20th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 14, 2011 Queen of All Saints

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“O woman, great is your faith!
Let it be done for you as you wish.”
From today’s Gospel, Matthew 15:21-28
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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The Assumption
of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Tomorrow is the Feast of the Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary. Our Mass schedule will be
that of every weekday, i.e. 6:30, 7:30 and 8:45 a.m.
This is not a Holy Day of Obligation.
Religious Education News!
We Need You!
As we begin a new year of Religious Education, we are once again
in need of additional volunteers. Whether you can make a longterm commitment, or are only able to offer a little bit of your time,
we could use your help. Please call the RE Office (773-286-1939)
to ask about the various opportunities that we offer where you may
be of help. Not only will you be insuring the proper handing on of
the faith to the next generation, but I promise you that the rewards are ― heavenly‖.
Religious Education Office Hours
The RE Office will be open Monday through Thursday beginning this
week from 10 – 3PM. There are a few spots open for Sunday classes
but they are filling fast. Be sure to register as soon as possible to
insure that your child will have her/his first choice of class times. In
the case where there is no catechist in place, your child will be placed
in the first available slot.
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School begins August 24!
“Be it known to all who enter here that
Christ is the reason for this school. He is
the unseen, but ever-present teacher in
its classes. He is the model of its faculty
and the inspiration of its students.”
- Author Unknown
GREAT NEWS !!!
A third Kindergarten room has opened for the 20112012 school year!! As always, each room will enroll
both Half-Day Kindergarteners and Full Day Kindergarteners. Registration for Half-Day and Full-Day
Kindergarteners is open. Please contact the school office at 773-736-0567 for registration information.
Thank You,
Stephanie M. DiPrima, Principal
Please note: The Lemont School Office and the School Business Office will be open for parents to register, or
to transfer students as follows - August, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to Noon.
Marissa Joan Duffy,
Daughter of
Kyle Duffy and Jessica Duffy
We appreciate your patience!
The scaffolding in the transepts of the Basilica is there for
repairing, painting and gilding of the water damaged areas.
The process, for both transepts, is going to continue for a few
more weeks.
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August 20, 2011
Liane Lamprea & Ronald Villegas
August 27, 2011
Cherrie Catama & Jordan Smith
September 3, 2011
Delia Groshek & Michael Landy
A Good Prayer….
A good prayer, though often used, is still fresh and fair in the eyes and ears of heaven.
—Thomas Fuller
Mass intentions
August 14 - All Sunday Masses will be offered for
Sunday,
Queen of All Saints and the Benefactors of our Endowments for the School and the Parish.
the People of
Monday, August 15, The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - All Masses will be offered for the
People of Queen of All Saints
Tuesday, August 16 - School Endowment Fund Benefactors, QAS Homebound, QAS Ministry of Praise,
Deceased Members of QAS Widowed Group, Madeleine Grant, In Honor of Our Blessed Mother-Ben & Sara
Testa, Wilfredo Gomez, John Roger Allen, Robert Pecho, Magdalene Bazar, Prudencio del Rosario Sr., Lino
Acciari, Eugenia Tarroza del Rosario, Prudencio del Rosario Jr.
Wednesday, August 17 - Basilica Fund Members, Salvy Monastero, Charlie Marcelino, Robert Edelmann,
George B. Stegmaier, Simon R. Pahati, Ricardo Velasquez, Rita Ebrom, John Roger Allen, Eugene P. Costello
Thursday, August 18 – Ruth G. Stegmaier, Francis Szwedo, Daniel & Josephine Amico, Larry Pahati, John
Roger Allen, Egisto & Elena Pagnucci, Charles, Kathryn & John Hansen, Lido Acciari, Lino Acciari, Ronald
Latin, Agapito Manaois, Eufrosina Manaois, Jorge Manaois
Friday, August 19 – Helen & Jerry Martin, Chester & Wanda Burzawa, Stanley & Kay Przepiorski, Rev.
Edwin Karlowicz C.R., Adolph & Antoinette Burzawa, Janis Johnson, John & Christine Peters, Wanda &
Chestan Peters, John Roger Allen, Eileen B. Stegmaier, Carrie Koziol, Natalie Koziol Beach, Clifford H.
Miller, Joseph Alumparapil, Elizabeth & Josef von Nemeth, Mary Healy Family
Saturday, August 20 - Beatrice Hermann, Mildred Pifke, Mary Potzmann, John Roger Allen, John T. Kelly,
Verna Dudzinski, Esther Elizabeth Henington, Pamela Ann Collier
Please pray for our recently deceased.
