The Catholic Community of Divine Infant Jesus Church and Divine Providence Church and School

Director of Music Ministry Mrs. Janet Reif (708) 531-9495 jreif@archchicago.org

MUSIC MINISTRY

For additional information regarding our parish, please see page 11 or visit our website: marymotherofdivinegrace.org

Welcome to

Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Parish

The Catholic Community of Divine Infant Jesus Church and Divine Providence Church and School

DIVINE PROVIDENCE Church: 2600 Mayfair Ave. Business Office: 2550 Mayfair Ave. Westchester, IL 60154 (708) 562-3364 FAX: (708) 562-3134 Hours: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Mass Schedule: Weekdays: Mon. Tues. Wed.: 8:00 AM Anticipated Mass Saturday: 4:00 PM Sundays: 8:30 AM

DIVINE INFANT JESUS Church: Newcastle & Canterbury Avenues Rectory Office: 1601 Newcastle Ave. Westchester, IL 60154 (708) 865-8071 FAX: (708) 865-8032 Hours: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Mass Schedule: Weekdays: Thurs., Fri., Sat.: 8:00 AM Anticipated Mass Saturday: 5:00 PM Sundays: 10:00 AM

PARISH CHURCH LOCATIONS

Holy Days of Obligation: As announced in bulletin.

FAITH FORMATION

Religious Education Administrator Sr. Christine Nantaba (708)562-2258 - DP or (708)865-8086 - DI cnantaba@archchicago.org

Director of Liturgy & Adult Faith Formation Deacon Jim Sponder 708-562-3364 - x12 jsponder@archchicago.org

PASTORAL MINISTRY Pastor Reverend Marcin Szczypula

Associates Reverend Thomas Winikates Reverend Daniel Costello

Resident Reverend Gerald Joyce

Deacons Deacon Richard Hudzik Deacon Jim Sponder

The mission of the faith community of Mary, Mother of Divine Grace is to inspire spiritual growth by worshiping, teaching and living by example our love of Jesus, His Church and our neighbors.

MISSION STATEMENT

PARISH STAFF Mr. John Maher-Operations Director jmaher@archchicago.org

Mrs. Linda Hawkins Director of Marketing and Enrollment lhawkins@archchicago.org

Mrs. Charlene Boyd-Bookkeeper chboyd@archchicago.org

Mrs. Toni Podock-Secretary/Bookkeeper tonilpodock@archchicago.org

Ms. Karen Luciano-Secretary/Bulletin kluciano@archchicago.org

EDUCATION MINISTRY Divine Providence School 2500 Mayfair Ave. (708) 562-2258 Fax (708) 562-9171

Principal Mrs. Lynn LeTourneau lynn.letourneau@archchicago.org

Secretary Mrs. Chrystal Farmar cfarmar@archchicago.org

Volume 20 FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME February 9, 2020

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Father Marcin, what’s new? Thank you so much for the kind words and congratulations on my US citizenship. I truly appreciate it! I was surprised to get a nice pair of blue wool socks from a parishioner. There is no doubt, I will survive this winter, moreover, blue is my favorite color! I also received a beautiful arrangement of flowers in red, white and blue from another parishioner, I love fresh flowers! On Sunday, January 26, at 8.30am Mass we celebrated Catholic Schools Week. I truly enjoyed celebrating this Mass with our children, families and staff of Divine Providence School. It was wonderful to experience a full house. (The last time the church was full was on Christmas.)

Thank you to all who stopped by at Divine Providence School for the Open House after Mass. It was a very nice turn out! As a pastor, I am very proud and happy to have a great, solid school. Please continue to support the Catholic education in Westchester. Our students are our future! On Wednesday, February 5, the Over 50 Club of Divine Providence and Divine Infant Jesus hosted a special guest speaker. Mr. Paul Gattuso, Mayor of Westchester, visited with the Over 50 members and talked about our community of Westchester. It was a very nice social event. I am very grateful to Paul for all his help and support of our parish! On February 14, we will celebrate Valentine’s Day, which is also a feast day of Cyril and Methodius, two brothers, who are one of the patrons of Europe. Let us share the gift of God’s love on this special day! I was baptized on February 14 and my first parish assignment as a priest was at SS. Cyril & Methodius in Lemont. On February 15 & 16, the Annual Catholic Appeal will take place in our parish and across the Archdiocese of Chicago. The 2020 goal for Mary, Mother of Divine Grace is: $80,905. As you know, when contributions exceed the goal, our parish will receive a rebate from the donated funds. Thank you for your participation. On Saturday, February 22, at 11:30am, at Divine Providence Church, our parish children who are preparing for First Holy Communion will receive the sacrament of First Reconciliation. Please, pray for those children and their families! Finally, on Wednesday, February 26, we will celebrate Ash Wednesday and start the season of Lent. Please watch the bulletin for more details. As your pastor, I am very thankful for your prayers, support and donations toward our new parish; Mary, Mother of Divine Grace! May God reward your kindness with good health and graces you and your family need every day. With the gift of gratitude and prayer, Fr. Marcin Szczypula PS. Stay warm!

