Dear St.

Dennis Friends, I was reflecting on the wonderful Mass and reception you hosted on my behalf this past weekend. In my 25 years at St. Dennis, I have been touched countless times by your kindness, love and generosity. This past weekend was an evening I will cherish always. I have been blessed to be part of this loving, supportive community, and my teaching years have brought me countless hours of joy. I sincerely appreciate my students, their families, my colleagues and staff and all the parishioners for honoring me in this special way. I am truly blessed. Much Love, Mrs. Barbara Geil

March 31, 2013

Support the St. Dennis School Jubilation Choir adventure to Music Magic Days in Disney this June!
Saturday, April 6 & Sunday, April 7: Dodge ball Tournament at Parish Center for all ages. $100 registration fee per team of 6 -10 co-ed players; Grade School, High School and 18+ adult Divisions. Contact Art at 708-906-5813 for more details and to register your team. Saturday, April 6: Lottery Bingo A donation of $10 enters you into the pool. For each entry, you will pick 10 numbers between 1 and 59. The first entrant with numbers drawn will win prize of 50% of proceeds. Pick up entry form at Narthex table. April 26: Disney Spectacular Spring Musical April 27 Spaghetti Dinner May 5 Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast May 11-12 Bake Sale in Narthex May 18 Nite at the Races from 6 pm to 11 pm.

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of Our Lord

1214 Hamilton Street, Lockport, IL 60441

Phone 815 838-2592 Fax 815 838-2401 E-mail church@saint-dennis.org Web - http://www.saint-dennis.org Our Mission Statement St. Dennis is a welcoming, Spirit-led, Catholic Community called to be disciples of Christ, servants of those in need and celebrators of Gods love.

WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday 7:30 am, 9:15 am, 11:00 am Daily Monday thru Friday 7:15 am (Changes to daily Mass may occur. View page 2 for all changes.) Glory & Praise Tuesdays 7:00 pm

SACRAMENTS Dear Family, Happy Easter! Happy Resurrection Day! All of earth and heaven rejoice today because Jesus Christ our brother and savior is risen from the dead. This incredible news is as alive today as it was 2,000 years ago! With the Resurrection comes Gods power to us in the form of the Holy Spirit. With expectant faith in the resurrection and the Holy Spirit, the darkness of our lives whether it be stress, fears, losses, uncertainty, grief, illness and separation, can be lifted and healed by the awesome light that comes from the empty tomb. I know for some of you, this might just seem like religious words, but I believe in the depth of my heart that your life can be transformed. Pause and pray right now for Jesus who is resurrected to save you, heal you and transform your life. Trust and have faith in Jesus who gave everything, even His life, that you might have everything and eternal life. Alleluia! Alleluia! He is Risen! In the Lords Love, Fr. Jim Curtin 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! CHECK OUT THE ST. DENNIS WEB SITE at www.saint-dennis.org or visit us on Facebook!
Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30-4:15 pm or Appt. Baptism Please call 815 838-2592 ext.123 to register and complete a Baptismal Request form. Marriage Please call 815 838-2592 ext.123 to Register, at least six months in advance.

St. Dennis School Annual $100 Spring Raffle

Congratulations to our first early bird drawing Winner of $200: Michael McNamee
Purchase your ticket today in the Narthex at the Gift Table or in the Parish Office during office hours. Early Bird drawings take place April 1, April 8, April 15, April 22. Final Drawing for grand prizes on Saturday, April 26th. Winner need not be present.

Save the Dates! More details to come of our fantastic fun events! Visit our table in the Narthex for more info.
Good Grief! A presentation for adults experiencing the loss of a loved one in death. MONDAY, APRIL 15, 7 -8:30 pm, NARTHEX REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by Wed., April 10.
>>>> This program is a repeat of presentation in October, 2012. <<<<

Parish Office Hours

Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor Rev. James Curtin Associate Pastor Rev. Thomson Panakal Residents Fr. Mark Fracaro Sr. Ellen Thomas, r.c. Pastoral Associates Deacon Rob Weierman Sr. Joanne Vallero, CSJ Faith Formation Director Venus Wozniak Music Director Patti Johnson

St. Dennis Rosary Ministry SALE

Friday, April 19 (3 pm6 pm), Saturday, April 20 ( 9 am 6 pm) and Sunday, April 21 (7 am2 pm)

In Narthex
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. PURCHASE A GIFT FOR BAPTISM, FIRST COMMUNION, CONFIRMATION, MOTHERS/FATHERS DAY, BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY
Items include: Rosaries, bracelets, necklaces, Crosses AND MUCH MORE!

Join Sr. Joanne for this presentation concerning the experience of grief; healing the pain of grief, the myths of grief, moving through grief, and faith and prayer during grieving. Contact Sr. Joanne at Parish Office at 838-2592 x 110.

Healing Prayer
Lorrie Murphy 708 301-5107 murphyfisch@comcast.net

Check out our Ministry on the St. Dennis Website or call Kim at 815.560.2468 or Mary 573.434.7801

Join us as we Grow In Faith Together

Pick up a G.I.F.T. Booklet today in the Narthex and register for upcoming G.I.F.T. events. Contact Venus Wozniak, Faith Formation Director at 815-838-2592 x 113
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.

MONTHLY REMINDERS SundayCatechesis 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 Thursday All Choir Practices; Bible Study 10am Third Thursday Senior Luncheon First FridayHoly Hour 3:30pm

Bulletin Editor
Contact the Parish Office secretary@saint-dennis.org

1201 Washington St.Lockport, IL 60441 815 838-4494 E-mailschool@saint-dennis.org PrincipalLisa Smith

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March 31, 2013

Mass Intentions
Saturday, March 30 Holy Saturday 12:00 pm Blessing of Baskets & Prayer No 4:30 pm Mass 7:30 pm Easter Vigil Sunday, March 31 Easter Sunday 7:30 am St. Dennis Parish Family 9:15 am Frank Barkauskas by family, Dorothy Adelman
by Dave & Judy Martis & family 11:00 am John Pesavento by family, The Dobrovolny, Seidel, Hoiden & Howard Families by Nate, Amy Hester, Birthday Remembrance by family, Catherine Gleason by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Devine

Please pray for those who are sick or suffering especiallyMaryAnne Krajewski, Ron Jones, Greg Mahalick, Sue Klein, Joe Speno, Jerry Richards, Georgia Stabosz Todays Scripture Readings Acts 10:34a, 37-43 We ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. Col 3:1-4 Christ is raised; seek what is above. 1 Cor 5:6b-8 Let us celebrate the feast. John 20:1-9 They did not understand that he had to rise from the dead.

SAVE THE DATE

Glory & Praise resumes on Tuesday, April 2nd at 7 pm in the Stalzer Room with Deacon John Freund. He will bless us with his guitar and song. Come see the mighty power of the Holy Spirit fall on us as Jesus is praised. I encourage you to attend. St. Dennis Youth Group: All high school teens invited on Sunday, April 6th from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm in the Parish Office Stalzer Room. For more information visit the parish website or email sdyg@comcast.net Financial Peace University is Back! Learn to handle your money GODS way! FREE PREVIEW night on Wednesday, April 10th @ 6:00 pm Classes Start April 24th @ 6:30 pm in the Narthex. Contact Ed Ellis at 708-528-8666 (cell) for more info. Debt Free Party! Join the parish after each Mass on Sat, April 13 & Sunday, April 14 in the Narthex to celebrate no debt! Building with Broken Pieces: A one-day conference for the widowed and divorced. Featuring nationally recognized speaker, teacher and retreat director, Amy Florian. On Sat, April 13 from 9am to 5pm. To register: 815 838 5334 familyministry@diocesesofjoliet.org Garments of Praise Ministry (formerly Clothes for Haiti) Our next meeting will be Wed., April 17th, 6:00-8:45p.m. in Fracaro Hall. We will be making clothes and shrouds for the children of Haiti. The ministry is in need of new boys and girls underwear (in any sizes) for the orphans and children in the hospitals. Please help protect these children from disease and infection, with the simplest gift of undergarments. Bring donation to the Narthex Care Pantry bins on April 13 & 14th! For more info, contact Christen Morris 815-838-2592 ext 114. Book Club: Next meeting is on April 21st at 6:30 in the Parish Office Stalzer Room. Discussion of Confessions of a Mega Church Pastor by Allen Hunt. Contact Sue Brody at Suzanne.brody@fedex.com if questions. Our Gratitude from the Olive Woods Sale: We would like to express our gratitude to all the parishioners, Fr. Jim, and all the staff of St. Dennis Parish who have made a great effort for the missions success of the olive wood sale last weekend. You have achieved a great difference to help the less fortunate of Gods people. We do appreciate your assistance in purchasing our items to benefit the Christian Catholic schools and clinics in the Bethlehem area. We hope to keep your extending helping hands in near future for more sales. May God Our Lord Jesus Christ bless you all. Sincerely in Christ, Issam Qumsiyeh, Star of Bethlehem March 23/24 Collection* (325) ......................... $ 9,858 Weekly Auto Debit (120) ........ 3,192 Monthly Auto Debit-weekly aver. (163) ............ 4,214 Total ............ $ 17,264
*1063 loose cash .

