Queen of All Saints Basilica

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1 NOVEMBER 15, 2015 THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Queen of All Saints Basilica Committed to Christ, sharing God s gifts and building the Church together through the ministries of word, worship and service. Mass Schedule Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 6:45, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am 12:30 pm Daily Mass Monday-Friday 6:30, 7:30, 8:45 am Saturday 8:00 am Confessions Saturday following the 8:00 am Mass until all are heard Holy Hour Monday at 7:00 pm N. Sauganash Avenue Chicago, Illinois Phone: Fax:

2 2 Queen of All Saints Basilica Chicago, IL From the Pastor Last Saturday s 5PM Mass was a third grade Family Mass. That means that the third graders prepared themselves for their participation at Mass by reading the gospel and writing a little reflection on it. They joined me in the sanctuary for the homily during which I read some of their reflections on the gospel. The theme was generosity and the children had many, many good ideas on how they could be more generous like the poor old woman in the gospel. They also performed many of the ministries of the Mass such as being lectors, offertory representatives and ushers. The third grade class this year also learned a special song which they enthusiastically sang to the assembly from the choir loft during the preparation of the gifts. For the most part all of our Family Masses take this form. The concept of Family Masses grew out of the conversations among the members of the Queen of All Saints Parents Association (QASPA). They have now become vital parts of how our parish worships together. The effectiveness of our parish Family Masses earned QASPA a special distinguished award from the National Catholic Educational Association a few years ago. They would not be as successful as they are, of course, were it not for the leadership provided by the parents at these Family Masses. Last Saturday, for example, the Basilica was practically filled to capacity due to the presence of our third graders and their parents, siblings and, in some cases, grandparents as well. Several of those who regularly attend the 5PM Mass on Saturday often come up to me at the conclusion of the Mass and say how happy they are to see the children and their parents taking such active roles in the liturgy. Naturally I agree with them and am always grateful for the participation of the families and the leadership of QASPA. Attracting so many families to the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist is a great good that they accomplish. There is no doubt about that. There is one nagging feeling I have, however, after I celebrate a Family Mass. I have shared this feeling with the members of QASPA, and think it s time that I share it with a wider audience. The nagging feeling I have comes from the sense that the large numbers of parents and young families who attend the special Family Masses are not replicated at regular Sunday Masses throughout the year. I m delighted that so many families are active in the Family Masses, but what about the other Sundays of the year? Many of the families of the parish are very faithful to their obligation to attend Mass every Sunday. I applaud them and admire them. But sadly some are not. Is it possible that some parents come to Sunday Mass only when their children are involved in some special way? Surely the need to attend Mass every Sunday has deeper roots in us than just to watch our children take on a special role. The issue is more complicated than that. In our contemporary culture and society Sunday has become just another day for shopping and running errands. It simply doesn t have the significance of a real sabbath anymore, a day set aside for worship and rest. Families chase around on Sundays now even more than they do on the other days of the week. They have so much to do on weekends that going to Mass is frequently squeezed out of the picture by sports events, door buster sales and commitments of every kind. All this rushing around leaves very little time for worship and rest. At some point our culture and society will pay the price for giving priority to such trivial matters over such fundamental humanizing activities as prayer and rest and it will be a heavy price. I was especially frustrated last week when I received an on the Men s Club general distribution list that informed us that Queen of All Saints School girls basketball teams had done very well in a tournament run by a local Catholic high school. I was very happy for the girls and congratulated

