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

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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 When Does the Mass End? Many graces are given by our Lord during the Mass. Certainly it makes no sense to squander them. What sense would it make to get a million dollars at a function only to lose it all in a few minutes afterward? I ve said in the past, both in homilies as well as in this pastor page, that the longest distance in the spiritual journey is between the head and heart. Basically, what this means for all practical purposes is that one can learn lots of stuff and integrate little of it. Christ doesn t want us to simply learn His truths He also wants us to put everything we learn into action. Christ says that many will come and say, Lord, Lord, and will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Why? Such people integrated little to nothing and thereby put nothing into action. Remember the good old days? Well, when I was a child it was insufficient to limit one s confession to sins of commission, or what I did in fact that was sinful. I also was expected to confess sins of omission, which represents what I should have done, but didn t. Hmm, how could I have put this teaching into action? Goodness! I didn t even try to put anything into action since my last confession! Yes, this failure to do so is also sinful. Why? It indicates that there is still a severance between me and God. That s sinful. It indicates that my relationship with God is not strong; in fact, it is weak. And yes, that too is another way of looking at sin. And if you bare wondering how the Church looks on such a concept these days, well, you should know that this understanding persists even now. Truth is truth. It is unchanging. The Church strongly advises us to integrate what we know and to put it into action. The Church advises us for our own good. So what is a good way to nourish such integration? In my opinion, the Mass is a great place to start. It is our highest form of prayer. If we are so willing, we could experience it daily. For most of us, we experience it at least on Sunday, but we could attend daily! In either case, it is most beneficial if we examine ourselves at Mass-our very attitudes-and see what ought to be improved upon. Over the centuries, one persistent train of thought encouraged Catholic believers to reflect on their lives before Mass even began. The idea here was to develop the right frame of mind. As an example, if I am going to visit someone who really does not interest me, than I may think of anything else before I go to visit. And how will that visit go? I imagine that it will not be the best of get togethers. I may even hope, while there, that it would end soon. I ll be bored. Now, on the other hand, let s say that I am really excited about the person(s) that I will visit, and that I have lots to talk about already in my head. Now that is a visit! And when I am with that person I don t even notice the time passing. That is a quality visit! It s the same at Mass. The Saints would always invite us to remember whose Presence we are in. But it takes a little while to do that, and for this reason we need to be silent and recollect. After Communion we ought to take the time to thank God for allowing us to receive Him in such a sacramental way. We can use the same time to even consider a point we heard either in the Scriptures offered that day, or in the homily given, or both. And then we thank God for the insight! And then there is the end of Mass. First, shake off everything and anything that made you angry or irritable during Mass. That s sinful; it distracts you from God and only feeds your severance from Him. It could block your ability to integrate some point that God was attempting to teach you. You might see such a moment as seed scattered on shallow ground. It won t take root. Nothing will. Instead, sit in silence after the Mass; talk to God in your own words. Forgive whatever made you angry if such a state of affairs exists. Ask God instead to understand what was taught to you, and thank Him above all in allowing you to experience His Presence. Never squander opportunities like this! Take advantage of them instead! God bless you always! Peace, Fr. Walter

3 LECTOR SCHEDULE November 18 5:00pm - Nancy Brown November 19 7:00am - Bill Lucas 8:30am - Troy Fleming 10:15am - Al Manz 12 noon - Jack Jakosalem 6:30pm - Bertrams 3 LITURGICAL ROLES OFFERING COUNTERS November 20 Dick Slad Veretta Slad Lou Larson Sheila Larson Genevieve Liska Dave Kilma 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 November Daily Mass: Monday-Saturday 7:30am Monday 11/13 (D) Raymond Matthis - Tuesday 11/14 (D) Lita Ramos - Wednesday 11/15 (D) Zbigniew Uzarowicz - Thursday 11/16 (L) Bishop Daniel Conlon - Friday 11/17 (D) William & Madonna Tomsovic - Saturday 11/18 Poor Souls in Purgatory (D) Velma & James Gartland 5:00pm Msgr. Jim - Sunday 11/19 (D) Madonna Tomsovic 7:00am Fr. Michael --- 8:30am (D) Jerome Sedlacek Fr. Angelo Casimiro (L) Bob Dolehide 92nd Birthday (D) Adolph Stankiewcz (D) Harriet Streck :15am (D) Stephanie Swierzbirska Fr. Walter - 12:00pm Fr. Michael (L&D) Bertha & Eugene Anniversary 6:30pm (D) Doris, Carmen & Lucrecia Fr. Walter Celebrants Subject To Change Monday: Wis 1:1-7; Ps 139:1b-10; Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Wis 2:23 3:9; Ps 34:2-3, 16-19; Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11; Ps 82:3-4, 6-7; Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Wis 7:22b 8:1; Ps 119:89-91, 130, 135, 175; Lk 17:20-25 Friday: Wis 13:1-9; Ps 19:2-5ab; Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Ps 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43; Lk 18:1-8 or (for the memorial of the Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128:1-5; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21] MASS INTENTIONS November 11/12 5:00pm (D) Richard Herrick :00am (D) Poor Souls in Purgatory 8:30am 10:15am 12:00pm 6:30pm WEEKLY READINGS Holy Name Society (D) Adolph Stankiewcz (D) Verneal Fritz (D) Michael John Deacon Paul Brachle (D) Laverne Steinke (D) Jane & Lloyd Heim MONTHLY 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.

4 STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Sunday Budget: $21,500 Actual: TBA BORN INTO ETERNAL LIFE Please pray for the joyful rebirth into the eternal celebration of God s love for the departed Dante Ruffolo David Panas Eugene Lezaj BAPTISMS Through the Saving Waters of Baptism, we will welcome 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, 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, Jo- Anne Hug, Mary Johnson, Dan Kieras, Donald Klemz, 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, Don Nietzel, Joan Novak, Marilyn Pallardy, Charles & Gloria Pavesich, Rose Marie Pedryc, Helen Peschel, Agatha Piwcwicz, J. Pisarczyk, Stanley H. Ploskonka, 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, Joey Ventimiglia, Martin Viau ANNIVERSARY WISHES Congratulations to Phillip & Arlene Enochs as they celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary WEDDING BANNS It is with joy that we announce the upcoming weddings ***ATTENTION ALL LECTORS*** The new 2018 edition of the Lectors Workbook is now available. They will be located in the sacristy in the church through Sunday, November 12. Please pick up your copy at your convenience before or after any Mass. Any questions? Contact Dave Bertram at davebertramolop@gmail.com, or at Please pray for the servicemen and women of our parish Airman First Class Alyssa Dreksler Remembering Jesus Message of Divine Mercy You are not living for yourself but for souls and other souls will profit from your sufferings. Your prolonged suffering will give them the light and strength to accept My will. (Diary, 67) From the Catechism of the Catholic Church The Holy Spirit gives to some a special charism of healing so as to make manifest the power of the grace of the risen Lord. But even the most intense prayers do not always obtain the healing of all illnesses. Thus St. Paul must learn from the Lord that my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness, and that the sufferings to be endured can mean that in my flesh I complete what is lacking in Christ s afflictions for the sake of his Body, that is the Church. (CCC #1508)

5 5 Next week, our second collection will be for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Over 46 million people in the United States live in poverty. This collection supports programs to empower people to identify and address the obstacles they face as they work to lift themselves out of poverty. By supporting this collection you give people a hand up, not a hand out. Learn more about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development at Donut Sunday...November 17th! All parishioners are invited to attend the Sunday Donut Program in the Church Hall. on Sunday, November 17th from 7:30am until 12:00 noon. Additional volunteers are needed, both adults and teenagers. Please blockwalter@hotmail.com Mark Your Calendars! The OLOP Music Ministry Concert will be held on Sunday, December 10th at 2:00pm Don t miss your chance to order Butter Braids!! Please take an order form (found in the vestibule) and return it to OLP school office by November 27th. You may pick up your Butter Braids on December 6th between 2:45 and 3:15pm in the entrance to the school. You are going to want a few of these in your freezer for the holidays! Any questions? You may contact Kristina Ondracek at or k.ondracek@comcast.net. Thank you for supporting Our Lady of Peace! Book Club News! Thanks to all who participated in the October meeting! The selection for November is Perfectly Yourself: Nine Lessons for Enduring Happiness by Matthew Kelly. Our Discussion will be Wednesday, November 29th from 7-8:30pm in the Art room at the school. Please contact Cindy Santay (olopbookclub@gmail.com or ) if you have any questions. Montini Open House November 16, 2017 Montini Catholic High School will be hosting an Open House on Thursday, November 16 th. The doors will open at 6:30 with a presentation beginning at 7:00 pm. Montini Catholic High School has programs that challenge and encourage students to develop academically, socially and spiritually. Information will be available about the Academic Scholarship program for incoming freshmen taking our December 2, 2017 placement exam. For more information visit or contact Kim Richmond, Admissions Coordinator at ext Montini Catholic High School is located at 19W th Street in Lombard.

