Our Lady of Peace...Henry Krane (D) Fr. Peter 10:15am Slodkowski Family (L) Fr. Mark 12:00pm Steven Marshall, Sr. (D) Fr. Mark 6:30pm David Andrew Bunales (D) Monday 3/16 7:30am Antonio

Our Lady of Peace 701 Plainfield Rd.~ Darien, Illinois (630)323-4333 The Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception

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JOIN US for our Lenten Parish Mission at Our Lady of Peace Darien March 16, 17, & 18th 7:00pm in the Church

RETURN, RENEW, REJOICE!

Return: to God’s unconditional love!

Renew: your life in Jesus the Christ!

Rejoice: in your life of conversion!

Fr. Tom Donaldson is a Catholic priest and member of the Redemptorist Con-gregation. The early years of his priesthood were spent as a parish associate followed by 12 years giving parish missions, including retreats for priests, dea-cons, and religious after which he was then a Pastor in two different parishes. Fr. Tom continues giving retreats and parish missions around the country and has been a guest speaker for various organizations and seminars. He has a Mas-ters Degree in Addiction Studies. Since completing his coursework and degree, Fr. Tom is active in giving retreats for men and women involved in 12 step recov-ery. His ministry has taken him to working with parishes in their ministry to the addicted and their families. Fr. Tom resides at St. Alphonsus Liguori “Rock” Church in St. Louis, MO, along with his Redemptorist Community.

Refreshments and fellowship each evening, along with open discussion after Monday & Tuesday morning Masses as well

as fellowship and refreshments.

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DUE TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL, THE ANNUAL LENTEN FISH FRY HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR THIS YEAR. IF YOU WISH TO RECEIVE A REFUND, PLEASE BRING YOUR TICKETS TO THE CHURCH VESTIBULE AFTER MASSES THE WEEKEND OF MARCH 21,22. YOU MAY ALSO RECEIVE A REFUND AT THE CHURCH RECTORY THROUGH MARCH 31.

*The proceeds from any non-refunded tickets will go to support the ministries of the OLOP Deacon Paul Brachle Food Pantry, Feed My Starving Children & Waterleaf Women’s Center.

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Saturday 3/14

Fr. Mark 5:00pm Velma & James Gartland (D)

Sunday 3/15 Fr. Peter 7:00am Kenneth Vrtis (D) Fr. Peter 8:30am Janet Javurek (D) Tekla Zarycka (D) Henry Krane (D)

Fr. Peter 10:15am Slodkowski Family (L)

Fr. Mark 12:00pm Steven Marshall, Sr. (D)

Fr. Mark 6:30pm David Andrew Bunales (D)

Monday 3/16 7:30am Antonio & Dedicacion Seecheung (D)

Tuesday 3/17 7:30am John Dennison (D)

Wed. 3/18 7:30am Philip Lazzara (D)

Thursday 3/19 7:30am Alvina Jankowski (D)

Friday 3/20 7:30am Orlando San Juan (D)

Saturday 3/21 7:30am Thomas Joseph Smith (D)

Msgr. Jim 5:00pm Paul J. Soukup (D)

Sunday 3/22 Fr. Mark 7:00am Rosemarie Carbone (D) Msgr. Jim 8:30am David Andrew Bunales (D) William Rucinski (D)

Fr. Mark 10:15am Nash & Geoghegan Families (D)

Fr. Peter 12:00pm Dolores Trefelner (D)

Fr. Peter 6:30pm Marie Lapinski (D)

Celebrants Subject To Change

Please Pray for the Servicemen and Women of our Parish

Sean Sebastian Andy Shreckengost

Deacon Paul Brachle Food Pantry Please help the less fortunate with a charitable gift. Your donation allows us to supply the needy

with food from week to week. The recipients graciously thank you and God continues to bless you.

Your prayers have been a tremendous source of healing, empowerment, enrichment, and

prophecies for all of the sick of Our Lady of Peace, especially those listed below.

Join us daily by sharing your spirituality and prayer devotions for the sick.

