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Rev. Edward M. Mikolajczyk, Pastor Rev. Kevin McCray, Associate Pastor Rev. Thomas McCarthy, OSA, Weekend Associate Rev. Rich Young, OSA, Weekend Associate
QUEEN OF MARTYRS CHURCH
Evergreen Park, Illinois
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 5, 2014
The kingdom of God will be given to those who will produce its fruit
—Matthew 21:33-43
Thanks to one and all for your support and participation in this year’s Martyrsfest. I am grateful for the parishioners’ part of praying for good weather on the weekend. I could have not asked for a better weekend that the one given to us last week. God truly heard and answered our prayers. My appreciation goes out to our chairpersons and committee
heads who helped to make this fest a success, especially to Bob Pellegrini and Cindy Durkin, our co-chairs, to Tim and Kathleen Davies and to Mrs. Kettering and the faculty and staff for helping to manage and run the bar tent, to Margaret McShane, for getting the entertainment, to Linda McCann and Julie Szczesniak for getting the sponsorship for the fest, to Stephanie Osborne and Gina Gutrich for working the wrist bands for the Carnival, to Tina O’Shea and the Youth Ministers for helping with the kids games, to Kevin Allen and the Holy Name Society for helping with security, to Karen Manning for the Mega Passes, to Linda Lacey for managing the money counters, for Jim and Ann Quattrocki for running the raffle booth, to Ginger Bouchard and her committee for helping with Pull Tabs, to Liz Hogan and the Altar & Rosary for supplying the coffee and rolls after the 11:30AM Mass on Sunday, to Agnes O’Shea for running Bingo, to our electricians Kevin Smith, Jim Barcelona, Marty McDough, Craig Jacobus and Kevin Knightly, to Carole Prendergast and the choir for singing, to our high school teens and John Schmitt for helping with clean-up, to our sponsors for providing us with food and drink, and most especially to our parishioners and friends who supported and attended the fest. It was a wonderful weekend.
Congratulations to our raffle winners, to the five families who live on 102nd and Trumbull for winning the $10,000, to John Cronin and the three families for winning $2,500, to Pat Ashe, the Houlihan family, Margaret Crofton and Mary Kelly for winning $1,000, and to Sue Ryan and Dick Lombard for winning $500.
This weekend, we have a deacon representative from Food for the Poor to speak to us about the ministry they do to assist people who are struggling and in need.
Have a good week.
God Bless,
Queen of Martyrs Rectory Business Hours Monday thru Friday — 9:00 A.M. to Noon and
1:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.
The office is closed from Noon until 1:00 for lunch.
The Rectory is also open for key pick-up/drop-off and pre-arranged appointments with Fr. Ed:
Monday thru Thursday—3:30 to 8:30 PM Friday—3:30 to 8:00 P.M Saturday—9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. and Sunday—9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Please call or visit the Rectory during scheduled business hours
to ensure prompt attention to your requests.
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Sharing your talents, time and treasure.
Last Week Year-To-Date Amount Needed ................. $10,000 .................... $130,000 Amount Collected ................ $7,763 .................... $106,399 Surplus (Deficit) ................... ($2,237). .................. $(23,601) Number of Weekly Envelopes……….. ......................... 323
School Support Collection ............. ........................... $801.00
Please consider increasing your weekly contribution to decrease our deficit. Your sacrifice is appreciated.
Queen of Martyrs Sunday Comparison—September 28, 2014
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Notice: Bulletin articles must be received in the Rectory office by Noon on Tuesdays. Please drop them off or e-mail them to [email protected].
Thank you!
St. Vincent de Paul Society News
Sandwich Schedule for Adult Members at 9:00 A.M. in the Convent on the following Wednesdays:
2014 October 8 & 22
November 5 & 19
Queen of Martyrs Adoration Chapel of Divine Mercy
“Have no anxiety at all,
but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God”
(Phil 4:6) The Lord is near, waiting to bring you His Peace. Come! For information on becoming a committed adorer please call Marion, at (708) 424-8433.
