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 Pub lisher document as an a ttachment. Thank you, Kim Cast MONTHLY REMINDERS Sunday —Catechesis 9:15am, 5:15pm 2nd & 4th Sundays—Baptism 1 pm Mondays —Catechesis of GS 4:30pm, Catholicism 7 pm Tuesday —Financial peace University 6:30 pm 2nd Tues.—Catholic Council of Women 12 pm - Sept., Dec., March & May Wednesday —Catechesis of GS, 6pm, Thursday — All Choir Practices, Bible Study 10 am, Third Thursday— Senior Luncheon First Friday—Holy Hour 3:30pm Saturday —RCIA, 3:30pm March 4, 2012 Second Sunday Of Lent 1214 Hamilton Street, Loc kport, 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 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. 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 Healing Prayer Lorrie Murphy 708 301-5107 [email protected] Bulletin Editor Kim Cast [email protected] 1201 Washington St. Lockport, IL 60441 815 838-4494 E-mail —[email protected] Principal —Lisa Smith Dear Family, I would like to thank the children of St. Dennis School for their donation of $554.60 toward the renovation of our church. The students raised money by showing the movie ―A Dolphin’s Tale‖ in our Parish Center, charging admission and selling concessions . Thank you to the St. Dennis School Gospel Club for organizing this event. Thank you so much, I know the Lord Jesus is smiling and blessing each of you in your effort to beautify our church. In this time of Lent, please consider joining us for Generations of Faith which begins Wednesday, March 7 th from 5 to 8 pm, Friday, March 9 th from 6 to 9 pm and Sunday, March 11 th from 12:30 pm to 3:30pm. We will prayerfully examine the most holy and important days of our Christian faith; Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. In these holy forty days of Lent, I hope all of you have added the gift of increased prayer into your daily life. Begin the day with acknowledging God ’s presence in your life and end the day by saying thank you. Prayer opens us up to the action of the Holy Spirit in our lives. There is no greater power then God’s Holy Spirit in each of our days. In the Lord’s Love, Fr. Jim Curtin 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 God’s love. Rosaries for Healing SALE APRIL 14th & 15th DO YOU NEED A GIFT FOR BAPTISM, FIRST COMMUNION, CONFIRMATION, MOTHERS 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! Price range for this sale will be 50¢ to $70 Stop by and purchase a special gift for that special person in your life. All special orders ready when you need them! 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! ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY will be here March 24 & 25 to accept your dona- tions of clothing and other household items. Pick up a large white bag in the Narthex af- ter all Masses on March 17& 18 th . Accepting all clothing, shoes, linens, blankets, coats, kitchen items.. For furniture pick up please call 630-231-4658 and we will send a truck to your home for large items. Thank you for helping us help others. Hand-Carved Olive Wood Gifts from the Holy Land Proceeds benefit Catholic schools in the Holy Land. There are more than 600 Christian families living in Bethlehem and are completely dependent on carving olive wood figurines for their livelihood. The recent clashes in the Middle East have stopped the tourism industry in Bethlehem, caus- ing most of these families serious harm in earning their living and forcing many of them to leave their homeland. Emptying the land of Christ from Christians can have tragic conse- quences on the Holy sites. Issam from ―Star of Bethlehem Group‖ came to the United States with a mission to help those families by selling their beautiful religious hand crafts. The cost of goods goes to benefit the Christian carvers to keep them working in the spirit of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, the profit from sales goes directly t o the needy Catholic schools and clinics in the Holy Lan d. Star of Beth- lehem is approved by many Bishops, and from the Diocese of Jerusalem. Sale dates are March 10th & 11th. Join us for Generations of Faith this March 7, 9th, and 11th as we experience the meaning and depth of God's love for us through rituals and meditations on the three most important days to the Christian faith-- Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Holy Saturday. Current participants should RSVP if they cannot attend. New Registrations are welcome. Call Christen in the Faith Formatio n office for more information. 815-838-2592 ext 114. Dear Family & Friends of St. Dennis, I wish to thank you for following me on this journey to good health, for all your prayers, t houghts and wonderful cards. Each and every one of you has a special place in my heart. Although I am still on the journey, with many setbacks, I still wish to serve my Lord and God with every precious breath He grants me. Be assured of my gratitude and prayers for all of you and please continue your prayers that I make a full recovery. God bless each and every one of you. Love, Dorothy Adelmann YOUTH GROUP: All teens are invited to j oin us today, March 4 th from 2 to 4:30 pm for Stations of the Cross Prac- tice, a meeting/open gym until 7 pm. Other dates are March 18 th 3:30-5 pm and Wed, March 21 st 7-9 pm Friday, March 23 rd 6 to 8 pm Stations of The Cros s. Overnight Lock-In Friday, March 23, 8 pm to Sat., March 24 th 6 am in Gym. Contact [email protected] for more information. There will be a brief “Welcome” Gathering, Sunday, April 15, following 9:15 and 11:00am Masses. You are invited to join Fr. Jim, Fr. Thomson and o ur St. Dennis staff in the Rectory adjoining the Narthex. If you have joined the parish in the past year or two, or are considering doing so, stop in for a chance to meet, receive information, or ask questions. Please RSVP to the office: 838 2592, so that we will have refreshments enough for our group! Hope to see you t here! New parishioner registration/census forms are available on our website or by calling the parish office. 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 an d receive a free raffle ticket!! 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 [email protected] or (815) 836-0661.