3 them on Monday morning. I cheer them on as I do all our teams every chance I get. But my frustration was over the fact that some of the games were played on Sunday morning while Masses were going on in the Basilica and in the parish churches of all the other girls participating. The indicated that the games were played before a great crowd of 5 th, 6 th, and 7 th grade parents. I hope the parents got to Mass that Sunday? Something is wrong when a Catholic high school runs a basketball tournament for children in Catholic elementary schools that makes it very difficult for them to attend Sunday morning Mass in their own parishes. The organizers have so many other opportunities to schedule games. Do they have to gobble up even Sunday mornings? I m very grateful to the coaches and the parents who support and encourage our children to get involved in our athletic programs, but it disheartens me when sports seems to take precedence over Sunday Mass. Monsignor John Pollard St. Vincent de Paul Society Share Christmas The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Queen of All Saints is sponsoring its annual Share Christmas with the poor on the weekend of November 21st and 22nd. If a family wishes to do more or if someone wishing to participate does not get one of the names from the tree, they may bring in an unwrapped toy, items of clothing such as warm hats, gloves, scarves, socks, or a gift card to our collection the weekend of December 12th and 13th. The instructions for wrapping the tree gift items will be on the cards. Please attach the name cards securely to the front of the wrapped item. This is the only way we will know where and to whom the gift goes. Remember also to leave your name and telephone number on the card attached to the back of the name card. The St. Vincent de Paul Society thanks our parishioners for their past generosity and for all your support in our efforts to help those in need. Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 15,

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5 QUEEN OF ALL SAINTS WOMEN S NOVEMBER SPIRITUAL SPA DAY Thursday, November 19th Please join us for the November Spiritual Spa event featuring Carol Cummins, as she presents the topic Art as Spirituality. Using colored pencils and guided meditation, we will celebrate praying in color and form, surrendering to the Holy Spirit to guide our hands. This is not about making a masterpiece, but rather experiencing the movement of the Spirit on the paper, journaling your prayers in color and shapes. You will be shown everything you need to make this a prayerful and contemplative experience that can also help you handle stress and leave you with a peaceful and happy heart. Carol Cummins is a Mandala Workshop/Retreat Facilitator and Certified Kivo (Body Movement and Voice) Facilitator. She is a certified Feminine Power Coach, Feminine Power Mastery Leadership Graduate, dentist, calligrapher and artist. Carol brings over 20 years of experience leading groups and has been coaching clients for 3 years. She is a wife, mother of three adult children, grandmother and has recently become an Associate of the Congregation of St. Joseph. Carol was mentored by Sr. Mary Southard with whom she has facilitated retreats both in the United States and Australia. ****************************************************************** Felician Sisters Convent 3800 W. Peterson Ave. (Entrance in the rear -- follow signs) Morning session 9:00 am 12:00 noon Evening session 6:30 pm 9:00 pm *Each session contains the same material-please attend the one most convenient for you. ******************************************************************* A light meal is served at each session, with delicious refreshments throughout both events. Cost is $10 /session.please register with Mary Kelly at (847) (mpkell@sbcglobal.net) or online at qasparish.org and click on Women s Spiritual Spa. We encourage preregistration for planning purposes but Walk-Ins are Always Welcome! (presented by Queen of All Saints Spiritual Spa Committee) Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 15,

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7 Baptized into the Faith Avery Bryce DeVincent Daughter of Robert & Tonya Hall DeVincent Ryan Thomas Evans Son of Michael & Lida Halicki Evans The St. Vincent de Paul thanks you for the generous donations to the Coat & Sweater Collection. Our outreach to the Night Ministry would not be possible without your help. One of the first requests of our dear neighbors in need is a warm coat and sweater. The items are desperately needed and appreciated. It really is a big thanks to you that our dear neighbors in need received the help for the cold winter months ahead. Thank you and God bless you! Sophia Grace Ziegler Daughter of William & Victoria Kipp Ziegler Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 15,

