A WORD FROM OUR PASTOR

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2 A WORD FROM OUR PASTOR Recently, I received in the mail a copy of a letter sent to Len Weigel. Len is our parish business manager and has been an active and involved parishioner since the 1950 s. The letter begins: Dear Leonard, Cardinal George and the Archdiocese of Chicago have established an award, the Christifideles, which is to be given to a layperson in each parish that demonstrates faithfulness and dedication in ministry. I am pleased to inform you that your pastor with the approval of your Episcopal Vicar has chosen you to receive the Christifideles Award. Cardinal George will confer the award at the Archdiocesan Awards ceremony at Holy Name Cathedral, at State and Superior Streets in Chicago, on Sunday, October 17th at 2:30 pm. The letter then goes on to describe a few practical details such as how many guests Len may bring and where they should park, and then it is signed by the Reverend Monsignor John F. Canary, Vicar General, in ink! I am so pleased to see Len receive this award. He is truly an amazing person and a dedicated and generous parishioner. As one of the pioneers of Divine Infant, Len helped grow this parish in its early years. He has been involved in all sorts of ministries from the Holy Name Men's Club to extraordinary minister of communion. Now Len takes care of the day-to-day business of the parish. Thank God, because I am so inept when it comes to money, budgets, and all that practical and necessary stuff. Len takes care of the finances of the parish with ease. Best of all, he always has a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye as he whistles a pleasant tune. Moreover, Len is one of the pillars of St. Joseph High School. Along with our founding pastor Fr. Charles Langan, Len was instrumental in founding St. Joe's and has worked with the school ever since. In fact, this past June the chapel in school was rededicated as the Father Langan and Leonard Weigel Chapel. And all of this at the tender, youthful age of 90! If I even survive to 90, I cannot imagine that I will be doing a fraction of what Len does. He is truly an inspiration to me. Congratulations to you, Len, and to your lovely wife Kathy and your entire family. You are one of the greatest blessings that Divine Infant has been given. Keep up the good work. Keep being an inspiration to me and to so many others. Please keep going for another 90 years! Fr. Michael TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME October 10, 2010 If we have died with [Christ Jesus] we shall also live with him; if we persevere we shall also reign with him. 2 Timothy 2:11-12a GOD REVEALED TO THE NATIONS Our extended lesson in discipleship continues this weekend with a focus on the centrality of thanksgiving to the Christian life. We hear stories of foreigners who experience the healing, cleansing power of the God of Israel and give the Lord thanks. In today s episode from the book of Kings the prophet Elisha cures a foreigner named Naaman of his leprosy. Naaman returns to thank Elisha and pledges to worship only the God of Israel from that day forward. The Gospel presents the story of the cleansing of ten lepers. It is the Samaritan also a foreigner who returns to give Jesus thanks and give God glory and praise. The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power, sings the psalmist. Sing joyfully to the Lord... Sing praise (Psalm 98:2, 4).

3 SCHOOL NEWS Mrs. Shuflit s 3-year pre-school loves their free play time. Their favorite activity is dramatic play. Pictured are Evan Smith as an artist, Alexandra Hernandez as a postal worker, Arthur Kucharzyk as a construction worker, Laila Laws as a teacher, Vivian Zmorzynski as a firefighter, and Gabe Brown as a police officer. The 8th grade science class began studying cells in a new chapter last week. In the beginning of the chapter the students familiarized themselves with microscopes studying small objects. Later in the chapter the students created their own Edible Cells. The cells created were either plant or animal cells made of different ingredients such as cakes, brownies, pasta, and even pizza. As you can see, the students showed their creative side when completing the task. Second graders enjoyed making pizzas on October 8th after reading a most delightful story in their readers called Little Nino s Pizzeria. Thanks to our parent helpers Mrs. Lah, Mr. Romero, Ms. Esposito, and Ms. Cabrol. Everyone had a great afternoon in Langan Hall! Pictured are Pino Esposito, Kayla Caday, and Alexa Zornoza making their individual sized pizzas. Joe Genova peers through the microscope as Carl Robst and Pat McGee write down their findings. Kevin Jackson, Joe Genova and Chris Kulnig show off their Edible Cell.

4 Divine Infant Jesus School proudly presents THE Langan LUAU th Annual Cash Raffle Saturday, November 6, :00p.m. to Midnight One Grand Prize $10,000.00, $7, or $5, $10,000.0 based on selling 750-1,000 tickets $7, based on selling tickets $5, based on selling 499-or less tickets 2nd Prize $1, * 3-6th Prizes $ Ticket Price $ * * Silent Auction * Food * Dancing 10:00p.m. Drawing For tickets or further information, please call (School) (Rectory)

5 FRESH IDEAS WANTED The Divine Infant Men s Club is looking to expand the number of its board members. Many of us have been involved on the board for over a decade and, while still very much committed to the organization, we welcome new volunteers to our club. The Men s Club has operated as a social organization for over 50 years. The generosity of those attending our functions has blessed us with the ability to raise funds in support of many parish and community efforts. We could list hundreds of donations over the years but some of our more recent activities have raised funds to purchase blinds for Langan Hall, new ciboria for the church, and gym and band equipment for our school children. We also sponsor our local Cub and Boy Scouts as well as boys baseball and girls softball and joined with our local Lions Club to underwrite a parish outing to a local sporting event. We are eager to find more ways to support our Divine Infant family and neighbors especially with new activities and events. If we can raise a few dollars in the process, so much the better. None of this is possible without new members willing to share their creativity, ingenuity, and talent with our organization. If you re concerned that becoming an active board member will not fit into your busy lives, we welcome all of our parishioners to share their ideas with us. Just write us with the types of activities you would like to see at Divine Infant and drop them off at the rectory. You may also feel free to contact Patrick Casey at or by at pcasey@pbrand.com with your ideas or for more information on our club. Thank you. D.I. YOUTH ENSEMBLE NEEDS YOU!!!! If you like to sing or play an instrument we need you for our group!! First rehearsal is Wednesday, October 27th, at 5:15 pm in Church. For information, please call Mrs. Schindler at JOIN ONE OF OUR MUSIC GROUPS Here is an update on joining one of our music groups. The DI Adult Choir opens up for newcomers at the beginning of each of the choir seasons. Currently, the Adult Choir is ready to begin the Advent/ Christmas season so newcomers are welcome to join us at our first rehearsal of the season on Wednesday, October 20th, from 7:15 until 8:30 pm in the music area of the church. The only requirements to join this group are a blendable singing voice as well as the time and dedication to devote to regular weekly rehearsals and liturgies. A complete schedule of events for the season will be distributed at that first rehearsal. The DI Youth Ensemble is open to young people of high school and college age who enjoy singing or playing a musical instrument. These young people must come to us with a blendable singing voice and some level of accomplishment on the instrument. More information on joining this group will be appearing in The Crown. The Strings of Faith are already in session for the season. They are currently working on their full season schedule. We welcome back our Chimes Ensemble who are already rehearsing and planning for the season. You will see a few new young members who have joined this year. The DI Cantors never take a break as a group. They rehearse and lead us in song year-round. We usually accept new membership to this group during the summer. Please visit our Cantor Corner on the DI Web site music tab to learn more about our cantors and their dedication to our parish and the music program. For further information about any of our music groups, please contact Janet Reif at or call the rectory and leave a message for her to contact you. Choir Schedules The Strings of Faith have begun their new season and have put together their schedule of Masses at DI leading to Advent: Sunday 10/24 at 9:30 am The DI Adult Choir is scheduled for Sunday 10/31 at 9:30 am Scheduled choir(s) will be included in NEXT WEEKEND S MINISTERS section of The Crown.

