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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 – God makes a covenant with Abraham, promising him many descendants. (Genesis 15:5-12,17-18)
Psalm – "The Lord is my light and my salvation." (Psalm 27)
Second Reading – Paul encourages the Philippians to remain firm in their faith that Christ will subject all things to himself. (Philippians 3:17-4:1)
Gospel – Jesus is transfigured in the presence of Peter, John, and James. (Luke 9:28b-36)
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Stations & Supper
March 14 | 6pm QR
Join us each Friday during Lent for Stations & Supper! Walk the way of the cross with Jesus through this beloved tradition, then gather for a simple meal and fellowship. This week our Good Samaritan Ministry teams up with our OCIA Candidates. A beautiful way to prepare your heart for Easter—come be nourished in body and spirit!
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3/21 QR (Women's Club)
3/28 SJE (Bereavement & JOTH)
4/4 SJE (Marriage & Family)
4/11 SJE (Respect Life)
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Movie Night: The Chosen Last Supper Part I
March 29 | 7pm Classic Cinema Elk Grove
Experience The Chosen: Last Supper Part I on Saturday, March 29th at 7pm—a powerful way to prepare for Holy Week! Space is limited, so sign up now to reserve your spot—tickets are on us! 🍿 Concessions will be available for purchase. Only TWO spots remain!
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March for Life
March 25 | Bus departs from SJE at 8:30am
Respect Life Ministry invites you, your family and friends to stand for a culture that honors life from conception to natural death at this year’s March for Life in Springfield! We’re renting a bus so we can travel together—let’s make a powerful statement for life as a parish community.
A few spots remain, so save your seat today! Reserve your spot and be part of this important witness!
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Sacrament of Reconciliation Discussion
March 27 | 7pm | SJE
Part two of our Parish Lenten Series: An interactive educational discussion on the history of Confession and how to use the Sacrament of Reconciliation to grow in holiness and deepen our relationship with Jesus. All are invited!
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Eucharistic Adoration continues until approx 8pm at SJE when Confessions conclude. | |
Stations of the Cross at Queen of the Rosary Church at 6pm, meet our OCIA candidates! | |
Children's Liturgy of the Word is at the 9:15am Mass at St. Julian Eymard Church. | |
Celebrate St. Joseph in March | |
How to Lent
New from Formed.org
Sometimes, it feels like Lent is just about giving up chocolate. But deep down, we all desire to do something more for Lent—we just don’t know how to do it. How to Lent is a new series from the Augustine Institute that aims to equip Catholics with the tools to understand and practice the pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Discover more!
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Solemnity of St. Joseph
March 19 |
Joseph had the gift to interpret his dream accurately: “For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived” (Mt 1:20). We can only imagine the courage Joseph had in the milieu of his time.
Please note, the parish office will be closed in observance of the Solemnity of St. Joseph.
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Stations & Supper
March 21 | 6pm QR
Join us each Friday during Lent for Stations & Supper! Walk the way of the cross with Jesus through this beloved tradition, then gather for a simple meal and fellowship. This week our Women's Club hosts. A beautiful way to prepare your heart for Easter—come be nourished in body and spirit!
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3/28 SJE (Bereavement & JOTH)
4/4 SJE (Marriage & Family)
4/11 SJE (Respect Life)
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Deacon Inquiry Evening Meetings
Have you ever considered the call to be a Deacon of the Catholic Church? Know someone who has considered the call? Join (or tell someone about) one of four Inquiry Evenings:
- March 26, 7 p.m. at All Saints Parish, 8523 Georgiana Ave, Morton Grove
- April 23, 7 p.m. at the Diaconate Office, 816 Marengo Ave., Forest Park
- May 13, 7 p.m. at St. Alexander Parish, 7025 W. 126th St., Palos Heights
- June 11 7 p.m. via Zoom
The sessions will provide an overview of the Deacon Formation Program, the application process and information on the ministry of a deacon. Men, single or married, are invited to attend. Wives are strongly encouraged to accompany their husbands to the meetings. For more information and to register for one of the sessions, contact the Office of the Diaconate at (708) 366-8900.
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Sacrament of Reconciliation Discussion
March 27 | 7pm | SJE
Part two of our Parish Lenten Series: An interactive educational discussion on the history of Confession and how to use the Sacrament of Reconciliation to grow in holiness and deepen our relationship with Jesus. All are invited!
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Stations & Supper
March 28 | 6pm SJE
Join us each Friday during Lent for Stations & Supper! Walk the way of the cross with Jesus through this beloved tradition, then gather for a simple meal and fellowship. This week our Bereavement and Journey of the Heart Ministries host as we move over to St. Julian Eymard Church. A beautiful way to prepare your heart for Easter—come be nourished in body and spirit!
