THANK YOU MR. LEONARD GRAMAROSSA

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2 THANK YOU MR. LEONARD GRAMAROSSA Today is a special day in the history of Divine Infant Jesus. It is a day we thank and honor a great principal: Mr. Leonard Gramarossa. For 19 years he has served as principal of our fine school. He will be retiring at the end of the academic year. Our school families have been invited to 11:30 Mass this Sunday as we thank God for a wonderful principal. After Mass there will be luncheon in his honor in Langan Hall. If you get a chance, say hello to Mr. G as he is affectionately known, or drop him a Thank You note. In my 49 years as a priest I have worked with nine principals in as many schools. He is right up there at the top. I know him to be a true gentleman. He has a paternal affection for our children and takes a personal interest in them. He is also a true professional in every sense of that term. His faculty respect him. Our parents are very appreciative of all he has done. I have enjoyed our school board meetings. I especially have appreciated his efforts to address the prospect of lower enrollment and increased deficit in our budget. Working in collaboration with neighboring St. Louise de Marillac he has sought a way to ensure and preserve our Catholic school education. There were many meetings to explore what could be done. More recently we have worked hard through Renew My Church to assure we continue to offer a quality Catholic School education to all who desire this. Soon you will hear how we are moving forward with this effort. May God bless Mr. G in his retirement years. He has been so good to us. May God be good to him! May he have good health and an abundance of peace! Catholic Charities Next weekend is Mother s Day when we have the annual Catholic Charities collection. For a number of years, I have served on the Parish Outreach Committee of Catholic Charities. This year they celebrate their 100 th anniversary of serving the poor in our archdiocese. I have seen firsthand how much good they do. This is one second collection I can say deserves your willingness to make a sacrificial donation to help the poor. Jesus taught us that Whatsoever you do to the least on my people, you do to me. Let us honor Jesus by giving to his poor. We will have that collection next weekend. Please be extraordinarily generous. Thank you in the name of Jesus and his poor! Peace and love always, Father Mike Ahlstrom

3 ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO OFFICE OF THE ARCHBISHOP Spring, 2018 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Mother s Day is a day we honor and remember the special women in our lives who have nurtured, loved and shaped us into the people we are today. It is through their unconditional love that we begin to understand the depth of Christ s love for us, and his command to share that love with one another. On Mother s Day, each of us will have an opportunity to share Christ s unconditional love with the poor and vulnerable through our gift to the Catholic Charities Mother s Day Collection. For Catholic Charities, charity is not just about providing material assistance, but acting with the same love and mercy that Jesus showed to restore people s dignity and give them the hope of a brighter future. Catholic Charities counts on our volunteer and financial support to offer comprehensive programs that get to the root cause of suffering, address multiple needs, and help people rebuild their lives for the better. Pope Francis has used a powerful image of the Church as field hospitals. During war, field hospitals are situated right on battlegrounds close to the wounded who need help. Similarly, as part of the Church in the Archdiocese of Chicago, Catholic Charities 150 service locations are very much like field hospitals, helping those who are suffering, and located in neighborhoods that have sadly become like real battlegrounds, plagued with violence and despair. Catholic Charities program site are safe havens in desperate areas and their staff and volunteers are truly ministers of mercy, providing help through a hot meal, a bag of food, a place to live, the care of a child or elderly relative, counseling, job training, job placement, or all of these things. Serving nearly one million people each year, Catholic Charities brings Christ s love and mercy to the people and the places that need it most. Please accept my sincere gratitude for your past support of the Catholic Charities Mother s Day Collection, and please consider being as generous as you can again this year. Contributions can be made during the second collection of Mother s Day, anytime at or mail your gift to Catholic Charities, 721 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, Il May God bless you and those you love this Mother s Day and always. With every good wish, I remain. Sincerely yours in Christ, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich Archbishop of Chicago

4 Second grade celebrates the coming of May, Mary's month. We will crown Mary each morning in Grade 2 to celebrate Mary, our heavenly Mother!

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6 DIVINE INFANT MEN S CLUB 66th ANNUAL PARISH GOLF OUTING DATE: PLACE: TIME: COST: Friday, June 8 th Bloomingdale Golf Club 181 N Glen Ellyn Rd, Bloomingdale, IL :30 Lunch 1:30 Shotgun Start $ each (hot dog check-in, greens fees, cart, & feast on an all you can eat bar-b-que ribs & broasted chicken dinner buffet) THIS IS A COMMUNITY WIDE OUTING AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO JOIN US!! RAFFLE PRIZES SPLIT-THE-POT SILENT AUCTION RESERVATIONS: Bob Eisenhart di.mensclub@gmail.com All reservations must be made, and paid for, no later than Saturday, June 2nd. Advertise your company or service to our golfers. Call Patrick Casey at (708) for Tee Sponsorships or make out your $ check payable to "D.I. Men s Club" and mail your company information and artwork to: Divine Infant Men s Club c/o GOLF SPONSOR 1601 Newcastle Avenue Westchester, IL 60154

7 WEDDINGS Christopher Wallace & Carly Barry HELP! My daughter made her First Communion last Saturday. After the Communion Mass, she misplaced a clear, crystal rosary that was a family heirloom. The last place it was seen was near the Divine Infant statue outside of church. If anyone found it, please either contact me, Kathy at or drop it off at the rectory. Thank you. INTERFAITH CAREER NETWORK CHURCH CLEANING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are in need of volunteers to help clean the church (dry mop, dusting, etc.) on Friday mornings. It usually takes 1/2 hour to 45 minutes. You can just show up in church on Friday mornings at 8:30. THANKS TO BLOOD DONORS, VOLUNTEERS The Westchester Blood Program extends its thanks to the many members of the Divine Infant Church family who took part in the WBP's April 14 blood drive at the Community Center. Despite of a day that was chilly and rainy, 80 donors signed in and the WBP collected 78 units (pints) for Chicago area hospitals via LifeSource Blood Services. That's more than enough of the life-saving fluid to treat 200 patients. The WBP has garnered 172 units so far this year and 26,130 units since its founding in The next community blood drive will be held at Divine Providence School from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 14. Get Ready to Interview Congrats! They called you back and would like to interview you. Now what? Learn the best way to present your skills and the value you bring to your prospective employer. Join Interfaith Career Network on Thursday, May 17 from 7-9 pm. at St. John of the Cross Parish Center, 5005 S. Wolf Road in Western Springs. Our speaker, Steve Grosskopf, will cover important interviewing skills such as presenting yourself, researching the company, understanding the interview process and what recruiters won't tell you during the interview. Other issues Steve will address include how to practice interview questions, what to wear to an interview, questions YOU should ask during the interview and what to do after the interview. Steve has over a decade of experience in many facets of human resources including recruiting and finding people jobs. He is the founder of Gobie, a career services firm with a passion to assist in your career no matter what stage you're in making a career switch, new grad, young professional, established executive. This meeting is open to everyone and there is no cost to attend. Quarterly Resume Review You're invited to join us on Saturday, May 19 from 9:30-11:30 for a free resume review. Come in for a helpful one-on-one conversation with a HR, or other search related professional. They will offer you ideas and suggestions that may enhance or refresh your resume. Looking for some helpful job search strategies? Need some coaching with LinkedIn or your elevator speech? This is a great opportunity for you or someone you know who is in a job search. Everyone is welcome and there is no cost for this service. Please join us at St. John of the Cross Parish Center, 5005 S. Wolf Road in Western Springs. ICN offers job support through various programs throughout the month. For further information, visit our website at

8 LITURGY FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY, May 5 5:00 pm Holy souls in purgatory; Mary Fox; Michael & Gloria Bruno; Joseph Senato; Frances Wenneberg; Claudia Schulte; Paul & Lisa Onischuk SUNDAY, May 6 7:30 Thomas Smith; Lou D Andria; People of the Parish 9:30 Lou, Val & Joe Greco; Nancy Johnston; George, Myrtle & Elizabeth Garlock 11:30 Michael Deely; Lou D Andria; Len Weigel MONDAY, May 7 8:00 William & Mary Lahiff TUESDAY, May 8 8:00 Wilda Gordon; Cesar Vivo WEDNESDAY, May 9 8:00 Walter & Mary Wanick; Julia Siwek THURSDAY, May 10 8:00 Jim Krudl FRIDAY, May 11 8:00 Eleanor Morgan; Lou D Andria SATURDAY, May 12 8:00 Paul Onischuk 5:00 pm Pearl & Mary Volka; C. Earl Blankenship; Connie Senato; Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God; Dolores Assenato; Frances Wenneberg; Roger & Anna Pona; Lisa Onischuk; Danette Colella; Pamela Polvere SUNDAY, May 13 7:30 Thomas Smith; Donna Dean Russ; Beatrice, Rudolph & Deborah Sandoval; Robert Smith; Shirley Eaker; Loren-Jo Ellen; People of the Parish 9:30 Fr. Fred Tomzik; Len Weigel; Bob Grimes; Zielinski Family; Joyce Lullo; Stella Plachta; Linda Butzen; Anjelica Schuda; Suzanne Sloma; Nicolle Karlson 11:30 Catherine L. Parker; Luella Knisely; Wilda Gordon; Andrea Giannelli; Donna Kopija; Tina Sforza; Samuel & Genevieve Gimino; Jerry Spahn PRAY FOR THE SICK OF THE PARISH Charles Anderson Dorothy Asher Ed Backer Irene Bendinelli Jerry Benesh Bill Beuck Arlene Buszkiewicz Carl Celestino, Sr. Margaret Cullen Geri D Andria Donald Doucet Donna Huber Ron Huefner Arlene Kalisiak Joseph R. Lentino Jean Lidzbienski Rena Lizzadro 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 Aleithea Israel THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY 8:00 Bella Negrete John Lytle Gordon Macpherson Johnny Mulligan Janine Nywood Dan Onischuk Tammi Patzelt Frank Pedota, Sr. Dave Peloza Lisa Peloza Kathy Reed Michael Scherer Donald Sloan Paul Sodayko Edward Valle Jacob Vincent Bridget Walsh John Williams NEXT WEEKEND S MINISTERS CELEBRANT COMM. MINISTERS MUSIC LECTORS SERVERS SAT. 5:00 Fr. Tom B. Chiostri R. Smola A. Groppe S. Kill R. Raysa S. Urban SUN. 7:30 Fr. Jim D. Belluomini G. Zangara A. Hernandez D. Belluomini S. Laszkiewicz D. Hernandez SUN. 9:30 Fr. Mike S. Johnston Children s Choir Family Mass J. Hennings J. Kroushl & DI Singers A. Perry SUN. 11:30 Fr. Joyce A. Garbacz Teens G. Grimes J. Shimizu I. Negrete

