Palm Sunday - Our Lady of Peace Catholic Parish

Our
Parish
OurLady
Lady of
of Peace
Peace Parish
March 29, 2015 ~ Passion of the Lord
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on August 15th
701 PLAINFIELD • DARIEN, IL 60561
630-323-4333
Ministry Offered By The Marians of The Immaculate Conception
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Pastor Page!
Palm Sunday & The Welcoming
As today is Palm Sunday, in a real way this day is really all about us welcoming Christ with
palms. Basically it is about us welcoming Christ into our hearts. And we do, so much do we
want to welcome Christ to be with us and our families! Today represents our deepest urge, our
deepest desire, and our deepest and greatest need, which is to possess Christ. Christ will, of
course, respond to this core desire of ours and enter in, as the Gospel proclaims to us. Actually,
it is more than a decision of Christ. It is His desire too! There is an old saying that for every step
we take toward Christ He takes a thousand steps toward us. We can all be secure in the thought
that Christ wants very much to be with us right now, and is!
With this joyful note Holy Week begins. I say “begins” because the week will naturally continue. As it continues we see that we are offered choices. This is the week in which a tremendous
sense of wholeness/holiness can be experienced by us. It all depends on the choices we
make. Such choices are not all that different than that which is faced by a newly married couple
who vow to be with each other through thick and thin, through all the wonderful and challenging moments both. You see, many of the disciples (and apostles!) loved being with Christ
through all the wonderful times, where they could absorb His Wisdom, witness the miracles,
and so on. The arrest and the eventual Crucifixion, however, was another story. At these moments many followers ran away. Some people will go the other route, praying to Christ and inviting Him in at their rough moments, but forget to keep Him in mind when life is going
great. We, as a parish family, in order to stay whole (holy), need to get in touch with our deepest
need for Christ this week, and then with conscious minds continue to invite Him in both in good
times and in bad.
As a parish family we already know about this choice, simply because this is how families already
live. Each individual family has its wonderful and challenging moments, and is committed to
staying together throughout. Every parish family has the same, because it too is a family but on
a larger scale. The Roman Catholic Church has its own such moments, too, for the same reason. On a deeper spiritual level we can see that challenging moments are not simply times of
sorrow; rather, they are opportunities for forgiveness. On a deeper level it is all a circle, you
see. We enjoy the wonderful times, and when challenging moments take place, if we see them as
reconciliatory moments, we can pass through them as if they were a door leading us back to
those moments of wonder. Such a journey would make even the challenging moments those of
wonder too! Forgiveness is always a wonderful moment! As this journey is really that of a family,
which is what we are, please stay whole (holy) and choose Christ throughout, no matter what.
Peace, Fr. Walter
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LITURGICAL ROLES
OFFRING COUNTERS
LECTOR SCHEDULE
April 4 Holy Saturday
April 6
8:00 P.M. - D. Calarco/P. Kenny
April 5 - Gym 8:30 & 10:15
April 5 - Church
Donna Preucil
Joan Prerost
7:00 A.M. - D. Nietzel
8:30 A.M. - D. Menard
10:15 A.M. - A. Peknik
12:00 Noon - R. Jimenez
Frank Prerost
Marilyn Lawley
Tom Wrobleski
Fran Belcastro
PARISH REGISTRATION
For Further Information,
please contact the
Parish Office on
630-323-4333
Ext. 17
MASS INTENTIONS
March 30-April 5
DAILY MASS: MONDAY-WEDNESDAY-7:30 A.M.
