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

The Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception

Peace , Fr. Walter

From Father Walter ’s desk… “Strong Rela onships!”

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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 October 16-22

LECTOR SCHEDULE

October 21

5:00pm - Chuck McMahon

October 22

7:00am - Kathy Sheridan 8:30am - Don Calarco 10:15am - Aleta Peknik 12 noon - Bernie Maresh 6:30pm - Kenny

OFFERING COUNTERS

October 23

Cindy Diedrich John Michalski

Vivien Michalski Maureen Kallen

Maria Klump Marlene Neidlinger

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: Rom 1:1-7; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9 Thursday: Rom 3:21-30; Ps 130:1b-6ab; Lk 11:47 -54 Friday:Rom 4:1-8; Ps 32:1b-2, 5, 11; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18; Ps 105:6-9, 42-43; Lk 12:8-12 Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10; 1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21

MASS INTENTIONS October 14/15

Daily Mass: Monday-Saturday 7:30am

Monday 10/16 (D) Lillian Pastewski —————————————————————————————————-—————–—————

Tuesday 10/17 (D) Rodolfo Macatangay —–————————————————————————————————————–—–————-

Wednesday 10/18 (D) Norbert Obrzut ———————————————————————————————————————–————-

Thursday 10/19 (D) Marie Antoinette Averion Birthday ———————————————————————————————————————–————-

Friday 10/20 (L) Father Walter Birthday ——————————————————————————————————————–—————-

Saturday 10/21 (D) Robert Duchak —--————————————————————————-——–———--

5:00pm (D/L) Matthis/ Tistle Fr. Michael ——————————————————————————————————————–————-—

Sunday 10/22 (D) Deacon Paul Brachle 7:00am Fr. Walter —————————————————————————–——————

8:30am (L) Edward & Michelle Conforti Fr. Michael Deceased Caputo Family Mbrs (D) Adolph Stankiewcz —————————————————————–——————–———-

10:15am (D) Robert Kasjanski Fr. Michael —————————————————————————————–———-

12:00pm (D) Frank Todro Fr. Walter ——————————————————————————–—————————————

6:30pm (D) Patrick Cleary Fr. Walter __________________________________________

Celebrants Subject To Change

WEEKLY READINGS

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5:00pm (D) Helen Bialas --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

7:00am (D) Mitch & John Razny

8:30am (D) Verneal Fritz (D) Maria Theresa Maghanoy (D) Michael & Henry Lazarski (D) Mary Mocerino

10:15am (D) Stephen Gregorovic

12:00pm (D) Lillian Mikos

6:30pm (D) Laverne Steinke

Through the Saving Waters of Baptism, we will welcome…

Jack James McKenna Jeremy Ryan Hudson Ethan Henry Kaduk

Braxton Lee Henry Loucks

October 22, 2017

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 Bielaga, Dcn. Frank Bina, Bill/James Bleacher, Linda Bronsteader, Judy C., Katy Counihan, Mario/Ann Cristofaro, Anne-Ellie Deutsch, Frank Dipo-diva, Brooklynn Drab, Fran Goodell, Mark Herwaldt, JoAnne Hug, Mary Johnson, Dan Kieras, Bro. Leonard Konopka, MIC, Mark Krysiak, Robert Leverence, Rev. David Lord, Amy Lynch, Sylvia Malicki, Camille Manz, Laverne Marchese, John Matt, Donna Menard, Eusemia Mesina, Ronald Molfese, Don Nietzel, Joan No-vak, Marilyn Pallardy, Charles & Gloria Pavesich, Rose Marie Pedryc, Helen Peschel, Agatha Piwcwicz, J. Pisarczyk, Stanley H. Ploskonka, 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

Laura GlaZ & John Weil

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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

ANNIVERSARY WISHES Congratulations to

SundayBudget:$21,500Actual:$19,814Shortfall:$1,686STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

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

Rose Slivoski Stanko Vukovic

Joan LeTourneau

Please pray for the servicemen and women of our parish

Airman First Class Alyssa Dreksler

BORN INTO ETERNAL LIFE

“...I am more generous toward sinners than toward the just. It was for their sake that I

came down from heaven; it was for their sake that My Blood was spilled. Let them not fear

to approach Me; they are most in need of My mercy.” (Diary, 1275)

