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

May 7, 2017 — 4th Sunday of Easter

Cooper Bagdon McKinley Bagdon

Sadianne Berg Johnathon Biesty

Seamus Blake William Bochenczak

Morgan Brady Maya Cisneros

Joseph Cius Alexander Czoski

Shannon Dart Ava Enright

Sean Eppenstein Elizabeth Farritor Carmella Ferguson

Drew Fiedler Anthony Fratto Frank Garofalo

Julia Guditis Caroline Gutrich

Ryan Hammelmann Ciara Hanlon Bradley Hoff Jake Lopez

Emma Lou Manning Nicholas Mayoski Dominic McCann

Frank Miceli

Elizabeth Oldenburger Anna O’Leary Conor O’Leary Dylan O’Leary Quinn O’Neill Sydney O’Shea

Lily Palmer Nora Panarese Emma Pater Megan Perry

Alexander Pet Leah Preabt

Olivia Regalado Timothy Reidy Anna Reynolds

Tyler Schied Mia Schmitt

Lillian Siefert Kaitlyn Sullivan Mollie Sullivan

Jennifer Summers Patrick Sweeney

Dillon Tate Madison Towers

Grace Tresch Francesca Troglia Julietta Vences Jordan White

God Bless Our First Communion Children Saturday, May 6, 2017

The readings from Scripture this weekend call us to be a people who are attentive to God’s Word in our life. The responsibility as a shepherd was not an easy task. He had to work hard to gain the trust of the sheep and get them to become accustomed to his voice. The sheep would only listen to the voice they knew. He was the one that got

them through the gate so that they would be safe for the night. He was the one who stood up against the thieves and robbers so that the defenseless sheep could be kept safe. Like the shepherd, we are called to follow Christ and be an example for others. This was evident in the lives of the early Christian community. Their enthusiasm was unbelievable. They were willing to proclaim the message of the Gospel even if it meant dying for their faith. Pope Francis is calling us to develop that same kinds of enthusiasm. He encourages us to apply the Beatitudes in our daily work. How do we show mercy towards others? How are we instruments of peace who share our faith with one another? He reminds us that building unity with each other is more powerful and productive than conflict. He wants us to build peace through active and creative non-violence. It’s important for us to confront evil today more than in any time in history. We are called to imitate Jesus. The question remains: Are we ready and willing to follow Jesus in our lives and be the peacemakers we are called to be in living out the Gospel message?

We congratulate our second grade students and students from our Saturday School of Religion who made their First Communion on Saturday. It was a joyful and memorable celebration. It was spiritually uplifting. I am grateful to Ms. Smierciak, our teachers, catechists and parents for their support in helping to prepare our students for their special day.

This week, our 8th grade students will receive their school ribbons as they prepare for their graduation. It is an opportunity for us to journey with them as they remember and reminisce on their days spent at Queen of Martyrs striving towards academic excellence.

This Friday, we welcome the Superintendent of Schools in the Archdiocese, Dr. James Rigg, to Queen of Martyrs. We look forward to his visit and are excited to share with him the wonderful things and experiences our students receive from our dedicated and hard-working teachers, staff and administration.

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 .................... $440,000 Amount Collected ................ $6,773 .................... $368,444 Online Giving ........................... $455 ...................... $16,785 Surplus (Deficit) ................... $(2,772). ................... $(54,771) Number of Weekly Envelopes……….. .......................... 247 Easter (to date) ............................... ...................... $29,883.50 Utility Collection for April ............. ........................... $929.00 School Support for April ............... ........................ $1,509.00

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

Queen of Martyrs Sunday Comparison—April 30, 2017

MOVING???

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

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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 17 & 31 June 14 & 28

On Monday, May 1st, Envelope No. 0498 was drawn. There was NO winner. The total amount of the prize pot was $3,125.00. 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 05/01/17

These last 2 weekends have been celebratory for the youth in our parish. The eighth graders were confirmed last weekend and this weekend the second graders made their first holy communion. As we celebrate with them, let us remember the importance of these two milestones in their lives. May they continue to share their love for Christ through their daily actions and relationships with others.

Queen of Martyrs Adoration Chapel of Divine Mercy

“The Good Shepherd has risen, who laid down his life for his sheep

and willingly died for his flock, alleluia.” (Communion Antiphon)

Today is the 54th World Day of Prayer for Vocations also known as “Good Shepherd Sunday”. It is an excellent day to come to the Good Shepherd, in Eucharistic Adoration, who laid down His life for us and beg Him to send “more workers into the fields” and thank Him for our priests who lay down their lives daily for us. No priests, No Eucharist! Every Thursday, the Adoration chapel prays a Holy Hour for the pope, priests, religious and for vocations from 8-9pm. Please join us in supporting those who give their lives for the work of Our Lord. 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

DYNAMIC CATHOLIC – MAY

Dynamic Catholic has provided our parish with FREE faith and spiritual resources in the form of CD’s, books, prayer cards and information about their mission to “inspire people to rediscover the genius of Catholicism”.

Look for A Quick Introduction to the Bible, a CD by Matthew Kelly. The Bible can be difficult to understand. Take a copy and gain a deeper understanding of what the Bible is, how to read it, and how to hear the voice of God in your life. The CD is in the parish library at the back of church along with other resources from Dynamic Catholic and other reading materials. Share with your family and friends.

5 MILLION ROSARSIES FOR AMERICA

Every rosary counts! The rosary is powerful! It can bring peace! It can heal! And it can make a difference in your life, the lives of your loved ones, and in your community! Join Dynamic Catholic in praying 5 million rosaries for our nation. Pledge today at DynamicCatholic.com/Pledge Prayer can change everything! Let’s pray for America!

For more information about Dynamic Catholic and to sign-up for daily and “special moment” reflections please visit their website at dynamiccatholic.com or call 1-859-980-7900. #RediscoverTheRosary #ShowYourBeads

BE BOLD BE CATHOLIC

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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 Mission Trip Teens start ge ng sponsors for the

Mission Trip. Sponsorship Pledges are due in June!! All You Need is Love

Thank you to everyone who supported the Mission Trip with the Krispy Kreme FUNDraiser!! We hope you enjoyed the treat!!

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 First Communion children who joined us at the Table of the Lord on Saturday morning. Thanks to Saturday School catechists Chris Rados, Jackie King, Maria Pazienza and to second grade school teacher, Karen Tokarczyk for assisting the parents in the preparation and faith formation of the children. Saturday School of Religion registration for grades 1-8 is on-going. Please call 708-422-1647 or bsmierciakqm@gmail.com for more information. Registration closes June 1.

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

Vacation Bible School June 19-23, 2017

Monday-Friday 10am-12pm Cost: $40 includes supplies,

snacks, & t-shirt. According to the American Stroke Association, “most strokes are preventable and a large percentage of the ones that happen are treatable with the right care, right away. It's a matter of knowing what to do, taking action and spreading the word”. The Little Company of Mary Health Education Center invites you to attend “Act Fast” a stroke awareness seminar with Neurologist Michael Schwartz, M.D. Monday May 8th 11:15 am -12 noon. Little Company of Mary Hospital. Link Conference room N1703 adjacent to the cafeteria. Free. CEUs for nurses.

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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 Students Join With Women’s Ministry For “Journey To The Cross”

Students in grades Pre-K through 8th had an opportunity to reflect on their Lenten Journey as the viewed the beautiful Prayer Stations set up by the Queen of Martyrs Women’s Ministry. Teachers and their students discussed the questions that were posed from each Station. Students reflected on what things might keep them from prayer and how they can remove clutter from their lives to make room for Jesus in their hearts. Students were reminded to see Jesus in others even when that is difficult to do. They also read a poem titled “God on a Stick” about forgiveness. The

students then made a Popsicle-stick cross to remind them that forgiving others will set them free. Students were given chocolate kisses as a reminder of Jesus’ love for us even when we make mistakes. The presentation helped the students to remember to focus on using their time, talents, and treasures to honor Jesus by helping others and to continue to pray for those in need.

Queen of Martyrs Holy Name Sponsors a Night at Guaranteed Rate Field

and the Chicago White Sox Friday, May 12th

For children Grades 2nd—6th

—Limited number of tickets available —Children must be accompanied by a chaperon 18 or older —$5 donation per ticket, to cover transportation —Max amount of children a chaperone may be responsible for is 3 —Bus will leave St. Louis parking lot at 5:30PM

Interested? Please text 312-304-4335 or email gin622@aol.com with your name, number of tickets, and phone number.

St. Laurence High School Alumni Gold Outing The St. Laurence High School Alumni Association will sponsor its 27th annual STL Golf Outing on Friday, May 26th at the beautiful Broken Arrow Golf Club in southwest suburban Lockport. The cost is $150.00 per person, and includes golf, cart, food, and refreshments on the course, a delicious dinner, and an open bar. Please call Mr. Ed Kozak ‘79 at 708-458-6900, x 244 to make reservations, for sponsorship opportunities, and for any additional information.

May 13 7:30 PM TBD TBD (L) M. Walsh P. McKenna Altar Servers N. Capuano D. Farritor M. Farritor May 14 7:30 AM TBD TBD (L) K. Boucher J. McMahon Altar Servers J. Lotti K. Lotti J. Zupan 9:30 AM TBD TBD (L) M. Evans S. Lorimer Altar Servers B. O’Leary M. Kramer N. Kramer 11:30 AM TBD TBD (L) T. Scott K. Sampson Altar Servers S. McNally E. Cox T. Cox 4:00 PM TBD TBD (L) TBD TBD Altar Servers B. Biondo J. Fitzmaurice J. Fitzmaurice

MONDAY — May 8, 2017 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Natalie Reis George Hroma

TUESDAY — May 9, 2017 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Josephine Polich Joseph Tokarczyk, Jr.

WEDNESDAY—May 10, 2017—St. Damien de Veuster 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Walter Gwizdala, Sr.

THURSDAY — May 11, 2017 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Norbert & Bernice Mikolajczyk Harry Andrasco Living & Deceased members of the Kovacs, Rados & Seper families

FRIDAY — May 12, 2017—Sts. Nereus & Achilleus, St. Pancras 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Florence & Michael White

SATURDAY — May 13, 2017—Our Lady of Fatima 8:30 AM — Rosemary Cotter 4:00 PM— Byrne/Casey family Ruth Egan Deceased members of the Slater & Tranellis families

SUNDAY — May 14, 2017—5th Sunday of Easter 7:30 AM — Martin & Theresa Lally Bob & Doris Lukasik Marie Gardner 9:30 AM — Violet Fox Harry Andrasco Michael & Bernice Nowaczyk 11:30 AM — Ann Tynan Mary Fergus Malachy McLoughlin 4:00 PM— Marilyn Kilmartin Mary Taylor Kathleen Ryan

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Altar Servers

Week Days May 8—13, 2017 8:30 AM

May They Rest in Peace

Laverne Contino

Gerard Keller

Mon., May 8 — B. Rewers, J. Hogan Tues., May 9 — R. Smith, B. Panarese Wed., May 10 — J. Granat, J. Glennon Thur., May 11 — K. Eppenstein, N. Gertonson Fri., May 12 — S. Dahill, I. Fialkowski Sat., May 13 — 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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