Rev. Martin T. Marren, Pastor Rev. Kevin Mullins, O.S.A., Weekend Associate Robert Landuyt, Permanent Deacon

QUEEN OF MARTYRS CHURCH Evergreen Park, Illinois

Fr. Marty’s Musings God’s message to Isaiah in today’s first reading instructs us, “Observe what is right, do what is just.” The Message trans-lation renders the same passage as “Do what is right and do it in the right way.” We are challenged in our faith to do the right thing. We have been slammed with the issues of unequal justice, inequitable opportunities based on race, and an unbalanced economy while dealing with a world-wide pandemic. Let us do the right thing and do it for each other. Yesterday was the 75th anniversary of VJ Day and the end of World War II. Let us learn from the Greatest Genera-tion that we can counter evil and overcome great obstacles. Together, we can face the challenges of the moment with sacrifice and a spirit of community. Let us make great strides towards justice and healing. The Isaiah passage concludes with God’s command, “My house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.” Let us strive to be a more welcoming people and pray that human hearts might become stronger in love.

The other readings echo the generous invitation from God. The Church, through the witness of Paul, apostle to the Gentiles, blew up the definition of a chosen people. Christ’s expanding mission and the wise Canaanite woman counter those who prejudge those who differ as “other.” The Gospel presents both a test and a teaching moment. The woman recognized the true power of Jesus as Lord and Christ answers her faith with healing love.

Welcome back to the students, faculty, and staff for the new school year. We have extra hurdles to deal with as we teach and learn, but we have implemented protocols to protect health and safety of students and staff after a five-month gap. Welcome to Doc Mathius, our new principal, and the new faculty and students. Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat!

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With the pandemic, our sacramental celebrations fol-lowed a different path than planned at the beginning of the last school year. In the past few weeks, we had two First Holy Communion Masses and two celebrations of the Rite of Confirmation. Social distancing required that we split the groups. The Bishops of the Archdiocese were not able to handle all the rescheduled Confirmation celebrations, so Cardinal Cupich granted the faculty to the pastors and administrators of the parishes of the Archdiocese of Chicago. In a letter from Bishop Ron Hick (now bishop of Joliet), the delegated faculty was granted in accord with Canons 884 and 885.2:

To administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to the members of the parish’s current confirmation class in as many ceremonies as may be needed. This extraordinary faculty to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation will lapse on December 31, 2020 unless extended by competent authority. (Canon 142.1).

Outside of RCIA at the Easter Vigil, these two evenings were my first experience as a minister of Confirmation. Please keep the newly confirmed and the First Communi-cants in your prayers that they will continue to grow in faith.

Fr. Marty Marren

Sharing your talents, time and treasure.

Due to an early publication deadline the collection data for the weekend of August 9th

could not be included in this week’s bulletin. It will be published in an upcoming bulletin.

Thank you for your support and generosity!

Due to the early publication deadline the 50/50 data for August 9th

could not be included in this week’s bulletin. It will be published in an upcoming bulletin.

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TTWCI

Total Parishioners Pledged: .......................................... 283 Total Pledges: ...................................................... $494,713.00 Balance as of 6/30/2020 in

TO TEACH WHO CHRIST IS Account: .................... $16,519.20

Baptismal Preparation Baptismal Preparation Classes are offered on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Convent, located at

10240 S. St. Louis Ave. You must call the Rectory at 708-423-8110 to register for the class by the Monday prior.

Our next class is Wednesday, September 2, 2020

Queen of Martyrs Parish Outreach

Sandwich Schedule for Adult Members at 9:00 a.m. in the Convent on the following Wednesdays:

2020 August 19

September 2, 16 & 30

“What will become of us? Whatever God wills! We are in God’s hands. God is our support, our hope in the midst of doubts, anxieties, fears, and all the inner sufferings we endure.” (Blessed John Martin Moye) The mother in today’s gospel first demands that Jesus heal her daughter. When Jesus ignores her, she then humbles herself and prays at Jesus’ feet. We need to remember that we are here to serve the Lord not make demands of him.

Cash & Carry/Scrip Order News…

The Scrip (Sharing) Program will run through the summer!

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or you can call/text at 773-983-1179.

PRIVATE PRAYER

The Church will be open for private prayer

on Thursdays from 3:30—5:00 PM. Masks are required. All are welcome.

Wednesday Mass Options We offer a 6:30 a.m. Communion Service Monday–Friday and 8:30 a.m. Masses on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Wednesday intentions will be transferred to the fol-lowing weekend or you may reschedule. Here are Wednesday alternatives:

St. John Fisher 8:15 a.m. Mass Most Holy Redeemer 8:30 a.m. Mass St. Bernadette 8:30 a.m. Mass

Mass Protocols Thank you for following the protocols instituted in these challenging times. Please remember to: Make sure that your mask covers both your mouth and

nose.

Use hand sanitizer as you enter church and before you receive Communion.

Maintain 6 feet distance in pews (non-family), in communion procession, and returning to your pew.

After you receive Communion in the hand, step to the side 6', move your mask, and consume the host.

If your test positive for COVID-19 after recently attended Mass, please let me know. Your name will be kept in confidence.

Let us pull and pray together. We will get through this.

Share Your Talents With the challenges of COVID-19 protocols, people experienced in the trades, such as electrician, carpentry, plumbing, etc., can be a helpful resource in meeting new safety guidelines. If you can help, please call the rectory, 708-423-8110, or the school, 708-422-1540.

Rectory Office During this time of pandemic, the Archdiocese has advised that we try to keep the in-person interactions to the necessary and minimum. For now, the Rectory is staffed Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. (at least for the summer). We do advise that you call ahead to facilitate the services that we provide, such as Mass cards and sacramental records.

If you are calling for weekend Mass reservations, please phone (708) 423-8110 by Thursday at 3:30 p.m. You may reserve on-line at SignUpGenius (linked at www.queenofmartyrschurch.com) up until Mass time.

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Welcome Back to the 2020/2021 School Year

We are looking forward with excitement to beginning School here at Queen of Martyrs! We have been hard at work forming a customized reopening plan for Queen of Martyrs School! This plan follows the many Archdiocese and CDC guidelines that were received. Classes are set to resume on Wednesday, August 19th. The health and safety of our students and staff is of utmost importance and we are confident that we can successfully face the challenges that will allow for us to open safely!

We are very excited to start the year off with our new Principal, Mr. Doc Mathius! He comes to us with a vast experience in education and leadership! Queen of Martyrs School is blessed to have such wonderful, motivated, and committed teachers, staff, and administration! We look forward to an exciting school year enriched with God’s love and presence! Queen of Martyrs School is filled with hope and excitement as we look forward to a school year that

will bring academic, spiritual, physical, and emotional growth through an environment filled with faith, compassion, and academic rigor. #WeAreMartyrsStrong May God bestow his blessings on the students, faculty, and families of Queen of Martyrs as they embark on this new school year!

FAITH FORMATION RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM & YOUTH MINISTRY

Late registration began August 14th.

Sign up online for Faith Formation classes

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+CALENDAR+ Contact Tina O’Shea at QMFaithforma on@gmail.com QMartyrsYM@gmail.com

Faith Formation Reopening Plan now online. Safety is our FIRST PRIORITY!!

Seeking Catechists for 5th, 6th and 8th Grade Classes!!

Contact Tina if you are interested

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MOVING??? Please call the Rectory and let us know. 708-423-8110

Notice: Bulletin articles must be received in the Rec-tory office by Noon on Mondays.

Please drop them off or e-mail them to jmissey@queenofmartyrschurch.com. Thank you!

While They Serve…

We pray for our Parishioners and the Relatives of Parishioners who are serving in the Military

and protecting us… Matthew Beemsterboer; Ted Bos; LT David Jackson Jr.; Major Daniel R. Johnson; Colton Kielbasa; Lance Corporal Patrick J Kinnerk; SPC Sean Martin; Sgt. First Class Wayne Mutnansky; Lt. John Mutnansky; Captain Chris O'Neil; Sergeant Clifford Oskvarek; Colonel Ellen Shannon-Ball; Master Gunnery Sergeant Michael J. Slomski; Capt. Martin J. Springer; Capt. Robert J. Springer and Sgt. Steven Surdynski

If you would like us to pray for a Parishioner or a Relative of a Parishioner serving in the Military, please email the rectory at jmissey@queenofmartyrschurch.com or call at 708-423-8110.

