www.qasparish.org 6280 N. Sauganash Avenue ■ Chicago, Illinois 60646 ■ Phone: 773-736-6060 ■ Fax: 773-736-6099 Queen of All Saints Basilica Queen of All Saints Basilica Queen of All Saints Basilica SAINT JOHN XXIII SAINT JOHN XXIII SAINT JOHN XXIII & SAINT JOHN PAUL II SAINT JOHN PAUL II SAINT JOHN PAUL II Sunday, April 27th Sunday, April 27th Sunday, April 27th Second Sunday of Easter Second Sunday of Easter Second Sunday of Easter - Divine Mercy Sunday Divine Mercy Sunday Divine Mercy Sunday
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SAINT JOHN XXIIISAINT JOHN XXIIISAINT JOHN XXIII &&&
SAINT JOHN PAUL IISAINT JOHN PAUL IISAINT JOHN PAUL II
Sunday, April 27thSunday, April 27thSunday, April 27th Second Sunday of Easter Second Sunday of Easter Second Sunday of Easter --- Divine Mercy Sunday Divine Mercy Sunday Divine Mercy Sunday
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My first words of the Easter season are words of gratitude to all those who worked so hard to ensure that the rites of the Triduum and Easter Sunday were celebrated with dignity and grace. I am so grateful, first of all, to the priests who presided at each of the major liturgical events last week. Father Simon led all the priests in the celebration of the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday in which Christ’s command to love one another was symbolized in the washing of the feet of twelve of our parishioners. Father Simon also presided at the beautiful and moving Stations of the Cross on Good Friday afternoon. I led the faithful through the Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday evening. And Father
Campana had the great privilege of celebrating the most beautiful of the Church’s liturgies, the Easter Vigil, where catechumens and candidates were baptized, received into full communion with the Church, confirmed and received their first Holy Communion.
Such splendid liturgies depend, however, on more than just the clergy. Paul Scavone, especially, puts in countless hours preparing servers, worship guides and the settings for the Rites. Queen of All Saints Basilica itself provides a spectacular environment in which to celebrate the sacred rites. It’s a real church, as many visitors tell me when they visit. They can hardly keep from falling over backward as they look up at the high ceiling. Our church also provides also a wonderful acoustic for the prayers and songs of the liturgy.
That acoustic was superbly used by the cantors, several choirs and musicians of the Basilica under the able direction of Dr. Ken Sotak and Paul Scavone. Those who participated truly experienced the gradual movement from the promising celebration of the Last Supper through the sorrow of Christ’s Passion and Death to his triumphant Resurrection on Easter Sunday morning. This is precisely what’s supposed to happen at these rites: the faithful are to experience for themselves and within the community of the church each of the distinctive elements of the Paschal Mystery.
The other ministers of the liturgies also made significant contributions to their beauty and integrity. Sister Anne Kathleen and her helpers prepared the decoration of the Basilica and all the various implements that are needed in the liturgies. The lectors carefully prepared their readings so that they could proclaim the word of God with confidence and conviction. The extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion faithfully attended their assignments and contributed greatly to the smooth and efficient distribution of the Eucharist to the thousands who attended the liturgies. And all of the ushers made all those who came to celebrate the Easter mysteries at Queen of All Saints Basilica feel warmly welcomed.
Each of the three days of the Triduum began with the respective Morning Prayer of the Church’s official prayer, the Liturgy of the Hours. The entire school community participated in Morning Prayer of Holy Thursday. In fact I was very pleased with the number who attended each day. And on Saturday morning, after Morning Prayer in the Basilica and the Easter egg hunt on the school playground, the Basilica welcomed the families of the parish and their Easter baskets to be blessed before sharing the first meal of Easter together in their homes.
On Easter Sunday itself, thousands flocked to the Basilica in the beautiful sunshine to mark the Lord’s Resurrection. They were greeted warmly and treated to a spectacular display of sights and sounds. After having welcomed so many, I collapsed after the last Mass as I’m sure many of the others responsible for our liturgies did as well. I am so very grateful that we here at Queen of All Saints Basilica appreciate good, well-planned and carefully celebrated liturgy so much that we are willing to spend a great deal of effort and resources ensuring that our prayer is worthy. I hope it will always be that way. Happy Easter to all.
Monsignor John Pollard
From the Pastor
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The Canonizations of Pope John XXIII & Pope John Paul II Where Were You?
Something to think about……. This weekend we celebrate the canonizations of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II. This marks a historic moment for the Catholic Church worldwide. While each has had an enormous impact on the global Church, interestingly both also played a role locally, in the Catholic Church of Chicago, and directly with Queen of All Saints. In 1979 Pope John Paul II visited Chicago and, among other things, said Mass in Grant Park. Countless Chicagoans were touched by this moment, and a number of Chicagoans, among them Sister Anne Kathleen and Monsignor Pollard, had a direct role in helping bring a part of the Chicago community together to take part in the Grant Park event. Twenty-seven years before that it was Pope John XXIII who, on March 26, 1962, approved the recommendation of the Congregation of Rites in Vatican City and signed the official decree conferring the title and privileges of a Basilica on our own Queen of All Saints, as of that moment, Basilica.
We’d like to put together a bulletin spot with reflections by parishioners who remember these Chicago moments. If you were a part of either of these, would you mind dropping us a line with a memory? A phrase or a sentence will do. Reflections can include – Were you there? What was it like? Did you want to be there, but couldn’t? What were you doing at the time of the event? How were you impacted by the event?........... Phrases might be – “ a truly spiritual event….. “ , “ so many people “ , “I’ll remember it for the rest of my life….. “
When and where to send your reflection……. The best way for us to receive them is by email. Although it’s short notice, we’d like to publish reflections in next Sunday’s bulletin. Please send them by the morning of Wednesday, April 30 to either Ken Sotak at [email protected] or Sr. Anne Kathleen at [email protected] . Please indicate if you’d like your reflection to be listed anonymously, or by first name with last initial, or with your full name. -Ken Sotak
Parish News
October 5th, 1979 - St. John Paul II acknowledges the crowd gathered in Grant Park before celebrating
an outdoor Mass.
Medallion to commemorate the elevation of Queen of All Saints Parish to the dignity of a
Basilica by Saint John XXIII
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The Wine Pull is back for 2014!
We need your help to stock the raffle. Our goal is 100 bottles of wine. Drop off a bottle ($20 minimum) at school,
at the rectory or at the back of church after any Mass.
Thank you for your support!
Stock the Wine Pull
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Have you purchased raffle tickets? You could
win $5,000! Raffle Tickets are available at all
the exits of the Basilica or at QASUPP.org
Tell everyone about your business. Ads are available
in the program book
starting at $100.
We are still looking for items for the live
and silent auctions. See the auction wish list at
QASUPP.org
Will you be attending Gala on the Green? Reservations are available at events.org/qasupp
Visit QASUPP.org for more information!
We need everyone’s help to make this year’s UPP a success! Please consider how your family is
able to contribute. Thank You!
Celebrating a special birthday or anniversary this year? Put a personal ad in the event book.
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EARLY BIRD DRAWING (FRIDAY APRIL 20TH)
~WINNER~ NICOLE ROMANO
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Parish News
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Religious Education Classes This Sunday is the last class for students attending the Sunday sessions of Religious Education. We will be ending this last session with a closing prayer service in the gym at 10:00. Parents are most welcomed to attend. Also, at the prayer service, we will be awarding certificates for perfect attendance. The following students receiving certificates are:
Gabriel Cruzat-Sola Gerard Cruzat-Sola Daphne Lagazo Elizabeth Powers Luke Gaynor Nikoli Hozian Marc Petrucci Elliot Ian Lukas Magsino Claire Dawson Kirstin Parocha Caleb Magsino Thomas Stone Zachary Plate Jade Jimemez Adrian Herrera Jack Dawson Theresa Lannon Haley Powers Sebastien Mendoza Rustine Talaboc Sophia Izquirerdo Caroline Lindwall Hana Cornejo Jackie Dolibois Charlie Coleman Claire Martinen Olivia ChristineDoyle Kaelyn McKinney Genevieve Urganus Brendan Urganus Olivia Urganus Shae Fallon Doyle Kaden Hegener
Due to the 1st Communion Bread Celebration on Tuesday, April 29th, the last class for the Tuesday sessions of Religious Education will be May 6th. The closing prayer service will be held in the Basilica at 5:30. Students with perfect attendance will be awarded their certificates at this prayer service. We are saying good-bye to some of our faculty this year. Although they are leaving us, we are assured that they will continue to leave their mark on the future Church. They are:
Mary Frances Maher Joan Kretz Lauren Berke Carmen Finch MaryLou Edelmann Susie Cheely The class who brought in the most boxes of cereal per capita was Mrs. Michelle Ramirez’ Tuesday 1st Grade. They will be awarded their end of the year pizza party in recognition of their achievement. Also, this day is a very special day in the history of the Church. We recognize the canonization of two modern day Popes: St. John XXIII and St. John Paul II. We will celebrate these two remarkable men during our prayer service. RE Registration for 2014- 2015 Registration for the coming school year is now underway. All forms for registration may be found on the parish website. Simply download all forms and bring them to the RE Office. Be sure to register before Thursday June 12 to receive the Early Bird discount. Families are asked to pay a minimum of $75 at the time of registration. Since this is the Year of Strong Catholic Families, we are hoping that many of you would consider volunteering in the program. I promise you that your rewards will be great. Treasure Island Vacation Bible School We will be beginning registration for Vacation Bible School this week. Watch for flyers and posting on the parish website for details. The event will be held the week of June 23.
