Advent Retreat

This Saturday, December 9, 2023 is our Parish Advent Retreat. We hope you will join us for He Came. He Will Return. Come, Lord, Show Us Your Face as we prepare for the Christmas season. We will come together in faith and community to seek the radiant face of our Lord and Savior. We will pray, reflect and take quiet time during this busy Advent season to prepare our hearts for the birth of the infant Christ.

Our presenter this year is Fr. Matt O'Donnell. Fr. Matt, Pastor at St. Moses the Black, is a spirit-filled preacher who feels humbled and honored to share God’s Holy Word—always with the hope of drawing just one more soul closer to Christ! See Fr. Matt preach at the Archdiocesan Day of Renewal in the video below:

Immaculate Conception

This Friday, December 8th, is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of Obligation. We have added a 7pm vigil Mass on Thursday, December 7th at Queen of the Rosary Church and a 12:15pm Mass this Friday to allow all the faithful to attend Mass on the Immaculate Conception. The morning Mass at 8:15am will be celebrated at St. Julian Eymard Church as usual this Friday.

FINAL WEEKEND: Parish Rummage Sale

This is the last chance to snap up hidden treasures including furniture and housewares, decor and more. Look for the red balloons. All items available for a Free-Will Donation.

• Open to Public and Parish December 8 from 2pm to 6pm
• Open to Public and Parish December 9 & 10 from 9am to Noon

Please follow this link if you would like to help at the Rummage Sale!

Winter Supper

This year our Good Samaritans are supporting our neighbors at Christus Victor by providing a Sunday Supper for their PADS site once per month. We're still in need of cookers for Ham and Green Bean Casserole for this Sunday's Supper!

Please follow this link to sign up if you are able to help prepare Ham or Green Bean Casserole!

Gratitude & Joy

As we continue in Advent in this year of Be Transformed, our fourth year as Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, we are delighted to continue our special “Gratitude & Joy” campaign. This campaign is an opportunity for us to come together as a faith community to reflect on the many blessings we have received from God and to prepare our hearts for the birth of Christ. Look for more information in the bulletin and find a Blessings Board when you visit church to share something you are grateful for.

Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

A special Mass on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Tuesday, December 12th, will be celebrated at 7pm at St. Julian Eymard Church with a reception immediately following. This year, our OLBS Rosary Group will also lead us in the Rosary and Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe in the days leading up to her Feast. Please join us on these remaining days:

• Wed 12/6 7pm | SJE
• Thu 12/7 6:30pm | QR
• Fri 12/8 8:45am | SJE
• Sat 12/9 4:30pm | SJE
• Sun 12/10 10:00am | QR
• Mon 12/11 7:00pm | SJE
• Tue 12/12 6:30pm | SJE

Christmas Angel Tree Gift Drop Off this Sunday!

Hey, OLBS, thank you for again adopting more than 100 families in need in our area. We hope you're enjoying your shopping! Here are a few reminders:

• Gifts must be dropped at St. Julian Eymard Church by Sunday, December 10th at Noon. If you finish shopping early, you may drop gifts in Shea Hall (ask in the parish office if you need assistance.)
• You must buy gifts for everyone on your family list. All gifts should be wrapped or in a gift bag.
• Please assemble your wrapped gifts into bags or boxes marked with the family number from your ornament. If you need multiple bags/boxes, please mark each box with the family number and total number of bags/boxes (i.s., 1 of X, 2 of X, etc.)

Have you gotten your Grand Raffle tickets? Drawing Is Sunday!

Time is running out to get your tickets! Volunteers from our Queen of the Rosary School will be selling in the vestibules after Mass this weekend. The Grand Raffle is a chance to win cash prizes while supporting our Queen of the Rosary School. Tickets are $25 each or 5 tickets for $100 and may be purchased:

• In the School or Parish Office
• From any School Family
• In the church vestibule at QR/SJE on 12/2-12/3 and 12/9-12/10

$10,000 Grand Prize*, $3,000 Second Prize* and Three $500 Third Prizes*. Prize drawing will be 12/10/23 at the Pictures with Santa event in the School Gym!

Season of Giving

Please check the bulletin and eNews for updates on all of our Season of Giving activities. If you would like to support a Season of Giving, but do not like to shop or can't get out, please contact the parish office and we will gladly help you.

A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols

Mr. Van, the Adult Advent and Kids Choirs invite you to a special Advent service on Sunday, December 17th at 5:30pm in Queen of the Rosary Church. Experience the Nativity story, told through nine scripture readings interspersed with familiar hymns and carols. Reception immediately following. All are invited!

Simbang Gabi Mass

As we continue to honor and celebrate the rich traditions of all Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament parish family, please join us on Tuesday, December 19th at 6:00pm in St. Julian Eymard Church for a Simbang Gabi Mass. A reception will immediately follow Mass in Shea Hall.

Meaning Mass in the Night, this Filipino Christmas tradition is a series of 9 Novena Masses in preparation for Christmas. Follow this link to view the complete AOC Schedule to join other Simbang Gabi Masses in our area in the lead up to Christmas Eve.

Outside the Parish

Don't forget to check our Outside the Parish page for events happening around the community. Please support our neighbors when you can.

Drop us a line. If you attend an event, let us know what you thought. New events are added regularly, but if you learn of something, please let us know so we can update our page.

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!

12/10 | 9:15am | Guitar Group (SJE)

12/24 | 9:30am | Guitar Group (QR)*

12/24 | 3:00pm | Kid's Choir (QR)

12/24 | 10:00pm | Adult Choir (SJE, Caroling program begins at 9:30pm)

12/25 | 10:30am | Guitar Group & Handbell Choir (QR)

12 • 6 • 23

12 • 7 • 23

12 • 8-10 • 23

12 • 9 • 23

12 • 9 • 23

12 • 12 • 23

QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL REPORT

Teaching Opportunity

Our Queen of the Rosary Catholic School is a wonderful place to teach and learn. We believe that every child deserves an education that is both challenging and supportive, and we work hard to provide that for all of our students. As a teacher at Queen of the Rosary, you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated and experienced staff, as well as with bright and motivated students who are eager to learn.

We are searching for certified teachers and substitute teachers to join our team. Our ideal candidates are passionate about teaching and making a positive impact in the classroom. We are looking for individuals who are patient, kind, and understanding, and who are willing to go above and beyond to help our students succeed.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ROUND UP

Mark your calendar for these dates coming up:

• 12/18/23 - 1/6/24 Christmas Break
• 1/7/24 Parent Sacramental Prep
• 2/4/24 Parent Sacramental Prep
• 2/17/24 First Reconciliation
• 2/21/24 First Reconciliation
• 2/27/24 Confirmation Candidate/Parent Meeting

YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER

Hey, teens, Mr. Van is looking for your honest feedback via this short survey. Complete the survey by December 15th and include your e-mail address to be entered into a Gift Card drawing. This is your chance to help shape what Youth Ministry at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament looks like! Take the Survey!

Mrs. Villano is looking for help loading the sleigh this weekend, calling all Christmas Angels.

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