Queen of Apostles Catholic Parish

Building on 100 years of sharing and caring.

Retirement Fund for Religious

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The annual appeal for the Retirement Fund for Religious (RFR), also called “Share in the Care,” will be December 11-12 to help hundreds of sisters, brothers and religious order priests provide for the current and future needs of senior members. Tens of thousands of elderly religious benefit. This fund addresses the significant lack of retirement funding for Catholic sisters, brothers and religious order priests., which is compounded by rising healthcare costs and decreased income. Proceeds from the appeal underwrite educational programming, services, and resources that enable religious communities to evaluate and prepare for long-term retirement needs. Please be as generous as you are able.

Get more information here.

ArtScene Concert

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The ArtsScene at Queens features Northeastern Illinois University and /kor/ productions on Friday, December 3rd at 7:30 for a touching performance of Johannes Brahms’ A German Requiem. Featuring a chamber orchestra, chorus, and Soprano and Baritone soloists, Brahms’ work is sacred, though non liturgical. It offers solace to those left behind, with the text calling upon the Beatitudes, “Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted”. Unlike the Roman Catholic Mass, the words are in German, and derived from the Luther Bible, expressing an overarching idea of the transition from the chaos and anxiety of grief to the comfort and warmth of remembrance. The familiar “Wie lieblich ist deine Wohnungen” (how lovely is thy dwelling place) is a highlight of the performance. This concert will be in the main church at 2330 W. Sunndyside. Suggested Donation of $10.

Enjoy Potbelly’s for a Cause

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Support the Commons parent organization of Queen of Angels School by dining in or carrying out at Potbelly Sandwich Works
in Lincoln Square. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, November 22. Commons will receive 25% back from eligible purchases when you show or mention the flyer which can be picked up at church this weekend. This makes it easy to plan dinner on the evening of Parent Conferences or during preparations for Thanksgiving Dinner. Support teacher appreciation efforts and other Commons projects. Thank you!

Organ Concert

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You are invited to experience the sublime music of Charles-Marie Widor’s 5th Organ Symphony on Sunday, November 21st at 4:00 p.m. at Queen of Apostles Church.  Queen’s former Director of Music, Kent Jager, will perform the work in concert on the parish’s Moller organ.  You have likely heard Kent play the famous Toccata from this symphony at Easter, but rarely do you get to hear the other four movements.  Come experience the extraordinary breadth of sound which Mr. Widor has masterfully brought together in this piece.

Two other pieces fill out the afternoon.  Variations on the Star Spangled Banner by Dudley Buck takes the familiar tune we all know and puts some very fun and creative spins on it, including one variation in a minor key.  How is that possible????  Of course, no organ concert would be complete without a bit of Bach, so the famous Little Fugue in G minor will also be heard.

A reception will follow the recital.

 

Found Families Mass

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All are invited to celebrate the love that ties our families together at a Found Families Mass at 9 a.m. on Sunday, November 7.
What is a “Found Family”? The Found Families Mass recognizes the diversity of Catholic families, and also speaks to the reality that special graces may be sought through prayer by families with particular needs. Found Families:
  • may be united through adoption, foster care, or marriage with step-children; be cared for by a single parent; or have suffered through a divorce.
  • may struggle with illness, disability, domestic violence, addictions, or grief.
In all circumstances, Found Families want to celebrate their commitment to each other through good times and bad. By your loving example, may others also find a place in their hearts and their homes for children and for the mercy of God.
Please join us for the Found Families Mass, either in church or virtually via our livestream on our parish website, Facebook and YouTube.  Families will be asked to stand at their places for the blessing.  The Found Families Mass is an outgrowth of November’s National Adoption & Foster Care Awareness Month, but participation is not limited to those adopted or fostered. Hope to see you there!  — Queen of Apostles Respect Life Committee
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