Superior academics/demonstrated success Fun and educational co-curricular activities Incorporated in the teachings of Jesus Christ

THE 2012 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES ANNUAL APPEAL THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS AT HAND (MARK 1:15)
The 2012 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal begins with a mailing that many of our parishioners have received or will soon receive. This is a mailing from Bishop Conlon asking for a pledge to the 2012 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal. The Appeal not only funds many of the operations of the diocese, it funds services that are of great help to the ministries here in our parish. This year, the theme of the Appeal is The kingdom of God is at hand. We are challenged as Catholics to build up Gods kingdom here on earth. Your contribution to the CMAA enables the diocese to uphold the Gospel message and build up the kingdom of God throughout the seven counties of the Diocese of Joliet. Please remember that God never forgets us. Even when we believe that our successes are self-made, it is the blessings that God has given to each of us that have helped us to get where we are. He is always giving to us. His grace is always there for us. One way that we can show our gratitude is by offering our generous financial support to our parish and to our diocese. The gifts that we give enable ministries and services that touch thousands of lives. Our parish goal is $64, 958. With your support, we can reach and exceed this goal. Please answer Bishop Conlons request and make a generous pledge. All pledges can be paid in ten monthly installments. Thank you in advance for your support.

January 29, 2012

Fourth 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

All Are Invited to the Catholic Schools Week Mass

Sunday, January 29th at 11:00am followed by a School Open House. See our new SMARTBoards in every classroom and our Jr. High Science Lab plans - Fall 2012 St. Dennis School offers before and afterschool care. Financial aid is also available.
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

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.

JANUARY 29, 2012 FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Although the Gospels do not always tell us exactly what Jesus was saying as He taught, we know well His message. Let God's love for you permeate your lives; love God in return, and out of that love, serve the needs of one another. The ways of the world, self pride, anger or greed are not to define you.

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.

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.

Dear Family, SACRAMENTS We are off to a wonderful start in the renovation and Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30-4:15 pm or Appt. restoration of our church. I would like to thank all of you who Baptism have donated, sponsored and dedicated windows, pews, Please call 815 838-2592 ext.123 to register and complete a stations and statues. We will remember all of your loved ones Baptismal Request form. each time we celebrate Mass in our soon to be a more beautiMarriage ful church. I encourage all parishioners to make a donation or Please call 815 838-2592 ext.123 to a two year pledge to assist in the beautification of our church. Register, at least six months in advance. Please return pledge cards in the weekend collection or send directly to the Parish Office. God willing and with your support we will hopefully Parish Office Hours finish this year. 8:30 am 4:00 pm This week we begin Catholic Schools Week and will have an Open House to PASTORAL STAFF visit our school on Sunday from 12:30 to 2 pm following the 11 am Mass in the Pastor Church. Please stop and visit our classrooms to see our new SMARTBoards . Rev. James Curtin I want to encourage all families with school age children to consider enrolling Associate Pastor them in St. Dennis School this coming year. Because of our scholarship program, Rev. Thomson Panakal I believe we can make St. Dennis School affordable for all families. God bless you and your family. Pastoral Associates In the Lords Love, Deacon Rob Weierman Fr. Jim Curtin Sr. Joanne Vallero, CSJ Jackie Bedore

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!

Music Director Patti Johnson

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

Bulletin Editor
Kim Cast castaways@ameritech.net

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.

MONTHLY REMINDERS
SundayCatechesis 9:15am, 5:15pm, 2nd & 4th Sun.-Baptism 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, January 28 4:30pm John & Mary Kuchno, Anniversary of Death
by family, Paul Sulgit & David (Sulgit) Johnson by Greg & Rita Marie Sulgit, Ann Mikalauskas by family, Jim Molloy, Anniversary of Death by Ruthie & family, Catherine Abell, Anniversary of Death by Clara Gajewski, Tom McCanna, Anniversary of Death by Serena

January 29, 2012

Saturday, February 4 4:30pm Verne Gajewski, Birthday Remembrance by

Clara Gajewski, Art Ehling by Marge Tader

SAVE THE DATE

Glory & Praise Tuesday at 7 pm Jan. 31- Mass with Father Paul Burak, former liaison of the Chicago Catholic Charismatic Renewal Center of Chicago. Now Pastor at St. Michael's in Orland Park Youth Group Meeting Sunday, February 5, 4:30 6:30pm Stalzer Room/Gym Open Gym til 7pm. Ice Skating Rocket Ice Sunday, February 19, 12:30 PM in church parking lot. Word Alive Bible Study Thurs. 10-11:30 am in Stalzer Room. Our next sessions are Feb 2, 9, 23. Open to all

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
Jan. 12/22 Collection (338 envelopes*) .. $ 9,429 Weekly Auto Debit (99) ..... 2,800 Monthly Auto Debit-weekly aver. (130) ... 3,242 Total .... $15,471 * $561 loose cash Weekly Operating Expenses .. $ 19,217 Latin America Collection (121 envelopes) ..... $ 1,310 THANK YOU!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!

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

Sunday, January 29
Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time

7:30am Chuck Pastore by Tom & Sandy Reardon,

Dana Haury & Mike Hulben by Dolores & Joyce, Henry & Mabel Westendorf by Dolores & Joyce 9:15am Elaine Steinke by Gene Dohner, Norma Resler by Scott Clavenna family 11:00 am Larry Pall by the Pall family 12:30 2 pm School Open House

adults 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.
Holy Hour & Eucharistic Adoration Friday, Feb 3, for Holy Hour 3:30-4:30 pm. and the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 4:30 pm Midnight. The Blessed Sacrament, exposed in the Monstrance, brings Jesus very close to us. All are welcome to come and pray. 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. 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

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

Monday, January 30 7:15am Norma Resler by Linda Pastore Tuesday, January 31 7:15am Donna Tierney by Jim & family 7:00pm Glory & Praise Mass Wednesday, February 1 7:15 am David Eichhorn by loving family 8:15 am All School Mass Thursday, February 2 7:15 am Arthur J. Tarlini by Jim Tierney Friday, February 3 7:15 amSt. Dennis Parish Family 3:30 pmHoly Hour 4:30 pmExposition of Blessed Sacrament

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

Raymond Burcenski, Birthday Remembrance by Nancy

Giving Glory to God Church Restoration Project 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
Readings for the Week:-- Today: Dt 18:15-20, 1 Cor 7:32-35,
Mk 1:21-28 Mon: 2 Sm 15: 13-14, 30, 16:5-13, Mk 5 : 1-20 Tues: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30-19:3, Mk 5:21-43 Wed:2 Sm 24:2, 917, Mk 6: 1-6 Thurs: Mal 3:1-4, Heb 2: 14-18, Lk 2: 22-40 Fri: Sir 47: 2-11, Mk 6:14-29 Sat: 1 Kgs 3:4-13, Mk 6:30-34 Sun: Jb 7:1-4, 6,7, 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23, Mk 1:29-39

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.
Collection for the Church in Latin America Thank you for your generous donations to the Collection for the Church in Latin America. Your gifts will continue to keep faith in the region by supporting evangelization, developing lay leadership programs, and strengthening religious and seminarian formation. The future of the regions Church is brighter today because of your help. To learn more about how your donations are making a difference, please visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections

St. Dennis School 1st ANNUAL FUN FAIR!

Food, Fun, Games & Cash Prizes!! Join us to play: Bingo, Face Painting, Split the Pot Raffle, Cake Walk, and More!! Saturday, February 4th 10:00 A.M 2:00 P.M St. Dennis Gym
Daybreak Shelter January 18th/19th A sincere Thank You! to the parishioners and Sr. Joanne for their recent donations. We would especially like to mention Heritage Pizza and Catering who after quoting us a very reasonable price for the chicken, then included an extra 25 pieces at no cost because they thought they should This thought fed the additional persons we had not anticipated being there. No one went hungry!

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.