Rosaries for Healing

SALE APRIL 14th & 15th DO YOU NEED A GIFT FOR BAPTISM, FIRST COMMUNION, CONFIRMATION, MOTHERS DAY BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY
THIS IS THE LAST SALE UNTIL THE FALL Items include: Rosaries, bracelets, necklaces, crosses, watches for men and women AND MUCH MORE! Price range for this sale will be 50 to $70 Stop by and purchase a special gift for that special person in your life. LENT begins the holiest season of the year for Christians, especially Catholics. There are certain sacrifices we make and certain traditions that we observe: The days of both Fast and Abstinence during Lent are Ash Wednesday February 22, 2012 and Good Friday, April 6, 2012. The other Fridays of Lent are days of Abstinence. On a day of Fast, only one (1) full meal is permitted. Those between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast. On a day of Abstinence, no meat may be eaten. Those who have reached the age of 14 are obliged by the law of abstinence. The obligation to observe the laws of Fast and Abstinence "substantially," or as a whole, is a serious obligation. The Fridays of the year, outside of Lent, are designated as days of penance, but each individual may substitute for the traditional abstinence from meat some other practice of voluntary self-denial as penance. The time for fulfilling the Paschal Precept (East Duty - All the faithful, after they have been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist, are bound by the obligation of receiving Communion at least once a year) extends from the First Sunday of Lent to the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity. Lent Black books are available after all Masses. A donation of $1 is requested.

February 19, 2012

Seventh 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

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.
Dear Family, We begin the great Lenten season this coming Wednesday, February 22nd with Ash Wednesday Mass times of 7:15 am, 9:30 am, noon (distribution of Ashes only at noon), and 7 pm evening Mass. When we receive ashes on the forehead we proclaim to ourselves and the entire world that I am a Christian and a follower of Jesus. We also imply that this life is brief, one day we too will be ashes. We know that because of Jesus resurrection we will live forever. Our lives are fragile and life is precious but I know God holds us ever so faithfully in the palm of His hands. We are called to repentance in these next forty days which means to change our direction, to seek God more fervently, to love others more deeply and to embrace who we are as sons and daughters of God. A blessed Lent to all. You are loved. In the Lords Love, Fr. Jim Curtin

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.

All special orders ready when you need them!

Joyful Again: The Diocese of Joliet Center for Family Ministry is offering a program for widows and widowers who want to find joy in living again. This retreat/workshop will be held on March 3 & 4 at the St. Charles Pastoral Center in Romeoville. Overnight accommodations optional. Call Joyful Again! at 1-708-354-7211 to register or get more information.

Parish Office Hours

8:30 am 4:00 pm PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor Rev. James Curtin Associate Pastor Rev. Thomson Panakal Pastoral Associates Deacon Rob Weierman Sr. Joanne Vallero, CSJ Jackie Bedore Music Director Patti Johnson

Are you a Married Couple willing to share your experience with an engaged couple? Deacon Rob Weierman needs your help. If you are willing to meet with our 2012 engaged couples to discuss your faith walk experience, marriage and family please contact the Parish Office asap at 815-838-2592 x 0. Couples who assist in preparing engaged couples for the sacrament of marriage will discuss the FOCCUS pre-marriage inventory with a follow-up visit between the sponsor couple and those preparing for marriage. FOCCUS is an acronym meaning Facilitating Open Couple Communication Understanding and Study. Thank you for considering helping this important ministry.

ST. DENNIS FUNDRAISER SUCCESS CONTINUES

Now Gas/Electric bills may be paid through Ambit.

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 $100 now with 90 new enrollments from Ambit which will continue to grow. To support our Church & save money visit our website or call parishioner Mario Buonauro 630-4642900. Have your current gas/electric bill handy.
DIVORCED AND WIDOWED CONFERENCE
On March 24, at St Charles Pastoral Center in Romeoville, Father Tony Taschetta, a popular retreat master and preacher, will speak to the divorced and widowed and those who care for them in a presentation, filled with wisdom and humor, called Why So Weary? Lay Down Your Burdens and Be Set Free! The day begins at 9 a.m. and ends with 4 p.m. Mass, celebrated by Bishop Siegel, that satisfies your Sunday obligation. The $35 donation includes morning coffee, lunch and resource materials. Call Desiree Marciani (815-838-5334) for more information or see http:// www.dioceseofjoliet.org/familyministry for an electronic copy of the brochure.

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
Kim Cast castaways@ameritech.net

St. Dennis Gift Card Program

Stop by the gift card table and check out our new vendors Groupon, Berkots and many more..Need gift cards during the week? Gift cards are available on Thursday mornings in the Parish Center from 8 to 9 a.m. and Friday mornings in the school library from 8 to 9 a.m. If you have questions or to place a special order, contact scripinfo@comcast.net or (815) 836-0661.

MONTHLY REMINDERS
SundayCatechesis 9:15am, 5:15pm, 2nd & 4th Sun.-Baptism 1 pm MondaysCatechesis of GS 4:30pm, Catholicism 7 pm TuesdayFinancial peace University 6:30 pm 2nd Tues.Catholic Council of Women 12 pm - Sept., Dec., March & May WednesdayCatechesis of GS, 6pm, Thursday All Choir Practices, Bible Study 10 am, Third Thursday Senior Luncheon First FridayHoly Hour 3:30pm SaturdayRCIA, 3:30pm
1201 Washington St. Lockport, IL 60441 815 838-4494 E-mailschool@saint-dennis.org PrincipalLisa Smith

Bulletin Information Center Deadline to submit info for the bulletin is 4 pm Friday one week before you want it to appear. Please send all information by email to castaways@ameritech.net PLEASE NOTE: In subject area, type St. Dennis Bulletin. All info must now be in MS Word or Publisher document as an attachment. Thank you, Kim Cast

Mass Intentions
Saturday, February 18 4:30pm Nicolette Bellos by family, Carol Mahalik by
Patti, Josephine Kendzior by family, Marion Beranek by Del Beranek

February 19, 2012

Thursday, February 23 7:15 am Vera Mushro, Anniversary of Death by daughter

Denise Rumchak

SAVE THE DATE

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Glory & Praise All are welcome to join us on Tuesdays at 7 pm. Schedule for this month is: Feb 21 The Shekinah Glory: Signs & Wonders by Suzy Balicki, Feb 28 Mass with Fr. Curtin Attention First Communion & Reconciliation Candidates: Future meetings are March 2, March 23 and Rehearsal is May 5 in the church. 1st Reconciliation & 1st Communion will be May 11 & 12th. Please contact Christen Morris at 838-2592 x 114 if you have questions. Youth Group Ice Skating Rocket Ice Sunday, February 19, 12:30 PM in church parking lot. Stations of the Cross Practice on Sun., Mar. 4th , 2 - 4:30 pm in church followed by meeting 4:306:30 pm in Stalzer Room/. Open Gym until 7 pm. Word Alive Bible Study Thurs. 10-11:30 am in Stalzer Room. Our next sessions are Feb 23, March 1, 8, 22, 29 . Feb. 11/12 Collection (345 envelopes*) ............ $ 11,090 Weekly Auto Debit (98) ...... 2,766 Monthly Auto Debit-weekly aver. (128) ............... 3,248 Total .... $17,104 * $676 loose cash Weekly Operating Expenses .. $ 19,217 Home Missions Collection (119 envelopes) ...... $ 1,511 THANK YOU!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!

Sunday, February 19 7:30am John and Sadie DiBernardo by John &

Rosemary Gasper, Tom Marchio by Ron & Charlene Strahanoski 9:15am Nancy Osinski, Anniversary of Death by family 11:00 am Shirley Jean Noffke by children

Friday, February 24 7:15 am St. Dennis Parish Family 3:00 pm Stations of the Cross Saturday, February 25 4:30pm Helen Kijowski by Adele Devine, Leon Spangler, Birthday Remembrance by Dolores & family Sunday, February 26
First Sunday of Lent

Monday, February 20 7:15am .Virgil & Amy Hester and Jacquelyn

Erickson by family 12:30 pm Rosary 7:00 pmPraise & Glory

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..... $ 39,096

7:30am St. Dennis Parish Family 9:15am Kenneth Mrumlinski, Anniversary of Death by
Miles & Bernadine Patchik, Tom Marchio by Dave & Judy Martis & family 11:00 am Linda Gescuk by family

Tuesday, February 21 7:15am Tom Marchio by Dave & Mary Eichhorn Wednesday, February 22
Ash Wednesday

Open to all adults who wish to gather for a time of prayer, input and discussion. For more info or to register, call Sr. Joanne at 815 838 2592 X 110.
Holy Hour & Eucharistic Adoration Join us Friday, March 2 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. Mens Annual Silent Retreat. Come to the quiet. Is your life full, complicated and stressful? Make the time to attend the Mens Silent Retreat and experience a new relationship with the Lord. The Retreat is March 2-4, 2012. For more information contact: Jerry Miglorini at 815 838 3013 or Tom Gorski at 815 838 4105 March Event for Generations of Faith: The Triduum Event dates are March 7th at 5pm, March 9th at 6pm, March 11th 12:30pm. Call Jackie or Christen in the parish office 8382592 x 113 or 114 to register. Generations of Faith is our primary faith formation program for all parishioners from newborns to 102 years of age. We invite you to join us! Stations of the Cross: Fridays at 3 p.m. Please visit our website at www.saint-dennis.org for the Lenten Calendar and updates in the Parish.

2011 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. Giving the Glory to God Renovation: (as of 2/13) Total Pledged: $184,055 Number of families: 175 Payments received: $61,992 The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, February 20th in observance of Presidents Day.

7:15 am Deceased Members of Edward Zurek

family

9:30 am All School Mass; Charles L. Borio by family Noon Ashes only 7:00 pm St. Dennis Parish Family This Week the Flame of Faith will burn in Memory of .
Elaine Steinke by Dave & Judy Martis FEBRUARY 19, 2012 SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME God is merciful and desires to pour forth this mercy upon our lives. We only need to come to Him through His Son Jesus. We know that Jesus healed body, mind and soul as He forgave sins. He has empowered and commanded the Church to continue this ministry of healing and forgiveness. We only need to say Yes to His offer.

Dear Parish Family, More healings take place by prayers than doctors medicines. Thank you for all of your valuable prayers, get well cards and above all your love and concern when I was hospitalized and going through other treatments. Love, Fr. Thomson Pilgrim Virgin Statue
The Pilgrim Virgin Our Lady of Fatima statue has been at St. Dennis for over 15 years. The intent of this devotion is for the statue to travel from home to home 1 week at a time. Invite your family or friends to say the rosary, or just enjoy her presence. We still need Our Ladys intercession to save the world from destruction. This devotion will bring blessings to all who participate. The sign-up book is by her statue in the Narthex. Please sign up for a week. We can change the world through her holy and blessed intercession. Readings-- Today: : Is 43:18-19, 21-22, 24b-25, 2 Cor 1:1822, Mk 2:1-12 Mon: Jas 3: 13-18, Mk 9:14-29 Tues: Jas 4: 1-10, Mk 9: 30-37 Wed: Jl 2:12-18, 2 Cor 5: 20-6:2, Mt 6: 16, 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: Gn 9: 8-15, 1 Pt 3:18-22, Mk 1: 12-15

HELP NEEDED We are seeking volunteers to help with the projector for weekend Masses. This ministry is open for anyone in 5th grade and up. If you are interested please contact Alice Matteucci (708) 906-5814 or you can email alicematteucci@comcast.net. Training will be provided. Giving Glory to God Church Restoration Project Please take a look at the church illustration and pick up a pledge card with envelope in the Narthex to consider donating toward our next phase. This long term project involves replacing the protective windows on the outside of the stained glass, installing new flooring, painting the interior of church, installing additional lighting, restoration of the Sanctuary, refinishing the pews, and reconfiguration of the Reconciliation room. I look forward to your support as we enhance the beauty and sacredness of our church. Fr. Jim

FAITH FORMATION
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, 9-10:30 am. Parents and Godparents are required to attend both classes before a date is set. For more info. and dates, call the Parish Office at 815-838-2592, ext. 123. At least one Godparent must be a confirmed Catholic, active in their faitha letter of permission is required from their church.

Please pray for those who are sick or suffering especially

Fr. Thomson, George Curtin, Ray Karstens, Lisa Berglund, Mary Beth Perkne, Marilyn Vonch, John Bucksa, Rich Drexler, Eva Garvey