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1214 Hamilton Street, Lockport, IL 60441Phone 815 838-2592 Fax 815 838-2401

E-mailchurch@saint-dennis.org Web - http://www.saint-dennis.org

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Saturday 4:30

Sunday 7:30 am, 9:15 a

Daily Monday thru Frid

(Changes to daily Mass

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Glory & Praise Tuesda

SACRAMENReconciliation: Sat. 3:30-4Baptism

Please call 815 838-25

to register and com

Baptismal Reques

Marriage

Please call 815 838-259

Register, at least six mon

Parish Office H

Monday-Friday 8:30a

PASTORAL ST

Pastor

Rev. James Cu

Associate Pas

Rev. Thomson PaResidents

Fr. Mark Frac

Sr. Ellen Thoma

Pastoral Assoc

Deacon Rob Wei

Sr. Joanne Valle

Faith Formation D

Venus Wozn

Music Direct

Patti Johnso

Healing PraLorrie Murphy 708 3

murphyfisch@com

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815 838-449

E-mailschool@saint

PrincipalLisa

Our Mission StatementSt. Dennis is a welcoming, Spirit-led, Catholic Community called to be

disciples of Christ, servants of those in need and celebrators of Gods love.

MONTHLY REMINDERSSundayCatechesis 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

ThursdayAllChoir Practices; Bible Study 10am

Third Thursday Senior Luncheon First FridayHoly Hour 3:30pm

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Prepare for Lent

Join us for a look at the tradition of Lent for Catholics on Monday, February4th at 6pm . Finger foods served. We will discuss the history of Lent, prayer-

ful practices during Lent and we will make the Ashes for Ash Wednesday. No

registration required. Walk-ins welcome. Cost is $5 for Indiv, or $15 per

Household. Contact Venus at 838-2592 x 113 if questions.

Screwtape Letters

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

spiritual warfare over issues of family, love, peer pressure, humor, cliques,

etc. Each session will cover one chapter. All reading will be done in-session.

This is a great event for opening conversations of issues of the spiritual

realm. Meets once a month from 7-9pm in the Narthex/Stalzer Room

starting February 7th. Cost is $15 for Indiv (includes book). Registration &pre-pay required by calling 838-2592 x 114.

Book Club

We will be reading Rediscover Catholicism by Matthew Kelly. Meetings start

Sunday, Feb 17th at 6:30pm in Stalzer Room. See GIFT book for more info.

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.

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 classes for 2013

are February 16 & April 20. No March class.

Dear Family,

In the past sixteen years, we have accomplished some amazing

things here at our parish and school. When I arrived to become

Pastor, the buildings were in great need of repair, the school had

no gym, and we lacked a Parish Center for parish community

gatherings. Our campus is now i n great shapewe built a wonderful Parish

Center and Gymnasium, completely renovated the sc hool, and added a beautiful

Narthex to our Church.

I am also so proud of the restoration of our church and all of the parishioners

and non-parishioners who helped support our Giving Glory to Godproject.

We still have the choir area and vestibule (downstairs area) of the church to

restore. Plans to complete this phase will begin when funds are available.

This week, I am so pleased to announce another great accomplishmentwe

are debt free! Alleluia! Alleluia! In 2008, we were in debt to the Dioceseof Joliet for $250,000. Congratulations to all of you who so faithfully support

our parish and school. You are loved! To commemorate this achievement, wewill be hosting a Debt-Free Celebration in the Spring. More details to follow

in the near future.

In the Lords Love,

Fr. Jim Curtin

All high school teens are invited!

Youth Group Meeting Sunday, February 3, 2013 at

4:30 PM 6:30 PM in Stalzer Room/Gym - Open Gym until 7pm.

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.orgfor more information on these

events along with links to the medical form, waiver form and

sign-up information.

The St. Dennis High School Youth group is looking for dedicated

volunteers that would like to assist in meetings, social events and

service events. Please send your information to

SDYG@comcast.netor call 815-267-3781 if you are interested.

A volunteer meeting will be scheduled in late Spring/early

Summer to discuss the roles and needs of volunteers.

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!

Join the parish staff on Sunday, February 3rd

after the 9:15 am and 11 am Masses for

Welcome Sunday!

Joyful Again!For Widowed Men and WomenHave 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 atSt. 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

Come See Investigate Curious about Religious Life?

On February 22-23 - Single women 18-24 years of age are

invited to a 24-hour experience during which you visit Sis-

ters houses (convents) from Friday evening until Saturday

evening. Come pray with us, eat with us, and laugh with

us. There is no fee. For information and accommodations,

contact Sr. Maria Brizuela, OSF, Franciscan Sisters of the

Sacred Heart, 9201 W. St. Francis Road, Frankfort, IL 60423

at maria.brizuelasr@PresenceHealth.orgor 815-464-3873.

Compassionate Volunteers needed! The Upper Room isa hotline in support of our priests, deacons and religious

who need a lift when life gets troublesome. A new train-

ing class for volunteers is beginning Feb 19 until March 21

on Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:309:30 pm. You

will be trained to listen, give referrals, and help the caller .

Now is the time to show our love and respect to these

good men and help them in their time of need. Contact

Upper Room Crisis Hotline at 815-341-9124 or go to

www.theupperroomcrisishotline.org/ for more info.

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STEWARDSHIP OF TRE

Jan. 26/27 Collection* (302) ..........Weekly Auto Debit (122) .Monthly Auto Debit-weekly aver. (161) ....

Total .*934 loose cash

Weekly Operating Expenses ...

Latin America Collection (105) .....

PARISH CENTER DEBT

Praise the Lord!

THANK YOU!!! GOD BLESS YO

Giving the Glory to God RenovatioTotal Pledged: $341,597Number of families: 360Payments received: $290,79

Thank you to all who signed up for auto debit. A

are available in the Narthex. Please return foroffice or collection basket. Thank you alsoincreased their weekly contributi

2012 Contribution Statements aPlease contact the parish of

815-838-2592 or secretary@sainplease let us know if you would l ike y

e-mailed, mailed orready for pick-up in the paris

This weeks 2nd collection is for Imp

Next weeks 2nd collection isCatholic Home Missions.

Mass

Intentions

Saturday, February 2

1:30 pmWedding of Kathryn Boucher & Phillip Myer

4:30 pmVerne Gajewski, Bday Remb by Clara Gajewski

Sunday, February 3

7:30 amFlorence Radomski by Ron & Charlene

Strahanoski, Raymond Burcenski, Bday Remb by Dean &

Robin Morelli9:15 am Rose Dubek, Bday Remb by granddaughter

Janet, Marge Fisch by family, Mary Jakubowski by daughter

Janet, Mary Ann Hardey, Anniv of Death by family

11:00 am Deceased Members of St. Dennis Parish

Monday, February 4

7:15 am Deceased Members of St. Dennis Parish

Tuesday, February 5

7:15 amDavid Eichhorn from loving family

Wednesday, February 6

7:15 am Mary Jungles, Anniv of death by family

8:15 am All School Mass: Charles L. Borio by family

Thursday, February 7

7:15 amDeceased Members of St. Dennis Parish

Friday, February 8

7:15 amMary Ann Rheaume, Anniversary of Death by

Germaine Bost, Tom Marchio, Anniv of Death by family

Saturday, February 9

4:30 pmBill & Lillian Griffiths by Ruthie & family

Sunday, February 10

7:30 amJohn 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

Todays Scripture Readings

Jer 1:4-5, 17-19 God calls Jeremiah to be a prophet.

1 Cor 12:31-13:13If we do not have love, we are nothing.

Luke 4:21-30Jesus, like other prophets,

is not accepted in his native place

Readings for the Week

Mon: Heb 11: 32-40, Mk 5: 1-20 Tues: Heb 12: 1-4, Mk 5:

21-43 Wed: Heb 12: 4-7, 11-15, Mk 6: 1-6 Thurs: Heb 12:

18-19, 21-24 Mk 6: 7-13 Fri: Heb 13: 1-8, Mk 6: 14-29 Sat:

Heb 13: 15-17, 20-21, Mk 6: 30-34 Sun: Is 6: 1-2a, 3-8, 1

Cor 15:1-11, Lk 5: 1-11

This Week, the Flame of Faith

will burn in memory of

Louis Crouse by family

Raymond Burcenski, Birthday Remembrance

by Nancy Costello

Glory & Praise: Join us Tues,February 5 forMass with Fr.

Jim. No meeting on Feb 12th. All gatherings begin at 7pm.

Altar Servers/Acolytes 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 informa-

tion. Next training is Monday, February 11th from 3 pm to

4:30 pm in the Narthex.

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. 20th

, 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. P lease bring donationto the Narthex

Care Pantry bins on Feb. 16 & 17th

ONLY! For more info,

contact Christen Morris 815-838-2592 ext 114.

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 CubScout Pack 50.

Prayer RequestsDo you need prayer or kno w 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.

Jesus teaches us that we must not adhere to

ideas of isolation. Stewardship engages us in

the world. To be followers of Jesus, we must

reach beyond our own circle of family or

friends to serve the needs of all others with

loving kindness. Paul says it well; faith and

hope are necessary, but the greatest gift is

love.

Incorporated into Christ by Baptism,

the person baptized is configured to

Christ. Baptism seals the Christian with

the indelible spiritual mark (character)

of his belonging to Christ. No sin can

erase this mark, even if sin preventsBaptism from bearing the fruits of

salvation. (CCC, n. 1272)

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

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

THE LORD SUSTAINS HIS PEOPLE

The 2013 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal

This year, the theme of the Appeal is The Lord Sustains His

People. The Lord sustains each of us in many ways. His life,

death and resurrection were all gifts to each of us. He gives us

all that we have. He gave us our Church. That Church, through

our parish, our diocese, and throughout the world offers us not

only spiritual but many other forms of sustenance.God neverforgets us. Even when we believe that our successes are self

made, it is His love that sustains each of us.He is always giving

to us. His grace is always there for us. One way that we can

show our gratitude is by offering our generous financial support

to our parish and to our diocese and to the Church throughoutthe world. The gifts we give enable ministries, education, and

services that touch thousands of lives.

This year our parish goal is $67, 516.

With your support, we can reach and exceed this

goal.

Please answer Bishop Conlons request and make a

generous pledge. All pledges can be paid in 10 monthly

installments. Thank you in advance for your support.

Stock up for Fat Tuesday! Paczki (polish doughnuts) from

Orland Bakery will be on sale Sunday, Feb 10 after Masses.You can preorder by Fri, Feb 8 by sending an email to

brandikamper@comcast.net. Flavors available are strawberry,

cheese, blueberry, apricot, custard, raspberry.

$3 each or 4 for $10.Sponsored by St. Dennis Parent Teacher Club

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on Wed, February 13th.Masses and Ashes will be at 7:15 am, 10:30 am & 7:00 pm.

Ashes only at 12 Noon.