MON: 3/30
(D) Marie Antoinette Averion
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TUES: 3/31
(D) Prof. A.V. Varkey
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WED: 4/1
(D) Rita Osick
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HOLY THURS: 7:00 PM
(D) Florence/Martin Curinka II
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GOOD FRI: 7:00 PM (Liturgy Only)
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HOLY SAT. 8:00 PM (D) Carol Vrtis
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EASTER SUNDAY 4/5 - CHURCH
7:00 AM Fr. Al
(D) Robert Duchak
8:30 AM Fr. Ron
(D) Louise Sedlacek
10:15 AM Fr. Michael
(D) Mary/Elmer Caliendo
12:00 Noon Fr. Walter (D) Harriette McDermott-Cieslak
EASTER SUNDAY - GYM
ALTAR SERVERS
March 30-March 31 & 4/1
A. Didio, R. Carli, D. Kibilius
Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday
(Servers Please Refer to your Schedule)
Easter Sunday, April 5 — Church
7:00 AM— R/A Hauser
8:30 AM— E. Kurley, R. Carli
10:15 AM— J. Semenchuk, P. DeJesus, L. Duffy
12:00 Noon— G. Hogan, R. Medina
8:30 AM Fr. Tony
(D) Sam Kelly
10:15 AM Msgr. Jim
(D) Jadwiga Bombala
Gym— 8:30 AM S. Smid, M. Spano
Gym—10:15 AM R/S Wasler
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.
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STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
STEWARDSHIP IS WHAT I DO
AFTER I SAY, “I BELIEVE.”
In gratitude, we announce:
Budget: $24,000
March 22, 2015
(To Be Announced)
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Dear Heavenly Father,
We place our worries into 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
Raymond Schmitt
Death is not something to be feared. It has no bitter
end… but rather holds for us a light to better see our
Friend.
BAPTISMS
Through the Saving Waters of Baptism, we
WELCOME the following:
(To Be Announced)
WEDDING BANNS
It is with joy that we announce the
upcoming wedding(s):
(To Be Announced)
PARISH OFFICE
The Parish Offices of the Rectory
Will be CLOSED on
Good Friday, in prayerful observance.
We will RE-OPEN on
Monday, April 6th at 8:00 AM.
Wishing you a Blessed Easter!
John Andryzak, Alan Amann, Frank Annicks, Rena Arend, F.
Arquilla, Kathleen Badon, Michael Bair, M.E. Banas, Diane
Basile, Lee Bennett, Abby Beranek, Deacon Frank Bina, Carol Britig, Fran Brindac, Linda Bronsteader, Scott Bocek, Elizabeth/William Boggio, Sharon Bradley, Donna Bogda, Mary
Both, Bourelle Brochocki, George Brower, Lisa, Calabrese,
OFC, Aden/Kim Carlye, Cindy/Rita Case, Roy/Nancy Cheske,
Valerie & Dorothy Chodl, Edward/Shirley Carter, Steven
Chmielewski, Barb Cowell, Kelly Crewed, Ann Cristofaro,
Paulettte Dabek, Lill Dargis, Brother David, Bridgette DeHan,
Miguel DeJesus, Butch/Jim Dennis, Anne Deutsch, Frank
DiPadova, Cindy Dolle, Joseph/Carmel, Brooklynn Drab, Jay
Dvorak, Marianne Doherty, Brittany Domaradzki,
Diane
Durkin, Helen Draus, Zaory Edqueda, Kimberly Ferrari, Donna Fiorito,
Linda Fischer, John Foster, Brian Freid,
Maryellen Giner, Scott/Deanna Gehrke, George Grabert,
Mary Pat/Emmett Healy, Ryan Heedy, Kelly Hedrick, Laura
Heren, Rachel Herman, Becky Hollaway, Candice Hough,
Joanne Hug, Scott Ingram, Christine Jelinski, Sandi Jeziorski, John Johnson, Kay Johnson, Mike Jozwik, Gaye, Rosemary Kaiser, Erma Kieback, Kevin Keily, John Klocek, Anne
