1214 Hamilton Street, Lockport, IL 60441 Phone— 815 838-2592 Fax — 815 838-2401 E-mail —church@saint-de nnis.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 Tuesdays 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 Residents Fr. Mark Fracaro Sr. Ellen Thomas, r.c. Pastoral Associates Deacon Rob Weierman Sr. Joanne Vallero, CSJ Faith Formation Director Venus Wozniak Music Director Patti Johnson Healing Prayer Lorrie Murphy 708 301-5107 [email protected] Bulletin Editor Contact the Parish Office [email protected] 1201 Washington St.—Lockport, IL 60441 815 838-4494 E-mail —[email protected] Principal —Lisa Smith 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. MONTHLY REMINDERS Sunday—Catechesis of GS 9:15am, 5:15pm; Baptism 1pm Monday—Catechesis of GS 4:30pm; Exodus 6:30pm Tuesday—Glory & Praise 7pm 2nd Tuesday—CCW 12pm - Sept., Dec., March & May Wednesday—Catechesis of GS 6pm Thursday— All Choir Practices; Bible Study 10am; RCIA 7pm Third Thursday— Senior Luncheon First Friday—Holy Hour 3:30pm Saturday—RCIA 3pm St. Dennis Gift Card Program Christmas is right around the corner and gift cards make great stocking stuffers! Need a gift for the teacher? Bu y a gift card! Need a gift for your babysitter? Buy a gift card! That hard to buy for teenager? Buy a gift card!! A gift card is the perfect gift for the person who has everything! Check out gift card websites at www.glscrip.com, www.scrippro.com or www.mannaorders.net to see all of the retailers that participate in the program. If we don’t have the card you are looking for at the gift card table, place an order – it’s easy! Fill out the form for the cards you want to order, write a check, and your cards will be waiting for you at the next week’s Mass. Need gift cards during the week? Gift cards are available on Thursday mornings in the Parish Center from 8 to 9am and Friday mornings in the faculty lounge from 8 to 9am. If you have any questions or want to place a special order, please contact me at [email protected] or (815) 836-0661. Thank you for your support of the Scrip program. —Denise Salvino The Giving Tree Starting the weekend of November 17 th Please consider sharing your blessings again this Christmas season with someone in need. Gift tags for those in need will be available on the Giving Tree in the Narthex November 17 th . Please select a tag, purchase the item(s) listed, wrap your gift, attach the tag to the gift and place it under the Tree. Gifts must be placed under the Tree by 12 p.m. December 9 th so that they may be delivered to the appropriate places by Christmas. Again this year we will be helping those at the Daybreak Shelter, Lamb’s Fold, Vilaseca Day Care Center and the Guardian Angel Home. As always, thank you for your generosity and support…your gift may be the only gift someone at one of these organizations receives this Christmas. Pick up your G.I.F.T . booklet today and join the community o f St. Dennis in the many upcoming events to “Grow In Faith T ogether.” Coming Soon… Literature for the Soul Book Club Open to anyone age 16+ who wants to explore literary selections with others from St. Dennis. $2 p er session or bring a snack to share. Our next meeting is November 18th in the Parish Office Stalzer Room from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. The November selection is Beautiful Outlaw by John Eldredge and the January selection is Why the Nativity? by David Jeremiah. We always welcome new members! Contact Sue Brody at 815-302-3190. Celebrated Advent Prepare your family for Advent on Tuesday, Nov 27th from 6 pm to 8:30 pm. All ages welcome. Cost per household is $ 15. Registration required. A Visit from St. Nicholas Join us on Monday, Dec. 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, as professional actor, Terry Lynch, brings the story of St. Nicholas to life! Enjoyable for all ages. After the presentation, join us in preparing for St. Nicholas’ feast on Dec. 6th with a craft and blessing. Register at 815-838-259 2 x 114. Cost is $5 each or $20 per household. At Home Retreat for Advent Adults are welcome to join Sr. Joanne to make time for Advent on Mon- day, Dec 3rd at 7 pm in Stalzer Rm. Reg ister at 815-838-2592 x 110. Free. ST. DENNIS FUNDRAISER SUCCESS CONTINUES Now Gas/Electric bills may be paid through Ambit. 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 over $400 now with 250 service enrollments from Ambit which will continue to grow. To support our Church & save money, visit our website or call parishioner Mario Buonauro 630-464-2900. Have your current gas/electric bill handy . Bulletin Information Center Please send all information byemail to [email protected]. Deadline to submit info for the bulletin is 4 pm Friday one week before you want it to appear. NOTE: In subject area, please type “St. Dennis Bulletin.” All info must now be in MS Word or Publisher document as an attachment. Thank you, Parish Office. Volunteers Needed to help as Wedding Hostess for Rehearsals and Wedding Mass or Ceremony at St. Dennis. Contact Denise Rumchak for more info at 815-474-7629. 300 Club Winners for November: $75.00 Deacon Rob Weierman 50.00 Martha Pastre 25.00 Kimberly Bell Happy Thanksgiving to all! Dear Family, I would like to bless you and wish each of you a Happy Thanksgiving. I as so thankful to God for all your support and love, especially during my time of surgery and recovery. I am thankful for the amazing and beautiful restoration of our church and your generosity to make that possible. I am thankful for your support of our Catholic school and supporting our special funds: the Pioneer Committee Campaign and most recently the Jubilation dinner dance auction. I am so thankful for the wonderful people like your- self who donate your time to volunteer and minister to so many in our parish. I am thankful for my dedicated and joyful staff: Sr. Joanne Vallero, Kathy Provancal, Lisa Smith, Laura Pfeiffer, Colleen Dombrowski, Kym Bruining, Venus Wozniak, Christen Morris, Michelle Pall and Patti Johnson. I am thankful for my brother priests, Fr . Thomson Panakal, Fr. Mark Fracaro and Deacon Rob Weierman for all their work and support they give to me and love they give to each of you. I give thanks to my family and friends who always lift me up. Finally, I am thankful to Jesus and our Blessed Mother for the strength and love they give me each day of my life. Please join us to celebrate a special Thanksgiving Mass on Thursday, November 22nd at 9am in the church. I invite you to bring your bread, food, wine, etc. to be blessed. In the Lord’s L ove, Fr. Jim