Our Lady of Peace Parish - Our Lady of Peace Catholic Parish
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Our Lady of Peace Parish - Our Lady of Peace Catholic Parish
1 Our Lady of Peace Parish August 18, 2013 - 20th Sunday in ordinary time 701 PLAINFIELD • DARIEN, IL 60561 630-323-4333 Ministry Offered By The Marians of The Immaculate Conception 2 Pastor Page! “Catholic Eyes” What does the world look like, with its ongoing hustle and bustle of life, through strictly Catholic eyes? Anyone reading this will immediately allow their minds to wander to whatever Catholic theology and history they know. They, at the least, may assume that such sources would have to be the makeup of the answer in any case. But it’s not. I am going to suggest that the answer to this question can just as easily be found in literature. Let’s consider Tolkien, the writer of “Lord of the Rings,” and “The Hobbit.” Although these references are to books, you might recognize them also as movies. “Lord of the Rings” was released some time ago. The first part of “The Hobbit” was released just recently. My understanding is that a second part is yet expected. How is this a Catholic way of looking at the world? First, Tolkien was himself a devout Catholic, so much so that he was willing to be on the editorial board of the Roman Catholic Jerusalem Bible. Engrained as he was with a strong Catholic philosophy, shouldn’t we expect that his two stories mentioned above can easily be expected to have a Catholic perspective of life as well? Let’s see. The core of both books is that a ring was claimed by a Hobbit named Bilbo which gave one a strong sense of power. This power could actually be experienced by the owner as, for example, becoming invisible to anyone else simply by putting the ring on. But there is a catch! Each time one places the ring on, especially for such a purpose, one’s personality is slightly transformed into what appears to be a power loving person, increasingly disconnected from other human beings. All that matters is that I am powerful in an ever increasing selfish or self-seeking behavioral stance. This person becomes, for lack of a better phrase, mentally ill. And Bilbo, as we see in “Lord of the Rings,” is evidencing such behavior. There is another more complicated problem. The world is affected, too. A great evil acts through this ring and, without going into detail, is affecting the world. So, this ring must be returned to where it came from, and thrown into the fire there. Another Hobbit, Frodo, ends up with this ring and is joined by a number of other folk to engage on a journey to destroy this ring. We will see in this story that this ring will affect even him. Now, what could be a Catholic influence here? How about Adam and Eve? They were connected to God in a world where everything was in balance, and then they threw everything off balance by eating an apple that they had been told not to eat. But they did so, convinced of the personal power that they would gain. Now disconnected to God, they were banished from the Garden of Eden. As Frodo was a generational descendant from Bilbo, so a descendant from Adam and Eve would also make an appearance and restore the Order. That would be Jesus. And before and after Him, a company of faithful witnesses would arise to do their part to help, very much like the company that joins Frodo to get rid of the ring. Individuals who feel power hungry may severely weaken the world’s balance, and it takes a family of people very much connected to each other and to the world who will restore it. And in addition the star of Tolkien’s book is a weak, small Hobbit. But don’t be fooled by his size. A force of good flows through him, and he is stronger than you would think. Think of David and Goliath here. God destroyed Goliath through David, who certainly could not have done that by himself. There is a saying that “Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Such is the nature of sin that renders a power-seeking person who leaves his heart