VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH ELMHURST, IL

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1 FEBRUARY 18, 2018 VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH ELMHURST, IL

2 Page Two February 18, 2018 Thursday Evening Masses in Lent Visitation Catholic Church 7:00 pm in the Church beginning February 22 Each Thursday evening Mass will focus on a different theme. After Mass, all are invited into the Parish Center for refreshments and a 30-minute presentation by Matt Pozen that will explore in depth the evening s theme with discussion and questions at the conclusion. THURSDAY EVENING MASS THEMES: February 22 The Chair of St. Peter March 1 Christian Unity March 8 Persecuted Christians March 15 Refugees and Exiles March 22 The Holy Eucharist DATE DAY CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS LOCATION TIME 19 Feb MON S.P.R.E.D. Podesta Hall 6:30 PM 19 Feb MON Prayer for Priests and St. Peregrine Church 7:00 PM 21 Feb WED Craft Ladies Parish Center 9:00 AM 21 Feb WED Bible Study Parish Center 12:30 PM 21 Feb WED Prayer Quilt Parish Center 1:00 PM 21 Feb WED MANNA Parish Center 7:30 PM 22 Feb THUR Prayer for Priests Church 8:45 AM 22 Feb THUR ENDOW Parish Center 9:00 AM 22 Feb THUR VIS Seniors Meeting Parish Center 1:00 PM FEB 22 THUR THURSDAY EVENING MASS FOR LENT 7:00 PM CHURCH 22 Feb THUR ENDOW Parish Center 7:00 PM 23 Feb FRI MANNA Parish Center 2:30 PM FEB 23 FRI STATIONS OF THE CROSS 7:00 PM CHURCH 24 Feb SAT RE Confirmation Retreat Podesta Hall 9:00 AM 24 Feb SAT Biblical Institute Parish Center 9:00 AM 24 Feb SAT Prayer Quilt Ministry Parish Center 2:00 PM 25 Feb SUN RCIA Parish Center 10:00 AM 25 Feb SUN Troop 14 Meeting Podesta Hall 5:00 PM 25 Feb SUN Covenant of Mary Parish Center 6:00 PM

3 First Sunday of Lent NEWS FROM THE P.I.T. PRIEST IN TRAINING By Father Michael Kearney I constantly battle with my own human brokenness with suffering and sacrifice. he battle is I don t want to suffer and I clearly T don t want to make any sacrifices. I just want pleasure and comfort. Yet what is clear in life, and more importantly revealed in our faith, is that it is only through death we have new life! It is only sacrifice, we have relationship. It is in the destruction of the flood, that Noah is given new life on earth. It is only in Christ s Death, that we are able to enjoy and participate in the Resurrection. Do we not see this parallel in our relationships of family and friends? If we are not willing to make sacrifices what kind of family or friendship do we really have?! And yet, the question needs to be asked, what sacrifices are you making for the Lord this Lenten season? Have we decided to challenge ourselves or have we dismissed the need to sacrifice anything? It s always okay to re-evaluate and re-start our Lenten sacrifices and I would encourage you, and myself, to make strides to make sacrifices for the Lord! For if we if enter into the Lenten Season with sacrifice and penance, we will be able to truly celebrate Easter Sunday and our new life in Christ. LENTEN REGULATIONS 1. Everyone 14 years of age or over is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent. 2. All from the age of 18 years up to the beginning of their 60 th year are bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. 3. On these two days of fast and abstinence, only one full meatless meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals, sufficient 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 juices are allowed. When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. 4. To disregard completely the law of fast and abstinence is seriously sinful. 5. Lent is the principal season of penance in the Church year. All of the faithful are strongly urged to develop and follow a program of voluntary self-denial (in addition to following the Lenten regulations), serious prayer, and a performance of works of charity and mercy. EIGHTEEN HOURS OF Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12 NOON 6:00 PM MISCELLANEOUS TOTAL COLLECTION PREVIOUS WEEK E-GIVE WEEKLY TOTAL SUNDAY WEEKLY BUDGET SUNDAY YTD BUDGET SUNDAY YTD TOTAL LENTEN OFFERING DEBT REDUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND TOTAL February 18, 2018 Page Three When was the last time you received Reconciliation? Was it recently? In the past year? A while ago? You are invited to prepare your heart and soul this Lenten Season for Easter Sunday. Friday, March 9 8:00 am-4:00 pm Immaculate Conception Church 132 Arthur St., Elmhurst 18 Hours of Reconciliation will be celebrated with the priests from our Deanery. Some confession times will be available in both Polish and Spanish. Even if it has been recently, why not take advantage of the opportunity to do so now. VIS Seniors Meeting Join us on Thursday, Feb. 22, at 1:00 pm, in the Parish Center for some fun and entertainment. Coffee and goodies will be served. OUR PARISH STEWARDSHIP February 11, 2018 $ 4, $ 2, $ 3, $ 5, $ 1, $ $$ 18, $ 5, $$ 23, $ 29, $ 982, $ 996, $ $ 2.00 $ $ E-GIVING IS AVAILABLE Have you considered signing up for E-Giving instead of writing checks for your weekly offering? If you are interested in registering for E-Giving, please visit to to see how easy and convenient it is and sign up today or contact the parish office for assistance. Thank you for your support.

