our lady peace
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Our Lady of Peace 701 Plainfield Rd.~ Darien, Illinois (630) 323-4333 The Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception
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Please Pray for the Servicemen and Women of our Parish Sean Sebastian
Andy Shreckengost Staff Sgt. Alyssa LiCavoli
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, Bill/James Bleacher, William Boggio, John Bovard, Judy C., Helen Cieslek, Bishop Daniel Conlon, Katy Counihan, Frank Cosenza, Mario Cristofaro, Pina D’Amico, Frank Dipodiva, Brooklynn Drab, Don Durr, Nancy Fisher, April Fernandez, John M. For-esman, Darlene Garoza, Sue Geever, Italia Getz, Linda Hall, Moreen Hall, Joan Haremza, Gail Hayes, Mark Herwaldt, Jan Hillerud, JoAnne Hug, Mary Johnson, Dorothy Joyce, Arthur Judy, Chris K., John-ny K., June Kaduk, Pearl Kalinski, Dan Kieras, Bob Kobliska, Jerzy Kolowrozki, Lee Liston, Rev. Da-vid Lord, Amy Lynch, Emily Mason, John Matt, Donna Menard, Lila Napientek, Joan Novak, Tommy O’Driscoll, Bill Olivanti, Angie Oskvarek, Wayne Pahr, Gloria Pavesich, Cathy Lou Pearson, Rose Ma-rie Pedryc, Agatha Piwcwicz, J. Pisarczyk, Cita Quizon, Mike & Lena Ramaglia, Joan Ritzert, Roger Rodriguez, Veronica Rodriguez, Laura & George Rossano, Charlie Sanders, Maria Santos, James Schiappa, Tony Sekera, Gail Sitkowski, Sue Sloma, Joyce Smith, Karlton Smith, Estelle Sniegowski, Bertha Sobotka, Jim Sobun, Marylyn Sobun, Patricia Soukup, Andy & Marilyn Stanley, Dominick Strom, Diane Treend, Phyllis Trout, Renee Tucci, Gerald Venkus, Sophia Zabinski,
And for the seriously ill children of our Parish:
Damien Turrubiartes, Martin Viau
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Parish Goal : $95,000
Amount Pledged: $164,119
Amount Paid: $160,351
Balance Due: $3,769
Donor Count: 580
2021 Rebate: $45,746
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CHRIST, THE KING The selection from the book of Daniel presented in today’s first reading was part of an attempt to weave a vision of ultimate success for the Jews under persecution. Exactly whom the author had in mind when he refers to “one like a Son of Man” is hotly disputed by scholars to-day. The fact is, we simply do not know if the author meant anyone in particular or if this is a collective, figura-tive image of Israel’s triumph. What we do know is that the early Christian community seized upon this passage and recognized it as a messianic prophecy, a foretelling of the ultimate triumph of Jesus as the Christ of God. The Lectionary’s juxtaposition of this text with today’s Gospel narrative of Jesus before Pilate is a wonderful example of how the liturgy “layers” passages with new meaning by inserting them in a particular context. The celebration of Christ the King allows us to hear these passages with a new depth of meaning in light of our contemporary understanding of how, in Jesus and his resurrection and ascension, we have seen the fulfill-ment of Daniel’s vision of ultimate deliverance. The veiled admission of Jesus before Pilate that he did in-deed have a kingdom “not here” takes on new meaning against the cosmic vision of Daniel, who allows us to glimpse the “Ancient One” on his heavenly throne. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — One like a Son of man received do-minion, glory, and kingship (Daniel 7:13-14). Psalm — The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty (Psalm 93). Second Reading — Jesus Christ is the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead (Revelation 1:5-8). Gospel — For this I came into the world, to testify to the truth (John 18:33b-37). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62-67; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Dn 6:12-28; Dn 3:68-74; Lk 21:20-28 Thanksgiving Day, Suggested: Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday: Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Dn 7:15-27; Dn 3:82-87; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25:4-5, 8-10, 14; 1 Thes 3:12 — 4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Monday: Thirty-fourth or Last Week in Ordinary Time;
St. Cecilia
Tuesday: St. Clement I; St. Columban;
Bl. Miguel Agustín Pro
Wednesday: St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc and Companions
Thursday: Thanksgiving Day;
St. Catherine of Alexandria
Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary
FEAST OF FAITH Procession