8 The Food Pantry Gives Thanks... Parish News The Albany Park Community Center Food Pantry is 19 years old this month. We are fully funded and supported by Queen of All Saints Parish. In this month of Thanksgiving, we at the pantry give thanks for all of our dedicated volunteers. Every week, between 25 and 45 volunteers help out in many ways at the Food Pantry. Some may only come once or once a month or occasionally but many have been coming regularly for many years! Our volunteers are extremely dedicated and hard working. We are very, very grateful. The Food Pantry receives donations every week from various places. Thank you to Schlegl s Bakery, Whole Foods, Deerfield Bakery and to all the parishioners who pick up and delivery those goods to us. We thank the parishioners of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Glenview who collect donations from stores in their neighborhood and deliver it to our Food Pantry. We thank Queen of All Saints School and Religious Education Students who hold food drives, children s book drives and toy drives for us throughout the year. Thank you to the students performing their service hours and their parents for helping us. Thanks to QASPA and WAX for supporting us with donations. We thank those groups who donate to us so we can buy food at the Greater Chicago Food Depository: Edgebrook Women s Club, Bloomingdale s in Old Orchard and all the many private donors. Thank you to the students and teachers of Northside Learning Center for their help in bagging and unloading our delivery truck and for their food drive. We thank Msgr. Pollard and the entire Queen of All Saints parish and staff for supporting us through the years. Thanks to the Albany Park Community Center who has been our partner these 19 years in serving the community. And most of all we give thanks for our clients who come to us to receive food and allow us to serve them as Jesus taught us to do. For information Peggy Molina at foodpantry@qasparish.org or call (847) Schedule of upcoming events Saturday, December 5th Pre-School Christmas Tree Lighting at 4:45pm Sunday, December 13th Elizabeth Ministry Children s Candle Mass Saturday, December 19th Simbang Gabi Mass 8 Queen of All Saints Basilica Chicago, IL

9 In True Thanksgiving The Parish celebration of Thanksgiving Mass will take place on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th at 10:00am In addition to offering our thanks and praise to God in a true spirit of stewardship for all with which we are blessed, at that Mass, we will pray in a special way for the members of our community serving in the Armed Forces and their families. In the midst of the holiday season, it is important to give gratitude for their great sacrifice of service, dedication to peace and for freedom throughout the world, as well as their safe and swift homecoming. Anyone in the military, veterans, and their families who would like to participate in the Mass, please contact Paul Scavone at the Rectory. Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Prayer Service Wednesday, November 25 at 7:30PM Queen of All Saints Basilica 6280 N. Sauganash Avenue, Chicago IL An offering will be taken-up during the service for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Refreshments following the service. Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 15,

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13 Light Opera Club outing to Guys & Dolls Wednesday, December 23rd 2:00pm at Cahn Auditorium in Evanston To order tickets at $24, pay by check to Over 50 Club. Please submit by December 1st. Send along with a stamped self-addressed envelope to: Kate Meeker 6149 N. Karlov Chicago IL, Religious Education News We are conducting classes as scheduled this week. Throughout the next few months, we are asking students at various grade levels to concentrate on a particular corporal or spiritual work of mercy. They will begin planning on how that chosen work of mercy is to be acted on in daily life. We encourage all families to do the same in their homes. Families are asked to gather around the spot they have designated in their homes as their holy door. Also, we have begun the annual practice of singing Christmas carols. The carols will be performed during the annual Christmas Pageant, December 13 th. Many of our classes are now focusing attention on the celebration of Advent. If your family does not have an Advent wreath, please consider coming to the Make and Take on November 28 th at 4PM. It is a wonderful family event to make a family wreath and gather around it during the next weeks leading to Christmas. These wreathes will be blessed at the start of the 5 PM Mass that evening. Grade 4 Family Mass Today, the 4 graders will lead us in prayer at the 9:30 Mass. Their theme is a lesson from the parable of the fig tree. Students will present leaves to be placed on a tree in the sanctuary Confirmation Enrollment Mass On November 21 st at the 5 PM Mass, candidates for Confirmation will be formally presented to the parish community. They will be submitting covenants during the Mass promising to intensely study, serve, and pray to receive Confirmation worthily. As a sign of the community s part to pray, and be strong role models of the faith, the candidates will receive a lapel pin. A Basilica Tradition... ~Messiah~ G. F. Handel The Basilica Choir, Soloists, and Chamber Orchestra Sunday, December 6th, 2015 Beginning at 3:30 p.m. Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 15,

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15 f tewardship Committed to Christ, Queen of All Saints Basilica sharing God's gifts, building the Church together Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 15, 2015 Look Around More Repairs and Maintenance Projects We have our 2015 projects coming to a conclusion and are starting to plan our 2016 projects to maintain our physical plant safe and attractive: The repairs to the stone coping around the Basilica windows are complete. During the project we discovered several cracked exterior clear glass protective panes that are now being replaced. Among next year s projects: The floors in the Basilica vestibule and both entryways on the west side will be cleaned and refinished. The exterior doors on the Basilica will be refinished. The soft surface on the playground is beyond repair and will be replaced. The boys and girls washrooms in the gym will be completely refurbished. Please consider how our parish needs and your capacity to give your time, talents and treasure can combine to make a true and lasting benefit for our parish. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. (Mark 13:26) We will all have that day when we are standing before God and our life is played out like a movie. When this happens and God asks each of us, What have you done with the gifts that I have given you? How will you respond? Our Weekly Stewardship for November 1st, 2015 Actual to Prior Year YTD Week $27,727 $469,691 Last Year $33,142 $470,878 Difference ($5,415) ($1,187) Actual to Budget YTD Week $27,727 $469,691 Weekly Budget $27,675 $498,150 Difference $52 ($28,459) For safe and convenient giving please consider Give Central. For more information or to sign up, go to qasparish.org Click on the Give Central logo Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 15,

16 Mass Intentions Sunday, November 15th (Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time) - All Sunday Masses will be offered for the People of Queen of All Saints and the Benefactors of our Endowments for the School and the Parish. Monday, November 16th (St. Margaret of Scotland & St. Gertude) - School Endowment Fund Benefactors, Al Benning, QAS Homebound, Clement C. Stegmaier family, In Honor of Our Blessed Mother - Ben & Sara Testa, Margaret Wold, Felisa Benadidez, Herbert Murphy Cohen, Victorio Ochoa, Jack & Angela K. Reynolds Readings: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday, November 17th (St. Elizabeth of Hungary) - Deceased Members of the QAS Widowed Group, Simon Pahati, Eileen Stegmaier, Adelia Castellano, Robert Edelmann, Marija Kostic, Anna Blaumueller, Hugh Gallagher Readings: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday, November 18th (Dedication of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter & Paul/St. Rose Philippine Duchesne) - Basilica Fund Members, Joan Crosbie Planek, George Stegmaier, Madeleine Grant, Theresa Savage, Sam Minelli & Danny Caponigri, Ervin L. Dybisz, Ria Erdelyi, Anne Brouilette, James McDonnell, Richard Solheim, Salvy Monastero, Emmanuel Onyeali Readings: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15; Lk 19:11-28 or (for the memorial of the Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Thursday, November 19th - Over 50 Club Members, Dr. Clifford H. Miller, Ruth Stegmaier, Richard Solheim, Charles Hohmeier, Dorothy E. Piszczek Readings: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lk 19:41-44 Friday, November 20th - Helen & Jerry Martin, Diane Francis, Winifred Duffy, Thomas Folan, John Hansen, Tony Rotella, Charles & Katherine Hansen, Freddie Townsend, Ligia Gil Readings: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd, 11-12; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday, November 21st (The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary) - Jude Menard, John T. Kelly, Luz Pahati, Marion Tirio, Jean V. O Brien, James A. Weber, William J. Wisowaty, Deceased Members of the Kissel & Sendor families, Jack Gallagher, Mary Ann Hamilton, Rose Kieter Readings: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lk 20:27-40 We Pray for our Recently Deceased Dr. Ferdinando Schiappa 16 Queen of All Saints Basilica Chicago, IL

