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2 A WORD FROM OUR PASTOR One day -- back in the olden days when I was a kid and the telephone was an appliance that hung on the wall in the kitchen and there was only one in the house -- the phone rang and I answered, ''Hello.'' I heard nothing, and so I said hello again. Still nothing, and so I hung up. A minute later, the phone rang again, and my mom picked it up. She said hello, waited a moment, and then said, "Larry?'' Then she began a normal phone conversation with her brother Larry. After their conversation, mom hung up the phone and said to me, ''Uncle Larry said you hung up on him.'' I responded that I had answered the phone but there was no one on the other end, and so I hung up. Mom explained that this was how Uncle Larry made phone calls. He would call someone and then wait for the party he was calling to begin speaking. As a kid, I thought this was silly. But as an adult, I have come to appreciate Uncle Larry's odd phone etiquette. He is a quiet, introverted man and an interesting contrast to his late wife my Aunt Marie, who was extroverted, loud, and always the life of the party. Even though Uncle Larry was the one initiating the phone call, he was always happier just to listen, and that reminds me of St. Joseph. This Sunday is the 19th of March, which ordinarily is St. Joseph's day. But the liturgical rubrics state that the Sundays of Lent are never pre-empted by other days on the liturgical calendar. However, St. Jospeh's day ranks as a solemnity, the highest of feast days, and a solemnity must always be celebrated. So this year, St. Joseph's solemnity is transferred to Monday the 20th of March. So tomorrow we will celebrate St. Joseph, and we will do it sort of like talking to my Uncle Larry on the phone. We begin the talking. We, the Church, celebrate St. Joseph in the liturgy of the hours with the first antiphon for the Office of Readings: The angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph and said: Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; she will give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. In the infancy narrative in the Gospel of Matthew, Joseph is the main character, but he never says a thing, not a word. Rather, he always listens and responds. The angel of the Lord tells Joseph to do something, and he does it without question or argument. Jospeh takes Mary into his home. At the instruction of the angel, he takes his family to Egypt to escape King Herod. Again, Joseph listens to the angel and returns home when it is finally safe to do so. St. Joseph listens. He listens to God, and because he listens to God, he really does not have to say a word. God's word is all that matters. God's word is what impels him to act without question or argument. This St. Joseph's day, celebrate in a different way. You may have the opportunity to enjoy a St. Joseph's day table or some other festivity related to the day, but even before you do that, take a moment to listen. Find a quiet place and time, and turn to God in prayer. Maybe read the infancy narrative in the Gospel of Matthew (chapters 1 & 2). Then quiet your mind and heart and listen to God speaking to you. Listen to the Holy Spirit as he seeks to guide and direct you. Make your celebration of St. Joseph the imitation of this great holy man: make it an experience of listening to God. If you do, you may just discover that God is listening too, just like my Uncle Larry. Fr. Michael EARLY BULLETIN SCHEDULE Articles for the April 9th bulletin must be in the office by Thursday, March 30th. Articles for the April 16th bulletin must be in the office by Thursday, April 6th. Articles for the April 23rd bulletin must be in the office by Wednesday, April 12th.

3 THREE-PARISH LENTEN MISSION Tuesday, March 21, at 7 p.m. Divine Infant 1601 Newcastle Ave., Westchester Fr. Bill Zavaski: 12 Characteristics of Discipleship Tuesday, March 28, at 7 p.m. St. Louise de Marillac 1144 Harrison Ave., LaGrange Park Reconciliation Service Tuesday, April 4, 7 p.m. St. Louise de Marillac 1144 Harrison Ave., LaGrange Park Deacon Allen Tatara: How to Listen for God s Voice in an EarBud Wearing World All are welcome. Come and join us. STEWARDSHIP FOR LENT HELPING ST. VINCENT DE PAUL The Gospel reading for Ash Wednesday describes the traditional three-part 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 25-26: Roll, bread, muffin, & cake mixes, frosting, pudding, jello; sandwich, storage, & trash bags, foil, plastic wrap, wax paper Weekend of April 1-2: Coffee, tea, drink mixes such as lemonade and hot chocolate, salad dressings, catsup, mustard, mayonnaise, pickles; body lotions and/or oils, hand lotion Weekend of March 8-9: Pasta such as spaghetti, penne, etc., creamettes, mac and cheese; hand sanitizer, bandaids, antiseptic cream, etc. The shelves are particularly low on pasta sauces and toiletries. THREE-PARISH LENTEN MISSION TRANSPORTATION 1. If you would like a ride to all or any part of the Mission, please contact the rectory: If you would be willing to transport those who would like a ride to all or any part of the Mission, please contact the rectory: Thank you!

4 WEDDINGS Richard Natalino and Christina Tassi LENTEN CALENDAR 2017 Please note the following opportunities for prayer and growth during this Holy Lenten season. March 18-19: Third Sunday of Lent Donations for St. Vincent de Paul: see article March 21, Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Three-parish Lenten Mission Divine Infant March 24, Friday 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross in Church March 25-26: Fourth Sunday of Lent Donations for St. Vincent de Paul: see article March 28, Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Three-parish Lenten Mission Reconciliation Service St. Louise de Marillac Church, LaGrange Park March 31, Friday 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross in Church April 1-2: Fifth Sunday of Lent Donations for St. Vincent de Paul: see article April 4, Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Three-parish Lenten Mission St. Louise de Marillac Church, LaGrange Park April 7, Friday 1:30 p.m. Living Stations of the Cross in Church presented by Divine Infant Students. 4:30-8:00 p.m. The Divine Infant Jesus School Advisory Board Fish Fry in Langan Hall 7:00 p.m. Monthly Holy Hour in Church April 8-9: Palm Sunday Donations for St. Vincent de Paul: see article April 11, Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Living Stations of the Cross in Church presented by Divine Infant Students. THE SACRED PASCHAL TRIDUUM April 13: Holy Thursday 8:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Hours: Lauds in Church 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord s Supper 10:50 p.m. Compline (Night Prayer) April 14: Good Friday 8:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Hours: Lauds in Church 3:00 p.m. The Passion of the Lord 7:00 p.m. Solemn Stations of the Cross and Veneration of the Cross April 15: Holy Saturday 8:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Hours: Lauds in Church 1:00 p.m. Blessing of the First Foods of Easter 8:00 p.m. The Easter Vigil in The Holy Night April 16: Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Masses at 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. BAPTIZED Emma Grace, daughter of Mark and Katherine (Rivera) Guidice Arianna Karina, daughter of David and Luz (Santoscoy) Perez Ronan Marie, daughter of Adam and Erin (Seal) Waszak WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS Mary Szlagowski Kitty Thomas THREE-PARISH LENTEN MISSION Divine Infant will host the second night of the Three-Parish Lenten Mission. Our presenter will be Fr. Bill Zavaski and his topic will be: 12 CHARACTERISTICS OF DISCIPLESHIP Today Jesus has a lot of admirers but not so many followers. One of the real challenges for "Renew My Church" in the archdiocese is to encourage all parishioners to take the challenge of following Jesus seriously. This presentation will cover 12 unique and important ideas we should try to emulate to follow Jesus today as contemporary Catholics. As a disciple and follower of Jesus we also need to pay special attention to the gospel mandate presented by Matthew in his gospel especially the 5th and 6th chapters. Being a follower of Jesus today takes courage and commitment and this presentation will try and show why and how. Save the date! Tuesday 21 March at 7pm here at Divine Infant

