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 January 8, 2012

All kings shall pay him homage, all nations shall serve him. — Psalm 72:11
Ante él se postrarán todos los reyes y todas las naciones. — Salmo 72:11

PROMISE FULFILLED Isaiah reminds the people of God that the land shall be restored to their possession, they shall rejoice to see their people return from the bondage of exile, and they shall be a light to the nations. In other words, through the people of Israel, the Savior shall come to all people who seek God with a sincere heart. This brings joy and the radiance of God’s glory to all the world and to all people everywhere. Through the fidelity of the people of God, and through God’s fidelity to them, all people shall become God’s children and rejoice in the fulfillment of God’s promise to Israel.

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. Make a difference and do some grocery shopping along the way. 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, January 25. Pick-up will be 9:15 a.m. Saturday, January 28 at the Guild Hall. If you would like to help, call Nancy at 773-539-7510.

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 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? If so, please call the Parish Center and leave your name and phone number. Organizations and ministries of the parish are urged to help in this effort. Beverages will be provided. Contact Walter Rucker, walt501@juno.com, or call 773-539-7510.

PLEASE COLLECT THOSE BOXTOPS! Each Box Tops coupon is worth a dime to Queen of Angels students. Local grocer Jewel-Osco is currently offering bonus Box Top coupons this week that can help the school earn even more money. 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. Contact Mrs. Allen at aallen@queenofangelschicago.org or Mrs. Diaz at gdiaz@queenofangelschicago.org for more information.

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!

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

MINISTERIO NICODEMO Cuando un miembro de la parroquia fallece, el sacerdote guía el velorio o servicio de vigilia y celebra la misa de entierro cristiano. Sin embargo, las Oraciones de Elogio finales en el cementerio son guiadas por un laico. ¿Por qué? Los laicos son invitados a guiar a sus hermanos y hermanas en oración.
Es un signo que cuando un miembro de la parroquia muere, otros miembros de la parroquia, y no sólo el sacerdote, rezan. Para el Ministro Nicodemo, este es un ministerio de ternura a una familia en tristeza y también uno de satisfacción personal. ¿Puede usted hacer tiempo para este esfuerzo? Se necesitan voluntarios, especialmente aquellos disponibles para los funerales durante la semana. Este ministerio, que ha formado parte de Reina de los Ángeles por mucho tiempo, está comenzando en más parroquias a través de la arquidiócesis.
Con sus compañeros de la parroquia, siga en los pasos de la amabilidad de Nicodemo quien, con José de Arimatea, enterró a Jesús. Formación, orientación y manual serán proveídos. Llame al 773-539-3176.

WILL YOU ASSIST THE LYMAN FUND? Once a 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. We are united by our commitment to “the sharing of faith and knowledge,” as our Parish Mission Statement declares, even in the face of economic uncertainty and the rising costs of educating a child. 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 Lyman collection is the first Sunday of the month but donations are accepted at any time. Helping a family in need continues the purpose of our church. Thank you.

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 no later than 10:30 a.m. to sign in. This group is for parents, caregivers and their children aged 3 and under. Call 773-255-8133.

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. Contacte a Elena Segura en la Oficina para Asuntos de Inmigrantes y Educación sobre Inmigración al esegura@archchicago.org o al 312-534-5333.

BLESSING OF RINGS AT GUERIN Alumnae of the former Mother Theodore Guerin High School are invited to have their Guerin class rings blessed again when the current juniors of Guerin Prep receive their class rings at the annual ring ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday, February 3 in the Cuny Auditorium, 8001 W. Belmont Ave. A chocolate and wine reception will follow. For more information, call Tina Eiternick-Lilly at 708-437-4730.

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

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.

INSTITUTO DE 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 invierno este 21 de enero de 7 a 10 p.m. en la parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Merced localizada en el 4432 N. Troy. 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 será este 28 de Enero a las 7 p.m.

UNITY PRAYER BREAKFAST The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) and the Church Women United of Greater Chicago will present the Annual Christian Unity Prayer Breakfast at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, January 24. The event will be at the Rosemont Hilton /Chicago O’Hare, 5550 N. River Road, Rosemont, Illinois. Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. and the cost is $22. Reservations must be received at the ACCW by January 16. Late registration or at the door will be $27. Send in reservations to the ACCW/Chicago, Unity Breakfast Committee, 3525 S. Lake Park Ave., Chicago, 60653-1402. Please print legibly the names of those attending. Name tags will be held at the reservation table.

HAPPY HOUR PLANNED There will be a multi-parish Happy Hour from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, January 13 at Finley Dunne's, 3458 N. Lincoln Ave. Please contact funncommittee@yahoo.com for more information.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
January 15 — Church in Latin America
January 22 — Sharing: Maternity BVM Parish (with regular collection)

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.

Holiday Treats, Trimmings and Trinkets

The holiday season brings several festive fundraisers to Queen of Angels. Support our parish ministries by shopping at the SPRED Holiday Nut Sale after weekend Masses, the Christmas Tree Sale in our parking lot, and a Stella and Dot Jewelry show on December 7 in the Voss Center. Our ongoing Shop with the Angels gift card program and online shopping through iGive.com are simple ways to send a percentage of your holiday purchases back to the church or school. Please support Queen of Angels by thinking of us when you're looking for holiday treats, trimmings and trinkets this year.

2011 Harvest Jam Results

WOW! HARVEST JAM REAPS $20,000!
The 2011 Harvest Jam Committee is excited to report that this year’s event raised over $20,000 for our parish and school. Since Harvest Jam, we have received an overwhelming positive response to this year’s event. With Thanksgiving so near, we are thankful and mindful that the event’s success reinforces what a supportive community we have at Queen of Angels. From those who gave of their time and talent to plan, to those who gathered family and friends to attend, our gratitude is unending.

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.

Volunteering Update

Volunteers are being sought for two important ministries of Queen of Angels Parish. Our SPRED groups have welcomed two new volunteers to work and pray with adults with developmental disabilities, but more helpers are needed. Assistance is also needed for teaching Citizenship Classes which help teach English and history to immigrants for the interviews and exams they must take in order to become naturalized U.S. Citizens.

Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair 2011

The Queen of Angels community likes to kick off the holiday season with our annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair slated for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 12. This is an important fundraiser for our school that is filled with fun and offers activities for the whole family. Each year, the fair features over 35 crafters that offer unique and interesting items, plus so much more:

iPad2 Raffle * Breakfast or Lunch with Santa
Little Angels Bakery * Prizes from Santa's North Pole
Student Crafts * Kids' Games, Face Painting & Temporary Tattoos

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.