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)

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Jeremiah is punished for criticizing the wealthy for their corruption and their injustice to the poor. (Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10)

Psalm – "Lord, come to my aid!" (Psalm 40)

Second Reading –Let us persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus. (Hebrews 12:1-4)

Gospel – Jesus has come not only to bring peace but also division. (Luke 12:49-53)

Sunday Bulletin

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All are invited for faith, fellowship and fun...

What's New?

Welcome Back!

August 13

This morning we welcomed our students back, and the hallways are once again buzzing with faith, learning, and fellowship! Please keep our students, families, teachers, and staff in your prayers for another amazing year.

Registration is still open—if you’d like to learn more about our faith-based, academically superior education, at Queen of the Rosary School, contact us today and we’ll connect you with a school parent who can share their experience.

Solemnity of the Assumption

August 15

Catholics believe that God assumed Mary’s body into heaven. Pope Pius XII declared the assumption a dogma of the faith in 1950 to remind us that creation is good, following years of war, Holocaust and nuclear destruction. Creation is good. We are good. Our Mass schedule for this Holy Day of Obligation is:

Thursday, August 14 at 7:00pm QR (Vigil Mass)

Friday, August 15 at 8:15am SJE

Friday, August 15 at 1:00pm QR (School Mass)

2025 Cougar Classic

September 30 | 1pm (Noon Checkin, 6pm Banquet)

Maple Meadows Golf Club, 272 Addison Road, Wood Dale, IL 60191

Enjoy a fantastic day on the course in a 4-person best ball scramble format—$175 per golfer or $600 per foursome.

It’s more than a round of golf, it’s a chance to support our Queen of the Rosary School and help us grow our circle! Know a friend, colleague or golf buddy who owns their own business, is self-employed or just loves to play for a good cause? Invite them to join your foursome or consider a sponsorship opportunity.

Follow the link to register, and feel free to share the invite. Let’s make this outing a win for our students, our school and our growing community!

Look for Cougar Classic volunteers in the vestibules before and after all Masses this Sunday! Register your foursome, signup for sponsorship, ask questions, or just test your sill on the putting green!

Asian Community Mass

August 17 | St. Paul Chong Hasang, Des Plaines

Mass in honor of Mary, Mother of Cultures with Cardinal Cupich presiding. The Asisan Community Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, August 17th at Saint Paul Chong Hasang (Korean) Catholic Church, 675 Dursey Lane, Des Plaines, Illinois. Ethnic attire is recommended.

1pm Mass
2pm Fellowship

This Week at a Glance...

08 • 13 • 25

Adoration continues until Confessions conclude at approximately 8pm, SJE.

08 • 15 • 25

8/14 7pm QR (Vigil)

8/15 8:15am SJE; 1pm QR with students

08 • 17 • 25

Youth Ministry hangout in the OLBS Teen Center at SJE. Bring a friend or two!

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Honor the Immaculate Heart of Mary in August

Religious Ed Starts in September, Register Today!

Let’s grow in faith together! Registration is now open for the 2025–26 Religious Education year. Give your child the gift of discovering God’s love, building friendships rooted in faith and learning what it means to be a joyful disciple. Don’t wait—sign up today and journey with us!

Family Movie Night

Celebrate the start of another school year with us at Family Movie Night! Bring your chairs, blankets, and snacks, and settle in for a beloved family classic at 7pm on Friday, August 22nd, behind our Queen of the Rosary School. All are invited!

Grand Raffle Starts Now—Run, Don't Walk!

First Early Bird Drawing Tuesday, Aug 26 | 8:15am, QR

Don’t miss your shot at the $10,000 grand prize and a whole lotta fun! Our Queen of the Rosary School Grand Raffle is back and better than ever! Get your tickets at:

QR School Office (690 Elk Grove Blvd, Summer Hours: Mon–Thu, 9am–12pm)
OLBS Parish Office (601 Biesterfield Road, Mon–Thu, 10am–4pm)
OR swing by our pop-up tents in the QR School parking lot at the 4th of July and July 17 MidSummer Concerts. We’ll be the ones with the music, the water and the winning vibes!

PLUS! Get your tickets early to be in the running for our first of three Early Bird drawings at School Mass on Tuesday, August 26! Early Bird Winners are still eligible for the Grand Prize Drawing at Pictures with Santa and The Grinch on December 7, 2025.

Get your Grand Raffle tickets in church starting August 23/24. Look for volunteers in the vestibules.

Care Cartons from Home

Last Call!

Do you have a student off at college, university or trade school this year?

Let us box up a little love from home! Our Marriage & Family Ministry is sending out Care Cartons to remind your young adult that their parish family is cheering them on, praying for them and always here for them—no matter how far they roam!

Packed with faith, fun and a few surprises, these special deliveries will arrive during Back to School, Advent and Lent to lift their spirits and warm their hearts.

Sign them up today—because everyone deserves a little holy happy mail!

September Is Dedicated to the Seven Sorrows of Mary

September Summer Supper

September 4 | 6:30-7:30pm SJE Shea Hall

Beat the heat and feed the soul at our August Community Supper! We’re serving up comfort and care with a delicious Chicken Kiev dinner that’s sure to ruffle some feathers—in the best way. If you or someone you know is in need of a home-cooked meal, join us in Shea Hall between 6:30 and 7:30pm for some Summer joy!

Want to lend a helping hand? Follow this link to sign up to shop, cook, prep or serve at the July 3rd Summer Supper!

Ministry of Care Training

September 6 | 8:30am -4:30pm

University of Chicago AdventHealth LaGrange Hospital, 5101 Willow Springs Road, LaGrange, IL 60625

The Archdiocese of Chicago is offering Minister of Care Training on Friday, September 6, from 8:30am to 4:30pm (check-in at 8am) in LaGrange. This one-day training prepares you to bring the healing presence of Christ to the homebound, hospitalized and those in care facilities. Free of charge, but space is limited.

Email Dcn Tom Carlson to register today and be the hands and heart of Christ to those in need!

Mommy & Daughter Event

September 13 | All are invited!

Save the date, Partners! Saddle up for our 2025 Mommy & Daughter Roundup on Saturday, September 13th at our Queen of the Rosary School! All are welcome—so if you’re curious about Catholic education, come experience QR School in a fun, laid-back setting with your favorite little cowgirl(s). Dust off your boots, grab your hats, and get ready to Yeehaw!

Oktoberfest Parade

September 20 | 2pm

All are invited to walk with us and show off our parish and school spirit! If you can, bring a bag of candy to the school or parish office—or drop it off in church if you’re coming to school Mass—by Tuesday, September 9. Let’s make this parade sweet and unforgettable!

Around the Parish

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.

Discover Your Gifts!

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!

Annual Catholic Appeal Online

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!

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!

Download FY24 Giving Impact Report

Download the complete 52-Week Mass Discussion Guide for Families.

Gospel in Focus

August 17, 2025 Jesus tells us that we will be divided in following Him. “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!” —Luke 12:49

Discussion Questions

What do you think Jesus meant when He said He came to set the earth on fire?

Would you say you are on fire for Christ? Why or why not?

Do you know and love anyone who does not know Jesus? Who? How can you share the love of Christ with them?

Ministry Updates

QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL REPORT

Welcome Back! Our first School Mass of the new year will be this Friday, August 15 at 1pm in Queen of the Rosary Church for the Solemnity of the Assumption. This is a Holy Day of Obligation. All are invited to join for Mass!

Mark your calendars for:

August 13 Back to School, have a fabulous Summer!

August 15 Solemnity of the Assumption

September 20 Hometown Parade

September 28 Cougar Classic Golf Outing