Spring Forward

This Sunday, March 12th at 2am we "spring forward" as clocks are set ahead one hour for the beginning of Daylight Savings Time.

Catch OLBS in Chicago Catholic!

Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish in Elk Grove Village distributed ashes at a community drive-up event located in front of Tasty Catering in the Elk Grove Village Industrial Park on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Your Opinion Matters at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament!

It’s official! The Disciple Maker Index Survey is open and your help makes a difference.

Please complete the short, 10-15 minute survey as soon as possible, using the button at right.  

There are also opportunities to complete the survey after daily and Sunday Mass and you can obtain a paper copy in the Parish Office or by contacting Mary Ellen Ottenstein at (847) 979-0901 x1007.

Annulment Info Night

Are you or someone you know pursuing an Annulment? Do you have questions about the requirements or process? The Church has resources to help. Join the Metropolitan Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Chicago for a free Annulment Info Night on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 7:00pm at St. Julian Eymard.

No General Dispensation

The Archdiocese of Chicago is not granting a general dispensation for the Memorial of St. Patrick from the obligation to abstain from meat on Fridays in Lent. Instead, Catholics who find themselves at an event where meat is served in celebrating St. Patrick may in good conscience substitute the general rule of abstinence with another form of penance or a significant act of charity that benefits the poor. Regardless, it is important to take seriously the obligation to observe Fridays in Lent as a way of uniting ourselves to Jesus who died on Good Friday. That should not be undervalued as we reflect on his sacrifice on the Cross for the salvation of the world in this holy season.

Save the Date for Our Parish Lenten Mission!

Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament's Annual Parish Mission will be "Body of Christ, Broken for the World: The Eucharistic Revival and You." Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your faith and relationship with Jesus Christ. All are welcome to join us Monday, March 20th to Wednesday, March 22nd nightly at 7:00pm at St. Julian Eymard.

Parish-Wide Lenten Almsgiving: Welcome the Stranger

As a community of faith, we are called to show compassion and hospitality to those in need, and this Lent, we have an opportunity to do just that!

Our Lenten Almsgiving project this year is to support Catholic Charities Welcome the Stranger Parish-Family Sponsorship. Help us raise $10,000 and form a Parish-Family Liaison team to Welcome the Stranger!

Winter Supper - April 6th

Thank you to everyone who helps shop, cook, prep or pack for Winter and Summer Suppers or donates to the Poor Box for Catholic Charities Dinners! During Holy Week, on Thursday, April 6th, we will pack a special Easter Supper for our homeless neighbors. Because the first Thursday of the month falls on Holy Thursday, we will need extra helpers to make sure that Shea Hall is completely cleaned and cleared ahead of the 7pm Holy Thursday of the Lord's Passion Mass at St. Julian. The Altar of Repose will be setup in Shea Hall and all attending Mass will be invited to visit the Altar following Mass.

Be an Adorer

Starting in Easter, Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament is 

excited to introduce a new and expanded schedule for Eucharistic Adoration. Come rest in silence with our Lord and listen for the call of the Holy Spirit on Wednesdays, Saturdays and First Fridays.

Annual Catholic Appeal

Now more than ever, the Church needs your steadfast support. Your participation in our parish’s weekly offertory and in the Annual Catholic Appeal is essential to maintaining the

financial well-being of the Church.

Please consider signing up for online giving to the parish offertory and to the Appeal. Just as we rely on your spiritual support, the Church continues to rely on your financial support to continue its work of sanctification and evangelization.

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QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL REPORT

Spring Break Lenten Service Opportunity. Just in time for Lenten almsgiving and Spring Break, please get ready to join the Marriage & Family Ministry and Queen of the Rosary School Board for a service event at Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg on Wednesday, March 29th from 4:30 to 6:15pm. Follow this link to sign up as a family or a group with accompanying adult. Individuals 18 and older are also welcome. Space is limited, so sign up today!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ROUND UP

Confirmation Candidate/Sponsor/Parent Meeting

Tuesday, March 14th | 7pm | QR

This meeting is for all Confirmation candidates and their sponsors and parents. Please meet in QR Church at 7pm.

Youth Altar Server Recognition Mass

Youth altar servers of Vicariate I parishes with their families are invited to a recognition Mass and post-Mass meal. 

Sunday, March 26 at 3:00 p.m.

St. Thomas of Villanova Parish

1201 E. Anderson Dr. in Palatine, IL

YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER

Living Stations of the Cross rehearsals are set to begin Sunday, March 12th at 3pm at St. Julian. All teens who participated last year are welcome back, and please bring your friends with you!

OLBS Youth Ministry is headed to Marshalltown, Iowa for Catholic Heart Work Camp in July. If you haven't already reserved your spot, contact Mr. Van and send in your $100 deposit today!

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