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

Saints, Peter and Paul, Apostles June 29, 2014

Simon Peter said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God”

—Matthew (16:13-19)

Today, we take a break from ordinary time, and celebrate the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. Next to Jesus, these two men have become role models for us to follow as we grow in our faith. Their determination, dedication and loyalty to the Church is truly

an inspiration for us to imitate in our lives. These two men have helped to lay down the foundation that our faith represents through their courage and trust in the Lord. Like Peter and Paul, we are called to discipleship. We are called to give witness to Jesus in our lives. More than just giving our respect and admiration, we are called to give Jesus our loyalty and recognize Him as the one true God. The question remains: Are we ready to journey with the Lord, by running the race, and keeping the faith and following Jesus as did Peter and Paul?

This weekend, at the 4:00PM Mass, we welcome back the class of 1964. They are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of their graduation from Queen of Martyrs. They share and bring with them many fond memories that are part of the history of our parish and school. We congratulate you on the accomplishments that you have achieved over the past 50 years and wish you continued success in the years ahead. May you enjoy your time of remembering the “Good Old Days” while continuing to reconnect the friendships and bonds you established. May this evening be filled with joy, laughter and good memories.

This weekend the formal commitment of our Capital Campaign comes to a close. To those who have contributed to the campaign, a most sincere “Thank you”. To those who might still be discerning, its not too late to make your commitment. The campaign continues over the next 3 years. You are invited to join us after Mass today in the St. Joseph’s room for coffee and refreshments to celebrate your generosity and support.

A reminder that this Friday, July 4th, there will be a 9:00AM Mass to commemorate Independence Day. All are welcome to join us as we give thanks for our freedom and our country. Because of the holiday, the rectory will be closed.

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 ................. $8,064.................... $428,541 Surplus (Deficit) .................. $(1,936). .................. $(71,459) Number of Weekly Envelopes……….. ......................... 327

Last Week Year-To-Date Amount Needed .................. $10,000 .................... $510,000 Amount Collected ................ $7,309 .................... $435,842 Surplus (Deficit) ................... $(2,699). ................... $(74,158) Number of Weekly Envelopes……….. .......................... 314

Queen of Martyrs Sunday Comparison—June 15, 2014 Queen of Martyrs Sunday Comparison—June 22, 2014

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 Tuesdays. Please drop them off or e-mail them to jmissey@queenofmartyrschurch.com.

Thank you!

St. Vincent de Paul Society News

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

2014 June 18

July 2 & 16 & 30 August 13 & 27

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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 activities to provide assistance where needed. If you would like to enhance your personal Spiritual growth and development by helping to serve the needy of your community and others, please leave your name and number at the rectory and a member will contact you with more information.

Queen of Martyrs Adoration Chapel of Divine Mercy

Peter said, “Lord, you know everything;

You know that I love you.” (Jn 21:17)

How do we show our love for the Lord? Come spend time with Him at our chapel. Commit to a Holy Hour or consider becoming a substitute. Call Marion, at (708) 424-8433.

SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS

The School Office will be closed from June 16th to July 6th for cleaning purposes. The office will then reopen on July 7. Summer Hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

On Monday, June 16th, Envelope No. 2529 was drawn. There was NO winner. The total amount of the prize pot was $11,895.00. On Monday, June 23rd, Envelope No. 0801 was drawn. There was NO winner. The total amount of the prize pot was $13,061.00 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 06/16/14 & 06/23/14

Market Day Pick Up is Wednesday, July 16th from 4:00-4:45pm.

Paper order forms are due to the Rectory by July 10th. Online orders are due by 11pm July 12th.

Due to summer break, orders that are not picked up cannot be placed in the freezer.

Thank you for supporting the Market Day program!

A Reminder…. With the warm days increasing and our flower gardens starting to bloom, don’t forget to share some of the beautiful flowers with Queen of Martyrs’ altar and Blessed Mother. You might be celebrating a birthday, anniversary or favor granted, and want to give thanks in some way.

It’s a simple procedure, just bring your bouquet in a vase and place it in front of the altar table or in front of the Blessed Mother and when the flowers are spent, just remove the vase. If you don’t have a vase, you can find one in the Altar Servers' room on a shelf in a closet marked for that purpose. Happy Summer! Pat Mason, Art & Environment Chairman

Job Opening for Weekend Housekeeper at Mercy Circle, 3659 W. 99th Street, Chicago.

Please send resume to Vince Tannura at

vtannura@mercycircle.org or stop by to pick up an application. Volunteers needed for Activities with the Sisters of Mercy at Mercy Circle. Please contact Andrea Boswell at aboswell@mercycircle.org or 773-253-3613

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

Mission Trip 2014

Please keep the 25 young people and 4 adults who will be par cipa ng in the Mission Trip this summer

in your prayers Saturday July 5th Packing the truck 8:30am outside the

convent. Don’t forget your cereal, snack, & dish towels!! EVERYONE is invited to the Mission Trip Sending Mass

SUNDAY July 6th at 7:30am!!

QMYM Co-ed So ball So ball Games

Sunday July 13th 1pm vs St. Stephen Monday July 21st 6:30pm at HOME

Wednesday July 23rd 6:30pm vs St. Catherine’s

CRHP 4 Formation

Mee ng Sunday June 29th No mee ng July 6th!! Forma on Mee ngs Resume July 13th 7pm

Martyrs Youth Ministry

CHRISTMAS IN JULYCHRISTMAS IN JULYCHRISTMAS IN JULY

St Vincent DePaul will be hosting a “Christmas in July” food drive during the weekend of July 26 & 27. We often forget about those in need during our vacation time – so when you’re out picking up your 4th of July treats, grab an extra can or two for the food drive! Local pantries are “feeling the heat” and need our help! Also, St Vincent DePaul at St Bede’s (83rd & Kostner) sponsors a flea market on the 1st Saturday every month. Hours are 8-2 and the cost is $10 per table. You can contact Tom Donegan at (773) 585-3389 the week before if interested. Next flea market is July 5.

YOUTH ROOM QMYM is looking for dona ons of gently used items

to furnish the NEW Youth Room. Please contact Tina if you have something listed below you would like to donate.

WISH LIST Vacuum Cleaner (Good condi on) Book shelf (25-28 inches wide, 3-5 shelves) Couches TV Stand (for a 30 inch TV)

**Please spread the word**

Who: Incoming 7th Grade-Young Adults When: Thursday July 31st 9:30am-11pm

Jr. High Students MUST be picked up from QM Cost: $52 Includes Tickets & Transporta on

Season Pass Holders Cost: $25 Addi onal $5 for Hurricane Harbor

Forms & Payment Due TUESDAY JULY 22nd Forms Available on the QMYM website.

Payments non-refundable a er bus is ordered.

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

Jim Downing Judy Mitchell Winnie Walter 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 Daniel Talty—USMC—grandson of Colleen & Pete Cunningham Cpl. Clifford Oskvarek—USMC—son of Chuck and 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 Librarian/Physical Ed Teacher Offers Academics, Support, and Fun!

Miss Mary Ann Cronin is proud to say that she is the longest serv-ing teacher at Queen of Martyrs School but she is quick to add however, that she is not the oldest teacher. Miss Cronin has taught at Queen of Martyrs School for over 25 years.

The students enjoy Miss Cronin’s energy in the gym and her guidance in the library. Miss Cronin’s teaching style includes interesting classes filled with exciting themes. Walk into one of Miss Cronin’s classes on any given day and you will find her playing her guitar for the Pre-Kindergarten students to teach them about Earth Day or painting a project based on the book she read during her Library class. You can also find Miss Cronin running around the gym to encourage her students to keep themselves in good physical shape. Miss Cronin goes out of her way to ensure each Grade Level is challenged and engaged in the lessons that she presents each day. You can always count on Miss Cronin for her endless support of the Queen of Martyrs students. Her Bulletin Boards are filled with students names that have not only excelled in the area of sports and literacy, but most importantly displayed the quality of good sports-manship. Miss Cronin always encourages each student to be the best that they can be on and off the field and that is why Miss Cronin is a very beloved teacher at Queen of Martyrs School!

Save the date!

Martyrs Fest 2014 September 26th—28th The Committee is looking for Volunteers to Co-Chair Beer Garden, also need security chairperson. If interested contact Bob Pellegrini 1-773-852-3209 (cell) 1-773-238-1977 (home) Cindy Durkin 1-773-677-5630.

PARISH LIBRARY NEWS We’ve just received 20 new books for our parish lending library. They range from Sister Helena Burns’ “He Speaks to You,” on women’s spirituality, to Patrick Quinn’s personal “POW Korea: A Memoir.”

Find our “library nook” in

Martyrs’ Cry Room. So take a look and take a book,

after Masses each weekend. For more info, call Terri, at

(773) 239-1041.

July 5 4:00 PM D. Siska P. Scolan J. Pearson T. Scolan (L) E. Langle M. Walsh Altar Servers R. Mahoney C. Dahill S. Dahill July 6 7:30 AM K. Bukowski N. Cummings K. Boucher J. Jager (L) P. Scolan K. Sampson Altar Servers K. Nieciak M. Reidy TBD 9:30 AM P. McCann M. Mizera J. Anderson (L) L. Mannings J. Springer Altar Servers T. Quinn J. Zupan F. Schmitt 11:30 AM C. Mason V. York K. O’Neil (L) T. Scott S. Lorimer Altar Servers A. Graff TBD TBD

MONDAY — June 30, 2014 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM— Kathleen Biros

TUESDAY — July 1, 2014 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Theresa M. Kill Ann Buchner

WEDNESDAY—July 2, 2014 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Lawrence Paznek Anthony Delisi

THURSDAY — July 3, 2014—St. Thomas, Apostle 6:30 AM— Communion Service 8:30 AM — Oneita Harper Warren & Gail Matthews—50th Anniversary

FRIDAY — July 4, 2014 6:30 AM— Communion Service 9:00 AM — Dennis Ferguson Ray A. O’Connell John McCarthy

SATURDAY — July 5, 2014—St. Anthony Zaccaria St. Elizabeth of Portugal 8:30 AM — Therese Johnson Tom & Agnes Lydon The Gorman & Dyra Families Raymond Hroma 4:00 PM— Jerry Giermak Anthony Keller Mike Dunn

SUNDAY — July 6, 2014—14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM — Tom Lavin Patrick Butler Michael Stefancic 9:30 AM — Hugh Donohue Bill Green Valerie Lebensorger 11:30 AM — Rose Cummings Sylda Hickey Vic Mesco

Mon. — Wed. 8:30 A.M. (June 30 - July 1 - 2)

J. McKenna N. Currier J. Granat

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Altar Servers Week Days June 30—July 5, 2014

May They Rest in Peace

Carol O’Hara Irene Mokrzycki

I Danielle Leonard & Joe Martis

Thurs.—Sat. 8:30 A.M. (July 3 - 4 - 5)

J. McKenna N. Currier

L. McGuire

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 Steve Chorak 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., 10:00 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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