Queen of All Saints Basilica March 18th, 2012 Fourth Sunday of Lent www.qasparish.org 6280 N. Sauganash Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60646 Phone: 773-736-6060 Fax: 773-736-6099
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Queen of All Saints Elevated to the Dignity of a Basilica March 26, 1962 The Dignity of a Basilica Join us Sunday, March 25 at 3:00 p.m. as we kick off our golden anniversary year of Queen of All Saints elevation to a Basilica by Pope John XXIII with a special presentation on the beautiful and magnificent structure that is Queen of All Saints Basilica. Dr. Denis McNamara of the Liturgical Institute of Mundelein Seminary offers a fascinating look at the spirituality and theology of the architecture and artifacts of the Basilica. The afternoon will also include a presentation by Dr. Ken Sotak on the Basilica Organ, as well as time to tour the Basilica. The Dignity of a Basilica promises to be an enriching and fulfilling afternoon for the entire family. Dr. Denis McNamara, an architectural historian who specializes in American Church Architecture of the 19th and 20th centuries, holds a BA in History of Art from Yale University and a PhD. in Architectural History from the University of Virginia. He has written and lectured widely on the history and theology of ecclesiastical architecture, and is the author of the book Heavenly City: The Architectural Tradition of Catholic Chicago and Catholic Church Architecture and the Spirit of the Liturgy. He is currently assistant director and faculty member at the Liturgical Institute of the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. Fourth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2012 3
AUCTION UPDATE The UPP Benefit Auction Committee has been hard at work gathering fabulous goods and services to be auctioned off during the Live and Silent auctions at our UPP/Field of Dreams Gala, to be held May 18, 2012. We are still looking for additional items to add to our event. Please consider donating: Sporting Event tickets (i.e. but not limited to: Bears, White Sox, Cubs, Bulls, Fire, Blackhawks, Wolves, Notre Dame, Ohio State, U of I) Airline tickets Vacation Homes Health Club memberships, Hotel Packages, Golf Packages Host your own sign up party Opera, Symphony or Theatre tickets Sports Memorabilia Shop using your Amex/Visa points and donate items (ipad, iphone, electronics, hotels!) Surprise us! Or use your imagination! If you have questions, suggestions, or would like to donate, please call or email: UPP/Field of Dreams upp@qasparish.org Queen of All Saints Basilica 6280 N Sauganash Ave, Chicago, IL 60646 773-736-6060 4 Queen of All Saints Basilica Chicago, IL
EARLY BIRD DRAWING Sell or buy your UPP/Field of Dreams Raffle tickets NOW to be included in the Early Bird Drawings We are offering QAS School and Religious Education families the opportunity to buy or sell their UPP/Field of Dreams raffle tickets in an additional way. We sent home the raffle tickets this past week with the children to make it easier to sell to relatives, neighbors and friends. Of course you can still buy your raffle tickets by filling in your ticket purchase on you invitation s response card or using on-line registration as we have done the past few years. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase in the Basilica vestibules after most upcoming weekend Masses. Early Bird Drawing winners shall be announced at the conclusion of Mass on April 14,15; April 21,22 and April 28,29. Get in on the Early Bird Drawings! Look for your invitation soon! Raffle ticket purchase is applied to your contribution as a participating parishioner. Please don t hesitate to email Raffle Chair Lou Martinez at lmartinez63@aol.com THANK YOU. Fourth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2012 5
Parish News Please return this portion with payment by Monday, March 19th to: Heather Cange, 5629 N. Kostner, Chicago, IL 60646 or return to the Rectory. Please make checks payable to QAS Women s Auxiliary Questions? Please contact Megan O donnell at (773) 631-5787 or johnmeganod@yahoo.com 6 Queen of All Saints Basilica Chicago, IL
Parish News Religious Education News At the start of the RE year, our 6th grade students planted tulip bulbs as part of their study of creation. Due to the mild winter, these bulbs are now sprouting in front of the Benedict Center, hoping they remain a living reminder of the faith shared this year is taking on deeper roots. Classes will meet this week studying Holy Week and the Triduum. This is setting a foundation for our students understanding of our highest holy days. This week s Drop in the Bucket action will follow the RCIA gospel readings, i.e. the cure of the blind man. Students are asked conserve water by taking shorter showers or shallower baths. Each time they do this they are asked to make a drop in the bucket donation for a well in the Philippines. 6 th Grade Family Mass Our 6 th grade families will be leading us at the 9:30 Mass. This is the annual Shoe Box Mass. Toiletries are collected and distributed to various venues who are in need of these items. Let us all be reminded of what we take these simple things for granted. Baptized into the Faith Gavin Michael DiBella Son of Michael & Clair Pawlowski DiBella Kelly Porter Evans Daughter of Carl & Kathleen Dunphy Evans Mia Marie Gipperich Daughter of Jonathan & Gina DiBella Gipperich Mayah Isabel Miller Daughter of Scott & Miriam Bravo Miller Ella Cecylia Morales Daughter of Cesar & Nicole Conforti Morales Justin Jordan Neely Son of Winford & Amabel Babao Neely Brandon Christopher Sieminski Son of Pawel & Marissa Claeys Sieminski Rice & Broth Program In partnership with QASPA and the Family Service Ministry, Queen of All Saints students marked the beginning of Lent with the annual Rice and Broth Lunch and fundraising program. In addition to partaking in a modest lunch of rice and broth on Ash Wednesday, the children raised money for the Albany Park Food Pantry. Designed to teach humanity through sacrifice, the effort raised $1,500. The program is one of many QAS offers throughout the year to reinforce the school s commitment to community service. If you are interested in learning more about Queen of All Saints, please call the school at 773.736.0567. Fourth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2012 7
