December 5, 2020 A Prayer for the Second Week of Advent As you and your family gather around the Advent wreath to light the second candle, pray the following: Reader 1: The second week of Advent we remember the gift of peace we have in Christ. Peace is a gift that we must be prepared for and must work for. God gives us the gift of peace when we turn to him working together in faith. Reader 2: Through John the Baptist and all the other prophets, God asks us to prepare the way of the Lord, whom the prophet Isaiah calls “the Prince of Peace.” As we light this candle today we look with hope for the day that Christ’s peace will reign in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, and in our world. As we light this candle, we are reminded to work for that peace of Christ to come and take root in us. (Reader lights the first two purple candles on the Advent wreath. Family members share how they have experienced peace today.) Reader 3: Let us pray - Loving God, we thank you for the gift of peace you give us through Jesus. Help us prepare our hearts for the Lord’s coming by working for Christ’s peace to take root in our family. We ask this in the name of the one born in Bethlehem, Jesus our Lord. All: Amen. Things to know... We're Launching a New Website - Debuting on Monday, December 7! Dear Parishioners, During the early months of the pandemic, when we were shut-down, we began working on improving our website. Behind months of brainstorming, planning and hard work are our director of music Ken Sotak and one of our parish secretaries Pam Hautzinger. We will be debuting our new website on Monday, December 7. The new website will use the same address qasparish.org. I am sure you will find our new website streamlined and easy to use across all devices. I also encourage you to subscribe to our YouTube channel here so that we can livestream over both platforms, vimeo and YouTube. While we expect the migration to be hassle free, please bear with us if there are any initial glitches. We will continue to make improvements so that we can better serve our tech-dependent parishioners and visitors. - Fr. Simon
As you and your family gather around the Advent wreath to light the secondcandle, pray the following:
Reader 1: The second week of Advent we remember the gift of peace wehave in Christ. Peace is a gift that we must be prepared for and must work for.God gives us the gift of peace when we turn to him working together in faith.
Reader 2: Through John the Baptist and all the other prophets, God asks usto prepare the way of the Lord, whom the prophet Isaiah calls “the Prince ofPeace.” As we light this candle today we look with hope for the day thatChrist’s peace will reign in our hearts, in our homes, in our communities, andin our world. As we light this candle, we are reminded to work for that peace ofChrist to come and take root in us.
(Reader lights the first two purple candles on the Advent wreath. Familymembers share how they have experienced peace today.)
Reader 3: Let us pray - Loving God, we thank you for the gift of peace you give us through Jesus. Help usprepare our hearts for the Lord’s coming by working for Christ’s peace to take root in our family. We ask thisin the name of the one born in Bethlehem, Jesus our Lord. All: Amen.
Things to know...
We're Launching a New Website - Debuting on Monday, December 7!
Dear Parishioners,
During the early months of the pandemic, when we were shut-down, we began working on improving ourwebsite. Behind months of brainstorming, planning and hard work are our director of music Ken Sotak and oneof our parish secretaries Pam Hautzinger. We will be debuting our new website on Monday, December 7. Thenew website will use the same address qasparish.org. I am sure you will find our new website streamlined andeasy to use across all devices. I also encourage you to subscribe to our YouTube channel here so that we canlivestream over both platforms, vimeo and YouTube. While we expect the migration to be hassle free, pleasebear with us if there are any initial glitches. We will continue to make improvements so that we can better serveour tech-dependent parishioners and visitors. - Fr. Simon
Second Week of Advent December 8, Tuesday - Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day of obligation,Masses at 6:30 & 8:30am, 12 noon (livestreamed) and 7:30pm December 12, Saturday - Confessions at 8:30am
Third Week of Advent December 13, Sunday - Santa’s “Drive-Thru” for Share Christmas. Gifts collected after allof the weekend Masses under the porte cochere and from 2-4pm December 13, Sunday - Elizabeth Ministry Worldwide Candle Lighting Memorial at 6:45pmin the basilica (livestreamed) December 15, Tuesday - Holiday coffee after all morning Masses (outside) December 19, Saturday - Confessions at 8:30am December 19, Saturday - Simbang Gabi, traditional Filipino Advent liturgy, 7pm(livestreamed) in the basilica
Fourth Week of Advent December 21, Monday - Confessions at 4-5pm (note time change from last year) December 24, Thursday - 8:30am morning Mass (no 6:30am Mass)
Special Mass Notes
Livestreamed Masses - The following special Mass dates and times will be livestreamed here. Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8 - 12 noon Mass Candle Lighting Service for the Loss of a Child, Dec. 13 - 6:45pm Simbang Gabi, Dec. 19 - 7pm Mass Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 - 4pm and Midnight Mass Christmas Day, Dec. 25 - 9am Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - Dec. 31, 5pm and Jan. 1, 9am
Mass Reservations - Almost all Mass times for the above Masses require reservations. Pleasecheck your email for more information. Walk-ins will be allowed ONLY if there is room.
