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
Today, we celebrate Catechetical Sunday. We welcome our teachers and catechists who will be commissioned at the 9:30am Mass to teach and to share their faith with our students during the coming year. Our teachers and catechists help to provide a solid
foundation of their faith. They reinforce the call each of us has to live out our faith and be actively involved in the Church. The theme for school is that we are many parts, we are all one body. Hopefully by working together, we build a strong community that focuses on Jesus being the center of our faith. My prayer is that we can pull our talents, resources and abilities together to make this a successful and meaningful year where spiritual growth is taking place.
Next weekend, we will be celebrating our Parish Fest. I hope that you will set some time aside to come out and support the parish. Many people have worked hard to make this event a success. If you haven’t purchased your raffle ticket as of yet, you can do so after all the Masses this weekend or at the Fest next weekend. A reminder that weather permitting, the 11:30am Mass next week will be celebrated outside in the St. Joseph’s parking lot. There will be NO 4:00pm Mass next Sunday, please take note!
If you are interested in learning about our faith and journey of the Church or completing the sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation, the RCIA program has started. If you would like to assist or journey with the candidates or offer support, you are asked to call Deacon Bob at the Rectory and leave your name and number.
Thank you to those who contributed to the special collection for the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Your response was wonderful. It is gratifying to see what we can do when we work together as one and support one another.
See you at the Fest! Pray for good weather!
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 .................... $110,000 Amount Collected ................ $8,240 ...................... $87,076 Online Giving ........................... $420 ........................ $5,290 Surplus (Deficit) ................... $(1,340). ................... $(17,634) Number of Weekly Envelopes……….. .......................... 281 School Support for August ............ ........................ $1,218.00 Utility Collection for August ......... ........................... $884.00 Hurricane Harvey Collection ........ ........................ $3,129.00
Please consider increasing your weekly contribution to
decrease our deficit. Your sacrifice is appreciated.
Queen of Martyrs Sunday Comparison—September 10, 2017
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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 September 20 October 4 & 18
On Monday, September 11th, Envelope No. 0366 was drawn. There was NO winner. The total amount of the prize pot was $3,236.00. 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 09/11/17
Today’s gospel message is one of mercy and forgiveness. God’s love for us is so great that he sent his only Son as a sacrifice to save us. We are reminded to forgive and show mercy toward others as God has forgiven and shown His mercy toward us. Is there someone in your life who needs your forgiveness today?
Queen of Martyrs Adoration Chapel of Divine Mercy
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 08/31/17 In “To Teach Who Christ Is” Account:…..………..$211,675.76 *Construction Withdrawal for the Gym Roof Ridgeworth Roofing Co. Inc.—($93,110.00)
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Questions about QMYM? Contact Tina O’Shea at [email protected]
Is God calling you to this 3 day pilgrimage??
HS teens-Register NOW!! Contact Tina if you would like to sponsor a teen
for this conference! Thursday November 16th-Sunday November 18th
Cost: $400 + fundraising [Cost includes: conference fee, transportation, hotel, breakfasts, & one dinner].
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Join QMYM Saturday October 21st for
HOLY FIRE!! Open to 6th-9th grade students in the fall!! Register NOW for
reduced cost!!
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Christ Renews His Parish Teen Retreat
Please pray for the CRHP 7 team as they continue formation for this fall.
FIX YOUR EYES on the Retreat Weekend November 3rd-5th
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DIPPIN DOTS at Martyrs Fest!!
Stop by St. Joe’s Room & support QMYM!!
Queen of Martyrs Faith Formation
As Coordinator of Faith Formation I am excited to walk with the PreK-12th Graders and their families on their faith journeys. I am thankful to be entrusted to share in a part of this lifelong process. QM Faith Formation includes the Religious Education Program, Sacramental Preparation and Youth Ministry Program. Please contact Tina O’Shea with any questions or concerns. ***************************************************
Catechetical Sunday is THIS SUNDAY September 17th. Thank you to all the families who joined us at 9:30am Mass today, especially our teachers and catechists. We thank you for your commitment to teach our students and to be role models in faith There will be no Religious Education classes on Saturday 9/23 due to Martyrs Fest!! Classes will resume on Satur-day, September 30th. Classes are held Saturday mornings from 9:30am-11am. 1st & 2nd Grade Students are dismissed at 10:50am Phone: 708-422-1647 Email: [email protected] **************************************************
Religious Education Program
Queen of Martyrs Youth Ministry
Mission Trip 2017 All You Need Is Love
“This week I’ve laughed so hard I’ve cried, I’ve eaten more ice cream than I have in my whole life, I’ve shingled roofs, screamed songs at the top of my lungs, all while being with people and views I love. This is my 3rd MIssion Trip, but it has been the one that has changed me the most. I can’t remember the moment that really changed me but I
can say I found who I am this week. Maybe it was in the mountains or on a roof in the blazing heat, wherever it was I found who I am. The mission trip is my moment of love and change.”-Sam
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Luke Amelio Vikki Finkel Shirley Muno Bill Barts Carl Gonzalez Jacqueline Olsen Jerry Becmer Lauren Graver Patricia Peil Maddux Blunt Jean Harazin Alex Pier Tim Brennen Joyce Hoff Richard Pollack Jack Carr Michael Kelly Laura Dixon Price Jan & Jack Clisham Conor Kilmartin Daniel Ramsden Carol Coleman William Lass Sue Reidel Janice Della Posta Teresa Li Elizabeth Reilly Don DiFilippo Jim & Pamela Matusiak Mary Schneider William Dillon Terry McKee Bob Sigel Shirley Evans Lauren McGovern Judy Ulrich
Daniel Waters
Raymond Farano May Mesco Bob Warda
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 & 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 2LT David Jackson Jr.- US Army - Son of Dave & Tricia Jackson 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 SPC Sean Martin—US Army—son of Bob & Kathy Martin 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 & 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 Mondays. Please drop them off or e-mail them to [email protected].
