426 N. West Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-2171
Parish Office: 630/279-5700
Fax: 630/279-4667
Parish Bulletin Deadline
Due to the Holiday Schedule, the publisher has given us an early date for
some of the parish bulletins.
Items for the April 11th bulletin must be
in the parish office by Thursday, April 1.
We appreciate your effort and cooperation.
Answering the Call
Nathan Gohlke is the youngest of two children. He is completing his
college studies at Conception Seminary College this spring and will
continue on at Mundelein next fall.
He was active in his home parish teaching religious education and
serving as a lector and Eucharistic minister. Nathan enjoys computer
drafting and a number of outdoor activities, including biking, canoeing,
and tennis. He has a strong love of the Church and a desire to have
everyone participate in the life of the Church.
For information regarding vocations visit www.vocations.com or call the
Diocesan Vocation Office at 815.834.4004.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Asks for your prayers in this holy season of Lent.
Those making the journey into Christian Initiation have now entered a
period called Purification and Enlightenment. During the season of Lent
we become more prayerful and less academic. We look to purify ourselves
from that which hurts others and we seek to turn from the darkness of not
recognizing God in our lives to the light of having God as the center of
our lives.
Please pray each day for our young men who will be baptized at our
Easter Vigil: Aleksey, Mark, Martin, Steven, Thomas, and Arthur.
Please pray every day for those who will be welcomed into our church at
the Easter Vigil: Jeannette, Tiffany, Tom, and Tom.
Pray for Tammy who will receive the sacrament of Confirmation at the
Cathedral on Pentecost Sunday.
And please pray for those who will be continuing on in their journeys
into next year: Jackie, Michelle, Jackie, Robert, Marc, Melissa, and
Mike.
God has blessed us with a full house this year. As members of Mary
Queen of Heaven Community, we all have the privilege and responsibility
to pray for and to give a good example for our new family members.
Simple Supper and
Stations of the Cross
On Friday, April 2, the Worship Commission will have a Simple Supper at
6:30 p.m. in Barrett Hall. We have invited the Lebanese Community of Our
Lady of Lebanon to join us for supper, and we plan to join them at their
Stations of the Cross after the supper. Supper will consist of soup,
salads, breads, and coffee, tea or pop. Bring your family and enough
soup, salad or bread to share. Enjoy the company of friends and the
opportunity to meet parishioners from Our Lady of Lebanon Church.
Please fill out the form in the church vestibule so that we will have an
idea of how many people plan to attend. If you have any questions,
please call Sheila Reiter at 833-6657 or Debbie Styka at 941-7224.
Lenten Food Collection
This Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, March 27 and 28
Please place your non-perishable donations in the baskets provided in
Church. We also need Easter Goodies for children
If you have an hour or two , we could use your help sorting food for the
Easter Baskets on Wednesday, March 31, at 7:00 p.m. in Church. If you
can help out, please give call Sheila at 833-6657 and let her know.
Wings to Heaven Lock-in Date Change
7 p.m. on Friday, May 14,
until 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 15.
Each child is asked to bring a sleeping bag & pillow, tooth brush and
anything else they need to sleep with. Please do not bring any walkmans
or portable cd, mp3 players. Snacks and breakfast will be provided. We
will have adult and high school supervision.
This promises to be a fun and spiritual event. The high school students
are very excited to be working on this event, and we all know the
students that participate will have a very rewarding time.
We ask that each child pay $10 to help cover the cost of this event. If
you have any questions or want to reserve a spot, please call Kathleen
Gusloff at 832-4348.
You a catechist? Why not?
This is the perfect time to start thinking if you are being called to be
a catechist in our Religious Education Program next school year. The
only qualification is that you love children and you want to share your
faith with them. Everything else is provided. The monetary payment is
not terrific; in fact, it's non-existent. But the perks are incredible.
This year we lose some catechists due to moves, jobs, or maybe moving on
to another parish ministry. So whether you feel comfortable with little
ones, not so little ones, or those in between, chances are that we will
have a slot for you to fill. Our program meets on Wednesdays at 3:15 to
4:30 p.m. for pre-school to Gr. 4, and 7 to 8:15 p.m. for Gr. 5-8. Call
us for more info. We would love to have you on our staff.
Lenten Project
Thanks to all who have so generously donated Easter “goodies” to our
annual collection for Marillac House. Sister Antoinette will be very
pleased, not to mention all the little children on the near West side of
Chicago who will be very happy on Easter morning because of you.
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, alone or as a
family. Thank you.
Pam Bondfide John Brani
Kathy Calzante Betty Ciancio
Cosmo Ciancio George Funk
Maureen James Tom Janicke
Lisa Langler Brian Morley
Anne Marie Raye Robert Schultz
Roy Schultz
If you know someone who would like our prayers, please call Mary Alice
at 279-1159.
Parish Council Nominations
Are you interested in being part of our parish visioning team? Why not
consider becoming a member of the Parish Council? Elections will take
place in May to fill three positions of the members who are finishing
their three-year terms. Nominees should be at least 18 years old,
members of the parish and eager to be involved.
Nomination slips are in the pews. We ask anyone interested in serving
on the Parish Council to put his or her name on the slip and place it in
the box at the back of church. Also, if you know anyone whom you believe
would make a good candidate, you may nominate him or her as well.
Nominees will be contacted and invited to attend the meeting on April 29
or more information.
2nd Annual Easter Egg
“HOP-N-GRAB”
At MQH Parish Grounds
Saturday, April 10 at 11:30-1:00 p.m.
Prizes will be awarded.
If you wish to donate a prize, you can send it with your child to
Religious Education or contact Kathy Rhea at 630-833-2592 to make other
arrangements. Please mark your donation “MQH Hop-N-Grab.” There will be
a box marked for these donations at the school & at the back of the
Church.
Some suggestions: candy, toys (new), small gifts that will fit in the
eggs, money (to purchase additional prizes), sidewalk chalk, jump ropes,
etc.
Donations are due by April 3.
A Vocation View
Lent is six weeks of being serious about forgiveness and knowing we are
loved. Who will step forward to tell of God's great love for us?
Special Note
We will be mailing Registrations for next fall in the next few weeks.
If you are new to the program, or know someone who is, please call and
let us know.
There are still several families with outstanding tuition balances for
this year. We ask that you take care of this ASAP. If there is a
financial hardship, please contact the office.
Mark your Calendars
Wednesday, March 31: No class; Spring Break
Saturday, April 3: First Communion Retreat
at 9-11 a.m. in the Social Hall and at the School
Wednesday, April 7: Class resumes at the normal times.
Friday, April 9: Good Friday Living Stations Presentation by Gr. 7 at 3
p.m. in Church.
Please note the time change.
If you have questions or need more information, please call Mary Ann
Woods at the REO, 832-8962.
Parenting Workshop
“Siblings Without Rivalry”
Catholic Charities is sponsoring “Siblings Without Rivalry.” This
program is for parents with children from 4 to about 13 years of age who
want to effectively manage sibling conflicts, help siblings deal with
their feelings about each other, note their uniqueness and help them to
solve their own problems.
The 6-week program will be presented on Tuesday evenings, 7:00 - 9:00
PM, beginning April 13, 2004
The cost per person is $50 or $70 per couple. Please contact Jim
Gilligan at 630-495-8008 ext. 53 to register.
M.O.M.S
Spring into Fashion!
Ladies' Tea for ages 3 to 103
Sunday April 18
At 1-3 p.m.
Monsignor Punkett Hall
Immaculate Conception Parish, Elmhurst
Featuring:
Mother/Daughter Fashion Show
Shopping, nail painting, photographs, raffle prizes
2 Grand Raffle prizes:
Limited Edition “Kaylie” American Girl Doll
And (2) Chicago Bulls Tickets.
Winners of Grand Prizes need not be present at drawing.
$7 Adults; $3 children 10 & under
Reservations are accepted during business hours
at the IC Rectory. For more information, call
Katie Gallagher at 941-8755.
Ecumenical Good Friday Walk
The annual Walk will take place on Good Friday, April 9, beginning at
10:00 a.m. at St. Alexander Church, 300 S. Cornell, in Villa Park.
Participants will visit ten local “stations,” various churches and public
places in Villa Park, remembering the sufferings and death of Christ and
the sufferings of the poor and oppressed in today's world.
The distance covered will be approximately 2 miles. Transportation will
be provided for anyone unable to manage the distance. The “Walk” will
end at St. Alexander Parish, followed by a simple meal of soup and bread
in the Parish Hall. The Good Friday Walk is sponsored by local parish
Partners for Peace and Justice. For more information, call Sr. Mary Lou
Henderson, Ministry of Care coordinator at St. Alexander Parish,
833-7711.
It's Never Too Late!
Voices of Angels is saving space for a few (or many) good Angels!
If you're 3rd Grade or older, come practice with us Thursday, April 15,
at 6:30-7:30 p.m. and help lead the Church in song at the last Family
Mass of the season on Saturday, April 17.
All are welcome! Come and have fun with friends, learn some new songs,
and help us make a joyful noise.
For info, call: Mrs. Maple at 279-5612 or
Mrs. Adkins at 530-0823.
Please join the Seventh Grade
Religious Education Students
as they present
The Living Stations
Good Friday
April 9 at 3:00 p.m.
(Please note the time change)
“Fairway to Heaven”
Teeing Off on May 10
Catholic Charities will be hosting “A Fairway to Heaven,” a golf outing
fundraiser on Monday, May 10, at White Eagle Golf Club. Registration
begins at 11:00 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. The event will
also feature several attractions, including a “Beat the Priest” contest
and “Beat the Investigative Reporter” featuring Dave Savini. Also
included are lunch, dinner, beverages and lots of prizes!
Tickets are $225 each if registration is received before April 23.
After that time, tickets are $250. All funds raised will be directed
toward programs and services offered through Catholic Charities. For
reservations or information, call Sue Kaiser at 815-723-3405, ext. 139.
Benedictine University, Lisle
Wednesday, April 7, 4:00 p.m. DuPage County State's Attorney Joseph
Birkett will discuss the serious problem of date rape and the use of
drugs as weapons against women in sexual assault cases.
Information Sessions from 6 to 8 p.m.
Master of Business Administration - Tuesday April 6
Master of Public Health program - Wednesday, April 14
For more information, please call 630-829-6091.
Mentor Training
For Transitional Housing
4 Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., starting April 14
At Catholic Charities in Lombard
The Daybreak and Shift Transitional Housing programs provide housing and
supportive services to homeless families while they work to return to
permanent housing and a quality of life that sustains their families'
needs. Trained volunteer mentors work directly with the families,
supporting them in their daily journey. Mentors are compassionate,
non-judgmental, respectful and sensitive to the confidentiality required
in order to preserve the dignity of the family.
Catholic Charities is sponsoring a 4-session Mentor Training series for
all who are interested in this ministry. If you would like more
information about mentoring or the Transitional Housing ministries, call
Robin Hallett at Catholic Charities at (630) 495-8008 ext. 14 or 15.
Spring Clean up Time!!!!!
Calling all Garden Club Members: the time is here once again to begin
cleaning up the Parish Grounds and preparing the flower beds for
planting. Please mark your calendars. On Saturday, April 17, at 10:00
a.m. we will gather on the south side of Church with our shovels, rakes,
hoes, and don't forget gloves. Aside from our regular Garden Club crew,
we would appreciate help from other men, women and teens in the parish
who could give us a few hours of their time.
Should the weather be inclement, the rain date will be Saturday, May 15,
at 10:00 a.m. For further info or questions, please call Rose Wilkes at
833-7238 or Sheila Reiter at 833-6657.
Wine Tasting Event!
Come one! Come all! On Tuesday, April 20, the Council of Catholic
Women is sponsoring a “Wine Tasting” event at 7:30 p.m. in Barrett Hall.
Invite your relatives, neighbors and friends to join us in a relaxing
evening, learning more about the art and taste of different wines, teas,
and chocolates. Plenty of cheese and other snacks will be available,
too!
Taize Prayer
Reminder
Taize Prayer is held every first Sunday of the month
at Sacred Heart Monastery in Lisle.
Our next prayer service is April 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Everyone is welcome.
Carmelite Spiritual Center
In Darien
Remember Me: A Seder Meal will explore the roots of our Christian
experience in the traditional Jewish Passover Seder Meal. Tuesday, April
6, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cost: $40/person.
Passover Journey of Jesus: Holy Week Retreat is a powerful experience
celebrating the central mystery of our faith: the life, death and
resurrection of Jesus. The retreat takes place on April 8-10 beginning
on Holy Thursday with Passover Supper/Eucharist at 5:30 p.m. at concludes
Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Cost: $175/person.
Pre-registration by April 1 is requested for these programs. Call the
Center at 630-969-4141 to register.
We have 2 (just like new) First Communion dresses in the office. They
are sizes 10 and 12. If there is anyone who still needs one, or knows
someone who does, please call us.