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Divine Providence Mass Intentions

Monday, 02/10 8:00am For the Parishioners †Jim Krudl

Tuesday, 02/11 8:00am †Anthony S. Luciano †Szlagowski & Rajca Family

Wed., 02/12 8:00am †Fr. John Rosemeyer

Weekend Masses Sat., 02/15 4:00pm †Frank DeVita †Joseph Healy †Richard Figueras †Loretta Zubik †Tom Sikorski †Marie Cichon †Frank Napolitano Family

Sun., 02/16 8:30am †For All the Souls in Purgatory †Leona Cherner

Divine Infant Jesus Mass Intentions

Thurs., 02/13 8:00am †Walter & Mary Wanick †Charles Wilkin

Friday, 02/14 8:00am †Glecyann de Guzman †Irene & Jerry Spahn †Jerry Malek †Gerard Adamski Family

Sat., 02/15 8:00am †Paul DeChene †Otto Bezouska Family

Weekend Masses Sat., 02/15 3:00pm Wedding Mass Michael Ford & Paige Gordon

5:00pm †Beatrice, Rudolph and Deborah Sandoval †Richard Halverson †Al & Lucille Fogg †Sean Lorenzen †Eda & Charles Gimino †Tom Mulvihill †Jim Cibulka People of the Parish

Sun., 02/16 10:00am †Leonard Szlagowski †Mike Dwiedal †Wilda Gordon †James Lawley †Joseph Hable Family †All the Faithful Departed

Pat Ambrosia Vincent Antonio

Ed Backer Ina Bax

Anna Bell Bean Tony Belmonte

Bill Beuck Laura Biagini

Carm Cammarata Rose Campobasso

Gilda Cappetta Michelle Carnagio

Michael Carr Cindy Cerveny

Jacqueline & Leonard Christopher

Joseph E. Cistaro Kathy Colella

Mary Jo Conway Margaret Cullen Donald Doucet Will Engwall

Doris Esquivel Tom Fahey

June Franson Bob Gibson

Nick Goedert Marcy Goetz Eileen Gorski

Adeline Hartman Amy Heinz

Christopher Heitz Betty Hornbogen

Betty Hyland Anthony Jandacek

Carme Jandacek Lorraine Jaworek

Janet Joy Carole Jurevich Jeanie Juvancic

Joe Kasey Lois Kedzior

Mary Ann Kelly Barbara Kolar Jason Kuntz

Mike Labuda Ignatius Lagen

Gordon Macpherson Art Malina

Brother Alfred Marshall Thomas Martirano

Sam Martyn Steve Mazzarella

Gabriel Meier Peggy Melville Ida Moravecek Richard Mraz Stefan Mraz

Jim Muha Mulfinger Family

Mark Nelson Mary E. Nelson

Christine Neuzil Bernice Niemiec Patricia Olson

Frank Pedota, Sr. Mark Puc

Ralph Romano Anna Mae Rooney

Diana Roselli Evelyn Sadecki Gina Santucci

Anthony Saviano Mary Scalera

Michael Scherer Geraldine Schneider

Donald Sloan Paul Sodayko

Grayson Stanley Sarah Stanley Grace Thomas

Edwin Toloczko Vito Valerio

Parker Van Gelder Bob Van Lanen Florence Voves

Mary Walsh Steven Wiersema

Camille Zale

Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Parish Divine Infant Jesus & Divine Providence

III Michael Ford & Paige Gordon

WEEKLY COLLECTIONS

Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Parish Divine Infant Jesus & Divine Providence

February 2, 2020 $13,204.36

Please remember to pray for all the souls

that have gone home to heaven including:

James Joseph Lawley Husband of Margaret "Peggy"

Father of Dr. William (Donna), Daniel (Christi), Thomas (Frances), Timothy (late Deborah),

Suzanne (Eric), Amy (Kevin) Hughes and the late Richard

Jane Lippe Wife of Edward

Mother of Karen (Thomas) Van Buskirk-Hannan, Debbie (late Andy) Schiff,

Brenda Ledford & Kevin (Jodie Huff)

