SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 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 INCLUSION AWARENESS SUNDAY Confessions Saturday at 8:30-9:15 am Perpetual Novena Monday at 7:00pm www.qasparish.org 6280 N. Sauganash Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60646 Phone: 773-736-6060 Fax: 773-736-6099
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Parish News Break out your lederhosen! It s time for the annual QAS Next Sunday!!! September 29th 1:00 to 4:00pm on the Basilica Lawn Get an early start on Fall by joining your fellow parishioners for an afternoon of food, kid s games, and more!! All members of the Parish are invited!!! Twenty fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 22, 2013 3
Parish News Queen of All Saints Basilica Bereavement Support Group Phase I The death of a loved one involves serious Grief Work and it can be overwhelming. Healing is not a passive event: it is an active process and requires emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual energy. It is most difficult to go through this alone. It is helpful to have fellow companions who will bring you comfort and support during this difficult journey. We offer you this opportunity. When: Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013 1:45 to 4:00 p.m. at 6275 N. Ionia Avenue, the QAS Benedict Center, 2nd floor. Please use back entrance. What: An introductory meeting to include a film entitled Working Through Your Grief, followed by a sharing of experience and insight. Materials will also be available as well as opportunities for continued support. Follow up sessions will be held on five (5) consecutive Wednesday evenings from September 30th thru October 28th 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at 5820 N. Kilbourn, Chicago IL 60646. Facilitators will be Karen Hansen and Pat Steiner. For further information or to register, please call Pat Steiner at (773) 282-3746 or Karen Hansen at 773-775-5785. 4 Queen of All Saints Basilica Chicago, IL
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WAX Corner Join us for our WAX meetings throughout the 2013-14 year! This year, we have many exciting new offerings to the ladies of the QAS parish! Come and here what new changes are coming your way: Meetings are held at 7:30pm in the Holy Name Room. Light refreshments and drinks served. ALL meetings are open to anyone: current and prospective members welcome! We want YOU! Your voice and physical presence matters to WAX, your voice & membership matters! For more information about WAX visit our website at www.qasbasilica.org/womensauxiliary. To join contact Heather Cange at heather.cange@gmail.com or call 773.575-1106. There are only 100 days until Christmas- get some people out of the way early! Please join us for the annual Ladies Holiday Shopping Spree: Sunday November 3 rd at 12:00-4:00PM, the main parish gym $5.00 at the door, Senior & WAX members free Baptized into the Faith Devika Emilia Correa Daughter of J. Nelson & Patcharaporn Correa Mason William King Son of Zachary & Giselle Sanchez King Anthony John Oswald Son of Kurt & Dana Mannella Oswald Eric Pinol Jr. Son of Eric & Gladyswinna Gonzales Pinol Religious Education Classes Begin This week we will begin classes for the 2013-2014 school year. We are excited about celebrating the year of Strong Catholic Families, and all the activities connected with growing children in the faith. All families who have elected to come to class on Sundays for class, please come to the gym at 9 AM for a short prayer service, followed by class. Parents may accompany their students through the tunnel to class if they wish to see where their classrooms are located. Kindergarten students will begin their class at 9:30 AM, so they will come to the gym and be dismissed to classrooms from there. Our families who have elected to come on Tuesdays for class are invited to come to the Basilica at 4:30 on September 24 th for a brief prayer service. They will then proceed to the school for their classes. Students will receive a folder, class schedule, and a textbook. These materials should be brought back each week. Parents are encouraged to meet with their students catechists throughout the year to check of the progress of their students faith development. Any children registered in the Pre-School RE program will have a special first day on Sunday, October 13 at 9:30 AM in the Keene Building. Please note the flier in the bulletin on the Teddy Bear Breakfast to learn about this beginning event. RCIA Inquiry (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) The RCIA is a process for those considering becoming Catholic, specifically for those who are in the process of making a decision to become Catholic or for those who were baptized Roman Catholic and have not received the Eucharist or Confirmation Although we have begun our sessions for the year, please call the Religious Education Office (773-286-1939) to receive information on joining our group. We are more than happy to include you in our list of inquirers. Twenty fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 22, 2013 7
Felician Sisters Convent 3800 W. Peterson Ave. (Entrance in rear - follow signs) Cost $10 per session Pre-register with Susan Williams at 773-853-2605 or online at qasparish.org and click on Women s Spiritual Spa Walk-ins are always Welcome! WOMEN S SPIRITUAL SPA DAY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 We welcome you once again to a series of gatherings, this time to reflect and share our Spiritually Alive - sacred experiences in our lives and times; on Thursday, September 26 at the Felician Sisters Convent. Our program will be presented by Miriam Brown, OP, a Sinsinawa Dominican sister and member of the retreat program staff of Siena Retreat Center in Racine. She has an eye for the Spirit s movement in the world and the blessed unfolding of God in the happenings of each person s varied and precious life. People of Faith: Eyes to See the Workings of God Remember how often Jesus spoke to the disciples about having eyes to see and ears to hear the nearness and coming-to-be of the Kingdom of God? That is what it is to be a mystic - to know Divine Presence and be at one with God in all that is. Bring: A story or a symbol of something in your experience when you did have eyes to see the wonder or workings of God. Morning - 9:00am to 12:00noon Evening - 6:00pm to 9:00pm Gathering and refreshments 30 minutes prior to start times Youth Ministry News Like our Facebook Page Queen of All Saints Youth Ministry to get updates on our events. Call the RE office at 773-286-1939 or send us an email at qasym@qasparish.org if you have questions or suggestions. Wedding Banns Maria Cabera & Stanley Samson Elisabeth Flaherty & Christian Pilhofer Kathleen Fergus & Kevin Noonan Elizabeth Ministry 2013-2014 Meeting Schedule (Babysitting provided) Meeting time = 8:45 to 10:30am Tues, Nov 12th - Benedict Center Basement Tues, Jan 14th - Benedict Center 3rd Floor Feb 21st & 22nd - Women s Retreat Benedict Center Tues, May 13th - Benedict Center 3rd Floor Questions? Contact us elizabethministry.qas@gmail.com 8 Queen of All Saints Basilica Chicago, IL
From Other Parishes in the Archdiocese St. Monica s in Chicago is hosting a special annual event entitled The Living Rosary on Thursday, October 17th at 7:00pm. Join for a participation in the prayer of the Rosary. Please call 773-763-1661 for more details. Holy Family Parish in Chicago is hosting a Mass of Atonement and Hope, Organized by the Archdioscese Safe Enviorment Office, on Saturday, September 28th at 10:00am. It will be an opportunity to pray for healing And reconciliation for all victims/survivors of childhood sexual abuse. It Will be a time to pause and reflect on how far we, as the Church have come And how much further we have to go to make certain all children feel safe And protected within the Catholic Church. For more information about the Mass of Atonement and Hope, call 312-534-8256 St. Joseph s in Wilmette is hosting an evening to pray the Rosary with Bishop Alberto Rojas on Sunday, September 29th at 7:00pm as they begin their celebration of the month of the Rosary. Please call 847-251-0771 for more information. St. Lamberts in Skokie will be hosting a day long seminar on Saturday, October 26th on the origins of Jewish and Christian worship. $25 registration which includes lunch. Please contact 847-673-5090 for more information on the events of the day. Twenty fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 22, 2013 9
Mass Intentions Sunday, September 22nd (Twenty-Fifth 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, September 23rd (St. Padre Pio) - School Endowment Fund Benefactors, QAS Homebound, Peter Uehlein, Hele Rakowski, Antoinette Nicpan, Anna Born, James Wren, Pedro Delgado, In Honor of Our Blessed Mother - Ben & Sara Testa, Charito Cacal, Dolores Olker Readings: Ezr 1:1-6; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday, September 24th - Deceased Members of QAS Widowed Group, Doug Zalesky, Ed Zalesky, Dominic Cronin, Sam J. Costello Readings: Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday, September 25th - Basilica Fund Members, James White, George Stegmaier, Salvy Monastero Readings: Ezr 9:5-9; Tb 13:2, 3-4abefghn, 7-8; Lk 9:1-6 Thursday, September 26th (Ss. Cosmas and Damian) - Ruth Stegmaier, Over 50 Club Members, Fred Stummer, Pedro Delgado, Therese Lussem, Leonora Santelli Readings: Hg 1:1-8; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 9:7-9 Friday, September 27th (St. Vincent De Paul) Helen & Jerry Martin, Eileen Stegmaier, Bridget Rochford, Mary Cipolla, Armida D Agostino, Joe Kilroy, Patricia Cottral Readings: Hg 2:5-9; Ps 43:1-4; Lk 9:18-22 Saturday, September 28th (St. Wenceslaus; St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions) - Caponigri, Minelli & Parrillo Family, Isidor Tirio, Clement C. Stegmaier Family, Adelia Manalo, 50th Wedding Anniversary of Barbara & Marion Koziol, Moose & Lorraine Skowron, Donna Fitzpatrick, Richard Solheim Readings: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a; Jer 31:10-12ab, 13; Lk 9:43b-45 We Pray for our Recently Deceased Suzanna Yi 10 Queen of All Saints Basilica Chicago, IL
Queen of All Saints Basilica Information 6280 N. Sauganash Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60646 (773) 736-6060 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 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...773-736-6060 School/Preschool.....773-736-0567 Parish FAX..773-736-6099 Religious Education Office...773-286-1939 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, Mike Farina, Jonathon Hernandez 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...www.qasparish.org Queen of All Saints School...www.qasschool.org 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 Perpetual Novena...Monday, 7:00 pm Benediction..First & Third Mondays at 7:30 pm Please consult the parish bulletin or website for the holy day Mass schedule. The Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday...8:30-9:15 am To Register in the Parish Please contact the Rectory Office...773-736-6060 The Sacrament of Baptism Queen of All Saints rejoices in the incorporation of new members into the Body of Christ. The Sacrament of Baptism for infants is celebrated on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sunday of each month at 1:30 PM. Please come into the rectory to schedule the baptism for your child. Prior to the baptism, the parents are invited to attend a baptismal preparation session. 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 22, 2013 11
Celebrant Schedule Sunday, September 29th 5:00pm - Fr. Rich Conyers 6:45am - Fr. Simon Braganza 8:00am - Fr. Thomas Campana 9:30am - Fr. Brendan Horan 11:00am - Fr. Edward Grace 12:30pm - Msgr. John Pollard Parish News Parish Financials for September 8th, 2013 Actual to Prior Year Actual to Budget YTD Week $26,259 $281,447 Last Year $27,317 $288,164 Difference ($1,058) ($6,717) YTD Week $26,259 $281,447 Weekly Budget $27,500 $302,500 Difference ($1,241) ($21,053) Today s Readings First Reading The Lord never forgets the sin of those who take advantage of the poor (Amos 8:4-7). Psalm Praise the Lord who lifts up the poor (Psalm 113). Second Reading God our savior wills everyone to be saved (1 Timothy 2:1-8) Gospel The one who is trustworthy in small matters is also trustworthy in great ones (Luke 16:1-13 [10-13]). Considered Electronic Donations? 12 Queen of All Saints Basilica Chicago, IL