Prayers for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Pope Francis is asking for prayers for his predecessor Pope Benedict XVI after the Vatican said on Wednesday that the 95-year-old former pontiff's health had "worsened."

"I would like to ask all of you for a special prayer for Pope Emeritus Benedict, who, in silence, is sustaining the Church," the Pope said. "He is very sick, asking the Lord to console and sustain him in this witness of love for the Church, until the end."

Francis later visited the former Pope, who resides in a monastery on the Vatican's grounds, per Reuters.

Advent & Christmas

As Christmastime continues, this Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God. We will observe a regular Sunday schedule:

• Sat 12/31/22 Vigil | 5pm, SJE
• Sun 1/1/23 | 8am, QR
• Sun 1/1/23 | 9:15am, SJE
• Sun 1/1/23 | 10:30am, QR

If you did not pick up a Prayer Kit for the Solemnity of Mary and Epiphany, they are still available at the parish office or in either church. Each kit contains prayers and ideas to celebrate the Solemnity of Mary and New Year, plus an Epiphany house blessing and chalk. If you would like Fr. Dan or Fr. Louis to come to your home to lead the house blessing, please contact the parish office at (847) 979-0901 or info@olbsegv.org.

Christmas Photo Fun!

Celebrate the season by taking a photo in front of any of our Christmas displays:

• Queen of the Rosary Vestibule
• St. Julian Shea Hall
• Manger scene at Queen of the Rosary
• Christmas vignette in front of both Queen of the Rosary and St. Julian (when the sun is out)

Snap a photo with family and friends and post on Facebook. Don't forget to tag us @OLBSEGV!

Parish Office Closed

Please note, the parish office will be closed on the following days in celebration of Christmas:

Friday, December 30, 2022

Monday, January 2, 2023

We wish all our OLBS family a blessed Christmas and a peaceful and joyous new year.

Winter Supper - January 5th

Thank you for your support of OLBS Good Samaritan outreach to those in need! Our next Winter Supper is scheduled for Thursday, January 5th. We're planning a menu of Chicken, Broccoli and Rice casserole paired with assorted fruits and apple sauce to help ward off the Winter chill. You know the drill, if you are able to help shop, cook, prep or pack, please signup using the button below. If you have any questions, please contact the parish office by phone (847) 979-0901 or e-mail.

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!

1/7/23 | 5:00pm, SJE | Guitar Group

1/21/23 | 5:00pm, SJE | Charismatic Mass

1/22/23 | 10:30am, QR | Kid's Choir

1 • 5 • 23

1 • 6 • 23

1 • 7 • 23

1 • 8 • 23

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1 • 9 • 23

QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL REPORT

Queen of the Rosary School performed their annual Christmas concert on December 15th. Grades K-8 performed Christmas classics with 8th Grade Student Council President, Adorina Gorail, as MC. Highlights of the concert include a traditional French carol sung in two-part round by the 4th grade class, "Joy To the World" performed on ukuleles by the 3rd grade class, and a very special "12 Days of QR Christmas" written for the 7th grade class by music teacher, Ms. Lee. 8th graders Josh Aguilar and Josh Maxwell accompanied the 3rd and 8th grade performances on ukulele and piano respectively. The concert ended with a rousing audience participation chorus of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas."

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ROUND UP

Parents, save the date of Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 10am for our Sacramental Preparation Meeting at Queen of the Rosary Church. This meeting is for all parents of children preparing to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion for the first time.

YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER

Kairos is Greek for God’s Time.  This retreat is a time to be away from ordinary, day-to-day events and stresses.  It is three nights and four days in Plano, IL with others your age. The retreat is teen led, adult guided. Those who attended as juniors last year are retreat leaders this year. Our Kairos retreat will be held the weekend of January 13-16, 2023. We will leave St. Theresa at 4:00pm on Friday January 13th, and return from the retreat location on Monday in the early evening. You will not miss any school as Monday is a non-attendance day.

Pre-registration was required. Please contact Mr. Van with questions.

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