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Letter from the Pastor, Father Jim Curtin

Saint Dennis Mission Statement

Parish Staff

Father Thompson Panakal

Greetings!

Welcome to our GIFT Program which, whentranscribed, means Growing In Faith Together.We, as a staff, invite you to join all of us in the adventure ofgrowing 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 offour 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 fourcategories. 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 andregister you and your family. We, as a staff, are excitedand enthusiastic about our new program that we offer toyou in love. I am thankful for all the opportunities thatGIFT will offer to all generations in our Parish.

In Gods love,Fr. Jim

815-838-2592 ext. 123 [email protected]

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.

Associate Pastor

815-838-2592 ext. [email protected]

Resident (Retired) Pastor815-838-2592 ext. [email protected]

Business Manager815-838-2592 ext. [email protected]

Parish Office Secretary815-838-2592 ext. [email protected]

Parish Office Secretary815-838-2592 ext. [email protected]

Director of DevelopmentSt. Dennis School815-838-2592 ext. [email protected]

Laura Pfeiffer

Father Mark Fracaro

Kathy Provancal

Kym Bruining

Colleen Dombrowski


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Parish Staff

Agencies of the Diocese of JolietCatholic Cemeteries 815-838-0395Catholic Charities 815-723-3405Campus Ministry 815-834-4022Center for Family Ministry 815-8385334Hispanic Ministry 815-834-4038Life Office 630-718-2121Peace & Social Justice 815-834-4028Vocation Office 815-834-4004

Joliet Hospice 815-740-4104 www.joliethospice.org

Christ in the Wilderness Retreat Center 815-947-2476 www.citwretreat.com

St. Vincent DePaul 815-722-1140

Director of Faith Formation

815-838-2592 ext. [email protected]

Assistant Faith Formation Coordina815-838-2592 ext. [email protected]

Faith Formation Assistant815-838-2592 ext. [email protected]

Pastoral Associate815-838-2592 ext. [email protected]

Pastoral Associate815-838-2592 ext. [email protected]

PrincipalSt. Dennis School815-838-4494 ext. [email protected]: www.saint-dennis.org/stdennisschool/

Important Dates To Know for 2013

Important Phone Numbers To Know

Ash Wednesday February 13, 2013Palm Sunday March 24, 2013Holy Thursday March 28, 2013Good Friday March 29, 2013Holy Saturday March 30, 2013Easter Sunday March 31, 2013Divine Mercy Sunday April 7, 2013Ascension May 9, 2013Pentecost Sunday May 19, 2013Trinity Sunday May 26, 2013

Corpus Christi May 30, 2013Assumption of Mary August 15, 2013

Venus Wozniak

Christen Morris

Michele Pall

Deacon Rob Weierman

Sr. Joanne Vallero

Patti JohnsonLisa Smith

Music [email protected]


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The Becoming Community - - How do we become community? We share incommon life together. These options are social events where we buildrelationships and share the gift of faith together.

The Believing Community - How do we deepen our faith? We take time toponder and study the mysteries of our faith. These options will lead us to adeeper understanding and knowledge of the richness of our faith.

The Celebrating Community - How do we live our faith? We become active inthe liturgical life of our faith. These options are the formative liturgicalcelebrations throughout the year, sacramental celebrations, and opportunities forprayer.

The Responding Community - How do we respond to the GIFT of faith? We acton the spirit moving in our lives to care for our brothers and sisters in need. Theseoptions are the opportunities to serve Christ in the poor and oppressed within ourcommunity 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 childneeding 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 faithformation registration fee, and each child must complete and record a total of 30 hours ofGIFT 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 FormationOffice for each event you plan to attend, regardless if registration is required. Also, it is theresponsibility of the family to record all GIFT hours in the red Family Attendance Binderfound in the Narthex.

The GIFT Event Registration Form, found on page 21, may be used to register for multipleG.I.F.T. events. Please use this program guide for necessary registration information tocomplete the form. Payment for events is due at the time of registration, along with theEvent Registration Form. Make checks payable to St. Dennis Church. Event registrationforms and payments should be dropped off to the Parish Office prior to the event deadline.

GROWINGIN FAITH TOGETHER: G.I.F.T.


