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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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Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time | |
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First Reading – Observe what is right, do what is just. (Isaiah 56:1, 6-7)
Psalm – "O God, let all the nations praise you!" (Psalm 67)
Second Reading – God has mercy on us all. (Romans 11:13-15, 29-32)
Gospel – The Canaanite woman is persistent in her faith. (Matthew 15:21-28)
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All are invited for faith, fellowship and fun... | |
First Day of School
The new school year begins for Kindergarten through 8th Grade tomorrow, Thursday, August 17th! We'll begin with prayers in the parking lot at 7:40am.
PreSchoolers begin classes on Friday, August 18th. We can't wait to see everyone!
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Falling Into a New Pastoral Year
We're already seeing fall decor in stores and coffee shops are rolling out their pumpkin-spice brews, so you know what that means...it's time for Fall Ministry Planning. If you're looking to meet new people or get more involved at the Parish or School, save these dates and come check out a new Ministry!
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Let's Be Transformed Together. Save the Date and Spread the Word!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 26th and extend this invitation to friends and fellow parishioners. Drawing inspiration from Romans 12, we will come together to renew our hearts and minds and discern God's will for our lives. Fr. Dan looks forward to spending this meaningful morning with you as we build on Healing, Hope and Hospitality to Be Transformed.
We'll begin the day with morning Mass at 8:15am at Queen of the Rosary Church and then head over to Queen of the Rosary School for a morning of reflection. Light refreshments will be served in the morning, and we'll conclude with lunch between Noon and 12:30pm.
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Is God Calling YOU?
“Lighten your burden by letting them bear it with you!” (Exodus 18:22)
Have you ever found yourself thinking, "Fr. Dan should do this," or wondering, "Why isn't our parish doing that"? If so, we invite you to prayerfully consider joining the Parish Council. Not merely a "yes" body or "rubber stamp" for Fr. Dan's ideas, this important body plays an essential role in shaping the path of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish. Parish Council acts as a bridge between parishioners and pastoral leadership.
Nominations are due to the parish office by September 1, 2023. To discover more about the position and nomination/selection process, follow this link to download the flyer and application.
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Questions? Please contact the parish office at (847) 979-0901 or info@olbsegv.org. | |
Bridge to a Brighter Future
Faith is a bridge to all dreams! And education is more than just imparting knowledge, it is a bridge to a brighter future. Your generosity to our Annual Fund makes a lasting impact on our school by providing access to faith formation, quality education and a strong community for students who may not otherwise be able to afford a Catholic School education. Your donation may directed to bridge one, or more, of these gaps: The Opportunity Gap (Tuition Assistance), The Digital Divide (Infrastructure & Technology) or Safety & Security.
To make a donation to the Annual Fund and become a bridge builder:
We are grateful for your partnership and commitment to our shared vision. May God bless you abundantly for your support!
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Questions? Please contact the school office at (847) 437-3322 or kmcginn@qrcougars.org. | |
September Summer Supper
Thank you for rallying together to help make Summer Suppers an unforgettable experience for everyone involved—guests, volunteers and organizers alike! It's hard to believe, but Thursday, September 7th, will be our final Supper of the Summer!
Since this is our last Supper of the season, we're cleaning out the fridge...please check the signup carefully for quantities and delivery dates. Hamburger Buns and Crescent Rolls (UNOPENED and UNCOOKED) need to be delivered by NOON on Wednesday, September 6th. Thank you for your generosity!
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NOTE: We really need volunteers to bake Hashbrown Casserole and to help the day of the Supper! | |
Day of Remembrance for the Unborn
Respect Life Ministry and Fr. Dan invite everyone to join in prayer on September 9th at 4:30pm in the Marian Garden at St. Julian Eymard Church (weather permitting) as part of the National Day of Remembrance for the Unborn. We support a culture that respects life from conception to natural death because all of God's children are precious.
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Prayer and Devotional
Parish FORMED Account. FORMED brings beautiful and faithful Catholic content to parishes, families and individuals. Here you will find titles created to enrich faith and build Catholic culture for adults and kids alike that are not available anywhere else. There is something for everyone here: award-winning studies and parish programs, inspiring audio content, movies, e-books and family-friendly kid’s programming. Read/watch on your smart phone, put it on in the car for the kids or watch at home as a family on any internet-connected device!
Follow this link to create your free account. Follow the prompts to enter our parish zip code, 60007, then enter your name and e-mail and your account is ready to go!
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Looking for simple, practical things you can do to guide your family as you grow in faith together?
Follow this link to sign up for Weekly Parenting Tips from Ablaze Family Ministries.
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Free Ascension App. The Ascension App is a Bible and Catechism app that helps Catholics live their lives through the lens of Scripture and discover God's plan of sheer goodness for them. Plus, it's the #1 Bible App in the App Store—and it's free! Follow these links on your smartphone to download the app for free, or search "Ascension App" in your phone's app store:
| Co-Working with God. A new practice this season from Ablaze Family Ministries: Have a long to-do list? Try checking in with God before each new task. Simply ask Him to give you renewed strength and a bright mind. This reminds us that each day can easily be lived in relationship with Him, no matter how busy. | |
Eucharistic Adoration. As Pope Francis recently noted in an address from World Youth Day in Portugal, "Here I would like to ask a question, which everyone can respond in his or her heart: How do I pray? As a “blah, blah, blah”, half asleep before the tabernacle because I don’t know how to talk to the Lord. Do I pray? How do I pray? Only in adoration, only in the presence of the Lord, do we truly rediscover our taste and passion for evangelization."
In addition to our First Friday devotion, don't forget that we have opportunity for Eucharistic Adoration every week. Adoration begins at the conclusion of the 8:15am daily Mass:
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Wednesdays at St. Julian Eymard Church, until approximately 8:00pm when Reconciliation concludes.
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Saturdays at Queen of the Rosary Church, until approximately 1:00pm when Reconciliation concludes.
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We'd love to hear from you...if you incorporate a Prayer and Devotional resource or idea into your faith life, tell us about it!
Does it deepen your relationship with God? Does it change your outlook? Are you doing something you'd like to share with the Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament faith community?
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Music Notes
Hey 3rd-8th Graders! Do you like to sing and have fun? Consider joining the OLBS Kids Choir and let's sing praises to God. Practices begin Wednesday, September 13th at 3pm at Queen of the Rosary Church. Please contact the parish office or download a permission slip for more information.
Calling all adults who like to sing and want to make the holidays extra special. Join the Adult Choir and sing at the Advent celebrations of Lessons & Carols and Christmas Midnight Mass. Rehearsals begin Thursday, August 24th at 7pm at Queen of the Rosary Church. Please contact Music Director, Paul Van Lysebettens, for more information.
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!
Our Adult Choir is taking a well-deserved Summer Break. Stay tuned for news on rehearsals later this Summer!
8/27 | 10:30am | Charismatic Mass (QR)
9/17 | 9:15am | Charismatic Mass (SJE)
9/24 | 8:00am | Guitar Group (QR)
9/30 | 5:00pm | Guitar Group (SJE)
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Join Us for One or More of These Upcoming Events! | |
Eucharistic Adoration continues through Reconciliation at 7pm at St. Julian Eymard Church. | |
OLBS Teen Center (Rooms 4 & 5 at St. Julian Eymard) open on Wednesdays from 2pm to 6pm! | |
First Day of School for K-8th Graders. Start gathering at 7:40 in the parking lot for prayers! | |
First Day of School for PreSchool! | |
Boosters Club Parent Volleyball Event at QR School from 6-11pm. | |
Apostolate for Family Consecration Family Hour with Confessions at 7pm at QR. | | |
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Gospel in Focus
August 20, 2023 Jesus heals the daughter of a persistent Canaanite woman who asks for help and mercy. “Then Jesus said to her in reply, ‘O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.’
And her daughter was healed from that hour.”
—Matthew 15:28
Discussion Questions
What does persistance in prayer look like?
What does “mercy” mean to you?
Share a time when God showed mercy to you.
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QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL REPORT | |
We can't wait to see Kindergarteners through 8th Graders back in school tomorrow, and PreSchoolers on Friday! It's already shaping up to be a busy Fall, so start putting these dates on the calendar:
- Hometown Parade 9/16/23
- Mother/Daughter Event 9/23/23
- Fall Fest 10/1/23
- Trunk Or Treat 10/20/23
Not registered? Discover the Queen of the Rosary School advantage!
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ROUND UP
Registration for the 2023-24 RE Year is open! Follow this link to register. If you have any questions, please contact the Parish Office at (847) 979-0901 or info@olbsegv.org.
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YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER
Calling all OLBS teens entering 8th through 12th grade, your Teen Center is open on Wednesdays between 2pm and 6pm. Drop by and check it out and let us know what you think!
Also, our next Youth Ministry meeting is this Sunday, August 20th. Mr. Van is looking forward to getting your feedback and input on the Teen Center and Youth Ministry plans for the Fall!
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SAVE THESE UPCOMING DATES:
Teen Center Hours | Aug 16, 2-6pm
YM Meeting | Aug 20
Alexian Village | Aug 21
Teen Center Hours | Aug 23, 2-6pm
Teen Center Hours | Aug 30, 2-6pm
NCYC | Nov 16-19 | Indianapolis, Indiana
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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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