Mary Queen of Heaven: A Welcoming Catholic Community in Elmhurst - Contact us at: parishoffice@maryqueen.org

Elmhurst, Illinois

Mary Queen of Heaven Church

The Solemnity of the

Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

May 25, 2008

RECEIVING COMMUNION

Darren M. Henson, STL

As a small faith-sharing group reflected on Sunday liturgy, a question arose. How could they enrich receiving the Eucharist? Sometimes Holy Communion is moving or comforting. Other times it seems ordinary. While the Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life, even the most faithful Catholics experience periods when Communion does little to rouse the soul. Getting more out of Communion entails inner spiritual work and engaging the Catholic imagination.

The document Happy Are Those Who Are Called to His Supper, prepared by the USCCB in November 2006, concerns reception of Holy Communion. The document stresses a double eucharistic unity: communion with the Risen Christ and with all believers. At Mass, we join our lives to Christ and participate in his saving sacrifice. As we receive his body and blood, we encounter the very presence of the Risen One. At the same time, Communion forges unity with one another. The bishops write, "While we each personally receive Holy Communion, it is not a private devotion. Rather, the reception of Holy Communion is an integral part of our worship as a community of faith.” Because we share communion with Christ we come into union with one another.

Growing in an awareness of these mysteries of unity with Christ and one another takes preparation. Consider preparing throughout the week. This can be assisted through daily prayer, self-reflection, examinations of conscience, and healthy sacramental practices.

Preparation during the liturgy itself is important. Actively listen to the Word of God and to the eucharistic prayer. Savoring the imagery in the Agnus Dei prepares us for receiving Communion.

Eucharistic hymnody is intended for all to sing. It is not background music. The text make connections between receiving Eucharist and what it is doing for us.

All of this leads up to the actual reception. As one body we process to the altar. We reverence the sacrament with a humble bow of the head. Our personal prayers of love and thanksgiving follow when all have received and sit in silence.

Pope Benedict XVI has explained, "Union with Christ is also union with all those to whom he gives himself.... Communion draws me out of myself towards him, and thus also towards unity with all Christians" (Deus Caritas Est, 14). Preparing to be united with Christ and one another will help us in our identity as the body of Christ.

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION

What does it mean to be in communion with the Risen Christ?

For what do I hunger? Do I believe the Eucharist will feed that need?

HOME ACTIVITES

Pray before all meals with the sense that all on the table are God's gifts.

Dining expresses intimacy. When sharing a meal with others, even those in your family, know that invisible bonds of love are connecting you.

Scripture corner

Luke 22: 14- 30

John 21:1-14

1 Corinthians 11:23-33

What do these tell us about the Lord's desire to share his life with us?

DARREN M. HENSON, STL, is pastor of Sacred Heart Church, Emporia, Kansas. He serves as adjunct faculty at Loyola University Chicago and Benedictine College, teaching liturgy and sacraments.

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Parish News

Monday, May 26 is Memorial Day. Since this day is a holiday, the daily Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 AM.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

“You have revealed your glory as the glory also of your Son and of the Holy Spirit: three Persons equal in majesty, undivided in splendor, yet one Lord, one God, ever to be adored in your everlasting glory.” (from the Preface of the Holy Trinity)

On Monday, June 2nd we will again have a chance to be alone with our Eucharistic Lord. You are invited to spend time in praise, reparation, adoration, thanksgiving, and petition before Our Lord in Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the quiet of our Church. This special day begins after 8:30 AM Mass, and concludes with Benediction at 7:00 PM. 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 but you are welcome to come for any time. Please see the large sign-up poster in the back of church.

JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL FELLOWSHIP the weekend of June 7th and June 8th

Please mark your calendars and bring your families to express your appreciation and say “Farewell” to Dr. Mary Foley, our Pastoral Life Coordinator. The weekend of June 7th and 8th all parishioners are cordially invited to attend Fellowship which will be held after every Mass that weekend. Please watch the bulletin for further information concerning the Fellowships being held after every Mass.

music ministry

If you would like to participate in the Music Ministry, please see Interim Music Director/Pianist Tim Barton or call 847-223-0760.

ST. VINCENT DEPAUL CLOTHING DRIVE

The Mary Queen of Heaven St. Vincent de Paul Society is sponsoring a clothing drive to benefit the needy the weekend of May 31^st and June 1^st.

Now is as good a time as ever to clean your dressers, closets and cabinets. Clear out all those items that you no longer need. Perhaps your children have outgrown some of their clothing again. Pass on those barely worn items so that children from low-income families may present themselves with pride and dignity. We are in need of clean, gently used clothing, jackets, shoes and accessories for the spring and summer months.

Also, needed are small household items: dishes, glassware, cookware, small clean working appliances, knick-knacks, lamps, lines, toys, books, jewelry, etc.

The St. Vincent de Paul Truck will be in the parking lot beginning at 9:00 a.m. on May 31^st and will be leaving around 1:00 p.m. on June 1^st. Drop off your things on Saturday or bring them when you come to Mass on Sunday. Receipts are always gladly given!

For donations of furniture and other large items, please call 630-231-4658 to schedule the truck.

Once again we want to thank you for your past donations and for your extreme generosity when it comes to helping those less fortunate.

“CCW” Ladies night out dinner

The CCW is sponsoring “Ladies Night Out” on Tuesday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m. where we will honor Ginny Hayes, our Woman of the Year, for her many years of service to Mary Queen.

The evening will be held at Angelo’s Restaurant at 247 N. York Road in Elmhurst. Dinner will include soup, salad, entrees and dessert. A cash bar will also be available. The cost for the evening will be $27.00

Reservation forms will be available in next week’s bulletin. For further information, call Karen Vicary (279-4108) or Mary White (833-9809).

Christian Education Commission

Religious Education

RE Registrations

This weekend marks the official start of the summer season. If you want to register at the discounted fee, get your registration forms in to the office before June 1^st. FYI – preschool and Kindergarten classes always fill up quickly and enrollment is limited at those grade levels. Don’t get left out. Register for 08/09 RE year before summer vacation begins.

Catechists Needed

We are blessed in the RE program by the generous outpouring of time and talent by the many, many people who volunteer to help as a catechist, aide, office helper, etc. We are also most grateful. However, as always we are still in need of catechists at various grade levels at various session times. Right now it looks like our greatest needs are in the 3:15 session. We need an aide at the preschool level, 2 catechists and an aide in Kindergarten, 4 catechists in Gr. 3, and 2 in Gr. 4. We also need help in Grs. 2 & 6 at 5:15 and Grs. 6 & 7 at 7:00PM. If you are a loving, welcoming, accepting, forgiving person of faith, you have the most important qualifications for being a catechist. You don’t have to be a theologian, just someone who can help our children understand how the Gospel can be applied to their lives. Come share your Faith with the over 500 young people of our RE program. Call for more info. Our children depend on you to pass on our faith.

If you have any questions or need more information, please call Mary Ann Woods at the REO, 832-8962.

mary queen of heaven preschool

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE Please call the Preschool for information. Become a part of our growing school. Schedule a visit, meet the teacher, come “Light the Way” with us.

The Preschool is accepting Registration for the 2008-2009 school year. We look forward to being able to serve your child and your family. We are offering Open Houses for those interested in visiting our classroom.

Please see our website at www.maryqueenpreschool.org and contact the school office for more information and registration. (630) 833-9500

Preschool tours scheduled upon request.

Christian Service Commission

Catholic Relief Services

The Catholic International Aid Agency

“What Can I Do?

How Can I Help?”

Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar (Burma) on Saturday, May 3, bringing a deadly tidal surge across the low-lying coastal areas of the country. The storm hit the Irrawaddy Delta region, an area populated by 24 million people. Nargis toppled infrastructure in Myanmar’s largest city, Yangon (Rangoon), and destroyed tens of thousands of homes. Communications lines were down in the first few days, but more news is coming from the region on the magnitude of the cyclone’s destruction.

“Cyclone Nargis could not have happened in a worse stretch of land. The surge hit in the low lying coastal areas. With the tidal surge at 12 to 15 feet, presumably thousands of people living along the Delta were simply washed away,” says Pat Johns, director, CRS emergency response team.

The latest reports of some 100,000 dead and 1 million homeless demonstrate dire conditions in which basic food, shelter and water are urgently needed.

CRS Response:

CRS is supporting the emergency relief and response efforts of the Caritas Internationalis network in the worst affected areas. Assessments on the level of devastation are still underway as communications remain difficult and news trickles out of the country.

