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)

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading – Wisdom is easily found by those who seek her. (Wisdom 6:12-16)

Psalm – "My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God." (Psalm 63)

Second Reading – Grieve with hope and faith. (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)

Gospel – The parable of the wise and foolish virgins emphasizes the importance of putting Jesus' words into practice. (Matthew 25:1-13)

Sunday Bulletin

Meet w/Fr. Dan

All are invited for faith, fellowship and fun...

Mass for the Bereaved

Saturday, November 11th at 10am. To discover more about Journey of the Heart, our parish grief-share ministry, please join Fr. Dan, ministers and past participants for a special Mass for the Bereaved followed by fellowship. In our family of faith, nobody grieves alone.

Teaching Opportunity

Our Queen of the Rosary Catholic School is a wonderful place to teach and learn. We believe that every child deserves an education that is both challenging and supportive, and we work hard to provide that for all of our students. As a teacher at Queen of the Rosary, you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated and experienced staff, as well as with bright and motivated students who are eager to learn.

We are searching for certified teachers and substitute teachers to join our team. Our ideal candidates are passionate about teaching and making a positive impact in the classroom. We are looking for individuals who are patient, kind, and understanding, and who are willing to go above and beyond to help our students succeed.

Does this sound like you or someone you know?

To discover more, please

e-mail our principal, Ms. Kathleen McGinn, or call (847) 437-3322.

Gratitude & Joy

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday and the beginning of Advent in this year of Be Transformed, our fourth year as Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, we are delighted to introduce a special “Gratitude & Joy” campaign. This campaign is an opportunity for us to come together as a faith community to reflect on the many blessings we have received from God and to prepare our hearts for the birth of Christ. Look for more information in the bulletin and find a Blessings Board when you visit church to share something you are grateful for.

In celebration of the Thanksgiving weekend, daily Mass will be celebrated at a special time of 9am on:

Thursday, November 23rd (QR)

Friday, November 24th (SJE)

Christmas Angel Tree Adoption Weekend

Before and after all Masses November 11th and 12th. Make Christmas merry and bright! Look for the Christmas Angel Trees in our vestibules this weekend to shop for a family in need this holiday season. Please note, you may participate as an individual or pool resources with family and friends, but you must buy at least one gift from the Wish List for each member of the family you adopt. All gifts must be wrapped and assembled into a box or bag marked with the family number and returned to St. Julian Eymard Church by December 10th.

Are you ready for the Grand Raffle?

The Grand Raffle is a chance to win cash prizes while supporting our Queen of the Rosary School. Tickets are $25 each or 5 tickets for $100 and may be purchased:

In the School or Parish Office
From any School Family
In the church vestibule at QR/SJE on 11/25-11/26, 12/2-12/3 and 12/9-12/10

$10,000 Grand Prize*, $3,000 Second Prize* and Three $500 Third Prizes*. Prize drawing will be 12/10/23 at the Pictures with Santa event in the School Gym!

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*Prizes subject to change if minimum number of tickets are not sold. Maximum 4,000 tickets will be sold.

Pumpkin Pie Drive

The Johnsons, a QR School family, is sponsoring a Pumpkin Pie Drive to benefit our School. Order your pie before November 18th and 20% of the proceeds will benefit our Queen of the Rosary School. You must mention the flyer, not valid with any other offers.

Pumpkin Pie Drive

Christmas Elves

Our Youth Ministry is collecting full-size toys, sports equipment, stocking stuffers and more to bring joy to orphans at the Mission of Our Lady of Angels this Christmas. Please see collection bins and Wish Lists in the vestibules and place gifts by Sunday, November 19th. Our teens will organize and pack gifts, stuff stockings supplied by our Womens Club and deliver all the gifts to the Mission on the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Season of Giving

Please check the bulletin and eNews for updates on all of our Season of Giving activities. If you would like to support a Season of Giving, but do not like to shop or can't get out, please contact the parish office and we will gladly help you.

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Outside the Parish

Don't forget to check our Outside the Parish page for events happening around the community. Please support our neighbors when you can.

Drop us a line. If you attend an event, let us know what you thought. New events are added regularly, but if you learn of something, please let us know so we can update our page.

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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!

11/19 | 9:15am | Charismatic Mass (SJE)

11/19 | 10:30am | Kids Choir (QR)

11/23 | 9:00am | Thanksgiving (QR)

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Join Us for One or More of These Upcoming Events!

11 • 8 • 23

Adoration continues at SJE until Reconciliation concludes at approximately 8pm.

11 • 9 • 23

The Chosen Commentary in the SJE Ministry Center at 7pm.

11 • 11 • 23

Mass for the Bereaved at SJE at 10am followed by fellowship.

11 • 11&12 • 23

Christmas Angel Tree Adoption weekend at all Masses, see Angel Trees in the vestibules.

11 • 11 • 23

Children's Liturgy of the Word is at the 5pm Mass at St. Julian Eymard Church.

11 • 13 • 23

Baptismal Preparation takes place at 6:30pm on the second Monday of each month.

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Gospel in Focus

November 12, 2023 Jesus calls us to stay awake and be ready for His return, as the wise women with oil for their lamps were ready for the bridegroom’s arrival. “Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” —Matthew 25:13

Discussion Questions

What can we do to grow a deeper love for Jesus and His Church in our hearts?

What distracts us from our faith?

What can we do as a family to be focused on Jesus this week?

QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL REPORT

Teaching Opportunity. See information above, and please contact our school principal, Ms. Kathleen McGinn, to learn more.

Grand Raffle Tickets are on sale now in the School or Parish office or from any School Family! Tickets are $25/each or 5 for $100. The drawing will be held on Sunday, December 10th in the School Gym at the Pictures with Santa Event. Grand Prize is $10,000, Second Prize is $3,000 and three Third Prizes of $500/each will be awarded.

Make sure you have these upcoming events on your calendar too: