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THREE-PARISH LENTEN MISSION 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. LAETARE SUNDAY Today, the Fourth Sunday of Lent is also called, Laetare Sunday meaning to have joy, to rejoice. Laetare comes from the Latin translation of the Entrance Antiphon, Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be joyful, all who were in mourning; exult and be satisfied at her consoling breast. (Is 66: 10-11) While we still continue our Lenten practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, Laetare Sunday is a reminder that Lent is both a time of repentance and one of joy. We look forward to Easter, the Resurrection of the Lord, the baptism of Catechumens and the renewal of baptismal promises for the faithful. This joyful anticipation of the pinnacle of the Liturgical Year is reflected in the prayers of the Mass. In the Collect, we pray that with prompt devotion and eager faith, the Christian people may hasten toward the solemn celebrations to come. After Communion we ask God to illuminate our hearts, with the splendor of your grace that we may always ponder what is worthy and pleasing to your majesty and love you in all sincerity. During the Concluding Rites, the Prayer over the People repeats the joyful tone, asking God to give life by your unfailing light to those who walk in the shadow of death, and bring those rescued by your mercy from every evil to reach the highest good. To help express the feeling of joy during the celebration of Mass, we may use more musical instruments, decorate the altar with some flowers and rose-colored vestments may be worn. Let us mark this half-way point of Lent just that way, celebrating Laetare Sunday with hearts and minds rejoicing for the joy that is to come with song, prayer and the wearing of the rose! Dr. Claudia Maria Dado, M.A.L. THREE-PARISH LENTEN MISSION TRANSPORTATION 1. If you would like a ride to all or any part of the Mission, please contact the rectory: 865-8071 2. 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: 865-8071 Thank you! 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.
Dr. Seuss Birthday! Pre-K Room 1 have been reading many of Dr. Seuss books. They learned some facts about Dr. Seuss: he was not a real doctor, he collected hats, and he wrote silly books. The children made green eggs and ham to celebrate his birthday. Mr. G. stopped by to enjoy the green eggs and ham with the children! Becca and Bella Chi from PreK Room 1 enjoy some free time together.
LENTEN CALENDAR 2017 Please note the following opportunities for prayer and growth during this Holy Lenten season. 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. 7:30 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. 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 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 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. The shelves are particularly low on pasta sauces and toiletries.
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, 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. 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 (865-8071) or Mr. G. if interested. JOIN THE MINISTRY OF CONSOLATION Each of us has experienced the loss of a loved one and understands how difficult that journey can be. We all need time to heal and to become whole once again. When a member of Christ s family dies, the Church intercedes, because we believe that death is not the end and our bond with our loved one is not broken. A little help in the form of a letter, article or telephone call can bring great comfort to someone and assure them they are not alone. The Ministry of Consolation is designed to walk along with people who are mourning the death of a loved one. Being a minister to the bereaved is very rewarding and can really help grieving members of our Divine Infant family. There is not a lot of work involved, and you can do this in the comfort of your own home. If you would like to help out in this ministry or want any information, please call Dr. Claudia Dado, Coordinator (708) 865-8071, ext. 304. NAZARETH ACADEMY Invites Prospective Students to An Honors/AP Open House Prospective 6th and 7th grade students and families are encouraged to get to know more about Nazareth Academy s Honors and Advanced Placement curriculum at a special Open House on Wednesday, April 5, from 7-8:30 p.m. The evening will include: a general overview of the Nazareth curriculum, with particular focus on advanced coursework testimonials from current Honors & AP students guided tours to interactive sessions highlighting the Honors and AP curriculum in English, Math, World Languages, Science and Social Studies. Questions about Open House can be directed to Mrs. Kristen Stojetz at 708.387.8505 or kstojetz@nazarethacademy.com.
LITURGY FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY, March 25 5:00 pm Lucille Perry; Eda & Charles Gimino; Joe Ozark; People of the Parish 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 MONDAY, March 27 8:00 Louis T. Bauman TUESDAY, March 28 8:00 Joseph Ozark WEDNESDAY, March 29 8:00 Walter & Mary Wanick; Frank Kaiser; Christine Cabrera THURSDAY, March 30 8:00 Peter & Elizabeth McHugh FRIDAY, March 31 8:00 All the faithful departed SATURDAY, April 1 8:00 Thomas Kovarik 5:00 pm Forgotten souls in purgatory; Joe Ozark; Paul Sutherland SUNDAY, April 2 7:30 Jim Wilkin; David Kaiser; Thomas Smith; Gloria Bruno; Rick Yurkovich 9:30 Patricia Larkin 11:30 Lou, Val & Joe Greco; Patricia Grammas; Sandy Kasprzak 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 Fran Mockler Johnny Mulligan Janine Nywood Rosemary Padula Dave Peloza Lisa Peloza Kathy Reed Trudy Tetzloff Sue Tracy Jacob Vincent Ceasar Vivo 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 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 Christian Perusich; Bridget Boyle THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY 8:00 Skye Houston; Rachel Shuflit MAY THEY REST IN PEACE Raymond Chiostri Bernadine Johanns Jeanette Namowicz (mother of Mr. Neal) NEXT WEEKEND S MINISTERS CELEBRANT COMM. MINISTERS MUSIC LECTORS SERVERS SAT. 5:00 L. Pinto Adult M. Klincewicz P. Cullum O. Pinto Choir R. Raysa JB MedjoMeZengu SUN. 7:30 M. Novotny B. McManus P. Lopez C. Saflover A. DiFiore C. Perusich SUN. 9:30 J. Kroushl Teens A. Urban M. McGovern B. Negrete SUN. 11:30 R. Eisenhart N. Brejcha S. Houston A. Garbacz S. Laszkiewicz A. Perry
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 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 CH 4:00 pm Music Dept. THURSDAY, MARCH 30 LH 7:00 pm Spring Show PR 7:00 pm Scripture Study FRIDAY, MARCH 31 CH 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross SUNDAY, APRIL 2 CH 12:45 pm Baptismal Prep Class MONDAY, APRIL 3 RE NO Classes TUESDAY, APRIL 4 CH 3:00 pm Chimes PR 7:00 pm School Board Parish Mission 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 19, 2017 - Average weekly expenses $15,655 This week s collection 9,492 Deficit ($ 6,163) When you are away for a weekend, we hope you will remember your offering to Divine Infant. Thank you. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45] 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... 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) 865-8071. Welcome to Divine Infant. We look forward to seeing you again!
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CHICAGO 9 th Annual Friends of the Poor Benefit Automobile Raffle Win a...2017 Buick Encore Valued at $25,000! $25 Per Ticket Proceeds will benefit the work of St. Vincent de Paul in the Archdiocese and Divine Infant Parish Drawing is Sunday, April 30, 2017 Winner does not need to be present Tickets for the raffle can be purchased on April 8th and 9th after all masses. If you are interested in attending the Benefit, the tickets are $75 per person, After April 17 th, $85 per person. To buy tickets for the raffle or the event contact Sue Cerny (Parishioner) at 708-368-4418 or Don Smith (Parishioner) at 708-865-0258 WESTCHESTER LIBRARY Chair exercises with Tracey Pickens Friday, March 31 at 2:00 pm at the Westchester Public Library. Contact Adult Dept to register: 708-562-3573. INTERFAITH CAREER NETWORK Help Interfaith Career Network Help Others ICN has many tools to assist job seekers, but we need your assistance to provide the most important element in a job search which is open positions. If you are a hiring manager or aware of open positions in your company, please send this information to jobs@interfaithcareernetwork.org. Any and all postings are welcome. ICN job seekers are at all stages of their career, in every industry, with a broad spectrum of education and experience. All job postings will be communicated to the over 400-member ICN Yahoo group. Ideally it will be a WIN/WIN for your company and a qualified job seeker in your community. If you have any questions or for additional information you can also contact Judy Kennedy (jkennedy1333@ameritech.net) at 708.352.8943 or Tom Rohan (tom_rohan@yahoo.com) at 708.772.4231. Lastly, to learn more about ICN visit our website at www.interfaithcareernetwork.org. DIVINE PROVIDENCE Come join us for a day reflection Our Spiritual Journey: Reflections on the Wizard of Oz With Friar Johnpaul Cafiero, OFM leading us Saturday, April 8, 2017 10:00 3:30 PM in the Mayfair Room of Divine Providence Friar will preside at the 4:00 Mass if you wish to attend. Cost $15.00 Lunch included Call Chris 708.562.3422 or DivProvDRE@outlook.com to make your reservations. Please indicate your preference of Turkey or Ham for lunch. All reservations are due no later than Tuesday, April 4 Beatles: their history in an hour Sunday, April 2 at 2:00 pm at the Westchester Public Library. Contact Adult Dept to register: 708-562- 3573. LIGHT AND SHADOW In faith there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who don t. Blaise Pascal
DIVINE INFANT PARISH NEWCASTLE AND CANTERBURY AVENUES WESTCHESTER, ILLINOIS 60154 Like us on Facebook 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 March 26, 2017 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS