Congratulations to our young men and women who received the Sacrament of Confir-mation on Friday, February 12th, from Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago. We pray that you grow in faith, hope and love and you follow Jesus Christ in the years to come.

Santiago (Angel) Arellano Bridget (Eileen) Cascio Marisa (Clare) Castillo

Nicholas (James) Castillo Gina (Bridget) Christopher

Alyssa (Anastasia) DeBartolo Daniella (Teresa) DeFalco William (Dunstan) Ernst Chiara (Sophia) Espero

Vincenzo (Giovanni) Esposito Gianna (Natalia ) Figueroa Elizabeth (Catherine) Geier

Blake (John) Gordon Antonio (Diego) Gutierrez

Justin (George) Hunter Mark (Mikhail) Jacobo

Shaylan (Veronica) Jones Sarah (Teresa) Klimek Maura (Brigid) Lyons Regina (Isabel) Pingul Alyssa (Colette) Pinter

Marlee (Dymphna) Polak Patrick (Thomas) Quinn

Zachary (Luke) Smola Jorrel (James) Socorro

Anthony (Joseph) Taylor Robert (Matthew) Tworek

Matthew (Pio) Vance Cecilia (Veronica) Vargas Jai’re (Davidson) Vaughn

Lauren (Louise) Wajda Jasper (John) Zornoza

A WORD FROM OUR PASTOR

If you have not given any thought to it yet, you now have only a few days to figure out what you are going to do for Lent. Notice that I said do for Lent rather than give up for Lent. When I was a kid, Lent was simply about giving something up, and for me that was nothing less than torture. But the one thing I learned from that deprivation is that I truly do not need the things I give up. One year I gave up soft drinks. It was difficult, but I learned that I really do not need to drink them. Now I hardly ever have a soft drink. One year in college I gave up meat. That was really tough, but I learned that I do not need meat to make a meal. Now it is no hardship to go without meat.

So this caused me to ask what the purpose of Lent is. It cannot be simply to break bad habits or lose weight or punish ourselves. Rather, I learned that by giving things up, I could live a different way, and by living a different way, I could be a different person. That, I believe, is the key to a successful Lent, and that is why I recommend doing something for Lent rather than just giving something up. Do something that will make life different. Do something that will change your habits, challenge your complacencies, and upset your routines. In other words, make Lent a different reality, a non-ordinary reality. Jesus went into the desert not simply to deprive himself but rather to live a dif-ferent reality. By doing something different, we may begin to think differently, feel differently, and become dif-ferent people. And that is what Lent is all about, Charlie Brown. It is about being transformed—and not only into a smaller waist size. Lent is about us recovering the mystery of our baptism: Lent is about being trans-formed into Christ. So this year, have a non-ordinary Lent. Live differently. That may very well mean that you give something up, but do it, in order to think differently, feel differently, and become a different person. This year for Lent do something. Be transformed into Christ. But it is not Lent just quite yet! So I hope your Valentine’s Day weekend is filled with plenty of romance and flowers and chocolate and all that good stuff associated with sweet lovin’. Though St. Valentine does claim the 14th as his feast day, both the Roman and Byzantine liturgical calendars give the liturgy of the day to Saint Cyril and his brother Saint Methodius. Though “happy Saints Cyril and Methodius day” does not sound very romantic, Saints Cyril and Methodius were pretty great guys. They were Greek missionaries who brought Christianity to parts of Russia and other Slavic countries and thus are called the apostles to the slavs. The Russian alphabet is called the Cyrillic alphabet because Cyril and Methodius invented it. Then using their new alphabet, they translated the liturgical texts into Slavonic which is the liturgical language of the Russian, Ukra-nian, Serbian, and Bulgarian churches. The word Slavic comes from slava which means glory. So the Slavic peoples are the glorious peoples, and the 14th of February is our day. So have a glorious day, and I hope you get lots of chocolate and flowers and sweet, sweet lovin’ too! Fr. Michael

PEOPLE OF THE RESURRECTION In the past few weeks we have been hearing about the begin-ning of Jesus’ ministry as written in the Gospel of Luke. Jesus be-gan his ministry in the synagogue in Nazareth by reading, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me / because he has anointed me / to bring glad tidings to the poor” (Luke 4:18). With those words Jesus announced the whole purpose of his ministry. He himself was to bring the kingdom of God to the poor. This is the good news of sal-vation that he preached and brought about during his ministry. Today we hear the Beatitudes, in which Jesus explains more fully what those “glad tidings” really mean. The good news is about salvation from suffering on earth and in the life to come. It is about divine favor resting on those who trust in God’s love and mercy, rather than on those who trust in human plans, possessions, and power.

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LENTEN REGULATIONS Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years old and older on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent. The special Paschal fast and abstinence are prescribed for Good Friday and encouraged for Holy Satur-day. “The season of Lent is a preparation for the celebration of Easter. The liturgy prepares the catechumens for the celebration of the paschal mystery by the several stages of Christian initiation. It also prepares the faithful, who recall their baptism and do penance in preparation for Easter” (General Norms for the Liturgical Year, #27). By the threefold discipline of fasting, almsgiving and prayer the Church keeps Lent from Ash Wednesday until the evening of Holy Thursday. All the faithful and the catechumens should undertake serious practice of these three traditions. Failure to observe penitential days totally, or a substantial number of such days, must be considered serious. “(On) weekdays of Lent, we strongly recommend participation in daily Mass and self-imposed obser-vances of fasting. In light of grave human needs, which weigh on the Christian conscience in all seasons, we urge during Lent generosity to local, national and world programs of sharing all things. Thus, we translate our duty of penance into a means of implementing the right of the poor to their part in our abundance (U.S. Bishops statement on penitential observances, 1966).

HOMECOMING—CATHOLICS RENEWING THEIR FAITH Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.

On these dark and cold days at the end of winter it is comforting to hear words of hope that come to us in the Sunday readings, especially the Beatitudes spoken by Jesus (Luke 6:17, 20-26). The Beatitudes call us to a life of hope, knowing that what brings us sadness on earth will be turned to joy in heaven. You may be feeling that hope already in your parish after the five weeks of Catholics Come Home television ads. In the last three weeks since the ads were on TV the stories have come in through phone calls and e-mails about individuals and families who are returning to the prac-

tice of the faith because they felt a warm invitation extended from their parish. There were two special oppor-tunities for Reconciliation in the Archdiocese and over 400 people participated, some who had been away from the church for more than ten years. The television ads not only brought people back to church, they helped practicing Catholics think about what it is that we believe. One statement in the ad called Epic initiated many conversations about our history, “We developed the scientific method and the laws of evidence.” There are moments in Church history that people point to when Church leaders dismissed scientific facts and those sad moments in history are always dredged up in this discussion. Looking at those facts in the con-text of 2,000 years of not only participating in science, but leading the way that the sciences were organized and advanced in the world gives a different perspective. To hear a great presentation on Church and science go to Fr. Bob Barron’s website www.wordonfire.org and listen to his sermon from Epiphany 1-30-10, it is ser-mon #469. For those Catholics who were intrigued by the TV ads to learn more about their faith, there will be an adult formation series in Lent called HOMECOMING: Catholics Renewing Their Faith. This five-week series will take place in nineteen parishes around the Archdiocese of Chicago. For a detailed list of locations and dates go to www.CatholicsComeHomeCHICAGO.org or call 312 534-5100.

