Palm Sunday - Our Lady of Peace Catholic Parish

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Serve One Another In Prayer and Action
Our
Lady
of
Peace
Parish
Our Lady of Peace Church and School
Hosanna in the highest
March 20, 2016
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
701 PLAINFIELD ROAD • DARIEN, IL 60561
630-323-4333
Ministry Offered By: The Marians of the Immaculate Conception
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Writings from Fr. Walter…
Getting Excited about God!
If there is one matter that people notice about Palm Sunday, it is that everyone in the Gospel is excited about Jesus coming
into Jerusalem. It doesn’t really matter that this excitement will fade. After all, Palm Sunday begins Holy Week and the
experience of His suffering, particularly on the Cross. However, that’s later on in the week. Right now, everyone is excited
about Jesus coming into Jerusalem, riding on a donkey and that’s good enough.
To an extent, doesn’t that sound like us? We can get initially excited about God, too. We can experience a very good Mass,
for example. There may be a celebrant we like. Or we are fortunate to hear a particularly good homily. Maybe the Lenten
mission excited us? Or something spiritual we saw in the movies or on TV? Or maybe even because of a book or magazine article? Speaking about God with a friend? In all these ways, we are excited because God just came into our hearts,
riding simply on a mule, symbolizing the simple and easy way He came into our souls.
And then we lose sight of Him. The following Mass, a week later, did nothing for us. The next speaker at the next Mass
spoke too long. Another Lenten speaker won’t be until next year. I am not reading another good book or magazine article.
Something else distracts us and God is further from our minds. We, ourselves, are experiencing some sort of suffering or
pain and wonder where God is in all of that. Now we have left Palm Sunday and have entered the Garden where Jesus experienced His own passion.
This wonderful moment is that Jesus’ suffering in the Garden was transformative and led to His Resurrection, and eventually the Ascension. This experience is meant for us to have, as well. Of course, our thought immediately goes to the future
and the resurrection of our bodies. But we must realize that we can experience such a transformative experience even now
in our spiritual lives.
The Garden can easily represent our own time of reflecting on our experience, and even wrestling with it. Do I really want
to just jump from one life experience to the next by default? Do I really want to just move from one mood to the next?
Don’t I really want to experience the Lord in a more consistent basis? To really be able to enjoy a solid relationship with the
Lord and in this way come to know His Peace?
Wrestling in this manner is good. It is normal, but certainly we want it to end well – with a plan! For that we need to take
advantage of our resources. Jesus did! He did not just rest in the Garden. He prayed to His Father, the best resource of
all. And He stayed in the Garden and worked his agony through until He was ready to meet His persecutors and take His
final steps. As an aside, this was a process not really taken by Adam and Eve. When tempted by the devil, they never talked
about the devil’s offer with God! “Hey, God! What do you think about what the devil is asking us to do?” As a result of
not taking advantage of their greatest resource, God, they fell and Original Sin came into the world. Jesus did not make that
same mistake. He did talk everything over with God and entered into a Transformative experience that was marvelous.
And as He has always invites us to follow Him, what He role models now in the Garden is something that we should not
miss out on.
And so we wrestle with our lack of experiences, our dryness, with our God, and not just complain about it. Instead, we talk
about it with God and develop a plan. Another book or spiritual magazine, perhaps? A more regular prayer life? Join a parish organization? Get a spiritual director? There are always ways to make our spiritual life stronger and steadier. This Palm
Sunday – be enthused! But expect a Garden experience, too! And this time, rather than not going to Mass anymore or
giving up prayer, find a way to keep these moments in your life and get transformed!
Blessings & Peace, Fr. Walter
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LITURGICAL ROLES
LECTOR SCHEDULE
OFFERING COUNTERS
March 26
7:30 P.M. - D. Calarco
E. Koranteng
March 27
7:00 A.M. - D. Vrtis
8:30 A.M. - A. Manz
10:15 A.M. - J. Marchese
12:00Noon - R. Jimenez
March 28
Chuck Weiss
Fran Weiss
Patricia Parent
Ute St. Mary
Paulette Hydzik
MASS INTENTIONS
March 21-March 27
DAILY MASS: MONDAY-WEDNESDAY 7:30 A.M
MON: 3/21
PARISH REGISTRATION
(D) John Ritzert
For Further Information,
please contact the
Parish Office on
630-323-4333
Ext. 17
NEWS
The Parish Offices will be Closed on
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TUES: 3/22
(D) Mercedes Rodriguez
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WED: 3/23
(D) Mary/Carol Piwcewicz
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THURS: 3/24
(7PM) Priestly Vocations
Fr. Ron
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FRI: 3/25
(7:00PM) Liturgy Only
Fr. Michael
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SAT: 3/26
(7:30PM) (D) Patricia Klimala
Fr. Walter
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SUNDAY: 3/27
7:00 AM
Fr. Ron
(D) Helen Bialas
(D) Patricia/Thomas McRoy
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10:15 AM
They will Re-open on
Monday, March 28.
ALTAR SERVERS
March 21—March 23, 2016
L. Duffy, P. Fleming
(D) Roz, Albert/Riefch Ulman
Fr. Michael
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8:30 AM
Good Friday, March 25, 2016,
in prayerful remembrance.
(D) Eva Wiatr
Fr. Walter
(D) Vilma Plesko
(D) Mary/Elmer Caliendo
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12:00 Noon
(D) Mary/Elmer Caliendo
Fr. Michael
(D) Florence/Martin Curinka II
Easter Sunday, March 27
7:00 AM: A. Didio, S. Mettle
8:30 AM: D/A Molfese
10:15 AM: R. Wasler, A. Smith, T. Lessmeister
12:00 Noon: M. Bicek, S. Abbott, J. Rivera
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.
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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
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.
Stewardship is
What I Do After I Say, “I Believe”
Sunday Budget: $22,000
March 13: (To Be Announced)
Death is not something to be feared. It has no bitter end…
but rather holds for us a light to better see our Friend.
Frank Annicks, Alan Amann, Patricia Aylward, Nick Bensfield,
Joseph Bielaga, Dcn. Frank Bina, Bill/James Bleacher, Scott
Bocek, Donna Bogda, Sam N. Bologna, Chris Burgner, Fran
Brindac, Linda Bronsteader, Sandie Jeziorski-Brown, Celeste
Bucci, O.F.C., Kim Coreylie, Barb Cowell, Nancy Cheske, Ann
Cristofaro, Teresita Dela Cruz, Marilyn DiFoggio, Carol Domabyl,
Brooklynn Drab, Steven Duffin, Anne/Ellie Deutsch, Fran Goodell,
Laura Hearn, JoAnne Hug, Scott Ingram, Helen Jurasek, Erma
Kieback, Sylvia/John Krones, Ann Lewenski, Rev. David Lord,
Jaime Marquiez, Ronald Molfese, Joan Novak, Matt Osinski, Lucas
Paoletti, Rose Marie Pedryc, Helen Peschel, June Pincuspy, J.
Pisarczyk, Geri Ploskonka, Stanley H. Ploskonka, Anne Raymond, Joan Ritzert, Roger Rodriques, George/Laura Rossano,
Charles Sanders, Martin/Mary Saso, Karlton Smith, Joan Sobocan,
Marylyn Sobun, Patricia Soukup, Cindy Thompson, Elaine Vassallo, Martin Viau, Brian Williams, Patricia Wolf, Patricia Wrenn,
BAPTISMS
SUPPORT OLP SCHOOL
Please pray for the joyful rebirth into the eternal
celebration of God’s love for the departed.
For the Deceased of our parish
Through the Saving Waters of Baptism, we
WELCOME the following:
(To Be Announced)
WEDDING BANNS
It is with Joy that we
announce the
Upcoming wedding(s) of:
Paula Barclay/Anthony de la Pena
March 19, 2016
Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a
fundraiser to support Our Lady of Peace School.
Come in to the Chipotle at 7173 Kingery Hwy
Route 83 in Willowbrook on Tuesday, March 15
between 4:00 and 8:00 PM. Bring this flyer, show
it on your smartphone or tell the cahier you’re
supporting the cause to make sure that 50% of
the proceeds will be donated to
Our Lady of Peace School.
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There will be NO Confessions during Holy Week.
Confessions resume on Saturday, April 2, in preparation for
Divine Mercy Sunday on April 3.
7:30 am
Confessions Resume on Saturday, April 2.
NO Scheduled Masses in the Gym
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EASTER SUNDAY MASS AT 8:30 & 10:15 AM IN THE GYM
HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. MASS HELD IN THE CHURCH ONLY.
Lenten Fast and Abstinence Regulations
Everyone 14 years of age or over is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays
of Lent. Everyone 18 years of age and under 59 years of age is bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and
Good Friday. On these two days of fast and abstinence, only one full meatless meal is allowed. Two other
meatless meals, suƥcient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one’s needs, but together they
should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted on these two days, but liquids, including milk and fruit juice, are allowed. When health or ability to work would be seriously aơected, the law
does not oblige. To disregard completely the law of fast and abstinence is seriously sinful.
Tower Chorale—Open Rehearsals
“Because you were there, I changed my mind!
I was looking for a sign from God”…
and Baby David was born!
168 Babies Saved!!
The 40 Days for Life Campaign is pleased to
announce the number of BABIES WHO
WERE SAVED to date, nationally, through
your efforts at the prayer vigils. Won’t you
please consider joining the local vigil for 1
hour? We pray that, with God’s help, this will
mark the beginning of the end of abortion in
our city — and beyond.
When: February 10 to March 20,
7AM to 7PM
Location: Access Health Center 1700 W.
75th St., Downers Grove
Sign up anytime online at:
www.40daysforlife.com/downersgrove on
“Log in/Signup” the “Register”
“Can you not pray one hour?”
The Tower Chorale will begin to prepare for
its concert, “Isn’t it Romantic” beginning
Monday evening, March 21, 2016.
Rehearsals are held from 7:17-9:15PM each
Monday evening at the Grand Avenue
Community Center, 4211 Grand Ave., Western Springs. The first two Monday rehearsals are open rehearsals for singers to try us
out.
The concerts will be held on Friday, May 20
and Sunday, May 22 at Nazareth Academy
Auditorium in LaGrange Park.
Come sing with us. Please visit
www.towerchorale.org or call 708-580-
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Celebrating the TRIDUUM~
The “THREE DAYS,” Holy Thursday,
Good Friday, Holy Saturday...
THE HOLY
TRIDUUM
The 3 Cups of
Our Salvation
The season of Lent ends at sunset on Holy Thursday, and the
Church begins the three most important days of the Liturgical
Year with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. These days are
called the Triduum, (TRIH-doo-um), a Latin term meaning “3
days.” The 3 days, all part of the single saving action of the Paschal Mystery, are the day Christ gave himself up to death on the
cross, the day Christ lay in the tomb and the day Christ rose
from the dead. Each of the 3 days begins at sunset, according
to the Jewish custom.
The cup of Christ is one of
the most enduring and sacred symbols of the liturgy.
Crafted of materials from
the earth, it holds the precious blood of our Lord.
Yet, faith assures us that it
also hold gifts that can only
be seen with the eyes of
Day 1 ~ 3/24 THE DAY CHRIST GAVE HIMSELF UP ~
faith.
During the Holy
Mass of the Lord’s Supper & Washing of Feet, 7:00 p.m.
Triduum, we take up the 3
cups that brought us salvaThis service begins on the evening of Holy Thursday with Christ sharing his Last
tion and we drink of them
Supper with the disciples in the Upper room. The day then moves to Christ’s ardeeply with the family of
rest in the Garden of Gethsemane, his trial and his crucifixion on Calvary. PartakChrist.
ing of Holy Communion, praying and meditating on the Passion narratives, venerating the cross and contemplating the mystery of Christ’s sacrifice punctuate this
Last Supper: The Cup of
most holy day. The Stripping of the Altar. At the end of Mass on Holy
Remembrance. Do this, as
Thursday, all the altar coverings and decorations are removed, symbolizing
often as you drink it, in rethe fact that Christ was stripped of His garments upon His arrest.
membrance of me.”
1 Corinthians 11:25
Day 2 ~ 3/25 THE DAY CHRIST LAY IN THE TOMB ~
Holy Hour 2-3 p.m. & The Lord’s Passion Liturgy, 7:00 p.m.
