Grant Unto Him Eternal Rest

The Catholic Church mourns the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on December 31, 2022. Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament joined churches across the world in offering the Holy Eucharist for the repose of his soul on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Queen of the Rosary. In honor of this solemn occasion, you likely noticed the bunting that went up over the entrances to both Queen of the Rosary and St. Julian, as well as the images of Pope Benedict XVI on our sanctuaries. Over the next few weeks, we invite you to discover more about our Emeritus Holy Father in the bulletin or on our website.

A Culture of Life

Holy Hour for Life

In conjunction with our usual Holy Hour, the Respect Life Ministry will lead a Holy Hour for Life on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 7:00pm at Queen of the Rosary. Adoration and Reconciliation will be available as usual.

12 Hours of Adoration

In conjunction with the USCCB Pro-life Secretariat, Bishop Bartosic, along with other bishops and priests from around the Archdiocese of Chicago, will lead 12 hours of Adoration from the UIC Newman Center Chapel from Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 7:00pm to Friday, January 20, 2023 at 7:00am. Closing Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Jeffrey Grob. This national prayer event will link all in solidarity for the hope of changing hearts and minds to build a culture of life and leads up to the morning of the National March for Life.

9 Days for Life

9 Days for Life is a novena for the protection of human life beginning on Thursday, January 19, 2023 and continuing until Friday, January 23, 2023. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life. Following this link to pray for a culture of life.

Adult Education: The Case for Jesus

Can we trust the Gospels? Do we really know who wrote them? Do the Gospels communicate truth—or fabricated fables? Who is Jesus? Who did Jesus claim to be? We join Dr. Brant Pitre as he draws evidence from both early Christian and non-Christian writings attesting to the authenticity, authorship, and dating of the Gospels, and as he gives an in-depth look at the Gospel accounts of Jesus’s Crucifixion, Resurrection, and the proclamation of Christ’s divinity.

This study begins Thursday, January 19, 2023 and will be held over Zoom. Contact the parish office to get the Zoom link. Study workbooks are $10/ea and are available in the parish office now.

Sunday of the Word of God

"He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.”

—Luke 24:45

On September 30, 2019, on the liturgical memorial of St. Jerome, Pope Francis announced that the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time would be celebrated as the Sunday of the Word of God. This year it will fall on Sunday, January 22, 2023.

Music Notes

Please take note of our schedule for Charismatic Mass, Adult & Kid's Choir and Guitar Group. All other liturgies will feature our talented Cantor & Accompanist tandems leading sung prayer. Whichever liturgy you attend, please join in and help us make a joyful noise!

1/21/23 | 5:00pm, SJE | Charismatic Mass

1/22/23 | 10:30am, QR | Kid's Choir

Mr. Van teaches us the Gloria that we started using at Christmas:

Winter Supper - February 2nd

Thank you for your support of OLBS Good Samaritan outreach to those in need! Our next Winter Supper is scheduled for Thursday, February 2nd. We're serving up another round of Chicken, Broccoli and Rice casserole paired with assorted fruits and apple sauce to help ward off the Winter chill. You know the drill, if you are able to help shop, cook, prep or pack, please signup using the button below. If you have any questions, please contact the parish office by phone (847) 979-0901 or e-mail.

Let's Celebrate Marriage & Family!

World Marriage Day Reception

Sunday, February 12, 2023

Queen of the Rosary Church

following 10:30am Mass

All married and engaged couples, especially couples married 50 years or more, are invited to join us for the 10:30am Mass at Queen of the Rosary on 2/12/23, and please stay for fellowship following!

Please let us know if you will be attending Mass so we can reserve a spot for you!

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QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL REPORT

Registration for the 2023-2024 school year begins with the start of Catholic Schools Week (CSW) on Sunday, January 29, 2023. We will kick off CSW at the 10:30am Mass at Queen of the Rosary followed by an Open House at Queen of the Rosary School. Clergy, teachers and staff will be on hand for tours and to answer questions, and we will take registrations as well. We can't wait to see you at Open House, and invite you to join us for these other exciting events leading up to CSW:

Parent Info Session

Early Childhood Program

3 & 4-year old PreSchool & Kindergarten

Tuesday, January 24 | 9:00 to 10:30am

• School tours
• Q&A with Mrs. Ellefson

Shadow Days

Current 3rd through 7th Grade Students

Wednesday, January 25 & Friday, January 27

8:30 to 11:00am

• Classroom time with a Shadow Buddy: observe and participate in classroom activities
• Meet faculty and staff
• Make new friends!

Registration is required for Parent Info Session and Shadow Days. Please call the Queen of the Rosary School office at (847) 437-3322 to register today!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ROUND UP

Parents, save the date of Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 10am for our Sacramental Preparation Meeting at Queen of the Rosary Church. This meeting is for all parents of children preparing to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion for the first time.

YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER

OLBS Youth Ministry is headed to Marshalltown, Iowa for Catholic Heart Work Camp in July. If you haven't already reserved your spot, contact Mr. Van and send in your $100 deposit today!

And Save the Date for our next fundraiser: Pasta Dinner on February 4, 2023 at St. Julian Shea Hall from 6-8pm. All teens heading to Marshalltown must help with the fundraisers which help raise the majority of funds for our Mission Trip.

Contact

(847) 979-0901 | info@olbsegv.org

Worship sites:

Queen of the Rosary

750 W. Elk Grove Blvd.

St. Julian Eymard

601 Biesterfield Road

School:

Queen of the Rosary School

690 Elk Grove Blvd.

(847) 437-3322 | www.qrschool.org