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

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

2 2 From Father Walter s desk The Resources of Prayer! Asking about how we use our always available resource of prayer is no different from asking ourselves how we use any of our available resources. Suppose I have some good medical training under my belt. Now I am driving someplace and see an accident of any kind. And I decide not to help this or that person. I don t even bother to call 911. A phone is, after all, another resource. So that is two resources that I choose not to use. Now the person in the accident dies. Don t you feel that there should be someone saying to me, shame on you? I certainly think so. Now, to be honest with you, I do not have any formal medical training. I wonder how many people do, in fact. However, all of us can pray. At a minimum the vast majority of us have at least one memorized prayer that we probably learned as a child. And I dare say that most of us can do better than one memorized prayer. So, that s a resource that we have. How well do we use this resource? Whenever I read in the newspaper of someone who died, I immediately say a prayer for that person s soul. If I am driving and see either a police cruiser or an ambulance go past me with sirens and lights on, I feel compelled to say a prayer then too. I may even pray in my own words. God, please be present to whoever is in need! I know that I shared with you that my father, who always wore a hat, would tip his hat whenever he drove past a Catholic Church. If he didn t wear a hat that particular day, he would slightly bow his head. That s as good a prayer as any! He is, after all, acknowledging God! It s like the man sitting in a church in the mid 19th century just gazing at the Tabernacle. The pastor there was a famous saint named St. Jean-Marie-Baptiste Vianney. Curious, St. John went up to him and asked how he prayed. The man responded, I look at him and he looks at me! Yes, that is prayer too! So how well do we ourselves utilize this resource that all of us have? The resource of prayer? Suppose our prayer would make all the difference in the world? Would we regret not praying? I would certainly think so. And it does, you know, make a difference. In some studies that I have read at least, it would stun you to discover how much a difference it makes objectively to a situation. And you would be amazed to learn how much a difference it makes to us to pray! If I knew how much I, myself, am healed when I pray for another, I don t think that I would stop praying! The effect both on myself and others is that powerful. Blessed Lawrence of the Resurrection said that we would be amazed if we knew what our souls said to God in the middle of the night. Wow! So many people of all walks of life, both religious and scientific, all saying the same thing. It has to make you wonder; wonder enough anyway that you cannot help but be encouraged to pray more. I do pray for you. Please pray for me as well! Peace, Fr. Walt

3 LECTOR SCHEDULE March 3 5:00pm - Gerry Farganus March 4 7:00am - Kathy Sheridan 8:30am - Pat Coutre` 10:15am - Joe Marchese 12 noon - Rita Jimenez 6:30pm - Bertram 3 LITURGICAL ROLES OFFERING COUNTERS March 5 Pat Debelak Marlene Nedball Shirley Barton Connie Caputo Richard Kuhlman Mary Ellen Kuhlman PARISH REGISTRATION If you would like to become a parishioner at Our Lady of Peace Parish, please visit our website at If you wish to register in person, please visit the Parish Office. Monday - Friday 8:00am-1:00pm MASS INTENTIONS February 26- March 4 Daily Mass: Monday-Saturday 7:30am Monday 2/26 People of the Parish - Tuesday 2/27 People of the Parish - Wednesday 2/28 Dorothy T. Conroy (D) - Thursday 3/1 People of the Parish - Friday 3/2 Frank & Fran Modelski (L) Wedding Anniversary - Saturday 3/3 Maria Ramunno (D) Msgr. Jim :00pm Joseph Siwek (D) - Sunday 3/4 People of the Parish 7:00am Fr. 8:30am Madonna Tomsovic (D) Fr. 10:15am - Virginia Jordan & Ann Bosh(D) Fr :00pm Lawrence W. Ryan (D) Fr :30pm Fr. Roger Mariani (D) Celebrants Subject To Change 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] MASS INTENTIONS February 24/25 5:00pm Walter & Helen Block (D 7:00am 8:30am 10:15am 12:00pm 6:30pm WEEKLY READINGS Dio Munar (D) Mr. & Mrs. Wara (D) Dio Munar (D) Stanley & Aniela Kasjanski (D) Theresa Banno (D) Bridget Coyle (D) 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. Hearing impaired? Search for SLI assisted Mass locations!

4 STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Sunday Budget: $21,500 Actual: $21,328 Shortfall:($172) *Don t forget you can donate online at our parish website and click the GIVE ONLINE tab* BORN INTO ETERNAL LIFE Please pray for the joyful rebirth into the eternal celebration of God s love for the departed BAPTISMS Through the Saving Waters of Baptism, we will welcome Leonardo James Amoroso February 25, 2018 ANNIVERSARY WISHES Congratulations to WEDDING BANNS It is with joy that we announce the upcoming weddings 4 PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK 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. Michael Abrahamson, Alan Amann, Sue Atkinson, Joseph Barberio, Celedonia Biala, Joseph Bielaga, Dcn. Frank Bina, Bill/James Bleacher, Linda Bronsteader, Judy C., Katy Counihan, Mario/Ann Cristofaro, Anne-Ellie Deutsch, Frank Dipodiva, Brooklynn Drab, Fran Goodell, Mark Herwaldt, JoAnne Hug, Mary Johnson, Dan Kieras, Donald Klemz, Burt Klich, Joe Kolibab, Bro. Leonard Konopka, MIC, Robert Leverence, Rev. David Lord, Amy Lynch, Sylvia Malicki, Camille Manz, Laverne Marchese, John Matt, Donna Menard, Eusemia Mesina, Ronald Molfese, Joan Novak, Marilyn Pallardy, Charles & Gloria Pavesich, Rose Marie Pedryc, Helen Peschel, Agatha Piwcwicz, J. Pisarczyk, Cita Quizon, Joan Ritzert, Laura & George Rossano, Dan Sackett, Charlie Sanders, Maria Santos, Tony Sekera, Joyce Smith, Karlton Smith, Bertha Sobotka, Jim Sobun, Marylyn Sobun, Patricia Soukup, Gerald Tampier, Diane Treend And for the seriously ill children of our Parish: Emma Tucker, Damien Turrubiartes, Martin Viau Please pray for the servicemen and women of our Parish BURYING THE DEAD is one of the Corporal Works of Mercy Becoming a Bereavement Minister is one way of fulfilling this obligation. Because of the normal changes in peoples lives, the ample number of ministers has been reduced and I need a few new ministers. You will have personal contact with families who are mourning the death of a loved one and will be helping them plan the funeral liturgy. Is God calling you to this very fulfilling and worthwhile ministry? If you are interested or have any questions, please contact: Deacon Larry Fudacz Ext. 20 LFJF7930@prodigy.net

5 5 Thank you to everyone who has already made a pledge to the 2018 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA). Your gi s will benefit so many through the thirty ministries our annual appeal supports. Our parish s goal for the 2018 CMAA is $100,900. Our hope is that every parishioner will contribute as partners in caring, as every gi large and small makes a difference. If we raise more than our goal, 70% of the amount paid over goal will be returned to us for our use. This is an amazing opportunity for our parish! Please prayerfully reflect on your pledge to this year s CMAA. In-pew envelopes are s ll available in the church, or you can make a gi online at jolietdioceseappeal.org. THE DIVINE MERCY MESSAGE AND DEVOTION Divine Mercy Sunday ~ Sunday, April 8, 2018 ~ The Message ~ Men s Retreat Saturday, March 3 8am-9pm Sunday, March 4 8am-3pm SIGN UP TODAY! Do you sense that something is missing from your life? Do you feel that if you weren t so busy you would be happier, healthier, more effective, more fulfilled, and maybe even a better person? Don t miss this incredible experience that will help you discover what s missing in your life and what to do about it! celebrate/greatgrace/graces.php "I want to grant a complete pardon to the souls that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion on the Feast of My mercy. (Diary, 1109) Whoever approaches the Fountain of Life on this day will be granted complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. (Diary, 300) The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion will obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. (Diary, 699) In three places in her Diary, St. Faustina records our Lord's promises of specific, extraordinary graces. To receive these graces, the only condition is to receive Holy Communion worthily on Divine Mercy Sunday (or the Vigil celebration) by making a good confession beforehand and staying in the state of grace and trusting in His Divine Mercy. By these conditions, our Lord is emphasizing the value of confession and Holy Communion as miracles of mercy. The Eucharist is Jesus, Himself, the Living God, longing to pour Himself as Mercy into our hearts.

6 6 Fr. Peter needs our help! This special collection will help with much needed repairs/renovations to his church. Please be as generous as your means allow. Thank You! IMPORTANT: per government regulations, all checks be made payable to Our Lady of Peace. The money will be deposited and transferred to the Diocese which will wire the funds to Poland.

7 FOR WHERE TWO OR THREE ARE GATHERED TOGETHER IN MY NAME, 7 THERE AM I IN THE MIDST OF THEM. MATT 18:20 OUR LADY OF PEACE ST. TERESA OF CALCUTTA PRAYER GROUP PLEASE JOIN US AS WE GATHER ON WEDNESDAY EVENINGS TO UNITE IN PRAYER. THE NEEDS OF THIS WORLD, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR PARISH ARE GREAT. AS WE GATHER IN PRAYER WE WILL PRAY FOR ALL OF THESE NEEDS AND MANY MORE. EACH WEEK WE WILL PRAY THE ROSARY, AS WELL AS PRAY FOR THE NEEDS OF OUR FELLOW PARISHIONERS. PLEASE JOIN US AS WE SHARE THE GIFT OF PRAYER. YOU WILL FIND A PRAYER BOX IN THE BACK OF CHURCH. IF YOU HAVE A SPECIAL PRAYER REQUEST, PLEASE SUBMIT IT IN THE BOX AND THE ST. TERESA OF CALCUTTA PRAYER GROUP WILL JOIN YOU IN PRAYER FOR YOUR INTENTIONS. WHEN: WEDNESDAY EVENINGS 7:00 P.M. WHERE: OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH (MARIAN CHAPEL) FOR QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT DEBI KENNY: OR DEBRA.L.KENNY@GMAIL.COM Lenten Reminders Rules for abstinence: Everyone 14 years of age and over is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all Fridays during Lent. Rules for fasting: Everyone 18 years of age and under 59 years of age is bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, only one full meatless meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. To disregard completely the law of fast and abstinence is seriously sinful. Lent is the principal season of penance in the Christian year. All of the faithful are strongly urged to develop and follow a program of voluntary self-denial, serious prayer, and a performance of works of charity and mercy.

8 8 Crusader Chronicles February 25, 2018 SCHOOL REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN Registration for the school year is now open. For returning families, we ask that you have your registration paper work done through School Speak by March 2 nd. The registration fee for current families that register by March 2 nd will be $50. If current families register after March 2 nd, the registration fee will be $150. For all new families the registration fee will be $50. It is highly recommended that if you are interested in Pre-Kindergarten for three or four year olds that you register as early as possible because these positions tend to fill up quickly. SCHOOL TOURS If you would like to set up a school tour, please call the school office ( ). We will work around your schedule to come up with a convenient day and time. We can also schedule a shadow day for your child to see that OLP is a great school and a great fit for him/her. ILLINOIS TAX CREDIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM At the end of January, Empower Illinois attempted to start the application process for the Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship Program. The website was shut down within hours because so many people wanted to apply all at once. Since then, the application process has been shut down and they have been updating the website. On February 27 th at 7:00 PM, Empower Illinois (empowerillinois.org) will open up the application process again. This is a first come first served scholarship program and is based on financial need. There will be a form to be filled out on the their website (empowerillinois.org) on February 27 th and that will be followed by an with the application access for your family. Once you receive the letting you know about the application process, you will have three days to complete the application. If you have questions about the Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship Program please visit the Diocese of Joliet site (weteachmore.org) and click on the link for the tax credit program. CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION The Catholic Education Foundation is a Diocese of Joliet group that gives scholarships to children so that they can afford to attend Catholic schools in the Diocese of Joliet. The application process is open from January 1 st through March 1 st. To apply, please go to cefjoliet.org. For 8 th graders moving onto Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Joliet, you can still apply for the Kazma Family Scholarship through March 1 st. Got to cefjoliet.org to apply. Upcoming Dates February 28 th All school Stations of the Cross (2:30) March 2 nd Teacher In-service, no school March 6 th All school Stations of the Cross (2:30) March 7 th Spring pictures