On Monday, September 29th, Envelope No. 0009 was drawn. There was NO winner. The total amount of the prize pot was $7,065.00. To be eligible for the raffle, you must use two separate envelopes for the current week. In your regular weekly envelope, your contribution must be at least $5.00; and you must use the corresponding week’s 50/50 envelope with a $5.00 contribution in that envelope. To be included in the weekly 50/50 drawing, envelopes must be in the rectory office by 8:30 A.M. on the Monday morning immediately after the weekend.
Good luck next week!
Results for 09/29/14
Total Parishioners Pledged:……………………………… 277 Total Pledges:……………………………………... $508,143.00 Amount on Deposit as of 8/29/14 In “To Teach Who Christ Is” Account:……………..$76,855.96
“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” - Acts 20:35
Religious Education News Children in both the school and the Saturday School of Religion are praying decades of the rosary
during this month dedicated to Mary.
Grade 7 school children travel to St. Rita HS Wednesday, October 8 for a retreat day facilitated by Fr. Tom McCarthy and St. Rita students. There is no Saturday School of Religion class October 11 due to Columbus Day weekend. Classes resume October 18. Confirmation candidates (grade 8 students) and their parents will attend an information meeting on Sat. Oct. 18 at 10 AM in the church. Confirmation will be celebrated April 17, 2015.
Enjoy these beautiful Autumn days!
The Circle of Life "The Heart's Journey through the Seasons"
By Joyce Rupp & Macrina Wiederkehr
Monday nights, 7:00-8:00pm October 13th, October 27th and November 10th
School Library
or our NEW morning me Wednesday mornings 10:00 - 11:00 am
October 8th, October 22nd, November 5th and November 19th
Convent Mee ng Room
The Circle of Life encourages women to connect their experiences of the evolving seasons with inner spiritual growth. Each season is a stepping stone in a great circle of life. No season is ever exactly the same as the year before. Each season teaches us something more about who we are and about how life is to be lived. All
women are welcome to come to any or all sessions to discover the link of the seasons to our lives.
If you have any ques ons please contact JoAnne at 773-520-7454 ([email protected])
or Margie at 773-842-4104 ([email protected])
(There is no child care available, however, if you have a li le one with you we will have a separate space for them to play.)
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Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by last weekend to purchase Dippin’ Dots to support
Youth Ministry!!
Ques ons about QMYM? Contact Tina O’Shea at [email protected]
Mission Trip 2014 Making Others Very Important Every Summer
Martyrs Youth Ministry
QMYM
“On the Mission Trip I have done so many things that I haven’t ever done in my life, such as killing bugs with my bare hands. These people that went on the Mission Trip with me are the nicest people I have ever met. I don’t think I have
laughed and smiled so much in my life. I am so excited to come back next year.”-Ka e
“Each year I come here I feel more and more blessed in my life. My first year I really dreaded coming and the only reason I did end up here was because my mom found the sign-up sheet in my drawer. Thinking back now, I can’t imagine my life if she hadn’t found that sheet. I remember the day before my first week here; I woke up and thought of every reason I shouldn’t go. I’m so glad I did. I have gone from only knowing one kid’s name in Harlan with me to calling QMYM my second family and sharing this experience with the li le girl, my baby cousin, and that Liam kid. I thank God for Harlan, Kentucky and the people of QMYM because those things have made me who I am today. Thanks guys.”-Sebok
CRHP 4 “We Lived”
Christ Renews His Parish Retreat
Weekend
When: Saturday November 8th-Sunday November 9th 8am-4pm Who: Sophomores-Seniors in High School Cost: $40 & 1 Liter of Pop to share
Forms & Payment Due 10/15
“Teach Christ” with Scripture We invite you to join Fr. Kevin McCray and your fellow parishioners for a discussion of the Sunday readings after 7:30AM Mass, beginning October 12th, 2014. We will meet in the usher’s room of our Church for about 30-45 minutes to discern how these teachings of Jesus affect our every day life, and to prepare for the following Sunday’s Word. Scripture passages for October 12th: First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-10A What sacred about lunch today? Who shares your meals with you? Second Reading: Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 Do you have “food rules” that you live by? Under what circumstances do you bend them? Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14 Why does Church have to involve other people? Are there people with whom you might refuse to eat? Please join us for the new adventure in learning so that we might “Teach Christ” with Scripture. Coffee and donuts will be available. We look forward to see you there!
