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Bulletin Information CenterDeadline to submit info for the bulletin is 4 pm Friday one week before you want it to appear. Please sendall information by email t o castaways@ameritech.net PLEASE NOTE: In subject area, type St. DennisBulletin. All info must now be in MS Word or Publisher document as an attachment. Thank you, Kim Cast

MONTHLY REMINDERSSundayCatechesis 9:15am, 5:15pm,

2nd & 4th Sun.-Baptism 1 pmMondaysCatechesis of GS 4:30pm, Catholicism 7 pm

TuesdayFinancial peace University 6:30 pm

2nd Tues.Catholic Council of Women 12 pm - Sept., Dec., March & May

WednesdayCatechesis of GS, 6pm, ThursdayAllChoir Practices,

Bible Study 10 am, Third Thursday Senior Luncheon

First FridayHoly Hour 3:30pm SaturdayRCIA, 3:30pm

March 11, Third SunOf Lent

1214 Hamilton Street, Lockport, IL 60441

Phone 815 838-2592 Fax 815 838-2401

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

WORSHIP SCH

Saturday 4:30Sunday 7:30 am, 9:15

Daily Monday thru Fri(Changes to daily Mas

View page 2 for all Glory & Praise Tuesd

SACRAMENReconciliation: Sat. 3:30-4

BaptismPlease call 815 838-2

to register and coBaptismal Reque

MarriagePlease call 815 838-25

Register, at least six mon

Parish Office 8:30 am 4:0

PASTORAL S

PastorRev. James C

Associate PaRev. Thomson P

Pastoral AssoDeacon Rob WeSr. Joanne Valle

Jackie Bedo

Music DirecPatti Johnso

Healing PraLorrie Murphy 708 murphyfisch@com

Bulletin EdKim Cast

castaways@ame

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Lockport, IL 6

815 838-44

E-mailschool@sain

PrincipalLisa

Dear Family,

We are all called t o be healers. When Jesus said, Lay hands on

the sick and be healed. He meant you and I, not just doctors. If

you have never laid hands on someones shoulder, arm or head in

prayer and asked the Holy Spirit to bring the healing presence of

Jesus Christ, I encourage you to do so. For most of us the thought

that may come to our minds is what if it doesnt work? Let me

assure you that healing always happens, but sometimes not in the

way we ask. I have also found that Gods Holy Spirit always shows up. We can

also heal one another with our words of affirmation and love, words of kindness

and compassion, and words of encouragement and hope. The greatest power to

heal comes from loving one another. Enjoy your week of healing. The Lord wants

to use you to bring His healing and love to others.

In the Lords Love,

Fr. Jim Curtin

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.

Rosaries for HealingSALE

APRIL 14th & 15th

DO YOU NEED A GIFT FOR

BAPTISM, FIRST COMMUNION,CONFIRMATION, MOTHERS/FATHERS DAY BIRTHDAY ORANNIVERSARY

THIS IS THE LAST SALE UNTIL THE FALL

Items include: Rosaries, bracelets, necklaces,crosses, watches for men and women

AND MUCH MORE!Stop by and purchase a special giftfor that special person in your life.

All special orders ready when you need them!

We Welcome New ParishionersIf you would like to join St. Dennis Parish or learn more about us,

please contact the parish office at 815 838-2592 x 123or stop in to pick up a new parishioner packet.

We would like to welcome you to our parish family!

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY will behere March 24 & 25 to accept your dona-tions of clothing and other household items.Pick up a large white bag in the Narthex af-ter all Masses on March 17& 18 th. Accepting

all clothing, shoes, linens, blankets, coats, kitchen items..For furniture pick up please call 630-231-4658 andwe will send a truck to your home for large items.Thank you for helping us help others.

Hand-Carved Olive Wood Giftsfrom the Holy Land

Proceeds benefit Catholicschools in the Holy Land.

There are more than 600 Christian families livingin Bethlehem and are completely dependent oncarving olive wood figurines for their livelihood.The recent clashes in the Middle East havestopped the tourism industry in Bethlehem, caus-

ing most of these families serious harm in earning their livingand forcing many of them to leave their homeland. Emptyingthe land of Christ from Christians can have tragic conse-quences on the Holy sites. Issam from Star of BethlehemGroup came to the United States with a mission to helpthose families by selling their beautiful religious hand crafts.The cost of goods goes to benefit the Christian carvers tokeep them working in the spirit of our Lord Jesus Christ.Therefore, the profit from sales goes directly t o the needyCatholic schools and clinics in the Holy Land. Star of Beth-lehem is approved by many Bishops, and from the Dioceseof Jerusalem. Sale dates are March 10th & 11th.

Join us forGenerations of Faith March 11th aswe experience the meaning and depth of God's love for usthrough rituals and meditations on the three most impor-

tant days to the Christian faith-- Holy Thursday, Good Fri-day, and the Holy Saturday. Current participants shouldRSVP if they cannot attend. New Registrations are wel-come. Call Christen in the Faith Formation office for moreinformation. 815-838-2592 ext 114.

