Kids Christmas Film Night

Friday, December 6, 6-9pm | SJE Shea Hall

Drop off children aged 4-years and older for crafts, games, Christmas movies and our popular Christmas Photo Booth! Teens from our Youth Ministry, supervised by adult volunteers, will lead activities.

This one’s all about the little ones. Parents can take a night off and let the kiddos have some fun!

Pictures with Santa, and the Grinch

Sunday, December 8, 11:30am | QR School Gym

Bring the kids for a jolly afternoon of holiday cheer, cookie decorating, crafts and the main event—a chance to snap a keepsake photo with Santa himself, or if you prefer, the Grinch! Stick around for yummy refreshments and the thrill of our Grand Raffle drawing.

Bring the whole crew—this event is perfect for kids and kids-at-heart!

Novena to Our Lady of Guapalupe

12/3 through 12/11

Come together in faith as we pray the Rosary and Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Let’s honor her with hearts full of devotion! See below for the schedule and locations. All are welcome!

Wed, Dec 4 at 7pm, SJE

Thu, Dec 5 at 7pm, QR

Fri, Dec 6 at 8:45am, SJE

Sat, Dec 7 at 8:45am, QR

Sun, Dec 8 at 9am, QR

Mon, Dec 9 at 6:15pm, QR

Tue, Dec 10 at 7pm, SJE

Wed, Dec 11 at 7pm, QR

Grand Raffle Is Here

LAST CHANCE ALERT!

Time is running out to grab your Grand Raffle tickets! This Sunday at all Masses (Dec 7/8) is your final opportunity to get in on the fun and a chance to win BIG!

Winners will be drawn at our Pictures with Santa & the Grinch event right after the 10:30am Mass. Don’t miss your shot at prizes and holiday cheer! 

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

Monday, December 9 | 8:15am/12:15pm SJE, 7pm QR

We honor Mary because God favored her with a special grace and her decision to cooperate with it has blessed humankind. Mary’s sinlessness calls us to cooperate fully with God’s will, making our response the giving of our whole selves. Though not a Holy Day of Obligation this year, we will offer additional Mass times for Our Lady.

Stand for Life

We again had tremendous support for our activities that uplifted the sanctity and dignity of human life in all stages. 

We had 41 Spiritual Adoption cards made out from people who "adopted" an unborn child and will pray for it for the next 8 months to keep it safe from being aborted. We will "celebrate" the birth of those babies on Father's Day in June. 

We also had great support of our annual baby bottle project, benefitting TLC Pregnancy Services and The Women's Centers of Greater Chicagoland by collecting over 130 bottles from St. Julian and Queen of the Rosary churches, as well as QR school and Religious Education. Thank you all for your generosity to help pregnant women in need!

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Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe

Thursday, December 12, | 7pm, QR

We honor Our Lady of Guadalupe with a beautiful Mass on Thursday, December 12, at 7 PM at Queen of the Rosary Church. Come together in faith to celebrate the Patroness of the Americas. Let's fill the church with joy, love, and devotion!

¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Reminder: Bring Back Those Angel Tree Gifts!

December 14/15, SJE

The countdown is on! All Christmas Angel Tree gifts are due back by Sunday, December 15th. We're making this season merry and bright for families in need!

How to Prepare Your Gifts:

• Wrap your gifts with love!
• Assemble them into a box or bag labeled with the family number.
• If you need more than one box/bag, please label them as “1 of 2,” “2 of 2,” etc.

Dropping Off Early? No problem! Just bring your gifts to the Parish Office during office hours.

Thank you for being a Christmas angel! Our generosity spreads the joy of Christ’s love this holiday season.

A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols

Sunday, December 15 | 5:30pm, SJE

Get ready to lift your heart in joyful prayer and song! Our Annual Advent Prayer Service – A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols – is just around the corner, and you’re invited to be part of this beautiful tradition!

🎶 When: Sunday, December 15 at 5:30pm

🎶 Where: St. Julian Eymard, 601 Biesterfield Road

Come experience the wonder of Advent through Scripture, carols and hymns that prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. It’s a night of music, prayer and joy that you won't want to miss! Let’s make this season shine with faith, hope and love. See you there! 

Parish Reconciliation Service

Wednesday, December 18 | 7pm, SJE

Mark your calendars! Our Parish Reconciliation Service is on December 18th at 7:00 PM in St. Julian Eymard Church. It's a beautiful opportunity to prepare our hearts for Christmas with grace and renewal.

Simbang Gabi Mass

Saturday, December 21 | 7pm, SJE

Join us for Mass in celebration of Simbang Gabi at our 5pm Mass on Saturday, December 21st at St. Julian Eymard Church.

Stay afterward for a light reception filled with fellowship and holiday cheer. All are invited—let's celebrate our traditions together!

Discover Your Gifts: Your Gifts, God's Plans!

Did you know the Holy Spirit has blessed you with unique gifts to build His Kingdom? Whether it’s something you’ve always suspected or a surprising new discovery, taking the Charism Assessment could be your “Aha!” moment!

Follow this link and uncover your gifts today! Let’s put them to work for God’s glory.

Volunteer for Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLW)

Sundays Through May

Looking for a fun way to serve during Mass? From September to May, we invite kids to share in a child-based Liturgy of the Word, alternating between the 9:15am Mass (SJE) and 10:30am Mass (QR). We need volunteers (teens or adults) to assist our CLW Leader and help guide our little ones to their designated worship space and back. It's a great opportunity to earn service hours while making a big impact! 🙌

Interested? Follow this link to signup or download a flyer for specific helper responsibilities at each Mass.

Annual Giving Impact

Curious about how your generosity is changing lives? 

Our Annual Giving Impact Report (7/1/23 - 6/30/24) 

is here! Inside, you'll find not only the numbers, but also heartwarming stories of transformation. See how  our ministries brought our pastoral theme to life in powerful ways! Download a copy or pick one up at Mass this Sunday and let's celebrate the difference we are making together!

QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL REPORT

Build the Future! Playground Reimagined.

We’re thrilled to kick off our exciting campaign to refresh our playground behind Queen of the Rosary Church & School! As we begin our 5th year as Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament and celebrate 65 amazing years of providing Catholic education in the village, let’s come together to maintain a vibrant, safe and fun play space for our kids. Every bit helps, so spread the word, donate and let’s make this dream a reality together! 

Calling All Little Cubs

December 10 | 9am - 11am | QR School

Join us for Cougar Cubs on the second Tuesday of most months from 9-11am—a fun-filled morning for 0-4 year olds and their guardians! Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, bring your little ones and let's build community and make memories!

Holiday Shopping Made Easy with Gift Cards

Orders due December 6th, No Exceptions/Extensions

Give the gift of giving back! With the Raise Right Gift Card Program, you can purchase gift cards for yourself or as holiday gifts, and retailers will return a small percentage to our Queen of the Rosary School. It’s a win-win—no extra cost to you, and our school benefits! Orders are due December 6th, no exceptions, with gift cards ready for pickup at the parish office by December 20th. Just bring your order to the school or parish office in an envelope marked "Gift Card Order c/o Luca C in 3H," and remember, payment is cash or check payable to QR School only. Sponsored by our Parents Club.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ROUND UP

Religious Ed will be on break from December 22nd to January 10th. We wish all our families a wonderful Christmas filled with love, joy and time with family and friends! We hope to see you at one (or more!) of our Advent & Christmas events around the parish. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 

Save these dates in April and May for Confirmation:

April 13 Confirmation Retreat

April 22 Confirmation Practice QR Church 7pm

April 27  Confirmation Mass QR Church 1pm

If you have any questions or need assistance, our Catechetical Leader, Mrs. Uhlarik, is here to help.

YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER

Rally Your Friends!

Don’t miss out—join the fun, make memories, and spread some holiday cheer! From playing Christmas elves and delivering toys on Black Friday, to our epic White Elephant Gift Exchange at the annual Christmas Party, to regular Teen Center hours and small group sharing nights, there’s something for YOU!

December 6 Kids Christmas Film Night (serv hrs)

December 14-15 Angel Tree Sleigh (serv hrs)

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