CHURCH NAME & NUMBER — Queen of Martyrs Parish #645 ADDRESS — 10233 S. Central Park Evergreen Park, IL 60805 TELEPHONE — 708-423-8110 CONTACT PERSON — Janine Missey SOFTWARE — MS Publisher 2010 Adobe Acrobat 9.0 Windows 7 PRINTER — HP OfficeJet Pro K550 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT — Cover through 7 SUNDAY August 24, 2014 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS —

Rev. Edward M. Mikolajczyk, Pastor Rev. Kevin McCray, Associate Pastor Rev. Thomas McCarthy, OSA, Weekend Associate Rev. Rich Young, OSA, Weekend Associate

QUEEN OF MARTYRS CHURCH

Evergreen Park, Illinois

21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 24, 2014

PETER REPLIED, “YOU ARE THE CHRIST.”

The Scripture readings for this weekend continue to define the identity of Jesus for us. Over the last couple of weeks, the focus was highlighting the miracles of Jesus and today we hear and confirm the revelation to us, the truth about his identity and the kingdom of heaven.

Jesus asks the disciples an important question: “Who do you say that I am?” They responded with various answers. It was Simon who said, “You are the son of God”. Even though he may not have understood his answer, Simon was given a new name. Peter, the Rock. This response gave Peter the opportunity to change, to break down the barriers of the past and to forge ahead with a new vision and direction.

The question Jesus proposed is not about him, but more about us. Who am I? What do I believe? What do I stand for? What does my faith mean to me? We can give the same responses that people ordinarily give concerning Jesus like he is our God, our Lord and teacher. But do we mean it? If Jesus is not the center of our lives, if we ignore the opportunities to be a people of forgiveness and reconciliation, if we fail to live out the lessons he presents to us in the Scriptures, do we really know who God is for us. In the end, we will all be asked to answer the question, “Who do you say that I am?”. I hope that we will be able to respond in a way that identifies us as one of God’s children.

School has gotten off to a good start. There is a great spirit that is alive in the classrooms and corridors of the school. We welcome the new families that have joined our school and parish with the guidance and leadership of our new principal, Mr. Ted Morgan, along with our teachers and staff, we are making great strides towards academic excellence.

A reminder that this Wednesday, August 27th, we will have our Annual Back to School Cookout between 4:00 and 6:00PM in the St. Joseph Parking Lot. Don’t forget to bring your own beverages and chairs. The food will be provided and is sponsored by our Advisory Council.

Have a good week.

God Bless,

Queen of Martyrs Rectory Business Hours Monday thru Friday — 9:00 A.M. to Noon and

1:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.

The office is closed from Noon until 1:00 for lunch.

The Rectory is also open for key pick-up/drop-off and pre-arranged appointments with Fr. Ed:

Monday thru Thursday—3:30 to 8:30 PM Friday—3:30 to 8:00 P.M Saturday—9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. and Sunday—9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

Please call or visit the Rectory during scheduled business hours

to ensure prompt attention to your requests.

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Sharing your talents, time and treasure.

Last Week Year-To-Date Amount Needed ................. $10,000 ...................... $70,000 Amount Collected ................ $6,813 ...................... $57,617 Surplus (Deficit) ................... $(3,187). .................. $(12,383) Number of Weekly Envelopes……….. ......................... 302

Assumption ..................................... ........................ $1,884.97

Please consider increasing your weekly contribution to decrease our deficit. Your sacrifice is appreciated.

Queen of Martyrs Sunday Comparison—August 17, 2014

Boy Scout Car Wash Today!! After all Masses in the St. Louis Parking Lot (7am—1pm)

Come support the Boy Scouts and get your car clean for the new school year!!

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St. Vincent de Paul Society News

Sandwich Schedule for Adult Members at 9:00 A.M. in the Convent on the following Wednesdays:

2014 August 27

September 10 & 24

Save the date!

Martyrs Fest 2014 September 26th—28th

Queen of Martyrs Adoration Chapel of Divine Mercy

“But Who do you say that I am?

You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God” (Mt 16: 15-16)

Blessed are you who know and believe that this is Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God. For information to sign up for Eucharistic Adoration contact: Marion, at (708) 424-8433

On Monday, August 18th, Envelope No. 1526 was drawn. There was a winner. The total amount of the prize pot was $4,568.00. The winner’s portion was $2,284.00. To be eligible for the raffle, you must use two separate envelopes for the current week. In your regular weekly envelope, your contribution must be at least $5.00; and you must use the corresponding week’s 50/50 envelope with a $5.00 contribution in that envelope. To be included in the weekly 50/50 drawing, envelopes must be in the rectory office by 8:30 A.M. on the Monday morning immediately after the weekend.

Good luck next week!

Results for 08/18/14

Total Parishioners Pledged:……………………………… 273 Total Pledges:……………………………………... $503,823.00 Amount Collected:………………………………... $112,990.00

“Nothing is far from God.” —St. Monica

Raffle Tickets for Martyrs fest now available at the Rectory during regular business hours.

Raffle tickets are $50.00 each—Only 1000 will be sold (You can do payment plans if needed.)

Our winner of the “$500” Tuition Reimbursement Raffle “was:

The Davies Family!

1st prize— $10,000.00 2nd & 3rd prizes— $2500.00 4th—7th prizes— $1000.00 8th & 9th prizes—$500.00

For more info please call Bob Pellegrini @ 773-852-3209 (cell) 773-238-1977 (home) or e-mail robert10355@aol.com.

Our goal is to sell all of the tickets!

Great Bands , Great Food , Great Rides and Great Company

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***Need Raffle ticket sellers after 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30 Mass

starting August 16th through September 26th . If you can Volunteer time please contact Bob Pellegrini

1-773-238-1977(home) 1-773-852-3209 (cell) or email robert10355@aol.com. ***

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CAN YOU HELP? The Society of St Vincent de Paul at Queen of Martyrs is “looking for a few good men and women” who have a few hours each month to help us continue our service to the community. We meet twice a month after the 9:30AM Mass on Sundays and participate in various ac-tivities to provide assistance where needed. If you would like to enhance your personal Spiritual growth and de-velopment by helping to serve the needy of your commu-nity and others, please leave your name and number at the rectory and a member will contact you with more information.

The Evergreen Park High School Class of 1979 will hold a 35th year reunion gathering When: September 20th at 7pm till ? Where: 115 Bourbon St (In the Beer Garden)

3359 W 115th St. Merrionette Park, IL

*No ticket required *Cash bar

*For info email Joann Rizzo-Cullina at Joannc@bourbonstreet.com

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Notice: Bulletin articles must be received in the Rectory office by Noon on Tuesdays. Please drop them off or e-mail them to jmissey@queenofmartyrschurch.com.

Thank you!

Ques ons about QMYM? Contact Tina O’Shea at QMartyrsYM@gmail.com

Mission Trip 2014 Making Others Very Important Every Summer

Martyrs Youth Ministry

QMYM

Ronald McDonald House Brunch Last Sunday

QMYM will be making dinner on Wednesday September 3rd!! Contact Tina if you would like to join us.

“This week in Harlan has been an experience like no other. I have never gained such a sense of charity and humbleness. Helping build houses with people I’ve only met in the past year for a whole week was

out of my comfort zone. The people I met are very inspira onal. I honestly say that I see God in each person I’ve met. God was present throughout this whole trip, and it’s truly a reviving feeling from the beach to the waterfall or to just playing volleyball and ea ng Dairy Queen, I’ve grown to understand that God will never leave your side. I fell in love with Harlan and everyone who came along.” ~Sarah S.

Religious Education News

Late Registration for the Saturday School of Religion is now open. Grades 2,3 and 5 are at capacity and are closed. If we are able to recruit additional catechists, we will open these grades. For more information please call 708-422-1647 or email bsmierciakqm@gmail.com during school hours. Classes begin September 6 at 9:30 in the church.

Youth Leadership Board Youth Leadership Board mee ngs resume this August!!

Contact Tina if interested in becoming a leader in Youth Ministry. YLB teens see you Thursday August 28, 2014 at 6:30pm in the

Youth Room.

Hiya Jr. High!! Our first mee ng of the year will be Monday September 15th

from 6:30-8pm in the St. Joseph’s Room. All 7th & 8th graders are welcome to join QMYM

for our Jr. High Kickoff.

You are cordially invited to attend a benefit for John Cornwell

Sunday, September 7, 2014 1:00—6:00PM

Chicago Gaelic Park 6119 W. 147th St.

Oak Forest

Ticket Price: $35.00 per person Includes: Dinner, Beer, Wine, Soda, Dessert

Grand Raffle ($20.00 per ticket) Silent Auction Spin the Wheel Basket Raffles

Musical Performances by: DJ Bobby Bowen and Bleedin Fingers Jam Band

If making a monetary donation, please make check payable to Let’s Do It For Johnny

c/o Archer Bank 3435 W. 111th St. Chicago, IL 60655

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Luke Amelio Erin Eustaquio Sharon Nanesta Catherine Bahls Raymond Farano Jacqueline Olsen Bill Barts Vikki Finkel Bernie O’Reilly Jerry Becmer Mary Fergus Laura Orlando Maddux Blunt Jean Harazin Alex Pier Bob Cachor Joyce Hoff Richard Pollack Jack Carr Ann Jablonsky Mary Kay Prucha Jan & Jack Clisham Conor Kilmartin Daniel Ramsden Carol Coleman Teresa Li Elizabeth Reilly Baby Patrick Cox Lauren McGovern June Royals Janice Della Posta Maureen McIntyre Mary Schneider Don DiFilippo May Mesco Jeanette Streit

Jim Downing Judy Mitchell Winnie Walter Marge Eggert Bob Warda

William Dillon Georgene Mitchell Judy Ulrich

Please Pray for Our Sick Relatives and Friends

Prayer is a powerful prescription for whatever ails you. Please remember our sick in your prayers:

While They Serve… We pray for our Parishioners and the Relatives of Parishioners who are serving in the Military and protecting us…

Jason Eckert—nephew of Jim and Bernadette Martin Captain Daniel R. Johnson—US Army—son of Betty and Roy Johnson Ryan Marth Sgt. First Class Wayne Mutnansky Lt. John Mutnansky Lt. Col. John “Pete” Petracca—US Army—nephew of John and Judy Berleman Colin Prendergast—son of Carole Prendergast Lt. Col. Ellen Shannon-Ball—daughter of Barbara and sister of Jack Shannon Mike Slomski—US Marine—nephew of Steve & Mary Currier David Slomski—US Army—nephew of Steve & Mary Currier 2LT Martin J. Springer - US Army—son of John Springer 2LT Robert J. Springer - US Army—son of John Springer Daniel Talty—USMC—grandson of Colleen & Pete Cunningham Cpl. Clifford Oskvarek—USMC—son of Chuck & Carol Oskvarek Ted Bos—USMC—grandson of Theresa Bos

If you would like us to pray for a Parishioner or a Relative of a Parishioner serving in the Military, please contact the rectory at 708-423-8110 or email jmissey@queenofmartyrschurch.com.

Queen of Martyrs School Welcomes Back Students and Families

Parents and students had an opportunity to meet their teachers and browse information tables hosted by Queen of Martyrs Parish and School Organizations. The Annual “WELCOME BACK” Day was well attended. The students and their families seemed in good

spirits, well rested from their Summer Vacation and ready to tackle the new school year! Good Luck to teachers and faculty as they embark on their journey into the 2014/2015 School Year, beginning Wednesday, August 20th!

Mary, Queen of Martyrs… Pray for Us. Live Jesus in our Hearts… Forever!

The 6th Annual Sully Shuffle for Parkinson’s disease research, a 5K run and 3K walk is scheduled to take place Sunday, September 14, 2014. The Sully

Shuffle namesake is lifelong Oak Lawn resident and retired Oak Lawn Community High School teacher, Skip Sullivan. Skip recently retired from being the Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach. He was also an Assistant Football, Golf and Head Varsity Baseball Coach during his tenure at OLCHS. He has been fighting Parkinson’s disease for the past 10 years. His positive attitude and eternal optimism continues to inspire many.

We are excited to announce that we have a new route this year—the 5K run is a Certified Course (IL-14003-NM)! We are, therefore, anticipating an even great number of participants for this year's event.

We are grateful for the support and dedication from our com-munity and the commitment of our participants. We are proud to have donated almost $115,000 over the last 5 years to the American Parkinson Disease Association Midwest Chapter to fund PD research. The generosity shown by our community in the past has been overwhelming.

Working together we can help find a cure!

For additional information and registration details log onto www.sullyshuffly.org.

PLAYGROUND DONATIONS

We are looking for gently used playground equipment for our outside play area Queen of Martyrs School. Items such as Step 2 or Little Tikes clubhouses or any play equipment (no slides) made of PVC materials, would be greatly appreciated. We will pick up donations. Please contact Janine Missey at the parish rectory—708-423-8110.

With your help, we can create a fun and safe play area for the children of Queen of Martyrs to enjoy!

Thank you!

Aug. 30 4:00 PM J. Pearson R. Paglia D. Siska J. Gasienica (L) D. O’Callaghan K. Lang Altar Servers D. Spellman A. Graff R. Mahoney Aug. 31 7:30 AM K. Boucher K. Sampson G. Badke B. Pellegrini (L) J. McMahon M. Walsh Altar Servers V. Vojacek J. Vojacek S. Scott 9:30 AM P. McCann J. Mitchell J. Anderson (L) K. Maples P. McKenna Altar Servers J. Zupan F. Schmitt L. Schmitt 11:30 AM K. O’Neil S. Moss (L) J. Springer T. Scott Altar Servers M. Murray L. Manning B. Rewers

MONDAY — Aug 25, 2014—St. Louis & St. Joseph Calasanz 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Rosemary Trolia John O’Connor

TUESDAY — Aug. 26, 2014 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Valerie Lebonsorger Nancy O’Keefe—Healing

WEDNESDAY—Aug. 27, 2014—St. Monica 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Geraldine Sweeney Tom Leonard—Healing

THURSDAY — Aug. 28, 2014—St. Augustine 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Joe York III

FRIDAY — Aug. 29, 2014—The Passion of St. John the Baptist 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Matthew Linane Lupe Duncan Roy Ellerbeck

SATURDAY — Aug. 30, 2014 8:30 AM — Rita G. Czech 2:00 PM— Kimberly Budz & James Smith—Wedding 4:00 PM— Matt Linane Byrne/Casey Families Tom Hopkins

SUNDAY — Aug. 31, 2014—22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM — Matt & Mary Fiske Rita O’Brien Mary Lavko 9:30 AM — Edward Ignacek Gloria Stibich St. Vincent de Paul Members 11:30 AM — Tom Gallagher John Martus Mary Donahue

Mon. — Wed. 8:30 A.M. (Aug. 25 - 26 - 27)

J. McKenna L. Manning M. Murray

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Altar Servers Week Days Aug. 25—30, 2014

III James Smith & Kimberly Budz II Paul Serafin & Erin Gudewicz

Thurs.—Sat. 8:30 A.M. (Aug. 28 - 29 - 30)

D. Spellman A. Graff

V. Vojacek

RECTORY 10233 S. Central Park Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805 708-423-8110 FAX 423-7372 Parish Secretary: Janine Missey Business Manager: Irene Smith Administrative Assistant: Peggy Klein Bulletin Editor: jmissey@queenofmartyrschurch.com MUSIC DIRECTOR Carole Prendergast 708-423-8110 DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Bernadine Smierciak — 708-422-1647 bsmierciakqm@gmail.com Religious Education Classes for Public School Children, Gr. 1-8 YOUTH MINISTRY Tina O’Shea, Youth Minister —773-332-7553 SCHOOL Ted Morgan— Principal: tmorganqm@gmail.com 3550 W. 103rd Street Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805 708-422-1540 FAX 422-1811 Website: www.qmschool.com EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM Amy Bauman, Coordinator — 708-423-8120 DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Jennie Schmitt—708-252-0359 jschmitt@queenofmartyrschurch.com

QUEEN OF MARTYRS CHURCH - PARISH INFORMATION

SCHEDULE OF MASSES: Anticipated Mass on Saturday: ............................... 4:00 P.M. Sunday: ................................. 7:30 A.M., 9:30 A.M.,11:30 A.M. Vigil of Holy Day: ..................................................... 7:00 P.M. Holy Day: Eucharistic Service ................................ 6:00 A.M. Masses ............................... 8:30 A.M. & 7:00 P.M. Weekdays: Eucharistic Service Mon.—Fri. .............. 6:30 A.M. Morning Mass Mon.— Sat. ……………..8:30 A.M. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays from 3:00 to 4:00 P.M.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Pre-marriage instructions required. Arrangements must be made by the engaged couple, in person, at the Rectory six months prior to the wedding.

ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY: For membership info or assistance call the Rectory. Confidentiality assured. MINISTRY OF CARE Jane Dunne, Coordinator — 708-499-9808 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL 10240 South St. Louis Open daily from 9:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M.

Registration of New Parishioners: Please register at the Rectory at your earliest opportunity.

Moving: Please notify the Rectory of your departure or of a new address in the parish.

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