St.

Dennis Gift Card Program

Gift cards are available after all weekend Masses in the Narthex. LOCATION CHANGE! You can also purchase gift cards at the Parish Office lobby on Thursday and Friday mornings from 8am to 9am. If you have any questions or want to place a special order, contact me at scripinfo@comcast.net or (815) 836-0661. All special orders must be paid for in advance. Thank you for your support of the Scrip program. Denise Salvino

300 Club Winners for February: $ 75.00 Sue Simmons, $50.00 Lauren Aspel, $25.00 Betty Wrather

February 10, 2013

The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House

Mens Weekend Retreat March 1 3, 2013

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 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.

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 Tuesdays 7:00 pm

Compassionate Volunteers needed! The Upper Room is a hotline in support of our priests, deacons and religious who need a lift when life gets troublesome. A new training class for volunteers is beginning Feb 19 until March 21 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:30-9:30pm. Contact Upper Room Crisis Hotline at 815-341-9124 or go to www.theupperroomcrisishotline.org/ for more info. Joyful Again! For Widowed Men and Women
Have you lost a spouse recently and are you grieving for him/her? Were the recent holidays difficult? Do you want life to get better? Come and see how we can help. All are invited. The Joyful Again! workshop/retreat is for both men and women (all ages) who have been widowed and are still trying to find hope and joy in their lives. Retreat offered by Joliet Diocese Family Ministries at St. Charles Borromeo Ctr., Romeoville, IL 60446 on March 9 & 10, Call to register: 708-354-7211. E-mail: joyfulagain@att.net Website: www.joyfulagain.org

Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House enables you to experience a deeply satisfying encounter with Christ and His word. In the serene quiet of Bellarmine, you become aware of inspirations of the Holy Spirit. These gifts of the Spirit are so much needed in our lives today. Come to the Quiet of Bellarmine to experience the love of God in the Light of Christ.
For more information contact Tom Gorski 815 838 4105

St. Dennis Youth Group

All high school teens are invited!
Wolves Game Saturday, February 16, 2013. Meet at 5:30 PM at Church Stations of Cross Practice Sunday, March 3, 2013 at 2:00 PM 4:30 PM in the Church followed by Youth Group Meeting at 4:30 PM 6:30 PM Stalzer Room/Gym. Open Gym until 7:00 PM Please see the High School Youth Group page on the St. Dennis website at www.saint-dennis.org for more information on these events along with links to the medical form, waiver form and sign-up information.

Dear Family, This weekend, we kick off our 2013 Diocese of Joliet Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal The Lord Sustains His People. Our parish goal is $67, 516. The money we raise in the coming weeks supports all personnel, agencies and programs the Diocese offers to some 700,000 Catholics in Joliet area. I thank you on behalf of the Bishop and the thousands of people that will directly benefit from your generosity. I am so thankful for the overwhelming support that you give me and our parish for caring for those we serve with love and compassion. We do this because we are a family. I ask each of you to pass on that family support to the family of our Diocese. We are each called to serve and sustain one another. Thank you, once again, for serving Gods people here and in the Diocese of Joliet. In the Lords Love, Fr. Jim Curtin
Stock up for Fat Tuesday! Paczki (polish doughnuts) from Orland Bakery will be on sale this Sunday, Feb 10 after Masses. $3 each or 4 for $10.

SACRAMENTS
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.

Parish Office Hours

Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm 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 Faith Formation Director Venus Wozniak Music Director Patti Johnson

Monthly Book Club: Literature for the Soul

We will be reading Rediscover Catholicism by Matthew Kelly. Next meeting is Sunday, Feb 17th at 6:30pm in Parish Office Stalzer Room. All welcome.
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Year of Faith: Vatican II + 50

Join Fr. Mark Fracaro for a discussion and summary of Vatican II, a most pivotal point in our faith. Tuesdays, Feb 19 thru March 12, 7 to 9 pm in Narthex. Registration and prepay required. Cost is $15/person. Adults only.

