Rev. Edward M. Mikolajczyk, Pastor Rev. Kevin McCray, Associate Pastor Rev. Thomas McCarthy, OSA, Weekend Associate Rev. Robert Guessetto, OSA, Weekend Associate Robert Landuyt, Permanent Deacon
QUEEN OF MARTYRS CHURCH
Evergreen Park, Illinois
Baptisms are wonderful occasions to celebrate. For many parents, its an opportunity for family members and friends to gather and welcome the newborn child. Baptisms also mark the beginning of the baby’s spiritual journey with the Lord in their life. Today, we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus as he was baptized by John the Baptist. It’s another
occasion for God to present His Son to the world. We are reminded today of how much God loved His Son and was pleased with Him. From this point on, the Holy Spirit would guide and direct Jesus in his ministry. Parents often wonder what their child will be when they grow up. What career path will they take? Sometimes the future is predictable like becoming a policeman, firefighter, teacher or nurse. Other times there maybe a few surprises along the way like entering religious life as a brother or sister or becoming a missionary or priest. Baptisms help to begin that journey. What do you remember from your baptism? How did your Baptism help to define you as a son or daughter of the Lord? Baptisms remind us of how special we are to our parents and to God. We are given the opportunity to grow in our relationship with our family and with God. It gives us time to show how proud they can be of us.
I want to take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Gerald Refermat who will be receiving the Christifideles Award this afternoon at Holy Name Cathedral. This prestigious award is given to one lay person or couple who have demonstrated faithfulness and dedication to ministry. His commitment and generous time in helping to run Bingo every week and ushering the 4:00pm Mass on Saturday is a wonderful example of his support to our parish community.
Don’t forget that this Friday, the Parent Advisory organization is sponsoring Comedy Night in Vitha Hall featuring Pat McGann. A great opportunity to enjoy some laughs with family and friends.
Thanks to Altar & Rosary Society for sponsoring the Living Rosary last Friday. It always is a special celebration that is spiritual and uplifting at the beginning of a new year. I am grateful for all who came and participated in the event.
Have a good week.
God Bless,
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Sharing your talents, time and treasure.
Last Week Year-To-Date Amount Needed .................. $10,000.................... $260,000 Amount Collected ............... $13,373.................... $224,949 Online Giving ........................... $570........................ $2,360 Surplus (Deficit) .................... $3,943. .................... $(32,691) Number of Weekly Envelopes……….. ......................... 326 Christmas Collection (thus far) ........................... $45,541.36
Queen of Martyrs Sunday Comparison—December 27, 2015
Last Week Year-To-Date Amount Needed .................. $10,000 .................... $270,000 Amount Collected ................. $9,935 .................... $234,884 Online Giving ........................... $310 ........................ $2,670 Surplus (Deficit) ....................... $245. ................... $(32,446) Number of Weekly Envelopes……….. .......................... 306 Christmas Collection (thus far) ..... ...................... $48,106.36 Solemnity of Mary .......................... ........................ $2,532.85
Queen of Martyrs Sunday Comparison—January 3, 2016
Please consider increasing your weekly contribution to decrease our deficit. Your sacrifice is appreciated.
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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:
2016 January 13 & 27
On Monday, December 28th, Envelope No. 4902 was drawn. There was NO winner. The total amount of the prize pot was $10,867.00. On Monday, January 4th, Envelope No. 0959 was drawn. There was NO winner. The total amount of the prize pot was $12,103.00. 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 12/28/15 & 01/04/16
Have your resolutions for the New Year gone by the wayside already? Here’s a quick idea for a simple resolution that can actually make it through the year: Plan to do one random act of kindness each day. It could be as simple as adding an extra dollar in the collection basket, dropping change in the poor box, donating clothing you no longer use, saying hello to a stranger during your normal day, stopping by to spend some time with a shut-in, or a nice compliment to someone. You might be surprised at how good you’ll feel about yourself by this time next year!
Queen of Martyrs Adoration Chapel of Divine Mercy
“You are my beloved Son;
with you I am well pleased.” (Luke 3:22)
Do you recognize the Son of God in His Real Presence? Visit Him in our Eucharistic Adoration Chapel. Your presence with Jesus will please the Father too! Sign up for your own committed Holy Hour at the Adoration Chapel or for more information call Marion at (708) 424-8433.