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Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is a process for those
considering becoming Catholic. Specifically, it is:
 For those who are not baptized and are in the process of making a
decision to become Catholic
 For those who were baptized and are in another faith and are
thinking of becoming Catholic
 For those who were baptized Roman Catholic and have not received
Eucharist or Confirmation
The process is designed to assist those interested in Catholicism, to learn about our faith, our
traditions, and our celebrations. Each person is invited to reflect on his/her own relationship
with God and the faith community. We journey through this process together, assisting each
other in our response to God’s call.
If you or someone you know is interested in participating in the RCIA, please call the
Religious Education office (773) 286-1939 for more information.
Weekend of August 20/21
5:00 p.m.(Sat.)
Fr. Rich Conyers
9:30
Fr. Ed Grace
6:45 a.m.
Msgr. John Pollard
11:00
Fr. Tom Campana
8:00
Fr. Simon Braganza
12:30 p.m
Msgr. Wayne Prist
Parish Financials for July 31, 2011
Actual to Prior Year
YTD
Week
$23,618
$122,929
Last Year
$28,738
$133,270
Difference
($5,120)
($10,341)
Actual to Budget
YTD
Week
$23,618
$122,929
Last Year
28,000
$140,000
Difference
($4,382)
($17,071)
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DON’T FORGET TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
WOMEN’S SPIRITUAL SPA DAY
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2011
―So with old age is wisdom, and with length of days understanding.‖ Job 12:12
Topic: “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow…Looking at Our Many Lives”
On this day…we’ll take a look at the gift of the years. Be they 30, 40 or 50 plus…we’ll explore how they
have impacted us…what we have gleaned from them…and how we use them as we move into our future. We
will touch on some of Sr. Joan Chittester’s book by the same name, The Gift of the Years, as a starting off
point for our time together.
Speaker: Maureen Kuhn
Maureen has been a parishioner for the past 50 plus years; raising her family in the
neighborhood. After spending many years volunteering in both school and church
activities, she and her husband, Tom, went back to school at Loyola’s Institute of
Pastoral Studies and received their Master’s Degree in Pastoral Studies. They spent a
number of years ministering as Pastoral Associates for St. Mary’s Parish in
Platteville, WI. For the past 15 years, Maureen has been a Spiritual Director. She has
her own ecumenical practice in her home and directs retreats at various Jesuit Retreat
Houses during the summer.
Time: Morning session – 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Evening session – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
(Gathering and refreshments 30 minutes prior)
Cost: $10/session
Felician Sisters Convent
3800 W. Peterson Ave. (Entrance in rear – follow signs)
Register by calling Ellen Ward at 773-736-7406 or Ann Briody at abriody@comcast.net
WALK-INS WELCOME!
PLEASE JOIN US!
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TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Thus says the LORD: ―Stand firm in justice; do what is right‖ (Isaiah 56:1, 6-7).
Psalm — O God, let all the nations praise you! (Psalm 67).
Second Reading — The gifts and the calling of God are unable to be revoked (Romans 11:13-15, 29-32).
Gospel — Recognizing the Canaanite woman’s great faith, Jesus told her, ―It shall be done as you
wish‖ (Matthew 15:21-28).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Ps 132;
1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28
Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45;
1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56
Tuesday: Jgs 6:11-24a; Mt 19:23-30
Wednesday: Jgs 9:6-15; Mt 20:1-16
Thursday: Jgs 11:29-39a; Mt 22:1-14
Friday: Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Mt 22:34-40
Saturday: Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17; Mt 23:1-12
Sunday: Is 22:19-23; Ps 138; Rom 11:33-36;
Mt 16:13-20
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday: Twentieth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Monday: Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary;
World Youth Day
Tuesday: St. Stephen of Hungary
Friday: St. John Eudes
Saturday: St. Bernard
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
January 9 – 18, 2012
Join Father Simon, Kieran Lyons and Father Chuck
Faso, OFM on a pilgrimage to the holy sites of Israel,
the land of the Bible, the home of Jesus. We will pray,
celebrate daily mass, and tour this significant place in
the history of our faith. Questions? Call Father Simon
at 773-736-6060 or visit www.amitravel.com for more
info and registration details.
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The Word Feeding Justice
Reflections on the Sunday Lectionary
August 14, 2011: 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Catholic Social Teaching: Solidarity
First Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-7
Psalm: 67
Second Reading: Romans 11:13-15, 29-32
Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28
Jesus shed the taboo of His culture by not only speaking to a woman, but also speaking to a woman from
another heritage. His initial response doused potential hostility. In listening to the core of her commitment,
Jesus dispelled prejudicial notions to send her away. His affirmation to dialogue allowed the woman access to
morsels of mercy for her great faith. From this encounter, we observe what is right and the Lord’s justice
compassionately revealed. All who join themselves to the Lord, with prayer and sacrificial offerings of time,
talent and treasure, to become His servants will be acceptable on His altar. But do our parishes portray this
example of Jesus or do subtle forms of prejudice appear as exclusion or crevasses of ignoring silence? Do we
deny God’s irrevocable call and gifts for our parishes to be called a house of prayer for all people? And all
means people that speak a different language, were born in another country, have a different skin color, are in
a different stage of life, have a different education level, live with a different sexual orientation, work at a job
unlike ours and represent all levels of economic means. When God says all, He means ALL. God delivered all
to disobedience that He might have mercy on all of us. He lets His face shine upon us and His way be known
upon the earth. We partake in the mercy with joyful praise. When we welcome all as God welcomes all, we
will be healed of prejudice from that hour forward.
Individual Reflection: Isaiah 56; 1, 6-7…See if your town has an interfaith council and attend a meeting. Be
attentive to appreciate the goodness in all people.
Family Reflection: Psalm 67...Does your town have an interfaith Thanksgiving or care for creation prayer
service? If so, plan to attend and if not network with people of different faith traditions to establish these as an
annual events
Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church
580. The immediate purpose of the Church's social doctrine is to propose the principles and values that can
sustain a society worthy of the human person. Among these principles, solidarity includes all the others in a
certain way. It represents “one of the fundamental principles of the Christian view of social and political
organization”.
Light is shed on this principle by the primacy of love, ―the distinguishing mark of Christ's disciples (cf. John
13:35)‖. Jesus teaches us that ―the fundamental law of human perfection, and consequently of the
transformation of the world, is the new commandment of love‖ (cf. Matthew 22:40, John 15:12; Colossians
3:14; James 2:8). Personal behavior is fully human when it is born of love, manifests love and is ordered to
love. This truth also applies in the social sphere; Christians must be deeply convinced witnesses of this, and
they are to show by their lives how love is the only force (cf. 1 Corinthians 12:31-14:1) that can lead to
personal and social perfection, allowing society to make progress towards the good.
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Queen of All Saints will be offering the Little Rock Scripture Study Exodus. The Exodus is the central event
of the Old Testament. Its themes of liberation, wilderness, Passover, Covenant, and God’s dwelling are central
for the whole Bible. All sessions will be held in the second floor of the Benedict Center (6275 N. Ionia Ave.).
We will be offering the Exodus Study at two times. It will be offered on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 A.M
to 11:00 A.M. and the other will be on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. There will be eighteen
(18) meetings beginning on September 6th, 2011 and ending on January 17th, 2012. Access to the meeting
room will be twenty-five (25) minutes before the start of the session.
Exodus will cost twenty ($20.00) dollars to cover the cost of the materials used. Each participant will receive a
study set consisting of a study guide and a commentary, which also contains the text of Exodus. We use the
Little Rock Scripture Study provided Wrap-Up lectures on DVD for each lesson. More information concerning
Little Rock Scripture Study can be obtained at www.littlerockscripture.org .
To enroll in the Exodus studies please send in the following application form with a check made out to Queen
of All Saints Basilica for twenty ($20.00) dollars for arrival by August 24th, 2011. Send or drop off the
application and check, in an envelope addressed to:
Queen of All Saints Basilica
Attn: LRSS
6280 N. Sauganash Ave.
Chicago, Il 60646-4944
Mike.Monnelly@QASParish.Org
Little Rock Scripture Study
Exodus
September 6th, 2011 – January 17th, 2012
Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________ City: _________________________
Telephone: ______________________________ E-Mail: _______________________________
Check session
you will attend:
___ Tuesday mornings: 9:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
___ Tuesday evenings: 7:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
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Increase your Understanding of the
Eucharist and the Catholic Faith
Rare, full-day
opportunity to hear
popular speaker,
acclaimed theologian
and prolific author,
Fr. Robert Barron
present his insights
on two topics: the
Eucharist, and the
living culture of the
Catholic Church
Saturday, October 1
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Drury Lane Theatre
and Conference
Center, Oakbrook
Terrace
Mayslake Ministries is delighted to present
―Perspectives on Eucharist & Catholicism‖ with
Father Robert Barron, founder of Word On Fire, at
2011 Fall Symposium. Through morning and
afternoon sessions, participants will gain insights and
understanding of the Eucharist followed by an
exclusive presentation on the living culture of the
Catholic Church as portrayed in the soon to be
released 10-part PBS documentary entitled
"Catholicism".
Fr. Barron is a sought-after speaker on the spiritual
life. From prestigious universities, to YouTube, to
national conferences and private events, this
theologian and podcasting priest is one of the world’s
more innovative teachers of the faith.
Tickets include continental breakfast and lunch.
$65/individual; $55/catechist/clergy/religious; Group
rates: 6/$50 each, 10/$50 each with VIP seating.
Register by phone 630-268-9000 or online
www.mayslakeministries.org.
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Deacons in the Catholic
Church
Deacons are referred to as transitional or
permanent. Transitional deacons are in the
process of moving toward priesthood.
Permanent deacons (who may be married and
have families) are on a distinct path to
remaining as a deacon – permanently. Their
role and function is different from priests.
Deacons assist at liturgies, proclaim the gospel,
preach, evangelize in the workplace and help
the poor and needy in direct ways.
Do you believe Jesus may be inviting you to
inquire about this ordained ministry?
_________________
“Exploring the Permanent
Diaconate”
Mass (Sundays) and dialogue about the path
toward an ordained lifestyle as a permanent deacon
at the Cardinal Stritch Retreat House in
Mundelein, Illinois
½ mile west of Butterfield Road on Route 176
across from Carmel High School.
Thursday, September 15, 2011 – 7:30 P.M.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 – 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, November 20, 2011 – 12:00 P.M.
Sunday, February 19, 2011 – 12:00 P.M.
R.S.V.P. Deacon Jim Cozzo, Jr. at 847-8374563 or at jcozzo@usml.edu
ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO
DEACON FORMATION PROGRAM
UNIVERSITY of SAINT MARY of THE LAKE
MUNDELEIN SEMINARY
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Parish Staff
Pastor:
Rev. Msgr. John E. Pollard
Pastor Emeritus:
Rev. Msgr. Wayne F. Prist
Associate Pastors:
Rev. Simon Braganza
Rev. Thomas J. Campana
From now until the end of August, we will be
collecting school supplies for the children at the Albany Park
Community Center Food Pantry (sponsored by QAS). The
stores are starting their sales now. If you can help us get
paper, pencils, pens, book bags, notebooks, folders, crayons,
markers, etc., please put them in the bins in the back of
church.
If you need us to pick up your donations, call Pat
Steiner at 773-282-3746. You will be helping the children get
off to a good start in school. Thanks so much!
The Albany Park Community Center Food Pantry Volunteers
Scheduling
Weddings: To schedule a wedding and begin marriage preparation please call
the rectory to make an appointment with a priest at least six months prior to
the wedding.
Baptisms: Baptisms are on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sunday of each month at 1:30
PM. To register for a baptismal preparation class and Baptism, please contact
the rectory.
Newcomers: We welcome all newcomers to the Parish. To register as a
member of the parish, kindly come to the rectory.
The Sick: Please notify the rectory about anyone who is seriously ill at home
or in the hospital.
Becoming a Catholic: Adults or teenagers interested in receiving the
Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation or Eucharist) or those who
are interested in the Catholic Faith should call the Rectory for more
information about the R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults).
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Residents:
Rev. Edward D. Grace
Rev. Richard Conyers, CSC
Deacons:
Rev. Mr. Michael Monnelly
Rev. Mr. Bill Malloy
Pastoral Associate:
Sr. Ann Kathleen Mc Donnell, BVM
School Principal:
Ms. Stephanie M. Di Prima
Dir. Of Sacramental Formation:
Mrs. Aline Reynolds
Dir. of Music:Dr. Kenneth Sotak
Asst. :Paul Scavone
Business Manager: Mr. Jerry Farrell
Parish Secretary: Judy Carlson
School Admin. Asst.: Ida Segreti
Mass Schedule
Weekdays: 6:30, 7:30 and 8:45 AM
Saturday: 8:00AM & 5:00 PM (vigil),
Sunday: 6:45, 8:00, 9:30,
11:00 AM and 12:30 PM
Confessions: Sat., 8:30 – 9:15AM
Perpetual Novena: Monday, 7:00 PM
Benediction 7:30 PM
on First Monday of the month
Rosary: Daily after 8:45 AM Mass
Contact Us:
Rectory: 6280 N. Sauganash Ave.
Office Hours M-F 8:30AM—4PM
(773) 736-6060
fax (773) 736-6099
School and Early Childhood Center:
(773) 736-0567
Religious Education Center:
(773) 286-1939
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