Letter from the Pastor, Father Jim Curtin

Parish Staff Father Thompson Panakal

Greetings! Welcome to our GIFT Program which, when transcribed, means Growing In Faith Together. We, as a staff, invite you to join all of us in the adventure of growing in our Catholic Faith and our relationship with God. This is an exciting new development for St. Dennis. We are inviting every family to sign up for a minimum of four events for this semester. Weve incorporated many of our on-going events and ministries within the parish and are introducing many new events for you to experience. Each of these events will fall into one of four categories. The first is Becoming Community, where we will be sharing our lives together. The second is Believing Community, where we will delve deeper into the mysteries of our faith. The third is Celebrating Community, with liturgies, sacramental celebrations, and opportunities for prayer. And the fourth is Responding Community, where we respond to our faith through service. Please take time to read over the following events and register you and your family. We, as a staff, are excited and enthusiastic about our new program that we offer to you in love. I am thankful for all the opportunities that GIFT will offer to all generations in our Parish. In Gods love, Fr. Jim
815-838-2592 ext. 123 secretary@saint-dennis.org

Associate Pastor 815-838-2592 ext. 123 secretary@saint-dennis.org

Father Mark Fracaro

Resident (Retired) Pastor 815-838-2592 ext. 112 331-431-2354 marcoparco41@gmail.com

Kathy Provancal
Business Manager 815-838-2592 ext. 121 kprovancal@saint-dennis.org

Kym Bruining
Parish Office Secretary 815-838-2592 ext. 123 secretary@saint-dennis.org

Colleen Dombrowski
Parish Office Secretary 815-838-2592 ext. 123 secretary@saint-dennis.org

Saint Dennis 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.
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Laura Pfeiffer
Director of Development St. Dennis School 815-838-2592 ext. 115 lpfeiffer@saint-dennis.org

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Important Dates To Know for 2013
Ash Wednesday Palm Sunday Holy Thursday Good Friday Holy Saturday Easter Sunday Divine Mercy Sunday Ascension Pentecost Sunday Trinity Sunday Corpus Christi Assumption of Mary February 13, 2013 March 24, 2013 March 28, 2013 March 29, 2013 March 30, 2013 March 31, 2013 April 7, 2013 May 9, 2013 May 19, 2013 May 26, 2013 May 30, 2013 August 15, 2013

Venus Wozniak
Director of Faith Formation 815-838-2592 ext. 113 vwozniak@saint-dennis.org

Christen Morris
Assistant Faith Formation Coordinator 815-838-2592 ext. 114 cmorris@saint-dennis.org

Michele Pall
Important Phone Numbers To Know
Agencies of the Diocese of Joliet Catholic Cemeteries Catholic Charities Campus Ministry Center for Family Ministry Hispanic Ministry Life Office Peace & Social Justice Vocation Office Joliet Hospice Christ in the Wilderness Retreat Center St. Vincent DePaul 815-838-0395 815-723-3405 815-834-4022 815-8385334 815-834-4038 630-718-2121 815-834-4028 815-834-4004 815-740-4104
www.joliethospice.org

Faith Formation Assistant 815-838-2592 ext. 116 mpall@saint-dennis.org

Deacon Rob Weierman

Pastoral Associate 815-838-2592 ext. 111 rweierman@saint-dennis.org

Sr. Joanne Vallero

Pastoral Associate 815-838-2592 ext. 110 sjvallero@saint-dennis.org

815-947-2476
www.citwretreat.com

815-722-1140

Lisa Smith
Principal St. Dennis School 815-838-4494 ext. 103 lsmith@saint-dennis.org Website: www.saint-dennis.org/stdennisschool/ 3

Patti Johnson
Music Director 815-474-6851 pjohnson@saint-dennis.org

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The Becoming Community - - How do we become community? We share in common life together. These options are social events where we build relationships and share the gift of faith together. The Believing Community - How do we deepen our faith? We take time to ponder and study the mysteries of our faith. These options will lead us to a deeper understanding and knowledge of the richness of our faith. The Celebrating Community - How do we live our faith? We become active in the liturgical life of our faith. These options are the formative liturgical celebrations throughout the year, sacramental celebrations, and opportunities for prayer. The Responding Community - How do we respond to the GIFT of faith? We act on the spirit moving in our lives to care for our brothers and sisters in need. These options are the opportunities to serve Christ in the poor and oppressed within our community and throughout the world.
To use the GIFT Program as your childs Faith Formation, you must register for the GIFT Faith Formation Program by filling out the GIFT Faith Formation Registration Form for each child needing faith formation. This form can be picked up at the Parish Office or can be found online at www.saint-dennis.org, under the faith formation tab for GIFT. There is a GIFT faith formation registration fee, and each child must complete and record a total of 30 hours of GIFT event participation for the following categories:

