We need space!!!

Due to overwhelming donations and expansion of the Clothes for Haiti ministry, we are in need of storage space for materials and a place to package for shipment to Haiti and other 3rd world countries. If anyone has a storage area/garage available for our use, please contact Sue DAmore at susie547@aol.com or 815-836-0719

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. ST. DENNIS FUNDRAISER SUCCESS CONTINUES
Now Gas/Electric bills may be paid through Ambit.

February 5, 2012
Fifth 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 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

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 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. 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! NEED TO TALK? Need someone to talk to? Someone to listen? Life can be overwhelming and difficult, but Hands of Hope Counseling Services, a program of Catholic Charities can help! Hands of Hope offers confidential, convenient and affordable professional assistance. Appointments are scheduled based on your availability in our offices located in Lombard, Joliet, Morris, Bourbonnais and surrounding areas. For more information about our services or to schedule an appointment, call 800-240-7011.

Thank you friends of St. Dennis who are participating in our Natural Gas & Electric Fundraising Program through Ambit Energy. Households have seen the savings on monthly statements. St. Dennis is receiving monthly donations averaging $100 now with 90 new enrollments from Ambit which will continue to grow. To support our Church & save money visit our website or call parishioner Mario Buonauro 630-4642900. Have your current gas/electric bill handy.

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, I would like to thank again all parishioners who have made donations for the restoration and renovation of our church. I especially thank those who made donations or pledges not for a particular item but toward the entire project. We have currently raised $164,030 by 154 families. I am so thankful and overwhelmed by the generosity and positive response by each of you to make St. Dennis Church even more beautiful for the Lord. The interior of our church will be glorified with presence of the Lord. May the Lord give each of us the gift of sensing, seeing and hearing the presence of Gods kingdom in our midst. I know with the help of everyone, we will accomplish our goal of raising enough money to complete the restoration project . I ask that you continue to pray for all the sick in our parish. There seems to be so many with physical illness, especially cancer. Fr. Thomson thanks you for all of your prayers. Please continue to hold him up to the Lord for Gods healing power to be upon him. 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.

Be JOYFUL again: The Diocese of Joliet Center for Family Ministry is offering a program for widows and widowers who want to find joy in living again. This retreat/workshop will be held on March 3 & 4 at the St. Charles Pastoral Center in Romeoville. Overnight accommodations optional. Call Joyful Again! at 1-708-354-7211 to register or get more information. FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME By our Baptism we all join Christ in the roles of priest, prophet and king. The prophetic role can be particularly challenging, Stewardship opportunities present themselves to us in sharing the gospel message in word or example. This is a fundamental requirement of our baptismal calling; we must undertake it, even when it is inconvenient or tedious.

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 Rosary Ministry Rosaries for Healing

Our next sale will be April 14/15. If you would like an inspirational gift for a friend or loved one or a 1st Communion or Confirmation gift? Please call anytime, we would be happy to help you. Do you have old rosaries, chaplets, beads or 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 the above items, please place them in the basket in narthex or call Kim 815 5602468 or Mary 815 838-2592 for more info. We also repair rosaries at no charge. Check out our Ministry on the St. Dennis Website.

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

Pilgrim Virgin Statue

The Pilgrim Virgin Our Lady of Fatima statue has been at St. Dennis for over 15 years. The intent of this devotion is for the statue to travel from home to home 1 week at a time. Invite your family or friends to say the rosary, or just enjoy her presence. We still need Our Ladys intercession to save the world from destruction. This devotion will bring blessings to all who participate. The sign-up book is by her statue in the Narthex. Please sign up for a week. We can change the world through her holy and blessed intercession.

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, 3:30pm
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, February 4 4:30pm Verne Gajewski, Birthday Remembrance by
Clara Gajewski, Art Ehling by Marge Tader

February 5, 2012

Thursday, February 9 7:15 am St. Dennis Parish Family Friday, February 10 7:15 am Bernie Onderisin by family Saturday, February 11 4:30pm Helen Kijowski by Chester & Rose Dzieken,
Willie Tierney by Jim & family, Bill & Lillian Griffiths by family, John Dulny, Birthday Remembrance by children Mary, Rose & Joe

SAVE THE DATE

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
Word Alive Bible Study Thurs. 10-11:30 am in Stalzer Room. Our next sessions are Feb 9, 23. Open to all adults

Sunday, February 5

Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time

7:30am Stan Jungles by Richard & Angie Burke,
Chuck Pastore by Richard & Angie Burke, Edmund & Mary Burke by Richard & Angie Burke 9:15am Ray & Mary Jakubowski by family, Rose Dubeck by family, Elaine Steinke by Lou & Peggy Pesavento, Bernie Onderisin by Andy & Lynn Onderisin & family & Tony & Carol Sartori 11:00 am Norma Relser by Donna Likar, James Frelichowski by friends at Palos Hospital Outpatient

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.
Divorce Care & Beyond: Divorce Care & Beyond, a confidential support group sensitive to the painful experience of divorce, will begin Feb. 9 at 6:30 pm in the Rectory if we have at least 10 participants. Contact the Parish Office to register 815-838-2592. Past participants are welcome. Clothes for Haiti Ministry Please note date change, our next meeting is Mon., Feb. 13, 6-8:45p.m. in Fracaro Hall. We make clothes and shrouds for children of Haiti. We are in need of used Christmas card donations. Other donations needed: mens t-shirts, gently used/new pillowcases, sheets, fabric, bias tape, Velcro and elastic. Please bring donations to the Narthex Care Pantry bins on February 11 & 12 ONLY! For more info, contact Christen Morris 708-220-1308. Youth Group Ice Skating Rocket Ice Sunday, February 19, 12:30 PM in church parking lot. 1st Reconciliation & 1st Communion Prep. Parents of children who wish to receive these sacraments this spring must register their child. Prep. evenings with children are: Feb. 17, Mar. 2, Mar. 23 & Rehearsal is May 5 in church. 1st Reconciliation & 1st Communion will be May 11/12. Registration forms (green) can be found in Narthex, on the web at www.saint-dennis.org or call Jackie at 838-2592 x 113. Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Free Throw competition at St. Dennis, Feb.18, parish center. Open to all boys & girls, ages 10-14. Registration begins at 3:30 pm. This event is free. Winners will be eligible to compete in the regional competition to represent your school and parish. Intramural basketball program for 1st - 4th grade students within St. Dennis School OR Parish in St. Dennis Gym on Saturdays, Feb.18, to March 31. Focus of program is fundamentals of basketball. Cost is $50,includes St. Dennis t-shirt. Physical is required to participate. Contact Bill Utz, with any questions 815- 955-7392 or email at BillU@WeNetwork.com Mens Dartball League Join us Monday nights in Fracaro Hall for a fun & different kind of dart game! For more info, call Rich Gliwa at 815-838-3660 or Andy Gliwa at 708334-5352.

Jan. 28/29 Collection (333 envelopes*) .... $ 9,976 Weekly Auto Debit (99) .... 2,756 Monthly Auto Debit-weekly aver. (129) ...... 3,242 Total . $15,974 * $667 loose cash Weekly Operating Expenses .. $ 19,217 THANK YOU!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!

Sunday, February 12 Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time 7:30am John Kausak by wife Marie & family, Art
Fujioka by Ron & Charlene Strahanoski, Elaine Swiech, Anniversary of Death by Family 9:15am Mary Jakubowski by family, Arthur A. Ehling by Bill & Marge Tader, Sally Gozder by Pfeiffer & Sullivan families 11:00 am Dennis Krenzel, Wedding Anniversary Remembrance by wife Marcia & son Tony, Dolores Bauer, Anniversary of Death by family

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... $ 39,096 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. This week the 2nd collection is for Debt Reduction. Next week we will have a second collection for Home Missions in the United States. Thank you for your generosity. Mens Annual Silent Retreat.
Come to the Quiet. Is your life full, complicated and stressful? Make the time to attend the Mens Silent Retreat and experience a new relationship with the Lord. The Retreat is March 2-4, 2012. For more information contact: Jerry Miglorini at 815 838 3013 or Tom Gorski at 815 838 4105

Monday, February 6 7:15am .Mary Jungles, Anniversary of Death by family Tuesday, February 7 7:15am Norma Resler & Arlene Dames by Joel
Dames

Wednesday, February 8 7:15 am St. Dennis Parish Family 8:15 am School Mass; Dolores Bauer, Anniversary of
Death by family

Giving Glory to God Church Restoration Project

Prayer Requests
Do you need prayer or know of someone in need of prayer? Contact the parish office secretaries at 8382592 ext. 123 or secretary@saint-dennis.org to add a prayer request to our daily e-mail prayer line. This Week the Flame of Faith will burn in Memory of .
Louis Crouse by family Bernie Onderisin by Andy & Lynn Onderisin family & Tony & Carol Sartori

Please pray for those who are sick or suffering especially

Fr. Thomson, Tom Marchio, MaryBeth Perkne, Marilyn Vonch, Ray Karstens, John Bucksa, Richard Balla, Rich Drexler

Please take a look at the church illustration and pick up a pledge card with envelope in the Narthex to consider donating toward our next phase. This long term project involves replacing the protective windows on the outside of the stained glass, installing new flooring, painting the interior of church, installing additional lighting, restoration of the Sanctuary, refinishing the pews, and reconfiguration of the Reconciliation room. I look forward to your support as we enhance the beauty and sacredness of our church. Fr. Jim
Today: Jb 7:1-4, 6,7, 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23, Mk 1:29-3 Mon: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13, Mk 6: 53-56 Tues: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30, Mk 6:53-56 Wed: 1 Kgs 10:1-10, Mk 7: 14-23 Thurs: 1 Kgs 11:4-13, Mk 7: 24-30 Fri: 1 Kgs 11: 29-32, 12:19, Mk 7:3137 Sat: 1 Kgs 12:26-32, 13:33-34, Mk 8:1-10 Sun: Lv 13:12, 44-46, 1 Cor 10:31 11:1, Mk 1:40-45

FAITH FORMATION
Preparation for Sacrament of Baptism: Your family must be registered active members of 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. For more info. and dates, 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.

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.