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7 Look for the Giving Tree Angels Thanksgiving Weekend For it is in giving that we receive. 7 St. Francis of Assisi If you want to feel the true meaning of Christmas, we invite you to participate in our Giving Tree. Each year our parishioners are delighted for the opportunity to share with the less fortunate, at the same time the recipients of these gifts are humbly grateful. Our Lady of Peace Giving Tree program provides a happy Christmas to local families who have difficulties making ends meet and come to our parish weekly to benefit from our Food Pantry. On Thanksgiving weekend, November 25 & 26, two trees will be hung in church on the side walls adjacent to the altar. The trees will be decorated with angel ornaments, numbered for specific recipients. The back side of the ornament will list gender, size and a SUGGESTION of something the individual might like to receive. We ask that you take an ornament ONLY if you are able to purchase one of the suggested items or something similar. Please remember that by taking an ornament, you are making a commitment to provide the individual with a gift. Attach the ornament to the wrapped gift with the number visible Please deliver all prepared gifts to the School Lobby before or after the Masses, December 16 between 4 and 6pm or December 17 between 7am and 12:00pm. All gifts must be turned in by 12 noon on Sunday, December 17th. PLEASE DO NOT DELIVER ANY GIFTS TO THE RECTORY Contact Debbie Kenny with any questions. Debra.l.kenny@gmail.com or

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10 10 The following is from one of our parishioners As a cancer survivor, I have attended Finding Strength and Hope Through the Way of the Cross: A Journey with Cancer. The stations were incredibly moving and allowed me to relate my journey with cancer to the journey Jesus had with the cross. Though I was the one diagnosed with cancer, my family, friends, and caregivers also connected with the stations. Linda Bronsteader It has been our privilege to present these Stations of the Cross more than 20 times at churches throughout the Chicago and Joliet dioceses. I hope you will join us in prayer at Our Lady of Peace on November 14. Alice Brown

11 A farewell Mass in Bishop Siegel s honor will be held at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, Joliet, on Sunday, November 26, at 11am. Refreshments will be served after Mass and all are welcome. 11 Be Prepared. Scouts live by the maxim. Those in the US Coast Guard say Always [be] ready (Semper paratus). US Marines say Always [be] faithful (Semper fidelis). In the Gospel parable today, five are ready and five are not. It is a story of how to live in the present age while waiting for the Parousia [pare-oo-see-ah] - that is, the world s end, the final judgement, meeting God face-to-face. ~ How will I stay awake, be ready for the Lord s coming? ~ Why should I not fear death? ~How will I live today if I know I would die tomorrow?

12 12 Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor Immaculate Conception Parish, located in Elmhurst, IL has an opening for a Parish Secretary/ Bulletin Editor. This position includes serving as an executive level assistant. It is a full-time benefitted position. The preferred candidate will possess prior experience working as an executive level Secretary for an organization with numerous employees, preferably religious based, and have exemplary office and interpersonal skills. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher are a prerequisite. Interested parties should cover letter, resume and salary requirement to; Jeff Williams Director of Administration and Facilities Immaculate Conception Parish jwilliams@icelmhurst.org

13 13 Tuesday Night with the Sisters You are invited to Sacred Heart Monastery for Tuesday Night with the Sisters. Our series this year will be a mix of speakers and films, all with a theme of tying the new Beatitudes of Pope Francis to The Rule of St. Benedict. We begin at 7:00pm in our Chapter Room. Sacred Heart Monastery is located at 1910 Maple Ave. ~ Lisle. Please come to the front door with the statue of the Sacred Heart. November 14: Invoking Mary, the Queen of All Saints, Pope Francis ended his sermon on the Feast of All Saints by inviting the faithful to pray for the grace to accept the call to holiness with joy, and to strive to fulfill it in their daily lives. Benedictine core value: Humility/Obedience Presenter: Cathy Lentz Updates will be posted on their website and their Facebook page, Benedictine Sisters of the Sacred Heart

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 lfjf7930@prodigy.net Patrick Kenny-Ext. 19 pkenny@olopdarien.org Frank Vonesh-Ext. 25 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 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 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 PARISH REGISTRATION Visit on-line: Click On: Welcome & Registration Or Call Office: Ext. 10 or 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 lfjf7930@prodigy.net 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. DIOCESE OF JOLIET WEBSITE 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: 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. Call Deacon Frank Vonesh for more information and to schedule, at Ext. 25. 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.