Pioneer Campaign

From the generosity of 199 donors, we have received $63,711 in cash and an additional $28,690 in pledges84% of our goal!

October 9, 2011
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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
2011-12 Pioneer Campaign Goal Pledges Received as of 10/2/11

St. Dennis School Celebrates Our 8th Annual Jubilation! Saturday, November 12, 2011
5:30 pm Midnight St. Dennis Parish Center Join us for delicious Italian dinner, Silent & Live Auctions, Raffles, Live Band Meritage and Dancing

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

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Tickets on Sale Now!

Help support our biggest fundraiser. If you cannot attend, consider purchasing a $50 raffle ticket for a Mexico vacation or a $10 ticket for the Ultimate Sports Fan Package. Any donation appreciated. Tickets avail. in the Narthex after Mass & in Parish Office Jubilation's Basket Committee is looking for baskets, cellophane, ribbon, tissue, decorative filler, etc. to make our raffle baskets very attractive. Donations can be dropped off in the parish office.

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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.

FAITH FORMATION
Preparation for Sacrament of Baptism: Your family must be registered active members St. Dennis. Baptismal Prep Mtgs. are divided into two meetings, 4 weeks apart on Saturdays, 9-10:30 am. Parents and Godparents are required to attend both classes before a date is set. The dates are: Oct 15th & Nov 19th, No Dec class. For more info, call the Parish Office at 815-838-2592, ext. 123. At least one Godparent must be a confirmed Catholic, active in their faitha letter of permission is required from their church. Generations of Faith: (GOF) A program designed for all ages. Gather with us, share a meal, pray, and grow closer to God. The 2011-2012 seasons theme is The Creed. Join us as we prayerfully reflect on the Creed and the basic tenets of our Catholic Faith. Oct. Event: I Believe in God: Wed., Oct. 12th, 58 pm, Fri., Oct.14th 69 pm, Sun., Oct. 16th, 12:30- 3:30 pm. Call the parish office to register or go to www.saint-dennis.org. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) A program for children 3-6 years based on Maria Montessori. Sessions are Mon. 4:30-6, Wed. 6-7:30 or Sun. 9:15-10:45 or 5:15-6:45. Call Jackie Bedore in the parish office or jbedore@saint-dennis.org for more information. Home Grown Faith (HGF) A parent led, home based program for children. Parents meet monthly with staff to review materials and engage in discussions. Parents work with their children in own their home. Materials such as the Magnificat for children, the text Call to Faith, and a monthly faith magazine will be used. Call Jackie Bedore or jbedore@saint-dennis.org for more information. First Reconciliation, Eucharist, & Confirmation The first parent meeting for First Reconciliation & Eucharist prep. is Wed., Dec. 14th in church. Preregistration is required In order to receive info. on the programs. Contact the parish office or jbedore@saintdennis.org for First Reconciliation & Eucharist or Deacon Rob at rweierman@saint-dennis.org for Confirmation or see our website at www.saint-dennis.org for forms. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)Would you like to learn more about our Catholic faith? This invitation is for candidates, sponsors, and anyone interested in learning more about our Catholic faith. RSVP to the Parish Office.

St. Dennis Rosary Ministry Rosaries for Healing

Our next sale at St Dennis will be on October 22 & 23. There will be many new items , such as watches, scriptural bracelets and bangles. If you would like an inspirational gift for a friend or loved one please call anytime, we would be happy to help you. Do you have old rosaries, chaplets, beads you no longer wear? Do you have old Holy Medals? We are in need of all types of beads and Holy Medals. The beads are used to make rosaries for those beginning their journey to wholeness through healing prayer, as well as to encourage people to pray the rosary. Holy Medals are repurposed and provide another avenue of prayer. If you would like to donate beads, medals, or rosaries, please place them in the basket on the table in narthex or call Kim 815 838-8407 or Mary 815 838-2592 for more info. We also repair rosaries at no charge.

Dear Family, Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30-4:15 pm or Appt. This Sunday is the Feast of St. Denis, the patron saint of Baptism our church. We ask St. Denis to pray for all of us from Please call 815 838-2592 ext.123 heaven that we might lose our hearts and heads in the to register and complete a knowledge that we are outrageously loved by our Father in Baptismal Request form. heaven. Today we also celebrate the 130th Anniversary of Marriage St. Dennis School. Thank you to the Sisters of Providence Please call 815 838-2592 ext.123 to for serving our school for over 70 years. Thank you to all Register, at least six months in advance. who have supported the teachers and parents of our school for so many years. I want to acknowledge those families Parish Office Hours who for generations have sent their children to St. Dennis. 8:30 am 4:00 pm Thank you for your commitment and sacrifice to pass on our Catholic faith to our children. PASTORAL STAFF We also pass on our faith as we minister to one another in Gods love. You are Pastor invited to sign up for one or more ministries today in the Narthex and find the joy Rev. James Curtin of ministry. Finally, I wish Fr. Thomson a Happy Birthday on Saturday, October 8th. Also, Associate Pastor thank you to those who prayed for me on my birthday, October 7th, the Feast of the St. Dennis HOLY FATHER Holy Rosary. Your gift to me would be to say the rosary for me, for all priests of Thomson Panakal the Diocese and for all priests, sisters, brothers and lay people who serve you. If you would like more information on How to pray the Rosary, I invite you to pick Pastoral Associates up a brochure from the Narthex. We ask our Blessed Mother to pray for all of us. Deacon Rob Weierman Sr. Joanne Vallero, CSJ In the Lords Love, Jackie Bedore Fr. Jim Music Director Patti Johnson

SACRAMENTS

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

St. Dennis Gift Card Program

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 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and Friday mornings in the school library from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. If you have questions or o place a special order, contact scripinfo@comcast.net or (815) 836-0661.

MONTHLY REMINDERS
SundayCatechesis of GS 9:15am, 5:15pm 2nd & 4th Sunday-Baptism 1 pm MondaysCatechesis of GS 4:30pm, Bible Study 6:30pm 2nd Tues.Altar & Rosary 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, 3:30pm
1201 Washington St. Lockport, IL 60441 815 838-4494 E-mailschool@saint-dennis.org PrincipalLisa Smith

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, October 8 4:30pm In thanksgiving for 45 Wedding Anniversary of Ken and Justine Burza, Jude Polley by Kirk and Melissa Coverdill, Donna Dicksen by Ruthie Molloy
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October 9, 2011

Thursday, October 13 7:15am Marian Murphy by Marie & Randy Kaujak,

Chuck Pastore by the St. Dennis Rosary Ministry

SAVE THE DATE

Rosary Rally--In this month of October, dedicated month to the Holy Rosary, the Queen of Peace Prayer Group invites you to come and pray the Rosary with us on Wednesday, October 12th at @ 9 am in the Church with the school children of St. Dennis School. Students and Teachers K-8th grade will participate in the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, Family Members (parents, grandparents, siblings, etc), are Welcome and encouraged to join us. All are welcome! Celebration of LifeRespect Life Month October 15-16 Blessing of Expectant Parents & Children (Born & Unborn) October 22-23 Blessing of Seniors Info. & Sale of Pro-Life Items October 29-30 Information and Sale of Pro-Life Items Clothes for Haiti Ministry next meeting is Wed., Oct.19th from 6-8:45p.m. in Fracaro Hall. We will be making clothes for children of Haiti. We need help to make dresses, diapers, and pants. Bring your OWN sewing machine. Donations needed: mens t-shirts, gently used/new pillowcases, sheets, fabric, bias tape, Velcro & elastic. Burial shrouds will be made that evening. Bring donations to Narthex Care Pantry bins on Oct 15-16th ONLY! For more info, contact Christen Morris 708-220-1308. Senior Luncheon All seniors are invited to the Senior Luncheon on Thursday, October 20th at noon for luncheon and entertainment. Payment is $7.00 at the door. Registration MUST be made by Monday, October 17th. Please contact the parish office at 838-2592 x 0 to RSVP Daddy Daughter Dance Let Me Call You Sweetheart Fri., Oct. 21st, 6-8:30 pm. Open to all School and Parish families. Include, casual dinner, sweet table, flowers, a photo & frame, raffle, and DJ! Tickets $15/couple and $5 per each additional. Look for tickets on sale soon after Masses! St. Dennis Rosary Ministry Our next sale at St. Dennis will be October 22 & 23 after all Masses. If you would like and inspirational item for a friend or loved one please call anytime, we would be happy to help you. Many new items will be displayed. St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Drive will be October 22-23, Donation bags will be available after Masses on Oct 15 & 16th. For furniture pick up please call 630-231-4658, the Society will send a truck to your home for large items. Thank you for helping us to help people. Youth Group Movie & Pumpkin Carving on Sat., Oct. 22, 7 pm in Gym Halloween Spooktacular Sat., Oct. 29,11 am3pm Main Street Lockport Window Painting Attention Confirmation Candidates! We will begin preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation beginning this month. The first meeting is Sun., Oct. 23rd at 8:30 am in Fracaro Hall the retreat is on Sun., Oct. 30th, 8:30 am. Pick up a pink registration form in the Narthex & drop off payment to the parish office or go to our website at www.saint-dennis.org under Faith Formation, Sacramental Preparation. Call 815-838-2592 if you have questions.