QM Holy Name Society News... Here is a reminder on our upcoming National Championship night coming up on Monday January 11th in Vitha Hall at 7:00. We will have Alabama vs. Clemson up on the big screen and it should be a great game this year. The meal will be pizza and wings, beverages provided as always. Strip Cards, Split the Pot etc. will be going around as well. We will be drawing the winner of this year's Blackhawks Raffle at the 11th meeting. As reminder, the winner takes home 4 front row seats, a parking pass and $2,000 cash. I want to personally thank you all for your efforts as we are nearly sold out on this, there may be one or two tickets still available so if you want one speak quickly, I don't think we will have any for sale the night off as it will likely be completely sold out by then. We are going to attempt to have a secondary raffle the night off for a flat screen tv. I don't have all the details on tv size etc. however all Blackhawks Raffle stubs that did not win the grand prize will be re-entered and the winner must be present at the event to take home the tv. I hope this encourages some of you to get off the couch and come out and enjoy the game with us.
Year of Mercy Pilgrimage to Italy with Fr. Presta
Fr. Jim Presta is planning an exciting faith pilgrimage of Classical Italy which will include special Masses and devotions during this Year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis.
The dates of the trip are Friday, September 30 to Saturday, October 8, 2016.
Highlights of the trip include Sorrento, the Isle of Capri, the spectacular Amalfi Coast including visits to Positano and Amalfi, the ruins of ancient Pompei as well as an opportunity to pray at Italy’s Rosary Church, the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompei. The trip concludes with a visit to Rome, the Eternal City, home of some of the greatest shrines of Christianity, the Vatican and its museums, ancient ruins, ornate monuments, pasta and wine too!
If you would like more information on the Italy trip or a brochure sent to you, please contact Fr. Presta’s Administrative Assistant at Mundelein Seminary, Marianne Hadden, at 847-970-4851 or email her at: [email protected].
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Ques ons about QMYM? Contact Tina O’Shea at [email protected]
Queen of Martyrs Youth Ministry
QMYM
Mission Trip 2016 Registration Sunday January 24th at 6:30pm
For more information or interested in Chaperoning contact Tina!!
Freshmen Sophomore Winter Retreat Planting Seeds, Growing Roots
Please keep the teen leaders and participants in your prayers as they continue to nurture their faith.
QMYM Ski Trip Monday January 18th 6am-6pm
Contact Tina if you have not yet turned in forms and would like to join us on this adventure!!
Youth Rally for Life & Mass 9am-12:45pm
St. Ignatius College Prep Featuring Steve Angrisano!!
March for Life Lovin’ Life in Chicago
January 17th 2-4pm March begins at Federal Plaza
50 W. Adams
Religious Education News Happy New Year from the Religious Education Center!
Saturday School of Religion classes will not meet on Saturday, January 16 due to the Martin Luther King weekend. Classes resume on January 23 at 9:30 AM Continuing with the theme of GO for this school year…we would like to share with you some responses from our Confirmation candidates after following their service experiences….GO and SERVE others. …doing the smallest things could impact someone’s life greatly. …I saw a homeless woman crying over the food we gave her. I loved helping and will do it again. …I felt honored to help my cousin. She did not have to work alone. …I felt the best after the Ronald McDonald House because those families are suffering a lot. …I felt so good about what I was doing that he didn’t even seem like work. …It was good knowing that I was making someone’s day a little bit easier. …It was a lot of work and I was tired. …By putting out the Bingo chairs, I helped out janitor so he didn’t to do all the work himself. …I loved seeing the families’ faces when they saw us walk in and they knew we were cooking for them. …I felt good when I came home from Mercy Circle because I was doing something for the Church. …I felt there was a good person inside me who was trying to be successful. …The Park Lawn experience was great and I look forward to getting there again to collect for those in need. …I had a blast helping Mr. Kenny this summer and am grateful to have been part of it. …I still think about the people I helped. Thank you to all our Confirmation candidates…keep up the good works of service!
“Jesus, be with me today in everything I do and say.”
Our family would like thank everyone for all the thoughts and prayers with respect to our unexpected loss of Paul. We sincerely appreciate all the kindness and generosity during this difficult time and through-out the holiday season.
The Vojacek & Martinic Families
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Luke Amelio Erin Eustaquio Sharon Nanesta Bill Barts Raymond Farano Jacqueline Olsen Jerry Becmer Vikki Finkel Laura Orlando Maddux Blunt Mary Fergus Anthony Pappalas Jack Carr Jean Harazin Alex Pier Jan & Jack Clisham Joyce Hoff Richard Pollack Carol Coleman Conor Kilmartin Daniel Ramsden Baby Patrick Cox Teresa Li Elizabeth Reilly Janice Della Posta Doris Locascio Mary Schneider Don DiFilippo Lauren McGovern Bob Sigel William Dillon May Mesco Judy Ulrich Jim Downing Georgene Mitchell Bob Warda
Judy Mitchell
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 and Joan McClorey Daniel Birmingham - USMC - son of Ed & Mary Birmingham Jade Guest—US Navy—Granddaughter of Ray & Sharon Cramsie 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 Ryan Marth Sgt. First Class Wayne Mutnansky Lt. John Mutnansky 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 Sergeant 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 School Observes “Veterans Day”
The students in Mrs. Biszewski’s and Mrs. Kettering’s 7th Grade classes took up a collection for a student in their class whose dad is on active duty in the Air Force Reserves. He is currently stationed in South Africa. The students wanted to honor him for his service to our country. The money collected was given to the family to use to go to dinner on Veteran’s Day and celebrate their dad and husband. The family was truly appreciative of the gesture!
Students in all grades made projects to reflect on the sacrifice made by the men and women in all phases of the military. Students also made cards for Veterans in the area. Queen of Martyrs 8th Grade teacher, Mrs. Pat Pekelnicky, invited her husband Dave, a Vietnam War Veteran, to speak to her class about his experience in Vietnam. The students asked great questions as Mr. Pekelnicky shared facts about historical events that occurred during the Vietnam War
Queen of Martyrs Spanish and Music Teacher, Ms. Jessica Therriault, a member of the Army Reserves, played the French Horn in a free Veteran’s Day Concert in Deerfield. Students and families were invited to attend to listen to an evening of Patriotic Music.
Queen of Martyrs School is grateful for all the men and women in our military who make great sacrifices to help keep America Strong!
Sharing News... Thanks to everyone who supported the program last year. Credits will be coming soon.
Some Reminders:
New order deadline: Monday, 3:00 pm
Orders are filled on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Mrs. Budz has cards available for sale in the office during school hours.
Cash and carry is Sunday after 9:30 mass until 11:30.
All orders over $500 must be paid for at the time you place the order.
If you are interested in learning how to order on line at www.mannaorders.net, please contact us at [email protected] for the information and codes that you will need. This is a great way to order and can be done from the convenience of your home.
Little Company of Mary is offering " Babysitting Safe and Secure" for children 11 to 14 to learn safe babysitting skills. Registration is required; call 708.423.5774. Dates are January 18th and February 15th. Fee $60.
Jan. 16 4:00 PM J. Anderson J. Gasienica R. Paglia C. Biszewski (L) K. Maples M. Walsh Altar Servers D. Farritor M. Farritor J. Fitzmaurice Jan. 17 7:30 AM B. Pellegrini M. Griegel K. Bukowski E. Griegel K. Boucher (L) K. Boucher J. McMahon Altar Servers J. Granat J. Hogan M. Houlihan 9:30 AM K. Sampson J. Martin (L) M. Evans S. Lorimer Altar Servers L. Manning O. Manning C. Morales 11:30 AM S. Moss K. O’Neil V. York (L) B. Reidy D. O’Callaghan Altar Servers M. Kramer N. Kramer E. Monroy 4:00 PM TBD TBD (L) TBD TBD Altar Servers J. Lotti K. Lotti A. Powell
MONDAY — Jan. 11, 2016 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Queen of Martyrs Parishioners
TUESDAY — Jan. 12, 2016 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Norbert Mikolajczyk
WEDNESDAY—Jan. 13, 2016—St. Hilary 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Martha Brucker
THURSDAY — Jan. 14, 2016 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Mike Mangione
FRIDAY — Jan. 15, 2016 8:30 AM— Consetta DeBartolo Dominick DeBartolo Rafaline Garratano
SATURDAY — Jan. 16, 2016 8:30 AM — Bernie O’Reilly 4:00 PM— Kitty Browne Maureen McKenna Willard J. Joyce Michael J. Geraghty
SUNDAY — Jan. 17, 2016—2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM — James Chatt Coyle Family 9:30 AM — Michael & Bernice Nowaczyk Jackie Mitchell Paul Vojacek 11:30 AM — Bernie O’Reilly Ellen McCarthy 4:00 PM— Bernie O’Reilly Jerome Siefert
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Altar Servers
Week Days Jan. 11—16, 2016 8:30 AM
May They Rest in Peace
Alice Nagle
Jerome Seifert Mon., Jan. 11— B. O’Leary, A. Powell, T. Quinn Tues., Jan. 12— K. Reidy, D. Revers, R. Rice Wed., Jan. 13— L. Reidy, J. Revers, A. Rosas Thur., Jan. 14— N. Revers, D. Reyes, F. Schmitt Fri., Jan. 15— B. Rewers, K. Ryan, J. Schmitt Sat., Jan. 16— M. Kramer, N. Kramer, J. Szczesniak
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 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 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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