September 22, 2019

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

DIVINE INFANT JESUS and DIVINE PROVIDENCE

Catholic Parish

Volume 19 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 22, 2019

Catechetical Sunday, September 15, 2019 Every year, the Catholic Church in the United States designates the third Sunday in September as “Catechetical Sunday.” The purpose of this celebration is to recognize and pray for the continuity of the Church’s mission to teach the Gospel to all people. As Jesus was getting ready to go back to heaven, he commissioned his apostles saying; “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. 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, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20). In the same way, all of us followers of Jesus Christ are invited to take part in this special mission by being involved in the work of Evangelization through prayer, active participation, and financial contribution towards God’s work. This mission is well and alive in our parish through our Parish Catholic School; and our Religious Education Program where we teach our children the mysteries of our faith, helping them to become true disciples of Jesus Christ. Our Parish celebrated the “Catechetical Weekend” during a special mass on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 4:00PM. Our Catechists, School teachers and Religious Education Staff joined our congregation to thank God for this special ministry in our Parish and to pray for the grace to continue with the mission of fostering the faith formation of our children. The Children’s Choir was wonderful, thanks to Mrs. Janet Reif, for teaching our children to praise God in song with such reverence and passion. We are very grateful to Fr. Marcin, our Pastor, for the special treat of the “Barbecue Dinner” which we enjoyed with our fellow parishioners and our other part of the family; the school families. Thanks to the FSA for preparing such a delicious meal. Fr. Dan and the Parish staff have been and continue to be a source of great support to our School and our Religious Education Program and we say thank you to you too! We are blessed to have a strong Religious Education Program at both of our locations; Divine Infant Jesus and Divine Providence, administered and supported by a number of people over the years. We are greatly indebted to them for their service. The Religious Education classes at both locations started this past week and God has blessed us with an enrollment of a little over 150 students this year altogether. A Religious Education staff of 25 volunteers including Catechists, Catechist-Aides, Office Helpers and Door Assistants have stepped up to offer their time and talent to share their faith with our children. Our primary goal is to provide an atmosphere in which each child can experience God's love and develop a genuine and lasting relationship with him. We pass onto them the beliefs and traditions of our Catholic Church and prepare them for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist (First Communion) and Confirmation. In this effort, we invite all parents and family members to accompany their children on this journey of faith by fostering daily family prayer, weekly Sunday Mass attendance and by creating an atmosphere of Christian living in their homes. Last but not least, we invite all of you dear Parishioners, to join our Evangelization Team through prayer, volunteer service, and assistance with any resources useful to the work of religious education. Thank you! Let’s go out and make disciples of all nations! Sr. Christine Nantaba, IHMR Religious Education Administrator Divine Infant Jesus and Divine Providence Parish (708)865-8086 (Divine Infant Location) (708)562 -2258 Ext. 32 (Divine Providence Location)

Parish Calendar of Events

DP = DIVINE PROVIDENCE / DI = DIVINE INFANT JESUS

Monday, September 23–8:00am Mass – DP RE Classes at Divine Infant Jesus 6:30pm

Tuesday, September 24–8:00am Mass – DP Confessions-Divine Providence following 8:00am Mass

Wed., September 25–8:00am Mass – DP Tai Chi Chuan 4:30-5:00pm (CN) RE Classes at Divine Providence 4:15-5:15pm (SCH-DP)

Thursday, September 26–8:00am Mass – DI Women of Providence-Quilters 9:00am-12:00pm (MC)

Friday, September 27–8:00am Mass – DI Trivia Night 7:00pm (DP-GYM) Saturday, September 28–8:00am Mass – DI Confessions-Divine Infant Jesus following 8:00am Mass 4:00pm - Anticipated Mass at DP St. Vincent de Paul Appreciation after Mass at DP

5:00pm - Anticipated Mass at DI

Sunday, September 29–Masses – DP and DI 8:30am - Divine Providence St. Vincent de Paul Appreciation after Mass at DP

10:00am - Divine Infant Jesus Hospitality after Mass at DI

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 Tony Altobello Pat Ambrosia

Ed Backer Ina Bax

Tony Belmonte Denise Betkin

Bill Betz Bill Beuck

Carm Cammarata Rose Campobasso

Gilda Cappetta Michelle Carnagio

Michael Carr Cindy Cerveny

Jacqueline & Leonard Christopher

Joseph E. Cistaro Janice Coglianese

Kathy Colella Mary Jo Conway Margaret Cullen Donald Doucet Doris Esquivel

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. Mark Puc

Ralph Romano Anna Mae Rooney

Diana Roselli Evelyn Sadecki Gina Santucci Mary Scalera

Michael Scherer Geraldine Schneider

Donald Sloan Charles Soderquist

Paul Sodayko Grayson Stanley

Sarah Stanley Tessie Stavropoulos

Grace Thomas Vito Valerio

Parker Van Gelder Florence Voves

Mary Walsh

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III Dariusz Belza & Elizabeth Sloan

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Tootsie Rolls Are HERE!

Knights of Columbus Council 16641, will conduct

the Annual K of C “Tootsie Roll” Fund Drive THIS WEEKEND at

DIVINE INFANT and DIVINE PROVIDENCE after all Masses.

We are a rather new Council here in Westchester with about 30 active members, including our pastor, Fr. Marcin. Last year we collected about $2,500 in our Tootsie Roll Drive, and we would like to double that number this year.

We are always looking to expand our Council membership. If you would like more information about our new but dynamic K of C Council, please contact our Grand Knight, Dan Kaiser at 708-531-0864.

NEXT WEEKEND

September 28/29

The St. Vincent de Paul Society invites YOU for an “Appreciation Weekend” for coffee and… after all masses at Divine Providence

the weekend of September 28-29 in commemoration of the

Feast of St. Vincent de Paul.

St. Vincent was known as the “Saint for all People” and our model to love the poor as he did.

Please join us as we commemorate together St. Vincent de Paul’s Feast Day!

Everyone is Welcome!

WELCOME BACK!

DIVINE INFANT JESUS

HOSPITALITY SUNDAY

Sunday, September 29th after 10:00am Mass

at Divine Infant Jesus Church

All bakers welcome & appreciated!

PLEASE JOIN US!!

Welcome!

Marilyn Grace Daughter of

Shawn & Kimberly (Rodriguez) Kempa

Stella Rae Daughter of

Victor & Katie (Kasprzak) Fuentes

St. Vincent de Paul HELPS PEOPLE!

“Extend mercy towards others, so that there can be no one in need whom you

meet without helping.

For what hope is there for us if God should withdraw His mercy from us?”

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Please remember to pray for all the souls

that have gone home to heaven including:

Carole A. Turek

Wife of Joseph (Late) Mother of Joseph J., Susanne (James) Wenerski,

Pamela (Richard) Rozhon, Ann Weber and the late Timothy

Nancy Avery

Daughter of Randy & Betty Avery

Weekly Collections Divine Infant Jesus & Divine Providence

September 15, 2019 Sunday & Holy Day $11,525.86

Divine Providence Mass Intentions

Monday, 09/23 8:00am For the Parishioners †Tillie Witkowski †Venanzio Aquila †Gene Bednarski Healing Intention for Joe & Carol Sasso Tuesday, 09/24 8:00am †Frank De Vita †Jane Krumpos †Alice Maloney Wed., 09/25 8:00am †Betty Noonan †Tony Concialdi

Weekend Masses Sat., 09/28 4:00pm †Clare Frances Bolton †Joseph Kolar †Frank Napolitano Family Healing Intention for Marty Wyskup Sun., 09/29 8:30am †For All the Souls in Purgatory †Salvatore LoBue †Madeline Di Gangi †Charles Mussatto †Edward Kubiak †Bobby Pellegrino †Dmytro Martyn †Mauro J. Glorioso

Divine Infant Jesus Mass Intentions Thurs., 09/26 8:00am †Mary & Adolph Brozewski †Len Weigel †Thomas Podock Sr. †Walter & Mary Wanick Friday, 09/27 8:00am †Bernadine Rodeo †Stan Korus Sat., 09/28 8:00am †Emil & Henrietta Bezouska Weekend Masses Sat., 09/28 1:00pm Wedding Dariusz Belza & Elizabeth Sloan

5:00pm For the Parishioners †Peggy Scolaro †Irene Spahn †Dolores Assenato Sun., 09/29 10:00am †Maria Marino †Patricia Grammas †Wilda Gordon

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

with Deacon Jim Sponder

Sunday, September 22, 2019 1:00pm

Divine Infant Jesus Courtyard

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GOD IS ON THE SIDE OF THE POOR Two of today’s readings make it quite clear that God is on the side of the poor. Amos describes in detail the exploitation of the poor and needy. The psalm repeats that God acts to bene it the poor and lowly. But Luke turns things upside down, telling a tale of a con licted steward, about to be ired, who demonstrates his cleverness and is rewarded. Like the community to whom Paul writes in Timothy, these readings are personal, directed to believers, members of the Jewish and Christian communities, who struggle to deal with personal choices about how to conduct their lives. They offer an outline for how God wishes us to live in a world as complicated and as confusing as our own. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Seminarians take a great leap of faith and invest vast amounts of time, talent and their own treasure to answer God’s call to serve. To provide the necessary formation they need, PLEASE give generously.

This weekend, our second collection will be for the

Seminarian Education Fund.

Thank You!

On Saturday, October 12 at Noon, thousands of Rosary Rallies will be held in public places across America to pray the rosary. The power of prayer is needed more than ever to offset the sins and moral decline in our country, as well as throughout the world.

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RSVP before October 1, 2019 to Rose Carnagio

rosecarnagio@gmail.com or 865-1351

Please leave your name & phone number, and if you would be willing to help with set-up,

clean-up and/or refreshments

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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio); Autumn begins Thursday: Ss. Cosmas and Damian Friday: St. Vincent de Paul Saturday: St. Wenceslaus; Blessed Virgin Mary St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Ezr 1:1-6; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9; Tb:13:2, 3-4abefghn, 7-8; Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Hg 1:1-8; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Hg 2:1-9; Ps 43:1-4; Lk 9:18-22 Saturday: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a; Jer 31:10-12ab, 13; Lk 9:43b-45 Sunday: Am 6:1a, 4-7; Ps 146:7-10; 1 Tm 6:11-16; Lk 16:19-31

On Sept. 23, the Catholic Church remembers the Italian Franciscan priest St. Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as “Padre Pio” and known for his suffering, humility and miracles. The man later known by these names was originally named Francesco Forgione, born to his parents Grazio and Maria in 1887. His parents had

seven children, two of whom died in infancy. They taught the five surviving children to live their faith through daily Mass, family prayer of the rosary, and regular acts of penance.

Francesco had already decided at a young age to dedicate his entire life to God. At age 10, he felt inspired by the example of a young Capuchin Franciscan and told his parents: “I want to be a friar, with a beard.” Francesco’s father spent time in America, working to finance his son’s education so he could enter the religious life. On Jan. 22, 1903, Francesco donned the Franciscan habit for the first time. He took the new name Pio, a modernized Italian form of “Pius,” in honor of Pope St. Pius V. He made his solemn vows four years later and received priestly ordination in the summer of 1910. Shortly after, he first received the Stigmata – Christ’s wounds, present in his own flesh. Along with these mystical but real wounds, Padre Pio also suffered health problems that forced him to live apart from his Franciscan community for the first six years of his priesthood. By 1916 he managed to re-enter community life at the Friary of San Giovanni Rotondo, where he lived until his death. He handled many duties as a spiritual director and teacher, covering for brothers drafted into World War I. During 1917 and 1918, Padre Pio himself briefly served in a medical unit of the Italian army. He later offered himself as a spiritual “victim” for an end to the war, accepting suffering as a form of prayer for peace. Once again, he received the wounds of Christ on his body. They would remain with him for 50 years, through a succession of global conflicts. Against his own wishes, the friar’s reputation for holiness, and attending miracles, began to attract huge crowds. Some Church officials, however, denounced the priest and had him banned from public ministry in 1931. Pope Pius XI ended the ban two years later, and his successor Pius XII encouraged pilgrimages to Padre Pio’s friary. Known for patient suffering, fervent prayer, and compassionate spiritual guidance, Padre Pio also lent his efforts to the establishment of a major hospital, the “Home to Relieve Suffering.” Padre Pio died in 1968 and was declared a saint in 2002. Three years after his death, Pope Paul VI marveled at his simple and holy life in an address to the Capuchin Order. “A worldwide following gathered around him ... because he said Mass humbly, heard confessions from dawn to dusk and was – it is not easy to say it – one who bore the wounds of our Lord,” Pope Paul explained. “He was a man of prayer and suffering.” CNA-Catholic News Agency

St. Pio of Pietrelcina September 23

“And the sun took a step back, the leaves lulled themselves to sleep and autumn was awakened.” - Raquel Franco

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Become a Hospital Volunteer Are you interested in mee ng new people, increasing your ac vity or feeling a new sense of purpose, then become a volunteer at Hinsdale or LaGrange Medical Centers.

You can apply on line at www.amitahealth.com/volunteer. You can also call the Hinsdale Campus at 630-856-4000 or the LaGrange Campus at 708-245-8103 and ask to speak to the volunteer office.

Your help will be greatly appreciated.

Ss. Barbara and Louise de Marillac Parish, in LaGrange Park, has an immediate opening for an admin assistant/secretary. Please email your resume and request a job description at lwaterloo@stbarbarabrookfield.org regarding this full-time position, at the South Campus rectory in Brookfield.

St. Domitilla Parish 4940 Washington St, Hillside, IL

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019

Doors open at 5:00pm

Games start at 7:00pm

Playing 15 games Pack of 9-on Cards (Per Person Cost)

1 Card - $17.00 2 Cards - $30.00 3 Cards - $42.00

Food, Beer, Wine & Soda available for sale!

Join us for a fun evening and some good food!!

MUST BE 18 years or older to be in the hall.

CRAFTERS WANTED! Display your homemade craft items at

St. Barbara’s Parish Center November 23, 2019 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Call Alicia Mancini @ 708-485-2502 for further information.

G . O . M God Over Money

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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 lhawkins@archchicago.org

Mrs. Charlene Boyd-Bookkeeper chboyd@archchicago.org

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

Ms. Karen Luciano-Secretary/Bulletin kluciano@archchicago.org

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 - DP (708)865-8086 - DI cnantaba@archchicago.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 lynn.letourneau@archchicago.org

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

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

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Divine Infant Jesus & Divine Providence Parish #000856 2550 Mayfair Ave. 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 09/22/2019 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 12 Bulletin #000856 .