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This weekend is the end of our Thanksgiving holiday, an American tradition with a distinctly religious foundation, one with a special focus on our obligation of stewardship and generosity to each other, in grateful remembrance of all the blessings God has bestowed upon us. Gratitude lies at the very heart of stewardship.

This edition of the bulletin had to go to press almost a week before the usual deadline. I am writing this on the Friday before the winter clothing drive for the migrants and the homeless. I want to thank you all for your generosity to clothe those who are naked and exposed to the elements of a Chicago winter. Some of you dug deep into your closets to share with others in need; some of you have gone out and bought something in a spirit of concern, giving and sharing...

Thanksgiving is an American holiday with a distinctly religious foundation. Thanksgiving focuses on our obligation of stewardship and generosity to each other, in grateful remembrance of all the blessings God has bestowed upon us. Gratitude lies at the very heart of stewardship.

The boys and girls of Scout Troop 626 based at Queen of All Saints parish will be taking orders for Danish Kringles and frozen cookie dough from Wisconsin’s famous Lehmann’s Bakery. Order now until the deadline on December 9. Kringles are 28 ounces of pastry joy and come in eleven flavors. The cookie dough is frozen, easy to scoop and bake, and comes in three varieties...

A few days from now will be Thanksgiving Day, the beginning of the holiday season. For most of us, the first step in making the holidays magical is dressing our homes for the season, from trimming a tree to decking the mantel to setting a table for parties and feasts. This time of  year is centered around family gatherings...

Regular readers of this page in our weekly bulletin know that we always present an honest assessment of our parish finances and our goals for our shared future. We ask that everyone carefully consider what we have read and heard. Then, take an honest look at how our lives have been blessed by God and how we might repay those blessings with generosity to our parish and the many ministries through which we help and assist each other.

Good and gracious God, you do not condone war. Help us to understand the cause of war and work toward alleviating it from the face of the earth you created. We ask you to bless the veterans of our country, as we thank them for their sacrifice and service. Remember our brothers and sisters who have given their lives in order to save others. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. Click the heading for names of our veterans related to QAS.

Stewardship involves our gifts of time, talent and treasure. Let’s talk about time. COVID restrictions are mostly an increasingly distant memory. Vaccinations are routine, school is in full session, work routines have become more flexible to adapt to people’s desires for more work from home. New experiences are planned and yet we remember the traditional need to return as a community to our basilica for worship, for prayer and for spiritual comfort...

One of the ongoing ministries of the Elizabeth Ministry is the Meal Train. Volunteers sign up to bring a meal to a family during a time of need (new baby, illness, death in the family, etc.) to bring a little comfort. The ministry is also proud to work with Partners in Prayer, a group providing spiritual and social support to persons with developmental and/or physical challenges. Participants celebrate Mass and share a potluck lunch every month from September through May...

If Christ’s words stir you, the food pantry and soup kitchen at St. Thomas of Canterbury (4827 N. Kenmore in Uptown) are a great way to put your faith into action. St. Thomas of Canterbury has been a QAS sharing parish for decades, with a rich legacy of QAS’ funding and volunteers serving at the soup kitchen and food pantry. The pantry needs a few more volunteers...

Last week I mentioned that November is a month to remember: to remember our loved ones who have been called to our eternal home; to remember those who defend our freedom; and to remember with gratitude the many blessings from God. When we remember, we bring to mind someone or something, drawing on our memories. Memories may feel warm and comforting, filling us with joy...

There are just two months remaining in the year, so it’s time to seriously think about our 2023 tax returns and how we can support our parish in a tax-advantaged way. Certainly, the primary motivation for our charitable contributions to Queen of All Saints Parish is the generous return to God for the great gifts he has given us.

November is a special month for remembering who we are as a people and who we are as a Church. On November 1st,  we gather to celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints – a day which honors the more obscure saints as well as the saints each of us have known. On November 2nd, we observe All Souls’ Day. On this day, we will have a special liturgy for families who have had loved ones buried from our parish, and for those families who have lost loved ones this past year...

QAS Youth Ministry presents an evening of prayer and pizza on Friday, November 3, 4:30-9:30pm. The Youth Ministry is also planning a summer mission trip in July. Click below for details on both of these events.

Regular readers of this page in our weekly bulletin know that we always present an honest assessment of our parish finances and our goals for our shared future.

The Archdiocese of Chicago Domestic Violence Outreach is providing a series of weekly articles during the month of October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Be an advocate for victims of domestic violence - true change happens when everyday people contribute to large movements. Click for the next article.

Save My Scholarship! There is an issue pending at the Illinois State Capitol that is urgent for over 9,000 children attending non-public schools with an Invest in Kids Tuition Tax Credit Scholarship. Many of these scholarship recipients attend Catholic schools. Our bishops have a letter asking for your assistance...

On September 25, more than 1,400 of our pastors, priests, deacons and parish leaders gathered together for an Archdiocesan Day of Renewal. Keynote speakers, including Cardinal Cupich, shared their vision for renewal in our local and global Church. Additionally, panelists shared testimonies describing their personal call to discipleship and the gift of building a culture of evangelization in their parishes. The Holy Spirit was truly with us, providing hope and inspiration for the future.

Remember how the basilica ceiling looked in 2017? We know that the last few years have been especially trying times for our parish finances from a major capital repair perspective. We were faced with the sudden and unexpected need to replace the basilica ceiling during 2017/2018...

If you stood outside a Roman Catholic church today as people came out after Mass and asked them: "Was that a good Eucharist?" most everyone would answer based on the homily and the music. Most people would answer that it had been a good Eucharist if the homily was interesting and the music lively.