3 hours: Becoming events 17 hours: Believing events 5 hours: Celebrating events 5 hours: Responding events
If you are using GIFT as your faith formation, you must register with the Faith Formation Office for each event you plan to attend, regardless if registration is required. Also, it is the responsibility of the family to record all GIFT hours in the red Family Attendance Binder found in the Narthex. The GIFT Event Registration Form, found on page 21, may be used to register for multiple G.I.F.T. events. Please use this program guide for necessary registration information to complete the form. Payment for events is due at the time of registration, along with the Event Registration Form. Make checks payable to St. Dennis Church. Event registration forms and payments should be dropped off to the Parish Office prior to the event deadline.
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St. Dennis High School Youth Group-Becoming Community

Monthly Youth Group meetings include a discussion of a subject that relates to teen topics, food after the meeting, and open gym time. In addition, youth group events will be held monthly. Events are regularly posted to the St. Dennis website www.saint-dennis.org/high-school-youth-group. Please check the website and the church bulletin frequently for updates. If you have any questions email Stephen and Tiffany Listermann. Program # YG020313 Day Sunday Date 1 Sunday/month Time 4:30p.m.-7:00p.m. Location Stalzer Rm/Parish Center Gym

Ages: High School Teens. Cost: No cost for youth group meetings. Some fees for teen events. No Registration is required. (Please note: The meeting dates will be Feb. 3, Mar. 3, April 7, May 5, and June 2) We will not meet in July and August. Contact: Stephen and Tiffany Listermann 815-267-3781 SDYG@comcast.net

Monday Night Bible Study-Believing Community

Come join Deacon Rob for a Bible Study that is easy to follow, entertaining, and informative. We will be discussing the history, culture, people and traditions which are behind the stories of the Old Testament. Just starting the Book of Joshua, our study stresses the message found in this old book that still applies to our lives today. Program # BS012213 Day Mondays Date Feb. 4-May Time 6:30-8:15p.m. Location Stalzer Room

Ages: Adult. Cost: Free will donation. No Registration is required. Contact: Deacon Rob Weierman

815-838-2592 ext.111

rweierman@saint-dennis.org

Glory and Praise-Celebrating Community

Join us in praising Jesus through music, song, scripture, and spirit-filled topics. Our February 5th gathering will be a healing Mass with Fr. Jim Curtin. Please check with the Parish Office in case of a date cancellation. Program # GP020513 Day Tuesday Date Most Tuesdays Time 7:00-9:30p.m. Location Narthex or Stalzer Room

Ages: All ages welcome. Cost: Free will donation. Registration is not required. (Please note: Gathering dates include Feb. 5, 19, 26, March 5, 12, April 2, 9, 23, 30, May 7, 14, and 21) Contact: Sue Balicki 815-838-7633 suzabell53@aol.com 5

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Word Alive! Morning Bible Study-Believing Community

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 in faith. No previous Bible Study is necessary. A specific schedule of meeting sessions is available, but we typically meet the first, second, and fourth Thursday of the month. Program # BST020713 Day Thursdays Date Feb. 7-May 30 Time 10:00a.m.-11:30a.m. Location Stalzer Room

Ages: Adult. Cost: I=$10 donation/year defrays material expenses. No registration is required. Contact: Sister Joanne 815-838-2592 ext.110

sjvallero@saint-dennis.org

Literature for the Soul Book Club-Believing Community

Join us for St. Dennis first Book Club, where we will explore Christian and Inspirational Literature in an informal, comfortable setting. The books are reviewed over refreshments and fellowship. Our February selection is Rediscover Catholicism by Matthew Kelly. Future book ideas will be discussed within the group. The club is open to anyone who wants to explore literary selections with others from St. Dennis & our local community. Previous book club experience is not necessary. Program # BC091612 Day Sunday Date Time Location Stalzer Room

3rd Sunday of month 6:30p.m.-8:00p.m.

Ages: Age 16+ Cost: I=$2.00 per session for refreshments or bring a snack or appetizer to share. No registration is required. (Please note: The book club dates will be Feb. 17, Mar. 17, April 21, May 19, June 23, and July 21) There will be no August meeting date Contact: Kathy Lesnefsky 815-588-3507 or Sue Brody 815-836-8202

Council of Catholic Women St. Patrick Celebration-Becoming Community

Please join us for our general meeting which will include corned beef and cabbage lunch, entertainment by St. Dennis Childrens Choir and fellowship. All women of St. Dennis and their guests are warmly welcomed. Program # CW031313 Day Tuesday Date Mar 13 Time 12:00p.m.-3:00p.m. Location Fracaro Hall

Ages: Adult women. Cost: I=$10 at door. Registration is required. Contact: Sue Balicki

Contact: Parish Secretary 815-838-2592 Deadline: Saturday, Mar 9 815-838-7633 suzabell53@aol.com 6

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Garments of Praise Ministry (formerly Clothes for Haiti)-Responding Community