****IF your relative is NO LONGER serving, please call the Rectory office so we can remove them from our list.***

—Thank you

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We need volunteers so that we do not burn out those who have gotten us started on the Reopening.

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8:30 a.m. Weekday Masses

Funerals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

MONDAY Aug. 17, 2020 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Elizabeth “Betty” Johnson TUESDAY — Aug. 18, 2020 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Don Kostecki Margaret O’Malley

WEDNESDAY— Aug. 19, 2020—St. John Eudes 6:30 AM— Communion Service **NO 8:30AM Mass THURSDAY— Aug. 20, 2020—St. Bernard 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Students, Faculty and Staff of Queen of Martyrs

FRIDAY — Aug. 21, 2020—St. Pius X 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Thomas Siefert John & Rosemary Hector SATURDAY— Aug. 22, 2020—The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 AM— Parishioners of Queen of Martyrs 4:00 PM— Doris & Robert Lukasik Betty Johnson Frank Scheuerell, Sr. & Frank Scheurell, Jr. 50th Anniversary—Ferdie & Ray Trandel

SUNDAY — Aug. 23, 2020—21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 AM — Joe Jager James Pellegrini 10:30 AM — Earley Family Kathy Mitchell Dolores Molloy Jack Clark—3rd Anniversary Jan Doyle William Didier

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May They Rest in Peace

Donald Kostecki, Sr.

Jannice Demitro Mary Therese Linehan

Dennis Sheehan Catherine DeRoss Dorothy Ritchey

Please Pray for Our Sick Relatives and Friends

Prayer is a powerful prescription for whatever ails you. Please remember our sick in your prayers:

Liturgy Schedule

Janet Clisham Johnny Esposito Tommy Grady

Whitney Davis Patrick Ferguson Joanne Nemeth

Jacqueline Olsen

Saturday 4:00 p.m.

Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Celebrant Fr. Marty Marren Fr. Kevin Mullins Fr. Marty Marren

Schedule for the week of August 22—23, 2020

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RECTORY 10233 S. Central Park Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805 708-423-8110 FAX 423-7372 Website: www.queeofmartyrschurch.com Pastor: frmarty@queenofmartyrschurch.com Parish Secretary: Janine Missey Operations Director: Connie McLaughlin Administrative Assistant: Peggy Klein Bulletin Editor: jmissey@queenofmartyrschurch.com Registration of New Parishioners / Moving: Please register at the Rectory at your earliest opportunity.

If you are a parishioner and are moving, please notify the Rectory of your departure or of a new address in the parish. MUSIC DIRECTOR Theresa Ward 708-423-8110 x19 tward@queenofmartyrschurch.com COORDINATOR OF FAITH FORMATION Tina O’Shea Religious Education Program—QMfaithformation@gmail.com Youth Ministry—QMartyrsYM@gmail.com SCHOOL M. Jacob Mathius—Principal 3550 W. 103rd Street Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805 708-422-1540 FAX 422-1811 Website: www.qmschool.com EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM Carolyn McDonough, Coordinator — 708-423-8120

QUEEN OF MARTYRS CHURCH - PARISH INFORMATION

SCHEDULE OF MASSES: Anticipated Mass on Saturday: ............................... 4:00 P.M. Sunday: .................................................. 8:30 A.M., 10:30 A.M. Holy Day: Masses .............................. 6:30 A.M., 8:30 A.M. Evening Mass ......................... Check the bulletin Weekdays: Eucharistic Service Mon.—Fri. ............ 6:30 A.M. Morning Mass Mon.— Sat. ................. 8:30 A.M. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays from 3:00 to 3:45 P.M. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Baptisms are celebrated on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Please call the office for registration.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Pre-marriage instructions required. Arrangements must be made by the engaged couple, in person, at the Rectory six months prior to the wedding.

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