Alan Amann, Sue Atkinson, Grace A., Joseph Barberio, Joyce Barry, Ken Barry, Tina Bershere, Rose Bina, Bill/James Bleach-er, William Boggio, Linda Bronsteader, Judy C., Michael & Helen Cieslek, Bishop Daniel Conlon, Katy Counihan, Frank Cosenza, Mario/Ann Cristofaro, Frank Dipodiva, Brooklynn Drab, Zenaida Esteron, Nancy Fisher, John M. Foresman, Sue Geever, Jessica & Italia Getz, Bill Goss, Linda Hall, Moreen Hall, Joan Haremza, Gail Hayes, Mark Herwaldt, Jan Hillerud, JoAnne Hug, Mary John-son, Dorothy Joyce, Margita Jurcik, June Kaduk, Pearl Kalinski, Greg Kardasz, Dan Kieras, Bob Kobliska, Kathy Lacy, Mary Lipscomb, Lee Liston, Rev. David Lord, Amy Lynch, Emily Ma-son, John Matt, Patricia Matz, Frank Marsala, Fr. Ron McBride, Donna Menard, Joan Novak, Tommy O’Driscoll, Bill Olivanti, Gloria Pavesich, Cathy Lou Pearson, Rose Marie Pedryc, Tom Peknik, Helen Peschel, Agatha Piwcwicz, J. Pisarczyk, Cita Quizon, Mike & Lena Ramaglia, Joan Ritzert, Roger Rodriguez, Veronica Rodriguez, Laura & George Rossano, Charlie Sanders, Maria Santos, Dorothy Schaffer, Peggy Schaffer, Tony Sekera, Joyce Smith, Karlton Smith, Estelle Sniegowski, Bertha Sobotka, Jim Sobun, Marylyn Sobun, Patricia Soukup, David Spera, Jen Staehely, Tom Stalmach, Ernest Stankiewicz, Andy & Marilyn Stanley, Charlene Touzil, Diane Treend, Phyllis Trout, Renee Tucci, Sophia Zabinski,

And for the seriously ill children of our Parish:

Damien Turrubiartes, Martin Viau,

MASS INTENTIONS March 14/15 PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

Hearing impaired? Search www.deafcatholicjoliet.org for SLI assisted Mass locations!

PARISH REGISTRATION If you would like to become a parishioner at Our Lady of Peace Parish, please visit our website at

www.olopdarien.org. If you wish to register in per-son, please visit the Parish Office Monday - Thurs-

day 8:00am-1:00pm

Lectors March 21/22 5pm Kathy Sheridan & LarryWieczorek 7am Elva Vasquez & Bill Lucas 8:30am Troy Fleming & Don Calarco 10:15am Aleta Peknik & Kate Lyman Noon Sandra Sobotka & Jack Jakosalem 6:30pm Cathy Marchese

MASS INTENTIONS March 16-22

Counters March 23 Cindy Diedrich John Michalski Vivien Michalski Maureen Kallen

Maria Klump Marlene Neidlinger

Susan Arvetis

Through the Saving Waters of Baptism, we will welcome…

BAPTISMS

It is with joy that we announce the upcoming wedding

ANNIVERSARY WISHES

WEDDING BANNS

Congratulations to…

SundayBudget:$22,000Actual:$18,140Shortfall:$3,860

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

Please pray for the joyful rebirth into the eternal celebration of God’s love for the departed

Elizabeth Boggio

BORN INTO ETERNAL LIFE

LOST & FOUND! Please check the lost & found box in the Church Vestibule for umbrellas, glasses, etc. Thank You!

READINGS FOR THE WEEK  Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-51b, 6, 7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14 Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]

It’s Simple...GIVE ONLINE! You can set up your account to automatically withdraw your donation each

week or just one time, either by check, debit or credit card. Simply visit our website at: OLOPDARIEN.ORG

and click on the tan “GIVE ONLINE” box on the home page! A new page will open where you will register and choose the

amount and frequency of your donation. Check it out TODAY!

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Younger Than Ever Seniors First Meeting of 2020

Monday, March 16th at Noon Darien Sportsplex

Members & Guests are invited to enjoy a pizza lunch from Zazzo’s and play BINGO!

Dues $18 per year Questions: Call Diane 630-920-3709

Hope to see see you there!

Book Club News! Our selection for March is "Life in a Jar: The Irene Sendler Project" by Jack Mayer. We hope to see you at our discus-

sion on Wednesday, March 25th from 7:00 p.m-8:30 p.m. in the Art room of the school.

Please contact Cindy Santay at [email protected] or 630.963.9187) if you

have questions.

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Be Kind and Merciful

Pledge your gi to the CMAA

We are pleased that so many pa-

rishioners have already pledged a

gi to the 2020 Catholic Ministries

Annual Appeal (CMAA). Your sup-

port will allow us to Be Kind and 

Merciful as, together, we do God’s

work here on earth.