“God created man a rational being, conferring on him the dignity of a person who can initiate and control his

own actions. ‘God willed that man should be ‘left in the hand of his own counsel,’ so that he might of his own accord seek his Creator and freely attain his full

and blessed perfection by cleaving to him.’ Man is rational and therefor like God; he is created with free

will and is master over his acts.” (CCC #1730)

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Make and Take Weekend Meals Program Did you know that our parish has a weekend meals program? It is to assist: ~ Our Lady of Peace Parishioners ~ A person or family who faces a significant health issue or other crisis ~ The person or family does not have other assistance in the area Our Weekend Meals Program has been in place for almost 20 years and has supported parishioners who are not able to get to the store or prepare their own meals. Meals are provided on Saturday afternoon and are enough to have a meal on both Saturday and Sunday. The meals are made and delivered on Saturdays by parishioners who coordinate the meal and the timing of the delivery the week before. Please contact Raye Ann at (630) 323-4333 ext.17 if you have a need and would like to be considered for the program.

Donut Sunday...TODAY! All parishioners are invited to attend the Sun-

day Donut Program in the Church Hall. on Sunday, October 15th from 7:30am until 12:00 noon.

Additional volunteers are needed, both adults and teenagers. Please email blockwalter@hotmail.com

Book Club News! Thanks to all who participated in the

September meeting! The selections for October is “Be Transformed:

The Healing Power of the Sacraments” by Bob Schuchts. Our Discussion will be

Wednesday, October 25th from 7-8:30pm in the Art room at the school.

Please contact Cindy Santay (olopbookclub@gmail.com or 630.963.9187) if you have any questions.

The Still Missed Support Program of AMITA Health

Adventist Hinsdale Medical Center warmly invites you to join us at our

29th Annual Memorial Service to commemorate the lives of our children

Wednesday, October 25, 2017 7:00pm*

*Gathering time/memento preparation begins at 6:30pm

Hinsdale United Methodist Church 945 S. Garfield Avenue, Hinsdale

R.S.V.P. for this family event

630.856.4497

Our Lady of Peace School is offering the opportunity for children who turn 3 years old be-tween September 2, 2017- December 31, 2017 to enroll in an “Introduction to Preschool” for the remainder of the school year. Children will need to be fully potty trained and out of Pull-Ups/training pants. There are limited spots available for students to enroll for our Mon-day/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday morning sessions. Students will be instructed in letter, number, color recognition and much more. This is a wonderful experience for your child to attend preschool and allow them the chance to interact socially with peers. If interested please contact the Our Lady of Peace School office at 630-325-9220 for more information.

YOUNGER THAN EVER SENIORS

Meeting is Monday, October 16th at 12noon at the Darien Sportsplex

Join us for a game of BINGO!!!

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month To learn more about Catholic response, visit the U.S. Bishop’s website for their Pastoral Letter: “When I Call for Help” (http://bit.ly/usccb_dv) If you or a family member or friend needs help now, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233 (24 hours); 800-787-3223

(TTY); www.ndvh.org. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. Pray with us at 3:00pm each day for family peace

Catholics believe that God loves and cares for everyone, and that God knows their pain and concerns. Catholics For Family Peace invites you to join us in a moment of prayer at 3:00pm, wherever you are, for those suffering from violence and abuse and those who use violence to control

others. We pray for them and for all who work to end domestic Violence. Would you set an alarm to join us each day to pray at 3:00pm?

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The Women’s Center is a pregnancy resource center. Because of the care and concern of our staff, volunteers, and benefactors, each year over 70% of the women we serve who felt abor on was their only op on, choose life. We provide prac cal help, including counseling, clothes, baby furniture, refer-ral services, etc. as needed. JOB OPENING: We are in search of a part- me Medical Service Manager to provide limited obstetrical ultrasounds and oversee the Medical Services Department. The ideal candi-