Santa Events
Santa's Drive-Thru for Share Christmas - In light of COVID-19 restrictions, we are makingavailable three different ways by which you can brighten the day for someone in need this Christmasseason:
1. You may choose to direct your gift to Catholic Charities by visiting their Celebration ofGiving website here
2. You may buy a gift or 3. You may get a gift card
Options 2 and 3 will provide you with the opportunity to bring your gift to QAS on Sunday,Dec.13, as part of Santa’s "Drive-thru.” At that time, there will be an opportunity
to take a socially distanced picture with Santa. See our flyer here.
Letters to Santa - From now until Dec. 18 you may drop off letters in "Santa's Mailbox" on the rectoryporch. For more details on what our Women's Auxiliary is doing to allow our children to write to Santa, andwhat information is required in the letter, click here.
Worldwide Prayer Service & Candle Lighting...
to honor and remember children who have gone too soon. The Elizabeth Ministry of Queen of All Saints is again hosting thisservice. At 7pm local time, family and friends around the globe unite in lighting candles for one hour to honor the memories ofany child of any age who has died. All are welcome to participate in all or part of the service. Attendees will be invited to light acandle in memory of their child whose names will be read aloud at the service. For more info, click here.
NO reservation is necessary, guests will be asked for their name and phone number as they enter(for contact purposes only.) Masks are required. The service will be livestreamed as well. Click hereto join us online.
Simbang Gabi
The Queen of All Saints Filipino-American Community Association invites you to the 32nd SimbangGabi celebration on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 7pm. Simbang Gabi is a nine-day novena of MarianMasses before Christmas to prepare for the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, and in honor of theMother of God. The celebration of Simbang Gabi shares a rich Filipino tradition with our fellow QASparishioners, friends from the community and other parishes.
Mask and reservations are required. Click here for more details.
Christmas Mass Schedule
Our Mass schedule Christmas Eve includes the 2 and 4pm Family Masses, 6pm Mass andMidnight Mass. On Christmas Day, our schedule includes the 7, 9 and 11am Masses and a12:30pm Mass. The Christmas Eve 4pm Mass, Midnight Mass and the 9am Mass on ChristmasDay will be livestreamed.
Due to COVID-19, we will have limited seating availability for the Masses. Reservations openDec. 15, are required and are only for those in your immediate household. To reserve a seat, goto qasparish.org and click “Mass Reservations.” Click on “Christmas.” The password is nativity.
In addition to the Masses, we will have ‘drive-by’ Holy Communion on Christmas Day from 8to 8:30 am for those who are vulnerable or uncomfortable being with large crowds in a closed
space. Details will be forthcoming.
QAS Religious Education High School Confirmation Class
Are you a high schooler who never received confirmation? Do you have a friend, relative or classmate whowants to complete their sacraments? QAS Religious Education is offering a high school confirmation classbeginning this winter. This class will review the foundations of the catechism, practices and traditions of thechurch, as well as prepare your teen for confirmation. For more information or to register, please emailJenna Kaszycki at [email protected].
FORMED - The Catholic Faith On Demand
A gift from Queen of All Saints to you! Diving into the beauty of the faith has never beeneasier - at home, on the go or from any internet connected device. Discover thousands ofbooks, audio talks, movies, documentaries and studies. There is something for everymember of the family to help them grow close to Christ and his church. Go toFORMED.org/signup and enter "Queen of All Saints Basilica", your first and last name andemail and you're ready to go! You can also search for it from your favorite app store.
Dec. 8 - Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day of obligation, Masses at 6:30 & 8:30am,12 noon (livestreamed) and 7:30pm. Reservations are needed only for the 12noon and 7:30pmMasses.
Dec. 15 - “Holiday Coffee” is a basilica tradition at which those who attend the weekday morningMasses are invited to the rectory for coffee and holiday cheer. In light of our current situation, wewill continue this tradition albeit a little differently – you can grab a cup of coffee, wave a hello toyour fellow parishioners and proceed to your next engagement.
Dec. 12, 5pm - 5th Grade Family Mass - Click here for more information.
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Mass Times
Our Mass schedule for this holy day has been changed to match our Sunday Mass times. Dec. 31 vigilMass remains the same, 5pm.
The Jan. 1 Mass times have changed to 7, 9 and 11am. These Masses will also require reservations.Watch your email as the date approaches.
The 5pm Mass on Dec. 31 and the 9am Mass on Jan. 1 will be livestreamed.
Illinois Tax Credit Scholarships
Illinois' tax credit scholarship program through the "Invest in Kids" Act provides strong incentives fordonors to support non-public school scholarships for low-income students in the state. Illinoisstudents from low-income families may use these new scholarships to attend a non-public school oftheir choice, including the more than 200 Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools (like Queen ofAll Saints!) in Cook and Lake Counties. For details view here or go to the Archdiocesan web site(here) for information on how to donate. Call Queen of All Saints School for scholarship information.
QAS Odds & Ends
Queen of All Saints Basilica Ornament - Celebrate Queen of All Saints with a QASBasilica Ornament for $10. Ornaments are available at the rectory. To purchase one or more pleasecall the rectory before coming by at 773-736-6060 or email us at [email protected].
Youth Ministry - Join our virtual meeting on Dec. 6 or our next Mass in the basilica on Dec. 13 at 4pm.All teens are welcome to join us. If you are interested in any of these activities, pleaseemail [email protected] for login information.
Bereavement Support Group - Our meetings continue on Sundays at 1:30pm. For moreinformation, contact Sheila Morrow at 773-383-4405 or [email protected].
Rectory Visits
With new restrictions in place due to the growing number of COVID-19 cases, we at Queen ofAll Saints are doing our part for your safety and the safety of the parish staff. The rectory will be openfrom 9am to 1pm, Monday through Friday. We ask that you first communicate by telephone at 773-736-6060 or email [email protected] for any business. If you need to drop off or picksomething up, please call to make arrangements.
Outside of our office hours, we are regularly checking phone messages and email. Please do nothesitate to leave a voicemail or email message. Thank you for your understanding.
as we near the end of the year. Our Christmas collection is our largest special collection ofthe year, and is a very necessary part of our ability to support the many ministries,liturgies, and activities that touch us throughout the year, even in a year like 2020 whenour normal parish life is interrupted. The dedication of the people of Queen of All Saints tomaintain our faith community in times of extreme challenge has always been a hallmark of
our parish. Please keep this in mind as you decide on your gift to our parish this Christmas. Look here for more suggestions onhow to give.
Staying Connected to Serve You
Bulletins: Pick one up at the front door of the rectory or read it here or on our website.
Masses: Find Saturday 5pm and Sunday 9am livestreamed Masses here, with recordings viewable shortlyafter the Mass has ended.
Mass Intentions: Find information here for submitting your Mass intentions.
Parish Office: Our parish office is open every day from 9am to 1pm to assist you. Please consider callingus at 773-736-6060 or emailing us at [email protected] first, before coming in. We can then betterassist you in a "socially distanced" manner.
Queen of All Saints Basilica Info
Mass Reservations - We encourage everyone to make a reservation so that you are guaranteed aseat. Those without reservations may have to wait to be seated or may be turned away if we are atcapacity. Please note, reserved pews will be held only until 10 minutes after Mass begins. After that timethose who are waiting will be seated.
IDPH COVID-19 Requirements - If you attend Mass at Queen of All Saints, your name and phonenumber will be confirmed or taken at the door. As required by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and for contacttracing purposes, please notify the rectory if you test positive for COVID-19 within two weeks of attending a liturgical service inthe basilica. Any and all personal information will be kept strictly confidential.
Confessions - The sacrament of reconciliation is held Saturday mornings following the 8am Mass. If you do not attend theMass, the priest usually begins around 8:30am and continues until all are heard. Enter through the southwest Keene Avenuedoors.
Coronavirus - Resources and Prayers
Please see our website, or click here for resources and prayers relating to this difficult time.
Read the Chicago Catholic for a Coronavirus update - click here.
Thank You for Remembering
As always, we cannot thank you enough for your prayers and your financial support of our parish. For moreinformation on how to navigate GiveCentral or other suggestions for giving, see our instructions found here.