Every gi brings us closer to our

parish’s 2020 CMAA goal of

$103,500. If we raise more than

our goal, 70 percent of the amount

over goal will be returned to us for

our needs. This is an amazing op-

portunity for our parish.

Please prayerfully reflect on your

pledge to this year’s CMAA and

make your gi today. Pledge enve-

lopes are available in the church.

You can also return the pledge

card you received in the mail from

the diocese, make a gi online at

jolietdioceseappeal.org or text

“Donate” to (815) 205-1949 from

your mobile phone.

Stations of the Cross Friday, March 20th & Friday, April 3rd at 2:15 & 7:00pm

Schools Living Stations of the Cross Presentations April 8th at 1:30pm & 7:00pm

Parish Mission March 16th, 17th, 18th- 7:00pm

Parish Reconciliation Wednesday, March 25th- 7:00pm

Friday, March 27th “Shrouded in Mercy” Presentation- 7:00pm

Holy Thursday, April 9th No Morning Mass

Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper- 7:00pm Eucharistic Adoration 8:00pm-midnight

Good Friday, April 10th No Morning Mass

Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary- 2:30pm Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion- 3:00pm Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion 7:00pm

Holy Saturday, April 11th No Morning Mass - No Morning Confession

Blessing of Food Baskets - 1:00pm Easter Vigil Mass- 8:00pm (1-1/2 hour duration)

Easter Sunday Masses, April 12th 7:00am 8:30am

10:15am church 10:15am gym

12 Noon NO 6:30pm Mass on Easter Sunday

NO Saturday morning confessions on April 11th

(Preparations for Easter)

Lenten Schedule 2020

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8:30AM - EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT 2:15PM - The Eucharist will be Reposed STATIONS OF THE CROSS with OLOP Students ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US! 3:00PM - The Eucharist will be Re-Exposed CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY 6:30PM - BENEDICTION 7:00PM - STATIONS OF THE CROSS*

*March 27th - In place of Stations of the Cross, “Shrouded in Mercy”, a presentation on the Shroud of Turin.

THERE WILL BE NO ADORATION ON APRIL 10TH,

GOOD FRIDAY

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Lenten Schedule!

Fridays During Lent

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Crusader Corner

Preschool/Kindergarten Open House: On Wednesday, March 18, 2020 from 5pm-6:30pm prospective families will have the perfect opportunity to bring their children to meet our teachers, see our classrooms and learn about the fun and meaningful curriculum. This event is open to parents, grandparents and children entering preschool or kindergarten in August. 2020/2021 School Year Registration is underway for the upcoming 20/21 school year for Preschool-8th grade. Please contact the school office at 630-325-9220 for more information or to schedule a tour. Crusader Raffle Winner: Congratulations to Steve Hrajnoha on winning the February raffle!

Student Spotlight Congratulations to all our student basketball athletes on a fantastic season. Our 5th, 6th (B) and 8th grade boys grade basketball teams finished the season strong with 2nd place. Congratulations to the 6th (A) and 7th (A) grade boys basketball teams on winning the championships! Go Crusaders! At Coffee with Crusaders this week the kindergarten class sang a song from Proverbs to help start the morn-ing off on a musical note. The first graders also sang a song about George Washington and delighted the visitors with special facts about our first President. Thank you to kindergarten and first grade for an enjoyable morning. Coffee with Crusaders is the second Wednesday of each month at 8:30 in the gym.

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The Our Lady of Peace 2020 Grand Raffle will be starting soon. Volunteers are needed to help sell raffle tickets before and after all

weekend Masses. If you are interested in selling tick-ets, please contact the Parish Office, 630-323-4333, and give your name and Mass you would like to sell at. Thank you for your participation. Parish Council.

