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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 early Church community determines, with the help of the Holy Spirit, not to impose the requirement of circumcision on Gentile Christians. (Acts of the Apostles 15:1-2, 22-29)
Psalm – "O God let all the nations praise you!" (Psalm 67)
Second Reading –The vision of the splendor of the heavenly Jerusalem is described. (Revelation 22:10-14, 22-23)
Gospel – Jesus promises his disciples that the Father will send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit. (John 14:23-29)
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Pope Leo XIV
June 14 | Rate Field
Citywide Gathering and Mass to Celebrate Election of Pope Leo XIV on June 14 at Rate Field. More details to come. All are welcome and invited.
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Memorial Day
May 26
Wishing everyone a safe and blessed Memorial Day as we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. Please note: the Parish Office will be closed, and Daily Mass at St. Julian Eymard Church will be celebrated at 9:00am. Let us pray for peace and freedom for all.
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Summer Screen Time
July, August | Locations TBD
Lights, Camera, Fellowship! As Summer nears, the Men's Group invites us to gather for Summer Movie Nights. Whether it's a heartwarming classic or a faith-based favorite, we want you to help choose our lineup for the parish's Summer Movie Nights! Once the votes are tallied, the Men's Group will release the lineup and share dates, times and locations along with an invitation to help. Think projector prodigy, concessions captain, ushers extraordinaire and of course the real stars of any show: set up and clean up crew!
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Queen of the Rosary School 8th Grade Service Project
Thank You!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who baked, bought, donated or manned a table. We couldn’t have done it without you! Thanks to your amazing support, we raised $2,300 for our Walking Rosary Path service project! We’re so grateful and excited to leave this lasting legacy for our parish and school.
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A Little Love for TLC Volunteers
Deadline June 2 | OLBS Parish Office
We're putting together goodie bags to thank the amazing TLC Pregnancy Services volunteers who allow nurses in training to practice ultrasound testing. Their generosity supports life and learning. Help us show our appreciation with some sweet treats and thoughtful gifts! Follow this link to donate items for the goodie bags.
All donations are due to the parish office by June 2nd. Thank you for helping to support a culture of life!
| | | Adoration continues at St. Julian Eymard Church until 8pm when Reconciliation concludes. | | Queen of the Rosary School 8th Grade will participate in 10:30 Mass and celebrate graduation! | | Happy Memorial Day! Parish Office closed, daily Mass at 9am at St. Julian Eymard. | | Celebrate the Month of Mary | |
Sixth Sunday of Easter Solemn Vespers
May 24 | 5:15pm | Monastery of the Holy Cross
Traditional Monastic Chant with Polyphonic Masterworks conducted by Kevin Allen.
Monastery of the Holy Cross
3111 South Aberdeen Street
Chicago, IL 60608
To discover more, visit ChicagoMonk.org or download the flyer.
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Graduation
May 25 | 10:30am | QR
Our Queen of the Rosary School Class of 2025 will be celebrating Graduation at the 10:30am Mass on Sunday, May 25th at Queen of the Rosary Church. Everyone is invited to be part of this momentous occasion!
Come help us send off our amazing 8th graders with love, prayer and parish-wide support as they prepare to take the next big step in their journey.
Please note: we’re blessed with a fairly large graduating class, and there will be reserved seating in church for students, their families and school faculty.
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Parish Leadership and Evangelization
Deepen Your Faith Anytime, Anywhere.
Explore the richness of Catholic teaching through the School of Parish Leadership and Evangelization’s engaging online short courses. Perfect for individuals or groups seeking spiritual growth, deeper understanding, or professional enrichment. Study at your own pace, guided by expert instructors.
Follow this link to discover more! Please note, if you would like to participate in training, please contact Mary Ellen in the parish office. A group discount is available if we register together!
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Ignation Volunteer Corps (IVC) Chicago
Semi-Retired? Retired? IVC May Be For You!
The Ignatian Volunteer Corps pairs men and women 50 years and older with non-profit agencies seeking to build service capacity. IVC service corps members commit to:
- serving 15-16 hours a week at a partner agency from September to June;
- growing deeper in their faith by reflecting and praying in the Ignatian tradition; and
- meeting monthly with other IVC service corps members and a spiritual reflector.
IVC service corps members serve as tutors, employment counselors, food pantry volunteers, companions to the elderly, and more! Follow this link to discover more.
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Summer Supper
June 5 | 6:30-7:30pm | SJE Shea Hall
It was a bit chilly, but hearts (and bellies!) were warm at our May Supper! We’re keeping the goodness going all Summer. Join us for our next Summer Supper on Thursday, June 5th from 6:30–7:30pm in Shea Hall at St. Julian Eymard Church.
If you or someone you know could use a hearty meal, you're welcome at our table. No questions asked, just good food and kind company.
Want to lend a hand? We’d love your help shopping, cooking, prepping, or serving. Follow the link to sign up and be part of something special!
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Pentecost
June 8 | All Masses
Join us for Mass to celebrate the birthday of the Church and the joyous moment the Holy Spirit showed up and set the disciples' hearts ablaze! Please note, we will celebrate the Extended Vigil Mass at the 5pm on Saturday which will include additional Old Testament Readings and their associated Psalms. Mass will run a little longer than one hour.