date is a registered nurse in the state of Illinois in good standing who exhibits professionalism, compassion for women in difficult life circumstances and a strong commitment to the sanc ty of all human life. Cer fied training in limited obstetrical ultrasounds will be provided. Please submit a resume to mstrom@GoTWC.org. No phone calls please. JOB OPENING: Seeking RDMS cer fied Sonographers to conduct limited OB ultrasounds. Mul ple shi s are available in our Cicero Avenue (north side) office and Evergreen Park office. Please submit a resume to mstrom@GoTWC.org. No phone calls please. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Looking to join a team of fellow pro-lifers to help save moms and babies from abor on? 1) We are looking for a new volunteer on Monday Wednesday a ernoons as a lobby recep onist. 2) We are looking for volunteers to sort donated items and assist clients in our Family Resource Room. 3) We are always looking for bi-lingual volunteers who are conversa onal in Spanish to help in special areas. 4) We are seeking male volunteers to assist with transpor ng baby furniture dona ons. For more info on these volunteer roles, call us at 773-794-4771. SEEKING DONATIONS: We are in immediate need of 6 infant car seat/carriers, also 5 large car seats for 20 to 40 lb (by law all car seats must be less than 7 years old), Also needed are: 6 walkers, 4 toddler beds, 5 strollers, 3 double strollers, baby carriers, po y chairs, baby bo les, baby formula, baby food, (which are s ll in date), diapers in sizes 5 and 6 only, small maternity clothes, boys 5T and girls 2T clothing. These items cannot be picked up unless ac-companied by baby furniture. The families who receive these things are grateful for your generosity. For our address, or if a pick-up by a volunteer is needed, please call 773-794-1313

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MOVE YOUR FEET TO GIVE A CHILD A SEAT The Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) works with the Diocese of Joliet schools to give scholarships/grants to families in financial need so that more children have the opportunity to attend a Catholic school. This year, the Catholic Education Foundation gave over $11,000 in aid to sixteen Our Lady of Peace School students. This year, our school will help in raising money for the Catholic Education Foundation by having a school spirit day on October 19th. Students and staff members are encouraged to wear their Crusader gear in support of our school and Catholic education. All participants will be asked to donate at least $1 that we will give to the Catholic Education Foundation in hopes giving other children the opportunity to attend a Catholic school. If you are interested in donating to the Catholic Education Foundation you can go to www.CEFJoliet.org/Move-Your-Feet or you can call them at 815-221-6127. HOME SCHOOL ASSOCIATION RAFFLE The drawing for the H.S.A. Raffle for the beginning of the school year, September, and Oc-tober took place last week. The winners are as follows: Beginning of the school year ($550) - Ms. Susmarski, September ($100) – Mr. and Mrs. Block, and October ($100) – Mr. and Mrs. Hough. If you haven’t gotten your tickets in yet, please drop them off in the school office. If you would like to purchase more tickets you can pick them up in the school office. Tickets are $10 each and each ticket has a chance to win each month. There are still nine more drawings, including the Christmas drawing ($550) and the end of the school year drawing ($3,000). PRE-KINDERGARTEN There are still a couple of slots available for our three year old and four year old pre-kindergarten classes. There are a few half day options available for our three year old pro-gram and both half and full day options available at the four year old level. Do you have a son or daughter that has recently turned three or will be turning three before January 1st? Did you know that you could send your child to our Tuesday/Thursday morn-ing program to get a jump start on pre-kindergarten. Please call the school office (630-325-9220) with any questions that you may have about this. All children in the pre-k program must be potty trained and out of pullups.

Crusader Chronicles October 15, 2017

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Party Guests. Prophet Isaiah paints a picture of a grand party of God’s mountain. It is a feast with rich food and choice wines. St. Matthew tells the story of a splendid wedding feast with invited guests who rudely decline and refuse to come. They are replaced with

everyone off the street- good and bad alike. But good or bad at first, each must wear the wedding garment, that is, put on the baptismal garment who is Christ.

~Who will I not ignore today? ~How can I not let my important business get in the way of attending God’s business?

GRANDPARENTS/FRIENDS DAY On Friday, October 20th, Our Lady of Peace School will have their annual Grandparents/friends day. We will honor all grandparents and those that have had a positive influence on our children at our school Mass (9 AM). After Mass, all Grandparents/friends will be invited to come over to school and have their grandchild show them around their classroom and the school. There will be a reception in the gymnasium as well. UNITY DAY Our Lady of Peace School will take part in this year’s Unity Day on Wednesday, October 25th. Unity Day was founded initially as an Anti-Bullying Day. The motto for the event is: Together Against Bullying – United for Kindness, Acceptance, and Inclusion. Our students will create a Unity Chain that will go from classroom to classroom that will link all of our stu-dents together as one. HOME RUN INN FUNDRAISER The Home School Association will be hosting their next dinner fundraiser at Home Run Inn on 75th Street on October 17th (11 AM – 9 PM). We would love for everyone to join us. Look for the flyer that you will need to bring with you in the bulletin over the next couple of weeks.