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MARDI GRAS Celebration

on Tuesday, February 12 at 6 pm in Parish Center. Festive foods, Jazz, crafts, parade, storytelling and fun. Please pre-register at cmorris@saint-dennis.org Cost is $9/person or $20/household of 3+ Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on February 13. Masses and Ashes will be at 7:15 am, 10:30 am & 7:00 pm. Ashes only at Noon. See enclosed Lent calendar.

God & Technology: Catholic Apps

Join us for an appealing night of technology and faith integration on Friday Feb 22 from 6 pm to 8 pm in School Science Lab. Ages 11+ cost is $5/person. Registration required by calling Venus at 838-2592 x 113.

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

Faith & Literature: The Three Trees

Join us for a light breakfast as we read and discuss The Three Trees book by Angela Elwell Hunt and do craft activity to supplement theme on Sunday, Feb 24 from 9 to 11 am in Parish Office Stalzer Room.

Christ in the Poor Food Drive: Save the date of Friday, March 1!
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; Bible Study 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

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

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

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February 10, 2013

Mass Intentions
Saturday, February 9 4:30 pm Bill & Lillian Griffiths by Ruthie & family Sunday, February 10 7:30 am John Kausak by wife Marie, Elaine Swiech,
Anniversary of Death by family & friends 9:15 am Ann Sartori by Word Alive Bible Study, Florence Rick by Jack & Marge Cankar 11:00 am Clifford & Dolores Anderson by family, Joseph Kozlowski by the Pall/Draper family, Jack Murphy by Jan & George Curtin, Dolores Bauer, Anniv of death by family

This Week, the Flame of Faith will burn in memory of ... Donna Tierney by Jim & family Bernie Onderisin by Andy & Lynn Onderisin & family and Tony & Carol Sartori Please pray for those who have entered into Eternal Life especially Mary Rodriguez Ludwig Bollero Please pray for those who are sick or suffering especially Dorothy Adelmann, Bob Devine, Ron Jones, Bill Bremmer, Greg Mahalick, Marilyn Vonch, Gene Keegan, Sue Klein, Della Kabza

SAVE THE DATE

Altar Servers needed! If you are a student of the parish in grades 5 HS and would like to volunteer to be an altar server, contact Dana Massey at dnmssy@yahoo.com or 815-524-5954 for more information. Next training is Monday, February 11 from 3 pm to 4:30 pm in the Narthex. Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast: Join us & Cub Scout Pack 50 on Sunday, Feb 17 for a delicious breakfast! Serving 8am-11am. $6/person or $20/family. Proceeds benefit Cub Scout Pack 50. At Home Lenten Retreat for Busy People: Opening session on Monday, Feb 18 at 7 pm in Rectory Fireplace Room. Closing Session on March 4. Call Sr Joanne for info at x 110. Senior Luncheon: All seniors welcome to attend on Thursday, Feb 21 at noon in the Parish Center. A catered dinner followed by presentation by Fr. Mark Fracaro. RSVP by Mon, February 18 at 838-2592 x 123. Cost is $7 at door. Garments of Praise Ministry (formerly Clothes for Haiti) Our next meeting will be Wed., Feb. 20 , 6:00-8:45p.m. in Fracaro Hall. We will be making clothes and shrouds for the children of Haiti. 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 Feb. 16 & 17 ONLY! For more info, contact Christen Morris 815-838-2592 ext 114. St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Drive: Clean out your closets and donate to the poor! Trucks will be in church parking lot on Saturday, March 2 thru Sunday March 3. St. Dennis Rosary Ministry: Check out our Ministry on the St. Dennis Website. Our next sale is APRIL 20-21 in Narthex.

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
Feb. 2/3 Collection* (316) ............................. $ 10,164 Weekly Auto Debit (122) ........ 3,239 Monthly Auto Debit-weekly aver. (161) ............ 4,103 Total ............ $ 17,506
*626 loose cash

Weekly Operating Expenses ..... $ 18,200 Improvement Collection (129) ................. $ 2,481 Improvement Auto Debit(49) ............... 827 Total ............ $ 3,308 THANK YOU!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!

Monday, February 11 7:15 am Bernie Onderisin by family Tuesday, February 12 7:15 am Robert Steinke, Anniv of Death by wife & family Wednesday, February 13 Ash Wednesday 7:15 am Donna Tierney by Jim & family 10:30 am All School Mass: Charles L. Borio by family 12:00 pm Ashes only 7:00 pm Mary Bollattino & Philis Karstens by Mr. & Mrs.
Lawrence Gleason

Todays Scripture Readings

Isa 6:1-2a, 3-8 The call of the prophet Isaiah 1 Cor 15:1-11 The call of the apostle Paul Luke 5:1-11 The call of Peter and the other disciples

Giving the Glory to God Renovation: (as of 2/4/13) Total Pledged: $346,297 Number of families: 361 Payments received: $296,313 2012 Contribution Statements are available. Please contact the parish office at 815-838-2592 or secretary@saint-dennis.org, please let us know if you would like your statement e-mailed, mailed or ready for pick-up in the parish office.
THE LORD SUSTAINS HIS PEOPLE

Readings for the Week

Mon: Gn 1: 1-19, Mk 6:53-56 Tues: Gn 1: 20-2:4a, Mk 7: 113 Wed: Jl 2: 12-18, 2 Cor 5:20-6:2, Mt 6: 1-6, 16-18 Thurs: Dt 30: 15-20, Lk 9: 22-25 Fri: Is 58: 1-9a, Mt 9: 14-15 Sat: Is 58: 9b-14, Lk 5: 27-32 Sun: Dt 26: 4-10, Rom 10:8-13, Lk 4: 1-13
Holy Communion separates us from sin. The body of Christ we receive in Holy Communion is given up for us, and the blood we drink shed for the many for the forgiveness of sins. For this reason the Eucharist cannot unite us to Christ without at the same time cleansing us from past sins and preserving us from future sins. (CCC, n. 1393)

Thursday, February 14 7:15 am Willie Tierney by Jim & family, Gerald Faber by
Pat Beattie& Nanci Lucas, Arthur Hirt, Bday Remb by Diane Lewicki

Friday, February 15 7:15 am Deceased Members of St. Dennis Parish Saturday, February 16 4:30 pm Marion Woss by family Sunday, February 17 7:30 am John & Sadie DiBernardo by John & Rosemary
Gasper, Melvin & Germaine Bost, 67th Wedding Anniversary Remembrance by family, Edmund & Mary Burke by Richard & Angie Burke 9:15 am Mark Zander, Birthday Remembrance by Mike & Cathy Pauly 11:00 am Mildred Francescon by the King family

Walking With Faith Cross

For we walk by faith, not by sight
2 Corinthians 5:7

2013 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Please answer Bishop Conlons request and make a generous pledge. All pledges can be paid in 10 monthly installments. Envelopes available in Narthex. Thank you for your support.
Next weeks 2nd collection is to support the Catholic Church in Central & Eastern Europe. Through the Sacraments of Initiation Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharistwe become part of the Church, the Body of Christ. As such, we are called to holiness to live as disciples of Christ. As Stewards of Gods creation, we celebrate His Presence in the Eucharist offered in reparation for the sins of the living and the dead (CCC1414) and look with hope to Christ's pledge of glory with him (1419).

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@saintdennis.org to add a prayer request to our daily e-mail prayer line.

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!

We would like to introduce the Walking With Faith Cross. It has the same concept as the Giving Tree at Christmas, but only shoes are purchased for those in need and they do not need to be wrapped. Please attach the tag that you take from the cross to the shoes you purchase and place them under the cross. The shoes will benefit those at the Daybreak Shelter, Lambs Fold, Vilaseca Day Care Center and the Guardian Angel Home. All shoes must be placed under the Walking With Faith Cross by Sunday, March 24th. As always, thank you for your generosity and support to those in need this Lenten season.