A WORD FROM OUR PASTOR

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A WORD FROM OUR PASTOR Each February, even when it is not an election year, the office of president of the United States gets a little added attention. Abraham Lincoln's birthday falls on the 12th of the month. We celebrate George Washington's birthday this Monday the 22nd, and last Monday on the 15th all the other presidents had their birthday. However, my favorite president's birthday is the 17th of January. He was a statesman, a scientist, an inventor, a mailman, a musician, and evidently a bit of a playboy as well. Best of all, he is on my favorite note of United States currency. That is right. My favorite president is Benjamin Franklin. Now, even if your knowledge of American history is weak, you may refrain from doing a Google fact check on me. Ben was Postmaster General and ambassador to France, but he was never president of the United States. Still, I do not mind. Benjamin Franklin has my vote because he is on my favorite note of United States currency: the one hundred dollar bill. That is a lot better than ol' $5.01 Abe. Waaaay better than ol' Buck-and-aquarter-George! I mention Abe, George, Ben, and their respective monetary values because of two things. First, I want to express my genuine gratitude to everyone in the parish who made a pledge to the To Teach Who Christ Is capital campaign last autumn. Our parish goal was 7,350 little green pictures of Benjamin Franklin -- that equals $735,000 -- and not only did we meet that goal, but we went over by a whole bunch of Bens, Abes, and Georges too. As of the most recent report from the campaign office, our pledges were over $861,000. According to the campaign rules, we keep 60% of the $735,000, but we get 100% of every dollar beyond the goal. So you can see how important it is that we make all our pledge payments over the next five years. Secondly, you may have noticed that we have not done the Annual Catholic Appeal in church this month. That is because when parishes do To Teach Who Christ Is, they are exempt from conducting the Annual Catholic Appeal in church that year. However, that does not mean that we are exempt from our parish goal for the Appeal. If you have given to the ACA in the past, you probably received a donation request in the mail. Even though you are now making your pledge payments to TTWCI, I ask that you also please make a gift to the ACA. Every penny over our ACA goal of $33,000 comes back to us. And we certainly need every little copper Abraham Lincoln we can get our hands on. The roof of church is in very poor condition, and we will need to replace most if not all of it soon. It really is not such a bad thing considering that the roof is 54 years old, but it will not be a cheap project. We will need all the Bens, Abes, and Georges we can get. Once again, thank you for all your generosity to our parish -- not only financially but also in terms of your time and your talent. For almost 70 years, the parishioners of Divine Infant have been working, struggling, contributing, praying, and growing together as God's holy people the Church. We will continue to do so for many years to come, thanks to all of you... and with a little bit of help from my favorite president. Fr. Michael

LENTEN ALMSGIVING HELPING ST. VINCENT DE PAUL The Gospel reading Ash Wednesday concerns itself with what has become a 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 to 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 February 20-21: Canned meat/fish; crackers, cookies, cookie mixes; toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, soap, shower/bath gel Weekend of February 27-28: Cereal, cereal bars & granola bars, juice; peanut butter, jelly; laundry detergent, bleach, spot treatment, fabric softener Weekend of March 5-6: Pasta, pasta sauce, noodles, rice, instant and/or canned potatoes, cooking oil; all-purpose cleaner, glass cleaner, soft scrub sponges, dish detergent, dishwasher detergent Weekend of March 12-13: Roll, bread, muffin, cake mixes; frosting, pudding, jello, applesauce; foil, plastic wrap, zip-lock storage bags, sandwich bags, trash bags Weekend of March 19-20: Coffee, tea, drink mixes such as lemonade and hot chocolate; salad dressings, catsup, mustard, mayonnaise, pickles The shelves are particularly low on fruit, paper products, and personal hygiene products. PARISH LENTEN MISSION THE BIBLICAL ROOTS OF GOD S MERCY Be sure to mark your calendars and save the dates for our parish lenten mission Sunday and Monday March 13th and 14th, 7:00pm. Scripture scholar and archdiocesan priest Fr. Jim McIlhone will present a mission entitled The Biblical Roots of God's Mercy. The sacrament of Penance will be celebrated on Monday evening of the mission. This mission will be an excellent way to observe Pope Francis' call to celebrate the Jubilee Year of Mercy. If you would like to get a sample of Fr. McIlhone's work, visit his website http:// www.wordmadeclear.net/. LOOKING FORWARD Please consider taking part in the Mandatum (Foot Washing) during the 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord s Supper on Holy Thursday, March 24th. Every year various members of our Parish have participated in this very symbolic part of the Liturgy and have found it to be very uplifting and humbling. Please call the rectory if interested 865-8071. JOIN US IN PRAYER As Lent begins, we invite you to join us in praying the Rosary and/or the Divine Mercy Chaplet before the 8am Mass Monday through Saturday. We begin the Rosary at about 7:25am and the Divine Mercy Chaplet at about 7:45am in Church. On Sunday, we pray the Rosary after the 9:30am Mass in the Crying Room of the Church. We would love to have you.

