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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 Suffering Servant speaks to the weary. (Isaiah 50:4-7)
Psalm – "My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?" (Psalm 22)
Second Reading – Jesus emptied himself, and accepted death on a cross. (Philippians 2:6-11)
Gospel – They came to a place called Golgatha and crucified Jesus there. (Matthew 26:14-27:66)
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All are invited for faith, fellowship and fun... | |
Your Opinion Matters at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament!
Last chance to take the Disciple Maker Index survey. Your help makes a difference!
Please complete the short, 10-15 minute survey as soon as possible, using the button at right.
There are also opportunities to complete the survey after daily and Sunday Mass and you can obtain a paper copy in the Parish Office or by contacting Mary Ellen Ottenstein at (847) 979-0901 x1007.
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Parish-Wide Lenten Almsgiving: Welcome the Stranger
As a community of faith, we are called to show compassion and hospitality to those in need, and this Lent, we have an opportunity to do just that!
Our Lenten Almsgiving project this year is to support Catholic Charities Welcome the Stranger Parish-Family Sponsorship. Help us raise $10,000 and form a Parish-Family Liaison team to Welcome the Stranger!
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Easter Egg Hunt
Calling all kids 2nd Grade and younger...
Grab your friends and join us for an Easter Egg Hunt on April 1st at 10:30am in the Queen of the Rosary Marian Garden (behind the old Ministry Center.)
FREE Event | Rain or Shine! | Snacks will be provided.
Brought to you by the Queen of the Rosary School Board Mission Effectiveness Committee and the Marriage & Family Ministry.
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Palm Sunday
The 9:15am Mass will begin at the Joseph Garden on the West side of the Church. Please pick up a Breaking Bread Hymnal and turn to Pg. 86.
As we begin singing Hosanna to the Son of David, the assembly will then process on the sidewalk, past the Marian Garden, and enter the Church through the East-side handicapped entrance. We will then follow along the Stations wall to the center aisle and process in front of the Altar.
For all other Masses (5pm, 8am, 10:30am), the procession will begin in the vestibule.
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Holy Week & Easter
Liturgical Ministers (Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Communion and Greeters & Ushers), please use the button at right to sign up to assist at our Holy Week and Easter liturgies. Please sign up for a single liturgy to allow everyone a chance to signup. If we need additional help, the Liturgical Ministry Scheduler will send a special call for additional ministers. Thank you!
Follow this link to view Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament's complete Lent and Easter schedule.
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Winter Supper - April 6th
Thank you to everyone who helps shop, cook, prep or pack for Winter and Summer Suppers or donates to the Poor Box for Catholic Charities Dinners! On Holy Thursday, April 6th, we will pack a special Easter Supper for our homeless neighbors. We are still in need of Ham (1), Potatoes (3), Green Beans (2) and Desserts (4).
We will need extra helpers to make sure that Shea Hall is completely cleaned and cleared ahead of the 7pm Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper at St. Julian. The Altar of Repose will be setup in Shea Hall and all attending Mass will be invited to visit the Altar following Mass.
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Seven Churches Visitation
Remembering these words from Jesus to His Apostles, "So could you not keep watch with me for one hour?" (Matthew 26:40) we will visit the seven churches listed below following the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday:
- St. Zachary in Des Plaines
- St. Stephen Protomartyr, Des Plaines
- St. Emily, Mt. Prospect
- St. Cecilia, Mt. Prospect
- St. Raymond, Mt. Prospect
- St. James, Arlington Hts.
- Our Lady of the Wayside, Arlington Hts.
Use the button below to sign up so we know how many we will be.
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Living Stations of the Cross
Teens from our Youth Ministry will present the Living Stations of the Cross at 7:00pm on Good Friday at St. Julian Eymard Church. All are invited to remember Jesus' sacrifice on the cross for us as we close out our Lenten journey together.
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Be an Adorer
Beginning April 12th, a new and expanded schedule for Adoration begins.
On Wednesday, April 12th, Adoration will begin at the conclusion of the 8:15am Mass and continue until Reconciliation ends, at around 8:00pm at St. Julian Eymard Church.
On Saturday, April 15th, Adoration will begin at the conclusion of the 8:15am Mass and continue until Reconciliation ends, at around 1:00pm at Queen of the Rosary Church.
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Moving forward, Reconciliation will take place at St. Julian Eymard Church on Wednesdays, and at Queen of the Rosary Church on Saturdays. | |
Annual Catholic Appeal
There's still time to join us Walking on the Road with Jesus. Please return the appeal envelope from the Cardinal's mailing, or pick one up at church. If you need assistance, please contact the parish office at (847) 979-0901.
Now more than ever, the Church needs your steadfast support. Your participation in our parish’s weekly offertory and in the Annual Catholic Appeal is essential to maintaining the
financial well-being of the Church.
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.
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Remember that donations in excess of our Appeal Goal are returned to OLBS in the form of a rebate. This year, OLBS will direct rebate funds to install screens in the vestibule, add a video security system at QR and put glass lites in the church doors at SJE. Discover more. | |
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!
4/2 | 10:30am | Guitar Group (QR)
4/6 Holy Thursday | 7:00pm | Adult Choir (SJE)
4/8 Easter Vigil | 7:30pm | Adult & Handbell Choirs (QR)
4/9 Easter Sunday | 10:30am | Guitar Grp/Handbell (QR)
4/16 Divine Mercy | 10:30am | Charismatic Mass (QR)
4/30 | 10:30am | Kid's Choir (QR)
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While we wait to hear our Hand Bell Choir at the Easter Vigil Mass, please enjoy their performance of "O Sacred Head Now Wounded." | |
Join Us for One or More of These Upcoming Events! | |
All children in 2nd Grade or younger, join us at Queen of the Rosary Church Marian Garden for an Egg Hunt | |
Palms distributed at all Masses this Sunday. | |
Children's Liturgy of the Word is at the 10:30am Mass at Queen of the Rosary Church. | | |
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Gospel in Focus
April 2, 2023 Jesus celebrates the Last Supper, is betrayed by his friend, and dies on the cross for our sins... “He advanced a little and fell prostrate in prayer, saying, ‘My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet, not as I will, but as you will.’” —Matthew 26:39
Discussion Questions
Share a time when you were betrayed. How did you feel?
Take time as a family to thank Jesus for
His sacrifice.
How can we enter into Holy Week as a family?
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QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL REPORT
QR Boosters Parents Volleyball Night. Friday, April 14th at Queen of the Rosary School from 6:30pm to 11:00pm.
- Sign up as an individual or a team of 8
- $10 per person
- 21 and olders
- Bring your own drinks and food
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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!
Bishop Grob will celebrate Confirmation on Sunday, May 14th at 1:00pm at Queen of the Rosary Church.
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YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER
Living Stations of the Cross rehearsals continue this Sunday, April 2nd at 3pm at St. Julian. All teens who participated last year are welcome back, and please bring your friends with you!
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:
Palm Sunday | Apr 2
Living Stations Rehearsal |Apr 2 | 3pm
Alexian Village | April 3 | 6:30pm
Holy Thursday | Apr 6
Good Friday | Apr 7
Living Stations of the Cross | Apr 7 | 7pm
Holy Saturday | Apr 8
Easter Sunday | Apr 9
YM Meeting | Apr 16 | 6pm
Alexian Village | Apr 17 | 6:30pm
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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