behind, a heart that should share with others, with an ever increasing distorted personality. Gollum, another owner of the ring before Bilbo, is so distorted that his very humanity is barely recognizable. But all is not lost, whether for the characters in the Tolkien stories, or for us. Good does indeed triumph over evil. Tolkien reminds us of that, and so does Christ, who after all reminded Tolkien first. Peace, Fr. Walter 3 LITURGICAL ROLES LECTOR SCHEDULE OFFERING COUNTERS August 24 August 26 August 18 Donna Preucil Joan Prerost (Third Sunday of Each Month) Downstairs Church Hall 5:00 P.M. - N. Brown 6:30 P.M. - R. Wulff August 25 MASS INTENTIONS August 19 - August 25 DAILY MASS: MONDAY-SATURDAY-7:30 A.M. (D) Butch Gawle ______________________________________________ TUESDAY: 8/20 (L) Bishop Daniel Conlon ______________________________________________ WEDNESDAY: 8/21 (D) Lix Dela Pena __________________________________________ THURSDAY: 8/22 (D) Dorothy Cangelosi ______________________________________________ FRIDAY: 8/23 7:30 - 10:15 a.m. Chuck & Sabina Pilarski, Joann Fiolka Frank Prerost Marilyn Lawley Tom Wrobleski Fran Belcastro 7:00 A.M. - K. Sheridan 8:30 A.M. - E. Koranteng 10:15 A.M. - J. Marchese 12:00 NOON - B. Maresh MONDAY: 8/19 PARISH REGISTRATION (L) Torrez/Karsyn Watson 10th Wedd. Ann. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY: 8/24 7:30 AM (L/D) Lyman/Smith/ Kearney Families 5:00 PM Msgr. Jim (D) Dale Lach 6:30 PM Fr. Ron (D) Andree Santoro SUNDAY: 8/25 7:00 AM Fr. Al 8:30 AM Fr. Walter 10:15 AM Fr. Tony 12:00 N. Fr. Ron (D) Walter Martineck, Sr. (D) Frank Pergler (D) Vilma Plesko (D) Clo Johns (Celebrants Subject to Change) 10:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. John & Vivien Michalski, Victoria Vea CHANGE OF ADDRESS Our parishioners are important to us. PLEASE CALL: Raye Ann on Ext. 17 or email: [email protected] with any changes to your parish records. When making changes to your offertory envelope, your parish I.D.# can be found just above your name, to the left. It provides a double check system for us. Thank you. ALTAR SERVERS MONDAY, August 19 ~ FRIDAY, August 23 Michael Bicek, Philip Cyriac SATURDAY, 8/24 7:30 AM ~ M. Bicek, P. Cyriac 5:00 PM ~ D. Molfese, M. Bicek, S. Letourneau 6:30 PM ~ S. Tucker, C. Ballesteros SUNDAY, 8/25 7:00 AM ~ N. Fortman, B. O’Donnell, T. Dunn 8:30 AM ~ K. Tolentino, N. Ojiako, S. Tagudar 10:15 AM ~ B. LoConte, A. Didio, J. Semenchuk 12:00 N. ~ M. Chacko, N. Pinto MONTHLY FOOD PANTRY DATES: Please help the less fortunate with a charitable gift. Your donation allows us to supply the needy with food from week to week. The recipients graciously thank you and God continues to bless you. Questions: Call Deacon Paul on 630-323-4333 Ext. 24. 4 STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE STEWARDSHIP IS WHAT I DO AFTER I SAY, “I BELIEVE.” In gratitude, we announce: Budget: $24,500 August 12/13: $25,633 Surplus: $ 1,133 PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK Dear Heavenly Father, We place our worries in your hands. We place our sick under your care and humbly ask that you restore your servants to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge Your holy will and know that whatsoever you do, you do for the love of us. Amen. PLEASE NOTIFY THE RECTORY OF ANY CHANGES Please pray for the joyful rebirth into the eternal celebration of God’s love for the departed. For the Deceased of our parish Gertrude LoChirco Death is not something to be feared. It has no bitter end… but rather holds for us a light to better see our Friend. Through the Saving Waters of Baptism, we WELCOME the following children on: Isabella Rae Robles Delaney Ann Jones Delilah Damarra Jones Monica Therese Pollock Wedding Banns It is with joy that we announce the upoming wedding(s) of: Victoria Kozak/John Mixen 8/23/13 Alison Kidney/Andrew Pohlman 8/31/13 NOTICE All advertising of ‘private businesses’ to be announced in the parish bulletin, must be arranged through J.S. Paluch Co. Their