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Gabriella Madeleine Abbott

Timothy Timothy Ballesteros

William Edward Brewster

Maxwell Thomas Broshous

Leonardo Martin Cabral

Ella Teresa Calo

Ella Mary DeRousse

Nicholas Anthony Drtina

Benedict Raphael Espinoza

Isabella Josephine Folise

Alison Clare Gage

Mason Jerome Griskell

Angelica Abigail Guzman

Madison Therese Hahn

Haley Catherine Harej

Emma Elizabeth Heery

Nicholas Donald Jason

Anna Clare Koestner

Sebastian Sebastian Lopez

Conor John Paul Lynch

Emily Cecilia Makenas

Anthony John Manganello

Arieanna Teresa Martinez

Kyla Therese Meegan

Vincent Blaise Messina

Jacob John Paul Mikula

Alana Kateri Nisperos

Adam John Ondracek

Kelechi Gianna Ojiako

Aella Mae Catherine Pacheco

Marko Christopher Paljetak

Gia Maria Perme

Marcel Stephen Rakos

Sophia Clare Schiappa

Michelina Katharine Spano

Olivia Colette Uba

Olivia Lucy Vancura

Shane Sebastian Walker

Annabella Anne Ward

Congratulations to our 2020 Confirmandi

who were confirmed on February 29, 2020

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At 20 years old, “Karen” and her boyfriend “John” have already faced preg-nancy difficulties together and this has been a cause for fear. In fact, Karen’s pregnancy history scares her so much that having an abortion seemed like her best option. She had a previous C-section at 23 weeks and lost the baby. They also have a three-year-old daughter after another high-risk pregnancy. On top of all that, Karen is starting a new "dream job" that will require all of her attention. At their first ultrasound, the baby was very clearly seen. Karen’s response was "I'm undecided. I am further along than I expected to be." When she returned for her second ultrasound appointment, Karen was 13 weeks pregnant. She told us that she and John had changed their minds and decided not to have the abortion! During the ultrasound Karen marveled, "I'm excited. I didn't realize how big

the baby was last time." The couple was amazed at the baby’s heartbeat and movement. She and John happily accepted pictures of that ultrasound. After their clinic visit, an Aspire Resource Specialist met with Karen. Given her medical history, the number one priority was to make sure Karen has insurance coverage during this pregnancy. She and the Resource Specialist worked together to research her current insurance under her employer and whether or not she could make changes outside of the enroll-ment period now that she is pregnant. Karen and John returned for a third visit a week later and report being excited about this pregnancy and are ready to begin care under her OB/GYN. The Resource Specialist will continue their relationship by checking in on Karen from time to time, letting her know that Waterleaf cares.

A en on: Young Adults (ages 20-40)

     Are you interested in networking with other young professionals? Looking for experience on a non-profit board? Want to be a member of a fun and rewarding group? Is service work on your to-do-list? If so, the Board of Young Profession-als (BOYP) of Catholic Chari es, Diocese of Joliet would love to meet you.

The BOYP is an organiza on of adults (ages 20-40) who are commi ed to promo ng the compassionate works of Cath-olic Chari es, Diocese of Joliet and becoming leaders through volunteer service. Join the BOYP today to make a differ-ence in your community. Please contact Ed Kozak, Board of Young Professionals Coordinator, at 815-724-1165 or [email protected] for more informa on and to be sure that you’re included in our upcoming introductory mee ng!

To learn more about the programs and services provided by Catholic Chari es, Diocese of Joliet, please visit catholic-chari esjoliet.org.

Catholic Chari es’ Mission We are a faith-based organiza on providing service to people in need

and calling others of good will to do the same.

LIFE IN ACTION | HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH February 2020

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CENSUS 2020

As Catholics, we are called to our civic duty. First and foremost, this means voting in all elec-tions. This year we have another opportunity which happens only eve-ry 10 years. Please make sure your family are counted by completing your census forms.

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THE WOMEN'S CENTER 5116 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630 (773)794-1313

BRANCH OFFICES: 9730 S. Western, Ste. 318, Evergreen Park, IL and 2720 S. River Rd., Suite 234, Des Plaines, IL

DuringthisholyseasonofLent,wecontemplatetheagonyanddeathofJesus,butwealsothinkjoyfullyofHisresurrection.Similarly,manywomeninunplannedpregnanciesaretroubledandsad.TheycometoTheWom-en’sCenterandreceivehelp,counseling,andprayers.Aftertheygivebirththeyare illedwithjoywhentheycra-dletheirbabyintheirarms. Take part in The Women’s Centers flower sale this Mother’s Day weekend: May 9 & 10, 2020. We will be selling bouquets of flowers after Masses at Chicago and suburban parishes. Check to see if your parish or church participates. Contact us for details or to sign up to help by calling 773-794-1313 or email John at [email protected]. CAN’T MAKE IT TO OUR VOLUNTEER EVENTS? We can come to you! Host a baby bottle party at your parish, school or home! We will bring all the supplies and instructions you need to do a remote volunteer pro-ject. For information contact Dolores Pribble at [email protected] VOUNTEERS NEEDED: at our Cicero Ave. office-substitute and on-call (flexible hours are available) for our lobby reception area; to sort donated items and assist clients in our Family Room; help with mailings and baby bottle projects; bi-lingual who are conversational in Spanish to help in special areas; male volunteers to assist with baby furniture donations. A receptionist is needed Tuesdays and Wednesdays at our Evergreen Park office. For more info on these volunteer roles, call us at 708-320-4066. SEEKING FAMILY ROOM DONATIONS: We need 5 infant car seats for 20 to 40 lb., (by law all car seats must be less than 7 years old), 4 toddler beds, 3 single strollers, 4 cribs, 4 dressers, 3 bouncers, 3 exersaucers and 4 baby swings. Also needed are diapers in sizes 4, 5 and 6 only, all sizes of pull ups, baby food, and all brands of formula (in date), winter and summer clothes in girls sizes 24 months, 2, 3, and 4 and boys in sizes 7 and 8. These items cannot be picked up unless accompanied by baby furniture. The families who receive these things are grateful for your generosity. For our address where you can deliver them to us or if a pick-up by a vol-unteer is needed, please call 773-794-1313.