6 DIVINE INFANT CAR MAGNETS The Divine Infant Jesus Athletic Department is selling car magnets after all Masses today. Students will be in the Church vestibules after each Mass with two styles of car magnets. The magnets cost $10.00 each and proceeds will go to defray the cost of fielding teams in co-ed soccer, girls basketball, boys basketball, cheerleading, girls volleyball and boys volleyball. The students, parents and volunteers appreciate your support. PANCAKE BREAKFAST The Divine Infant Athletic Department will sponsor their semi-annual pancake breakfast on Sunday October 31st, in Langan Hall. That s right, on Halloween. Come, join us for pancakes and help support the Divine Infant athletic programs. Costumes are encouraged. WELCOMING AND HOSPITALITY Divine Infant will welcome new parishioners and celebrate autumn hospitality on Sunday, October 24th, after the 9:30 am Mass in the vestibule of the Church. Please plan to stop and enjoy some light refreshments, meet new members and visit with other parishioners. Come, put a name on the faces you see in the pews each week. Hope to see you there! All are welcome! PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY For all the knitters and crocheters and beginners our first meeting will be on Wednesday, October 27th, at 7:00 pm in the Pine Room located in the rectory. For beginner knitters, please bring size 6 or 7 needles and one ball of skein of yarn. I will have a pattern for beginners which takes Lily, Sugar n Cream yarn. For crocheters, please bring crochet hook J and same type of yarn. Experienced knitters and crocheters, please bring a sense of humor and talent to help our beginners. If you have any questions, please contact Sue Cerny at OPEN HOUSE Fenwick High School, 505 West Washington Boulevard, Oak Park, will host their Open House for eighth graders on Wednesday, October 20th, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. For information, please call St. Rita of Cascia High School, 7740 South Western Avenue, Chicago, invites 7th and 8th grade boys and their families to an Open House on Sunday, November 7th, from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. For information, please call CLOTHING DRIVE The annual clothing drive for our sharing parish is approaching. We will collect useable clothing for St. Martin de Porres. Clothing must be bagged or boxed and can be dropped off in Langan Hall on the following dates and times: Friday, October 22nd, from 2:00 to 7:00 pm Saturday, October 23rd, from 9:00 am to noon Sunday, October 24th, from 9:00 am to noon If you are not able to get to Langan Hall, please call the rectory and we will be happy to pick up the bags or boxes for you. Our sharing parish appreciates your generosity. FIRST AND SECOND GRADERS GET INVOLVED WITH THE MASS As First and Second Grade Students prepare to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion, they and their families are invited to sign up to bring up the gifts during Mass. Over the next few months you will notice participating families sitting in the front of church near the gifts table on their scheduled dates. If you are interested in signing up to bring up the gifts at Mass, please contact: Divine Infant Students Stacy Romero stacyromero@sbcgloval.net Religious Education Kathy Anne Smith kasloansmith@gmail.com

