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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 – Paul and Barnabas preach the good news among the Gentiles and are expelled by the Jews. (Acts of the Apostles 13:14,43-52)
Psalm – "We are his people, the sheep of his flock." (Psalm 100)
Second Reading – John describes his vision of the praises that the holy ones sing to the Lamb. (Revelation 7:9,14b-17)
Gospel – Jesus describes his care for his sheep. (John 10:27-30)
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Mother's Day
May 11 | All Masses
In the month of May, we honor Mary, the mother of Jesus, and our spiritual mother too. On Sunday, May 11, we also celebrate all the moms and mom-like figures in our parish family. Join us for Mass as we give thanks for the love, care, and guidance they so generously share!
The 10:30am Mass at Queen of the Rosary will mark the last class Mass of the school year. This is a perfect time to thank our amazing students for serving as altar servers, readers and gift bearers during the year. Your presence made Sundays more special!
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Feast Day Celebration
May 13 | 7:00pm | SJE
Save the date to join us for a special Mass at 7pm at St. Julian Eymard Church in honor of our parish feast day, followed by joyful fellowship in Shea Hall. All are welcome. Come celebrate Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament's 5 year anniversary!
Rosary will start at 6pm and will include Day 9 of the Novena to Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament.
Please note, the parish office will be closed in observance of the Feast of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament.
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Save the Date to Celebrate Fr. Dan!
June 29 | Noon | QR
Join us on Sunday, June 29th after the 10:30am Mass at Queen of the Rosary Church to show our appreciation for Fr. Dan with a joyful Picnic & Potluck Celebration. Plus, you won't want to miss our first ever Mac & Cheese Cookoff, judged by Fr. Dan! Whether you bring a dish to share, enter your cheesy masterpiece or just come to share in the fun, your presence is the best gift of all.
Let’s send Fr. Dan off with full hearts, full plates and lots of laughter! Follow the links below to sign up to help or to compete in the Cookoff:
| | | Adoration continues at St. Julian Eymard Church until 8pm when Reconciliation concludes. | | Children's Liturgy of the Word is at the 10:30am Mass at Queen of the Rosary Church. | | Special Feast Day Mass followed by fellowship at St. Julian Eymard Church at 7pm. | | Celebrate the Month of Mary | |
Celebrate Mom and Support Life!
Now thru May 11 | QR & SJE Vestibule
Pick up a beautiful Mother’s Day card from the church vestibule and give a gift that goes beyond flowers and chocolates! Your free-will donation supports Project Love, helping women facing at-risk pregnancies choose life and receive the care they need. Let’s honor all moms and their babies with love and action!
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May Crowning
May 10 & 11 | See locations below
Join us for the traditional May Crowning as we celebrate Mary, our heavenly Mother, with love and devotion. All are welcome at the following times and locations:
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Saturday, May 10, 8:15am, Religious Ed May Crowning (outdoor Mary statue) – QR
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Saturday, May 10, 5pm Mass – SJE
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Sunday, May 11, 8am Mass – QR
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Sunday, May 11, 9:15am Mass – SJE
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Sunday, May 11, 10:30am – QR
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Catholic Charities Mother's Day Appeal
May 11 | All Masses
Your support today can create stability for generations! Make your gift to the 2025 Mother’s Day Appeal today to support mothers and children across Cook and Lake counties. Your generosity helps us serve more than 61,000 moms and families every year with supports that promote long-term growth and well-being.
Read about Dianne*, a recipient of Catholic Charities’ Giving Hope Fund: Dianne was working hard to maintain stable housing for her son, with support from Catholic Charities, when she experienced an unexpected personal tragedy and couldn’t manage all her expenses. The Giving Hope Fund at Catholic Charities provided financial assistance for utilities needed to stay in their apartment.
“I never had someone show me so much love and respect,” Dianne says. Now she passes that love on, including to her son, whom she encourages to pursue his
goals. “I want him to get something more out of life than what I had. My son is my pride and joy. I am forever grateful.”
