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Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Parish
The Catholic Community of
Divine Infant Jesus Church and Divine Providence Church & School
Volume 20 THE FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY January 5, 2020
Dear Parishioners and Visitors of Mary, Mother of Divine Grace,
As your pastor, I am very grateful to God and so many good people in our faith community for the
last year of 2019. It was a good year, at the same time, very challenging year for our parish.
God works in many different ways.
There has been a number of necessary adjustments and changes, which are very typical, in the
merging process of two parishes into one new parish.
The highlight was the Unity Mass and celebration, which took place on October 5th. There is no
doubt, it was a beautifully spiritual and social event, which brought together our Catholic Community
in Westchester!
Another important event was to find out our new identity, the new name for our parish:
Mary, Mother of Divine Grace. It was Cardinal Blase Cupichs’ decision as he picked one of
several submitted choices.
NEW TEMPORARY SIGN IN FRONT OF OUR CHURCHES,
WHICH WAS INSTALLED BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Friends,
As we enter to the new reality of 2020, I would like to wish our new parish, every family and each
one of you a blessed and happy New Year!
I hope and pray it will be a good year filled with many blessings and graces, which we need every
day. I continue to count on you as we journey together!
May God and Mary, Mother of Divine Grace reward you with good health and happiness for your
demonstrated sacrifices and spirit of generosity!
With the gift of prayer,
Fr. Marcin Szczypula
Parish Calendar of Events
DP = DIVINE PROVIDENCE / DI = DIVINE INFANT JESUS
Monday, January 6–8:00am Mass – DP
Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Parish Classes Resume at Divine Providence School
Divine Infant Jesus & Divine Providence RE Classes at Divine Infant Jesus 6:30pm
Tony Altobello Jason Kuntz
Tuesday, January 7–8:00am Mass – DP
Pat Ambrosia Mike Labuda
Vincent Antonio Ignatius Lagen Confessions after Mass
Ed Backer Gordon Macpherson Liturgy Meeting 6:30-7:30pm (MC)
Ina Bax Art Malina
Tony Belmonte Brother Alfred Marshall Wednesday, January 8–8:00am Mass – DP
Bill Beuck Thomas Martirano RE Classes at Divine Providence 4:15pm
Laura Biagini Sam Martyn Over 50 Club 12:30-3:00pm (MC)
Carm Cammarata Steve Mazzarella
Rose Campobasso Gabriel Meier Tai Chi Chuan 4:30-5:00pm (CN)
Gilda Cappetta Peggy Melville
Michelle Carnagio Ida Moravecek Thursday, January 9–8:00am Mass – DI
Michael Carr Richard Mraz Quilters 9:00am-12:00pm (MC)
Cindy Cerveny Stefan Mraz DI-St. Vincent de Paul Mtg. 7:00-9:00pm (ANX)
Jacqueline & Leonard Jim Muha
Christopher Mulfinger Family Friday, January 10–8:00am Mass – DI
Joseph E. Cistaro Mark Nelson
Kathy Colella Mary E. Nelson
Mary Jo Conway Christine Neuzil Saturday, January 11–8:00am Mass – DI
Margaret Cullen Bernice Niemiec Confessions after 8:00 am Mass
Donald Doucet Patricia Olson Westchester Blood Drive 8:00am-5:00pm (MFR)
Will Engwall Frank Pedota, Sr.
Doris Esquivel Mark Puc 4:00pm - Anticipated Mass at DP
Tom Fahey Ralph Romano Manna Certificates available after Mass at Divine Providence
June Franson Anna Mae Rooney
Antionette Gentile Diana Roselli 5:00pm - Anticipated Mass at DI
Bob Gibson Evelyn Sadecki
Nick Goedert Gina Santucci Sunday, January 12–Masses
Marcy Goetz Mary Scalera 8:30am - Divine Providence
Eileen Gorski Michael Scherer
Manna Certificates available after Mass at Divine Providence
Adeline Hartman Geraldine Schneider
Joe Healy Donald Sloan 10:00am - Divine Infant Jesus
Amy Heinz Paul Sodayko Confirmation Parent Meeting 11:15am (DIJC)
Christopher Heitz Charles Soderquist
Betty Hornbogen Grayson Stanley
Betty Hyland Sarah Stanley DIVINE PROVIDENCE DIVINE INFANT JESUS
Anthony Jandacek Grace Thomas DPC=DP Church DIJC=DI Church
Carme Jandacek Edwin Toloczko CN=Church Narthex LH=Langan Hall
Lorraine Jaworek Vito Valerio G=Gym ANX=Annex Room
Janet Joy Parker Van Gelder MC=Ministry Center
Carole Jurevich Florence Voves MC2=Ministry Center Mtg. Rm.
