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

The Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception

From Father Walter ’s Desk… “Dealing with the real world”

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I never tire of saying that humility does not mean humiliation, although sometimes it can look that way. Well, even if it does look that way, isn't it true that appearance can be deceiving? Let's see. Look at the following de-scriptions of religious acts that for many people are examples of humility. What do you feel when you read them? My Father's Mother came from Poland. From time to time, she would go to her Polish Catholic Church, a Church with about forty stone steps leading to the front door, and crawl up the steps on her knees, praying at each step until she reached the doors. Then she would get up and enter the Church for a deep experience of prayer. She would accomplish such a feat even in her seventies. At another time I was in Poland myself, visiting the Sacred Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa. At the site of the actual, famous painting of Our Lady, traditionally painted by Saint Luke, I witnessed an elderly woman crawling around the chapel on her own knees where the picture hangs, crying and praying as she went. On yet another occasion, I was in Fatima, Portugal. While there I witnessed again a young mother, with her two children holding both of her hands, one on each side, and crawl on her knees around the entire area which contains the main Fatima Basilica and the site of the first apparition of Our Lady to three children. It was here that Mary would talk to the children about the need of praying for other people, and how much Her Son was offended by the self-centeredness of the world. This area is roughly the size of our Church property combined with the adjoining area of where McDonalds is located. At another time in Fatima, I witnessed once more a man lying prone on the ground, pulling himself by his fin-gers around the same chapel of the first apparition of Our Lady. The building structure alone is about the size of the McDonalds nearby to our Church. He was not pushing with his feet to help him to crawl better. He simply grabbed the ground in front of him and pulled. Obviously, the readers of this letter will experience a range of feelings when reading these accounts, some posi-tive and some negative. Some readers might be reminded of times past. I know that I do. In my own youth prior to Vatican II, the concept of looking for "feel good" experiences was not even considered. Suffering was a part of the Real World and one was invited, challenged actually, to grasp the reality of what suffering meant, and maybe of what life meant, much like the man dragging himself around a chapel by grasping the ground in front of him. The Church never said that a person had to perform such an action, grabbing the ground and pull oneself forward like that. But people were expected to grab the Real World, with its sufferings and joys combined, and pull oneself forward with God's Grace to the next experience that life will present, whatever they may be. For me the deepest spirituality, traditionally speaking, takes birth from learning to live with equanimity in both joyful and trying experiences. I learn to take the good as well as the bad in imitation of Christ, whose own life demonstrated such a balance. Going through tough times is painful, no doubt. But when such experiences are completed, and if one depended on God throughout, one feels cleansed, an experience that just cannot be de-scribed adequately. I experienced something similar when I underwent a thirty-day Ignatian retreat in preparation to profess per-petual vows. I was only permitted to talk thirty minutes a day to my spiritual director, who guided me through the retreat. I had to be quiet for the rest of the time. I had to further meditate according to this method for five hours a day. It was painful in the beginning of this retreat. About half way through I felt somewhat better. When I left the retreat after the thirty days I never felt better in my life. In accepting this new and initially pain-ful reality, obviously different from my normal life, depending on God in prayer to show me His Will, I learned something of this balance. Afterward, I felt a much stronger connection to the spirituality of my grandmother. I understood why she did what she did. The "old" ways teach us still. No illusions here; just simple reality. Blessings, Fr. Walter

Please pray for the servicemen and women

of our Parish

Deacon Paul Brachle 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 October 15-21

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.

Alan Amann, Sue Atkinson, Joseph Barberio, Joseph Bielaga, Bill/James Bleacher, Linda Bronsteader, Judy C., Katy Counihan, Frank Cosenza, Mario/Ann Cristofaro, Frank Dipodiva, Brooklynn Drab, Florence Duchak, Fran Goodell, Nancy Fisher, Joan Haremza, Mark Herwaldt, Jan Hillerud, JoAnne Hug, Mary Johnson, Dorothy Joyce, June Kaduk, Greg Kardasz, Dan Kieras, Donald Klemz, Bro. Leonard Konopka, MIC, Robert Leverence, Rev. David Lord, Amy Lynch, Sylvia Malicki, Camille Manz, Emily Mason, John Matt, Donna Menard, Ronald Molfese, Joan Novak, Gloria Pavesich, Cathy Lou Pearson, Rose Marie Pedryc, Helen Peschel, Agatha Piwcwicz, J. Pisarczyk, Cita Quizon, Mike & Lena Ramaglia, Joan Ritzert, Roger Rodriguez, Laura & George Rossano, Dan Sackett, Charlie Sanders, Maria San-tos, Dorothy Schaffer, Maribeth Seecheung, Tony Sekera, Joyce Smith, Karlton Smith, Estelle Sniegowski, Bertha Sobotka, Jim Sobun, Marylyn Sobun, Patricia Soukup, Tom Stalmach, Gerald Tampier, Diane Treend, Edwin Troscinski, Shir-lee Zilis

And for the seriously ill children of our Parish:

Emma Tucker, Damien Turrubiartes, Ben V, Martin Viau,

5:00pm Jim & Marylyn Sobun (L) 55th Wedding Anniversary ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

7:00am Mitch & John Razny (D) 8:30am Holy Name Society Tekla Zarycka (D) Joseph Jager 10:15am Aida Lastimozo (D) 12:00pm Rev. Walter Dziordz (L) 6:30pm Velma & James Gartland (D)

MASS INTENTIONS October 13/14 PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

Hearing impaired? Search www.deafcatholicjoliet.org for SLI assisted Mass locations!

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 - Thursday 8:00am-1:00pm

Monday 10/15 Ludwig Streck (D)

Tuesday 10/16 Felicja Grochowski (D)

Wednesday 10/17 Dorothy Mosbarger (D)

Thursday 10/18 Eufemia V. Mesina (D)

Friday 10/19 Marie Antoinette Aversion (D) Birthday

Saturday 10/20 Susan Zondor (L)

5:00pm LaVerne Steinke (D) Msgr. Jim

Sunday 10/21 Eleanore Storc (D) 7:00am Fr. Mark

8:30am Michael & Henry Lazarski (D) Fr. Thomas Schrader Hilarion Esteron (D)

Gerald Kaduk (D)

10:15am Matthis/Tistle (L/D) Msgr. Jim Donald & Delphine Sodini (L) 50th Wedding Anniversary

12:00pm Robert Duchak (D)

Fr. Mark 6:30pm Jane & Lloyd Heim (D) Fr. Barry Cole Celebrants Subject to Change

Daily Mass: Monday-Saturday 7:30am

Lectors October 20/21 5pm Larry Wieczorek 7am Diane Ray 8:30am Don Calarco 10:15am Bob Mitchell Noon Amelia Pecora 6:30pm Kenny

Counters October 22 Dick Slad

Veretta Slad Lou Larson

Sheila Larson Genevieve Liska

Dave Klima Carol Lazarski & Teresa Hart

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Through the Saving Waters of Baptism, we will welcome…

Benjamin Kovas On October 14, 2018

BAPTISMS

It is with joy that we announce the upcoming wedding

Jenna Ballweber & James Wilson

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ANNIVERSARY WISHES

WEDDING BANNS

Congratulations to…

Jim & Marylyn Sobun 55th Wedding Anniversary (10/12)

SundayBudget:$21,500Actual:$19,517Shortfall:$1,983STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

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

Concetta Reda

BORN INTO ETERNAL LIFE

It’s Simple...GIVE ONLINE! Visit our website at OLOPDARIEN.ORG

and click on the tan “GIVE ONLINE” box on the home page! Check it out TODAY!

LOST & FOUND! Please check the lost & found box in the Church Vestibule for any items you may be missing! Umbrellas, glasses, etc. Thank You!

Younger Than Ever Seniors Meeting is Monday, October 15th

at 12 Noon At the Darien Sportsplex

Enjoy the “OCTOBERFEST LUNCHEON”

Entertainment by the “ Visiting Nuns”

Pay your 2019 annual dues $18.00 Tickets for the Christmas Party $25.00

Please pay by check

Holy Name Society News! ~Our Lady of Peace Holy Name Society meetings are on Wednesday, October 17th in the Church Hall. Board Meeting start at 6:00 p.m. to 7:00pm & General Meeting start at 7:00pm to 9:00pm. ~The HNS Mass will be on Sunday, October 21st at 8:30 a.m. Coffee and rolls will be served in the Church Hall after mass. ~All men over the age of 21 are invited to attend.

OLOP School 2018/2019 Crusader Sweepstakes

RAFFLE TICKET INFORMATION! In order to provide parents and parishioners additional time to get raffle tickets into the

school office, we have changed the date of the first drawing to occur on Friday, October 19th

during out Grandparents/Grandfriends celebra-tion. The drawing will be live in the school gym at 11:00am. Winner does not have to be present

to win!

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Thank you OLOP!! Parishioners have responded well to the invitation to partici-pate in the 40 Days for Life Campaign. The initial signups have filled more than 10% of the total hours available. However, hours are still available. Please consider joining those who have accepted the invitation. The babies are waiting (and hoping).

“The Family and friends of Deacon Frank Bina wish to thank the parish-ioners of Our Lady of Peace for attending his recent wake and funeral service. One of Deacon Bina’s great joys was serving Our Lay of Peace as a parishioner for over five decades and as a Deacon of the Joliet Diocese for 37 years. Your compassion and kind words were a great source of comfort and were truly appreciated. We know that Deacon Bina’s prayer for you would be to continue to show this type of love and service to each other as you continue to build this wonderful faith community he so dearly loved.” From the family of Deacon Frank Bina

Montini Catholic High School Open Houses

October 23, 2018 &

November 8, 2018

Montini Catholic High School will be hosting two Open Houses for grade school students and their families on Tuesday October 23rd and Thursday November 8th. Doors open at 6:30 pm. At our Open Houses you get the chance to experience all that Mon-tini has to offer academically, social-ly and spiritually. For more information visit www.montini.org or contact Eric Brechtel, Director of Admissions at 630-627-6930 ext. 222. Montini Catholic High School is located at 19W070 16th Street in Lombard

“By embracing the mission entrust-ed to him, St. Juan Diego helped bring Christ’s transforming love to cultures gripped by oppression and death. . . . Like St. Juan Diego, let us embrace our daily mission to help others encounter God’s trans-forming, life-giving love.”

Our Lady of Peace School is hosting a SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

Friday, October 19th 8:30 - 11:30AM in the school Gym.

You can do some early Christmas shopping and you will be supporting our school. There will be books for children and adults, holiday books, special collections, stocking stuffers,

and much more. There are no stairs at the front doors to the school or the Gym. We are looking forward to seeing you!

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Illinois Right to Life Action’s 46th Annual Banquet Please join us on Friday, October 26, 2018, at the Carlisle in Lombard, IL. Social Hour begins at 6pm, followed by dinner and a program at 7pm. The keynote speaker will be Helen Alvare, professor of Law at Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason Univer-sity, and founder of WomenSpeakForThemselves.com. Representative Jeanne Ives will also be given the Circle of Excellence Award for her courage and dedication to the pro

-life cause. Illinois Right to Life Action is the legislative arm of Illinois Right to Life and your life-affirming voice in the General Assembly.

To purchase tickets, go to www.IllinoisRightToLife.org/ActionBanquet or call 312.422.9300.

This year begin Advent calmer and more focused on

“The Reason for the Season .”

Save the date!!

First Annual OLP Women’s Advent Tea

Sunday, December 2 at 1:30pm

Watch the bulletin for more details to come!

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In the Light of Jesus, exposed in the Blessed Sacrament, we will meditate on the writings of the New Testament.

“Did our hearts not burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while He opened to us the Scriptures?”

HOLY HOUR OF REFLECTION 7:00pm-8:00pm in the Church

EXPOSITION * ADORATION * BENEDICTION Sacred Music-Sacred Scripture-Sacred Silence

September 14th—September 28th 1 John1:1—5:21

October 12th 2 John 1:1-1:13 October 19th 3 John 1:1-1:15 October 26th John 1:1-2:12

NEW TIME!!! 7:00PM-8:00PM

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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Do you know someone whose spirit needs to be lifted up in prayer? Someone who is hurting? Someone who is in need of healing? Someone you want to send special blessings to?

When you visit Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration, you can now offer the Holy Hour for your loved ones and send them a special card letting them know they are in your prayers!

Cards will be available on First Fridays and at Friday Evening Holy Hours of Reflection. PLEASE NOTE: LIMITED TO ONE CARD PER

HOLY HOUR OFFERED!

CEF 6th annual ‘Move Your Feet’ walk-a-thon set for Oct. 19 Parents… Grandparents… Neighbors… Parishioners… join your Catho-lic school children and staff on Friday, October 19 to help promote the value of Catholic schools. You and your students can “Move Your Feet to Give a Child a Seat’ by walking one loop around your school. All pro-ceeds are restricted to newCatholic school students who qualify for aid.

This year thousands of dollars in CEF Scholarships will support OUR local par-ish school students… over $2 million distributed diocesan-wide! Support the CEF Scholarship campaign when you receive your brochure and gift envelope in the mail. Listen to Relevant Radio (AM 930, 950) for more details or visit www.CEFJoliet.org/move-your-feet

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CLOUD OF WITNESSES The Saints Renew the Church

Director of Adult Faith Formation, Michael Lewandowski, will present on the life of St. Catherine Laboure. Catherine was born in France in 1806, and was the first saint to usher in the Marian era, which is a time of Mary’s special intercession upon the earth. After many years of being prevented by her father from entering religious life, Catherine entered the Daughters of Charity in 1830.

While in the convent, the Virgin Mary appeared to Catherine, revealing many prophecies concerning France. Mary also charged Catherine to have the “Miraculous Medal” made, emphasizing Mary’s Immaculate Conception and mediation. This medal became one of the most powerful sacramentals in the Church.

For more information and to RSVP, visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044fa9a92ca3ff2-cloud7

Come Learn about the Life of St. Catherine Laboure

Thursday, October 18th 6:00 - 9:00 pm (6:00 - 7:00 pm Potluck Dinner)

St. Joan of Arc Church Parish Center, Room 22 820 Division

St., Lisle, IL

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A program to help Girl Scouts who are in 7th, 8th or 9th grade and live in the Joliet Diocese earn their Marian Medal will begin Sat-

urday, October 20th at 1:00 PM in the home of Rosemarie Courtney, 529 70th Street – Darien, IL. The group will meet the 3rd Saturday of each month from 1 – 2:30 PM October through February. Registration is required by calling Rosemarie at 630-964-8415 or emailing her at rdcourtney@prodigy.net before October 7th. Each Scout is to bring the workbook titled Mary, the First Disciple, a spiral notebook and a pencil to the meeting. The workbook can be purchased at http://store.nfcym.org – click on Shop by Department then scroll down to GS/CF Rel. Reg.Pro

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Family Service Representa ve Diocese of Joliet – Catholic Cemeteries Office The Family Service Representa ve assists families with making cemetery arrangements through the selec on and purchase of cemetery property, merchandise, and services on an at-need or pre-need basis. This posi on serves families by providing exem-plary personalized service and plays an essen al role in genera ng revenue for the cemetery as well as ac ng as the primary contact for families. High School Educa on; College Preferred. Ideally 2-4 years experience working in industry with strong customer service, office administra on and sales experience. Above average communica on skills with ability to mul task and set priori es. Knowledge of computers, so ware and clerical accoun ng experience is necessary. Must support the mission of the Catholic Church and have a good understanding of Catholic Cemetery beliefs and doctrine. Bilingual in Spanish and English would be preferred. This is full- me, benefited posi on with base salary and commissions. Applicants possessing the necessary qualifica ons should submit a cover le er and resume with salary history to: humanresources@dioceseo oliet.org To view a full job descrip on, visit: h p://www.dioceseo oliet.org/hr/listjobs.php

Needed: Passionate and Committed Substitute Teachers for Diocese of Joliet Catholic Elementary Schools If you are seeking fulfilling part-time work, hold a current Illinois Professional Educator License or an Illinois Substitute License, and wish to serve as a substitute teacher in one or more of the Diocese of Joliet's 45 Catho-lic Elementary Schools, please complete an electronic Frontline Applicant Tracking application at: http://www.applitrack.com/dioceseofjoliet/onlineapp/ You are eligible to apply for an Illinois Substitute License if you have earned a Bachelor’s Degree in any field If you do not have a teaching license but hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher ed-ucation in any discipline, you may apply online for a Substitute Teaching License through the Illinois State Board of Education ELIS system. For additional information regarding this process, please contact the Licen-sure Specialist at your county’s Regional Office of Education.

