WELCOME FR. MARCIN SZCZYPULA OUR NEW PASTOR

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1 WELCOME FR. MARCIN SZCZYPULA OUR NEW PASTOR

2 PASTOR S COLUMN 2 HAPPY 4 th OF JULY TO ALL OF YOU! Dear parishioners of Divine Infant Jesus, I feel so blessed and very excited to officially begin as a pastor in our faith community. I pray for you, asking to pray for me, as we start this spiritual journey together. This Wednesday, as a nation, we will celebrate the Independence Day. It is very important, beautiful, and meaningful celebration. We give thanks to almighty God for the gift of independence and freedom. When I think about independence, I also think about it in very spiritual way and I have on my mind one my favorite saints, Saint John Paul II, who once said: Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought. Saint Pope John Paul II Let s celebrate! I am always excited when 4 th of July is approaching. This time is very special for me, because for the first time I will celebrate this feast day with you in Westchester. I am looking forward to celebrate morning Mass that day and then participate in a parade. I have already received an invitation to ride with Sister Susan in the same golf car. On July 4 th, I ask you to pray for our country, the United States of America! Please, pray for all leaders who make important decisions, our soldiers and their families, our veterans whom we appreciate so much! Please, pray for the repose of the souls for those who sacrificed their lives for this Beautiful Land! HAPPY 4 th OF JULY!!! Enjoy the day & be safe!! With the gift of prayer! Your new pastor, Fr. Marcin Szczypula

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4 PARISH INFORMATION 4 MORE THANK YOUS Last week I wrote that I thought was my final bulletin article a Thank You for all of you. This week Father Marcin Szczypula begins his pastorate. But I need to say two more Thank Yous. The first is for Father Jim Beath. He was given to us as a temporary associate this past January. After six months he is receiving another assignment. We are grateful for his presence among us. I was ready to reduce our Mass schedule until he came. Besides always being available to help with Mass I will remember the Liturgy of the Hours he organized and presided over for Holy Week. This was very uplifting. He enjoyed being with us at Divine Infant. Father Jim loved to engage people in conversation and was friendly to all. May God bless him in his new assignment. My other thank You goes to Jerry Priore. For the past six years he has been our parish business manager. He will be stepping down from that role July 19. I remember when I was first ordained, the pastor was the business manager. He never did baptisms, weddings or funerals. He kept the books, wrote the checks, negotiated with contractors, and supervised parish maintenance. I told myself I never wanted to be a pastor because I would no longer do anything pastoral! What a blessing when we started having business managers, so pastors could be free to do priest work. We are grateful for Jerry for all he has done for our parish. God be with him as he slows down his own pace. God s blessing be upon these fine gentlemen! Father Mike Ahlstrom P.S. My new contact information: Rev. Michael Ahlstrom St. Barbara Parish House 4008 Prairie Ave. Brookfield, IL mahlstrom@archchicago.org HOLY HOUR THIS FRIDAY There will be a Holy Hour in Church at 7:30pm this Friday, July 6. Please join us in prayer. PETER S PENCE Next week, we will take the Peter s Pence Collection, which provides Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Please be generous. For more information, visit 4TH OF JULY PARADE It is that time of year again, and Divine Infant needs your help. I am calling on all staff, students, school families and parishioners to join us in this year s 4th of July parade. Our participation in the Parade last year received an overwhelming positive response from those who attended the Parade. This is an opportunity for us to demonstrate our Catholic Pride, sense of Community and family unity that comes along with being a part of the Divine Infant Family. Please consider walking with us in the Parade on July 4th. We will start assembling at 8:30am, and the Parade will begin at 9:30am. Once we begin the walk, it will last approximately one hour from start to finish. For those who aren t physically able to walk the distance, but would like to participate in the Parade please let me know, we will have golf carts and cars to ride in. We encourage you wear your DI spirit wear, athletic uniform of gym uniforms. We will be throwing candy along the parade route and are also asking for candy donations or a monetary donation that can be put towards the purchase of the candy. Please let me know via at mverhunce@gmail.com, or via phone at if you are interested in participating in the Parade or if you are willing to make a donation toward candy.

