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.

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. Part 1 is 9 am to 10:15 am, Part 2 is 10:30 am 11:45. The next preparation classes for 2013 are January 19th & February 16th. Call the Parish Office to register.

January 6, 2013
The Epiphany of The Lord

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 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.

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

St. Dennis School Open House and Catholic Schools Week

SACRAMENTS Dear Family, In this joyful occasion of Christmas I have received many gifts and good wishes. Being unable to reply to every one of you, I take this opportunity to thank you for your love, affection, greetings and gifts. I wish you all a blessed, healthy and happy new year. Love you all, Fr. Thomson
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.

St. Dennis Gift Card Program

Gift cards are available after Mass or for immediate purchase during the week. on Thursday mornings in the Parish Center from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m., and Friday mornings in the Faculty/Staff lounge from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. If you have any questions or want to place a special order, please contact Denise Salvino, Scrip Coordinator at scripinfo@comcast.net or (815) 836-0661. Altar Servers/Acolytes needed! If you are a student of the parish in grades 5 HS and would like to volunteer to be an altar server, contact Dana Massey at dnmssy@yahoo.com or 815-524-5954 for more information. Next training is Monday, February 11th from 3 pm to 4:30 pm in the Narthex. Join St. Dennis School in celebrating Catholic education! Catholic Schools Week: Raise the Standards will begin with Mass at 11 a.m. on Sunday, January 27, 2013. We invite you to see first-hand the great things happening at St. Dennis School at our Early Learning Center Curriculum Night on Tuesday, January 22 at 7 pm and our Open House and Registration on Sunday, Jan 27 from 12:30 to 2 pm. Check the school website at www.saint-dennis.org for events for the week.
Contact tuitionoffice@saint-dennis.org or call Laura Pfeiffer at 815-838-2592 x 115 to schedule a personal tour.

Parish Office Hours

8:30 am 4:00 pm

The National Shrine of St. Therese Pilgrimage Retreat Take a tour

of the National Shrine of St. Therese of Liseux on Saturday, Jan 19th from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Celebrate Mass in the chapel, explore the grounds and shop in the gift shop. Lunch will be provided. Cost is $25 per individual, if three or more attending in household cost is $21 per person. Registration and pre-pay required by contacting Venus at 815-838-2592 x 113 by Jan 11th. Ages 16 +.

Two things: First, a huge THANK YOU for your Christmas gifts and greetings. How very nice. You made my first Christmas at home again a great experience. You are so generous, spirited and spirit-filled. Second, today we celebrate the Epiphany. The magi recognized a sign in the heavens and followed it until it led them to Jesus. All of our life we are looking for signs of God with us. And, for us who believe, there are signs all over the place. We just have to be open to them. We are called to be signs of God-with-us in our daily life leading others to Jesus. God help us to be good signs. God bless you with good days. Love, Fr. Mark 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! MONTHLY REMINDERS SundayCatechesis of GS 9:15am, 5:15pm; Baptism 1pm MondayCatechesis of GS 4:30pm; Bible Study 6:30pm TuesdayGlory & Praise 7pm 2nd TuesdayCCW 12pm - Sept., Dec., March & May WednesdayCatechesis of GS 6pm Thursday All Choir Practices; Bible Study 10am Third Thursday Senior Luncheon First FridayHoly Hour 3:30pm

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

Literature for the Soul Book Club: All adults welcome on Sunday,
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Jan 20th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Parish Office to review this months book selection: "Why the Nativity?" By David Jeremiah. Join us for fellowship, refreshments, and discussion. All welcome & you may join at any time, regardless of whether you've finished the book!

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

Toasting to the GIFT of a New Year

Let's start the new year off right. In this mini-retreat for all ages we will explore the opportunities for new beginnings offered through our faith. We will explore through storytelling, music, and art...Join us Wednesday, January 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. All ages welcome. Registration required by contacting Christen at 815-838-2592 x 114.

Bulletin Editor
Contact the Parish Office secretary@saint-dennis.org

Bulletin Information Center Please send all information by email to secretary@saint-dennis.org. 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.

1201 Washington St.Lockport, IL 60441 815 838-4494 E-mailschool@saint-dennis.org PrincipalLisa Smith

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January 6, 2013

Mass Intentions
Saturday, January 5 4:30 pm Edmund and Claire Da Rosa by family, Arthur
Ehling, Anniv of Death by family, Willie Tierney, Anniv of Death by Jim & family

Please pray for those who have entered into Eternal Life especially

SAVE THE DATE

Youth Group Meeting: Sunday, January 6, 2013 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Parish Office Stalzer Room/Gym. Open Gym until 7:00 PM. All high school teens are invited! Email sdyg@comcast.net for more information. Adults are needed to assist in volunteering, if interested please contact Stephen and Tiffany Listermann or call the parish office. Garments of Praise Ministry (formerly Clothes for Haiti) Our next meeting will be Wed., Jan 9th, 6:00-8:45p.m. in Fracaro Hall. We will be making clothes and shrouds for the children of Haiti. If you are interested, donations needed include: used religious and Christmas cards, mens t-shirts, gently used/new pillowcases, sheets, fabric, fabric glue, bias tape, Velcro and elastic. Please bring donation to the Narthex Care Pantry bins on Jan. 5 & 6th ONLY! For more info, contact Christen Morris 815-838-2592 ext 114. Thank you for your support and have a Happy 2013 Year! WORD ALIVE! Bible Study: Join us on Thursday Mornings, 10-11:30 am. in Parish Office Stalzer Rm. Sessions are Jan. 10, 17, 31. Call Sr. Joanne at 815 838 2592 X 110 to register. Glory & Praise: Our next meeting dates are January 15th, January 22 in Parish Office Stalzer Room. On Jan. 29th we welcome Deacon John Freund in the Narthex. All gatherings begin at 7 pm. Divorce Care & Beyond: a support group for those in the process of a divorce or those already divorced begins Thurs, January 17th at 6: 30 p.m. in the Rectory fireside room. We meet for 10 to 12 consecutive weeks. Past participants are also welcome. For more info. or to register, call Pat and Bill Roderick 815-254-9966. Registration required. Senior Luncheon: Happy New Year, 2013! All seniors are welcome on Thursday, January 17th to attend a luncheon and entertainment. Please RSVP by Monday, Jan 14th to parish secretary at 815-838-2592 x 123. Cost is $7.00 at the door.

Helen Bogan, Florence Gaweda and Ann Sartori

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
Dec. 29/30 Collection* (277) ...................... $ 8,323 Christmas envelopes (27).................... 1,826 Weekly Auto Debit (121) ........ 3,110 Monthly Auto Debit-weekly aver. (146) ........... 3,782 Total ........... $ 17,041
*695 loose cash

Sunday, January 6 7:30 am Leonard Sweich by family & friends 9:15 am Richard Farrell, Birthday Remembrance by Rog,
Jan & family, Martin Koleno by Provancal family, Josephine Cleveland, Birthday Remembrance by Lorrie Fisch 11:00 am In Memory of Walter Laskowski and Hal Aune by Duray family

Todays Scripture Readings Isa 60:1-6 Raise your eyes and see the glory of the Lord. Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 Gentiles are coheirs in the promise. Matt 2:1-12 The wise follow the star.

Weekly Operating Expenses ..... $ 18,400 THANK YOU!!!

*2452 loose cash

Readings for the Week

Mon: 1 Jn 3:22-4:6, Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tues: 1 Jn 4:7-10, Mk 6: 34-44 Wed: 1 Jn 4: 11-18, Mk 6: 45-52 Thurs: 1 Jn 4:19-5:4, Lk 4: 14-22a Fri: 1 Jn 5:5-13, Lk 5: 12-16 Sat: 1 Jn 5 : 14-21, Jn 3: 22-30 Sun: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11, Acts 10:34-38 or Ti 2:11-14, 3: 4-7, Lk 3: 15-16, 21-22 In adoring the Holy Trinity, lifegiving, consubstantial, and indivisible, the Churchs faith also professes the distinction of persons. When the Father sends his Word, he always sends his Breath. In their joint mission, the Son and the Holy Spirit are distinct but inseparable. To be sure, it is Christ who is seen, the visible image of the invisible God, but it is the Spirit who reveals him. (CCC, n. 689)

GOD BLESS YOU!!!

Dec. 24/25 Christmas Collection* (471) ............ $ 25,292 PARISH CENTER DEBT...... $ 3,569 Giving Glory to God Church Restoration
As our project nears completion, we still need your pledge! Pick up a pledge card or make a donation. God bless you!

Monday, January 7 7:15 am Mary Houser, Birthday Remembrance by

family

Tuesday, January 8 7:15 am St. Dennis Parish family Wednesday, January 9 7:15 am St. Dennis Parish family Thursday, January 10 7:15 am Ann Sartori by St. Dennis Bible Study group Friday, January 11 7:15 am St. Dennis Parish family Saturday, January 12 4:30 pm Marion Woss by family, Walter Krand by Mr. &
Mrs. Robert Devine & Mr. & Mrs. Mel Kelm

Giving the Glory to God Renovation: (as of 12/31/12) Total Pledged: $335,907 Number of families: 354 Payments received: $279,566
Thank you to all who signed up for auto debit. This will be a tremendous help and savings to the parish. Auto Debit forms are available in the Narthex. Please return forms to the parish office or collection basket. Thank you also to all who increased their weekly contribution. Todays second collection is for Debt Reduction & Improvements. Thank you for your generosity.

Sunday, January 13 7:30 am John Kausak by wife Marie, Kenneth Pilon,

Birthday Remembrance by Word Alive Bible Study, Doris M. Oller by the Knights of Columbus Perez Council 9:15 am Jerry Springer, Birthday Remembrance by family, Matt Fisch, Birthday Remembrance by family, Scott Blummer by Darlene Rusch 11:00 am In memory of Richard Mackert by Duray family 2013 Calendars are available from ONeil & Goodale Funeral Homes. Please pick up your free copy today. CHECK OUT THE ST. DENNIS WEB SITE at WWW.SAINT-DENNIS.ORG or visit us on Facebook!

This Week, the Flame of Faith will burn in memory of Willie Tierney Anniversary of Death by Jim & family

Please pray for those who are sick or suffering especially John Renzi, Dorothy Adelmann, Bob Devine, Bill Bremmer, Greg Mahalck

Prayer Requests
Do you need prayer or know of someone in need of prayer? Contact the parish office at 838-2592 ext. 123 or secretary@saintdennis.org to add a prayer request to our daily e-mail prayer line.

St. Dennis Rosary Ministry Need an inspirational gift for a special occasion or just to say I love you? Is your favorite Rosary broken? We repair Rosaries free of charge. Do you have old rosaries, chaplets, beads or Holy Medals? We can recycle them into new rosaries. If you would like to donate them, please place in the basket in the Narthex. Check out our Ministry on the St. Dennis Website or call Kim at 815.560.2468 or Mary 573.434.7801

The story of the Magi is so familiar and yet can still fill us with wonder. As did the ancient Magi, we, too, want to bring our gifts to the manger. These gifts are our commitments to live according to how Jesus taught. Thus, we make the meaning of the Epiphany alive for us today. The light and love of God shines through our Stewardship, manifested in our world.