Upcoming Dates

October 17th – Home Run Inn dinner fundraiser (11 AM – 9 PM) October 19th – School Spirit Day ($1 donation for CEF)

October 20th – Grandparents/friends Day Mass (9 AM), 11:30 dismissal, Teacher In-service October 21st – H.S.A. Family Night at the Chicago Wolves

October 24th – 31st – Halloween Raffle October 25th – Unity Day (wear orange)

October 27th – School Mass, End of the first quarter, H.S.A. Halloween Party October 31st – Halloween parade

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Stress in Your Marriage? – Retrouvaille is a program for married couples that feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated, or angry in their marriage. Some ex-

perience coldness. Others experience conflict in their relationship. Most don’t know how to change the situation or even communicate with their spouse

about it. This program has helped 10’s of 1000’s of couples experiencing dif-ficulties in their marriage. For confidential information about or to register for the October program beginning with a weekend on October 20-22 call

(815) 351-6968 or email: retrouvaillejoliet@gmail.com or visit the web site at http://www.HelpOurMarriage.com

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Everything that happens at Wellness House is designed to prepare and empower people to fully live life with cancer and beyond. Wellness House’s experts, specialists and programs focus on the individual needs of people through every step of cancer—before, during

and after treatment. Wellness House uses a psychosocial approach based on research, addressing the whole person—socially, emotionally, physically, spiritually and psychologically. Wellness House is a 501c3 non-profit organi-zation located in Hinsdale, and has been offering its services at no cost to participants since 1990. For more information, visit www.wellnesshouse.org.

Congratulations to Deacon Larry & Jan Fudacz as they are this year’s recipients of the

Heart of Charity Award from Catholic Charities. (See event information below)

We graciously ask you to consider supporting Catholic Charities in any

way possible.

CEF 5th annual ‘Move Your Feet’ walk-a-thon

set for Oct. 20” Parents… Grandparents… Neighbors… Parishioners… join your Catholic school chil-dren and staff on Friday, Oc-tober 20 to help promote the value of Catholic schools. You and your stu-dents can “Move Your Feet to Give a Child a Seat’ by walk-ing one loop around your school. All proceeds are strictly used to help NEW Catholic school students with need-based scholar-ships. Last year, Our Lady of Peace Catholic School received $11200 in CEF scholarship as-sistance. Listen to Relevant Ra-dio (AM 930, 950) for more details or visit www.CEFJoliet.org.

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Tuesday Night with the Sisters You are invited to Sacred Heart Monastery

for Tuesday Night with the Sisters. Our series this year will be a mix of speakers and films, all with a theme of tying the new Beat-

itudes of Pope Francis to The Rule of St. Benedict. We begin at 7:00pm in our Chap-ter Room. Sacred Heart Monastery is locat-

ed at 1910 Maple Ave. ~ Lisle. Please come to the front door with the stat-

ue of the Sacred Heart.

October 17: “Blessed are those who pray and work for full communion between

Christians.” Benedictine Core Value: Community/Prayer Presenters: Sister Christine Kouba and Sister

Sharon Marie Stola

November 14: Invoking Mary, the Queen of All Saints, Pope Francis ended his ser-mon on the Feast of All Saints by invit-ing the faithful “to pray for the grace to accept the call to holiness with joy, and to strive to fulfill it in their daily lives”.

Benedictine core value: Humility/Obedience Presenter: Cathy Lentz

Updates will be posted on their

website www.shmlisle.org and their Facebook page, Benedictine Sisters

of the Sacred Heart

Next week, we will celebrate World Mission Sunday. Each year, the entire Church is invit-ed to support the young mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and parts of

Latin America and Europe, where priests, reli-gious and lay leaders serve the poorest of the poor. This year, we are invited to “Chat With The Pope” to learn more about his missions. Scan this year’s World Missions Sunday poster

using Facebook Messenger for your mobile device, or learn more at Chat-

WithThePope.org

2nd Collection October 21 & 22 WORLD MISSION SUNDAY

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:

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. Call Deacon Frank Vonesh for more information and to schedule, at 630-323-4333 Ext. 25.

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.

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 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 Administra-tor 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