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

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. Part 1 is 9 am to 10:15 am, Part 2 is 10:30 am - 11:45. The next preparation class is April 20. No March class. Call the Parish Office to register.
Mens Weekend Retreat March 1 3, 2013 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

February 24, 2013

The Second Sunday of Lent

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

March Meeting of the St. Dennis Council of Catholic Women

Tuesday, March 12th, Noon in Fracaro Hall
Corned Beef Luncheon (cost $8.00), general meeting and St. Patrick's Day entertainment from our wonderful Children's Choir, directed by Patti Johnson. Please RSVP by March 8th to 815-838-2592, ext.123

St. Dennis Youth Group

All high school teens are invited!
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 Stations of Cross Practice Sunday, March 10, 2013 3:30 PM 5:00 PM In the Church Fr. Terry Crucifixion Saturday, March 16, 2013 Following 4:30 PM Mass In the Narthex 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, We welcome Fr. Aniello to our parish for another visit! Please join him for a special evening Experiencing the Awesome Love of God this Sunday at 7pm in the Church. The Shores of Grace team and Nic and Rachel Billman would like to thank St. Dennis for our warm welcome, love and generosity toward them during their Winter Tour visit. Because of our generosity, they were able to purchase a new house for Project Bethany, which helps to rescue girls from prostitution. It is much larger than their previous rescue house, with a large yard for the children to run and play. The house will comfortably hold 12-15 girls. It would not have been possible for them to purchase this house at this time without the support of St. Dennis. I would like to encourage all individuals and families of the parish to sign up for events in our G.I.F.T. program, Grow In Faith Together. The Lord is drawing us close to Him this Lent. I believe the G.I.F.T. program gives us all an opportunity to do that. G.I.F.T. booklets are available in the Narthex or on our website at www.saint-dennis.org. 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.

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

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

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: Join our community to help the hungry and
poor of Lockport on Friday, March 1 from 6 pm to 9 pm in Parish Center. Registration and pre-pay required. Cost is $10 ( t-shirt). All ages!
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Keeping a Holy Lent

All St. Dennis Parishioners are welcome to attend the joint Sacrament of Reconciliation Service at St. Joseph Church in Lockport on Monday, February 25th at 7 pm. Join our community for the Christ in the Poor Food Drive to help the hungry and poor of Lockport on Friday, March 1 from 6 pm to 9 pm in Parish Center.
Registration and pre-pay required call x 113. Cost is $10 ( t-shirt). All ages welcome!

Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis is a wonderful, easy-read concerning

spiritual warfare over issues of family, love, peer pressure, humor, cliques, etc. Meets once a month from 7-9pm in the Narthex/Stalzer Room starting Feb 7. Next gathering is March 7. Cost is $15 for Indiv (includes book). Registration & pre-pay required by calling 838-2592 x 114.

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

The Price Jesus Paid

Join Fr. Terry Deffenbaugh who will dynamically and dramatically demo the Crucifixion Jesus endured for love of us in payment for our personal sins. Saturday March 16 from 6 pm to 7 pm in Fracaro Hall. Free will donation. No registration required.
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

February 24, 2013

February 24, 2013

Baptisms

Mass Intentions
Saturday, February 23 4:30 pm May, Maurisak and Gubista Families by family,
Vera Mushro, Anniversary of Death by George Mushro & Denise Rumchak

Mary Francesca Waterloo Abigail Noelle Satunas Cameron William Fischer

SAVE THE DATE

Fr. Aniello Salicone presents God is an Awesome God on Sunday Feb 24th at 7 pm in the church. Join us! Glory & Praise Worship will resume on Tues, Feb. 26th with Deacon John Freund returns to lead us in song and prayer. Whenever John leads us, we are filled with the power and peace of the Holy Spirit. Come with expectation and be ready to receive your very own, wonderful gift that the Holy Spirit wants to give you. On Tues, March 5th. Mass and healing prayer with Father Paul Burak, former liaison of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Chicago. Tuesday, March 12th. Come and experience Glory and Praise with Deacon Tom Marciani of St. Raphael's in Naperville. St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Drive: Bags available in Narthex this weekend. Clean out your closets and donate to the poor! Trucks will be in church parking lot on Saturday, March 2 at 9 am thru Sunday March 3 until 2 pm. Hand-Carved Olive Woods Sale from the Holy Land: Issam from Star of Bethlehem Group will be here March 2324 selling beautiful religious hand crafts. Proceeds benefit Catholic schools in the Holy Land. Holy Saturday Blessing of Easter Foods, Baskets and prayer including history will take place at NOON on March 30 in the church. Bring ANY food that you may share at your Easter table: meat, bread, fruit, veggies, dairy, drinks, condiments, sweets. All will be blessed in a prayer ceremony. St. Dennis Rosary Ministry: Check out our Ministry on the St. Dennis Website. Our next sale is APRIL 20-21 in Narthex.
Holy Hour and Adoration: All are welcome to attend Holy Hour in the chapel/resource library on Friday, March 1st from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Following we have the great blessing of the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 4:30 pm to 10 pm. Come and pray.

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
Feb. 16/17 Collection* (345) .............................. $ 8,977 Weekly Auto Debit (122) ........ 3,239 Monthly Auto Debit-weekly aver. (161) ............ 4,134 Total ............ $ 16,350
*556 loose cash

Sunday, February 24 7:30 am St. Dennis Parish Family 9:15 am Gene Demsko, Birthday Remembrance by family 11:00 am Joseph Leahy by Peg & Nicole, Gary Holubetz
by St. Dennis Music Ministry

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, Joe Speno Please pray for those who have entered into Eternal Life especially

Weekly Operating Expenses ..... $ 18,200 Eastern Europe Collection (58) ................. $ 1,249 THANK YOU!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!

Monday, February 25 7:15 am Health & Blessings for Augnes Paulius by

Amy Allison

Virginia Wenger

Tuesday, February 26 7:15 am St. Dennis Parish Family Wednesday, February 27 7:15 am Mary & Stan Jungles, Anniversary
Remembrance by family, Donna Tierney by Jim & family 8:15 am All School Mass Todays Scripture Readings Gen 15:5-12, 17-18 God made a covenant with Abraham. Phil 3:17-4:1 Our citizenship is in heaven. Luke 9:28b-36 The transfiguration of Jesus

Giving the Glory to God Renovation: (as of 2/20/13) Total Pledged: $347,017 Number of families: 361 Payments received: $300,288
Thank you to all who signed up for auto debit. Auto Debit forms are available in the Narthex. Please return forms to the parish office or collection basket. Thank you also to all who increased their weekly contribution. THE LORD SUSTAINS HIS PEOPLE

Thursday, February 28 7:15 am St. Dennis Parish Family Friday, March 1 7:15 am Frank Lamparski by family 3:00 pm Stations of Cross 3:30 pm Holy Hour followed by Adoration Saturday, March 2 4:30 pm Genevieve Szczesniak, Anniv of Death by family,
Pete Sell by Joe & Carol Coverdill

Readings for the Week

Mon: Dn 9: 4b-10, Lk 6: 36-38 Tues: Is 1: 10, 16-20, Mt 23: 1-12 Wed: Jer 18: 18-20, Mt 20: 17-28 Thurs: Jer 17: 510, Lk 16: 19-31 Fri: Gn 37: 3-4, 12-13a, 17b 28a, Mt 21 : 33-43, 45-46 Sat: Mi 7: 14-15, 18-20, Lk 15: 1-3, 11-32 Sun: Ex 3: 1-8a, 13-15, 1 Cor 10: 1-6, 10-12 , Lk 13: 1-9

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. 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.

Sunday, March 3 7:30 am St. Dennis Parish Family 9:15 am Pietro Pagano, Anniversary of Death by Frank &
Mary Pagano family 11:00 am Elaine Steinke, Birthday Remembrance by Robert

Sin is before all else an offense against God, a rupture of communion with him. At the same time it damages communion with the Church. For this reason conversion entails both Gods forgiveness and reconciliation with the Church, which are expressed and accomplished liturgically by the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation.

Walking With Faith Cross

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

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 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.

This weeks 2nd collection is for Easter Flowers.

During this Lenten season, many of us choose to make sacrifices and do penance in preparation for Easter. The underlying reason for these sacrifices is to be attentive to the work of God in our lives. Stewardship of Time, Talent and Treasure calls us to keep in mind the Lord's admonition to love him with our whole heart, mind, and soul, and to love our neighbor as we love ourselves.