Queen of All Saints Basilica

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1 SEPTEMBER 21, 2014 TWENTY-FIFTH 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 8:00am Mass until all are heard Holy Hour Monday at 7:00pm N. Sauganash Avenue Chicago, Illinois Phone: Fax:

2 The Catholic Church in the United States sets one Sunday a year aside to highlight and celebrate the teaching ministry of Jesus Christ. Ever since St. Paul zealously proclaimed the message of Jesus Christ in the first century, Christians have called that teaching ministry catechesis. Catechesis is a strange word, but its meaning is anything but foreign to the life of the Church. It is the center of the Church s educational mission. Catechesis is the term used to describe all the Church s efforts to make disciples, to help people believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, to educate and instruct them about Christ, to form them in Christ s image and build up his body, the Church. Catechesis is an education in the faith for adults, young people and children which includes the teaching of Christian doctrine in a systematic and organic way that invites them into the fulness of Christian life. Today the Church marks Catechetical Sunday. This year s theme is Teaching about God s Gift of Forgiveness. Catechesis is a shared but differentiated responsibility. Through their witness to the faith, all members of the community of believers in Jesus Christ participate in the Church s catechetical mission. Some are called to more specific catechetical roles. Parents, parish catechists, teachers, Catholic school principals, parish catechetical leaders, deacons, priests and bishops are all catechists with distinctive roles. From the earliest days of the Church catechists have made and continue to make an outstanding and indispensable contribution to the spread of the faith and of the Church. They are the esteemed agents of the Church s educational ministry. They perform the fundamental service of the proclamation of the Gospel. This Catechetical Sunday I want to pay special tribute to our parish catechists and the teachers in our school and express the gratitude of the whole parish to them. Today they will be formally delegated, commissioned and sent forth to do the work of catechesis, that is, to hand on the Catholic faith to the next generation. I am especially grateful to Aline Reynolds, our parish director of religious education, and to all the volunteer catechists who bring the person of Jesus Christ and the content of his message to the children and young people who attend the public schools in our community. I admire their dedication to their vocation as catechists and their fidelity to Christ and his Church. I am equally grateful to Pete Tantillo, the principal of our parish school, and to all the teachers who so generously share the Catholic faith with the children in our parish school. I am also indebted to Father Simon and the members of our adult catechumenate team who work with those from our parish seeking to become Catholics or to be fully initiated into the Church. Also the whole parish joins me in thanking Kim Riley, our youth minister, and the members of her board of advisors, Sandy Dilla-Hammer, the catechists and special friends in our SPRED program, and Pat Nobel and Susan Whalen and the catechists of the Children s Liturgy of the Word. All believers have a right to catechesis, and it is my duty as pastor of Queen of All Saints Basilica to see to it that sound catechesis is provided for them. I take that solemn responsibility very seriously. I have been a catechist of one kind or another since I was fifteen years old, but I obviously cannot do it all myself. I depend on the generous women and men of our parish and school to open the door of faith for the many children, young people and adults in our parish catechetical programs. I am confident that my trust in them is well placed. God bless them. 2 Queen of All Saints Basilica Chicago, IL From the Pastor Monsignor John Pollard

3 Baptized Into the Faith Erin Elizabeth Linn Daughter of John & Kathleen Leonard Linn Megan Kathleen Linn Daughter of John & Kathleen Leonard Linn Lucia Hope Nielsen Daughter of Daniel & Elizabeth Yaylali Nielsen Thank you for being so generous in bringing school supplies for the food pantry children. The families appreciated your help and the children were delighted. ~The Food Pantry Volunteers Annabelle Eileen Perkaus Daughter of Robert & Kathy Korhonen Perkaus Lucia Victoria Rocha Daughter of Gerardo & Angie Rodriguez Rocha Alexander Obiora Umeh Son of Tricia Umeh Zara Nwamaka Umeh Daughter of Tricia Umeh Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 21,

4 Religious Education News Today, we recognize and dedicate all those entrusted in handing on the faith to others. We wish to honor parents who witness and model the faith on a daily basis to their children. You are their first catechists. In addition, we formally recognize the catechists of our Religious Education Program, the RCIA Team, the catechists of SPRED, the leaders of Children s Liturgy of the Word, and the faculty of the Queen of All Saints School. This will take place during the 11 AM Mass Sunday, September 21. Please keep these volunteers in your prayers throughout this school year. Due to Catechetical Sunday, RE classes will not be held this week. Classes will resume on September 28 th and 30 th. 1 st Grade Family Mass Grade 1 will have their family Mass on Sunday, September 28 th at 9:30 Mass. The children are asked to read the gospel story with their families and draw a picture of what the story means to them and how they can obey their parents. These drawings will be brought up at the offertory of the Mass. RCIA for TEENS The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) for TEENS is the process through which interested teens are gradually introduced to the Roman Catholic faith and way of life. This program will mirror the RCIA program for Adults, but with topic and lessons geared toward the high school aged teens of our community. We will be meeting most Thursdays from 7-8:30pm from mid-september through Pentecost. If you, or a teen in your family needs to complete the Sacraments of Initiation, Baptism, Confirmation, First Communion, or all of them, then please consider inquiring about the RCIA process for teens. For more information, contact Kim Riley, QAS Youth Minister at: KRILEY@QASPARISH.ORG or at (773) ext Queen of All Saints Basilica Chicago, IL

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6 Parish News Myth: Domestic violence is bad, but it doesn t happen in my community, my neighborhood, my culture, my religion or my congregation. Fact: Domestic violence happens to people of every educational and socio-economic level domestic violence happens in all races, religions and age groups. Domestic violence occurs in both heterosexual and same-sex relationships. The sixth in a series of informational inserts from the Queen of All Saints Social Justice Ministry and the Domestic Violence Committee about domestic violence and its effects on individuals, families, and the larger community. Save the Date! The coming of Fall can only mean one thing the annual Bob Perkaus Memorial 5K! Please save the date - Sunday, October 5th, 2014 at 9:00am at Sauganash Park. Details to follow in next weekend s bulletin - we plan to see you there! Any questions, please contact Karen Scala at Wedding Banns Brendan Mears & Breanne Ellwood Ian Thomas & Christina DeRosa Martin Mersch & Sara Maier 6 Queen of All Saints Basilica Chicago, IL 1st Grade Family Mass Next Sunday, September 28th 9:30am Reception to follow in the cafeteria

7 Parish News WOMEN S SPIRITUAL SPA DAY RETURNS for the FALL SEASON- THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 LETTING GO AN ACT OF TRUSTING GOD Being poor in spirit suggests letting go of controls and placing trust in God, not an easy experience for most of us. Through identification and reflection, we hope to uncover reasons for control and befriend ways and means of turning our lives to God. Carol M. Holden, D.Min. is a free lance pastoral consultant, spiritual director, mentor, teacher and nationally known speaker working with ministry groups of various kinds. She facilitates days of spiritual reflection, team building processes for pastoral staffs and helps pastoral councils do long-range planning. Carol is also certified in working with the Myers-Briggs Personality Inventory. Dr. Holden is an adjunct faculty member of the Pastoral Studies Institute at Loyola University in New Orleans. She teaches graduate courses on parish ministry, pastoral planning, leadership development and the management of ministry. Carol is co-author of two books: Leadership in a Successful Parish, second print 1992, and Recreating the Parish, Reproducible Resources for Pastoral Ministers, 1996, both published by Sheed and Ward. Dr. Holden ministered as a Pastoral Associate for 11 years, and was co-director of the Parish Evaluation Project for 15 years, a pastoral consulting group for Catholic parishes throughout the United States. Carol has been involved in retreat ministry, and religious community renewal. Dr. Holden received her Doctor of Ministry degree from St. Mary of the Lake University in Mundelein, Illinois, and her Masters of Arts Degree in Theology from Loyola University of Chicago. Carol received the Now Only Dawn (Pope John XXIII) Award in 2006 from the Chicago Archdiocesan Called and Gifted Program. She lives with her family in Arlington Heights, Illinois. 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 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each session. Morning session includes light breakfast, with a light dinner provided at the evening session. Delicious refreshments throughout both events! Cost $10/session (Please preregister 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! Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 21,

8 Please Pray for Those Currently Serving in the Military U.S. Navy John W. Sean Clifford, Jr. Michael Donnelly Megan Smith Donnelly Scott Feeley Luis Francis Gaytan Rory Keel John Kajmowich John Lynch Andre Osma Wilfred Quejada John Schneider Samuel Schultz Trevor Skelly Patrick Steiner Jusin Will Michael McGreevy, Jr. RIP Other Simon duboulay - Brit. Army John P. Riordan - USAID Tim Kirschner - National Guard Matthew Allen Bruce Anderson James Ausmann Erwin Balacy Ian Buxton James Corcoran Francis DeRosa Allan Desiderio Luke Dondlinger Matthew Dondlinger Todd Fox Daniel Gomez David Gossard John Hannon Conrad Jakubow Mark Klein Maxim Klekot Kurt Kolwalski Lawrence Lentino U.S. Army Francis Manalac Roy Marchert Robert Martin P.J. Mau Nick McCann Sean McDermott Michael McGuire Thomas Neuhengen Evan Sanborn Brian Sellergren Michael Sierakowski Adam Tomanovich Luke Waite Ryan F. Wherfel Michael Whitte Kevin Wiley Austin Will Joseph Zulkey U.S. Coast Guard Heidi Schmidt Brian Rice U.S. Marines Michael Blandin Barbara Feeley Heather Klein Matthew Lunkes Jon Leonard Mandro Brian McDermott Edward McDonough Laura Ramsey Nathan Schoemer U.S. Air Force Jacob Allen Julian Cagada John Drum David Janossy Stephen Migala John Monnelly Neal Skelly Gerald Szybist Timothy Wallen If you have a family member who is currently serving in any branch of the Armed Forces, we would like to include their name in our bulletin so that parishioners can include them in their prayers, please call the rectory with their name and their branch of service. 8 Queen of All Saints Basilica Chicago, IL

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10 Join us for a wonderful event with Glenn Stanton, the creator of the movie Irreplaceable. Glenn is the director of Global Family Formation Studies for Focus on the Family. He will be with us to explain the making of this outstanding film and how we can use it on our parishes to strengthen and support families. Irreplaceable is a feature length documentary that asks the question What s wrong with the Family? What can we do about it? Irreplaceable can equip your church members with the facts, information and real-life stories needed to better understand God s design for family. Check out for more information about the film. TO RSVP OR ASK QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT AMANDA THOMPSON AT ATHOMPSON@ARCHCHICAGO.ORG 10 Queen of All Saints Basilica Chicago, IL

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12 Mass Intentions Sunday, September 21st (Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Catechetical Sunday)- 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, September 22nd - School Endowment Fund Benefactors, Luz Pahati, QAS Homebound, George Stegmaier, Ermelina Vargas, Jan Michael Madamba, Family of Marcelino & Socorro Suela, Jim Weber, Catherine Nugent, Richard F. Scheuer, Kiro Petkofski, Frank Brand, Jean V. O Brien, John T. Kelly, Antoinitte Nicpan, Mato Barlaan, Frank & Jean Nugent, Clement C. Stegmaier family Readings: Prv 3:27-34; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday, September 23rd (St. Padre Pio) - Deceased Members of QAS Homebound, Eileen Stegmaier, Helen & Walter Rakowski, Agnes Piegler, Frank Carbonaro, Richard F. Scheuer, James Wren, Antoinette Nicpan, Special Intention, Frances Abdelmoulie Readings: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Ps 119:1-27,30, 34,35, 44; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday, September 24th - Basilica Fund Members, Ruth Stegmaier, Salvy Monastero, Richard F. Scheuer, Mary E. Dolan, Claudia Reardon, Doug Zalesky Readings: Prv 30:5-9; Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163; Lk 9:1-6 Thursday, September 25th (Rosh Hashana) - Over 50 Club Members, Loretta Langan and family, Mary Morris, Richard F. Scheuer, Floria Serpico, Mary McDonald, Our Jewish Brothers & Sisters Readings: Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17bc; Lk 9:7-9 Friday, September 26th (Ss. Cosmas & Damian) - Helen & Jerry Martin, Alfredo Andaya, Richard F. Scheuer, Tony Rotella, On Honor of our Blessed Mother - Ben & Sara Testa, Nila B. Cay Readings: Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4; Lk 9:18-22 Saturday, September 27th (St. Vincent de Paul) - Bridget Rochford, Harriette Swierz, Deceased Members of the Caponigri, Minelli, and Parrillo families, Mary & Dr. Arthur Cipolla, Richard F. Scheuer, Adelia Castellano, Hugo Muriel, Jude Menard, Marilyn Choske, Ottilie Speer, Marie Roth Bauer, Dominic Cronin Readings: Eccl 11:9-12:8; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17; Lk 9:43b-45 We Pray for our Recently Deceased Lynn Ballard Amos Joan R. Haley 12 Queen of All Saints Basilica Chicago, IL

13 Queen of All Saints Basilica Information 6280 N. Sauganash Avenue Chicago, Illinois (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 Pastoral Associate...Sr. Ann Kathleen McDonnell, BVM 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....Jan Praznowski Building and Grounds Ralph Meschewski, Bobby Brooks, Victor Miranda, Jonathon Hernandez, Kevin Voeks Queen of All Saints School Early Childhood through Grade 8 Principal... Mr. Peter Tantillo Administrative Assistant..Mrs. Ida Segreti School Secretary.... Mrs. Janet Santicola Visit Our Website Queen of All Saints Basilica... Queen of All Saints School... 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 holy day Mass schedule. The Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday After the 8:00am Mass until all are heard To Register in the Parish Please contact the Rectory Office 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. If you are not a registered parishioner, please contact the parish in which you live in order to schedule your child's baptism. It is important that a child is baptized in the parish in which his/her family lives. Only in three special cases (grandparents are registered parishioners, previous children were baptized at Queen of All Saints, or parents were married at Queen of All Saints) will we consider scheduling the baptism here. 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 If a member of your family would like to receive the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, please contact the Rectory. Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 21,

14 Celebrant Schedule Sunday, September 28th 5:00pm - Fr. Brendan Horan 6:45am - Fr. Simon Braganza 8:00am - Msgr. John Pollard 9:30am - Fr. Thomas Campana 11:00am - Fr. Rich Conyers 12:30pm - Fr. Edward Grace Parish News Parish Financials for September 7th, 2014 Actual to Prior Year Actual to Budget YTD Week $24,761 $250,306 Last Year $26,259 $235,852 Difference ($1,498) ($6,546) YTD Week $24,761 $250,306 Weekly Budget $27,850 $278,500 Difference ($3,089) ($28,194) Today s Readings First Reading Turn to the LORD who is generous in forgiving (Isaiah 55:6-9). Psalm The Lord is near to all who call upon him (Psalm 145). Second Reading Live your lives in a way worthy of the gospel of Christ (Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a). Gospel The last will be first, and the first will be last (Matthew 20:1-16a). Considered Electronic Donations? 14 Queen of All Saints Basilica Chicago, IL