Payton Cullum, a 4th grader, shared his original story that he wrote to the kindergarten class. We all enjoyed it. On February 2nd, students in Grade 2 celebrated their 100th day of school by making "100 Day Stew"! They stirred all the goodies up real good for a delightful treat.

LENTEN CALENDAR 2016 Please note the following opportunities for prayer and growth during this Holy Lenten season of conversion and renewal. All are welcome! February 20-21: Second Sunday of Lent: Donations for St. Vincent de Paul: see article February 26, Friday 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross February 27-28: Third Sunday of Lent: Donations for St. Vincent de Paul: see article March 4, Friday Parish Monthly Holy Hour at 7:30 p.m. March 5-6: Fourth Sunday of Lent Donations for St. Vincent de Paul: see article March 11, Friday 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross March 12-13: Fifth Sunday of Lent Donations for St. Vincent de Paul: see article March 13, Sunday 7:00 pm Parish Mission in Church March 14, Monday 7:00 pm Parish Mission in Church & Sacrament of Reconciliation March 18, Friday 1:30 p.m. The Living Stations 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 pm Stations of the Cross March 19-20 PALM SUNDAY Donations for St. Vincent de Paul: see article March 22, Tuesday 6:30 p.m. The Living Stations in Church presented by Divine Infant Students THE SACRED PASCHAL TRIDUUM MARCH 24: Holy Thursday 8:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Hours: Lauds in Church 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord s Supper 10:45 p.m. Compline (Night Prayer) MARCH 25: 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 MARCH 26: 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 MARCH 27: Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Masses at 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.

PARENT/TOT PLAYGROUP With Miss Jeanine! Miss Jeanine is hosting a parent/tot playgroup at Divine Infant in the Discovery Room. (Enter through Gloria Lot) Free of charge! Activities and Snacks will be provided! 1 st and 3 rd Monday of the month from 10-11am **dates are subject to change according to school calendar** We hope you will join us! February 22 nd March 7 th, 21 st SUBURBAN CATHOLIC SINGLES GROUP (SCSG) Multi Parish Ministry For singles in their 40 s and 50 s March Events Friday, 3/4, 7pm, join us for Stations of the Cross at St. Cletus Parish, located at 600 W 55th St. La Grange and then walk across to Mangia Mangia for Dinner.. Cost is your dinner. Please RSVP by 3/2. Saturday, 3/19, 6pm join us for Dinner and Live Music, (Kickin Jimmy) at Palmer's, 56 S La Grange Road in La Grange. Cost is your dinner. Please RSVP by 3/17 Above events are subject to change. April 4 th, 18 th May 2 nd, 16 th You can contact us at singlesadmin@gmail.com Find us on Facebook Suburban Catholic Singles MOVEMENT THERAPY New 7 week session of Movement Therapy for Adults with Parkinson s and Neurological Disorders. Current research shows that dance is an effective form of exercise therapy, especially for individuals with neurological disorders. This structured adult dance class using chairs for seated work, a ballet barre for balance, and across the floor work aim to improve balance, coordination, and overall physical and mental health. This class uses dance as therapy for rehabilitation of movement disorders and enhancement of motor learning. Note: Instructor was certified with Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC). All participants are encouraged to consult with their physician before beginning this or any exercise program. Wear comfortable clothing. Classes are held at the Mayfair Recreation Center in Westchester, beginning March 3rd and ending April 14th. Thursdays 11:00 11:50am. For more information call Jeanine Dent 708-681-1128. RETREAT Mid-life Singles (mid-30s to 50s): register today for a life-changing REFLECT weekend retreat at the Cardinal Stritch Retreat House, Mundelein, IL (in the northern suburbs), on March 4-6, 2015. Cost is $197 for meals and a single room. Take a chance and get involved... you won't regret it! Call (312) 532-8286, e -mail reflect.chicagoland@gmail.com, or visit www.reflectretreat.com for details. CRAFTERS WANTED... for St. Barbara Spring Craft Show & Bake Sale on Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Parish Center, 4015 Prairie Avenue, Brookfield. Spaces are 9' wide by 8' deep and are $30. No vendors please. Call Alicia at 708-485- 2502 or email amancini@boomboominc.com for an application and table/electric info. BOOK DISCUSSION St Louise de Marillac is having a Jubilee Year of Mercy Book Discussion Club that meets the last Tuesday of the Month at 7pm in the Creativity Rm. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, February 23rd at 7pm. We will view a DVD: Responding to God Person-to-Person by Vinny Flynn Book for March: Disciplines of the Holy Spirit by Dr. Siang-Yang Tan & Dr. Douglas H Gregg Will meet Tuesday, March 29th at 7pm St. Louise de Marillac Creativity Rm

LITURGY FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY, February 20 5:00 pm Gloria Bruno; Mary Volka & C. Earl Blankenship; Peter Dring; Lucille Fogg; Michael Assenato; Ruth Chabot; Edward Wiertel; Lorraine Kasanders; Dee Mulvihill; Lawrence Turilli SUNDAY, February 21 7:30 Donna Dean Russ; Thomas Smith; The Otto Bezouska Family; Florence & Harry Bereckis, Sr.; Gloria Bruno; Joseph & Eleanore Balesteri 9:30 Helen Mueller; Joan Balvich Sawyer; Ruth Chabot; Margaret Thomas 11:30 Olena & Theodore Pona; Konstantinas Jablonskis; Neyrell Jardelez MONDAY, February 22 8:00 All the faithful departed TUESDAY, February 23 8:00 Rita Kaiser WEDNESDAY, February 24 8:00 Helen Borst; Walter & Mary Wanick THURSDAY, February 25 8:00 William Punk Coty-Nagle FRIDAY, February 26 8:00 Irene Bartaletti & Jeffrey Stevens; James L. Baker SATURDAY, February 27 8:00 All the faithful departed 5:00 pm Patrick Morrissey; Pauline Rupar; Donniella Fortuna; People of the Parish SUNDAY, February 28 7:30 Thomas Smith; Gloria Bruno; Deceased members of St. Vincent de Paul Society; Emil & Henrietta Bezouska; Joseph & Eleanore Balesteri 9:30 Drew Xenakis; Andrew Xenakis; Margaret Kendall; Emilia Franco 11:30 Tony Concialdi; Ruth Chabot; Jerome VanLanen; Konstantinas Jablonskis PRAY FOR THE SICK OF THE PARISH Danny Mulligan Neal Namowicz Trudy Tetzloff Rick Yurkovich 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 865-8071. 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 865-8071. WEEKDAY SERVERS MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY 8:00 Henry Lah; Isabella Negrete THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY 8:00 Oscar Nevarez; Jacob Chi NEXT WEEKEND S MINISTERS CELEBRANT COMM. MINISTERS MUSIC LECTORS SERVERS SAT. 5:00 Fr. Michael D. Thoms Adult H. Lah W. Thoms Choir L. Salata SUN. 7:30 Fr. Michael D. Belluomini R. Shuflit D. Belluomini A. Perry SUN. 9:30 Fr. Tom M. Meyers Children Choir A. Urban N. Mihel & Chimes C. Caday SUN. 11:30 Fr. Joyce L. Brown C. Nortier R. Brown M. McGee

MONDAY, FEBURARY 22 RE Classes TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23 CH 3:00 pm Chimes WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 CH 4:00 pm Music Dept. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 PR 7:00 pm Bible Study FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 CH 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29 RE Classes TUESDAY, MARCH 1 CH 3:00 pm Chimes PR 7:00 pm School Board WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 CH 4:00 pm Music Dept. 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 February 14, 2016 - Average weekly expenses $15,655 This week s collection 8,419 Deficit ($ 7,236) When you are away for a weekend, we hope you will remember your offering to Divine Infant. Thank you. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Sunday: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15; Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 11; 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12; Lk 13:1-9 Alternate readings (Year A): Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42] 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 312 534-5254. 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 email, please send an email to the parish at d.infant@comcast.net. In the subject line write Parish Email, and then in the body of the email 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......to Divine Infant Jesus Church. If you are new to our church or just visiting, please stop and introduce yourself. We are pleased to have you share in this celebration of the Eucharist. If you do not have a church home, or your church is not a home to you, we invite you to become part of our parish family. Our church is open to anyone looking for a spiritual home. To register, please call the rectory at 865-8071. We are so glad you are here and hope you will come back again for Mass or to become a parishioner.

OVER 50 CLUB Our next meeting will be March 2, 2016 which is our St. Joe s St. Pat s Luncheon. Tickets remain available until February 23, 2016. (No exceptions). Members $10 and Guests $12. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and lunch served at Noon. Our meeting will follow. You can still renew your membership until February 29 th (no exceptions). Dues are $12.00. New members have until June. You must be a registered parishioner of DP or DI to join. Contact our Membership Chairman Marilyn at (708-236-5757). April 6 th, 2016 our meeting will be held at Presence Bethlehem Woods in LaGrange Park. A Spring Luncheon will be served. A donation of $5.00 is requested. Tickets will be available at the March 2 meeting. They will send a bus to pick those up who do not wish to drive. You must sign up when you get your ticket. Members only. Trips: Call Marianne at (708-531-1366) if interested. Tuesday, March 29, 2016, Four Winds Casino, New Buffalo, MI. Cost $23.00 per person includes bus, $15 in slot play and $10 toward lunch. Nonrefundable. Checks to be made out to Divine Providence Over 50 Club. Bus boards at 9:30a.m. and departs Casino at 3:15 p.m. Gulf Shore Breezes, 8 days, 12 meals (Mayflower Value Tour). April 9, 2016. $1,498 per person. Blue Ridge Mountain Oktoberfest, 5 days, 7 meals (Mayflower). October 16, 2016. $1,099 per person. If you have any other questions, please call Corrine at (708-531-9496). Income Tax Assistance Program AARP-trained tax volunteers will be available by appointment only for those aged 60+ who would like assistance preparing their income tax returns at: Aging Care Connections 111 W. Harris Avenue La Grange Appointments will be scheduled for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings Monday, February 8th through Wednesday, April 6th. To schedule an appointment, please call 708-354- 1323. COFFEE & CONVERSATION Please join the Sisters of St. Joseph for Coffee & Conversation on Saturday, February 27, 2016, 8:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. in Welcome Hall, 1515 W. Ogden Avenue in LaGrange Park. The topic is presented by Sister Sallie Latkovich, CSJ: Catholic Social Teaching: The Best Kept Secret. Presentation description: Catholic Social Teaching remains "The Best Kept Secret" of the Church. This Coffee and Conversation will be a brief presentation about the documents that comprise Catholic Social Teaching, their main themes, and why they remain "the best kept secret." Pope Paul VI is known for his famous statement: "If you want peace, work for justice." This session will "break open" the depth of meaning in his statement. No RSVP is necessary; this is a drop in event. A free will offering may be made. Questions? Contact Karen Herman DeMuro: 708-482-5037, development@csjoseph.org. And save the date for the next Coffee! On Saturday, April 16 th, Sister Jean Ann McGrath, CSJ, will present: Passing on the Faith: Is there an App for That?

DIVINE INFANT PARISH NEWCASTLE AND CANTERBURY AVENUES WESTCHESTER, ILLINOIS 60154 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, 708 865-8071 Fax number: 708-865-8032 E-mail: d.infant@comcast.net School: 1640 Newcastle Avenue, 865-0122 & 865-0233 E-mail: divineinfant@comcast.net Office of Religious Education: 865-8086 Parish Nurse, Ms. Jeannette Barczak, BSN, HTP, 352-7518 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, 383-4288 or (ext 302) Business Manager: Mr. Jerry Priore, (ext. 209) Rectory Secretary: Mrs. Toni Podock, (ext. 201) SUNDAY MASSES: 7:30, 9:30 & 11.30 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 (865-8071) 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 865-8071. 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

CHURCH NAME & NUMBER Divine Infant #9216 ADDRESS 1601 Newcastle, Westchester, Il. 60154 PHONE 708-865-8071 E-mail: d.infant@comcast.net 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 12 SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN February 21, 2016 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS