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!

Trunk or Treat

October 23 | 5-7pm, 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!

10 • 21 • 26

10 • 24-25 • 26

10 • 25 • 26

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!

Happy Halloween!

October 31

Wishing all our OLBS family a happy, healthy, and safe Halloween weekend.

Dressing up, taking the kids or grandkids out trick-or-treating? Share some pics with us or tag us on social @OLBSEGV.

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.

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.

Night of Hope & Healing 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.

Great Lakes Catholic Men's Conference

Nov 21 | 8am - 4pm

The 31st Annual Great Lakes Catholic Men's Conference features Doug Hinderer, Bishop Dennis Spies, Dr. Matthew Breuninger at the Holmes Student Center at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb on Saturday, November 21. Early-bird pricing ends Wednesday, October 21. Follow this link to register today.

Grateful, Thankful, Blessed!

Nov 26 | 9am, QR

We will celebrate daily Mass at Queen of the Rosary Church at a special time of 9am on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26. Wishing all of our OLBS family a happy, healthy, and safe Thanksgiving holiday!

Gathering with friends, family, or fellow parishioners? Share some pics with us or tag us on social @OLBSEGV.

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.

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.

DISCOVER OUR QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL!

FAITH FORMATION ROUND UP

Religious Education is underway and our first Family Formation events were a great success. We can't wait for November! Thank you for making RE such an important part of your family life.

Save these dates:

Oct 23 | Trunk or Treat

Oct 24 | Rake 'n Run

Nov 6 | St. Raphael Teen Mental Health Night

Nov 8 | Pancake Breakfast

Nov 10 | Family Faith Formation

Nov 14 | Family Faith Formation

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

YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER

Find friends, faith, and a place to belong in OLBS Youth Ministry! Our next meetup is this Sunday, October 18 at 6:30pm in the Teen Center!

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