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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-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time | |
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First Reading – The Lord appoints Ezekiel watchman for the house of Israel. (Ezekiel 33:7-9)
Psalm – "If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts." (Psalm 95)
Second Reading – The one who loves has fulfilled the law. (Romans 13:8-10)
Gospel – Where two or three are gathered in His name, Jesus is present. (Matthew 18:15-20)
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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 today Wednesday, September 6th. Also, if you are brining crescent rolls, those are needed UNOPENED today 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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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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OLBS Teen Center Open House
The OLBS Teen Center, Rooms 4/5/6 in the SJE Annex, is a space created especially for teens in 8th-12th grade, but this weekend is the chance for everyone else to come check it out! Saturday, September 9th and Sunday, September 10th, before and after Masses, the OLBS Teen Center will be open to all. Refreshments will be served.
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Book Club Returns
Book Club will meet to discuss No Greater Love by Edward Sri on Monday, September 11th at 7pm. For this meeting, Book Club will meet in Rooms 11/12 in the SJE Annex. Please come with your recommendations for books to read this year.
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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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Healing & Anointing Mass
In times of uncertainty and need, our faith and unity can bring about incredible healing and change. The Good Samaritan Ministry invites us for a special Healing and Anointing Mass on Thursday, September 28th at 6:30pm in St. Julian Eymard Church. We will come together to pray for healing from hunger, homelessness and general physical ailments.
Let us remember that every act of compassion, every moment of prayer and every hand extended in friendship has the power to heal our community. Please spread the word and invite your friends, family and neighbors to join us. Together, we can be the change that our community needs.
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October is Respect Life Month
As October nears, please check below for information on activities and events that we can do right now to help support a culture of life in the parish and in our community!
| 09/09/23 National Day of Remembrance for the Unborn. Prayer Service at 4:30pm in St. Julian Eymard Church. | 09/09/23 - 10/29/23 Spiritual Adoption. We invite you to once again spiritually adopt and pray for an unborn baby. The culmination of our Spiritual Adoption will be a Baby Shower, following the 10:30am Mass at Queen of the Rosary Church on Sunday, June 16, 2024. NEW this year, our Prayer Shawl Ministry has graciously created Prayer Squares that we invite you to take as a tangible reminder of your commitment to pray for this unborn life for nine months. | 09/09/23 - 10/29/23 Baby Bottle Campaign. Spare change can change a life, and we invite you once again to support either The Women's Centers of Greater Chicagoland or TLC Pregnancy Centers by grabbing a bottle, filling it and returning it to the parish office by October 29th. | 09/16/23 Ground Zero Tour. Hosted by St. James in Arlington Heights, join Illinois Right to Life in support of a culture of life on Saturday, September 16th beginning at 7:30am with a special Mass for Life. | 09/27/23 40 Days for Life. Pray for an end to abortion from September 27th through November 5th. Discover more here. | |
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NorthWest Families for Life is looking for individuals to stand vigil in front of the American Women's Medical Center, 110 S. River Road, Des Plaines on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Please contact the parish office to be connected with our Respect Life Ministry to learn more about public support for a culture of life and how you can get involved.
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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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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 final Supper of Summer '23 will be served from 6:30-7:30pm in Shea Hall. | |
National Day of Remembrance Prayer Service at 4:30pm at St. Julian Eymard Church. | |
OlBS Teen Center Open House before/after Masses this Sunday. | |
Book Club resumes at 7pm in the St. Julian Eymard Annex. | | |
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Gospel in Focus
September 10, 2023 Jesus tells His disciples what to do when someone does something wrong, or hurts someone else. “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” —Matthew 18:20
Discussion Questions
When you see someone doing something wrong, how do you respond? With gentleness or spite? Or are you afraid to speak up? How can we imitate Christ in these situations?
What communities are you a part of? Why is it important to be a part of a community?
How does loving your neighbor go beyond just the commandments?
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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!
Classes for the 2023-24 school year begin this Saturday, September 9th! Follow this link to register if you haven't already. 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, this Saturday and Sunday, September 9th and 10th, is our OLBS Teen Center Open House. Come check out the space for yourselves, and show it off to family and friends. We can't wait to see you!
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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