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Share Your Gifts as Christ Shared Himself

On this Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, we recall the tremendous gift of self that Jesus offers us in the Eucharist.  Out of gratitude for this gift and all good things in our life, we in turn are called to give of our time, talent and treasure.  There are many current opportunities to serve as liturgical ministers, donate to the parish through GiveCentral.org or through the Organ Restoration Fund, purchase gift cards through Shop with the Angels, and volunteer for or pray for those in leadership roles in our parish community.

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ARE YOU READY TO ‘GIVECENTRAL?’
There are many ways to give to your community and your church. Some may choose volunteering, other types of service work, and/or financial contributions. All are valued and important in the eyes of the Church and ministry, but your attention is now drawn to GiveCentral. This is a unique opportunity for our parish to contribute to our faith community, develop stewardship opportunities and give back too those who are in the greatest need of assistance.

Announcements, Week of April 8, 2012

SSVD REFLECTS... Today as we celebrate the feast of Easter we find the challenge of also seeing and believing the resurrection that comes through our own lives of self-sacrifice which brings new life to others. Come and see what the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is doing in your own neighborhood and know that you are a sign of God’s love to those who are suffering. The next meeting is at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 12 in the Parish Center.

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 a recent Guide. Or simply place your donation in an envelope marked “Organ Fund.” The re-leathering 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 necessary 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 “Donate Now” on our website, parish.queenofangelschicago.org, to donate online through GiveCentral.org.

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 info, contact Jennifer at angelicreatures@hotmail.com or at 773-583-6299.

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.

READY FOR ANKLEBITERS? Are you a parent of a small child? Join us Mondays when school is in session at 10 a.m. in the school basement. Enter using the north play lot entrance and arrive by 10:30 a.m. to sign in. The next session will be Monday, April 16. This group is for parents, caregivers and their children aged 3 and under. Direct questions to Julie Buckert at 773-562-4625 or jules76_00@yahoo.com.

RESPECT LIFE - CELEBRATE LIFE
Follow the Respect Life Committee on Twitter: @QofARespectLife
“All that is necessary for the forces of evil to win the world is for enough good men to do nothing.” — Edmund Burke
Pregnant? Need Help?
-- Women’s Center 800-400-4205
-- Aid for Women 312-621-1100
Don’t forget your egg from Jane’s Egg Basket!
A prayer from the USCCB document “United for Religious Freedom” 3/14/12: “(Father,)...We ask you to bless us in our vigilance for the gift of religious liberty. Give us the strength of mind and heart to readily defend our freedoms when they are threatened; give us courage in making our voices heard on behalf of the rights of your Church and the freedom of conscience of all people of faith... Amen.”

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.

LIDERAZGO CRISTÓFORO ¿Le gustaría confiar en si mismo, tener una mentalidad positiva, una personalidad atrayente, expresarse con facilidad, ser entusiasta y optimista? ¡No busque más! ¡Tenemos justamente lo que necesita! El Instituto de Liderazgo Cristóforo esta ofreciendo clases para aquellas personas que quieran eliminar sus temores y complejos, recordar nombres y adquirir dotes de líder. Inscríbase para nuestras clases de primavera este sábado, 28 de abril de 1 a 4pm en la parroquia San Bartolomé localizada en el 4910 W. Addison. El curso es de 3 horas por semana durante 10 semanas por un costo total de $100. Si tiene alguna pregunta favor de llamar al 773-472-1515 o al 773-481-0628. La primera sesión tomara lugar este 5 de Mayo. ¡Haga florecer su vida esta primavera!

CLASES PARA APRENDER INGLÉS Si esta interesado en aprender inglés, le tenemos una oportunidad que no se puede perder. La oficina de Servicios Sociales y Educacionales de la Iglesia Bautista North Shore, localizada en el 5244 N. Lakewood en salón 313, esta ofreciendo clases de inglés gratuitas cada martes y jueves de 6:30 a 9 p.m. Favor de llamar al 773-878-6035 para hacer una cita. Se ofrece cuidado de niños para aquellos que califiquen.

BEAT 1911 WILL MEET APRIL 17 Due to the recent changes in the boundaries of Chicago area police districts, the new boundaries for Beat 1911 are now from Lawrence to Irving Park and from Damen to the Chicago River. All concerned citizens residing in this area are invited to attend the next Beat 1911 Meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 at the new location, Chase Park, 4701 N. Ashland Ave. Please note that meetings have been changed from the fourth Tuesday of the month to the third Tuesday. 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. You can also email 23hotline@chicagopolice.org or 019District@chicagopolice.org.

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 312-655-7182 or at elvia@svdpchicago.org.

MULTI-PARISH HAPPY HOUR here will be a Parish Happy Hour from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 13 at Hubbard Inn, 110 W. Hubbard. Parking available at Holy Name Cathedral parking lot, Superior and State. The event is sponsored by a number of North Side parishes. Contact the FUNN Committee, a St. Josaphat Parish ministry, at funncommittee@yahoo.com.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
April 8 - Easter
April 15 — Sharing: Maternity BVM (with regular collection)
May 6 — Lyman Scholarship Fund (with regular collection)
May 13 — Mother’s Day/Catholic Charities
May 20 — Sharing: Maternity BVM (with regular collection)
May 28 — Memorial Day / St. Vincent de Paul

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)

GiveCentral -- a new donation option

Queen of Angels Parish is now using GiveCentral.org to accept online payment and donations. GiveCentral was created for the Archdiocese of Chicago based on the needs of parishes and schools to process electronic payments. Queen of Angels is using GiveCentral for Sunday giving, fundraising, and other events, including this year's Easter collection.

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What happened to ParishPay? For several years, electronic giving has been available at Queen of Angels through the ParishPay service. Because GiveCentral is customized for the Archdiocese of Chicago, and more customizable for our parish's many needs, we are now offering these services through GiveCentral. However, the option to donate through ParishPay is still there... for now. Parishioners not already using ParishPay are encouraged to sign up for GiveCentral, as we may end our use of ParishPay sometime in the future, if GiveCentral can meet our needs as hoped. Thank you for your cooperation.

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)

Organ Preservation

Organist Kent Jager at the organ console, with the celestial musicians of the Queenship Window in the background. [Photo by J. Hohner]

TIME TO BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO MOLLER ORGAN
Enclosed in this week’s Guide is a special envelope for parishioners and friends to use to make a donation to our Organ Preservation Fund.

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)