Queen of Apostles Catholic Parish

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Parish Golf Outing July 24

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The Queen of Apostles Parish Men’s Club invites all parishioners, parents and friends (21+) to the annual Golf Outing and Fundraiser on Friday, July 24 at Indian Boundary Golf Course in Chicago.

The tournament fee is $125 per person for the popular four-person scramble, and includes greens fee, lunch at the course, and a cart. Registration is at 11 am with a shotgun start at noon. Transportation is available for an additional fee.
Sponsorship opportunities are available.
Details and registration are available here and by emailing:

Ray McEntee: raymond.mcentee@gmail.com
Curran O’Keefe: curran.okeefe@gmail.com

Father Jim Kaczorowski Loving Service Award

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DOWNLOAD THE 2026 APPLICATION as a PDF

DOWNLOAD THE 2026 APPLICATION as MS Word document (possibly easier to type into)

Objectives & Goals: To recognize a deserving young person who exemplifies loving service and the personal qualities demonstrated by Monsignor Jim Kaczorowski, the Pastor of Queen of Apostles Parish between 2005-2023.  Monsignor Jim is kind and encouraging, and he finds joy in serving others.  Young people may remember the many homilies Monsignor Jim preached encouraging all parishioners to approach life with the attitude of, “How can I help you?” rather than, “What’s in it for me?”

Eligibility: Applicant must be an Eighth Grader or 2nd year Confirmation candidate the year the application is submitted. The student’s family must be a member of Queen of Apostles Parish and the student enrolled at either Queen of Angels School or St. Matthias School, or the student must be a part of the Queen of Apostles’ Religious Education program.

Selection Process: The Selection Committee will include: the Queen of Apostles Pastor (or a person assigned to represent him), the principal of Queen of Angels School (or a person assigned to represent him), the principal of St. Matthias School (or a person assigned to represent her), the Director of Religious Education for Queen of Apostles, and three parishioners at large. The Committee will review all applications, essays and letters of recommendation. The applicant pool will be narrowed to four finalists. Interviews will be conducted by the Selection Committee or a sub-set of the committee. The results will be announced at a Mass in late May or early June each year. Depending on the number of applicants and in the discretion of the Selection Committee, up to four awards will be presented each year.

Criteria: The committee will evaluate students’ applications and essays on their demonstration of loving service, leadership, empathy and how the applicant feels these values will provide them lifelong benefits. The student should also demonstrate that he/she is a good citizen and role model to his/her peers as well as a contributor to the community. Both the application and essay should be typed. Essays should be written entirely by the student and are limited to 1,000 words.

Deadlines: Completed applications and essays must be received by the Parish Office at 4412 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 no later than March 28th, 2026. Late applications will not be considered. Finalists will be notified by May 2nd.  Interviews will be scheduled during early May.

Award: The award winner will be presented with a $500 check. While the award is intended to be used for school tuition and related expenses, families should use the award money as appropriate.

Length of Award Program: Awards will be presented at least through the 2026-27 school year and may continue beyond that time frame depending on the level of contributions to the award fund.

This is not a need-based award or scholarship. It is a value driven award.

Senior Social Club

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The QofA Senior Social Club invites all Seniors to join them for their upcoming events.

  • Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 9:30 a.m. BREAKFAST at Chicago Waffles 4768 N Lincoln. Join fellow seniors for a breakfast outing at a local restaurant serving Mexican and American Breakfast favorites.
  • Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 10:30 a.m. MOVIE at Queen of Apostles Parish Center, 4412 N Western Avenue in Conference Rooms 1 & 2 and on Zoom. Caddyshack is a 1980 American sports comedy film directed by Harold Ramis, written by Brian Doyle-Murray, Ramis and Douglas Kenney, and starring Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Ted Knight (his final film role), Michael O’Keefe and Bill Murray with supporting roles by Sarah Holcomb, Cindy Morgan, and Doyle-Murray. It tells the story of a caddie, vying for a caddie scholarship, who becomes involved in a feud on the links between one of the country club’s founders and a nouveau riche guest. A subplot involves a greenskeeper who uses extreme methods against an elusive gopher.
  • Thursday, September 25, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. HAPPY HOUR at Ricochet‘s (4644 N. Lincoln).  Join fellow seniors for pizza and Happy Hour drinks.
  • Thursday, October 2, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m  OUTING, Shed Aquarium.  Currently this event is sold out.  Please email if you would like to be on the waiting list.
  • Thursday, October 11, 2025, 1:00 p.m – 2:30 p.m. MONTHLY MEETING at Queen of Apostles Parish Center, 4412 N Western Avenue in Conference Rooms 1 & 2.  The Senior Social Club meets for fellowship, entertainment, light snacks, drinks, and sharing information about upcoming events. Annual Halloween party with games and prizes for best costume.

For more information call 773-372-9535 or email queens.senior.club@gmail.com.

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