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4/4 SJE (Marriage & Family)
4/11 SJE (Respect Life)
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Looking Ahead: Honor the Blessed Sacrament in April | |
Parish Reconciliation Service
April 2 | 7pm | SJE
"Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28) Feeling overwhelmed? You don’t have to carry it alone. Jesus is waiting for you. Our Parish Lenten Series concludes with the Reconciliation Service. Additional priests will be on hand to hear Confessions.
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Stations & Supper
April 4 | 6pm SJE
Join us each Friday during Lent for Stations & Supper! Walk the way of the cross with Jesus through this beloved tradition, then gather for a simple meal and fellowship. This week our Marriage & Family Ministry hosts at St. Julian Eymard Church. A beautiful way to prepare your heart for Easter—come be nourished in body and spirit!
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Joyful Again
April 5 & 6
Are you widowed and still hurting?
What: Attend a Joyful Again! 2 day Workshop and Spiritual Retreat
When: April 5th & 6th 2025
Where: St Mary's Retreat House Lemont, IL
(Commute or stay overnight.)
For further information, call (708) 354-7211.
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Let's Feed the Hungry
📅 April 10 – Everyone’s invited (everyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, refer to FMSC Volunteer Guidelines)! Team up with OLBS and the QR School Mission Effectiveness Team for an evening of giving back as we pack meals for children in need. We'll meet at FMSC in Schaumburg for our 4:30pm packing session. Follow this link to signup with Mission Effectiveness.
Let’s serve, share and shine together!
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Stations & Supper
April 11 | 6pm SJE
Thank you for joining us each Friday during Lent for Stations & Supper! We walked the way of the cross with Jesus through this beloved tradition, then gathered for a simple meal and fellowship. This week our Respect Life Ministry hosts at St. Julian Eymard Church as we near the end of Lent.
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Palm Sunday
April 12 | All Masses
Our regular Sunday schedule will be observed on Palm Sunday and distribution of Palms will take place at all Masses:
- 5pm (Sat Vigil) SJE
- 8am QR
- 9:15am SJE
- 10:30am QR
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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.
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Annual Catholic Appeal: Together We Bring Hope
Thank you for your support!
This year’s theme for the Annual Catholic Appeal is Together we bring hope. It echoes the theme of the Holy Year Pilgrims of Hope. It also resonates with our efforts of renewal in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Contributions to the Appeal are an effective way to bring hope into our world, especially to those in need.
A portion of donations above our parish goal is returned to us and used for special parish projects. Thanks to past generosity, we've upgraded sound systems, security cameras and installed narthex screens. We'll soon begin restroom upgrades at both churches with proceeds from last year’s campaign!
This year’s rebate helps upgrade our playground, used year-round by both parish and school—let’s make it happen together!
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Thank you for your generous support of the Annual Catholic Appeal—your past and present gifts make a lasting impact on our parish and the wider Church! | |
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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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!
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Gospel in Focus
March 16, 2025 Peter, James, and John witnessthe Transfiguration of Jesus as Hespeaks with Moses and Elijah.“Then from the cloud came a voice that said,
‘This is my chosen Son; listen to him.’” Luke 9:35
Discussion Questions
Which moment of the Transfiguration stands out
to you the most?
Place yourself on the mountain as one of the three
disciples. How would you respond to these
incredible events?
Why do you think Jesus asked the three disciples
to accompany Him?
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QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL REPORT | Casino Night was a jackpot of fun—thank you to all who made it a success! Up next: Track-a-Thon! Meanwhile, our students are hitting the books, like 5th Grade diving into C.S. Lewis. But hard work has its perks—Cougars who stay on top of their assignments and shine with positive behavior earn a special PAWS reward each trimester. This time? A well-earned BINGO break! 🏆🐾 Keep up the great work, Cougars! | |
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ROUND UP
Our 2nd Graders are taking a big step in their faith journey! Some students celebrated their First Reconciliation on Saturday, and the rest will complete theirs tonight. With hearts renewed, they now look forward to receiving First Eucharist in early May. Keep them in your prayers as they grow closer to Christ. Welcome to the table, Second Grade!
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
May 4 First Holy Communion QR Church 1pm
June 15-20 Totus Tuus
If you have any questions or need assistance, our Catechetical Leader, Mrs. Uhlarik, is here to help.
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YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER
From Mr. Van:
This Sunday, March 16, the Archdiocese will be awarding teens from various parishes the newly created Blessed Carlo Acutis Youth Merit Award to young men in our Archdiocese. Two of our high school parishioners/Youth Group members, Niko Mavrakis and Eric Laspisa will be receiving this award for their exemplary service to their parish, school and community. Congratulations to these young men of our parish!!
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LOOKING AHEAD:
Ash Wednesday Feed My Starving Children
Living Stations Rehearsals begin this Sunday, March 9th
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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