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
A Vocation View
John the Baptist
John the Baptist, whose feast we celebrate today, is a perfect
model of Vocational Call. John listened to Jesus, recognized
Jesus and responded to Jesus with generosity and love.
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Theology on Tap 2007
July 11, 18, 25, and August 1
Mark your calendars!
Mary Queen of Heaven in Elmhurst will be the Northeast
DuPage Collegiate Site for Theology on Tap this summer.
College-age to mid-20s young adults are invited to hear
exciting speakers four Wednesday nights in July.
July 11 - "From the Pew to the Street" - presented by
Bill Johnson, an ordained deacon and Director of
Campus Ministry at Marmion Academy in Aurora.
July 18 - "Why Should I Tell My Sins to a Priest" -
presented by Bishop Roger Kaffer, Auxiliary
Bishop of Joliet.
July 25 - "You Have a Call" - presented by Sal Solo,
Director of ACTS Evangelism and Worship and
former British rock star.
August 1 - "God's Gym: Health & Spirituality for Young
Catholics" - presented by Sarah Jarzembowski,
Apostolic Board of Advisors for Charis
Ministries, the Jesuit outreach to young adults
in Chicago, and a consultant for Jenny Craig
weight loss center.
Come and hear interesting speakers and mingle with other
young adults. For further information, contact Joe Goryl at
joseph_goryl@yahoo.com
The Back to School Fair will be held on August 8th at the DuPage
County Fairgrounds from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm.
This free event is open to any DuPage family who lives near
or below the poverty level. Several thousand children and their
families will receive a wide variety of health and human
services. Some of the medical services offered include dental
and vision screenings. Catholic Charities will also give each
school-age child a $10 certificate for the exclusive purchase of
school supplies.
RCIA
Update and Invitation
During the summer months our sessions are abbreviated and will
occur on the following Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m.:
July 8th, 15th and 29th, August 19th and 26th.
Anyone interested can join us following the 8:30 Mass, enter into a
discussion time or come for the discussion prior to attending the
10:30 Mass.
Are you interested in becoming part of the Catholic faith?
You are invited to "Come and See"
v If you would like to inquire about the
Catholic Faith
v If you are not Baptized
v If you are a Baptized Catholic but
have never received the Sacraments
of Eucharist and Confirmation
v If you might like to bring someone you
know who is interested in our
Catholic Faith
v If you would like to be a sponsor for
someone along the journey
Questions?? Please contact Mimi Wolak (941-3851) or Tom Nanak
(530- 4502)
Eucharistic Adoration
The Worship Commission would like to thank all who have
signed up to spend one hour with Jesus at our monthly
Eucharistic Adoration with Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament over the last 2 years. For those who haven't had
the opportunity, if there's anything you need to thank or
praise God for, to express sorrow for, or to ask for, know
that He waits for you to come and spend some time with Him
present in the monstrance at our next Day of Eucharistic
Adoration, Monday, July 2, 2007 from 9 AM to 7 PM. The day
of adoration and prayer closes with Benediction at 7:00 PM.
All are invited to join us any time during the day as well
as for Benediction. We are in need of people to sign up
for an hour of adoration, especially in the middle of the
day. Please see the large sign-up poster in the back of
church.
The question is often asked, "What do I do during this one
hour with Our Lord?" Some ideas would include the
following: simple, quiet conversation with Jesus; praying
the rosary, praying the Stations of the Cross; reading
scripture slowly, thoughtfully, prayerfully; praying
devotional prayers; journaling (writing down our thoughts,
aspirations and prayers); prayerfully reading spiritual
books or pamphlets. The parish provides some special
prayer books for this devotion.
The Worship Commission
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.
Natalie Baker Pam Bondfide
Pat Caffarelli Rose Caffarelli
Kathy Calzante Cosmore Ciancio
Dennis Ciancio Lou Ciancio
George Cibula Paul Cirone
Ida Corriedo Cynthia Catalano Family
Deacon Bob Delbeke Trudi Dolato
Baby Dobrowolski Virginia Feret
Kathy Filipiak Cecilia Garstki
Mary Goggins Mary Hagerty
Anna Heffel Jen Huwalt
Tom Huwalt Michelle Humann
Maureen James Richard Jones
Kathy Johnston Irene Kmieciak
Bernadette Kohn Anne Kostas
John Larkin Baby Emma Lynde
Marie Mangano Robert Manion
Dennis McCabe Kathryn Passarelli
Mary Piszczor Raymond Mitchell
Fred Moss Mary Sabel Oye
Geri Pstrzoch Baby Faith Reid
Robert Restivo Vera Rossiano
Agnes Sabel Patricia Sabel
Joaquina Scroppo Jess Smith
Mary Spierowski Rachael Thompson
John Unger Richard Vanni
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.
Immediate Full-Time Employment Opportunity
Office Manager/Pastor's Secretary at Sacred Heart Church,
Lombard, IL
The Office Manager/Pastor's Secretary will efficiently
manage the daily operations of the parish office and will
personally attend to clerical tasks as assigned by the pastor,
including official correspondence and coordination and execution
of various projects run by the pastor. He/She will successfully
execute clerical and secretarial duties of a highly complex
nature and will handle highly confidential data maintaining
complete confidentiality. Moreover, he/she will set a good
Christian and Catholic example for all those he/she encounters
including parish staff and parishioners and will act as a
communication link between the pastor, parish staff, and
parishioners. Any interested applicants should send a cover
letter and resume to:
Fr. Thomas Botheroyd
Sacred Heart Church
114 Elizabeth St.
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-0687
Religious Education
Catechists are still needed for next fall. Before you pack
up the family for your summer vacation, please consider
helping out in our RE program. At this time we have several
openings at various grade levels at all 3 sessions. If you
love children and you love your faith, we invite you to
join our staff. We will help you with the rest. Our
Religious Ed Program is one of the best in the area, which
is reflected in our continually growing enrollment. But we
cannot do it without you. Please call for more information
to see how you can help.
Have you mailed in your RE registration form? Classes are
filling up quickly. In order to insure your first choice of
session time, please mail in your registration forms today.
FYI: Just so you are aware, we are in the RE office during
the summer. If you need to contact us for any reason,
please feel free to call and leave a message - 832-8962.
If you have any questions or need more information, please
call Mary Ann Woods at the REO, 832-8962.
The Welcome Committee would
like to present:
BALLROOM DANCE CLASS
Renewed interest in partner dancing has
prompted many people to seek professional
ballroom dance instruction. This six week
beginner class will get you started with the
basic steps in Foxtrot, Waltz and Swing.
This program is designed for couples or
singles 18 years of age and older. Maximum
of 15 couples in Barrett Hall at a time. If
there is an overwhelming response, we will
schedule a second class from 8 to 9PM.
Come enjoy the fun, good exercise, good
music, and make new friends in the parish!
Where: Mary Queen of Heaven, Barrett Hall
When: Wednesday Evenings, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Dates: August 8 - September 12 (minimum of
20 people)
Contact: Terri Kevil (630-279-4165)
Cost: 6 week session/$60.00 per person
Instructor: Grayce Garnello, Ballroom City
Dance Studio in
Villa Park
Parish News
PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
SATURDAY
JUNE 30, 2007
9:00a.m.-11:00a.m.
Mary Queen of Heaven Preschool registration continues!
Please see our website at www.maryqueenpreschool.org and
contact the parish office for more information and
registration.
(630) 279-5700
Preschool tours scheduled on request.
Come and see a classroom and meet our new Preschool
Director, Mrs. Elizabeth Lowrey!
Mary Queen of Heaven Preschool is mission-driven, play-
based, and has a multiple intelligence curriculum.
Serving children ages 3-5
3 day Morning Program
2 day Morning Program
Tuition competitive with other
local programs
Approved by the Diocesan Office
of Catholic Schools
ParishPay
Making it Easier to Give
Q. What is an Automated Giving Program?
R. It is an automated means to financially support the parish
through monthly contributions from your checking, savings, or
credit card account. There is NO cost to participate in the
program.
Q. How does it relate to the use of weekly envelopes?
R. If you choose to participate in the Automated Giving Program,
then it replaces the use of weekly envelopes.
Q. What happens with parishioners who feel uncomfortable not
having something to physically drop into the collection
basket?
R. Special donation slips are available for those enrolled in the
automated giving program, to be dropped into the collection
basket, should you wish.
Q. How do I enroll?
A. Enrollment is easy and free. You can enroll by filling
out a form at the Parish House, signing up directly on
the ParishPay website at www.parishpay.com, or calling 866-
PARISH-1. The process is quick and takes less than two
minutes.
Q. Which payment methods are accepted?
R. Automated transfers from your checking, savings accounts
or major credit cards such as American Express, Visa,
MasterCard, and Discover may be used to make monthly
contributions, one-time gifts, and pledge payments.
Q. Does the parishioner receive receipts for tax purposes?
A. Yes, all contributions enrolled with ParishPay can
print out an annual receipt. Directly by visiting the .
website every January which they can use as
documentation for the IRS.
Please consider this option when choosing how to best
support our Parish Family at Mary Queen of Heaven.
"God loves a cheerful giver"
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