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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 tells Moses that the Israelites will be his special people. (Exodus 19:2-6a)
Psalm – "We are his people: the sheep of his flock." (Psalm 100)
Second Reading – Christ died for us while we were still sinners and reconciled us to God. (Romans 5:6-11)
Gospel – Jesus sends the twelve apostles to proclaim the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 9:36-10:8)
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Parish Office Closed
Friday, June 19, 2026
Fr. Paul will be back from Convocation and Mass will be celebrated at St. Julian Eymard Church at 8:15am. The parish office will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.
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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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Welcome Home!
Our teens spent an incredible week in Memphis, TN, putting their faith into action through service, fellowship, and making a difference in the lives of others. Head over to our Facebook page to check out highlights, photos, and special moments from their inspiring week of service! 🙌❤️ #FaithInAction #YouthMissionTrip #MemphisMissionWeek
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FORE Our Queen of the Rosary School!
Thank you to everyone who supported last Friday’s Cougar Classic! We enjoyed a fantastic day on the course, and we extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsors (Ascension Alexian Brothers, Cheri Cage of Berkshire Hathaway, Matt Harold of American Family Insurance, the Gennuso family, Rolando's Car Care and more), volunteers, and organizers who made it all possible. And a special thanks to God for blessing us with beautiful weather. Head to our Facebook page to check out highlights from a great day on the links! ⛳☀️💙💛
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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.
Men's Group
The Men's Group knows how to build faith, fellowship, and fun! Join them for their upcoming Soccer Extravaganza, featuring our very own Fr. Paul on the play-by-play call. Head to our Facebook page for highlights from his recent World Cup adventure, and if you haven't already, be sure to RSVP to help with planning. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled afternoon with soccer balls and nets, a sprinkler to run through, sidewalk chalk for creative fun outside, and the big game on the big screen inside! 🥅💦⚽🍿👨👩👧👦
| | | 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! | | No Mass, No Confessions, but Adoration continues until approximately 8pm in St. Julian Eymard Church. | | Fr. Art & Fr. Paul are taking time with brother priests across the Archdiocese for Spiritual Renewal at Convocation. | | Happy Father's Day to all the dads and dad-like figures in our OLBS family! | | June Is Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus | |
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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Happy Father's Day!
June 21 | All Masses
Happy Father's Day! Stop by the Respect Life Ministry table to leave a special memory of a father, grandfather, godfather, or other father figure as part of a Spiritual Bouquet for St. Joseph, and pick up a roll of Life Savers to celebrate the birth of the spiritually adopted babies from this past fall. Thank you for being a Life Saver and for supporting the gift of life! 🙏💙👶🍬
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Peter's Pence
June 28 | All Masses
Next weekend, our second collection will support Peter's Pence, providing Pope Leo with resources to assist those most in need around the world and to support the Church's charitable outreach and special projects. Thank you for your generosity and for joining Catholics everywhere in sharing Christ's love with our brothers and sisters in need. 🙏🌎✝️
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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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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 21, 2026 Do not be afraid of those that can only hurt your body, because they cannot hurt your soul... “So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” —Matthew 10:31
Discussion Questions
What are you afraid of? Where would God be if you faced that fear?
Why is it sometimes hard to acknowledge God in front of others?
Share a time when God was there for you.
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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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