JULY 21, 2013 · SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY … · building the Church together through the...
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www.qasparish.org 6280 N. Sauganash Avenue ■ Chicago, Illinois 60646 ■ Phone: 773-736-6060 ■ Fax: 773-736-6099
Mass Schedule Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 6:45, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am 12:30 pm
Daily Mass
Monday-Friday 6:30, 7:30, 8:45 am Saturday 8:00 am
Mass Schedule Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 6:45, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am 12:30 pm
Daily Mass
Monday-Friday 6:30, 7:30, 8:45 am Saturday 8:00 am
Confessions
Saturday at 8:30 - 9:15 am
Perpetual Novena Monday at 7:00pm
Queen of All Saints Basilica
Committed to Christ, sharing God’s gifts and building the Church together through the ministries of word, worship and service.
JULY 21, 2013 · SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
“Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing.
Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her.”
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It’s been two months since we gathered on our spacious front lawn to celebrate our annual rite of Spring, our Field of Dreams, the fruits of our United Parish Project. This year the theme was A Starry Night, and the stars were indeed out that night. Over seven hundred of us reveled beneath the giant tent that reminded me of a series of mountain peaks. To see those peaks flanked and even dwarfed by the splendor of the Basilica’s façade warms the hearts of all who call Queen of All Saints their home – and there are so many who do. Of the over seven hundred in attendance most, of course, were parishioners and neighbors now, but some former parishioners returned for the event from the places to which they have
moved, still considering their ties to Queens very important in their lives and the lives of their children. As I have realized from the day I became pastor, the roots of the families of this great parish run very, very deep. Being a south sider, I am used to the comment that you can take the boy out of the south side, but you can’t take the south side out of the boy. I think that’s even truer for someone who’s grown up in Queens. That loyalty is one of the qualities that distinguishes this parish community from so many others. The Field of Dreams seems to summarize all this in several concrete ways.
First, the preparation for the event demonstrates the health and vitality of a community of faith built on mutual cooperation and respect. Literally an army of volunteers worked side by side for months in advance of the event to ensure its success. It was amazing to me to see so many coming forward to offer their assistance in whatever ways they were needed. It takes such a dedicated and generous cadre of people to manage the thousands of details that somehow merge to form a truly memorable celebration of all the good Queen of All Saints Basilica and Parish represent. I want to salute all who volunteered and to recognize especially those who provided leadership on the Steering Committee: Leslie Berg, Amber Coltoff, Megan Connolly,Dorothy Coyle, Angela Georgopoulos, Barbara Graham, Mira Gundlach, Kellie Halkitis, Eileen Hayes, Marikay Hegarty, Jenny Hester, Colleen Hoffman, Laura Honda, Ann Ingles, Maureen Juskaitis, Mike Kirchberg, Anne Kirchner, Jeff Kirchner, Jeff Langfels, Mary Jo Lestingi, Jill Mackie, Lou Manfredini, Erika Marino, Lou Martinez, Melissa McManamy, Joe Onofrio, Karen Proesel, Rico Ramos, Jeff Reichenbach, Brian Ryska, Julie Schaefer, Jack Sonta, Patti Swanson, Mike Sweeney, Kevin Toomey and Kristin Vasilj.
As you know an organizing committee as large as the one in operation for the Field of Dreams needs to be organized itself. All of us owe a world of thanks to Anne Kirchner and Melissa McManamy for their expert direction, guidance and coordination. They accomplished the near impossible: they drew a disparate group of talented individuals into a cohesive team for a singular purpose – and they did so calmly with style and grace. They earned the respect and esteem of their co-workers while they effectively and efficiently provided this parish with a sparkling Starry Night that will be remembered with fondness and gratitude.
Second, participation in the event itself expressed and enhanced our experience of what it means to be a parish, a community of faith. Sure the event was basically a party, but it was so much more than that. Social events sponsored by parishes always seek to build up in the community of faith a deeper realization that it is indeed the Body of Christ. The natural, human experience of a social gathering provides the foundation for a supernatural, divine experience, the continual formation of a community of faith by the grace of God into the Body of Christ. That’s why we have such social occasions in the first place. That’s what brings our social gatherings to a more profound level of meaning. We eat the Body of Christ when we receive Holy Communion at Mass, but we become the Body of Christ when we form ourselves into a holy communion, a church. Our enjoyment of the Field of Dreams is directly connected to our life and vigor as a community of faith.
