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)

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – The Lord will provide richly for his people. (Isaiah 25:6-10a)

Psalm – "I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life." (Psalm 23)

Second Reading – Paul tells the Philippians that God provides whatever he needs. (Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20)

Gospel – Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to a wedding feast. (Matthew 22:1-14)

Sunday Bulletin

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

What's New?

Secular Franciscan Info Night

October 7 | 7pm, SJE

What if St. Francis' way wasn't just for St. Francis? Join Fr. Ed Shea, OFM and Secular Franciscans from OLBS to discover more about a simpler way of life. Don't say yes, don't say no, just come and see!

Pilgrim Fatima Visits

October 10-17

October is the Month of the Holy Rosary! Join us in prayer as the Pilgrim Our Lady of Fatima visits OLBS. Come spend time with Mary, pray the Rosary with our parish family, and draw closer to her Son, Jesus, during this special month of devotion. Schedule is as follows:

Sat, Oct 10 | Noon Welcome Prayer Service (SJE)

Sun, Oct 11 - Fri, Oct 16 | 7pm nightly Rosary (SJE)

Sat, Oct 17 | 12:30pm Farewell Prayer Service (SJE)

FAITH | FAMILY | FOOTBALL | FUN 🏈🍂

October 11 | Noon QR

Belonging has its privileges! Family Fall Fest is this Sunday immediately following the 10:30am Mass.

Massport kids, you’re going to want to bring them!🍂🏈

There’s a new BELONG stamp waiting for you at the Youth Ministry Tent...and this one comes with a chance to win something pretty great. 👀 Stay tuned for details!

🍁 Family Fall Fest | Sunday, October 11

⛪ Immediately following 10:30am Mass

Wine 'n Paint

October 23 | 6:30pm SJE

Sip, paint & have some fun! Join the OLBS Women’s Club for Wine ’n Paint Night on Friday, October 23 at 6:30pm at SJE. Enjoy wine, snacks and a fun evening creating your own fall/winter charcuterie board. $15 per person—register by October 9!

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!

This Week at a Glance...

10 • 7 • 26

Adoration continues until approximately 8pm in St. Julian Eymard Church.

10 • 10-18 • 26

The pilgrim Fatima visits OLBS, the Rosary will be prayed nightly at 7pm 10/11-10/17.

10 • 11 • 26

Children's Liturgy of the Word is at 10:30am at Queen of the Rosary Church.

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October Is Month of the Holy Rosary and Respect Life

Welcome to Massport at OLBS!

Kids, grab your MASSport! ✈️

MASSport has arrived at OLBS! Kids can collect stamps as they Worship. Learn. Pray. Serve. Belong. From coming to Mass and learning a new prayer to serving others, joining parish events, and trying something new, it’s a fun way to explore our Catholic faith and discover something important along the way: OLBS is your parish, too!

Grab your MASSport, bring it along, and see where the journey takes you — one step closer to Christ!

Discover more!

Radium Girls at St. Viator Theatre

October 22-25

See OLBS' very own Collin A. at Tom in Radium Girls at St. Viator Theatre. Collin is not only a Queen of the Rosary School alum, but active around OLBS as an Altar Server and Lector. There are 4 chances to see Collin in Radium Girls:

Thursday, October 22 at 7pm
Friday, October 23 at 7pm
Saturday, October 24 at 7pm
Sunday, October 25 at 2pm

Break a leg, Collin, your OLBS family is very proud of you!

Get Tickets!

Trunk or Treat

October 23 | 6-9pm, QR School Parking Lot

Come join the fun: costumes, candy, and community sponsored by our Queen of the Rosary School Parents Club.

Rake 'n Run

October 24 | Noon-3pm, starting at SJE

Rake, run & lend a hand! Teens in 6th Grade and older are invited to our Youth Ministry Rake ’n Run on Saturday, October 24 from Noon–3pm, starting at SJE. We’ll help local seniors tackle their fall leaves while having some fun along the way! Bring gloves, rakes and plenty of water. Adult chaperones with leaf blowers are needed, too!

Bake Sale

October 24-25 | All Sunday Masses, QR/SJE

Something sweet is coming! Stop by the Women’s Club Bake Sale and pick up some delicious homemade treats after Mass—Saturday, October 24 at 5pm at SJE and Sunday, October 25 at 8am QR, 9:15am SJE and 10:30am QR. Free-will offerings are gratefully accepted!

Season of Giving: Toy Drive

October 31 - November 15

Our Annual Season of Giving kicks off with our Toy & Stocking Stuffer Drive for Mission of Our Lady of Angels. You donate. Our Youth Ministry collects, sorts, and delivers. Christmas is a little merrier for orphans served by the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels. Look for our collection bins in the vestibule at both QR and St. Julian.

November Is Dedicatd to the Holy Souls in Purgatory

All Souls

Nov 2 | 7pm, SJE

Remembering Those We Love. Join us for our All Souls Mass on Monday, November 2 at 7:00pm at St. Julian Eymard as we gather in prayer to remember and honor our loved ones who have gone before us.

Together, we place them in God’s loving care and celebrate our hope in the promise of eternal life. All are welcome.

St. Raphael: Our Hope of Healing Ministry

Nov 6 | SJE Shea Hall

Stress, worry and anxiety are part of life—but how do we keep them from taking over? Join us for our first St. Raphael: Our Hope of Healing Teen Night with Devin Shepard, LCSW, CSAT, CMAT of Shepard Counseling, PLLC.

We’ll talk about why our brains worry, how resilience develops, and practical tools—including grounding and breathing techniques and Catholic practices—that can help when anxiety hits.

Come as you are, bring a friend, and leave with some real tools you can use. Follow this link to download flyer.

Grace Night for Mental Health

Nov 8 | 6:30pm, SJE

Join us Sunday, November 8 at 6:30pm at St. Julian Eymard for an evening of prayer, music and witness for those experiencing mental health challenges and those who walk alongside them.

Come as you are. Participate as you feel comfortable, or simply be present and rest in God’s grace. All are welcome. Download flyer.

Deacon Inquiry Nights

September to April | Virtual or In Person

“Whom shall I send? Who will go for us? ‘Here I am, send me!’” — Isaiah 6:8

Have you ever considered the call to be a Deacon of the Catholic Church? Join us for a Deacon Inquiry Session. We will meet as noted below at 7:00 PM.

Monday, November 9, 2026 Virtual Meeting (via Teams)
Monday, February 22, 2027 Virtual Meeting (via Teams)
Monday, April 12, 2027 Diaconate Office, 816 Marengo, Forest Park, IL

The sessions will provide men and their wives with an overview of the Ministry of a Deacon, the Deacon Formation Program and the application process. Men, single or married, ages 32-62, are invited to attend. Wives are strongly encouraged to accompany their husbands. For more information and to RSVP for a session contact the Office of the Diaconate at (708) 366-8900 ext. 102.

Season of Giving: Angel Tree Adoption

Nov 14-15 | All Sunday Masses, QR & SJE

Each year, OLBS adopts more than 100 neighbors in need to help make their Christmas merry and bright. Look for the angel trees in the vestibules at both QR & SJE and adopt a family to buy Christmas gifts. Select a family to shop for as an individual, or get a group together.

Around the Parish

Welcome to Alpha!

Running through November

Alpha is underway! Please keep our guests and the Alpha Team in your prayers as they journey together through questions, conversation and faith.

And stay curious—another Alpha is coming! There’s a seat for you at the table.

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!

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.

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

Gospel in Focus

October 11, 2026 Jesus teaches us that all who respond to Him willbe invited to the Kingdom. “Go out, therefore, into the main roads and invite to the feast

whomever you find.” —Matthew 22:9

Discussion Questions

What stuck out to you about the readings this week?

How do you think people in the story who came to the feast felt when they received an invitation?

Share a time when you did not respond to what God asked. How did that change you?

Ministry Updates

DISCOVER OUR QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL!

Queen of the Rosary School is crushing the 2026-27 school year. Come discover a place where faith and learning feel like home!

We’d love to meet your family! 🐾 Paws Up, Cougars! 🐾

Mark your calendars for:

Oct 11 | Fall Fest

Oct 23 | Trunk or Treat

Oct 24 | Rake 'n Run

Nov 6 | St. Raphael Teen Mental Health Night

Nov 8 | Pancake Breakfast

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FAITH FORMATION ROUND UP

Religious Education is underway and our first Family Formation events with Fr. Mike are scheduled for October 13 and 17. Thank you for making RE such an important part of your family life.

Save these dates:

Oct 11 | Fall Fest

Oct 13 | Family Formation

Oct 17 | Family Formation

Oct 23 | Trunk or Treat

Oct 24 | Rake 'n Run

Nov 6 | St. Raphael Teen Mental Health Night

Nov 8 | Pancake Breakfast

If you have any questions or need assistance, our Lifelong Faith Formation Coordinator, Christine Nagle, is here to help.