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2013 ONGOING MINISTRIES

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

St. Dennis High School Youth Group-Becoming CommunityMonthly Youth Group meetings include a discussion of a subject that relates to teen topics, food after themeeting, and open gym time. In addition, youth group events will be held monthly. Events are regularlyposted to the St. Dennis website www.saint-dennis.org/high-school-youth-group. Please check the websiteand the church bulletin frequently for updates. If you have any questions email Stephen and TiffanyListermann.

YG020313 Sunday 1 Sunday/month 4:30p.m.-7:00p.m. 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 [email protected]

Monday Night Bible Study-Believing CommunityCome join Deacon Rob for a Bible Study that is easy to follow, entertaining, and informative. We will bediscussing the history, culture, people and traditions which are behind the stories of the Old Testament. Juststarting the Book of Joshua, our study stresses the message found in this old book that still applies to our

lives today.

BS012213 Mondays Feb. 4-May 6:30-8:15p.m. Stalzer Room

Ages: Adult.Cost: Free will donation.No Registration is required.Contact: Deacon Rob Weierman 815-838-2592 ext.111 [email protected]

Glory and Praise-Celebrating CommunityJoin 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.

GP020513 Tuesday Most Tuesdays 7:00-9:30p.m. 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 [email protected]

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Word Alive! Morning Bible Study-Believing CommunityThis 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 fourthThursday of the month.

BST020713 Thursdays Feb. 7-May 30 10:00a.m.-11:30a.m. Stalzer Room

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

Literature for the Soul Book Club-Believing CommunityJoin 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 Februaryselection 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 localcommunity. Previous book club experience is not necessary.

BC091612 Sunday 3rd Sunday of month 6:30p.m.-8:00p.m. Stalzer Room

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 CommunityPlease 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.

CW031313 Tuesday Mar 13 12:00p.m.-3:00p.m. Fracaro Hall

Ages: Adult women.Cost: I=$10 at door.Registration is required. Contact: Parish Secretary 815-838-2592 Deadline: Saturday, Mar 9Contact: Sue Balicki 815-838-7633 [email protected]






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Garments of Praise Ministry (formerly Clothes for Haiti)-Responding CommunityHelp 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 sewdresses, boys britches and diapers out of donated materials and clothing. Also, we are in need of volunteers to he

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, pillowcasest-shirts, fabric, yarn, sewing notions, Velcro, and craft glue.

HM022013 Wednesday 1X/month 6:00-8:45p.m. 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 i

June and July-Happy Summer!)

Contact: Christen Morris 815-838-2592 ext 114 [email protected] Sue DAmore 815-836-0719

Senior Luncheon and Program-Becoming CommunityCome join us for a catered luncheon followed by entertainment/program. Information regarding the menu andprogram are available when you call to make your reservation.

SM022113 Thursday, 1X/mo. Feb. 21-May 16 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m. Parish Center Gym

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 [email protected]



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Welcoming for New Parishioners-Becoming CommunityInformal coffee and refreshments, welcome, introduction of parish staff, member information available regardingparish events and ministries, opportunity for questions, and information sharing.

CL020313 Sunday Feb. 3 & May 19 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 [email protected]

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 As

Wednesday, with an ending prayer service and bonfire.

FF020513 Monday Feb. 4 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Church/Narthex/Parish Center G

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 [email protected]

Faith and Literature: Screwtape Letters-Believing CommunityThe book, Screwtape Letters, by C.S. Lewis is very important for our time. In our secularized and materialistic societeven Christians have little awareness of the spiritual side of reality. By means of an imaginary correspondencebetween a senior tempter, Screwtape, and a junior devil, Wormwood, C.S. Lewis gives us penetrating insights intohow unseen powers of evil work to ensure and destroy those who seek to follow Christ. All reading will be done insession, and each session will cover one chapter. Discussions will cover pertinent themes of family, love, peer pressuhumor, cliques, etc. This is a great event for opening conversations about issues of the spiritual realm.

FF020713 Thursdays Feb. 7-May 2 7:00p.m.-9:00p.m. 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 [email protected]






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The Gospel of Love: A Lived Experience with Sr. Simone Campbell-Believing CommunitySr. Simone Campbell, Executive Director of NETWORK, a National Catholic Social Justice Lobby, is a religious leadeattorney and poet with extensive experience lobbying on issues of peace building, immigration and economic justiceSr. Simone gained national attention last year as she travelled the country with Nuns on the Bus to highlight budge

concerns for the poor. This event is presented by The Well; a spirituality center sponsored by the Congregation of

Joseph.