contact number is provided within the ‘ad pages’ toward the back of the bulletin. Thank you. Rosemary Andrew, John Andryzak, Alan Amann, Rena Arend, F. Arquilla, M.E. Banas, Diane Basile, Abby Beranek, Winnie Beranek, Deacon Frank Bina, Carol Britig, Fran Brindac, Scott Bocek, Elizabeth/William Boggio, Donna Bogda, Mary Both, Bourelle Brochocki, George Brower, Mary Caliendo, O.F.C., Aden/Kim Carlye, Cindy/Rita Case, Roy/ Nancy Cheske, Valerie & Dorothy Chodl, Edward/Shirley Carter, Steven Chmielewski, Kelly Crewed, Frank Crescimone, Ann Cristofaro, Paulettte Dabek, Lill Dargis, Bridgette DeHan, Miguel DeJesus, Butch/Jim Dennis, Anne Deutsch, Frank DiPadova, Cindy Dolle, Joseph/Carmel, Jay Dvorak, Marianne Doherty, Brittany Domaradzki, Diane Durkin, Helen Draus, Zaory Edqueda, Kimberly Ferrari, Donna Fiorito, Linda Fischer, Garret Fleming, Brian Freid, Maryellen Giner, Scott/Deanna Gehrke, Dr. William Gross, Mary “Pat” Healy, Ryan Heedy, Kelly Hedrick, Rachel Herman, Phil Hodak, Becky Hollaway, Candice Hough, Christine Jelinski, Sandi Jeziorski, John Johnson, Kay Johonson, Mike Jozwik, Gaye, Rosemary Kaiser, Erma Kieback, Hank Kies, Kevin Keily, Ursula Klemz, John/Irene Klocek, Anne Kairis, Taylor Kassell, Edward/Frances Kmetz, Maria Komperda, Lorraine Kuenster, John/Michelle Landato, Barb LaSalle, Mary Leske, Jeanine Marie Lewakowski, Scott/Deanna Gehrke-Lewakowski, Mary Lezaj, Rev. David Lord, MIC, Ray Lupori, Al Malley, Joseph Maenza, Carol Manalley, Virginia Marsico, Tosha McKathrine, Lunetta McLaughlin, Catherine McShane, Rachel Medina, Kathy Cook-Mejorado, Adeline Mika, Michael Ed Miller, Ronald Molfese, Susan Monaghan, Katlyn Montgomery, Jane Motl, Ray Muenzing, Rich Myers, Jose` NaRose/Walter Nawracaj, Jeff Nigowski, Joan Novak, Elaine Oltman, Vicki Olsowka, Ken O’Toole, Jr. Edward/Joan Palasz, J. Pisarczyk, Eileen Pattenaude, John Paul, Charlie/ Gloria Pavesich, June Pincuspy, Daniel Poloway, Cindy/John Pratt, Roger Ramona, Richard Romero, Lisa Rapp, James Reilly, Joan Ritzert, Joan Rolaff, Isabelle Roscoe, Laura/ George Rossano, Carol Rutledge, Lillian Sagat, Charlene & Scott Samuel, Charlie Sanders, Mary Martin Saso, Riley Slovey, Karlton Smith, Ernest Smith, Marylyn Sobun, David Sniegowski, Laureen Spencer, Virginia Stack, , Marsha Stelter, Bernice Szaflarski, Paul/Annie Teich, Mary Teske, Virginia Todro, Steven Trinco, Chuck Tucker, Elaine Vassallo, Alana Celeste Venegas, Baby Martin Viau, Jaycelyn Herman-Walsh, Rich Waliczek, Jr., Alison Weingahtner, Therese Wess, Burt White, Laverne Widiger, Henry Wlezen, Patricia Wolf, Robert Wort, Jr., Geraldine Youngbrandt, Peggy Youngren, George Zak. 5 Parish Council News! UPDATES Parish Council is pleased to announce that it has set up an email address to facilitate communication between parishioners and the council. The email address is [email protected]. The email address can be found on the back of the weekly bulletin as well as on the [email protected]. Kindly channel your questions or suggestions through this medium. Attention Event Planners Using Church & Church Hall All those who have scheduled time in the Church Proper or Church Hall during the evening hours, you must obtain a Swipe Card to gain entry to the Church. You will need to contact the Rectory and make an appointment to order and pick up a Swipe Card prior to the beginning of your assigned meeting date(s). Rectory information can be found on the back page of the bulletin. Thank You. Alvernia Manor Senior Living In Lemont Enjoy an afternoon of music, food and fun. Alvernia Manor Senior Living is having their ANNUAL SUMMER FEST on SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 from 11:00 AM—4:00 PM. Also available are baked goods, games and raffles. Please join us at: 13950 Main Street or call: 630-257-7721 for more information. Attention Parishioners Due to a Wedding that is scheduled for Friday, August 23, 2013, The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy with one hour of Eucharistic Adoration will NOT take place. Everyone should pray The Chaplet privately that day. We will RESUME on Friday, August 30th. Anniversary Wishes! Congratulations and God’s Blessings Joseph & Sophie Ligas On the occasion of your 50th Golden Wedding Anniversary. 10 Reasons to Attend Holy Mass 1. To have fellowship with the crucified and risen Christ. 2. To worship. 3. To be forgiven. 4. To hear the voice of God. 5. To grow in the knowledge of the Bible, God’s Word. 6. To feed your soul. 7. To be prayed for. 8. To be loved and encouraged. 9. To love and encourage your fellow Christians. 10. To promote the Gospel. - Dr. Richard P. Bucher 6 You’re Invited to R.C.I.A! STEP TWO CATECHUMENATE (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) time for learning more about Catholicism. † A time for praying about your journey in faith. A JOURNEY IN FAITH Entrance into RITE OF CATECHUMEN STEP ONE: WELCOME AND PRE-CATECHUMENATE † A time for getting acquainted. † A time for awakening to where you are in faith. † A time for recognizing the Lord in your life. OPEN HOUSE SEPTEMBER 5, 2013 7:30 PM In the CHURCH HALL Evening of questions, input, sharing. Regular Meetings Thursday Evenings From: September 12, 2013 to Easter Vigil – April 19, 2014 at 7:30 PM TOPICS INCLUDE: Faith, Revelation, Scripture, Tradition, God, Trinity, Creation, Angels, Devil, Mary, Saints, Church, Holy Spirit, Sacraments, Vocation, Infallibility. † A Sunday Morning November 24, 2013 ___________________________________________ STEP THREE LENT Celebration of RITE OF ELECTION March 9, 2014 † A time for repentance and healing. † A time for purifying and preparing for Easter. † Continuing prayer, discussion & input, climaxing in a Day of Recollection on Sunday, April 6, 2014. ___________________________________________ Easter STEP FOUR EASTER VIGIL † The time of commitment. Saturday Evening April 19, 2014 The celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation; those not baptized will be baptized, all will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation & share in the Eucharist for the first time. 7 An R.C.I.A. Invitation (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) An Open Invitation Please join us for Fr. Walter’s Monthly Mass and dinner. We invite you to experience the If you know someone who may be a candidate for RCIA, but are not comfortable with inviting him/her personally, please fill out the below invitation form and place it in a white envelope and drop it into the weekend collection basket. Deacon Larry Fudacz will send him/her an Invitation. Non-Catholics who want to learn more about Catholicism. • For those who want to become Catholic. • For baptized Catholics who have not received their first Communion and/or their Confirmation. • ============================ Candidate Invitation Form (Return to Deacon Larry Fudacz by placing it in the weekend Collection Basket) love and intimacy that early Catholics shared when Mass was celebrated in their homes. You’ll enjoy plenty of food, friendship and a fascinating evening. Busy schedule? Then Fr. Walter welcomes you to come at 8:30 PM for dinner and stimulating conversation. Date: Saturday, August 31, 2013 Time: Arrival at 7 p.m./Mass begins at 7:30 p.m./Dinner follows at 8:30 p.m. Place: 7818 Virginia Court, Willowbrook (just one mile east of OLP) R.S.V.P. Alice & Tom Hencinski at: (630) 325-7317 or: Email Henhouse [email protected] NAME: _____________________________________________ ADDRESS: _____________________________________________ CITY: _____________________________________________ ZIP: ____________ ================================= St. Dymphna Prayer Group 8 OUR LADY OF PEACE SCHOOL NEWS There are still a few spots available in the pre-school 3 year old and 4 year old programs. If interested, please obtain a registration form from the school website at www.olopschool.org or call the school office at 630-325-9220. These programs are held mornings from 8:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Two days a week for 3 year olds and three days a week for 