7 LITURGY FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY, October 16 5:00 pm Josephine Mikos; Walter Trojak; Konstantinas Jablonskis SUNDAY, October 17 7:30 People of the Parish 9:30 Pat Mahoney; Lowella Hernandez; Daniel Buckley; Kathleen & Andrew Xenakis (25th Wedd. Anniv.) 11:30 P. J. Varua MONDAY, October 18 8:00 Eric Framburg TUESDAY, October 19 8:00 George Steil; Mary Jo Scanlan WEDNESDAY, October 20 8:00 Hank & Jean Lenart; John McLeod; Enrique Vasquez; Audrey Schroeder; All the Faithful Departed THURSDAY, October 21 8:00 Ed Dillon; Walter Piotrowicz FRIDAY, October 22 8:00 Rita Steil SATURDAY, October 23 8:00 All the Faithful Departed 5:00 pm Mary Charney; Konstantis Jablonskis; Arthur Green; John Guldan, Sr. SUNDAY, October 24 7:30 Anna Olivo 9:30 James Booth; John McLeod & Mary (living); Lowella Hernandez; All the Faithful Departed 11:30 People of the Parish; Marie Platek; Ed & Donna Parker (40th Wedd. Anniv.); Edith & Joe Nisivaco (50th Wedd. Anniv.) WEEKDAY SERVERS MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY 8:00 S. Shuflit, M. Grimes THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY 8:00 E. Lorenzen, G. Laszkiewicz PRAY FOR THE SICK OF THE PARISH Mary Baloun Muriel Becassio Mary Belluzzi Irene Bendinelli Michelle Budrick Marie Camerota Kay Carlson Jean Cibulka Florence Cizek Troy Conrad Marianne Crosson Jessica Davy Robbie Dee Bill Dilla Joseph Downey Elaine Fergle Jerry Fitzpatrick Charlie Flory Harold Frederick Brian Fuller Dolores Fuller Jeanine Geringer Annie (Bidinger) Golden Paul Grahn Florian Grusz Francine Gust Greg Hanley WEDDINGS Frank Iozzo & Maria Saraceno Peter Maksimowicz & Carolanne Rife Sigmund Hill Jim Hruby John Jacobs Joan Janda Rich Jurevich Annamae Karmeres Pat Kirk Elizabeth Klincewicz Susan Koehl Patsy Koehl Adolph Kubon, Jr. John Lany Margaret Limoncello Nick Lococo Dorothy Lovelock Art Luigio Richard McKenna Rose Meyer Milan Michalek Nancy Michalek Ben Mollandin Noah Morales Suzanne Moreau John Morrissy Freida Morrone Judy Mortimer Kathleen Mulacek Daniel Noftz Ellen Noftz Mary Nuzik Norma Parenti Helen Pawlak Michael Perduto Helen Pezzette Ken Philip Donna Polak Penny Prokop Beth Rybarski Edward Rybicki Fran Saviano Peggy Scolaro Nicole Durczak Sheputis Pat Sherman Dolores Sniegowski Ron Speechley Anthony Mark Stompanato Adrian Stompanato Matthew Walendzewicz Ray Waver JoMae White Jean Wise Augie Zimmerman SUNDAY OFFERING - The Sunday collections for October 10, 2010 totaled $9, When you are away for a weekend, we hope you will remember your offering to Divine Infant. Thank you. NEXT WEEKEND S MINISTERS CELEBRANT EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS LECTORS SERVERS SAT. 5:00 Fr. Joyce J. Buikema Teens M. Grimes W. Buikema A. Epps K. Bermudez SUN. 7:30 Fr. Joyce J. Norton A. Phillips A. Walton L. Norton A. Garbacz E. McGee T. Shuflit SUN. 9:30 Fr. Michael D. Korinek R. Raysa G. Laszkiewicz W. Korinek L. D Andria E. Lorenzen G. Patton SUN. 11:30 Fr. Winikates A. Castillo W. Rogalski M. Lopez A. Castillo M. Czajka M. Lyons S. Shuflit

8 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 5:1; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: Eph 1:1-10; Lk 11:47-54 Friday: Eph 1:11-14; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Eph 1:15-23; Lk 12:8-12 Sunday: Ex 17:8-13; Ps 121; 2 Tm 3:14 4:2; Lk 18:1-8 MONDAY, October 18 Rel. Ed. Classes TUESDAY, October 19 CH 2:45 pm Chimes Ensemble PR 7 pm Little Rock Scripture Mtg. LH 7 pm 7th gr. Pre-Confirmation WEDNESDAY, October 20 CH 1 pm Little Rock Scripture Mtg. CH 4 pm Music Dept. PR 7 pm Baptismal Preparation Mtg. THURSDAY, October 21 LH/GYM 7 pm Scouts FRIDAY, October 22 LH 3 pm Clothing Drive SATURDAY, October 23 LH 9 am Clothing Drive CH 5 pm 7th gr. Enrollment Mass LH Pro-Life Bake Sale after Mass SUNDAY, October 24 LH 9 am Clothing Drive LH Bake Sale after all Masses MONDAY, October 25 Rel. Ed. Classes LH 7 pm Band Concert TUESDAY, October 26 CH 2:45 pm Chimes Ensemble PR 7 pm Little Rock Scripture Mtg. GYM 7:15 pm Yoga WEDNESDAY, October 27 CH 4 pm Music Dept. CH 1 pm Little Rock Scripture Mtg. PR 7 pm Prayer Shawl Mtg. THURSDAY, October 28 LH 7 pm Men s Club FRIDAY, October 29 LH/GYM Halloween Party SUNDAY, October 31 LH Athletic Board Pancake Breakfast after Masses NEW PARISHIONERS Genevieve Londowski Brian & Allyson Hocking Ruth Guldan and John Guldan 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 WELCOME......to Divine Infant Jesus Church. If you are new to our church or just visiting, please stop and introduce yourself. We are pleased to have you share in this celebration of the Eucharist. If you do not have a church home, or your church is not a home to you, we invite you to become part of our parish family. Our church is open to anyone looking for a spiritual home. To register, please call the rectory at We are so glad you are here and hope you will come back again for Mass or to become a parishioner.

