Rev. Edward M. Mikolajczyk, Pastor Rev. Kevin McCray, Associate Pastor Rev. Thomas McCarthy, OSA, Weekend Associate Rev. Rich Young, OSA, Weekend Associate

QUEEN OF MARTYRS CHURCH

Evergreen Park, Illinois

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 16, 2014

God Bless Our First Reconciliation Children

November 15, 2014 Michael Barry Chloe Berten Brian Biondo Charles Blake

Vincent Burchett Hannah Byrd

Christopher Chigaros Robert Cipolla

Erin Clancy Megan Clancy Bobby Conway Anneka Cook Aiden Daly

Gabriella Del Bosque Kara Demcak

Bronagh Devlin Colleen Dowd Alexia Elitzer

Riley Eppenstein Jaclyn Fitzmaurice Madelyn Gutrich

Lillian Jeleniewski Max Justic

Madison Kenzinger Margaret Kilgallon

Keira Martin Grace McArdle Madeline Miceli

Luke Molenhouse Ellizabeth Murphy

Grace Murphy Zachary Nichols

Joseph Olson Abigail Osborne Margaret Palmer Bridget Panarese

Emma Perry Victoria Pet

Abigail Schied Joseph Schied

Samantha Sheehy Addison Siefert Brian Spellman Jillian Summers Ryann Sweeney

Hanna Szczesniak Jenna Sxczesniak

As we draw close to the end of the liturgical year, the readings from Scripture call us to

reflect on how we use our potential and the gifts God has given to us in life. How would you

access your use of the God given talents you possess so far in your life? Have you been

satisfied in what you have done, or are you disappointed? Are you ready to face God and be

accountable for what you have done? If our response to the questions are no, then the

challenge for us is to make the most of what we have, whatever that is, and start being productive by sharing our gifts with

others and making good use of the gifts we possess. We want to be prepared for the second coming and not be in the position

of trying to make up for lost time because we came up too little and too late in accounting for what we have done in our life.

I want to thank Jane Dunne and the Ministers of Care for sponsoring our Anointing Mass last week. It was an uplifting and

spiritual celebration for our parish community. I felt God’s healing presence in our midst. The music and harpist truly

enhanced our celebration. It was wonderful to see so many receive the sacrament. Thanks to all who participated and

especially to the Ministers of Care who helped to get he word out and invite the sick and the homebound and bring them to the

Church for this special occasion.

Our 2nd graders in School and Saturday School of Religion survived 1st Reconciliation. My thanks to Ms. Smierciak, our

teachers and catechists who helped to prepare them for this sacrament. I am grateful to our parents for their support and

cooperation in helping our children get ready for this special day.

This Tuesday, a new leader will be installed to guide the Church of Chicago. Archbishop Blasé Cupich will become the 9th

Archbishop of Chicago. Our best wishes and prayers are extended to Archbishop Cupich as he begins his ministry to the

Archdiocese of Chicago. Ad Multos Annos!

Don’t forget to take a “Brown Bag” this weekend and return it next week to support the St. Vincent de Paul’s annual

Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Next week, the representatives from Bethlehem Woods will have their wood carving display in the breezeway after all the

Masses. An opportunity to get a head start on your Christmas list.

Have a good week.

God Bless,

Queen of Martyrs Rectory Business Hours Monday thru Friday — 9:00 A.M. to Noon and

1:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.

The office is closed from Noon until 1:00 for lunch.

The Rectory is also open for key pick-up/drop-off and pre-arranged appointments with Fr. Ed:

Monday thru Thursday—3:30 to 8:30 PM Friday—3:30 to 8:00 P.M Saturday—9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. and Sunday—9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

Please call or visit the Rectory during scheduled business hours

to ensure prompt attention to your requests.

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Sharing your talents, time and treasure.

Last Week Year-To-Date Amount Needed ................. $10,000 .................... $190,000 Amount Collected ................ $8,316 .................... $160,073 Surplus (Deficit) ................... $(1,684). .................. $(29,927) Number of Weekly Envelopes……….. ......................... 359

Please consider increasing your weekly contribution to decrease our deficit. Your sacrifice is appreciated.

Queen of Martyrs Sunday Comparison—November 9, 2014

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Notice: Bulletin articles must be received in the Rectory office by Noon on Tuesdays. Please drop them off or e-mail them to jmissey@queenofmartyrschurch.com.

Thank you!

St. Vincent de Paul Society News

Sandwich Schedule for Adult Members at 9:00 A.M. in the Convent on the following Wednesdays:

2014 November 19

December 3 & 17

Queen of Martyrs Adoration Chapel of Divine Mercy

“Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous heart and yield a harvest

through perseverance.” (Lk 8:15)

Scheduling one hour a week in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament is the easiest way to grow in your love for God and neighbor, persevere in your faith and yield a fruitful harvest from the gifts given to you by Our Lord. Take the leap! Become a committed adorer by calling Marion, at (708) 424-8433.

On Monday, November 10th, Envelope No. 0920 was drawn. There was NO winner. The total amount of the prize pot was $1,315.00. To be eligible for the raffle, you must use two separate envelopes for the current week. In your regular weekly envelope, your contribution must be at least $5.00; and you must use the corresponding week’s 50/50 envelope with a $5.00 contribution in that envelope. To be included in the weekly 50/50 drawing, envelopes must be in the rectory office by 8:30 A.M. on the Monday morning immediately after the weekend.

Good luck next week!

Results for 11/10/14

Total Parishioners Pledged:……………………………… 283 Total Pledges:……………………………………... $514,983.00 Amount on Deposit as of 9/30/14 In “To Teach Who Christ Is” Account:……………..$90,348.45

“It is every man's obligation to put back into the world at least

the equivalent of what he takes out of it.” —Albert Einstein

“Teach Christ” with Scripture We invite you to join Fr. Kevin McCray and your fellow parishioners for a discussion of the Sunday readings at 8:30AM each Sunday morning. We will meet in the usher’s room of our Church for about 30-45 minutes to discern how these teachings of Jesus affect our every day life. To prepare for next Sunday’s Word you may read and ponder the following:

Scripture passages for November 23rd: First Reading: Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 Can you trace the path of grace in your life today? Does God seem far or near lately?

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 Which parts of your life are surrendered to the King of the Universe, and which are you still determine to micro-manage?

Gospel: Matthew 25: 31-46 How many acts of kindness stand between you and your Maker? Plot your course accordingly.

Please join us for the new adventure in learning so that we might “Teach Christ” with Scripture.

We look forward to see you there!

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FOOD DRIVE

Today is “Brown Bag Sunday.” Please take a bag and return it next weekend before and after all masses in the St. Joseph’s room. Your donations –

no matter how large or small —are truly appreciated and vital to the local food pantries and organizations we support. (If you know of any families within our parish that could use some extra help for the holidays, please contact the rectory & leave a name, address, and phone – any referrals will be taken in strict confidence. We would like to provide food baskets for our own before passing along the food we receive to local pantries & shelters.)

New flagpole by the St. Michael Memorial!

Please stop by the St. Michael Police, Fire, and Servicemen memorial immediately after the 9:30 AM Mass on

November 16, 2014 for a quick flag ceremony in honor of our fallen heroes.

The ceremony will be performed by the Boy Scout troop of Queen of Martyrs.

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Ques ons about QMYM? Contact Tina O’Shea at QMartyrsYM@gmail.com

Martyrs Youth Ministry

QMYM

Religious Education News Congratulations to our parish children

who celebrated their First Reconciliation November 15. Thank you to their parents who prepared them and Teacher, Jackie King, Catechists, Chris Rados, Jan Corriero and Maria Pazienza for assisting the parents. We appreciate Fr. Ed and Fr. Kevin visiting their classrooms to calm their fears! The SCENTSY fundraiser is underway! You can support by purchasing scent circles from any Saturday School of Religion family or by going to the website www.lacey13.scentsy.us Be sure to order under the “Queen of Martyrs fundraiser” link. The Saturday School of Religion will receive $5 for every scent circle pack and 15% of the online sales. Please help us by sharing with your friends and family. Thank you from all the Saturday students. Deadline is Saturday, November 22 at Saturday School classes or Saturday, November 29 at the rectory. For more information contact Grade 1 Catechist Jennifer Mangan at www.jmangan7715@wowway.com

Have a good week!

“Jesus, be with me today in everything I do and say.”

CRHP 4 “We Lived”

Thank you to an amazing group of leaders and for all the prayers and support for our retreat weekend!!

Hoorah to all our invitees who experienced CRHP 4!!

Our fall session has been entitled the, Circle of Life, by Joyce Rupp’s. This book captured our hearts through the changing season of fall. It has amazing to see the

physical season of fall mirrors our own personal and spiritual season of letting go, changing, maturing and a heart of gratitude. Please join us for our final session and Thanksgiving gathering on November 19th in the convent meeting room from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Bring a friend! Children are welcome! We have a play area! Please see our announcement for our new “Advent by Candlelight” program on Wednesday, December 3rd at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph’s room. All women are encouraged to attend! Take some time out for yourself ladies this Christmas and join us! Please contact JoAnne at 773-520-7454 (jojocpa@gmail.com) or Margie at 773-842-4104 (mmizerapt@yahoo.com) for any questions or suggestions.

Hiya Jr. High!! Next mee ng is Monday November 17th in the

St. Joseph’s Room from 6:30-8pm. Join us as we reflect on the blessings in our lives

& share a mini Thanksgiving Meal All 7th & 8th students are welcome!!

Holy Name/Men's Club

November meeting Monday 11/17 @ 7:00 in Vitha Hall Food and refreshments will be served

Monday Night Football and Bulls game will be on

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Luke Amelio Erin Eustaquio Sharon Nanesta Catherine Bahls Raymond Farano Jacqueline Olsen Bill Barts Vikki Finkel Bernie O’Reilly Jerry Becmer Mary Fergus Laura Orlando Maddux Blunt Jean Harazin Alex Pier Bob Cachor Joyce Hoff Richard Pollack Jack Carr Ann Jablonsky Mary Kay Prucha Jan & Jack Clisham Conor Kilmartin Daniel Ramsden Carol Coleman Teresa Li Elizabeth Reilly Baby Patrick Cox Lauren McGovern June Royals Janice Della Posta Maureen McIntyre Mary Schneider Don DiFilippo May Mesco Judy Ulrich

Jim Downing Judy Mitchell Bob Warda

William Dillon Georgene Mitchell Winnie Walter

Please Pray for Our Sick Relatives and Friends

Prayer is a powerful prescription for whatever ails you. Please remember our sick in your prayers:

While They Serve… We pray for our Parishioners and the Relatives of Parishioners who are serving in the Military and protecting us…

Jason Eckert—nephew of Jim and Bernadette Martin Captain Daniel R. Johnson—US Army—son of Betty and Roy Johnson Ryan Marth Sgt. First Class Wayne Mutnansky Lt. John Mutnansky Lt. Col. John “Pete” Petracca—US Army—nephew of John and Judy Berleman Colin Prendergast—son of Carole Prendergast Lt. Col. Ellen Shannon-Ball—daughter of Barbara and sister of Jack Shannon Mike Slomski—US Marine—nephew of Steve & Mary Currier David Slomski—US Army—nephew of Steve & Mary Currier 2LT Martin J. Springer - US Army—son of John Springer 2LT Robert J. Springer - US Army—son of John Springer Daniel Talty—USMC—grandson of Colleen & Pete Cunningham Cpl. Clifford Oskvarek—USMC—son of Chuck & Carol Oskvarek Ted Bos—USMC—grandson of Theresa Bos

If you would like us to pray for a Parishioner or a Relative of a Parishioner serving in the Military, please contact the rectory at 708-423-8110 or email jmissey@queenofmartyrschurch.com.

Queen of Martyrs Teachers Lead the Way

Eighth Grade teachers Mrs. Pat Pekelnicky and Mrs. Julie O’Connor lent encouragement and support as four of their students represented Queen of Martyrs School at the “2014” St. Rita Academic Bowl. 8th graders Dan, Matt, Aidan, and Jack were drilled on many topics as they competed against students from

several area schools. Mrs. Pekelnicky and Mrs. O’Connor cheered on the boys as they did a wonderful job representing Queen of Martyrs School in a impressive showing of academic skill and knowledge.

Mrs. Pekelnicky and Mrs. O’Connor are also moderators of the Knit and Purl Club. Several Queen of Martyrs students have been working under the direction of these fine teachers who have taught them the art of knitting and crocheting. The students will now put their skills towards a service project. Their goal is to make over

thirty pairs of baby booties that will be donated to the Courage Program. The students along with their moderators plan on delivering the baby booties in December.

The Knit and Purl Club meets once a week and is one of three clubs offered as after school activities moderated by teachers at Queen of Martyrs. In addition to knitting and crocheting, Q of M students can participate in Games Galore, a board game club for Primary students and the Art Club that offers a variety of

art projects to all age levels. Many students take advantage of these great programs and enjoy the camaraderie and new skills that come with being involved.

Advent by Candlelight Please join Women’s Ministries in preparing for the Christmas Season this year at Advent

by Candlelight on Wednesday, December 3rd at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph’s room. Our theme this year is “Have a Mary Christmas”, which will highlight different ways to celebrate Christmas through the eyes of three Mary’s – Mary of Bethany, Mary the Mother of Jesus, and Mary of Magdala. All women of the parish, Altar & Rosary Society women, School Mothers and Youth Ministry are invited to attend this free event, along with your female family members and friends. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and coffee and dessert will be served after the program. Please reserve your spot after the weekend Masses on November 22nd, 23rd, 29th, and 30th, or by contacting JoAnne at 773-520-7454 (jojocpa@gmail.com) or Margie at 773-842-4104 (mmizerapt@yahoo.com).

A big thank you to everyone for all your prayers, cards and well wishes during my recent illness. I sincerely appreciate all of them. I’m home now and slowly but surely recovering. Thanks again Jane Lamm

Nov. 22 4:00 PM D. Siska J. Martin C. Biszewski J. Gasienica K. Sampson (L) K. Maples P. Scolan Altar Servers C. Dahill S. Dahill E. Dvorak Nov. 23 7:30 AM M. McKenna M. Griegel G. Badke E. Griegel N. Cummings (L) M. Walsh J. McMahon Altar Servers F. Balto M. Kramer L. McGuire 9:30 AM S. Moss J. Anderson P. McCann (L) K. Lang D. Parisi Altar Servers M. Lotti J. Lotti K. Lotti 11:30 AM K. O’Neil M. Mizera (L) J. Donnelly S. Lorimer Altar Servers R. Cudecki D. Farritor P. Flynn

MONDAY — Nov. 17, 2014—St. Elizabeth of Hungary 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Anthony Keller Michael Kelly Frank Corso

TUESDAY — Nov. 18, 2014—The Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Diana O’Neil

WEDNESDAY—Nov. 19, 2014 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Kathryn Sebek

THURSDAY — Nov. 20, 2014 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Joseph Linehan Bill & Kay Burns—50th Wedding Anniv.

FRIDAY — Nov. 21, 2014—The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — William Bigott Carolyn Foster & Bill Wright William Suchinski

SATURDAY — Nov. 22, 2014—St. Cecilia 8:30 AM — Valerie Lebonsorger Fr. Marion Soprych 4:00 PM— Anthony Keller Kitty Browne William Green

SUNDAY — Nov. 23, 2014—Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 7:30 AM — John & Rita O’Brien John Martus Lucy Glowoski 9:30 AM — Ann Detweiler Sylda Hickey Margaret O’Donovan 11:30 AM — Kay Baron Sue Boyce Keith Handler

Mon. — Wed. 8:30 A.M. (Nov. 17 - 18 - 19)

V. Vojacek J. Vojacek E. Carey

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Altar Servers Week Days Nov. 17—22, 2014

Thurs.—Sat. 8:30 A.M. (Nov. 20 - 21 - 22)

A. Capuano N. Capuano N. Currier

RECTORY 10233 S. Central Park Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805 708-423-8110 FAX 423-7372 Parish Secretary: Janine Missey Business Manager: Irene Smith Administrative Assistant: Peggy Klein Bulletin Editor: jmissey@queenofmartyrschurch.com MUSIC DIRECTOR Carole Prendergast 708-423-8110 DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Bernadine Smierciak — 708-422-1647 bsmierciakqm@gmail.com Religious Education Classes for Public School Children, Gr. 1-8 YOUTH MINISTRY Tina O’Shea, Youth Minister —773-332-7553 SCHOOL Ted Morgan— Principal: tmorganqm@gmail.com 3550 W. 103rd Street Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805 708-422-1540 FAX 422-1811 Website: www.qmschool.com EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM Amy Bauman, Coordinator — 708-423-8120 DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Jennie Schmitt—708-252-0359 jschmitt@queenofmartyrschurch.com

QUEEN OF MARTYRS CHURCH - PARISH INFORMATION

SCHEDULE OF MASSES: Anticipated Mass on Saturday: ............................... 4:00 P.M. Sunday: ................................. 7:30 A.M., 9:30 A.M.,11:30 A.M. Vigil of Holy Day: ..................................................... 7:00 P.M. Holy Day: Eucharistic Service ................................ 6:00 A.M. Masses ............................... 8:30 A.M. & 7:00 P.M. Weekdays: Eucharistic Service Mon.—Fri. .............. 6:30 A.M. Morning Mass Mon.— Sat. ……………..8:30 A.M. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays from 3:00 to 4:00 P.M.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Pre-marriage instructions required. Arrangements must be made by the engaged couple, in person, at the Rectory six months prior to the wedding.

ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY: For membership info or assistance call the Rectory. Confidentiality assured. MINISTRY OF CARE Jane Dunne, Coordinator — 708-499-9808 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL 10240 South St. Louis Open daily from 9:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M.

Registration of New Parishioners: Please register at the Rectory at your earliest opportunity.

Moving: Please notify the Rectory of your departure or of a new address in the parish.

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