LENTEN CALENDAR 2010 Please note the following opportunities for prayer and growth during this Lenten season of conversion and renewal: Wednesday, February 17th, Ash Wednesday Ashes will be distributed during the 6:30 & 8:00 am Masses; 12:15 and 4:00 pm Liturgy of the Word; 7:00 pm Mass First Sunday of Lent—February 20/21 Donations to St. Vincent de Paul—pasta, pasta sauce, noodles, rice, paper towels, toilet paper, Kleenex Friday, February 19th Stations of the Cross, 2:00 pm in Church, with Divine Infant grades kindergarten, first and second Lenten Book Discussion: Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World by Henri Nouwen ($14.00) Please call the rectory for information and to sign up. (865-8071) Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. (beginning February 23rd) Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. (beginning February 24th) Friday, February 26 Stations of the Cross, 2:00 pm in Church, with Divine Infant grades 3, 4 & 5 Stations of the Cross at 7:00 pm in Church Second Sunday of Lent—February 27/28 Donations to St. Vincent de Paul—canned meat/fish, rolls, bread, muffin mixes, snack and other crackers, cookies, cookie mixes Friday, March 5th Monthly Holy Hour at 7:30 pm. Third Sunday of Lent—March 6/7 Donations to St. Vincent de Paul—cereal, cereal & granola bars, juices, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorant, shower/bath gels Friday, March 13th Stations of the Cross, 2:00 pm in Church, with Divine Infant grades 6, 7 & 8. The Divine Infant Choirs present the Sacred Music of Lent at 7:00 pm in Church. Fourth Sunday of Lent—March 13/14 Donations for St. Vincent de Paul—canned & jarred fruit, vegetables or soup, applesauce, pudding & jello, laundry supplies (detergent, fabric softener, bleach, spot treatment) Friday, March 19th Stations of the Cross, 2:00 pm in Church, with Divine Infant Students Divine Infant School Advisory Board Fish Fry from 5:30 to 9:00 pm. Fifth Sunday of Lent—March 20/21 Donations for St. Vincent de Paul—cake mixes & frosting, peanut butter & jelly, cleaning supplies (all-purpose cleaner, glass cleaner, soft scrub, sponges, dish detergent) Friday, March 26th Living Stations of the Cross at 1:30 pm in Church presented by Divine Infant students Lenten Sacrament of Reconciliation at 7:00 pm in Church Weekend of March 27/28—PALM SUNDAY Donations to St. Vincent de Paul—coffee, tea, drink mixes (lemonade & hot chocolate), foil, plastic wrap, zip-lock bags, condiments, salad dressings Tuesday, March 30th Simple Supper at 5:45 pm in Langan Hall followed by the Living Stations of the Cross presented by students of Divine Infant at 6:45 pm in Church.

THE PASCHAL TRIDUUM

Holy Thursday, April 1st—7:30 pm, Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper Good Friday, April 2nd—3:00 pm, Liturgy of the Passion 7:30 pm, Solemn Stations of the Cross and Veneration of the Cross Holy Saturday, April 3rd—1:00 pm, Blessing of Easter Food 8:00 pm, The Great Vigil of Easter Easter Sunday, April 4th—Masses at 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 am

LENTEN ALMSGIVING HELPING ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

In the Gospel for Ash Wednesday, St. Matthew gives us a recipe for Lent and for Life: pray, fast and give alms (donations to the poor). The Divine Infant St. Vincent de Paul society is in need of items to be distributed to members of our community. To remind us of our Lenten commitment to “turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel,” suggestions for items to donate during each week of Lent can be found in the Lenten Calen-dar. Please help by dropping off items in the bins at the back of Church. Monetary donations are always welcome as they are used to purchase gift cards and for emergencies. Use the envelope provided for this purpose which is included in the Sunday envelopes, or use a plain enve-lope addressed to the St. Vincent de Paul Society and put it in the Sunday collection or drop it off at the rec-tory.

FRIDAY NIGHT LENTEN SPECIALS...at a glance The following Friday evenings are wonderful opportunities to feed the body and the soul during Lent! February 26th—Stations of the Cross in Church at 7:00 pm March 5th—Monthly Holy Hour in Church at 7:30 pm March 12th—Sacred Lenten Music presented by the Divine Infant Choirs. Come, listen and sing at 7:00 pm. March 19th—The Divine Infant School Advisory Board Fish Fry in Langan Hall from 5:30 to 9:00 pm. March 26th—Lenten Sacrament of Reconciliation in Church at 7:00 pm.

