Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church
426 N. West Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-2171
Parish Office: 630/279-5700
Fax: 630/279-4667
VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED
The Congregation of St. Joseph of La Grange Park is
greatly in need of volunteers for its Adult Literacy
Program, School on Wheels. New Volunteers are needed to
teach one hour or so per week from 9am to 2 pm or 3 pm to 8
pm in Cicero, Hodgkins, Lombard, Summit, Westmont and
Woodridge. New hours of training are provided on Friday,
October 5, 2007 from 6 PM to 9 PM and on Saturday October
6, 2007 from 9AM to 3 PM. No prior second language skills
are needed. For more information, call (708) 482-5060 or
(708) 482-5085.
Are you ready to "explore" the diocesan newspaper?
Catholic Explorer Weekend is Sept. 22-23
What more could you ask for in a weekly Catholic
newspaper? Your diocesan paper has it all-good news
coverage at home and around the world, sharp photos
packaged in a stunning design, food for thought in a full
page of editorial commentary, attention to the good news
that flows from parishes and diocesan ministries, incisive
book and film reviews from a faith-filled point of view, a
spotlight on significant parish milestones and the lay
women and men, clergy and religious who are the heart and
soul of our church. And that's not all ....
The Explorer Web site is a jewel among Catholic
Internet communications vehicles. Plenty of news is plucked
from the pages of the Explorer as well as the national
Catholic wire service. Check it out:
www.catholicexplorer.com.
The Catholic Explorer is an award-winning newspaper-
recipient of the 2006 Northern Illinois Newspaper
Association's first place awards for design and public
service (the annual Advent program-Gift of Christmas). It
is brimming with international, national and diocesan news
with an inside section that includes faith-based features,
film reviews from a Catholic perspective, book reviews and
a calendar of activities from around the diocese.
Bishop J. Peter Sartain writes a column for every
issue of the Explorer.
Profiles on people making a difference across the
4,000 square miles of the diocese are regularly spotlighted
in the newspaper. For example, Kim Lovejoy-Voss covered St.
Joseph Sister Mary Southard as she shared her passion for
protecting the planet in the July 27 edition.
The Explorer focuses on Catholic schools, vocations,
religious jubilarians and more with special sections
throughout the year.
Each summer the Explorer staff tackles an issue of
concern to Catholics in a two-part series-this season the
subject was "Inside the Internet" in the issues of July 13
and July 27.
Nationally syndicated columnists, such as Joliet
diocesan Father Eugene Hemrick writing from Washington,
D.C., explore issues and address common concerns. The
editor writes a weekly commentary on everyday events from
the eye of a Catholic in the pew.
Significant events across the diocese-such as pro-
life activities, social justice actions, groundbreakings
and blessings of new facilities, anniversaries of diocesan
priests, ordination of deacons and priests, and more-are
regularly tackled by Explorer reporters. For example, Paul
Storer spoke to law enforcement and church officials about
vandalism and gangs in the July 27 issue.
Emphasis on youth is an important part of the
Explorer's mission; news from diocesan elementary and
secondary schools and Catholic high school columnists are
featured weekly during the academic year. Kathrynne
Skonicki, writing in the Aug. 10 issue, covered vignettes
of teens who gave of their time over the summer to make
things better for others.
The diocesan paper guarantees delivery to the home or
parish at an annual subscription rate of $20, less than any
other Catholic newspaper in the state of Illinois. It's a
bargain at just about 5 cents a day!
What are you waiting for? Subscribe today-send a gift
subscription to a friend, a student about to head off for
college or a young woman or man deployed for military
service. Contact Camille in Customer Service at 815-834-
4062 or e-mail camillea@dioceseofjoliet.org.
Market Day
Orders for OCTOBER are due Monday, OCTOBER 8, at noon.
Turn in your order form in the box in the back of church or at
the rectory. Pickup on Saturday, OCTOBER 13 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.
A Vocation View
Do you think it is the Lord who is motivating you to make
lots of money, to use people, to grab for power, or to
attend to the needs of others?
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
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
Aug 28, Sept 11 & 18, Oct. 30, Nov 6, 13, 20 and 27
Wednesdays 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
October 3rd, and 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.
Wanted: Eucharistic Ministers
As Mary Queen of Heaven continues to grow, so does our need
for an increased number of volunteers in the various parish
ministries. We would like to add more Eucharistic Ministers to
accommodate our growth and we ask that you consider becoming one
of them. It is truly a privilege and humbling experience.
The following are requirements to be a Eucharistic
Minister: The person must be Catholic and in good standing with
the Church, and must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Eucharistic Ministers must be at least 16 years old. Training
will be provided at the church on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at
7:00 pm. Please call the parish office at (630) 279-5700 to
register in advance.
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 Joyce Belasiek
Katherine Brennan Pam Bondfide
Pat Caffarelli Rose Caffarelli
Kathy Calzante Cosmore Ciancio
Dennis Ciancio Lou Ciancio
George Cibula Paul Cirone
Ida Corriedo Cynthia Catalano Family
Rosemary Davis 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
Baby Emma Lynde Marie Mangano
Robert Manion Mary Martin
Dennis McCabe Mary Piszczor
Mary Sabel Oye Geri Pstrzoch
Baby Faith Reid Robert Restivo
Vera Rossiano Agnes Sabel
Patricia Sabel Joaquina Scroppo
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.
Would you like to donate some of your time for the
homeless?
I would add you to our email list or if you don't have
email, I could call you. Once per month, on the fourth Sunday of
the month, I will be looking for a few volunteers to help at a
PADS site at St. Alexis in Bensenville. St. Alexis has finally
finished their kitchen, so this will be "our location" to help.
The hours are from 6:00 to 7:30 am, and you can do any of these
chores: wash dishes, serve food, put away bedding, bleach
mattresses. This job is very flexible and I may only need you
one or two times per year. Please call Debbie Styka 941-7224
with any questions or to volunteer.
The first date that I need a few volunteers is
Sunday October 28th, 6:00 to 7:30 am
St. Alexis, 400 W. Wood St. (off Church Road)
between York and Rt 83.
Please call me so I can add you to my list or if you want
to try it one time. Thanks, Debbie Styka
Wanted:
A nurse to make bi-weekly in home visits for a friendly, elderly
parishioner. $22 per hour, 4 hour minimum. Please contact 937-
371-8394 if interested.
Go Make A Difference!
Do you recognize the title? Do you recall who challenged us
to GO MAKEA DIFFERENCE?
Yes, it was Father Richard Fragomeni who challenged us with these
words during his talks in February 2007.
Well, in several weeks, you will have another opportunity
to GO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Our parish Peace and Justice Committee
will provide every parishioner (young and old) an opportunity to
write letters to our public officials in Congress urging them to
appropriate funds for the poor of our country and of the world.
There is much to be done. Not only did Fr. Fragomeni
challenge us, but we Catholics are challenged by our Church to be
responsible active citizens.
Eucharistic Adoration
Soon we will be celebrating the feast of St. Francis of
Assisi (Oct. 4th). "All of the saints have been .ardent adorers
of the Holy Eucharist, from the great Doctors of the Church like
St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Bonaventure, to Popes such as Pius X
and John Paul II....Consider how St. Francis of Assisi spent so
much time, often entire nights, before the altar, and remained
there so devoutly and humbly that he deeply moved anyone who
stopped to watch him." (Jesus Our Eucharistic Love, p. 79, by
Manelli)
We, here at Mary Queen of Heaven have an opportunity to spend
time in prayer with Our Lord during Eucharistic Adoration, the
first Monday of the month. If there's anything you need to thank
or praise God for, to express sorrow or to ask for, know that He
waits for you to come and spend some time in His presence at our
next Day of Eucharistic Adoration, Monday, October 1, 2007 from 9
AM to 7 PM. The day of adoration and prayer begins with Mass at
8:30 and closes with Benediction at 7:00 PM. All are invited to
come and pray any time during the day, as well as for Benediction
at 7 PM. If you can commit to a particular hour on this day, you
are invited to sign up for an hour of adoration on the large
sign-up poster in the back of church.
AUCTION DINNER DANCE NEWS
Mark your calendars now!
Our annual and 10th "Evening Under the Stars" Auction and
Dinner Dance will be held on Friday, February 1, 2008 at Alta
Villa Banquets in Addison. Mark your calendars now and tell your
friends and neighbors about it. Invite them to join you for this
fun filled evening.
There will be a meeting of the Auction/Dinner Dance
committee on Monday evening, September 24th at 7:30 p.m. in
Barrett Hall. If you would like to volunteer to help us in
planning for this occasion, please join us
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
The Picnic was Wonderful!
It was a beautiful day, the food was great and loads of fun
was had by all! A special thank you to the Bob Glick, Ed Hayes,
Mike Launius , The Men's Group, and other parishioners for all
their work organizing, setting up and cleaning up, making our
Picnic a huge success. Also, thanks to the ladies of CCW,
members of the Religious Education Program, members of the choir
and other families who donated desserts and to all the other
wonderful parishioners who donated their time by working at the
different events, helping with garbage detail and recycling. A
special note to Steve & Kathy Rhea of "A Moon Jump For U" for
supplying the moon jumps, train ride, miniature golf course,
cotton candy equipment, bingo equipment, and volleyball
equipment. Your generosity is most certainly appreciated by the
parish and we thank you for making the children's time at the
picnic so enjoyable.
Help Wanted: Director of Personnel
Location: Diocese of Joliet, The Chancery, Joliet, IL
Assist Agency Directors in counseling employees on any
issues relating to their work performance. Work with Agency
Directors who request help with employee job descriptions and
maintain a file of job descriptions for each employee. Oversee
the analysis, maintenance, and communication of records and
personnel files required by law or local governing bodies, or
other departments in the organization. Review Policy and
Procedures Handbook and work with the Personnel Policy and
Procedures Committee in updating the handbook when appropriate
and necessary. This is an E-6 position with a normal work week,
including some travel, night and evening work. Job description
can be found at www.dioceseofjoliet.org. Questions, please
contact James P. Lynch, Director of Administration at 815-722-
6606.
Parish News
Joliet Diocese Nun Run, October 12-13, 2007
A Nun Run is a twenty-four hour experience of exploring
Religious Life for women. Fasten your seatbelts and prepare
yourself for a whirlwind weekend of discovery: see where we live,
eat with us, pray with us, and laugh with us. Transportation
provided. No fee for the weekend. Open to single women 18-35
years of age.
E-mail Sr. Barb Kwiatkowski, bkwiatkowski@jolietfranciscans.org
or call her at 708-254-6646 for registration information by
October 9, 2007.
Sponsored by the Joliet Diocesan Vocation Association
OPEN HOUSE AT
BENEDICTINE UNIVERSITY
Benedictine University's Fall Open House from 12:00 to
3:00p.m. on Sunday, October 7 at the Krasa Center will acquaint
high school and transfer students and their families with the
University's admissions process, academic and intercollegiate
programs, financial aid packages, residence life and study abroad
options.
Prospective students can also take a tour of campus, visit
the bookstore or attend a financial aid session. Students who
are interested in the Scholars Program can attend an orientation
session at 1:30p.m.
For more information, please call the Enrollment Center at
630-829-6300 or visit Benedictine University on the Web at
www.ben.edu/admissions/events/ohinvitation.asp
Catholic Charities Hosts L.O.S.S. Support Group
(Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide)
Catholic Charities has support groups in place for anyone
who has lost a relative or friend to suicide. A trained
facilitator and a mental health professional assist these groups.
These groups meet from 7:00p.m.-9:00p.m. on either the 3rd Wed.
or 4th Tues. of the month. For more information, call toll free
1-800-240-7011. The next meeting date: Sept. 25-St. Daniel the
Prophet Parish Center, 101 West Loop Drive, Wheaton
Religious Education News
A huge Thank You to our almost 100 volunteer catechists,
aides, office helpers, hall monitors, traffic monitors,
etc. etc. It truly takes a village to share our faith with
our children. We could not do it without you. We are truly
blessed at Mary Queen.
However we are still in need people to help. We need help
in Gr. 3 at 3:15, Gr. 6 at 5:15, and Gr. 6 at 7:00PM.
Please consider joining our team of dedicated men and women
just like yourself who weekly share their Faith with the
young people of the parish. The children of the parish are
waiting for you.
Reminder to all RE families and friends
Classes for the 07/08 year began this past Wednesday,
September 19th at the regular time sessions. We continue to
accept registrations for this year. If you have not
registered yet, do so now before it is too late. Pass the
word to your friends and neighbors.
With the start of RE, please 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.
For more information on any of the above, please call Mary
Ann Woods at the REO, 832-8962.
Community News
OPEN HOUSE AT
UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS
University of St. Francis to host Adult, Graduate and
Transfer Open House - Noon -7 p.m. Wednesday, October 10th
- Moser Performing Arts Center (Wilcox and Douglas Streets,
Joliet). This event is perfect for adult students looking
to return to college and continue their pursuit of a higher
education degree, or those wishing to continue their
current education journey. Those attending can learn about
financial aid options and transfer scholarships, receive a
credit evaluation from a counselor, talk to USF faculty and
MUCH more. RSVP today by calling (800) 735-7500, e-mail to
admissions@stfrancis.edu or reply online at
www.stfrancis.edu/openhouse
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