9 All are Invited to the Divine Infant Family Halloween Carnival Games Food Prizes Cakewalk Friday, October 29th 7pm - 10pm If you are interested in volunteering or have questions, please contact Cathy Thank you for supporting the eighth grade!

10 PRO-LIFE Pray the Rosary for Pro-Life Intentions every Sunday throughout the year! A member of the Divine Infant Pro-Life Committee leads the praying of the rosary for Pro-Life intentions every Sunday after the 9:30 am Mass in the Crying Room of Church. Please join us! Pro-Life Bake Sale The annual Pro-Life Bake Sale will be held in Langan Hall after all Masses the weekend of October The money will be used for our activities at Divine Infant during the year. Because there will be no Aisle of Gifts this year, we will have our Pro-Life items, including Christmas cards and some newly embroidered baby bibs and infant/toddler hats available for purchase. We will also have a split-the-pot for those who want to take a chance to win some money. We will be in Langan Hall at 3:00 pm on Saturday, October 23rd, to accept your bakery and set up for the sale. Please help us and bake if you can. If anyone wants to help set up or sell, we welcome you to join us as you are able. Finally, please come and purchase Pro-Life items and some of our goodies. You won t be disappointed. Any questions, or to let me know how you can help, call Pat Meyers at or pmeyers9@gmail.com. Thank you for helping us stand up for life! MANY THANKS! To all who purchased bracelets last weekend for Donna Polak we would like to say thank you. We collected close to $ and people are still purchasing them. If you were unable to purchase any bracelets, but would like to, please feel free to contact Rosemary at or rcalcag@lumc.edu. Again, thank you for your generosity and kindness. Guy & Rosemary Calcagno BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE The days are shorter and colder. Leaves swirl in the crisp autumn wind as nature slowly, beautifully declines, fades and prepares to rest in the death of winter. The chill of November has inspired many people and cultures to devote this time of the year to the remembrance of those who have gone before us in death, and the Church does likewise. The autumn triduum of Halloween, All Saints and All Souls invites us to see Death, to face our own mortality and to remember the dead. The Book of Remembrance will be in the vestibule of church the last two weekends of October. Inscribed in this Book are the names of all who have been buried from our parish this past year. We invite you to write the names of other deceased loved ones in this Book. The Book of Remembrance will be carried in procession to the sanctuary on November 7th during the 11:30 am Mass where it will remain until the new liturgical year begins on the First Sunday of Advent, November 28th. Please feel free to continue to inscribe the names of the dead in the Book throughout the month of November. Then every time you enter Church, take a moment to notice our Book of Remembrance and to pray for our beloved dead. CARD AND BUNCO PARTY St. John Vainney Ladies Guild will hold their annual card and bunco party Turkey in the Straw on Friday, October 29th, beginning at 6:00 pm in the gym at 46 North Wolf Road, Northlake. Admission is $6.00. Many door prizes, raffles, cash grand prize, free dessert and coffee. For more information, please call Helen at Tickets can be purchased at the door. Come, bring your friends!

11 DIVINE INFANT PARISH NEWCASTLE AND CANTERBURY AVENUES WESTCHESTER, ILLINOIS REV. MICHAEL WANDA, Pastor (ext. 203) REV. GERALD JOYCE, Pastor Emeritus (ext. 206) REV. THOMAS WINIKATES, Associate (ext. 204) MRS. RITA RAYSA, M.A.P.S., Pastoral Associate (ext. 208) MR. LEONARD GRAMAROSSA, School Principal SR. SUSAN MAJCEN, O.P., Director of Religious Education MR. JAMES SINACORE, Deacon Website: dnn.archchicago.org/divineinfant Rectory: 1601 Newcastle Avenue, Fax number: School: 1640 Newcastle Avenue, & Office of Religious Education: Minister of Care: Choir Director: Mrs. Janet Reif, Organist: Mrs. Judy Schindler, Business Manager: Mr. Leonard Weigel, (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, 10:00 am and 7:00 pm SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: (Confession) Saturday: In the Reconciliation Room 4:00 to 4:45 pm 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 third Wednesday evening 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. Mrs. Rita Raysa, 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 Elsie Masterson (ext. 302) 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 October 17, 2010 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS