BEING AND BRINGING CHRIST” The St. Francis Xavier Parish Ministry of Care and Bereavement Ministry will present the distinguished American Catholic author Paul Wilkes to discuss “Being and Bringing Christ to the Vulnerable, the Sick and the Dying” from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, November 8 in the Xavier Room, 524 Ninth St., Wilmette. Wilkes is the author of Holding God in My Hands. This presentation has been generously subsidized by the Vivyenne Morin Fund of St. Francis Xavier Parish. Refreshments will be served following the presentation.

PEOPLE IN PARTNERSHIP A workshop for married couples, life partners, siblings, close friends, business colleagues, or a parent with an adult child will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, October 28 and from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Scholastica Academy, 7416 N. Ridge. The program includes an introduction to the dynamics of the nine Enneagram spaces. There will be opportunity for conversation with the person you come with, focusing on communicating self and listening to the other based on information from the presentations. Advance registration only. Fee for two people is $80. For more information and registration, call 773-764-5715, ext. 363.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
October 23 — World Mission Sunday
November 1 — All Saints’ Day
November 2 — All Souls’ Day

Rejoice with St. Vincent De Paul

Bishop Francis Kane (right), Msgr. Michael Boland (left) and Fr. Gerry Kelly were the celebrants at the Mass at Immaculate Conception on Talcott. Our own Ann McCormick (center) was an honoree. Photo by Richard Morton

AN AWARD-WINNING FRIEND
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Annual Memorial Mass and Awards Ceremony took place September 11, 2011. This is a time when Vincentian members, family and friends gather to celebrate our mission of serving those in need, award outstanding Vincentian members and supporters and honor those who have made the journey to heaven.

Sixteen members of the Queen of Angels Society of St. Vincent de Paul conference attended this special Mass to celebrate our Vice President. Ann McCormick was a recipient of the Ozanam Award.