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
Market Day
Orders for June are due Monday, June 12, at noon. Turn in
your order form in the box in the back of church or at the
rectory. Pickup on Saturday, June 17, from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in
the Social Hall. If you have questions or would like to
place an order, please call Maria at 279-2238 or Karen at 279-
4108.
L.O.S.S.
(Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide)
Support Group
Through the collaboration of Catholic Charities (the
Archdiocese of Chicago and the Diocese of Joliet), support groups
are in place for anyone who has lost a relative or friend to
suicide. A trained facilitator and a mental health professional
assist these groups.
The groups meet from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on either the first
Tuesday, the third Wednesday or the fourth Tuesday of the month.
The next meeting dates are as follows:"
June 06 - Catholic Charities, Kankakee
June 21 - St. Paul the Apostle Activity Center, Joliet
For further information, please call the L.O.S.S. Program
Center at 312-655-7283.
St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Drive
June 3 & 4
Spring Cleaning? Clear your home of all that extra
clutter! We are having a collection for The Society of St.
Vincent de Paul. We're looking for clean gently used clothing,
shoes, cookware, lines, dishes, toys, books, lamps, etc. Your
donations will benefit the needy.
St. Vincent de Paul bags will be available in the church
this weekend. Please fill these bags, or your own bags and boxes
with the items you are planning to donate and bring them to
church the weekend of June 3/4.
We would appreciate it, if you would place your donations
in the SVdP truck that will be in the Parking lot. The truck
will be here from 9 a.m. on June 3 to 1 p.m. on June 4. Receipts
are always available for your donations.
If you have donations of large items, please call 630-231-
4658 to schedule a pick-up from you home.
Thank you for Helping Us to Help People!
Christian Service Commission
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 in Barrett Hall 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. The
facilitators are: Don or Ellen Walker 279-4021 and Alex or Marie
Grozik 530-0503).
Coming events:
June 7: Anniversary Mass for those Married 50 years or more (See
article below)
September 16/17: Homecoming Weekend
Dinner/Picnic
Paddle Boat Rides on Fox River
50th Anniversary Committee Update
Our next meeting is Wed., June 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Barrett
hall. Anyone interested in helping with the "Homecoming Weekend"
(Dinner/Picnic) on September 16 & 17, or the Auction/Dinner
Dance, is encouraged to attend this meeting. We are looking for
help in many areas and would appreciate as many volunteers as
possible attending this meeting. For questions or information,
please contact Sheila Reiter (833-6657).
Last call for Recipes for our 50th Anniversary Cookbook.
We're certain that there are many parishioners in our parish who
are great bakers or cooks and we would love to have your recipes
in our Anniversary Cookbook. Please take some time to go through
your recipe files or books and submit some of those special items
for our 50th Anniversary Cookbook. The Deadline for having your
Recipes printed in the cookbook is Sunday, June 25. For
information or questions please call Mary Nanak (530-4502) or
Ellen Walker (279-4021).
Paddle Boat Rides
Mark your calendars now! The 50th Anniversary Committee is
sponsoring Paddle Boat Rides on the Fox River the weekend of July
15/16. The first ride will take place on Saturday, July 15, from
6-8 p.m., the second ride will take place on Sunday, afternoon.
Further information will appear in the bulletin after our
next meeting.
Religious Education
First Communion Banners (Last Call)
The banners that our First Communion children made have
been adorning the walls of the church for the last 3 weeks.
However, now it is time for them to hang in their own homes. We
ask that you please retrieve your child's banner from the Church
by June 4. Any remaining banners will have to be discarded. If
your child's banner is still hanging in Church or you know
someone who has a banner still up, please claim it this weekend.
Final week for discounted RE Registrations!
June 1st is right around the corner. If you want to register
at the discounted fee, get those forms in to the office today.
FYI - if you have a preschool or kindergarten child you would
like to see in the program next fall, get your registration in
today. Those classes fill up quickly and enrollment is limited at
those grade levels.
Catechists are needed for next fall. At this time we are
in need of Gr.2 & 3 catechists at Session One. At Session Two,
we have positions open at grade 1,3, and 5. And in the last
session, we need help in Grade 6. The time slots are 3:15-4:30,
5:15-6:30, NS 7:15-8:30 p.m., respectively. If you love children
and you love your faith, we invite you to join our staff.
If you have any questions or need more information, please call
Mary Ann Woods at the REO, 832-8962.
Christian Education Commission
Free Ministry
to Traveling Catholics
For nationwide Mass times and locations,
phone 1-800-Mass Times
(1-800-627-7846)
Or Internet www.Masstimes.org
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 Kathy Johnston
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.
Christian Worship Commission
A Memorial Day Mass
Monday, May 29, at 9:00 a.m.
in the Assumption Cemetery Chapel Mausoleum
located at 1S520 Winfield Road in Wheaton.
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.
CCW MEETING
The CCW Board Meeting will be held at the home of Mary
Connelly, on Tuesday, May 30th at 7:30 PM... All women of the
parish are invited to attend. For additional info. or questions
call Mary Connelly at 782-7626.
"Ladies Night Out" Dinner
The Council of Catholic Women is sponsoring "Ladies Night
Out" on Tuesday, June 20, at 7:00 p. m. This is a great
opportunity to relax and enjoy fellowship with your friends from
MQH. We will be honoring Mary Nanak, our Woman of the Year, for
her dedication and work in our parish over the years.
The celebration will be held at Francesca's Amici, 174 N.
York Road, Elmhurst. Dinner will include salad, pasta, chicken
entree, dessert, coffee and soft drinks. A cash bar will also be
available. The cost for the evening will be $25.00 per person
and checks should be make payable to Mary Queen of Heaven CCW.
The deadline for reservations is Sunday, June 11, as we
have to give the restaurant a one week's advance notice. A
reservation form insert will be in next weekend's bulletin.
Please fill it out as soon as possible and return it to a CCW
representative , the church office or drop it in the collection
basket. For further information, call Mary Connelly (782-7626)
or Mary White (833-9809).
Introduction to the Bible
Week 2-Choosing a Bible Today
This lesson explains how the Bible developed from ancient
scrolls to the variety of modern versions and translations
available today. The advantages of several different Bible
translations are discussed and a brief lesson in finding biblical
passages is introduced.
Enrich your Relationship with Our Lord
Sign up for Eucharistic Adoration for Monday, June 5, 2006
from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 PM We are also in need of permanent
Adorers. If you are interested or have any questions please call
Kay Diggins at 630-530-7124 or Renee Bladek at 630-832-1812.
Volunteer Opportunity
Catholic Charities is looking for volunteers who can engage
young children in activities on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. between June 5 and August 7.
This support is needed for approximately three children of
participants who are attending classes on "Out of Poverty," at
educational self-sufficiency class being held during this
timeframe in our Lombard office. A child friendly environment
whish is located close to the parent's classroom is provided that
offers toys, games, and video equipment.
Your assistance will allow "Out of Poverty" participants to
gain the skills necessary to move forward in their lives and
break the pattern of poverty. Your response is appreciated by
June 11.
I f you have any questions or would like to apply and begin
the required background checks, please call Sandra feely at (630)
495-8008, ext 64.
Appointment of Bishop J. Peter Sartain
as the Fourth Bishop of Joliet
On Tuesday, May 16, 2006, the Apostolic Nuncio
announced the appointment of Bishop J. Peter Sartain
(pronounced Sar'-tin) as the Fourth Bishop of Joliet.
Bishop Sartain was born on June 6, 1952 in Memphis,
Tennessee. On July 15, 1978 he was ordained to the
priesthood for the Diocese of Memphis. He was appointed
as Bishop of the Diocese of Little Rock on January 4,
2000 and was ordained on March 6, 2000.
In addition to his pastoral experience as a parochial
vicar and as a pastor, Bishop Sartain also has
considerable administrative experience, having served
as Director of Vocations, Chancellor, Moderator of the
Curia, Vicar for Clergy, and Vicar General. He
currently is a member of the Administrative Committee
of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, as
well as the Chair of the USCCB Committee on the Home
Missions.
During a press conference held at 10:00 a.m. at St.
Charles Borromeo Pastoral Center, Bishop Imesch
announced Bishop Sartain's appointment as Fourth Bishop
of Joliet. The ceremony of installation is scheduled
for 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2006.
What does it mean to Come and See?
A Come and See is an opportunity for single Catholic women
to experience the community life of women religious by spending
an afternoon with our Sisters, praying with them, getting to know
them and hearing the stories of how they answered god's call to
become a Sister.
You are invited to join us!
Sunday, June 4th, 2006 from 1-7 PM.
At the Convent of the School Sisters of Notre Dame
1431 Euclid Avenue in Berwyn,
(just off the 290 at Harlem)
For more information or to register, please contact Sister
Carolyn Jost, SSND at 708-899-3971 or email her at
SCarolynJ@aol.com.
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