Parish News – Mary Our Queen

Angel Giving Tree & St. Nicholas Adopt-a-Family

2024 Angel Giving Tree & St. Nicholas Adopt-a-Family Christmas Program

‘Tis the season to think of others! Christmas is fast approaching, and the families in our community need our help to give them hope and encouragement during this season of giving. The Mary Our Queen Angel Giving Tree and the St. Nicholas Adopt-a-Family Christmas program are beautiful ways to spread the Christmas spirit. We encourage you to prayerfully consider participating as a family in one or both of these heart-warming programs. Contact Jenny & Bob Chapin at jennychapin116@bellsouth.net with any questions.

The Angel Giving Tree

Select an “angel” gift tag or two from the trees displayed in the Church Narthex after all masses on the weekends of

November 16 – 17
November 23 – 24
November 30 – December 1

Return the unwrapped gifts with the tag attached to the church by December 8.

The St. Nicholas Adopt-a-Family program

Please sign up through the form below by Sunday, November 17, to adopt or co-adopt a St. Vincent de Paul family for the Christmas season. Sign-up sheets will also be available after all masses on November 16 and 17.

St. Nicholas Program Adopt a Family Form

Name*
First Last
Phone*
Email*
Thank you for signing up to adopt a family with our St. Nicholas Program. Please let us know the size of family you are able to support. We will do our best to match you accordingly and confirm with you via email.*
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Christmas Flower Memorials

Help Fill Our Beautiful Sanctuary with Poinsettias This Christmas!
Remember a friend or loved one by donating to the Christmas Flower Decorations
HOW TO DONATE: Fill out a Christmas Flower Decorations envelope found in the narthex, and enclose cash or check (payable to MOQ-Christmas Decorations). THE SUGGESTED DONATION IS $25 PER NAME. Drop in the offertory basket, mail it, or return it to the office.

You may also donate electronically at Online Giving under the “Altar Flower” category. If the donation is made online, please complete the form below with the names of your loved ones to be listed on our display. Donations must be received by Sunday, December 15, for your loved one’s name(s) to appear in front of the Sacred Heart Devotional.

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone

In Memory or Honor of:

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Advent and Christmas at MOQ

ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS AT MARY OUR QUEEN PARISH

1st Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 1
Join us as we bless our Advent Wreath and Seal the Inner church door from December 1st to 24th in recognition of the Church’s Jubilee Year of Hope.

Advent Penance Service
Thursday, December 5 at 7 pm

Rorate Caeli Mass
Saturday, December 7 at 6:30am
A Rorate Caeli (Latin for “Drop down, ye heavens”) Mass is traditionally celebrated just before dawn in Advent as a devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Mass is only lit by candles, representing Mary’s role in bringing the Light of the World into the darkness of the world.

2nd Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 8

Pancake Breakfast with Saint Nicholas
9:30 am to 10:30 am on Sunday, 12/8
Join us in St. Joseph’s Hall for our Knight’s Pancake Breakfast and a visit with St. Nicholas. Open to all!

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Holy Day of Obligation
Monday, December 9
Mass Times are 8:30 am, 12 Noon and 7 pm

Lessons and Carols
Friday, December 13 at 7 pm

SAINT NICHOLAS PHOTO EXPERIENCE & MARKET
Saturday, December 14, 9:30am to 4pm
Please visit our website here for more details

3rd Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 15

EMBER DAYS
Wednesday, December 18; Friday, December 20; and Saturday, December 21
Added Confession Time at 11 am before the Noon Mass on 12/18 and 12/20
Regular Confession Time at 3:30 to 4:30 pm on 12/21

4th Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 22

CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES
**Tuesday, December 24, at 4 pm*, 7 pm, & 10 pm**
The Children’s Christmas Play will begin at 3:45pm before the 4pm Mass.
Please note: we will not have Noon Communion Service on Tuesday, 12/24.*

CHRISTMAS DAY MASS
Wednesday, December 25, at 10
Please note: we will not have Noon Mass on Wednesday, 12/25.

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Sunday, December 29 (Regular Mass times)

Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
Tuesday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve) ~ Vigil Mass at 5pm
Wednesday, January 1 (New Year’s Day) ~ 12 Noon

Epiphany
Sunday, January 5 (Regular Mass Times)

Baptism of the Lord
Sunday, January 12 (Regular Mass Times)

Deepening Our Roots Stewardship Campaign

All registered parishioners were mailed a Stewardship Packet. You may also view our 2023-2024 Financial Update and Stewardship Report HERE.

Please prayerfully consider making a pledge and contributing to our offertory for the first time or renewing your pledge and increasing it this year. You may also make a one-time donation HERE to support our parish’s infrastructure and help cover the interest payments on our building debt.

You may return your Stewardship Commitment Card in the supplied return envelope in one of these ways:

Mail back to MOQ (don’t forget to add postage)
Drop off at the parish office
Place in Offertory basket at Mass
Submit your pledge online through the form below:
Stewardship Commitment Card
- Name
  First Last
- Address
  Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
- Phone
- Email
- To carry out God’s vision for Mary Our Queen and for our community, and to bless others as I/we have been blessed, I/we pledge to give*
- Amount pledged weekly*
- Amount pledged monthly*
- Amount pledged annually*
- My pledge represents
  
  A NEW first time pledge for offertory.
  
  A renewal of my pledge with an INCREASE in offertory.
- Please select your preferred method of Payment:*
  
  Through Offertory Envelopes Mailed to Me
  
  Through Online Banking
- I would like to give a one-time donation in support of our parish’s infrastructure and to help cover the interest payments on our building debt.
- Amount of One-Time Donation*
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St. Nicholas Photo Experience and Market

ST. NICHOLAS PHOTO EXPERIENCE & MARKET

Saturday, December 14th, 2024

9:30 AM-4 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall

Come meet St. Nicholas on December 14th!

Everyone is invited to shop available merchants and support fundraising drives, enjoy treats as well as coloring for children of all ages. Families can sign up in advance to reserve their photo session with the genuine article and begin a new tradition with the saint who started it all.

RESERVE YOUR PHOTO SESSION HERE

*Photo session proceeds to help fund Mary Our Queen’s Religious Education Program

Questions: stnicholas@maryourqueen.com

Village Gatherings | Young Adults, Single & Married

Calling all young Adults, Single and Married (with children): Every month, young adults and young families gather after the 11 a.m. Mass to share a potluck lunch. It’s a great way to meet and grow in relationships with our fellow parishioners and Catholics. We’d love to see you there! Use the links below to sign up for our upcoming Gatherings.

Sunday, December 8: RSVP HERE

Mary’s Moms: Raising Future Saints

Welcome to Mary’s Moms!
Inspired by our Blessed Mother, we celebrate the privilege of raising our families to heaven through a support system of moms at Mary Our Queen. We provide meet-ups such as Rosary & Rosé and Moms & Muffins to share the joys and struggles of motherhood.

UPCOMING MEETUPS:

ROSARY & ROSÉ because even Mary prayed for wine.
Held on the Third Thursday of the month at 7 PM in the Cenacle room of the Trinity building. Come pray the rosary with other moms and enjoy a relaxing evening with snacks. Whether you pray the rosary often or maybe it’s been a minute, come as you are! Nurslings and expecting mothers are welcome! See you on November 14 ~ RSVP HERE

MOMS & MUFFINS because motherhood loves company.

Second and Fourth Tuesdays in the Youth Lounge from 10 AM-12 PM. Bring your little ones and enjoy a snack. Please use the side entry of the Parish Hall for a direct entrance to the Youth Lounge. Children 5 and under. Coffee and toys are provided.

Please note: Due to the holidays in November and December, we will only meet on November 12th and December 10th.