Help the orphaned and abandoned children in Haiti and other 3rd world countries discover their worth, beauty, and dignity and help them renew their hope by your simple act of caring. We are looking for volunteers to help sew dresses, boys britches and diapers out of donated materials and clothing. Also, we are in need of volunteers to help cut fabric, glue, and create burial shrouds. No sewing skills are required; we can find a use for all talents. Confirmation and High School can earn service hours. Donations collected include: new and used sheets, pillowcases, t-shirts, fabric, yarn, sewing notions, Velcro, and craft glue. Program # HM022013 Day Wednesday Date 1X/month Time 6:00-8:45p.m. Location Fracaro Hall

Ages: 12 & Up. Cost: Free will donation. No Registration is required. (Please note: Meeting dates include Feb. 20, March 27, April 17, May 15, and August 21. There will be no meetings in June and July-Happy Summer!) Contact: Christen Morris 815-838-2592 ext 114 cmorris@saint-dennis.org Sue DAmore 815-836-0719

Senior Luncheon and Program-Becoming Community

Come join us for a catered luncheon followed by entertainment/program. Information regarding the menu and program are available when you call to make your reservation. Program # SM022113 Day Date Time 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m. Location Parish Center Gym

Thursday, 1X/mo. Feb. 21-May 16

Ages: Senior parishioners and friends. Cost: S 55+=$7, Pay at the door. Reservation is required. Contact: Parish Secretary 815-838-2592 Deadline: Preceding Mon. AM (Please note: The luncheon dates will be Feb. 21, Mar. 21, April 18 and May 16) Contact: Sister Joanne 815-838-2592 ext.110 sjvallero@saint-dennis.org

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Welcoming for New Parishioners-Becoming Community

Informal coffee and refreshments, welcome, introduction of parish staff, member information available regarding parish events and ministries, opportunity for questions, and information sharing. Program # CL020313 Day Sunday Date Feb. 3 & May 19 Time Location

after 9:15 & 11:00a.m. Mass Rectory Dining Room

Ages: Any parishioners new to parish in the last year. Cost: Free. No registration is required. Contact: Sister Joanne 815-838-2592 ext.110

sjvallero@saint-dennis.org

Prepare for Lent (Catechetical Moment)-Believing Community

Join us for a look at the Lenten traditions for Catholics and help prepare our churchs ashes, which will be used on Ash Wednesday, with an ending prayer service and bonfire. Program # FF020513 Day Monday Date Feb. 4 Time 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Location Church/Narthex/Parish Center Gym

Ages: Kindergarten & up. Cost: I=$5/S 55+=Free will donation. No Registration is required, but is appreciated. You can prepay or pay at the door. Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113 vwozniak@saint-dennis.org

Faith and Literature: Screwtape Letters-Believing Community

The book, Screwtape Letters, by C.S. Lewis is very important for our time. In our secularized and materialistic society, even Christians have little awareness of the spiritual side of reality. By means of an imaginary correspondence between a senior tempter, Screwtape, and a junior devil, Wormwood, C.S. Lewis gives us penetrating insights into how unseen powers of evil work to ensure and destroy those who seek to follow Christ. All reading will be done in session, and each session will cover one chapter. Discussions will cover pertinent themes of family, love, peer pressure, humor, cliques, etc. This is a great event for opening conversations about issues of the spiritual realm. Program # FF020713 Day Thursdays Date Feb. 7-May 2 Time 7:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Location Narthex/Stalzer Room

Ages: 12+. Cost: I=$15 1X cost for book, (if you bring your own book, 1X cost of $5) and please bring a snack to share. Registration and pre-pay is required. Deadline: Friday, Feb. 1 (Please note: Meeting dates include Feb. 7, Mar. 7, April 4, and May 2.) Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113 vwozniak@saint-dennis.org

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I=Individual, H=Household, S=Seniors (55+ years) The Gospel of Love: A Lived Experience with Sr. Simone Campbell-Believing Community Sr. Simone Campbell, Executive Director of NETWORK, a National Catholic Social Justice Lobby, is a religious leader, attorney and poet with extensive experience lobbying on issues of peace building, immigration and economic justice. Sr. Simone gained national attention last year as she travelled the country with Nuns on the Bus to highlight budget concerns for the poor. This event is presented by The Well; a spirituality center sponsored by the Congregation of St. Joseph. Program # FF021013 Day Sunday Date Feb. 10 Time 6:30-8:30p.m. Location

Off Campus at The Well LaGrange Park, IL Transportation: You may drive on your own or carpool with other parish attendees. Everyone participating should meet at The Well located at 1515 West Ogden Avenue, LaGrange Park, IL 60526 by 6:00p.m. Ages: Adult. Cost: I=$30 (Checks made payable to the Congregation of St. Joseph at the time of workshop). Registration is required. Deadline: Monday, Feb. 4 Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113 vwozniak@saint-dennis.org

Mardi Gras-Becoming Community

Celebrate Fat Tuesday with a taste of Cajun buffet, New Orleans jazz, storytelling, juggling, and crafts. Put on your beads and masks upon arrival, but be ready to reveal your true self as we end the night with a prayer service that leads us into Ash Wednesday and Lent. Program # FF021213 Day Tuesday Date Feb. 12 Time 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Location Church/Parish Center Gym

