Rev. Edward M. Mikolajczyk, Pastor Rev. Christopher Kituli, Associate Pastor Rev. Thomas McCarthy, OSA, Weekend Associate Rev. Rich Young, OSA, Weekend Associate Rev. Paul Galetto, OSA, Weekend Assoicate Robert Landuyt, Permanent Deacon

QUEEN OF MARTYRS CHURCH Evergreen Park, Illinois

Today, we begin a new liturgical year, as we celebrate the 1st Sunday of Advent. We are reminded that it’s time to prepare for the birth of Jesus at Christmas. Like parents awaiting the birth of their first child, it’s a matter of waiting, hoping and dreaming. We

are called to step back and reflect on who are we preparing for? The Scripture readings remind us to be watchful and alert, to pay attention to our surroundings and to be patient. Let us enter this Advent season with open hearts, so that when Christmas arrives, we will be ready.

My appreciation goes out to Mark McCann and the Scouts of Troop 637. As part of his Eagle Scout Project, Mark was instrumental in helping to clean up the parking lot on 103rd and Central Park by picking up the debris and pulling the weeds and making the lot look cleaner and more appealing.

Today in the bulletin, you will find the Annual Finance Report for Queen of Martyrs for the Fiscal Year of 2016-2017. As you will see, we are doing okay. We have worked on a number of Capital Projects including a new roof on Vitha Hall and a new heating and air conditioning system as well as replacing a new steam boiler for the old school. Like anything else, finances are always an issue. The importance of using your Sunday weekend envelopes is vital to keep the parish operating. There are many other improvements that need to be made, but our resources are low. I am grateful to those parishioners who use their envelopes weekly. If everyone would do their part every Sunday, we could do more improvements. I would ask you to look over the report and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. The parish is not in debt, and I intend to keep it that way, but I need for you to do your part to keep us going. I want to thank our Finance Council and Cindy Cochran, our Operations Director for their support. I thank you for your continued generosity and support.

Thank you for those who attended the Parish Consultation meeting on Wednesday. Your comments and concerns were appreciated by the Priest Placement Board. It’s the beginning as we prepare for a new chapter for Queen of Martyrs Parish.

Have a good week.

God Bless,

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Sharing your talents, time and treasure.

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

Last Week Year-To-Date Amount Needed ................. $10,000 .................... $210,000 Amount Collected ................ $7,665 .................... $167,573 Online Giving ........................... $440 ...................... $10,512 Surplus (Deficit) ................... $(1,895). .................. $(31,915) Number of Weekly Envelopes……….. ......................... 266 Campaign for Human Development ...................... $$1,843.00

Queen of Martyrs Sunday Comparison—November 19, 2017

Last Week Year-To-Date Amount Needed .................. $10,000 .................... $220,000 Amount Collected ................. $8,028 .................... $175,601 Online Giving ........................... $460 ...................... $10,972 Surplus (Deficit) ................... $(1,512). .................. $(33,427) Number of Weekly Envelopes……….. .......................... 292 Thanksgiving/Queen of Martyrs Parish Outreach ..... $1,256.00

Queen of Martyrs Sunday Comparison—November 26, 2017

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MOVING???

Please call the Rectory and let us know. 708-423-8110

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Queen of Martyrs Parish Outreach

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

2017 December 13 & 27

On Monday, November 20th, Envelope No. 0348 was drawn. There was NO winner. The total amount of the prize pot was $14,269.00.

On Monday, November 27th, Envelope No. 0334 was drawn. There was NO winner. The total amount of the prize pot was $15,380.00.

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 11/20/17 & 11/27/17

The opening lines of today’s gospel seem to say it all. “Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come.” I remember my mother always telling us to live each day as if it were your last. Would you be ready to meet the Lord today? What should you be doing to be better prepared to meet the Lord as we begin the season of Advent?

On a lighter note – Happy St. Nick’s Day this Wednesday! What will your stocking hold – a lump of coal or a sweet treat? How can you improve your chances to avoid that lump of coal?

Queen of Martyrs Adoration Chapel of Divine Mercy

“Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time will come.” (Mk 13:33)

Advent offers us a great opportunity to prepare our hearts and souls for Christmas. Eucharistic Adoration, spending time with Him, Who is, Who was, and Who is to come is the perfect way to prepare ourselves. To become a committed Adorer or Substitute please sign up at the Adoration Chapel or call Marion at (708) 424-8433 for more information.

HOUR OF GRACE

Please join us at the Adoration Chapel for a special Holy Hour in honor of Our Blessed Mother on Thursday, December 8th the FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. It will begin promptly at 12 noon.

You have seen the MIRACULOUS MEDAL where Mary’s hands are extended and rays emanate from her fingers. These rays are the graces she is offering to all who ask for them. This hour of prayer is offered in honor of Our Blessed Mother. The Virgin Mary promised many graces to all who join in this hour of prayer on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. (ROSA MYSTICA)

Queen of Martyrs “Sharing Tree” Our Parish Sharing Tree will be displayed beginning Thanksgiving Day, November 23rd, through Sunday, December 10th. Please take an ornament to purchase a gi for someone in need. Please return your wrapped gi with the paper ornament a ached by 12:00 pm on Sunday, December 10th. The Organiza ons will be picking up the donated gi s on that day. Thank you very much for your generosity to this Advent Tradi on!

Holy Name Meeting Friday, December 8th at Gihooley's Saloon

from 7 PM to 12 PM This is the holiday season so we've decided to

invite wives or significant others to join us!!!! Food and Drinks!! Blackhawks game!

Usual Fun!! $10 for members and $15 for couples!!

Hope to see you there!!

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Queen of Martyrs Sixth Graders Participate in “The Living Rosary”

Students in Mrs. Robin Creevy’s Class prayed the Rosary in a service attended by parents, parishioners, and classmates. The students created posters of the mysteries that they displayed during the service. The students were grateful to share this beautiful rosary with their classmates and community.

The sixth graders also walked to Mercy Chapel at Mother McAuley High School to share “The Living Rosary” with the nuns that reside at Mercy Circle. The students enjoyed spending time with the sisters and taking part in this spiritual faith filled celebration!

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

Queen of Martyrs Faith Formation

+Religious Education Class takes place on Saturdays from 9:30—11am.+

+Classes resume December 2nd Grades 3-8 will be celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation this day. Please join us December 9th for our Advent Prayer Service at 9:45 in the Church.+

~Christmas Break December 16th-January 13th ~ Classes resume in 2018 on January 20th

QM School Students will celebrate Reconciliation on Monday December 4th as we begin the season

of Advent

+Please be sure to check out the Faith Formation link on the school website for more information and to sign up for Service Experiences. [qmschool.com]+

+If you are interested in being a catechist and sharing our faith with the young people of this community please contact Tina O’Shea.+ Phone: 708-422-1647 Email: QMFaithFormation@gmail.com

Religious Education Program

Queen of Martyrs Youth Ministry

CRHP 8 Pre Formation 12/3 from 6:30-9:30pm in the Youth Room!!

QMYM volleyball begins Monday 12/4. All games are at St. Christina. $10 a person!

Games at 9pm. MUST HAVE FORM TO PLAY

SAVE THE DATE!! Ski Trip Monday January 15th all 7th Grade— High School Teens and Young Adults welcome.

Christ Renews His Parish

Sharing Tree In one weekend, the majority of ornaments were claimed. Thank you for your generosity!! Gifts should be returned the weekend of December 9-10th BEFORE 12:30PM. Teens looking for service experiences should contact Tina!

Mission Trip All You Need Is Love

“This being my second year in Harlan, I had really high expectations for the week, and by the end I feel as if I have gone above and beyond those expectations. Throughout the course of the week, I was on a roofing site and truly saw God everywhere, whether it was the view of the mountains, on the hour car ride every day, or the

face of the homeowners when they saw us shingling the roof. I could just feel God’s strong presence. Next year, I hope to come back to Harlan again and make many new friends as well as become closer to God.” —Matt

Mission Trip 2018 Information Meeting Thursday 1/11/17

Dec. 9 4:00 PM TBD TBD (L) M. Walsh K. Sampson Altar Servers R. Smith O. McShane N. Kramer Dec. 10 7:30 AM TBD TBD (L) J. Springer J. McMahon Altar Servers K. Eppenstein R. Eppenstein P. Badgon 9:30 AM TBD TBD (L) D. Parisi K. Lang Altar Servers J. Fitzmaurice J. Fitzmaurice J. Davies 11:30 AM TBD TBD (L) T. Scott P. McKenna Altar Servers G. Gertonson N. Gertonson J. Hogan 4:00 PM TBD TBD (L) TBD TBD Altar Servers R. Bonilla M. Glennon J. Glennon

MONDAY — Dec. 4, 2017—St. John Damascene 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Virginia Budz Ann Woods Hannah Smith—Healing TUESDAY — Dec. 5, 2017 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Josephine Polich James LaJeunesse Ann Woods WEDNESDAY— Dec. 6, 2017—St. Nicholas 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Raymond Seles Antanina Mezginis Mary Alice O’Malley Ann Woods THURSDAY — Dec. 7, 2017—St. Ambrose 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Harry Andrasco Jack Shannon (11th Anniversary) Michael O’Shea—30 years Ann Woods 7:00 PM— James Downing John N. Hourihane FRIDAY — Dec. 8, 2017—The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:00 AM— Parishioners of Queen of Martyrs 8:30 AM— Bob Ely Ann Woods Rosemary Cotter 7:00 PM— Michael Ferguson SATURDAY — Dec. 9, 2017—St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin 8:30 AM — Ann Woods 4:00 PM— Ann & Tom Lydon Fran Gutrich Ronald Stokowski SUNDAY — Dec. 10, 2017—2nd Sunday of Advent 7:30 AM — Joe Jager Monica Cummings Francis M. Griegel 9:30 AM — Michael Ficaro Donna (DeDe) Moriarty George Badke 11:30 AM — Marilyn Kilmartin Ursula Marszalek Gerard Keller 4:00 PM— Kay Roy Irene “Babe” Stabrawa Richard Urchell

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Altar Servers

Week Days December 4—9, 2017 8:30 AM

May They Rest in Peace

Joan Sullivan David Mahay Robert Walsh

Mon., Dec. 4 — C. Byrd, S. Clark Tues., Dec. 5 — R. Clark, B. Biondo, M. Glennon Wed., Dec. 6 — G. Del Bosque, R. Eppenstein Thur., Dec. 7 — J. Fitzmaurice, R. Bonilla Fri., Dec. 8 — E. Cox, J. Glennon Sat., Dec. 9 — Adult Servers

RECTORY 10233 S. Central Park Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805 708-423-8110 FAX 423-7372 Parish Secretary: Janine Missey Operations Director: Cynthia Cochran Administrative Assistant: Peggy Klein Bulletin Editor: jmissey@queenofmartyrschurch.com MUSIC DIRECTOR Carole Prendergast 708-423-8110 COORDINATOR OF FAITH FORMATION Tina O’Shea Religious Education Program—QMfaithformation@gmail.com Office Phone: 708-422-1647 Youth Ministry—QMartyrsYM@gmail.com SCHOOL Kathleen Tomaszewski—Principal 3550 W. 103rd Street Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805 708-422-1540 FAX 422-1811 Website: www.qmschool.com EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM Janice Bolster, Coordinator — 708-423-8120

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., 4:00 P.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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