Join QMYM at Six Flags Great America on Saturday October 25th
Tickets & Transportation $52
Fright Fest
Leave QM at 9:30am Return at 10pm Forms Available online under Youth Ministry.
Contact Tina for more information
Forms & Payment Due October 15th
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Luke Amelio Marge Eggert Sharon Nanesta Catherine Bahls Erin Eustaquio Jacqueline Olsen Bill Barts Raymond Farano Bernie O’Reilly Jerry Becmer Vikki Finkel Laura Orlando Maddux Blunt Mary Fergus Alex Pier Bob Cachor Jean Harazin Richard Pollack Jack Carr Joyce Hoff Mary Kay Prucha Jan & Jack Clisham Ann Jablonsky Daniel Ramsden Carol Coleman Conor Kilmartin Elizabeth Reilly Baby Patrick Cox Teresa Li June Royals Janice Della Posta Lauren McGovern Mary Schneider Don DiFilippo Maureen McIntyre Judy Ulrich
Jim Downing Georgene Mitchell Bob Warda Judy Mitchell
William Dillon May Mesco Winnie Walter
Please Pray for Our Sick Relatives and Friends
Prayer is a powerful prescription for whatever ails you. Please remember our sick in your prayers:
While They Serve… We pray for our Parishioners and the Relatives of Parishioners who are serving in the Military and protecting us…
Jason Eckert—nephew of Jim and Bernadette Martin Captain Daniel R. Johnson—US Army—son of Betty and Roy Johnson Ryan Marth Sgt. First Class Wayne Mutnansky Lt. John Mutnansky Lt. Col. John “Pete” Petracca—US Army—nephew of John and Judy Berleman Colin Prendergast—son of Carole Prendergast Lt. Col. Ellen Shannon-Ball—daughter of Barbara and sister of Jack Shannon Mike Slomski—US Marine—nephew of Steve & Mary Currier David Slomski—US Army—nephew of Steve & Mary Currier 2LT Martin J. Springer - US Army—son of John Springer 2LT Robert J. Springer - US Army—son of John Springer Daniel Talty—USMC—grandson of Colleen & Pete Cunningham Cpl. Clifford Oskvarek—USMC—son of Chuck & Carol Oskvarek Ted Bos—USMC—grandson of Theresa Bos
If you would like us to pray for a Parishioner or a Relative of a Parishioner serving in the Military, please contact the rectory at 708-423-8110 or email [email protected].
Queen of Martyrs Students Utilize iPad Lab to Enhance Lessons
Mrs. Felmon’s 6th Grade Social Studies Class explored Greek Mythology to develop ideas for writing their own myths. The students used the new iPad Lab purchased through the generosity Of Queen of Martyrs Parishioners and Alumni donations. The students explored Greek myths online and used different Apps to gain background
information to help in the formation of creative myths for this Social Studies Unit. The iPad Lab offers cutting edge technology that enables Queen of Martyrs students from Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade the opportunity to utilize the latest tools and Apps that the iPad of-fers. Use of this advanced technology allows for students to contin-ue to excel in the classroom. Thank you to all that helped to make the Queen of Martyrs iPad lab a success. Your donation has truly made a difference!
PLAYGROUND DONATIONS
We are looking for gently used playground equipment for our outside play area Queen of Martyrs School. Items such as Step 2 or Little Tikes clubhouses or any play equipment (no slides) made of PVC materials, would be greatly appreciated. We will pick up donations. Please contact Janine Missey at the parish rectory—708-423-8110.
With your help, we can create a fun and safe play area for the children of Queen of Martyrs to enjoy!
Thank you!
CLOTHING DRIVE
St. Vincent DePaul at Queen of Martyrs is sponsoring their annual clothing drive on the weekend of October 25 & 26. We especially welcome cold weather needs – coats, jackets, sweats, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, boots, socks – but also need daily wear, too – jeans, slacks, shirts, sweaters. Sleeping bags, blankets, quilts, throws, and afghans are also welcome for those who are homeless and may be living in cars, tents, or sheds and garages – which, unfortunately, is a growing number. Your donations will be greatly appreciated by those who are less fortunate than you.
Oct. 11 4:00 PM J. Gasienica D. Siska J. Pearson R. Paglia C. Biszewski (L) TBD TBD Altar Servers D. McGuire J. McKenna M. Murray Oct. 12 7:30 AM N. Cummings K. Boucher M. Griegel M. McKenna E. Griegel (L) TBD TBD Altar Servers M. Lotti J. Lotti K. Lotti 9:30 AM J. Martin P. McCann J. Anderson (L) TBD TBD Altar Servers M. Kramer L. McGuire K. Nieciak 11:30 AM S. Moss K. O’Neill (L) TBD TBD Altar Servers A. Powell A. Powell T. Quinn
MONDAY — Oct. 6, 2014—St. Bruno 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Billy & Pat Neylon
TUESDAY — Oct. 7, 2014—Our Lady of the Rosary 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Barbara Ann Cavanaugh Mary Gainey Sandra Andrick
WEDNESDAY—Oct. 8, 2014 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Leon Mikolajczyk Mike & Eleanor Mangione William Gerstner
THURSDAY — Oct. 9, 2014—St. Denis & Companions St. John Leonardi 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Joseph Cavanaugh
FRIDAY — Oct. 10, 2014 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Daniel O’Donnell Joseph Ciurej
SATURDAY — Oct. 11, 2014—Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 AM — Anthony Keller 4:00 PM— Charlotte, Thomas, Robert & Theresa Refermat Mary V. Casey Mary Isabelle Scheeler
SUNDAY — Oct. 12, 2014—28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM — The Horan Family Joe & Robert Jager 9:30 AM — Harry Andrasco Ermine Stack William Martin 11:30 AM — Jack Needham Robert Good Family Sylda Hickey
Mon. — Wed. 8:30 A.M. (Oct. 6 - 7 - 8)
R. Cudecki D. Farritor K. Gniady
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Altar Servers Week Days Oct. 6—11, 2014
May He Rest in Peace
Leonard Martyn
Thurs.—Sat. 8:30 A.M. (Oct. 9 - 10 - 11)
J. Granat R. Mahoney L. Manning
RECTORY 10233 S. Central Park Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805 708-423-8110 FAX 423-7372 Parish Secretary: Janine Missey Business Manager: Irene Smith Administrative Assistant: Peggy Klein Bulletin Editor: [email protected] MUSIC DIRECTOR Carole Prendergast 708-423-8110 DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Bernadine Smierciak — 708-422-1647 [email protected] Religious Education Classes for Public School Children, Gr. 1-8 YOUTH MINISTRY Tina O’Shea, Youth Minister —773-332-7553 SCHOOL Ted Morgan— Principal: [email protected] 3550 W. 103rd Street Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805 708-422-1540 FAX 422-1811 Website: www.qmschool.com EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM Amy Bauman, Coordinator — 708-423-8120 DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Jennie Schmitt—708-252-0359 [email protected]
QUEEN OF MARTYRS CHURCH - PARISH INFORMATION
SCHEDULE OF MASSES: Anticipated Mass on Saturday: ............................... 4:00 P.M. Sunday: ................................. 7:30 A.M., 9:30 A.M.,11:30 A.M. Vigil of Holy Day: ..................................................... 7:00 P.M. Holy Day: Eucharistic Service ................................ 6:00 A.M. Masses ............................... 8:30 A.M. & 7:00 P.M. 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 4:00 P.M.
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.
ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY: For membership info or assistance call the Rectory. Confidentiality assured. MINISTRY OF CARE Jane Dunne, Coordinator — 708-499-9808 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL 10240 South St. Louis Open daily from 9:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M.
Registration of New Parishioners: Please register at the Rectory at your earliest opportunity.
Moving: Please notify the Rectory of your departure or of a new address in the parish.
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