IMPORTANT… ...SPECIAL MEETING OF THE WOMEN’S

GUILD OF DIVINE INFANT PARISH Fr. Michael will be in attendance at a Special Open Meeting of the Divine Infant Women’s Guild. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss fu-ture Guild direction, leadership and strategies. You are invited to come and present any and all ideas that could enhance the Guild. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 15th, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in Langan Hall. All la-dies of the parish are invited to attend this very im-portant meeting.

ATTENTION! The Annual Mother/Daughter Mass and Fashion Show on Saturday, March 27th, is approaching soon and we are in need of your help. If anyone is in-terested in helping, please call Donna Polak at 865-8792 or Laura DeBartolo at 630 368-9924.

SCHOOL NEWS

Third Graders are finishing a unit on scooters. They learned about balance and support of body weight, while propelling the scooter with hands, feet or both. In this photo students are incorporating the various techniques while playing Scooter Hockey. Students at Divine Infant celebrated Catholic

Schools’ Week with special activities throughout the week. One of their favorite activities was an Ice Cream Social / Bingo event in Langan Hall. Pictured are second graders Anthony Agrela, Femi Oyetayo, Katakyle Okeyere and Anthony Calabrese enjoying their ice cream while playing bingo and 8th graders Anthony Taylor and Marisa Castillo who expertly called out the winning Bingo numbers. Notice the pyramids of canned goods donated by the student body for the 100th day of school. Cans were given to St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry after the event.

Divine Infant parishioner and dental hygienist Ms. Susan Avolas visited our pre-school / pre-kindergarten classes to talk to the children about dental health. She showed the students how to brush their teeth correctly and the importance of eat-ing “healthy” snacks. We also had Drew Noffsinger, a music teacher from St. Barnabas Church in Chi-cago, entertain our pre-school / pre-kindergarten classes with a song he had written called “Wiggly Tooth.” The children had a great time and we thank them for coming to our school.

Class of 1992 Augius, Krista Caldea, Michelle Callada, Christian Castillo, Michael Cavanaugh, Matthew Ciepierski, Michael Franceschini, Louis Kane, Brian Lunebach, Kevin Menzik, Kim Menzik, Sarah Norbut, Jennifer Presta, Angela Young, Mollie Class of 1993 Mayes, Philip McGowan, Jennifer Class of 1994 Bijou, Danielle Callada, Stephen Chacko, Sandy Ciepierski, Jayne Garcia, Claudia Gotch, Christina Kalinsky, Joseph Linkevicius, Ingrida Osiol, Trisha Raysa, Joseph Class of 1995 Balek, Jenna Bezouska, Timothy Buikema, Luke Cortes, Melissa Franceschini, Peter

Greco, Patrick Means, Cornelius Norbut, Adam Rapacz, Jackylyn Smith, Latoya Zaura, Jeanette Class of 1996 Baniaga, Goodrich Heath, Amy Johnson, Brandon O'Connor, Michael Skeris, Adrienne Youngsma, Kevin Class of 1997 Autrey, Anthony Calcagno, Guy Carioscia, Tesorina Cortes, Mark DalDegan, Devon Dorado, Aric Kalinsky, Rachel Murawski, Marc Raysa, John Rossi, Nicholette Simon, Andrea Wetherbee, Brandon Class of 1998 Kasper, Christa Urso, Nickolas Class of 1999 Bancroft, Matthew Barry, Courtney Brotomel, Bryan Broucek, Joseph

Brown, Aaron Dominguez, Stefanie Eisenhart, Theodore Jekli, Elizabeth McCarthy, Daniel O'Connor, Daniel O'Connor, James Petzke, Ronald Pierce, Cassandra Simon, Nicholas Taylor, Jessica Whitman, Charles Class of 2000 Heath, Krysta Johnson, Alexander Johnson, Marcus Klisiewicz, Jeanmarie Class of 2001 Fitzgibbon, Deana Korinek, Elizabeth McCarthy, Megan Tabisz, Lisa Zuniga, Ismael Class of 2002 Anderberg, Erin Bednarcyzk, Andy Brotonel, Jon Broucek, Jaclyn Brown, Sara Johnson, Morgan Jordan, Colette Pak, Alex Saraceno, Joe Taylor, Nicole

Class of 2003 Baldassari, Dustin Brandt, Scott O'Connor, Brian Pool, Kayla Rice, Jade Xenakis, Michael Class of 2004 Alipio, Justine DeBartolo, Francesco DeBartolo, Nicholas Fuller, Jacob Lieberman, Michele Sanders, Tiffany Xenakis, Margaret Class of 2005 Adolfino, Joseph Fuller, RebekahGoodwin, Tyana Jekli, Julia Jordan, Ryan Legaspi, Estrela O'Connor, Mark Weber, Patrick Class of 2006 Cabrera, Christine Esposito, Nicholas Fernando, Christian Weber, Theresa Class of 2007 Xenakis, Mary Beth

MISSING DIVINE INFANT ALUMNI During the past weeks, we have been listing the names of missing alumni and have asked for your help with our ongoing search. We have received several emails and phone calls providing information for many of our former classmates. We will actively continue our search and welcome any assistance that is provided. Thank you so much for your continued help and support to the Divine Infant Alumni Committee! This is our final list of names by class years, for the classes of 1992 - 2007.

If you have information regarding any of the above, please contact Pam Kouimelis (‘63) at pkcoke@aol.com or 708.343.6240, or Jean Bretwisch Hernal (‘74) at jmhernal@aol.com or 708.865.1941.

NEXT WEEKEND’S MINISTERS CELEBRANT EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS LECTORS SERVERS SAT. 5:00 Fr. Winikates D. Thoms B. Edmonds A. Gutierrez W. Thoms D. Edmonds L. Nortier M. Polak SUN. 7:30 Fr. Winikates V. Kulisek C. Schukies M. Scheuing J. Naughton E. Tracy J. Panek D. Covelli SUN. 9:30 Fr. Michael M. Bancroft Michelle Weber J. Weber B. Brandt W. Rogalski G. Patton G. Laszkiewicz SUN. 11:30 Fr. Joyce J. Neubert Teens W. Ernst J. Shimizu A. Epps A. Walton

WEEKDAY SERVERS MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY 8:00—K. Bermudez; Peter Shuflit THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY 8:00—Marcel Tworek; Grace Patton

LITURGY FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY, February 13 5:00 pm Mary Volka & C. Earl Blankenship; Raysa & Wengel Fams.; Bernice Polak; Wanda Rosa; Konstantinas Jablonskis; Annette Brond; John Zak; Josephine Adamek SUNDAY, February 14 7:30 Msgr. Bernard Voss; Stevie Fiuguel; Tom

Mulvihill; Jim Cibulka 9:30 Susan Susz (living) Mary Majcen; Wieslava

Jankowski (living); All the Faithful Departed 11:30 People of the Parish; Bernice Polak; Hank &

Jean Lenart; Kathy Grill; Lucille Trotta MONDAY, February 15 8:00 Frank T. Olivo TUESDAY, February 16 8:00 Adele Baloun WEDNESDAY, February 17—ASH WEDNESDAY 6:30 All the Faithful Departed 8:00 Walter Trojak; Audrey Schroeder; All the Faithful

Departed 7:30 pm Ed & Mary Alice Dillon THURSDAY, February 18 8:00 Frank Perry FRIDAY, February 19 8:00 Frances J. Bauman; Nancy Fasone SATURDAY, February 20 8:00 Jane DeSaercke 5:00 pm Betty Fedler; Mary Majcen; Konstantinas

Jablonskis; Mary Wanick; Bernice Polak; Violet Dado; Wanda Rosa

SUNDAY, February 21 7:30 Donna Dean Russ 9:30 Rita Rattay; Dorothy Spitzer; Bernice Reichert;

Jean Rozanski; All the Faithful Departed 11:30 People of the Parish; Wieslava Jankowski (living)

MAY THEY REST IN PEACE Lily Bogdan

Frances O’Connor

PRAY FOR THE SICK OF THE PARISH

Mary Baloun Muriel Becassio Mary Belluzzi Irene Bendinelli Michelle Budrick Marie Camerota Jean Cibulka Florence Cizek Troy Conrad Marianne Crosson Jessica Davy Robbie Dee Bill Dilla Joseph Downey Diane Fadish Elaine Fergle Jerry Fitzpatrick Charlie Flory Harold Frederick Dolores Fuller Jeanine Geringer Annie (Bidinger) Golden Paul Grahn Mary Greenway Florian Grusz Francine Gust Greg Hanley

Lois Hanley Sigmund Hill Jenny Hlavac Jim Hruby Max Israel John Jacobs Joan Janda Richard Jurevich Annamae Karmeres Pat Kirk Susan Koehl Patsy Koehl Adolph Kubon, Jr. John Lany Margaret Limoncello Nick Lococo Dorothy Lovelock Art Luigio Rose Meyer Nancy Michalek Ben Mollandin Noah Morales Suzanne Moreau John Morrissy Freida Morrone Judy Mortimer Kathleen Mulacek

Daniel Noftz Ellen Noftz Norma Parenti Michael Perduto Helen Pezzette Ken Philip Penny Prokop Anthony Rocco Beth Rybarski Edward Rybicki Nicole Durczak Sheputis Pat Sherman Dolores Sniegowski Ron Speechley Anthony Mark Stompanato Adrian Stompanato Florence Stritch John Sutherland Matthew Walendzewicz Ray Waver Jomae White Jean Wise Bonny Zanoni

MONDAY, February 15 No Rel. Ed. Classes CH—3 pm Chimes Ensemble PR—7 pm Athletic Board LH—7 pm Women’s Guild (Special Meeting) WEDNESDAY, February 17—ASH WEDNESDAY Ashes will be distributed during Masses and at 12:15 and 4:00 pm liturgies. NO BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS CH—4 pm Music Dept LH—5:30 pm Market Day pick-up THURSDAY, February 18 LH—7 pm Holy Name Men’s Club FRIDAY, February 19 CH—2 pm Stations of the Cross LH/GYM—7 pm Teen Club SATURDAY, February 20 LH/GYM—8 am DI/DP Band Solo Contest SUNDAY, February 21 LH—Blue & Gold Dinner MONDAY, February 22 Rel. Ed. Classes CH—3 pm Chimes Ensemble TUESDAY, February 23 CONV—7 pm Lenten Book Discussion LH—7 pm Boy Scouts WEDNESDAY, February 24 CONV—1 pm—Lenten Book Discussion CH—4 pm Music Dept. FRIDAY, February 26 CH—2:00 & 7:00 pm—Stations of the Cross LH/GYM—7 pm Teen Club

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME February 14, 2010

“Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours.

Blessed are you who are now hungry, for you will be satisfied.”

— Luke 6:20-21a

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jas 1:1-11; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Jas 1:12-18; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Dt 26:4-10; Ps 91; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13

REGISTRATION FORM If you are new at Divine Infant or have never registered, we invite you to fill out this form and drop it in the collection basket. This helps us to know our parishioners and to share information with you. We appreciate everyone’s regular use of the Sunday envelopes as a sign of unity and commitment to Divine Infant. NAME _____________________________________________ ADDRESS_______________________________________________ PHONE________________________

VALENTINE DAY HISTORY There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine's Day. Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries. Legend also says that St. Valentine left a fare-well note for the jailer's daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it "From Your Valentine". Other aspects of the story say that Saint Valentine served as a priest at the temple during the reign of Emperor Claudius. Claudius then had Valentine jailed for defying him. In 496 A.D. Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honor St. Valentine.

Gradually, February 14th became the date for exchanging love messages and St. Valentine became the patron saint of lovers. The date was marked by sending poems and simple gifts such as flowers. There was often a social gathering or a ball.

World Marriage Day

World Marriage Day is held each year on the sec-ond Sunday in February and honors the lifelong commitment of husband and wife.

"Father, as we prepare for World Marriage Day, we thank you for your tremendous gift of the Sacrament of Marriage. Help us to witness to its glory by a life of growing intimacy. Teach us the beauty of forgiveness so we may become more and more One in Heart, Mind and Body. Strengthen our dialogue and help us become living signs of your love. Make us grow more in love with the church so we may renew the Body of Christ. Make us a sign of unity in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Brother. Amen"

-- Fr. Bill Dilgen, S.M.M.

BULLETIN ADVERTISERS Our Sunday bulletin is an important way for us to communicate with you. Producing it every week could be very costly, but through our arrangement with the J. S. Paluch Company the parish does not pay for the printing, saving thousands of dollars each year. The Paluch Company arranges for the bulletin to be supported through the generosity of the businesses that you see advertised on the back cover. Most of these advertisers are members of our local community, and many belong to our parish. During these difficult economic times, I urge you to support these advertisers with your patronage. Tell the business owners that you appreciate their support of our parish through their advertisements in the bulletin. This is one small way that we can work within our own community to weather the challenges that we face. A strong and vibrant parish is good for our community and a thriving business community is good for our parish.

REV. MICHAEL WANDA, Pastor (ext. 203) REV. GERALD JOYCE, Pastor Emeritus (ext. 206) REV. THOMAS WINIKATES, Associate (ext. 204) MRS. RITA RAYSA, M.A.P.S., Pastoral Associate (ext. 208) MR. LEONARD GRAMAROSSA, School Principal SR. SUSAN MAJCEN, O.P., Director of Religious Education MR. JAMES SINACORE, Deacon Website: dnn.archchicago.org/divine infant Rectory: 1601 Newcastle Avenue, 865-8071 Fax number: 708-865-8032 E-mail: d.infant@comcast.net School: 1640 Newcastle Avenue, 865-0122 & 865-0233 E-mail: divineinfant@comcast.net Office of Religious Education: 865-8086 Minister of Care: 865-8071 Youth Minister: Mrs. Rosemary Calcagno, 344-1578 Choir Director: Mrs. Janet Reif, 531-9495 Organist: Mrs. Judy Schindler, 383-4288 Business Manager: Mr. Leonard Weigel, 865-8071 (ext. 209) Rectory Secretary: Mrs. Toni Podock, 865-8071 (ext. 201)

SUNDAY MASSES: 7:30, 9:30 & 11.30 SATURDAY EVENING: 5:00 pm WEEKDAY MASSES: 8:00 am SATURDAY MORNING: 8:00 am HOLY DAY MASSES: 6:30, 8:00, 10:00 am and 7:00 pm SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: (Confession) Saturday: In the Reconciliation Room 4:00 to 4:45 pm BAPTISMS: Baptisms are celebrated on the 2nd & 3rd Sundays of the

month at 12:45 pm. By Archdiocesan regulation and parish policy, parents are required to attend a Baptismal Preparation session before the Baptism of their child. These sessions will usually be held on the third Wednesday evening of the month. Call the secretary at the rectory (865-8071) to register for the session and schedule the Baptism.

D.I.V.M. SERVICES: Communion to the sick, food shopping, necessary transportation, emergency meals, transportation to Mass. Resource information also available. If you need help from any of these services, please let us know as much in advance as possible so the chairpersons can make arrangements and the volunteers arrange their schedules. If you are able to volunteer to help provide these services to our parishioners, we can always use more help. Mrs. Rita Raysa, 865-8071.

WEDDINGS: Couples should contact the rectory and speak to a priest shortly after the engagement, but no less than four months before the desired wedding day.

No date should be set (especially in reserving a hall) for your wedding until you have spoken to a priest. In this way, you will not be disappointed if the church has been previously reserved for another ceremony.

Please keep in mind the times that are available for weddings at Divine Infant:

SATURDAYS—11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm WEEKDAYS—–Any reasonable hour

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