Rev. Edward M. Mikolajczyk, Pastor Rev. Kevin McCray, Associate Pastor Rev. Thomas McCarthy, OSA, Weekend Associate Robert Landuyt , Permanent Deacon
QUEEN OF MARTYRS CHURCH
Evergreen Park, Illinois
The Scripture readings this weekend reflect on God’s love and mercy for us. We are reminded that God so loved the world that He was willing to sacrifice His Son for us. God’s purpose is to give us life. He doesn’t want to condemn or punish us. He wants to pour out and share His love with us. It is this God who has been present to us throughout salvation history encouraging us to journey with Him this Lenten season. Where do you see God present in your life today? We are part of God’s creation. He gives us the light to make the right choices by following His
teaching and example. He comforts us through His warmth, understanding and forgiveness. He calls us to a life of spirituality that offers us the gift of salvation. How do we see ourselves as part of God’s image of love? What does this mean to us? We are half way on our Lenten journey. Easter is fast approaching. What else do you need to do to make Lent a meaningful and memorable experience for you? May you continue to discover the immensity of God’s love and put it to good use as you grow in your relation-ship with God.
This weekend we continue to remember and honor St. Patrick. A man filled with faith, determination and love. Keep the celebrations safe and enjoy the festivities that remind us how lucky and proud we are to be a wee bit “Irish” today.
My thanks and appreciation goes out to Mrs. Lois Kettering, Mrs. Karen Manning, Mrs. Mary Ellen Clifford and their committee for hosting our Celtic Ceili Celebration. Everyone who participated in the 5K run, the pancake breakfast and the Mass had a wonderful time. Thanks for all your hard work.
To those of Italian and Polish heritage, I want to wish you a Happy St. Joseph’s Day. Sometimes St. Joseph gets lost in the in celebration of St. Patrick, but his contribution and example to our faith is just as important.
Our school children celebrated another successful St. Baldrick’s Day last Friday.
Thanks for your prayers for the women who participated in CHRP and for Deacon Bob who led a Men’s Cursillo last week. Both events were spirit-filled and memorable occasions.
Don’t forget our 4:00PM Mass on Sunday. Our teens are doing a fantastic job in celebrating and participating in the liturgy. You are most welcome to attend.
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 ................... $360,000 Amount Collected ................. $8,961 ................... $308,817 Surplus (Deficit) .................. $(1,039). .................. $(51,183) Number of Weekly Envelopes……….. ......................... 357
Please consider increasing your weekly contribution to
decrease our deficit. Your sacrifice is appreciated.
Queen of Martyrs Sunday Comparison—March 8, 2015
Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years old and older on Ash Wednesday and on all the Fridays of Lent. Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those who are bound by this may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. The special Paschal fast, as well as abstinence are prescribed for Good Friday and encouraged for Holy Saturday.
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St. Vincent de Paul Society News
Sandwich Schedule for Adult Members at 9:00 A.M. in the Convent on the following Wednesdays:
2015 March 25
April 8 & 22
Queen of Martyrs Adoration Chapel of Divine Mercy
“God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him might not perish but might have eternal life.” (Jn 3:16) Let your eyes of faith see within the Sacred Host, Our Savior Jesus Christ, whose Heart was pierced for love of us. Please make a weekly one hour commitment as an adorer, if possible, or become a substitute. Sign up at the Adoration Chapel or call Marion at 708 424-8433 for more information.
On Monday, March 9th, Envelope No. 2236 was drawn. There was NO winner. The total amount of the prize pot was $15,884.00. 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 03/09/15
Religious Education News Grade 8 Confirmation Candidates will participate in a retreat day on Friday, March 20. Fr. Bobby Krueger of St. Bede Parish will be the facilitator. Please keep these young people in your prayers. Grade 8 will finish the day by praying the Stations of the Cross at 1:30 PM. Please join us if you are able. Confirmation on April 17 is quickly approaching! Grade 2 Parents are reminded of the First Communion meeting on Saturday, March 21 at 10 AM in the church. Registration for new families for the Saturday School of Religion begins Saturday, March 21 from 9:30-11AM in the Religious Education Center located in the school. For more information 708-422-1647 [email protected] Enjoy the week as we Walk with a Friend Closer to Calvary.
Happy St. Patrick and St. Joseph Days this week.
“Jesus be with me today
in everything I do and say.”
This week we celebrate the feast days of St. Patrick and St. Joseph, both of whom have provided inspiration to help those in need. Nearly one million Irish died during the great famine of the 1840’s. During this time nearly 2.1 million persons moved from Ireland in search of a better life – with about 70% of this group settling in the United States. To help immigrants adjust to life in America, Bishop John Hughes is credited with bringing The St. Vincent de Paul Society to New York City. For more than 50 years, the Joseph House – founded by Sr. Mary Elizabeth Gintling – has served the poor and homeless in Maryland. Sister Gintling named it for St. Joseph because he so selflessly provided for the Holy Family. Although Sr. Gintling died in 2004, her work continues in Maryland providing shelter and job training for the poor and homeless. Your continued support of our St. Vincent de Paul Society at Queen of Martyrs allows us to continue to help the poor and home-less in our area. Thanks for all your support -we couldn’t do it without you!
NEED A NEW CAR?
The Chicagoland Society of St. Vincent de Paul is raffling off a brand new 2015 Chrysler 200 as a part of their “Friends of the Poor” benefit on April 19th. The cost of each raffle ticket is $25.00. We will be selling raffle tickets in the back of the church after Saturday and Sunday masses for the next few weeks or you can contact me at [email protected]. Proceeds from the benefit and the raffle will be filtered back to individual conferences this year so we are hoping to sell a bunch. Thanks for your help! (If interested in the benefit itself, it is at the Drury Lane Oakbrook; the cost is $75 per person; on April 19th ; need to check on the time – that is our “Su Casa” Sunday, so we’ll be helping to feed the homeless that afternoon!)
FIFTH GRADE CLASS of QUEEN of MARTYRS SCHOOL PRESENTS
THE LIVING STATIONS
Thursday March 26, 2015 1:00pm and 1:45pm
JOIN US IN CHURCH FOR THIS LENTEN PRAYER
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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!
Ques ons about QMYM? Contact Tina O’Shea at [email protected]
Martyrs Youth Ministry
QMYM Sta ons of the Cross
All are invited to join QMYM teens THIS Friday, March 20th for reflec on as we prayerfully journey with Christ through the Sta ons of the Cross. What are you
doing this Lent?? 6:30pm in the Church.
Queen of Martyrs’ First Women’s Christ Renews His Parish Weekend was held this past weekend, and it was an amazing experience for all of the participants and Team members as well. New friends were made, and each woman was pampered and nurtured for the entire time. We want to thank Holy Name, for supplying us with a luscious banquet on Saturday night, and to Queen of Martyr’s Teen Ministry, who prepared and served breakfast. A special thanks goes out to St. Christina Parish, who sponsored and directed this weekend for us. Our next Women’s Christ Renews His Parish will be held October 10-11, 2015. We hope you save the date and consider joining us for this special weekend of friendship and renewal.
Spring Into Faith
Hiya Jr. High!! Next mee ng is MONDAY March 16th in the St. Joseph’s Room from 6:30-8pm!! See you there
“I found God in this experience when we were all working together making
food. My experience at RMH was great. I love coming here and like
helping others. I hope to come again soon in the future.” -Ma
“I learned to make a new meal. I also learned that anyone can be
a good cook. I became be er friends with people.”- Ashely
“I learned that making a big meal
like this is hard & with people helping you it makes it easier. I found God when I saw a li le boy
with his mom; I could see how strong they were.” Sara
Na onal Catholic Youth Conference
Will you be a Sophomore, Junior or Senior next year in High
School?? Excited to learn more about your faith & meet teens across the na on who are on fire with their faith?? Interested
in service, answering your bap smal call, & making new friends?? Do you want to grow as a leader in QMYM??
Think about joining us next November!!
Tim Time
This week with QMYM teens…
Tim & Tim are seeking ushers and gi bearers for Sunday 4pm Mass. Tim & Tim provide training and merely request you show up excited to par cipate in Mass!! Don’t forget to wear your Sunday best!! Either Tim can also direct you to Tina if interested in singing, lectoring, or becoming a trained Eucharis c Minsiter!!
Sunday Evening Mass How is God calling you to serve??
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Luke Amelio Raymond Farano Jacqueline Olsen Bill Barts Vikki Finkel Bernie O’Reilly Jerry Becmer Mary Fergus Laura Orlando Maddux Blunt Jean Harazin Alex Pier Bob Cachor Joyce Hoff Richard Pollack Jack Carr Conor Kilmartin Mary Kay Prucha Jan & Jack Clisham Teresa Li Daniel Ramsden Carol Coleman Doris Locascio Elizabeth Reilly Baby Patrick Cox Lauren McGovern June Royals Janice Della Posta Maureen McIntyre Mary Schneider Don DiFilippo May Mesco Bob Sigel William Dillon Georgene Mitchell Judy Ulrich
Erin Eustaquio Sharon Nanesta Bob Warda
Jim Downing Judy Mitchell 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…
Daniel Birmingham - USMC - son of Ed & Mary Birmingham Captain Daniel R. Johnson—US Army—son of Betty and Roy Johnson Colton Kielbasa-US Marine-Son of Rich & Charmaine Kielbasa-Brother of Chris Kielbasa Matt Kovats 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 Conduct Scientific Experiments
Mrs. Creevy’s 5th and 6th Grade Science classes as well as Mrs. Brown’s and Mrs. Bischoff’s 4-Year Old Pre-Kindergarten students studied Candy Chromatography, a method of separating different kinds of molecules, as part of their Valentines Day themed lesson. The students used filter paper, water, and black jelly beans to reveal the hidden dyes in the jelly bean. The students then analyzed the filter paper, which absorbed the chemical reaction between the water and the jelly bean. The students made conclusions as part of their lab. They also used different candies and substances such as vinegar and baking soda to create a chemical reaction that produced carbon dioxide causing conversation hearts to move up and down in their container. The 4 Year Old Pre-Kindergarten students placed their conversation hearts in various solutions including honey, salt, vinegar, and baking soda to observe how these substances altered the candy. They noted changes in the color and size of the candy as well as how the letters on the hearts disintegrated. The
students enjoyed observing the experiments and making predictions about the outcome. They can now officially call themselves chromatographers!
Contribution Statements….
Contribution Statements are now available. Please call the rectory with your request at 708-423-8110 if you wish to have a statement mailed out to you.
Market Day Pick up is Saturday, March 21st
9:45-10:30am St. Joseph's Room
Online orders are due by Tuesday, March 17th at 11pm
**FREE 4 pack of Chicken Steaks with online purchase of $90 or more using code MARBONUS
Thank you for supporting the Market Day program!
Mar. 21 4:00 PM C. Biszewski P. Scolan S. Carter P. Tew T. Haas (L) M. Evans M. Walsh Altar Servers K. Nieciak A. Powell A. Powell Mar. 22 7:30 AM M. McKenna B. Pellegrini M. Griegel K. Boucher E. Griegel (L) T. Scott J. McMahon Altar Servers T. Quinn R. Rayl M. Reidy 9:30 AM P. McCann J. Martin K. Durkin (L) L. Manning K. Lang Altar Servers D. Revers J. Revers N. Revers 11:30 AM C. Mason M. Carbonneau A. Moloney (L) J. Springer K. Sampson Altar Servers B. Rewers K. Ryan S. Scott 4:00 PM TBD TBD (L) TBD TBD Altar Servers F. Schmitt L. Schmitt D. Spellman
MONDAY — Mar. 16, 2015 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Carole Cavanaugh 7:00 PM— Richard Jones
TUESDAY — Mar. 17, 2015—St. Patrick 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Martin & Theresa Lally Malachy McLoughlin John & Rosemary Hector
WEDNESDAY—Mar. 18, 2015—St. Cyril of Jerusalem 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Parishioners of Queen of Martyrs
THURSDAY — Mar. 19, 2015—St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Fr. Marion Soprych Thomas Durkin Byrne/Casey Family
FRIDAY — Mar. 20, 2015 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Bill Wright & Carolyn Foster Evelyn Major
SATURDAY — Mar. 21, 2015 8:30 AM — Rita & John Ahern 4:00 PM— Vicente Sagun Timothy Mitchell Richard Eber
SUNDAY — Mar. 22, 2015—5th Sunday of Lent 7:30 AM — James & Margaret McGowan Maria Chudrik 9:30 AM — Tim Hughes Antonina Wilhelm Fusinski 11:30 AM — Mary Agnes-Burns Carol Chwajol—Healing 4:00 PM— Parishioners of Queen of Martyrs
Mon. — Wed. 8:30 A.M. (Mar. 16 - 17 - 18)
D. Gargano J. Hogan
R. Mahoney
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Altar Servers Week Days Mar. 15—21, 2015
Thurs.—Sat. 8:30 A.M. (Mar.. 19 - 20 - 21)
L. Manning D. McGuire J. McKenna
Lenten Monday 7:00 P.M. (Mar. 16) M. Kramer
F. Balto L. McGuire
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., 4:00 P.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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