Upcoming Events
Save the date for MOMosa’s Morning Out on February 15th from 10AM-12PM.
Mary’s Moms invite all mothers to a GALentine’s potluck brunch. Connect with other moms and enjoy food uninterrupted.

Any questions email marysmoms@maryourqueen.com

Join our mailing list to be updated on future events and meet-ups:

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Come to the Table Ministry

Come to the Table

Come to the Table is a chance to get to know one another better by sharing a meal. It is a way for the adult members of our church to meet other people in the church in an informal home setting.

How it works:

For each round of Come to the Table, groups are formed combining couples and singles for a meal at a host’s home. Group sizes are usually eight but can be 6 or 10 depending on what the hosts can accommodate. This size ensures that the group is large enough to meet new people and small enough for all to be involved in conversation.

Hosts will contact the people assigned to their group to arrange a date that works for all starting in April. Get togethers will be scheduled every other month.

Once a date is established, participants agree on what they will bring to the dinner. These dinners are not intended to be gourmet events, they are gatherings to get to know one another better so any level of culinary expertise is welcome!

How to get involved:

Getting involved is as easy as providing some simple information on the form below including whether you are willing to host. You can join as a single, a couple or a couple of friends who enjoy spending time together. Non-Catholic spouses or friends are absolutely a welcome part of these dinners.

Please join us for our fun gatherings by submitting the form below.

Come to the Table is a ministry that encourages and grows a sense of community in our church. Groups meet to share a meal in home settings. A Come to the Table host will contact you after establishing the dinner groups. You may make your host aware of any food allergies, but please be prepared to bring a food item(s) you can eat if asked. This will minimize their difficulty in getting the group together. While the food and drink are always great, getting to know one another matters most.

Name

First Last

Do you have food or pet allergies?(Required)

Please explain:

Phone

Subdivision or Neighborhood Name

Spouse's or Friend's Name

First Last

Do you have food or pet allergies?(Required)

Please explain:

A dinner group host is resposnisble to contact other group members to arrange a date and time as well as hosting the initial (and maybe subsequent) dinner(s). Would you be willing to serve as a host?

If you are willing to host, do you have pets that might be an issue for your guests?

Dog(s)

Cat(s)

Other Pets

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MOQ SVdP Food Pantry

Mary Our Queen SVdP Food Pantry

If you are in need of food assistance, please call the SVdP helpline number at 678-892-6163.

HOURS

THE PANTRY IS OPEN SATURDAYS ONLY from 10am -12 noon
The pantry is closed on the first Saturday of each month and on holiday weekends.

MOST REQUESTED PANTRY ITEMS

Peanut Butter/Jelly
Canned fruit
Canned vegetables
Canned and dried beans
Canned meat
Spaghetti Sauce and noodles
Soup
Cereal/oatmeal/pancake mix and syrup
Rice

MOST REQUESTED PERSONAL ITEMS

Feminine Products
Deodorant
Toilet Paper/Paper towels
Toothpaste/Toothbrushes
Shampoo
Soap, laundry soap and dish soap

HOW TO DONATE

The pantry accepts non-perishable and non-expired items. Drop off your items before or after any of our Weekend Masses on the Garden Bench under the Green Awning. A volunteer will move the food inside for you. You may also make a monetary donation through the website ONLINE GIVING. Any excess funds donated may be used for SVdP families who need assistance with rent, utilities and food or gas cards.

HOW TO VOLUNTEER:

A sign-up Genius can be found in the bulletin and weekly parish emails when volunteers are needed.

The Archdiocese of Atlanta has a Safe Environment program for employees and volunteers. All clergy, employees, and volunteers working with children and/or vulnerable adults must undergo a background screening through Sterling. As a volunteer for Saint Vincent de Paul, you are required to complete the Archdiocese’s Safe Environment Program if you have not already. To complete these requirements, please contact Leigh Anne Butrum (labutrum@maryourqueen.com). You will be sent a link to complete a background check and will need to log-in to VIRTUS.org to find and attend a live VIRTUS training.

Thank you for your continued support!
The Mary Our Queen SVdP Food Pantry

Contact MOQ SVdP Food Pantry Ministry

Name*
First Last
Phone*
Email*
Let us know if you have any questions or comments. Thank you!
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Prime Diners: Senior Fellowship Ministry

FAITH – FOOD – FELLOWSHIP – FUN
Parish Seniors (55+), Join Us for Lunch!
Make new friends and help build community among fellow parishioners. Prime Diners meets the third Monday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Unless otherwise noted below*, pack your favorite sandwich or salad and meet us in St. Joseph’s Hall—there’s a seat at the table for you!

Our next Lunch Gathering is a Road Trip on Monday, November 18
Join us for some classic home cooking and a heaping side of fun! We’ll meet at JR’s Restaurant, 6601 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 (770-449-64260), at 11:30 a.m. Friends are welcome!
• Lunch of your choice at your expense.
• Registration is Required to ensure Prime Diners table space. RSVP below with the total number in your party by Nov. 15th OR email Rita Murray at riri42@comcast.net.

Our December Gathering is a “Cup-o-Cheer” Chili Lunch on December 16th
Come share the joy of the season over chili and cornbread! Your favorite toppings, drinks and dessert await… all we need is you! ($5/per person requested at door.)

• Please bring a box of cereal as a donation to the MOQ Food Pantry
• Have a favorite Christmas memory ready to share.
• Friends welcome.

Registration Required. RSVP below with total number in your party by Dec. 12th OR email Rita Murray at riri42@comcast.net. Hope to see you there! 2024-25 Lunch Gatherings:

UPCOMING DATES FOR PRIME DINERS
November 18th (Lunch Outing to JR’s Restaurant – RSVP by 11/15)*
December 16th (Cup-O-Cheer – RSVP by 12/12)*
February 17th / Presidents’ Day
March 17th / St Patrick’s Day
April 21st
May 19th (Cookout)*

Please let us know if you have any questions at primediners@maryourqueen.com. RSVP for the lunch you will attend through the form below:

Name

First Last

Phone

To RSVP, please select the date from the drop down menu:

How many people will attend?

Do you have any questions?

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2024 Angel Giving Tree & St. Nicholas Adopt-a-Family Christmas Program

The Angel Giving Tree

The St. Nicholas Adopt-a-Family program

St. Nicholas Program Adopt a Family Form

ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS AT MARY OUR QUEEN PARISH

1st Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 1 Join us as we bless our Advent Wreath and Seal the Inner church door from December 1st to 24th in recognition of the Church’s Jubilee Year of Hope.

Advent Penance Service Thursday, December 5 at 7 pm

2nd Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 8

Pancake Breakfast with Saint Nicholas 9:30 am to 10:30 am on Sunday, 12/8 Join us in St. Joseph’s Hall for our Knight’s Pancake Breakfast and a visit with St. Nicholas. Open to all!

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Holy Day of Obligation Monday, December 9 Mass Times are 8:30 am, 12 Noon and 7 pm

Lessons and Carols Friday, December 13 at 7 pm

SAINT NICHOLAS PHOTO EXPERIENCE & MARKET Saturday, December 14, 9:30am to 4pm Please visit our website here for more details

3rd Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 15

EMBER DAYS Wednesday, December 18; Friday, December 20; and Saturday, December 21 Added Confession Time at 11 am before the Noon Mass on 12/18 and 12/20 Regular Confession Time at 3:30 to 4:30 pm on 12/21

4th Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 22

CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES Tuesday, December 24, at 4 pm*, 7 pm, & 10 pm *The Children’s Christmas Play will begin at 3:45pm before the 4pm Mass. Please note: we will not have Noon Communion Service on Tuesday, 12/24.

CHRISTMAS DAY MASS Wednesday, December 25, at 10 Please note: we will not have Noon Mass on Wednesday, 12/25.

