DIVINE INFANT JESUS and DIVINE PROVIDENCE CATHOLIC PARISH and SCHOOL

The Command of God. The Third of the Ten Commandments given to Moses by God is, "Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day" (Exodus 20:8).

The Command of Christ. Why should we keep the Sabbath holy by going to Mass? The Mass was instituted at the Last Supper by Jesus before his Crucifixion. The Last Supper was the first Mass.

When the hour came, he [Jesus] took his place at the table with the apostles . . . Then he took the bread, blessed it, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body, which will be given for you. Do this in memory of me" (Luke 22:14,19).

When we celebrate the Mass, we repeat the Last Supper, as Jesus commanded us to do. In doing this, we remember and re-present his great act of love for us on the Cross —taking our sins upon himself so that we, if we follow his commandments, can live with him forever in heaven.

The Command of the Church. The Church teaches that we must fulfill the command of Jesus ("Do this in memory of me") by attending Sunday Mass (or the Vigil Mass the night before). The Catechism of the Catholic Church (1994, pp. 493-94) explains that Mass attendance on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation is the first of the six Commandments of the Church. These Commandments of the Church also require receiving Communion at least once a year during the Easter season, confessing any mortal sin as a preparation for Communion, and observing the prescribed days of fasting and abstinence. These Commandments spell out the minimal responsibilities of a Catholic. To fail to fulfill them through our own fault, the Church teaches, is a serious sin.

The Church speaks with the authority of Jesus. Why should we obey these teachings of the Church? Where does the Church get its authority? From Jesus. In Matthew 16:18-19, Jesus made Peter the head of his Church — the first Pope. He gave Peter and the Church "the keys to the kingdom of heaven":

I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

The Church's authority in faith and morals is absolute because Christ's authority is absolute.

What we do at Mass. The Mass is first of all a sacrifice — the perfect sacrifice, created by Jesus. Through the priest we offer Jesus, Body and Blood, to the Father, just as Jesus offered Himself to the Father on the Cross. In an un-bloody way, we repeat — make present — Christ's death and Resurrection.

8 REASONS TO GO TO MASS By Thomas Lickona

"Mass is boring." "I don't get anything out of Mass — why should I go?" "Why can't I just pray alone?" These are common feelings, especially among young people but among many adults as well. How should we respond.

Through this memorial of Jesus, we offer God our praise, sorrow for our sins, and deepest thanks. The Mass is also a meal. At the Consecration, the bread and wine, through the power of the Holy Spirit, become the Body and Blood of Christ. Not a mere symbol, but Jesus's real flesh and real blood, under the appearance of bread and wine. When we receive Holy Communion, we receive Jesus Himself. He is real food for our soul. He said this very plainly: I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. My flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him. (John 6:55-56).

What are the benefits of Holy Communion? It strengthens our union with Jesus; He lives within us in a special way. It cleanses us from venial sins. (Mortal sins require forgiveness in Confession.) It gives us grace to avoid sin in the future. It increases our love of God and neighbor.

Why do we have to worship with other people? God made us social beings. He wants us to come together in community to worship Him. Jesus said, "Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I" (Matthew 18:20).

What are the consequences for others if we stop going to Mass? James Stenson points out: Our ancestors risked persecution, even death, to be able to take part in Mass. When you have children someday, they will need the graces and strength that come from the Mass. If you fail to pass it on because of your own indifference, you will do the gravest injustice to them and to God. You have the power to snuff out, in one generation, the faith that has sustained your family for generations. This is an enormous responsibility. You will have to answer to God for it.

The benefits of Mass. If we give God a chance, He will help us experience the tremendous benefits of the Mass and the Eucharist. James Stenson writes: Be patient. Bring an attitude of prayer and thanksgiving to Mass, and you will reap great spiritual riches: consolation, confidence, peace, deep happiness, and spiritual strength for the challenges of life.