Ages: All ages welcome. Cost: I=$9/ S 55+=$6 Registration and prepay is required. Deadline: Tuesday, Feb.5 (Please note: Bring a dessert to share, Mardi Gras main courses will be served. Let us know the dessert you intend to bring when registering.) Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113 vwozniak@saint-dennis.org

Maybe Ill Give Up Brussel Sprouts Children & Our Lenten Practices-Believing Community
This session of the Nurturing Your Childs Spirituality offered through The Well, will offer ideas about how to help children enter into the deeper meaning of our traditional Lenten practices. The Well is a spirituality center sponsored by the Congregation of St. Joseph. Program # FF021413 Day Thursday Date Feb. 14 Time 9:15-10:45a.m. Location

Off Campus at The Well LaGrange Park, IL Transportation: You may drive on your own or carpool with other parish attendees. Everyone participating should meet at The Well located at 1515 West Ogden Avenue, LaGrange Park, IL 60526 by 9:00a.m. Ages: Adult. Cost: I=$10 (Checks made payable to the Congregation of St. Joseph at the time of workshop). Registration is required. Deadline: Monday, Feb. 11 Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113 vwozniak@saint-dennis.org 9

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Acolytes (A.K.A. Altar Servers) Training-Celebrating Community Come learn how to participate in the Mass in a new way. We will be offering a training to educate and prepare you to serve our Priests during the Mass. Additionally, in May, there will be a Blessing for past and present Acolytes. Please consider being part of the Mass.
Program # LM021613 Day Monday Date Feb. 11 Time 3:00p.m.-4:30p.m. Location Narthex & Church

Ages: 5th grade high school. Cost: Free. Registration is required. Contact: Dana Massey 815-524-5954

dnmssy@yahoo.com

St. Dennis Youth Group Wolves Game-Becoming community If you are high school student that would like to become part of the St. Dennis Youth Group, please join us for a night out of fun at the Chicago Wolves hockey game. We will meet in the church parking lot at 5:30p.m. A waiver and medical form will need to be on file to attend the event. Please go to the St. Dennis Youth Group web page www.saint-dennis.org/high-school-youth-group/ for more details.
Program # YG021613 Day Saturday Date Feb. 16 Time 5:30p.m. Location Church parking lot/Chicago, IL

Ages: high school student (9-12th grades). Cost: $15 Registration is required. Contact: Steve & Tiffany Listermann

815-267-3781

Deadline: Friday, Feb. 8 SDYG@comcast.net

Lenten At Home Retreat for Busy People-Believing Community A retreat for busy people who will commit themselves to set aside a hour at times convenient for their schedules. The retreat opens with a group session on Feb. 18 and closes with a group session and prayer on Mar. 4.
Program # CL021813 Day Monday Monday Date Time Location Fireplace Room Fireplace Room Feb. 18 1st meeting 7:00p.m.-8:15p.m. Mar. 4 Final meeting 7:00p.m.-8:15p.m.

Ages: Adult. Cost: Free will donation. Registration is required. Contact: Sister Joanne

Contact Sr. Joanne or the Parish Secretary 815-838-2592 ext.110 sjvallero@saint-dennis.org

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Year of Faith: Vatican II + 50-Belieiving Community

Join Fr. Mark Fracaro for this discussion of a most pivotal point in our faith. Why was Vatican II called? What did it do? What was written? What has been the impact? For 4 weeks, we will look at the 16 documents of Vatican II. We will see in summary what Vatican II says and discuss some of the major themes. Program # FF021913 Day Tuesdays Date Feb. 19-Mar 12 Time 7:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Location Narthex

Ages: Adults. Cost: I=$15 Registration and pre-pay is required. Deadline: Friday, Feb. 15 (Please note: The 4-week session dates will be Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 5 and 12) Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113 vwozniak@saint-dennis.org

God and Technology: Catholic Apps-Believing Community

Please join us for an appealing night of technology and faith integration. During this GIFT event, you will learn about some great tools to help you in your faith journey. The applications discussed will be compatible with the iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone. Both free and paid applications will be explored. Feel free to bring your devices. Also, snacks will be provided. Program # FF022213 Day Friday Date Feb. 22 Time 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Location Science Lab (SD School)

Ages: 11+ (Chaperones will not be provided). Cost: I=$5 Registration is required. Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113

Deadline: Monday, Feb. 18 vwozniak@saint-dennis.org

Faith and Literature: The Three Trees-Believing Community

Come join us for light breakfast as we read and discuss the book, The Three Trees, by Angela Elwell Hunt and do a craft activity to supplement the story/theme. Books will be available for purchase on a first come first serve basis. Program # FF022413 Day Sunday Date Feb. 24 Time 9:00a.m.-11:00a.m. Location Stalzer Room

Ages: Age 6 and over. Cost: I=$7 (Cost includes light breakfast and craft). Registration and pre-pay are required. Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113

Deadline: Monday, Feb. 18 vwozniak@saint-dennis.org

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The Awesome Love of God with Fr. Aniello-Believing Community

