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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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Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time | |
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First Reading – The Lord compares the house of Israel to a vineyard. (Isaiah 5:1-7)
Psalm – "The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel." (Psalm 80)
Second Reading – Paul encourages the Philippians to stay faithful to the teaching they received from him. (Philippians 4:6-9)
Gospel – Jesus tells the parable about the wicked tenants. (Matthew 21:33-43)
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All are invited for faith, fellowship and fun... | |
Blessing of the Pets
Our pets are a blessing to us. In honor of today's Feast of St. Francis, please join us this Saturday, October 7th at Queen of the Rosary Church at 10:00am for Blessing of the Pets. House pets only and all pets must be leashed or in carriers.
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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. | |
October Is Month of the Holy Rosary
Join our Rosary Group every Tuesday evening at 7pm to pray the Rosary at St. Julian Eymard Church. Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrim Statue arrives this Saturday at St. Julian Eymard!
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10/7/23 | 1:30pm Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima arrives.
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10/8/23 - 10/13/23 | The Rosary prayed nightly while Our Lady of Fatima visits, please see schedule cards in the Vestibule for times.
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10/14/23 | 12:30pm Pilgrim Status of Our Lady of Fatima joins the America Needs Fatima Rosary Rally before she departs.
Throughout October, look for prayers and rosaries on display in our church lobbies.
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October is Respect Life Month
Thank you to our Respect Life Ministers who spoke at Mass this past Sunday: Nancy F., Gerry B., Therese B. and Pete G. Your personal witness was very inspiring and a wonderful way to kick off Respect Life Month. October is a busy month, so please check below for information on activities and events to help support a culture of life in the parish and in our community!
| 10/7/23 First Saturday Rosary. The Respect Life Ministry will lead the First Saturday Rosary on Saturday, October 7 at Queen of the Rosary Church. The First Saturday Devotions begin with daily Mass at 8:15am and continue until Reconciliation at Noon. | 10/10/23 40-Hours Devotion. Please join the Respect Life Ministry in prayer for a culture that supports life from conception until natural death beginning at 7pm on Tuesday, October 10th and continuing until the Closing Benediction on Thursday, October 12th at Noon at St. Julian Eymard Church. The church will be open continuously during this time. | 10/11/23 Holy Hour for Grandparents and the Elderly. Come to St. Julian Eymard Church at 6:30pm as a family, receive God's blessing and leave with a parting gift. | |
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NorthWest Families for Life is looking for individuals to stand vigil in front of the American Women's Medical Center, 110 S. River Road, Des Plaines on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Spiritual Adoption and the Baby Bottle Campaign continue throughout the month of October. 40 Days for Life continues until November 5th.
Please contact the parish office to be connected with our Respect Life Ministry to learn more about public support for a culture of life and how you can get involved.
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PreCana Weekend Encounter
The Archdiocese of Chicago, through the Office of Lifelong Formation, is offering a PreCana Encounter Weekend on October 21 and 22, 2023 for couples to learn about the sacrament of marriage and prepare their hearts leading up to their wedding day. This event is filled with great speakers, activities, prayer and reflection for engaged couples on the sacrament and vocation of marriage. Please contact your home parish (where you currently live and not any destination parish) before registering for any marriage preparation program. This experience fulfills the PreCana marriage preparation requirement for the Archdiocese of Chicago. More information is available here.
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Discover more about Marriage & Family Ministry at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament. | |
Fall Bake Sale
Calling all bakers! Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Women's Club needs your help to bring back the Fall Bake Sale, set for October 28th/29th before and after all Masses at both Queen of the Rosary and St. Julian Eymard. This event is the primary fundraiser for our parish Women's Club, and proceeds are used to support our teachers at Queen of the Rosary School, teens in our Youth Ministry, host faith and fellowship events for women in the parish and help with parish-wide celebrations like the Parish Picnic. We know we have the best bakers around, and our Women's Club is asking for your help providing sweet treats to tempt donors.
Follow this link to signup or look for signups on the Welcome Tables at church to share your favorite cookies, brownies, cakes, bars or other yummy desserts, or contact the parish office for more information (847) 979-0901.
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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!
10/8 | 9:15am | Guitar Group (SJE)
10/15 | 10:30am | Guitar Group/Handbell Choir (QR)
10/29 | 9:15am | Kids Choir (SJE)
10/20 | 10:30am | Charismatic Mass (QR)
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Join Us for One or More of These Upcoming Events! | |
Eucharistic Adoration continues through Reconciliation at 7pm at St. Julian Eymard Church. | |
The Chosen Commentary begins at 7pm, episodes of The Chosen shown at 6pm. | |
First Friday Adoration begins following the 8:15am Mass at St. Julian Eymard. | |
First Saturday devotions being with the 8:15am Morning Mass at Queen of the Rosary. | |
Pet Blessing at Queen of the Rosary at 10am this Saturday. | |
Pilgrim Fatima arrives at 1:30pm at St. Julian Eymard. | |
Children's Liturgy of the Word is at Queen of the Rosary Church at 10:30am. | |
40-Hours Devotion begins at 7pm at St. Julian Eymard. See signup sheets in the vestibule! | |
Holy Hour for Grandparents and the Elderly begins at 6:30pm at St. Julian Eymard. | | |
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Gospel in Focus
October 8, 2023 Jesus prophesies about His death and the world-wide Church. “Therefore, I say to you, the
kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to people that will produce its fruit.” —Matthew 21:43
Discussion Questions
What does the word “expectation” mean to you? Do we ever expect God to answer our prayers?
In the second reading, St. Paul tells us to pary having no anxiety, in prayer, petition, and thanksgiving. What is your favorite way to pray?
Gather in prayer as a family to present to God what you need.
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QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL REPORT | |
Kudos to Parents Club for putting on a fabulous Family Fall Fest this past Sunday! Make sure you have these upcoming events on your calendar too:
Not part of our Queen of the Rosary School? Discover the Queen of the Rosary School advantage!
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ROUND UP
Mark your calendar for these dates coming up:
- 11/12/23 Parent Sacramental Prep
- 12/3/23 Parent Sacramental Prep
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YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER
The Annual Rake 'n Run on Saturday, October 28th from Noon to 3pm. Help those in need in the parish and spend some quality time outdoors while you earn service hours. Sign up here!
Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, November 5th from 8am to Noon. Serve up some yummy pancakes to help earn your way to Louisville, KY next Summer! Sign up here!
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SAVE THESE UPCOMING DATES:
Teen Center Hours | Tue - Fri, 2-5pm
Feed My Starving Children | Oct 13, 4:30-6:15pm
Youth Ministry Meeting | Oct 15, 6pm
Alexian Village | Oct 16, 6:30pm
Rake 'n Run | Oct 28, Noon to 3pm
Pancake Breakfast | Nov 5,
NCYC | Nov 16-19 | Indianapolis, Indiana
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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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