Mother Teresa once wrote: "Jesus is my God/ Jesus is my Spouse/ Jesus is my Life/ Jesus is my Everything. Because of this, I am never afraid." Mother Teresa went to Mass every day. If we love the Mass as she did, we, too, will live in Jesus and he in us, and we will never be afraid.

Next Saturday, on October 5th at 4PM at Divine Providence Church, as a Parish Community we will celebrate our UNITY MASS, bringing all our parishioners, visitors and friends together! (There will be NO 5PM Mass at DI) Please, make sure you come and celebrate with one another!

See you at Mass, FR. MARCIN

Friday, October 4, 2019

Divine Providence Ministry Center Chapel following the 8:00am Mass

at Divine Infant Jesus

Please join us to pray the rosary: After Morning Mass

+Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday + at Divine Providence

Parish Calendar of Events

DP = DIVINE PROVIDENCE / DI = DIVINE INFANT JESUS

Monday, September 30–8:00am Mass – DP RE Classes at Divine Infant Jesus 6:30pm

Tuesday, October 1–8:00am Mass – DP Confessions-Divine Providence following 8:00am Mass DI-DP Liturgy Meeting 7:00-8:00pm (DP-MC)

Wed., October 2–8:00am Mass – DP Over 50 Club Meeting Tai Chi Chuan 4:30-5:00pm (CN) RE Classes at Divine Providence 4:15-5:15pm (SCH-DP)

Thursday, October 3–8:00am Mass – DI

Friday, October 4–8:00am Mass – DI Eucharistic Adoration 9:00am-4:00pm (DP-MCC) Saturday, October 5–8:00am Mass – DI Confessions-Divine Infant Jesus following 8:00am Mass Virtus Training 9:00-11:00am (MC) 4:00pm - DIVINE INFANT JESUS and DIVINE PROVIDENCE UNITY MASS & RECEPTION

NO 5:00pm - Anticipated Mass at DI

Sunday, October 6–Masses – DP and DI 8:30am - Divine Providence

10:00am - Divine Infant Jesus

C = Church R = Rectory CN = Church Narthex MFR = Mayfair Room MC = Ministry Center SCH = School MC2= Ministry Center Mtg. Rm. G = Gym MCC=Ministry Center Chapel

REQUESTS

Divine Infant Jesus and Divine Providence

Vincent Antonio Tony Altobello Pat Ambrosia

Ed Backer Ina Bax

Tony Belmonte Denise Betkin

Bill Betz Bill Beuck

Carm Cammarata Rose Campobasso

Gilda Cappetta Michelle Carnagio

Michael Carr Cindy Cerveny

Jacqueline & Leonard Christopher

Joseph E. Cistaro Janice Coglianese

Kathy Colella Mary Jo Conway Margaret Cullen Donald Doucet Doris Esquivel

Tom Fahey June Franson

Antionette Gentile Bob Gibson

Nick Goedert Marcy Goetz Eileen Gorski

Fr. Bill Gubbins Adeline Hartman

Joe Healy Amy Heinz

Christopher Heitz Betty Hornbogen

Betty Hyland Anthony Jandacek Lorraine Jaworek

Janet Joy Carole Jurevich Jeanie Juvancic

Lois Kedzior Mary Ann Kelly

Jason Kuntz

Mike Labuda Ignatius Lagen

Joan Lyons Gordon Macpherson

Art Malina Brother Alfred Marshall

Nick Martino Thomas Martirano

Sam Martyn Steve Mazzarella

Gabriel Meier Ida Moravecek Richard Mraz Stefan Mraz

Mulfinger Family Jim Muha

Michael F. Murphy Mary E. Nelson

Mark Nelson Christine Neuzil Bernice Niemiec Patricia Olson

Frank Pedota, Sr. Mark Puc

Ralph Romano Anna Mae Rooney

Diana Roselli Evelyn Sadecki Gina Santucci Mary Scalera

Michael Scherer Geraldine Schneider

Donald Sloan Charles Soderquist

Paul Sodayko Grayson Stanley

Sarah Stanley Tessie Stavropoulos

Grace Thomas Vito Valerio

Parker Van Gelder Florence Voves

Mary Walsh Steven Wiersema Marty Wyskup

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We pray to the angels, for they are given to us

as guardians. —St. Ambrose

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Please remember to pray for all the souls

that have gone home to heaven including:

