News - June 2023

Is there such a thing as a stewardship of recreation? Some people might dismiss the thought. But they’d be wrong. Author Thomas Cahill observes that, in receiving the Ten Commandments, the ancient Hebrews did something no other ancient society had ever done: they established a day of rest. The God who made the universe and rested bids us to do the same, calling us to a weekly restoration of prayer, study, and recreation (or re-creation)...

A Happy Fourth of July to all! As we celebrate with cookouts and fireworks along with family and friends, let us make it a day of reflection, remembrance and gratitude. May we remind ourselves that the freedom we enjoy comes at a price: it does not give us the license to do whatever we want whenever we want, but rather to do what we ought to do...

Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord! Greetings! My name is Fr. Nate Payne, and having just completed my assignment at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Streamwood, I am very happy to have now been assigned by Cardinal Cupich to serve as your associate pastor here at Queen of All Saints parish. I grew up in the suburbs of the Chicagoland area so I was always vaguely familiar with the basilica...

Our parish has always depended on the generosity of our parishioners and friends, and the challenges of tomorrow are no exception. There are many ways we can show our support, including the following - Sunday and Holy Day Collections...

On Father’s Day, we celebrate a dad's role as a mentor, provider, protector, and caregiver without ever expecting anything in return. Even so, he gets our love and respect, which grows over time, sometimes when it's too late to show it. Perhaps we have a timeless, natural, unconscious desire to gratefully recognize one of the most influential people in our lives.

Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) will continue to be offered through summer every Sunday at the 9am Mass. During Mass, children preschool through 2nd grade move to a children's liturgy room on the second floor of the basilica. The kids and catechists (volunteer teachers) have a lot of fun with an opening song, readings, reflecting on the Gospel message...

We couldn't have asked for more than what we were lucky to have last Sunday – perfect weather, a festive atmosphere, good food, people having fun, and, of course, the Batmobile that called for everyone’s attention. I want to thank the members of the Men's Club...

The beginning of June means summer is right around the corner. Flowers are blooming and trees are in full leaf. And Christian stewards are reminding themselves that stewardship continues as we head into the days of vacation, barbecues, summer reading lists, family reunions and trips to the beach.

Next Sunday is the feast of Corpus Christi, the last Sunday in the long festal period of the liturgical year. It began with Ash Wednesday, reached a pinnacle at Easter, and continued to Pentecost. This feast of Corpus Christi offers us a moment to look back on it all and give thanks...