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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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First Reading – In his conversation is the test of the man. (Sirach 27:4-7)
Psalm – "The just shall flourish like a palm tree." (Psalm 92)
Second Reading – Thanks be to God who has given us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:54-58)
Gospel – Each tree is known by its yield. (Luke 6:39-45)
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Annual Catholic Appeal: Together We Bring Hope
Follow-Up Weekend | March 2
Thank You for Your Support! This year’s theme for the Annual Catholic Appeal is Together we bring hope. It echoes the theme of the Holy Year Pilgrims of hope. It also resonates with our efforts of renewal in the
Archdiocese of Chicago. Contributions to the Appeal are an effective way to bring hope into our world, especially to those in need.
A portion of donations above our parish goal is returned to us and used for special parish projects. Thanks to past generosity, we've upgraded sound systems, security cameras and installed narthex screens. We'll soon begin restroom upgrades at both churches with proceeds from last year’s campaign!
This year’s rebate helps upgrade our playground, used year-round by both parish and school—let’s make it happen together!
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Thank you for your generous support of the Annual Catholic Appeal—your past and present gifts make a lasting impact on our parish and the wider Church! | |
How to Lent
New from Formed.org
Sometimes, it feels like Lent is just about giving up chocolate. But deep down, we all desire to do something more for Lent—we just don’t know how to do it. How to Lent is a new series from the Augustine Institute that aims to equip Catholics with the tools to understand and practice the pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Discover more!
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65th Anniversary Casino Night
March 8 | 5:30-11:30pm at Belvedere Banquets
Let's go all in for Catholic education! Put on your best poker face and ante up for a Spring Fundraiser like no other. Casino games, cocktails and a jackpot of fun—all in support of our amazing Queen of the Rosary School students!
Discover more, reserve your spot or check out sponsorship opportunities before we hit the limit!
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Rescued: Lenten Small Faith Sharing Groups
March | During Lent
This Lent, dive into Rescued by Fr. John Riccardo with a small group! Connect with fellow parishioners, grow in faith and reflect on God’s love. We’ll provide the book!
Sign up for a group that fits your schedule or start your own. Let’s make this Lent a time of renewal together!
Spots are limited—sign up today!
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Adoration continues at St. Julian Eymard Church until Confessions end at approximately 8pm. | |
Children's Liturgy of the Word is at the 10:30am Mass at Queen of the Rosary Church. | |
Fat Tuesday bunco gets rolling at 6:30pm in Shea Hall. All are invited! | |
Looking Ahead: Celebrate St. Joseph in March | |
First Saturday
March 2 | 8:15am QR
Seeking peace in a chaotic world? Find solace in First Saturday Devotions, including the First Saturday Rosary, Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation. Through Mary, discover the grace and serenity that lead to Her Son. Come, pray and rest in the presence of Christ.
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Bring Back Palms
Now through March 4, 2025
Bring back your blessed palms! We’ll burn them on Shrove Tuesday in front of Queen of the Rosary Church as we prepare for Lent. Drop them off in the baskets in the vestibules at both Queen of the Rosary and St. Julian Eymard Churches and join us for this special tradition!
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Fat Tuesday Bunco
March 4 | 6:30pm in Shea Hall
Let the good times roll at Fat Tuesday Bunco! Sponsored by the Women’s Club, this lively night of fun, friends and fast-paced dice rolling is for adults only (because, yes—wine will be served! 🍷). And fellas, you’re invited too, Bunco isn’t just for the ladies! Join us Tuesday, March 4, for a night of laughs and lucky rolls!
Please note, there is an error in the bulletin. The correct start time for this event is 6:30pm. Thank you!
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Ash Wednesday
March 5
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5! 🙏 Join us as we start this sacred season of reflection and renewal. Mark your calendar and begin your Lenten journey with us! Ashes will be distributed at the following liturgies:
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Let's Feed the Hungry
We’ve got two awesome service opportunities coming up at Feed My Starving Children!
📅 Ash Wednesday/March 5 – 8th–12th graders, join Youth Ministry and St. Theresa teens for a light Lenten supper & service project. We'll leave the parking lot at St. Julian Eymard Church at 4pm, head to Mass at St. Theresa then on to Noodles & Co. for dinner and then food packing. Start Lent by making a difference! Follow this link to signup with Youth Ministry.
📅 April 10 – Everyone’s invited (everyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, refer to FMSC Volunteer Guidelines)! Team up with OLBS and the QR School Mission Effectiveness Team for an evening of giving back as we pack meals for children in need. We'll meet at FMSC in Schaumburg for our 4:30pm packing session. Follow this link to signup with Mission Effectiveness.
Let’s serve, share and shine together!
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Stations & Supper
March 7 | 6pm Stations | 5pm/6:30pm Supper at QR
Lent is almost here, and that means our beloved Stations & Supper tradition will be back! We’re kicking things off on Friday, March 7, with our School leading the Stations of the Cross and the Parents Club serving up a delicious (meatless, of course!) spaghetti dinner in our Queen of the Rosary School Gym.
🍽 Two dinner seatings to accommodate everyone
🙏 A beautiful way to enter into the Lenten season together. Download the flyer for instructions on purchasing suppers to support Parents Club, or follow this link to pruchase online.
We can’t wait to see you there!
