Our Lady of Peace Parish - Our Lady of Peace Catholic Parish

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Our Lady of Peace Parish
August 18, 2013 - 20th Sunday in ordinary time
701 PLAINFIELD • DARIEN, IL 60561
630-323-4333
Ministry Offered By The Marians of The Immaculate Conception
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Pastor Page!
“Catholic Eyes”
What does the world look like, with its ongoing hustle and bustle of life, through strictly Catholic eyes? Anyone reading
this will immediately allow their minds to wander to whatever Catholic theology and history they know. They, at the least,
may assume that such sources would have to be the makeup of the answer in any case. But it’s not. I am going to suggest
that the answer to this question can just as easily be found in literature.
Let’s consider Tolkien, the writer of “Lord of the Rings,” and “The Hobbit.” Although these references are to books, you
might recognize them also as movies. “Lord of the Rings” was released some time ago. The first part of “The Hobbit”
was released just recently. My understanding is that a second part is yet expected. How is this a Catholic way of looking at
the world?
First, Tolkien was himself a devout Catholic, so much so that he was willing to be on the editorial board of the Roman
Catholic Jerusalem Bible. Engrained as he was with a strong Catholic philosophy, shouldn’t we expect that his two stories
mentioned above can easily be expected to have a Catholic perspective of life as well? Let’s see.
The core of both books is that a ring was claimed by a Hobbit named Bilbo which gave one a strong sense of power. This
power could actually be experienced by the owner as, for example, becoming invisible to anyone else simply by putting the
ring on. But there is a catch! Each time one places the ring on, especially for such a purpose, one’s personality is slightly
transformed into what appears to be a power loving person, increasingly disconnected from other human beings. All that
matters is that I am powerful in an ever increasing selfish or self-seeking behavioral stance. This person becomes, for lack
of a better phrase, mentally ill. And Bilbo, as we see in “Lord of the Rings,” is evidencing such behavior. There is another
more complicated problem. The world is affected, too. A great evil acts through this ring and, without going into detail,
is affecting the world. So, this ring must be returned to where it came from, and thrown into the fire there. Another Hobbit, Frodo, ends up with this ring and is joined by a number of other folk to engage on a journey to destroy this ring. We
will see in this story that this ring will affect even him.
Now, what could be a Catholic influence here? How about Adam and Eve? They were connected to God in a world
where everything was in balance, and then they threw everything off balance by eating an apple that they had been told not
to eat. But they did so, convinced of the personal power that they would gain. Now disconnected to God, they were banished from the Garden of Eden. As Frodo was a generational descendant from Bilbo, so a descendant from Adam and
Eve would also make an appearance and restore the Order. That would be Jesus. And before and after Him, a company
of faithful witnesses would arise to do their part to help, very much like the company that joins Frodo to get rid of the
ring. Individuals who feel power hungry may severely weaken the world’s balance, and it takes a family of people very
much connected to each other and to the world who will restore it. And in addition the star of Tolkien’s book is a weak,
small Hobbit. But don’t be fooled by his size. A force of good flows through him, and he is stronger than you would
think. Think of David and Goliath here. God destroyed Goliath through David, who certainly could not have done that by
himself.
There is a saying that “Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Such is the nature of sin that renders a
power-seeking person who leaves his heart behind, a heart that should share with others, with an ever increasing distorted
personality. Gollum, another owner of the ring before Bilbo, is so distorted that his very humanity is barely recognizable.
But all is not lost, whether for the characters in the Tolkien stories, or for us. Good does indeed triumph over evil. Tolkien
reminds us of that, and so does Christ, who after all reminded Tolkien first.
Peace, Fr. Walter
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LITURGICAL ROLES
LECTOR SCHEDULE
OFFERING COUNTERS
August 24
August 26
August 18
Donna Preucil
Joan Prerost
(Third Sunday of Each Month)
Downstairs Church Hall
5:00 P.M. - N. Brown
6:30 P.M. - R. Wulff
August 25
MASS INTENTIONS
August 19 - August 25
DAILY MASS: MONDAY-SATURDAY-7:30 A.M.
(D) Butch Gawle
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TUESDAY: 8/20
(L) Bishop Daniel Conlon
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WEDNESDAY: 8/21 (D) Lix Dela Pena
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THURSDAY: 8/22
(D) Dorothy Cangelosi
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FRIDAY: 8/23
7:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Chuck & Sabina Pilarski,
Joann Fiolka
Frank Prerost
Marilyn Lawley
Tom Wrobleski
Fran Belcastro
7:00 A.M. - K. Sheridan
8:30 A.M. - E. Koranteng
10:15 A.M. - J. Marchese
12:00 NOON - B. Maresh
MONDAY: 8/19
PARISH REGISTRATION
(L) Torrez/Karsyn Watson
10th Wedd. Ann.
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SATURDAY: 8/24
7:30 AM
(L/D) Lyman/Smith/
Kearney Families
5:00 PM Msgr. Jim
(D) Dale Lach
6:30 PM Fr. Ron
(D) Andree Santoro
SUNDAY: 8/25
7:00 AM Fr. Al
8:30 AM Fr. Walter
10:15 AM Fr. Tony
12:00 N. Fr. Ron
(D) Walter Martineck, Sr.
(D) Frank Pergler
(D) Vilma Plesko
(D) Clo Johns
(Celebrants Subject to Change)
10:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
John & Vivien Michalski,
Victoria Vea
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Our parishioners are important to us.
PLEASE CALL: Raye Ann on Ext. 17 or email:
radurr@comcast.net with any changes to your parish
records. When making changes to your offertory
envelope, your parish I.D.# can be found
just above your name, to the left. It provides a
double check system for us. Thank you.
ALTAR SERVERS
MONDAY, August 19 ~ FRIDAY, August 23
Michael Bicek, Philip Cyriac
SATURDAY, 8/24
7:30 AM ~ M. Bicek, P. Cyriac
5:00 PM ~ D. Molfese, M. Bicek, S. Letourneau
6:30 PM ~ S. Tucker, C. Ballesteros
SUNDAY, 8/25
7:00 AM ~ N. Fortman, B. O’Donnell, T. Dunn
8:30 AM ~ K. Tolentino, N. Ojiako, S. Tagudar
10:15 AM ~ B. LoConte, A. Didio, J. Semenchuk
12:00 N. ~ M. Chacko, N. Pinto
MONTHLY FOOD PANTRY DATES: 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.
Questions: Call Deacon Paul on 630-323-4333 Ext. 24.
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STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
STEWARDSHIP IS WHAT I DO
AFTER I SAY, “I BELIEVE.”
In gratitude, we announce:
Budget: $24,500
August 12/13: $25,633
Surplus:
$ 1,133
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Dear Heavenly Father,
We place our worries in your hands. We place
our sick under your care and humbly ask that
you restore your servants to health again.
Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge
Your holy will and know that whatsoever you
do, you do for the love of us. Amen.
PLEASE NOTIFY THE RECTORY OF ANY CHANGES
Please pray for the joyful rebirth into the eternal
celebration of God’s love for the departed.
For the Deceased of our parish
Gertrude LoChirco
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 children on:
Isabella Rae Robles
Delaney Ann Jones
Delilah Damarra Jones
Monica Therese Pollock
Wedding Banns
It is with joy that we announce the upoming
wedding(s) of:
Victoria Kozak/John Mixen
8/23/13
Alison Kidney/Andrew Pohlman
8/31/13
NOTICE
All advertising of ‘private businesses’ to
be announced in the parish bulletin, must
be arranged through J.S. Paluch Co.
Their contact number is provided within
the ‘ad pages’ toward the back of the bulletin. Thank you.
Rosemary Andrew, John Andryzak, Alan Amann, Rena Arend, F. Arquilla, M.E. Banas, Diane Basile, Abby Beranek,
Winnie Beranek, Deacon Frank Bina, Carol Britig, Fran
Brindac, Scott Bocek, Elizabeth/William Boggio, Donna Bogda, Mary Both, Bourelle Brochocki, George Brower, Mary
Caliendo, O.F.C., Aden/Kim Carlye, Cindy/Rita Case, Roy/
Nancy Cheske, Valerie & Dorothy Chodl, Edward/Shirley
Carter, Steven Chmielewski, Kelly Crewed, Frank
Crescimone, Ann Cristofaro, Paulettte Dabek, Lill Dargis,
Bridgette DeHan, Miguel DeJesus, Butch/Jim Dennis, Anne
Deutsch, Frank DiPadova, Cindy Dolle, Joseph/Carmel, Jay
Dvorak, Marianne Doherty, Brittany Domaradzki,
Diane
Durkin, Helen Draus, Zaory Edqueda, Kimberly Ferrari, Donna Fiorito, Linda Fischer, Garret Fleming, Brian Freid,
Maryellen Giner, Scott/Deanna Gehrke, Dr. William Gross,
Mary “Pat” Healy, Ryan Heedy, Kelly Hedrick, Rachel Herman, Phil Hodak, Becky Hollaway, Candice Hough, Christine
Jelinski, Sandi Jeziorski, John Johnson, Kay Johonson, Mike
Jozwik, Gaye, Rosemary Kaiser, Erma Kieback, Hank Kies,
Kevin Keily, Ursula Klemz, John/Irene Klocek, Anne Kairis,
Taylor Kassell, Edward/Frances Kmetz, Maria Komperda,
Lorraine Kuenster, John/Michelle Landato, Barb LaSalle,
Mary Leske, Jeanine Marie Lewakowski, Scott/Deanna
Gehrke-Lewakowski, Mary Lezaj, Rev. David Lord, MIC, Ray
Lupori, Al Malley, Joseph Maenza, Carol Manalley, Virginia
Marsico, Tosha McKathrine, Lunetta McLaughlin, Catherine
McShane, Rachel Medina, Kathy Cook-Mejorado, Adeline
Mika, Michael Ed Miller, Ronald Molfese, Susan Monaghan,
Katlyn Montgomery, Jane Motl, Ray Muenzing, Rich Myers,
Jose` NaRose/Walter Nawracaj, Jeff Nigowski, Joan Novak,
Elaine Oltman, Vicki Olsowka, Ken O’Toole, Jr. Edward/Joan
Palasz, J. Pisarczyk, Eileen Pattenaude, John Paul, Charlie/
Gloria Pavesich, June Pincuspy, Daniel Poloway, Cindy/John
Pratt, Roger Ramona, Richard Romero, Lisa Rapp, James
Reilly, Joan Ritzert, Joan Rolaff, Isabelle Roscoe, Laura/
George Rossano, Carol Rutledge, Lillian Sagat, Charlene &
Scott Samuel, Charlie Sanders, Mary Martin Saso, Riley
Slovey, Karlton Smith, Ernest Smith, Marylyn Sobun, David
Sniegowski, Laureen Spencer, Virginia Stack, , Marsha
Stelter, Bernice Szaflarski, Paul/Annie Teich, Mary Teske,
Virginia Todro, Steven Trinco, Chuck Tucker, Elaine Vassallo, Alana Celeste Venegas, Baby Martin Viau, Jaycelyn Herman-Walsh, Rich Waliczek, Jr., Alison Weingahtner, Therese
Wess, Burt White, Laverne Widiger, Henry Wlezen, Patricia
Wolf, Robert Wort, Jr.,
Geraldine Youngbrandt, Peggy
Youngren, George Zak.
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Parish Council News!
UPDATES
Parish Council is pleased to announce that it has set up
an email address to facilitate communication between
parishioners and the council. The email address is
parishcouncil@olopdarien.org. The email address
can be found on the back of the weekly bulletin as well
as on the website@www.olopdarien.org. Kindly
channel your questions or suggestions through
this medium.
Attention Event Planners
Using Church & Church Hall
All those who have scheduled time in the
Church Proper or Church Hall during the
evening hours, you must obtain a Swipe
Card to gain entry to the Church. You will
need to contact the Rectory and make an
appointment to order and pick up a Swipe
Card prior to the beginning of your assigned meeting date(s). Rectory information can be found on the back page of
the bulletin. Thank You.
Alvernia Manor Senior Living
In Lemont
Enjoy an afternoon of music, food and fun.
Alvernia Manor Senior Living is having their
ANNUAL SUMMER FEST on
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 from
11:00 AM—4:00 PM.
Also available are baked goods, games and raffles.
Please join us at: 13950 Main Street or call:
630-257-7721 for more information.
Attention Parishioners
Due to a Wedding that is scheduled for
Friday, August 23, 2013,
The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy with one
hour of Eucharistic Adoration
will NOT take place.
Everyone should pray The Chaplet
privately that day.
We will RESUME on Friday, August 30th.
Anniversary Wishes!
Congratulations and God’s Blessings
Joseph & Sophie Ligas
On the occasion of your
50th Golden Wedding Anniversary.
10 Reasons to
Attend Holy Mass
1. To have fellowship with the crucified and
risen Christ.
2. To worship.
3. To be forgiven.
4. To hear the voice of God.
5. To grow in the knowledge of the Bible,
God’s Word.
6. To feed your soul.
7. To be prayed for.
8. To be loved and encouraged.
9. To love and encourage your fellow
Christians.
10. To promote the Gospel.
- Dr. Richard P. Bucher
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You’re Invited
to R.C.I.A!
STEP TWO
CATECHUMENATE
(Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
time for learning more about
Catholicism.
† A time for praying about your journey
in faith.
A JOURNEY IN FAITH
Entrance into
RITE OF CATECHUMEN
STEP ONE:
WELCOME AND
PRE-CATECHUMENATE
† A time for getting acquainted.
† A time for awakening to where you are in
faith.
† A time for recognizing the Lord in your
life.
OPEN HOUSE
SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
7:30 PM
In the CHURCH HALL
Evening of questions, input, sharing.
Regular Meetings
Thursday Evenings
From: September 12, 2013
to
Easter Vigil – April 19, 2014 at 7:30 PM
TOPICS INCLUDE: Faith, Revelation,
Scripture, Tradition, God, Trinity, Creation, Angels, Devil, Mary, Saints,
Church, Holy Spirit, Sacraments, Vocation, Infallibility.
† A
Sunday Morning
November 24, 2013
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STEP THREE
LENT
Celebration of
RITE OF ELECTION
March 9, 2014
† A time for repentance and healing.
† A time for purifying and preparing for
Easter.
† Continuing prayer, discussion & input, climaxing in a Day of Recollection
on Sunday, April 6, 2014.
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Easter
STEP FOUR
EASTER VIGIL
† The time of commitment.
Saturday Evening
April 19, 2014
The celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation; those not baptized will be baptized, all will celebrate the Sacrament of
Confirmation & share in the Eucharist
for the first time.
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An R.C.I.A. Invitation
(Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
An Open Invitation
Please join us for Fr. Walter’s Monthly Mass
and dinner. We invite you to experience the
If you know someone who may be a candidate for RCIA, but are not comfortable with
inviting him/her personally, please fill out
the below invitation form and place it in
a white envelope and drop it into the
weekend collection basket. Deacon Larry
Fudacz will send him/her an Invitation.
Non-Catholics who want to learn more
about Catholicism.
• For those who want to become Catholic.
• For baptized Catholics who have not received their first Communion and/or their
Confirmation.
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Candidate Invitation Form
(Return to Deacon Larry Fudacz by
placing it in the weekend Collection Basket)
love and intimacy that early Catholics
shared when Mass was celebrated in their
homes. You’ll enjoy plenty of food, friendship and a fascinating evening.
Busy schedule? Then Fr. Walter welcomes you to come
at 8:30 PM for dinner and stimulating conversation.
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2013
Time: Arrival at 7 p.m./Mass
begins at 7:30 p.m./Dinner follows at
8:30 p.m.
Place: 7818 Virginia Court, Willowbrook
(just one mile east of OLP)
R.S.V.P. Alice & Tom Hencinski at:
(630) 325-7317 or:
Email Henhouse 23@aol.com
NAME:
_____________________________________________
ADDRESS:
_____________________________________________
CITY:
_____________________________________________
ZIP: ____________
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St. Dymphna Prayer Group
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OUR LADY OF PEACE SCHOOL NEWS
There are still a few spots available in the pre-school 3 year old and 4 year old programs.
If interested, please obtain a registration form from the school website at
www.olopschool.org or call the school office at 630-325-9220. These programs are held
mornings from 8:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Two days a week for 3 year olds and three days a
week for 4 year olds.
Registration is on-going for the full-day and half-day kindergarten classes, along with
grades 1 through 8.
For registration information or a tour of the school, please contact Mrs. Eileen Gray
(egray@olopdarien.org) or Mrs. Barbara Sweeney (bsweeney@olopdarien.org), or call the
school office at 630-325-9220. The school year begins on Wednesday, August 21st for kindergarten through grade 8, and after Labor Day for pre-school.
BACK TO SCHOOL PALOOZA
We hope our school families can join in on the back to school festivities on
Monday, August 19th between 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the school gym. It is a chance
for all friends and families to reunite, share summer stories, meet the new principal, see
the new and returning teachers, learn about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities
our HSA has in store, sign up for bus transportation, pick up the pre-ordered school
supply kits, return any outstanding paperwork, and find out your class assignment.
As you can see, lots to catch up on!!! Looking forward to seeing everyone soon.
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Dear Religious Ed. Parents…
“Train the young in the way they should go; even when old they will not depart from it.” –Proverbs 22:6.
God bless you for making our faith a priority in your family’s life!
o Register now for September
Religious Education classes K-8.
Please don’t delay; class placement
is first come first serve.
Tuition is $100 per child. If your child is receiving First Eucharist or being Confirmed, add $100 Sacrament preparation fee.
- Forms are available in our office or on our website www.olopdarien.org.
- Families new to the parish: Please register at the Rectory before registering in R.E.
Required for ALL R.E. PARENTS & STUDENTS,
Mark your calendar: Please attend a special Opening Mass
and presentation at 6:00pm on Wed., September 18.
Classes will begin the following week. Class nights and times:
Tues. “A” Session: 4:30 - 5:45pm
Tues. “B” Session: 6:00 - 7:15pm
Wednesday Session: 5:30 - 6:45pm
Return your registration packet to R.E. office via:
~ U.S. postal mail.
~ drop off at School Office (enter at main entrance). Summer hours: 8am-noon.
~ drop off in mailbox at school Door #3.
Thank you for allowing us to serve your family!
Jeanne Waliczek, Coordinator
Michele Perisin, Administrative Assistant
Ph: 630.986.8430 Email: ReligiousEd@olopdarien.org~ Hours: MON-THURS., 9:00am-3:30pm. Closed Fridays. ~
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Marriage Preparation Program At
Our Lady of Peace Church
Parishes have the responsibility of preparing their parishioners to receive the Sacrament
of Matrimony. Depending upon the specific circumstances of the bride and/or groom
(particularly in the case of different religious or faith beliefs and if the wedding is to take
place at a non-Catholic church) special instructions, permissions, and dispensations will
be needed. Consequently, marriage preparation should begin at least 9 months prior to
your wedding.
If your plans include marrying at Our Lady of Peace and you have a wedding date in
mind, please call the Rectory, 630-323-4333 Ext. 23 and leave a message for Deacon Larry.
He will contact you and enter your date in the marriage book. One year prior to your desired date is not too soon to call. It’s important to reserve your church date and time before you schedule your reception.
The Fall Session for 2013:
•Monday,
September 9, 2013, 7:30PM in the Church Hall. The meaning of Marriage.
•Monday, September 16, 2013, 7:30PM in Church. Liturgy and Music Planning.
•Sunday, September 22, 2013, 1:30PM, in Church. Engagement Ceremony
(NOT A MASS) with family participation.
•Meet with Deacon Larry and his wife Jan.
•Meet with a priest or deacon to discuss FOCCUS results and to begin pre-nuptial interview.
Attend Natural Family Planning Classes.
The Spring Session for 2014:
•Monday,
March 3, 2014, 7:30PM in the Church Hall. The meaning of Marriage.
•Monday, March 10, 2014, 7:30PM in Church. Liturgy and Music Planning.
•Sunday, March 16, 2014, 1:30PM, in Church. Engagement Ceremony (NOT A MASS)
with family participation.
•Meet with Deacon Larry and his wife Jan.
•Meet with a priest or deacon to discuss FOCCUS results and to begin pre-nuptial interview.
Attend Natural Family Planning Classes.
Any questions call: Deacon Larry Fudacz on: 630-323-4333 Ext. 23.
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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@catholic.org
Rev. Al Micka, MIC - Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Anthony Kelpsas, MIC
Clergy: clergyolop@yahoo.com
Msgr. Jim Burnett
Email: jburnettolp@gmail.com
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
DEACONS – 630-323-4333
Frank Bina – Ext. 25
Paul Brachle – Ext. 24
Larry Fudacz – Ext. 23 lfjf7930@prodigy.net
Dennis Stolarz – Ext. 19 dddarien1@aol.com
PARISH REGISTRATION
Visit on-line: www.olopdarien.org
Click On: Welcome & Registration
Or Call Office: 630-323-4333 Ext. 10 or 17
Or Visit the Church Hall – 3rd Sunday of each
Month 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
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 kradtke@aol.com
Jackie Noel—Business Office
630-323-4392 jnoel@olopdarien.org
John Berardi - Music Director 708-828-2138 berardijohn@hotmail.com
Monty Sharp – Facilities Manager
630-674-3192 – msharp@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
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
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Jeanne Waliczek – Coordinator
630-986-8430 – Ext. 10 jwaliczek@olopdarien.org
Michele Perisin – R.E. Administrative Assistant
630-986-8430 – Ext. 11 mperisin@olopdarien.org
Shane Liston—Youth Minister
630-880-4392-Sliston@olopdarien.org
Dc. Larry Fudacz – RCIA & Marriage Prep.
630-674-0356
630-323-4333 – Ext. 23 – lfjf7930@prodigy.net
Dc. Dennis Stolarz – Baptism Preparation
630-276-8981 – dddarien1@aol.com
RECTORY FAX 630-323-4354
SCHOOL FAX 630-325-1995
RELIGIOUS ED.FAX 630-986-1214
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.
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.
BAPTISM:
Families are asked to be registered members of the parish. First time parents need to attend two mandatory Pre-Baptismal
meetings, held on the 2nd & 3rd Tuesdays of February, April, June, August, October and December at 7:30 p.m. in the
Church Hall. Reservations requested. Please call 630-323-4333 Ext. 19 to schedule a Baptism date.
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.