Significant support is critical to ensure life-saving assistance reaches the most vulnerable people quickly. It is anticipated that food, shelter and water will be of urgent need. The Caritas network will coordinate with local and international agencies to determine how best to provide help where it is most needed.

How to Help:

Donate via phone: 1-877-HELP-CRS

Donate online: www.crs.org

Write a check: Catholic Relief Services

P.O. Box 17090

Baltimore, Maryland 21203-7090

Memo line: Southeast Asia Natural Disaster

More about CRS in Asia and Across the World:

http://www.crs.org

Christian Worship Commission

To pray for our sick is an important privilege of our parish family. Please call 630-279-5700 to have a name added to our list. A new listing will appear in bold face. When calling the parish office, please leave contact information and your relationship to the person. Names will remain on the prayer list for four weeks. Contact the parish office to renew the individual’s name on our prayer list. We hope that you will pray for these persons every day.

Jim McMahon

Maria Pinto

Diocesan News

2008 Catholic Ministries

Annual Appeal

Diocese of Joliet

Our Faith helps us to recognize that gratitude is at the heart of generosity. We are all “Rays of Hope & Love” that continue to shine and supply the needs of God’s people with expressions of thanks to God. If you have not made a gift to the Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal, please do so today. Your gift touches many lives.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS

The 30^th annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass for all married couples will be celebrated at the Cathedral on Sunday, August 10 at 2:00 p.m. The Center will contact parish secretaries for the names of couples celebrating their 50^th anniversary this year. All other couples will be invited through bulletin articles at a later date. Please call for more information (815-838-5334).

ST. MARY CEMETERY COLUMBARIUM

The Diocese of Joliet Catholic Cemeteries announces the construction of a new columbarium located in St. Mary Cemetery in Elmhurst. A columbarium is a structure containing niches for the inurnment of cremated remains. This will be the first phase of several columbaria planned for St. Mary Cemetery. The new columbarium is constructed of solid granite and contains 12 companion niches (for 2 urns) and 24 single niches (for 1 urn).

The Catholic Church prefers the burial of the deceased in consecrated ground. However, for a variety of reasons, some people may prefer to have the body of the deceased cremated before it is buried. This is permissible, as long as there is no intentional denial of the belief in the final Resurrection of the body.

The burial or inurnment in a catholic cemetery, mausoleum or columbarium should occur as soon as possible after the Funeral Mass. The cremated remains of the body should not be kept in the family home. Cremated remains are to be placed in a worthy vessel and given the same respect as the body they were and therefore the church does not permit the cremated remains of the body to be separated or scattered.

For information regarding selection and pricing, you are kindly asked to contact the Catholic Cemetery Family Service Office @ Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Wheaton, phone (630) 668-3313 and ask for Mary Panagakos (Family Service Counselor).

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

It takes much effort just to make ends meet in our world today.Do you wish you could talk about something besides all the stresses in your life?A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend gives you the time and tools to revitalize romance, deepen communication, and nourish the spirituality in your marriage.Plan to attend the next Worldwide Marriage weekend on June 6-8, 2008.Contact Tom and Mary Leonard 630-577-0778. For more information visit our website at: www.mejoliet.org.

POSITION AVAILABLE FOR DIRECTOR OF

BUILDINGS AND PROPERTIES

FOR THE DIOCESE OF JOLIET

The Diocese ofhas an opening for a Director of Buildings and Properties. Theensures Diocesan interests are protected and compliance met in all-related matters. Manages certain development, maintenance andprojects, and oversees and coordinates all major construction projectsthe Diocese.

For additional information contact Nancy

Siemers,of Human Resources, Diocese of Joliet, St. Charles Borromeo Pastoral, 402 S. Independence Blvd., Romeoville, IL. 60446, 815-834-4077, or-mail: nsiemers@dioceseofjoliet.org.

Community News

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 Saturday June 21, 2008 from 9AM to 2 PM. No prior second language skills are needed.

For more information, call (708) 482-5060 or (708) 482-5085

Labyrinth Overview

The labyrinth—an ancient tool for spiritual reflection and growth—provides an opportunity for centering reflection, self discovery, and mindful movement to all who take the time to walk or wheel its path. Led by Marianjoy’s Director of Spiritual Care, Rev. Dr. Patricia Roberts, this class will start with a brief introduction to walking the labyrinth with time for questions and answers. Then participants will be on their own to experience the labyrinth. Presentation is at Marianjoy on June 2 at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. Please call 630-909-7102. The Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital is located at 26W171 Roosevelt Road in Wheaton, IL.

FARMER’S MARKET

Wednesday, beginning June 4th through October 15, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., local farmers, bakers and other vendors will be here to sell fresh fruit, vegetables, bread, pastries, cheese, flowers, honey and more!

An ongoing summer tradition, the York and Vallette Business Association is pleased to bring the Elmhurst Farmer’s Market to the intersection of York and Vallette.

Visit www.yorkandvallette.com or call (630) 279-5530 for more information.

Beat the lunch rush! For best parking come before 10:00 a.m. or after noon. The market is located just east of York on Vallette Street in the municipal lot.

MEMORIAL DAY MASS

A Memorial Day Mass will be celebrated:

Monday, May 26th

at 9:00 AM

in the Assumption Cemetery Chapel

Mausoleum 1

Located at 1S510 Winfield Road

Wheaton, IL

A Vocation View

Those who feed on the bread of Life shall live forever. How is your spirit nourished by the body and blood of Christ?

Your dining out and your checking account can help the parish!

Parishioners who dine at the Elmhurst Family Restaurant on Lake Street can help contribute to the parish. Just identify yourselves as being from Mary Queen of Heaven and 10% of your restaurant bill comes back to the parish.

Also, parishioners who open a new checking account with $100 at Standard Bank and Trust in Villa Park will receive $75 from the bank and another $75 will come to the parish. For details, please contact parishioner and banker Karen Biggs at (708) 499-2062, ext. 61115.

Ministry Schedule -	Saturday, May 31, 2008-	Sunday, June 1, 2008
	5:00 PM	8:30 AM	10:30 AM
Presider	Fr. Benet	Fr. Enright	Fr. Benet
Lector	B. Lawlor	F. Tremmel	R. Wilkes
Eucharistic Ministers	Dr. M. Foley. C. Reisenbuckler (S) H. Todd (C) D. Styka R. Styka	Dr. M. Foley K. Passarelli (S) T. Sabel (C) T. Nanak J. Unger	Dr. M. Foley M. McCall (S) P. Twardowski (C) B. Fazzio K. Gusloff P. Mason
Altar Servers	E. Zielinski J. Vosicky	S. Lewand M. Nosek	J. McDonough M. McDonough

mass intentions for the week

Sunday, May 25, 2008

8:30 AM + Dr. Jose J. Alonso

10:30 AM + Michele Botta

+ Veronica Botta

Monday, May 26, 2008

9:00 AM Victims of Earthquake in China

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

8:30 AM Communion Service

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

8:30 AM + Richard Hennesey

Thursday, May 29, 2008

8:30 AM Communion Service

Friday, May 30, 2008

8:30 AM Victims of Earthquake in China

Saturday, May 31, 2008

8:30 AM Communion Service

5:00 PM + Ruth Granier Tanet

+ Marguerite Bonfiglio

Sunday, June 1, 2008

8:30 AM Victims of Earthquake in China

10:30 AM + Marlene Mitchell

+ indicates person is deceased

Gospel Verse

Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him. Just as the living Father sent me and I have life because of the Father, so also the one who feeds on me will have life because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your ancestors who ate and still died, whoever eats this bread will live forever.

- Jn 6:56-58

Readings for the Week of May 25, 2008

Sunday: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a/1 Cor 10:16-17/Jn 6:51-58

Monday: 1 Pt 1:3-9/Mk 10:17-27

Tuesday: 1 Pt 1:10-16/Mk 10:28-31

Wednesday: 1 Pt 1:18-25/Mk 10:32-45

Thursday: 1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12/Mk 10:46-52

Friday: Dt 7:6-11/1 Jn 4:7-16/Mt 11:25-30

Saturday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16/Lk 1:39-56

Next Sunday: Dt 11:18, 26-28, 32/Rom 3:21-25, 28/Mt 7:21-27

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Collection total for Sunday,

May 18, 2008

amounted to $5,553.27

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