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Our Lady of Peace Parish

Serve One Another In Prayer and Action Our Lady of Peace Church and School

701 PLAINFIELD ROAD • DARIEN, IL 60561

630-323-4333 Ministry Offered By: The Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception

February 12, 2017 - Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Writings from Fr. Walter…

Proud. Who Me?

We live in the midst of a society that yanks us in different directions. Newspaper ads call for us to see what other people want to sell. Rather than saying, “call,” better words might be either “demand” or even “tempt.” Society can certainly be recognized often enough as bombarding us with so much tempta-tion. How many people buy things that they do not even need! And more than ads in newspapers tempt us. People we meet, TV and radio shows, and now even the Internet “tempt” us; and not only to buy something, but even what to believe and even how to think. Why should we not simply admit that what other people and groups often want us to believe, in turn, runs contrary time and time again to what the Roman Catholic Church teaches? People, especially young people, are frequently tempted to live in a manner clearly unhealthy. So, the task for all of us is to find a way that enables us to stay focused through what is indeed a truly complex and troubling situation. The first question to examine is to see what we are currently focused on, and perhaps even to ask what we want to be focused on. Are we focused at all? If we are not focused on anything, then we are living in a way not all that different from a pin ball bouncing off whatever stands in its path. If this is our current assessment of ourselves, we would have to agree then that we are very susceptible to any kind of tempting influence. This wouldn't be true if we were to be focused on a positive goal that we want to reach, or a positive direction that we would like to have in life. If we were to keep a positive “bull’s eye” firmly in our sights, then we are not bothered so much by the different influences that cross our path. Why would we? At this point we would know where we want to go. We know what we want and we are capable of ignoring all that which doesn't lead to it. God wants us to be focused on Him, specifically. This theme is found throughout the Scriptures. Just recently we have been hearing in the Old Testament about how God led His people out of Egypt . He was described by the Chosen People as a fire by night and a cloud by day. People reached their goal of the Promised Land precisely by being focused on Him in whatever form He manifested to them. Jesus, in turn, wants to lead us toward the goal of a better quality life, beginning now and later finding fulfill-ment in Heaven. This becomes our Promised Land, the end result of our own escape from slavery into freedom. I repeat. Following the way of Christ doesn't only mean that we may end up in Heaven some-day. Rather, we start to see, to feel, and to know our freedom we get by experiencing God now. We can experience Him through His Graces of joy and insight by following Him devotedly with our whole hearts. But if we are to have such experiences of freedom, we need to focus. After all, how can we expe-rience such Graces if our energies are scattered in a million directions, wanting so much as we do? For us to be open to the experience of God, we must first and foremost want God for Himself. If we do, then God Himself becomes our goal. If God is our goal, then we will decide to live in such a way that allows us to remain focused on Him. His teachings become our primary path by conscious choice. At this point nothing can possibly distract us as all we can see – is God.

Peace, Fr. Walter

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LITURGICAL ROLES

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.

MASS INTENTIONS February 13 to February 19

ALTAR SERVERS February 13 to 17, 2017 B. Rudolph, M. Rudolph

Saturday, February 18 7:30 AM: B/M Rudolph

5:00 PM: V. DeMaio, A. Josipovic

Sunday, February 19

7:00 AM: N/R Medina, G. Hogan

8:30 AM: J. Vandecar, V. Esposito

10:15 AM: N. Randazzo, E. Bares

12:00 Noon: L. Duffy, P. Fleming

LECTOR SCHEDULE

February 18

5:00 P.M. - L. Wieczorek

February 19

7:00 A.M. - M. Hogan 8:30 A.M. - D. Menaard 10:15 A.M. - A. Manz 12:00Noon - J. Jakosalem 6:30 P.M. - Bertrams

OFFERING COUNTERS

February 20

Pat Debelak Marlene Nedball

Shirley Barton Connie Caputo

Richard Kuhlman Mary Ellen Kuhlman

PARISH REGISTRATION

For Further Information, please contact the Parish Office on

630-323-4333 Ext. 17

DAILY MASS: MONDAY-SATURDAY 7:30 A.M.

MON: 2/13 (L) Rev. Ray Corkery ______________________________________________ TUES: 2/14 (D) Jerry Stoltz ——————————————————————————

WED: 2/15 (D) Tim Veverka _______________________________________________ THURS: 2/16 (D) Ken Kallen _______________________________________________ FRI: 2/17 (D) Rocco/Virginia Ricci ______________________________________________

SAT: 2/18 7:30 AM (L) Loconte Family 5:00 PM (L) Gene/Josephine Wozniak Msgr. Jim _______________________________________________

SUNDAY: 2/19 7:00 AM (D) Eleanore Storc Fr. Walter _______________________________________________ 8:30 AM (D) Dave Sobun Fr. Ron ________________________________________ 10:15 AM (D) Mary Miculinic Fr. Michael ______________________________________________

12:00 Noon (D) Rev. A. Ferdinand Skoko Msgr. Jim ______________________________________ 6:30 PM (L) O’Neal Caliendo Fr. Burke Masters

CELEBRANTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE W/OUT NOTICE

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Mon: Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21; Mk 8:11-13 Tues: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mk 8:14-21 Wed: Gn 8:6-13, 20-22; Ps 116:12-15, 18-19; Mk 8:22-26 Thurs: Gn 9:1-13; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Mk 8:27-33 Fri: Gn 11:1-9; Ps 33:10-15; Mk 8:34 -- 9:1 Sat: Heb 11:1-7; Ps 145:2-5, 10-11; Mk 9:2-13 Sun: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1 Cor 3:16-23; Mt 5:38-48

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STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

Alan Amann, Patricia Aylward, Nick Bensfield, Celedonia Biala, Jo-seph Bielaga, Dcn. Frank Bina, Bill/James Bleacher, Scott Bocek, Donna Bogda, Sam N. Bologna, Chris Burgner, Fran Brindac, Linda Bronsteader, Lisa Calabrese, Celeste Bucci, O.F.C., Bill Cass, Mrs. Clark, Kim Coreylie, Leona Covert, Barb Cowell, Nancy Cheske, Ann Cristofaro, Jacob D., Teresita Dela Cruz, William/Margaret Detloff, Marilyn DiFoggio, Frank Dipodiva, Carol Domabyl, Brooklynn Drab, Steven Duffin, Anne/Ellie Deutsch, Patience Ebikhumi, Charles Frank-enberger, Fran Goodell, Valerie Grawle, Laura Hearn, JoAnne Hug, Scott Ingram, Anamarie Jani, Helen Jurasek, Gerald Kaduk, Dan Kieras, Sylvia/John Krones, Lorraine Kolton, Bro. Leonard Konopka, MIC, Ann Lewenski, Rev. David Lord, Amy Lynch, Matthew Maggiore, Camille Manz, Sylvia Malicki, Jaime Marquiez, Eufemia Mesina, Joan McShane, Ronald Molfese, Joan Novak, OFC, Matt Osinski, Nelva Pannaralla, Lucas Paoletti, Rose Marie Pedryc, Helen Peschel, June Pincuspy, J. Pisarczyk, Stanley H. Ploskonka, Henry Przybyla, Anne Raymond, Joan Ritzert, Roger Rodriques, George/Laura Rossano, Charles Sanders, Archbishop Peter Sartain, Karlton Smith, Bertha Sobotka, Marylyn Sobun, Patricia Soukup, Donna Soukup, Andrew/Marilyn Stanley, Jerry Tampier, Cindy Thompson, Elaine Vassallo, Joey Ventimiglia, Martin Viau, Gerry Warda, Mary Ann Wator, Brian Williams, Patricia Wolf, Patricia Wrenn, Ernest Zegadlo

Sunday Budget: $21,000

In Gratitude, We Announce!

February 5: $22,890. Surplus: $1,890

“To Hear Thee More Clearly” Campaign: Goal: $50,000—Donated to Date: $29,900

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

For the Deceased of our parish

Celia Heitz

Death is not something to be feared. It has no bitter end… but rather holds for us a light to better see our Friend.

