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Saturday: 05:00pm (SJE) | Sunday: 8am/10;30am (QR) | 9:15am (SJE)
Daily: M/W/F 8:15am (SJE) | Tu/Th/Sa 8:15am (QR)
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Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time | |
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First Reading – Moses tells the people that God will raise up for them a new prophet. (Deuteronomy 18:15-20)
Psalm – "If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts." (Psalm 95)
Second Reading – Paul expresses his concern that those who are married are more likely to face the distractions of earthly life than those who are celibate. (1 Corinthians 7:32-35)
Gospel – Jesus heals a man with an unclean spirit and his fame spreads throughout Galilee. (Mark 1:21-28)
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All are invited for faith, fellowship and fun... | |
Catholic Schools Week Begins this Sunday!
We invite you to glimpse firsthand the dynamic and nurturing environment we foster at our Queen of the Rosary School . Students thrive spiritually, personally and academically. Come be inspired by the possibilities!
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Catholic Schools Week Open House. This Sunday, January 28 from Noon to 1:30pm, following the 10:30am Mass at Queen of the Rosary Church. Tour QR School, meet teachers, students and parents and enroll for the 2024-25 school year! Discover more!
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Be Transformed: The Healing Power of the Sacraments
Whether it's the stress of daily life, strain of relationships or wounds from past hurts, we can all be comforted and made whole by Christ. As we journey through Lent, we'll explore this and more as we gather in small groups to discuss the book, Be Transformed: The Healing Power of the Sacraments by Bob Schuchts. Follow this link to purchase your copy, and use code READBOOKS24 to receive 25% off of your purchase.
Last Call: If you would like to facilitate a small group, please contact the parish office. Facilitators may choose the location, day and time of meetings. Also, the parish will purchase your copy of the book, provide a study guide and training to insure a rewarding experience for all!
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Burning of Palms
As we get ready for Lent, we burn blessed palms from last year's Palm Sunday Masses. Please bring your palms to either Queen of the Rosary Church or St. Julian Eymard Church before Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
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Protection for Unborn Children
Today we conclude the Novena for Life. We will gather at 3pm this afternoon in St. Julian Eymard Church to pray for life.
For more on creating a culture of life, follow this link to read Pope St. John Paull II's message of the Gospel of Life.
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Youth Ministry Pasta Dinner Fundraiser
Just in time to ward off the Winter chill, our Youth Ministry is serving up a hearty pasta dinner on Saturday, February 3rd in Shea Hall at 6pm, following the 5pm Mass. Meals include spaghetti with marinara or meat sauce, salad, bread and drink. Your free-will offering will help offset the cost of our teen's Summer Mission Trip to Catholic Heart Work Camp.
Teens heading to Catholic Heart Work Camp must participate, but all teens are welcome to help. Parents, adult cookers are needed to help with sauce and pasta prep ahead of the Supper. Follow this link to sign up!
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Calling All Lovebirds and Little Ducklings...
Mass & Meal for World Marriage Day
Saturday, February 10, 2024
5:00pm Mass; 6:00pm Meal
St. Julian Eymard Church
Marriage & Family Ministry is calling all the recently hitched, soon-to-be-wed sweethearts and families who've welcomed a bundle of joy into the parish fam! Join us for a heartwarming Mass followed by a delicious meal in honor of World Marriage Day. Let's celebrate the goodness and beauty of marriage and family with a side of laughter and a whole lot of love. Marriage & Family Ministry, Fr. Dan and Fr. Louis can't wait to see all your happy faces!
Kindly respond by February 5, 2024 to (847) 979-0901 or maryellen@olbsegv.org.
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Fat Tuesday Bunco with the Women's Club
Come roll the dice with our OLBS Women's Club on Tuesday, February 13th from 6:30-9pm in Shea Hall. An evening of camaraderie and outrageous fun is planned as the ladies put a Mardi Gras spin on the classic dice game of Bunco. Snacks and prizes will be provided and a $5 cover charge is requested. No experience is needed and all are invited to let the good times roll as we get ready to enter the solemn season of Lent!
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Ash Wednesday is February 14th
Ash Wednesday is Wednesday, February 14th. Please see our schedule of liturgies below. There will be distribution of Ashes at all liturgies:
- 6:30am Word Service | QR
- 8:15am Daily Mass | SJE
- 11am - 1pm Drive-up Service | Tasty Catering
- 12:15pm Word Service | SJE
- 4:00pm Mass | SJE
- 7:00pm Mass | QR
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If you are able to help distribute ashes at the drive-up service in front of Tasty Catering, please follow this link to sign up. Thank you! | |
Stations & Supper
Lent is a season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Coming together to pray the Stations of the Cross not only unites us as a community, it reminds us that Jesus is with us when life is difficult. Ministries have again volunteered to lead Stations & Supper on Friday evenings of Lent:
February 16 | SJE | Stations at 6pm, supper follows
February 23 | SJE | Stations at 6, supper follows
March 1 | SJE | Stations at 6pm, supper follows
March 8 | QR | Stations at 6pm, supper follows
March 15 | QR | Stations at 6pm, two seatings for the Parents Club Spaghetti Dinner at 5pm and 6:30pm
March 22 | QR | Stations at 6pm, supper follows
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February Winter Supper
Thank you to everyone who continues to support our outreach to those in need by donating to the Parish Poor Box or by helping to serve the Catholic Charities Dinner or Summer/Winter Supper each month. In the spirit of brotherly love, as we look toward February, let's keep it going! You know how it works, click on the button below if you are able to shop, cook, prep or serve for the Supper on Sunday, Feburary 18th!
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Join Us for One or More of These Upcoming Events! | |
Eucharistic Adoration continues until approximately 8pm at St. Julian Eymard Church. | |
Children's Liturgy of the Word is at the 10:30am Mass at Queen of the Rosary Church. | |
Kick off Catholic Schools Week at the 10:30am Mass and then head over to the school for an Open House! | | |
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Gospel in Focus
January 28, 2024 Jesus casts out a demon in the synagogue. “The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes.” —Mark 1:22
Discussion Questions
Which teaching of Jesus really resonates with you, or is your favorite? Why?
What do you think the man with the unclean spirit was doing in the synagogue?
How would you react if you were in the synagogue while Jesus casted out the unclean spirit? What would you door feel?
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ROUND UP
Mark your calendar for these dates coming up:
- 1/27/24 Family Night at Chicago Wolves
- 2/4/24 Parent Sacramental Prep
- 2/14/24 Ash Wednesday
- 2/17/24 First Reconciliation
- 2/18/24 Living Stations Rehearsals
- 2/21/24 First Reconciliation
- 2/27/24 Confirmation Candidate/Parent Meeting
- 3/10/24 Confirmation Retreat
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YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER
Calling all OLBS Teens, Mr. Van has lots coming up for you to get involved in. All are invited, and bring a friend or two with you...this is your Youth Ministry!
Saturday, February 3rd is the Pasta Dinner Fundraiser for Catholic Heart Work Camp. Set up is from 3-5pm, then please plan to attend the 5pm Mass at St. Julian Eymard Church as a team before serving the spaghetti dinner in Shea Hall at 6:00pm. Sign up here!
Youth Ministry will again present the Living Stations of the Cross for the parish on Good Friday. Rehearsals will be on Sundays at 3pm and begin the first Sunday of Lent, February 18th, at St. Julian Eymard Church.
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SAVE THESE UPCOMING DATES:
Teen Center Hours | Tue - Fri, 2-5pm
Chicago Wolves Family Night | Jan 27
Pasta Dinner | Feb 3 | 6:00pm
Alexian Village | Feb 5 | 6:30pm
Ash Wednesday | Feb 14 | See schedule
Living Stations Rehearsal | Feb 18 | 3pm
Alexian Village | Feb 19 | 6:30pm
Living Stations of the Cross | Mar 29 | 7pm
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Hey, teens, Mr. Van is looking for your honest feedback via this short survey. Complete the survey by December 21st and include your e-mail address to be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card. This is your chance to help shape what Youth Ministry at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament looks like! Take the Survey! | | |
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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
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