Our Lady of Peace 701 Plainfield Rd.~ Darien, Illinois 60561 (630) 323-4333

The Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception

From Father Walter ’s desk… “Sins and Distractions”

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There are certain constant themes that run through the Scriptures. One such theme is that we are made to walk with God. I can easily say that all of us are hungry for God. We feel a natural inclination for the spiritual life. Whenever we sense that we are growing in the spiritual life, whenever we hear or read anything that touches that part of us that hungers for God, we cannot help but feel good - as if everything is ok in the world.

But the other theme in the Scriptures is that there is another part of us that has a tendency to move in a dif-ferent location. Even a slight movement in a different direction takes us off the path to God. But because we have that centuries old desire to walk with God still within us, we will want to walk a solid path with God again. We will know this intuitively at first. It is said in spiritual writings that God is both the goal and the goad. We walk a path to God as the goal, and simultaneously are nudged toward God - by God Himself as the goad!! Yes, one could say that here, God acting as “goad” largely makes up that intuition within us that reacts as a warning for us when, by our bad decisions, we seem to be moving away from God rather than moving toward Him.

You just sort of know. You might feel guilty, as an example. The feeling of guilt has received a bad press as of late. That’s unfortunate, as the feeling of guilt can be a tremendous aid in the spiritual life letting us know, once again, if we are moving away from God by a poor decision. What is interesting here is that we might want to recognize that we indeed do “choose” to move away from God. We don’t stumble away from God accidently. It can be a decision in a slight area, what we refer to as a venial sin. Or, it can be a decision to move away from God that involves a grave area. This is called a mortal sin. In either case we choose.

If we can additionally recognize that we make such choices repeatedly, than perhaps we can also recognize that we are in effect training ourselves in such a direction. This “training” imprints on us what is called a “tendency” toward sinful decision-making. That is why we can never be totally perfect after leaving confession. Although absolved, we still leave with that tendency toward sin, which we sort of “did” to ourselves by our re-peated choosing sin over a period of time. You could say we become addicted to moving in this direction, con-sidering that there have been psychiatrists who have stated that the very nature of the mind is to be addicted. I guess we choose what we want to be addicted to.

God as “goal and goad” encourages us to be addicted to Him. This is a great addiction to have and trains us in a completely other direction, one filled with Grace and Light. But to choose this, we must see the logic that supports the need for a disciplined life. This does not imply anything forceful and stressful . A disciplined life can be quite gentle and graceful. It is simply a matter of falling in Love with God and allowing Him to teach us and guide us to Himself.

Reflecting on the act of choosing here is important. Why? Because we can talk night and day about sin and/or vice being the culprit that takes us away from God. But really, to get simplistic, what we are talking about here is excessive egoism, the lust of power over others, selfishness and the like. These aspects to our character is what influences our choices. Much of this is due to societal influence that acts easily upon a personal history that due to poor character training is ripe for such societal influence. To choose God, we need to be willing to let go and let God. In actuality, it is the spiritual definition of real maturity, immaturity being the choice to choose self over God and others. We are basically letting the Church form us rather than society. Always a good choice! Blessings! Peace , Fr. Walter

MONTHLY FOOD PANTRY Please help the less fortunate with a charitable gift. Your donation allows us to supply the needy

with food from week to week. The recipients graciously thank you and God continues to bless you.

LITURGICAL ROLES

MASS INTENTIONS December 18-24

LECTOR SCHEDULE

December 23

5:00pm - Kathy Sheridan

December 24

7:00am - Donna Nietzel 8:30am - Don Calarco 10:15am - Maryalice Dewbray 12 noon - Sandra Sobotka 6:30pm - N/A

OFFERING COUNTERS

December 26

Joe Phillips Judy Hendricks

Julaine Koziol Jerry Barton Vicky Socha

Theresa Klich

PARISH REGISTRATION

If you would like to become a parishioner at

Our Lady of Peace Parish, please visit our website at

www.olopdarien.org If you wish to register in person,

please visit the Parish Office. Monday - Friday 8:00am-1:00pm

Monday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Tuesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Wednesday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Thursday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Friday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Saturday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29;

Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38

MASS INTENTIONS December 16/17

5:00pm (D) Geraldine Ploskonka ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:00am Deceased Mbrs. of the Zulaski & Dalka Families

8:30am (D) Frank Cichanski Deceased Stimetz Family Members (L) Diane Treend (D) Walter & Helen Block (D) Ramona Reyes

10:15am (D) Virginia Ricci 12:00pm (D) Isabel Kintanar

6:30pm (D) Jane & Lloyd Heim

Daily Mass: Monday-Saturday 7:30am

Monday 12/18 (D) Maureen Conaghan —————————————————————————————————-—————–—————

Tuesday 12/19 (D) Tyminski Family

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Wednesday 12/20 (D) Roniel Gerona ———————————————————————————————————————–————-

Thursday 12/21 (D) Milly Kalisik ———————————————————————————————————————–————-

Friday 12/22 (D) Walter Dawes ——————————————————————————————————————–—————-

Saturday 12/23 (D) Katherine Sawica —--————————————————————————-——–———--

5:00pm (D) Myra & Wilmar Johnson Msgr. Jim ——————————————————————————————————————–————-—

Sunday 12/24 7:00am (D) Helen Bialas Fr. Michael ---——————————————————————–——————

8:30am (D) Joseph Zaworski Fr. Walter People of the Parish ----——————————————————–——————–———-

10:15am (D) Katarzyna, Jan, Anna Tatarata Fr. John Larson —————————————————————————–———-

12:00pm (D) Laverne Steinke Fr. Barry Cole ————————————————————————–—————————————

4:00pm (D) Carol Vrtis Fr. Walter _________________________________________ 6:00pm (D) Frank Annicks Fr. John Larson _________________________________________ 10:30pm (D) Stephen Gregorovic Fr. Michael _________________________________________

Celebrants Subject To Change

WEEKLY READINGS

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Through the Saving Waters of Baptism, we will welcome…

WEDDING BANNS

Your prayers have been a tremendous source of healing, empowerment, enrichment, and prophecies for all of the sick of Our Lady of Peace, especially those listed below.

Join us daily by sharing your spirituality and prayer devotions for the sick.

Michael Abrahamson, Alan Amann, Joseph Barberio, Celedonia Bia-la, Joseph Bielaga, Dcn. Frank Bina, Bill/James Bleacher, Linda Bronsteader, Judy C., Katy Counihan, Mario/Ann Cristofaro, Anne-Ellie Deutsch, Frank Dipodiva, Brooklynn Drab, Fran Goodell, Mark Herwaldt, JoAnne Hug, Mary Johnson, Dan Kieras, Donald Klemz, Bro. Leonard Konopka, MIC, Robert Leverence, Rev. David Lord, Amy Lynch, Sylvia Malicki, Camille Manz, Laverne Marchese, John Matt, Donna Menard, Eusemia Mesina, Ronald Molfese, Joan Novak, Marilyn Pallardy, Charles & Gloria Pavesich, Rose Marie Pedryc, Helen Peschel, Agatha Piwcwicz, J. Pisarczyk, Stanley H. Ploskonka, Cida Quizon, Joan Ritzert, Laura & George Rossano, Dan Sackett, Charlie Sanders, Maria Santos, Tony Sekera, Joyce Smith, Karlton Smith, Bertha Sobotka, Jim Sobun, Marylyn Sobun, Patricia Soukup, Gerald Tampier, Diane Treend

And for the seriously ill children of our Parish:

Emma Tucker, Damien Turrubiartes, Joey Ventimiglia, Martin Viau

BAPTISMS

Remembering Jesus’ Message of Divine Mercy…

From the Catechism of the Catholic Church …

It is with joy that we announce the upcoming weddings

Vinson Vadakara & Jeanie Shery

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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

ANNIVERSARY WISHES

Congratulations to

SundayBudget:$21,500Actual:$22,672Surplus:$1,172STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