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12 March 4th is the next DONUT SUNDAY! Sponsored by The Knights of Columbus Please join us in the Church Hall after Mass All parishioners are invited to attend the Sunday Donut Program in the Church Hall from 7:30am - 12:00 noon. Volunteers are encouraged. Please contact Wally Block at or blockwalter@hotmail.com 12 Thank you to the 25 parishioners who were willing to give a pint of their blood at our February 13 th blood drive. Seventy-five individuals will be aided because of your generosity. The individuals are: D. Bertram, E. Bingham, S. Chrusciel, F. Conaghan, K. Debo, A. Donner, K. Falasz, D. Fleming, J. Kasjanski (6 Gals.), P. Kenny, D. Koziol (3 Gals.), P. Lang, R. Marcheriois, F. Mensik, K. Piccoli, M. C. Pilch, P. Pilch, M. Powers, K. Salata, Z. Salata, L. Smidowicz ( 2 Gals.), R. Vena, E. Wasler, J. Wiesinger and A. Zwettler. Please mark your calendar; our next blood drive will be on May 1 st at Eisenhower Junior High School. Book Club News! The selection for February is Bored Again Catholic; How the Mass Could Save Your Life by Timothy P. O Malley. The discussion will be Wednesday, February 28th from 7-8:30pm in the Art room at the school. Please contact Cindy Santay (olopbookclub@gm ail.com or ) if you have any questions or need a copy of the book.

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14 MARIAN COMMUNITY Rev. Walter Dziordz, MIC - Pastor , Ext. 14 Rev. Al Micka, MIC - Pastor Emeritus Rev. Anthony Kelpsas, MIC Clergy: clergyolop@comcast.net Msgr. Jim Burnett Assistant jburnettolp@gmail.com DEACONS Frank Bina Retired Larry Fudacz Ext. 20 lfudacz@olopdarien.org Patrick Kenny-Ext. 19 pkenny@olopdarien.org Frank Vonesh-Ext. 25, or preferred fvonesh@olopdarien.org PARISH Raye Ann Durr - Receptionist/Clerical Assistant, Ext. 17 rdurr@olopdarien.org Heather Barry Bulletin Editor hbarry@olopdarien.org For Bulletin Submissions Bulletin@olopdarien.org Kellie Moore Business Manager/Parish Administrator kmoore@olopdarien.org Dave Alfaro- Facilities Manager Emergencies Only John Berardi - Music Director jberardi@olopdarien.org SCHOOL WEBSITE: Anthony Wilkinson Principal awilkinson@olopdarien.org Secretaries Eileen Gray-egray@olopdarien.org Bridget Lilja-blilja@olopdarien.org PARISH WEBSITE PARISH COUNCIL parishcouncil@olopdarien.org DIOCESE OF JOLIET WEBSITE 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 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION First Fridays from 1:00-9:00 PM *unless otherwise noted PARISH REGISTRATION Visit on-line: Click On: Welcome & Registration Or Call Office: Ext. 17 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Jeanne Waliczek Coordinator jwaliczek@olopdarien.org Bernadette LaPapa -RE Admin. Assistant blapapa@olopdarien.org Dc. Larry Fudacz RCIA & Marriage Prep Ext. 20 lfudacz@olopdarien.org Rissa Loucks - Youth Ministry Coordinator rloucks@olopdarien.org SCHOOL FAX BUSINESS OFICE FAX To schedule an Anointing of the Sick or a priest visit only, please call our answering service at Calls will be returned in a timely manner, 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. 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 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 7:30 p.m. in the Church Hall. The Pre-Baptismal class may be taken before the birth of the child. Please contact Deacon Frank Vonesh for more information at 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 Ext. 19.