5 THREE-PARISH LENTEN MISSION This Lent the parishes of St. Barbara, Divine Infant and St. Louise de Marillac are joining to host a Three- Parish Lenten mission. Different speakers will give mission talks at each of the three churches. The schedule is as follows: Tuesday, March 21, at 7 p.m. at Divine Infant Church, 1601 Newcastle Ave., Westchester. Fr. Bill Zavaski will reflect on 12 Characteristics of Discipleship Today Jesus has a lot of admirers but not so many followers. One of the real challenges for Renew My Church in the archdiocese is to encourage all parishioners to take the challenge of following Jesus seriously. This presentation will cover 12 unique and important ideas we should try to emulate to follow Jesus today as contemporary Catholics. As a disciple and follower of Jesus, we also need to pay special attention to the gospel mandate presented by Matthew, especially the 5th and 6th chapters. Being a follower of Jesus today takes courage and commitment and this presentation will try and show why and how. Fr. Bill Zavaski is currently the retired pastor from St. James in Arlington Heights. He has served at St. James and St. Zachary's as an associate. In 1979, he became the pastor of his home parish in Waukegan, St. Bartholomew s, and served there for 11 years. He then moved to Wauconda to pastor Transfiguration parish and finally came back to St. James in 1995 as pastor. He has been the dean of Lake County and the northwest suburbs and is currently a member of the priests retirement and mutual aid board and is working with new and recently ordained priests. He has been doing parish missions focusing on discipleship for the last 35 years. Tuesday, April 4, at 7 p.m. at St. Louise de Marillac Church, 1144 Harrison Ave., LaGrange Park. Deacon Allen Tatara will speak on How to Listen for God s Voice in an EarBud Wearing World we all love listening to music. In fact, 80% of us agree that music is an important part of our lives for it defines who we are and helps us tune out the rest of the world. And there is the problem: we are using our earbuds to tune out the rest of the world. This talk will help you understand why you may not be able to hear God s voice and provide you with steps you can follow to hear God speaking to you. Deacon Allen is a preacher, speaker, storyteller, musician and evangelizer. He blends storytelling, humor, audience participation, music, and deepseeded spirituality. Deacon Allen serves at St. Hubert Parish in Hoffman Estates. He has been involved with teens and young adults for more than 25 years, and works alongside his wife, Stephanie, as Youth Ministry Coordinators at the parish. Please make an effort to attend all three talks. Parishioners are encouraged to invite their family, friends and neighbors. THIRSTING FOR LIFE-GIVING WATERS Especially during the Lenten, Holy Week, and Easter seasons, the prayer texts of the Eastern Church revel in paradoxical images of Christ: the eternal life who is put to death, the host of the supper who is also its meal, the thirsty crucified one with living water streaming from his side. These images flow from the evangelists' portrayals of Jesus and from his very ministry, during which he often upset or reversed people's expectations about him or the ways of God. This "reversal" is at play in today's Gospel, as Jesus speaks to an enemy foreigner who is also a woman beneath his status. In addition he, the thirsting one, shows the woman to be the one truly thirsting. He--whose parched lips will say "I thirst" before he dies--is the source of life and life-giving water. Lent calls upon us to dwell on how each of us is thirsting for Christ, and it leads us, ultimately, back to the life-giving waters of our baptism into his Body. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. HELP WANTED Looking forward to the upcoming school year, Discovery Club will be looking to fill positions. We may have both before and after school hours available. Days will be flexible as well as hours. Please contact Toni at the rectory ( ) or Mr. G. if interested. NEW GIFTS NEEDED The 2017 New Gift Booth is already looking for items. Anything brand new, never used. Perfumes, purses, toys, clothes, crafts, tools, bath and kitchen items, and small appliances. We will pick it up or you can drop it off. Call Jeanine Dent at