YOUTH GROUP: All teens are invited to join us for Stationsof the Cross Practice, March 18th3:30-5 pm and Wed,March 21st 7-9 pm Friday, March 23 rd 6 to 8 pm Stations of

The Cross. Overnight Lock-In Friday, March 23, 8pm to Sat., March 24th 6 am in Gym. Contact lister-mann3@comcast.netfor more information.

There will be a brief Welcome Gathering, Sunday, April15,following 9:15 and 11:00am Masses. You are invitedto join Fr. Jim, Fr. Thomson and our St. Dennis staff in theRectory adjoining the Narthex. If you have joined the parishin the past year or two, or are considering doing so, stop infor a chance to meet, receive information, or ask questions.Please RSVP to the office: 838 2592, so that we will haverefreshments enough for our group! Hope to see you t here!New parishioner registration/census forms are available onour website or by calling the parish office.

Spring Fling Mother Son Spring DanceSponsored by St. Dennis PTCFriday, March 30th 6:30-8:30.

$15 per couple and $5 for each additional son.Open to all school and parish families Pre- K through 8thGrade This fun night will include casual dinner, drinks,

sweet table, flower for mom, picture with frame, raffle, andD.J! Bring in a can good and receive a free raffle ticket!!

St. Dennis Gift Card ProgramStop by the gift card table and check out our

new vendors Groupon, Berkots and manymore..Need gift cards during the week? Gift

cards are available on Thursday mornings in the ParishCenter from 8 to 9 a.m. and Friday mornings in theschool library from 8 to 9 a.m. If you have questions orto place a special order, contact scripinfo@comcast.net or(815) 836-0661.

DIVORCED AND WIDOWED CONFERENCEOn March 24, at St Charles Pastoral Center in Romeoville,Father TonyTaschetta, a retreat master and preacher, willaddress the divorced and widowed and those who care forthem in a presentation, called Why So Weary? Lay DownYour Burdens and Be Set Free! The day begins at 9 a.m.

and ends with 4 p.m. Mass, celebrated by Bishop Siegel,The $35 donation includes morning coffee, lunch and re-source materials. Call Desiree Marciani (815-838-5334) formore information or see http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/familyministryfor an electronic copy of the brochure.

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March 11, 2012 Mass IntentionsWednesday, March 14

7:15 am Marian Murphy by Mary K. Tierney8:15 am All School Mass; Charles L. Borio by family,Mariellen Kehlenbach, Anniversary of Death by family

Thursday, March 15

7:15 am Raymond Oesterreich by wife

Friday, March 16

7:15 amTom Marchio by Dick & Patti Johnson, EdwardBoland, Birthday Remembrance by Brian & Janet Boland3:00 pmStations of the Cross

Saturday, March 17

4:30pm Marian Murphy by Jim Tierney, Charles L.Borio, Anniversary of Death by family, Virgil & Amy Hester& Jacquelyn Erickson by family, Jim Molloy by Ruthie &family, Albert Misialek, Anniversary of Death by family

Sunday, March 18

Fourth Sunday of Lent

7:30am Bud Smolich by Jim & Lillian Rozanski

9:15am Len Pesavento, Anniversary of Death by wife,John M orowczynski, Anniversary of Death by Ron & JoanJones11:00 am Nicolette Bellos by family, Tom Marchio byBill & Wilma King, Joan OKeeffe by Salvetti family

Readings--Today: Ex 20:1-17, 1 Cor 22-25, Jn 2:13-25Mon: 2 Kgs 5:1-15, Lk 4: 24-30 Tues: Dn 3: 25, 24-43, Mt18:21-35 Wed: Dt 4: 1, 5-9, Mt 5: 17-19 Thurs: Jer 7: 23-28,Lk 11: 14-23 Fri: Hos 14:2-10, Mk 12:28-34 Sat: Hos 6:1-6,Lk 18:9-14 Sun: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23, Eph 2:4-10, Jn 3:14-21

STEWARDSHIP OF TREMar. 3/4 Collection (400 envelopes*) ..Weekly Auto Debit (96) .Monthly Auto Debit-weekly aver. (127) ....

Total ..* $782 loose cash

Weekly Operating Expenses

Debt Reduction Collection (147) ..Debt Reduction Auto Debit (36)....

Total ..

Easter Flowers (20) .. THANK YOU!!! GOD BLESS Y

Please consider using auto debit in wcontribution is automatically withdraw

basis. Call Kathy at 815 838-2592 ext.

PARISH CENTER DEBT

2011 Contribution Statements are availablecontact the parish office at 815-838-2592 osecretary@saint-dennis.org, please let us kwould like your statement e-mailed, mailed

pick-up in the parish office.