4 year olds. Registration is on-going for the full-day and half-day kindergarten classes, along with grades 1 through 8. For registration information or a tour of the school, please contact Mrs. Eileen Gray ([email protected]) or Mrs. Barbara Sweeney ([email protected]), or call the school office at 630-325-9220. The school year begins on Wednesday, August 21st for kindergarten through grade 8, and after Labor Day for pre-school. BACK TO SCHOOL PALOOZA We hope our school families can join in on the back to school festivities on Monday, August 19th between 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the school gym. It is a chance for all friends and families to reunite, share summer stories, meet the new principal, see the new and returning teachers, learn about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities our HSA has in store, sign up for bus transportation, pick up the pre-ordered school supply kits, return any outstanding paperwork, and find out your class assignment. As you can see, lots to catch up on!!! Looking forward to seeing everyone soon. 9 Dear Religious Ed. Parents… “Train the young in the way they should go; even when old they will not depart from it.” –Proverbs 22:6. God bless you for making our faith a priority in your family’s life! o Register now for September Religious Education classes K-8. Please don’t delay; class placement is first come first serve. Tuition is $100 per child. If your child is receiving First Eucharist or being Confirmed, add $100 Sacrament preparation fee. - Forms are available in our office or on our website www.olopdarien.org. - Families new to the parish: Please register at the Rectory before registering in R.E. Required for ALL R.E. PARENTS & STUDENTS, Mark your calendar: Please attend a special Opening Mass and presentation at 6:00pm on Wed., September 18. Classes will begin the following week. Class nights and times: Tues. “A” Session: 4:30 - 5:45pm Tues. “B” Session: 6:00 - 7:15pm Wednesday Session: 5:30 - 6:45pm Return your registration packet to R.E. office via: ~ U.S. postal mail. ~ drop off at School Office (enter at main entrance). Summer hours: 8am-noon. ~ drop off in mailbox at school Door #3. Thank you for allowing us to serve your family! Jeanne Waliczek, Coordinator Michele Perisin, Administrative Assistant Ph: 630.986.8430 Email: [email protected]~ Hours: MON-THURS., 9:00am-3:30pm. Closed Fridays. ~ 10 11 12 13 Marriage Preparation Program At Our Lady of Peace Church Parishes have the responsibility of preparing their parishioners to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony. Depending upon the specific circumstances of the bride and/or groom (particularly in the case of different religious or faith beliefs and if the wedding is to take place at a non-Catholic church) special instructions, permissions, and dispensations will be needed. Consequently, marriage preparation should begin at least 9 months prior to your wedding. If your plans include marrying at Our Lady of Peace and you have a wedding date in mind, please call the Rectory, 630-323-4333 Ext. 23 and leave a message for Deacon Larry. He will contact you and enter your date in the marriage book. One year prior to your desired date is not too soon to call. It’s important to reserve your church date and time before you schedule your reception. The Fall Session for 2013: •Monday, September 9, 2013, 7:30PM in the Church Hall. The meaning of Marriage. •Monday, September 16, 2013, 7:30PM in Church. Liturgy and Music Planning. •Sunday, September 22, 2013, 1:30PM, in Church. Engagement Ceremony (NOT A MASS) with family participation. •Meet with Deacon Larry and his wife Jan. •Meet with a priest or deacon to discuss FOCCUS results and to begin pre-nuptial interview. Attend Natural Family Planning Classes. The Spring Session for 2014: •Monday, March 3, 2014, 7:30PM in the Church Hall. The meaning of Marriage. •Monday, March 10, 2014, 7:30PM in Church. Liturgy and Music Planning. •Sunday, March 16, 2014, 1:30PM, in Church. Engagement Ceremony (NOT A MASS) with family participation. •Meet with Deacon Larry and his wife Jan. •Meet with a priest or deacon to discuss FOCCUS results and to begin pre-nuptial interview. Attend Natural Family Planning Classes. Any questions call: Deacon Larry Fudacz on: 630-323-4333 Ext. 23. 14 MARIAN COMMUNITY Rev. Walter Dziordz, MIC - Pastor 630-323-4333, Ext. 14 Rev. Ron McBride, MIC – Parochial Vicar Ext. 29 [email protected] Rev. Al Micka, MIC - Pastor Emeritus Rev. Anthony Kelpsas, MIC Clergy: [email protected] Msgr. Jim Burnett Email: [email protected] HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION Vigil Mass (Evening before Holy Day) 7:00 PM Holy Day: 7:30 & 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM CONFESSIONS Immediately Following Saturday Morning Mass DEACONS – 630-323-4333 Frank Bina – Ext. 25 Paul Brachle – Ext. 24 Larry Fudacz – Ext. 23 [email protected] Dennis Stolarz – Ext. 19 [email protected] PARISH REGISTRATION Visit on-line: www.olopdarien.org Click On: Welcome & Registration Or Call Office: 630-323-4333 Ext. 10 or 17 Or Visit the Church Hall – 3rd Sunday of each Month 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM PARISH Kathleen Curinka – Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor 630-323-4333, Ext. 10 [email protected] For Bulletin Submissions [email protected] Raye Ann Durr - Receptionist/Clerical Assistant, Ext. 17 [email protected] Kellie Moore – Business Manager/Parish Administrator 630-323-4392 [email protected] Jackie Noel—Business Office 630-323-4392 [email protected] John Berardi - Music Director 708-828-2138 [email protected] Monty Sharp – Facilities Manager 630-674-3192 – [email protected] SCHOOL WEBSITE: www.olopschool.org Dr. Marian Stockhausen – Principal 630-325-9220 - [email protected] Secretaries: 630-325-9220 Eileen Gray [email protected] Barbara Sweeney [email protected] PARISH WEBSITE www.olopdarien.org PARISH COUNCIL EMAIL [email protected] EUCHARISTIC LITURGY SCHEDULE Saturday Evening Masses: 5:00 & 6:30 PM Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:15 AM & 12:00 Noon Morning Mass: Monday-Saturday 7:30 AM RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Jeanne Waliczek – Coordinator 630-986-8430 – Ext. 10 [email protected] Michele Perisin – R.E. Administrative Assistant 630-986-8430 – Ext. 11 [email protected] Shane Liston—Youth Minister [email protected] Dc. Larry Fudacz – RCIA & Marriage Prep. 630-674-0356 630-323-4333 – Ext. 23 – [email protected] Dc. Dennis Stolarz – Baptism Preparation 630-276-8981 – [email protected] RECTORY FAX 630-323-4354 SCHOOL FAX 630-325-1995 RELIGIOUS ED.FAX 630-986-1214 BUSINESS OFICE FAX 630– 323-0379 To schedule an Anointing of the Sick or a priest visit only, please call our answering service at 630-323-4391. Calls will be returned in a timely manner, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 9:30 PM, based on priest availability, and arrangements will be made to assist your request. No other calls will be handled by this service. Thank You. MARRIAGE: Our Parish is a wonderful setting to celebrate your Sacrament of Marriage. Couples must make arrangements at least 9 months to 1 year before your proposed wedding date to allow for ample time for Marriage Prep. Please contact Deacon Larry Fudacz. BAPTISM: Families are asked to be registered members of the parish. First time parents need to attend two mandatory Pre-Baptismal meetings, held on the 2nd & 3rd Tuesdays of February, April, June, August, October and December at 7:30 p.m. in the Church Hall. Reservations requested. Please call 630-323-4333 Ext. 19 to schedule a Baptism date. EUCHARISTIC HOME AND HOSPITAL VISITATION MINISTRY: Our PASTORAL CARE MINISTERS are available to bring Communion to Shut-Ins at home, in hospitals and nursing homes. Request CARDS for PASTORAL CARE VISITS can be found in the Church Lobby and may be placed in the weekend collection basket OR, please contact Deacon Frank Bina 630-789-9521.
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