Secretary of the Chancery and Tribunal Diocese of Joliet Crest Hill, IL

The Diocese of Joliet is seeking to hire a Secretary of the Chancery and Tribunal. The Secretary supervises and oversees the Secretariat of the Chancery and Tribunal which includes the Chancery, Office of Child and Youth Protection, Office of Communications and Tribunal. Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church with a license in Canon Law and a minimum of 5-10 years' experience in a related field. It is anticipated that applicants will apply for both positions, Secretary of the Chancery and Tribunal and Chancellor. To view full job description’s visit: http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/hr/listjobs.php

Chancellor Diocese of Joliet Crest Hill, IL The Diocese of Joliet is seeking to hire a Diocesan Chancellor. The Chancellor fulfills the duties of this position by ensuring the documents and acts of the Curia are gathered, arranged and safeguarded in the archives; and by recording the ecclesiastical acts, decrees, and dispensations issued by the Bishop as required by the Code of Canon Law. Produces official ecclesiastical documents as requested and required. Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church with a license in Canon Law; and expertise in archival science and experience in archiving, including digital.

It is anticipated that applicants will apply for both positions, Secretary of the Chancery and Tribunal and Chancellor. To view full job description’s visit: http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/hr/listjobs.php

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

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION First Fridays from 1:00-9:00 PM

Holy Hour of Reflection Every Friday from 7:00-8:00pm

*unless otherwise noted

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

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

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Jeanne Waliczek – Coordinator

630-986-8430 – jwaliczek@olopdarien.org

Dc. Larry Fudacz – RCIA & Marriage Prep. 630-323-4333 – Ext. 20 – lfudacz@olopdarien.org

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 man-ner, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 9:30 PM, based on priest availability, and arrangements will be made to assist your request. No other calls will be handled by this service. Thank You.

MARIAN COMMUNITY Rev. Walter Dziordz, MIC - Pastor wdziordz@olopdarien.org 630-323-4333, Ext. 14 Fr. Mark Baron, Parochial Vicar mbaron@olopdarien.org

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 Larry Fudacz - Ext. 20 lfudacz@olopdarien.org Patrick Kenny - Ext. 19 pkenny@olopdarien.org Frank Vonesh - 708-793-3505 fvonesh@olopdarien.org

PARISH Raye Ann Durr - Receptionist/Clerical Assistant 630-323-4333 Ext. 17 rdurr@olopdarien.org Heather Barry - Bulletin Editor hbarry@olopdarien.org For Bulletin Submissions Bulletin@olopdarien.org Kellie Moore - Business Manager/Parish Administrator 630-323-4392 kmoore@olopdarien.org Dave Alfaro - Facilities Manager 630-669-1493 Emergencies Only

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

SCHOOL WEBSITE: www.olopschool.org Secretaries - 630-325-9220 Eileen Gray - egray@olopdarien.org PARISH WEBSITE www.olopdarien.org

PARISH COUNCIL parishcouncil@olopdarien.org

DIOCESE OF JOLIET WEBSITE www.dioceseofjoliet.org

MARRIAGE:

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

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

BAPTISM: Baptisms are celebrated on the second and on the fourth Sunday of each month immediately following the 12 Noon Mass.

We ask that the parents be registered members of the parish. First time parents must attend one hour (plus) of Pre-Baptismal instruction held on 2nd or 3rd Tuesdays of February, April, June, August, October and December at 7p.m.

in the School Library. The Pre-Baptismal class may be taken before the birth of the child. Please contact Deacon Frank Vonesh for more information at 708-793-3505.

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

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