Please pray for the joyful rebirth into the eternal celebration of God’s love for the departed

Iluminada Hidalgo Joan Rockouski Richard Kleifgen

Please pray for the servicemen and women of our parish

Airman First Class Alyssa Dreksler

BORN INTO ETERNAL LIFE

“By his Passion, Christ delivered us from Satan and from sin. He merit-ed for us the new life in the Holy Spirit. His grace restores what sin

had damaged in us. ” (CCC #1708)

Parish Financial Reports The 16/17 year-end financial re-ports are available on our website at www.olopdarien.org. Please take time to review the parish, school and religious education year end results and 17/18 budget reports. Hard copy reports are also available in the church vestibule. Contact our parish business manager, Kellie Moore, at kmoore@olopdarien.org if you have any questions. Thank you again for your commitment and dedication to our par-ish. Your ongoing support allows us to offer all the won-derful ministries at Our Lady of Peace.

“My daughter, all your miseries have been consumed in the flame of My love, like a lit-tle twig thrown into a roaring fire. By hum-bling yourself in this way, you draw upon yourself and upon others souls an entire sea of My mercy.” (Diary, 178)

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The last Donut Sunday of 2017 isTODAY! All parishioners are invited to attend the Sunday Donut Program in the Church Hall from 7:30am

until 12:00 noon. Additional volunteers are needed, both adults and

teenagers. Please email blockwalter@hotmail.com

Easter Pilgrimage To Poland and Prague Join Fr. Bill Hayward, a Marian Father, on a pilgrimage to Poland in April. This pilgrimage will visit the places where

the Founder of the Marian Fathers – St. Stanislaus Papczynski – began the Marian Fathers. We will visit

shrines such as Czestochowa, the Divine Mercy Shrine and the famous shrine in Lichen. We will pray at Ausch-witz and conclude this 13 day pilgrimage in Prague. The cost is $3400. The pilgrimage begins on April 17. For further information, please contact Judy Adamowicz at

judy_adamowicz@yahoo.com

The Counting Ministry of Our Lady of Peace is in need of volunteers.

This ministry requires a half day of volunteer work every six weeks on Monday morning to count Sunday’s offering. Basic adding ma-

chine skills are required and it is a great way to help out the Parish. Please contact Joe Phillips

at 708-525-5919 if you are interested

Younger Than Ever Seniors

Meeting is Monday December 18th at 12noon At the Darien Sportsplex

Program will be: Installation of Officers for 2018

Enjoy a game of BINGO

This is the last meeting of the year, next meeting is March 19, 2018

Thank you to the 20 parishioners who were willing to give a pint of their blood at our November 28th blood drive. Sixty individuals will be aided because of your generosity. The individuals are: D. Bertram, E.

Cabrera, S. Chrusciel, F. Conaghan (13 Gals.), P. Donohue, J. Kacey, J. Kasjanski, L. Kowalski, D. Koziol, G. Lee, I. Murray, K. Nash, K. Piccoli, M. C. Pilch, P. Pilch, L. Smid-owicz, A. Solverson, C. Vena, R. Vena, J. Vicik and T. Wie-land. Please mark your calendar; our first blood drive in 2018 will be on February 13th at Eisenhower Junior High School.

The Music Ministry’s CD “Our Lady of Peace Prays the Rosary” goes on sale TODAY!

See ministry representatives in the Church Foyer

Morning of Meditation

The Gift of Quiet The Gift that Keeps on Giving

How do we keep

peace in the hectic days before Christmas?

Give a gift of

quiet time to yourself

So you can share it with others.

Presenter: Dr. Karen Pedigo, Psychologist

All are incvited: Those who meditate

Those who want to know more about meditation

Saturday, December 23 9:00am - 11:30am, Hospitality 8:30am

St. John of the Cross Parish Center, Western Springs Sponsored by the Christian Meditation group

(wccm-usa.orgwccm.org) Free will offering accepted Reservations requested

Contact: Betsy 708-246-8315 or wccmchgo@gmail.com

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BURYING THE DEAD is one of the Corporal Works of Mercy Becoming a Bereavement Minister is one way of fulfilling this obligation. Because of the normal changes in peoples’ lives, the ample number of ministers has been reduced and I need a few new ministers. You will have personal contact with families who are mourning the death of a loved one and will be helping them plan the funeral liturgy.

Is God calling you to this very fulfilling and worthwhile ministry?

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact:

Deacon Larry Fudacz 630-323-4333 Ext. 20 LFJF7930@prodigy.net

Springtime in Poland & Eastern Europe 12 days, April 30-May 11, 2018 Warsaw, Krakow, Auschwitz, Budapest, Prague, Vienna hosted by veteran tour leader Fa-ther John Vakulskas. $3749 from Omaha; $3699 from Chicago. Price includes roundtrip airfare, First Class Hotels, most meals, daily Mass, tours, porterage and admission fees, transfers as well as all government taxes and fuel surcharges. First come first served. For

more information: 712.490.8047 johnvakulskas@gmail.com

The Giving Tree Gift Collection is THIS weekend!

Gifts should be dropped off in the school lobby before or after the Masses THIS WEEKEND ending at 1:00pm on

Sunday, December 17th. (There will be no collection before or after 6:30pm Mass)

Please DO NOT drop any gifts off at the Rectory We want to thank you, not only for your cooperation,

but mostly for your participation, generosity and support.

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State of Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship

Receive up to 100% of Catholic School Tuition

The State of Illinois has created a new way to fund scholarships for children who choose to a end Catholic schools through the “Invest in Kids Act.” Scholarships offered through this program have the poten al to cover up to 100 percent of tui on and eligible charges for next school year. The Empower Illinois Scholarship Gran ng Organiza on will be opera onal and will have applica on informa on around December 15, 2017 and an cipates accep ng applica ons January 2, 2018. These dates are subject to change. Visit www.weteachmore.org for up-to-date details.

State of Illinois “Invest in Kids Act” Support Catholic Education and Receive a 75% Tax Credit

The State of Illinois has created a new way to fund scholarships for children who choose to a end Catholic schools through the “Invest in Kids Act.” Scholarships offered through this program have the poten al to cover up to 100 percent of tui on and eligible charges for next school year.

Under the Tax Credit Scholarship Program in the “Invest in Kids Act”, individuals and corpora ons will make dona-

ons to Scholarship Gran ng Organiza ons (SGO) that will distribute scholarships to qualified students. Tax credits will be available on a first come, first serve basis beginning January 2, 2018.

Benefit to Donors ~Individual or corporate donors will receive a 75 percent tax credit, up to $1 million, for dona ons made to a SGO

on their 2018 State of Illinois tax return. ~Example: a scholarship dona on of $1,000 will provide a $750 tax credit to a corporate or individual Illinois tax-

payer. ~Individual (non-corporate) donors may designate their parish school or all Joliet diocesan schools to receive

their scholarship dona on.

Visit www.weteachmore.org for details.

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Crusader Chronicles December 17, 2017