17 Queen of All Saints Basilica Information 6280 N. Sauganash Avenue Chicago, IL (773) Pastoral Staff Pastor...Rev. Msgr. John E. Pollard Pastor Emeritus Rev. Msgr. Wayne F. Prist Associate Pastor...Rev. Simon Braganza Associate Pastor.....Rev. Thomas J. Campana Resident..Rev. Edward D. Grace Resident.....Rev. Richard Conyers, CSC Deacon...Rev. Mr. Michael Monnelly Director of Religious Education....Mrs. Aline Reynolds Youth Minister... Kim Riley Director of Music......Dr. Kenneth Sotak Assistant Director of Music....Paul Scavone Rectory Hours Monday-Friday...8:30 am-4:00 pm Telephone Numbers Rectory School/Preschool Parish FAX Religious Education Office Accounting Office Business Manager...Gerald Farrell Accounting Assistant...Kate Dombrowski Rectory Office Staff Parish Secretary....Pam Hautzinger Parish Secretary...Michael Jolls Parish Secretary.Mary Morley Building and Grounds Ralph Meschewski, Bobby Brooks, Victor Miranda, Jonathon Hernandez, Eric Martinez, Ken Skokowski Queen of All Saints School Early Childhood through Grade 8 Principal... Mr. Peter Tantillo Administrative Assistant..Mrs. Ida Segreti School Secretary.... Mrs. Janet Santicola To Register in the Parish Please contact the Rectory Office Sunday Masses Saturday Vigil.. 5:00 pm Sunday....6:45, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm Daily Mass and Rosary Monday-Friday.... 6:30, 7:30, 8:45 am Saturday.....8:00 am Rosary......Daily after the 8:45 am Mass Devotions and Holy Day Masses Holy Hour...Monday, 7:00 pm Please consult the parish bulletin or website for the schedule. The Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday After the 8:00am Mass until all are heard The Sacrament of Baptism Queen of All Saints rejoices in the incorporation of new members into the Body of Christ through the Sacrament of Baptism. If you are a registered parishioner, please come into the rectory during business hours to schedule your child's baptism. If it is not possible for you to come into the rectory, please call the rectory to make arrangements. The Sacrament of Baptism for infants is celebrated two or three Sundays of the month, depending on the time of year, at 1:30 PM - call the rectory for the exact schedule. A Baptismal Preparation class for the parents is required. They are held on select Mondays at 7:30 PM in the Rectory and must also be scheduled in advance. If an adult or a school age child seeks baptism, special arrangements should be made with one of the priests. The Sacrament of Matrimony Queen of All Saints helps couples prepare not only for their wedding day, but the lifelong commitment of living a Christian marriage. Parishioners of Queen of All Saints Basilica who are baptized and free to marry in the Catholic Church may celebrate their marriage in Queen of All Saints Basilica. Couples from Queen of All Saints seeking marriage in Queen of All Saints Basilica should contact one of the parish priests at least six months prior to their intended date of marriage. The couple must meet with one of the priests before the date for the marriage can be confirmed. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick The sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is not a sacrament for those who are at the point of death. As soon as one of the faithful begins to be in danger of death from sickness or old age, the fitting time for him/her to receive this sacrament has certainly already arrived. Therefore, any member of the faithful who is seriously ill because of sickness or advanced age, may properly receive this sacrament. Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 15,

18 Celebrant Schedule Next Sunday, November 22nd 5:00pm - Fr. Thomas Campana 6:45am - Fr. Thomas Campana 8:00am - Msgr. John Pollard 9:30am - Fr. Edward Grace 11:00am - Fr. Simon Braganza 12:30pm - Msgr. Wayne Prist Today s Readings First Reading Those who lead the many to justice shall be like the stars forever (Daniel 12:1-3). Psalm You are my inheritance, O Lord! (Psalm 16). Second Reading Where there is forgiveness, there is no longer offering for sin (Hebrews 10:11-14, 18). Gospel Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away (Mark 13:24-32). New Choir Season Begins Fall marks the beginning of a new choir season at Queen of All Saints. If you ve ever thought about singing for Mass with one of our musical groups, this would be a great year to give it a try. The Basilica Choir rehearses each Wednesday, beginning at 7:30 p.m. and sings for the Sunday 11:00 a.m. Mass. The Contemporary Ensemble sings weekly at the 9:30 am Sunday Masses. If you d like to take part in the 11 a.m. Mass but cannot make a weekly commitment you might consider our Third Sunday choir. The Third Sunday choir is a part of the Basilica choir, but rehearses only the first and third Wednesdays of the month and sings once monthly at the 11 a.m. Mass on the third Sunday of the month. Schedule permitting, members of the Third Sunday choir also take part in our annual Messiah presentation, the Christmas and Easter liturgies, and other special occasions throughout the year. Questions? Contact Ken Sotak or Paul Scavone at the rectory (773) , or drop an to: ken.sotak@qasparish.org or paul.scavone@qasparish.org 18 Queen of All Saints Basilica Chicago, IL

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