Rev. Edward M. Mikolajczyk, Pastor Rev. Christopher Kituli, Associate Pastor Rev. Paul Galetto, OSA, Weekend Assoicate Robert Landuyt, Permanent Deacon

QUEEN OF MARTYRS CHURCH Evergreen Park, Illinois

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Fr. Edward Mikolajczyk Pastor

1998—2018 With Gratitude—

for Your Faithful and Loving Service to the People of Queen of Martyrs

It seems appropriate for me to celebrate my Retirement Mass on the Solemnity of the Birth of John the Baptist. John was chosen to be the forerunner of Jesus to prepare a people fit for the Lord. He was a man of integrity and truth. He was a leader recognized by the people who was not afraid to speak his mind. He executed his role perfectly as he gave witness and testimony to the Lord even to the point of death. Throughout the course of his life, he has remained an inspiration to many. As I reflect on my 45 years of ministry and 20 years as

Pastor, I am humbled by the blessings the Lord has given me. Like John, I heard the call of the Lord early in my life. My family was supportive in my journey to look at priesthood. Although there were challenges along the way, I was able to fulfill my dream when I was ordained on May 9, 1973. From that moment, it has been a wonderful and exciting journey for me. It is difficult for me to believe that it is now time to enter a new phase of my life. I owe most of my gratitude and appreciation to my parents, Norbert and Bernice, who encouraged me to never give up. The support of my two brothers, Michael and Donald, were also important to me. My aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephew, my friends and parishioners gave me the incentive to do my best. I was blest not only to be a parish priest, but also had the opportunity to teach in the Seminary, an experience that I will always hold close to my heart. The students I taught and the people I served in my various assignments helped me to be the priest that I am. When I came to Queen of Martyrs, I wasn’t sure what God had planned for me. Here I am 20 years later, reaping the rewards of my labor. The 20 years have gone by quickly. I am grateful for all the love and support you have given me. We had our ups and downs, successes and failures and we have survived. If there is anything I said or did to cause hurt feelings, I ask for your forgiveness. For me the positive outweighs the negative. You have been an inspiration to me. You have given me the stamina and energy to live out my ministry. My greatest joy came in working with the Rectory and School Staff. Many people don’t realize the treasure that exists in the teachers who teach. They are a wonderful group of men and women who want nothing but the best for your children. The joy I had was having the opportunity to greet them every morning seeing the smiles on their faces as they walked or ran through the front door. Having the opportunity to mentor the associates who served with me was challenging and rewarding. I hope that I was able to share my priesthood with them and help them understand the importance in being a pastor. I continue to pray for Fr. Doyle, Fr. Simonetti, Fr. Highland, Fr. Beltran, Fr. Panthananickal, Fr. McCray, and Fr. Kituli. I am indebted to the one who helped form me as pastor, Fr. William Murphy. He always has a special place in my heart. I am grateful to my favorite Deacon Bob Landuyt for keeping me honest. Finally, I am grateful to all of you, the parishioners of Queen of Martyrs, who have been there for me. You have helped me to understand the meaning of “Martyrs Pride” and what it means to be a Wildcat. I leave you in good hands with Fr. Marty Marren who succeeds me as pastor. May his time here be as rewarding as mine has been. I ask you to pray for me as I begin my retirement. Like John the Baptist, I must decrease while the work and ministry of Queen of Martyrs increases. I am grateful for the time I had to be your pastor. I look forward to the future and to what lies ahead. Know that you will always hold a special place in my heart. Thanks for helping me to fulfill my priesthood and helping me to make it the rewarding memorable experience it has been. Know that you are always welcome to visit me at Our Lady of the Woods. My address is: Fr. Edward Mikolajczyk, 10731 W. 131st. Street, Orland Park, IL 60462, Ph: 708-361-4754.

Have a good week.

God Bless,

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Sharing your talents, time and treasure.

Last Week Year-To-Date Amount Needed .................. $10,000 .................... $500,000 Amount Collected ................. $7,483 .................... $418,909 Online Giving ........................... $375 ......................$27,104 Surplus (Deficit) ................... $(2,142). .................. $(53,987) Number of Weekly Envelopes……….. ......................... 265 Mission Co-Op ................................ ....................... $3,270.00

Queen of Martyrs Sunday Comparison—June 10, 2018

Last Week Year-To-Date Amount Needed .................. $10,000 ................... $510,000 Amount Collected ................. $7,782 ................... $426,691 Online Giving ........................... $506 ..................... $27,610 Surplus (Deficit) .................. $(1,712). .................. $(55,699) Number of Weekly Envelopes……….. ......................... 256

Queen of Martyrs Sunday Comparison—June 17, 2018

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

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

Thank you!

Queen of Martyrs Parish Outreach

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

2018 June 27

July 11 & 25

On Monday, June 11th Envelope No. 4921 was drawn. There was a winner. The total amount of the prize pot was $6,440.00. The winner’s portion was $3,220.00 On Monday, June 18th Envelope No. 0894 was drawn. There was NO winner. The total amount of the prize pot was $915.00.

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 06/11/18 & 06/18/18

“John the Baptist was the forerunner, the ‘voice’ sent to proclaim the Incarnate Word. Thus, commemorating his birth actually means celebrating Christ, the fulfillment of the promises of all the prophets, among whom the greatest was the Baptist, called to prepare the way for the Messiah.” (Pope Benedict XVI) The hand of God guided John to his ministry. How will God’s hand guide you this week?

The members of Parish Outreach would like to wish Father Ed many well-deserved years of retirement as he begins this new chapter of his life. We would also like to thank him for his guidance and assistance over the years. Good luck, Father Ed - you will truly be missed!

Queen of Martyrs Adoration Chapel of Divine Mercy

“You, child, will be called prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare

his way.” (Lk 1:76)

John spent his youth leading a hermit’s life in the desert, until he was thirty years old. Far from the turmoil of the world, he served God with prayer, fasting and contemplation, and grew daily in grace and virtue. Great fortitude was required to lead such a severe and self-denying life for so many years. Would you be willing to sacrifice one hour each week, outside of Holy Mass, in Eucharistic Adoration to be “strengthened in spirit” like John the Baptist? Sign up at the Adoration Chapel or call Marion, at 708-424-8433, for more information.

Thursday, June 28th at 8pm - Holy Hour for Priests Daily at 3pm - Divine Mercy Chaplet

Total Parishioners Pledged:……………………………… 283 Total Pledges:……………………………………... $494,713.00 Ending Balance as of 04/30/18 In “To Teach Who Christ Is” Account:…..………..$59,469.85

ST. LOUIS PARKING LOT CLOSED WEEK OF JULY 2nd!

The St. Louis Parking Lot will be closed the week of July 2nd due to repairs, resurfacing and restriping the parking lot during that week. Please park on the streets or in the St. Joseph parking lot.

ADORERS NEEDED SUN TUE WED THU FRI SAT 12-1 11-12 1-2 2-3 12-1 11-12 5-6 12-1 3-4 1-2 6-7

5-6 6-7 6-7

CHRISTMAS IN JULY A quick reindeer that Queen of Martyrs Parish Outreach will be holding their Christmas in July food drive during the weekend of July 21st and 22nd. Please

think about grabbing some extra items when you’re out shopping over the next few weeks that you can donate to the cause!

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

Queen of Martyrs Faith Formation

+Please be sure to check out the Faith Formation link on the school website for more information.+ *********************************************************************

REGISTRATION FOR 2018-2019 will reopen August 1st

********************************************************************* CALLING CATECHISTS!!

We are looking for teachers for ALL grade levels for next year please send an email to

QMFaithFormation@gmail.com to learn more about this opportunity of sharing your faith with the young people

in our parish. *All volunteers must be in compliance with

Protecting God’s Children* *********************************************************************

Vacation Bible School

********************************************************************* Questions: contact Tina O’Shea. Phone: 708-422-1647 Email: QMFaithFormation@gmail.com

Religious Education Program

Queen of Martyrs Youth Ministry

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Co-Ed Summer Softball League

Games at 6:30pm be there at 6pm.

June 25th vs St. Christina July 6th vs Incarnation

July 10th vs. St. Elizabeth/St. Stephen

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QMYM Mission Trip 2018 COURAGE

Summer Adventures with QMYM —Sundays Mass at 4pm All are welcome!!

—Raging Waves Water Park- THIS TUESDAY!! June 26th [7th Grade-Young Adults] Forms Online!!

—Mission Trip July 15th-22nd —Six Flags Great America July 26th

[7th Grade-Young Adults] Forms Online!! —Zoo Trip August TBD [7th Grade-Young Adults]

—Softball June-July 29th [Incoming Freshmen-Outgoing Seniors]

Extended Day HELP WANTED

for 2018-2019 at Queen of Martyrs School

We will be looking for someone to work the morning extended day program during the 2018-2019 school year. It is 1 ½ hours per morning from 6:30am until 8:00am. This is a paid position. We are also looking to add names to our sub list for extended day (morning and afternoon). If you are interested in the morning position or being a sub, please contact Mrs. Tomaszewski at ktomaszewski@qmschool.com or call the school office at 708-422-1540. Thank you!

Join Us for “First Sunday” ---- July 1

as we Meet Our New Pastor, Father Marty

Join us after the 9:30 Mass to welcome Father Marty to Queen of Martyrs.

Meet up with old friends and new over breakfast in the St. Joseph's Room.

Everyone is invited!!

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Luke Amelio Vikki Finkel Jacqueline Olsen Bill Barts Lauren Graver Patricia Peil Jerry Becmer Jean Harazin Alex Pier Maddux Blunt Joyce Hoff Richard Pollack Tim Brennen Michael Kelly Laura Dixon Price Jack Carr Conor Kilmartin Daniel Ramsden Jan & Jack Clisham William Lass Sue Reidel Carol Coleman Teresa Li Elizabeth Reilly Janice Della Posta Jim & Pamela Matusiak Mary Schneider William Dillon Terry McKee Judy Ulrich Shirley Evans Lauren McGovern Bob Warda Raymond Farano May Mesco Daniel Waters

Shirley Muno

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…

Matthew Beemsterboer—USMC—nephew of Barry & Joan McClorey Daniel Birmingham - USMC—son of Ed & Mary Birmingham Ted Bos - USMC—grandson of Theresa Bos Jade Guest - US Navy—Granddaughter of Ray & Sharon Cramsie 2LT David Jackson Jr.- US Army—Son of Dave & Tricia Jackson Major Daniel R. Johnson - US Army—son of Betty and Roy Johnson Colton Kielbasa-US Marine - Son of Rich & Charmaine Kielbasa- Brother of Chris Kielbasa Lance Corporal Patrick J Kinnerk - USMC— Nephew of Michael and Meg Kinnerk SPC Sean Martin - US Army—son of Bob & Kathy Martin Sgt. First Class Wayne Mutnansky Lt. John Mutnansky Captain Chris O'Neil - USMC—Fiancé of Katie Mizera Sergeant Clifford Oskvarek - USMC—son of Chuck & Carol Oskvarek Colin Prendergast - son of Carole Prendergast Colonel Ellen Shannon-Ball - daughter of Barbara & sister of Jack Shannon Master Gunnery Sergeant Michael J. Slomski - USMC — nephew of Steve & Mary Currier 1LT Martin J. Springer - US Army—son of John Springer 1LT Robert J. Springer - US Army—son of John Springer Daniel Talty - USMC—grandson of Colleen & Pete Cunningham

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 Bids “Farewell” to Father Ed

How do we say goodbye to one of our constant supporters? It is certainly hard to do so but we wish Father Ed the best of luck in his new assignment. We want to thank him for all that he has done for Queen of Martyrs School and Parish. His hard work and dedication has not gone unnoticed! We will miss his presence at so many of our events, including our prayer services, celebrating Sacraments, speaking about vocations, opening our special occasions with prayers and encouragement, playing in our Student/Staff volleyball game and officiating our end of year water baloon toss. Most of all we will miss his friendly smile each morning as he greeted our students as they came to school! There are countless wonderful memories to recall. We are so grateful to Father Ed for making Queen of Martyrs School and Parish a solid place committed to faith and family. We will continue to carry on his tradition of being “Martyrs Strong!” We want to remind Father Ed of our saying “Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat!” We wish him a wonderful retirement! We end with this final thought “A heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others!” We will miss you Father Ed, we have been blessed by your presence!

Help Wanted Cook

Queen of Martyrs Rectory

Part time position—3 days a week, 3PM—6:30PM (includes grocery shopping)

Queen of Martyrs

Attention 7th and 8th graders!!

Would you like to earn service hours this summer?

Come help the Garden Club on either Tuesdays or Wednesdays after the 8:30am Mass—beginning at 9:00am.

If you are interested, please call Jenny Schmitt at 773-410-3064 or Mike Griegel at 773-771-9265.

June 30 4:00 PM TBD TBD (L) E. Langle M. Walsh Altar Servers D. Reyes R. Smith July 1 7:30 AM TBD TBD (L) J. McMahon K. Boucher Altar Servers J. Lotti K. Lotti J. Cronin 9:30 AM TBD TBD (L) J. Springer D. O’Callaghan Altar Servers P. Panarese B. Panarese D. Reyes 11:30 AM TBD TBD (L) S. Lorimer D. Parisi Altar Servers J. McKenna M. McKenna O. McShane 4:00 PM TBD TBD (L) TBD TBD Altar Servers B. Biondo C. Murray

MONDAY — June 25, 2018 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Butch Pocius

TUESDAY — June 26, 2018 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Betty Niersbach

WEDNESDAY— June 27, 2018—St. Cyril of Alexandria 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Knotts & Dwyer families

THURSDAY— June 28, 2018—St. Irenaeus 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Virginia Hinde Andrew & Cecelia Seles

FRIDAY — June 29, 2018—Sts. Peter & Paul 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Walter Gwizdala, Jr. Margaret O’Shea

SATURDAY— June 30, 2018—The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church; BVM 8:30 AM — Parishioners of Queen of Martyrs 4:00 PM— Burt Kouba Cornelius & Joan Sullivan John S. Berleman

SUNDAY — July 1, 2018—13th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM — Ann Buchner Frank Burke 9:30 AM — Daniel Capuano Eleanor Johnson Don DiFilippo 11:30 AM — Dolores & Thomas Smith Eileen Kramer Ryne Kinsella 4:00 PM— Parishioners of Queen of Martyrs

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Altar Servers

Week Days June 25—30, 2018 8:30 AM

Mon., June 25 — Adult Servers Tues., June 26 — Adult Servers Wed., June 27 — Adult Servers Thur., June 28 — Adult Servers Fri., June 29 — Adult Servers Sat., June 30 — Adult Servers

RECTORY 10233 S. Central Park Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805 708-423-8110 FAX 423-7372 Parish Secretary: Janine Missey Operations Director: Cynthia Cochran Administrative Assistant: Peggy Klein Bulletin Editor: jmissey@queenofmartyrschurch.com MUSIC DIRECTOR 708-423-8110 COORDINATOR OF FAITH FORMATION Tina O’Shea Religious Education Program—QMfaithformation@gmail.com Office Phone: Out of Order—Please email all inquiries 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 Janice Bolster, 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. 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.

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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