MUSIC MINISTRY The Adult Choir is in need of male voices for Sunday Masses.

Fall Rehearsals have begun on Thursday at 6:30 pm in the church. See Patti Johnson for info and to join. Childrens Chime Choir is open to third though eighth grade students who attend St. Dennis School OR Parish. Rehearsal time is every Thursday from 3 pm to 4 pm in Music Room below church Narthex. Rehearsals begin Thursday, Sept 8th. See Patti Johnson for info and to join. Angel Choir is open to third though eighth grade students who attend St. Dennis School or Parish and must regularly attend Mass. Rehearsal time is every Thursday from 5 pm to 6 pm in the Church. Rehearsals begin Thursday, Sept 8th. Angel Choir usually sings two weekend Masses each month. See Patti Johnson to complete a registration form.

St. Dennis Housewalk

St. Dennis Music Ministry presents Our 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. Saturday, Sept 17th 4 pm to 6 pm th, Sunday, Sept 18 8 am to 2 pm in the Narthex. Thank you for supporting our Adult and Childrens Choirs.

September 4, 2011
23rd 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

Bake Sale

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.
Dear Family, Fr. Justin is back home safely in Nigeria and is visiting his village where we provided a well for the water needs of his people. He is so thankful to all of you for giving drink to his family, friends and people of his village. He sends his love to all. He has not yet been assigned by his Superior to any particular ministry work. Again, if you want to contact Fr Justin, his email address is: LockportJustin@yahoo.com . I would like to invite all families and parishioners to register for Generations of Faith (GOF). This is a wonderful opportunity, especially if you are new to the parish. Generations of Faith is a monthly faith formation program for all ages of parishioners in our parish. In GOF we share food, conversation, faith, community, and fun using movies, games, speakers, music, and much more! It is a great opportunity for families to grow in your faith and closer to the Lord and family. This years theme is We Believe: The Creed. Our first session will begin October 12, 14, and 16th. Registration forms are available. If you would like more information, please contact Jackie Bedore or Deann Grazioli at 815-838-2592 x 113 or 114. Happy Labor Day to all! I thank God for all of you who minister and labor at St. Dennis. May God bless each of you. In the Lords Love, Fr. Jim

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.

St. Dennis Gift Card Program

Its back to school and time to get back in the habit of buying Scrip!!! A big thank you to Kim Pericak for handling all summer scrip sales! 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 many more..Need gift cards during the week? Giftcards are available on Thursday mornings in the ParishCenter 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.

Sacristans needed for January, February and March of 2012. Training will be provided. Please contact Joyce Ogrodny at 815-836-0233 to learn more about this ministry.

Parish Office Hours

8:30 am 4:00 pm PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor Rev. James Curtin Associate Pastors Rev. Thomson Panakal Rev. Justin Dike Pastoral Associates Deacon Rob Weierman Sr. Joanne Vallero, CSJ Jackie Bedore Music Director Patti Johnson

VIRTUS
Every parent volunteer working with children is required by the Diocese of Joliet to complete a Volunteer Form and to attend a session of the VIRTUS program, Protecting Gods Children, and have a background check. Our next scheduled VIRTUS session is: Friday, Sept. 9, 6:30 -9 pm in the Narthex. All persons must pre-register for this class by contacting the parish office to register at 815-838-2592 x 123. Go to www.dioceseofjoliet.org/protecting for more info. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe environment here at St. Dennis.

St. Dennis Rosary Ministry Rosaries for Healing

Our next sale 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.

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.

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 FUNDRAISER SUCCESS CONTINUES Thank you friends of St. Dennis who are participating in our Natural Gas Fundraising Program through Ambit Energy. Households have no change in their gas service and have savings on monthly statements. St. Dennis is receiving monthly donations averaging $50 from Ambit which will continue to grow. To support our Church & save money visit our website or call parishioner Mario Buonauro 630-464-2900. Have your current gas bill handy.

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 3 4:30pm Frank Barkauskas by family, Jim Molloy by
Ruthie

September 4, 2011
SAVE THE DATE
WORD ALIVE! Bible Study Thursday Mornings, 10-11:30 am. 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 if faith. No previous Bible Study is necessary. We meet in the Stalzer Room of the Parish Center and begin promptly at 10:00 AM. Our sessions are Sept. 8, 22, 29. For more info or to register, call Sr. Joanne at 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 9am11:30am. 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? The journey of RCIA will begin on Sat., Sept.10th at 3pm in Fracaro Hall. We will attend 4:30pm Mass together. The invitation is for candidates, sponsors, and anyone interested in learning more about our Catholic faith. Please RSVP to the Parish Office. Donut MinistryDonuts will be served after the Sunday Masses beginning Sun., Sept.11th. We are in need of servers for 9:15 and 11am Masses. Duties include: making coffee, pouring juice, serving donuts and cleaning up after Mass. 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. Please 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 of our Parish. Baptismal Prep Mtgs are divided into two meetings, 4 weeks apart. They are on Saturdays, 9-10:30 am. Parents and Godparents are required to attend both classes before the Baptismal 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.

Thursday, September 8 7:15am Frank Lamparski, Wedding Anniversary

Remembrance by wife Lorraine

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Aug. 27/28 Collection * .............. $ 9,500 Weekly Auto Debit (97) ...... 2,815 Monthly Auto Debit-weekly aver. (127) ...... 3,189 Total ... $15,504 * $8,695 in 295 envelopes, $805 loose cash Weekly Operating Expenses $ 19,217 THANK YOU!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!

Sunday, September 4 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30am Brenda Kaluzny family by Jerry & Fran Fallon, Marian Murphy by Murph and Barb Meyers, Birthday Blessings for Chloe Odehnal by Grammy & Grampy 9:15am Anne Pierson by Jeff & Donna Strother, Richard Jontes by Ed & Doris Daggett 11:00am Mike & Sue Kelm, Anniversary of Death by family

Friday, September 9 7:15am William Tierney by Teresa Monos, Virginia D.

Reed, Birthday Remembrance by Brain & Janet Boland

Saturday, September 10 4:30 pm Frank Volin, Anniversary of Death by the Jim

Volin family, May, Maurisak & Gubista family by family

Sunday, September 11
Twenty-Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Monday, September 5 Labor Day 9:00 am St. Dennis Parish family Tuesday, September 6 7:15am Ray Oesterreich & Trudy Hunter, Birthday
Remembrances by Betty Oesterreich

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. PARISH CENTER DEBT.. $ 53,584

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

This weeks 2nd collection is for debt reduction. The office will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, for Labor Day. Have a wonderful Labor Day!

Wednesday, September 7 7:15am Mike & Sue Kelm, Anniversary of Death by

Jim & Cindy Kuzma

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 tshirts, 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. 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. Readings for the Week Todays Readings-- Sun: Ez 33: 7-9, Rom 13: 8-10, Mt 18: 15-20 Mon: Col 1:24-2:3, Lk 6: 6-11Tues: Col 2: 6-15, Lk 6: 12-19 Wed: Col 3: 1-11, Lk 6: 20-26 Thurs: Rom 8: 28-30, Mt 1: 1-16, 18-23 Fri: 1 Tm 1: 1-2, 12-14, Lk 6: 39-42 Sat: 1 Tm 1 : 15-17, Lk 6: 43-49 Sun: Sir 27: 30-28:9, Rom 14: 79, Mt 18: 21-35 September 4, 2011 Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time In order to experience the new and abundant life offered by Jesus, we must love our neighbor as our self. One factor that makes this hard to do is risks. The risk entailed involves the possibility of being hurt by another person. We need not fear, though, because God will give us the grace to forgive, heal and overcome.

This Week the Flame of Faith will burn for Chloe Autumn Odehnal Birthday Blessings by Family

Please pray for those who are sick or suffering especially

Geraldine Pytlewski, Gus Nilles Dean Morelli, Chuck Pastore

Please pray for those who have entered into Eternal Life especially Members of our St. Dennis Parish Family

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