EUCHARISTIC LITURGY SCHEDULE Saturday Evening Mass: 5:00 PM

Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:15 AM & 12:00 Noon & 6:30PM Morning Mass: Monday-Saturday 7:30 AM

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION

Vigil Mass (Evening before Holy Day) 7:00 PM Holy Day: 7:30 & 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM

CONFESSIONS

Immediately Following Saturday Morning Mass *Unless otherwise noted

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Every Friday from 8:30AM-9:00 PM *Unless otherwise noted

PARISH REGISTRATION Visit on-line: www.olopdarien.org

Click On: Welcome & Registration Or Call Office: 630-323-4333 Ext. 17

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION [email protected]

Dc. Larry Fudacz – RCIA & Marriage Prep.

630-323-4333 – Ext. 20 – [email protected]

SCHOOL FAX 630-325-1995 BUSINESS OFICE FAX 630– 323-0379

To schedule an Anointing of the Sick or a priest visit only, please call our answering service at 630-323-4391. Calls will be returned in a timely man-ner, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 9:30 PM, based on priest availability, and arrangements will be made to assist your request. No other calls will be handled by this service. Thank You.

MARIAN COMMUNITY Fr. Mark Baron, MIC -Parish Administrator 630-323-4333, Ext. 14 [email protected]

Fr. Peter Lach, MIC- Priest in Residence 630-323-4333, Ext. 29 [email protected]

Rev. Al Micka, MIC - Pastor Emeritus Rev. Anthony Kelpsas, MIC

__________________________ Msgr. Jim Burnett - Assistant Email: [email protected]

DEACONS - 630-323-4333 Larry Fudacz - Ext. 20 [email protected] Patrick Kenny - Ext. 19 [email protected] Frank Vonesh - 708-793-3505 [email protected]

PARISH Raye Ann Durr - Receptionist/Clerical Assistant 630-323-4333 Ext. 17 [email protected] Heather Barry - Bulletin Editor [email protected] For Bulletin Submissions [email protected] Kellie Moore - Business Manager 630-323-4392 [email protected] Ed Siuzdak - Facilities Manager [email protected]

John Berardi - Music Director 708-828-2138 [email protected]

SCHOOL WEBSITE: www.olopschool.org Secretaries - 630-325-9220 Eileen Gray - [email protected] PARISH WEBSITE www.olopdarien.org

PARISH COUNCIL [email protected]

DIOCESE OF JOLIET WEBSITE www.dioceseofjoliet.org

MARRIAGE:

Our Parish is a wonderful setting to celebrate your Sacrament of Marriage. Couples must make arrangements at least 1 year before your proposed wedding date to allow for ample time for Marriage Prep.

Please contact Deacon Larry Fudacz at 630-323-4333 Ext. 20.

BAPTISM: Baptisms are celebrated on the second and on the fourth Sunday of each month immediately following the 12 Noon Mass.

We ask that the parents be registered members of the parish. First time parents must attend one hour (plus) of Pre-Baptismal instruction held on 2nd or 3rd Tuesdays of February, April, June, August, October and December at 7p.m.

in the School Library. The Pre-Baptismal class may be taken before the birth of the child. Please contact Deacon Frank Vonesh for more information at 708-793-3505.

EUCHARISTIC HOME AND HOSPITAL VISITATION MINISTRY: Our PASTORAL CARE MINISTERS are available to bring Communion to Shut-Ins at home, in hospitals and nursing homes. Request CARDS for PASTORAL CARE VISITS can be found in the Church Lobby and may be placed in the

weekend collection basket OR, please contact Deacon Pat Kenny at 630-323-4333 Ext. 19.