Parish News Approved by the Respect Life Office of the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Respect Life Office of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 8 Queen of All Saints Basilica Chicago, IL
Parish News Queen of All Saints Boy Scout Troop 626 is hosting a Swedish Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale Sunday, April 1st from 7:00am until 3:00pm in the School Cafeteria. Purchase tickets from your favorite Boy Scout or E-Mail: BoyScoutTroop626@gmail.com Tickets cost $6.00 per adult. $4.00 for Children & Senior Citizens. Children Under 5 are Free. Fourth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2012 9
Parish News THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012 Topic: Transitions A Follow Up to Change Presented by Sheila Morrow Please join us as Sheila returns to continue her discussion on the effects of change in our lives in her follow up program Transitions. Sheila is a marvelous, heart-warming, thought- provoking speaker whose presentation will ask us to answer these questions. We ve all lived through Transition times which can be a sudden change such as a death or accident; or a prolonged change of a relocation or career move. How do we understand these changes? How do we deal with all the feelings that are involved in these changes? How do we find meaning in our lives? Felician Sisters Convent 3800 W. Peterson Ave. (Entrance in rear follow signs) Morning 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon Evening 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Gathering and refreshments 30 minutes prior to start times Cost: $10/session Register by calling Susan at 773-853-2605 or Ann at spiritualspa@qasparish.org Sheila Morrow is a long time resident of Sauganash and Edgebrook, where she has a private practice. She has been a Queen of All Saints parishioner for most of that time. Her first career was in teaching; however, she is presently a pastoral counselor, therapist and teacher at Loyola University. Blood Drive Next Sunday, March 25th 8:30am - 3:00pm in the School Cafeteria All are welcome. Your blood donation will brighten and save lives. Any questions, please call Theresa Weber at (773) 777-6022 Sponsored and Facilitated by: 10 Queen of All Saints Basilica Chicago, IL
Letter of Gratitude Fourth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2012 11
Mass Intentions Sunday, March 18th (Fourth Sunday of Lent) - All Sunday Masses will be offered for the People of Queen of All Saints and Benefactors of our endowments for the School and the Parish. Monday, March 19th - School Endowment Fund Benefactors, QAS Homebound, QAS Ministry of Praise, Gladys del Gado, George B. Stegmaier, Kenneth Ebert, Dr. Clifford H. Miller, Elizabeth von Nemeth, In Honor of Our Blessed Mother - Ben & Sara Testa, Joseph Pivnicka, Madeleine Grant, Charles A. Hohmeier, Joseph & Anne Gniadek, Eleanor Urban, Apolonia Ruiz Miran Readings: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Tuesday, March 20th - Deceased Members of QAS Widowed Groups, Ruth G. Stegmaier, Pamela Collier, Josephine & Daniel Amico, Francisco Salonga, Charles, Kathryn & John Hansen Readings: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday, March 21st - Basilica Fund Members, Eileen B. Stegmaier, John T. Kelly, Salvy Monastero, Pamela Collier, Irene Targos, Tirone & Thomson Families Readings: Is 49:8-15; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday, March 22nd - Jan Michael Madamba, Rocco Salvatore, Luz Pahati, Pedro Del Gado, Pamela Collier, Mary Jane Miller Readings: Ex 32:7-14: Jn 5:31-47 Friday, March 23rd Helen & Jerry Martin, Pamela Collier, Giuseppe Pellegrini, Alicia M. Strisko Readings: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday, March 24th - Dorothy & Donna Dereng, Kamila Krupa, Wenceslao Ebreo, Marion Koziol Readings: Jer 11: 18-20; Jn 7:40-53 We Pray for our Recently Deceased Betty Bendiola Stella Michalski Mary Moneer Henry Nowak Henrietta Robertson If you are expecting a trip to the hospital, please call the Rectory and let us know, so we can send you a card. 12 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 Youth Minister. Daniel Chung 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, Jason Kessler Queen of All Saints School Early Childhood through Grade 8 Principal.. Ms. Stephanie M. DiPrima Administrative Assistant...Mrs. Segreti School Secretary.... Mrs. 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 call 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. Fourth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2012 13
Parish News Celebrant Schedule Sunday, March 25th 5:00pm - Fr. Thomas Campana 6:45am - Fr. Rich Conyers 8:00am - Fr. Simon Braganza 9:30am - Fr. Ed Grace 11:00am - Msgr. John Pollard 12:30pm - Msgr. Wayne Prist Today s Readings First Reading The wrath and the mercy of the LORD are revealed in the exile and liberation of the Chosen People (2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23) Psalm Let my tongue be silenced, if I ever forget you! (Psalm 137). Second Reading God, who is rich in mercy, brought us to life with Christ (Ephesians 2:4-10). Gospel The Son of Man must be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. (John 3:14-21). Parish Financials for March 4th, 2012 Actual to Prior Year YTD Week $32,579 $971,523 Last Year $27,882 $977,962 Considered Electronic Donations? Difference $4,697 ($6,439) Actual to Budget YTD Week $32,579 $971,523 Weekly Budget $28,000 $1,008,000 Difference $4,579 ($36,477) 14 Queen of All Saints Basilica Chicago, IL