5 CATHOLIC EDUCATION 5. REGISTRATIONS Divine Infant Jesus School is still accepting registrations for the 2018/2019 school year. For more information, an individual tour or to receive an enrollment packet, please contact the school office at HELP WANTED Looking for a part-time school secretary/ receptionist Mon-Fri from 1-4. Contact the school principal after July 9 th at DISCOVERY CLUB SUPERVISOR NEEDED Discovery Club, Divine Infant s Before and After School Program, will have an open position of a part -time supervisor beginning in August. The morning days and hours would be as follows: Monday through Friday from 6:45 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. The afternoon hours would be 2:00 or 3:00 until 5:00/6:00. The afternoon days to be determined. Both shifts are available, but it is not necessary to take both. Our afternoons are filled with fun activities. The children love to color, do puzzles, play in the gym/outside, and do crafts. We need to be heavily staffed due to our large volume of children under the age of seven. Come join our Divine Infant family. If interested, please call the rectory and leave your name and number with Toni. Her number is Nancy Steker Director DISCOVERY CLUB Discovery Club is looking for gently used toys. If you have any that you are looking to get rid of please drop them off to the rectory during normal business hours. Thank you. DIVINE INFANT JESUS PARISH IS NOW LISTED AS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION ON AMAZON SMILE! You shop. Amazon gives. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. Support your charitable organization by starting your shopping at smile.amazon.com How to Setup Amazon smile? Change Your AmazonSmile Charitable Organization Sign in to smile.amazon.com on your desktop or mobile phone browser. From your desktop, go to Your Account from the navigation at the top of any page, and then select the option to Change your Charity. Select a new charitable organization to support.

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7 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 7 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The Divine Infant Jesus Council of the Knights of Columbus welcome one of our fellow Brother Knights as the new pastor of Divine Infant Jesus Parish. We look forward to working with Father Marcin Szczypula to promote our faith and increase participation within the Parish and community. WHY BECOME A KNIGHT? In today s world, many Catholic men are looking to fulfill their desire to spend meaningful time with their family, to serve their community and their Church, and to grow in their faith. Joining the Knights of Columbus provides these men and their families with volunteer opportunities and activities that accomplish these goals. If you are such a man who is dedicated to making a difference, then membership in the Knights of Columbus is for you. Additionally, the Knights of Columbus also offers a portfolio of top-quality life insurance, long-term care, and annuity products exclusively for members and their families. WHO ARE THE KNIGHTS? Knights are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church. Knights share camaraderie with men who hold values similar to yours. Knights are involved with your community; they support your local Catholic Church and its causes, while deepening their faith; and they believe in protecting and enhancing their family life. The Knights of Columbus is an international Catholic lay organization with more than 1.7 million members in 13,000 councils located throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Poland, and several other countries. Knights serve your world together, members of the Knights of Columbus improve their world through remarkable achievements and staggering numbers such as: $1.1 billion is the amount raised and distributed to the Church, community, youth and fellowman in the past 10 years. 593 million volunteer hours in service through the Surge... With Service outreach program since million Knights and their families are covered by the award-winning insurance the Knights provide. $38 million contributed to aid and support thousands of seminarians and postulants in their religious journey since $20 million in the Knights of Columbus Vicarius Christi fund, the earnings on which are conveyed annually to the Holy Father for his charities. $1 million in the Heroes Fund, which provides aid to the families of the emergency personnel killed or disabled during the 9/11 attacks. $10 million collected and given to the victims of the 2005 Gulf States Hurricane Disaster. 8,000 wheelchairs provided to people with disabilities worldwide. TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The 2018 Tootsie Roll Drive benefiting those with Intellectual Disabilities is coming soon, and we are looking for volunteers to help raise funds on September 21, 22, 23. Please kofcdivineinfant@gmail.com if you are interested in helping those in need. NEXT MEETING The next Council gathering will be July 26th in Langan Hall. Officers 6:30 PM. Business 7:00 PM. Social 8:30 PM. All Catholic men are welcome to join us for the Social Hour.

8 LITURGY FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY, June 30 5:00 pm John Nawrocki SUNDAY, July 1 7:30 Thomas Smith; Lou D Andria 9:30 Lou, Val & Joe Greco; Thomas Kovarik 11:30 Jane Ulsafer-VanLanen; Mary Fallon; People of the Parish MONDAY, July 2 8:00 All the faithful departed TUESDAY, July 3 8:00 Norma Parenti; James & Barbara Grammas; Mary McLeod; William J. Casey, Sr. WEDNESDAY, July 4 8:00 Walter & Mary Wanick; Gene Gierut; Jerry Spahn; Anthony Santa Lucia THURSDAY, July 5 8:00 John Borst FRIDAY, July 6 8:00 Fr. Charles Langan SATURDAY, July 7 8:00 All the faithful departed 5:00 pm Diana Nawrocki; Holy souls in purgatory; Mary Fox; Michael & Gloria Bruno; Michael Assenato SUNDAY, July 8 7:30 Thomas Smith; Lou D Andria 9:30 Fr. Fred Tomzik; Nancy Johnston 11:30 Austin J. Boyle; People of the Parish PRAY FOR THE SICK OF THE PARISH 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 Amelia Ortiz THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY 8:00 Jack Hennings NEXT WEEKEND S MINISTERS CELEBRANT COMMUNION MINISTERS LECTORS SERVERS SAT. 5:00 Fr. Tom J. Maczak S. Johnson L. Wesolowski S. Maczak M. Lamothe O. Wesolowski SUN. 7:30 Fr. Marcin G. Zangara D. Kozerski E. Caday C. Celestino A. Natanek S. Nevers SUN. 9:30 Fr. Joyce M. McGovern M. Weber F. Blumhagen W. McHugh A. DiFiore J. Blumhagen SUN. 11:30 Fr. Marcin R. Eisenhart Teens P. Cullum A. Garbacz A. Cullum

