Rev. Edward M. Mikolajczyk, Pastor Rev. Christopher Kituli, Associate Pastor Rev. Thomas McCarthy, OSA, Weekend Associate Rev. Rich Young, OSA, Weekend Associate Rev. Paul Galetto, OSA, Weekend Assoicate Robert Landuyt, Permanent Deacon
QUEEN OF MARTYRS CHURCH Evergreen Park, Illinois
As we listen to the Scripture readings this weekend, we see that Jesus spent a lot of time going out to encounter people no matter where they were located. His encounters with people helped to change their lives. He brought healing to people if they had trust and faith in Him. As a result, He askes us to get involved so we can help build up the
Kingdom of God by sharing the message of the Gospel. How is God calling you to share His mission? How are you serving as an instrument of peace? Each of us has been called by name. We have encountered Jesus every time we receive the sacraments. The challenge for us now is to spread His message with enthusiasm and conviction.
Today, you will hear Cardinal Cupich talk to you about the importance of the Annual Catholic Appeal. This Appeal helps to support the ministries that the Archdiocese provides for the parishes and schools in need. The key to the Annual Appeal is participation. It is up to all of us to do our part in making our church strong and vibrant. This year’s theme “Come and Follow Me” asks us to be responsible men and women who live out the mission of the church through their prayerful support and financial contribution. This year’s goal for our parish is to reach $31,850. The goal is based on 6% of last year’s offertory collection. We have been very successful in this Appeal for the last couple of years. We have exceeded our goal and received a rebate back to the parish. My hope is that with your continued generosity, we will reach our goal again this year and far exceed our expectations.
Thank you for all who stopped by the Open House last Sunday after the 9:30am Mass in celebration of Catholic Schools Week. It was a wonderful turnout of families and parishioners. Your support and generosity to our school is truly appreciated.
A reminder that all are invited to stop by the St. Joseph’s Room after the 9:30am Mass to have coffee and rolls sponsored by the Women’s Ministry.
Also, next Sunday at the 9:30am Mass, our 4th and 5th grade students from school and Religious Education will celebrate a Family Mass. All are invited to join us for this celebration.
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 ................... $310,000 Amount Collected ................. $8,111 ................... $256,931 Online Giving ........................... $410 ..................... $16,877 Surplus (Deficit) .................. ($1,479). .................. $(36,192) Number of Weekly Envelopes……….. ......................... 290
Please consider increasing your weekly contribution to decrease our deficit. Your sacrifice is appreciated.
Queen of Martyrs Sunday Comparison—January 28, 2018
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Notice: Bulletin articles must be received in the Rectory office by Noon on Mondays. Please drop them off or e-mail them to [email protected].
Thank you!
Queen of Martyrs Parish Outreach
Sandwich Schedule for Adult Members at 9:00 A.M. in the Convent on the following Wednesdays:
2018 February 7 & 21
March 7 & 21
On Monday, January 29th Envelope No. 0270 was drawn. There was NO winner. The total amount of the prize pot was $2,246.00. 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 01/29/18
A short and simple message today that was part of a crossword puzzle I was working on last week. “We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.” (St. Teresa of Calcutta) Share your smiles with those you meet this week. My guess is they’ll pass it along and it just may come back to you when you need a lift!
Queen of Martyrs Adoration Chapel of Divine Mercy
“Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he
prayed.” (Mk 1:35)
Don’t know what to talk to God about in prayer? St. Josemarıa Escriva counseled someone with this same question. “About Him, about yourself: joys, sorrows, successes and failures, noble ambitions, daily worries, weaknesses! And acts of thanksgiving and petitions and love and reparation. In a word: to get to know him and to get to know yourself: ‘to get acquainted!’ ”
(The Way, 91}
Prayer is just like talking to your friend, only Jesus is your Best Friend and He has the power to change Everything! Become a Committed Eucharistic Adorer. Sign up at the Adoration Chapel or for more information call, Marion at (708) 424-8433.
Total Parishioners Pledged:……………………………… 283 Total Pledges:……………………………………... $494,713.00 Ending Balance as of 12/31/17 In “To Teach Who Christ Is” Account:…..………..$56,201.75
Pray The Holy Rosary
Father Tom McCarthy, O.S.A. will share an hour-long presentation on the Mysteries and background history of the Rosary as he leads us in this beautiful prayer on Saturday February 17, 2018. Come and learn the power of the Rosary, and why it works! We will gather at Queen of Martyrs’ Church located at 10233 S. Central Park Avenue, Evergreen Park IL. Doors open at 9:00am. Father Tom will begin promptly at 9:30am. All women and men are welcome!