Jeanie Juvancic Mary Walsh
Lois Kedzior Steven Wiersema
Mary Ann Kelly Camille Zale
Barbara Kolar WEEKLY COLLECTIONS
Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Parish
Divine Infant Jesus & Divine Providence
If you would like to add or remove someone Collections for 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 and 01/05/20
from the prayer list, please call the rectory
will be listed in the January 12, 2020 bulletin.
at Divine Providence 708-352-3364.
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What an honor it is
Do You to carry the wine and
KNOW? host to the priest at
Mass for consecration!
Any occasion can be a time to serve as a
Gift Bearer: a birthday, an anniversary, or just
a "happy day." Or maybe you would like to
bring up the gifts on the memorial of a loved
one. Gift Bearers actively participate in the
celebration of the Mass by presenting the gifts
of Bread and Wine at the altar and require
no special skill or permanent ministerial duty,
and yet it is a beautiful and significant part of
the Mass performed by lay people.
You can scheduled in advance to assist at a
specific Mass as a Gift Bearer by using the
sign-up sheet available in the Narthex of each
church.
We are pleased to announce Who shall do the honor?
that Sr. Susan Najjemba We shall!
has accepted the position
of Sacristan.
In her role, Sr. Susan will perform the Sacristan
duties at Divine Providence Church and will
work jointly with the volunteer Sacristans at
Divine Infant Church. We are excited and
blessed to have her assist our Parish.
Deacon Jim Sponder is not
only one of our wonderful Deacons at
Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Parish, he
is our Director of Liturgy and Adult
Faith Formation.
Thank you for all you do for our parish
Deacon Jim!
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Please remember to pray for all the souls Divine Providence Mass Intentions
that have gone home to heaven including: Monday, 01/06 8:00am For the Parishioners
William Betz
Tuesday, 01/07 8:00am †Susan Marotta
Husband of Betty (Late)
Father of Mary, John, and the late Greg Wed., 01/08 8:00am †Leonard Kovac
Jo Ann Stevens
Wife of Richard Szczepaniak (Late) Weekend Masses
Mother of Pat Gaillard and Dr. Susan Stevens Sat., 01/11 4:00pm †Catherine, James
and Robert Creighton
Dale Bogda †Frank Napolitano Family
Husband of Janis
Father of Kimberly and Renee Sun., 01/12 8:30am †For All the Souls in Purgatory
†Ann Di Vito
LIGHT OF THE WORLD
Epiphany can be understood as an extension of the Divine Infant Jesus Mass Intentions
Nativity of the Lord that we celebrate on December 25. Thurs., 01/9 8:00am †Walter & Mary Wanick
While at Christmas we celebrate Jesus’ coming as the †Marie McHugh
long-awaited king and Messiah of the Jewish people, †Marie Martirano
on Epiphany we celebrate the revelation that Jesus is
the Savior and Light of all nations—Jews, Gentiles, and Friday, 01/10 8:00am †Rosemary Malek
all people. The star shines so brightly that it attracts magi †Agata & Josephine Mikos
who come from far distant countries to worship Jesus. †Martin Wyskup
They are not Jews, yet they are drawn to the Light of the
world. The letter to the Ephesians reveals that the Light Sat., 01/11 8:00am For the Parishioners
of the world was for the Gentiles as well as the Jews—
Christ gathers all people into the light of his love. Weekend Masses
The reading from Isaiah also describes a gathering of Sat., 01/11 5:00pm For the People of the Parish
diverse peoples, but this time it is to the light that †Joan Lyons
emanates from the people of God. †Sean Lorenzen
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Sun., 01/12 10:00am †Yvonne McCarthy
†Leonard Fudala
†For All the Faithful Departed
MARY, MOTHER OF DIVINE GRACE
Mission Statement
The mission of the faith community of
The 2020 Official Catholic Calendar Mary, Mother of Divine Grace is to
inspire spiritual growth by worshiping,
featuring beautiful Religious Art teaching and living by example
is available in the narthex our love of Jesus, His Church
of both churches. and our neighbors.
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Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Parish
Divine Infant Jesus Church and Divine Providence Church and School
OUR FIRST CHRISTMAS AS A UNITED PARISH
And there were in the same country
shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch
over their flocks by night, and lo the angel of
the Lord came upon them and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were so afraid, and the angel said unto them,
"Fear not, for behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David,
a savior, tis Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger."
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly hosts, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace, good will toward men." That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.
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Our first Meeting of the year will be held on
January 8, 2020 in the Ministry Center.
Doors open at 12:30pm and the meeting will start at 1:00pm.
The new Officers will be installed at this time.
Hope to see you there.
It is dues renewal time until the end of February. Dues are $15.00. Please make
checks payable to DP Over 50 Club. You can pay at the meeting. New members
are welcome to join at this time. If you are thinking about joining the Club, you can
come to a meeting and make a $1.00 donation as a guest. New members must be
registered parishioners of Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Parish.
If you have any questions, please call Corrine: 708-531-9496 or Ruth: 708-947-9020
Do You Support
Catholic Education?
This year, we have several students that have The
been able to attend Divine Providence School Westchester
because they received a Tax Credit Scholarship. Blood Program
needs YOU!
If you are unfamiliar with this Scholarship, this
is a program through the State of Illinois where
anyone can donate, hopefully designating Time to make a New Year’s resolution
Divine Providence School, and they will receive that is easy to perform and really makes a
75% of their donation as an Illinois Tax Credit difference. All you have to do is promise
Scholarship. Applying for this Scholarship will to donate blood in 2020!
start next month. Even more exciting is that It’s easy and makes you feel GREAT!
right now, donors can see their donation Please join your neighbors and friends!!
GROW!
When: Saturday, January 11, 2020
A fantastic program through the Archdiocese
of Chicago allows a person to give their Where: Divine Providence School
donation (again, hopefully designated to 2550 Mayfair Ave., Westchester
Divine Providence School) and it will be
matched 2 to 1 (donations must be made Why: Because blood is desperately
through the SGO- Empower Illinois)! needed, and it saves lives.
For example, if a generous person were to To schedule your donation call: (877) 258-4825
donate $1000 dollars, they would receive a or online at: vitalant.org. Of course, walk-ins are
$750 credit from their Illinois State Taxes always welcome.
and the donation would match 2:1,
making it total $3000! May the New Year bring you
good health and a kind heart!
Visit empowerillinois.org/donors
to help Divine Providence School students
earn a Tax Credit Scholarship.
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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord; National Migration Week
Monday: St. André Bessette
Tuesday: St. Raymond of Penyafort;
Julian Calendar Christmas
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44
Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52
Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a
Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16
Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30
Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10; Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17
20+C+M+20 Write the initials 20+C+M+B+20 in chalk over the
front door. The initials, C, M, B, are interpreted as
the Latin phrase “Christus mansionem benedicat”
which means “May Christ bless this house” and
they also point to the names of the magi, Caspar,
Melchior, and Balthasar.
May all who come to our home this year
rejoice to find Christ living among us; and may
we seek and serve, in everyone we meet,
that same Jesus who is your
incarnate Word, now and forever.
Amen.
God of heaven and earth, you revealed your
only begotten Son to every nation by the
guidance of a star. Bless this house and all
who inhabit it. Fill us with the light of Christ,
that our care for others may reflect your love.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Loving God, bless this household.
May we be blessed with health, goodness of
heart, gentleness, and abiding in your will.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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The Well Spirituality Center
1515 Ogden Avenue, LaGrange Park
A Member of the Congregation Of
St. Joseph Mission Network
Conscious Conversations Sundays, Jan. 12 & 26 11 AM-1 PM
(continues through May, every other Sunday) Three minute
Parker Palmer videos will spark conversations where each of us
listens to the other with openness and respect, and uses our
own voice with clarity. Facilitators: Barbara Clevenger and
Diane Pfahler, SND Cost: $10-15
Emotional Bypassing - Monday, Jan. 13, 7-8:30 PM
As we gather and explore our thoughts, emotions, and
motivations, we will touch the edges of our consciousness
and listen for the Divine within. This lively introductory session
is open to all, and if there is further interest, we will continue to
meet every other week.
Facilitator: Marv Baldwin Cost: $20/session
To register online: www.csjthewell.org
or call 708-482-5048
Take time to pray in 2020
What is prayer?
Seasons of Hope Grief Support Prayer just doesn’t happen when we
St. John of the Cross Parish is hos ng kneel or put our hands together
‘Seasons of Hope’ support group for and focus and expect things from God.
anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. Thinking positive and wishing good for
‘Seasons of Hope’ is a six-session support ministry led by others is a prayer.
experienced, caring adults familiar with the grief process. When you hug a friend.
Weekly sessions present a faith-based topic and include That’s a prayer.
discussion, Scripture, and prayer. It is recommended that
When you cook something to nourish
par cipants allow 3-6 mo. from me of loss before family and friends.
a ending. That’s a prayer.
Register online at stjohno hecross.org or contact
When we send off our near and dear ones
Steve Weigand at the SJC Parish Office. (708) 246-4404
and say “drive safely” or “be safe”.
That’s a prayer.
