First Steps

Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament is blessed with two worship sites (see above to map the location):

Queen of the Rosary Church (QR) is located at 750 W. Elk Grove Blvd in Elk Grove Village,  at the corner of Elk Grove Blvd and Rev Morris Blvd in front of Rainbow Falls. QR has ample parking and the main entrance is on the North side of the church. There is an accessible ramp at the main entrance.

St. Julian Eymard Church (SJE) is located at 601 Biesterfield Road in Elk Grove Village, across the street from the Hospital and Pirate’s Cove. The main entrance is at the top of the steps on the North side of the church, but there is an accessible entrance on the East side of the church.

Parish Offices are located at SJE. Enter through the main entrance at the top of the steps, and once inside the vestibule look for the door on the East side, marked Parish Offices. Offices are located behind that door and office hours are Monday through Thursday, 10am to 5pm and Friday, 9am to Noon. If you would like to meet with clergy or specific staff, we recommend scheduling an appointment to insure the party you wish to meet with is on site. Follow this link to schedule a meeting with our pastor, Fr. Dan Folwaczny.

Our Queen of the Rosary School (QR School), a 2011 Blue Ribbon School serving Pre K through 8th Grade, is located at 690 Elk Grove Blvd in Elk Grove Village, IL.

Our clergy are not only here to lead our community in worship but also to be a part of our daily lives. They are approachable, understanding, and eager to connect with each and every one of us. So, whether you want to discuss matters of faith, seek guidance or simply share a friendly conversation, remember that our priests are here for you.

One of our beloved priests is our Pastor, Fr. Dan Folwaczny, an incredibly kind and patient individual. If you ever have the chance to meet him, don’t hesitate to strike up a conversation. Besides being a great listener, Fr. Dan is known for his cool rides. He drives a bright blue hybrid truck, and in nice weather rides his bike, which reflect his commitment to environmentally friendly practices. If you’re curious about his truck or simply want to engage in a friendly chat, don’t hesitate to approach Fr. Dan.

Another remarkable member of our clergy is our Associate Pastor, Fr. Louis Marthe Mboe, a priest with a zest for adventure. In addition to emigrating from Cameroon by way of Colombia, Fr. Louis recently learned how to ride a motorcycle. If you’re a fellow motorbike enthusiast or simply curious about his two-wheeled companion, Fr. Louis will be more than happy to share stories and engage in conversation. Don’t hesitate to approach him and discover his love for the open road.

And rounding out our clergy team is our Deacon, Mr. Jerrold Szostak, a very warm and friendly man. In addition to helping with liturgies, Dcn Jerry leads our Baptismal Preparation, co-leads our Thursday Evening Bible Study and participates in the Men’s Group. When he isn’t helping at Church, Dcn Jerry can likely be found on the golf course, weather permitting. If you run into Dcn Jerry, ask him how his golf game is.

To hear our clergy preach, listen to Homily Snippets here.

Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament is described as a warm and friendly parish, and we pride ourselves on being just that. We’re pretty laid back and comfortable with each other and want you to be comfortable too. If you’re visiting us for the first time, we suggest arriving about 10-15 minutes early. Please introduce yourself to an Usher or Greeter and let them know if you have any questions. And don’t forget to ask for a Welcome Packet and grab a parish bulletin to see current parish news and learn about upcoming events.

On any given Sunday, we see everything from jeans and tees to Sunday best. Please respect Our Lord and our Sacred Space and dress for comfort, and the weather.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLW). All children 4-years and older will be invited forwarded after the opening prayer to join the CLW leader for a child-based lesson on the scripture of the day. Please see parish calendar for available dates (September through May).

Children’s Choir. Our Children’s Choir sings for special Holy Days and at one Sunday liturgy per month. Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays from 3-4pm at QR. Students may arrive as early as 2:45pm. Please contact the parish office for more information or to get your child started singing with the choir.

Religious Education. Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament offers a Christ-centered religious education program for children in grades K through 8 from September to May with special programs over the Summer and throughout the year. Refer to our parish calendar for schedule of classes and special events. Please contact our Coordinator of Religious Education, Carol Uhlarik, for more information or to enroll your child.

Altar Serving. Students in grade 4 and up are invited to train to become altar servers to assist with Sunday and Holy Day, wedding and funeral liturgies. Please contact our Coordinator of Religious Education, Carol Uhlarik, for more information or to inquire about an upcoming training session.

Youth Ministry. Our AfterMass youth group is a fun place for teens in Grades 7 through Senior in High School to explore their faith, grow in relationship to Jesus Christ and make new friends.

OLBS Teen Center. Rooms 4, 5, 6 in the SJE Annex have been converted into a space especially for our teens in Grades 8 through Senior in High School. Stop in on Wednesdays between 2pm and 6pm, or other times by arrangement with Mr. Van, to work on homework or group projects, watch movies, play video games, use the game tables, work on arts or crafts or just hang out with frineds.

Activity Bags. Check out a book bag from a coat rack in our vestibule to teach and occupy little ones during Mass. Please return bags to the coat rack after Mass.

Parish School. Our Queen of the Rosary School is a 2011 National Blue Ribbon School with more than 50 years of educational excellence in Elk Grove Village. Success Starts Here!

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Ready to make Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament your home? Download the parish registration, or stop into the parish office to pickup a Welcome Packet.

Questions? Contact the parish office at (847) 979-0901 or info@OLBSEGV.org. We’re happy to answer questions, and can even connect you with our clergy or a ministry leader.