From the Pastor
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Lyric Light Opera Outing
Mail to Kate Meeker
6149 N. Karlov Chicago, IL 60646
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Please submit by July 25th!!!
Join the Over 50 Club on Friday, August 9th 2:00pm
All aboard for this perennially popular boatload of nautical nuttiness at the Cahn Auditorium in Evanston! Send check of $22 made out to
the Over 50 Club with self-addressed stamped envelope.
Third, as you know the proceeds from the Field of Dreams fund the ministries of the parish. For several years now, the Field of Dreams has been the only parish fund-raiser. No other fund-raisers have been permitted. Therefore the Field of Dreams is crucial to the educational, liturgical and apostolic life of the parish. It also provides seed money for some of the repair and restoration projects the parish undertakes. For example, this year our special concern was the improvement of the technological capacity of the school. This year the financial goal for the Field of Dreams was $275,000. That was an ambitious goal to say the least, given the economic challenges so many of our people face. I am pleased to report that, in addition to the other successes of the Field of Dreams noted above, it was also a financial success. The event brought in $313,000. That’s $38,000 over its goal.
I want to express my deepest gratitude to all who contributed in any way to make the Field such a huge success in every way. God bless them for their generosity.
Monsignor John Pollard
• For those who are not baptized and are in the process of making a decision to become Catholic
• For those who were baptized and are in another faith, yet are thinking of becoming Catholic
• For those who were baptized Roman Catholic and have not received the Eucharist or Confirmation
The process is designed to assist those interested in Catholicism,
to learn about our faith, our traditions, and celebrations. Each person is invited to reflect on his or her own relationship with God and the faith community. We journey though this process
assisting each other in our response to God’s call.
If you or someone you know is interested in the RCIA, please call the Religious Education Office (773) 286-1939 for more information.
RCIA Inquiry (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
The RCIA is a process for those considering becoming Catholic, specifically:
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Parish News The Filipino - American Community Association
of Queen of All Saints Parish
Invites all Parishioners to taste the fabulous Philippine Island cuisines/desserts and share the
glorious day under the sun:
ANNUAL PICNIC-IN-THE-PARK
WHERE: Forest Glen Woods Forest Preserve (about 1/2 mile west of Cicero Ave & Peterson Ave)
WHEN: Saturday, July 27th, 2013 at 12:30pm until sundown
BRING: Blankets, Lawn Chairs, Coolers… and an Appetite!!!!
For more information, please contact: Rex Abad at (773) 505-2891 or [email protected]
Enjoy fun & games for all ages! Or simply come by to relax and enjoy the fabulous Philippine Island cuisines & desserts!! Including “Halo-Halo”, a variety mix of sweet fruits packed beneath crushed ice and topped with milk and ice cream!
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Parish News
Religious Education News
Faith Filled Help Wanted Although our year has ended, we are looking forward to September 22nd when our new year begins. There are a few openings in our gifted faculty that we are anxious for you to consider filling. During our Sunday classes there is an opening in Grade 4, and Grade 7. Sundays meet 3 times a month from 9:00- 10:30 AM. Our Tuesday classes need 1st Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, and 7th Grade. Tuesday classes also meet 3 times a month from 4:30 – 6PM. We will not be able to take students in those grades unless there is a willing catechist to teach them. Won’t you think about calling Aline Reynolds for an interview at 773-286- 1939. Please prayerfully consider taking on one of those classes, and leave your finger prints on the future church. Time Is Running Out for Registration for 2013-2014 Registration for the 2013-2014 school year is happening now. All the forms are posted online through the parish website. Simply download these documents, fill them out, and return them to the RE Office. This change is designed to make registration for our classes easier for our families. Please remember to register ASAP. No registrations will be accepted after August 15, so that all resources are in place when classes begin on September 22nd. Mission Trip 2013
We are sending off four of our Queen of All Saints teens this morning for a one week service trip to St. Louis. Escorted by Mrs. Pat Kelley Noble, Caroline Martin, Annie Hester, Bella Lorenz, and Time Noble will attend Catholic Heart Work Camp where they will expect to work hard, pray hard, and play hard throughout this coming week. They will return Saturday, July 27th with many stories and new friend from across the country. Please keep all these young people in your prayers throughout this week for a blessed experience.