Kairis, Taylor Kassell, Edward/Frances Kmetz, Maria Komperda, Sylvia/John Krones, Lorraine Kuenster, John/Michelle
Landato, Barb LaSalle, Jeanine Marie Lewakowski, Scott/
Deanna Gehrke-Lewakowski, Mary Lezaj, Rev. David Lord,
MIC, George Lynch, Ray Lupori, Al Malley, John Magic, Carol
Manalley, Virginia Marsico, Tosha McKathrine, Lunetta
McLaughlin, Catherine McManamey, Medina Family, Scott
Meyr, Dolly M. Michael, Adeline Mika, Mike Mimnaugh,
Ronald Molfese, Susan Monaghan, Katlyn Montgomery, Jane
Motl, Randall Moody, Genevieve Mroz, Ray Muenzing, Daniel
Murray, Rich Myers, Walter Nawracaj, Jeff Nigowski, Joan
Novak, O.F.C., 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, Joan Ritzert, Roger Rodrigues, Joan
Rolaff, Laura/George Rossano, Carol Rutledge, Charlene &
Scott Samuel, Charlie Sanders, Marian Santoro, Mary Martin
Saso, Betty Saunders, Riley Slovey, Karlton Smith, Joan
Sobocan, Bertha Sobotka, Marylyn Sobun, Patricia Soukup,
Alfred J. Stramaglia, David Sniegowski, Laureen Spencer,
Virginia Stack, , Marsha Stelter, Veronica Siwek, Mary Ann
Tanouye, Paul/Annie Teich, Irene Tobolski, Virginia Todro,
Steven Trinco, Elaine Vassallo, Alana Celeste Venegas, Tom
Versaci, Jaycelyn Herman-Walsh, Rich Waliczek, Jr., Alison
Weingahtner, Therese Wess, Laverne Widiger, Theresa Winstead, Henry Wlezen, Patricia Wolf, Robert Wort, Jr., Peggy
Youngren
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April 5
In Church:
Mass Times: 7:00, 8:30, 10:15 am, & 12:00 Noon
In Gym:
8:30 & 10:15 am
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Younger Than Ever Seniors
Board Meeting
Monday April 6th at 11:00 AM
at the Park District, 74th St. & Fairview
Board & Committee Members please attend,
ST. MARY OF GOSTYN
FAMILY NIGHT OF PRAYER
MONDAY, MARCH 23rd6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
COME HOLY SPIRIT!
The call is NOW. The time is NOW. Whatever
your needs may be ….
PRAYER heals, PRAYER works miracles. Our
prayer service will include Exposition, Scriptural
Rosary, Sacred Music, and Benediction. Our
Blessed Mother asks all of us to pray in our
families and in our parishes.
Our Lady of Peace Thanks
Social Committee
Our Parish would like to thank the Our Lady of
Peace Parish Social Committee for all their hard
work and dedication in providing our parish with
the 8th Annual St. Pat/St. Joe dinner. Everyone
enjoyed the fellowship, great food and fine dancing from the Mulhern School of Irish Dance.
Thank you to the committee members who were
able to help for this event: Fran and Gary Klein,
Joe Rossi, Irene Blazek, Sue Sobek, Fran and
Frank Modelski, Eileen Budney, Judy McMahon,
Pat Tarczewski, Lina Harmon, Dee and Bob Dalka, Joanna Skiris, Dorothy Mosbarger, Carol Ramacci, Marian Krupicka, Arlene Tistle, Carleen
Duffy, Lorri Goudie, Pat Kron, Dorothy and
Frank Pielarz, Ludy Michan, Tonya Barrett,
Michelle Profetto, Linda and Mike Profetto, and
Kathy and Len Wanta. Thank you to the Knights
of
Columbus for gym set up and take
down and to all the guests who stayed behind to
help with clean up.
Holy Name Society News!
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Our Lady of Peace Holy Name Society general
meeting is on Wednesday, April 8th in the Church
Hall at 7:30 p.m.
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The HNS Mass will be on Sunday, April 12th at
8:30 a.m. Coffee and rolls will be served in the
Church Hall after Mass.
