Queen of All Saints Basilica

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1 NOVEMBER 2, 2014 THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED Queen of All Saints Basilica 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 Ephraim Abraham Julian Abraham Teresita Agustin Nunzio "Joe" Aiello Emilia Alcaraz Christian Arriaga Donald Aschermann Catherine Atkin Carol Barango Richard Batchen Jose Bautista Anna Baxter Lucille Behof Jemina Benigno Patrick Blaney Myrna Bonifacio Frank Brand Margaret Bubis Frank Carbonaro Joseph Carini Dorothy Carvatta Noreen Convery Dionisio Cuisia Fortunato Davantes Anna Diestl Mary Dolan Peter Dunne Tony Falco Eileen Farrell William Galliani We Remember All Souls Mary Patricia Grady Joan Grady Marianida Guloy Joan Haley Nieves Hernandez Norine Hernandez Zane Jakubow Theresa Jost Mel Kerstein Diane Keseric Frank Kloiber Patricia Krach Sophie Kucienski Patricia Lamey Rita Larsen LaVerne Lauer Gregory Laughlin Bernard Lehockey Sam Livacari Sarah Lucas Janet Mann Mary Mariottini Elizabeth McGovern Ronald McMahon John Melanipay Jr. Stephen Militello Claire Mooshil Edward Morley George Mulcahy Lorraine Mullen Hugo Muriel Lorraine Murphy Joseph Nora Jean O'Brien Thomas O'Connor Mary Ellen O'Donnell Donald Olson Kathryn Pecho Christian Perez Kiro Petkofski Philip Piazza Pauline Plattis Josephine Przybylo Claudia Reardon Edgar Rivera George Ruby Fern Sanner Mary Sarka Richard Scheuer Floria Serpico Lourdes Sevilla John Spellman Susan Strzepek Margaret Tarara Gerardo Tolentino Joan Troka Delfino Vargas Thomas Ward Sr. James Weber Andreas Wolf John Zaremski N. Sauganash Avenue Chicago, Illinois Phone: Fax:

2 2 Queen of All Saints Basilica Chicago, IL From the Pastor A few years ago some of the parents of the children preparing for First Communion thought it would be a good idea to gather all the parents from both the parish school and the parish religious education program so they could meet one another. This was part of a broader initiative to bring the school families and religious education families of the parish closer together. This is one of the developments in parish life of which I am most proud. Harmony among school and religious education families is a sign of a strong and healthy parish. A few weeks ago all the parents of our First Communicants were invited to one religious education family s lovely home and yard. It was a little cool outside, but thanks to a Men s Club a few gas heaters were brought in to provide some warmth. Most couples brought something to eat or drink, so it was not too much of a burden for anyone. It was a truly pleasant evening. I met several couples new to the parish, but more importantly couples with children in our school met couples with children in our religious education program. And all of this was occasioned because their children are preparing for First Communion. Then last Sunday many of those same parents came to the 9:30 Mass which was organized by the Queen of All Saints Parish Parents Association especially for the second graders. Their presence swelled the number of people who ordinarily come to the 9:30 Mass on Sunday by almost 200. It was heartwarming to see so many parents bringing their children to Mass. The children as usual in family Masses take up several roles in the liturgy. The moms do a great job of preparing the children and keeping them focused, but there s always a certain amount of chaos. How can there not be when so many second graders are involved? At the time of the homily, the children come up into the sanctuary and sit on the floor so that they can be close to the homilist. The homilist speaks directly to them, but the others at the Mass seem to appreciate whatever message he shares with the children just as much as they do. Last Sunday in the shape of a heart the children colored the theme of the gospel message: God is love. That gave me the opportunity to ask the children to name some of the signs by which they know God loves them. They responded by listing parents, grandparents, pets, their homes and their friends. They are all signs that God loves them. Then I asked how in return do they show their love for God. They gave many examples, but in summary they said that they show their love for God by being good boys and girls and by praying. Of course, they are exactly right. In the gospel for last Sunday Jesus responded to the question of a lawyer by saying to love God above all things and to love one s neighbor as oneself. I think they adapted that message of the gospel very well. Being good boys and girls works itself out in the ordinary events of everyday life as loving one s neighbor as oneself. Prayer, of course, acknowledges the existence and presence of God even as it expresses our dependence on his loving providence. The children did not use those grown-up words in response to my questions, but they got the message of the gospel and expressed it in their own language. This is just another example of the good things that happen when families come to Mass together. The children will not always have special parts to play in the Mass, but there will always be something for them to give and something for them to receive when they come to Mass. They receive God s love and they have the opportunity to give their love to him in return. This exchange between God and the children has special significance in this year of their preparation for and reception of First Communion.

