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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 – Hospitality extended to Elisha will be rewarded. (2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a)
Psalm – "Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord." (Psalm 89)
Second Reading – Through Christ we are dead to sin but alive in God. (Romans 6:3-4, 8-11)
Gospel – Jesus outlines the costs and rewards of discipleship. (Matthew 10:37-42)
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Help Feed Our Missionaries!
Totus Tuus 19-24
🍽️ Help nourish those who are serving our youth! Throughout Totus Tuus week, our missionary team depends on the hospitality of parish families for meals and fellowship. Providing a lunch, or dinner is a wonderful way to support their ministry and share the warmth of our parish community. If you'd like to donate a meal or learn more about hosting opportunities, please follow this link to signup. Thank you for helping make their week both meaningful and memorable!
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Summer Ministry Spotlight
As Summer arrives with warmer days, longer evenings, and a slightly slower pace, it’s a great opportunity to explore new ways to get involved in parish life! Whether you’re looking to serve, grow in faith, meet new people, or reconnect with the OLBS community, there are so many ways to take part. Visit our website, contact the parish office, or chat with a Ministry Coordinator after Mass. Because at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, You Belong.
Religious Education
Summer is a busy and exciting time for our Religious Education Ministry! Our team is putting the finishing touches on an awesome week of Totus Tuus this July while also preparing for another great year of Religious Education this Fall.
As we look ahead, we're always seeking faith-filled individuals who would like to help share the Good News with our young people. If you've ever considered serving as a regular or substitute catechist, we'd love to hear from you! Please contact the parish office to learn more and let us know of your interest.
Together, we can help our children grow in faith, friendship, and love of Christ. 🙏📚✝️
| | | Don’t blink! This year is speeding by faster than kids racing to the last day of school, so be sure to read all the way to the end! | | Adoration continues until approximately 8pm in St. Julian Eymard Church. | | Monthly Youth Ministry Meetup this Sunday at 6pm in SJE Teen Center and Shea Hall. | | Homecooked community meal served in Shea Hall from 6:30 to 7:30pm. | | July Is Dedicated to the Precious Blood of Christ | |
Honoring Our Past. Building Our Future.
We invite you to share photos, stories, traditions, and reflections from St. Julian Eymard Church to help us celebrate our shared history and inspire the next chapter of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish life. Please send submissions to Mary Ellen in the parish office.
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July Summer Supper
July 2 | 6:30pm, Shea Hall
Our Summer Suppers are in full swing, and we need your helping hands to make it a success! Whether you can donate food, help prepare meals, serve guests, or assist with cleanup, every act of kindness helps nourish our neighbors and strengthen our community. Join us as we share good food, warm fellowship, and God's love—one meal at a time! 💛🙏🍉
Follow this link to help shop, cook, prep, serve at our July Supper!
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July 4th Holiday
July 4 | 9am, QR
The parish office will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of the July 4th Holiday. We will celebrate daily Mass at 8:15am at St. Julian Eymard Church and First Friday Eucharistic Adoration will continue until 11:30am as usual.
On Saturday, July 4, daily Mass will be celebrated at Queen of the Rosary Church at a special time of 9am. First Saturday Rosary, Adoration and Confessions at Noon will follow.
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and safe holiday spent with family and friends!
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MidSummer Concerts Are Back!
July | Rotary Green/Village Green
🎶 Summer evenings are about to get a little more musical! The Village's MidSummer Classics Concert Series returns this July, bringing great music, community spirit, and family-friendly fun to the heart of town. Pack your lawn chairs, gather your friends and neighbors, and join for another season of unforgettable summer nights. 🌳☀️🎵
July 4 | Jake Owen, Rotary Green 8pm
July 16 | Fitz & The Tantrums, Rotary Green 7:30pm
July 17 | Foreigner, Rotary Green 8pm
July 21 | Smash Mouth, Village Green 7:30pm
July 28 | Air Supply, Village Green 7:30pm
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Soccer Extravaganza
July 19 | 12:30pm Shea Hall
Kick off the fun with the Men's Group on Saturday, July 19, from 12:30–5:00 PM! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of soccer, snacks, prizes, and plenty of laughs. Fr. Paul, who we all know prefers the real football, will be on hand providing his trademark color commentary as the action unfolds. Whether you're a soccer superstar or just there for the fun, it's sure to be a goal-worthy day!
No registration required, but your RSVP will help us with planning. All are invited!
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Totus Tuus
July 19-24 | QR School
Registration is open for a week of faith, fun, and friendship at Totus Tuus! The engaging day program for Grades 1–6 runs all week for just $50, filled with faith-filled learning, games, and joyful energy. In the evenings, students in Grades 7–12 are invited to join for $25 (fee is waived for teens who volunteer to help with the day program!)
If you’ve ever wondered whether Catholic education or our Queen of the Rosary School might be a good fit, this is a wonderful opportunity for students to get a feel for the environment, meet new friends, and experience the joy of our community firsthand.
We can’t wait to see all of their smiling, laughing faces—it’s going to be an amazing week!
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Registration for 2026-27 Religious Ed Is Open!
Faith Formation Resumes in September
We can’t wait to welcome your family back this September for another incredible year of faith, friendship, learning, and fun! Whether your child is continuing their journey or joining us for the very first time, Religious Education is a wonderful opportunity to grow closer to Jesus and build lasting connections within our parish family.
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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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Don't Get Phished!
Help us protect our parish community
Please be cautious with e-mail messages—don’t click on suspicious links, don’t send gift cards, and always hover over the sender’s name to be sure the e-mail address is legitimate. Together, we can protect our parish community from scams.
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Gospel in Focus
June 28, 2026 When we serve those who serve God, we are also serving God... “Whoever received you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.” —Matthew 10:40
Discussion Questions
What is a gift you remember receiving? How did you feel when you received it? How would you feel if someone rejected a gift you gave them?
Share a time you noticed someone serving God. How does it inspire you?
How is God asking you to serve Him?
| | | DISCOVER OUR QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL! | |
While classrooms will be quiet for a few months, enrollment at our Queen of the Rosary School is still open. We would love to connect with families looking for a nurturing, faith-filled, academically strong education for their children. Come discover a place where faith and learning feel like home!
We’d love to meet your family! 🐾 Paws Up, Cougars! 🐾
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Mark your calendars for:
July 19 | Soccer Extravaganza
July 19-24 | Totus Tuus
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YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER
Find friends, faith, and a place to belong in OLBS Youth Ministry! Our next meetup is June 28th.
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LOOKING AHEAD:
Jun 28 | YM Meetup
July 19 | Soccer Extravaganza
July 19-24 | Totus Tuus
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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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