Second Collection: Aid to the Ch

Central & Eastern Europ

Giving the Glory to God Renovation: (Total Pledged: $211,810Number of families: 238Payments received: $95,842

This Week the Flame of Faithwill burn in Memory of .

Patricia Zimny by Robert RopaAdeline Zan by Tony & Carol Sartori

and Andy & Lynn Onderisin

Giving Gloto God

Church RestoratioFor those who are interesadditional items available

and dedicate. Some examaltar, tabernacle, lectern, cble flooring, reconciliation

of clock tower and steeple cross, Pastoand Servers chairs and St. Joseph statrange in cost from $3,000 to $50,000. Pparish office if you are interested in mation or memorial . Feel free to speak wyou have any questions.

Please pray for those whoare sick or suffering especially

Marge Simpson, Fr. Thomson, Eva Garvey,Rich Drexler, Sherry Lewandowski, Mary GalickMarilyn Vonch, Mary Bolattino

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENTAs Christian Stewards,we find God's power and wisdom where otherswould least expect them in Christ crucified.What may appear to some to be weakness and

failure, we see as the sign and instrument of our salvation.Christ, indeed, died for our sins. But He also rose from thedead, offering us the hope of life everlasting in heaven.

Saturday, March 10

4:30pm Helen Kijowski by Stanley Stawiarski, TomMarchio by Shirley & Linda Blackburn & Sr. Ellen Thomas,Keith Blackburn, Birthday Remembrance by Shirley &Linda

Sunday, March 11

Third Sunday of Lent

7:30am John Kausak by wife Marie and family, Otto &Mildred Gasperby John & Rosemary Gasper9:15am Tom Marchio by Frank & Mary Pagano, JohnGarvey by John & Kathy Provancal, Pietro Pagano, Anni-versary of Death by Frank & Mary Pagano11:00 am Mariellen Kehlenbach by Joe & family,Marlene Scola by family

Monday, March 12

7:15am Elaine Steinke by Gene & Tess Keegan12:30 pm Rosary7:00 pm Catholicism: Word on Fire in Narthex

Tuesday, March 13

7:15am Elizabeth Johnson by Christine Brilowski7:00 pm Glory & Praise Worship

2012 ANNUAL APPEAL: We are challenged as Catholicsto build up Gods kingdom here on earth. Please consideranswering Bishop Conlons request and make a generouspledge. The gifts that we give enable ministries and ser-vices that touch thousands of lives. Please pick up apledge envelope in the Narthex after Mass or visitwww.jolietdioceseappeal.orgfor more information.

Please pray for those who have enteredinto Eternal Life especially

Mary Beth Perkne, Michael Lyons,John Garvey (father of Roger Garvey),

Ted Strom, Jackie Gayda

HELP NEEDEDWe are seeking volunteers to help with the projector

for weekend Masses. This ministry is open for anyone in5th grade and up. If you are interested please contactAlice Matteucci (708) 906-5814 or you can email alice-

matteucci@comcast.net. Training will be provided.

Baptism

Aaliyah Flores, Kate Menconi,Kennedy Menconi, Anthony Swarthout

SAVE THE DATEST. DENNIS COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN MEETINGTuesday, March 13th at Noon, Fracaro Hall Corned BeefLuncheon, $8.00 Please bring scissors to cut crosses for Haitiproject RSVP (for food count) to 838-2592 x 0 by March 9th

GLORY & PRAISE: All are welcome to join us Tuesdays at 7pm. March 13

thCarol Stepien Divine Mercy Chaplet , March20th No Glory & Praise scheduled and March 27 th Mass inchurch with Fr. John Harvey

Senior LuncheonAll seniors are invited to join us for Senior

Luncheon on Thursday, March 15that noon. A catered lunch

and entertainment by pianist, Dwayne Linich. Please call Par-

ish Office to RSVP by Monday, March 12th at 815-838-2592

x 0. Cost is $7.00 at the doorHaiti Ministry Our next meeting will be Wednesday, March21st from 6:00-8:45p.m. in Fracaro Hall. W e will collect dona-tions the weekend of March 17-18th only!

Attention First Communion & Reconciliation Candidates:Next Meeting is March 23 and Rehearsal is May 5 in t hechurch. 1st Reconciliation & 1st Communion will be May 11 &12th. Please contact Christen Morris at 838-2592 x 114 if youhave questions.

Word Alive Bible Study Thurs. 10-11:30 am in Stalzer

Room. Our next sessions are March 22, 29 .Open to alladults who wish to gather for a time of prayer, input anddiscussion.For more info or to register, call Sr. Joanne at815 838 2592 X 110.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY will be here March 24 &25. Pick up bags next weekend after Mass.

ST. DENNIS ROSARY MINISTRY SALE APRIL 14th & 15th

Don't forget to check our website forupdates and view our calendar forall that is going on at St. Dennis!

300 Club Winners for March

$ 75.00 Betty Wrather

50.00 Barb Meyers

25.00 Donald Smith

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