A WORD FROM OUR PASTOR

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1 THE CROWN

2 A WORD FROM OUR PASTOR By now, most trees and decorations are down, and Christmas is an almost forgotten memory, but I am still grateful for two special gifts I received. First, the weather on Christmas was very mild. If we do not have a snowstorm on Christmas, I am very grateful. As a child, this worried me because I did not know how Santa Claus could land his sleigh without snow. My dad explained to me that Santa's sleigh could also do vertical take-offs and landings just like a helicopter. My dad always pronounced it heel-e-o-copter. I am always happy when we do not have to plow and shovel on Christmas. The second gift was that Christmas was on Sunday. This makes the week of Christmas so much more relaxed. This year, however, will be pretty rough because Christmas will be on a Monday. That means that the 24th will be the Fourth Sunday of Advent with Masses at 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30, and then at 4:00pm and 11:00pm we will have Christmas Masses, and on the 25th we will do it all again. It is like having two Sundays in a row. At least we have almost an entire year to get used to the fact that there will be a lot of Church in just two days, but before that there is much to look forward to in the coming year. An ancient tradition in the Church is a little rite called the Epiphany Proclamation. On the Solemnity of the Epiphany, a deacon would stand before the people and chant the calendar. This chant listed all the important liturgical days in the coming year. Using Easter as the starting point, every date was figured from there -- Ash Wednesday, Ascension, Pentecost, the first Sunday of Advent -- and proclaimed to the people. Obviously, this rite is seldom celebrated today, and even though I am a week late, here is a brief version of the Epiphany Proclamation to remind us of some important dates and events in the coming year. The Sacred Paschal Triduum begins with the celebration of the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday, 13 April, and continues through Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday, the 14th, 15th, and 16th respectively. This means that Ash Wednesday is the first day of March. Incidentally, this year both the Gregorian calendar Easter and Julian calendar Pascha are celebrated on the 16th. The seventh day of September marks the 68th anniversary of the opening of Divine Infant Jesus School. We will both celebrate and support our school with our annual School Raffle Party on Saturday 29 April. Tickets will be available at both the school and rectory offices. Please support the great ministry of Catholic education that our school has been doing for the better part of a century. Speaking of school, Catholic Schools Week begins Sunday 29 January. The week will be filled with fun activities for the school and parish including, but not limited to, a pancake breakfast on the 29th to get the week off to a tasty start. On Sunday 26 February, Bishop John Manz will come to Divine Infant to celebrate the 11:30am Mass and to administer the sacrament of Confirmation to our Religious Education and School eighth grade class. First Holy Communion for our Religious Education and School second graders will be Saturday 06 May. Divine Infant Jesus School will celebrate graduation for our pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and eighth grade classes during the first week of June, and the last day of school -- snow days notwithstanding -- is Thursday 08 June. By then it will be summer -- thank you, Lord -- and we will be done with cold and snow for a few months! Of course, the most important day of the year comes once a week. Every Sunday we gather as God's holy people, the Church, to celebrate our identity. Every Sunday we celebrate Mass, and every Mass is the celebration of Christ's saving work. In every Mass, we celebrate the mysteries of the Incarnation and Redemption. In other words, every Sunday Mass is Christmas and the Sacred Paschal Triduum all rolled into one. So this year, make every Sunday the most important day of the year. Come to Mass and celebrate Christ's inexhaustible gift of love and salvation. By living, dying and rising, Christ made every Sunday the most important day of the year, and so should we. Fr. Michael

3 CALLING ALL 1ST GRADERS To Join DI Children s Choir The Divine Infant Children s Choir is welcoming 1 st graders to join the group of 2 nd, 3 rd and 4 th graders as they prepare for the Lent and Easter seasons. Next rehearsal is Sunday, January 22, at 8:30 am in the music room of DI School. All rehearsals are Sundays at this time except when the children are scheduled to sing at mass or there is a special event. For more information or to let us know your 1 st grade child is planning to join us, please Mrs. Janet Reif, DI Music Director, at jreif@me.com or call and leave a message with your child s name and your phone number or address ( preferred). Note: We will happily welcome newcomers from grades 2-4 into our group at this time, too! Here s the schedule through January: ORDINARY TIME: A TIME FOR GROWTH Ordinary Time begins after the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. During this time though we do not celebrate a particular liturgical season such as Advent or Christmas, we celebrate the mystery of Christ present in our every day lives. Just as we return to our regular daily routine, the Church returns to tempus ordinarium or measured time. Liturgically, Ordinary Time celebrates the Pascal Mystery in our earthly lives and so the vestments are green, the color of new growth. The focus is on Sunday as the First Day, the Day of the Lord, the day of the Resurrection. Each Sunday, then is a weekly Easter. At Mass we grow in our faith as we gather to listen to the Word and celebrate the Eucharist. We the Church are united with Christ the Head through the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise of eternal life through the final coming of Christ in glory makes each Sunday a true feast. There is nothing ordinary about it. Dr. Claudia Maria Dado, M.A.L. S/S January 14/15 8:30 am rehearsal Children s Choir-School Music Room Newcomers welcome include Grade 1 S/S January 21/22 8:30 am rehearsal Children s Choir-School Music Room Newcomers welcome include Grade 1 S/S January 28/29 9:30 am Mass Children s Choir and Hand Chimes Ensemble 8:55 call S/S February 4/5 No Rehearsal HOSPITALITY SUNDAY On Sunday, January 22nd after the 9:30am Mass. All bakers welcome and appreciated. HOLY HOUR FOR JANUARY AT DIVINE INFANT The Holy Hour for January at Divine Infant will be held on Friday, January 20, at 7:30 in Church. It is held at this time in remembrance of the infamous Roe v. Wade Decision legalizing abortion in our country. We will pray for a change in the minds and hearts of those involved in abortion. Please join us.

4 WHY JOIN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS? Imagine being part of an organization that fills your heart and your mind with the joy of giving to others and the feeling that comes with making a difference. Knights are Catholic men, 18yrs of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place while supporting their Parish. Being a Knight is more than camaraderie: it is being involved with your community and supporting Divine Infant Parish while enhancing your own faith and protecting and enhancing your family life. We need a few more men to join us as we begin a brand new council here at Divine Infant. Contact Deacon Jim or Father Michael if you re interested in becoming a member of the most significant men s Catholic organization in the Church today. You can also visit our website at for more general information. We will have an informational meeting on Tuesday, January 31, at 7 p.m. at the Rectory. Please join us! PLANNING MEETING FATHER DAUGTHER DANCE Anyone interested in helping plan the father daughter dance, feel free to attend a planning meeting on Monday, January 16th at 7 pm in Langan Hall. If you are unable to attend the meeting and still would like to help, please contact Genny Panek - gdpanek@comcast.net Thanks! THREE MISSIONS Today we begin with one of the "servant songs" from the book of Isaiah, a song prophetic of Jesus' ministry of service. Isaiah's mission is not only to bring back the children of Jacob to gather in Israel; it is also to be "a light to the nations" (Isaiah 49:6). Jesus Christ, as servant, will be the fulfillment of the ancient prophecy and the basis of the new. This Sunday we begin a series of readings from Paul's letter to the Corinthians. Here Paul is identified by his mission: he is an apostle of Jesus Christ. The church at Corinth to whom he addresses this letter is also identified: it is part of the universal church of God. The Corinthians are called to holiness, as are all Christians. Though the feast of the Baptism of the Lord was celebrated last Monday, today's Gospel also alludes to the importance of that event. The reading emphasizes that Jesus "outranks" John: his baptism in the Spirit will eradicate sin. Jesus accepts John's baptism, even though it is he himself who is the Lamb of God. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

5 NEW PARISHIONERS Diane Haza Richard & Allison Pitlock Maxima Vasquez Travis & Karen Rosenthal and Tyler BEDS Plus 4th Annual Soup & Bread Event Join us for the fourth annual Soup & Bread fundraising event benefitting BEDS Plus on Sunday, January 29, 2017 from 3 7 pm at the Holiday Inn William Tell Banquets located at 6201 Joliet Road in Countryside. Tickets are $25 per person and $50 per family of four. Savor soup dishes from popular local restaurants including: Armand s Pizzeria, Billy s Place, Davanti Enoteca, Irish Times, Jewel Osco, Kama Bistro, La Buona Vita, Mary s Morning Mix-Up, Mattone Restaurant, Palmer Place, Rosen Bakery, Salerno s Pizzeria, Santiago s Mexican Restaurant, Steak + Vine, Texas Roadhouse, Thipi Thai, Tony s Mexican Grill, and Via Bella. Sample a variety of craft beers from Blue Nose Brewing, Buckledown Brewing, Burke Beverage, Lunar Brewing, and Pollyanna Brewing Company. Enjoy live acoustic music by local musicians. The event is sponsored in part by Fifth Third Bank, FNBC Bank & Trust, Rockpile Strategies, Advanced Eye Care, Berkshire Hathaway Homes, Casey s Market, Continental Toyota, Du Page Medical Group, Little People s Country, Dr. James Maragos, DDS, Northcross Roofing, Park District of La Grange, Plymouth Place, and Ward Construction. It's a casual, fun Sunday afternoon event for the whole family! Our mission is to help vulnerable individuals stabilize through housing and supportive services. For more information call x2 Tickets are available online at VILLAGE BLOOD DRIVE The Westchester Blood Program, bearing a new slogan, will resume its mission of saving lives' with a drive on January 21st. The WBP collected 417 units in 2016 the fewest for one year in several years and is increasing its campaign to enlist new donors to help save lives in area hospitals. Entering the new year, the Program s total units since its inception in 1974 is 25,648. That is more than enough blood products to care for 80,000 patients. Many of those units were donated by members and friends of Divine Infant Parish, and the Blood Program extends its deep thanks to them. The January 21st drive will be held form 8 am to 3 pm in Mayfair Room of Divine Providence School, 2500 Mayfair. The organization s new slogan is Join Our Army of Angels. Persons who have questions about the importance of donating blood should contact WBP Chairman, Carl Panek at INTERFAITH CAREER NETWORK New Options for Finding A Job and Promoting Yourself On The Internet Interfaith Career Network invites you to join us on Thursday, January 19, 7-9pm. Our speaker, Mike Tempkin, will discuss some new ideas you can add into your search to make yourself more visible and interesting to employers looking to add candidates with valued ideas and talent. As Vice President Strategic Planning and Development at Shaker Recruitment Advertising & Communications, Mike has a keen understanding of how to present new ideas and brand skills that engage and excite his clients. He will share these transferable concepts with us at St. John of the Cross Parish Center, 5005 S. Wolf Road in Western Springs. Join us and learn something new you can do to attract and interest employers; and make yourself a candidate that companies want to add to their workforce. This meeting is open to everyone and there is no cost to attend.

6 LITURGY FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY, January 14 5:00 pm Stephen Siwek; David Kaiser; Lucille Perry; Roberto Rocha; Kim Tetzloff; Connie Senato; Lucia Hernandez; Al Fogg; Richard Contois SUNDAY, January 15 7:30 Thomas Smith; Rick Yurkovich; Gloria Bruno; Regis Voss 9:30 William Lukas; Mary Ann Novak; Ruth Chabot; Dickie Mihel 11:30 Jane Ulsafer-VanLanen; Anthony Belsanti; Peggy Feltz; Sr. Kathleen Rickelman, SSCM; People of the Parish MONDAY, January 16 8:00 Josephine Scittine TUESDAY, January 17 8:00 Patrick and Michael Morrissey WEDNESDAY, January 18 8:00 Walter & Mary Wanick THURSDAY, January 19 8:00 LaVon Flannery FRIDAY, January 20 8:00 John McLeod SATURDAY, January 21 8:00 All the faithful departed 5:00 pm Pearl Volka & C. Earl Blankenship; Lucille Fogg; Kim Tetzloff; Gerard Adamski SUNDAY, January 22 7:30 Thomas Smith; Rick Yurkovich; Gloria Bruno 9:30 Mary Ann Novak; Ella King; Elmer Wujek 11:30 Roger Pona; People of the Parish PRAY FOR THE SICK OF THE PARISH Arlene Buszkiewicz Carl Celestino, Sr. Geri Grego Fred W. Kirsch Nevis Kohout Nick Labovsky Jean Lidzbienski Mary Lou Luepke Danny Mulligan Tom Nilsson Janine Nywood Rosemary Padula Dave Peloza Lisa Peloza Kathy Reed Trudy Tetzloff Jacob Vincent Bridget Walsh 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 Aidan Groppe; Jean Baptiste MedjoMeZengue THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY 8:00 Oscar Nevarez; Kya James MAY THEY REST IN PEACE Evelyn Favia (mother of Vic Favia) Steve Stanoy (brother of Linda McClure) Concetta Tina Testa Shirley McManus Jean Gallagher Smith NEXT WEEKEND S MINISTERS CELEBRANT COMMUNION MINISTERS LECTORS SERVERS SAT. 5:00 Fr. Joyce J. Bylinski N. Mihel E. Caday B. Chiostri J. Calcagno JB MedjoMeZengu SUN. 7:30 Fr. Joyce C. Celestino M. Giannelli J. Stiso J. Ceplecha A. DiFiore A. Urban SUN. 9:30 Fr. Tom W. Beuck M. Weber G. Grimes R. Calcagno B. McManus L. Salata SUN. 11:30 Fr. Michael R. Eisenhart Teens B. Boyle A. Garbacz C. Nortier

7 MONDAY, JANUARY 15 NO RE Classes LH 7:00 pm Father/Daughter Dance Planning Meeting TUESDAY, JANUARY 16 CH 3:00 pm Chimes LH 7:00 pm Dispa WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 CH 4:00 pm Music Dept. FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 CH 7:30 pm Holy Hour SUNDAY, JANUARY 22 CH Hospitality after 9:30 am Mass MONDAY, JANUARY 23 RE Classes TUESDAY, JANUARY 24 CH 3:00 pm Chimes WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 CH 4:00 pm Music Dept. FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 CH 7:00 pm First Reconciliation SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 Start of Catholic Schools Week Open House at School LH Pancake Breakfast SUNDAY OFFERING December 25, Christmas Budget $52,000 Christmas Collection 46,443 Deficit ($ 5,557) When you are away for a weekend, we hope you will remember your offering to Divine Infant. Thank you. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9, 10c; Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: Heb 7:25 8:6; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Mk 3:7-12 Friday: Heb 8:6-13; Ps 85:8, 10-14; Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday: Is 8:23 9:3; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17; Mt 4:12-23 [12-17] 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! SUNDAY OFFERING January 8, Average weekly expenses $15,655 This week s collection 10,359 Deficit ($ 5,296) 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 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 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! MEN OF SPIRITO AUDITIONS Spirito! announces auditions for the 2017 Spring session for the Men of Spirito!, a choral group composed of men eighteen years of age or older who embrace Spirito! s mission of fostering a love of chorale music through service and performance. We are looking for a few good men! said Molly Lindberg, Artistic Director of the Spirito! Singers. If you can carry a tune, we will teach you the rest! The Men of Spirito! 2017 Spring Session runs from mid-january through May. We rehearse on Tuesday nights form 7-9 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Elmhurst. The group is a highly requested performance ensemble for community events, having performed last year at US Cellular Field singing the National Anthem for the Chicago White Sox, at the United Center singing the National Anthem for the Chicago Bulls, at the Turkey Trot-a major run for hunger on Thanksgiving morning and at the Memorial Day Service at the Veterans Memorial in Wilder Park, Elmhurst. Please call Spirito! at or E- mail: spirito@spiritosingers.org or visit for more information. RESOURCE CENTER Looking to rent garage space to store a car for the winter. Please call Bill at The Well Spirituality Center, a sponsored Ministry of the Congregation of St. Joseph in LaGrange Park has an immediate opening for an Administrative and Database Associate ; 25 to 35 hours/week schedule. This individual will be responsible for greeting participants and organizing and tracking program registration and fees before, during and after events. As part of The Well s team, this individual will participate in the design and promotion of The Well s programs and events. Candidates must have Excellent written and oral communications skills Computer expertise: Publisher; Adobe Photoshop; Microsoft Office; Word Press; Contribute; Sales force; Quark or data base proficiency Keen Attention to detail, strong organizational and accurate math skills Basic ability in graphic design Gracious sense of hospitality and professionalism Ability to work both independently and collaboratively 2 to 3 years related experience Familiarity with mission driven not for profit organizations Knowledge/Experience of Catholic culture preferred Flexibility to work some evenings and weekend hours as needed SEND LETTER OF INTEREST AND RESUME to Geri Mesik, LaGrange Park Center Human Resources Director at gmesik@csjoseph.org by January 30, 2017.

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 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 January 15, 2017 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS