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

God Bless Our Newly Confirmed Young People

Bishop Francis Kane April 28, 2017

Ryan James Arbagey Gabriel Peter Arteaga Kelly Clare Arvesen

Colleen Catherine Barry Nora Maria Goretti Burke Nicholas Daniel Capuano Elizabeth Colette Carey

Kathleen Angela Merici Carter Brian Michael Cavanaugh Breanna Teresa Cerrentano

Quinn Blaise Clifford Michael John Collins

Hannah Patricia Craven Sean Patrick Deane

Thomas Michael Dowd Thomas Francis Egan Joseph Francis Eloby

Daniel Dominic Farritor Kevin Michael Fiedler

Brian John Fitzmaurice Ryan Jude Galindo

Isaac Juan Diego Garza Joseph Maximilian Goosherst

Jacob Anthony Granat Nuala Brigid Hanlon

Emily Laurence Herman Adam Anthony Homel

Matthew Michael Houlihan Sarah Patricia Hughes

Erin Anne Kennelly Matthew Daniel Kramer

Madison Elizabeth Kuziela Ruby Catherine Mahoney

Emma Brigid Manso Amelia Therese Maples Brian Francis McCann Morah Lucy McGovern John Andrew McKenna

Grace Katharine Molenhouse Emma Praxedes Monroy

Kelly Teresa Moran Matthew Joseph Nieciak

Caroline Felicity Otto Brandon Paul Pater

Anabelle Olivia Powell Lauren Katharine Reidy Dorothy Veronica Revers

Joseph Joseph Revers Benjamin Michael Rewers

Jacob Lawrence Roeske Francis John Schmitt Sarah Colette Scott

Steven Sebastian Spizzirri Ella Marie Urbon

Valerie Monica Vojacek Lauren Margaret Vopicka Allison Joan of Arc Walter

Jack Patrick Zupan

April 30, 2017 — 3rd Sunday of Easter

As we continue to celebrate these Sundays of Easter, we are called to reflect on the presence of the Risen Lord in our lives. We are invited to enter more deeply in the meaning of the Paschal Mystery. This past Friday, Bishop Francis Kane challenged our Confirmation class to become more active in the Church. He encouraged them to use

the gifts of the Holy Spirit and to live them out in their lives. The Gospel story of Emmaus today, reminds us that we are fed and nourished by the Lord from two tables: listening to His Word through the Scriptures and by partaking and receiving the Eucharist. How have the Scriptures been opened for you? How have you been fed by the Eucharist in your lives? How can we be a source of nourishment for others? We are called today to appreciate all that God has given us and to incorporate the message of the Resurrection and to truly be witnesses of the Gospel. We are asked to listen to the stories of the people we encounter and to strive to recognize Jesus in the people and events of our everyday lives.

I want to congratulate the teens involved in our Youth Ministry Program who were recognized last Sunday at the Vicariate V Youth Leadership Awards Banquet: Maeve Lorimer for Community Life, Anna Barry for Community Service and Social Justice, Michael McShane for Community Service and Social Justice, Samantha Clisham for Peer Ministry, Olivia Homel for Peer Ministry, Amelia Kennedy for Prayer and Worship and Marie Lynch for Prayer and Worship. I also want to recognize Ms. Tina O’Shea for her leadership and guidance as the Youth Minister Director who provides opportunities for our youth and teens to be actively involved in the Church.

If you are looking to do something this week, why not go and see the Hidden Talents production of the Lion King this Thursday and Friday at the Oak View Community Center. There are two performances each night at 6:00PM and 8:00PM. Tickets are $9.00 each. They can be purchased at the Rectory or after Mass.

I would ask you to pray for our 2nd grade students from School and Saturday School of Religion as they prepare to receive their 1st Communion next Saturday, May 6th at 11:30AM. They are anxious and ready. I want to thank Ms. Smierciak, their teachers, catechists and parents for helping them in their preparation.

Next Sunday, May 7th, the officers of the Altar & Rosary Society will crown Mary at the 9:30AM Mass. All are welcome to join the 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 .................... $430,000 Amount Collected ................ $7,360 .................... $361,671 Online Giving ........................... $480 ...................... $16,330 Surplus (Deficit) ................... $(2,160). ................... $(51,999) Number of Weekly Envelopes……….. .......................... 281 Easter (to date) ............................... ...................... $29,258.50 Garden Club ................................... ........................ $1,706.00

Please consider increasing your weekly contribution to decrease our deficit. Your sacrifice is appreciated.