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Hailey Jean Bragalone Daughter of Marc & Heidi Schmidt Bragalone
Alessandra Aluna Berrios
Daughter of Javier Berrios & Joanna Espinosa
Kellen Stephen LaRaviere Son of Michael & Jennifer Kadzielewski LaRaviere
Be a Hero Help Someone in Need
Ever consider organ donation? Here at
Queen of All Saints, we have someone who is
active in the parish who is in need of a kidney transplant. It is a one day procedure, paid
The Over 50 Club Meeting next month will be a Pot Luck - Friday, May 9th
in the Holy Name Room from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
All are invited and bring a friend and your favorite dish or donate $2 to our treasury
and enjoy a simply wonderful get together. Also, our final meeting of the season will be the following second Friday of the month;
mark your calendars. Any questions please call Donna Lee at 773-792-2070.
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Sunday, April 27th (Second Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy Sunday) - All Sunday Masses will be offered for the People of Queen of All Saints and the Benefactors of our Endowments for the School and the Parish. Monday, April 28th (St. Peter Chanel/St. Louis Grignion de Montfort/Holocaust Remembrance Day) - School Endowment Fund Benefactors, QAS Homebound, George Stegmaier, Bridget Rochford, Dolores Borst, Alice M. Breslin, Jim Weber, Youhanna Audisho, Koziol-Ziaja Family, In Honor of Our Blessed Mother - Ben & Sara Testa, The 6,000,000 killed in the holocaust, Richard Scheuer, Alphonse Koziol, Edward Morley Readings: Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-9; Jn 3:1-8 Tuesday, April 29th (St. Catherine of Siena) - Deceased Members of the QAS Widowed Group, Eileen Stegmaier, Charles Hohmeier and family, Richard Scheuer, Youhanna Audisho, Alphonse Koziol, Koziol-Ziaja Family, Otis Miller Readings: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday, April 30th (St. Pius V) - Basilica Fund Members, Ruth Stegmaier, Jed Weidell, Caroline Beach, Kissel and Sendor families, Youhanna Audisho, Jeffin Chollampel, Salvy Monastero, Sukirtham Singarayar, Mary Sarka, Koziol-Ziaja Family, Cynthia Stanaszek, Richard Scheuer Readings: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday, May 1st (St. Joseph the Worker) - Over 50 Club Members, Esther Cohen, Irene and Steve Targos, Hofbauer family, Alphonse Koziol, Koziol-Ziaja Family, Atanacio Garcia, Gloria Garcia, Youhanna Audisho, Loretta Langan and family, Fr. Maurice Harrigan, Martha Aguilar Readings: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36, or, for the memorial, Gn 1:26 - 2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Ps 90:2-4, 12-14, 16; Mt 13:54-58 Friday, May 2nd (St. Athanasius) - Helen & Jerry Martin, Youhanna Audisho, Kathy Ann Riordan, Barabar A. Jenkinson Hensel, William Janns, Alphonse Koziol, Koziol-Ziaga Family, Chester &Wanda Burzawa, Stanley & Kay Przepiorski, Rev. Edwin Karlowicz C.R., Paul & Anna Burzawa, Adolph & Antoinette Burzawa, Stanley & Marya Kozlowski, Janis Johnson, John & Christine Peters, Wanda & Chestan Peters Readings: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Saturday, May 3rd (Ss. Philip and James) - Youhanna Audisho, Alphonse Koziol, Koziol-Ziaja family, Edward Morley. Jesus & Justina Cayaba, Romulo & Milagros Marquez, Manuel & Alma Alhambra, Candelario & Ines Delos Reyes, Bernardo & Paz Salacup Readings: 1 Cor 15: 1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14
Mass Intentions
We Pray for our Recently Deceased Carol Barango
William Galliani Sarah Lucas
