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
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time September 7, 2014
If two agree about anything for which they pray, it shall be granted to them
(Matthew 18: 15 –20)
CAN YOU FORGIVE ME?
One of the biggest challenges that faces our society today concerns bullying. It has gone beyond the scope of meeting someone after school to fight it out and prove who is superior and stronger than the other person. Today bullying comes in many forms
through texting, tweeting or twitter. One person’s reputation can be damaged in an instant. People don’t take the time to talk things out. With one touch of a finger on an iPhone or iPad comments can be made to put a person down and leave a path of destruction.
In today’s Gospel, we hear Jesus describing a process of reconciliation. If we have a problem with someone, it’s important for us to have a conversation to see if we can resolve the problem. Bring witnesses, invite the community for support, provide help to deal with the issue. Jesus reminds us “to treat him as you would a Gentile or tax collectors”. How do we respond? We have a responsibility to act with respect and love. We are called to be a people who are charitable to one another. We need to set an example for others. It’s important for us to confront the evil doer and encourage him to change his behavior. We are called to a higher standard of conduct that challenges us to go one step further in establishing peace and reconciliation among our brothers and sisters. This question for us is: Are we willing to change our behavior and live up to the responsibilities that make us sons and daughters of the Lord?
We welcome our football teams and cheerleaders along with their coaches to the 9:30AM Mass. We wish them success as they begin their fall season against St. John Fisher.
MartyrsFest is fast approaching. If you haven’t purchased your raffle ticket, you can do so after all the weekend Masses or at the rectory during the week. The tickets are $50.00. Help us to reach our goal in selling all 1000 tickets.
We congratulate the Sisters of Mercy as they prepare to celebrate the Blessing and Dedication of their new facility, “Mercy Circle” on Monday, September 8th. Cardinal George will preside at the blessing ceremony.
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 ...................... $90,000 Amount Collected ................ $6,877 ...................... $72,101 Surplus (Deficit) ................... $(3,123). .................. $(17,899) Number of Weekly Envelopes……….. ......................... 299
Please consider increasing your weekly contribution to
decrease our deficit. Your sacrifice is appreciated.
Queen of Martyrs Sunday Comparison—August 31, 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 September 10 & 24
October 8 & 22
Save the date!
MartyrsFest 2014 September 26th—28th
On Monday, September 2nd, Envelope No. 1410 was drawn. There was NO winner. The total amount of the prize pot was $2,335.00. 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 09/02/14
Total Parishioners Pledged:……………………………… 274 Total Pledges:……………………………………... $504,543.00 Amount Collected:………………………………... $113,040.00
“Nothing is far from God.” —St. Monica
Raffle Tickets for MartyrsFest are now available at the Rectory during regular business hours.
Raffle tickets are $50.00 each—Only 1000 will be sold (You can do payment plans if needed.)
1st prize— $10,000.00 2nd & 3rd prizes— $2500.00
4th—7th prizes— $1000.00 8th & 9th prizes—$500.00 For more info please call Bob Pellegrini @ 773-852-3209 (cell) 773-238-1977 (home) or e-mail [email protected].
Our goal is to sell all of the tickets!
Great Bands , Great Food , Great Rides and Great Company
**MEGA Pass Information Coming Soon!!!!**
***************************************** ***Need Raffle ticket sellers after 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30 Mass
starting August 16th through September 26th . If you can Volunteer time please contact Bob Pellegrini
1-773-238-1977(home) 1-773-852-3209 (cell) or email [email protected]. ***
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CAN YOU HELP? The Society of St Vincent de Paul at Queen of Martyrs is “looking for a few good men and women” who have a few hours each month to help us continue our service to the community. We meet twice a month after the 9:30AM Mass on Sundays and participate in various ac-tivities to provide assistance where needed. If you would like to enhance your personal Spiritual growth and de-velopment by helping to serve the needy of your commu-nity and others, please leave your name and number at the rectory and a member will contact you with more information.
Religious Education News Saturday School of Religion classes began this week-end. It was good to see all the happy faces!
Happy Birthday, Mary! We will celebrate Mary and the Mass of the Holy Spirit September 8 at 10 AM. Please join us.
Our Student Council President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer will represent Queen of Martyrs School at the dedication of Mercy Circle at 99th and Central Park on September 8 at 1 PM. Congratulations to the Sisters of Mercy on their beautiful new living spaces which will serve many people. Next Saturday School of Religion class is September 13. Representatives from the MartyrsFest committee will be present to sell raffle tickets and ride bracelets.
Have an enjoyable week!
Religious Ed Center 708-422-1647 [email protected]
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Ques ons about QMYM? Contact Tina O’Shea at [email protected]
Mission Trip 2014 Making Others Very Important Every Summer
Martyrs Youth Ministry
QMYM
Queen of Martyrs Adoration Chapel of Divine Mercy
“Come, let us bow down in worship; let us kneel before the
Lord who made us. For he is our God and we are the people he shepherds, the flock he guides.”
(Ps 95)
God loves us so much that He chose to remain with us in His glorified human body veiled in the Holy Eucharist. How do we repay this love? By simply visiting Him For more information or to sign up for your own Holy Hour contact: Marion, at (708) 424-8433
“Harlan. How do I describe Harlan? How do I explain the beauty of the mountains? How do I explain the laughs shared, and all the memories I made here in Harlan? How do I explain the joy I felt knowing I
was doing something great? The only word that comes to mind while thinking about all of this is, ‘indescribable.’ I can’t put into words how much this trip has changed me. It has opened my eyes to a whole new world I didn’t even know existed. I became closer with friends that I can now call family. I leave Harlan knowing that I will never forget anything I did here, and knowing I will always be welcomed back to a place I can call home.”-Abby
QMYM will once again be selling Dippin Dots at MartyrsFest to help fundraise
for the Youth Ministry Program!! Stop by the St. Joseph’s Room. Only $3
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 available soon!!
Hiya Jr. High!! Our first mee ng of the year will be Monday September 15th
from 6:30-8pm in the St. Joseph’s Room. All 7th & 8th graders are welcome to join QMYM
for our Jr. High Kickoff. Everyone must turn in the annual registra on form to
par cipate!! Available on the QM school website under Youth Ministry.
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Luke Amelio Erin Eustaquio Sharon Nanesta Catherine Bahls 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 Ann Jablonsky Mary Kay Prucha Jan & Jack Clisham Conor Kilmartin Daniel Ramsden Carol Coleman Teresa Li Elizabeth Reilly Baby Patrick Cox Lauren McGovern June Royals Janice Della Posta Maureen McIntyre Mary Schneider Don DiFilippo May Mesco Jeanette Streit
Jim Downing Judy Mitchell Winnie Walter Marge Eggert Bob Warda
William Dillon Georgene Mitchell Judy Ulrich
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 Celebrates Back To School With A Cook Out and Open House
Students, parents, faculty, staff joined Principal Ted Morgan, Father Ed, and Father Kevin for a back to school cook-out sponsored by the Queen Of Martyrs Parish School Advisory. Hamburgers, hotdogs, and chips were on the menu as well as good weather, friendship, and community building.
A Back to School Open House followed the cookout. Parents and students had the opportunity to walk through the school and greet the their child’s teachers. The students worked hard on papers, worksheets, and artwork that was displayed for their parents to view during the Open House. The event was won-derfully attended and enjoyed by all! Queen of Martyrs School is off to a great start thanks to dedicated students, parents, teachers, and staff all working together to make our school the best that it can be!
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!
Market Day September Specials *FREE Set of 3 Mixing Bowls with $50 purchase New Item-Chocolate Peanut Butter Crispy Treat!
Online orders due by 11pm Sept 17 Paper order forms due to the Rectory by Sept 12
Pick up is Saturday, September 20th 9:45-10:30am
*Please park on 103rd Street and enter at the breezeway.*
The Brother Rice / Mother McAuley Band will be holding their annual Car Wash Fundraiser on September 13th from 11am to 3pm in the Brother Rice parking lot. You know the schools, you know the kids, come out and show your support and get a shiny clean car. 10001 S. Pulaski, in the Brother Rice parking lot .
Sept. 13 4:00 PM J. Gasienica D. Siska J. Pearson J. Martin R. Paglia (L) D. Parisi J. Springer Altar Servers T. Quinn R. Rayl M. Reidy Sept. 14 7:30 AM B. Pellegrini K. Boucher G. Badke N. Cummings (L) E. Langle M. Walsh Altar Servers D. Revers J. Revers N. Revers 9:30 AM J. Mitchell J. Anderson P. McCann (L) K. Lang P. McKenna Altar Servers B. Rewers A. Roeske K. Ryan 11:30 AM S. Moss K. O’Neil (L) B. Reidy S. Lorimer Altar Servers F. Schmitt L. Schmitt S. Scott
MONDAY — Sept. 8, 2014—The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— James Molloy Sr. Deceased & Living members of the Flaherty & Mason Families
TUESDAY — Sept. 9, 2014—St. Peter Claver 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Valerie Lebonsorger
WEDNESDAY—Sept. 10, 2014 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Thomas Frank Hanton
THURSDAY — Sept. 11, 2014 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Sylda Hickey
FRIDAY — Sept. 12, 2014—The Most Holy Name of Mary 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Raymond McCarthy Eleanor Mangione John Leonard, Sr.
SATURDAY — Sept. 13, 2014—St. John Chrysotom 8:30 AM — Dorothy Handler 4:00 PM— Charlotte, Thomas, Robert & Theresa Refermat Kitty Browne
SUNDAY — Sept. 14, 2014—The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 7:30 AM — John Martus Sue Boyce Louise Heneghan 9:30 AM — Max Esposito Dominic & Concetta DeBartolo Michael & Bernice Nowaczyk 11:30 AM — Michael & Mary Lillian Griffin Michael Pietrafesca Annamae Pierce
Mon. — Wed. 8:30 A.M. (Sept. 8 - 9 - 10)
D. McGuire J. McKenna M. Murray
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Altar Servers Week Days Sept. 8—13, 2014
May They Rest in Peace
Keith Handler Linda H. Berner
II Eric Collier & Meaghan Gritzenbach
Thurs.—Sat. 8:30 A.M. (Sept. 11 - 12 - 13)
K. Nieciak A. Powell A. Powell
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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