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Pat Kenny will be our guest speaker. His talk will
center around CRHP (Christ Renews His Parish.) A
video will be shown on the testimonials of those
who have attended the 32 hour retreat.
All men over the age of 21 are welcome and invited to
attend. Stop by and give us a try.
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Please spread the word to your friends and family and join us for some refreshments!!
PRE-SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, April 22, 2015 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Peace offers early childhood programs for ages 3 and 4 year olds.
A great place
for learning! Research based curriculum includes a healthy balance of playtime, literacy activities, religion, science, math, and art.
For more information, visit our website at
www.olopdarien.org or give us a call at 630-325-9220!
3 year old programs (based on availability)
Monday and Wednesday 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
4 year old programs
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday 8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Purpose: Informational meeting for parents who are currently enrolling their child in
kindergarten for the 2015-2016 school year. We welcome all parents (new and existing)
to become acquainted with our kindergarten program. The meeting is intended for parents only.
DATE: Thursday, April 16, 2015
TIME: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
RSVP by phone: 630-325-9220
Or e-mail: Miss Annette Kleemann [email protected]
Mrs. Luanne Flynn [email protected]
Kindergarten Half-Day Hours: Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
Kindergarten Full-Day Hours: Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
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OUR LADY of PEACE
BALLROOM and DINNER DANCE 2015
Parking Lot Fund Raising
will be held on Saturday / April 11, 2015
5:00 PM - - 11:00 PM at our School Gym
Tickets $30.00 per person
Attire: Semi-Formal / or Hawaiian
Music by: The STAR DANCERS DJ
Sponsored by: The HOLY NAME SOCIETY
and
PARISH CHURCH COUNCIL
Contact:
Luis Ferrer - 630-986-0944, and
Oscar Sales - 630-247-7207
Ballroom Dancing Instruction Offered!!
DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS
APRIL 6, 2015!
BALLROOM/DINNER DANCE 2015
PARKING LOT FUND RAISING
Name:
_____________________________________________
Address:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________
# Tickets Requested: _________________
(Make Checks Payable to: Our Lady of Peace)
DEADLINE: APRIL 6, 2015
Ballroom Dancing Instruction Offered!!
You may return your form in the weekend collection
basket at church, at the Rectory M-F 8:30am-3:30pm
OR:
See Ticket Representative in the Church Vestibule
After each of weekend Masses.
Christ Renews His Parish renewal
weekends are coming this Spring !
The Women’s weekend runs 4/25-25 and the
Men’s on 5/2,3. Both weekend retreats start at
8AM on Saturday through 3 PM on Sunday. See
the OLP website for details, a video and
registraƟon form. Please register today and bring a
friend from the parish.
Any quesƟons email [email protected]
Captain Stephen W. Stoll, III
Special Forces, Army Green Beret
Deployed to Afghanistan.
Please remember in prayer, Stephen, his
family, and all military deployed in the
service of their country!
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Divine Mercy at Our Parish
... and Things to Know
To fittingly observe the Feast of Mercy, you should:
Prepare Yourself Properly
•Celebrate the Feast on the Sunday after Easter;
•Sincerely repent of all our sins;
•Place our complete trust in Jesus;
•Go to Confession, preferably BEFORE that Sunday;
•Receive Holy Communion on the day of the Feast;
•*Venerate the Image of The Divine Mercy;
•Be merciful to others, through our actions, words, and
prayers on their behalf.
* To venerate a sacred image or statue simply means to
perform some act or make some gesture of deep religious
respect toward it because of the person whom it represents, in this case, our Most Merciful Savior.
Our Lord’s explicit desire is that this feast be celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. This Sunday is
designated in “The Liturgy of the Hours and the Celebration of the Eucharist” as the “Octave Day of Easter.” It was officially called the Second Sunday of Easter after the liturgical reform of Vatican II. Now, by the
Decree of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the
Discipline of the Sacraments, the name of this liturgical
day has been changed to: “Second Sunday of Easter, or
Divine Mercy Sunday.” Pope John Paul II made the
surprise announcement of this change in his homily at
the canonization of Sr. Faustina on April 30, 2000. He
declared: “It is important then that we accept the whole
message that comes to us from the word of God on this
Second Sunday of Easter, which from now on throughout the Church, will be called Divine Mercy Sunday.”
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Join
The Marians of
The Immaculate Conception
And
Our Lady of Peace Church
In celebrating
“Divine Mercy Sunday”
held at OLOP Church
Solemn Novena of Divine Mercy— Begins on:
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Good Friday, April 3rd @ 8 AM
Holy Saturday, April 4th @ 8 AM
Easter Sunday, Pray Privately
Monday thru Saturday of Easter Week— 7:10 AM
(just prior to Holy Mass)
♦ Confessions available on Saturday, April 11th after the 7:30 AM Mass
(Please take this opportunity to confess)
Events for April 12th, Divine Mercy Sunday
Presider: Father Ron McBride, MIC
1:30-5:00 PM: Confessions: Please Note the Following!
It is NOT possible for everyone to go to confession the same day. As Fr. Seraphim, MIC has said, and I
quote, “God will not ask us to do the impossible.” We should be preparing for the Feast of Mercy during
the whole season of Lent, and we should make our confession even before Holy Week. To gain the
promises of Divine Mercy, one should make a good confession within the week of The Divine Mercy
Feast Day. NOT EXCLUSIVELY on the day of The Divine Mercy.
1:15 PM: VIDEO—Divine Mercy themed movie will be shown in the school gym.
1:15 & 4 PM-GIFT SHOP– Open in the school lobby. New items available!! Inspiration
reading, devotional booklets, decals, medals, dvd’s and more! (Clearance sale on selected items.)
3:00 PM— HOUR OF GREAT MERCY—Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament, Chaplet of The Divine Mercy, Benediction, Blessing of Religious
Articles, and Veneration of St. Faustina’s relic.
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Volunteers Needed
For
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
on Sunday, April 12th at Our Lady of Peace
Jesus I Trust In You
Adult
volunteers, young & “seasoned” are needed for:
Publicity/advertising
Assistance with floral arrangements
Setting up Church
Greeting/ hand out programs,
Movie set-up
School gym clean-up
Straightening up the Church after the devotion
Please consider helping in one of these areas!
If you can assist us by volunteering
some of your time, please call
Belle at (630) 747-7669 or Heidi at (708) 259-8916
and mention what you would be willing to do.
Your earliest RSVP is appreciated!
All volunteers will have access to reserved seats in order to partake
in the Holy Hour prayers starting at 3:00pm. Not only are we to receive God’s Mercy
on this day but this is a wonderful opportunity to be merciful to others
by your actions, words and prayers!
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]
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
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]
Jimi Serrato, Maintenance Department
630-880-4392 – [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]
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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
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
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
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Jeanne Waliczek – Coordinator
630-986-8430 – [email protected]
Michele Perisin – R.E. Administrative Assistant
630-986-8430 – [email protected]
Dc. Larry Fudacz – RCIA & Marriage Prep.
630-674-0356
630-323-4333 – Ext. 23 – [email protected]
Jill Fernandez, Youth Ministry Coodinator
630-986-4130; [email protected]
Rissa Loucks, Young Adult Ministry Coordinator
630-935-6702; [email protected]
RECTORY FAX 630-323-4354
SCHOOL FAX 630-325-1995
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:
We ask that the parents be registered members of the parish. First time parents must attend one hour (plus) of
Pre-Baptismal instruction held on 2nd or 3rd Tuesdays of February, April, June, August, October and December at 7:30
p.m. in the Church Hall. The Pre-Baptismal class may be taken before the birth of the child.
Call Fr. Ron McBride for more information and to schedule, at 630-323-4333 Ext. 29.
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.