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Pastoral Staff Pastor…………….……….……….Rev. Msgr. John E. Pollard Pastor Emeritus………....…..….….Rev. Msgr. Wayne F. Prist Associate Pastor………..……………….Rev. Simon Braganza Associate Pastor………….……..…..Rev. Thomas J. Campana Resident……………….……………….Rev. Edward D. Grace Resident……………….…..……..Rev. Richard Conyers, CSC Deacon………………….………..Rev. Mr. Michael Monnelly Pastoral Associate…….....Sr. Ann Kathleen McDonnell, BVM Director of Religious Education……..…..Mrs. Aline Reynolds Youth Minister…………………….…………..……Kim Riley Director of Music .…………………...…….Dr. Kenneth Sotak Assistant Director of Music…….…………….....Paul Scavone
Building and Grounds Ralph Meschewski, Bobby Brooks, Victor Miranda, Jonathon Hernandez
Queen of All Saints School Early Childhood through Grade 8 Principal……………………………….....…Mr. Peter Tantillo Administrative Assistant ……….…………….Mrs. Ida Segreti School Secretary………...…………….… Mrs. Janet Santicola
Visit Our Website Queen of All Saints Basilica……………...www.qasparish.org Queen of All Saints School…………….....www.qasschool.org
Daily Mass and Rosary Monday-Friday…….……………...………6:30, 7:30, 8:45 am Saturday………………………………………...……..8:00 am Rosary………………...………...Daily after the 8:45 am Mass
Devotions and Holy Day Masses Holy Hour……………….…………………..Monday, 7:00 pm Benediction…………….….First & Third Mondays at 7:30 pm Please consult the parish bulletin or website for the holy day Mass schedule.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday……………After the 8:00am Mass until all are heard
To Register in the Parish Please contact the Rectory Office……………...773-736-6060
The Sacrament of Baptism Queen of All Saints rejoices in the incorporation of new members into the Body of Christ. The Sacrament of Baptism for infants is celebrated on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sunday of each month at 1:30 PM. Please come into the rectory to schedule the baptism for your child. Prior to the baptism, the parents are invited to attend a baptismal preparation session. If an adult or a school age child seeks baptism, special arrangements should be made with one of the priests.
The Sacrament of Matrimony Queen of All Saints helps couples prepare not only for their wedding day, but the lifelong commitment of living a Christian marriage. Parishioners of Queen of All Saints Basilica who are baptized and free to marry in the Catholic Church may celebrate their marriage in Queen of All Saints Basilica. Couples from Queen of All Saints seeking marriage in Queen of All Saints Basilica should contact one of the parish priests at least six months prior to their intended date of marriage. The couple must meet with one of the priests before the date for the marriage can be confirmed.
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick If a member of your family would like to receive the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, please contact the Rectory.
Queen of All Saints Basilica Information 6280 N. Sauganash Avenue • Chicago, Illinois 60646 • (773) 736-6060
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Parish News Today’s Readings
First Reading — All who believed were devoted to the teachers of the apostles, the communal life, the breaking of the bread, and prayer (Acts 2:42-47). Psalm — Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting (Psalm 118). Second Reading — God has given us an undiminished inheritance, safeguarded for us in heaven (1 Peter 1:3-9). Gospel — The risen Christ comes to his disciples with peace and the Spirit. The absent Thomas doubts (John 20:19-31).
Celebrant Schedule Today, Sunday, April 27th
5:00pm - Fr. Simon Braganza 6:45am - Fr. Thomas Campana
8:00am - Fr. Brendan Horan 9:30am - Fr. Thomas Campana 11:00am - Fr. Simon Braganza 12:30pm - Fr. Edward Grace
Parish Financials for April 6th, 2014
Actual to Budget YTD
Week $28,677 $1,095,621
Weekly Budget $27,500 $1,127,500
Difference $1,177 ($31,879)
Actual to Prior Year YTD
Week $28,677 $1,095,621
Last Year $25,831 $1,129,408
Difference $2,846 ($33,787) Considered Electronic Donations?
