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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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Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time | |
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First Reading – Even amid mocking and derision, God's Word is like a burning fire in our hearts that we cannot hold in. (Jeremiah 20:7-9)
Psalm – "My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God." (Psalm 62)
Second Reading – Offer our bodies as a living sacrifice to discern what is the will of God. (Romans 12:1-2)
Gospel – To have eternal life, we must take up our cross and follow Jesus. (Matthew 16:21-27)
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Labor Day
In observance of the Labor Day holiday, the parish office will be closed and Mass will be celebrated at 9am on Monday, September 4th. We wish all those who labor, both paid and unpaid, in our OLBS family and beyond, a blessed Labor Day!
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Day of Remembrance for the Unborn
Respect Life Ministry and Fr. Dan invite everyone to join in prayer on September 9th at 4:30pm at St. Julian Eymard Church 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. Following the service, all who wish to may process to the Marian Garden to place a rose at the statue of the unborn and sing Amazing Grace.
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Kids Choir
Kids in 3rd - 8th Grade are invited to sing at select Sunday and Holy Day Masses. Practice begins Wednesday, September 13th at Queen of the Rosary Church from 3-4pm (students may arrive as early as 2:40pm) and will continue on Wednesdays through May. Follow this link to download the flyer and permission slip.
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The Chosen Season 3 Catholic Commentary
Catholic Commentary on The Chosen helps Catholics engage with the immensely popular TV series depicting the life of Christ. Using the fullness of the faith and authentic Catholic imagination, Dr. Michael Barber and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger help Catholics approach Scripture, creative license, and more in The Chosen.
Meet Thursdays from September 21st to November 16th in the Annex at St. Julian Eymard Church or over Zoom. Season 3 episodes will be available to view at 6pm, and the Commentary videos and discussion will follow from 7pm to 8:30/9pm. Please contact the parish office to join this study (847) 979-0901.
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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 this Friday, 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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Note: No application required for Ministry Liaisons!
Questions? Please contact the parish office at (847) 979-0901 or info@olbsegv.org.
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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!
If you are signed up to donate hot dogs, please note that we need them on Wednesday, September 6th. Also, if you are brining crescent rolls, those are needed UNOPENED on Wednesday, September 6th also.
If you or someone you know is in need of food support, please drop by our St. Julian Eymard Church Shea Hall on Thursday, September 7th between 6:30 and 7:30pm for a homecooked meal!
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Fall Bake Sale
Calling all bakers! Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Women's Club needs your help to bring back the Fall Bake Sale, set for October 28th/29th before and after all Masses at both Queen of the Rosary and St. Julian Eymard. This event is the primary fundraiser for our parish Women's Club, and proceeds are used to support our teachers at Queen of the Rosary School, teens in our Youth Ministry, host faith and fellowship events for women in the parish and help with parish-wide celebrations like the Parish Picnic. We know we have the best bakers around, and our Women's Club is asking for your help providing sweet treats to tempt donors. Look for signups on the Welcome Tables at church to share your favorite cookies, brownies, cakes, bars or other yummy desserts, or contact the parish office for more information (847) 979-0901.
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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:
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Eucharistic Adoration. “Jesus has made Himself the Bread of Life to give us life. Night and day, He is there. If you really want to grow in love, come back to the Eucharist, come back to that Adoration.” – St. Teresa of Calcutta
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
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!
9/17 | 9:15am | Guitar Group (SJE)
9/23 | 5:00pm | Charismatic Mass (SJE)
10/1 | 8:00am | Guitar Group (QR)
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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! | |
The first Cougar Spirit Day of the 2023-24 School Year! | |
First Friday Eucharistic Adoration until 11:30am at St. Julian Eymard Church. | |
First Saturday devotions begin with the 8:15am Mass at Queen of the Rosary Church. | |
Morning Mass will be celebrated at 9am on Monday, September 4th at St. Julian Eymard Church. | | |
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Gospel in Focus
September 3, 2023 Jesus tells His disciples that He will be killed, and that we must all take up our crosses and
follow Him. “Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” —Matthew 16:24
Discussion Questions
Share a time in your life when God brought you down a challenging path.
What does it mean to thirst for the Lord?
In what ways are you tempted to conform to the world?
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ROUND UP
Catechetical Sunday is Sunday, September 17th. Our catechists are a blessing to us, and on Catechetical Sunday we will honor them for sharing their time, treasure and talent with us!
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
Hey OLBS Teens, need somewhere to do homework or work on team projects now that school is back in session? Check out your new OLBS Teen Center! Need service hours? Join Mr. Van at Alexian Village, see upcoming dates below!
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SAVE THESE UPCOMING DATES:
Teen Center Hours | Wednesdays, 2-6pm
Summer Supper | Sep 7, 6:30pm
Alexian Village | Sep 11, 6:30pm
Hometown Parade | Sep 16, 2pm
Youth Ministry Meeting | Sep 17, 6pm
Alexian Village | Sep 25, 6:30pm
Alexian Village | Oct 2, 6:30pm
Youth Ministry Meeting | Oct 15, 6pm
Alexian Village | Oct 16, 6:30pm
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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