Mary's Corner

Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church
426 N. West Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-2171
Parish Office: 630/279-5700
Fax: 630/279-4667

April Celebrations

We welcome into the Mary Queen of Heaven Parish Family the 
following who were baptized in April:

Samantha Lynn Dobrowolski
Brenna Ann Foley
Nathan Arthur Harer
Matthew David James Kastner
Kyle Nannini
Sean Joseph O'Connor
Alyssa Poli
Blake Alan Quarrie
Stone Alan Quarrie


M.O.M.S
(Moms Offering Moms Support)

	This social and spiritual organization provides an 
opportunity for mothers of young children from Elmhurst Catholic 
parishes to meet other mothers.  On Thursday, May 18, plan to 
enjoy lunch and activities with our kids at a local fun 
destination.  For more information and location please contact 
Jean at 832-0575.  


Cenacle Retreat House, Warrenville

Fr. Benet Fonck, OFM, will present a day of prayer on 
Thursday, May 18, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

"To Cling With All Her Heart to Him - 
The Spirituality of St. Clare of Assisi"

	Based on his book of the same name, Fr. Fonck will lead 
participants to take a look into Clare's intimacy with Christ.  
He will examine the seemingly poetic words of Clare to St. Agnes 
of Prague, words that convey the real-life experience of St. 
Clare.  The offering is $50 and includes lunch.  

Also at Cenacle Retreat House
For Persons with Physical Disabilities

	Peg Bowman, MA, MPS, will present our annual retreat for 
persons with physical disabilities, "Inside Out-Upside Down: The 
Parables of Our Lives" on May 26-28.  Peg will invite attendees 
to join with others who seek to find meaning in the everyday 
mystery of ordinary life.  

	The retreat will include inspiring presentations by Peg, 
time for personal prayer and reflection, prayer services, 
sacrament of Reconciliation and celebration of the Eucharist.  
The cost is $100 for a single room and $90 for a double.

	For more information or to register for either of the above 
programs, please call 630-393-1231.


Marriage Ministry
Celebrating Fifty (or more) Years of Marriage

	Mary Queen Marriage Ministry is planning an anniversary 
Mass and celebration for all couples married 50 or more years in 
2006.  Our celebration will be on Saturday, June 24, after the 
5:00 p.m. Mass.  We will be serving cake, coffee and champagne.  

	If you will be married 50 or more years, please come with 
your family and join us.  Contact one of the Marriage Ministry 
Facilitators so we can include you in our celebration (Don or 
Ellen Walker 279-4021 and Alex or Marie Grozik 530-0503).  
                       
AND . . . Coming in September, 2006...

Ten Great Dates!
More Information to follow!


Easter Food Drive Thank You

	The St. Vincent DePaul Society wishes to thank all those 
parishioners who donated to our Easter Food Drive, those who 
helped sort food, and prepare the food baskets and Easter 
"Goodie" baskets for your needy families.  A special "Thank You" 
to Dan Cahill who collected food for our Easter Food Drive as 
part of his Eagle Scout Project.  We were able to take care of 15 
families this year.  


Employment Opportunity
Garden Clubs of Illinois

Part-time Secretarial Position in Elmhurst
Three days a week from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. or 10 a.m.-3 p.m.,
Varied and interesting work for a self-starter.  

Knowledge of general office duties and Computer
operation a must (Microsoft Office 97 and AOL).  

Please contact the Garden Clubs of IL. Office at 
630-617-9269 or e-mail gardenclubsill@aol.com, 


Alabama Thank you


	The Webb-Harada family would like to thank all the Mary 
Queen of Heaven parishioners who so generously donated the fans 
which they delivered to Schambeau Avenue in Katrina-stricken 
Bayou La Batre, Alabama, over Spring Break.  They received around 
25 fans with each finding a home.  

	In addition, the family received cash donations from a 
college friend, the Hawthorne School Student Council and the 
Hawthorne School Girl Scouts.  This cash enabled them to purchase 
air cleaners and a humidifier for one family with a child with 
respiratory problems due to mold, and a starter for one man so he 
could repair his car that had been underwater during the Katrina-
caused floods.  

	In addition they were able to distribute $40 each to the 
families living in the Schambeau Avenue trailers.  These trailers 
were also under water and are still showing signs of the damage 
while the families continue to live in them.

	Other MQH parishioners really got involved.  After hearing 
Mary Foley speak of trip at Mass, Ruth Maple called the Webb-
Harada family.  Though the two families had never formally met, 
the Maple family decided to also head to Alabama.  The families 
met at the Lighthouse Child Development Center in Grand Bay 
Alabama which currently supports 130 children, many displaced 
from other centers by Katrina.  

	The Lighthouse Center is now being funded by Save the 
Children and UNICEF.  The child population grew from 26 to 130 
after Katrina wiped out other centers in this rural Alabama area.  
Ruth, Victoria and Derrick Maple spent the week helping to 
assemble some playground equipment and interacting with the 
children.  

	They also monetarily helped out a woman unable to work 
because there was no space for her children at the Child 
Development Center. This was done with cash donations received 
from MQH parishioners.  The Maple family brought clothes, 
toiletries and extra fans, which they distributed on Schambeau 
Avenue.

	MQH 7th grader, Elizabeth Wise, also pitched in to help on 
this trip.  On her own, Elizabeth collected children's clothes, 
books and magazines which the Webb-Harada family transported down 
to Alabama for distribution to the children's families.  

	All-in-all, Mary Queen of Heaven's generosity once more 
flowed down South, thanks to so many.


Catholic Charities Collection Drive - Opportunity

	Would you like to positively impact a family who is 
resettling in the United States?  The Catholic Charities office 
in Lombard will help to resettle 50 people this year in DuPage 
County.  They are referred to us by the U.S. Catholic Conference 
of Bishops.  

	We are in need of volunteers (adults or student groups) who 
will hold a collection drive to put together a Welcome Kit of 
supplies for a refugee family's first apartment. The items for 
the apartment should be in "like new" or good condition. There is 
a list of ~ 50 items (such as an alarm clock, hamper, flour, 
sugar, cooking utensils etc).

	If you can help us and would like the full list of items, 
please contact Sandra Feely at (630) 495-8008, ext 64.  Thank 
you!


Lighter Fare for Summer Wear
"Introduction to the Bible"

	Have you ever wondered how the books of the Bible were 
chosen?  Do you know the difference between the many versions and 
translations available today?  These and many other questions 
will be covered in the next Bible Study offering, Introduction to 
the Bible.

	This program is geared to help newcomers become comfortable 
with studying the Bible while offering the experienced new 
insights.  Introduction to the Bible is a weekly video 
presentation with small group discussion, a prayer service, and 
minimal personal preparation.

	Sign-up will be this weekend, May 6/7, and next weekend, 
May 13/14.  Participant books will be on sale for $5 this 
weekend.  (Please see Mary Foley if you are in need of a 
"scholarship")  Our first meeting will be on Tuesday evening, May 
23; one group will meet in the morning and one in the evening.  
There will also be another group meeting on Friday morning. We 
will meet each week through July 18, with a break for July 4.

	For more information, please contact Lynn Suwanski (630-
530-2523) or Alex and Marie Grozik (630-530-0503).


CCW Mother's Day Tribute
	Mary Queen of Heaven CCW Respect Life Committee is selling 
carnations to honor the nurturing women in our lives.  The 
carnations will be placed at Mary's statue in the Gathering Place 
for Mother's Day, May 14. They can be purchased for $1.00 each, 
and order sheets should be returned by May 7.  The names of those 
being honored will be inserted in our parish bulletin next 
weekend. Proceeds will benefit Woman's Choice Services, a 
pregnancy center in the Catholic Christian tradition.


Christian Education Commission


Religious Education 

Congratulations to our second graders who are welcomed to our 
Eucharistic table for the first time this weekend. Celebrating on 
May 6th are:

Sabrina Acquaviva	Lucas Alexander
Kayla Arroyo		Brianna Barbosa
Paul Bova		William Bowbin
Alexandria Cahill	Dana Campo
Cara Catalano		Eryka Cordero
Trisha Cordero		Francesca D'Argento
Amaya Diaz		Peter DiCianni
Julia Dierksheide	Ashley DiFronzo
David Dougherty		Kaitlyn Dvorak
Anna Euteneur		Samuel Gagliardi
Anthony Hedman		Gordon Johnson
Tess Kachiroubas	Katherine Kosecki
Andrew Lewand		Maurizio Marrero
Madeline Pearson	Hayley Rossiano
Kaylin Schuda		Nathaniel Simon
Neil Simon		Matthew Stanisz
Andie Sobotka		Ethan Zielinski

Those celebrating on May 7th are:

Jordan Drake		Jimmy Miner
Rose Moll		Zakary Kimbler
Jeffrey O'Brien		Stephen Pierzchala
Samuel Rafac		Joshua Resing
Nicholas Sasanelli	Amanda Starcewski
Sean Ward

Registrations for the 2006/2007 RE year. 
Please be sure to return them ASAP to insure your first choice of 
session. Remember classes fill up fast, especially for Pre-School 
and Kindergarten, as class size is limited at those grade levels. 
If you did not receive a registration or are new to the parish or 
know someone who is, please call the office and we will mail one 
to you. 

If you have any questions or need more information, please call 
Mary Ann Woods at the REO, 832-8962


Prayer  Requests
To pray for our sick is an important privilege of our 
parish family.  We hope that you will pray for these 
persons every day..

	Pam Bondfide	Heather Brennan
	Kathleen Bryers	Doresa Brugler
	Pat Caffarelli	Rose Caffarelli
	Kathy Calzante	Dennis Ciancio
	Cynthia Catalano Family 	Cosmore Ciancio
	Paul Cirone	Rhonda Colletti
	Margaret Conroy	Ida Corriedo
	Trudi Dolato	Baby Dobrowolski
	Virginia Feret	Modesta Goggins
	Mary Hagerty	Anna Heffel
	Jen Huwalt	Tom Huwalt
	Pat Holmes	Michelle Humann
	Maureen James	Tom Janicke
	Richard Johnson	Irene Kmieciak
	Bernadette Kohn	Tim Kowalski
	Baby Emma Lynde	Robert Manion
	Raymond Mitchell	Bobbi Nannini
	Phyllis O'Donnell	Geri Pstrzoch
	Baby Faith Reid	Joaquina Scroppo
	Jess Smith		Karen Sutkus
	Ted Vecchio	Cathy Ward

	If you or a family member would like to be included in our 
prayers, please call the rectory at 279-5700.  Also, please let 
us know when a name should be removed.


Wings to Heaven

	A big THANKS!!!!  WOW!! What a great lock in.  A special 
thanks to our high school students that helped with all of the 
planning and implementing of our overnight.  Laura Adkins, Katie 
Connelly, Alex Garcia, David Gusloff, Stephanie Japczyk, Kate 
Kujawa, Derek Maple, Colleen McGing, Katie Mueller, Raquel and JT 
Nateras, Kathleen McCall, Marisa Stefani, Kim Vicary.  You did a 
great job and I know the 71 "Wings" kids that came had a 
wonderful time! It is awesome to know that we have such amazing 
students willing to give up hours of their time planning, 
participating, and  being such great role models for the younger 
students of our community.  Another big thanks to our adult 
leaders... Donna Glick, Tom Gusloff, Cybele Japczyk, Terri Kevil, 
Julie Lindsey, Marie McCall & Susan Miner.  It would not have 
been possible without the help of all these student and adult 
leaders.  Last but not least, thanks to the Rhea Family (Moon 
jumps for u) for their very generous donation... the kids love it 
every year!  We truly are blessed to have such a generous faith 
community to give so freely of their time, talent and treasure.  

	Our next wings meeting will be Wed, May 24, at 6-8 p.m.  
All youth going into 5th grade and anyone up to 8th grade are 
invited.  This is a great way to find out what WINGS TO HEAVEN IS 
ALL ABOUT!  Come and find out from other members why they love 
coming.  Please note as of now, this is our only May meeting due 
to Mothers Day and Memorial Day. 

Watch the bulletin for our summer meeting times!

Destiny

	So nice to see so many new students at our welcome 
breakfast.  Our next meeting will be Wed., May 10, at 8:00 p.m. 
in the school building.  Please note the date and time change.  

	Destiny will also be doing the bible study.  It will take 
place during our regularly scheduled meeting times on Sunday 
mornings..  

	YLC Youth Leadership Conference: sign up now to join us 
July 21-23 for a weekend of fun and worship.  Total cost is $175 
per student.  Application deadline is June 1st with a $100 
deposit.  Any high school students are invited to join us.  
Please call Mrs. Gusloff if you are interested or have any 
questions. 832-4348.


"To err is human; to forgive is divine"

	When I took over the responsibility of coordinating the 
RCIA, I promised Mary Foley two things: "I will work hard and I 
WILL make mistakes!" Well, I have made my fair share of mistakes 
this year, but you must hear of my most recent one. 

	After the vigil service, I wrote a note for the bulletin 
that highlighted those individuals who have been a support for 
the RCIA this past year. Regrettably, I left out the name of 
Ellen Walker. 

	Ellen has been a moving force in the RCIA for a number of 
years. Not only has she been a support to me this year for the 
weekly sessions and dismissals, she was a major force in all the 
last-minute decorating that needed to be done for the Vigil and 
the reception following that Mass. Ellen, please accept my 
apology! Thank you for all you do for MQH and the RCIA!

Mimi Wolak 


American Cancer Society's Relay for Life
Friday, June 16 - Saturday, June 17

The glories of the Relay are not in the past,
but in the possibilities it has for the future....

It's about being a community that takes up the fight.

	The Relay is an overnight family event where everyone can 
help our communities contribute in the fight against cancer.  Our 
Relay for Life of Elmhurst and Villa Park is a community-
sponsored event designated to honor loved ones who lost their 
battle, celebrate cancer survivors and raise money to support our 
survivors and future research.  It offers everyone a fun 
opportunity to help with the fight for a cure.  While the Relay 
is in progress, team members stroll around the track at York HS 
enjoying entertainment, live bands, food, games and camaraderie 
while honoring cancer survivors.  It's unforgettable!

	The teams are set as the event gets closer.  There are many 
behind-the-scene helpers needed to coordinate such an event.  
Whether you are an individual or part of a organization who can 
spare some time, or a leader of youth groups looking for service 
hours, have we got jobs for you.  No matter what age, there is a 
job for everyone. Please consider volunteering for this inspiring 
event - you will be glad you did!

	Please contact Cindy Tenuata at 268-0819 or email 
CTENUTA@emhc.org. subject-Relay.  


SLOW  WORK  OF  GOD

Above all, trust in the slow work of God.
We are,
	quite naturally,
		impatient in everything
	to reach the end without delay.
We should like to skip the intermediate 
stages.
We are impatient of being on the way
	to something new.
And yet it is the law of all progress
	that it is made by passing through
	some stages of instability -
And that it may take a very long time.

	And so I think it is with you.
Your ideas mature gradually -
	Let them grow,
	let them take shape themselves
	without undue haste.
Don't try to force them in, as though you
	could be today what time
(that is to day, grace and circumstances 
acting
	on your own good will)
	will make you tomorrow.

Only God could say what this new spirit
	gradually forming within you will be.
Give our Lord the benefit of believing that
	God's hand is leading you,
	and accept the anxiety of
	feeling yourself in suspense
	and incomplete.

	Pierre Tielhard De Chardin


Mother's Day May Crowning

	Our parish Woman of the Year, Mary Nanak, will crown the 
Blessed Mother on Sunday, May 14, at the 10:30 a.m. Mass.  Our 
First Communicants are invited to take part in the May Crowning 
Procession.  Permission slips requiring parent signatures will be 
sent home by our Religious Education Office.  Practice for the 
procession will take place on Saturday, May 13, at 12:30 p.m.


Fellowship  reminder

Sunday, May 21

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