Queen of Martyrs Sunday Comparison—April 23, 2017

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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 jmissey@queenofmartyrschurch.com.

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:

2017 May 3, 17 & 31

June 14 & 28

On Monday, April 24th, Envelope No. 4886 was drawn. There was NO winner. The total amount of the prize pot was $2,125.00. 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 04/24/17

Lord, open our eyes that we may see you in our brothers and sisters. Lord, open our ears that we may hear the cries of the hungry, the cold, the frightened, the oppressed. Lord, open our hearts that we may love each other as you love us. Renew in us your spirit. Lord, free us and make us one. Consider this short prayer from St. Teresa of Calcutta as you go about your daily ways. How will you treat Christ – through others – in your daily routine?

Queen of Martyrs Adoration Chapel of Divine Mercy

“Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on the way and opened the

Scriptures to us?” (Luke 24:32)

Our hearts should burn within us each time we find ourselves in the Presence of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, and still more when we receive Him in Holy Communion. Jesus won heaven for us by humility, patience and obedience. The way of the cross is the way to heaven. Come before the Blessed Sacrament and allow Him to open your eyes to this truth. Become a Committed Adorer. Call Marion at (708) 424-8433 for more information or sign up at the Adoration Chapel.

Total Parishioners Pledged:……………………………… 283 Total Pledges:……………………………………... $494,713.00 Amount on Deposit as of 03/31/17 In “To Teach Who Christ Is” Account:…..………..$292,084.74

Thanks to all who purchased raffle tickets for the car for the Friends of the Poor Benefit sponsored by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The benefit is taking place today –

April 30 – and the winner will be drawn at the benefit. As soon as I hear any news of a winner, I will share that information with you! Good luck to all of us who purchased tickets!

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Ques ons about QMYM? Contact Tina O’Shea at QMartyrsYM@gmail.com

Queen of Martyrs Youth Ministry

QMYM

Mission Trip 2017 All You Need is Love

Don’t forget to PICK UP your doughnuts!! Church Breezeway 8am-1pm THIS Sunday April 30th

Forget to order?? We have EXTRA!!

Youth Leadership Awards Shining the light of Christ’s love and hope to those they encounter. Thank you for sharing your talents

and time with Queen of Martyrs.

Basketball Games Monday at 6:45pm & 9pm.

Jr. High

May 19th –May 20th 9pm-6am Cost: $12 and a donation for Ronald McDonald House!!

3 Chaperones required for each 2 hour shift. Open to all 7th & 8th grade students!!

Forms & payment must be returned no later than Monday, May 15th

Beverly Breast Cancer Walk

The annual Beverly Breast Cancer Walk will kick off once again on Mother’s Day, May 14th, with all proceeds going directly to Little Company of Mary Hospital. This 3-mile walk steps off at Ridge Park, 96th & Longwood Dr., at 8:00 a.m. As in the past, there will be a Mass celebration in the Queen of Martyrs Gym at 6:30 a.m. Registration fees for the Walk are $30 for adults and $15 for children 18 and under.

The Walk is a beautiful way to celebrate the lives of our family members, family and neighbors who have been affected by breast cancer in some way. You can register for the Walk or make a donation online at www.beverlybreastcancerwalk.org or by calling me at (773)881-8113. Please consider joining my team, RACING FOR RITA. If you have any questions feel free to call me. I am so thankful for your support these past 11 years and will continue to crusade for this cause for all of us.

—Rita (Needham) Walsh

Religious Education News Congratulations to our newly confirmed young people! It was a beautiful celebration Friday night with Bishop Kane presiding. May the Holy Spirit watch over the newly confirmed as they leave us shortly to move on to high school. Thanks to eighth grade Confirmation teacher, Patricia Pekelnicky and eighth grade catechist, Richard Widmer, for assisting the parents in the faith formation of the young women and men.

Grade 2 School and Saturday School of Religion children will gather for the First Communion retreat on Monday, May 1. A parent and child practice will be held Tuesday evening at 6:30 in the church.

Registration for the Saturday School of Religion (grades 1-8) is ongoing. Please contact Bernadine Smierciak, Director of Religious Education for more information 708-422-1647 bsmierciakqm@gmail.com

Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all who will celebrate during the new month of May!

“Jesus, be with me today in everything I do and say.”

MOVING???

Please call the Rectory and let us know. 708-423-8110

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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 jmissey@queenofmartyrschurch.com.

Queen of Martyrs 5th Grade Present “The Living Stations”

Mrs. Kirkland’s students did a wonderful job depicting Jesus’ path to Calvary. The students used words and actions to try and compare how Jesus handled his suffering with our reactions to difficulties in our daily lives. The students dressed in period clothing and reenacted the time that Jesus walked the way of the cross. The presentation was viewed by parents, faculty and staff, and Queen of Martyrs students. The reenactment reminded everyone of the sacrifices that Jesus made for each of us. We are grateful for the love that Jesus has for us as witnessed through this beautiful presentation!

Celebrating Everyday Virtues in Women’s Lives: An Evening of Hospitality and Conversation

Hosted by the Sisters of Mercy

Thursday, May 4, 2017 7-9 p.m.

Mercy Hall Illinois Room (Please access from Central Park Ave. via the campus road

running west from 101st St.) Inspired by their founder Catherine McAuley’s special concern for women, the Sisters of Mercy are inviting women of our parish and other area parishes to “Celebrating Everyday Virtues in Women’s Lives: An Evening of Hospitality and Conversation.” To prepare nametags and refreshments, responses are needed at 773-779-6011 or sarnett@mercywmw.org by Friday, April 28th. Please join us for what we hope will be a lovely and engaging evening.

May 6 7:30 PM TBD TBD (L) M. Walsh S. Lorimer Altar Servers T. Egan D. Revers J. Revers May 7 7:30 AM TBD TBD (L) E. Langle P. Scolan Altar Servers A. Powell K. Eppenstein R. Eppenstein 9:30 AM TBD TBD (L) D. Parisi J. Springer Altar Servers P. Panarese B. Panarease L. Reidy 11:30 AM TBD TBD (L) T. Gump J. Donnelly Altar Servers D. Polselli J. Polselli M. O’Connor 4:00 PM TBD TBD (L) TBD TBD Altar Servers M. McKenna J. McKenna J. McKenna

MONDAY — May 1, 2017—St. Joseph the Worker 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Pat Waters Robert McDaniel

TUESDAY — May 2, 2017—St. Athanasius 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Maria Mikolajczyk Mr. Jack Daley Helene Brodnick

WEDNESDAY—May 3, 2017—St. Philip & St. James 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Theresa Refermat & Henry Szypulski Cecilia Boardman

THURSDAY — May 4, 2017 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Casey, Mark, Matthew Maciasz Mary Jane Farrell Irene Gerstner

FRIDAY — May 5, 2017 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Alice Heinrich Noreen Linnane 4:00 PM— Wedding—Margaret Carroll & Joseph McNicholas

SATURDAY — May 6, 2017 8:30 AM — Schoeneberg & Fialkowski families Mr. Marchese & Family—Healing 11:30 AM— First Holy Communion 4:00 PM— O’Connell-Shannon Family Eugene Andrews John Meuris

SUNDAY — May 7, 2017—4th Sunday of Easter 7:30 AM — Joe Jager Sandra Andrick Mary Catherine Stack 9:30 AM — Lynch & Schwarz Family Josephine Polich Kitty Donohoe 11:30 AM — Noreen Linnane Marilyn Hickey Patricia A. Clifford 4:00 PM— Charles Esterhammer

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Altar Servers

Week Days May 1—6, 2017 8:30 AM

May They Rest in Peace

Vivienne Gerc

Margaret Mary West III Margaret Carroll & Joseph McNicholas

Mon., May 1 — J. Cronin, M. Perez Tues., May 2 — D. McGuire, O. McShane Wed., May 3 — D. Reyes, S. Scott Thur., May 4 — G. DelBosque, K. Quinn Fri., May 5 — M. DelBosque, J. McKenna Sat., May 6 — 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: jmissey@queenofmartyrschurch.com MUSIC DIRECTOR Carole Prendergast 708-423-8110 DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Bernadine Smierciak — 708-422-1647 bsmierciakqm@gmail.com 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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