July 29, 2012

Golf Classic for Men & Women

Saturday, August 18, 2012
Broken Arrow Golf Club 16325 W. Broken Arrow Dr. Lockport, IL

The Upper Room is a hotline in support of our priests,

deacons, and religious brothers who need a lift when life gets troublesome. It is a national service, receiving calls from across the U.S., as well as from Australia, Germany, and Canada. You will be trained to listen, give appropriate referrals, and help them through the crises in their life, especially when some feel life is not worth living. Now is the time to show our love and respect to these good men and help them in their time of need. Please register to help. Compassionate volunteers are always needed to keep the Line open and operative. A new training class for volunteers is beginning September 11th until November 1st and will meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:30 9:30 pm. Please support by registering with The Upper Room Crisis Hotline, P.O. Box 3572, Joliet, IL 60434, or call to register at: 1-815-341-9124.

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1214 Hamilton Street, Lockport, IL 60441

Phone 815 838-2592 Fax 815 838-2401 E-mail church@saint-dennis.org Web - http://www.saint-dennis.org WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday 7:30 am, 9:15 am, 11:00 am Daily Monday thru Friday 7:15 am (Changes to daily Mass may occur. View page 2 for all changes.) Glory & Praise Tuesday 7:00 pm

Check in: 11:30 amShotgun Start 1:00 pm $125 Registration includes: Lunch, 18 Hole Shotgun Scramble, Greens fees/cart, Dinner & Drinks at Vegas Night. Hole-in-one prizes: $10,000 Cash, Flat Screen TV, Set of Golf Clubs, 2-Round Trip Airfare Tickets Contests: Longest Drive, Straightest Drive, Closest to the Pin. Dinner to follow at St. Dennis Parish Center

Our Mission Statement St. Dennis is a welcoming, Spirit-led, Catholic Community called to be disciples of Christ, servants of those in need and celebrators of Gods love.

SACRAMENTS
Dear Parishioners, Today we begin to take a break from the Gospel of Mark for the next five weeks. Why? Because Mark is the shortest Gospel and there is not enough to fill 34 Sundays of Ordinary Time. So the Church inserts the 6th Chapter of Johns Gospel. This is the Bread of Life chapter. In the Gospel of John, there is no narrative of the institution of the Eucharist, as in Matthew, Mark, Luke and Paul. That is because by the time Johns Gospel was finished, the Christian community had been doing what Jesus said to do in His memory for 70 years almost! Because of other circumstances, John has Jesus give us the importance of feeding on Him, of being united with Him, of growing into Him, of believing in Him. And this Bread He gives is for anyone who will accept Him. What a wonderful gift we have from Jesus! Do we treasure it? How do we show it as the central treasure of our faith and of our life? These next five weeks give us pause to praise and thank God for thinking enough of us to want to keep us fed and strong for whatever may be asked of us. Peace and good things, Fr. Mark
Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30-4:15 pm or Appt. Baptism Please call 815 838-2592 ext.123 to register and complete a Baptismal Request form. Marriage Please call 815 838-2592 ext.123 to Register, at least six months in advance.

Music Ministry 300 Club Winners for July $75 $50 $25 Jana Wennlund Evelyn DelSasso Tom & Sandy Reardon

Sponsorships Opportunities
Event Sponsorships: Double Eagle-$500, Eagle-$250, Birdie $100. Other Available Sponsorships: Hole-in-One Sponsor- $1000 Check-in table Sponsor- $750

Vegas Night
6:30pm Dinner, Drinks & Entertainment $30/person Try your luck at: Black Jack, Craps, Roulette Contact Kevin Bussey if questions at k.bussey@comcast.net or call 815-838-0902

Hospice Training: Palos Community Hospital will soon offer a hospice volunteer training session meeting Wednesdays for six weeks from 1 to 5 pm. Training will prepare caring individuals to provide service to terminally ill patients and their families. Please call 630-257-1111 for more info. Neighbors In Need: We have a neighbor in need of a gently used air conditioner. Also, a neighbor in need of employment to clean a residence or office/small business. Contact Sr. Joanne Vallero at 815-838-2592 x 110 if you can help. ST. DENNIS FUNDRAISER SUCCESS CONTINUES
Now Gas/Electric bills may be paid through Ambit.

Parish Office Hours

8:30 am 4:00 pm PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor Rev. James Curtin Associate Pastor Rev. Thomson Panakal Residents Fr. Mark Fracaro Sr. Ellen Thomas, r.c. Pastoral Associates Deacon Rob Weierman Sr. Joanne Vallero, CSJ Music Director Patti Johnson

St. Dennis Gift Card Program

Keep your kitchen cool and pick up a few Scrip gift certificates for quick and easy dinners! Need assistance with a home improvement project? Let Scrip help! And dont forget to take Scrip with you on your summer vacation! During the summer, Scrip gift cards will continue to be available after masses. Please note that during the summer we dont replenish our inventory as frequently, so please let us know if you have a special order or need a large quantity of gift cards. Beginning June 4, please contact Kim Pericak our summer Scrip assistant at scripinfo@comcast.net or (815) 347-4626. Thank you for your continued support.

Thank you friends of St. Dennis who are participating in our Natural Gas & Electric Fundraising Program through Ambit Energy. Households have seen the savings on monthly statements. St. Dennis is receiving monthly donations averaging over $400 now with 250 service enrollments from Ambit which will continue to grow. To support our Church & save money visit our website or call parishioner Mario Buonauro 630-464-2900. Have your current gas/ electric bill handy.

We Welcome New Parishioners

If you would like to join St. Dennis Parish or learn more about us, please contact the parish office at 815 838-2592 x 123 or stop in to pick up a new parishioner packet. We would like to welcome you to our parish family!

Healing Prayer
Lorrie Murphy 708 301-5107 murphyfisch@comcast.net

Bulletin Editor
Contact the Parish Office secretary@saint-dennis.org

+ Superior academics/demonstrated success + Fun and educational co-curricular activities + Incorporated in the teachings of Jesus Christ
Call today for more information and a tour. Bulletin Information Center Please send all information by email to secretary@saint-dennis.org. Deadline to submit info for the bulletin is 4 pm Friday one week before you want it to appear. NOTE: In subject area, please type St. Dennis Bulletin. All info must now be in MS Word or Publisher document as an attachment. Thank you, Parish Office.

MONTHLY REMINDERS
SundayCatechesis of GS 9:15am, 5:15pm; Baptism 1pm MondayCatechesis of GS 4:30pm; Exodus 6:30pm TuesdayGlory & Praise 7pm 2nd TuesdayCCW 12pm - Sept., Dec., March & May WednesdayCatechesis of GS 6pm Thursday All Choir Practices; Bible Study 10am Third Thursday Senior Luncheon First FridayHoly Hour 3:30pm

1201 Washington St.Lockport, IL 60441 815 838-4494 E-mailschool@saint-dennis.org PrincipalLisa Smith

Mass Intentions
Saturday, July 28 4:30 pm Ethel Zwanzig by Molly Marchio, Kathy Swan
by Donna & Jack Ivezich

July 29, 2012

Thursday, August 2 7:15 am David Eichhorn by loving family Friday, August 3 7:15 am Patricia Zimny, Anniversary of Death by Robert
Ropa, Joseph & Helen Gorski by Tom & Sue Gorski 3:30 pm Holy Hour followed by Adoration

SAVE THE DATE

Glory & Praise Schedule: Join us at 7 pm. All welcome. July 31- Fr. Paul Burak Mass. August 7, 14, 21, 28 Mass with Fr. Justin Dike in the church, Save the date for 6 week Life in the Spirit seminar September 18October 30th. Holy Hour & Eucharistic Adoration: Join us Friday, August 3 for Holy Hour from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. and the great blessing of the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 4:30 pm until 10 pm. The Blessed Sacrament, exposed in the Monstrance, brings Jesus very close to us. All are welcome to come and pray. Clothes for Haiti Ministry: DATE CHANGE! Our next meeting will be Wed., August 22nd, 6:00-8:45p.m. in Fracaro Hall. If you are interested, donations needed include: used religious and Christmas cards, mens t-shirts, gently used/new pillowcases, sheets, fabric, fabric glue, bias tape, Velcro and elastic. Please bring donation to the Narthex Care Pantry bins on August 18th & 19th ONLY! For more info, contact Christen Morris 815-838-2592 ext 114. Music Ministry Housewalk & Bake Sale: Baked goods for sale after all Masses on September 15 & 16th. The Housewalk will be Sunday, September 16th from noon to 4 pm. Join St. Dennis Church for The Shrine of Christs Passion Trip to St. John, Indiana on Saturday, September 22nd. Cost is $67 per person. For Information or reservations contact Viking Travel at 630-321-1664. Registration form available in the Narthex. Italy Pilgrimage: Join Father Mark Fracaro and Deacon Jesse Pagilaro as they lead you on a pilgrimage through Italy this November 6-15. For more information call Deacon Jesse at 815-524-5466.
Preparation for Sacrament of Baptism: Your family must be registered active members of St. Dennis. Baptismal Prep Mtgs. are divided into two meetings, 4 weeks apart on Saturdays, 9 am - 10:30 am. Next Preparation class is August 18th and September 15th. For more info. and dates, call the Parish Office.

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
July 21/22 Collection (318 envelopes*) .............. $ 9,825 Weekly Auto Debit (98) ........ 2,821 Monthly Auto Debit-weekly aver. (134) .......... 3,395 Total ........ $ 16,041
*$615 loose cash

Sunday, July 29 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 am John Kausak, Anniversary of Death by wife
Marie & family, Elaine Swiech, Birthday Remembrance by family, Rose Eipers by Ron & Charlene Strahanoski 9:15 am Ethel Zwanzig by St. Dennis Music Ministry, Jean McGowan by Georgene Bankroff, Kathleen Houlihan by Carole Drew 11:00 am Evelyn Cahill by Difalco family, Harvey Richards by Marie Richards

Saturday, August 4 4:30 pm Lillian Stockbar by Sandy & Bob Seaborg,

Kathleen Swan by Jim & Mary Kay Tierney

Weekly Operating Expenses ..... $ 18,926 THANK YOU!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!

Sunday, August 5 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 am Raymond & Bernadine Maranda, Wedding
Anniversary Remembrance by family, Marian Murphy, Anniversary of Death by Kathie & John Duppong 9:15 am Ethel Zwanzig by St. Dennis Choir, Helen & John Morwczynski by Ron & Joan Jones, Kathleen Swan by Dave & Judy Martis 11:00 am Tom Marchio by Ted & Rosemary Tonelli This Week the Flame of Faith will burn in Memory of Rose Eipers by Verna Konicek Please pray for those who have entered into Eternal Life especially Kathleen Houlihan Sr. Norene Golly, S.P. (Former Principal of St. Dennis School)

Please consider using auto debit in which your contribution is automatically withdrawn on a regular basis. Call Kathy at 815 838-2592 ext. 121 to enroll. PARISH CENTER DEBT..... $ 19,254 Giving the Glory to God Renovation: (as of 7/23) Total Pledged: $312,090 Number of families: 330 Payments received: $222,454
Please remember while you are away in the Summer, not to take a vacation from your stewardship - our expenses continue year round. Next weeks 2nd collection is for Debt Reduction. During the Summer months, the Parish Office closes at noon on Fridays. Giving Glory to God Church Restoration Project As our project nears completion, we still need your pledge! Pick up a pledge card today or make a donation. Please call the parish office if you are Interested in making a donation or memorial, items still available.

Monday, July 30 7:15 am St. Dennis Parish families Tuesday, July 31 7:15 am St. Dennis Parish families 7:00 pm Glory & Praise Mass Wednesday, August 1 7:15 am Alphonso Razo, Birthday Remembrance by
daughters
Please pray for those who are sick or suffering especially

Marty Koleno, Robert Fruik, Sr. Ellen Thomas, Tony Rodriguez, Marilyn Vonch, Natalie Renas, Gaby Smego, Bill Rohn,

Todays Scripture Readings 2 Kings 4:42-44 They will eat and there will be some left over. Eph 4:1-6 Saint Paul urges Christians to live as one. John 6:1-15 The feeding of the five thousand
Readings for the Week Mon: Jer 13: 1-11, Mt 13: 31 35 Tues: Jer 14: 17-22, Mt 13: 36-43 Wed: Jer 15: 10, 16-21, Mt 13: 44-46 Thurs: Jer 18: 1-6, Mt 13: 4753 Fri: Jer 26: 1-9, Mt 13: 54-58 Sat: Jer 26: 11-16, 24, Mt 14: 1-12 Sun: Ex 16: 2-4, 12-15, Eph 4: 17, 20-24, Jn 6: 24-35

Prayer Requests
Do you need prayer or know of someone in need of prayer? Contact the parish office at 838-2592 ext. 123 or secretary@saint-dennis.org to add a prayer request to our daily e-mail prayer line. CHECK OUT THE ST. DENNIS WEB SITE at WWW.SAINT-DENNIS.ORG or visit us on Facebook! Faith Formation Registrations for 2012-13 Register now to have your children join us in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Home Grown Faith, First Communion & Confirmation sacrament preparation or the G.I.F.T. program.

St. Dennis Rosary Ministry

Need an inspirational gift for a special occasion or just to say I love you? Please call anytime and we would be happy to help you. Is your favorite Rosary broken? We repair Rosaries free of charge. Do you have old rosaries, chaplets, beads or Holy Medals? We can recycle them into new rosaries. If you would like to donate them, please place in the basket in the Narthex. Check out our Ministry on the St. Dennis Website or call Kim at 815.560.2468 or Mary 573.434.7801 for more info.

St. Dennis Divorce Care & Beyond Those men and women who are divorced or going through the process of a divorce are invited to attend Grief Through Divorce on Thursday, August 23 at 7 pm in the Narthex. Desiree Marciani, Associate Director of Family Ministry for the Joliet Diocese, will speak on understanding the feelings of grief associated with the divorce experience. Contact Pat Roderick at 815-254-9966 for more information.