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Rev. Martin T. Marren, Pastor Rev. Kevin Mullins, OSA, Weekend Associate Robert Landuyt, Permanent Deacon QUEEN OF MARTYRS CHURCH Evergreen Park, Illinois
Rev. Martin T. Marren, Pastor Rev. Kevin Mullins, OSA, Weekend Associate Robert Landuyt, Permanent Deacon
QUEEN OF MARTYRS CHURCH Evergreen Park, Illinois
Fr. Marty’s Musings Epiphany celebrates the manifestation of God’s love to the entire world. The revelation of God’s love is a theophany, or vision of God, and his goodness is revealed beyond Bethlehem and Nazareth. Epiphany this year falls on January 5—the traditional twelfth day of Christmas. Christmas crèches usually include three Magi, although they could have arrived to Bethlehem months after Jesus’ birth—Matthew records their arrival to a house. The Magi (Matthew does not mention the number) represent that the Good News of Christ’s birth reached beyond the Holy Land. They have also come to reflect the diversity of humanity. An Epiphany ritual marks the front door lintel with blessed chalk to write “20+C+M+B+20.” We ask God to bless all who enter our homes this year. From at least the seventh century, the letters stand for the traditional names of the magi: Caspar (or Gaspar), Melchior, and Balthasar. It also proclaims “Christus mansionem benedicat” or “May Christ bless this house.”
The crosses symbolize the meeting of Christ and the Magi. The inscription is made above the front door, so that all who pass through may enjoy God’s grace. January comes from the Roman god Janus, the doorkeeper of myth and patron of the beginning and end of things. The Epiphany blessing adds a Christian dimension to the traditional observance of the first month. The inscription is made of chalk, taken from the earth, symbolic of the human nature of the Son of God.
Thank you to all who helped to make Christmas and its season a joyful celebration. The season formally ends next Sunday with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Special thanks go to the Art and Environment volunteers who worked hard and creatively to prepare our church for Christmas. And thank you for your contributions through the Christmas flowers envelope to help fill our church with the symbols of the Christmas season.
Fr. Marty Marren
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Sharing your talents, time and treasure.
Epiphany Lintel Marking
L: Peace be to this home ad to all who we welcome here.
R: A reading from Proverbs (Proverbs 24:3-4): By wisdom is a house built, by understanding is it made firm; And by knowledge are its rooms filled with every precious and pleasing possession.
L: Let us pray: Gracious God, as a star once guided magi to the infant Jesus, so enable us to be your light in the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
A: Amen.
Inscribe the lintel with the inscription: 20 + C + M + B + 20
R: A reading from Isaiah (Isaiah 32:17-18): Justice will bring about peace; right will produce calm and security. My people will live in peaceful country, in secure dwellings and quiet resting places.
Participants may join hands in prayer. L: Let us pray:
O Blessed Trinity — God our Father, Jesus his beloved Son, and the Holy Spirit—hear the intercessions of the blessed Magi and of all the saints on our behalf. We call on you to dedicate our home to you. Make it a dwelling place of mercy and peace. Reveal to all who pass through the doorways of our home your presence within their hearts. Bless their coming in, and their going out. Watch over them, wherever they may journey. Amen.
A: Our Father…
L: May the Lord watch over all who pass through this door. May he bless this home and all it shelters. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
A: Amen.
Due to the early publication deadline during the Christmas season,
the collection data for the weekend of December 22nd & 29th could not be included in this week’s bulletin. It will be published in an upcoming bulletin.
Thank you for your support and generosity!
Due to the early publication deadline the 50/50 data for December 23rd & 29th
could not be included in this week’s bulletin. It will be published in an upcoming bulletin.
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Join Us for a First Sunday
Sunday, January 5, 2020
Food and Fellowship
Date: First Sunday of every Month
Time: After the 7:30 and 9:30am Mass
Location: The St. Joseph Room
Open to ALL people of the parish
Come and meet your fellow parishioners Learn more about the many wonderful things going on at
Queen of Martyrs.
Sponsored, free of charge, by Women’s Ministry
Cash & Carry/Scrip Order News…
Cash & Carry Upcoming Dates & Locations
January 5th after 9:30 a.m. Mass—St. Joseph Room
Box Tops for Education will soon be phasing out the clip-ping of box tops off of eligible grocery items. Instead, they ask that everyone download the Box Tops for Education App on your phone and scan your receipts after shopping. To participate, you only need to download the app, sign up for an account and then choose Queen of Martyrs School to be the school to receive your earnings! After you shop, you scan the receipt. It's fast and easy to do. Thank you for your support!
Baptismal Preparation Baptismal Preparation Classes are offered on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Convent, located at 10240 S. St. Louis Ave. You must call the Rectory at
708-423-8110 to register for the class by the Monday prior.
Our next class is Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Drawings every Saturday!
9PM—Tavern in the Green
Raffle tickets are 6 for $5.00
Tickets on sale at: Tavern in the Green
11AM—11PM Daily
The current pot is over $19,600 and growing!
Queen of Martyrs Adoration Chapel of Divine Mercy
The Chapel is always in need of adorers and substitutes. Please consider offering a weekly hour of Adoration to Our Lord in reparation for the offences to His Sacred Heart. Sign up at the chapel or call Marion at (708) 424-8433 for more information.
Queen of Martyrs Parish Outreach
Sandwich Schedule for Adult Members at 9:00 a.m. in the Convent on the following Wednesdays:
2020 January 8 & 22
Today we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany – sometimes also referred to as the feast of the Three Kings. An epiphany is a great revelation – the wise men followed the star to pay homage to the Christ child they had heard so much about. How have you welcomed Christ into your life this holiday season? How will you continue to share the light of Christ with those around you as we begin a new year?
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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!
The Joy of Christmas at Queen of Martyrs School
Students helped spread Holiday Cheer and experienced the sights and sounds of Christmas at the many spirited events held at Queen of Martyrs School. The Mother McAuley Show Choir came to school and sang beautiful Christmas Carols as well as wonderful dance numbers. The 5th Grade Girl Scouts made tasty gingerbread houses with the help of their leaders. They enjoyed the comradery of their festive time spent together. The preschoolers observed a science experiment involving a chemical reaction between vinegar, baking soda, and candy canes. The students were excited to watch the candy canes disinte-grate! The 8th Grade students volun-teered to help pack up the gifts for the organizations from our Parish Sharing Tree! Our students took the opportunity to share their time and talent to help others, what a great gift to celebrate Jesus’ Birthday! Just a few of many exciting events that took place over the busy Holiday Season!
The students are excited to be on Christmas Break and are ready to return for more learning and fun in the New Year! Queen of Martyrs School wishes everyone a very Happy and Healthy New Year!
PARISH LIBRARY NEWS
Take a look and take a book, before or after Masses each weekend. For more info, call Terri, at (773) 239-1041.
Please consider including Queen of Martyrs Parish in your estate plans. If you wish to generously remember Queen of Martyrs Parish in your will, ensuring its
growth and vitality for years to come, you may include the following general statement: I give (the sum of )* to Queen of Martyrs Parish, located in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Please contact pastor Fr. Marty Marren at 708-423-8110 or Brendan Keating, Sr. Director of Planned Giving at 312.534.5271 or [email protected] for more information. *You may also give a percentage of your estate, or a specific asset.
While They Serve…
We pray for our Parishioners and the Relatives of Parishioners who are serving in the Military
and protecting us… Matthew Beemsterboer; Ted Bos; LT David Jackson Jr.; Major Daniel R. Johnson; Colton Kielbasa; Lance Corporal Patrick J Kinnerk; SPC Sean Martin; Sgt. First Class Wayne Mutnansky; Lt. John Mutnansky; Captain Chris O'Neil; Sergeant Clifford Oskvarek; Colonel Ellen Shannon-Ball; Master Gunnery Sergeant Michael J. Slomski; Capt. Martin J. Springer; Capt. Robert J. Springer and Sgt. Steven Surdynski
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].
****IF your relative is NO LONGER serving, please call the Rectory office so we can remove them from our list.***
—Thank you
Queen of Martyrs is hosting
A Women's Retreat WELCOME – CRHP
It's About Time A 27 hour experience that will help you to grow
in your relationships with God and others.
February 22- February 23, 2020 Join us for Faith, Fun, and Fellowship
For more information contact Kristin Maples at 312-339-5640 or [email protected] or Ana Vega at 312-730-3811 or [email protected]
Queen of Martyrs Holy Name Men's Club is selling tickets for our raffle. This year it is a Split the Pot Raffle. We are selling 100 tickets for $100 each. Half of the pot is paid out in prize money. 2nd and 3rd place get $500 each
and 1st place gets the rest. The drawing is on January 13th at our Holy Name meeting. Tickets can be purchased from any board member, email [email protected] or call/text 773-964-8328. Tickets can be split/shared among people. This is Holy Name's only fund raiser for the year so please consider purchasing a ticket. With only 100 tickets sold, the odds are good!
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MOVING??? Please call the Rectory and let us know. 708-423-8110
Questions about QMYM? Contact Tina O’Shea at [email protected]
Queen of Martyrs Faith Formation
Classes Resume NEXT Saturday January 11th!! Looking forward to seeing everyone again in the New Year.
Confirmation Service Experiences Sign up https://www.qmschool.com/Page/1520
*All volunteers must be in compliance with Protecting God’s Children*
Questions: contact Tina O’Shea Email: [email protected]
Religious Education Program Youth Ministry
QMYM
Youth Leadership Board
SAVE THE DATE Saturday, February 8th Freshmen/Sophomore Retreat. Planting Seeds, Growing Roots
Mission Trip 2020 Mission Trip 2020 Registration begins on
Sunday January 19th at 6:30pm!! Online forms and $175 non-refundable deposit are needed to reserve your space on the team. Information meeting will take place on Thursday January 9th at 7pm in the St. Joseph Room.
ST. BERNADETTE TRIVIA CONTEST RETURNS
St. Bernadette Trivia Contest is coming back! Nothing to do but sit back and use your brain.
No shopping or gifts to buy. Lots of fun.
When: Saturday, January 11, 2020 Where: O’Brien Hall, 9315 S. Francisco, Evergreen Park Time: Doors open at 6:00 pm.; Contest starts at 7:00 pm. Price: $150.00 per table, with six (6) person maximum BYOB and Snacks
Start getting your team together over the holidays. Reserve your table today. Call 708-422-8995.
CRHP 10 Teambuilding continues THIS Sunday January 5th at 6:30pm in the Youth Room!!
Issue Meeting
January 12th at 7pm in the Youth Room. Let’s discuss!!
SKI TRIP ADVENTURE Monday, January 20, 2020 6:15am-7pm
Cost: $98 includes transportation, rentals, lift, helmet, and lesson.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE THIS SUNDAY 1/5!! Must register ONLINE with Grand Geneva NOW!!
Payment and QMYM release form DUE by January 13th
St. Peregrine Novena at
St. Catherine of Alexandria St. Peregrine is the patron saint for persons suffering from illnesses of all types in particular cancer. Saint Peregrine was healed of a cancerous ulcer on his leg which was considered beyond saving. The fame of this event in 1325 spread rapidly round the western Church.
Christians, and especially the sick, began to invoke his name and seek his intercession for the relief of their suffering and even for a cure from sickness. The canonization of St. Peregrine in 1726 increased people’s devotion to him which spread to the universal Church.
St. Catherine of Alexandria will begin offering a novena to St. Peregrine at 7p.m. in the church. The novena will be held for 9 Mondays. All are welcome to participate. The dates are below:
January 13, 2020—January 20, 2020—January 27, 2020 February 3, 2020—February 10, 2020—February 17, 2020 February 24, 2020—March 2, 2020—March 9, 2020
Jan. 11 4:00 PM TBD TBD (L) E. Langle K. Lang Altar Servers S. Byrd M. Langle D. Polselli Jan. 12 7:30 AM TBD TBD (L) J. McMahon P. Scolan Altar Servers M. Clark R. Clark S. Clark 9:30 AM TBD TBD (L) D. O’Callaghan D. Parisi Altar Servers H. Parisi M. Schmitt P. Panarese 11:30 AM TBD TBD (L) P. McKenna J. Donnelly Altar Servers E. Perez M. Perez S. Sheehy 4:00 PM A. Biondo K. McShane (L) L. Reidy Altar Servers B. Biondo A. Jarosik O. McShane
MONDAY Jan. 6, 2020—St. Andrew Bessette 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Ed Sebek TUESDAY — Jan. 7, 2020—St. Raymond of Penafort 6:30 AM — Communion Service 8:30 AM— Fiske & Schoenberg families Carol Brogan
WEDNESDAY— Jan. 8, 2020 6:30 AM — Communion Service 8:30 AM — Winnie Walter THURSDAY— Jan. 9, 2020 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Joe Jager
FRIDAY — Jan. 10, 2020 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Thomas Cody SATURDAY— Jan. 11, 2020 8:30 AM— Deceased members of Queen of Martyrs 4:00 PM— Parishioners of Queen of Martyrs
SUNDAY — Jan. 12, 2020—Baptism of the Lord 7:30 AM — Alex Andrick 9:30 AM — Warren Mason Harry & Sally Andrasco Michael McCann 11:30 AM — Michael Johnson Dan Mahoney 4:00 PM— Irene Danalewich
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Jack Clisham Jannice Demitro Patrick Ferguson Tommy Grady Julie McNicholas Jacqueline Olsen
Altar Servers
Week Days January 6 –11, 2020
8:30 AM
May They Rest in Peace
Helen Chicvara Dolores Madlener
John Kenny Stanley L. Fazy
Mary Ann “Muffin” Quinn
III Colleen Larkin & Colin Curtin
Mon., Jan. 6 — M. Clark; O. McShane Tues., Jan. 7 — E. Perez, S. Sheehy Wed., Jan. 8 — C. Hanlon; V. Unold Thur., Jan. 9 — R. Clark, E. Manning Fri., Jan. 10 — M. McKenna, O. Regalado Sat., Jan. 11 — Adult Servers
Please Pray for Our Sick Relatives and Friends
Prayer is a powerful prescription for whatever ails you. Please remember our sick in your prayers:
Liturgy Schedule Eucharistic Ministers Lectors
RECTORY 10233 S. Central Park Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805 708-423-8110 FAX 423-7372 Website: www.queeofmartyrschurch.com Parish Secretary: Janine Missey Operations Director: Connie McLaughlin Administrative Assistant: Peggy Klein Bulletin Editor: [email protected] MUSIC DIRECTOR Theresa Ward 708-423-8110 x19 [email protected] COORDINATOR OF FAITH FORMATION Tina O’Shea Religious Education Program—[email protected] 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 Carolyn McDonough, 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. Holy Day: Masses .............................. 6:30 A.M., 8:30 A.M. Evening Mass ......................... Check the bulletin 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 3:45 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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