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:
Benjamin Stephen Bingham
Charlotte Marie Bingham
Patrick William Cote
Matthew Dean Guerra
Devin Scott Smego
Mateo Jordan Villalvazo
Luke Stanley Wojcik
"AND THE WINNER IS ..."
by
Derrick StaRosa, Stewardship Committee Co-Chair
Sheila Reiter, Stewardship Committee Co-Chair
A couple of weeks ago, our Parish concluded the year-
long 50th Anniversary celebration with the Parish Grand
Raffle. Without a doubt, the excitement in the
gathering area and the thought of winning one of the
three prizes provided a lot of positive energy. As the
Raffle Committee made the final drive to sell tickets,
some of the prospective winners talked about using the
prize money for a shopping spree, a down payment for a
new car, home repair and a vacation to the tropics!
What added to the pleasantry of the day of the drawing
was our Fellowship, which was full of great food,
conversation and fun!
Like most raffles, the element of chance enters the
equation and the winner is determined by luck. Or, is
it? Beyond the opportunity of winning a prize, the
proceeds of the raffle went to reducing the Parish
deficit. Last year, the Parish Finance Committee spoke
to the congregation about the need to increase revenue
and reduce spending. Because each one of us was called
to both of these challenges, we believe that our
finances will be better than what we originally
projected. It is worth repeating that "we" are all a
part of the solution.
By the time you read this, the raffle prizes will have
been given to the winners. However, this raffle
actually yielded more than three winners. The winners
of the raffle include the more than 800 families that
belong to Mary Queen of Heaven Parish. Then there are
the 525 children who participate in our Religious
Education program. There are also the many recipients
of the assistive services provided by our St. Vincent
de Paul Society. So, the winner really is...all of us at
Mary Queen of Heaven!
A Vocation View
Can you imagine a country running on Jesus' one law of
"love one another"? No wars. No hunger. No thirst. No jealousy.
Only loving followers of Jesus.
Eucharistic Adoration
The Worship Commission would like to thank all who have been
able to come and spend some time with Our Lord during our days of
adoration, usually the first Monday of the month. This month we
reach our two-year anniversary since beginning this devotion.
"The saints ... were faithful, ardent adorers of Jesus in the
Blessed Sacrament. ... Eucharistic Adoration has always been
considered the closest likeness we have to the eternal adoration
in which will consist the whole of our Paradise." (Jesus Our
Eucharistic Love by Manelli)
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, May 7, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The day of adoration and prayer closes with Benediction at
7:00 p.m. 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.
Please see the large sign-up poster in the back of church.
The Worship Commission
A Free Concert
of Mexican and Polish Music
Sunday, May 6, at 2:00 p.m.
At Mundelein Seminary Chapel
on Route 176 in Mundelein
Patriotic songs, folk songs and hymns performed by
The Lira Singers and
Cuerdas Clasicas String Ensemble
Admission is free - Everyone is welcome!
Natural Family Planning Classes
Natural Family Planning classes teach a couple fertility
awareness and respect for the life-giving and love-giving natures
of marriage. All engaged and married couples are invited to
attend classes at Sacred Heart Church in Lombard. Please call
Jim and Karen Hatfield at 815-744-6339 for more information.
MQH Preschool Registration
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.
Preschool tours scheduled on request.
PRESCHOOL Director/Teacher
We believe you are out there! We are looking for a pre-
school director/teacher who will help us build a premiere
preschool for the western suburbs. This preschool is a ministry
of Mary Queen of Heaven Parish, a lively, welcoming, family-
oriented Catholic community in Elmhurst. Our director must be a
practicing Roman Catholic in good standing. This position is for
a part-time director and part-time teacher.
Requirements for candidates applying for this position are:
* Baccalaureate degree with 04 (IL) early childhood teacher
certification.
* Master's degree in early childhood or related field
preferred.
* 2-3 years' teaching experience.
* Familiarity with Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence
theory.
* Enthusiasm for curriculum and program development and
implementation.
* Commitment to working collaboratively with staff members
and parents within a church community setting.
Enrollment has already begun for our play-based preschool,
which will have a multiple intelligence curriculum following
Howard Gardner's guidelines. Please send your resume' to: Search
Committee, Mary Queen of Heaven, 426 N. West Avenue, Elmhurst, IL
60126. Interviews will be conducted in April and early May,
start date in July. Come enjoy a very pleasant working
environment with wonderful parish staff, and have the opportunity
to create new things!
Parish News
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 Geroge 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
Kathy Johnston Irene Kmieciak
Bernadette Kohn Anne Kostas
John Larkin Baby Emma Lynde
Marie Mangano Robert Manion
Dennis McCabe 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
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 Education Commission
If you have any questions or need more information, please call
Mary Ann Woods at the REO, 832-8962.
Confirmation Candidate Parents:
Please note that Confirmation will be celebrated in the
parish on Saturday, May 12, at 5 p.m.
Religious Education News
Thank you to all our RE families for a wonderful year.
It is because of you and your children that our program is
thriving and continually growing. God bless you all. It is
our joy and privilege to serve you.
Registrations for the 2007-2008 RE year: If you did not
receive yours or if you know someone who would like one, please
call the REO. We ask that you return your registration forms ASAP
in order to secure your first choice of session.
Are you being called to be a catechist? We have openings
for catechists at many grade levels at all 3 sessions. With our
continually rising enrollment numbers, it is more important than
ever for you to pray about whether you are being called to be a
catechist. Remember you don't have to be a theologian; you just
have to love children, love your faith and want to share it. We
are looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Mark your calendar:
Tuesday, May 8 - Confirmation Practice at 6:30 p.m. to
8:30 a.m. in church
Wednesday, May 9 - Catechist Appreciation Dinner at
7:00 p.m. in Barrett Hall
Elmhurst Catholic M.O.M.S.
(Moms Offering Moms Support) is a social and spiritual
organization that provides an opportunity for mothers of young
children from Elmhurst Catholic parishes to meet other mothers.
There are no membership fees and everyone is welcome. M.O.M.S
meets in Msgr. Plunkett Hall, lower level of the Immaculate
Conception chapel, unless otherwise noted.
Don't miss the EC MOMS annual end of the year BBQ on
Thursday, May 17, from 9:30 to 11:00 a. m. It's a great way to
celebrate the end of the year together!
To RSVP and to receive time and location information,
please contact Daisy at 630-279-3670 or at
dlakomiak@illinoisalumni.org.
2 0 0 7
"Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least
brothers of mine, you did for me."
Mt 25:40
In the early days of the Church, Paul often gave thanks to
one community for its support of another. The Catholic
Ministries Annual Appeal is today's manifestation of this
tradition of giving to others in need. If you have not yet made
your gift, please do so today.
Mary Queen of Heaven Parish
Employment Opportunity
Our Bulletin Editor, Dee Reitz, is retiring after many
years of faithful service! While no one can ever really take her
place in our hearts, we are looking for a new person to start
working in the office beginning in the month of May.
This new position will combine the bulletin editor role
with some front office work. The position requires someone with
excellent computer skills, expert in Microsoft Word; experience
with Microsoft Publisher and Excel is preferred. Must have
congenial and collaborative skills to work in the front office
and must be able to welcome and serve the general public.
Position requires 8-9 hours per week, schedule somewhat
flexible. Beginning July 1, hours will be extended an additional
8-10 hours per week. Please send resume to Sister Marlene at the
parish office by May 11 to be considered for this position.
Diocesan News
Sign up for Psalms I
Over the next two weekends, you will have an opportunity to
sign up for our next Bible Study, Psalms I.
A committee person will be available at the back of church
after all the Masses on the weekends of May 5-6 and May 12-13.
You can purchase the books ($12.00) and select the day you would
like to attend. There are 2 evening and 2 daytime meetings.
If you cannot sign up at any of these times, please call
the Parish Office (279-5700).
If you need assistance with the fee, please speak with Mary
Foley. Come and join us.
Diocese of Joliet Financial Statements
There are a limited number of Diocese of Joliet Financial
Statements available in the back of Church. The Financial
Statements are a report by Bishop Sartain on the financial
condition and the revenue and expenditures for the Fiscal Year
2005-2006. If there are no statements available, you can view
all of the information at www.dioceseofjoliet.org. Click on
Financial Statements. The information will be available in the
Catholic explorer. You may also call the Finance department at
the Diocese 815-722-6606 to request a copy or ask any questions.
Catholic Charities Foster Care Open and
Growing in Joliet Diocese
While Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago has
announced the closing of its foster care program, the program at
Catholic Charities in the Joliet Diocese is alive and growing and
will continue to serve 400 or more children in foster care. The
agency is also currently looking for new foster parents. If you
are interested or want more information, call toll-free 1-877-
844-HOPE. Catholic Charities also asks that you keep the program
staff, foster children and parents from Chicago in your prayers.
Visit www.cc-doj.org
Catholic Charities
Fairway to Heaven Golf Invitational
Mark your calendars and plan to attend Catholic Charities
Fairway to Heaven Golf Invitational on Friday, May 18, at Ruffled
Feathers Golf Club in Lemont. Morning and afternoon shot gun
starts begin at 7:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $250 each.
For more information visit www.cc-doj.org or call Sue Kaiser at
815-723-3405, ext. 139. Catholic Charities hopes to see you on
the Fairway to Heaven!
Community News
Marianjoy to Offer Presentations:
Meditation for Adults and
Music Relaxation for Kids!
Wednesday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital is pleased to offer a
Meditation for Adults class. Meditation has gained momentum as
being a non-drug alternative to helping ease chronic pain,
anxiety and stress. Learn how to control your breathing, the
soothing power of repetition, and focused concentration.
Do you have children ages 5-12? Music for Relaxation,
offered just for kids, is taking place at the same time as our
adult meditation class. Children will be in a classroom with an
instructor learning how music can help them to relax and slow
down, using simple rhythmic instruments, basic body movements and
imagery.
Call 630-909-7102 to register for these programs.
Marianjoy Presentation:
Working Through Grief and Loss
Whether it is the loss of a loved one due to death or
separation, or the loss of mobility due to illness or injury,
there are ways to not only cope with loss, but to learn from it.
On May 30 at 6:30 p.m., Marianjoy will be offering a free
presentation on grief and loss, led by a Marianjoy chaplain and a
psychologist. For more information or to register, please call
630-909-7102
2007 First Communicants
Jake Adams Nimisha Antony
Zaskya Bayas Anthony Belcher
Michael Bergheger Alaina Bottens
Vincent Cahill Kathleen Callahan
Alexis Caskey Sarah Cavanaugh
Luis Chavez Brendan Connell
Jack Conness Ryan DeBeau
Giuseppe DeBenedictis Rio Diaz
Kazia Draganowski Sara Fejes
Grace Fisher Angelica Flores
Jack Gamperl Dominic Gatti
Eric Gibas Claire Gornick
Reyna Hudson Natalia Lapinski
Sabrina Less Sarah Lewand
Alyssa Luczynski Jennifer Manion
Meghan Marro Magdalene McDonough
Mark McGovern Ricardo Melendez
Grant Melion Alexa Menolascino
Caitlin Ostojic Parker Pelosi
Dominic Peluso Michael Piszczor
Natalie Rohman Robert Scheibl
Allison Stramel Stephanie Stramel
Alexander Swintek Alexander Tase
Annalisa Toritto John Vosicky
Gavin Wahlgren Flanagan Waldherr
Brendan Waldorf Abbey Ward
Nicholas Weiler Mackenzie Wilkinson
First Communicants
Congratulations to all our
First Communicants.
Welcome to the table of the Lord.
Current Events Discussion
Would you like to avoid the summer blahs? Join a group
discussion of current news by enrolling in a COD class which will
be held Friday mornings from 9:30 to 11:00 from June 1 until
August 10 in the lounge of St.Peter's Church located right here
in Elmhurst. This summer course will provide you with an
opportunity to gather with other individuals to discuss current
events. Topics such as dealing with the insurgency in Iraq,
overhauling health care, the greening of America, China's economy
and America's leadership, etc. may be considered for discussion.
Enrollment is simple: call COD at (630) 942-2377 or
register online at www.cod.edu or call the Older Adult Institute
at (630) 942-3779. The name of the course is Current Events
Discussion (code 45404). Tuition for this 10 week course:
$30 for those of you who are 65 and older; for those of you
that have not yet reached age 65, the tuition is $61. For
more details about course content feel free to call the
instructor, parishioner Milt Honel at (630) 279-7086.
An Invitation from Mary:
On Thursday, May 17, I will receive my Doctor of Ministry
degree from Catholic Theological Union of Chicago. The
graduation ceremonies will be held at 7:30 that evening at
the K.A.M. Isaiah Israel Synagogue, 1100 East Hyde Park
Boulevard, in Chicago's historic Hyde Park neighborhood.
The following Sunday, May 20, we will be holding our
regular parish fellowship after the 10:30 Mass. I will
bring champagne, sparkling grape juice, and cake to the
fellowship and I invite you to celebrate with me at that
time. The only gifts I desire are the gifts of your
presence and friendship!
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