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Priests' Health & Retirement
June 7/8 | All Masses
The archdiocese is committed to caring for our priests, but we need your assistance. Priests have dedicated their lives to ministry, serving our needs as Catholics from the moment we are baptized until we receive last rites before entering eternal life. Priests’ Health and Retirement/PRMAA provides for the health and well-being of 386 active and 247 retired archdiocesan priests. Your generosity will not only ensure the health and well-being of our priests, but also support their ability to continue meaningful work in our parishes and communities.
You can make a gift online or you may donate at all of our Masses on June 8th (including the Saturday Vigil on June 7th).
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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) the final of four Inquiry Evenings: 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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Celebrate Dad and Support Life!
Now thru June 15 | QR & SJE Vestibule
Pick up a beautiful Father’s Day card from the church vestibule and give a gift that goes beyond ties and toys! Your free-will donation supports Project Love, helping women facing at-risk pregnancies choose life and receive the care they need. Let’s honor all dads and their families with love and action!
The Respect Life Ministry would like to thank all those who purchased or made donations to the Mother's Day Flower Sale that benefitted The Women's Centers of Greater Chicagoland. A total of $2,186 was collected (not counting credit card payments).
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Ministers for Corpus Christi
June 21/22
We’d love to offer both the Body and Blood of Christ at our Corpus Christi Masses—but we need your help! If you're already trained to distribute the Precious Blood and are able to consume any that remains, please consider signing up. Your “yes” makes this beautiful feast even more complete!
Follow this link to signup to distribute the Precious Blood.
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Corpus Christi: Walk With Jesus
June 22 | All Masses (Procession begins after 10:30am)
Save the date and pray for nice weather! We've seen it all over the years—blazing heat, chilly wind and rain—but rain or shine, the Lord leads the way! Following the 10:30am Mass, we’ll line up for our annual Corpus Christi Procession. This tradition of faith, prayer and song brings Jesus into our hearts, and streets!
We’ll process to St. Julian Eymard Church where we’ll celebrate Benediction and Reposition, then enjoy light fellowship in Shea Hall.
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Fore the Kids
Monday, June 23 | 11am - 6pm
Fore the Kids is the annual golf outing benefitting the Archdiocese of Chicago's Catholic schools!
Proceeds from Fore the Kids benefit emergency tuition assistance and Catholic school academic excellence. We are also thrilled to host our fourth annual Cardinal's Cup tournament.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please click here to register or learn more.
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Chicago Highlands Golf Club
2 Bluebird Trail, Westchester, IL 60154
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Save the Date to Celebrate Fr. Dan!
June 29 | Noon | QR
Join us on Sunday, June 29th after the 10:30am Mass at Queen of the Rosary Church to show our appreciation for Fr. Dan with a joyful Picnic & Potluck Celebration. Plus, you won't want to miss our first ever Mac & Cheese Cookoff, judged by Fr. Dan! Whether you bring a dish to share, enter your cheesy masterpiece or just come to share in the fun, your presence is the best gift of all.
Let’s send Fr. Dan off with full hearts, full plates and lots of laughter! Follow the links below to sign up to help or to compete in the Cookoff:
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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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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
May 25, 2025 Before He goes to be with the Father, Jesus tells the disciples about the Holy Spirit who will remain with them and guide them. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts betroubled or afraid.” —John 14:27
Discussion Questions
Saying goodbye can be hard. What is a time you had to say goodbye? How do you think the disciples felt in this Gospel passage?
Jesus says “Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” Are there areas of my life that are troubled and I can trust in His peace?
How is Jesus preparing the disciples for what the Father has in store for them?
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Faith, Fun and the Final Stretch! Our 8th Grade class, 23 in all, will celebrate graduation at this Sunday's 10:30am Mass on May 25th. All are invited to celebrate them. Please note, pews will be reserved for students, families, teachers and staff at the 10:30am Mass on 5/25.
And even after school is out, this industrious 8th Grade class has one final project to complete, their Walking Rosary Path! Thanks again to all who contributed to make this project possible!
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ROUND UP
Totus Tuus Registration is Now Open! Get ready for faith, fun and friendship at this weeklong summer camp! Students entering 1st–6th grade are invited to join us for the day program, while teens (7th–12th) are invited to the evening sessions full of games, talks and prayer. Bonus: Teen volunteers at the day camp get free registration for the evening program! Don’t miss this awesome week of growing in love for Jesus through Mary. Totally Yours...Register Now!
Save these dates:
June 15-20 Totus Tuus
July 1 Registration for 2025-26 opens
If you have any questions or need assistance, our Catechetical Leader, Mrs. Uhlarik, is here to help.
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YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER
It's hard to believe, but the next big event on our Youth Ministry calendar is Catholic Heart Work Camp!
Spots for CHWC are filling fast—turn in your $100 deposit ASAP to secure your spot! Pay online or drop cash or check off to Mr. Van!
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LOOKING AHEAD:
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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