3 I know how hard it is to get a young family up, fed, dressed and ready for Mass on Sunday, but I hope the parents of our second graders know it s worth the effort. It would be easy to say, It s just too hard the get the kids there on time. For what it s worth, I want to encourage all parents of young children to make the effort. There is so much crowding the lives of even young children that an hour at Mass may seem too difficult for some. I would just ask the parents to remember that the children themselves said that one way they show their love for God is to pray. Sunday Mass is the whole Church s weekly prayer of thanks and praise to God. Our children are an important part of the Church. Why not make sure they have the opportunity to join their family, their friends and their neighbors in showing their love for God at Sunday Mass? God bless you. Monsignor John Pollard QAS School Matters Weekly QAS JV Football Congratulations to the Queen of All Saints JV Football Team! They won the NWCC Championship by defeating St. Juliana s with a score of The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed November 2,

4 Parish News Wedding Banns Mark Sarceda & Lauren Pahati Robert Hemmerich & Jamila Hernandez Jonathan Maravilla & Rosalin Trespeses Sam Chummar & Tessie Mathew Baptized Into the Faith Leah Vincent Holbrook Daughter of David & Patricia Punzalan Holbrook Kathleen Bridget Quinn Daughter of Patrick & Susan Grant Quinn Laine Marion Shelton Daughter of Cullen & Michelle Greene Shelton 4 Queen of All Saints Basilica Chicago, IL

5 Parish News Save the Date! Parish of the Airwaves We have been invited to attend a Sunday Mass at Mercy Home taping at Mercy Home for Boys and Girls in the Our Lady of Mercy Chapel on Saturday, December 6, :30 am 1:30 pm Transportation and Lunch is included! The Masses will be aired on Sunday mornings, 9:30 am WGN, Channel 9, on the following Sundays: December 28th (Holy Family), January 4th (Epiphany) January 11th (the Baptism of the Lord). It is so exciting for our homebound parishioners to see us on TV! The cost is only $ Come, participate and see how a mass taping is produced. To attend the Parish of the Airwaves Ministry taping, please mail or drop off a check to Queen of All Saints for Twelve ($12.00) dollars made out to Virginia Underwood. Deadline is Monday, December 1, Yes, I (we) would like to participate in the Mass taping on Saturday, December 6. Queen of All Saints Basilica Attn: Sr. Annie/Mercy Home Taping 6280 N. Sauganash Ave. Chicago, IL Name: Telephone: The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed November 2,

6 From Monsignor Prist From now on you will be seeing me celebrating daily and Sunday Masses with you. I am delighted to be back. You know that over the past few years I had accepted a number of Archdiocesan responsibilities. Recently I retired from all of them. Then on September 10th I had a total right knee replacement. It has taken weeks of rehabilitation in physical therapy to get back to standing, walking, and driving. I want to thank so many who have offered encouragement, assistance, cards, gifts, prayers and that constant thoughtfulness that is so characteristic of Queen of All Saints, especially with thanks to Msgr. Pollard. 6 Queen of All Saints Basilica Chicago, IL

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8 18 years at the Food Pantry! The Albany Park Community Center Food Pantry is celebrating our 18 th anniversary this November. We opened on November 15, This started as a cooperative effort between Queen of All Saints Parish and the Albany Park Community Center. The Food Pantry is an entirely volunteer run operation. As many as 35 parishioners are involved every week. Currently we serve approximately families each month. In fiscal , we served 5,425 families which included 17,466 people. We distributed about 165,192 pounds of food. Our cost was about $2.00 per family. Each family gets at least 5 bags of food which includes meat, fresh produce, bread, canned goods and staples such as rice, pasta and beans. Please consider volunteering. There are many opportunities. See below for dates and times. The area we serve is the most diverse in the city. About 57% of the people we serve are either senior citizens or children. They are very grateful for the help we can give them. Last month, a client handed me an envelope with the word Tithe on it. Inside was $1.60. The client said It s not much but it s all I can afford. Thank you for all you do. It is encounters like this that make every minute of the last eighteen years worthwhile. Thank you to all of our volunteers who give of their time, talents and treasures. Volunteer Times: Thursday, Nov. 6 & Dec. 4-5:00 to 6:00pm - bagging groceries. Thursday, Nov. 13, 20 & Dec. 11, 18 9:00 to10:30am - bagging groceries and unloading delivery truck Friday, Nov. 7, 14, 21 & Dec. 5, 12, 19 9:00am-12:00 distribute groceries, interviewing, bagging, filing. The Albany Park Community Center is located at 5101 N. Kimball, one block south of Foster. Children under 16 years must be accompanied by a supervising adult. The Women s Auxiliary coordinates pickup of bread from Whole Foods and Deerfield Bakery. Please contact Peggy Molina for further information and to volunteer. 847/ foodpantry@qasparish.org EIGHTH GRADE MASS Saturday, November 15th 5:00pm If you have any questions or looking to get involved, please contact any of the following people: Leigh Fowler ( ) Jane Gaynor ( ) Michelle Koehn ( ) Laurie Ryan ( ) Incarnation Parish Community cordially invites you to the Rite of Installation of their Pastor Rev. Arkadiusz Falana at the hands of Vicar The Most Reverend Andrew Wypych 5757 W. 127th Street Palos Heights, IL Queen of All Saints Basilica Chicago, IL Sunday, November 16th 11:00am Mass

9 Parish News Advent Wreath 2014 Parish-Wide Advent Wreath Kits Make and Take Assembly Party For centuries, the Church has used the symbol of the advent wreath to anticipate the coming of Jesus, the Lord of Light, on Christmas Day. Each year, QASPA provides the opportunity for families to purchase an Advent Wreath Kit with live evergreen boughs and candles. Families can either pick up the kits to take home, or stay for an Advent Wreath Assembly Party. The Assembly Party and Wreath Kit Pick Up Saturday, November 29th from 3:00-5:00pm in the school cafeteria Please fill out this form and return it to the school office or the rectory by Friday, November 14th Family Name: Phone: # of Wreath kits at $18 each # of Assembly Party Material Fee (per family) at $4 each # of Pizza slices at $2/slice (Cheese/Sausage) Total enclosed (Checks made payable to QASPA) Questions? Call Jennifer Devine at (773) , Jennifer.Devine@us.ibm.com or Jane Gaynor at (773) , janeagaynor@gmail.com or Alex Jordan (773) , ajordan04@yahoo.com The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed November 2,

10 10 Queen of All Saints Basilica Chicago, IL Letters of Gratitude

11 f tewardship Committed to Christ, Queen of All Saints Basilica sharing God's gifts, building the Church together What is Stewardship? Stewardship is a way of life, a life of accountability and responsibility acknowledging God as Creator and Giver of all. Stewardship involves responsible management of our God-given resources of time, talent, and treasure. Stewards as disciples of Jesus Christ see themselves as caretakers of all God's gifts. Gratitude for these gifts is expressed in prayer, worship, offering and action by eagerly sharing our gifts out of love for God and one another. Stewardship is based on the spiritual principles of the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus. Stewardship is not just a program, or a method of fundraising, it is a way of thanking God for all His blessings by returning a portion of the time, talent, and treasure we have each received. Reflections on Stewardship... Those who trust in him will understand truth, and the faithful will abide with him in love, because grace and mercy are upon his elect, and he watches over his holy ones. - Wisdom of Solomon 3:9 Here s the ironic thing about people who are generous. Those that give freely and cheerfully do not do it to be rewarded. They do it to show their love for God and their neighbors. Yet, because of their generosity, they typically are given more than they gave away! Parish Financials for October 19th, 2014 Actual to Prior Year YTD Week $26,173 $411,600 Last Year $24,902 $415,500 Difference $1,271 ($3,900) Actual to Budget YTD Week $26,173 $411,600 Weekly Budget $27,850 $445,600 Difference ($1,677) ($34,000) The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed November 2,

