Thanks to all who participated in making the Ecuadorian Festival of Jesús del Gran Poder (Jesus of Great Power) a success. The festival made $2,006 that will be used for the needs of the church. The First Prize of $300 went to Raquel Morelos, and Victoria Toledo took the Second Prize of $200. We are especially grateful to the Vega Family for their work each year on Jesús del Gran Poder
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Children’s Liturgy of the Word is a special time at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass for our younger parishioners to listen to the Mass readings, pray, and explore how the scripture intersects with their lives in a child-friendly environment. Children start the Mass with their parents in church, receive a blessing and go to the Lower Church with their Catechists for the Liturgy of the Word, and return for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
If you are not able to attend the 9:30 Mass on Sunday or on Sundays were we are not able to offer Children’s Liturgy of the Word you can access many of the resources used by this ministry online. The reading in kid-friendly language are available here. Handouts related to the readings can be found here.
Are You an Online Giver?
Are you an online giver? If so, THANK YOU! Online giving is the single best way to help our parish plan, budget and thrive.
Benefits to the Parish
- ideal accounting
- planning & budgeting
- increased giving
- minimizes clerical work
- eliminates printing costs
Benefits to Donors
- easy, convenient & customizable online giving
- tax-deductible documents on demand
- no envelopes to remember
- consistent giving when you are out of town
The Sunday collection is Queen of Angels’ primary source for covering annual operating expenses, as well as supporting people served by our many ministries. You will also find many other options for online giving at the Queen of Angels GiveCentral site.
NEW! Green tokens are available in the gathering space at church, and all online supporters are encouraged to place these tokens in the collection basket during Mass
Renew My Church Parish Session 2
Working with the neighboring parishes in our Lincoln Square grouping, we have been invited to consider and give feedback on how we can collaborate for spiritual renewal, align resources to invest in ministry, and renew our parishes and schools. To initiate discussion, the Archdiocese has offered a set of initial scenarios that show potential models of how our parishes and schools could be configured in the future. Please plan to come to our next parish meeting to learn more and share your feedback and input:
- In English at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 17 in the Parish Center
- In Spanish at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 19 in the church basement
The initial scenarios (5 for parishes, 2 for schools) are described in the handout included with the bulletin on September 8, 2019 or in the links below:
These initial scenarios are only conversation starters, and they will be shared in detail at our next parish session on September 17 and 19. No decisions have been made. These scenarios will be evaluated against a set of criteria determined using data across the Archdiocese for how a structure would support vitality and ensure viability, such as:
- Ministerial and spiritual needs of the community
- Parishioner count and Mass attendance
- Pastoral manageability
- Parish financial stability and facilities
- School quality and financial stability
As we review the scenarios, it is important for all us to do so prayerfully keeping in mind that the spiritual and structural renewal to which we are called to foster are connected. The best and most effective and efficient stewardship of our resources (structural renewal) can allow us to invest more into the ministries that directly work toward making disciples, building community and inspiring witness (spiritual renewal). Just as Jesus asks us to pray always, He also invites us to trust always. Together, we pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit to determine how Our Lord will use existing structures to create new ones that bring more people into relationship with Him.
As always, for more information, please visit RenewMyChurch.org, or ask me.
—Monsignor Jim Kaczorowski, Pastor
Domestic Violence Committee
Do you or someone you know need to talk to a counselor about an abusive, unsafe, or violent relationship with a loved one, caregiver, or roommate? Catholic Charities offers local, professional counseling appointments for persons experiencing Domestic Violence. Counseling services are covered by many health insurance plans and fees are on a sliding scale. Call 312-655-7725 to make an appointment in English or Spanish.
The Queen of Angels Domestic Violence Outreach committee will next meet at 7 p.m. Monday, September 9, at St. Benedict Parish, 2215 W. Irving Park Rd.
24-hour IL Domestic Violence Help Line, 877-863-6338