Join Fr. Aniello as he discusses the awesome love of God and offers prayers of healing. Fr. Aniello, often referred to as Jesus grandfather, has a direct contact with God. God communicates with Fr. Aniello through audible voice frequently. What messages is God waiting to tell you through Fr. Aniello? Program # GP022413 Day Sunday Date Feb. 24 Time 7:00p.m. Location Church

Ages: All ages are welcome. Cost: Free will donation. No registration is required. Contact: Parish Secretary 815-838-2592

secretary@saint-dennis.org

St. Joseph and St. Dennis Reconciliation Service-Celebrating Community

Program # LM022513 Day Monday Date Feb. 25 Time 7:00p.m. Location St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lockport

Ages: All ages are welcome. Cost: Free. No registration is required. Contact: Parish Secretary 815-838-2592

secretary@saint-dennis.org

Christ in the Poor Food Drive-Responding Community

Come learn about hunger and poverty in Lockport. We will hit the streets in the neighborhoods surrounding St. Dennis collecting food for our local Fairmont Food Pantry. Soup and discussion will follow the collection of food. We will collect food in rain or shine, please come dressed according to the weather. Program # FF030113 Day Friday Date Mar. 1 Time 6:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Location Fracaro Hall

Ages: All ages are welcome. Cost: I=$10 (Cost includes a t-shirt) Registration and pre-pay are required. Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113

Deadline: Wednesday, Feb. 27 vwozniak@saint-dennis.org

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Healing Mass and Prayer with Fr. Paul Burak-Celebrating Community

Fr. Paul Burak, former liaison for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Chicago, will celebrate Mass and offer healing prayers with the Glory and Praise Ministry. Fr. Burak is currently the pastor of St. Michaels Parish in Orland Park. Program # GP030113 Day Tuesday Date Mar. 5 Time 7:00p.m.-9:30p.m. Location Church

Ages: All ages welcome. Cost: Free will donation. No Registration is required. Contact: Sue Balicki

815-838-7633

suzabell53@aol.com

Glory and Praise Healing and Prayer-Believing Community Deacon Tom Marciani, from St. Raphael Church in Naperville, will offer healing and prayers with the Glory and Praise Ministry.
Program # GP031213 Day Tuesday Date Mar. 12 Time 7:00p.m.-9:30p.m. Location Stalzer Room

Ages: All ages welcome. Cost: Free will donation. No Registration is required. Contact: Sue Balicki

815-838-7633

suzabell53@aol.com

The Way of Jesus: Walking in the Way of Love-Believing Community

This session of the Nurturing Your Childs Spirituality offered through The Well, will discuss the Easter mysteries which are a microcosm of life itself: suffering, death, and new life. We will explore ways to help children enter into and understand these great mysteries. The Well is a spirituality center sponsored by the Congregation of St. Joseph. Program # FF031413 Day Thursday Date Mar. 14 Time 9:15a.m.-10:15a.m. Location Off Campus at The Well LaGrange Park, IL

Transportation: You may drive on your own or carpool with other parish attendees. Everyone participating should meet at The Well located at 1515 West Ogden Avenue, LaGrange Park, IL 60526 by 9:00a.m. Ages: Adult. Cost: I=$10 (Checks made payable to the Congregation of St. Joseph at the time of workshop). Registration is required. Deadline: Monday, Mar. 11 Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113 vwozniak@saint-dennis.org 13

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The Price Jesus Paid-Believing Community

Come join Fr. Terry Deffenbaugh OSA, who will be dynamically and dramatically demonstrating the Crucifixion Jesus endured for love of us and in payment for our personal sins. Fr. Terry will touch upon the Gospel accounts and demonstrate the type of instruments used by the Romans at the time of Christ. The presentation will help you understand and hopefully appreciate the LOVE Jesus has for us. Program # YG031613 Day Saturday Date Mar. 16 Time 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m. Location Church

This event will immediately follow after the 4:30p.m. Mass. Ages: All above the age of reason are welcome. Cost: Free will donation. No Registration is required. Contact: Deacon Rob Weierman 815-838-2592 ext.111

rweierman@saint-dennis.org

St. Josephs Table-Becoming Community Come celebrate the feast day of St. Joseph. Learn the history of the feast, participate in a meal, and bring a dessert to share. Alms will be collected for the Bread of Life fund.
Program # FF031913 Day Tuesday Date Mar. 19 Time 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Location Parish Center Gym

Ages: All ages welcome. Cost: I=$8/S 55+=$5 Registration and pre-pay are required. Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113

Deadline: Friday, Mar. 15 vwozniak@saint-dennis.org

Stations of the Cross-Celebrating Community Come participate in a presentation of the Stations of the Cross from a teenage perspective. The experience will be performed at each station as a silhouette along with modern day music appropriate to each depiction.
Program # YG032213 Day Friday Date Mar. 22 Time 7:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Location Church

Ages: All ages welcome. Cost: Free. No Registration is required. Contact: Stephen and Tiffany Listermann

815-267-3781

SDYG@comcast.net

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Feed My Starving Children-Responding Community

Come for a day of hunger awareness and packaging food for families worldwide. Its a great time of working for the worlds poorest. FMSC is a Christian organization committed to feeding Gods starving children hungry in body and spirit. Volunteers will prepare and pack dried, nutritious meals to be shipped to children in 3rd world countries. Program # FF032513 FF040113 Day Monday Monday Date Mar. 25 April 1 Time 10:45a.m.-3:00p.m. 10:45a.m.-3:00p.m. Location Off-Campus: Aurora, IL Off-Campus: Aurora, IL

Transportation: You may drive on your own or carpool with other parish attendees. (Driver forms need to be filled out.) Everyone participating should meet in St. Dennis parking lot by 10:45a.m. Ages: 5 & up. Max.40 Cost: I=$5 Free will donation may be given to Feed My Starving Children. Registration is required.

Deadline: Thursday, Mar. 21 (For Mar. 25th) Deadline: Thursday, Mar. 28 (For April 1st)

(Please note: You cannot be sick. You must remove all jewelry and wear closed-toed shoes to volunteer) Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113 vwozniak@saint-dennis.org

Triduum Mass-Celebrating Community

Come and participate in the ancient traditions of the Last Supper, Death, and Resurrection of Christ in one continuous Mass from Holy Thursday through Holy Saturday. See the Lenten calendar for more details. Also, bring a bell to ring on Holy Thursday and Holy Saturday. Program # LM032813 LM032913 LM033013 Day Thursday Friday Saturday Date March 28 March 29 March 30 Time Location Church Church Church Church

7:00p.m. (Mass) 8:00p.m.-12:00a.m.(Adoration) 7:00p.m. 7:30p.m.

Ages: All ages welcome. Cost: Free. No Registration is required. Contact: Parish Secretary

815-838-2592

secretary@saint-dennis.org

Blessing of the Easter Baskets-Celebrating Community Join Fr. Mark as he offers a blessing of the Easter food baskets as well as shares history and tradition of the holiday.
Program # LM033013 Day Saturday Date March 30 Time 12:00p.m. Location Narthex

Ages: All ages welcome. Cost: Free. No Registration is required. Contact: Parish Secretary

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I=Individual, H=Household, S=Seniors (55+ years)

Finding the Risen Christ Among Us-Believing Community This session of the Nurturing Your Childs Spirituality offered through The Well, will explore how to help children into a larger understanding of Christ as they discover the risen Jesus in all creation. The Well is a spirituality center sponsored by the Congregation of St. Joseph.
Program # FF041113 Day Thursday Date April 11 Time 9:15-10:15a.m. Location Off Campus at The Well LaGrange Park, IL Transportation: You may drive on your own or carpool with other parish attendees. Everyone participating should meet at The Well located at 1515 West Ogden Avenue, LaGrange Park, IL 60526 by 9:00a.m. Ages: Adult. Cost: I=$10 (Checks made payable to the Congregation of St. Joseph at the time of workshop). Registration is required. Deadline: Monday, April 8 Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113 vwozniak@saint-dennis.org

St. Raymond Cathedral Tour-Celebrating Community

St. Raymonds Cathedral is the place of the bishops seat of the Joliet Diocese. We will meet at St. Dennis in the parking lot at 10:00a.m. to caravan to St. Raymonds for the 11a.m. Mass. Following the Mass we will have a guided tour of the building. We will gather for lunch at a local restaurant after the tour. Program # FF041413 Day Sunday Date April 14 Time 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m. Location St. Raymond, Joliet, IL

Transportation: You may drive on your own or carpool with other parish attendees. (Driver forms will need to be filled out.) Everyone participating should meet in St. Dennis parking lot by 10:00a.m. Ages: Age 8 and older. Cost: Free, cost of lunch on your own. Registration is required. Deadline: Wednesday, April 10 Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113 vwozniak@saint-dennis.org

Good Grief-Becoming Community

Join Sr. Joanne as she presents the grief experience; moving through grief; the myths of grief; healing the pain of grief; faith and prayer and the healing of griefs pain. (This is a repeat session of the Good Grief Program held in October, 2012.) Program # PC041513 Day Monday Date April 15 Time 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m. Location Narthex

Ages: Adults experiencing the loss of a loved one in death. Cost: Free will donation. Registration is required. To register contact: Parish Secretary 815-838-2592 Deadline: Wednesday, April 10 Contact: Sister Joanne 815-838-2592 ext.110 sjvallero@saint-dennis.org

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I=Individual, H=Household, S=Seniors (55+ years)

Glory and Praise: An Evening with Deacon Rob-Believing Community

Come worship the Lord and join Deacon Rob Weierman as he answers, all the questions about Catholicism that you are afraid to ask. Program # GP041613 Day Tuesday Date April 16 Time 7:00p.m.-9:30p.m. Location Stalzer Room

Ages: All ages welcome. Cost: Free will donation. No Registration is required. Contact: Sue Balicki

