NOW FORMING: Parish Lenten Small Groups

Embark on a transformative journey with our Lenten Small Groups as we explore "Be Transformed: The Healing Power of the Sacraments" by Dr. Bob Schuchts. We're thrilled to offer diverse meeting times, from mornings to evenings, and even a virtual group. Ready to join a small group and discover the profound healing within the Sacraments? Click the link below to meet the facilitators and review available openings and sign up online. Let's come together as we seek renewal, deepen our faith and build community this Lent.

Calling All Lovebirds and Little Ducklings...

Mass & Meal for World Marriage Day

Saturday, February 10, 2024

5:00pm Mass; 6:00pm Meal

St. Julian Eymard Church

Marriage & Family Ministry is calling all the recently hitched, soon-to-be-wed sweethearts and families who've welcomed a bundle of joy into the parish fam! Join us for a heartwarming Mass followed by a delicious meal in honor of World Marriage Day. Let's celebrate the goodness and beauty of marriage and family with a side of laughter and a whole lot of love. Marriage & Family Ministry, Fr. Dan and Fr. Louis can't wait to see all your happy faces!

Last call for RSVPs to (847) 979-0901 or maryellen@olbsegv.org.

Annual Catholic Appeal: Together at the Table

We invite you to spend some time this week reflecting on the Annual Catholic Appeal materials you should have received in the mail. Each pledge makes a difference because all parishes participate in the campaign and the gifts of many enable our archdiocese to deliver needed ministries and services to answer the call of "Together at the table."

In addition, once we reach our parish goal, additional funds raised are returned to the parish and used to support special projects here at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament such as the sound system, live-streaming equipment and more. This year, one project we might think of is a cosmetic refresh of the restrooms at both of our worship sites.

You can make your gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal online at annualcatholicappeal.com, or you can choose to send in the response envelope from the Cardinal’s letter you may have already received. You may also find pledge envelopes in both Queen of the Rosary and St. Julian Eymard Churches or the parish office. Thank you for supporting our parish.

Burning of Palms

As we get ready for Lent, we burn blessed palms from last year's Palm Sunday Masses. Please bring your palms to either Queen of the Rosary Church or St. Julian Eymard Church before Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

Fat Tuesday Bunco with the Women's Club

Come roll the dice with our OLBS Women's Club on Tuesday, February 13th from 6:30-9pm in Shea Hall. An evening of camaraderie and outrageous fun is planned as the ladies put a Mardi Gras spin on the classic dice game of Bunco. Snacks and prizes will be provided and a $5 cover charge is requested. No experience is needed and all are invited to let the good times roll as we get ready to enter the solemn season of Lent!

Ash Wednesday is February 14th

Ash Wednesday is Wednesday, February 14th. Please see our schedule of liturgies below. There will be distribution of Ashes at all liturgies:

• 6:30am Word Service | QR
• 8:15am Daily Mass | SJE
• 11am - 1pm Drive-up Service | in front of Tasty Catering (don't exit vehicles)
• 12:15pm Word Service | SJE
• 4:00pm Mass | SJE
• 7:00pm Mass | QR

Stations & Supper

Lent is a season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Coming together to pray the Stations of the Cross not only unites us as a community, it reminds us that Jesus is with us when life is difficult. Ministries have again volunteered to lead Stations & Supper on Friday evenings of Lent:

February 16 | SJE | Stations at 6pm, supper follows

February 23 | SJE | Stations at 6, supper follows

March 1 | SJE | Stations at 6pm, supper follows

March 8 | QR | Stations at 6pm, supper follows

March 15 | QR | Stations at 6pm, two seatings for the Parents Club Spaghetti Dinner at 5pm and 6:30pm

March 22 | QR | Stations at 6pm, supper follows

February Winter Supper

Thank you to everyone who continues to support our outreach to those in need by donating to the Parish Poor Box or by helping to serve the Catholic Charities Dinner or Summer/Winter Supper each month. In the spirit of brotherly love, as we look toward February, let's keep it going! You know how it works, click on the button below if you are able to shop, cook, prep or serve for the Supper on Sunday, Feburary 18th!

Be a Voice for Life

You don't have to be a debate champion to be a voice for life. To help us express pro-life views with grace and confidence, Focus on Family has developed a 5-part video series called “Expressing Pro-Life Views in Winsome Ways” featuring Scott Klusendorf, president of the Life Training Institute. Follow this link to download the series for free.

Join voices from around Illinois in standing up for a culture of life at Speakout Illinois on Saturday, March 16th, at the Drury Lane Theater in Oakbrook Terrace. The cost is $55 and includes lunch. Speakout Illinois will feature keynote speaker, Mark Houck. Follow this link to register or discover more.

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QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL REPORT

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ROUND UP

Mark your calendar for these dates coming up:

• 2/14/24 Ash Wednesday
• 2/17/24 First Reconciliation
• 2/18/24 Living Stations Rehearsals
• 2/21/24 First Reconciliation
• 2/27/24 Confirmation Candidate/Parent Meeting
• 3/10/24 Confirmation Retreat

YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER

Calling all OLBS Teens, Mr. Van has lots coming up for you to get involved in. All are invited, and bring a friend or two with you...this is your Youth Ministry!

Youth Ministry will again present the Living Stations of the Cross for the parish on Good Friday. Rehearsals will be on Sundays at 3pm and begin the first Sunday of Lent, February 18th, at St. Julian Eymard Church.

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