Cash & Carry News…
Cash & Carry Upcoming Dates & Locations
February 4—St. Joseph’s Room February 11—St. Joseph’s Room
Join Us for “First Sunday”
beginning
Sunday February 4th
A time of fellowship and food after the 9:30am
Mass in the St. Joseph’s Room, held on the First Sunday of each month
Open to ALL people of the parish Come and meet your fellow parishioners, and learn
more about the many wonderful things going on at Queen of Martyrs.
Sponsored, free of charge, by Women’s Ministries
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Questions about QMYM? Contact Tina O’Shea at [email protected]
Queen of Martyrs Faith Formation
+Please be sure to check out the Faith Formation link on the school website for more information and to sign up for Service Experiences. [qmschool.com]+
********************************************************************* +No Class on 2/10/18. Classes will resume the following Saturday 2/17/18. ****************************************************************** +Don’t forget about family Masses for the parish held each month. We would love to see you at Mass and encounter Jesus there together with you!! ******************************************************************
How will you walk with Jesus this Lenten Season??
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Please continue to pray for our students, especially those preparing to receive Sacraments this semester. ****************************************************************** +Thank you to all the students and teachers who participated in today’s liturgy celebration.
****************************************************************** Questions: contact Tina O’Shea.+ Phone: 708-422-1647 Email: [email protected]
Religious Education Program
Queen of Martyrs Youth Ministry
QMYM
Mission Trip 2018
If you are an adult leader interested in learning more about joining the Mission
Trip team; please contact Tina.
Registration has begun for the Mission Trip this summer. Turn in your release
form, code of conduct and non-refundable deposit to reserve your space today!
Hello to all women in Queen of Martyrs Parish! Over the next couple months, we will be “spotlighting” the leaders of our next CRHP Retreat, which is February 24-25, 2018. If you have any questions, or are interested in attending, please do not hesitate to reach out to the women you see here. Questions can also be emailed to Mary Pat Anders at [email protected] or Terry Reidy [email protected].
Pictured here is Taylor McCann. She has been a member of Queen of Martyrs throughout her life, and is a member of the Class of 2008. Taylor works at a title company.
What she got out of CRHP: CRHP was a magnificent experience in which I learned the true meaning of the words “unconditional love.”
Describe CRHP in one word: Forgiveness
Connect to the Vine
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Join us Saturday 2/17 after 4pm Mass in the gym!!
CRHP 8 Preformation will take place on
Sunday February 11th at 6:30pm in the Youth Room. Future CRHP 8 leaders see you then!
ASH WEDNESDAY COLLECTION Your contribu on will help support the Mission Trip team. Thank you
so much for your generosity and your prayers.
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Luke Amelio Vikki Finkel Shirley Muno Bill Barts Lauren Graver Jacqueline Olsen Jerry Becmer Jean Harazin Patricia Peil Maddux Blunt Joyce Hoff Alex Pier Tim Brennen Michael Kelly Richard Pollack Jack Carr Conor Kilmartin Laura Dixon Price Jan & Jack Clisham William Lass Daniel Ramsden Carol Coleman Teresa Li Sue Reidel Janice Della Posta Jim & Pamela Matusiak Elizabeth Reilly Don DiFilippo Terry McKee Mary Schneider William Dillon Lauren McGovern Judy Ulrich Shirley Evans May Mesco Bob Warda
Raymond Farano Daniel Waters
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…
Matthew Beemsterboer - USMC - nephew of Barry & Joan McClorey Daniel Birmingham - USMC - son of Ed & Mary Birmingham Ted Bos—USMC—grandson of Theresa Bos Jade Guest—US Navy—Granddaughter of Ray & Sharon Cramsie 2LT David Jackson Jr.- US Army - Son of Dave & Tricia Jackson Major Daniel R. Johnson—US Army—son of Betty and Roy Johnson Colton Kielbasa-US Marine-Son of Rich & Charmaine Kielbasa- Brother of Chris Kielbasa Lance Corporal Patrick J Kinnerk—USMC— Nephew of Michael and Meg Kinnerk SPC Sean Martin—US Army—son of Bob & Kathy Martin Sgt. First Class Wayne Mutnansky Lt. John Mutnansky Sergeant Clifford Oskvarek—USMC—son of Chuck & Carol Oskvarek Colin Prendergast—son of Carole Prendergast Colonel Ellen Shannon-Ball—daughter of Barbara & sister of Jack Shannon Master Gunnery Sergeant Michael J. Slomski—USMC — nephew of Steve & Mary Currier 1LT Martin J. Springer - US Army—son of John Springer 1LT Robert J. Springer - US Army—son of John Springer Daniel Talty—USMC—grandson of Colleen & Pete Cunningham
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 8th Grade Students Present Science Lesson to Preschool
Mrs. Biszewski’s 8th Graders enjoyed taking their Science Class to Preschool. Their presentation topic centered on Living and Nonliving things. Each student brought in a different item to show the preschoolers. Some of the living items brought in were, plants, snails, fish, and a favorite, Gus-Gus
the turtle! Nonliving objects presented were many different types of sports balls, a pillow, coins, and a giant Teddy Bear.
