911

911. For years, those numbers simply meant a call for help. Now they also remind us of September 11, 2001, the date of the worst terrorist attack on the United States of America and one of the deadliest days ever on American soil. To mark the tenth anniversary of 9/11, the USCCB has gathered some reflections and remembrances from clergy who ministered to victims and their families, and others who were impacted by the tragedy. Also, following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued A Pastoral Message: Living With Faith and Hope After September 11. The message remains extremely relevant as we reflect on what happened ten years ago today. Visit www.usccb.org and search on "9/11" to reread, reflect on, and pray with the bishops' statement, for only with God's help can we have the strength to forgive and the ability to live in hope instead of fear and hatred.

St. Dennis Housewalk

St. Dennis Music Ministry presents Annual Housewalk Sunday, September 18th 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm Tickets for the Housewalk are $15 and now on sale after Masses in the Narthex. Bake Sale Saturday, Sept 17th 4 pm to 6 pm Sunday, Sept 18th, 8 am to 2 pm in the Narthex. Thank you for supporting our Adult and Childrens Choirs. Youth Ministry: We are no longer collecting the aluminum cans. Thank you for supporting us in the past with these donations.

September 11, 2011

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1214 Hamilton Street, Lockport, IL 60441
Phone 815 838-2592 Fax 815 838-2401 E-mail church@saint-dennis.org Web - http://www.saint-dennis.org WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday 7:30 am, 9:15 am, 11:00 am Daily Monday thru Friday 7:15 am (Changes to daily Mass may occur. View page 2 for all changes.) Glory & Praise Tuesday 7:00 pm

Our Mission Statement St. Dennis is a welcoming, Spirit-led, Catholic Community called to be disciples of Christ, servants of those in need and celebrators of Gods love.

Faith Formation registrations for 2011-2012 Registration is now available on line and in the Narthex. Register now to have your children join us in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, 1st Communion & Confirmation preparation, & Generations of Faith fall of 2011.

OktoberFEST
Friday, Sept. 30th (5pm-Midnight), Saturday Oct. 1st (11am-Midnight) and Sunday, Oct. 2nd (11am-5pm) will mark the 15th Annual St. Joseph Church Oktoberfest in Lockport, IL. There will be carnival rides, various entertainment and musical acts on the main stage, a heated beer tent, casino gambling and tournaments, craft show/ business expo, a variety of delicious foods and much, much more! Please Note: Our St. Dennis Rosary Ministry will be selling rosaries, inspirational jewelry, watches & crosses etc.

St. Dennis Rosary Ministry Rosaries for Healing

Our next sale at St Dennis will be on October 22 & 23. There will be many new items, such as watches, scriptural bracelets and bangles. If you would like an inspirational gift for a friend or loved one please call anytime, we would be happy to help you. Do you have old rosaries, chaplets, beads you no longer wear? Do you have old Holy Medals? We are in need of all types of beads and Holy Medals. The beads are used to make rosaries for those beginning their journey to wholeness through healing prayer, as well as to encourage people to pray the rosary. Holy Medals are repurposed and provide another avenue of prayer. If you would like to donate beads, medals, or rosaries, please place them in the basket on the table in narthex or call Kim 815 838-8407 or Mary 815 838-2592 for more info. We also repair rosaries at no charge.

Come see us at the Fest!

Spirit & Truth Ministry A new chapter of Spirit & Truth (S&T), a highly recognized national ministry program targets adults in the 20 to 40 age group. Child care will be provided free. Meetings are held every Tuesday beginning September 20th. St. Bernards Homer Glen 13030 W. 143rd St. 7:00 to 8:30 PM. ST.DENNIS MUSIC MINISTRY Adult Choir is in need of male voices. Fall Rehearsals have begun on Thursday at 6:30 pm in the church. Childrens Chime Choir open to 3rd8th grade students who attend St. Dennis School OR Parish. Rehearsal are every Thursday 3-4 pm in Music Rm. below church Narthex. Angel Choir is open 3rd-8th grade students who attend St. Dennis School or Parish (must regularly attend Mass). Rehearsal every Thursday 5-6 pm in Church. Angel Choir sings two Masses/month. See Patti Johnson to complete a registration form.

Dear Family, Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30-4:15 pm or Appt. This weekend I am speaking at all of the Masses on the Baptism future of St. Dennis School and the principles of our faith. Please call 815 838-2592 ext.123 to register and complete a The Catholic values that I will be speaking of are 1. ScripBaptismal Request form. ture/Prayer to connect us with God, 2. Respect for God, Marriage others, authority, self, rules and boundaries, 3. SacramenPlease call 815 838-2592 ext.123 to tal life, 4. Discipline of mind & body, 5. Forgiveness, 6. Generosity/Service, 7. Universal Church, 8. Societal value, Register, at least six months in advance. 9. Saints & the Blessed Mother Mary, 10. Morality, and Parish Office Hours 11. Compassion. These values are the foundation stones for our family, 8:30 am 4:00 pm community and can and do affect the fiber of our country. Please join me in praying that these Catholic values will continue to be understood and PASTORAL STAFF integrated into our school and into the lives of our families. Thank you to Pastor all who can and will support our financial appeal for St. Dennis School. Rev. James Curtin On October 9th, we will celebrate the 130th Anniversary of St. Dennis Associate Pastors School, originally called Sacred Heart School. In our church we have a Rev. Thomson Panakal statue of the Sacred Heart remembering God the Fathers protection of Rev. Justin Dike our school through the Sacred Heart of His Son. Jesus arms are extended Pastoral Associates outward as if saying, This is how much I love you. In the Lords Love, Fr. Jim
Deacon Rob Weierman Sr. Joanne Vallero, CSJ Jackie Bedore Music Director Patti Johnson

SACRAMENTS

Healing Prayer

We Welcome New Parishioners

If you would like to join St. Dennis Parish or learn more about us, please contact the parish office at 815 838-2592 x 123 or stop in to pick up a new parishioner packet. We would like to welcome you to our parish family!

Lorrie Murphy 708 301-5107 murphyfisch@comcast.net

Bulletin Editor
Kim Cast castaways@ameritech.net

St. Dennis Gift Card Program

Many families continued to earn tuition rebates all summer!!! Stop by the gift card table and check out our new vendors Groupon, Berkots and many more..Need gift cards during the week? Gift cards are available on Thursday mornings in the Parish Center from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and Friday mornings in the school library from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. If you have questions or o place a special order, contact scripinfo@comcast.net or (815) 836-0661.

MONTHLY REMINDERS
SundayCatechesis of GS 9:15am, 2nd & 4th Sunday-Baptism 1 pm MondaysCatechesis of GS 4:30pm, Bible Study 6:30pm 2nd Tues.Altar & Rosary 12 pm - Sept., Dec., March & May WednesdayCatechesis of GS, 6pm, Thursday All Choir Practices, Bible Study 10 am, RCIA 6:30pm Third Thursday Senior Luncheon First FridayHoly Hour 3:30pm
1201 Washington St. Lockport, IL 60441 815 838-4494 E-mailschool@saint-dennis.org PrincipalLisa Smith

Bulletin Information Center Deadline to submit info for the bulletin is 4 pm Friday one week before you want it to appear. Please send all information by email to castaways@ameritech.net PLEASE NOTE: In subject area, type St. Dennis Bulletin. All info must now be in MS Word or Publisher document as an attachment. Thank you, Kim Cast

Mass Intentions
Saturday, September 10 4:30 pm Frank Volin, Anniversary of Death by the Jim
Volin family, May, Maurisak & Gubista family by family, Blessings for Sonia Kazmierczak by Aunt Lucie

September 11, 2011

SAVE THE DATE
St. Dennis Altar and Rosary Recognition Mass: September 11 @ 9:15. The first meeting of the year will be held September 13 @ 12:00 noon in Fracaro Hall. Women of all ages are welcome! WORD ALIVE! Bible Study Thursday Mornings, 10-11:30 am., in the Stalzer Room. This scripture Study is open to all adult parishioners and friends who wish to gather for a time of prayer, input and discussion as we break open the Word of God together in faith. Future sessions are Sept. 22 & 29. For more info & to register, call Sr. Joanne 815 838 2592 X 110. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: CGS is a formation program for children 3-12 years based on the principals of Maria Montessori. We are looking for catechists to work with our school and parish children. Training is required to be a catechist for 3-6 year old children & begins after Labor Day on Monday mornings from 911:30am. Please email jbedore@saint-dennis.org for more information. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)Would you like to learn more about our Catholic faith? This invitation is for candidates, sponsors, and anyone interested in learning more about our Catholic faith. RSVP to the Parish Office. Donut MinistryDonuts are served after the Sunday Masses beginning Sept.11th. We need servers for 9:15 & 11am Masses. Please contact the Parish Office to join this ministry. Youth Group: Sept.11Meeting 4:30 6:30pm, Gym/Parish Center, Open Gym to 7pm. Sept. 17 Fr. Terry Retreat 1 5pm, Gym/Parish Center. Senior LuncheonSeptember luncheon is set for Thursday Sept. 15th, at noon in the Parish Center. Join us for catered luncheon followed by program: Reminiscing with Larry: Riverview, Old Time Radio and Big Name Dance Bands. Larry Bergnach has been seen and heard on Chicago TV and radio. Call parish office at 838-2592 x 0, for a reservation by Sept 12th. Cost is $7 payable at the door. Preparation for Sacrament of Baptism: Your family must be registered active members St. Dennis. Baptismal Prep Mtgs. are divided into two meetings, 4 weeks apart on Saturdays, 9-10:30 am. Parents and Godparents are required to attend both classes before a date is set. The dates are: Sept 17th, Oct 15th & Nov 19th, No Dec class. For more info, call the Parish Office at 815-838-2592, ext. 123. At least one Godparent must be a confirmed Catholic and active in their faitha letter of permission is required from their church. Divorce Care and Beyond, a support group for those in the process of a divorce or those already divorced begins Thurs, Sept. 29 in the rectory. Past participants are also welcome. For more info. or to register, call the parish office 815-8382592 or Pat and Bill Roderick 815-254-9966.

Wednesday, September 14 7:15am Donna Tierney by Jim & family,

John Kazmierczak by family 8:15am School Mass Gr 1-4

Sunday, September 11
Twenty-Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Thursday, September 15 7:15am Frank Lamparski, Birthday Remembrance by

wife Lorraine & family, Janice LeFevers, Birthday Remembrance by George & MaryAnn Salek

Sept. 3/4 Collection * ................. $ 11,820 Weekly Auto Debit (97) ........ 2,815 Monthly Auto Debit-weekly aver. (127) ...... 3,189 Total ..... $17,824 * $11,314 in 347 envelopes, $506 loose cash Weekly Operating Expenses . $ 19,217 Debt Reduction Collections (148) .. $ 2,677 Debt Reduction Auto Debit (36) .......... 632 Total ..... $ 3,309 PARISH CENTER DEBT.. $ 53,584 THANK YOU!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!! Please consider using auto debit in which your contribution is automatically withdrawn on a regular basis. Call Kathy at 815 838-2592 ext. 121 to enroll.

7:30 am Thomas Marchio Sr., Anniversary of Death

by Tom & Molly, Anthony Piersanti by wife Carolyn, Janice LeFevers, Birthday Remembrance by Bedore family 9:15 am Frank Lamparski by wife Lorraine & family, , Joe & Sarah Coverdill by Joe & Carol Coverdill, Loretta & Clay Sawdon by Joe &Carol Coverdill, Members of Altar & Rosary, CCW 11:00 am Ernest & Marge Francescon by the King family

Friday, September 16 7:15am Dave McNulty, Anniversary of Death by Tom &

Sue Gorski, Patricia Zimny by grandson Carter

Saturday, September 17 4:30pm Wanda & George Synowiec, Anniversary of

Death by family, Frank Voltolina by family, Helen M. Kijowski by Edwin F. Juban & daughter

Monday, September 12 7:15am Marian Murphy by Dick & Patti Johnson Tuesday, September 13 7:15am Deceased members of Altar & Rosary,
CCW, Mariellen Kehlenbach by Joe, Patricia Zimny by Russ & Jennifer Zimny, Special Intention for Elizabeth Tulach by family 7:00pm Glory & Praise Worship

SAVE THE DATE

Clothes for Haiti Ministry next meeting is Wed., Sept. 21st, 6-8:45p.m. in Fracaro Hall. We will be making clothes for the children of Haiti. We need help to make dresses, diapers, and pants. Please bring your OWN sewing machine. Donations needed include: mens t-shirts, gently used/new pillowcases, sheets, fabric, bias tape, Velcro and elastic. Please bring donations to the Narthex Care Pantry bins on September 17-18th ONLY! Also, burial shrouds will be made that evening. For more info, contact Christen Morris 708-220-1308. Marriage Alpha- 8 week course on Monday evenings from 6:00p.m.-9:00p.m.starting September 26th through November 14th, 2011. The Marriage Course is designed to build, strengthen, and even mend marriages. It helps married couples learn practical tools to build a strong and healthy marriage. Couples have the chance to discuss important issues often ignored in the rush of daily life. Registration forms in the Narthex. The cost is $100, which includes all materials and dinner each session.

Sunday, September 18
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30am John Kausak by wife Marie & family,

Marian Murphy by Frank & Mary Pagano 9:15am Frank Lamparski, Birthday Remembrance by wife Lorraine & family, Vernon McDowell by Balicki family, Vera Mushro by Joe Kehlenbach 11:00am Nicolette Bellos by Jim Tierney, Robert & Mary Bolte by King family, Patricia Zimny by Robert Ropa

BAPTISMS Please pray for those who have entered into Eternal Life especially for the Victims of the September 11, 2000 terrorist attacks
This Week the Flame of Faith will burn in Memory of . Janice LeFevers,
Birthday Remembrance by family

Olivia Rose Galfano

Readings for the Week Todays Readings-- Sun: Sir 27: 30-28:9, Rom 14: 7-9, Mt 18: 21-35 Mon:1 Tm 2:1-8, Lk 7:1-10 Tues: 1 Tm 3: 1-13, Lk 7: 11-17 Wed: Nm 21: 4b-9, Jn 3: 13-17 Thurs: 1 Tm 4: 1216, Jn 19: 25-27 Fri:1 Tm 6:2c-12, Lk 8: 1-3 Sat: 1 Tm 6: 1316, Lk 8: 4-15 Sun: Is 55: 6-9, Phil 1: 20c-24, 27a, Mt 20 116a September 11, 2011 Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary TimeAs stewards of Jesus we are called to forgive others as God forgives us. Often it is easier to ask for and accept forgiveness than it is to forgive others for wrongs they have committed or debts they owe. Let us live as prayerful and forgiving people, ever-mindful of the love, mercy and forgiveness that God has shown us.

St. Dennis Rosary Ministry Our next sale will be October 22 & 23 after all Masses. If you would like and inspirational item for a friend or loved one please call anytime, we would be happy to help you. Many new items will be displayed.

Attention!!!
Let us all take pride in our Church and show honor to our Lord by keeping His house clean! There has been an increase in the amount of gum, candy, cereal, crackers etc. left on the Church and Narthex floors. PLEASE clean up after your child. There is no maintenance service on the weekends. Also please do not allow children to enter or throw anything into the fountain area in the Narthex. Thank you.

Please pray for those who are sick or suffering especially

Geraldine Pytlewski, Gus Nilles Dean Morelli, Chuck Pastore