FF021013 Sunday Feb. 10 6:30-8:30p.m. Off Campus at The WellLaGrange Park, IL

Transportation: You may drive on your own or carpool with other parish attendees. Everyone participating shouldmeet 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. 4Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113 [email protected]

Mardi Gras-Becoming CommunityCelebrate Fat Tuesday with a taste of Cajun buffet, New Orleans jazz, storytelling, juggling, and crafts. Put on youbeads and masks upon arrival, but be ready to reveal your true self as we end the night with a prayer service thatleads us into Ash Wednesday and Lent.

FF021213 Tuesday Feb. 12 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Church/Parish Center Gym

Ages: All ages welcome.Cost: I=$9/ S 55+=$6Registration 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 [email protected]

Maybe Ill Give Up Brussel Sprouts Children & Our Lenten Practices-Believing CommunityThis 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 sponsoreby the Congregation of St. Joseph.

FF021413 Thursday Feb. 14 9:15-10:45a.m. Off Campus at The WellLaGrange Park, IL

Transportation: You may drive on your own or carpool with other parish attendees. Everyone participating shouldmeet 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. 11Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113 [email protected]




2013 PROGRAM EVENTS


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Acolytes (A.K.A. Altar Servers) Training-Celebrating CommunityCome learn how to participate in the Mass in a new way. We will be offering a training to educate andprepare you to serve our Priests during the Mass. Additionally, in May, there will be a Blessing for past anpresent Acolytes. Please consider being part of the Mass.

LM021613 Monday Feb. 11 3:00p.m.-4:30p.m. Narthex & Church

Ages: 5th gradehigh school.Cost: Free.Registration is required.Contact: Dana Massey 815-524-5954 [email protected]

St. Dennis Youth Group Wolves Game-Becoming communityIf you are high school student that would like to become part of the St. Dennis Youth Group, please join us fa night out of fun at the Chicago Wolves hockey game. We will meet in the church parking lot at 5:30p.mA waiver and medical form will need to be on file to attend the event. Please go to the St. Dennis YouthGroup web page www.saint-dennis.org/high-school-youth-group/ for more details.

YG021613 Saturday Feb. 16 5:30p.m. Church parking lot/Chicago,

Ages: high school student (9-12th grades).

Cost: $15Registration is required. Deadline: Friday, Feb. 8Contact: Steve & Tiffany Listermann 815-267-3781 [email protected]

Lenten At Home Retreat for Busy People-Believing CommunityA retreat for busy people who will commit themselves to set aside a hour at times convenient for theirschedules. The retreat opens with a group session on Feb. 18 and closes with a group session and prayer oMar. 4.

CL021813 Monday Feb. 18 1st meeting 7:00p.m.-8:15p.m. Fireplace RoomMonday Mar. 4 Final meeting 7:00p.m.-8:15p.m. Fireplace Room

Ages: Adult.Cost: Free will donation.Registration is required. Contact Sr. Joanne or the Parish SecretaryContact: Sister Joanne 815-838-2592 ext.110 [email protected]






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Year of Faith: Vatican II + 50-Belieiving CommunityJoin Fr. Mark Fracaro for this discussion of a most pivotal point in our faith. Why was Vatican II called? What did 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.

FF021913 Tuesdays Feb. 19-Mar 12 7:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Narthex

Ages: Adults.Cost: I=$15Registration 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)


God and Technology: Catholic Apps-Believing CommunityPlease 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 iPotouch, iPad, and iPhone. Both free and paid applications will be explored. Feel free to bring your devices. Also,snacks will be provided.

FF022213 Friday Feb. 22 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Science Lab (SD School)

Ages: 11+ (Chaperones will not be provided).Cost: I=$5Registration is required. Deadline: Monday, Feb. 18Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113 [email protected]

Faith and Literature: The Three Trees-Believing CommunityCome join us for light breakfast as we read and discuss the book, The Three Trees, by Angela Elwell Hunt and do acraft activity to supplement the story/theme. Books will be available for purchase on a first come first serve basis.

FF022413 Sunday Feb. 24 9:00a.m.-11:00a.m. Stalzer Room

Ages: Age 6 and over.Cost: I=$7 (Cost includes light breakfast and craft).Registration and pre-pay are required. Deadline: Monday, Feb. 18Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113 [email protected]




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The Awesome Love of God with Fr. Aniello-Believing CommunityJoin Fr. Aniello as he discusses the awesome love of God and offers prayers of healing. Fr. Aniello, oftenreferred to as Jesus grandfather, has a direct contact with God. God communicates with Fr. Aniello throug

audible voice frequently. What messages is God waiting to tell you through Fr. Aniello?

