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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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Gospel at Procession – Jesus enters Jerusalem as the crowd waves palm branches and shouts, "Hosanna!" (Matthew 21:1-11)
First Reading – The Lord’s Servant will stand firm, even when persecuted. (Isaiah 50:4-)
Psalm – "My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?" (Psalm 22)
Second Reading – Christ was obedient even to death, and God has exalted him. (Philippians 2:6-11)
Gospel – Jesus is crucified, and his body is placed in the tomb. (Matthew 26:14-27:66)
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Stations & Supper Throughout Lent
March 27 | 6pm
Our Lenten Stations & Supper tradition wraps this Friday at St. Julian at 6pm. This has been a meaningful and well-hosted Lenten season together!
Queen of the Rosary Church
2/20 Queen of the Rosary School Pasta Dinner
2/27 Women's Club
3/6 Liturgical Ministries
St. Julian Eymard Church
3/13 Bereavement & Journey of the Heart
3/20 Respect Life & Rosary Ministry
3/27 Evangelization Leadership & Alpha
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Palm Sunday
March 29 | Distribution of Palms at all Masses
We will celebrate a regular Sunday schedule on Palm Sunday, March 29, and we will have palms available for distribution at all Masses. Please note, palms will be blessed during Mass, and not before. Our schedule is:
- 5pm Sat Vigil SJE
- 8am Sun QR
- 9:15am Sun SJE
- 10:30am Sun QR
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Backpack of Blessings
Lenten Almsgiving Project
This year our parish’s Lenten Almsgiving Project is Backpack of Blessings. We're supporting St. Dominic de Guzman, a Catholic mission school in the mountains of the Philippines, helping to build a science lab and library so the school can receive accreditation and scholarships for students in need. Follow this link to discover more, download the flyer, or please consider giving online or through the light-blue envelopes. Thank you for your generosity this Lent.
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Seven Last Words of Christ
Holy Tuesday, March 31 | 7pm SJE
Reflect on forgiveness, salvation, relationship and more with scripture, song, and witness. Our Seven Last Words of Christ Service will be held at 7pm on Holy Tuesday in St. Julian Eymard Church.
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The Survey Is Open!
through March 27
We listened in 2023—now it’s time to check in again. The Disciple Maker Index Survey is open through March 27. Your honest feedback helps us grow as disciples and as a parish family.
| | | Please read all the way to the end, our shiny new year calendar is already filling up faster than a parish potluck dessert table. And we promise, you won’t want to miss a single sweet surprise! | | Adoration continues until approximately 8pm in St. Julian Eymard Church. | | Stations & Supper at SJE at 6pm as Evangelization Leadership Team hosts. | | Children's Liturgy of the Word at 9:15am Mass at St. Julian Eymard Church. | | In March We Honor St. Joseph | |
Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday
March 29 to April 5
From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday is the most sacred and busiest stretch of our Church year, and it's just around the corner.
We’d love your help! If you have even an hour to give, consider joining our Greeter/Usher team. You’ll still be able to fully participate in the liturgy while offering a warm welcome to parishioners, guests, and visitors. Signing up is simple, just follow the link or download the flyer to connect with our Greeter/Usher captain.
Even if you already serve at a regular Mass, please add your name so we can ensure every liturgy is fully covered. Thank you for helping us create a spirit of hospitality during this holy season!
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Triduum Schedule Reminder
Holy Thursday to Sunday of the Resurrection of our Lord
During the Sacred Triduum—from Holy Thursday through the Sunday of the Resurrection of Our Lord—we will gather in person for Morning Prayer at 8:15am each day. Please note that there will be no 8:15am Mass during this time.
We invite you to pray with us as we enter these most holy days together. Our complete Triduum schedule is:
Holy Thursday
8:15am Morning Prayer QR
7pm Mass of the Lord's Supper SJE (Altar of Repose open until Midnight)
8pm Bus departs SJE for Visitation of Seven Churches (churches will be announced shortly!)
Good Friday
8:15am Morning Prayer SJE
3pm Passion of the Lord Serve QR
7pm Living Stations of the Cross SJE
Holy Saturday
8:15am Morning Prayer QR
10:30am Blessing of Easter Food Baskets SJE
Resurrection of the Lord
7:30pm Sat Easter Vigil QR
8am Sun QR
9:15am Sun SJE
10:30am Sun QR
| | | April Is Dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament | |
Journey of the Heart Grief Share
New Season April 11 - May 16, 2026, 1:30pm SJE
Now meeting on weekends to accommodate work schedules! If you or someone you love is navigating a time of loss, we invite you to join this warm, faith-filled space for comfort, companionship, and hope. Please contact the parish office to be added to the list.
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Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, April 12 | 8am to Noon SJE
Support our Youth Ministry heading to Memphis, TN this Summer for Catholic Heart Work Camp by sharing a delicious pancake breakfast. Teens and their parents will cook and serve and can't wait to see you on April 12!
Teens and Adult Cookers, please follow this link to signup to help with setup, cooking, serving and more!
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Help Us Plan—You’re Invited! 🍽️✨
April 29 | SJE
Our first-ever Lunch… and Learn for our senior community is coming soon! Enjoy a free lunch and a helpful talk includi spotting scams and phishing emails. Sign up today so we can plan—we can’t wait to welcome you!
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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.
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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.
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Gospel in Focus
March 29, 2026 Jesus celebrates the Last Supper, is betrayed by his friend, and dies on the cross for our sins... “He advanced a little and fell prostrate in prayer,
saying, ‘My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet, not as I will, but as you will.’” —Matthew 26:39
Discussion Questions
Share a time when you were betrayed. Howdid you feel?
Take time as a family to thank Jesus for His sacrifice.
How can we enter into Holy Week as a family?
| | | DISCOVER OUR QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL! | |
Looking for a faith-filled, academically strong environment for your child? Our Queen of the Rosary School helps children grow in faith, knowledge, and friendship. Follow this link to discover a place "Where Faith and Learning Feel Like Home."
We’d love to meet your family! 🐾 Paws Up, Cougars! 🐾
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Mark your calendars for:
Apr 19 Confirmation Retreat
Apr 21 Confirmation Rehearsal
Apr 25 First Communion Retreat
May 2 First Communion Rehearsal
May 3 First Communion Mass
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FAITH FORMATION ROUND UP
Sacramental preparation continues with excitement and anticipation as our students look ahead to Confirmation and First Holy Eucharist. Thank you for making RE such an important part of your family life—we can’t wait to journey through the rest of the year together!
Save these dates:
Apr 19 Confirmation Retreat
Apr 21 Confirmation Rehearsal
Apr 25 First Communion Retreat
May 2 First Communion Rehearsal
May 3 First Communion Mass
If you have any questions or need assistance, our Lifelong Faith Formation Coordinator, Christine Nagle, is here to help.
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YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER
Rehearsals for Living Stations of the Cross continue on Sundays at 3pm at St. Julian Eymard until March 29. And, teens, don't miss Mr. Van's Lenten Teen Challenge. Share on social how you do with each week's challenge. Find friends, faith, and a place to belong in OLBS Youth Ministry! Our next meetup is April 19th.
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LOOKING AHEAD:
Mar 29 Living Stations Rehearsal
Apr 3 | Living Stations
Apr 6 | Victory Centre
Apr 12 Pancake Breakfast
Apr 19 | YM Meetup
Apr 20 | Victory Centre
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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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