“The Mass is ended, go in peace.” At the beginning of Mass, the ministers entered in solemn procession, an em-blem of the diverse community that comes together around the altar each week to celebrate the Eucharist. As Mass ends, another procession forms, and the ministers go forth from the church. This concluding procession also acts as an emblem of the entire assembly, who, nourished by the Eu-charist, will now go forth to our scattered homes and places of work to be a transforming leaven of the gospel in the world. At the beginning of Mass, the priest kissed the altar as a sign of greeting, a gesture of reverence for Christ. Now, the priest reverences the altar again, this time in a gesture of farewell. We gather our things and go forth as we entered—but not quite. Through our celebration of the Eucharist, we have renewed our commitment to service of Christ our King, and we go forth nourished, strengthened, renewed—changed. —Corinna Laughlin, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
TRUE GRATITUDE
Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds. —Theodore Roosevelt
A THANKFUL HEART
A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues.
November 21, 2021 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Please pray for the joyful rebirth into the eternal celebration of God’s love for the departed
BORN INTO ETERNAL LIFE
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.
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. Or call the Parish Office at 630-323-4333 ext. 100
It’s Simple...GIVE ONLINE! You can set up your account to automatically withdraw your donation each week or just one time, either by check, debit or
credit card. Simply visit our website at:
OLOPDARIEN.ORG and click on the tan “GIVE ONLINE” box on the home page! A new page will open where you will register and choose the amount and frequency of
your donation. Check it out TODAY!
Copies of the 2020/21 Financial Report may be found in the vestibule as well as
posted on our parish website. WWW.OLOPDARIEN.ORG
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
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SeptemberBudget:$68,000
Actual:$63,458Shortfall:$4,542
OctoberBudget:$68,000
Actual:$74,219Surplus:$6,219
Thankyoutoallourgenerousparishion-erswhocontinuetosupportOurLadyofPeaceduringthisdif iculttime.Wecur-rentlyhaveover300on-linedonors,
pleaseconsiderusingtheonlinedonationportalonourparishwebsite.Ourbudget
is$17,000perweek.
Through the Saving Waters of Baptism, we will welcome…
Caden Anthony Menzione Ava Rose Derrico
Alexa Paige Derrico On November 21, 2021
BAPTISMS
It is with joy that we announce the upcoming wedding
ANNIVERSARY WISHES
WEDDING BANNS
Congratulations to Jerome & Shirley Barton
As they celebrate their 63rd Wedding Anniversary on November 22nd
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MASS INTENTIONS November 20/21 Saturday 11/20 7:30am Donald Nietzel (D)
5:00pm Michael Luisi (D)
Sunday 11/21 8:00am Tony & Gerri Pajkos (D) Tekla & Ludwik Zarycka (D) People of our Parish
10:00am Dietrich Paul Oltman (D)
12:00pm Eugene (D) & Bertha (L) Sobotka
Monday 11/22 7:30am Matthis (D) / Tistle (L)
Tuesday 11/23 7:30am Poor Souls in Purgatory
Wednesday 11/24 7:30am Catalina, Serafian & Eulogia Arca (D)
Thursday 11/25 8:00am Priest Intention
Friday 11/26 7:30am Rudy Chromizky (D)
Saturday 11/27 7:30am Joseph Pecora (D)
5:00pm Mary Talty (D)
Sunday 11/28 8:00am Poor Souls in Purgatory Evelyn Lyons (D) People of our Parish Agnes Meske (D)
10:00am Timothy White (D)
12:00pm Eugene Sobotka (D)
MASS INTENTIONS November 22-28
Thanksgiving Day Mass will be at 8:00am
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The City of Darien Blood Drive Pro-gram of which Our Lady of Peace is a member will host their last Blood Drive of the year on Wednesday, November 24th on our gym from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. This
drive will be hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Appointments are not required. If you make an appointment please use the parish code DR01. If you are 17 years of age or older and weigh at least 110 lbs. a pint of your blood is a special gift you can give to three individuals in need as we all prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving Day and all the blessings God has given us. This is a worthwhile community program that gives others the "Gift of Life". All it will cost you is approximately an hour of your time. Please remember to bring a photo ID with you and drink non alcoholic beverages before coming. If you have any questions please call Rosemarie Courtney at 630-964-8415 or e-mail her at [email protected].
