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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 – The promise is made to all. (Acts 2:14a, 36-41)
Psalm – "The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want." (Psalm 23)
Second Reading – Jesus bore our sins upon the cross. (1 Peter 2:20b-25)
Gospel – Jesus is the gate for the sheep. (John 10:1-10)
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All are invited for faith, fellowship and fun... | |
Season for Life
Life is a precious gift from God! Each year our Respect Life Ministry celebrates that gift from Mother's Day to Father's Day. Watch the eNews, bulletin and vestibules for opportunities to support and help raise awareness of partner agencies that create a culture of life.
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Again this Sunday, you will find beautiful cards for Mothers Day in our church vestibules. The requested donation is just $5 per card, and proceeds will benefit Illinois Right to Life's Project Love. Pick up cards to honor all the moms and mom-like figures in your life!
The mission of Project Love is to support pregnant women and new mothers in a financial crisis by providing grants for rent, utility bills or other necessities.
Applicants go through a rigorous application process and those who qualify can receive a one-time grant to pay vital bills. Grants are always issued to a creditor or creditors to pay the bills and not to the grant recipient.
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The Eucharistic Revival and You!
As we continue to journey through Easter and draw closer to the beginning of the parish year of the Eucharistic Revival, let's look back on our Parish Lenten Mission. Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament came together for three nights to reflect and pray on Body of Christ, Broken for the World: The Eucharistic Revival and You. If you weren't able to join us for one or more of these nights, or if you would like to look back on something in more detail, we hope you find these videos helpful.
Night 1 | Night 2 | Night 3
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May Summer Supper
UPDATE on our first Summer Supper of the season on Thursday, May 4, 2023...The government grant covering those staying in nearby hotels has been used up and the hotel guests will not be permitted to stay beyond April 30th. Therefor, we will NOT be packaging meals for hotels on Thursday, May 4th. If you signed up to pack for the hotels, you may instead serve in the dining area. If you do not wish to help in the dining area, please adjust your signup or contact the parish office. We are still in need of servers. Thank you!
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Suppers are a great opportunity for teens and young adults in need of service hours! | |
Mental Health Matters
Mental Health is a serious issue in our community. That's why Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish has teamed up with the Elk Grove Village Public Library, Elk Grove Cares and the Kenneth Young Center to present Mental Health Matters on Monday, May 8, 2023 at the Elk Grove Village Public Library from 7 to 8:30pm. The goal of this conversation is to provide resources and information from community leaders to help individuals and families struggling with mental health issues and prevent suicide.
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Feast of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament
Saturday, May 13th is the Feast of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament. In anticipation of Our Lady's feast day, we invite you to pray a special novena written by St. Peter Julian Eymard beginning Friday, May 5th. Please look for handouts at Masses this Sunday to pray the Novena at home with family or friends, or join us to pray the Rosary and Novena in person on the following days:
- Friday, May 5 | 11:30am | SJE (in conjunction with First Friday Adoration)
- Saturday, May 6 | 9:00am | QR (in conjunction with First Saturday Rosary)
- Sunday, May 7 | Use handout to pray at home
- Monday, May 8 | 9:00am | SJE
- Tuesday, May 9 | 7:00pm | SJE (in conjunction with weekly Rosary)
- Wednesday, May 10 | 7:00pm | SJE (in conjunction with Adoration & Reconciliation)
- Thursday, May 11 | 7:00pm | QR
- Friday, May 12 | 9:00am | SJE
- Saturday, May 13 | 10:15am | QR at Mary statue in front of QR School (in conjunction with May Crowning led by Religious Education)
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Pilgrimage to Marytown
Join Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament for a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe at Marytown on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
There is a $22 per person cost for this trip, which covers lunch and St. Kolbe Video, Tour of Holocaust Museum and Talk from Brother Don. Please mail or drop off your payment to the parish office (Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, Attn: Marytown, 601 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007) by May 16, 2023 to reserve your spot on the Pilgrimage.
We will carpool to Marytown.
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Parish-Wide Lenten Almsgiving: Welcome the Stranger
We are nearing our goal! Thank you for your generosity to the Welcome the Stranger Parish-Family Sponsorship. We will soon learn about the family we are paired with, and the drive to raise $10,000 will be open until the end of April to help support our family.
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Music Notes
Please take note of our schedule for Charismatic Mass, Adult & Kid's Choir and Guitar Group. All other liturgies will feature our talented Cantor & Accompanist tandems leading sung prayer. Whichever liturgy you attend, please join in and help us make a joyful noise!
