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1 Congratulations to our young men and women who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation today from Most Reverend Andrew Wypych, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago. We pray that you grow in faith, hope and love and that you follow Jesus Christ in the years to come. Joseph (Anthony) Calabrese Francesca (Marie) Caruso Noel (Michael) Dominguez Ivan (Ivan) Dorado Sandra (Catherine) Egbutu Alexa (Sophia) Flynn Michael (Sebastian) Flynn Joseph (John) Frugoli Edwin (Pablo) Galvan Delaney (Elizabeth) Grammas Gillian (Emily) Grimes Mateo (Augustine) Gutierrez Daniela (Guadalupe) Gutierrez Olivia (Anne) Honan Aleithea (Catherine) Israel Justin (Paul) Llapitan Patrick (Joseph) Lopez Molly (Mary Alice) McGee Isaac (Patrick) Medina Oscar (Francis) Nevarez Collin (Philip) Nortier Bianca (Veronica) Picazo Nashali (Valentine) Rivera Rachel (Teresa) Shuflit Elizabeth (Catherine) Soyemi James (Stanislaus) Stiso Kayla (Isabella) Stovall Ronan (Padre Pio) Traynor Claire (Ursula) Wagner Jessica (Bernadette) Watts Mary Ann (Elizabeth) Lah

2 LOTS OF THINGS HAPPENING Lent is always a busy time in any parish. Of course, what is most important is the spiritual aspects of Lent. Some of you are making the effort to come to daily Mass whenever possible. Others are looking up the Lent readings in the bulletin and reflecting on them. Many of you are using the Little Black Book for daily reflection. Besides prayer, most of you are fasting from food, or something that you have too much of in your life such as internet or smart phone use. And many are busy with works of compassion or financial offerings to those in need. And I hope you, and those you live with, are doing something together for Lent. Renew My Church Our parish grouping, St. Barbara in Brookfield, St. Louise de Marillac in La Grange Park, Divine Providence in Westchester, and ourselves are a four parish grouping. We refer to ourselves as Westfield Park after our parish locations: WESTchester, BrookFIELD, and La Grange PARK. The representatives from our parish include myself, Deacon Jim Sponder, Rose Gutierrez, and Al Castillo. Representatives from our school include Len Gramarossa (School Principal), Peggy Perry, and Sermethia Houston. The pastors underwent three days of intensive preparation back in November. On February 3, we had an all-day intensive for the representatives of all the parishes in Wave 1 of Renew My Church. In addition our grouping met last Wednesday. Town Hall Meeting As part of Renew My Church we will have our first Town Hall Meeting this coming Wednesday, February 28 at 7:00. We will be talking about the future of our parish and our school. We need to find ways to collaborate with our neighboring parishes. With fewer priests and resources, we need to plan carefully for our future. It is my strong belief that the Holy Spirit speaks to us though the wisdom of ordinary parishioners. Decisions need to be made using a consensus model of shared wisdom. Please plan to be present this Wednesday at 7:00 in Langan Hall. Lenten Mission It is the custom of most parishes to have kind of a retreat or Mission every Lent. Our Renew My Church grouping has collaborated to have a shared mission this year. Dates, times, and places are listed elsewhere in today s bulletin. It starts this Tuesday at 7:00 at St. Barbara in Brookfield. Father Bob Casey will be the speaker. He is now the pastor of St Bede on Chicago s southside. From 2009 until 2016 he served as pastor at St. Barbara. I lived with him at St. Barbara during those years when I was Vicar and then Vicar Emeritus for Deacons. He is an outstanding priest and very good speaker. Now I recognize I am asking you to give up two evenings in a row for both the Mission on Tuesday, and our Town Hall on Wednesday. The first evening is for the good of your soul. It means driving an extra ten minutes to St. Barbara. The second is for the good of your parish. Please make the sacrifice and come to both nights if you are at all able. There is a lot more happening you can read about in today s Crown. I have written about what I consider the most vital. My prayer is that all we do will contribute to your good, and the good of our lives in Christ. May God continue to bless your Lent. Father Mike Ahlstrom Administrator of Divine Infant Jesus

3 CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO OUR NEW ALTAR SERVERS Having successfully completed the necessary training, Divine Infant Church welcomes the following individuals to the Ministry of Altar Server: Matthew Bamford Fred Blumhagen Andrew Cullum Gia DeFalco Jack Hennings Alexi Hernandez David Hernandez Jake Lindsay Sophie Nevers Amelia Ortiz David Patton Matthew Swan Michael Swan Sierra Urban Luke Wesolowski Owen Wesolowski We thank them for their willingness to serve our faith community in our worship. SPEAK OUT ILLINOIS CONFERENCE When: Saturday, March 10, :30 am-1:30pm Where: The Meadows Club 2950 Golf Rd Rolling Meadows, IL What: SpeakOut Illinois is an active coalition of more than 40 organizations representing 250,000 members who defend life and family. Each year, SpeakOut Illinois hosts its annual conference, at which a featured speaker(s) gives an educational and inspirational presentation. Several different prolife organizations set up tables and booths with information and ways to become involved. Pro-lifers and interested individuals from all over the state of Illinois are invited to attend and participate in the day s activities. Food and refreshments are provided. This year s theme: Choose Love, Choose Life! This year s speakers: Father Thomas Loya, Rep. Tom Morrison, Pastor John Kirkwood, and Mary Zelen. Breakfast will be served at 9:00 a.m. Cost $65 each person, $40 for students and clergy. Prices go up February 25, so order your tickets today! Checks can be made out to SpeakOut Illinois and sent to SpeakOut Illinois 2018 PO Box 300, Bensenville, IL More Information: speakoutillinoisconference.splashthat.com/ PARISH MISSION Again this year we will have a combined parish mission with the 4 churches in our Renew My Church grouping. Our grouping consists of Divine Infant, Divine Providence, St. Louise de Marillac, and St. Barbara. Here is the schedule: Tuesday, February 27, 7pm at St. Barbara. Fr. Robert Casey will present Making Intentional Disciples. Tuesday, March 5, 7pm at Divine Infant. Msgr. John Canary will present Building Community. Tuesday, March 13, 7pm at St. Louise de Marillac. Fr. Michael Knotek will present Inspiring Witness. Tuesday, March 20, 7pm at Divine Providence. Fr. Tim Fiala. Lenten Reconciliation Liturgy. This will be the only Lenten Reconciliation Liturgy. Please mark your calendars and make every effort to join in this Mission. Not only will it be a good way to keep Lent, but it will be an excellent way to get to know the people of the parishes in our grouping. HOLY HOUR THIS FRIDAY The Holy Hour for March will be held in Church at 7:30pm this Friday, March 2. Please join us in prayer. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL The men & women of The Divine Infant St. Vincent de Paul Society would like to thank all the parishioners who generously donated on Ash Wednesday. Your monetary donation assists in helping our parishioners who need help. During the Lenten season, keep them and us in your prayers.

4 WE RE FUNDRAISING WITH SEE S CANDIES Famous for American-made deliciousness with no added preservatives. We are raising funds for Divine Infant 8th Graders. The profits from this fundraiser will be used to offset end of year expenses. Send your order through the school or rectory in an envelope labeled "See's Candies" by end of day Monday, 3/12/18. VERY IMPORTANT: Please remember to include your name and best contact information. Payment is due at time of order via check payable to "Divine Infant School" or exact cash. Distribution of See's Candies expected early part of Holy Week. Additional information will be shared soon. Questions: Contact Margie Stiso at or mjstiso@hotmail.com. Make EASTER SWEETER while supporting our 8th graders!

