Rev. Edward M. Mikolajczyk, Pastor Rev. Christopher Kituli, Associate Pastor Rev. Thomas McCarthy, OSA, Weekend Associate Rev. Robert Guessetto, 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
One of the highlights of the Christmas Season is receiving cards and letters from people we have known for years. They may be people with whom we have had long relationships with, people from the past, or people we have recently grown close to. Sometimes, the letters allow us to catch up on news that has occurred during the past year or letters that are sent to express a person’s best wishes. Some letters may ask us how or what is happening in our life. Sometimes letters offer us gratitude or
appreciation for something we may have done. Letters and cards that we receive help us to clarify or understand where people are at or what they are doing in their life.
The Scripture Readings today help us to understand who Jesus is through the person of John the Baptist. Many thought that John was the Messiah that they were waiting for. Today, he makes it clear that it is not he, but some one greater than him, namely Jesus. He refers to him as the “Lamb of God” and the “Son of God”. The Scripture Readings remind us that God has created us and that we have a special place in God’s plan. We are called to answer the question: Who are you? The question asks us to reflect on where do we stand in relationship to God? The meaning of our lives depends on how we answer. The response we give will certainly determine who we are and where we stand when it comes to answering God’s call in our lives.
This weekend, we celebrate the life of a man who promoted peace and harmony for all people. The words and actions of Dr. Martin Luther King continue to resonate and call us to be a people who work together for all. The task is not easy, the struggles and challenges remain as we continue to keep looking for solutions to break down the barriers of hatred and prejudice. The biggest challenge is for us not to give up.
This week, we also experience new leadership in our country with a new president. We pray that as transition takes place, we will continue to unite as a nation and country in respecting all people.
Next Sunday, at the 9:30AM Mass, our 5th grade students from School and Saturday School of Religion will be celebrating our Family Mass for the month of January. All are welcome to join us for this celebration.
Our Spring Fundraiser is fast approaching. Tickets for the dinner and raffle will be available for purchase after all the Masses this weekend. Please reserve the date of March 26 at Gaelic Park.
A reminder that the Family & School Association is sponsoring Comedy Night this Friday in Vitha Hall beginning at 7:00PM. Hope to see you there!
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.
Queen of Martyrs Sunday Comparison—January 9, 2017
Last Week Year-To-Date Amount Needed .................. $10,000 .................... $280,000 Amount Collected ................. $8,586 .................... $235,552 Online Giving ........................... $370 ........................ $9,745 Surplus (Deficit) .................. $(1,044). .................. $(34,703) Number of Weekly Envelopes……….. ......................... 280 Collection for Christmas Offering (to date) ........ $45,509.21
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:
2017 January 25
February 8 & 22
On Monday, January 9th, Envelope No. 1104 was drawn. There was a winner. The total amount of the prize pot was $5,702.00. The winner’s portion was $2,851.00. 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 01/09/17
In today’s first reading Isaiah begins by telling us, “The Lord said to me: You are my servant, Israel, through whom I show my glory.” My simple question to you this week: How will your actions and behavior reflect God’s glory this week?
Queen of Martyrs Adoration Chapel of Divine Mercy
“My heart is drawn there where my God is hid-den, where He dwells with us day and night,
clothed in the White Host: He governs the whole world, He communes with souls.”
(St. Faustina Diary #1591))
Is your heart being drawn to God’s dwelling place? We are seeking faithful committed adorers. Will you be one? Sign up at the Adoration Chapel or for more information call: Marion at (708) 424-8433.
Total Parishioners Pledged:……………………………… 284 Total Pledges:……………………………………... $513,083.00 Amount on Deposit as of 11/30/16 In “To Teach Who Christ Is” Account:…..………..$275,147.56
Holy Name is selling Annual Blackhawks Raffle Tickets. Only 100 tickets sold $100 each. Prize is 4 seats, 6 rows from glass, for Blackhawks game Sat. Feb. 18th and $2000 cash.
Great odds to win! Split one with a friend!!
