St. Dennis Rosary Ministry Need an inspirational gift for a special occasion or just to say I love 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 . NEXT SALE IS APRIL 20-21

Walking With Faith Cross

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

March 17, 2013

The Fifth Sunday of Lent

All shoes must be placed under the Walking With Faith Cross by NEXT WEEK Sunday, March 24th. 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. As always, thank you for your generosity and support to those in need this Lenten season.

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. Dear Family, A Happy St. Patricks Day and a blessed St. Josephs Day to one and all! We honor all of those of Irish and Italian descent this week. We owe much as a country to those immigrants who have become such an important part of us. Both Ireland and Italy have given us many great saints like St. Patrick, St. Joseph and St. Anthony. Who has not prayed to St. Anthony when losing an object? St. Patrick, St. Joseph and St. Anthony pray for us! Be sure to purchase a $100 Spring Raffle ticket for a chance to win $10,000! The early bird drawings for $200 will begin March 25 thru April 22. The final drawings will be on April 26th at the Spring Musical. The Spring Raffle is one of three major fundraiser events we have to help support our children and school at St. Dennis. Raffle tickets are available to purchase at the Scrip/Gift table in the Narthex after Masses and in the Parish Office. Thank you for supporting our Catholic faith and education. May St. Patrick give you luck in winning this years raffle! In the Lords Love, Fr. Jim Curtin

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

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.

St. Dennis School Honors Mrs. Barbara Geil for 25 Years of Service Please join us for a special Mass as we gratefully acknowledge her commitment to education and to our students on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the 4:30pm Mass There will be an informal reception immediately following. Join us as we Grow In Faith Together. Upcoming G.I.F.T. events: 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 to 7 pm in Fracaro Hall. Free will donation.

Support the St. Dennis School Jubilation Choir adventure to Music Magic Days in Disney this June!
Wednesday, March 20th from 5 pm to 8pm: Enjoy McDonalds dinner at 1039 9th Street McDonalds. A % of all proceeds earned during hours will go to choir. Saturday, April 6 & Sunday, April 7: Dodge ball Tournament at Parish Center for all ages. $100 registration fee per team of 6 -10 co-ed players; Grade School, High School and 18+ adult Divisions. Contact Art at 708-906-5813 for more details and to register your team. April 26: Disney Spectacular Spring Musical April 27 Spaghetti Dinner May 5 Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast May 11-12 Bake Sale in Narthex May 18 Nite at the Races from 6 pm to 11 pm.

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

Save the Dates! More details to come of our fantastic fun events! Visit our table in the Narthex for more info. St. Dennis Youth Group
All high school teens are invited!
Stations of Cross Practice Wednesday, March 20, 2013 7:00 PM 9:00 PM In the Church Stations of Cross Presentation Friday, March 22, 2013 Youth Group meets at 6 PM Presentation begins at 7 PM Lock-In Saturday, March 23, 2013 8:00 PM to Sunday, March 24, 2013 6:00 AM. Please see the High School Youth Group page on the St. Dennis website at www.saint-dennis.org for more information on these events

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! CHECK OUT THE ST. DENNIS WEB SITE at WWW.SAINT-DENNIS.ORG or visit us on Facebook!

Faith Formation Director Venus Wozniak Music Director Patti Johnson

St. Josephs Table

Celebrate the feast day of St. Joseph on Tuesday, March 19th from 68 pm in Parish Center. Please register by March 15 at 838-2592 x 114.

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

Feed My Starving Children

Volunteer for the worlds poorest by preparing and packaging meals. Two dates on March 25 and April 1. Registration required by contacting Venus at 838-2592 x 114 or vwozniak@saint-dennis.org.

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

March 17, 2013

Mass Intentions
Saturday, March 16 4:30 pm Edward Boland, Birthday Remembrance by
Brian & Janet Boland, Marion Woss by family, Jim Molloy by Ruthie & family

This Week, the Flame of Faith will burn in memory of Donna & Willie Tierney by Jim & family Adeline Zan By Tony & Carol Sartori and Andy & Lynn Onderisin & family
Todays Scripture Readings Isa 43:16-21 See, I am doing something new! Phil 3:8-14 I accept the loss of all things that I may gain Christ. John 8:1-11 The one without sin should throw the first stone.

SAVE THE DATE

March 17, 2013

Senior Luncheon: Join us March 21, at 12 Noon in the Parish Center. Payment of $7.00 can be made at the door. Entertainment provided by awarding-winning soloists and ensembles, directed by Patti Johnson! The children will be performing their contest repertoire. RSVP 838-2592 x123 by Mon, March 18. Stations of the Cross: Join the St. Dennis Youth Group for the living stations presented by teens on Friday, March 22 at 7 pm in the Church. 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. Easter Egg Hunt & Continental Breakfast: Sunday, March 24th at noon in the Parish Center. Open to all School & Parish families. Cost is $5.00/child or donate 3 non-perishable items per child to help stock our food pantry. Garments of Praise Ministry: Our next meeting will be Wed., March 27th , 6:00-8:45 p.m. in Fracaro Hall. We will be making clothes and shrouds for the children of Haiti. The ministry is in need of new boys and girls underwear (in any sizes) for the orphans and children in the hospitals. Please help protect these children from disease and infection, with the simplest gift of undergarments. Bring donation to the Narthex Care Pantry bins or Parish Office. For more info, contact Christen Morris 815-838-2592 ext 114. Building with Broken Pieces: A one-day conference for the widowed and divorced. Featuring nationally recognized speaker, teacher and retreat director, Amy Florian. On Sat, April 13 from 9am to 5pm. To register: 815 838 5334 familyministry@diocesesofjoliet.org

March 9/10 Collection* (310) ............................. $ 9,557 Weekly Auto Debit (121) ........ 3,272 Monthly Auto Debit-weekly aver. (163) ............ 4,214 Total ............ $ 17,043
*699 loose cash

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

Sunday, March 17 7:30 am Leonard Sweich, Birthday Remembrance by

family & friends, Deceased members of the McGrath family by Jerry & Fran Fallon, Otto & Mildred Gasper by John & Rosemary Gasper 9:15 am Gerald Faber by Pat Beattie & Nanci Lucas, Martin Quinn by Miles & Bernadine Patchik, Leonard Pesavento, Anniversary of Death by wife Kaye, John Morowczynski, Anniv of Death by Ron & Joan Jones 11:00 am John Keane by Virginia Mysliwiec, Charles L. Borio, Anniv of Death by family, Mariellen Kehlenbach, Anniv of Death by Joe & family, , Marlene Scola, Anniv of Death by family, Joseph Kozlowski, Bday Remembrance by family

Weekly Operating Expenses ..... $ 18,200 Catholic Relief Collection * (127) ..................... $ 1,747
*699 loose cash

THANK YOU!!!

GOD BLESS YOU!!!

Auto Debit forms are available in the Narthex.

Monday, March 18 7:15 am St. Dennis Parish Family Tuesday, March 19 7:15 am St. Dennis Parish Family Wednesday, March 20 7:15 am Willie Tierney, Birthday Remb by Jim & family 8:45 am All School Mass; Charles L. Borio by family Thursday, March 21 7:15 am Donna Tierney, Anniversary of Death by Jim &
family, Anna & Bob Lindner by Mr. & Mrs. Mel Kelm

Readings for the Week Mon: Dn 13: 1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62, Jn 8: 12-20 Tues: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16, Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22 Wed: Dn 3: 14-20, 91-92, 95, Jn 8: 31-42 Thurs: Gn 17: 3-9, Jn 8: 51-59 Fri: Jer 20: 10-13, Jn 10: 31-42 Sat: Ez 37:21-28, Jn 11: 45-56 Sun: Lk 19: 28-40, Is 50:4-7, Phil 2: 6-11, Lk 22: 14-23:56 Sacrament of Baptism St. Dennis Church Welcomes Emily Therese Mayer
Christ sent his apostles so that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name to all nations. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. The mission to baptize, and so the sacramental mission, is implied in the mission to evangelize, because the sacrament is prepared for by the word of God and by the faith which is assent to this word. (CCC, n. 1122)

Giving the Glory to God Renovation: (as of 3/11/13) Total Pledged: $371,567 Number of families: 381 Payments received: $312,127 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 pick-up in the parish office.
THE LORD SUSTAINS HIS PEOPLE

Holy Week Schedule

March 24 March 28 PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORDS PASSION HOLY THURSDAY No 7:15 am Mass Mass at 7 PM followed by Adoration of the Eucharist until Midnight. Bring a bell to ring during Gloria & bread/wine to be blessed GOOD FRIDAY No 7:15 am Mass Stations of the Cross at 12:30 PM 7 PM Celebration of the Lords Passion HOLY SATURDAY Prayer including History and Blessing of Food Baskets at NOON in church. No 4:30 PM Mass EASTER VIGIL MASS at 7:30 PM in Church. Bring a bell to ring during Gloria. EASTER SUNDAY Masses at 7:30AM, 9:15 AM and 11 AM All Easter Masses celebrated in the Church.

Friday, March 22 7:15 am St. Dennis Parish Family 7:00 pm Youth Group Stations of Cross Saturday, March 23 4:30 pm Mass of Thanksgiving for 25 years of teaching
at St. Dennis School for Barb Geil by St. Dennis School & Parish, May, Maurisak & Gubista Families by family, Michael Cabay, Anniv of Death by mom, Ellie

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 are available in Narthex. Our goal is $67,516. Thank you for your support.
If you are on weekly auto debit, your weekly contribution will be processed under Easter on March 31. Please use your Easter envelope to contribute any additional amount.

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. Please remember that it is necessary for an individual or his/her family to notify the Parish Office when someone is hospitalized. Generally, due to privacy laws, hospitals do not notify us.

March 29

Sunday, March 24 7:30 am Deceased members of the Fallon family by Jerry

& Fran Fallon 9:15 am Helen Rapaich by Darlene Rusch, Ann Sartori by John & Diane Taskay 11:00 am Joseph Leahy by Peg & Nicole

March 30

Please pray for those who are sick or suffering especiallyRon Jones, Greg Mahalick, Sue Klein, Joe Speno, Jerry Richards, Georgia Stabosz

March 31

The power of God's mercy can restore all things to newness of life. We come to know more clearly God's mercy through his Son, Jesus, who redeems and restores all things through his death and resurrection. Through faith in Jesus and our Stewardship of Time, Talent and Treasure we grow in holiness and strive to attain newness of life as we share in his Resurrection.