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)

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

First Reading – Hannah dedicates her son, Samuel, to the Lord. (1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28)

Psalm – "Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways." (Psalm 128)

Second Reading – We are God's children now. (1 John 3:1-2, 21-24)

Gospel – The boy Jesus is found in the Temple. (Luke 2:41-52)

Sunday Bulletin

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Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Join us as we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, honoring our Blessed Mother and seeking her guidance for the year ahead.

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 | New Year's Eve

5pm w/Confessions | QR

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | New Year's Day

9am | SJE
12:15pm | QR
7:00pm w/Confessions | SJE
No Adoration on New Year's Day

Please note, parish offices will be closed on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, and we may have limited staff/hours between Christmas and New Year. E-mail or call ahead!

Start the New Year with a New Habit!

Join our Lord in Adoration and grow closer to Him in 2025. First Friday Adoration begins with 8:15am Mass at St. Julian Eymard Church on Friday, January 3rd, followed by quiet time with Jesus. Benediction at 11:30am.

Then, come to Queen of the Rosary Church for First Saturday Devotions, including Rosary, Adoration and Reconciliation, starting with 8:15am Mass on Saturday, January 4th. Confessions begin at Noon.

As we celebrate the Jubilee Year of Hope, let’s be Pilgrims of Hope, seeking Christ’s light and love!

This Week at a Glance...

12 • 25 • 24

No Adoration or Reconciliation on Christmas Day.

12 • 31 • 24 & 01 • 01 • 25

See the schedule for Solemnity of Mary on 12/31 and 1/1 above.

01 • 03 • 25 & 01 • 04 • 25

First Friday (SJE) and First Saturday (QR) begin with daily Mass at 8:15am. See above.

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Honor the Holy Name of Jesus in January

Epiphany of the Lord

January 4/5 | All Masses

Celebrate Epiphany with us! Kits with Epiphany blessings and chalk will be available at all Masses for Epiphany, but we also encourage you to invite Fr. Dan or Fr. Paul for a house blessing.

Bring the light of Christ into your home. Just as the Magi’s journey revealed God’s salvation for all nations, may His blessings shine brightly in your life this year!

Baptism of the Lord

January 11/12 | All Masses

On the last day of the Christmas season, may we think of how we will be open to allow Christ to be manifested in our lives. Let us resolve to consciously choose to follow Christ more closely and take seriously our baptismal call to live as disciples.

9 Days for Life

January 16-24

9 Days for Life is a novena for the protection of human life. Whether you join us in church for the Rosary and Novena for Life or subscribe online to pray on your own, please unite with us in praying for a culture that cherishes and protects all life. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life.

1/16 | 7pm, SJE
1/17 | 7pm, SJE
1/18| 8:45am, QR
1/19 | 9am, QR
1/20 | 7pm, SJE
1/21 | 7pm, SJE
1/22 | 7pm, SJE
1/23 | 7pm, SJE
1/24 | 7pm, SJE

Journey of the Heart

January 16 | 2:30pm, SJE Ministry Center

If you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, we invite you to find comfort and support in our upcoming season of Journey of the Heart grief share. In our family of faith, no one grieves alone. Due to the sensitive nature of our conversations, registration is required, and walk-ins cannot be accommodated.

Winter Wine 'n Paint

January 17 | 6:30pm, SJE Shea Hall

Cheers to creativity! Join us for the Women’s Club Wine ‘n Paint Night on Friday, January 17! This is our rescheduled date from the power outage, and if you weren’t previously registered—good news—there’s still time to sign up. Come sip, paint and have a blast!

Day of Prayer & Penance

January 22 | 7pm, SJE

January 22 is designated as a particular day of prayer and penance for Catholics in the United States, called the “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.” Join us for a special prayer service including the Rosary & Novena for Life at 7pm in St. Julian Eymard Church.

Catholic Schools Week

January 26 | All Masses

Celebrate Catholic Schools Week with us! Join us Sunday, January 26 at the 10:30 Mass at Queen of the Rosary Church as we kick off the week honoring our amazing Queen of the Rosary School. Our 8th graders will proudly serve as lectors, altar servers and gift bearers and we’ll take up a second collection for School Support. Following Mass, all are invited to experience Queen of the Rosary School at our CSW Open House.

Come celebrate faith, learning and community!

Around the Parish

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.

Discover Your Gifts!

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.

Signup to Help!

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!

Download FY24 Giving Impact Report

Download the complete 52-Week Mass Discussion Guide for Families.

Gospel in Focus

December 29, 2024 After losing Jesus, Mary and Joseph find Him in the temple. “Why were you lookingfor me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” —Luke 2:49

Discussion Questions

How do you think the Holy Family grew in love for one another after the events in this Gospel passage?

How do Joseph, Mary, and Jesus each have an

irreplaceable role in the HolyFamily? What does this tell us about our own role in our own holy family?

How does our family teach us about what it means to love one another?

Ministry Updates

QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL REPORT

Christmas Break Bliss! Our Queen of the Rosary School is off for a well-deserved Christmas Break! May your days be merry, bright and filled with joy, rest and family fun. See you in the New Year, refreshed and ready for more learning and laughter!

School resumes: Tuesday, January 7th.

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Latest Cougar Corner

Calling All Little Cubs

January 14 | 9am - 11am | QR School

Join us for Cougar Cubs on the second Tuesday of most months 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!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ROUND UP

Religious Ed is enjoying Christmas break until January 10th. We wish all our families a wonderful Christmas filled with love, joy and time with family and friends! We hope to see you at one (or more!) of our upcoming events around the parish. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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

If you have any questions or need assistance, our Catechetical Leader, Mrs. Uhlarik, is here to help.