6 LITURGY FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY, March 18 5:00 pm Joseph Catino; Andrea Giannelli; Stanley & Loretta Habian; Lucille Fogg; Will & Eleanor Froula; Michael Windle; Al Fogg; Vikki Parisi; Joe Ozark; Intentions of the Virgin Mary SUNDAY, March 19 7:30 Thomas Smith; The Otto Bezouska Family; Gloria Bruno; Mary Ellen Baxa; Helen & Joseph Zigmont; Rick Yurkovich; Regis Voss; People of the Parish 9:30 Marcella Sullivan 11:30 Austin J. Boyle; Patricia Grammas; Joe Olson MONDAY, March 20 8:00 John McLeod; Catherine L. Parker; Marie Olsen; Pat Grammas TUESDAY, March 21 8:00 Marianne Hillock; Pat Grammas WEDNESDAY, March 22 8:00 Walter & Mary Wanick; John Kurland; Pat Grammas THURSDAY, March 23 8:00 Louis T. Bauman; Veronica Allen; Pat Grammas FRIDAY, March 24 8:00 All the faithful departed SATURDAY, March 25 8:00 All the faithful departed 5:00 pm Lucille Perry; Eda & Charles Gimino; Joe Ozark SUNDAY, March 26 7:30 Thomas Smith; Emil & Henrietta Bezouska; Mary Ellen Baxa; Gloria Bruno 9:30 Deceased members of St. Vincent de Paul Society; Adele D. Kubin; Marcella Sullivan; Helen Czapka 11:30 Tony Concialdi; Wilda Gordon; Rogelita Caponpon; Patricia Grammas MAY THEY REST IN PEACE Mary Lou Luepke PRAY FOR THE SICK OF THE PARISH Charles Anderson Dorothy Asher Jerry Benesh Arlene Buszkiewicz Carl Celestino, Sr. James J. Fergle Geri Grego Ron Huefner Arlene Kalisiak Fred W. Kirsch Jean Lidzbienski Rena Lizzadro Peter Lullo John Lytle 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 Mateo Gutierrez; Payton Cullum THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY 8:00 Molly McGee; Quincy Oyekanmi Fran Mockler Johnny Mulligan Jeanette Namowicz Janine Nywood Rosemary Padula Dave Peloza Lisa Peloza Kathy Reed Trudy Tetzloff Sue Tracy Jacob Vincent Ceasar Vivo Bridget Walsh NEXT WEEKEND S MINISTERS CELEBRANT COMM. MINISTERS MUSIC LECTORS SERVERS SAT. 5:00 Fr. Michael N. Mickelsen G. Pracz L. Salata D. Nawrocki C. Schukies A. Groppe SUN. 7:30 Fr. Michael J. Ceplecha L. McCarthy H. Lah V. Kulisek G. Zangara M. Lah SUN. 9:30 Fr. Tom M. Giannelli Adult W. Rogalski TJ Mandra S. Johnston Choir S. Parker A. Israel SUN. 11:30 Fr. Tom A. Castillo Teens K. James A. Castillo O. Nevarez

7 MONDAY, MARCH 20 RE Classes CR 7:00 pm Liturgy Committee TUESDAY, MARCH 21 CH 3:00 pm Chimes CH 7:00 pm Parish Mission Divine Infant WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 CH 4:00 pm Music Dept. THURSDAY, MARCH 23 PR 7:00 pm Scripture Study FRIDAY, MARCH 24 CH 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross SATURDAY, MARCH 25 LH 6:00 pm School Dance 4th-8th grade MONDAY, MARCH 27 RE NO Classes TUESDAY, MARCH 28 CH 3:00 pm Chimes Reconciliation Service 7:00 pm St. Louise de Marillac Church, LaGrange Park 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! SUNDAY OFFERING March 12, Average weekly expenses $15,655 This week s collection 6,762 Deficit ($ 8,893) When you are away for a weekend, we hope you will remember your offering to Divine Infant. Thank you. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38] 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 ELECTRONCIALLY 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! 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 take an envelope in the back of the Church. The envelope contains information about our parish. If you have any questions, call (708) Welcome to Divine Infant. We look forward to seeing you again!

8 CHARGER FEAST St. Joseph High School proudly presents its 6th Annual ChargerFEAST featuring a ChargerFiesta Cook-Off on Saturday, April 22, 2017! The evening will feature a ChargerFiesta cookoff, games of chance, split-the-pot, silent & special live auction, and more! ChargerFEAST is also home of the 2017 Super Raffle Drawing where $23,500 will be given away in cash prizes! The ChargerFeast event tickets are only $15! Food and drink tickets are available for purchase. Must be 21 or older to attend. All proceeds will be used as financial aid and scholarships for young men and women attending St. Joseph High School ChargerFEAST will take place on the SJHS South Gymnasium, West Cermak Street, Westchester, Illinois from 6:00 pm 12:00 am on April 22, For more information, /call Stephanie Morton, smorton@stjoeshs.org / LOOKING TO MAKE A CHANGE IN YOUR LIFE? The Counseling Department of Catholic Charities provides counseling services at a variety of locations, including: Our Lady of the Woods in Orland Park, at our Regional office in Worth, at St. Linus in Oak Lawn and St. Stephen, Deacon & Martyr Parish in Tinley Park. At one time or another, we all encounter stumbling blocks along the road of life. Counseling offers a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic setting that encourages us to understand our thoughts, feelings and behaviors, gain insight and self-awareness, develop skills and reach our goals. Our Counseling Department accepts BC/BS PPO and Aetna insurance plans, and we also offer subsidized fees to those who qualify. To learn more about these counseling services please go to or to make an appointment, please call us (312) ST. RITA St. Rita High School Theater to Present "You Can't Beat the House" The St. Rita High School Theater is set to present their Spring performance of "You Can't Beat the House." A hilarious screwball two act comedy of two minor league burglars who break into a house for sale. Hilarity ensues when people show up to buy the house! Performances will be Friday, March 31st & Saturday, April 1st at 7:00p.m. and Sunday, April 2nd at 2:00p.m. in the St. Rita Auditorium, 7740 S. Western Ave. - Chicago, IL Tickets are $3 for children and $5 for adults. For more information please call (773) or visit WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Don t miss out on the upcoming enrichment for married couples and religious on April 7-9, 2017 at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Elk Grove Village, IL. The enrichment begins with a private weekend experience including 11 presentations about practical tools for growing in loving relationships, and provides ongoing enrichments after the weekend from the Worldwide Marriage Encounter community. For information on applying, please go to wwmechicagoland.org VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are looking for volunteers to join us at Aging Care Connections! Our staff relies on volunteers to help us serve over 8,000 older adults and their families each year. Front Desk Reception Volunteers Primary Functions: Volunteers will answer phones and transfer calls, make appointments and be very reliable and able to commit to a weekly schedule. Skills sought: Good communication skills and patience, as we work with older people and people with disabilities over the phone and in person. Schedule: Mondays and/or Wednesdays, 12:30PM - 4:30PM Location: 111 W Harris Ave, La Grange, IL Data Entry Volunteer Choices for Care Program Primary Functions: Volunteers will type and enter data into a computer, as well as, organize, fax and scan documents. Skills sought: Experience using basic office equipment and good typing skills. Schedule: Able to commit to at least 1-2 days per week, Monday-Friday. Location: 111 W Harris Ave, La Grange, IL To learn more about these volunteer opportunities, contact Denise Gerda at or dgerda@agingcareconnections.org.

9 DIVINE INFANT PARISH NEWCASTLE AND CANTERBURY AVENUES WESTCHESTER, ILLINOIS Like us on Facebook REV. MICHAEL WANDA, Pastor (ext. 203) REV. GERALD JOYCE, Pastor Emeritus (ext. 206) REV. THOMAS WINIKATES, Associate (ext. 204) 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: Parish Nurse, Ms. Jeannette Barczak, BSN, HTP, Bereavement Ministry: Dr. Claudia Dado, MAL (ext. 304) Catechumenate: Dr. Claudia Dado, MAL (ext. 304) 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

10 CHURCH NAME & NUMBER Divine Infant #9216 ADDRESS 1601 Newcastle, Westchester, Il PHONE CONTACT PERSON Elsie Masterson SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher 2003 Windows XP Professional Adobe Acrobat 6.0 PRINTER HP Laserjet 5P NUMBER OF PAGES SENT Cover through 10 SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN March 19, 2017 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

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