Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church
426 N. West Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-2171
Parish Office: 630/279-5700
Fax: 630/279-4667
"HANDLING THE HOLIDAYS"
If you have suffered the loss of a loved one through death,
and are wondering about how you will get through the holidays
this year, you are invited to join us for a special Sunday
program presented by Joyful Again! widowed ministry and sponsored
by St. Alexander's grief support group. This is for ANYONE who
has lost a loved one.
When: Sunday, November 11, 2007
Approximately 12:00 noon
(following St. A's 11:00 AM Mass)
Where: St. Alexander's Catholic Church
300 S. Cornell, Villa Park
(just north of the prairie path, one block east of Ardmore)
Cost: No cost
Refreshments will be served.
Reservations are helpful, but not required. Questions? Please
call Rose Wilkes, West Regional Director of Joyful Again! at 630-
833-7238. To reserve, please call Pauline Bonze (St. A.'s
parish) at 630-834-9162
New Yoga Class Schedule
Come for one or more classes recommended for ages 15
to 75 (however, everyone is welcome)
Increase your flexibility, strength, and decrease your
stress. It is about balance, strength, and mobility.
Tuesdays 9 am to 10 am
Oct. 30, Nov 6, 13, 20 and 27
Wednesdays 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
October 17th and 24th
$4 per class ($6 for families)
Call Debbie Styka at 941-7224/
Please bring a non-slip yoga mat if you have one.
Required: comfortable clothing, socks that can come off.
A Vocation View
If faith can move mountains, it can remove hardness of heart.
Faith does move mountains, so faith does remove hardness of
hearts.
Religious Education News
Reminder to all RE families:
Wednesday, October 17th at 6:00PM to 8:15PM all of our 8th graders
will participate in a special "Service Night" in Barrett Hall.
Please be advised that both sessions will meet at 6:00PM.
Sunday, October 21st at 10:30AM we will celebrate our first Family
Mass of the year. Sixth graders will receive their Bibles in a
special rite during Mass. As always, all of our RE families are
invited to attend.
Continue to be very cautious in the parking lot on Wednesday
afternoons and evenings. Our little ones and even our not so
little ones are our precious gifts from God. Let's keep them
safe.
For more info on any of the above, please call Mary Ann Woods at
the REO, 832-8962.
MQH Garden Club News
Our thanks to all who helped keep the flowers blooming
during this past summer. Soon we will be cleaning up the
gardens in preparation for the winter season. All who are
active in the Garden Club are invited, as well as any
parishioner who might have some time to come out and help
on Saturday, October 27th at 9:30 AM. We will meet in front
of Church with gloves, rakes, clippers, and yard waste
bags. When we have finished discarding the summer's plant
material, we'd like to spend some time talking about ideas
for next year - what worked, what could be improved upon,
etc. for the 2008 growing season. The morning should end
no later than 11 AM if we have sufficient helpers. Rose
Wilkes (630-833-7238).
RETREAT-RACHEL'S VINEYARD
Our Rachel's Vineyard Retreat is rescheduled for November 2 - 4,
2007. Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreats offer a beautiful
opportunity for healing to any woman or man who has struggled
with the emotional or spiritual pain of an abortion.
Confidentiality: Rachel's Vineyard strictly respects
confidentiality and privacy. If you or someone you know is
hurting, please call today. To learn more about a Rachel's
Vineyard retreat or to register contact Kay at (815) 838-7171.
Bereavement Ministry
The Bereavement Ministry Team is preparing for the All
Soul's Day Mass. ALL parishioners are invited to be part of
this prayerful time. The Mass will be, Friday, Nov. 2nd at
7:30 p.m. There will be a Table of Remembrance set up
beginning the weekend of Oct. 27-28 to hold pictures of our
deceased loved ones. ALL parishioners are invited to bring
a framed picture (with your name and phone number on the
back) to be placed on the table as a reminder to pray for
those who have gone before us.
Joliet Diocese Council of Catholic Women
Eastern DuPage Deanery
Annual Fall Coffee Meeting
All women in the Eastern DuPage Deanery are cordially
invited to the 2007 Fall Coffee; on Tuesday evening, October 16th
at 7:30p.m. at Holy Trinity Parish, 111 S. Cass Ave., Westmont.
The evening will begin-as we always do-with a special liturgy.
We will bring you lots of information and resources that we hope
will useful to you. We would like the focus of the evening to be
Sharing Parish Program Ideas and of course will include meeting
delightful women from area parishes and enjoying delicious
refreshments. For more information call Marianne McKeague at
630-834-2183.
Reporting Sexual Abuse
Anyone who has reasonable cause to suspect the sexual abuse
of a minor by a member of the clergy or other Church personnel is
urged to report the matter immediately. To inform the Diocese of
Joliet, call Sr. Mary Frances Seeley, OSF (Victim Assistance
Coordinator) at 1-815-263-6467 or write the Diocese of Joliet,
524 Summit Street, Joliet 60435.
Contact DCFS at 1-800-252-2873 or call the office of the
local County States Attorney.
Faith Sharing
(Use with your family or to open meetings)
1. Read the daily gospel.
2. Pause for a minute of silence.
3. Read it again slowly.
4. What word or phrase "jumps out" at me?
5. Share the word or phrase (no explanation).
6. Share a sentence or two about why this touched
you.
7. Thank your friends or family.
8. Thank God for the opportunity to share faith
(brief prayer).
1st Annual Biggest Toy Sale Ever!
A Benefit for Child Care Resource & Referral
Saturday, October 27, 2007
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
St. Mary Immaculate Parish
15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield, IL
Who should attend?
Families-Moms, Dads, Grandparents & Children,
Community Educators, Administrators,
Early Child Care & Education Providers
Fun For all Ages!
Puppet Show & Children's Musician - Hands-on Activities
Shopping for Holiday Gifts - Raffle Items
Admission $2- children under 13 FREE!
For advanced tickets call 815-741-1163
PARISH DISCOVERY FAIR
During this month, we want to highlight opportunities
within the parish for sharing the gifts that God has given
us. During the weekend of Oct. 20-21, we will be holding
our Parish Discovery Fair after all the weekend Masses.
Refreshments will be served and staff will be available for
one-on-one discussion and materials that can help you
discover more about your own gifts. Please come and
discover more about yourself and discover more about your
parish and what it has to offer. For information about the
Parish Discovery Fair, please contact Sheila Reiter (833-
6657), Ellen Walker (279-4021) or the parish office
BREAD FOR THE WORLD
GO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Our Parish Life Coordinator, Mary Foley, supports this
project to help the hungry of the USA and the world by
writing letters to our representatives in Congress. Many
parishes in our Joliet Diocese also participate in this
project every year. This purpose of this national effort is
inform our officials in Congress know that we want them to
provide funds for feeding the poor of this world.
PLEASE plan on staying a few minutes after any of the
Masses on the weekend of October 27 / 28. Your letter CAN
MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Members of our Peace and Justice committee will provide the
sample letters, paper, pens, envelopes and stamps... all we
need is YOU.
IT IS THAT SIMPLE!!!!!
Christ Renews His Parish (CHRP)
Get away from all the distractions of home for 2 nights!
Become more involved in the Church Community, and in doing
so Renew your Faith!
What you give: 2 nights and 2 days (Friday 7:30 p.m. -
Sunday, 6:30 p.m.) Men: November 16-18, 2007, Women:
November 30-December 2nd.
What you get: Inspiring stories; stimulating conversation;
fresh insights; time to slow down, think and pray; new
friends; delicious meals and snacks.
CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD BEGINS OCTOBER
28!
"Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them;
for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
Matthew 18: 14
Jesus tells us that we should welcome children and the
sharing of their faith. Here at Mary Queen of Heaven, we
are very excited about a new ministry of our parish: our
new Children's Liturgy of the Word program. Children's
Liturgy of the Word will take place at 10:30 Mass on Sunday
mornings, beginning on October 28. Children in
kindergarten through fifth grade will be invited to share a
parallel celebration of the Liturgy of the Word which is
designed for their age level. Shortly after the beginning
of Mass, the children will all be invited to the front of
church, where they and their leaders will receive a
blessing. Then together, they will proceed to Barrett Hall
where the leaders will help the children to reflect on the
Word of God, its meaning, and how it relates to their life.
The children will return to celebrate Eucharist with their
families.
We are very fortunate to have experienced members of our
parish who have stepped up to fill the adult facilitator
roles. Joan Giordano, the leader of this new ministry
team, has directed Children's Liturgy of the Word in the
past in another parish. Joan has been a teacher for over
twenty years. Ruth Maple has worked with the music
ministry, is involved with a Bible Study group, and is a
member of the New Wine Program. Jill McDonough has four
children and has worked with Ronald McDonald House and
Midtown Education Foundation. Brenda Scanlon has worked in
Catholic Schools in the capacity of educator and
administrator since 1956. Debbie and Mike Schwass have
taught Religious Education at Mary Queen of Heaven and were
facilitators for CHRP at their former parish. All of the
adult leaders of this ministry have or will receive
Protecting God's Children training and diocesan required
background checks. They are all are excited about this new
ministry. They are excited about bringing their talents and
gifts to the children of the parish.
The team is still in the process of planning and expanding.
We are looking for additional adults interested in being
leaders and we are also looking for 8th grade or high school
students that would like to assist the leaders. Look for
us at next week's Discovery Fair following weekend Masses.
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, you
may email or call Joan Giordano at joannieg123@hotmail.com
834-4478 or Debbie Schwass at mschwass@aol.com 279-9836.
ST. VINCENT DEPAUL CLOTHING DRIVE
The Mary Queen of Heaven St. Vincent de Paul Society
clothing drive to benefit the needy is taking place this weekend,
October 13th and 14th.
The St. Vincent de Paul Truck is in the parking lot. Please
drop off your donations at the truck. The truck will be leaving
around 1:00 p.m. on October 14th. Receipts are always gladly
given!
For donations of furniture and other large items, please call
630-231-4658 to schedule the truck
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES FALL OPEN
HOUSES
Immaculate Conception High School
217 Cottage Hill Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
7:00-9:00pm
Sunday, November 4, 2007
2:00-4:00pm
For more information call Kathy Kowieski at 630-530-3484 or go to
www.ichsknights.org
Please see our website at www.maryqueenpreschool.org and contact
the school office for more information and registration.
(630) 833-9500
Preschool classes have begun. We still have some openings in our
Tuesday/Thursday class.
Come join us!
Preschool tours scheduled upon request.
Teacher Aide Position Available
Do you enjoy working with children, fostering their growth
spiritually, academically, physically, and emotionally? We are
currently accepting resumes for the teacher aide position for our
Preschool here at MQH. Please direct resumes to Mrs. Liz Lowrey
at MQH Preschool 426 N. West Ave. Elmhurst, IL 60126
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