9 SUNDAY, JULY 1 CH 12:45 pm Baptismal Prep FRIDAY, JULY 6 CH 7:30 pm Holy Hour TUESDAY, JULY 17 PR 7:00 pm Finance Mtg. THURSDAY, JULY 26 LH 6:30 pm Knights of Columbus TUESDAY, JULY 31 PR 6:00 pm School Board THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 LH 6:00 pm Calendar Meeting FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 CH 7:30 pm Holy Hour SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 CH 12:45 pm Baptismal Prep 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! READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Am 2:6-10, 13-16; Ps 50:16bc-23; Mt 8:18-22 Tuesday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 10:24-29 Wednesday: Am 5:14-15, 21-24; Ps 50:7-13, 16bc-17; Mt 8:28-34 or, for Independence Day, any readings from the Mass For the Country or a City, nos , or For Peace and Justice, nos Thursday: Am 7:10-17; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Am 8:4-6, 9-12; Ps 119:2, 10, 20, 30, 40, 131; Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: Am 9:11-15; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 9:14-17 Sunday: Ez 2:2-5; Ps 123:1-4; 2 Cor 12:7-10; Mk 6:1-6a 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 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! SUNDAY OFFERING June 24, This week s collection $8,843 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!

10 AREA EVENTS 10 Please Join Us! GRIEF SUPPORT DOES YOUR FAITH FEEL EMPTY? ARE YOU SEARCHING FOR A DEEPER RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS? Mayslake Ministries is excited to offer a new 8 week course entitled, In Search of the Beloved. Participants will experience traditional methods of interior prayer which opens new pathways for individuals to deeper their relationship with Jesus. Location: Sacred Heart Monastery 1910 Maple Ave. Lisle, Il Time: Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm Price: $275 (for 8 week series) includes free admission to our Fall Conference with Fr. Ronald Rolheiser on October 27, Single Sessions are $50 each. You can register on our website mayslakeministries.org or by calling COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE JULY 14 With a single mission of saving lives, the Westchester Blood Program will hold its second blood drive of the year on Saturday, July 14. It will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the McCenerny Room at Divine Providence School. The WBP has collected more than 26,100 units (pints) since its birth in June That is enough blood to serve 80,000 hospital patients. Cook Country hospitals continue to depend on donors, particularly during the summertime, when many regular donors are on vacation. We welcome you and your family to join us for our Grief Support Gatherings which will occur the second Tuesday of each month. These groups are intended to be social in nature where we can express our support with others that are experiencing the same feelings. We know how losing a loved one affects the core of each family. Whether the passing is sudden or after a long battle with illness, each soul has a story. And everyone has their own way of coping with such a loss; sometimes, we don t know how to start finding a way through the fog of emotions and despair. When we grieve, we need the people in our lives to show up for us in ways that are supportive and helpful. Generally, friends and family want to help; they just don t know how. Furthermore, oftentimes, the griever doesn t know how to communicate what s needed. In this discussion you will learn why it s difficult for grievers to ask for help. You will also learn practical and thoughtful ways to support someone who is grieving. Be prepared to share what has and has not worked for you in your time of grief. For more information please visit Date: Tuesday, July 10, 2018 Place: Hitzeman Funeral Home 9445 West 31 st Street Brookfield, IL Time: 6:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M. Seats are limited; please R.S.V.P. by July 6, 2018 to info@hitzemanfuneral.com or We appreciate your continued trust in Hitzeman Funeral Home and we hope that you will be able to join us. Refreshments will follow Next forum will be Tuesday, August 14 th Remembering the One Who Died

11 DIVINE INFANT PARISH NEWCASTLE AND CANTERBURY AVENUES WESTCHESTER, ILLINOIS Like us on Facebook REV. MARCIN SZCZYPULA, Pastor (ext. 203) REV. GERALD JOYCE, Pastor Emeritus (ext. 206) REV. THOMAS WINIKATES, Associate (ext. 204) DEACON JAMES SPONDER (ext. 306) MS. KRISTINE OWENS, 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 Toni Podock 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 July 1, 2018 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS