Rev. Martin T. Marren, Pastor Rev. Kevin Mullins, OSA, Weekend Associate Robert Landuyt, Permanent Deacon

QUEEN OF MARTYRS CHURCH Evergreen Park, Illinois

Fr. Marty’s Musings In the early weeks of Ordinary Time, a feast takes precedence today, the Presentation of the Lord, or Candlemas. In some traditions, today marks the end of the Christmas season. So, if your Yuletide décor is still up, you had an excuse until today. The feast originated in 4th century Jerusalem with the name “Feast of the Meeting,” recalling when Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the Temple, witnessed by Simeon and Anna as a light to the world .

Through the intercession of St. Blaise, bishop and martyr, may God deliver you from every disease of the throat and from every other illness, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Monday, February 3, is celebrated as the Feast of St. Blaise. He was bishop of Sebastea in Armenia who was martyred under the reign of Licinius in the early fourth century. He became associated as the patron saint of those suffering from throat illnesses. A story from the legend of St. Blaise tells of his prayerful intercession helping to dislodge a fish bone from a boy’s throat. The blessing traditionally uses two candles (unlit!) and follows on the heels of Candlemas Day. We will offer a general Blessing of Throats as the final blessing today. If you prefer an individual blessing, you will be welcome to come forward at the end of Mass. We will also offer individual Blessing of Throats at the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Monday.

Our Pastor Emeritus, Fr. Ed Mikolajczyk, has been chosen to receive the St. John XXIII Award from the Association of Chicago Priests & Deacons. The award has been presented for 53 years to a Chicago priest in recognition of his service to the Archdiocese. See the information included in this bulletin and let us know if you can attend.

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Sharing your talents, time and treasure.

TTWCI

Total Parishioners Pledged: .......................................... 283 Total Pledges: ...................................................... $494,713.00 Balance as of 12/31/2019 in

TO TEACH WHO CHRIST IS Account: .................... $16,407.24

Today is also World Day for Consecrated Life, intended “to help the entire Church to esteem ever more greatly the witness of those persons who have chosen to follow Christ by means of the practice of the evangelical councils.” Women and men who dedicated their lives to consecrated life as sisters, brothers or religious priests have been instrumental to education, health care and parish ministry in our area. Let us appreciate their ministry and encourage vocations.

Are you registered as a parishioner here at Queen of Martyrs? I often am asked to sign a form for someone asked to be a sponsor at Baptism or Confirmation that affirms the person is a registered and active parishioner. I have had people say that they regularly go to church, but surprised that they are not on our registered rolls. If you are part of our community but do not receive envelopes (except for those registered but who use GiveCentral for their stewardship support), please fill out a registration form. Forms are in the rack at the back of church and at the Rectory. Call (708) 423-8110 with questions. If you are asking someone to be a sponsor, or have been invited to be a godparent or sponsor, please make the practice of our faith a commitment.

Fr. Marty Marren

Blessing of Candles God of power, who enlightens the world and dispels the darkness of ignorance and sin, let the light of these candles illuminate our hearts and minds, that they may reflect always the splendor of Christ, who is Lord, for ever and ever. Amen.

Epiphany Lintel Marking We have blessed chalk to mark your front door lintel with “20+C+M+B+20.” Chalk and envelopes with the ritual formula are at the back of church. Due to an early publication deadline

the collection data for the weekend of January 26th could not be included in this week’s bulletin. It will be published in an upcoming bulletin.

Thank you for your support and generosity!

Due to the early publication deadline the 50/50 data for January 27th

could not be included in this week’s bulletin. It will be published in an upcoming bulletin.

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Baptismal Preparation Baptismal Preparation Classes are offered on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Convent, located at 10240 S. St. Louis Ave. You must call the Rectory at

708-423-8110 to register for the class by the Monday prior.

Our next class is Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Drawings every Saturday!

9PM—Tavern in the Green

Raffle tickets are 6 for $5.00

Tickets on sale at: Tavern in the Green

11AM—11PM Daily

The current pot is over $23,500 and growing!

Queen of Martyrs Parish Outreach

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

2020 February 5 & 19

In this week’s gospel we find Joseph and Mary following the law of their belief. They have taken Jesus to the temple for his presentation to the Lord. While there both Simeon and Anna sense Jesus as the redeemer. Upon completing their duty, they return home to Nazareth and go about their daily lives unaware of what lies ahead. Eventually all will soon recognize the saving powers of Jesus in their lives. Don’t forget to thank Jesus for all the saving grace he shows you daily.

Would you like to inspire how you pray

as we look ahead to Lent?

To better prepare yourself to be more positive about your faith?

Please join us!

Queen of Martyrs Women’s Ministries will host a prayer and discussion study for women of the parish and sister parishes starting January 27, 2020. We will use the above book as a guide. It is written with a message of hope for all of us. WHEN: A 6-week study; held on the following dates (Monday) January 27; February 10 and 24; March 9 and 23; April 6. We will meet at 10 a.m. for each session. WHERE: Queen of Martyrs Convent located at 10240 S. St. Louis Avenue, Evergreen Park IL. Our meeting room is on the 2nd floor . The You’re Amazing book will be available at our first meeting. Please bring your Bible to refer to during our study. We look forward to being together for prayer and thoughtful discussion! If you have questions, please contact Mary Pat Anders at andersmpa@sbcglobal.net or 773.771.3624

CRHP Welcome

Bake Sale After the Masses THIS WEEKEND. Bake sale to offset the cost of the women’s weekend.

Please Make Your Gift to the 2020 Annual Catholic Appeal

Come, follow me… and heal our world

Many families in our parish will be receiving the Annual Catholic Appeal request mailing from Cardinal Cupich. On behalf of those served by the ministries, parishes, and schools who receive funding from the Appeal, we thank you for your gifts. Please return your response as soon as possible.

The Annual Catholic Appeal offers a wonderful opportunity to answer Jesus’ call to “Come, follow me… and heal our world.”

In addition to providing for ministries and services throughout the archdiocese, the Appeal also funds services that are of great help here in our parish.

As we contemplate God’s many gifts to us, we should also reflect on our gratitude. Your financial support for the work of our parish, our archdiocese, and the Church throughout the world is one way to express this gratitude. Please give generously to the 2020 Annual Catholic Appeal.

8th Grade Boys Basketball

PACK THE HOUSE 2020 Friday, February 9, 2020

8A—6:00 p.m. 8B—7:00 p.m.

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Queen of Martyrs First Grade Awarded The Marquette Bank Adapt-a-Classroom

Mrs. Gagner and her students were recipients of a $200.00 Amazon Gift Card as part of Marquette Bank’s “Adapt-a-Classroom” Prize drawing! Mrs. Gagner was nominated by her student Reagan and her family. Marquette Bank sponsor’s the contest as a way to give back to the Community. The gift card may be used for school supplies, books, equipment, field trips, art supplies, or anything that would benefit a classroom. The award was presented to Mrs. Gagner by Melania Reyes, Director of Neighborhood Relations for Marquette Bank. Ms. Reyes came to the classroom to meet with the students and present the very generous gift card to Mrs. Gagner. The students were very excited about the award! Queen of Martyrs is so very grateful to Reagan and her family as well as Marquette Bank! Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to benefit our First Grade Classroom!

Support the Mission Trip on Saturday February 15, 2020 After 4pm Mass –7pm Tickets: Adults-$6 Seniors & Children $5

PASTADINNER

FAITH FORMATION RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM & YOUTH MINISTRY

Contact Tina O’Shea at QMFaithforma on@gmail.com QMartyrsYM@gmail.com

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Retreat NEXT SATURDAY 2/8

Jr. High Meeting 2/13 6:30-8pm

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Queen of Martyrs is hosting

A Women's Retreat WELCOME – CRHP

It's About Time A 27 hour experience that will help you to grow

in your relationships with God and others.

February 22- February 23, 2020 Join us for Faith, Fun, and Fellowship

For more information contact Kristin Maples at 312-339-5640 or kristinmap@sbcglobal.net or Ana Vega at 312-730-3811 or cpdenjoylife@yahoo.com

CRHP Spotlight

The CRHP Welcome weekend I attended, was a game changer for me. I had not felt connected to the parish, the church or Jesus. Spending time with women of the parish and sharing stories helped to find my way back to the Church. I’m inviting all the women of the parish to join us February 2020. Let us help you to become

a better wife, mom, sister, friend, a better version of yourself.

*Please RSVP by February 9th for interest in tickets. Final payment due Sunday, February 16th.*

Art & Environment News... The trees and garland have been taken down and we are now in the season called Ordinary Time. We are very grateful to our volunteers, especially in such a busy times to help with the Christmas decorations for our church. We were blessed with the Holy Name members and their families. They made a big job look easy. They are: Dan, Paul and Danny Parisi, Pete Andrews, Obed, Samuel Oygadu, John Francis, Eileen & John Murray; the 6th/7th grad boys basketball team: Ray, Dave Clark, Steven Emakhu, Zac Mikit, Thomas Taylor, Terrence Lee, Brian Biondo, Matt Glennon; Karen, Bill & Owen Manning, and Chad Preabt; Our faithful Arts & Environment Committee: Jackie Bernatek, Kathy Davies, Shirley Evans, Marcie Malarich, Caryl Morrsi, Carol O’Donnell, Lyn Pahuski, Mary Rose Rotten, Sheilah Krause; the church pews were washed by Danny Morris, Patrick Cummings, Marc Perez, Owen McShane, Vincent Unold, Nick Mustari, Maris Hollimon; the Crib, trees and boxes were stored away by John Foley and Marcus.

We sincerely appreciate everyone’s efforts in preparing God’s house for the Christmas season. —Pat Mason, Art & Environment Chairman

Feb. 8 4:00 PM TBD TBD (L) TBD TBD Altar Servers M. Connell M. Langle E. O’Shea Feb. 9 7:30 AM TBD TBD (L) TBD TBD Altar Servers M. Clark R. Clark S. Clark 9:30 AM TBD TBD (L) TBD TBD Altar Servers L. Kramer E. O’Shea P. Panarese 11:30 AM TBD TBD (L) TBD TBD Altar Servers B. Biondo M. Schmitt A. Smith 4:00 PM A. Biondo K. McShane (L) L. Reidy Altar Servers G. Gertonson N. Gertonson O. McShane

MONDAY Feb. 3, 2020—St. Blaise; St. Ansgar 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Helen & Fred Zellmann James & Margaret O’Malley TUESDAY — Feb. 4, 2020 6:30 AM — Communion Service 8:30 AM— Warren Mason William & Carmen Langle

WEDNESDAY— Feb. 5, 2020—St. Agatha 6:30 AM — Communion Service 8:30 AM — Alice Elaine McCray Irene Gerstner THURSDAY— Feb. 6, 2020—St. Paul Miki & Companions 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Stanley Siorek

FRIDAY — Feb. 7, 2020 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Faculty & Staff of Queen of Martyrs SATURDAY— Feb. 8, 2020—St. Jerome Emiliani; St. Josephine Bakhita, BVM 8:30 AM— Parishioner of Queen of Martyrs 4:00 PM— Kathryn Bombard John DiFilippo & Joseph Muraida

SUNDAY — Feb. 9, 2020—5th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM — Hattie Kraus Lois Fitzmaurice 9:30 AM — Warren Mason Mary Jo Brennan 11:30 AM — Helen Zellmann Dorothy Walsh 4:00 PM— Parishioners of Queen of Martyrs

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Jack Clisham Jannice Demitro Patrick Ferguson Tommy Grady

(son in law of Sandy Badke) Julie McNicholas Joanne Nemeth

Jacqueline Olsen

Altar Servers

Week Days February 3—8, 2020

8:30 AM

May They Rest in Peace

Catherine Chirillo Shirley Shue

Mon., Feb. 3 — M. Clark, J. Glennon Tues., Feb. 4 — S. Clark, A. Smith Wed., Feb. 5 — S. Byrd, M. Kilgallon Thur., Feb. 6 — G. Gertonson, M. Morris Fri., Feb. 7 — Adult Servers Sat., Feb. 18 — Adult Servers

Please Pray for Our Sick Relatives and Friends

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

Liturgy Schedule Eucharistic Ministers Lectors

Gather Scripture Readings Presentation of the Lord #1196 Next Week: 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time #1104

RECTORY 10233 S. Central Park Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805 708-423-8110 FAX 423-7372 Website: www.queeofmartyrschurch.com Pastor: frmarty@queenofmartyrschurch.com Parish Secretary: Janine Missey Operations Director: Connie McLaughlin Administrative Assistant: Peggy Klein Bulletin Editor: jmissey@queenofmartyrschurch.com MUSIC DIRECTOR Theresa Ward 708-423-8110 x19 tward@queenofmartyrschurch.com COORDINATOR OF FAITH FORMATION Tina O’Shea Religious Education Program—QMfaithformation@gmail.com Youth Ministry—QMartyrsYM@gmail.com SCHOOL Kathleen Tomaszewski—Principal 3550 W. 103rd Street Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805 708-422-1540 FAX 422-1811 Website: www.qmschool.com EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM Carolyn McDonough, Coordinator — 708-423-8120

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., 4:00 P.M. Holy Day: Masses .............................. 6:30 A.M., 8:30 A.M. Evening Mass ......................... Check the bulletin 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 3:45 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.

QM PARISH OUTREACH (Formerly St. Vincent de Paul 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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