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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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Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time | |
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First Reading – Isaiah describes his vision and call from the Lord. (Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8)
Psalm – "In the sight of the angels I will sing your praises, Lord." (Psalm 138)
Second Reading – Paul reminds the Corinthians of the gospel that he announced to them. (1 Corinthians 15:1-11)
Gospel – The fishermen (Simon, James, and John) leave their fishing boats and follow Jesus. (Luke 5:1-11)
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Pasta Dinner Fundraiser
February 8 | 6pm at SJE
Join us for a delicious Pasta Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, February 8 to support our Youth Ministry’s trip to Catholic Heart Work Camp! Enjoy great food and fellowship while helping our teens serve those in need. Free-will offering—every bit makes a difference! See you there!
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World Marriage Sunday
February 9 | All Masses
Celebrate World Marriage Sunday with us on February 9! All married couples will receive a special blessing at Mass, and our Marriage & Family Ministry has a gift for you to take home as a reminder of the beautiful blessing of marriage. Join us as we honor the gift of love and commitment!
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Casino Night
March 8 | 5:30-11:30pm at Belvedere Banquets
Let's go all in for Catholic education! Put on your best poker face and ante up for a Spring Fundraiser like no other. Casino games, cocktails, and a jackpot of fun—all in support of our amazing students!
Discover more, reserve your spot or check out sponsorship opportunities before we hit the limit!
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Rescued: Lenten Small Faith Sharing Groups
March | During Lent
This Lent, dive into Rescued by Fr. John Riccardo with a small group! Connect with fellow parishioners, grow in faith and reflect on God’s love. We’ll provide the book!
Sign up for a group that fits your schedule or start your own. Let’s make this Lent a time of renewal together!
Spots are limited—sign up today!
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Bring Back Palms
Now through March 4, 2025
Bring back your blessed palms! We’ll burn them on Shrove Tuesday in front of Queen of the Rosary Church as we prepare for Lent. Drop them off in the baskets in the vestibules at both Queen of the Rosary and St. Julian Eymard Churches and join us for this special tradition!
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Adoration continues at St. Julian Eymard Church until Confessions end at approximately 8pm. | |
Bring your appetite and support YM after the 5pm Mass, free will offering requested. | |
Children's Liturgy of the Word is at the 10:30am Mass at Queen of the Rosary Church. | |
Honor the Holy Family in February | |
Let's Make Magic!
February 12 | 6pm, QRS Room K
Calling all students in grades 5 through senior year high school! We’re launching a brand-new Student A/V & Comms Ministry, and we need YOUR talent to help spread the word about our awesome parish and school! This is a student-led, adult-guided ministry where you’ll get to make it your own. Follow the link to RSVP for our kickoff meeting on February 12th. Can’t make it? No worries—just add “send me info” in the comments when you sign up. Let’s create something amazing together—help us make magic happen!
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PLEASE NOTE, this ministry will be Student Led, Adult Guided. Students will be in charge of brainstorming.scripting and executing ideas both in front of and behind the camera. It's their chance to shine! | |
Youth Ministry Meetup
February 16 | 6pm in SJE Teen Center
Hey, teens! 👋 Don’t miss our next Youth Ministry Meetup on Feb. 16! Each month, we dive into faith, share lots of laughs, and celebrate friendships that make life richer. 🙌✨ Come be part of the fun—you belong here!
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Share Stories of Love and Family
February | During the Month of Love
Married or engaged? Share your love story with us for a chance to inspire others in our February bulletins celebrating faith, love and the Holy Family. Please send your stories to Mary Ellen in the parish office by February 10th for inclusion in our bulletins.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mary Ellen in the parish office.
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Annual Catholic Appeal
Together We Bring Hope | February 16
Thank You for Your Support! We’re excited to kick off this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal on February 16, with in-pew donations on February 23 and opportunities to give throughout the year. In this Jubilee Year of Hope, our theme is "Together We Bring Hope."
A portion of donations above our parish goal is returned to us for special parish projects—thanks to past generosity, we've upgraded sound systems, security cameras and installed narthex screens. This year, we’re tackling restroom upgrades at both churches with proceeds from last year’s campaign!
Stay tuned for more details, and thank you for bringing hope to our parish and beyond!
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Looking Ahead: Celebrate St. Joseph in March | |
Fat Tuesday Bunco
March 4 | 6:30pm in Shea Hall
Let the good times roll at Fat Tuesday Bunco! Sponsored by the Women’s Club, this lively night of fun, friends and fast-paced dice rolling is for adults only (because, yes—wine will be served! 🍷). And fellas, you’re invited too, Bunco isn’t just for the ladies! Join us Tuesday, March 4, for a night of laughs and lucky rolls!
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Ash Wednesday
March 5
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5! 🙏 Join us as we start this sacred season of reflection and renewal. Mark your calendar and begin your Lenten journey with us! Ashes will be distributed at the following liturgies:
- 6:30am Word Service at QR
- 8:15am Mass at SJE
- 11am to 1pm Drive Up Service in front of Tasty Catering (1900 Touhy, EGV)
- 12:15pm Word Service at SJE
- 4:00pm Mass at SJE
- 7:00pm Mass at QR
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Stations & Supper
March 7 | 6pm Stations | 5pm/6:30pm Supper at QR
Lent is almost here, and that means our beloved Stations & Supper tradition will be back! We’re kicking things off on Friday, March 7, with our School leading the Stations of the Cross and the Parents Club serving up a delicious (meatless, of course!) spaghetti dinner in our Queen of the Rosary School Gym.
🍽 Two dinner seatings to accommodate everyone
🙏 A beautiful way to enter into the Lenten season together
We can’t wait to see you there!
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Stations & Supper Schedule:
3/7 QR (QR School)
3/14 QR (OCIA & Good Samaritans)
3/21 QR (Women's Club)
3/28 SJE (Bereavement & JOTH)
4/4 SJE (Marriage & Family)
4/11 SJE (Respect Life)
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Solemnity of St. Joseph
March 19 |
Joseph had the gift to interpret his dream accurately: “For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived” (Mt 1:20). We can only imagine the courage Joseph had in the milieu of his time.
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March for Life
March 25 | Bus departs from SJE at 8:30am
Respect Life Ministry invites you, your family and friends to stand for a culture that honors life from conception to natural death at this year’s March for Life in Springfield! We’re renting a bus so we can travel together—let’s make a powerful statement for life as a parish community.
Spots are limited, so save your seat today! Reserve your spot and be part of this important witness!
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Discover Your Gifts: Your Gifts, God's Plans!
Did you know the Holy Spirit has blessed you with unique gifts to build His Kingdom? Whether it’s something you’ve always suspected or a surprising new discovery, taking the Charism Assessment could be your “Aha!” moment!
Follow this link and uncover your gifts today! Let’s put them to work for God’s glory.
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Volunteer for Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLW)
Sundays Through May
Looking for a fun way to serve during Mass? From September to May, we invite kids to share in a child-based Liturgy of the Word, alternating between the 9:15am Mass (SJE) and 10:30am Mass (QR). We need volunteers (teens or adults) to assist our CLW Leader and help guide our little ones to their designated worship space and back. It's a great opportunity to earn service hours while making a big impact! 🙌
Interested? Follow this link to signup or download a flyer for specific helper responsibilities at each Mass.
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Annual Giving Impact
Curious about how your generosity is changing lives?
Our Annual Giving Impact Report (7/1/23 - 6/30/24)
is here! Inside, you'll find not only the numbers, but also heartwarming stories of transformation. See how our ministries brought our pastoral theme to life in powerful ways! Download a copy or pick one up at Mass this Sunday and let's celebrate the difference we are making together!
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Epic Parish Fun Awaits
Tell Us Your Pick!
Help us plan some epic parish fun! Take the survey to tell us which events you’re most excited about (rank most to least favorite). Your input will guide us in creating events that bring us together as a parish family!
Ready to join the fun? Cast your vote now—and if you want to be part of the planning crew, let us know!
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Gospel in Focus
February 9, 2025 Simon, James, and John become Jesus’ disciples afterJesus performs a miracle. “When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed him.” Luke 5:11
Discussion Questions
Has God ever done something unexpected in your life? What happened?
How might Jesus be calling you to follow Him? What might you need to “leave behind” to follow Jesus?
What do you think it feels like to leave “everything”? Try going for a walk this week without bringing anything. What do you notice?
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QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL REPORT | |
Keep shining, keep soaring and keep making us proud! Huge shoutout to 8th Grader, Lindsay M., who received the Ad Altare Dei Award—a prestigious honor encouraging Catholic Scouts to deepen their faith through the seven Sacraments—at Holy Name Cathedral on Jan. 26. And big cheers for Maura B. and Jadyn S. (Class of 2024), who danced their way to IHSA State with the St. Viator varsity dance team in Bloomington, IL!
Fr. Dan and Fr. Paul are also real MVPs—Most Valuable Priests! Whether they’re popping into classrooms to say hello, bringing their energy (we see you, Fr. Paul!) to Cougar of the Month assemblies or leading us in faith-filled traditions like the Epiphany chalk blessing and the Feast of St. Blaise throat blessing, their presence is a true gift to our school community. We’re beyond blessed to have their support, prayers and enthusiasm every step of the way!
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Calling All Little Cubs
February 11 | 9am - 11am | QR School
Join us for Cougar Cubs on the second Tuesday of most months of the school year from 9-11am—a fun-filled morning for 0-4 year olds and their guardians! Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, bring your little ones and let's build community and make memories!
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ROUND UP
Lent begins soon, with Ash Wednesday on March 5th, inviting us to prepare our hearts for Easter.
Save these dates in April and May for Confirmation:
April 13 Confirmation Retreat
April 22 Confirmation Practice QR Church 7pm
April 27 Confirmation Mass QR Church 1pm
June 15-20 Totus Tuus
If you have any questions or need assistance, our Catechetical Leader, Mrs. Uhlarik, is here to help.
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YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER
See you soon!
Hey Teens! Our next Youth Ministry meetup is Sunday, February 16 at 6pm. Start thinking about which role you’d like to try out for this year’s Living Stations of the Cross—rehearsals begin March 9th, and that will be here before we know it!
Come grow in faith, friendship and fun with us! See you there!
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LOOKING AHEAD:
February 8, Pasta Dinner
June 8-13, 2025 CHWC
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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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