Gilbert Sacco Husband of the late Lorraine

Cheryl L. Catalano Wife of Christopher

Daughter of Lorraine & the late Deacon Russell Anderberg

Parish Calendar of Events DP = DIVINE PROVIDENCE / DI = DIVINE INFANT JESUS

Monday, February 10–8:00am Mass – DP St. Peregrine Devotion after 8:00am Mass RE Classes at Divine Infant Jesus 6:30pm

Tuesday, February 11–8:00am Mass – DP

Confessions after Mass Hand Chimes Rehearsal 3:00pm (DP) DP-St. Vincent de Paul Meeting 7:00pm (MC)

Wednesday, February 12–8:00am Mass – DP RE Classes at Divine Providence 4:15pm Tai Chi Chuan 4:30-5:00pm (CN) Music Rehearsal 6:00pm (DIJC) Virtus Training 6:30-8:30p (MC)

Thursday, February 13–8:00am Mass – DI Women of Providence~Quilters 9:00a-12:00p (MC) DI-St. Vincent de Paul Meeting 7:00pm (ANX)

Friday, February 14–8:00am Mass – DI Middle School Dance 7:00pm (DP-G)

Saturday, February 15–8:00am Mass – DI Confessions after 8:00 am Mass Confirmation Retreat 1:00-5:00pm (LH)

4:00pm - Anticipated Mass at DP

5:00pm - Anticipated Mass at DI

Sunday, February 16–Masses 8:30am - Divine Providence

10:00am - Divine Infant Jesus

DIVINE PROVIDENCE DIVINE INFANT JESUS DPC=DP Church DIJC=DI Church CN=Church Narthex LH=Langan Hall G=Gym ANX=Annex Room MC=Ministry Center MFR=Mayfair Room SCH=School

Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Parish

Welcomes...

Camila Soledad Daughter of

Eric & Jessica (Urbina) Magana Baptized February 2, 2020

Divine Providence Church

Henry Lynn Son of

Chad & Julie (Traub) Liersch Baptized February 2, 2020

Divine Providence Church

COME, FOLLOW ME… and heal our world

2020 Annual Catholic Appeal

Please give generously to the 2020 Annual Catholic Appeal.

Commitment Weekend: February 15/16

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THE ANNUAL SHOE AND SOCK DRIVE

sponsored by the St. Vincent de Paul Society

of Divine Providence

FEBRUARY 22 and 23

Gently used or new shoes for men, women and children.

All sizes needed. (Please no shoeboxes)

NEW socks only please. Any style from dress socks to

athletic socks for men, women and children.

Please bring your donations the weekend of February 22/23. Tables will be set up in the Narthex.

Help us help those in need this winter.

THANK YOU!

Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Parish Women’s Guild

Mother/Son Mass and Bowling Event

SECOND PLANNING MEETING

We will be having our second planning meeting for our Mother/Son Mass and Bowling Event on Monday, February 10th at 7:00pm in Divine Infant Langan Hall.

We would love to have more volunteers to help with this special and fun event! The meeting should last about an hour. Please enter through the Newcastle parking lot.

Hope to see you there!

RAFFLE ITEMS NEEDED! We are in need of donated items for this event!

Please consider donating BRAND NEW, UNOPENED CHILDREN’S TOYS, GAMES, ARTS and CRAFTS and/or SPORTING EQUIPMENT for CHILDREN in PRESCHOOL through 8th GRADE.

NEW GIFT ITEMS/GIFT CARDS for MOMS are welcomed & appreciated!

Adult Choir Welcoming New Members

The Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Adult Choir opens up for newcomers at the beginning of each of the choir seasons. Currently, the Adult Choir is ready to begin the Lent/Easter season so newcomers are welcome to join us at our rehearsal on Wednesday, February 19, from 7:15pm until 9:15pm in the music area of Divine Infant Church. The only requirements to join this group are a blend-able singing voice as well as the time dedication to devote to regular weekly rehearsals and liturgies. A complete schedule of events for the season will be distributed at that rehearsal.

The Resurrection Choir sings year-round at funerals. The only requirements to join this group are a blend-able singing voice and availability for funerals Monday through Saturday usually at 10am when there is a funeral. Currently, this group does funerals at Divine Infant Church regularly or at Divine Providence Church, upon request. If you are interested in this ministry, please contact Judy Schindler at judyps@comcast.net.

Our other music groups, Divine Angel Choir, Hand Chimes Ensemble, Divine Singers, and Strings of Faith are already in session for the new season and our Youth Ensemble is working toward re-building.

For further information about joining any of our music groups, please contact Janet Reif, Director of Music Ministry, jreif@archchicago.org, 708-531-9495 or call either rectory and leave a message for Janet.

Welcome to “Jesus School,” the Religious Education Program of Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Parish

These are the words I used to welcome our children at the opening assembly on the first day of the Religious Education classes at Divine Infant Jesus on Monday, September 9, 2019; and at Divine Providence on Wednesday, September 11, 2019! I call both of our Religious Education Programs “Jesus Schools” because I want our children to know, from their tender years, that Jesus loves them and that he is the center of their lives. Learning about Jesus and about the mysteries of our Catholic Faith will, therefore, make their lives meaningful and complete. Jesus Christ unites us to God our heavenly Father and without him we cannot inherit his heavenly kingdom. For Jesus himself said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)

Our children are invited to learn Jesus’ way so that they can talk, think, pray, love, obey and serve others like Jesus did. As we gather to pray, we so often apply our famous clapping to the tune of the words, “WHAT WOULD JESUS DO,” which is a constant reminder to all of us to base our actions on Jesus’ way of love.

We are very grateful to our Pastor, Fr. Marcin who came up with a great vision of having one Religious Education Program for our new parish, hosted/run at two different locations under one administration. This was a giant leap of faith we had to take and by God’s grace, our RE Program is up and running for the year 2019 - 2020. The process of having a united RE Program involved changing some things, combining others, adjusting some, dropping some altogether while keeping quite a few the same. We are very grateful to the Parish Staff and to the Religious Education Staff of faith-filled and dedicated volunteers at both locations, who responded to the call of Evangelizing our children, regardless of the rather changed circumstances. And what can I say about our dear parents? We thank them for their patience as we tried to figure out a new direction for our two combined parishes and its ministries and for adjusting to the few changes that occurred to our RE Programs.

All this and their great faith in God enabled us to plan for the new year of Religious Education successfully.

Sr. Christine Nantaba, IHMR Religious Education Administrator

The following schools reported honor roll achievement from our Divine Infant Jesus and Divine Providence graduates:

IC Catholic Prep Honor Roll/High Honors Morgan Cantwell Reilly Cantwell Vincenza DeSena Brennan Fisher Kaitlyn James Erik Konze Thomas Mandra Daniela Murillo Marissa Trelenberg Abigail Wagner Claire Wagner Well Done!!!

St. Joseph High School First Quarter Honor Roll Jack Amberg B Reinel Baldon A Andrea Brambila A Anthony P. Calabrese A Joseph R. Calabrese A Olivia Checchi B Stephanie Embile A David S. Galandak II A Delaney E. Grammas A Matthew Kubeczko A Michael Laudando A Jean Baptiste MedjoMeZengue A James D. Milas A Marissa Pankoff A Bianca Picazo B Jillian Sammons A Amanda Simpson B James Stiso A Rica Arabelle Vergara B

Nazareth Academy First Semester Honor Roll Dylan Bermudez B Bridget Boyle A Jenna Chrzanowski B Julienne Custodio A Alexandria DiBrizzi A Gabriela Espinosa B Joseph Frugoli A Gillian Grimes A Halie Hopman B Vasilios Karavitis A Alexandra Kosiek A Carlos Lopez A Angelina Manfredini A Giacomo Manfredini B Maureen McGee A Olivia Milon A Isabella Negrete A HienMy Nguyen B ThienMy Nguyen B Collin Nortier A Ryan Nortier A Richard Pancotto A Jalen Reed A Annunziata Ricchio B Justine Rodriguez B Dominic Trelenberg B John Urani B Ivy Verburgt B Lily Verburgt A Alexa Zornoza A

RE at Divine Providence Location RE at Divine Infant Jesus Location

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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Marriage Day

Monday: St. Scholastica

Tuesday: Our Lady of Lourdes; World Day of the Sick

Wednesday: Lincoln’s Birthday

Friday: Ss. Cyril and Methodius; Valentine’s Day

Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mk 6:53-56

Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3-5, 10-11; Mk 7:1-13

Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40; Mk 7:14-23

Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Ps 106:3-4, 35-37, 40; Mk 7:24-30

Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19; Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-15; Mk 7:31-37

Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Ps 106:6-7ab,19-22; Mk 8:1-10

Sunday: Sir 15:15-20; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34; 1 Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37 [20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37]

Mary, Mother of Divine Grace

Divine Infant Jesus Church & Divine Providence Church

ASH WEDNESDAY February 26

The ashes are made from the blessed palms used in the previous years Palm Sunday celebration. Baskets are in the Divine Providence Narthex for depositing used palms in preparation of Ash Wednesday.

