Club Dennis $100 spring raffle tickets Congratulations to DArcy Buick GMC, Mary Kay Tierney, Barbara Misialek,

Linda Maranda and Joanne Moan who won our first early bird drawings of $200 each. Thank you to those parishioners who participated in our raffle in support of St. Dennis school children. Grand prize winners will be drawn at Club Dennis on May 19th. Winner need not be present.
NEED TO TALK? Need someone to talk to? Someone to listen? Life can be overwhelming and difficult, but Hands of Hope Counseling Services, a program of Catholic Charities can help! Hands of Hope offers confidential, convenient and affordable professional assistance. Appointments are scheduled based on your availability in our offices located in Lombard, Joliet, Morris, Bourbonnais and surrounding areas. For more information about our services or to schedule an appointment, call 800-240-7011.

Habitat for Humanity Summer Service Week Clarksdale Mom and Childrens Clinic Project
We are collecting the following items to give to Sr. Manette, CSJ, for patients at the clinic near our Habitat work site:Soap: Dove, Ivory, Dial, child-safe LITTLE toys, toothbrushes, toothpaste, receiving blankets, baby, toddler clothes, aspirin, Tylenol antiseptic/antibiotic cream, clean cloth tote bags, coloring books, activity books, Eucerin, Aveeno, (or similar) moisturizing lotion, racially/ethnically sensitive childrens books, PICK UP A LIST from the NARTHEX table! Place your donations in the boxes marked CLINIC COLLECTION in the NARTHEX May 12 through June 4. Thank you for your generosity.

May 20, 2012 Seventh Sunday Of Easter

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.
Dear Family,

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.

Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass

The Diocese of Joliet will hold its Thirtyfourth Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet. If you are celebrating either your 25th or 50th anniversary this year, please contact the Parish Office so that we may submit your name to the Diocese for a formal invitation.

Thank you to all who participated in Club Dennis this weekend; to those who bought a $100 raffle ticket, to those who attended this fun evening and to the St. Dennis School Grade 7 parents for hosting this wonderful event. Next week we will post the winners of the $100 raffle. I would like to thank all who participated in Giving Glory to God, the Restoration Project of our church. This week we will begin replacing the outside windows of the stained glass which will take about one month. New carpeting for the church has been ordered which will be installed soon. We will also continue painting the rest of the church especially the ceiling in the near future. We are still in need of funds to complete the project. If you would like to donate please send a check with St. Dennis-Restoration Project to the parish office or pick up a pledge card in the Narthex. You may make a pledge over a two year period. God bless you for all of your generosity. In the Lords Love, Fr. Jim Curtin

Parish Office Hours

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

St. Dennis Gift Card Program

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 to 9 a.m. and Friday mornings in the school library from 8 to 9 a.m. If you have questions or to place a special order, contact scripinfo@comcast.net or (815) 836-0661.

Giving Glory to God Church Restoration Project For those who are interested, there are additional items available to memorialize and dedicate. Please call the parish office if you are interested in making a donation or memorial . Feel free to speak with Fr. Jim if you have any questions. Prayer Requests
Do you need prayer or know of someone in need of prayer? Contact the parish office secretaries at 8382592 ext. 123 or secretary@saint-dennis.org to add a prayer request to our daily e-mail prayer line.

ST. DENNIS FUNDRAISER SUCCESS CONTINUES

Now Gas/Electric bills may be paid through Ambit.

Thank you friends of St. Dennis who are participating in our Natural Gas & Electric Fundraising Program through Ambit Energy. Households have seen the savings on monthly statements. St. Dennis is receiving monthly donations averaging $100 now with 90 new enrollments from Ambit which will continue to grow. To support our Church & save money visit our website or call parishioner Mario Buonauro 630-4642900. Have your current gas/electric bill handy.

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!