Divorced and Separated Support When you are helping someone in need
by giving your time and energy.
St. John of the Cross Parish is hos ng a weekly support You are praying.
group for those who have been through divorce or who
are in the midst of the divorce process. Divorce and When you forgive someone
Beyond mee ngs are faith-based and designed to bring with all your heart.
That is prayer.
hope and healing to one of life’s most difficult and painful
experiences of loss. Topics include; dealing with stress, Prayer is a vibration.
anger, loneliness, forgiveness, and healing. Experienced A feeling. A thought.
leaders create an open and confiden al atmosphere Prayer is the voice of LOVE,
conducive to judgement free sharing and discussion. friendship, and genuine relationships.
Begins Thursday, January 16 (7:00 p.m.) Prayer is an expression of
Register online: your silent being.
h ps://www.stjohno hecross.org/divorceandbeyond or
contact Steve Weigand at the SJC Parish Office. Keep praying always.
(708) 246-4404 ext.137
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PASTORAL MINISTRY PARISH LOCATIONS PARISH INFORMATION
Pastor DIVINE PROVIDENCE Parish Registration: Registration forms are
Reverend Marcin Szczypula Church: 2600 Mayfair Ave. available on-line or call the Business Office.
Convent: 2540 Mayfair Ave. (708) 397-4342
Associates Business Office: Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Reverend Thomas Winikates 2550 Mayfair Ave., Westchester, IL 60154 Divine Providence:
Reverend Daniel Costello (708) 562-3364 FAX: (708) 562-3134 Tuesdays after 8:00 AM Mass
Hours: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Divine Infant Jesus:
Resident Saturdays after 8:00 AM Mass
Reverend Gerald Joyce Mass Schedule:
Or call the rectory to set up an appointment
Weekdays: Mon. Tues. Wed.: 8:00 AM
Deacons Anticipated Mass Saturday: 4:00 PM Infant Baptism: Baptismal Preparation is
Deacon Richard Hudzik Sundays: 8:30 AM required for the first child. Registration is
Deacon Jim Sponder DIVINE INFANT JESUS necessary to schedule the baptism.
Church: Newcastle & Canterbury Avenues Divine Infant Jesus Church:
FAITH FORMATION Rectory Office: Contact Toni Podock : 708-865-8071
Religious Education Administrator 1601 Newcastle Ave., Westchester, IL 60154 Divine Providence Church:
Sr. Christine Nantaba (708) 865-8071 FAX: (708) 865-8032 Contact Karen Luciano: 708-562-3364
(708)562-2258 - DP Hours: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Marriage: Please call the Parish Office at the
(708)865-8086 - DI Mass Schedule: time of your engagement to schedule your
cnantaba@archchicago.org Weekdays: Thurs., Fri., Sat.: 8:00 AM wedding. Pre-Cana is required.
Director of Liturgy & Adult Faith Formation Anticipated Mass Saturday: 5:00 PM
Sundays: 10:00 AM Home/Hospital Visitation & Anointing Calls:
Deacon Jim Sponder 708-562-3364 - x12
Holy Days of Obligation: As announced in bulletin. If you would like a priest, deacon or Minister
EDUCATION MINISTRY of Care to visit or if you wish to receive the
PARISH STAFF
School—2500 Mayfair Sacrament of the Sick, please contact either
Mr. John Maher-Operations Director location.
(708) 562-2258 Fax (708) 562-9171 jmaher@archchicago.org
Adoration: First Friday of the Month:
Principal — Mrs. Lynn LeTourneau Mrs. Linda Hawkins Adoration 9:00 AM-4:00 PM in the
lynn.letourneau@archchicago.org Director of Marketing and Enrollment Divine Providence Ministry Center Chapel
School Secretary-Mrs. Chrystal Farmar lhawkins@archchicago.org after 8:00am Mass at Divine Infant Jesus
cfarmar@ archchicago.org Mrs. Charlene Boyd-Bookkeeper St. Peregrine Devotion:
MUSIC MINISTRY chboyd@archchicago.org 2nd Monday of the month after 8:00am Mass
Director of Music Ministry Mrs. Toni Podock-Secretary/Bookkeeper at Divine Providence.
Mrs. Janet Reif (708) 531-9495 tonilpodock@archchicago.org
jreif@archchicago.org Ms. Karen Luciano-Secretary/Bulletin
kluciano@archchicago.orgCHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS
Divine Infant Jesus & Divine Providence Parish #000856
2550 Mayfair Ave.
Westchester, IL 60154
TELEPHONE
708 562-3364
CONTACT PERSON
Karen/Linda
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SATURDAY/SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION
01/05/2020
NUMBER OF PAGES SENT
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