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Sunday, December 29 (Regular Mass times)

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Sunday, December 29 (Regular Mass times)

Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God Tuesday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve) ~ Vigil Mass at 5pm Wednesday, January 1 (New Year’s Day) ~ 12 Noon

Epiphany Sunday, January 5 (Regular Mass Times)

Baptism of the Lord Sunday, January 12 (Regular Mass Times)

All registered parishioners were mailed a Stewardship Packet. You may also view our 2023-2024 Financial Update and Stewardship Report HERE.

Please prayerfully consider making a pledge and contributing to our offertory for the first time or renewing your pledge and increasing it this year. You may also make a one-time donation HERE to support our parish’s infrastructure and help cover the interest payments on our building debt.

Stewardship Commitment Card

ST. NICHOLAS PHOTO EXPERIENCE & MARKET

Saturday, December 14th, 2024

9:30 AM-4 PM in St. Joseph’s Hall

Come meet St. Nicholas on December 14th!

Everyone is invited to shop available merchants and support fundraising drives, enjoy treats as well as coloring for children of all ages. Families can sign up in advance to reserve their photo session with the genuine article and begin a new tradition with the saint who started it all.

*Photo session proceeds to help fund Mary Our Queen’s Religious Education Program

Questions: stnicholas@maryourqueen.com

Sunday, December 8: RSVP HERE

Welcome to Mary’s Moms! Inspired by our Blessed Mother, we celebrate the privilege of raising our families to heaven through a support system of moms at Mary Our Queen. We provide meet-ups such as Rosary & Rosé and Moms & Muffins to share the joys and struggles of motherhood.

Come to the Table

Mary Our Queen SVdP Food Pantry

HOURS

MOST REQUESTED PANTRY ITEMS

MOST REQUESTED PERSONAL ITEMS

HOW TO DONATE

HOW TO VOLUNTEER:

Contact MOQ SVdP Food Pantry Ministry

1st Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 1
Join us as we bless our Advent Wreath and Seal the Inner church door from December 1st to 24th in recognition of the Church’s Jubilee Year of Hope.

Advent Penance Service
Thursday, December 5 at 7 pm

2nd Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 8

Pancake Breakfast with Saint Nicholas
9:30 am to 10:30 am on Sunday, 12/8
Join us in St. Joseph’s Hall for our Knight’s Pancake Breakfast and a visit with St. Nicholas. Open to all!

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Holy Day of Obligation
Monday, December 9
Mass Times are 8:30 am, 12 Noon and 7 pm

Lessons and Carols
Friday, December 13 at 7 pm

SAINT NICHOLAS PHOTO EXPERIENCE & MARKET
Saturday, December 14, 9:30am to 4pm
Please visit our website here for more details

3rd Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 15

EMBER DAYS
Wednesday, December 18; Friday, December 20; and Saturday, December 21
Added Confession Time at 11 am before the Noon Mass on 12/18 and 12/20
Regular Confession Time at 3:30 to 4:30 pm on 12/21

4th Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 22

CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES
**Tuesday, December 24, at 4 pm*, 7 pm, & 10 pm**
The Children’s Christmas Play will begin at 3:45pm before the 4pm Mass.
Please note: we will not have Noon Communion Service on Tuesday, 12/24.*

CHRISTMAS DAY MASS
Wednesday, December 25, at 10
Please note: we will not have Noon Mass on Wednesday, 12/25.

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Sunday, December 29 (Regular Mass times)

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Sunday, December 29 (Regular Mass times)

Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
Tuesday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve) ~ Vigil Mass at 5pm
Wednesday, January 1 (New Year’s Day) ~ 12 Noon

Epiphany
Sunday, January 5 (Regular Mass Times)

Baptism of the Lord
Sunday, January 12 (Regular Mass Times)

Welcome to Mary’s Moms!
Inspired by our Blessed Mother, we celebrate the privilege of raising our families to heaven through a support system of moms at Mary Our Queen. We provide meet-ups such as Rosary & Rosé and Moms & Muffins to share the joys and struggles of motherhood.