If interested contact Chad Preabt at 773-964-8328 or [email protected]
MISSING
RECTORY KEYS
There are a few keys that have been checked out from the Rectory but not returned.
(i.e. Convent keys, Library keys, Room 6 keys) If you have them, please return them to the Rectory
as soon as possible. —Thank you!
Open
Your
Heart
Women’s CRHP Retreat February 25 – 26, 2017
Contribution Statements Contributions over $500 will be mailed out on January 31st. If you have contributed less than $500, and would still like to receive a statement, please call the Rectory office at 708-423-8110.
2017 TRIP TO FRANCE WITH FR. JAMES PRESTA
Looking to travel in 2017? Fr. Jim Presta (Pastor of St. Emily Parish in Mt. Prospect) is offering a trip to explore the splendors of France from September 26 to October 7, 2017. Tour cost (from Chicago) is $3589.00 per person, using 3 and 4 Star Hotels, comfortable motor coach and professional tour manager while in France. The high-light of the pilgrimage will be a visit to the Shrine of Lourdes with opportunities to bathe in the waters and walk in the candlelight procession. There will also be a visit to Lisieux, the tomb and shrine of St. Therese, the Little Flower. The pilgrimage will come to a close in Paris.
If you would like a France brochure, please contact Sue Hogan ([email protected] or 847-824-5049) at St. Emily’s Parish Office.
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Ques ons about QMYM? Contact Tina O’Shea at [email protected]
Queen of Martyrs Youth Ministry
QMYM
Freshmen/Sophomore Winter Retreat Building Bridges
Please pray and continue to pray for our retreat leaders and those participating on Saturday as these young people connect
their faith to various aspects of their life.
No Game 1/16 Game 1/23 at 8pm Game 1/30 at 9pm
Brother Rice High School Trivia Night
The Brother Rice Alumni Mothers' Club will host its Trivia Night on Saturday, January 28, in the school cafeteria, 10001 S. Pulaski in Chicago. This 21-and-older event begins at 7:00 P.M., and the cost is $20 per person. For more information and to purchase tickets online or download an order form, go to the Brother Rice website at http://brotherrice.org/brother-rice-high-school-trivia-night-2/
Mission Trip 2017 Registration opens Sunday 1/22 at 6:30pm!!
Must have QM Release form, code of conduct, and non-refundable $175 deposit to reserve your space
on the Mission Trip. Spaces are limited.
OLYMPICS
“This being my first year on the Mission Trip, I didn’t really know what to expect. I knew it would be a great experience for me and a chance for me to become closer to God. The people who I was around were great and made this trip unforgetta-ble. From the work to the people and just the atmosphere, it was amazing. I feel Harlan has made me appreciate the little
things in life because they are things that matter the most. God really guided me to make new friendships. I will never forget my first year in Harlan and the people whom I spent it with. Hopefully next year I will be able to come again and make even more memories.”- Matt
SAVE THE DATE
QMYM Mission Trip PASTA DINNER
Saturday February 18, 2017
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Luke Amelio Shirley Evans Judy Mitchell Bill Barts Raymond Farano Shirley Muno Jerry Becmer Vikki Finkel Jacqueline Olsen Mary Beth Birmingham Mary Fergus Patricia Peil Maddux Blunt Carl Gonzalez Alex Pier Tim Brennen Lauren Graver Richard Pollack Jack Carr Jean Harazin Laura Dixon Price Jan & Jack Clisham Joyce Hoff Daniel Ramsden Carol Coleman Conor Kilmartin Sue Reidel Janice Della Posta William Lass Elizabeth Reilly Don DiFilippo Teresa Li Mary Schneider William Dillon Jim & Pamela Matusiak Bob Sigel
Erin Eustaquio Lauren McGovern Bob Warda May Mesco Daniel Waters
Jim Downing Terry McKee 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… Matthew Beemsterboer - USMC - nephew of Barry and 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 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 Lance Corporal Patrick J Kinnerk—USMC— Nephew of Michael and Meg Kinnerk Sgt. First Class Wayne Mutnansky Lt. John Mutnansky Sergeant Clifford Oskvarek—USMC—son of Chuck & Carol Oskvarek 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 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].