GP022413 Sunday Feb. 24 7:00p.m. Church

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

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

LM022513 Monday Feb. 25 7:00p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lockp

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

Christ in the Poor Food Drive-Responding CommunityCome learn about hunger and poverty in Lockport. We will hit the streets in the neighborhoods surroundingSt. Dennis collecting food for our local Fairmont Food Pantry. Soup and discussion will follow the collection food. We will collect food in rain or shine, please come dressed according to the weather.

FF030113 Friday Mar. 1 6:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Fracaro Hall

Ages: All ages are welcome.

Cost: I=$10 (Cost includes a t-shirt)Registration and pre-pay are required. Deadline: Wednesday, Feb. Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113 [email protected]






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Healing Mass and Prayer with Fr. Paul Burak-Celebrating CommunityFr. Paul Burak, former liaison for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Chicago, will celebrate Mass and offerhealing prayers with the Glory and Praise Ministry. Fr. Burak is currently the pastor of St. Michaels Parish in

Orland Park.

GP030113 Tuesday Mar. 5 7:00p.m.-9:30p.m. Church

Ages: All ages welcome.Cost: Free will donation.No Registration is required.Contact: Sue Balicki 815-838-7633 [email protected]

Glory and Praise Healing and Prayer-Believing CommunityDeacon Tom Marciani, from St. Raphael Church in Naperville, will offer healing and prayers with the Glory andPraise Ministry.

GP031213 Tuesday Mar. 12 7:00p.m.-9:30p.m. Stalzer Room


The Way of Jesus: Walking in the Way of Love-Believing CommunityThis 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 enterinto and understand these great mysteries. The Well is a spirituality center sponsored by the Congregation ofSt. Joseph.

FF031413 Thursday Mar. 14 9:15a.m.-10:15a.m. Off Campus at The WellLaGrange Park, IL

Transportation: You may drive on your own or carpool with other parish attendees. Everyone participating shouldmeet 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. 11Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113 [email protected]




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The Price Jesus Paid-Believing CommunityCome join Fr. Terry Deffenbaugh OSA, who will be dynamically and dramatically demonstrating theCrucifixion Jesus endured for love of us and in payment for our personal sins. Fr. Terry will touch upon theGospel accounts and demonstrate the type of instruments used by the Romans at the time of Christ. The prentation will help you understand and hopefully appreciate the LOVE Jesus has for us.

YG031613 Saturday Mar. 16 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m. 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 [email protected]

St. Josephs Table-Becoming CommunityCome celebrate the feast day of St. Joseph. Learn the history of the feast, participate in a meal, and brina dessert to share. Alms will be collected for the Bread of Life fund.

FF031913 Tuesday Mar. 19 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Parish Center Gym

Ages: All ages welcome.Cost: I=$8/S 55+=$5

Registration and pre-pay are required. Deadline: Friday, Mar. Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113 [email protected]

Stations of the Cross-Celebrating CommunityCome participate in a presentation of the Stations of the Cross from a teenage perspective. The experiencwill be performed at each station as a silhouette along with modern day music appropriate to eachdepiction.

YG032213 Friday Mar. 22 7:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Church

Ages: All ages welcome.Cost: Free.No Registration is required.Contact: Stephen and Tiffany Listermann 815-267-3781 [email protected]






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Feed My Starving Children-Responding CommunityCome 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.

FF032513 Monday Mar. 25 10:45a.m.-3:00p.m. Off-Campus: Aurora, ILFF040113 Monday April 1 10:45a.m.-3:00p.m. Off-Campus: Aurora, IL

Transportation: You may drive on your own or carpool with other parish attendees. (Driver forms need to be filledout.) Everyone participating should meet in St. Dennis parking lot by 10:45a.m.

Ages: 5 & up. Max.40Cost: I=$5Free 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)


Triduum Mass-Celebrating CommunityCome and participate in the ancient traditions of the Last Supper, Death, and Resurrection of Christ in one continuouMass from Holy Thursday through Holy Saturday. See the Lenten calendar for more details. Also, bring a bell to rinon Holy Thursday and Holy Saturday.

