Advent & Christmas

There's never a better time than Christmas to invite someone to join you at Mass! Give yourself a gift and invite family and friends to celebrate Mass during the Christmas season. Follow this link for our 2022 Advent & Christmas Schedule. We can't wait to see you!

If you would like to volunteer as a Lector, Extraordinary Minister, Greeter or Usher at an Advent or Christmas Mass, use the button below to signup. Spots still remain!

Christmas Photo Fun!

Celebrate the season by taking a photo in front of any of our Christmas displays:

• Queen of the Rosary Vestibule
• St. Julian Shea Hall
• Manger scene at Queen of the Rosary
• Christmas vignette in front of both Queen of the Rosary and St. Julian (if the clouds ever lift!)

Snap a photo with family and friends and post on Facebook. Don't forget to tag us @OLBSEGV!

Parish Office Closed

Please note, the parish office will be closed on the following days in celebration of Christmas:

Friday, December 23, 2022

Monday, December 26, 2022

Friday, December 30, 2022

Monday, January 2, 2023

Also, we may have reduced staff and limited hours from Tuesday, December 27 to Thursday, December 29. Please contact the parish office by phone (847) 979-0901 or use the button below to send us an e-mail and we will respond as quickly as we can.

We wish all our OLBS family a blessed Christmas and a peaceful and joyous new year.

Winter Supper - January 5th

Thank you for your support of OLBS Good Samaritan outreach to those in need! Our next Winter Supper is scheduled for Thursday, January 5th. We're planning a menu 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.

Music Notes

You've probably been hearing a new Mass setting in church, introduced at the beginning of Advent. Here's our Music Director, Paul Van Lysebettens (Mr. Van to OLBS teens), to help us learn to sing along!

And, please mark your calendars to join us for these upcoming Masses and help us make a joyful noise!

12/24/22 | 4pm | Kids Choir

12/24/22 | Midnight | Adult Choir

(Carols begin at 11:30pm)

12/25/22 | 10:30am | Guitar Group w/Handbell Choir

12 • 14 • 22

12 • 15 • 22

12 • 17 • 22

12 • 18 • 22

12 • 19 • 22

12 • 20 • 22

QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL REPORT

We have been busy during Gym class at Queen of the Rosary this year! With our new climbing wall, students have been working hard and improving on their climbing skills! With our bowling unit, this year the students had a chance to do Cosmic Bowling with fun LED and disco lights! In the upcoming days before Christmas break, students will partake in fun Christmas games and relay races! Merry Christmas! * Mrs. Wierig*

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ROUND UP

Save the date for OLBS Family Christmas Sing Along on Tuesday, December 20th at 7pm at SJE. You're also invited to come pray the Rosary with us before our Christmas Sing Along, at 6:30pm!

YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER

Thanks to all of the teens who helped with Kid's Christmas Film Night, Angel Tree and A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols this past weekend!

Mr. Van can't wait to see you all again this Sunday at the annual Youth Ministry Christmas Party including the always-fun Robber Santa Gift Exchange!

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