Thank you!
Queen of Martyrs Students Hold “Mini” Olympics
Mrs. Creevy’s 5th and 6th Grade Science classes participated in a Mini-Metric Olympics. Students discussed scientific method steps and how variables such as wind, position, and sun in their eyes might affect the outcome. The students competed in the Spinning Paper Plate Discus, the Big Foot Contest, the Paper Straw Javelin, and the Cotton Ball Shot Put. Students worked in teams recording measure-ments and scores for each event. They determined the difference, their actual score, by subtracting the true score from the predicted score. The winning teams were awarded medals for each competition. The students exhibited great teamwork! They learned from discussing the
history of the actual Olympic Games that the five interlocking rings represent the five major continents of the world. They under-stood the meaning of the colorful rings joined together as a symbol of the sporting friendship of all mankind. Just as they exhibited exemplary sportsmanship during the QM Mini Olympics!
September 24, 2017 2PM – 7PM
115 Bourbon Street “Kick in 4 Kathy” is a benefit in remembrance of Kathy (McCann) Ritchie to help with the medical bills that were incurred during her courageous battle with cancer. The benefit will include food, beverage, and entertainment for attendees. In addition, we will be holding many fundraising activities during the event. For tickets, please call 708-401-3912 ($35 pre-sale or $40 at the door). For monetary donations, kindly visit www.Kickin4Kathy.com.
We thank you for your support.
Sept. 23 4:00 PM TBD TBD (L) T. Scott D. Parisi Altar Servers K. Eppenstein R. Eppenstein Sept. 24 7:30 AM TBD TBD (L) K. Boucher M. Walsh Altar Servers L. Demcak A. Clark S. Clark 9:30 AM TBD TBD (L) K. Lang J. Springer Altar Servers O. Manning N. Kramer 11:30 AM TBD TBD (L) J. Donnelly S. Lorimer Altar Servers D. Reyes M. Perez E. Perez
MONDAY — Sept. 18 2017 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Joseph Nemeth Leo Keller
TUESDAY — Sept. 19, 2017—St. Januarius 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Genys Ramlina Sue Duddleston
WEDNESDAY— Sept. 20, 2017—St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon; St. Paul Chong Ha-sang and companions 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Stanley & Genevieve Pahuski
THURSDAY — Sept. 21, 2017—St. Matthew 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Jean Bouchard
FRIDAY — Sept. 22, 2017 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Theresa Egan
SATURDAY — Sept. 23, 2017—St. Pius of Pietrelcina 8:30 AM — Caroline Hecker 4:00 PM— Frank Cichon Frank Dyra Joan Gray
SUNDAY — Sept. 24, 2017—25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM — Thomas & Lucille Linane James Downing 9:30 AM — Anne McKenna George & Sandy Badke Thaddeus Nasternak 11:30 AM — Maureen Sue Galloway Matt Wade Noreen Ryan 4:00 PM— NO MASS DUE TO FEST
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Altar Servers
Week Days September 18—23, 2017 8:30 AM
May He Rest in Peace
Bernard “Bernie” Domagala
Mon., Sept. 18 — P. Panarese, D. McGuire Tues., Sept. 19 — N. Gertonson, J. Hogan Wed., Sept. 20 — M. McKenna, M. Perez Thur., Sept. 21 — M. Farritor, B. Biondo Fri., Sept. 22 — B. Panarese, J. McKenna Sat., Sept. 23 — Adult Servers
RECTORY 10233 S. Central Park Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805 708-423-8110 FAX 423-7372 Parish Secretary: Janine Missey Administrative Assistant: Peggy Klein Bulletin Editor: [email protected] MUSIC DIRECTOR Carole Prendergast 708-423-8110 COORDINATOR OF FAITH FORMATION Tina O’Shea Religious Education Program—[email protected] Office Phone: 708-422-1647 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 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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