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

Bulletin Editor
Kim Cast castaways@ameritech.net

MONTHLY REMINDERS
SundayCatechesis 9:15am, 5:15pm, Baptism 1 pm MondayCatechesis of GS 4:30pm, Exodus 6:30 pm TuesdayGlory & Praise 7pm 2nd TuesdayCCW 12pm - Sept., Dec., March & May WednesdayCatechesis of GS, 6pm, Thursday All Choir Practices, Bible Study 10 am, Third Thursday Senior Luncheon First FridayHoly Hour 3:30pm SaturdayRCIA, 3:00pm
1201 Washington St. Lockport, IL 60441 815 838-4494 E-mailschool@saint-dennis.org PrincipalLisa Smith

Dear Parishioners, Please DO NOT PARK in the Reserved Parking spots near the ELC indicated by the signs OR in the Unmarked Area between the garage and the fence near the Rectory and Narthex entrances. This area needs to be completely clear at all times for safety and emergencies. There is no parking allowed going west on 13th street. Parishioners have been ticketed. Please follow the signs. Thank you.
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, May 19 4:30pm Balis Laukstis & Mikalauskas families by
family, Andre Bizub, Michael & Aniela Harla by family, Nicolette Bellos by family, In Thanksgiving for 50 years of Marriage of Jerry & Carol Richards by family

May 20, 2012

Friday, May 25 7:15 am St. Dennis Parish families Saturday, May 26 4:30pm Helen Kijowski by Len & Jane Kozak, Andre
Bizub, Michael & Aniela Harla by family, Tom Marchio by Bob & Mary Therese Devine, In thanksgiving for 50th Wedding Anniversary of Ronnie & Barbara Zydek by children

SAVE THE DATE

Altar Servers Attention ALL Present and Past Servers, there will be a Special Blessing for you on May 20th @ 11am Mass by Father Jim. Please call or email Dana Massey if you will be there. 815-524-5954 or dnmssy@yahoo.com. Glory & Praise schedule May 22nd Linda Sendra presents on Grief- her personal account, Save the date July 31st Fr. Paul Burak Mass Clothes for Haiti Ministry mtg Wed., May 23rd, 6-8:45p.m. in Fracaro Hall. We are making clothes & shrouds for the children of Haiti. Donations needed: used religious Christmas cards, mens t-shirts, gently used/new pillowcases, sheets, fabric, fabric glue, bias tape, Velcro and elastic. Bring donation to the Narthex Care Pantry bin on May 19th & 20th ONLY! For more info, contact Christen Morris 815-838-2592 ext 114. St. Dennis Music Ministry Ladies Night Out: All are welcome to attend a Lia Sophia jewelry party on Friday, June 1st in Fracaro Hall at 6:30 pm hosted by Maria Despaltro and Sandy Reardon. All proceeds benefit St. Dennis. Cant attend? View catalog and place orders at www.liasophia.com/ mdespaltro Holy Hour & Eucharistic Adoration Join us Friday, June 1st for Holy Hour from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. and the great blessing of the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 4:30 pm until 10 pm. The Blessed Sacrament, exposed in the Monstrance, brings Jesus very close to us. All are welcome to come and pray. Holy Hour: On June 10, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Bishop Conlon has requested each parish to hold a HOLY HOUR FOR RECONCILATION AND RECOMMITMENT with regard to child abuse. This date coincides with the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and provides an opportunity for us to seek the Lords help in dealing with a serious, ongoing issue in the Church. Please join us for prayer from 3:00 to 4:00 pm in the Church. Jr. High X-treme Taste of Faith: God Calls you by Name on Sunday, June 24th ,10:30 am to 4 pm at St. Charles Pastoral Center /Lewis University. All current 6th and 7th grade youth of the parish are invited to attend this 5 hour eXperience to learn more about their faith in fun and dynamic ways. The day will include National speakers, fun activities, time with old and new friends, lunch, Mass and a wonderful campus experience at Lewis University. Please call the parish office at 815-838-2592 x 0 for . Adult chaperones needed as well.

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE May 12/13 Collection (326 envelopes*) ...... $ 11,323 Weekly Auto Debit (93) ....... 2,715 Monthly Auto Debit-weekly aver. (125) ..... 3,230 Total .... $17,268 *$642 loose cash Weekly Operating Expenses ...$ 18,926 Debt Reduction envelopes (19) ....... $ 235 THANK YOU!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!

