DIVINE INFANT JESUS and

DIVINE PROVIDENCE Catholic Parish

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time August 25, 2019

Volume 19 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME August 25, 2019

Dear Divine Infant and Divine Providence Parishioners: My name is Lynn LeTourneau and I am excited and honored to be the new principal at Divine Providence School. Mrs. Foleno and I

started together with the Archdiocese of Chicago in 2015. From her, I have heard about the strong faith and academics Divine Providence School has and I am happy to be part of this team. I am a product of the Archdiocese of Chicago School system. I come to Divine Providence with over 20 years of experience in Catholic Schools. I began as an 8th grade Math teacher in the Diocese of Joliet and later assumed the position of Principal at St. Andrew the Apostle in Romeoville. My most recent Principal experience is coming from Our Lady of Charity School in Cicero. I live in LaGrange and am married with three daughters- Erin (16), Renee (13) and Lisa (7). We love pets at our home, which currently come in at a total of 7, including our beloved dog, Lacy, and our goldfish named “Tuppy”. In my spare time, I love to make crafts and garden (although I am not very good at it). I am enthusiastic to begin to work with the amazing staff at Divine Providence School. I am eager to work with them to learn more about the Catholic Identity of the school, curriculum, and traditions. I am here to help students grow in so many different ways by being a strong spiritual leader and academic leader. I look forward to getting to know you. Please keep our school children, faculty and staff in your prayers. Peace, Mrs. Lynn LeTourneau 2019-2020 Principal Divine Providence School

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Parish Calendar of Events

DP = DIVINE PROVIDENCE / DI = DIVINE INFANT JESUS

Monday, August 26–8:00am Mass – DP

Tuesday, August 27–8:00am Mass – DP Confessions-Divine Providence following 8:00am Mass

Wed., August 28–8:00am Mass – DP Tai Chi Chuan 4:30-5:00pm (CN)

Thursday, August 29–8:00am Mass – DI

Friday, August 30–8:00am Mass – DI

Saturday, August 31–8:00am Mass – DI Confessions-Divine Infant Jesus following 8:00am Mass 4:00pm - Anticipated Mass at DP 5:00pm - Anticipated Mass – DI

Sunday, September 1–Masses – DP and DI 8:30am - Divine Providence 10:00am - Divine Infant Jesus 12:00pm - Baptisms at Divine Providence

C = Church R = Rectory CN = Church Narthex MFR = Mayfair Room MC = Ministry Center SCH = School MC2= Ministry Center Mtg. Rm. G = Gym MCC=Ministry Center Chapel

REQUESTS

Divine Infant Jesus and Divine Providence

Vincent Antonio Pat Ambrosia

Ed Backer Ina Bax

Tony Belmonte Denise Betkin

Bill Betz Bill Beuck

Carm Cammarata Rose Campobasso

Gilda Cappetta Michelle Carnagio

Cindy Cerveny Jacqueline & Leonard

Christopher Anita Contacessi Mary Jo Conway Margaret Cullen Donald Doucet

Tom Fahey June Franson

Antionette Gentile Bob Gibson

Nick Goedert Marcy Goetz Eileen Gorski

Fr. Bill Gubbins Adeline Hartman

Joe Healy Amy Heinz

Christopher Heitz Betty Hornbogen

Betty Hyland Anthony Jandacek Lorraine Jaworek

Janet Joy Carole Jurevich

Lois Kedzior Mary Ann Kelly

Jason Kuntz Mike Labuda

Ignatius Lagen

Joan Lyons Gordon Macpherson

Art Malina Brother Alfred Marshall

Nick Martino Thomas Martirano

Sam Martyn Steve Mazzarella

Gabriel Meier Ida Moravecek Richard Mraz Stefan Mraz

Mulfinger Family Jim Muha

Michael F. Murphy Mary E. Nelson

Mark Nelson Christine Neuzil Bernice Niemiec Patricia Olson

Frank Pedota, Sr. Ralph Romano

Anna Mae Rooney Diana Roselli

Evelyn Sadecki Gina Santucci Mary Scalera

Michael Scherer Geraldine Schneider

Donald Sloan Paul Sodayko

Grayson Stanley Sarah Stanley

Tessie Stavropoulos Grace Thomas Carole Turek Vito Valerio

Parker Van Gelder Florence Voves

Mary Walsh Steven Wiersema

Weekly Collections Divine Infant Jesus & Divine Providence

August 18, 2019

Sunday & Holy Day $11,718.00

Congratulations

Robert & Earlene Strauder

WELCOME!

Dominic Romeo

Son of Dominic & Lidia (Arias) Rocco

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Please remember to pray for all the souls that have gone home to heaven including:

Vincenzia V. Cesario Wife of Carmine (Late)

Mother of Sara (Gaetano) Storino, Carol (Frank) Palermo & Frank (Anita) Cesario

Josephine Megaris Wife of John (Late)

George Patrick Kearse, III

Husband of Carmela Father of Brenda (John) Lamberti

& Cynthia Wright

Mass Intentions

Divine Providence Mon., 08/26 8:00am For the Parishioners †Maria Lovera †The Deceased Members of the Divine Providence Golf League

Tues., 08/27 8:00am †Jane Krumpos

Wed., 08/28 8:00am †Bridget Ori Weekend Masses Sat., 08/31 4:00pm †Rev. Walter T. McInerney †Frank Napolitano Family †Rita Zdun

Sun., 09/01 8:30am †All the Souls in Purgatory †Cas & Ted Grabacki †Irene & Charles Mussatto †Rita Zdun †Chickie Napoletano †Margaret Di Vito Divine Infant Jesus Thurs., 08/29 8:00am †Jorge Custodio Sr. †Marie McHugh †Henry Janis

Fri., 08/30 8:00am †Lisa A. Martin

Sat., 08/31 8:00am †Emil & Henrietta Bezouska Weekend Masses Sat., 08/31 5:00pm For the Parishioners †Irene Spahn †John Cain

Sun., 09/01 10:00am †Ellis Family †William Marks

In continuation with last weeks article about Mass Intentions, you may have

noticed we added a † in front of the names of those who are deceased. This is to differentiate them from a

Mass Intention for the living.

The deadline for registra on to the Religious Educa on Program for both Divine Infant and Divine Providence loca ons is September 1, 2019. Please contact the Religious Educa on Office for more informa on at (708)865-8086 (DI Loca on) or (708)562-2258 Ext. 32 (DP Loca on).

Catechists and Aids are needed at the Divine Infant loca on. If you or anyone you know would like to join our Religious Educa on team as we share our faith with our children; please contact Sr. Chris ne at (708)865-8086.

Thank you! May God bless you for sharing your faith,

me and talent with us!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

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Based on feedback from the Archdiocese, the following parish names have been approved:

DIVINE TRINITY DIVINE REDEEMER

DIVINE INFANT and PROVIDENCE MOTHER OF DIVINE GRACE

SS. JOACHIM & ANNE ST. AUGUSTINE

Updated ballots will be in the pews the weekend of September 1 and September 8 to vote again. Based on the results we will submit the top 3 to the Cardinal.

We thank you for your support and pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to guide us

during this naming process.

UPDATE Parish Naming Process

ADULT ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED

We are in need of Adult Altar Servers who could assist at the morning Mass at 8 a.m. during the week (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) and for any Funeral Mass during the week at the Divine Infant Jesus site.

To learn more about this ministry, please contact: Deacon Jim Sponder (708) 562-3422

jsponder@archchicago.org

Message to Altar Servers from Pope Francis…

"The closer you are to the altar," he told them, "the more you will remember to speak with Jesus in daily prayer;

the more you will be nourished by the word and the body of the Lord, the better able you will be to

go out to others, bringing them the gift that you have received, giving in turn with enthusiasm the

joy you have received.

Respond to the Lord, like the prophet Isaiah, ‘Here am I! Send me’ (Is 6:8).”

Divine Providence Divine Infant Jesus

SENIOR CLUB ALL Members,

Welcome back from Summer Time Vacation!

Our First “Fall” Meeting will be on

Wednesday, September 11, 2019 Doors open at 1:00pm

Meeting starts at 1:30pm

Come join us for an afternoon of fun, laughter and friendship!

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DIVINE INFANT JESUS

AND

DIVINE PROVIDENCE

CATHOLIC PARISH

2019 Unity Prayer

Most gracious and loving God, Just as You and Your Son Jesus are one, You have called us to be one, holy parish. Open our minds and hearts to You and to one another as we walk this path on our spiritual journey. May the richness, diversity and gifts of our people be treasured and used as we become one parish in the Body of Christ. As we go forward together, help us to love one another unconditionally as You love us. Give us the strength to do Your will. Give us compassion to be people of peace who care for one another and for those most in need. Guide us by Your Holy Spirit in creating a parish that is one in spirit, one in faith and one in living Your Gospel.

We ask this through Jesus, Your son, Amen.

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b;Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1-8; Ps 139:1-6; Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9-13; Ps 139:7-12ab; Mt 23:27-32 Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13; Ps 71:1-4a, 5-6ab, 15ab, 17;Mk 6:17-29 Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8; Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9-11; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Mt 25:14-30 Sunday: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Ps 68:4-7, 10-11; Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lk 14:1, 7-14

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday: St. Monica Wednesday: St. Augustine Thursday: The Passion of St. John the Baptist Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary

Saint Monica Feast Day August 27

The feast of St. Monica occurs the day before the feast of her son, St. Augustine. Her tears, prayers, and sacrifices over many years helped bring about his conversion. It is only proper that their feasts are celebrated close together.

The Passion of St. John the Baptist August 29

On this day, the universal Church marks the beheading of John the Baptist, who prepared the way for Jesus. As an adult, he lived as a hermit in the wilderness. After the Spirit inspired him, he went about preaching that the people should

repent of their sins and be baptized in order to prepare for the Messiah. Herod imprisoned John because he had condemned Herod for committing adultery by living with his brother's wife, Herodias. At the celebration for Herod on his birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced for him, and Herod was so impressed that he said he would offer her anything she liked. She consulted with Herodias who told her to ask for the head of John the Baptist on a platter. Herod did not want to kill John for fear of what his followers might do, but because of his promise to the girl he could not refuse, John was beheaded.

It is John the Baptist who has pointed the way to Christ. John’s life and death were a giving over of self for God and other people. His simple style of life was one of complete detachment from earthly possessions. His heart was centered on God and the call that he heard from the Spirit of God speaking to his heart. Confident of God’s grace, he had the courage to speak words of condemnation, repentance, and salvation.

Reflection Each of us has a calling to which we must listen. No one will ever repeat the mission of John, and yet all of us are called to that very mission. It is the role of the Christian to witness to Jesus. Whatever our position in this world, we are called to be disciples of Christ. By our words and deeds, others should realize that we live in the joy of knowing that Jesus is Lord. We do not have to depend upon our own limited resources but can draw strength from the vastness of Christ’s saving grace.

“Trust the past to God’s mercy, the present to God’s love, and the future to God’s providence.”

-St. Augustine of Hippo

Autumn Morning of Medita on Saturday, September 7, 2019 9:30am—12:00pm

Connec ng Chris an Mys cism to the Prac ce of Contempla ve Prayer

Guest Speaker: Bernard McGinn, Professor Emeritus in the Divinity School of the University of Chicago

The morning will include periods of medita on.

ALL ARE WELCOME! Free Will Offering Appreciated.

St. John of the Cross Parish Center 5005 Wolf Rd., Western Springs

Reserva ons requested but not required. Please contact Betsy at 708-246-8315

or wccmchgo@gmail.com

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The Well Spirituality Center 1515 Ogden Avenue, LaGrange Park

A Member of the Congregation of St. Joseph Mission Network

Nature Therapy Walk

Saturday, Sept. 7, 9-10:30 AM Facilitator: Kim Ruffin Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide Forest Therapy puts people in direct contact with the therapeutic benefits of non-human nature through short distanced, easy-paced and sensory-focused walks. This unique wellness practice has growing scientific support for its positive impact on human health. Cost: $20

To register online: www.csjthewell.org

or call 708-482-5048

Ss. Barbara and Louise de Marillac Parish has an immediate opening for a receptionist, on the south campus in Brookfield. Bi-lingual (Spanish) a must for this position. Please email your resume to the north campus rectory at parishoffice@slmparish.org and request a job description regarding this position.

Lace up your sneakers and walk to end hunger with Team Westchester Food Pantry!

Join us for the Greater Chicago Food Depository's 34th Annual Hunger Walk on Saturday, September 7 in Jackson Park, Chicago. This a fun event focused on earning funds for our pantry locally while raising awareness of food insecurity regionally.

Each team member earns $12 for our pantry just by participating! There is no cost to participate; funds come from sponsors arranged by the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Transportation will be provided to/from Westchester. Our bus will leave Westchester at 7:30am and return by noon.

All ages and abilities are welcome! To sign up, simply email us

at WestchesterFoodPantry@gmail.com. Questions?

Email or call the Westchester Food Pantry. GO TEAM!

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PARISH LOCATIONS

DIVINE PROVIDENCE Church: 2600 Mayfair Ave. Convent: 2540 Mayfair Ave. (708) 397-4342 Business Office: 2550 Mayfair Ave., Westchester, IL 60154 (708) 562-3364 FAX: (708) 562-3134 Hours: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Mass Schedule: Weekdays: Mon. Tues. Wed.: 8:00 AM Anticipated Mass Saturday: 4:00 PM Sundays: 8:30 AM

DIVINE INFANT JESUS Church: Newcastle & Canterbury Avenues Rectory Office: 1601 Newcastle Ave., Westchester, IL 60154 (708) 865-8071 FAX: (708) 865-8032 Hours: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Mass Schedule: Weekdays: Thurs., Fri., Sat.: 8:00 AM Anticipated Mass Saturday: 5:00 PM Sundays: 10:00 AM Holy Days of Obligation: As announced in bulletin.

PARISH STAFF

Mr. John Maher-Operations Director jmaher@archchicago.org

Mrs. Linda Hawkins Director of Marketing and Enrollment gibson.hawkins@yahoo.com

Mrs. Charlene Boyd-Bookkeeper charlenejboyd@outlook.com

Mrs. Toni Podock-Secretary/Bookkeeper d.infant@comcast.net

Ms. Karen Luciano-Secretary/Bulletin kluciano4@yahoo.com

PARISH INFORMATION

Parish Registration: Registration forms are available on-line or call the Business Office.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Divine Providence: Tuesdays after 8:00 AM Mass Divine Infant Jesus: Saturdays after 8:00 AM Mass Or call the rectory to set up an appointment

Infant Baptism: Baptismal Preparation is required for the first child. Registration is necessary to schedule the baptism.

Divine Infant Jesus Church: Contact Toni Podock : 708-865-8071

Divine Providence Church: Contact Karen Luciano: 708-562-3364

Marriage: Please call the Parish Office at the time of your engagement to schedule your wedding. Pre-Cana is required.

Home/Hospital Visitation & Anointing Calls: If you would like a priest, deacon or Minister of Care to visit or if you wish to receive the Sacrament of the Sick, please contact either location.

Adoration: First Friday of the Month: Adoration 9:00 AM-4:00 PM in the Divine Providence Ministry Center Chapel after 8:00am Mass at Divine Infant Jesus St. Peregrine Devotion: 2nd Monday of the month after 8:00am Mass at Divine Providence.

PASTORAL MINISTRY

Pastor Reverend Marcin Szczypula

Associates Reverend Thomas Winikates Reverend Daniel Costello

Resident Reverend Gerald Joyce

Deacons Deacon Richard Hudzik Deacon Jim Sponder

FAITH FORMATION Religious Education Administrator

Sr. Christine Nantaba (708)562-2258 cnantaba@divineprovidenceschool.org

Adult Faith Formation Coordinator Deacon Jim Sponder 708-562-3364 - x12

EDUCATION MINISTRY

School—2500 Mayfair (708) 562-2258 Fax (708) 562-9171

Principal — Mrs. Lynn LeTourneau lletourneau@divineprovidenceschool.org

School Secretary-Mrs. Chrystal Farmar cfarmar@divineprovidenceschool.org

MUSIC MINISTRY Director of Music Ministry Mrs. Janet Reif (708) 531-9495

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Divine Infant Jesus & Divine Providence Parish #000856 2550 Mayfair Westchester, IL 60154 TELEPHONE 708 562-3364 CONTACT PERSON Karen/Linda SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat 10 Windows XP Professional PRINTER HP Laserjet 3600 SATURDAY/SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION 08/25/2019 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 12 Bulletin #000856 .