815-838-7633

suzabell53@aol.com

St. Dennis Daybreak Shelter-Responding Community

Help give guests at the Daybreak Shelter delicious meals four times a year with St. Dennis Church! We are looking for volunteers to give a specific food item for our scheduled service time at the shelter. Menus for the year are available from which you can choose item(s) to donate. All food is collected in the Narthex on the day it is served. From a box of cookies to a hot dish, the choice is up to you. Everything is very much appreciated! Program # SJ041713 Day Wednesday Date April 17 Time 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Location Narthex

Ages: All ages welcome. Cost: Free will donation. Registration is required. Contact: Mary Anne Krajewski

815-838-6326

Deadline: 1 week before event jkrajew@ameritech.net

Earth Day: Our Universes Story-Believing Community

Come and explore Earth Day through the story of our universe. We will reflect and create artwork under the direction of Bridget Speduto. Bridget is an inspirational speaker, retreat leader, spiritual director, and Director of The Well, Spiritual Center of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph. She is a wife, mother, and teacher. Program # FF041813 Day Thursday Date April 18 Time 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Location Narthex

Ages: Age 6 and older. Cost: I=$8 Registration and pre-pay are required. Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113

Deadline: Monday, April 15 vwozniak@saint-dennis.org

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GROWING IN FAITH TOGETHER: G.I.F.T.

I=Individual, H=Household, S=Seniors (55+ years)

Faith and Literature: The Quiltmakers Gift-Believing Community

Come join us for light breakfast as we read and discuss the book, The Quiltmakers Gift, by Jeff Brumbeau and do a craft activity to supplement the story/theme. Books will be available for purchase on a first come first serve basis. Program # FF042113 Day Sunday Date April 21 Time 9:00a.m.-11:00a.m. Location Stalzer Room

Ages: Age 6 and over. Cost: I=$7 (cost includes light breakfast and craft). Registration and pre-pay are required. Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113

Deadline: Monday, April 15 vwozniak@saint-dennis.org

The St. Dennis Childrens Choir Spring Musical-Becoming Community

Please join us on Friday for the Spring Musical performance along with an awards night. Or join us on Sunday for tea and a matinee performance of the spring musical. Program # MM042613 MM042813 Day Friday Sunday Date April 26 April 28 Time 7:00p.m.-9:30p.m. 1:15p.m.-3:30p.m. Location Parish Center Gym Parish Center Gym

Ages: All ages welcome. Cost: I=$4/S 55+=$3/Student=$2 No Registration is required, but tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Contact: Patti Johnson 815-474-6851 pjohnson@saint-dennis.org

Council of Catholic Women May Evening Meeting-Believing Community Please join us for our general meeting which will include a catered dinner, fun and fellowship. The speaker is Christine Grano, Spiritual Director at Mayslake Ministries, who will present Seeing Ourselves Through the Eyes of God. All women of St. Dennis and their guests are warmly welcomed.
Program # CW050813 Day Wednesday Date May 8 Time 6:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Location Narthex

Ages: Adult women. Cost: I=$10 at door. Registration is required. Contact: Sue Balicki

Contact: Parish Secretary 815-838-2592 Deadline: Fri., May 3 815-838-7633 suzabell53@aol.com

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I=Individual, H=Household, S=Seniors (55+ years)

The Lorax Movie Night-Believing Event

Come for a night of conversation and a great Dr. Seuss movie. What is the thneed? What is your thneed? Conversation will be provided., please bring a snack to share. Program # FF051013 Day Friday Date May 10 Time 6:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Location Fracaro Hall

Ages: All ages are welcome. Cost: I=$5 Registration and pre-pay are required. Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113

Deadline: Wednesday, May 8 vwozniak@saint-dennis.org

Pentecost Celebration-Believing Event Come celebrate the birthday of the Church. At this mini retreat, we will focus on the Apostles experience of Pentecost, our experience of Confirmation, and what that means for our church. Lunch and birthday cake will be provided.
Program # FF051913 Day Sunday Date May 19 Time 12:15p.m.-2:00p.m. Location Fracaro Hall & Front Lawn

Ages: All ages are welcome. Cost: I=$8/S 55+=$5 Registration and pre-pay are required. Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113

Deadline: Wednesday, May 15 vwozniak@saint-dennis.org

May Crowning-Celebrating Community Come celebrate the gift of Mary, our Mother. We will crown Mary and offer prayers through her special intercession. Please bring a bouquet of flowers as visible signs of the prayers we offer. A celebratory dessert will follow the prayer service. Please plan on bringing a dessert to share.
Program # FF053113 Day Friday Date May 31 Time 6:30p.m.-8:00p.m. Location Narthex/Church Parking Lot

Ages: All ages are welcome. Cost: $5 per family, plus the cost of a flower bouquet. Registration is required. Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113

Deadline: Monday, May 27 vwozniak@saint-dennis.org

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I=Individual, H=Household, S=Seniors (55+ years)

Playground Theology-Believing Community Join Fr. Mark Fracaro for an informal gathering open to anyone to come, sit together (bring a lawn chair), and talk about anything regarding our church or faith. There is no commitment to come each week, no set topics, just an informal discussion among friends. Also, treats will be provided each week.
Program # BS060413 Day Tuesday Date June 4-Aug. 13 Time 6:30p.m.-8:00p.m. Location Playground outside of ELC

Ages: Adult. Cost: Free. No Registration is required. (Please note: Meeting dates include June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 23, 30 and August 6, and 13) Contact: Fr. Mark Fracaro 331-431-2354 marcoparco41@gmail.com

St. Dennis Daybreak Shelter-Responding Community

Help give guests at the Daybreak Shelter delicious meals four times a year with St. Dennis Church! We are looking for volunteers to give a specific food item for our scheduled service time at the shelter. Menus for the year are available from which you can choose item(s) to donate. All food is collected in the Narthex on the day it is served. From a box of cookies to a hot dish, the choice is up to you. Everything is very much appreciated! Program # SJ071713 Day Wednesday Date July 17 Time 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Location Narthex

Ages: All ages welcome. Cost: Free will donation. Registration is required. Contact: Mary Anne Krajewski

815-838-6326

Deadline: 1 week before event jkrajew@ameritech.net

Voice of the Apostles 2013 Conference-Believing Community

Experience a mighty movement of the Holy Spirit! Join parishioners along with 10,000+ people at the Global Awakening Voice of the Apostles Conference. You will experience a deep healing and vision for the present and future for what God is doing in our world today. Powerful speakers such as: Randy Clark, Bill Johnson, Heidi and Ronald Baker, and Reinhardt Bonnke will be presenting. Call the Parish Office or see Fr. Jim Curtin for more details. Program # GP081213 Day Mon-Sat Date August 12-17 Time See conference agenda Location Off Campus/ Orlando, FL

Transportation: You will need to book your own airfare for the conference. Ages: Ages 16 and older. Cost: I=$115/person conference cost+ $109/night hotel room. Registration is required. Deadline: Saturday, June 1 Contact: Parish Secretary 815-838-2592 ext.123 secretary@saint-dennis.org 20

Growing in Faith Together: G.I.F.T. 2013 Event Registration Form

IMPORTANT: A 2012-2013 Faith formation registration form with household information MUST be turned in with this form one time annually for each household registering for the GIFT faith formation program. If you are using GIFT as your faith formation, you must register with the Faith Formation Office for each event you plan to attend, regardless if registration is required. Also, it is the responsibility of the family to record all GIFT hours in the red Family Attendance Binder found in the Narthex. See page 4 in the GIFT booklet, for information regarding the 30 hours required. This form may be used to register for multiple G.I.F.T. events. Please see the program guide for necessary registration information to complete the form. Payment for events is due at the time of registration, along with this attached form. Make checks payable to St. Dennis Church. Event registration forms and payments should be dropped off to the Parish Office prior to the event deadline. Household Name: (Please print legibly) Father First Name __ _____ Mother ________________________________ Last Name First Name Last Name Cell ______________________________ _______________

Phone _____________________________

Email ________________________________________ EVENT #1 RESERVATION: Title of Event:________________________________________________________ Program# : ________________________ Date of Event: ______________________ # of people Attending: ________________ Please list the name of each person attending event #1: Name: Name: Name: Name: Name: Event Cost: OR _____________________age________ __________________________ age _______ __________________________ age ____ __ _______________age________ _______________age________ Per individual (I) $_____.___ x ___ (number attending) = ________ Per senior (S 55+) $_____.___ x ___ (number attending)= ________ Ages 4 years and under are free for GIFT events. Total Event #1 Cost: __________________ Payment is due with event registration. Turn page over to register for additional events. 21

Growing in Faith Together: G.I.F.T. 2013 Event Registration Form

EVENT #2 RESERVATION: Title of Event:_________________________________________________________ Program# : ________________________ Date of Event: ______________________ # of people Attending: ________________ Please list the name of each person attending event #2: Name: Name: Name: Name: Name: Event Cost: OR _____________________age________ __________________________ age _______ __________________________ age ____ __ _______________age________ _______________age________ Per individual (I) $_____.___ x ___ (number attending) = ________ Per senior (S 55+) $_____.___ x ___ (number attending)= _______
Ages 4 years and under are free for GIFT events.

Total Event #2 Cost: __________________ EVENT #3 RESERVATION: Title of Event:_________________________________________________________ Program# : ________________________ Date of Event: ______________________ # of people Attending: ________________ Please list the name of each person attending event #3: Name: Name: Name: Name: Name: Event Cost: OR _____________________age________ __________________________ age _______ __________________________ age ____ __ _______________age________ _______________age________ Per individual (I) $_____.___ x ___ (number attending) = ________ Per senior (S 55+) $_____.___ x ___ (number attending)= ________
Ages 4 years and under are free for GIFT events.

Total Event #3 Cost: __________________

In order to purchase supplies and guarantee attendance, payment is due with event registration. Thank You for your understanding & we look forward to gathering with you!
Office Use Only: Payment Record: Date:_______ Amount Received: ______________ Check No./ Cash _____________

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