Light Up the Night, Spring Gala '24

Step into a night of enchantment at our OLBS/Queen of the Rosary School Spring Gala: Light Up the Night on Saturday, March 9^th at Belvedere Banquets in Elk Grove Village! Join us for an evening filled with joy, laughter and camaraderie as we come together to support our school. It's not just about attending; you can be a shining star by contributing to our Wine ‘n Dine, Silent or Live Auction or Garden Walk Raffle with your generous donations. Elevate your glow by exploring Corporate Sponsorship opportunities or leaving a luminous mark with corporate or family ads in our Gala Program. Together, let’s make this night sparkle with generosity and community spirit!

Follow this link to purchase tickets or make a donation to this year's gala online.

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 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

Parish Lenten Small Groups

If you're not yet part of a Lenten small group, there is still time to get your group together to read and share based on the book "Be Transformed: The Healing Power of the Sacraments" by Dr. Bob Schuchts. Also, we invite you to join us in spirit by reading the book even if not part of a group. Whether in group discussions or personal reflection, this book has the power to enrich our Lenten journey. Copies are available for pickup at the parish office (cost $15). Embrace this opportunity for personal growth and deeper understanding of the Sacraments this Lent. We hope it inspires your faith journey as we all seek to be transformed.

Eucharistic Miracles of the World Exhibit

Mark your calendars and join us for Eucharistic Miracles of the World in SJE Shea Hall from March 9th to 13th. Designed and curated by Servant of God, Carlo Acutus, this exhibit is a profound experience of faith, wonder and spiritual enrichment. The exhibit offers a journey through the miracles that testify to the Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. It's a unique opportunity to deepen our faith and understanding of this divine mystery.

March 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 renewal, as we continue our Lenten journey into March, 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, March 10th!

Parish Lenten Mission—Be Transformed: Life and Healing in the Eucharist

This Lenten season, let's come together as a community to deepen our faith and experience the healing power of the Eucharist. Mark your calendars and prepare your hearts for Be Transformed: Life and Healing in the Eucharist, a powerful journey from Monday, March 11th to Wednesday, March 13th at St. Julian Eymard Church. These three nights, starting at 7:00pm, will include an inspirational talk from Fr. Tim Anastos, Adoration and Reconciliation, a Healing Mass and more!

Youth Ministry/QR School Feed My Starving Children

Let's turn our Lenten journey into a powerful mission! Join us for a service outing at Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg, IL on Friday, March 22nd from 4:30 to 6:00pm. Let's put our faith into action through prayer, fasting, and the gift of giving. Make a difference and grow closer to God together. Your hands can feed the hungry, and your heart can inspire change. Will you be part of this impactful journey with us?

TEENS, follow this link to sign up now!

SCHOOL FAMILIES & GROUPS, follow this link to sign up now!

Annual Catholic Appeal: Together at the Table

Now more than ever, the Church needs our steadfast support. Our participation in our parish’s weekly offertory and in the Annual Catholic Appeal is essential to maintaining the financial well-being of the Church.

Please consider signing up for online giving to the parish offertory and to the Appeal.

Just as we rely on your spiritual support, the Church continues to rely on your financial support to continue its work of sanctification and evangelization.

You can make your gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal online at annualcatholicappeal.com, or you can choose to send in the response envelope from the Cardinal’s letter you may have already received. You may also find pledge envelopes in both Queen of the Rosary and St. Julian Eymard Churches or the parish office. Thank you for supporting our parish and the Archdiocese.

Be a Voice for Life

You don't have to be a debate champion to be a voice for life. To help us express pro-life views with grace and confidence, Focus on Family has developed a 5-part video series called “Expressing Pro-Life Views in Winsome Ways” featuring Scott Klusendorf, president of the Life Training Institute. Follow this link to download the series for free.

Join voices from around Illinois in standing up for a culture of life at Speakout Illinois on Saturday, March 16th, at the Drury Lane Theater in Oakbrook Terrace. The cost is $55 and includes lunch. Speakout Illinois will feature keynote speaker, Mark Houck. Follow this link to register or discover more.

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QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL REPORT

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ROUND UP

Mark your calendar for these dates coming up:

• 2/21/24 First Reconciliation
• 2/27/24 Confirmation Candidate/Parent Meeting
• 3/10/24 Confirmation Retreat
• 4/11/24 Confirmation Practice
• 4/14/24 Confirmation

YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER

In the spirit of this penitential season, Mr. Van offers this Teen Lenten Challenge. Each week he'll provide 2 of the stations of the cross, including a reflection for each station and then offer a penance challenge for the week at the end of each email.  If you haven't already selected a penance for this Lent or would like to make your Lenten season even more meaningful, give it a try! (Adults can participate too! )  So, here we go...

Contact Mr. Van for the reflection for Stations 3 and 4. Your challenge this week: Reach out to someone you know who truly needs a friend, even if this person doesn’t measure up to your friends’ or your definition of “cool”, “awesome” or “chill” enough. Try to boost that person’s morale so they can continue on their journey the way our Lady boosted Christ’s strength to carry on!

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.

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