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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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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time | |
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First Reading – The Lord calls Samuel. (1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19)
Psalm – "Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will." (Psalm 40)
Second Reading – Paul reminds the Corinthians that their bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. (1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20)
Gospel – John the Baptist recognizes Jesus as the Lamb of God and Jesus receives His first followers. (John 1:35-42)
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All are invited for faith, fellowship and fun... | |
January Winter Supper
Thank you to everyone who has signed up to help shop, cook, prep or serve for this Sunday's Supper on January 14th. Just a quick reminder that all food and volunteers should report to CHRISTUS VICTOR LUTHERAN CHURCH at 1045 S. Arlington Heights Road in Elk Grove Village.
Save the date for our next Winter Supper on the first Sunday of Lent, February 18th. Chicken Pot Pie is on the menu and the sign up link will be available next week.
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Looking Forward to Catholic Schools Week
As we look forward to Catholic Schools Week 2024, we invite you to glimpse firsthand the dynamic and nurturing environment we foster at our Queen of the Rosary School . Students thrive spiritually, personally and academically. Come be inspired by the possibilities!
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Early Childhood Open House. Thursday, January 18 from 9am to 10:30am to learn about programs for 3- and 4-year old PreSchool and Kindergarten. Discover more!
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Catholic Schools Week Open House. Sunday, January 28 from Noon to 1:30pm, following the 10:30am Mass at Queen of the Rosary Church. Tour QR School, meet teachers, students and parents and enroll for the 2-24-25 school year! Discover more!
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To register for the Early Childhood Open House or to learn more about the advantages of faith-based, academically-superior education at our Queen of the Rosary School please call the School Office at (847) 437-3322 or e-mail our principal, Ms. Kathleen McGinn. | |
Protection for Unborn Children
May every human life be protected in law and welcomed in love. Help us continue efforts to support the most vulnerable among us. Please join the United States Bishops in a Novena for Life from January 16-24, surrounding the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children on Monday, January 22nd. Novena intentions will be included in the Prayer of the Faithful at daily Masses, and you may join the Respect Life and Rosary Ministries to pray the Novena on these dates:
Tuesday, January 16 | 7pm | SJE
Wednesday, January 17 | 3pm | SJE
Wednesday, January 24 | 3pm | SJE
Participate in the Archdiocesan Overnight Vigil for Life on January 18-19 at the UIC Neuman Center Chapel. If you are not able to participate live, download the flyer for a link to participate virtually.
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Jesus: The Way, The Truth and The Life
Join the Thursday Evening Adult Education Group for a powerful study on the life of Jesus Christ. This study will run on Thursdays from January 18th to March 21st at 7pm in the Ministry Center at St. Julian Eymard Church or over Zoom. There is a cost of $30 for this study which includes a workbook, companion book, Jesus timeline chart and one-year online access. Please contact the parish office via e-mail or telephone at (847) 979-0901 to join this study.
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Be Transformed: The Healing Power of the Sacraments
Are you called to Be Transformed? This Lent, lead a small group based on the book "Be Transformed: The Healing Power of the Sacraments" by Bob Schuchts. Be Transformed explains how the graces from all 7 Sacraments impact our daily lives. As a group leader, you choose meeting days, times and locations and the parish will provide you with a complimentary copy of the book, a study guide and additional training to ensure a rewarding experience. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your faith, connect with fellow parishioners and contribute to our parish Lenten experience. If interested, please contact the parish office. Let's make this Lent a time of transformation, spiritual growth and community enrichment.
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Youth Ministry Pasta Dinner Fundraiser
Just in time to ward off the Winter chill, our Youth Ministry is serving up a hearty pasta dinner on Saturday, February 3rd in Shea Hall at 6pm, following the 5pm Mass. Meals include spaghetti with marinara or meat sauce, salad, bread and drink. Your free-will offering will help offset the cost of our teen's Summer Mission Trip to Catholic Heart Work Camp.
Teens heading to Catholic Heart Work Camp must participate, but all teens are welcome to help. Parents, adult cookers are needed to help with sauce and pasta prep ahead of the Supper. Follow this link to sign up!
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Fat Tuesday Bunco with the Women's Club
Come roll the dice with our OLBS Women's Club on Tuesday, February 13th from 6-9pm in Shea Hall. An evening of camaraderie and outrageous fun is planned as the ladies put a Mardi Gras spin on the classic dice game of Bunco. Snacks and prizes will be provided and a $5 cover charge is requested. No experience is needed and all are invited to let the good times roll as we get ready to enter the solemn season of Lent!
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Ash Wednesday is February 14th
Ash Wednesday is Wednesday, February 14th. Please see our schedule of liturgies below. There will be distribution of Ashes at all liturgies:
- 6:30am Word Service | QR
- 8:15am Daily Mass | SJE
- 11am - 1pm Drive-up Service | Tasty Catering
- 12:15pm Word Service | SJE
- 4:00pm Mass | SJE
- 7:00pm Mass | QR
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If you are able to help distribute ashes at the drive-up service in front of Tasty Catering, please follow this link to sign up. Thank you! | |
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 will again be invited to host Stations & Supper on the Friday evenings of Lent:
February 16 | SJE | Stations at 6pm, supper follows
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
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Join Us for One or More of These Upcoming Events! | |
Children's Liturgy of the Word resumes at the 9:15am Mass at St. Julian Eymard Church. | |
Apostolate for Family Consecration Family Hour w/Reconciliation 7pm at QR. | |
Marriage & Family Ministry meeting at 6:30pm in SJE Ministry Center. | | |
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Gospel in Focus
January 14, 2024 Jesus calls Simon Peter and Andrew to be His disciples. “...as he watched Jesus walk by, he said,
‘Behold, the Lamb of God.’” —John 1:36
Discussion Questions
What does it mean to be called by Jesus?
Why do you think John’s disciples left John to follow Jesus? How do you think John felt about that?
How can we be a family of disciples that followsJesus? What do we need to leave behind in order to follow Him?
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QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL REPORT | |
Make sure you have these upcoming events on your calendar:
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Early Childhood Open House. Thursday, January 18 from 9am to 10:30am to learn about programs for 3- and 4-year old PreSchool and Kindergarten.
- Family Night at the Chicago Wolves 1/27/24
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Catholic Schools Week Open House. Sunday, January 28 from Noon to 1:30pm, following the 10:30am Mass at Queen of the Rosary Church. Tour QR School, meet teachers, students and parents and enroll for the 2-24-25 school year!
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Catholic Schools Week. January 28 to February 3, 2024. Celebrate faith-based education with us!
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Ash Wednesday. Lent begins on February 14th.
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Living Stations Rehearsals. Sundays at 3pm beginning February 18.
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See all Parent Club events on the Parents Club Corner page of the QR School Website
Not part of our Queen of the Rosary School? Discover the Queen of the Rosary School advantage!
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ROUND UP
Mark your calendar for these dates coming up:
- 1/27/24 Family Night at Chicago Wolves
- 2/4/24 Parent Sacramental Prep
- 2/14/24 Ash Wednesday
- 2/17/24 First Reconciliation
- 2/18/24 Living Stations Rehearsals
- 2/21/24 First Reconciliation
- 2/27/24 Confirmation Candidate/Parent Meeting
- 3/10/24 Confirmation Retreat
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YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER
Calling all OLBS Teens, Mr. Van has lots coming up for you to get involved in. All are invited, and bring a friend or two with you...this is your Youth Ministry!
Saturday, February 3rd is the Pasta Dinner Fundraiser for Catholic Heart Work Camp. Set up is from 3-5pm, then please plan to attend the 5pm Mass at St. Julian Eymard Church as a team before serving the spaghetti dinner in Shea Hall at 6:00pm. Sign up here!
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.
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SAVE THESE UPCOMING DATES:
Teen Center Hours | Tue - Fri, 2-5pm
Kairos Retreat | Jan 12-15
Alexian Village | Jan 22 | 6:30pm
Chicago Wolves Family Night | Jan 27
Pasta Dinner | Feb 3 | 6:00pm
Alexian Village | Feb 5 | 6:30pm
Ash Wednesday | Feb 14 | See schedule
Living Stations Rehearsal | Feb 18 | 3pm
Alexian Village | Feb 19 | 6:30pm
Living Stations of the Cross | Mar 29 | 7pm
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Hey, teens, Mr. Van is looking for your honest feedback via this short survey. Complete the survey by December 21st and include your e-mail address to be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card. This is your chance to help shape what Youth Ministry at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament looks like! Take the Survey! | | |
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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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