Please support the Second Collection on Mother’s Day, May 11 or anytime at catholiccharities.net/mothers
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Blooming for Babies
May 11 | All Masses
Swing by the vestibule after Mass on Mother's Day weekend to grab a gorgeous bouquet for Mom! Your purchase supports the Women’s Centers of Greater Chicagoland, helping women facing at-risk pregnancies choose life with love and support. Flowers for Mom, hope for many. Now that’s a win-win!
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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:
- 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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Graduation
May 25 | 10:30am | QR
Our Queen of the Rosary School Class of 2025 will be celebrating Graduation at the 10:30am Mass on Sunday, May 25th at Queen of the Rosary Church. Everyone is invited to be part of this momentous occasion!
Come help us send off our amazing 8th graders with love, prayer and parish-wide support as they prepare to take the next big step in their journey.
Please note: we’re blessed with a fairly large graduating class, and there will be reserved seating in church for students, their families and school faculty.
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Summer Supper
June 5 | 6:30-7:30pm | SJE Shea Hall
It was a bit chilly, but hearts (and bellies!) were warm at our May Supper! We’re keeping the goodness going all Summer. Join us for our next Summer Supper on Thursday, June 5th from 6:30–7:30pm in Shea Hall at St. Julian Eymard Church.
If you or someone you know could use a hearty meal, you're welcome at our table. No questions asked, just good food and kind company.
Want to lend a hand? We’d love your help shopping, cooking, prepping, or serving. Follow the link to sign up and be part of something special!
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Pentecost
June 8 | All Masses
Join us for Mass to celebrate the birthday of the Church and the joyous moment the Holy Spirit showed up and set the disciples' hearts ablaze!
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Corpus Christi: Walk With Jesus
June 22 | All Masses (Procession begins after 10:30am)
Save the date and pray for nice weather! We've seen it all over the years—blazing heat, chilly wind and rain—but rain or shine, the Lord leads the way! Following the 10:30am Mass, we’ll line up for our annual Corpus Christi Procession. This tradition of faith, prayer and song brings Jesus into our hearts, and streets!
We’ll process to St. Julian Eymard Church where we’ll celebrate Benediction and Reposition, then enjoy light fellowship in Shea Hall.
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Fore the Kids
Monday, June 23 | 11am - 6pm
Fore the Kids is the annual golf outing benefitting the Archdiocese of Chicago's Catholic schools!
Proceeds from Fore the Kids benefit emergency tuition assistance and Catholic school academic excellence. We are also thrilled to host our fourth annual Cardinal's Cup tournament.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please click here to register or learn more.
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Chicago Highlands Golf Club
2 Bluebird Trail, Westchester, IL 60154
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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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Annual Catholic Appeal: Together We Bring Hope
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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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
May 11, 2025 Jesus reminds us that in following Him, we are His and He gives us eternal life. “I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they
shall never perish.’” —John 10:27-28
Discussion Questions
When was a time you heard God’s voice or felt like God was leading you?
How can we be more open to listening to God’s voice or seeing how God is asking us to follow Him?
Who is someone in my life who has answered Jesus’ call tofollow Him? How can I learn from this person?
| | | QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL REPORT | Faith, Fun and the Final Stretch! Our 2nd Graders received Jesus in the Eucharist for the very first time this past Sunday. Say a prayer for these joyful little disciples! Last week 7th and 8th Grade visited Chicago for their annual end of year trip. And now it’s off to the races as we wrap up the year with our last big fundraiser, Track-a-Thon, this Friday, May 9th and our final Sunday Class Mass on Mother’s Day, this Sunday, May 11th. Let’s finish strong and faith filled! | | |
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ROUND UP
Totus Tuus Registration is Now Open! Get ready for faith, fun and friendship at this weeklong summer camp! Students entering 1st–6th grade are invited to join us for the day program, while teens (7th–12th) are invited to the evening sessions full of games, talks and prayer. Bonus: Teen volunteers at the day camp get free registration for the evening program! Don’t miss this awesome week of growing in love for Jesus through Mary. Totally Yours...Register Now!
Save these dates:
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
It's hard to believe, but the next big event on our Youth Ministry calendar is Catholic Heart Work Camp!
Spots for CHWC are filling fast—turn in your $100 deposit ASAP to secure your spot! Pay online or drop cash or check off to Mr. Van!
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LOOKING AHEAD:
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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