The students explained the difference of a living thing verses a nonliving thing. The Preschool students learned that all living things need food, sun, and water to survive. They further explained that nonliving things do not need anything to exist. Mrs. Biszewski showed each Preschool student a picture and they had to decide whether it was living or nonliving. Both the 8th Grade students and the Preschoolers did an excellent job with the Science Lesson. The 8th Graders also made a booklet for each Preschool student to keep showing living and nonliving things. The 8th Grade students enjoyed reading their booklets to the Preschoolers. It was truly a great learn-ing experience for both Preschool and 8th Grade!
Tuesday, February 13th Queen of Martyrs Gym
Coach Melean’s team plays at 7:10 Coach Hogan’s team plays at 8:00
Dads vs. Son at 8:40
Feb. 10 4:00 PM TBD TBD (L) P. McKenna K. Lang Altar Servers A. Ellerbeck O. McShane Feb. 11 7:30 AM TBD TBD (L) E. Langle M. Walsh Altar Servers A. Clark S. Clark R. Clark 9:30 AM TBD TBD (L) TBD TBD Altar Servers R. Bonilla G. Gertonson N. Gertonson 11:30 AM TBD TBD (L) K. Sampson J. Donnelly Altar Servers C. Morales J. Hogan C. Byrd 4:00 PM TBD TBD (L) TBD TBD Altar Servers L. Dougherty B. Biando M. Farritor
MONDAY — Feb. 5, 2018—St. Agatha 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Parishioners of Queen of Martyrs TUESDAY — Feb. 6, 2018—St. Paul Miki & Companions 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Rose Gutrich Stanley Siorek WEDNESDAY— Feb. 7, 2018 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Sarah Catherine Kuchay THURSDAY — Feb. 8, 2018—St. Jerome Emiliani; St. Josephine Bakhita 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Deceased members of Queen of Martyrs FRIDAY — Feb. 9, 2018 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Parishioners of Queen of Martyrs SATURDAY — Feb. 10, 2018—St. Scholastica 8:30 AM — Christine Zervos 4:00 PM— Marilyn Balicki, RIP Greta Joyce The Living & Deceased members of the Kovacs, Rados & Seper Families SUNDAY — Feb. 11, 2018—6th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM — Fred & Nora Schoeneberg John F. & John J. Burbatt 9:30 AM — Harry Andrasco Neal McCann Irena Geniene 11:30 AM — John McNicholas Helen Zellmann Jack Forde 4:00 PM— Sr. Roseann Barrett James Sullivan
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Altar Servers
Week Days February 5—10, 2018 8:30 AM
May They Rest in Peace
Mark Grabfelder
Mon., Feb. 5 — R. Eppenstein, J. Fitzmaurice Tues., Feb. 6 — J. Glennon, T. Hanlon, G. Del Bosque Wed., Feb. 7 — M. Del Bosque, S. McNally Thur., Feb. 8 — J. Cronin, D. McGuire Fri., Feb. 9 — A. Ellerbeck, J. Hogan Sat., Feb. 10 — Adult Servers
RECTORY 10233 S. Central Park Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805 708-423-8110 FAX 423-7372 Parish Secretary: Janine Missey Operations Director: Cynthia Cochran Administrative Assistant: Peggy Klein Bulletin Editor: [email protected] MUSIC DIRECTOR 708-423-8110 COORDINATOR OF FAITH FORMATION Tina O’Shea Religious Education Program—[email protected] Office Phone: 708-422-1647 Youth Ministry—[email protected] SCHOOL Kathleen Tomaszewski—Principal 3550 W. 103rd Street Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805 708-422-1540 FAX 422-1811 Website: www.qmschool.com EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM Janice Bolster, Coordinator — 708-423-8120
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.
QM PARISH OUTREACH (Formerly St. Vincent de Paul 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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