Rosaries for Healing

SALE APRIL 14th & 15th DO YOU NEED A GIFT FOR BAPTISM, FIRST COMMUNION, CONFIRMATION, MOTHERS/ FATHERS DAY BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY
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 gift for that special person in your life. April 1 PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORDS PASSION April 5 HOLY THURSDAY No 7:15 am Mass Mass at 7 PM followed by Adoration of the Eucharist until Midnight. Bring a bell to ring during Gloria & bread/wine to be blessed April 6 GOOD FRIDAY No 7:15 am Mass Stations of the Cross at 12:30 PM 7 PM Celebration of the Lords Passion April 7 HOLY SATURDAY No 4:30 PM Mass Morning Prayer followed by Blessing of Food Baskets at 8:30 AM in Narthex EASTER VIGIL MASS at 7:30 PM in Church. Bring a bell to ring during Gloria. April 8 EASTER SUNDAY Masses at 7:30AM, 9:15 AM and 11 AM All Easter Masses celebrated in the Church. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY will be here March 24 & 25 to accept your donations of clothing and other household items. Accepting all clothing, shoes, linens, blankets, coats, kitchen items. For furniture pick up please call 630-2314658 and we will send a truck to your home for large items. Thank you for helping us help others.

March 25, 2012

Fifth Sunday Of Lent 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 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 Tuesday 7:00 pm

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.
Dear Family, Our Lenten theme this weekend is Forgiveness. Each day when we pray the Our Father, we ask God to forgive us in the same way we forgive one another. This is a powerful statement that we express to God our Father. Oftentimes, we must step beyond our feelings of hurt or pain to forgive those around us who intentionally or unintentionally offend us. Forgiveness is a way of loving others and allowing God to heal them and also to heal ourselves. Each day and before we fall asleep each night, we should forgive others from our hearts. Forgiveness is the pathway to inner peace. You are invited this Tuesday night, March 27th at 7pm to come to the Communal Reconciliation Service at St. Joseph Church in Lockport. This Reconciliation is sponsored by St. Joseph Parish and St. Dennis Parish. Come and celebrate the gift of forgiveness for yourself and for others. In the Lords Love, Fr. Jim Curtin

SACRAMENTS
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.

All special orders ready when you need them!

Spring Fling Mother Son Spring Dance Sponsored by St. Dennis PTC Friday, 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 8th Grade This fun night will include casual dinner, drinks, sweet table, flower for mom, picture with frame, raffle, and D.J! Bring in a can good and receive a free raffle ticket!!

Parish Office Hours

8:30 am 4:00 pm PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor Rev. James Curtin Associate Pastor Rev. Thomson Panakal Pastoral Associates Deacon Rob Weierman Sr. Joanne Vallero, CSJ Jackie Bedore Music Director Patti Johnson

St. Dennis Gift Card Program

Save the Date May 19, 2012

New Musical Entertainment Remember When Sit-down Dinner Free bottle of wine for each table. Table top raffles $100 Raffle (Grand Prize $10,000) and more! Reservations are required Advance ticket sales only. Seniors (55 & up) $15 54 & younger (must be 21) $20

Stop by the gift card table and check out our new vendors Groupon, Berkots and many more..Need gift cards during the week? Gift cards are available on Thursday mornings in the Parish Center from 8 to 9 a.m. and Friday mornings in the school library from 8 to 9 a.m. If you have questions or to place a special order, contact scripinfo@comcast.net or (815) 836-0661. NEEDED: MINISTERS OF CARE TO TAKE ON NEW ASSIGNMENTS We are in need of additional Ministers of Care to bring Communion to the Homebound or Nursing Homes. Diocesan training is needed for this ministry. The parish will provide the fee for the training sessions at the Carmelite Spiritual Center, Darien. Next training program is scheduled to begin May 8. [Sessions will also be held in the Fall, 2012.] If interested, please contact Sr. Joanne at the Parish Center as soon as possible. ALSO: IF YOU ARE A TRAINED MINISTER THAT HAS BEEN INACTIVE FOR SOME TIME AND ARE ABLE TO TAKE ON AN ASSIGNMENT, PLEASE CONTACT SR. JOANNE.

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!

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

Bulletin Editor
Kim Cast castaways@ameritech.net

MONTHLY REMINDERS
SundayCatechesis 9:15am, 5:15pm, 2nd & 4th SundaysBaptism 1 pm MondaysCatechesis 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, Thursday All Choir Practices, Bible Study 10 am, Third Thursday Senior Luncheon First FridayHoly Hour 3:30pm SaturdayRCIA, 3:00pm
1201 Washington St. Lockport, IL 60441 815 838-4494 E-mailschool@saint-dennis.org PrincipalLisa Smith

Tickets go on sale soon!

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

Mass Intentions
Saturday, March 24 4:30pm Helen Kijowski by Bob & Julie Solley, Michael Cabay, Anniversary of Death by mom Ellie, Ray & Mary Jakubowski by family, May, Maurisak & Gubista Families by family Sunday, March 25 Fifth Sunday of Lent 7:30am Theresa Puralewski, Birthday Remembrance
by Mike & Cathy Pauly 9:15am Tom Marchio by Ron & Joan Jones, Irene Belman, Birthday Remembrance by Family 11:00 am Lillian Bazzarone by the King family

March 25, 2012

Wednesday, March 28 7:15 am Tom Marchio by Carol Morelli 8:15 am All School Mass Thursday, March 29 7:15 am Tom Marchio by Jim Tierney Friday, March 30 7:15 am Carolyn Lehan by cousins 3:00 pm Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 31 4:30pm Andre Bizub, Anniversary of Death by family, Tom Marchio by Ruthie, Melanie and Mario, Robert Mason, Birthday Remembrance by family Sunday, April 1 Palm Sunday 7:30am Tom Marchio by Jim & Lilli Rozanski 9:15am Frank Barkauskas by family, Mary Galick by
CCW, Altar & Rosary 11:00 am James Frelichowski by your friends at Palos Hospital Outpatient, Mary Beth Perkne, Months Mind by St. Dennis School staff and students FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT As we move closer to

SAVE THE DATE

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY This weekend March 24 & 25 GLORY & PRAISE: All are welcome to join us Tuesday at 7pm March 27th Mass in church with Fr. John Harvey. Word Alive Bible Study Thurs. 10-11:30 am in Stalzer Room. Our next session is March 29 . Open to all adults

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Mar. 17/18 Collection (382 envelopes*) ..... $ 10,728 Weekly Auto Debit (94) .... 2,706 Monthly Auto Debit-weekly aver. (127) ..... 3,236 Total ... $16,670 *$751 loose cash Weekly Operating Expenses . Catholic Relief Collection (144) .... THANK YOU!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!! $ 19,017 $1,659

who wish to gather for a time of prayer, input and discussion. For more info or to register, call Sr. Joanne at 815 838 2592 X 110.
Lenten Labyrinth Walk- Thursday, March 29th, 9 am-3 pm and 6:30-8:30 pm Ways to do Lenten reflection using the Labyrinth walk ST. DENNIS ROSARY MINISTRY SALE APRIL 14th & 15th Attention First Communion & Reconciliation Candidates: Rehearsal is May 5 in the church. 1st Reconciliation & 1st Communion will be May 11 & 12th. Please contact Christen Morris at 838-2592 x 114 if you have questions

Monday, March 26 7:15am Elaine Garfield, Birthday Remembrance by

Uncle Bill Connelly and cousins, John Kazmierczak by family 12:30 pm Rosary 7:00 pm Catholicism: Word on Fire in Narthex

Please consider using auto debit in which your contribution is automatically withdrawn on a regular basis. Call Kathy at 815 838-2592 ext. 121 to enroll. PARISH CENTER DEBT..... $ 34,090 2011 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 for pick-up in the parish office. Giving the Glory to God Renovation: (as of 3/19) Total Pledged: $286,422 Number of families: 273 Payments received: $142,465

Tuesday, March 27 7:15am George Troha family by the Mondrella & Troha
families

7:00 pm Glory & Praise Mass

Don't forget to check our website for updates and view our calendar for all that is going on at St. Dennis! SUNSHINE SERVICE
Reassurance Calls for the Elderly and Homebound Offered through the CRISIS LINE OF WILL COUNTY This FREE-OF-CHARGE service provides daily reassurance calls by volunteers to senior citizens and homebound individuals every day of the week to check on their well-being, just say Hello or give medication reminders. For more information or to sign up someone call: 815 744 5280

This Week the Flame of Faith will burn in Memory of .

Keith Wilson by Dave & Judy Martis Mary Galick by Dave & Judy Martis

the end of Lent, we are reminded of the New Covenant that Jesus brought us. Under this New Covenant, God's law is written on our hearts, God forgives our sins, and we become heirs of heaven. A life of Stewardship calls us to strive daily to live by this

Covenant in accord with God's will and celebrate the eternal salvation Jesus won for us! Readings-- Today: Jer 31: 31-34, Heb 5: 7-9, Jn 12: 20- 33 Mon: Is 7: 10-14, 8:10, Heb 10: 4-10, Lk 1: 26-38, Tues: Nm 21: 4-9, Jn 8:21-30, Wed: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95, Jn 8: 3142, Thurs: Gn 17:3-9, Jn 8: 51-59, Fri: Jer 20:10-13, Jn 10:31-42, Sat: Ez 37:21-28, Jn 11: 45-56, Sun: Mk 11: 1-10, Is 50: 4-7, Mk 14: 1-15 15:47 Baptism Alexander James Novak

Please pray for those who have entered into Eternal Life especially Members of our parish family & friends

Please pray for those who are sick or suffering especially Those with cancer, chronic illness, mental illness and the terminally ill.

2012 ANNUAL APPEAL: We are challenged as Catholics to build up Gods kingdom here on earth. Please consider answering Bishop Conlons request and make a generous pledge. The gifts that we give enable ministries and services that touch thousands of lives. Please pick up a pledge envelope in the Narthex after Mass or visit www.jolietdioceseappeal.org for more information.

Giving Glory to God Church Restoration Project

For those who are interested, there are additional items available to memorialize and dedicate. Some examples are the tabernacle, lectern, carpeting, marble flooring, reconciliation room, lighting of clock tower and steeple cross, and Priests, Deacons and Servers chairs. These items range in cost from $3,000 to $50,000. Please call the parish office if you are interested in making a donation or memorial . Feel free to speak with Fr. Jim if you have any questions.

Dear Parishioners, Please DO NOT PARK in the Reserved Parking spots near the ELC indicated by the signs OR in the Unmarked Area between the garage and the fence near the Rectory and Narthex entrances. This area needs to be completely clear at all times for safety and emergencies. Thank you.

HELP NEEDED
We are seeking volunteers to help with the projector for weekend Masses. This ministry is open for anyone in 5th grade and up. If you are interested please contact Alice Matteucci (708) 906-5814 or you can email alicematteucci@comcast.net. Training will be provided.