An Invitation from Journey of the Heart

If you or someone you know is grappling with the pain of loss and grief, we want you to know about our upcoming season of Journey of the Heart Grief Share sessions—beginning on Monday, January 8th. These sessions are designed to create a warm and welcoming environment where you can focus on healing and finding comfort as you discover God in your grief. "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted." (Psalms 34:19)

Each session is 90 minutes, from 10:30am to Noon, and the season will run for 6 consecutive Mondays, from January 8th to February 12th in Shea Hall at St. Julian Eymard Church.

January Winter Supper

Whether you're a seasoned chef or just like to lend a helping hand, your contributions to our Supper Programs have been invaluable over the years! This year, our Good Samaritan Ministry invites us to come together as a community once per month to support the PADS site at Christus Victor Lutheran Church and offer a hearty Winter Supper. If you are able to help shop, cook, prep or serve for the Winter Supper on Sunday, January 14th, please use the link below to sign up. All food and volunteers should report to CHRISTUS VICTOR LUTHERAN CHURCH at 1045 S. Arlington Heights Road in Elk Grove Village.

Looking Forward to Catholic Schools Week

As we look forward to Catholic Schools Week 2024, we invite you to glimpse firsthand the dynamic and nurturing environment we foster at our Queen of the Rosary School to allow students thrive spiritually, personally and academically. Come be inspired by the possibilities!

• Shadow Days. Thursday, January 11 and Friday, January 12 from 8am to 11am for students currently enrolled in 3rd through 7th Grade. Discover more!
• Early Childhood Open House. Thursday, January 18 from 9am to 10:30am to learn about programs for 3- and 4-year old PreSchool and Kindergarten. Discover more!
• Catholic Schools Week Open House. Sunday, January 28 from Noon to 1:30pm, following the 10:30am Mass at Queen of the Rosary Church. Tour QR School, meet teachers, students and parents and enroll for the 2-24-25 school year! Discover more!

To register for Shadow Days or the Early Childhood Open House or to learn more about the advantages of faith-based, academically-superior education at our Queen of the Rosary School please call the School Office at (847) 437-3322 or e-mail our principal, Ms. Kathleen McGinn.

Protection of Unborn Children

As we begin a brand new year, let's continue our efforts to support the most vulnerable among us. Please join the United States Bishops in a Novena for Life from January 16-24, surrounding the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children on Monday, January 22nd.

Participate in the Archdiocesan Overnight Vigil for Life on January 18-19 at the UIC Neuman Center Chapel. If you are not able to participate live, download the flyer for a link to participate virtually in support of a culture of life!

Jesus: The Way, The Truth and The Life

Join the Thursday Evening Adult Education Group for a powerful study on the life of Jesus Christ. This study will run on Thursdays from January 18th to March 21st at 7pm in the Ministry Center at St. Julian Eymard Church or over Zoom. There is a cost of $30 for this study which includes a workbook, companion book, Jesus timeline chart and one-year online access. Please contact the parish office via e-mail or telephone at (847) 979-0901 to join this study.

Be Transformed: The Healing Power of the Sacraments

Are you called to Be Transformed? Join us this Lent to lead a small group based on the book "Be Transformed: The Healing Power of the Sacraments" by Bob Schuchts. As a group leader, you'll have the flexibility to choose meeting times and locations and the parish will provide you with a complimentary copy of the book, a study guide and additional training to ensure a rewarding experience. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your faith, connect with fellow parishioners and contribute to our parish Lenten experience. If interested, please contact the parish office. Let's make this Lent a time of transformation, spiritual growth and community enrichment.

Ash Wednesday is February 14th

It's hard to believe...we haven't even put a bow on Christmastime and we're already thinking about Lent! 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 | Tasty Catering
• 12:15pm Word Service | SJE
• 4:00pm Mass | SJE
• 7:00pm Mass | QR

1 • 3 • 24

1 • 5 &6 • 24

1 • 7 • 24

QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL REPORT

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ROUND UP

Mark your calendar for these dates coming up:

• 1/7/24 Parent Sacramental Prep
• 1/27/24 Family Night at Chicago Wolves
• 2/4/24 Parent Sacramental Prep
• 2/14/24 Ash Wednesday
• 2/17/24 First Reconciliation
• 2/21/24 First Reconciliation
• 2/27/24 Confirmation Candidate/Parent Meeting

YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER

Hey, teens, Mr. Van is looking for your honest feedback via this short survey. Complete the survey by December 21st and include your e-mail address to be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card. This is your chance to help shape what Youth Ministry at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament looks like! Take the Survey!

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