AMAZON SMILE I know that Cyber Monday is officially over, but I am guessing that not all of your Christmas shopping is done. I am also going to guess that many of you will do some of your shopping over the next couple of weeks online. I ask that you use Amazon Smile if you are going to order through Amazon. The same products are on each site, the only difference is that our school receives a percentage of all sales on Amazon Smile. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM This year’s Christmas program is scheduled to take place on Thursday, December 14th. This year our Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd 3rd, and 4th graders, along with the choir will sing Christmas songs to get us all in the Christmas spirit. Come join us for one of our performances on December 14th (9:45, 1:30, and 7:00). The students are asked to be here at 6:30 the evening of the performance and should wear nice dress clothes unless they are told otherwise by Ms. Lostumbo. CHRISTMAS EVE CHILDRENS MASS The Children’s Mass for Christmas is scheduled for 4 PM on Sunday, December 24th. The parish is looking for children in kindergarten through fourth grade to play a part in the Nativity Story at the Mass. A form can be found on School Speak. There are two rehearsals that the children would need to attend on December 21st (4:30-6:00) and December 23rd (4:30-6:00). Please email the religious education office (religioused@olopdarien.org) or Debbie Amolsch (damolsch@comcast.net). CHRISTMAS WEEK On Thursday, December 21st, the Student Council will host a Christmas t-shirt/sweatshirt/ugly sweater day for the students and staff. On Friday, December 22nd, we will have a dress up day for the students. Don’t for-get that we have our Breakfast in Bethlehem Mass beginning at 9 AM. Also, on Dec. 22nd, we have an 11:30 dismissal, there will not be a District 61 dismissal bus, and we will not have after school care on this day. LUNCH ORDERING FOR JANUARY Hot Lunch ordering for the month of JANUARY is now OPEN!!! Orders and payments need to be submitted by MONDAY, DECEMBER 18th at noon. FRITOS will be offered throughout January in place of Doritos. The cost of Buona Beef sandwiches and Buona Grilled Cheese sandwiches each have increased by $.20. Thank you for participating in the lunch program!!! CULVER’S DINNER FUNDRAISER Thank you to everyone that was able to come to Culver’s on Thursday evening. It is always nice when the OLP family can get together to enjoy a meal. It is even more special when so many enjoyed food and family together before or after the Christmas program.

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TRIP December word of the month is GIVE! From $5 and $10 stocking stuffers from places like Target, Barnes & Noble and Starbucks to large denominations from Walmart, Visa and Amazon, you can give to all on your list. Orders will be placed the mornings of Monday, Dec. 11 & Monday, Dec. 18 Open sales inside the toasty warm school at 3 pm on Friday, Dec. 8, Friday Dec. 15 & Thursday Dec. 21 ILLINOIS TAX CREDIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The state of Illinois has created a tax credit program for those individuals and corporations to donate to scholarship granting organizations (SGO) and receive a tax credit on their state taxes. The SGO will use this money to grant scholarships to qualifying students. An individual or corporation will receive a 75% credit on their donation. This means that if a donor were to donate $10,000, they will receive a tax credit of $7,500. In-dividuals and corporations will be able to begin making these donations in early January. Individuals can choose the school that they would like their donation to go to and we would love it if you would choose Our Lady of Peace School. Families can apply for this scholarship money beginning in January. The scholarship is based on financial need. These scholarships are open to current as well as incoming families to Our Lady of Peace School. The Diocese of Joliet has created a website, weteachmore.org, that will help you through the process of do-nating for the tax credit or applying for the scholarship. You can also call the school office and speak with Mr. Wilkinson, our principal (630-325-9220). TECHNOLOGY COORDIANTOR/COACH POSITION We are still in the process of selecting a qualified candidate to fill our part time technology coordinator/coach position. Please view the job description on School Speak and share it with family and friends that may be interested in the position. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FREE THROW CONTEST The Mayslake Knights of Columbus Council will host a free throw contest on Friday, January 12th in our gym. Registration will begin at 5 PM and the contest will begin at 6 PM. Registration forms can be turned into the school office. This contest is open to all boys and girls between the ages of 9-14. MONTINI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Montini Catholic High School is offering the opportunity for 8th graders to take the Diocesan High School placement exam on Saturday, December 16th at 8:00 AM. Please contact Kim Richmond at 630-627-6930 if you are interested in signing up. ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL St. Francis High School is accepting applications for the class of 2022. Please contact Maureen Isphording, Director of Admissions at misphrding@sfhscollegeprep.org or 630-668-5800 X 1120. If you took a high school placement exam at another school, you can have your results sent St. Francis.