As the sun sets on Good Friday, Day 2 of the Triduum begins. Jesus’ lifeless
body is taken down from the cross, wrapped in a linen cloth and laid into a tomb
cut out of rock. In Jewish tradition, today is the Sabbath day, a day of rest. United with Jesus in the tomb, the Church is silent at this time, having NO Mass until
the Easter Vigil.
Day 3 ~ 3/26 THE DAY CHRIST ROSE FROM THE DEAD ~
Blessing of Food Baskets 1:00 p.m. & Easter Vigil Mass~ 8:00–9:30 pm
Good Friday:
The Cup of Suffering. They
put a sponge full of the
wine on a branch of hyssop
and held it to his mouth.
John 19:29
The Cup of Life:
Those who eat my flesh and
On day 3 of the Triduum, at the setting sun on Holy Saturday, the darkness of drink my blood have eternal
death gives way to the bright light of resurrection joy as Easter morning dawns. life.
At the Easter Vigil, candles are lit as the sweeping story of salvation is read from
Scripture. AT SUNRISE SERVICES, Christians everywhere welcome the rising of the Son of God. Throughout the day, Alleluias ring out in worship and
praise to the One who gives life to all.
Easter Vigil Mass: Saturday, 3/26
7:30-9:30PM
Easter Mass
7:00, 8:30, 10:15AM & 12:00 Noon
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CHRIST RENEWS
HIS PARISH
(C.R.H.P.)
This is your opportunity to have a mini-retreat in your own
parish. When was the last time you spent some time away
just to think about your life and your plans? When was the
last time you really prayed and opened a Bible? Now is the
time to come away to a quiet place and spend time with
Christ and your fellow parishioners.
The renewal weekends are quickly approaching, and it is
time to register. All of the information is on the OLP website. Just click on the CRHP tab. The weekend runs all
Saturday and then Sunday from 8 AM till 3 PM. Mass
both days, Confession and all meals are provided.
A free will offering is appreciated but not required.
Women’s weekend: 4/16 & 4/17
Men’s: 4/23 & 4/24
Any questions, call Pat Kenny 708-567-5788.
Volunteers Needed for
Divine Mercy Sunday
At
Our Lady of Peace Church
Sunday, April 3, 2016
Adult volunteers, young and “seasoned”
are needed for:
Please consider helping in one of these areas!
If you can assist us by volunteering some
of your time, please call Belle at (630) 747
-7669 or Heidi at (708)259-8916 and mention what you would be willing to do.
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VIDEO: 1:30-2:30PM Divine Mercy themed DVD
will be shown in the school gym, with refreshments.
DVDs and more!
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Our Lady of Peace School
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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
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Msgr. Jim Burnett— Assistance
Email: jburnettolp@gmail.com
DEACONS – 630-323-4333
Frank Bina – 630-789-9521
Paul Brachle – Ext. 24
Larry Fudacz – Ext. 20 lfjf7930@prodigy.net
Dennis Stolarz – Ext. 19 dstolarz@olopdarien.org
PARISH
Kathleen Curinka – Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor
630-323-4333, Ext. 10 kcurinka@comcast.net
For Bulletin Submissions olpbulletin@yahoo.com
Raye Ann Durr - Receptionist/Clerical Assistant, Ext. 17
radurr@comcast.net
Kellie Moore –
Business Manager/Parish Administrator
630-323-4392 kmoore@olopdarien.org
John Berardi - Music Director 708-828-2138
berardijohn@hotmail.com
Jim Serrato, Maintenance Department
630-880-4392 – jserrato@olopdarien.org
SCHOOL WEBSITE: www.olopschool.org
Dr. Marian Stockhausen – Principal
630-325-9220 - mstockhausen@olopdarien.org
Secretaries: 630-325-9220
Eileen Gray egray@olopdarien.org
Barbara Sweeney bsweeney@olopdarien.org
PARISH WEBSITE www.olopdarien.org
PARISH COUNCIL EMAIL
parishcouncil@olopdarien.org
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EUCHARISTIC LITURGY SCHEDULE
Saturday Evening Masses: 5:00 & 6:30 PM
Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:15 AM & 12:00 Noon
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
Dc. Larry Fudacz – RCIA & Marriage Prep.
630-674-0356
630-323-4333 – Ext. 20 – lfjf7930@prodigy.net
Rissa Loucks, Young Adult 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 availability, 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/
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 Deacon Frank Bina 630-789-9521.