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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 – Through Elijah, a widow and her son are blest with enough flour and oil to supply them for a year. (1 Kings 17:10-16)
Psalm – "I love you, Lord, my strength." (Psalm 18)
Second Reading – Christ died once to take away sin; he will return again to bring salvation. (Hebrews 9:24-28)
Gospel –Jesus notices a poor widow’s offering and commends her great sacrifice. (Mark 12:38-44)
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Electrical Repairs Complete at St. Julian Eymard Church
Repairs are complete and St. Julian Eymard Church and the Parish Office have resumed normal operations!
We’re happy to announce that normal operations have resumed at St. Julian Eymard Church and our parish office. Follow this link to view our complete schedule for Mass, Ministry and Events. Thank you for your prayers and patience. We look forward to seeing you!
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Novena Prayer for the Election
Join in a Novena to Our Blessed Mother, asking her intercession for a safe, peaceful election and a smooth transfer of power. Through our mother, Mary, Queen of Peace, let's lift our voices to pray for unity, wisdom and God's blessing upon our nation.
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Christmas Elves
November 3 to November 17
It will soon be time to get into the holiday spirit with our Christmas Elves project! Look for bins in our vestibules later this week for collecting toys, stocking stuffers and candy for orphans at the Mission of Our Lady of Angels. On November 17th, our amazing teens will stuff stockings—generously donated by our Women's Club and Prayer Shawl Ministry—to deliver on Black Friday, November 29th! Let’s spread joy and make this season brighter for those in need. Look for collection bins in the vestibules to drop off your donations and be a part of this heartwarming mission!
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Grand Raffle Is Here
Faith In Action—Make a Difference!
Our Queen of the Rosary School 65th Anniversary Grand Raffle is here with BIG prizes up for grabs! 💰 Grand Prize: $10,065! 🎟️ Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100. Don’t miss out! Grab yours from a school family or at the parsih office. Our next Early Bird Drawing is in November, get your tickets soon. Contact the office for more info!
Hey Parents, get in on the fun and help support our school by selling tickets at Church. Your smiles and enthusiasm can make a big difference, plus you will earn service hours!
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Buy tickets in Church:
October 27
November 2/3
November 30/December 1
December 7/8
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Adoration continues until approx 8pm when Reconciliation concludes at SJE. | |
Complete schedule for All Saints and All Souls below and in the parish bulletin. | |
Children's Liturgy of the Word at 10:30am Mass at QR for children 4 and older. | |
Respect Life Month & Month of the Holy Rosary | |
NEW 40 Hours Devotion for Life!
Throughout October!
Last chance to join us for our new look 40 Hours Devotion for Life. Dedicate one or more hours of Adoration to pray for Life when you come for Adoration today, Wednesday, October 30 (until 8pm).
Let's see how many hours we can offer by the end of the month—bet it'll be way more than 40!
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Respect Life Novena, Concludes Today!
October 22-30
This novena prays for the protection of human life, from conception to natural death. Each day of the novena features a different prayer intention, as well as a short reflection, suggested actions, and additional information to help participants go deeper. Follow this link to download the daily novena prayer.
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Solemnity of All Saints
November 1
Celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints with us and rejoice in the lives of those who’ve gone before us in faith! It's a day of joy, reflection and inspiration as we honor all the saints—famous and forgotten—who light our path to holiness. Join the celebration and let's lift our hearts together in gratitude and praise! We will celebrate the following Masses for All Saints Day:
Thursday, October 31, 7pm at QR (anticipated liturgy)
Friday, November 1, 8:15am at SJE
First Friday Eucharistic Adoration continues until 11:30am as usual.
Friday, November 1, 8:15am at QR (School Mass, 8th grade students will be dressed as their Confirmation Saint and will visit classrooms to teach about their Saint following Mass)
Friday, November 1, 12:15pm at SJE
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Commemoration of All Souls
November 2
Join us for the Commemoration of All Souls as we prayerfully remember our departed loved ones. Remembrance tables will be up in both worship sites throughout November, providing a space to honor their memory. On Saturday, November 2nd, we will celebrate a special Mass of Remembrance at 10am in St. Julian Eymard Church for those in our parish family who have gone to eternal rest during this past year. Let us come together to lift them up in prayer and entrust their souls to God's eternal care.
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We will celebrate daily Mass at 8:15am as usual at Queen of the Rosary Church with First Saturday Rosary immediately following and Reconciliation at Noon. Eucharistic Adoration continues until approx. 1pm. | |
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults
November 3 | 6pm | QR Vestibule
Are you curious about becoming Catholic? Are you a baptized adult interested in completing your Sacraments? Fan the flames of faith with us! Registration for our Order of Christian Initiation for Adults program is open through December, but don’t miss out—our journey sparks to life this Sunday, November 3rd! Join us for a blend of in-person and virtual sessions as we grow in faith together. For more information or to sign up, contact the parish office today!
Come and discover what your faith journey could spark!
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November Class Mass
November 10
Don’t miss our next Class Mass on Sunday, November 10, led by Queen of the Rosary School's 3rd Graders! After Mass, head over to St. Julian Eymard Church to enjoy some delicious pancakes in support of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish's Youth Ministry.
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Pancake Breakfast
November 10
Flip your way to our Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Sunday, November 10th from 8 AM to Noon in St. Julian Eymard Shea Hall and support our awesome teens heading to Catholic Heart Work Camp! Enjoy delicious pancakes, connect with friends and help send our teens to Louisville, KY. Bring your appetite and your generosity—every bite counts! Let’s make this a morning to remember!
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Calling All Military Veterans!
November 11
As part of our Queen of the Rosary School's Veterans Day project, the upperclassmen are excited to honor and learn about the brave men and women of our parish and school community who served in any branch of the military. If you're a veteran, we'd love to hear from you! Help our students make this Veterans Day special by allowing them to learn your story and send you a heartfelt thank you.
Please include your name, mailing address, contact phone or email, branch of the military, rank, and any details about your service you'd like to share with our students. Please contact Mary Ellen in the parish office at (847) 979-0901 x1007 or info@olbsegv.org by October 28th. Thank you for your service!
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Turkey Bunco
November 15 | 6:30pm | SJE Shea Hall
Roll the dice for a night of fun with the Women's Club— no experience needed, just a desire to laugh and have fun. Snacks will be offered, prizes will be awarded, and a cover charge of $5 per person is requested. Grab your friends and let's roll!
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Christmas Angel Tree
November 16/17 | All Masses
Get ready to spread some holiday cheer! We’re once again adopting families in need, and our Christmas Angel Trees will be in the vestibules at all Masses on November 16/17. Let’s come together to make the holidays a little brighter for those in our community!
If you or a family you know could use some extra help this season (and meet certain criteria), please reach out to the parish office.
Thank you for your generous hearts!
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Interfaith Prayer Service
November 25 | 7pm | SJE
Celebrate gratitude, diversity and unity! Let’s embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving with understanding, compassion, and love, as we honor our differences and build bridges of unity. Join us as we gather to celebrate our shared values of generosity and kindness, and foster a dialogue that brings us closer together.
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Annual Catholic Appeal: Together at the Table
Fr. Dan extends thanks to all who have contributed toward our Annual Catholic Appeal goal. Our anticipated rebate is now approximately $24,000 and we look forward to getting started on the bathroom updates when those funds become available.
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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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Bring Comfort, Spread Hope
Keep a little kindness on hand!
Comfort Bags, courtesy of our Good Samaritan, Rosary, and Respect Life Ministries, are now available in the vestibules at both worship sites. Take one or two to keep in your car and share with someone in need. Let’s spread love wherever we go!
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Gospel in Focus
November 3, 2024 Jesus tells us the greatest of all the commandments. “You should love the Lord yourGod with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.” —Mark 12:30
Discussion Questions
Jesus tells us to love God with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength. Which of thesecomes easiest?
Do we have any priorities before God? How can we choose God first this week?
After hearing these commandments, in what areas are we challenged to grow this week?
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QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL REPORT | Mark your calendars! Our next Class Mass is just around the corner on November 10! Join us at 10:30 at Queen of the Rosary Church as our wonderful 3rd Graders help lead the Mass, serving as lectors, altar servers and gift bearers. Plus, keep an eye out for some of our dedicated teachers serving as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion! Come celebrate with us and show support for our Queen of the Rosary School students! | |
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Build the Future! Playground Reimagined.
We’re thrilled to kick off our exciting campaign to refresh our playground behind Queen of the Rosary Church & School! As we begin our 5th year as Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament and celebrate 65 amazing years of providing Catholic education in the village, let’s come together to maintain a vibrant, safe and fun play space for our kids. Every bit helps, so spread the word, donate and let’s make this dream a reality together!
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Calling All Little Cubs
November 12 | 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!
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ROUND UP
Save the date and bring the whole family to "The Legend of St. Nicholas" on December 1st at Queen of the Rosary Church at Noon! Perfect for young children, this enchanting event brings the story of St. Nicholas to life, complete with holiday cheer, fun surprises, and tasty refreshments. Don’t miss this heartwarming kickoff to Advent—mark your calendars for a day of joy and wonder!
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
Our next parent meeting is November 9th at 9:15am in Room K at QR School!
If you have any questions or need assistance, our Catechetical Leader, Mrs. Uhlarik, is here to help.
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YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER
Rally Your Friends!
November is almost here, and the fun is just getting started! 🥞🍂 Check the schedule, rally your friends, and dive into all the excitement Youth Ministry has to offer. Don't miss out—get involved and make this month unforgettable!
11/10 Pancake Breakfast
11/17 Christmas Toy Sorting
11/29 Stocking Delivery to MOLA
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LOOKING AHEAD:
December 6 Kids Christmas Film Night
December 14-15 Angel Tree Sleigh (serv hrs.)
January 17-20, 2025 Kairos (HS Jrs & Srs)
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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