LM032813 Thursday March 28 7:00p.m. (Mass) Church8:00p.m.-12:00a.m.(Adoration) Church

LM032913 Friday March 29 7:00p.m. ChurchLM033013 Saturday March 30 7:30p.m. Church

Ages: All ages welcome.Cost: Free.No Registration is required.Contact: Parish Secretary 815-838-2592 [email protected]

Blessing of the Easter Baskets-Celebrating CommunityJoin Fr. Mark as he offers a blessing of the Easter food baskets as well as shares history and tradition of the holiday

LM033013 Saturday March 30 12:00p.m. Narthex

Ages: All ages welcome.Cost: Free.No Registration is required.Contact: Parish Secretary 815-838-2592 [email protected]




2013 PROGRAM EVENTS


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Finding the Risen Christ Among Us-Believing CommunityThis 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 aspirituality center sponsored by the Congregation of St. Joseph.

FF041113 Thursday April 11 9:15-10:15a.m. Off Campus at The WeLaGrange Park, IL

Transportation: You may drive on your own or carpool with other parish attendees. Everyone participatingshould 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, Apri


St. Raymond Cathedral Tour-Celebrating CommunitySt. Raymonds Cathedral is the place of the bishops seat of the Joliet Diocese. We will meet at St. Dennis

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.

FF041413 Sunday April 14 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m. St. Raymond, Joliet, IL

Transportation: You may drive on your own or carpool with other parish attendees. (Driver forms will needto 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 Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113 [email protected]

Good Grief-Becoming CommunityJoin 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.)

PC041513 Monday April 15 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m. 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 Contact: Sister Joanne 815-838-2592 ext.110 [email protected]






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Glory and Praise: An Evening with Deacon Rob-Believing CommunityCome worship the Lord and join Deacon Rob Weierman as he answers, all the questions about Catholicism that you

are afraid to ask.

GP041613 Tuesday April 16 7:00p.m.-9:30p.m. Stalzer Room


St. Dennis Daybreak Shelter-Responding CommunityHelp give guests at the Daybreak Shelter delicious meals four times a year with St. Dennis Church! We are lookingfor volunteers to give a specific food item for our scheduled service time at the shelter. Menus for the year areavailable 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!

SJ041713 Wednesday April 17 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Narthex

Ages: All ages welcome.Cost: Free will donation.Registration is required. Deadline: 1 week before eventContact: Mary Anne Krajewski 815-838-6326 [email protected]

Earth Day: Our Universes Story-Believing CommunityCome and explore Earth Day through the story of our universe. We will reflect and create artwork under thedirection of Bridget Speduto. Bridget is an inspirational speaker, retreat leader, spiritual director, and Director ofThe Well, Spiritual Center of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph. She is a wife, mother, and teacher.

FF041813 Thursday April 18 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Narthex

Ages: Age 6 and older.Cost: I=$8Registration and pre-pay are required. Deadline: Monday, April 15Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113 [email protected]




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Faith and Literature: The Quiltmakers Gift-Believing CommunityCome join us for light breakfast as we read and discuss the book, The Quiltmakers Gift, by Jeff Brumbeauand do a craft activity to supplement the story/theme. Books will be available for purchase on a first comfirst serve basis.

FF042113 Sunday April 21 9:00a.m.-11:00a.m. Stalzer Room

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

The St. Dennis Childrens Choir Spring Musical-Becoming CommunityPlease join us on Friday for the Spring Musical performance along with an awards night. Or join us onSunday for tea and a matinee performance of the spring musical.

MM042613 Friday April 26 7:00p.m.-9:30p.m. Parish Center GymMM042813 Sunday April 28 1:15p.m.-3:30p.m. 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 [email protected]

Council of Catholic Women May Evening Meeting-Believing CommunityPlease join us for our general meeting which will include a catered dinner, fun and fellowship. The speakeChristine 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.

CW050813 Wednesday May 8 6:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Narthex

Ages: Adult women.Cost: I=$10 at door.Registration is required. Contact: Parish Secretary 815-838-2592 Deadline: Fri., May 3Contact: Sue Balicki 815-838-7633 [email protected]






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The Lorax Movie Night-Believing EventCome 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.

FF051013 Friday May 10 6:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Fracaro Hall

Ages: All ages are welcome.Cost: I=$5Registration and pre-pay are required. Deadline: Wednesday, May 8Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113 [email protected]

Pentecost Celebration-Believing EventCome 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 beprovided.

FF051913 Sunday May 19 12:15p.m.-2:00p.m. Fracaro Hall & Front Lawn

Ages: All ages are welcome.Cost: I=$8/S 55+=$5Registration and pre-pay are required. Deadline: Wednesday, May 15


May Crowning-Celebrating CommunityCome celebrate the gift of Mary, our Mother. We will crown Mary and offer prayers through her specialintercession. Please bring a bouquet of flowers as visible signs of the prayers we offer. A celebratory dessert wilfollow the prayer service. Please plan on bringing a dessert to share.

FF053113 Friday May 31 6:30p.m.-8:00p.m. Narthex/Church Parking Lot

Ages: All ages are welcome.Cost: $5 per family, plus the cost of a flower bouquet.Registration is required. Deadline: Monday, May 27Contact: Venus Wozniak 815-838-2592 ext.113 [email protected]




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Playground Theology-Believing CommunityJoin 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 settopics, just an informal discussion among friends. Also, treats will be provided each week.

BS060413 Tuesday June 4-Aug. 13 6:30p.m.-8:00p.m. Playground outside of E

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 [email protected]

St. Dennis Daybreak Shelter-Responding CommunityHelp give guests at the Daybreak Shelter delicious meals four times a year with St. Dennis Church! We arelooking for volunteers to give a specific food item for our scheduled service time at the shelter. Menus for year are available from which you can choose item(s) to donate. All food is collected in the Narthex on theday it is served. From a box of cookies to a hot dish, the choice is up to you. Everything is very muchappreciated!

SJ071713 Wednesday July 17 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Narthex

Ages: All ages welcome.Cost: Free will donation.Registration is required. Deadline: 1 week before eveContact: Mary Anne Krajewski 815-838-6326 [email protected]

Voice of the Apostles 2013 Conference-Believing CommunityExperience a mighty movement of the Holy Spirit! Join parishioners along with 10,000+ people at theGlobal Awakening Voice of the Apostles Conference. You will experience a deep healing and vision for thpresent and future for what God is doing in our world today. Powerful speakers such as: Randy Clark, BillJohnson, Heidi and Ronald Baker, and Reinhardt Bonnke will be presenting. Call the Parish Office or see F

Jim Curtin for more details.

GP081213 Mon-Sat August 12-17 See conference agenda Off Campus/ Orlando,

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, JuneContact: Parish Secretary 815-838-2592 ext.123 [email protected]






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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 inwith this form one time annually for each household registering for the GIFT faith formation program. If yoare using GIFT as your faith formation, you must register with the Faith Formation Office for each event youplan to attend, regardless if registration is required. Also, it is the responsibility of the family to record allGIFT 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 necessaryregistration information to complete the form. Payment for events is due at the time of registration, alongwith this attached form. Make checks payable to St. Dennis Church. Event registration forms and paymentshould be dropped off to the Parish Office prior to the event deadline.

Household Name: _______________

(Please print legibly)

Father __ _____ Mother ________________________________First Name Last Name First Name Last Name

Phone _____________________________ Cell ______________________________

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: _____________________age________

Name: __________________________ age _______

Name: __________________________ age ____ __

Name: _______________age________

Name: _______________age________

Event Cost: Per individual (I) $_____.___ x ___ (number attending) = ________

OR 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.


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2013 Event Registration Form


Title of Event:_________________________________________________________

Program# : ________________________

Date of Event: ______________________

# of people Attending: ________________


Name: _____________________age________

Name: __________________________ age _______

Name: __________________________ age ____ __

Name: _______________age________

Name: _______________age________

Event Cost: Per individual (I) $_____.___ x ___ (number attending) = ________OR Per senior (S 55+) $_____.___ x ___ (number attending)= _______


Total Event #2 Cost: __________________


Title of Event:_________________________________________________________

Program# : ________________________

Date of Event: ______________________# of people Attending: ________________


Name: _____________________age________

Name: __________________________ age _______

Name: __________________________ age ____ __

Name: _______________age________

Name: _______________age________

Event Cost: Per individual (I) $_____.___ x ___ (number attending) = ________OR Per senior (S 55+) $_____.___ x ___ (number attending)= ________


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: Amount Received: Check No./ Cash

Growing in Faith Together: G.I.F.T.

gift booklet feb-aug 2013.pdf

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