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July 28, The Seventeenthin Ordinary1214 Hamilton Street, Lockport, IL 60441

Phone: 815 838-2592 Fax: 815 838-2401

E-mail: church@saint-dennis.org Website: www.saint-dennis.org

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Saturday 4:30

Sunday 7:30 am, 9:15 a

Daily Monday thru Frid

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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-Thursday 8:30

Friday 8:30am to

PASTORAL ST

Pastor

Rev. James Cu

Associate PasRev. Thomson Pa

Residents

Fr. Mark Frac

Sr. Ellen Thoma

Pastoral Assoc

Deacon Rob Wei

Sr. Joanne Valle

Faith Formation D

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Music Direct

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murphyfisch@com

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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 REMINDERS

2nd & 4th SundayBaptism 1pm

TuesdayGlory & Praise 7pm

2nd TuesdayCCW 12pm - Sept., Dec., March & May

First FridayHoly Hour 3:30pm

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.

Dear Family,

A good friend of mine, Dr. James Kennedy, used to quote an Indian

poet that said I dreamt that life was joy. I woke and realized that

life was service. Behold, I acted and service became joy. Last

week in my homily, I talked about how important hospitality was

and how we encounter God in every person and stranger we meet. Hospitality

and service are two sides of one coin. Both are equally important. I want to

honor all of our parish and school staff for the service they give to you by their

caring and loving and also the many ministries that affect the lives of people

here at St. Dennis.

The world looks at service as a lowly position. I see service as the lofty

position of honor. I would like to thank all of you for your service to one

another, especially those in families (father, mother and children) who service

one another willingly and knowingly that they are doing so because of Jesus

command to serve one another as I have served you. I would especially l ike

to thank the religious of our parish for serving us: Sister Joanne, Sister Ellen,

Fr. Thomson, Fr. Mark and Deacon Rob. We all honor you!

In the Lords Love,

Fr. Jim Curtin

GIVING GLORY TO GODSponsoring the Gold Tower

A dedication plaque will be in the Narthex remembering

all those who sponsored the tower in memory of a loved one.

The suggested donation is as follows:

Golden Glory Tower (10) at $1,000 each

Contact the parish office for m ore information.

Preparation for Sacrament of BaptismYour family must be registered active members

of St. Dennis. Baptismal Prep Mtgs. are divided

into two meetings, 4 weeks apart onSaturdays.

Part 1 is 9am - 10:15am, Part 2 is 10:30am - 11:45am.

The next prep class is August 17th.

Call the Parish Office to register.

Catholic Charities Seeks LandlordsCatholic Charities Daybreak Center is seeking landlords who

have affordable rental property (range of $450-$750 amonth) and are willing to rent to individuals and families

experiencing housing barriers, which may include a history of

homelessness. You have an opportunity to help a struggling

individual begin a fresh start. Please contact Kenda McIntosh

if interested or for any questions: (815)-774-4663 x3121 and

kmcintosh@cc-doj.org. Catholic Charities has been serving

the poor and vulnerable in the Diocese of Joliet for over

50 years. To learn more about the programs and services

offered by Catholic Charities, visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.

Faith Formation Registrations for 2013-14Register now to have your children join us in

Catechesis of the Good Shephe rd,

Home Grown Faith, First Communion

& Confirmation Preparation. Registration forms

are available in the Narthex or on our website.

St. Dennis Rosary MinistryNeed 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.

Contact Kim at 815.560.2468 or Mary 573.434.7801.

Joyful Again! (A Widowed Ministry)Are you widowed?

Do you know someone who is widowed?

Have you reached a crossroads?

Do you want to move forward with your life,

while still treasuring your memories?

The Joyful Again! retreat/workshop is for both men and

women (all ages) who have been widowed and are still trying

to find hope and joy in their lives. Next retreat

dates are August 10-11 at Immaculate

Conception Parish in Elmhurst, IL.

Call 708-354-7221 or email us at

joyfulagain@att.net for more info.

Summer Scrip InfoDuring the summer, Scrip gift cards will continue to be

available after Masses. Please contact Kim Pericak, our

summer Scrip assistant, at scripinfo@comcast.net

or (815) 347-4626.

Thank you for your continued support!

The Pilgrim Virgin,

Our Lady of Fatima StatueThe Pilgrim Virgin Statue has been in the

St. Dennis Parish for over 15 years. The intent

of this devotion is that the statue travel from

home to home. It will be in your home for a

week or more. You can invite your family and

friends to say the rosary, or just enjoy her

presence in your home and have your own private devotion.

We still need our Ladys intercession to save us and the world

from destruction. This devotion will bring untold blessings to

all who participate.

Please honor Our Blessed Mother by signing up for a

particular week. Sign up sheet in the Narthex. When picking

up the statue, you will find it in a red carrying bag in theSacristy by the Narthex door. The statue should be returned

to the sacristy before 4:30 pm Mass on Saturday so the next

person can take her home. We can change the world through

her holy and blessed intercession.

Divorce CareDivorce is a death. It is a loss of a hope and a dream.

Divorce Care is a confidential support group for those

divorced or in the process of a divorce. The group will begin

September 12, 2013 at 6:30 pm in the fireside room in

Rectory for 12 weeks. Registration is required. Please call

Pat and Bill Roderick at 815-254-9966 to register or the Parish

Office for more information.

Want a Great Gift Idea? Buy A Brick!Consider purchasing an engraved brick paver in memory of

your loved one or for a special occasion (Birthday, Anniver-

sary, Baptism). This is a gift that will last for years to come!

Cost is $75 to $125 for up to 6 lines of

text. Check out the Pavers which are

installed by the St. Dennis Parish School

walkway on Washington Street. Order

forms are available in the Parish Office.

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Holy Hour and Adoration: All are welcome to attend Holy Hour in

the chapel/resource library on Friday, August 2 from 3:30 pm to4:30 pm. Follo wing we have the great blessing of the exposition of

the Blessed Sacrament from 4:30 pm to 10 pm. Come and pray.

Prayer Requests

Do you need prayer or kn ow of someone in need of prayer?Contact the parish office at 838-2592 ext. 123

secretary@saint-dennis.org to add a prayer request.

July 28,2013.

STEWARDSHIP OF TREA

July 20/21 Collection*(287) ......Weekly Auto Debit (119) .Monthly Auto Debit-weekly aver. (172) ......

Total ...... *641 loose cash

Weekly Operating Expenses ...

THANK YOU!!! GOD BLESS YOU

Giving the Glory to God Renovation: (aTotal Pledged: $382,002Number of families: 390Payments received: $346,261

Thank you to 291 on Auto Debit. If you are interested inenrolling, forms are available in the Narthex.

Please remember while you are away in tnot to take a vacation from your stewardexpenses continue year round.

The Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 31 foand closes at noon on Fridays through August.

Mass

Intentions

Saturday, July 27

4:30 pmNicholas Meyer, grandson of Joyce & RichRamos by Molly Marchio, Greg Mahalick by Patti Murphy,

John Szafranski by Phil & Helene DeChiara, Helen Bozue,

Anniversary of Death by Richard & Rosalie Ward

Sunday, July 28

7:30 amElaine Swiech, Birthday Remembrance by family& friends, John Kausak, Anniversary of Death by wife Marie,

Dominic Fracaro Family by Jerry & Fran Fallon

9:15 am Dick Johnson by Mike & Cathy Pauly, RobertDevine by Patti Johnson, Sally Alward by St. Dennis Staff

11:00 am St. Dennis Parish family

Monday, July 29

7:15 am Tom Marchio by Molly

Tuesday, July 30

7:15 am Dan Podczerwinski by Rick & Carole Onik,Muehlbauer/Keegan Families by Mr. & Mrs. Gene Keegan

Wednesday, July 31

7:15 am Demonja Family by Fr. Mark, Prayers for Greg

Martin & his return to Catholic faith by Joan

Thursday, August 1

7:15 am Alphonso Razo, Birthday Remembrance byMaria & Ginny, Joan Carbery, Anniversary of Death by Tom

& Family

Friday, August 2

7:15 amJoseph & Helen Gorski by Tom & Sue Gorski

Saturday, August 3

4:30 pmMikalauskas Family by Family, Jim Murphy byPatti Johnson

Sunday, August 4

7:30 amMarian Murphy, Anniversary of Death byLinda Pastore, Francis McGrath by Jerry & Fran Fallon,

Sally Alward by St. Dennis Staff

9:15 am Dick Johnson by Jim Tierney, John & HelenMorowczynski, Anniversary by Ron & Joan Jones

11:00 am St. Dennis Parish family

Readings for the WeekMon: Ex 32:15-24, 30-34, Jn 11:19-27, 11-18 Tues: Ex 33: 7

-11, 34:5b-9, Mt 13: 36-43 Wed: Ex 34: 29-35, Mt 13: 44-

46 Thurs: Ex 40: 16-21, Mt 13: 47-53 Fri: Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-

16, 27, 34b-37, Mt 13: 54-58 Sat: Lv 25: 1, 8-17, Mt 14: 1-

12 Sun: Eccl 1:2, 2:21-23, Col 3: 1-5, 9-11, Lk 12: 13-21

Save the Date!Playground Theology: Join Fr. Mark Fracaro on Tuesday,

July 30 in the playground of the ELC (Early Learning Center)

from 6:30 pm to 8 pm. All welcome, no fee. Bring a chair!

Glory & Praise will meet Tuesday, August 6, 7pm. Song,

Prayer & Scripture with Deacon John Freund. (Note: we will

not meet on July 30th).

Garments of Praise: Welcome back after summer! Our next

meeting will be Wed., August 7, 6-8:30pm in Fracaro Hall.

We will be making clothes and shrouds for children around

the world. The ministry is beginning to collect school sup-

plies; think about buying school supplies for your children

as well as orphans in need around the world, who cannot

afford supplies to attend school. We are in need of all

types of school supplies including: notebooks, pens, pencils,

crayons, colored pencils, backpacks, etc. Bring donationto

the Narthex Care Pantry bins on August 3 & 4! For more

info, contact Christen Morris 815-838-2592 ext 114,

cmorris@saint-dennis.org.

History Books on sale: 150 years of Faith, the History of

St. Dennis sold after the 9:15 am Mass, while supplies last.

Tour the Holy Land: Are you interested in touring the Holy

Land with St. Dennis parishioners Feb 2014? Learn more

about this trip by contacting Marge at:msanto@vikingtvl.com. Info available in Narthex.

Healing Mass w/ Fr. Fernando Suarez on Thursday,

August 22 at 6:30 pm in the Church.

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2013 Catholic Ministries

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the 2013 CMAA. Please answ

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We are at 54% of our g

Thank you to the 247 donors who have so g

tributed. Envelopes are avai

This Week, the Flame of Faith

will burn in memory of

Please pray for those who are sick or suffering

especially Sue Klein, Joe Speno, Georgia Stabosz,

Fr. Thomson, Della Kabza, Christen Morris,

Angie Fracaro, Natalie Renas, Chris Buryj, John Synowiecz

Sally Alward, Mother of Patti Johnson,

By St. Dennis Adult Music Choir

Todays Scripture Readings

Gen 18:20-32 Abraham barters with God.

Ps 138:1-3, 6-8 Lord, I called and you answered me.

Col 2:12-14 Jesus gives us life and forgives our sins.

Luke 11:1-13 Jesus teaches the disciples to pray.

The truth of today's psalm: Lord, on the day

I called for help, you answered me, may not

always be apparent. There are times when

we pray and it seems that God is either not

listening or is unwilling to give us what we

want. The Scriptures tell us to be persistent

praying; that in God's time our prayers are

answered.

Golf Classic for Men & WomenSaturday, August 17th

Register now for our 3rd Annual St. Dennis Golf Classic

for Men & Women at Old Oak Country Club in Homer

Glen. Registration forms available in Narthex or call

Kevin at 815-838-0902 or k.bussey@comcast.net

Can you Help?A family needs help with clothing for 2 boys.

The 9 yr. old is a sz. 10, sz. 3 shoe; he has long arms and is tall

and thin. The 6 yr. old is a sz. 6-7, sz. 2 shoe. They need clothes,

including underwear and socks, for summer as well as fall. If you

have any clean, gently used clothing to donate for this purpose, or

would like to provide a cash/gift card donation to help this family,

please bring your contributions to the Parish Center marked

We Care. God bless you.

A very sincere "THANK YOU!" to everyonewho donated time, talent and treasure to the Daybreak

event last week. You fed over 90 hungry brothers and

sisters. Your continued support throughout the yearis a blessing to those we serve.

Peace and Joy, The St. Dennis Daybreak Team

Save the Date!for the new Choir Season beginning

Thursday, August 8th at 6:30pm

in the Church

Welcome to all singers and musicians

who would like to Praise God in Song.

Interested? e-mail Patti at

pjohnson@saint-dennis.org