Sunday, May 20 Seventh Sunday of Easter 7:30am Stan Jungles by Georgene & Jim Bankroff 9:15am Shirley & Jack Needham, Birthday Remembrance by Georgene Bankroff, Joseph Burke by Filipiak family, Hazel Revels by St. Dennis Music Ministry 11:00 am St. Dennis Acolytes/Altar Servers by Parish family, St. Dennis School Athletics Coaches, Students and Families by Parish family

Sunday, May 27 Pentecost Sunday 7:30am St. Dennis Parish families 9:15am Stan Jungles by Georgene & Jim Bankroff, Ann
Marie Ruffo, Birthday Remembrance by Austine Petersen, Hazel Revels by Dave & Judy Martis 11:00 am Marion L. Meyers, Anniversary of Death by daughter & family, Elaine Steinke by Dr. & Mrs. David Ross, Tom Marchio by Angela Pesavento & family

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..... $ 28,494
Thank you for those participating in the Gas & Electric Fundraising Program through Ambit. We currently have over 250 services under St. Dennis. Last month we received a check for $417, St. Dennis has received $957 in checks since January and we continue to receive a discount on our gas bills. Enrollment forms are available in the Narthex.

Monday, May 21 7:15 am Virginia Reed, Anniversary of Death by Brian

& Janet Boland 12:30 pm Rosary in Adoration Chapel

Tuesday, May 22 7:15 am St. Dennis Parish families 7:00 pm Glory & Praise Worship Wednesday, May 23 7:15 am John Thomas, Anniversary of Death by
daughter Molly, Frank Paskiet by family 8:15 am School Mass; Charles Borio by family Preparation for Sacrament of Baptism:

Thursday, May 24 7:15 am Elmer & Marge Westendorf by Dolores &

Joyce, Elmer Cargle, Birthday Remembrance by Carol

Your family must be registered active members of St. Dennis. Baptismal Prep Mtgs. are divided into two meetings, 4 weeks apart on Saturdays, 9 - 10:30 am. Next Preparation classes are June 16th and August 18th. Parents and Godparents are required to attend both classes before a date is set. For more info. and dates, call the Parish Office at 815-838-2592, ext. 123. At least one Godparent must be a confirmed Catholic, active in their faitha letter of permission is required from their church.
Readings for the Week Today: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26, 1 Jn 4:11-16, Jn 17:11b19 Mon: Acts 19:1-8, Jn 16: 29-33 Tues: Acts 20:17-27, Jn 17:1-11a Wed: Acts 20:28-38, Jn 17:11b-19 Thurs: Acts 22:20; 23:6-11, Jn 17: 20-26 Fri: Acts 25: 13b-21, Jn 21:1519 Sat: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31, Jn 21: 20-25 Sun: Acts 2: 111, 1Cor 12: 3b-7, 12-13, Jn 20:19-23

Giving the Glory to God Renovation: (as of 5/14) Total Pledged: $304,790 Number of families: 319 Payments received: $182,904

ROSARY MINISTRY
If you would like an inspirational gift for a friend or loved one or a 1st Communion or Confirmation gift? Please call anytime, we would be happy to help you. Do you have old rosaries, chaplets, beads or 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 the above items, please place them in the basket in narthex or call Kim 815 5602468 or Mary 815 838-2592 for more info. We also repair rosaries at no charge. Check out our Ministry on the St. Dennis Website.

Please pray for those who are sick or suffering especially

Tony Rodriguez, Carol Spurlock, Kathleen Houlihan, Sr. Ellen Thomas, Marilyn Vonch, Mary Bollatino

Please pray for those who have entered into Eternal Life especially
Bob Sukle, James Eriksen

This Week the Flame of Faith will burn in Memory of .

Patricia Zimny by Robert Ropa Jacqueline (Jackie) Murphy by Joann Murphy