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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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First Reading – They chose Stephen. (Acts 6:1-7)
Psalm – "Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you." (Psalm 33)
Second Reading – The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. (1 Peter 2:4-9)
Gospel – I am the way and the truth and the life. (John 14:1-12)
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All are invited for faith, fellowship and fun... | |
Season for Life
Life is a precious gift from God! Each year our Respect Life Ministry celebrates that gift from Mother's Day to Father's Day. Watch the eNews, bulletin and vestibules for opportunities to support and help raise awareness of partner agencies that create a culture of life.
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TLC Pregnancy Services. Our support saves. TLC is a multi-service facility reaching out to the community with the love of Christ, bringing light to the darkness. They provide free medical, material, emotional & spiritual support to local women facing unplanned pregnancy situations. Financial and in-kind gifts have helped TLC not only keep its doors open during this challenging time, but expand to 3 locations and a mobile unit. They are reaching more women than ever.
Celebrate Life. A young woman and her two-year old son came into TLC's Schaumburg location. The little boy was very polite and you could tell he was very well cared for. His mom had just moved back to Illinois from another state and was living with a friend. Upon returning, she got together with her old boyfriend and became pregnant. She wasn’t sure what she was going to do. Not only was she now unexpectedly pregnant, but she had also learned her boyfriend got married after they got back together and then, a few weeks later, had been shot and killed. Read this young lady's complete story.
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Again this Sunday, you will find beautiful cards for Mothers Day in our church vestibules. The requested donation is just $5 per card, and proceeds will benefit Illinois Right to Life's Project Love. Pick up cards to honor all the moms and mom-like figures in your life! | |
Mental Health Matters
Mental Health is a serious issue in our community. That's why Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish has teamed up with the Elk Grove Village Public Library, Elk Grove Cares and the Kenneth Young Center to present Mental Health Matters on Monday, May 8, 2023 at the Elk Grove Village Public Library from 7 to 8:30pm. The goal of this conversation is to provide resources and information from community leaders to help individuals and families struggling with mental health issues and prevent suicide.
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Feast of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament
On Saturday, May 13th, we will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament at the 8:15am Mass at Queen of the Rosary Church. In anticipation of Our Lady's feast day, we invite you to pray a special novena written by St. Peter Julian Eymard beginning this Friday, May 5th:
- Friday, May 5 | 11:30am | SJE (in conjunction with First Friday Adoration)
- Saturday, May 6 | 9:00am | QR (in conjunction with First Saturday Rosary)
- Sunday, May 7 | Use handout to pray at home
- Monday, May 8 | 9:00am | SJE
- Tuesday, May 9 | 7:00pm | SJE (in conjunction with weekly Rosary)
- Wednesday, May 10 | 7:00pm | SJE (in conjunction with Adoration & Reconciliation)
- Thursday, May 11 | 7:00pm | QR
- Friday, May 12 | 9:00am | SJE
- Saturday, May 13 | 10:15am | QR at Mary statue in front of QR School (in conjunction with May Crowning led by Religious Education)
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Catholic Charities Annual Appeal
Mothers help us through every season of our lives. Please take this opportunity to help them through every season of theirs.
Whether they’re young or elderly, new mothers or grandmothers, your gift to the 2023 Catholic Charities Mother’s Day Collection provides mothers in need with food, shelter, housing, counseling, maternity assistance, childcare, domestic-violence support, and other life-changing programs.
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Pilgrimage to Marytown
Join Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament for a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe at Marytown on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
There is a $22 per person cost for this trip, which covers lunch and St. Kolbe Video, Tour of Holocaust Museum and Talk from Brother Don. Please mail or drop off your payment to the parish office (Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, Attn: Marytown, 601 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007) by May 16, 2023 to reserve your spot on the Pilgrimage.
We will carpool to Marytown.
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Music Notes
Please take note of our schedule for Charismatic Mass, Adult & Kid's Choir and Guitar Group. All other liturgies will feature our talented Cantor & Accompanist tandems leading sung prayer. Whichever liturgy you attend, please join in and help us make a joyful noise!
5/7 | 10:30am | Guitar Group (QR)
5/13 | 8:15am | Music in honor of the Feast of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament (QR)
5/14 | 10:30am | Handbell Choir (QR)
5/21 | 10:30am | Kid's Choir (QR)
5/27 | 5:00pm | Adult Choir
5/28 | 10:30am | Charismatic Mass (QR)
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New Eucharistic Adoration Schedule
Thank you to those who have signed up to Be An Adorer in our new and expanded schedule of Eucharistic Adoration. As a reminder, Adoration takes place at:
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St. Julian Eymard Church on Wednesdays from daily Mass at 8:15am until Reconciliation concludes at approximately 8:00pm. Reconciliation will begin at St. Julian Eymard Church at 7:00pm.
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Queen of the Rosary Church on Saturdays from daily Mass at 8:15am until Reconciliation concludes at approximately 1:00pm. Reconciliation begins at Queen of the Rosary Church at Noon.
We have placed updated signup sheets in the vestibules, with a spot to mark if you would like a recurring spot for Adoration. If you would like to be on our contact list in the event Adorers are needed, please contact the parish office today!
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Please note, if a funeral is scheduled at either church, Adoration will be suspended for the duration of the funeral Mass. Due to the nature of scheduling these events, this may happen without notice. | |
Join Us for One or More of These Upcoming Events! | |
Eucharistic Adoration continues until Reconciliation at 7:00pm at St. Julian Eymard Church. | |
Adult Education Series continues The Chosen: Catholic Commentary at 7:00pm in Shea Hall and on Zoom. | |
Our first Supper of the Summer is Thursday, May 4th at 6pm in Shea Hall at St. Julian Eymard Church. | |
Novena to Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament begins. See above for dates/time to pray with parish family or download the prayer. | |
Children's Liturgy of the Word closes out this season at Queen of the Rosary Church at the 10:30am Mass. | |
Mental Health Matters conversation on available resources for mental health and suicide prevention at the EGV Public Library. | | |
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Gospel in Focus
May 7, 2023 Jesus is the only way to the Father... “Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes in me will
do the works that I do, and will do greater ones than me, because I am going to the Father.” —John 14:12
Discussion Questions
What has troubled your heart this week?
If you saw Jesus face to face, what would you say?”
Why do you think Jesus willed that we would do greater works than He did?
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QUEEN OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL REPORT
Track-A-Thon is Friday, May 19th. This highly-anticipated day of fun and celebration for students, teachers and staff alike is also one of our school's largest fundraisers of the year. Enthusiasm for the event demonstrates student's commitment to our parish school. Follow this link to support this year's Track-a-Thon fundraiser!
School Advisory Board Opportunity. The school advisory board is seeking at least two new members beginning in the 2023-2024 school year.
School board membership is open to individuals 21 years of age or older. School Board members should be OLBS parishioners, QR alums, or parents/guardians of QR students or alums.
Please consider whether you have the time/talents to give to this important parish ministry. For more information, please visit www.qrschool.org, or call the school at 847-437-3322
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ROUND UP
First Communions at Mass during May. The entire Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Community is looking forward to celebrating the Sacrament of First Eucharist with you and your child! First Communion Retreat on Saturday, April 29th from 10am to Noon.
Bishop Grob will celebrate Confirmation on Sunday, May 14th at 1:00pm at Queen of the Rosary Church.
Save the date for Totus Tuus, July 9 - 14, 2023 at Queen of the Rosary Church and School. Registration will open by June 1, 2023.
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YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER
Our next Youth Ministry meeting is Sunday, May 21st from 6-8pm in Shea Hall. We'll be discussing plans for our upcoming trip to Catholic Heart Work Camp and other activities. All teens in the parish are invited to attend and let your voices be heard!
OLBS Youth Ministry is headed to Marshalltown, Iowa for Catholic Heart Work Camp in July. If you haven't already reserved your spot, contact Mr. Van and send in your $100 deposit today!
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SAVE THESE UPCOMING DATES:
Alexian Village | May 15 | 6:30pm
YM Meeting | May 21 | 6pm
Alexian Village | Jun 5 | 6:30pm
YM Meeting | Jun 18 | 6pm
CHWC | July 16-22 | Marshalltown, Iowa
NCYC | Nov 16-19 | Indianapolis, Indiana
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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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