12 Mass Intentions Sunday, November 2nd (The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed - All Souls Day) - 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 3rd (St. Martin de Porres) - School Endowment Fund Benefactors, Mary Praznowski, QAS Homebound, George Stegmaier, Steven Farrell Boucher, Marilyn Hohmeier, Aida Ibarra, John Bachanowski, Luisito Ibarra, Alama & George Brown, Kamilla, Maijan, and Michelle Krupa, Max McCarthy, Antonio Ibarra, Robert & Janice Glesen Anniversary, Richard F. Scheuer, Jovan Krpez, Pacifico Jovero, Lottie S. Czyzewski, Hursina Jovero, Carl Ambroz, Ann Maravilla, Deceased Members of the Cacal & Asuncion families, Floria Serpico, Rosito & Laureana Tallud, Ventura & Valentina Achanzar, Joseph & Anne Gniadek, Richard Solheim, Anna Kryzanowycz Readings: Phil 2:1-4; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday, November 4th (St. Charles Borromeo) - Deceased Members of the QAS Widowed Group, Eileen Stegmaier, Aida Ibarra, Luisito Ibarra, Antonio Ibarra, Kiro Petkofski, Hursina Jovero, Pacifico Jovero, Luz Pahati, Charles Hohmeier and family, Richard F. Scheuer, Ann Maravilla, Morcinek & Bornschlegl families Readings: Phil 2:5-11; Ps 22:26b-32; Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday, November 5th - Basilica Fund Members, Ruth Stegmaier, Aida Ibarra, Salvy Monastero, Dorothy Carvatta, Luisito Ibarra, Joe Kilroy, Hursina Jovero, Ann Maravilla, Antonio Ibarra, Richard F. Scheuer, Fe Salvador, Laurence Nee, Pacifico Jovero, Mary E. Dolan Readings: Phil 2:12-18; Ps 27:1,4, 13-14; Lk 14:25-33 Thursday, November 6th - Over 50 Club Members, Loretta Langan and family, Schafer family, Aida Ibarra, Luisito Ibarra, Antonio Ibarra, Catherine Nugent, Verna E. Murphy, Dr. Clifford H. Miller, Ann Maravilla, Charles J. O Connor, Hursina Jovero, Pacifico Jovero, Richard F. Scheuer, Theresa Divinagarcia, Peter, Linda, and Mario Campana Readings: Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:207; Lk 15:1-10 Friday, November 7th - Helen & Jerry Martin, Egisto & Elena Pagnucci, Toribio Macaraia, Rita Mitchell, Toribio Macaraig, Lido Acciari, Aida Ibarra, Claudia Giomette, Luisito Ibarra, Ann Maravilla, Lino Acciari, Tony Rotella, Antonio Ibarra, Hursino Jovero, Pacifico Jovero, William Janss, Richard F. Scheuer, Chester & Wanda Burzawa, Stanley & Kay Przepiorski, Rev. Edwin Karlowicz C.R., Paul & Anna Burzawa, Adolph & Antoinette Burzawa, Stanley & Marya Kozlowski, Janis Johnson, John & Christine Peters, Wanda & Chestan Peters, The Deceased Members of the O Brien, Heyworth, and Pellettieri families, Eugene & Elaine Gniadek Readings: Phil 3:17 4:1; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 16: 1-8 Saturday, November 8th - Francis Kuchuris, Dr. Agripino Javier, Francis & Margaret McCormick, Aida Ibarra, Estelle E. Sklodowski, Luisito Obarra, Antonio Ibarra, Richard F. Scheuer, Hursina Jovero, Pacifico Jovero, In Honor of our Blessed Mother - Ben & Sara Testa, Jude Menard, Evelyn Green-Sherman, Ann Maravilla Readings: Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112: 1b-2, 5-6, 8a, 9; Lk 16: 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, Eric Martinez 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. The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed November 2,

14 Celebrant Schedule Next Sunday, November 8th 5:00pm - Fr. Thomas Campana 6:45am - Fr. Rich Conyers 8:00am - Msgr. Wayne Prist 9:30am - Fr. Brendan Horan 11:00am - Fr. Edward Grace 12:30pm - Fr. Simon Braganza Parish News Today s Readings First Reading The souls of the just are in the hands of God, and no torment shall touch them (Wisdom 3:1-9). Psalm The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). Second Reading Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts (Romans 5:1-11) Gospel This is the will of the Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes may have eternal life (john 6:37-40). 14 Queen of All Saints Basilica Chicago, IL