Upcoming Dates

December 20th – Band concert (7 PM) December 21st – Christmas shirt/Ugly sweater day (out of uniform day)

December 22nd – Breakfast in Bethlehem Mass (9 AM)(3rd grade), 11:30 dismissal, No District 61 afternoon bus, dress up day (no jeans or sweats), no after school care

December 23rd – January 7th - Christmas Vacation January 8th – School resumes

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Extra, Extra, Read All About It! We are delighted to announce the Food Pantry Ministry of OLOP, will be renamed

to honor the memory of the late Deacon Paul. It will thus be named: Deacon Paul Brachle Food Pantry Ministry of Our Lady of Peace Church A banner reflecting the new name of the ministry will be blessed following the

blessing of a plaque which currently hangs above the gym, recognizing Fr. Al and the first operational church here as St. Mary’s,

later renamed Our Lady of Peace. Join us for special ceremony in the school gymnasium after the

12 noon Mass on December 17, 2017 All are welcome to attend! Light refreshments to follow.

Please rsvp to Len Benes at lkbenes@aol.com

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Book Club News!

We are taking the month of Decem-

ber off and will resume in January. The selection for January is “The

Screwtape Letters” by C.S. Lewis. Our discussion will be Wednesday, Janu-ary 31st from 7-

8:30pm in the Art room at the

school. Please con-tact Cindy Santay (olopbookclub@g

mail.com or 630.963.9187) if

you have any ques-tions or need a

copy of the book.

Third Sunday of Advent~ 12/17/17 How will I answer? Questions are put to John the Baptist today. Who are you? What do you have to say for yourself? Worthy questions for each of us.

~ What truth, what goodness will I voice this week? ~ What will I do to back up these words? ~ How can I lead this person, __________, to Jesus, the Light of the World?

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mass Schedule Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday this year making it a regular Sunday Obligation.

Christmas Day is a Holy Day of Obligation as well. So in order to make it easier for you to fulfill your obligations as Catholics, we will celebrate the following Masses as scheduled:

December 24th regular Sunday Mass schedule 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:15am & 12 noon

December 24th Christmas Vigil Mass Schedule 4:00pm, 6:00pm & 10:30pm

December 25th Christmas Mass Schedule 7:00am, 8:30am, 10:15am & 12 noon

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Our Lady of Peace Catholic School Technology Coordinator

Part time position

Our Lady of Peace Catholic Grade School in Darien is seeking a qualified, self starter to man-age the daily technology needs of the school. This position is a part time, hourly, non benefit-ed position requiring up to 20 hours per week.

Some requirements are as follows: ~Use standard equipment such as personal computer, printer, iPad, Chromebook, Eno board, Smart Board & document cameras. ~Works in standard office and school building environment ~Prior successful experience working in web-based applications or systems ~Solid and diverse support experience

For full job description, please visit our website at OLOPDARIEN.ORG

Please email resume to Kellie Moore, Business Manager at Kmoore@olopdarien.org

Are you itching to do Something Important? Ever have an itch you can't seem to scratch – an itch that just won't go away?

Well, sometimes God is like that itch. He tries to get your attention by annoying you with a little itchy urge

that only He can scratch.

If God is urging you to do something to help others, consider becoming a volunteer phone counselor for The

Upper Room Crisis Hotline. We provide counseling and referral services to anyone struggling to find a rea-

son to keep living in all circumstances. While we

deliver our services in the Catholic tradition, we

counsel anyone who needs help.

Becoming a phone counselor requires you to

complete an eight-week training program where

you learn communication skills, relationship is-

sues, suicide prevention and much more. We

hold classes from Jan. 9th thru Feb. 27th from

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thurs-

days. All classes are held at The University of

St. Francis (The old Guardian Angel Home on

the corner of Theodore St. and Plainfield Rd) in Joliet, Il. If this work touches your heart, please call Sr. Mary Frances Seeley at 815-341-9124, or email catholichotline@gmail.com. Check us out at www.Catholichotline.org. Thank You and God Bless!

The Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien has two open positions. The first is a part-time (approx. 15 hours per week) housekeeping position paying $12 per hour. The second is a part-time (approx. 20 hours per week) kitchen position & salary is negotiable. Both positions are mainly daytime

business hours with some weekends. Please contact Lisa at 630-929-4055 if interested.

MARIAN COMMUNITY Rev. Walter Dziordz, MIC - Pastor 630-323-4333, Ext. 14

Rev. Al Micka, MIC - Pastor Emeritus Rev. Anthony Kelpsas, MIC

Clergy: clergyolop@comcast.net __________________________ Msgr. Jim Burnett— Assistant Email: jburnettolp@gmail.com

DEACONS – 630-323-4333 Frank Bina – Retired Larry Fudacz – Ext. 20 lfjf7930@prodigy.net Patrick Kenny-Ext. 19 pkenny@olopdarien.org Frank Vonesh-Ext. 25, or preferred 708-793-3505 fvonesh@olopdarien.org

PARISH Raye Ann Durr - Receptionist/Clerical Assistant, Ext. 17 rdurr@olopdarien.org Heather Barry– Bulletin Editor hbarry@olopdarien.org For Bulletin Submissions Bulletin@olopdarien.org Kellie Moore – Business Manager/Parish Administrator 630-323-4392 kmoore@olopdarien.org

John Berardi - Music Director 708-828-2138 jberardi@olopdarien.org

SCHOOL WEBSITE: www.olopschool.org Anthony Wilkinson – Principal 630-325-9220 - awilkinson@olopdarien.org Secretaries—630-325-9220 Eileen Gray-egray@olopdarien.org Bridget Lilja-blilja@olopdarien.org PARISH WEBSITE www.olopdarien.org

PARISH COUNCIL parishcouncil@olopdarien.org

EUCHARISTIC LITURGY SCHEDULE Saturday Evening Mass: 5:00 PM

Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:15 AM & 12:00 Noon & 6:30PM Morning Mass: Monday-Saturday 7:30 AM

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION

Vigil Mass (Evening before Holy Day) 7:00 PM Holy Day: 7:30 & 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM

CONFESSIONS

Immediately Following Saturday Morning Mass

PARISH REGISTRATION Visit on-line: www.olopdarien.org

Click On: Welcome & Registration Or Call Office: 630-323-4333 Ext. 10 or 17

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Jeanne Waliczek – Coordinator

630-986-8430 – jwaliczek@olopdarien.org Bernadette LaPapa -RE Admin. Assistant

630-986-8430 - blapapa@olopdarien.org

Dc. Larry Fudacz – RCIA & Marriage Prep. 630-323-4333 – Ext. 20 – lfjf7930@prodigy.net Rissa Loucks, Youth Ministry Coordinator

630-487-1507; rloucks@olopdarien.org

SCHOOL FAX 630-325-1995 BUSINESS OFICE FAX 630– 323-0379

To schedule an Anointing of the Sick or a priest visit only, please call our answering service at 630-323-4391. Calls will be returned in a timely manner, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 9:30 PM, based on priest avail-ability, and arrangements will be made to assist your request. No other calls will be handled by this service. Thank You.

DIOCESE OF JOLIET WEBSITE www.dioceseofjoliet..org

MARRIAGE:

Our Parish is a wonderful setting to celebrate your Sacrament of Marriage. Couples must make arrangements at least 1 year before your proposed wedding date to allow for ample time for Marriage Prep.

Please contact Deacon Larry Fudacz at 630-323-4333 Ext. 20.

BAPTISM:

Baptisms are celebrated on the second and on the fourth Sunday of each month immediately following the 12 Noon Mass. We ask that the parents be registered members of the parish. First time parents must attend one hour (plus) of

Pre-Baptismal instruction held on 2nd or 3rd Tuesdays of February, April, June, August, October and December at 7:30 p.m. in the Church Hall. The Pre-Baptismal class may be taken before the birth of the child.

Please contact Deacon Frank Vonesh for more information at 708-793-3505.

EUCHARISTIC HOME AND HOSPITAL VISITATION MINISTRY:

Our PASTORAL CARE MINISTERS are available to bring Communion to Shut-Ins at home, in hospitals and nursing homes. Request CARDS for PASTORAL CARE VISITS can be found in the Church Lobby and may be placed in the

weekend collection basket OR, please contact Deacon Pat Kenny at 630-323-4333 Ext. 19.