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!
The Magic of Christmas Queen of Martyrs School
Many special events took place at Q of M School over the Christmas Season. Students participated in the Queen of Martyrs Women’s Ministry Advent Reflection Stations. The students “Followed the Star and Walked through Advent”. Students read the Bible verse and
reflection sheet at each station. They took a moment to relax in prayerful meditation. Faculty and students were grateful for the opportunity to renew their friendship with Jesus as they walked through the wonderfully arranged Advent Reflection Stations.
Kindergarten Student Monica and her Preschool sister Caroline invited their Papa to their classrooms to play his guitar and sing Christmas Carols with the Primary students. Mr. Konieczny is a retired CPS Music Teacher. His joyful music really filled the students with Christmas Spirit! The Pre-K students took the opportunity to visit the Nativity Scene in our beautifully decorated church. The children wondered at
the bright lights and the statue of Baby Jesus as they discussed the First Christmas. Wonderful memories were created during this most Holy Season!
PARISH LIBRARY NEWS It's Dynamic Catholic Month – featuring Matthew Kelly books and CDs. We also have several copies of his newest, "Resisting Happiness" -- perfect if your New Year's resolution is to stop sabotaging yourself and start choosing to be happy. We also have one of his kids' books for preschoolers and younger, "I Know Jesus." Introduce your child to Jesus-as-friend.
As a reader, do you have any Catholic books you're holding on to that could be donated to our library? Please drop them at the rectory or leave them in the Usher's Room. We'll process and place them on our shelves in the Cry Room. For more info, call Terri, at (773) 239-1041.
Jan. 21 4:00 PM TBD TBD (L) K. Lang M. Walsh Altar Servers M. DelBosque G. DelBosque D. McGuire Jan. 22 7:30 AM TBD TBD (L) K. Boucher J. McMahon Altar Servers J. Zupan M. Kramer N. Kramer 9:30 AM TBD TBD (L) T. Scott D. Parisi Altar Servers D. Farritor M. Farritor J. Granat 11:30 AM TBD TBD (L) J. Donnelly K. Sampson Altar Servers E. Monroy B. Panarese P.J. Panarese 4:00 PM TBD TBD (L) TBD TBD Altar Servers J. McKenna M. McKenna N. Capuano
MONDAY — Jan. 16, 2017— 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Michael J. Geraghty Willard J. Joyce Harry & Maureen McKenna
TUESDAY — Jan. 17, 2017—St. Anthony 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Courtney Lynch Rita M. Daluga
WEDNESDAY—Jan. 18, 2017 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Louis Siorek
THURSDAY — Jan. 19, 2017 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Helen Tyrrell-O’Connell Susan Kramer
FRIDAY — Jan. 20, 2017—St. Fabian; St. Sebastian 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— John Hopkins Dolores Helen Shaheen
SATURDAY — Jan. 21, 2017—St. Agnes 8:30 AM — The Deceased members of the Feely & Moloney families 4:00 PM— Byrne/Casey Family Robert Murphy Jose Gamboa
SUNDAY — Jan. 22, 2017—3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM — Alice Nemeth Alex Andrick 9:30 AM — Kevin Lynch & family Virginia York 11:30 AM — William & Loretta Flemming Marilyn Kilmartin Robert Stapanek III 4:00 PM— Parishioners of Queen of Martyrs
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Altar Servers
Week Days Jan. 16—21, 2017 8:30 AM
May She Rest in Peace
Joan Gray
Mon., Jan. 16— Adult Servers Tues., Jan. 17— J. Fitzmaurice, B. Biondo Wed., Jan. 18— M. Perez, J. McKenna Thur., Jan. 19— B. O’Leary, J. Polselli Fri., Jan. 20— F. Schmitt, S. Scott Sat., Jan. 21— Adult Servers
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
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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