9 SUNDAY, MAY 6 CH 11:30 am Mass for Mr. Gramarossa LH 12:30 pm Party for Mr. Gramarossa CH 12:45 pm Baptismal Prep TUESDAY, MAY 8 CH 3:00 pm Chimes PR 7:00 pm PPC WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 CH 4:00 pm Music Dept. THURSDAY, MAY 10 LH 7:00 pm Spring Concert CR 7:00 St. Vincent de Paul SATURDAY, MAY 12 8th grade Plant Sale SUNDAY, MAY 13 8th grade Plant Sale 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! READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Thursday: Jn 16:12-15 Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk 16:15-20 (for Ascension); otherwise Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20; 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 17:11b-19; or, for Ascension, Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk 16:15-20 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 SUNDAY OFFERING April 29, This week s collection $7,825 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! 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!

10 THE WOMEN S CENTER During the month of May we honor our blessed Mother, Mary, and our own mothers in a special way. We ask for your help for the pregnant mothers in difficult circumstances who come for assistance to The Women s Center. Together, we will enable them to enjoy many Mother s Days with their children. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: substitute and oncall (flexible hours are available); to sort donated items and assist clients in our Family Room; help with mailings and baby bottle projects; bi-lingual who are conversational in Spanish to help in special areas; male volunteers to assist with baby furniture donations; receptionist Thursday or Friday morning and occasionally Saturday at our Evergreen Park office. For more info on these volunteer roles, call us at SEEKING DONATIONS: We need 5 infant car seat/carriers, lb. car seats (all less than 7 years old), 4 strollers, 2 double strollers, 5 high chairs, and 4 dressers. We need baby food (in date). Also needed are diapers in sizes 5 and 6 only, girls clothes in sizes 2 and 24 months and boys clothes in sizes 6, 7, and 8. These items cannot be picked up unless accompanied by baby furniture. The families who receive these things are grateful for your generosity. For our address where you can deliver these things or if a pick-up by a volunteer is needed, please call ST. CLETUS TO HOST MY FAIR LADY IN CONERT Join us for a concert you won't want to as we present Ken Baker & Friends My Fair Lady in Concert. Performances will be Saturday, May 19 th at 7pm and Sunday, May 20 th at 4pm in the St. Cletus Parish Center, 600 W. 55 th St. La Grange. Buy your tickets today at RESOURCE CENTER For rent, 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, second floor apartment on Chaucer $ Please call The Painter, Interior, small exterior. Free estimates. 25 years experience. Local to Westchester area. References available. James Kelly # MAY THEY REST IN PEACE John Borst Mary Fallon Roy Fowler Fr. Jim O Connor 111th Annual Solemn Novena to St. Rita of Cascia The St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western Ave. - Chicago, IL 60620, will be holding its 111th Annual Solemn Novena to St. Rita starting on Sunday, May 13th leading up to her Feast Day on Tuesday, May 22nd. Mass and Novena Prayers will be held each evening at 7:00p.m. For more information please call (773) or visit Solemn Novena to St. Rita of Cascia Sunday, May 13, 2018 through Monday, May 21, :00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:00 p.m. Mass and Novena Prayers St. Rita of Cascia Feast Day Masses Tuesday, May 22, :00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 10:00 a.m. Mass and Novena Prayers 6:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:00 p.m. Mass and Novena Prayers Blessed Roses will be distributed at the Feast Day Masses LOVE ONE ANOTHER In the Gospel for the Sixth Sunday of Easter we are met with an extraordinary challenge: Jesus commands us to "love one another as I love you" (John 15:12). The letter from John echoes this command. Of course, we are to love those in our family, those we work with, those we like. But the scriptures make clear that we are also to love those we never notice, those we purposely avoid, and even those we are tempted to despise. In this Sunday's selection from the Acts of the Apostles Peter shows us how far God's love extends, and how far our love should extend in response. Peter realizes that God no longer "shows partiality" to the Jews, sharing divine love exclusively with them. Christ has revealed that God's love extends to all people, and so should ours. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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 May 6, 2018 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS