Music Ministry 300 Club Winners

$75 $50 $25 Clara Gajewski Maureen Sobczak Josie Encarnacion

January

Want a Great Gift Idea? Buy A Brick: Consider purchasing an engraved brick paver in memory of your loved one or for a special occasion (Birthday, Anniversary, Baptism.) This is a gift that will last for years to come. Cost is $75 to $125 for up to 6 lines of text. Check out the Pavers which are installed on the St. Dennis Parish School walkway on Washington Street. Order forms are available in the Parish Office

Preparation for Sacrament of Baptism: Your family must be registered active members of St. Dennis. Baptismal Prep Mtgs. are divided into two meetings, 4 weeks apart on Saturdays. Part 1 is 9 am to 10:15 am, Part 2 is 10:30 am 11:45. The next preparation classes for 2013 are January 19th & February 16th. Call the Parish Office to register.

January 13, 2013

The Baptism of The Lord

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 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.

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 Tuesdays 7:00 pm

St. Dennis School Open House and Catholic Schools Week

St. Dennis Gift Card Program HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM SCRIP!!! Gift cards are available after all weekend masses in the narthex. You can also purchase gift cards at school on Thursday and Friday mornings in the Faculty/Staff Lounge from 8:00 to 9 a.m. If you have any questions or want to place a special order, contact me at scripinfo@comcast.net or (815) 836-0661. All special orders must be paid for in advance. Thank you for your support of the Scrip program.
Denise Salvino

From the Desk of:

Join St. Dennis School in celebrating Catholic education! Catholic Schools Week: Raise the Standards will begin with Mass at 11 a.m. on Sunday, January 27, 2013. We invite you to see first-hand the great things happening at St. Dennis School at our Early Learning Center Curriculum Night on Tuesday, January 22 at 7 pm and our Open House and Registration on Sunday, Jan 27 from 12:30 to 2 pm. Check the school website at www.saint-dennis.org for events for the week.
Contact tuitionoffice@saint-dennis.org or call Laura Pfeiffer at 815-838-2592 x 115 to schedule a personal tour.

Deacon Rob Weierman

SACRAMENTS
Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30-4:15 pm or Appt. Baptism Please call 815 838-2592 ext.123 to register and complete a Baptismal Request form. Marriage Please call 815 838-2592 ext.123 to Register, at least six months in advance.

The people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their hearts whether John might be the Christ. This opening line of Sundays gospel reflects what is echoing within our hearts. The coming of a New Year is usually marked by gatherings of family, friends and lots of Fun! We reflect upon the last year and promise ourselves that this New Year will be better! We resolve to keep our rooms cleaner so mom will not have to remind us to clean your room. We plan to get our chores done without any complaints. We will do our homework NOW without delay as soon as we get home from school. Yes, this New Year will be different! Just for the kids who are thinking the Deacons writing just to them please remember that we adults have chores too. Things like the laundry, the ironing, meals to cook, dishes to clean (with your help), dusting and vacuuming, shopping and even shoveling snow now and then. Plus there are bills to pay, taxes to prepare, letters to write and a ton of other paperwork just like your math and English composition homework. Kids it is time to give your Parents a hug! And say, Thanks! This year is going to be better! We are going to open our hearts to the wonders God has in store for each one of us. We are going to act kinder, be nicer, show more Love to those around us. Most of all we are going to expect Christ to come among us today! Jesus may come to us as the classmate we help, as the coworker we assist, as the neighbor we greet. He may come as the stranger in the pew next to us. Jesus may come to us when we least expect him and come as the person we do not even like. But this year WE are going to be ready to greet Jesus whenever He comes to us. Because 2013 is going to be different; this year is going to be blessed!

Parish Office Hours

8:30 am 4:00 pm PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor Rev. James Curtin Associate Pastor Rev. Thomson Panakal Residents Fr. Mark Fracaro Sr. Ellen Thomas, r.c. Pastoral Associates Deacon Rob Weierman Sr. Joanne Vallero, CSJ Faith Formation Director Venus Wozniak Music Director Patti Johnson

Altar Servers/Acolytes needed! If you are a student of the parish in grades 5 HS and would like to volunteer to be an altar server, contact Dana Massey at dnmssy@yahoo.com or 815-524-5954 for more information. Next training is Monday, February 11th from 3 pm to 4:30 pm in the Narthex.

The National Shrine of St. Therese Pilgrimage Retreat Take a tour

of the National Shrine of St. Therese of Liseux on Saturday, Jan 19th from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Celebrate Mass in the chapel, explore the grounds and shop in the gift shop. Lunch will be provided. Cost is $25 per individual, if three or more attending in household cost is $21 per person. Registration and pre-pay required by contacting Venus at 815-838-2592 x 113 by Jan 11th. Ages 16 +.

Literature for the Soul Book Club: All adults welcome on Sunday,
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Jan 20th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Parish Office to review this months book selection: "Why the Nativity?" By David Jeremiah. Join us for fellowship, refreshments, and discussion. All welcome & you may join at any time, regardless of whether you've finished the book!

Healing Prayer
Lorrie Murphy 708 301-5107 murphyfisch@comcast.net

Toasting to the GIFT of a New Year

Let's start the new year off right. In this mini-retreat for all ages we will explore the opportunities for new beginnings offered through our faith. We will explore through storytelling, music, and art...Join us Wednesday, January 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. All ages welcome. Registration required by contacting Christen at 815-838-2592 x 114.

Bulletin Information Center Please send all information by email to secretary@saint-dennis.org. Deadline to submit info for the bulletin is 4 pm Friday one week before you want it to appear. NOTE: In subject area, please type St. Dennis Bulletin. All info must now be in MS Word or Publisher document as an attachment. Thank you, Parish Office.

MONTHLY REMINDERS SundayCatechesis of GS 9:15am, 5:15pm; Baptism 1pm MondayCatechesis of GS 4:30pm; Bible Study 6:30pm TuesdayGlory & Praise 7pm 2nd TuesdayCCW 12pm - Sept., Dec., March & May WednesdayCatechesis of GS 6pm Thursday All Choir Practices; Bible Study 10am Third Thursday Senior Luncheon First FridayHoly Hour 3:30pm

Bulletin Editor
Contact the Parish Office secretary@saint-dennis.org

1201 Washington St.Lockport, IL 60441 815 838-4494 E-mailschool@saint-dennis.org PrincipalLisa Smith

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January 13, 2013

Mass Intentions
Saturday, January 12 4:30 pm Marion Woss by family, Walter Krand by Mr. &
Mrs. Robert Devine & Mr. & Mrs. Mel Kelm

This Week, the Flame of Faith will burn in memory of Leon Spangler, Birthday Remembrance by Dolores & family

SAVE THE DATE

Glory & Praise: Our next meeting dates are January 15th, January 22 in Parish Office Stalzer Room. On Jan. 29th we welcome Deacon John Freund in the Narthex. All gatherings begin at 7 pm. Divorce Care & Beyond: a support group for those in the process of a divorce or those already divorced begins Thurs, January 17th at 6: 30 p.m. in the Rectory fireside room. We meet for 10 to 12 consecutive weeks. Past participants are also welcome. For more info. or to register, call Pat and Bill Roderick 815-254-9966. Registration required. Senior Luncheon: Happy New Year, 2013! All seniors are welcome on Thursday, January 17th to attend a luncheon and entertainment. Please RSVP by Monday, Jan 14th to parish secretary at 815-838-2592 x 123. Cost is $7.00 at the door. WORD ALIVE! Bible Study: Join us on Thursday Mornings, 10-11:30 am. in Parish Office Stalzer Rm. Sessions are Jan. 24, 31. Call Sr. Joanne at 815 838 2592 X 110 to register. Lockport Lions Club 28th Annual Spaghetti Dinner: Saturday, January 26th, serving from 4:30 pm to 7 pm in the St. Dennis Parish Center. Adults $8, children age 12 and under $5. Carry-outs available. Jan. 5/6 Collection* (204)............................ $ 9, 627 Solemnity of Mary (32)........................ 561 Christmas (4) .. 120 Weekly Auto Debit (114) ........ 3, 142 Monthly Auto Debit-weekly aver. (158) ........... 4,024 Total ........... $ 17,474
*656 loose cash

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

Sunday, January 13 7:30 am John Kausak by wife Marie, Kenneth Pilon,

Birthday Remembrance by Word Alive Bible Study, Doris M. Oller by the Knights of Columbus Perez Council 9:15 am Jerry Springer, Birthday Remembrance by family, Matt Fisch, Birthday Remembrance by family, Scott Blummer by Darlene Rusch, Leon Spangler ,Birthday Remb. by Delores & family, Frank Barkauskas by family 11:00 am In memory of Richard Mackert by Duray family, Bonnie Murillo, Birthday Remembrance by Pat Hester

Todays Scripture Readings

Isa 62:1-5 As a bridegroom rejoices in his bride, so the Lord rejoices in you. 1 Cor 12:4-11 There are different forms of service, but the same Lord. John 2:1-11 The wedding feast at Cana

Weekly Operating Expenses ..... $ 18,400 THANK YOU!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!

Readings for the Week

Mon: Heb 1:1-6, Mk 1: 14-20 Tues: Heb 2:5-12, Mk 1:21-28 Wed: Heb 2:14-18, Mk 1: 29-39 Thurs: Heb 3:7-14, Mk 1: 40-45 Fri: Heb 4:1-5, 11, Mk 2: 1-12 Sat: Heb 4:12-16, Mk 2: 13-17 Sun: Is 62:1-5, 1 Cor 12:4-11, Jn 2: 1-11

Debt Reduction Collection* (138) .................. $ 2,627 Debt Reduction Auto Debit (47) ............. 807 Total ........... $ 3,434
*155 loose cash

Monday, January 14 7:15 am St. Dennis Parish family Tuesday, January 15 7:15 am St. Dennis Parish family Wednesday, January 16 7:15 am St. Dennis Parish family 8:15 am All School Mass Thursday, January 17 7:15 am George Kintz, Anniversary of Death by family Friday, January 18 7:15 am St. Dennis Parish family Saturday, January 19 4:30 pm May, Maurisak & Gubista Families by family,
The Hester family by family

Jan. 1 Solemnity of Mary Collection* (85) ............ $ 1,292

*245 loose cash

Sunday, January 20 7:30 am St. Dennis Parish family 9:15 am Harold Kranz by Provancal family 11:00 am Frank Suski by Duray family, Joe Schmitt by Pat
Schmitt & family, In memory of Lenore Scoleri by Duray family, Deborah Brueckheimer-Kucer by parents Frank & Eleanor Kucer 2013 Calendars are available from ONeil & Goodale Funeral Homes. Please pick up your free copy today. CHECK OUT THE ST. DENNIS WEB SITE at WWW.SAINT-DENNIS.ORG or visit us on Facebook!

Only when the hour has arrived for his glorification does Jesus promise the coming of the Holy Spirit, since his Death and Resurrection will fulfill the promise made to the fathers. The Spirit of truth, the other Paraclete, will be given by the Father in answer to Jesus prayer; he will be sent by the Father in Jesus name; and Jesus will send him from the Fathers side, since he comes from the Father. The Holy Spirit will come and we shall know him; he will be with us for ever; he will remain with us. The Spirit will teach us everything, remind us of all that Christ said to us and bear witness to him. The Holy Spirit will lead us into all truth and will glorify Christ. He will prove the world wrong about sin, righteousness, and judgment." (CCC, n. 729) Please pray for those who are sick or suffering especially Dorothy Adelmann, Bob Devine, Ron Jones, Bill Bremmer, Greg Mahalick, Gene Keegan, Sue Klein

PARISH CENTER DEBT...... $ 3,569 Giving the Glory to God Renovation: (as of 1/7/13) Total Pledged: $341,172 Number of families: 357 Payments received: $286,144
Thank you to all who signed up for auto debit. Auto Debit forms are available in the Narthex. Please return forms to the parish office or collection basket. Thank you also to all who increased their weekly contribution.

THE 2013 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES ANNUAL APPEAL IS UNDERWAY

THE LORD SUSTAINS HIS PEOPLE The 2013 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal begins with a mailing that many of our parishioners have received or will soon receive. This is a mailing from Bishop Conlon asking for a pledge to the 2013 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal. The Appeal not only funds many of the operations of the diocese, it funds services that are of great help to the ministries here in our parish. This year, the theme of the Appeal is The Lord Sustains His People. The Lord sustains each of us in many ways. His life, death and resurrection were all gifts to each of us. He gives us all that we have. He gave us our Church. That Church, through our parish, our diocese, and throughout the world offers us not only spiritual but many other forms of sustenance.

2013 Contribution Statements will be available l/21/13. Please contact the parish office at 815-838-2592 or secretary@saint-dennis.org, please let us know if you would like your statement e-mailed, mailed or ready for pick-up in the parish office. Baptism was important in the ministry of Jesus. At its beginning, Jesus was baptized by John. Here God revealed Jesus as his Son and the Spirit descended upon him. At its conclusion, Jesus commanded the Apostles to make disciples of all nations through baptism. It is in Baptism that we become sons and daughters of God.

Prayer Requests
Do you need prayer or know of someone in need of prayer? Contact the parish office at 838-2592 ext. 123 or secretary@saintdennis.org to add a prayer request to our daily e-mail prayer line.