Welcome!
Welcome to Queen of All Saints Basilica! Click here for Mass times, address and general information, or call the rectory at (773) 736-6060. May you find in this community a welcoming, hospitable spirit that will allow you to grow in faith and love!

The Parish

The Queen of All Saints Men's Club, Women's Auxiliary and QASPA are hosting our very own Octoberfest on Sunday September 14, 2008, from noon to 5:30 pm. Enjoy an afternoon of great food, great music by the Johnny Wagner Band, good friends, dancing, games, crafts table, face painting, pumpkin decorating!

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, coolers, dancing shoes, and an appetite! Brats and hot dogs will be served from noon to 3:30 pm.

Would you have a morning or evening to volunteer? The Albany Park Food Pantry needs people at the following times to pick up food and deliver it to the pantry located at 5101 N. Kimball.

- Thursday morning pickup at Whole Foods

- Thursday evening pickup at Deerfield Bakery

- Friday morning pickup at Whole Foods

The final stages of the parking lot repair project are now under way. While the playground portion of the lot, landscaping concerns and isolated areas are yet to be completed, the "parking" portion of the lot will be available for use beginning the weekend of August 23/24. As of that time the lot may be used for parking during the week as well as on the weekends.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Let your Sacrament of Marriage be the rock for your vocation. Renew your Sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! The next Weekend dates are September 19-21 or November 14-16. For reservations or information, please visit www.wwmechicago-gary.org or call Jim and Kris at 1-800-442-3554.

"Upon this rock I will build my church".

Experience the joy of serving the Body and Blood of Christ to the Body of Christ by becoming a Eucharistic Minister. We are in need of many new Eucharistic Ministers. It is a wonderful ministerial calling to participate in the sacred nourishment of your fellow parishioners. The ministry of Eucharistic minister is open to any parishioner age 15 or older. Because of the flexibility in serving, high school students are especially encouraged to consider this ministry. Please contact the rectory for details.

In The School

Queen of All Saints School Registration

During the month of August, the Lemont School Office and the Business Office will be open for parents to register or to transfer students Monday through Thursday, between 9 a.m. to Noon.

The Keene Avenue and Early Childhood Offices will be closed during the summer months.

The Mission of Archdiocesan Catholic Schools calls for schools to be Catholic, Excellent and Vital. Catholic Schools exist primarily to evangelize and educate students for the Church's mission in the world. Catholic schools provide students the opportunity for educational excellence in the Catholic intellectual tradition.

The QAS School section of our site offers a wide range of information about curriculum, activities and programs. On the "Quick Facts" section of the QAS School web pages you will find an easy-to-read listing of school statistics as well as recent innovations and enhancements that have been thoughtfully put into place.

Take a look at this informative page by clicking here or selecting the "Quick Facts" menu item found in the QAS School section of our site.

This Week

Saturday, August 23
8:00 a.m. Morning Mass. In the Basilica.
8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Confessions. In the Basilica.
1:00 p.m. New Lector Training. In the Basilica.
3:00 p.m. Wedding: Gina Howell/Walter Gondeck. In the Basilica.
5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass: Feast of the Queenship of Mary. In the Basilica.
Sunday, August 24 - Feast of the Queenship of Mary
Weekend Masses at 6:45, 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. In the Basilica.
12:00 p.m. Couples For Christ. In the Benedict Center.
1:30 p.m. Baptisms. In the Basilica.
Monday, August 25
6:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. Morning Masses. In the Basilica.
7:00 a.m. Early Childhood Orientation. In the Benedict Center.
7:00 p.m. Novena. In the Basilica.
7:00 p.m. SIA. In the Benedict Center Chapel.
Tuesday, August 26
6:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. Morning Masses. In the Basilica.
7:00 a.m. Early Childhood Orientation. In the Benedict Center.
9:00 p.m. Men's Prayer Group. In the Benedict Center.
Wednesday, August 27
6:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. Morning Masses. In the Basilica.
7:00 a.m. Early Childhood Orientation. In the Benedict Center.
Thursday, August 28
6:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. Morning Masses. In the Basilica.
7:00 a.m. Early Childhood Orientation. In the Benedict Center.
6:30 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal: Michele/Brady. In the Basilica.
Friday, August 29
Masses at 6:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m., and 8:45 a.m., 12:00 noon and 7:30 p.m. In the Basilica.
4:00 p.m. Wedding: Anita Michele/Jeremy Brady. In the Basilica.
6:00 p.m. Couples For Christ. In the Benedict Center.
6:30 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal: Cooper-Stanton/Aguirre. In the Basilica.
Saturday, August 30
8:00 a.m. Morning Mass. In the Basilica.
8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Confessions. In the Basilica.
2:00 p.m. Couples For Christ. In the Benedict Center.
3:00 p.m. Wedding: Geoff Cooper-Stanton/Sandra Aguirre. In the Basilica.
5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass: Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. In the Basilica.
Sunday, August 31 - Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Weekend Masses at 6:45, 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. In the Basilica.
1:00 p.m. Girls' Basketball. In the Gymnasium.
5:30 p.m. Men's Basketball. In the Gymnasium.
7:30 p.m. Girls' Basketball. In the Gymnasium.