Marie T. Martirano

Wife of Frank (Late)

Mother of Thomas (Barbara), Mary Lynn (Jerry) Chlada,

Francine (Anthony) Saviano and the late Florence

Grandmother of Christopher (Danielle), Thomas (Giovanna), Jerry Jr. (Patricia),

Michael (Roseanne), Nicole (Tito), Ryan (Nicole), Gia Marie, Ashley Alexa, Nina, Giovanni, Gianna, Tianna, Isabella, Thomas II, Mia Bella, Christopher Jr., Anthony,

Dominique, Santino & Giada

Joyce N. Furlong

Wife of Robert

Mother of Brett (Hannah)

Weekly Collections Divine Infant Jesus & Divine Providence

September 22, 2019 Sunday & Holy Day $12,396.00

Divine Providence Mass Intentions

Monday, 09/30 8:00am For the Parishioners †Joseph Crispino †Jim Crabill †Camille & John Nawrocki Tuesday, 10/01 8:00am †Frank De Vita Wed., 10/02 8:00am †Michael & Edward Hanley †Robert & Lorraine Olszewski Weekend Masses Sat., 10/05 4:00pm †Lori Pietrzak †Frank & Marie Serlovsky †Olsiewicz, Howard, Palczewski, Wolyniec & Przetacznik Families †Catherine & James Creighton †Frank Napolitano Family Sun., 10/06 8:30am †For All the Souls in Purgatory †Irene McDermott †Eugene Pellegrini †Marie Martirano

Divine Infant Jesus Mass Intentions Thurs., 10/03 8:00am †James & Ann Hitchcock †Frank & Octavia Prosek †Ida Lupo †Thomas Kovarik †Walter & Mary Wanick †Grace Graham Friday, 10/04 8:00am †Marie McHugh †William Barrett Sat., 10/05 8:00am †For All the Souls in Purgatory Weekend Masses Sun., 10/06 10:00am †Ellis Family †Len Weigel †Maria Marino †Fred & Anne Gentile

WEDDING BANNS

I Chris Pagliuco & Erin Goode

Mr. & Mrs. Guzman Michael & Christine September 21, 2019

Congratulations

Nicholas & Jacquelyn (Schultz) Vieceli

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RSVP before October 1, 2019 to Rose Carnagio

rosecarnagio@gmail.com or 865-1351

Please leave your name & phone number, and if you would be willing to help with set-up,

clean-up and/or refreshments

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We are sorry to announce we will not be hosting an

OKTOBERFEST this year…

Don’t worry, we will bring it back next year and it will be the

best one yet!

Just before it started raining “Cats and Dogs”,

Deacon Jim Sponder was able to bless all the animals big and small. BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

September 22, 2019

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We are proud to unite the voices of Divine Infant Jesus and Divine Providence

and become ONE Adult Choir!

In the past, the Adult Choir at DI has had a wreath sale of 20 inch double-faced fresh Balsam Wreaths for holiday decorating. We are doing it again this year but with both parishes!

(Orders will be taken in November for the 20 inch wreaths.)

SPECIAL ORDER LARGER WREATHS We are also offering LARGER fresh wreaths but these must be ordered NOW. If you are interested in purchasing the larger sizes , please return the order form below by Sunday, October 6th. Orders may be prepaid or paid at the time of pickup. All wreaths come with pine cones and hand made bows.

Pick up after all Masses the weekend of November 30/December 1 at both churches.

36 inch single sided _________________ @ $40.00 = __________________

48 inch single sided _________________ @ $60.00 = __________________ Name:___________________________________________________________ Phone:______________________________ Email:_______________________________________________________________ Pick Up: DI or DP (please circle) Payment: __________________ included __________________ at pick up (check one)

Please return this order form by Sunday, October 6th to any choir member, DI or DP Rectory, or email your order to Stephanie (Stevie) Kolodziej at slkolo@ameritech.net

SAVE THE DATE!

HEALING MASS with

FR. JEROME MORAS, OCD

Miraculous Infant Jesus of Prague Mass and Individual Healing

Friday, October 11, 2019 6:30pm

Divine Providence Church

DIVINE PROVIDENCE DIVINE INFANT JESUS

Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2019

in the Divine Providence Ministry Center Doors open at 1:00pm

Meeting starts at 1:30pm

We will be selling tickets for our Thanksgiving Lunch.

$10.00 for members/$11.00 for guests.

Come join us for an afternoon of Fun, Laughter & Friendship!

SENIOR CLUB

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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) 5780 begins at sundown Monday: St. Jerome Tuesday: St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus Wednesday: The Holy Guardian Angels Friday: St. Francis of Assisi; First Friday Saturday: Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos; Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Zec 8:1-8; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday: Zec 8:20-23; Ps 87:1b-7; Lk 9:51-56 Wednesday: Neh 2:1-8; Ps 137:1-6, 10-11; Mt 18:1-5, 10 Thursday: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Ps 19:8-11; Lk 10:1-12 Friday: Bar 1:15-22; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Lk 10:13-16 Saturday: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Ps 69:33-37; Lk 10:17-24 Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14; Lk 17:5-10

THE HOLY GUARDIAN ANGELS ~October 2

The mission of the Guardian Angels is, as Saint Paul tells us, to serve the future heirs of salvation. Every kingdom, country, diocese, church and religious order has its protecting Guardian Angel. So has every person. Each bishop of the Catholic Church has two Guardian Angels. Our Guardian Angel is given us at the moment of our birth, stays with us all through life, comforts us in Purgatory, and escorts us, if we are saved, into Heaven. There is a special angel in each church to record all distractions and irreverence's that occur there. The greatest

joy any of us can give our Guardian Angel is to receive Holy Communion and make our breast a tabernacle of the Eternal God before Whom this angel can adore. Many of the saints saw their Guardian Angels. Saint Rose of Lima did, and so did Saint Gemma Galgani. And so did Saint Frances of Rome, Saint Margaret of Cortona and Saint Bridget of Sweden. A great Pope, Saint Gregory the Great, was tenderly devoted to his Guardian Angel. Saint Catherine of Siena saw her Guardian Angel. Saint Francis de Sales had, as one of his special devotions, reverence for the Holy Angels who have charge of the care of the tabernacle in every Catholic Church.

There are nine choirs of angels, and three hierarchies. These choirs and hierarchies are: first hierarchy, Angels, Archangels and Principalities; second hierarchy, Powers, Virtues and Dominions; third hierarchy, Thrones, Cherubim and Seraphim. This is in the order of ascent. It is from the first hierarchy — Angels, Archangels and Principalities — that guardians are chosen by God for man. Angels are for individuals. Archangels are for parishes, churches and religious communities. And Principalities are for provinces, countries and nations. Saint Augustine says, “Go where we will, our angels are always with us.” Saint Jerome says, “So sublime is the dignity of the human soul that from its birth there is appointed to each one a Guardian Angel.” And Saint Bernard says, “Make the holy angels your friends. No matter how weak we may be, or lowly our condition, or how great the dangers which surround us, we have nothing to fear under the protection of these guardians.” In every difficulty, danger and temptation, Saint Bernard urges us to invoke our Guardian Angel. - Catholicism.org (The Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary)

Remember that nothing is small in the eyes of God.

Do all that you do with love.

-St. Therese of the Child Jesus

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Become a Hospital Volunteer Are you interested in mee ng new people, increasing your ac vity or feeling a new sense of purpose, then become a volunteer at Hinsdale or LaGrange Medical Centers.

You can apply on line at www.amitahealth.com/volunteer. You can also call the Hinsdale Campus at 630-856-4000 or the LaGrange Campus at 708-245-8103 and ask to speak to the volunteer office.

Your help will be greatly appreciated.

Ss. Barbara and Louise de Marillac Parish, in LaGrange Park, has an immediate opening for an admin assistant/secretary. Please email your resume and request a job description at lwaterloo@stbarbarabrookfield.org regarding this full-time position, at the South Campus rectory in Brookfield.

St. Domitilla Parish 4940 Washington St, Hillside, IL

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019 Doors open at 5:00pm

Games start at 7:00pm

Food, Beer, Wine & Soda available for sale!

Join us for a fun evening and some good food!!

MUST BE 18 years or older to be in the hall.

Honor Flight Chicago recognizes the Bravery, Determination, and Patriotism of America’s senior war veterans with an all-expense paid, one of-a-kind journey to

Washington, D.C., for a day of honor, thanks and inspiration. Many of our nation’s senior war veterans who risked their lives for our safety never got a simple acknowledgement when they returned from service. Some have waited over 60 years to hear those two words “THANK YOU”. World War II, Korean and Vietnam Era Veterans are all welcome to this trip which is life changing!

For a veteran application either go to www.honorflightchicago.org or contact

Mary Norge-Drent at 708-308-6411.

INTERFAITH CAREER NETWORK Volunteers Needed

If you have an interest in supporting job seekers in our community, we'd love to hear from you! Even with the improved job market there are continuing layoffs, and many seeking a better opportunity. We are staffed by volunteers and are seeking new members to join our ICN team. Anyone interested in supporting others during their search would be welcome. We are in need of volunteers for marketing efforts (including social media, website support, etc.) as well as anyone who could assist with job coaching advice or networking help. A business or HR professional for one on one coaching would be a great addition! If you have a warm smile but no related job search experience, we need you as well for greeters at our monthly meetings and quarterly resume reviews. This September is our 11th anniversary of helping others help themselves. You too can help make a difference! Call Tom Rohan: 708.772.4231 or Judy Kennedy: 708.352.8943 www.interfaithcareernetwork.org.

TAKE 5 FOR FAITH WILL RETURN 10/06/19

PARISH LOCATIONS

DIVINE PROVIDENCE Church: 2600 Mayfair Ave. Convent: 2540 Mayfair Ave. (708) 397-4342 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 Holy Days of Obligation: As announced in bulletin.

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

PARISH INFORMATION

Parish Registration: Registration forms are available on-line or call the Business Office.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Divine Providence: Tuesdays after 8:00 AM Mass Divine Infant Jesus: Saturdays after 8:00 AM Mass Or call the rectory to set up an appointment

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

Divine Infant Jesus Church: Contact Toni Podock : 708-865-8071

Divine Providence Church: Contact Karen Luciano: 708-562-3364

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

Home/Hospital Visitation & Anointing Calls: 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.

Adoration: First Friday of the Month: Adoration 9:00 AM-4:00 PM in the Divine Providence Ministry Center Chapel after 8:00am Mass at Divine Infant Jesus St. Peregrine Devotion: 2nd Monday of the month after 8:00am Mass at Divine Providence.

PASTORAL MINISTRY

Pastor Reverend Marcin Szczypula

Associates Reverend Thomas Winikates Reverend Daniel Costello

Resident Reverend Gerald Joyce

Deacons Deacon Richard Hudzik Deacon Jim Sponder

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

Adult Faith Formation Coordinator Deacon Jim Sponder 708-562-3364 - x12

EDUCATION MINISTRY

School—2500 Mayfair (708) 562-2258 Fax (708) 562-9171

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

School Secretary-Mrs. Chrystal Farmar cfarmar@ archchicago.org

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

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 09/29/2019 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 12 Bulletin #000856 .