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6 LENTEN CALENDAR 2018 Please note the following opportunities for prayer and growth during this Holy Lenten season. Tuesday, February 27 7:00 p.m. Parish Lenten Mission St. Barbara Church, Brookfield Friday, March 2 7:30 p.m. Monthly Holy Hour in Church Third Sunday of Lent, March 3-4 Donations for St. Vincent de Paul: see article Tuesday, March 6 7:00 p.m. Parish Lenten Mission Divine Infant Friday, March 9 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross in Church Fourth Sunday of Lent, March Donations for St. Vincent de Paul: see article Tuesday, March 13 7:00 p.m. Parish Lenten Mission St. Louise de Marillac Church, LaGrange Park Fifth Sunday of Lent, March Donations for St. Vincent de Paul: see article Tuesday, March 20 7:00 p.m. Parish Lenten Mission Reconciliation Service Divine Providence Church, Westchester Friday, March 23 1:30 p.m. Living Stations of the Cross in Church presented by Divine Infant Students. Palm Sunday, March Donations for St. Vincent de Paul: see article Tuesday, March 27 6:30 p.m. Living Stations of the Cross in Church presented by Divine Infant Students. THE SACRED PASCHAL TRIDUUM March 29: Holy Thursday 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord s Supper Adoration until 11:00 pm March 30: Good Friday 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 3:00 p.m. The Passion of the Lord 7:00 p.m. Solemn Stations of the Cross and Veneration of the Cross March 31: Holy Saturday 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 1:00 p.m. Blessing of the First Foods of Easter 8:00 p.m. The Easter Vigil in The Holy Night April 1: Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Masses at 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. STEWARDSHIP FOR LENT HELPING ST. VINCENT DE PAUL The Gospel reading for Ash Wednesday concerns itself with what has become a traditional threepart Lenten exercise: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Jesus instructs his followers to turn to God, to turn from self-interest and to deepen their relationship with the Lord in secret. He tells them in effect that a humble and quiet pattern of prayer, self-denial and reaching out to others is transforming and leads to a favorable outcome. What is our plan to turn ever closer to God in this Lenten season? Are we prepared to treat this season as a time to deepen our own relationship with the One who redeemed us? It has been a tradition at Divine Infant Jesus Parish to donate food, paper and cleaning products, and personal products to our St. Vincent de Paul society to distribute to members of our community in need. Below are specified items that may be donated during each week of Lent. These are merely suggestions and any food product, etc., is welcome at any time. Monetary donations are always appreciated as they are used to purchase gift cards and for emergencies. Our faith is reflected most strongly in our actions to help the most vulnerable, especially those who hunger. May God continue to bless your generous hearts. Weekend of March 3-4: Canned meats, peanut butter, jelly, cereal, breakfast & granola bars, bottled 100% juice; cleaning supplies, laundry supplies Weekend of March 10-11: Pudding, jello; sandwich, quart & gallon zip bags, tall kitchen garbage bags, foil, plastic wrap, liquid dishwashing detergent Weekend of March 17-18: Coffee, drink mixes such as lemonade and hot chocolate, salad dressings, catsup, mayonnaise, pickles, olives; body lotions and/or oils, hand lotion Weekend of March 24-25: Creamettes, mac and cheese; hand sanitizer, bandaids, antiseptic cream/ spray, etc., toothbrushes, toothpaste DIVINE PROVIDENCE/DIVINE INFANT SENIOR (OVER 50) CLUB Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 7, It will be our St. Patrick/St. Joseph box luncheon meeting. Doors open at 11:30am lunch will be served at 12 noon, and our meeting will follow lunch. Paid tickets required for the luncheon. NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. COME OUT AND ENJOY FRIENDSHIP, FUN AND LAUGHTER.

7 NCAA FUNDRAISER We are running a squares pool, $25 per square (like the super bowl), every NCAA tournament game pays something out. There are 67 chances to win! (it's a fund raiser so $2500 total collected, $500 kept for the fund raising $2000 paid out) The Divine Infant Men s Club is pleased to sponsor a night of music and laughter with Chicago s own Windy City Dueling Pianos. Windy City combines highenergy music played on two pianos by highly skilled performers resulting in hilarious, interactive comedy! Date: Saturday, March 24 th Time: 7:30 11:00 Doors Open: 6:30 Place: Divine Infant School 1640 Newcastle, Westchester, IL Tickets on sale Thursday March 1, 2018 $20.00 per person ($ per full table of 8) - 21 & older Once again this is a Bring Your Own event. Guests are encouraged to bring along your own pizza, beer & wine, burgers & hot dogs, cocktails, or a full bbq buffet. Keep it simple with a tray of hors d'oeuvres or cookies or go all out with a gourmet feast for your entire table. Be as creative as you wish and just have fun. For tickets please call Neil Boyle at (708) or by DI.MENSCLUB@gmail.com Tickets are limited so please reserve early. play in games 4 games - each winner gets $10 (total $40) 1st round 32 games - each winner gets $10 (total $320) 2nd round 16 games - each winner gets $20 (total $320) 3rd round 8 games - each winner gets $40 (total $320) 4th round 4 games - each winner gets $100 (total $400) 5th round 2 games - each winner gets $150 (total $300) 6th round 1 game - winner gets $300 The way it works: sign up for a square, after all the squares are filled, random #'s will be assigned to the left hand rows and top columns. The final score of each game will dictate the winners for each game. The last digit of each team's score is taken, for example: winning team 74 - losing team 71 (the person with the box matching winning team 4 and losing team 1 would win that game) You can win multiple times throughout the tournament with a single square! If anyone is interested. the spreadsheet is posted online to sign up for squares. Follow the link below to get your square. Grid URL -- grid.php?url=marchmadness20188thgrade Pool Password -- NCAApool AISLE OF GIFTS NEW GIFT BOOTH The Aisle of Gifts New Gift Booth is in need of items. Anything brand new never used. Gifts received you cannot use we will be happy to take from you, perfumes, jewelry, purses, lotions, stationary items, toys, clothes, crafts, tools, bath and kitchen items. We will be glad to pick them up or you can drop them off. Call Jeanine Dent or Barbara Calabrese Please do not leave items in the vestibule of the church. Payment should be made to the 8th grade parent that referred you to the site or to the rectory in an envelope labeled DI 8th grade NCAA fundraiser. Please also be sure to label your envelope with the name you used on your square (this will expedite winners payments), (the tourney starts, March 13)

8 LITURGY FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY, February 24 5:00 pm Mary Volka & C. Earl Blankenship; Helen Borst; Carol Murray; Eda & Charles Gimino; Katherine McKenna SUNDAY, February 25 7:30 Thomas Smith; Deceased members of St. Vincent de Paul Society; Emil & Henrietta Bezouska 9:30 Tony Concialdi; James O Connor 11:30 Edward Dillon; Mary Pat, Therese & Barney Crosson; Antoinette Sepnafsky; Wilda Gordon; Nicolas Cabrera MONDAY, February 26 8:00 James L. Baker TUESDAY, February 27 8:00 All the faithful departed WEDNESDAY, February 28 8:00 Walter & Mary Wanick; Jerome VanLanen THURSDAY, March 1 8:00 Stephanie Gierut; Thomas Kovarik FRIDAY, March 2 8:00 James Masterson; Mary Ahlstrom SATURDAY, March 3 8:00 Mary McLeod 5:00 pm Al Fogg; Lucille Perry; Holy souls in purgatory; Mary Fox; Michael & Gloria Bruno; Paul Onischuk SUNDAY, March 4 7:30 Thomas Smith; People of the Parish 9:30 Lou, Val & Joe Greco; Martin Patton; Peter Lullo; William Eckles; Nancy Johnston; Mary Elizabeth Mitas 11:30 James O Connor; Patricia Grammas; Leoncia Montilla PRAY FOR THE SICK OF THE PARISH Charles Anderson Dorothy Asher Ed Backer Jerry Benesh Bill Beuck Arlene Buszkiewicz Carl Celestino, Sr. Margaret Cullen Donald Doucet Joseph Gurzejk Donna Huber Ron Huefner Arlene Kalisiak Joseph R. Lentino Jean Lidzbienski Rena Lizzadro John Lytle Gordon Macpherson Johnny Mulligan Janine Nywood Frank Pedota, Sr. Dave Peloza Lisa Peloza Kathy Reed Michael Scherer Thomas Sloan Paul Sodayko Edward Valle Jacob Vincent Bridget Walsh John Williams Loving God, give strength to all who struggle with illness. Grant them courage when they are afraid and comfort when they are in pain. Because of government regulations, hospitals and nursing homes are no longer allowed to notify us if you are admitted to either facility. If you or a family member would like to be visited in the hospital or nursing home, please call the rectory at If you or a family member are sick or homebound and would like to be added to our prayer list, visited, receive Holy Communion or be anointed, please call the rectory at WEEKDAY SERVERS MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY 8:00 Aidan Groppe THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY 8:00 Ava Perry MAY THEY REST IN PEACE John M. Zingarelli NEXT WEEKEND S MINISTERS CELEBRANT COMM. MINISTERS MUSIC LECTORS SERVERS SAT. 5:00 R. Klemp Adult N. Mickelsen Choir SUN. 7:30 J. Saraceno M. Vent SUN. 9:30 R. Calcagno Hand A. DiFiore Chimes SUN. 11:30 A. Castillo A. Castillo