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Stations & Supper Schedule:
3/7 QR (QR School)
3/14 QR (OCIA & Good Samaritans)
3/21 QR (Women's Club)
3/28 SJE (Bereavement & JOTH)
4/4 SJE (Marriage & Family)
4/11 SJE (Respect Life)
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Calling All Little Cubs
March 11 | 9am - 11am | QR School
Join us for Cougar Cubs on the second Tuesday of most months of the school year 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!
Walk-ins are welcome, but signing up helps us plan a great experience for you!
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St. Patrick & the Saints of the Emerald Isle
March 11 | 7pm QR
Join us to kick off our Lenten series with an unforgettable one-man, interactive performance. HFK's Terry Lynch brings the life and legends of St. Patrick to life! This family-friendly presentation offers a first-person perspective on the patron saint of Ireland and other inspiring Irish saints. Stay afterward for cookies and conversation!
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Stations & Supper
March 14 | 6pm QR
Join us each Friday during Lent for Stations & Supper! Walk the way of the cross with Jesus through this beloved tradition, then gather for a simple meal and fellowship. This week our Good Samaritan Ministry teams up with our OCIA Candidates. A beautiful way to prepare your heart for Easter—come be nourished in body and spirit!
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3/21 QR (Women's Club)
3/28 SJE (Bereavement & JOTH)
4/4 SJE (Marriage & Family)
4/11 SJE (Respect Life)
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Solemnity of St. Joseph
March 19 |
Joseph had the gift to interpret his dream accurately: “For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived” (Mt 1:20). We can only imagine the courage Joseph had in the milieu of his time.
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Stations & Supper
March 21 | 6pm QR
Join us each Friday during Lent for Stations & Supper! Walk the way of the cross with Jesus through this beloved tradition, then gather for a simple meal and fellowship. This week our Women's Club hosts. A beautiful way to prepare your heart for Easter—come be nourished in body and spirit!
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3/28 SJE (Bereavement & JOTH)
4/4 SJE (Marriage & Family)
4/11 SJE (Respect Life)
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March for Life
March 25 | Bus departs from SJE at 8:30am
Respect Life Ministry invites you, your family and friends to stand for a culture that honors life from conception to natural death at this year’s March for Life in Springfield! We’re renting a bus so we can travel together—let’s make a powerful statement for life as a parish community.
Spots are limited, so save your seat today! Reserve your spot and be part of this important witness!
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Deacon Inquiry Evening Meetings
Have you ever considered the call to be a Deacon of the Catholic Church? Know someone who has considered the call? Join (or tell someone about) one of four Inquiry Evenings:
- March 26, 7 p.m. at All Saints Parish, 8523 Georgiana Ave, Morton Grove
- April 23, 7 p.m. at the Diaconate Office, 816 Marengo Ave., Forest Park
- May 13, 7 p.m. at St. Alexander Parish, 7025 W. 126th St., Palos Heights
- June 11 7 p.m. via Zoom
The sessions will provide an overview of the Deacon Formation Program, the application process and information on the ministry of a deacon. Men, single or married, are invited to attend. Wives are strongly encouraged to accompany their husbands to the meetings. For more information and to register for one of the sessions, contact the Office of the Diaconate at (708) 366-8900.
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Stations & Supper
March 28 | 6pm SJE
Join us each Friday during Lent for Stations & Supper! Walk the way of the cross with Jesus through this beloved tradition, then gather for a simple meal and fellowship. This week our Bereavement and Journey of the Heart Ministries host as we move over to St. Julian Eymard Church. A beautiful way to prepare your heart for Easter—come be nourished in body and spirit!
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4/4 SJE (Marriage & Family)
4/11 SJE (Respect Life)
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Gospel in Focus
March 2, 2025 Jesus teaches His disciples about humility in dealing with others. “A good tree does not bear rotten fruit, nor does a rotten tree bear good fruit.” Luke 6:43
Discussion Questions
Today’s Gospel reminds us to discern our ownactions rather than condemning others. Lookingat this past week, have I fallen into this habit?
Jesus says “from the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.” What does this mean to you?
How can you treat others in a way that wouldplease Jesus? What “good fruit” do we have tooffer others this week?
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QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL REPORT | |
February at our Queen of the Rosary School was all about heart—literally and figuratively! From raising funds for the American Heart Association to spreading love with Valentine’s treats and crafts, students poured their hearts into everything they did. The excitement peaked at Cupid’s Carnival, the Daddy-Daughter Dance hosted by our Parents Club. It was a magical evening filled with twirls, smiles and special memories.
Mark your calendars for March 9th, when our amazing Queen of the Rosary School 2nd Graders take the lead—see you there!
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ROUND UP
Lent begins soon, with Ash Wednesday on March 5th, inviting us to prepare our hearts for Easter. Save the Date! Join us on March 11th for The Legend of St. Patrick! Bring the whole family for this engaging presentation from HFK Presents—the same team that brought us The Legend of St. Nicholas. You won’t want to miss it!
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
June 15-20 Totus Tuus
If you have any questions or need assistance, our Catechetical Leader, Mrs. Uhlarik, is here to help.
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YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER
From Mr. Van:
On March 16, the Archdiocese will be awarding teens from various parishes the newly created Blessed Carlo Acutis Youth Merit Award to young men in our Archdiocese. Two of our high school parishioners/Youth Group members, Niko Mavrakis and Eric Laspisa will be receiving this award for their exemplary service to their parish, school and community. Congratulations to these young men of our parish!!
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LOOKING AHEAD:
Ash Wednesday Feed My Starving Children
Living Stations Rehearsals begin March 9th
June 8-13, 2025 CHWC
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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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