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July 24th Clarissa Aljentra
Discipleship in the Digital Age: The Challenge, The Chore,
and The Change
Ms. Clarissa Aljentera was a newspaper journalist from California; she is now the coordinator of adult faith formation and social media in the Office for Catechesis and Youth Ministry with the Archdiocese of Chicago. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from San Jose State University and a master’s degree in pastoral ministry from the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. Clarissa’s first book The Parish Guide to Social Media was published this year. In her spare time she enjoys performing with her improv group - RumFysh.
Baptized into the Faith
Gia Marie Amoroso Daughter of Louis & Tina Griffin Amoroso
Xavier John Ayala
Son of Jason & Maggie Rice Ayala
Gretchen Therese Burns Daughter of Keith & Kristin Mattimore Burns
Ryan Daniel Hetland
Son of Daniel & Patricia Stevens Hetland
Helen Grace Hiti Daughter of Jason Hiti-Shannon & Jean Moring
Madilyn Mae Puente
Daughter of Juan Carlos & Elvira Quevedo Puente
Grant Russell Welsh Son of Kevin & Christina Zorzi Welsh
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Sunday, July 21st (Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time) - All Sunday Masses will be offered for the People of Queen of All Saints and the Benefactors of our Endowments for the School and the Parish. Monday, July 22nd (St. Mary Magdalene) - School Endowment Fund Benefactors, QAS Homebound, In Honor of Our Blessed Mother Ben & Sara Testa, Ruth Stegmaier, Anna Born, John T. Kelly, Luz Pahati, Pedro Delgado, Jan Michael Madamba, Dolores Stevens, Ferdinad Neughengen, Anna & Ralph Minx, Irma Maravilla Readings: Ex 14:5-18; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Tuesday, July 23rd (St. Bridget) - Deceased Members of the QAS Widowed Group, Madeleine Grant, Renaldo L. Amponin, Lenora Nigliazzo, Janet Bertram, Roger Lacey, Larry & Shannon Baker, Irma Maravilla, Chester Rzepecki Readings: Ex 14:31—15:1; Ex 15:8-10, 12, 17; Mt 12:46-50 Wednesday, July 24th (St. Sharbel Makhluf) - Basilica Fund Members, Eileen Stegmaier, Lourdusamy Zacharias, Vita DeCarlo, Salvy Monastero, Chester & Wanda Burzawa, Stanley & Kay Przepiorski, Rev. Edwin Karlowicz, C.R., Paul & Anna Burzawa, Adolph & Antoinette Burzawa, Stanley & Marya Kozlowski, Janis Johnson, John & Christine Peters, Wanda & Chestan Peters, Joy Beltran, Irma Maravilla, Senator Walter Nega Readings: Ex 16:1-5, 9-115; Ps 78:18-19, 23-28; Mt 13:1-9 Thursday, July 25th (St. James) - Over 50 Club Members, Randy Sullivan, Norma Ann, Pamela Feist, Irma Maravilla Readings: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 78:18-19, 23-28 Friday, July 26th (Ss. Joachim and Anne) – Helen & Jerry Martin, George Stegmaier, Anna Rosauer, Carl J. Rosauer, Pedro Delgado, Irma Maravilla Readings: Ex 20:1-17; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 13:18-23 Saturday, July 27th - Bridget Rochford, Sam Minelli, Norene Bashara, Nancy Caponigri Beno, Jean Kozak, Caponigi, Minelli & Parrillo Family, Tim Cleary, Anna Neeson, Irma Maravilla Readings: Ex 24:3-8; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Mt 13:24-30
Mass Intentions
We Pray for our Recently Deceased Joseph Santelli
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Pastoral Staff Pastor…………….……………….Rev. Msgr. John E. Pollard Pastor Emeritus………...…..….….Rev. Msgr. Wayne F. Prist Associate Pastor……….……………….Rev. Simon Braganza Associate Pastor………………..…..Rev. Thomas J. Campana Resident ……………………………….Rev. Edward D. Grace Resident…………………..……..Rev. Richard Conyers, CSC Deacon…………………………..Rev. Mr. Michael Monnelly Pastoral Associate……...Sr. Ann Kathleen McDonnell, BVM Director of Religious Education………..Mrs. Aline Reynolds Director of Music..…………………...…….Dr. Kenneth Sotak Assistant Director of Music………………….....Paul Scavone
Rectory Hours Monday-Friday……………………..……….8:30 am-4:00 pm