9 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 CH 11:30 am Confirmation MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26 RE Classes LH 7:00 pm Dispa TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 CH 3:00 pm Chimes 7:00 pm Mission St. Barbara s in Brookfield WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 CH 4:00 pm Music Dept. LH 7:00 pm Renew My Church Town Hall Meeting THURSDAY, MARCH 1 PR 7:00 pm Bible Study FRIDAY, MARCH 2 CH 7:30 pm Holy Hour SATURDAY, MARCH 3 CH 9:30 am Mother/Son Mass SUNDAY, MARCH 4 CH 12:45 pm Baptismal Prep MONDAY, MARCH 5 RE Classes PLEASE USE GiveCentral.org FOR ALL YOUR DONATIONS Divine Infant Jesus Parish depends on your generosity in order to carry out its ministry of proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ and teaching and healing in his name. We do not charge for anything. We rely solely on your Sunday and Holy Day donations. To make it easier for you to give your gifts to Divine Infant, we work with GiveCentral.org. When you sign up with GiveCentral.org, you can make all your Sunday, Holy Day, second collection, and every other donation that you make to the parish. Then you never have to use a parish envelope or put anything in the collection basket ever again! Please visit GiveCentral.org to create your personal and secure donations account. Thank you for your generosity! READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21; Mt 21:33-43, Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk 15:1-3, Sunday: Ex 20:1-17 [1-3, 7-8, 12-17]; Ps 19:8-11; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25 Alternate readings (Year A): Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42] PROTECTING CHILDREN At Divine Infant Jesus Parish and School, the protection of our children is of utmost importance, and we comply fully with the policies of the Archdiocese of Chicago and the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. To learn more, go to our website dnn.archchicago.org/divine infant and click on the tab Protecting Children at D.I. or visit archchicago.org and click on the button Protecting Children. If you do not have internet access and would like to learn more, please contact the rectory or call the Office for Protection of Children and Youth at WOULD YOU LIKE TO RECEIVE ALL PARISH MAILINGS ELECTRONICALLY If you would like to receive parish mailings Christmas and Easter letters, statement of annual contributions, and yearly report by , please send an to the parish at d.infant@comcast.net. In the subject line write Parish , and then in the body of the write your name, street address and envelope number if you know it. This will help save the parish money in printing and postage. Thank you! SUNDAY OFFERING February 18, This week s collection $8,533 When you are away for a weekend, we hope you will remember your offering to Divine Infant. Thank you. WELCOME... We are happy you have chosen to be with us. We hope your experience is warm and welcoming whether you are here to celebrate the Eucharist or spend time in quiet prayer. If you wish to learn more about Divine Infant and/or become a new member of our parish please call the rectory (708) Welcome to Divine Infant. We look forward to seeing you again!

10 LENT, 2018 LET S IMITATE JESUS Forget giving-up yummy things that you ll go back to anyway once Easter comes! How DID Jesus begin Lent? He went to the desert. So as children of the Father in Heaven, let s imitate our brother Jesus and ask the Holy Spirit where He wants to lead us instead of planning Lent for ourselves. As a DI COMMUNITY we will collect DIAPERS for the Lagrange Women s Shelter. Bring them to the RE Office any time during Lent. The annual Divine Infant Women s Guild Mother/ Son Bowling Event will be held on Saturday, March 3rd this year. A Raffle is a highlight of this event. Thanks to the generosity and assistance of people like you, many individuals and businesses participated in the success of last year s Raffle! Once again, our Women s Guild is hoping that you can help us with a donation that best reflects your company or business affiliation. Gift certificates and/or raffle items would be most appreciated. This fundraiser directly supports the educational needs of our students as well as maintenance and improvement of our school and church facilities. Due to funding reductions made statewide to private educators, our school relies on the kindness and generosity of others so that through fundraisers, we will be able to maintain and enhance our children s educational future. Funds raised by our Women s Guild may cover the cost of curricular activities such as music, computer technology and educational scholarships. This event reaches hundreds of women in attendance including our school, parish and community. Please help us achieve our fundraising goal! Thank you for your time. If you have any questions, please contact Jeanine Dent All donations are due February 27th. Thank you.

11 DIVINE INFANT PARISH NEWCASTLE AND CANTERBURY AVENUES WESTCHESTER, ILLINOIS Like us on Facebook REV. MICHAEL AHLSTROM, Administrator (ext. 203) REV. GERALD JOYCE, Pastor Emeritus (ext. 206) REV. THOMAS WINIKATES, Associate (ext. 204) REV. JAMES BEATH, Associate (ext. 208) DEACON JAMES SPONDER (ext. 306) MR. LEONARD GRAMAROSSA, School Principal SR. SUSAN MAJCEN, O.P., Director of Religious Education Website: divineinfant.archchicago.org Rectory: 1601 Newcastle Avenue, Fax number: School: 1640 Newcastle Avenue, & Office of Religious Education: Music Director: Mrs. Janet Reif, (ext. 302) Assc. Mus. Dir: Mrs. Judy Schindler, or (ext 302) Business Manager: Mr. Jerry Priore, (ext. 209) Rectory Secretary: Mrs. Toni Podock, (ext. 201) SUNDAY MASSES: 7:30, 9:30 & SATURDAY EVENING: 5:00 pm WEEKDAY MASSES: 8:00 am SATURDAY MORNING: 8:00 am HOLY DAY MASSES: 6:30, 8:00, and 7:00 pm SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: (Confession) Saturday: In the Reconciliation Room 4:00 to 4:45 pm or by appointment. BAPTISMS: Baptisms are celebrated on the 2nd & 3rd Sundays of the month at 12:45 pm. By Archdiocesan regulation and parish policy, parents are required to attend a Baptismal Preparation session before the Baptism of their child. These sessions will usually be held on the first Sunday afternoon of the month. Call the secretary at the rectory ( ) to register for the session and schedule the Baptism. D.I.V.M. SERVICES: Communion to the sick, food shopping, necessary transportation, emergency meals, transportation to Mass. Resource information also available. If you need help from any of these services, please let us know as much in advance as possible so the chairpersons can make arrangements and the volunteers arrange their schedules. If you are able to volunteer to help provide these services to our parishioners, we can always use more help. Please call the rectory at WEDDINGS: Couples should contact the rectory and speak to a priest shortly after the engagement, but no less than four months before the desired wedding day. No date should be set (especially in reserving a hall) for your wedding until you have spoken to a priest. In this way, you will not be disappointed if the church has been previously reserved for another ceremony. Please keep in mind the times that are available for weddings at Divine Infant: SATURDAYS 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm WEEKDAYS Any reasonable hour

12 CHURCH NAME & NUMBER Divine Infant #9216 ADDRESS 1601 Newcastle, Westchester, Il PHONE CONTACT PERSON SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher 2003 Windows XP Professional Adobe Acrobat 6.0 PRINTER HP Laserjet 5P NUMBER OF PAGES SENT Cover through 12 SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN February 25, 2018 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

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