St.

Dennis Gift Card Program

Gift cards are available after all weekend Masses in the Narthex. LOCATION CHANGE! You can also purchase gift cards at the Parish Office lobby on Thursday and Friday mornings from 8am to 9am. If you have any questions or want to place a special order, contact me at scripinfo@comcast.net or (815) 836-0661. All special orders must be paid for in advance. Thank you for your support of the Scrip program. Denise Salvino

April 7, 2013
Support the St. Dennis School Jubilation Choir adventure to Music Magic Days in Disney
April 26: Disney Spectacular Show, 7 pm In Parish Center. Tickets are $4/Adult, $2/ Student, $3/Senior April 27 Spaghetti Dinner May 5 Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast May 11-12 Bake Sale in Narthex May 18 Nite at the Races Parish Center, Doors open 5:30 pm, First Race is 6:30 pm. Tickets $10 each, Must be 21 years old to enter. Sponsor a Race for $100, Own a Horse for $35. Hat Contest! Food, Drinks, Fun!

Divine Mercy Sunday

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 Annual $100 Spring Raffle

Congratulations to our second early bird drawing Winner of $200: Jill Utz
Purchase your ticket today in the Narthex at the Gift Table or in the Parish Office during office hours. Early Bird drawings take place April 8, April 15, April 22. Final Drawing for grand prizes on Saturday, April 26th. Winner need not be present.

St. Dennis Rosary Ministry SALE

Friday, April 19 (3 pm6 pm), Saturday, April 20 (9 am 6 pm) and Sunday, April 21 (7 am2 pm)

Save the Dates! More details to come of our fantastic fun events! Visit our table in the Narthex for more info. Make checks payable to St. Dennis.
All proceeds help defray expenses for choir performance at Disney World Magic Music Days

In Narthex
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. PURCHASE A GIFT FOR BAPTISM, FIRST COMMUNION, CONFIRMATION, MOTHERS/FATHERS DAY, BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY
Items include: Rosaries, bracelets, necklaces, Crosses AND MUCH MORE!

Good Grief! A presentation for adults experiencing the loss of a loved one in death. MONDAY, APRIL 15, 7 -8:30 pm, NARTHEX REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by Wed., April 10.
>>>> This program is a repeat of presentation in October, 2012. <<<<

Dear Family, It must have been amazing in the days after Jesus rose from the dead when he was appearing to all people including his mother and the Apostles. The excitement must have been electrifying as people began to say I saw Jesus!, I saw His wounds!, I was healed in His presence! Everything he said to us was true. The followers of Jesus were not afraid of death, they saw the power and glory of God firsthand. We do not have that experience of seeing Jesus in person but we do see Him when the priest holds the body and blood of Christ at Mass. We also see Jesus when people are healed by the power of the Holy Spirit when they have hands laid on them in prayer. We see Him unfolding in springtime reflected in flowers, grass and budding trees. I see Jesus more and more in each of you who are His sons and daughters. Did you ever think I am a walking, living tabernacle of Jesus, an awesome thought. Another awesome thought because we believe and have faith is that we will be with our brother Jesus and our Father and the Holy Spirit one day in the kingdom of heaven. Personally, I cannot wait. In the Lords Love, Fr. Jim Curtin 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! CHECK OUT THE ST. DENNIS WEB SITE at www.saint-dennis.org or visit us on Facebook!

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

Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm 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

Join Sr. Joanne for this presentation concerning the experience of grief; healing the pain of grief, the myths of grief, moving through grief, and faith and prayer during grieving. Contact Sr. Joanne at Parish Office at 838-2592 x 110.

Check out our Ministry on the St. Dennis Website or call Kim at 815.560.2468 or Mary 573.434.7801

Join us as we Grow In Faith Together

Pick up a G.I.F.T. Booklet today in the Narthex and register for upcoming G.I.F.T. events. Upcoming events: St. Raymond Cathedral Tour April 14, Daybreak Shelter April 17, Earth Day : Our Universe Story, April 18, The Lorax Movie Night, May 10, Pentecost Celebration, May 19. Contact Venus Wozniak, Faith Formation Director at 815-838-2592 x 113
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.

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

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

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

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

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April 7, 2013
This Week, the Flame of Faith will burn in memory of Theresa Lea by Jim Tierney & family

Mass Intentions
Saturday, April 6 4:30 pm Bob Mason, Birthday Remembrance by Kuhn &
Mason families, Pauline Richards by Kuhn family, Virginia Wenger by Jim & Mary Talken, Anne Sartori by St. Dennis CCW, Dolores Anderson by St. Dennis CCW

SAVE THE DATE

Glory & Praise on Tuesday, April 9th at 7 pm in the Narthex. Financial Peace University is Back! Learn to handle your money GODS way! FREE PREVIEW night on Wednesday, April 10th @ 6:00 pm Classes Start April 24th @ 6:30 pm in the Narthex. Contact Ed Ellis at 708-528-8666 (cell) for more info. Debt Free Party! Join the parish after each Mass on Sat, April 13 & Sunday, April 14 in the Narthex to celebrate no debt! Building with Broken Pieces: A one-day conference for the widowed and divorced. Featuring nationally recognized speaker, teacher and retreat director, Amy Florian. On Sat, April 13 from 9am to 5pm. To register: 815 838 5334 familyministry@diocesesofjoliet.org Garments of Praise Ministry (formerly Clothes for Haiti) Our next meeting will be Wed., April 17th, 6:00-8:45p.m. in Fracaro Hall. We will be making clothes and shrouds for the children of Haiti. The ministry is in need of new boys and girls underwear (in any sizes) for the orphans and children in the hospitals. Please help protect these children from disease and infection, with the simplest gift of undergarments. Bring donation to the Narthex Care Pantry bins on April 13 & 14th! For more info, contact Christen Morris 815-838-2592 ext 114. Senior Luncheon: All seniors are invited to a catered lunch and entertainment on April 18 in the Parish Center. Please RSVP by Monday April 15 by calling 815 838-2592 x 123. Payment is $7.00 at the door. Mother & Son Spring Fling Dance! Friday, April 19th * 6:309:00pm * $15/couple. Open to all School and Parish Families Pre-K -8th Grade! This fun night will include casual dinner, drinks, sweet table, flower for mom, raffles, framed picture with mom, and a D.J! Tickets on sale soon! Book Club: Next meeting is on April 21st at 6:30pm in the Parish Office Stalzer Room. Discussion of book Confessions of a Mega Church Pastor by Allen Hunt. Contact Sue Brody at Suzanne.brody@fedex.com if questions. All welcome. Catholic Charities Seeks Landlords Catholic Charities Daybreak Center is seeking landlords who have affordable rental property (range of $450-$750 a month) and are willing to rent to individuals and families experiencing housing barriers, which may include a history of homelessness. You have an opportunity to help a struggling individual begin a fresh start. Please contact Kenda McIntosh if interested or for any questions: (815)-774-4663 x3121 and kmcintosh@cc-doj.org.

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
March 30/31 Easter Collection* (472) ................ $ 22,636 Weekly Auto Debit (121) ...... 3,247 Monthly Auto Debit-weekly aver. (163) .......... 4,214 Total .............. $ 30,097
*1796 loose cash

Todays Scripture Readings Acts 5:12-16 Many came to believe. Rev 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 I was dead, but now I live forever. John 20:19-31 Thomas the doubter speaks with Jesus.

Sunday, April 7 7:30 am Theresa Lea, Anniversary of Death by Jim

Tierney & family, Jerry Gasper by John & Rosemary Gasper, Dominic & Ethel Fracaro by Jerry & Fran Fallon & family 9:15 am St. Dennis Parish Family 11:00 am Rita James by Bambalas family Readings for the Week Mon: Is 7: 10-14, 8:10, Heb 10: 4-10, Lk 1: 26-38 Tues: Acts 4: 32-37, Jn 3: 7b-15 Wed: Acts 5:17-26, Jn 3: 16-21 Thurs: Acts 5: 27-33, Jn 3:31-36 Fri: Acts 5: 34-42, Jn 6: 1-15 Sat: Acts 6:1-7, Jn 6: 16-21 Sun: Acts 5: 27-32, 40b-41, Rv 5: 11-14, Jn 21:1-19 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 -10:15 am, Part 2 is 10:30 am - 11:45. The next preparation class is April 20. Call Parish Office to register. St. Dennis Bread of Life & Outreach: Thank you for your especially generous contributions of gift cards, certificates and donations to the Bread of Life Fund during this Lenten season. You have made a difference in the lives of dozens of families we have been able to assist. Thank you and God bless you are the responses that may not reach your ears but are sincerely expressed over and over. Hunger and lifes challenges know no season; almsgiving is always welcome.
Please remember that it is necessary for an individual or his/her family to notify the Parish Office when someone is hospitalized. Generally, due to privacy laws, hospitals do not notify us.

Weekly Operating Expenses ..... $ 18,200 THANK YOU!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!

Auto Debit forms are available in the Narthex.

Monday, April 8 7:15 am Betty & Bob Fracaro by Fr. Mark Fracaro, John
& Genevieve Ogrodny by Eugene & Joyce Ogrodny, Linda & Bob Sendra, Wedding Anniversary Remembrance by wife Linda

Giving the Glory to God Renovation: (as of 4/1/13) Total Pledged: $376,167 Number of families: 386 Payments received: $322,996 2012 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 or mailed.

Tuesday, April 9 7:15 am St. Dennis Parish Family Wednesday, April 10 7:15 am Allison (Al) Moore, Anniversary of Death by
Grinter family

Thursday, April 11 7:15 am Judith Masalewicz by Sandy Johnson Friday, April 12 7:15 am Margaret Smego by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Devine,
Jeff Desmond, Birthday Remembrance by friend

This weeks 2nd collection is for Improvements.

THE LORD SUSTAINS HIS PEOPLE

2013 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Please answer Bishop Conlons request and make a generous pledge. We are at 44% of our goal of $67, 516. Thank you to the 189 donors who have so generously contributed. Envelopes are available in Narthex.

Saturday, April 13 4:30 pm Deceased members of the Stolarski family by

Clara Gajewski, Marion Woss by family, Gerald Faber by Pat Beattie & Nanci Lucas, Hester family by family

Sunday, April 14 7:30 am John Kausak by wife Marie, Virginia Aspel,

Birthday Remembrance by Fran 9:15 am St. Dennis Parish Family 11:00 am Edward Lesnefsky, Anniversary of Death by family

Prayer Requests
Do you need prayer or know of someone in need of prayer? Contact the parish office at 838-2592 ext. 123 secretary@saint-dennis.org to add a prayer request.

Please pray for those who are sick or suffering especiallyMaryAnne Krajewski, Ron Jones, Greg Mahalick, Sue Klein, Joe Speno, Jerry Richards, Georgia Stabosz, Marilyn Vonch

As a gift to humanity, which sometimes seems bewildered and overwhelmed by the power of evil, selfishness, and fear, the Risen Lord offers His love that pardons, reconciles, and reopens hearts to love. It is a love that converts hearts and gives peace. How much the world needs to understand and accept Divine Mercy!
~ Bl. Pope John Paul II, Regina Caeli message, written to be delivered April 3, 2005 (Divine Mercy Sunday, the day following his death)