January 29,  Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time
"I know who you are - the Holy One of God."  Mark 1: 21-28

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To register in the Parish or in Religious Education, please contact the office at (630) 654-3365. To register for Notre Dame School or for questions,  please contact Vicky Wich at (630) 323-1642.

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Father Patrick Mulcahy 

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Feast of St. Blase on Friday, February 3rd - Blessing of Throats
Join us after the 7:00 am or 8:45 am Mass  for \Blessing of Throats.

Looking For GOD ??
Come and See! Anyone considering or actively interested in joining the Catholic faith is invited to an inquiry session. Inquiry for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults involves no formal commitment to becoming Catholic - it simply affords a time and place to explore and ask questions about Catholicism. If this is for you, please join us on Tuesday, January 31 at 7:00 pm or email Dr. Douglas Muir, dmuir@notredameparish.org or Deacon Frank Foys, foys.frank@att.net  to set up an appointment and have a one-on-one conversation. 

Celebrate Fr. Venard's 65th Priestly Anniversary
We are going to try again. On Sunday,  February 19, please join us at the 11:30 Mass, followed by a light reception in O'Keefe from 12:30 - 2:00 pm, as we celebrate this amazing milestone anniversary of Fr. Venard Kommer's ordination to the priesthood. Bring the whole family.

Young & Wise Breakfast
Sunday, February 12 following the 7:30 and 9:30 am Masses. Notre Dame Teens will prepare and serve breakfast for our Parish Seniors.

Child Care Services Is Back
Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to make joyful noises during mass in O'Keefe Gathering Room C. This service is provided and staffed by volunteer parishioners and is offered at the 9:30 a.m. mass.

Mundelein Seminary Retreats
Mundelein Seminary offers three "Exploring Priesthood Weekends" for men who are in college or are college graduates. Participants have a chance to experience seminary life, speak to seminarians and pray with seminary community. There is no cost for these weekend retreats. If interested, please contact Fr. Burke at  vocations@dioceseofjoliet.org. or 815.834.4004 The next date is April 20-22. See http://www.chicagopriest.org/newsevents_col.htm#exp . 

Jeremiah Day
Boys in grades 7-10 are invited to Mundelein Seminary on Saturday, April 28. This day will provide the young men a chance to visit a seminary and experience the life of a seminarian. For more information, contact the Diocesan Vocation Office by phone (815.834.4004) or email noral@dioceseofjoliet.org.   

Stay Connected
If your family information has changed, please let us know. We are updating our database so that we can inform you more quickly about news at Notre Dame. If your address or e-mail has changed, please notify Kim Cassin at kcassin@notredameparish.org, in the subject line, write "Connected", or call Kim at 630.654.3365 with your updates!

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Food Pantry
We need your donations of ANY non-perishable foods, personal care items, household cleaners and paper products.
If you want a Food Pantry reminder, we'll send a text or e-mail to you a few days before the date. Just send us your contact information (text or e-mail; you decide) and we'll add you to our contact list for monthly notices. Contact: maryannfenton@sbcglobal.net

Holy Communion For The Sick Or Homebound
Anyone wishing a visit by a Minister of Care, please call Deacon Dave Lifka at 630.323.5840 or Deacon Al Symonanis at 630.323.9653.

Baptismal Preparation
The classes meet every other month on the second Sunday at 10:30 a.m. If you have any questions, call the Parish Office at 630.654.3365.

Faith Formation For Children and Youth
Foundation in the Faith is religious instruction for children in grades 1-6.  Sign up for Sunday mornings 10:45-12:00 OR Tuesday afternoons 4:30-5:45. All parish children are welcome!
Faith Alive is for all parish youth in grades 7 and 8. Join us on Sunday afternoons from 3:45-6:00 twice a month.

Notre Dame PADS Ministry - We Need Help Now!
Notre Dame PADS (Public Action To Deliver Shelter) is a parish ministry working to end and prevent homelessness in DuPage County. Once a month, from October to April, volunteers from Notre Dame and Holy Trinity, staff the PADS site at Community Presbyterian Church in Clarendon Hills.  This ministry provides each guest with a bed, sleeping space, two warm meals and a bag lunch. Before the 2011-2012 season begins, we would like to let parishioners know about the many ways they can contribute to the PADS Ministry. We need help in many areas this year. We have plenty of opportunities for you to use your time and talent. Details are listed in the bulletin.  If you think you would like to help, contact Patty Lind at 630.209.7090 or Molly Schultz at 630.939.2089 or email mcmolly117@sbcglobal.net.

Knit One, Pray Too
Learn to knit with the Notre Dame Prayer Shawl Ministry. All parishioners, including men, are invited to come and learn the basic stitches necessary to complete prayer shawls and blankets for those in need. You provide your own needles and yarn. Completed items are presented to the needy with a prayer, knowing that they were made with caring and compassionate prayer on behalf of the Notre Dame Community.  We meet on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm in the Marian room.  For more information, please call Mary Michalica at 630.323.8582.

Healthy and Wiser
We meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month after the 8:45 Mass.

Become a Legislative Advocate for Catholic Values
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Abortion Support As Near As your Telephone
Have you or someone close to you experienced a pregnancy loss due to abortion? CareNet Services of DuPage offers free and confidential support to both women and men. Please call for more information 630-599-0043.Also checkout this website, www.HopeAfterAbortion.com

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