Eighth-Grader Hits Stunning Buzzer Beater to Win Basketball Game

The stunning last second three-point shot by a St. Catherine's player in a game against Queen of Martyrs was captured on video.

It was like a scene out of a movie as Pat Hanrahan of St. Catherine in Oak Lawn was able to nail a last second shot to clinch a playoff win.  Playing against Queen of Martyrs and trailing by one point, Mitch Panella was able to steal the ball with just five seconds left in the game. He passed it to Hanrahan at half court who made the shot as the time expired.  The crowd goes expectedly wild.  

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Trivia Night Set at Queen of Martyrs

Join your neighbors for a night of trivia on Oct. 20. Click for all the details.

Photos: Fall Fun at Queen of Martyrs Fest 2012

The popular parish event put an exclamation mark on the end of the summer fest season.

The cool weekend weather did nothing to stop local families from enjoying the annual Queen of Martyrs festival. A carnival, games and plenty of food brought the neighborhood together on the first official fall weekend of the year. Follow us on Facebook:

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Guide to 2012 Queen of Martyrs Fest

All the dates, times and details you need to know about this year's fest.

Queen of Martyrs will be hosting their annual fest this weekend and we rounded up the most important details.  Where: Queen of Martyrs, 10233 S. Central Park Avenue Friday, Sept. 21 -  5 p.m. to midnight, rides end at 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 - Noon to midnight, rides end at 11 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23 - 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Friday Saturday Sunday Raffle tickets are available for $50 at the church rectory. Only 1,000 will be sold and the grand prize is $10,000. A total of nine cash prizes will be given.  Pull-tabs and split the pot will also be available at the fest. Bingo takes place on Sunday from 12:30-2 p.m.  Saturday - Children's games in St. Joe's Room from Noon-4 p.m. Sunday - Outdoor Mass at 11:30 a.m., weather permitting $20 unlimited…

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HGTV Star Visits Local Girl Scout Troop

HGTV's Meg Caswell-Holladay, from Design Star, visited Girl Scout troop 20070 at Queen of Martyrs Church on Tuesday. A former girl scout herself, Caswell-Holladay shared some room makeover tips with the girls.

A Dream of Being an American Girl

Even though auditions are over, the Queen of Martyrs Altar & Rosary Society said it looks forward to the upcoming American Girl Fashion Show in November, which will raise funds for the school to purchase textbooks.

Addie, Julie, Kit, Rebecca and Molly. If these names don't sound familiar, you may not have a young girl in your life. These are names of American Girl dolls who were named after historical characters. American Girl is partnering with nonprofit organizations to present fashion show events to raise funds for children's charities. One of those charities is the Evergreen Park-based Queen of Martyrs Church Altar and Rosary Society, which is raising funds to purchase textbooks. Last year, the same show raised enough funds for science books. Organizer of the show Kristin Maples is happy to be involved in the fundraising fashion show for the second year. " It really is our pleasure to host the American Girl Fashion Show. Although it's quite an …

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