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Oct. 1/2 Collection * ................... $ 13,080 Weekly Auto Debit (96) ..... 2,785 Monthly Auto Debit-weekly aver. (129) .... 3,227 Total .... $19,092 * $12,467 in 368 envelopes, $613 loose cash Weekly Operating Expenses.. $ 19,217 Debt Reduction Collection (154) ...... $ 2,368 Debt Reduction Auto Debit. (36) ............ 642 Total ...... $3,010 THANK YOU!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!! 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... $ 51,141 The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, October 10, for Columbus Day.
Catholicism Series to be shown on WTTW (Channel 11) starting on Thursday, October 13th at 8 PM Be sure to watch Catholicism, a beautiful and powerful new documentary on Catholic faith over four consecutive Thursdays (8 PM) or Sundays (4 PM) beginning on October 13 th. Never before has the Catholic Church been portrayed on TV in such an inspiring and sweeping manner! Join with Fr. Robert Barron (a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago) on a journey through time and across our globe as he explains and celebrates the origins, beliefs and impact of the Catholicism in our world. Also, please tell others about this special TV event. Invite neighbors, co-workers, family and friends to share in this exciting and sweeping look at Catholic faith. St. Dennis Council of Catholic Women (formerly Altar & Rosary) Membership Drive Adult Women are cordially invited to become a member of our organization. We meet at least 5 times annually (day AND evening) for a short meeting, fellowship and a meal. Guests are always welcome. We are a warm, welcoming group of women who meet for friendship, spiritual growth and to support St. Dennis Parish in numerous ways. Dues are $5 annually. All women of our Parish are invited to join us on Tues., Oct 18, 6pm (Narthex) for our first evening meeting. Buffet Dinner is $8.00 Kindly RSVP to office 815-838-2592 by Oct 10th. "Pray Away the Stress" with speaker Sister Barbara Markovich, OSF Director of Our Lady of the Angels House of Prayer Questions: Call Suzy Balicki, President at (815) 838-7633

Sunday, October 9 Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30am Mary Ivancicts by Diane Lewicki, Marilyn Kramer & Joan Sullivan, Joseph Aiello by Jim & Lil
Rozanski

Friday, October 14 7:15 am St. Dennis Parish Family Saturday, October 15 4:30pm Michael Cabay, Birthday Remembrance by
mom Ellie, Frank Voltolina by family, Rita Gleason, Anniversary of Death by Larry Gleason family, Joseph Aiello by the Provancal family, Raymond Jakubowski, Anniversary of Death by family

9:15am Anne Pierson by Jeff & Donna Strother, Jim

Miller by Dave & Judy 11:00am Rosemary Schoener by Fr. Jim & St. Dennis family

Sunday, October 16 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30am Chuck Pastore by Kim & Dave Cast, Michael &
Angela McGrath by Jerry & Fran Fallon, Virginia Aspel by Fran, Richard & Mary Kehlenbach by family 9:15am Stella Rodeghero, Birthday Remembrance by Balicki family, Stella Bieniek, Anniversary of Death by daughter, Ann & Marty Tondini by Bruce & Carol Pierson, Jim Zlogar by Dave & Judy Martis, Anne Pierson by Altar & Rosary, CCW, In thanksgiving for 60th Wedding Anniversary of Bill & Mary Pietrzak 11:00am Donna Bullington Prchal by family, Nicolette Bellos by Mary Tierney, Patricia Zimny by Robert Dahouski

Monday, October 10 7:15am Archie Kyle by Dolores & Joyce 12:30 pm Rosary Tuesday, October 11 7:15am David Kuzma, Anniversary of Death by Jim &
Cindy Kuzma, Deceased Members of Altar & Rosary, CCW , Birthday Blessings for Angela Devinney by mom 7:00 pm Glory & Praise Worship

Wednesday, October 12 7:15am Zita Boland, Birthday Remembrance by Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Devine, Patricia Zimny by Robert Ropa 8:15am School Mass; Janice LeFevers, Anniversary of Death by Bedore family 9:00 am Rosary

Please pray for those who have entered into Eternal Life especially for the
Chuck Pastore (Husband of Linda) Eleanor Crabb (Aunt of Linda Pastore)
Readings for the Week Readings-- Today: Is 25: 6-10a, Phil 4: 12-14, 19-20, Mt 22: 1-14 Mon: Rom 1:1-7, Lk 11:29-32 Tues: Rom 1:16-25, Lk 11:37-41 Wed: Rom 2:1-11, Lk 11:42-46 Thurs: Rom 3:2130, Lk 11: 47-54 Fri: Rom 4: 1-8, Lk 12: 1-7 Sat: Rom 4:13, 16-18, Lk 12: 8-12 Sun: Is 45: 1, 4-6, 1 Thes 1:1-5b, Mt 22: 15-21

BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS!!!
Fr. Jim on 10/7 Fr Thomson on 10/8
This Week the Flame of Faith will burn in Memory of .
Janice LeFevers, Anniversary of Death by family Chuck Pastore by Friends

Please pray for those who are sick or suffering especially

Stan Jungles, Gus Nilles, Dean Morelli, John Taskay, Geraldine Pytlewski, Mary Beth Perkne, Sr. Ellen Thomas, Mary Ann Knott, Phyllis Rydarczyk

Prayer Requests Do you need prayer or know of someone in need of prayer? Contact the parish office secretaries at 838-2592 ext. 123 or secretary@saint-dennis.org to add a prayer request to our daily e-mail prayer line.