4/30 | 9:15am | Kid's Choir (SJE)
5/7 | 10:30am | Guitar Group (QR)
5/13 | 8:15am | Music in honor of the Feast of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament (QR)
5/14 | 10:30am | Handbell Choir (QR)
5/21 | 10:30am | Kid's Choir (QR)
5/27 | 5:00pm | Adult Choir
5/28 | 10:30am | Charismatic Mass (QR)
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New Eucharistic Adoration Schedule
Thank you to those who have signed up to Be An Adorer in our new and expanded schedule of Eucharistic Adoration. As a reminder, Adoration takes place at:
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St. Julian Eymard Church on Wednesdays from daily Mass at 8:15am until Reconciliation concludes at approximately 8:00pm. Reconciliation will begin at St. Julian Eymard Church at 7:00pm.
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Queen of the Rosary Church on Saturdays from daily Mass at 8:15am until Reconciliation concludes at approximately 1:00pm. Reconciliation begins at Queen of the Rosary Church at Noon.
We have placed updated signup sheets in the vestibules, with a spot to mark if you would like a recurring spot for Adoration. If you would like to be on our contact list in the event Adorers are needed, please contact the parish office today!
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Please note, if a funeral is scheduled at either church, Adoration will be suspended for the duration of the funeral Mass. Due to the nature of scheduling these events, this may happen without notice. | |
Join Us for One or More of These Upcoming Events! | |
Eucharistic Adoration continues until Reconciliation at 7:00pm at St. Julian Eymard Church. | |
Adult Education Series continues The Chosen: Catholic Commentary at 7:00pm in Shea Hall and on Zoom. | |
Children's Liturgy of the Word at 9:15am Mass at St. Julian Eymard Church. | | |
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Gospel in Focus
April 30, 2023 Jesus tells His disciples that we are His sheep,and to listen to His voice... “A thief comes only
to steal and slaughter and destroy; I came sothat they might have life and have it more abundantly.” —John 10:10
Discussion Questions
What stuck out to you in the readings?
What does it mean for Jesus to be “the gate?”
What are some false paths to righteousness that we see around us?
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QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL REPORT
Track-A-Thon is a highly-anticipated day of fun and celebration for students, teachers and staff alike. It is also one of our school's largest fundraisers of the year. Enthusiasm for the event demonstrates student's commitment to our parish school. Please help support our school by becoming a Corporate Sponsor (download the Sponsor Form or the Sponsor Letter) for this year's Track-A-Thon on Friday, May 19th. Sponsors will be recognized in all school and parish communications following the event. We hope you will take advantage of this sponsorship opportunity!
School Advisory Board Opportunity. The school advisory board is seeking at least two new members beginning in the 2023-2024 school year.
School board membership is open to individuals 21 years of age or older. School Board members should be OLBS parishioners, QR alums, or parents/guardians of QR students or alums.
Please consider whether you have the time/talents to give to this important parish ministry. For more information, please visit www.qrschool.org, or call the school at 847-437-3322
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ROUND UP
Coming up after Easter...
First Communions at Mass during May. The entire Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Community is looking forward to celebrating the Sacrament of First Eucharist with you and your child! First Communion Retreat on Saturday, April 29th from 10am to Noon.
Bishop Grob will celebrate Confirmation on Sunday, May 14th at 1:00pm at Queen of the Rosary Church.
Save the date for Totus Tuus, July 9 - 14, 2023 at Queen of the Rosary Church and School. Registration will open by June 1, 2023.
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YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER
Our next Youth Ministry meeting is Sunday, May 21st from 6-8pm in Shea Hall. We'll be discussing plans for our upcoming trip to Catholic Heart Work Camp and other activities. All teens in the parish are invited to attend and let your voices be heard!
OLBS Youth Ministry is headed to Marshalltown, Iowa for Catholic Heart Work Camp in July. If you haven't already reserved your spot, contact Mr. Van and send in your $100 deposit today!
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SAVE THESE UPCOMING DATES:
Pancake Breakfast Setup | April 22 | 3-5pm
Pancake Breakfast | April 23 | 8am - Noon
Alexian Village | May 1 | 6:30pm
Alexian Village | May 15 | 6:30pm
YM Meeting | May 21 | 6pm
CHWC | July 16-22 | Marshalltown, Iowa
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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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