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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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Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time | |
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First Reading – The Lord hears the cries of the wronged. (Exodus 22:20-26)
Psalm – "I love you, Lord, my strength." (Psalm 18)
Second Reading – St. Paul commends the Thessalonians for becoming imitators of the Lord. (1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10)
Gospel – Jesus tells the Pharisees that the greatest commandment is to love the Lord our God with all our hearts, minds and souls. (Matthew 22:34-40)
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All are invited for faith, fellowship and fun... | |
Prayer, Fasting & Penance for Peace
Pope Francis has called the global Church to a day of Prayer, Penance and Fasting for peace in the world. The Holy Father announced that special prayers for peace will take place in St. Peter's Basilica at 6:00pm Central time on Friday, October 27th. Our Mass this Friday at 8:15am at St. Julian Eymard Church will be the Mass for the Preservation of Peace and Justice and we will pray Pope Francis' Prayer for Peace. Additionally, if you remain after Mass, our Rosary Group will lead that morning's Rosary for Peace.
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Enculturated Reverence Retreat
Join us for the Enculturated Reverence Retreat this Saturday, October 28th beginning with daily Mass at 8:15am at Queen of the Rosary. If you can't make it to Mass, the Retreat will begin promptly at 9:00am in Room K at Queen of the Rosary School. Your insights and observations will help us build a stronger and more spiritually enriching parish. All are welcome, but liturgical ministers and volunteers, including greeters, ushers, musicians and art & environment, are strongly encouraged to attend. To help us plan seating and refreshments, kindly follow this link to RSVP.
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Fall Bake Sale
Fall Bake Sale before and after all Masses this weekend, October 28th and 29th. Our free-will donations support the OLBS Womens Club in providing:
- Back-to-School Gifts for Queen of the Rosary School Teachers
- Faith, Fellowship and Fun Events for Women in the Parish
- Service Projects such as Christmas Angel Tree and Stockings for Christmas Elves
- Help with Parish Events such as the Picnic and more!
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Solemnity of All Saints
The Solemnity of All Saints on Wednesday, November 1st is a Holy Day of Obligation and additional Masses are being offered to allow the faithful to participate:
- 8:15am SJE
- 12:15pm QR
- 7:00pm SJE
Please follow this link to serve at the afternoon or evening Mass on All Saints Day.
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Please note, Adoration will be suspended in observance of All Saints Day. Confessions will still be heard at 7pm at St. Julian Eymard Church. | |
Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
In observance of All Souls Day on Thursday, November 2nd, in addition to the daily Mass at 8:15am, there will be a special Mass of Remembrance at 7:00pm. Both Masses will be celebrated at Queen of the Rosary Church. The 7pm Mass will honor all of those lost from Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish family over this past year.
And, beginning on All Souls Day, we will again set out Remembrance Tables at both Queen of the Rosary and St. Julian Eymard Churches. All are welcome to bring a photo or memento of a loved one which will remain on display through the month of November.
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Turkey Bunco with Women's Club
The OLBS Women's Club is hosting Turkey Bunco on Friday, November 3rd starting at 6:30pm in Shea Hall at St. Julian Eymard Church. Bunco is a social dice game that is easy to learn and a lot of fun to play. It's a great way to catch up with old friends and meet new people while enjoying a night of camaraderie and laughter. Cover charge is $5, prizes will be awarded and drinks and snacks will be provided. Don't forget to invite friends, family, coworkers and anyone you think will enjoy a fun night out. The more the merrier!
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Youth Ministry Pancake Breakfast
Youth Ministry is hosting a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Sunday, November 5th in Shea Hall at St. Julian Eymard Church from 8:00am to Noon. Whether you enjoy a yummy breakfast with friends and family in Shea Hall, or take yours to-go, our free-will donations will help send teens from OLBS to Catholic Heart Work Camp in Louisville, KY this Summer.
All teens are welcome to help, but teens going on the mission trip must participate. If you haven't already signed up, follow this link to help with Pancake Breakfast.
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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 Respect Life Month
Thank you to our Respect Life Ministers who have planned the many activities to remind us of the beauty and sanctity of life and work toward a culture that supports life from conception until natural death.
| Spiritual Adoption and the Baby Bottle Campaign continue throughout the month of October. 40 Days for Life continues until November 5th. | |
Sign up to receive Word of Life, monthly updates and resources for a culture of life from USCCB Respect Life. | |
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!
10/29 | 9:15am | Kids Choir (SJE)
10/20 | 10:30am | Charismatic Mass (QR)
11/11 | 5:00pm | Guitar Group (SJE)
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! | |
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. | |
The Holy Father calls the Global Church to Prayer, Fasting & Penance for Peace. | |
Womens Club Bake Sale before and after all Masses this Sunday! | |
Children's Liturgy of the Word is at the 10:30am Mass at Queen of the Rosary Church. | |
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and safe Halloween. | | |
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Gospel in Focus
October 29, 2023 Jesus teaches us the greatest commandment: to love the Lord with our whole selves. “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” —Matthew 22:37
Discussion Questions
Is it harder for you to love God, or love our neighbor? Why? How are they related?
What does it mean to love the Lord with all your mind? What about your heart? Your soul?
Share a time when you did something for your neighbor because of your love for God?
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QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL REPORT | |
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:
Not part of our Queen of the Rosary School? Discover the Queen of the Rosary School advantage!
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Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2nd Annual Benefit Golf Outing this past Sunday! The weather held out and a great time was had by all.
Special thanks to our sponsors, donors and all who helped either with setup or day of event activities. We couldn't have done it without you!
Sincerely, Robyn, Peter & Brian
School Advisory Board
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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
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!
Season of Giving will be here before you know it and we have two opportunities for teens to give back and earn service hours. Christmas Elves and Christmas Angels.
Kids Christmas Film Night gives parents a night off while providing fun and entertainment for kids aged 4 and older.
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SAVE THESE UPCOMING DATES:
Teen Center Hours | Tue - Fri, 2-5pm
Rake 'n Run | Oct 28, Noon to 3pm
Pancake Breakfast | Nov 5,
Alexian Village |Nov 6 | 6:30pm
YM Meeting | Nov 19
Alexian Village | Nov 20 | 6:30pm
Mission Our Lady of Angels | Nov 24
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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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