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

Weekly Operating Expenses ..... $ 18,200 THANK YOU!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!

Auto Debit forms are available in the Narthex.

Monday, April 1 7:15 am Dianne Wujciga by family Tuesday, April 2 7:15 am David Eichhorn from loving family, Florence
Breuer, Anniversary of Death by Angie

Readings for the Week Mon: Acts 2: 14, 22-33, Mt 28: 8-15 Tues: Acts 2: 36-41, Jn 20: 11-18 Wed: Acts 3: 1-10, Lk 24: 13-35 Thurs: Acts 3: 11-26, Lk 24: 35-48 Fri: Acts 4: 1-12, Jn 21: 1-14 Sat: Acts 4: 13-21, Mk 16: 9-15 Sun: Acts 5: 12-16, Rv 1: 9-11a, 12-13, 17-19, Jn 20: 19-31

Giving the Glory to God Renovation: (as of 3/25/13) Total Pledged: $376,167 Number of families: 386 Payments received: $320,170 2012 Contribution Statements are available. Please contact the parish office at 815-838-2592 or secretary@saint-dennis.org, please let us know if you would like your statement e-mailed, mailed or ready in the parish office.
THE LORD SUSTAINS HIS PEOPLE

Wednesday, April 3 7:15 am Florence Breuer, Anniversary of Death by family Thursday, April 4 7:15 am Donna Tierney by Jim & family, Jacquelyn Erickson by family

Friday, April 5 7:15 am Judith Masalewicz by Sandy Johnson 3:30 pm Holy Hour followed by Adoration until 10 pm Saturday, April 6 4:30 pm Bob Mason, Birthday Remembrance by Kuhn &
Mason families, Pauline Richards by Kuhn family, Virginia Wenger by Jim & Mary Talken, Anne Sartori by St. Dennis CCW, Dolores Anderson by St. Dennis CCW

Therefore Easter is not simply one feast among others, but the Feast of feasts, the Solemnity of solemnities, just as the Eucharist is the Sacrament of sacraments (the Great Sacrament). St. Athanasius calls Easter the Great Sunday and the Eastern Churches call Holy Week the Great Week. The mystery of the Resurrection, in which Christ crushed death, permeates with its powerful energy our old time, until all is subjected to him.
St. Dennis Bread of Life & Outreach: Thank you for your especially generous contributions of gift cards, certificates and donations to the Bread of Life Fund during this Lenten season. You have made a difference in the lives of dozens of families we have been able to assist. Thank you and God bless you are the responses that may not reach your ears but are sincerely expressed over and over. Hunger and lifes challenges know no season; almsgiving is always welcome.

2013 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Please answer Bishop Conlons request and make a generous pledge. Envelopes are available in Narthex. Our goal is $67,516.
If you are on weekly auto debit, your weekly contribution will be processed under Easter for March 31. Please use your Easter envelope to contribute any additional amount.

Next weeks 2nd collection will be for Improvements.

The Parish Office will be closed March 31 to April 7 for Easter break. Messages & e-mail will be checked. Have a Blessed Easter!
He saw and he believed. They have done the running for us. These witnesses who followed Christ, rose before dawn, felt fear at the tomb, ran to get others, ran back, and probably breathless, peered in and then walked into the tomb. It is not what they saw, but what they did not see that gave them great hope; that makes this day glorious for us.

Sunday, April 7 7:30 am Theresa Lea, Anniversary of Death by Jim Tierney & family, Jerry Gasper by John & Rosemary Gasper, Dominic & Ethel Fracaro by Jerry & Fran Fallon & family 9:15 am St. Dennis Parish Family 11:00 am Rita James by Bambalas family

Mother & Son Spring Fling Dance! Prayer Requests

Do you need prayer or know 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.

Friday, April 19th * 6:30-9:00pm * $15/couple Open to all School and Parish Families Pre-K -8th Grade! This fun night will include casual dinner, drinks, sweet table, flower for mom, raffles, framed picture with mom, and a D.J! Tickets on sale soon!