Saints Cyril and Methodius

The Greek missionaries Saints Cyril (827-869)

and Methodius (825-885) were the apostles of the

Slavic peoples. Preaching Christianity in the native

language, they brought the Slavic countries firmly into the sphere of the

Christian Church.

Lenten Prayer Journey: What is Catholic Social Teaching?

This year’s series of gatherings for Lent will meditate on Catholic Social Teaching—what it is, why it is important and how it challenges us in our walk as disciples of Jesus.

Catholic Social Teaching distills what our Faith says to us about the issues of life, family, work, the environment, our rights and responsibilities, the option for the poor, and solidarity.

These one hour sessions of formation, prayer and conversation will be non-partisan and non-political. Jesus did not bequeath us a political party.

No prior education or familiarity with Catholic Social Teaching is required. Rather, all are invited to gather with Deacon Richard after the 8am Mass on the five March Mondays of Lent, beginning on March 2, and continuing through March 30. This same conversation will be repeated at the Divine Infant campus on those same Mondays, with DI sessions beginning at 6:30pm.

Catholic Social Teaching is sometimes called “the Church’s best kept secret.” Come, learn about this “secret” and let us pray to have our eyes opened to what the Redeemer is doing in our world.

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Divine Infant Jesus School Alumni & Families, order this limited edition coin today!

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Marching with Dr. King

Join us as Mary Cray recounts her personal experience marching in a civil rights demonstration with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1960’s. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to hear firsthand what is was like to be in the presence of a pillar of American history.

Tuesday, February 11, 2020 7:00 PM

World Day of the Sick was started by Pope John Paul II as a way for believers to offer prayers for those suffering from illnesses.

The day coincides with the commemoration of Our Lady of Lourdes.

Sunday, February 9

World Marriage Day honors husband and wife as the foundation of the family, the basic unit of society. It salutes the beauty of their faithfulness, sacrifice and joy in daily married life.

Your great resume, active networking and positive persistence earned you a fantastic interview opportunity. BE READY!

Join us in supercharging your interviewing skills with tools, resources and strategies that will make "selling yourself" easy, natural and maybe even fun! Your ability to identify and articulate your strengths and achievements is mission critical in helping your next employer feel GREAT about bringing you on board.

Join us on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 7-9pm when Certified Advanced Career Coach, Jody Eriksen, will dive into simple and effective tools and strategies for every level of skill.

We hope to see you at St. John of the Cross Parish Center, 5005 S. Wolf Road in Western Springs.

There is no cost to attend this meeting and everyone is welcome.

Interfaith Career Network

Winning the Interview: Tools and Strategies for Your Success

PARISH and SCHOOL INFORMATION

Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Parish Website: marymotherofdivinegrace.org

New to our community? Need to update your information? Registration forms are available on our parish website or call the Business Office at 708-562-3364.

PARISH REGISTRATION

Divine Providence Church Tuesdays after 8:00 AM Mass

Divine Infant Jesus: Saturdays after 8:00 AM Mass Or call the rectory to set up an appointment

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Baptismal Preparation is required for the first child. Registration is necessary to schedule the baptism.

Divine Infant Jesus Church: 708-865-8071

Divine Providence Church: 708-562-3364

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Please call the Parish Office at the time of your engagement to schedule your wedding. Pre-Cana is required.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

If you would like a priest, deacon or Minister of Care to visit or if you wish to receive the Sacrament of the Sick, please contact either location.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING/Minister of Care

First Friday of the month 9:00 AM-4:00 PM in the Divine Providence Ministry Center Chapel after 8:00am Mass at Divine Infant Jesus.

ADORATION

Second Monday of the month after 8:00am Mass at Divine Providence.

ST. PEREGRINE DEVOTION

Divine Providence School is a Christ-Centered community fostering the gospel message through education and service. Together with parents, we guide our students toward a life of Christian leadership. Providing a challenging curriculum, we prepare our students to contribute positively to an ever-changing global society. To schedule a tour of the school contact Linda Hawkins at 708-562-3364.

DIVINE PROVIDENCE SCHOOL

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Divine Infant Jesus & Divine Providence Parish #000856 2550 Mayfair Ave. Westchester, IL 60154 TELEPHONE 708 562-3364 CONTACT PERSON Karen/Linda SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat 10 Windows XP Professional PRINTER HP Laserjet 3600 SATURDAY/SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION 02/09/2020 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 12 Bulletin #000856