Mark your calendars…
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16TH
AT 6:30 PM IN OLOP CHURCH
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Five Babies Saved!!!
A heartfelt thank you to all those that participated in the 40 Days for Life Campaign that conclud-ed on Sunday 10/31/21. The attendance of those at the prayer vigils and the work of the side-walk counselors resulted in the most saves of any of the campaigns that have been conducted at the Access Health Center site. God bless you for what you have done! The sidewalk counselors will continue to be at Access Health and conduct an informal campaign. This resulted in the saving of another baby a week after the regular campaign had concluded. The counselors welcome those who can come and offer prayers to support their efforts and their pres-ence. They are generally there Tuesday to Saturday from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. Please consider stopping by for whatever time you can offer. You need not commit to an hour or to a specific time. The clinic is at 1700 W 75th Street at the edge of Woodridge and Downers Grove. The total of babies saved from all the Fall campaigns reached 600. The total saved since the start of the campaigns is more than 19,000 and a total of 114 abortion centers have closed nationally. Prayer works!
Thank You!
Dear Parishioners, On behalf of Unbound, thank you very much for welcoming us to your parish. Our hearts are full of gratitude for the generosity you have shown to the children, youth and the elders in our sponsorship program. Through your willingness to partner with Unbound, your parish community has taken steps toward a closer walk with Jesus in the name of the poor. We pray that members of your parish community who answered the call to sponsorship will be richly blessed by their experience.
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Second Collection This Weekend
Please be generous in this week’s special collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. In the United States, one in eight people lives in poverty. With this collection, you support programs that address the root causes of poverty and provide a sustainable future for those struggling across the country. In addition, 25% of the funds we collect remain in our diocese to fund local anti-poverty pro-jects. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this collection and those working on the margins. More information about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development can be found at www.usccb.org/cchd.
DEACON PAUL BRACHLE FOOD PANTRY OUR LADY OF PEACE PARISH
DARIEN, ILLINOIS
HELP PROVIDE A HOLIDAY DINNER Would you be interested in helping the Deacon Paul Brachle Food Pantry of Our Lady of Peace Parish with the cost of providing a Holiday dinner for a local needy family? You can do so by either purchasing a complete dinner or by making a donation to defray the cost of a dinner. The Darien Jewel-Osco, located at 7329 South Cass Avenue, is partnering with the Food Pantry to make the Holiday Season much brighter for those in need. Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, consisting of an entrée and three-side dishes, will be prepared by Jewel and then distributed by the Food Pantry. You can support our effort by making a donation or by going to the service desk if you wish to pay for a complete dinner. Please note that only the Darien Jewel-Osco location is designated to receive donations for the Deacon Paul Brachle Food Pantry. Please support this worthwhile effort. You will enjoy the
Holiday Season much more knowing that you helped someone less fortunate.
Thank you for caring!
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Adult Catechism Opportunities Want to grow in knowledge of your faith? Then take advantage of one or more of these four oppor-tunities to learn about the teachings of Christ and the way of life to which He calls us: 1st Sundays: Divine Revelation and the Creed 2nd Sundays: Liturgy and Sacraments 3rd Sundays: Human Flourishing and the Ten Commandments 4th Sundays: Christian Prayer Life and the Lord’s Prayer This is no homework and no preparation required for participation. Just bring your Catechism of the Catholic Church (available at most bookstores) and together we will read and reflect. You will be invited to ask questions and share insights as you feel comfortable.
Gather at 2:45 pm in the school (following 2:30 pm Daytime Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours)
BEGINS FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT!
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If you want to feel the true meaning of Christmas, we invite you to participate in our Giving Tree. Each year our parishioners are delighted for the opportunity to share with the less fortunate, at the same time the recipients of these gift cards are humbly grateful. Our Lady of Peace Giving Tree program provides a happy Christmas to local families who have difficulties making ends meet and
come to our parish weekly to benefit from our Food Pantry.
On Thanksgiving weekend, November 27- 28, two trees will be hung in church on the side walls adjacent to the altar. The trees will be decorated with angel or-
naments, numbered for specific recipients. The back side of the ornament will have a gift card request. We ask that you take an ornament ONLY if you are able
to purchase the gift card requested.
Please remember that by taking an ornament, you are making a commitment to provide a gift card.
Attach the ornament with the number visible to the gift card. Please deliver all gift cards to the School Lobby before or after the Masses, December 11 between 4 and 6pm or December
12 between 7am and 12:00pm. All gift cards must be turned in by 12 noon on Sunday, December 12th.
Contact Debbie Kenny with any questions. [email protected] or 630.569.6621
Look for the Giving Tree “Angels”
Thanksgiving Weekend
“For it is in giving that we receive.”
St. Francis of Assissi
MARIAN COMMUNITY Fr. Mark Baron, MIC -Parish Administrator [email protected]
Fr. Peter Lach, MIC- Priest in Residence [email protected] Fr. Michael Callea, MIC- Priest in Residence [email protected]
Rev. Al Micka, MIC - Pastor Emeritus Rev. Anthony Kelpsas, MIC
__________________________ Msgr. Jim Burnett - Assistant Email: [email protected]
PRIESTS RESIDENCE - 630-325-5850 PRIESTS VOICEMAIL- 630-323-4333 Fr. Mark - Ext. 107 Fr. Peter- Ext. 108
DEACONS - 630-323-4333 Larry Fudacz - Ext. 104 [email protected] Patrick Kenny - [email protected] Frank Vonesh - 708-793-3505 [email protected] Mike Murphy - [email protected]
PARISH Raye Ann Durr - Receptionist/Clerical Assistant 630-323-4333 Ext. 100 [email protected] Heather Barry - Bulletin Editor [email protected] Kellie Moore - Business Manager Direct 630-323-4392 [email protected] Ed Siuzdak - Facilities Manager [email protected] John Berardi - Music Director 630-323-4333 Ext. 105 Direct 708-828-2138 [email protected]
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. 104.
BAPTISM: Beginning October 3, 2021, Baptisms will be celebrated every Sunday 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 instruc-
tion 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 [email protected]
EUCHARISTIC LITURGY SCHEDULE Daily Mass Monday- Saturday 7:30am
Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 8:00am, 10:00am & 12 noon
HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
PLEASE REFER TO WEBSITE
CONFESSIONS Friday 5:30- 6:30pm
Saturday 8:30- 9:45am
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Friday from 3-7pm
PARISH REGISTRATION Visit on-line: www.olopdarien.org
Click on ‘Become a Parishioner’ and follow instructions Or Call Office: 630-323-4333 Ext. 100
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 630-986-8430
Dc. Larry Fudacz – RCIA & Marriage Prep. 630-323-4333 – Ext. 104 – [email protected]
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.
PARISH WEBSITE www.olopdarien.org
DIOCESE OF JOLIET WEBSITE www.dioceseofjoliet.org