Through the Saving Waters of Baptism, we WELCOME the following:

(To Be Announced)

WEDDING BANNS

Your prayers have been a tremen-dous source of healing, empower-

ment, enrichment, and prophecies for all of the sick of Our Lady of

Peace, especially those listed below. Join us daily by sharing your spiritu-ality and prayer devotions for the sick.

BAPTISMS

It is with Joy that we announce the Upcoming wedding(s) of: (To Be Announced)

This weekend’s altar flowers are in Loving Memory of

Carmela Fumo Donated by her children

ALTAR FLOWERS

Remembering Jesus’ Message of Divine Mercy…

St. Faustina Writes in her diary

From the Catechism of the Catholic Church …

August 5, 1935 (Feast of O.L. of Mercy) “… Then I saw the Blessed Virgin unspeakably beautiful. She came down from the altar to my kneeler, held me close to herself and said to me, ’I am Mother to you all, thanks to the unfathomable mer-cy of God. Most pleasing to me is that soul which faithfully carries out the Will of God. Be courageous. Do not fear ap-parent obstacles… fix your gaze on the Passion of My Son…’ “

(Diary #449)

“Mary’s role in the Church is inseparable from her un-ion with Christ and flows directly from it.. ’This union of the Mother with the Son in the work of salvation is made manifest from the time of Christ’s virginal concep-tion up to his death;’ it is made manifest above all at the hour of his passion’ “ (Lumen Gentium 58; ccc# 964)

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Go and Make

Disciples

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Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal/2017

Our Lady of Peace Parish Goal $93,280

“Held in God’s Hands.”

In the Diocese of Joliet

New Beginnings is a Self-help Group supporting those who have gone through the death

of a spouse or divorce, or are in the process of a divorce.

We are a non-profit ministry that meets at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, 1215 Modaff, Naperville, although people from all faiths are encouraged to join us. We

promote and support the journey of becoming a single person again. Please join us any Tuesday night from 7:30 p.m. to approximately 9:00 p.m., or at our next Speaker Night, March 7. Mary Helen Ekstam from Journey Care will speak on the Challenge of Change.

To see other upcoming events please visit our website at www.newbeginnings-naperville.com.

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$50,000 Track your Progress for the new sound system…

each week will bring us closer to our goal,

“To Hear Thee More Clearly!”

There are additional envelopes in the vestibule of the Church. Just fill in the envelope and drop it into

the weekend collection basket.

$ 29,900 as of 2/5

60%

OUR LADY OF PEACE ST. TERESA OF CALCUTTA PRAYER GROUP

PLEASE JOIN US AS WE GATHER ON WEDNESDAY EVENINGS TO UNITE IN PRAYER.

THE NEEDS OF THIS WORLD, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR PARISH ARE GREAT. AS WE GATHER IN PRAYER WE WILL

PRAY FOR ALL OF THESE NEEDS AND MANY MORE. EACH WEEK WE WILL PRAY THE ROSARY, AS WELL AS PRAY FOR THE NEEDS OF OUR FELLOW PARISHIONERS.

PLEASE JOIN US AS WE SHARE THE GIFT OF PRAYER.

WHEN: WEDNESDAY EVENINGS – 7:00 P.M. WHERE: OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH

(BACK MARIAN CHAPEL)

FOR QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT DEBI KENNY: 630-569-6621 OR DEBRA.L.KENNY@GMAIL.COM

420 W. COUNTY LINE RD. BARRINGTON, IL 60010 847-381-1261

The Our Lady of Peace Holy Name Society is sponsoring the “Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat

House Men’s Silent Retreat on the weekend of February 24-26. Please Contact Dave Mueler at 630-663-4479, or the Retreat House di-

rectly with any questions.

Retreat Master, Fr. David Meconi, SJ. “Becoming Christ for the World” An Ignatian,

Silent Retreat for Men.

To register: visit @ www.jesuitretreat.org or call:

847-381-1261.

RETREAT—FEBRUARY 24-26, 2017

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Crusader ChroniclesFebruary 12 , 2017

REGISTRATIONRegistration is now underway for the 2017-2018 school year. Current school families can regis-ter through School Speak. Families that are interested in registering their child(ren) for theirst time can register in the school of ice.

STUDENT TRANSFER GRANTOur school offers a $1,000 grant the irst year to any child (1st-7th grade) that transfers into ourschool. The child will receive a $500 grant in his/her second year. Besides the grade level re-striction, the only other restriction is that the child is not transferring from a school in the Chica-go Archdiocese or the Rockford or Joliet Diocese. Please contact the school of ice if you have anyquestions about this grant.

TUITION ASSISTANCEAs we begin the registration process for the coming school year, I want to let current and futureparents know that there are a couple of ways you can receive tuition assistance. The CatholicEducation Foundation (CEF) gives thousands of dollars of tuition assistance to students inschools all across the Diocese of Joliet. This past school year, our school had the most studentsreceive tuition assistance that we ever had. We had 13 children received tuition assistance for atotal of $9,100 this school year. If there is a need by a family, CEF wants to help each child go to aCatholic school.

Not only do our students receive tuition assistance from CEF, but they also receive help from ourparish as well. This school year, our parish has assisted families with $19,218 through matchingtuition grants and other help.

To apply for the CEF tuition assistance go to https://online/factsmgt.com/aid.

SCIENCE FAIR Our 8th graders did such an amazing job with their science fair projects. Not only were their projects great, but they also did a great job presenting their projects to the judges. You did a great job of repre-senting yourself and our school! Thank you to everyone that helped out with the projects and the fair. The results of the Science Fair are as follows: Bronze Recognition: Max F., Payton H., Sean L., Amy L., Tommy N., Alyssa O., Christian O., and Evan S. Silver Recognition: Sean A., Bobby A., Michael B., Grace C., Philip C., Olivia D., Noah D., McKenzie D., Jimmy F., Kyle H., Lily M., Marvin M., Lauren P., Adriana P., Derek P., Nicole R., and Maya T. Gold Recognition: Madison A., Mary C., Abby D., Ronald G., Andrew G., Dominic G., Julian H., Tom-my H., Carnig H., Ceiona K., Brooke L., Hanna P., Matthew Q., and Brigid R. The following students will represent OLP at the Regional Science Fair at the University of St. Francis in Joliet on March 10th: Sean A., Madison A., Micheal B., Mary C., Grace C., Abby D., Olivia D., Ronald G., Andrew G., Dominic G., Tommy H., Carnig H., Lauren P., Adrianna P., Hanna P., Brigid R., and Maya T.

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COLLEGE PLANNING Join us Wednesday, February 22nd at 7 pm for The Top 10 Things Every Middle School Parent Should Know About Planning for College Presented by Partners For Achievement The presentation will cover: College Admission Planning - 1) How has the college landscape changed since we went to college? 2) Discussion of current college acceptance rates. 3) How do you build a good high school resume: academics, activities, leader-ship and community service? 4) Discuss weighted versus unweighted GPA and how this can affect your decisions when it comes to registering your child for honors and AP classes in high school. 5) What should you consider when evaluating schools for your child's college list? Is middle school too early to look at colleges? Standardized Testing - 1) Discuss PSAT and timing. 2) What is the difference between the ACT and SAT test? 3) Which test do colleges prefer? 4) What timing do you recommend for taking the first standardized test? Is there any value to taking the standardized tests offered during the middle school years? 5) Do you recommend test prep? Paying For College - 1) How do private schools differ from public schools in terms of cost? 2) Are college fees ne-gotiable? 3) FAFSA - What is it and what assets count? 4) What is the difference between financial aid and merit aid? 5) Discuss preferential packaging and how to maximize your merit aid. 6) Need Based Aid - Who will likely qualify? 7) Scholarships -where are they and how can students increase their odds of success? Registration is recommended on the link below to ensure there is adequate space available. We hope you can join us for this informational evening. https://top10collegetipsolpsfeb22.eventbrite.com

TECHNOLOGY PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR Our Lady of Peace School plans on making some big changes next year with the amount of technology that we have in our school. Below is a listing of what we currently have and the plan for next year. Currently at OLP Plan to have next year 1 iPad cart (30 iPads)(K-3) 3 iPad carts (90 total iPads)(K-3) 17 laptops (K-3) 50 laptops available (K-3) 30 laptops (4-8) every 4th-8th grader has a device (laptop/iPad)(1:1) 2-4 desk tops in each classroom 2-4 desk tops in K-3 classrooms

JANUARY RAFFLEWINNERThe January raf le winner is the Basit family. Congratulations on winning $100!

MONTINI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Congratulations to Samantha Santay for being selected to the Future Music Educators Seminar while participating at the Illinois Music Education Association All State Conference in Peoria. There was a nice article highlighting Samantha in the Chicago Tribune. In the article she mentioned that Mrs. Pagnucci was a big influence on why she loves music by saying, “She inspired me each day as I watched her put her heart and soul into every concert and performance.”

Upcoming DatesFebruary 12th – Con irmation retreat (8-2)

February 13th – Parish Council Mtg. (5:30), Con irmation night of re lection (7 PM)February 17th – School Mass

February 20th – Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday, No SchoolFebruary 22nd – Preparing for college presentation (7:00 P M)

February 24th – School Mass, No buses

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An intimate message from God to you…

My Child,You may not know me, but I know everything about you. (1) I know when you sit down and when you rise up. (2) I am familiar with all your ways. (3) Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. (4) For you were made in my image. (5) In me you live and move and have your being, for you are my offspring. (6) I knew you even before you were conceived. (7) I chose you when I planned creation. (8) You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book. (9) I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live. (10) You are fearfully and wonderfully made. (11) I knit you together in your mother's womb. (12) And brought you forth on the day you were born. (13) I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me. (14) I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love. (15) And it is my desire to lav-ish my love on you. Simply because you are my child and I am your Father. (16) I offer you more than your earthly father ever could. (17) For I am the perfect father. (18) Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand. (19) For I am your provider and I meet all your needs. (20) My plan for your future has always been filled with hope. (21) Because I love you with an everlasting love. (22) My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore. (23) And I rejoice over you with singing. (24) I will never stop doing good to you. (25) For you are my treasured possession. (26) I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul. (27) And I want to show you great and marvelous things. (28) If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me. (29) Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart. (30) For it is I who gave you those desires. (31) I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine. (32) For I am your great-est encourager. (33) I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles. (34) When you are broken-hearted, I am close to you. (35) As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart. (36) One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes. And I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth. (37) I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus. (38) For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed. (39)He is the exact representation of my being. (40) He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you. (41) And to tell you that I am not counting your sins.

Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled. (42) His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you. (43) I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love. (44) If you receive the gift of my son Je-sus, you receive me. (45) And nothing will ever separate you from my love again. (46) Come home and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen. (47) I have always been Father, and will always be Father. (48) My question is… Will you be my child? (49) I am waiting for you. (50).

Love, Your Dad, Almighty God.

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MARRIAGE:

Our Parish is a wonderful setting to celebrate your Sacrament of Marriage. Couples must make arrangements at least 9 months to 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 Fr. Ron McBride for more information and to schedule, at 630-323-4333 Ext. 29.

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 Pat Kenny at 630-323-4333 Ext. 19.

MARIAN COMMUNITY Rev. Walter Dziordz, MIC - Pastor 630-323-4333, Ext. 14 Rev. Ron McBride, MIC – Parochial Vicar Ext. 29 rmcbride@olopdarien.org

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

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

DEACONS – 630-323-4333 Frank Bina – Retired Paul Brachle – Ext. 24 Larry Fudacz – Ext. 20 lfjf7930@prodigy.net Patrick Kenny-Ext. 19 pkenny@olopdarien.org Frank Vonesh-Ext. 25 fvonesh@olopdarien.org

PARISH Kathleen Curinka – Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor 630-323-4333, Ext. 10 kcurinka@olopdarien.org For Bulletin Submissions olpbulletin@yahoo.com Raye Ann Durr - Receptionist/Clerical Assistant, Ext. 17 rdurr@olopdarien.org Kellie Moore – Business Manager/Parish Administrator 630-323-4392 kmoore@olopdarien.org Tami Slykas-Business Office tslykas@olopdarien.org 630-323-4392

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

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 Patty Antikauskas-Administrative Assistant

630-986-8430-pantikauskas@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

RECTORY FAX 630-323-4354 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