Telephone Numbers Rectory………………………………………....773-736-6060 School/Preschool………………………...……..773-736-0567 Parish FAX……………………………….…….773-736-6099 Religious Education Office………………….....773-286-1939
Accounting Office Business Manager……………………..……….Gerald Farrell Accounting Assistant……………………....Kate Dombrowski
Rectory Office Staff Parish Secretary……………………………...Pam Hautzinger Parish Secretary………………………………....Michael Jolls Parish Secretary…………………..…………..Jan Praznowski
Building and Grounds Ralph Meschewski, Bobby Brooks, Victor Miranda, Mike Farina, Jonathon Hernandez
Queen of All Saints School Early Childhood through Grade 8 Principal……………………………….....…Mr. Peter Tantillo Administrative Assistant ……….…………….Mrs. Ida Segreti School Secretary………...…………….… Mrs. Janet Santicola
Visit Our Website Queen of All Saints Basilica……………...www.qasparish.org Queen of All Saints School…………….....www.qasschool.org
Sunday Masses Saturday Vigil …………………..……………………5:00 pm Sunday…...…………….6:45, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm
Daily Mass and Rosary Monday-Friday…….……………...………6:30, 7:30, 8:45 am Saturday………………………………………...……..8:00 am Rosary………………...………...Daily after the 8:45 am Mass
Devotions and Holy Day Masses Perpetual Novena……….…………………..Monday, 7:00 pm Benediction…………….….First & Third Mondays at 7:30 pm Please consult the parish bulletin or website for the holy day Mass schedule.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday………………………………………...8:30-9:15 am
To Register in the Parish Please contact the Rectory Office……………...773-736-6060
The Sacrament of Baptism Queen of All Saints rejoices in the incorporation of new members into the Body of Christ. The Sacrament of Baptism for infants is celebrated on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sunday of each month at 1:30 PM. Please come into the rectory to schedule the baptism for your child. Prior to the baptism, the parents are invited to attend a baptismal preparation session. If an adult or a school age child seeks baptism, special arrangements should be made with one of the priests.
The Sacrament of Matrimony Queen of All Saints helps couples prepare not only for their wedding day, but the lifelong commitment of living a Christian marriage. Parishioners of Queen of All Saints Basilica who are baptized and free to marry in the Catholic Church may celebrate their marriage in Queen of All Saints Basilica. Couples from Queen of All Saints seeking marriage in Queen of All Saints Basilica should contact one of the parish priests at least six months prior to their intended date of marriage. The couple must meet with one of the priests before the date for the marriage can be confirmed.
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick If a member of your family would like to receive the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, please contact the Rectory.
Queen of All Saints Basilica Information 6280 N. Sauganash Avenue • Chicago, Illinois 60646 • (773) 736-6060
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Parish News
Parish Financials for July 7th, 2013
Actual to Budget YTD
Week $27,410 $52,005
Weekly Budget $27,500 $55,000
Difference ($90) ($2,995)
Actual to Prior Year YTD
Week $27,410 $52,005
Last Year $26,460 $54,789
Difference $950 ($2,784)
Today’s Readings First Reading — Abraham shows hospitality to three visitors (Genesis 18:1-10a). Psalm — He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord (Psalm 15). Second Reading — The mystery hidden from generations past has been manifested; it is Christ in you, the hope for glory (Colossians 1:24-28). Gospel — Jesus converses with Martha and Mary about service and contemplation (Luke 10:32-42).
Celebrant Schedule Sunday, July 28th
5:00pm - Msgr. John Pollard 6:45am - Fr. Thomas Campana 8:00am - Fr. Thomas Campana 9:30am - Fr. Simon Braganza 11:00am - Msgr. John Pollard 12:30pm - Fr. Edward Grace
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