4 Page Four February 18, 2018 Visitation Catholic Church Scripture Reflections for FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT LIVING the WORD February 18, 2018 THIS WEEK S FOCUS: FLOODS BELOW, RAINBOWS ABOVE The theme of safe passage through destructive waters to a place of life and hope pervades our understanding of this baptismal season of Lent. FIRST READING God's covenant with Noah when he was delivered from the flood (Genesis 9:8-15). God had punished humanity for their sinfulness by sending a flood that destroyed everything that lived (with the exception of Noah, his family, and the animals on the ark). After the flood receded, Noah and his family opened the ark and stepped onto dry land. The first thing they did was offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving to the LORD. This greatly pleased God. God, on his part, made a covenant with Noah and with all creatures that he would never destroy the world again with a flood. He did not make this pact with them because they were so good, for in a passage that immediately precedes this reading, God admits that human hearts are corrupt from their birth. Rather, he made this promise as an act of mercy. Finally, God gave the rainbow as a reminder of all who would see it of this covenant that he would uphold forever. SECOND READING The water of the flood prefigured baptism, which saves you now (1 Peter 3:18-22). Baptism is seen as a washing to remove the contagion of sin (and not the cleansing from physical dirtiness). The ark that saved Noah from the flood is a type of prefiguring of the Sacrament of Baptism (for in Baptism we are saved from the flood of sin and lies that surround us). The verse that speaks about Jesus preaching to those who were in prison seems to be a reference to the belief that, rafter Jesus died on the cross, he descended down into the underworld (sometimes called hell or hades or Sheol). He did this in order to proclaim his message of salvation to those who had died before he was born. GOSPEL This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand (Mark 1:12-15). The account of the temptation in the desert in the Gospel of Mark is the simplest of the three Synoptic versions. There is no mention of the three separate temptations as there is in Luke and Matthew. All we are told is that Jesus was tempted for forty days. The kingdom of God (or more accurately, the reign of God) will be manifested when people turn their hearts to the Lord. This is why we repent during Lent: to allow God (and not other things) to be at the center of our lives. REFLECTION We may all have seen a beautiful double rainbow break through dark storm clouds. Seeing that rainbow can comfort us. It makes us aware of the nearness of God. Rainbows remind us to look for the calm after a storm and find God near. God promised: When I bring clouds over the earth, and the bow appears in the clouds, I will recall the covenant I have made between me and you and all living beings (Genesis 9:14-15a). The rainbow reminds God, and us, of that promise. In Baptism we enter into a relationship with God. In Baptism we put to death whatever is not of God, the flesh in St. Paul. In Baptism we promise to live by the Spirit. Lent is a rainbow of renewal, wherein God reminds us of the promise never again to destroy all mortal beings. During Lent we enter the desert with Jesus to hear him say to us: This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel (Mark 1:15). Repent! Reflect on the floodwaters of sin that keep you from believing God is here. Repent! Renew your Baptismal promise to live Jesus. Repent! Name your storms that cloud over God s unconditional, merciful love. Ask Jesus for help to find the rainbows of forgiveness and new life that often follow those storms. Our example will give hope to those preparing for Baptism at the Easter Vigil. St. Francis de Sales taught that life happens. Whatever happens, God is with us. Look for God s rainbows that proclaim: God is here! God will not destroy you! Repent! Turn away from sin and believe in the Gospel. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday, Feb. 19 Lv 19:1-2, Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday, Feb. 20 Is 55:10-11 Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday, Feb. 21 Jon 3:1-10 Lk 11:29-32 Thursday, Feb Pt 5:1-4 Mt 16:13-19 Friday, Feb. 23 Ez 18:21-28 Mt 5:20-26

5 First Sunday of Lent MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Edward Grant Robert Murphy Redo Solore Don Feeley TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Marilyn Spalo Michael Essling Jack Burton Dick Verzi WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Marilyn Spalo Charles Chicoine Mark Timpone THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Mary Ann Calafiore Tadas and Thomas Normantas 7:00 PM Intentions of the Celebrant FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Colleen Reardon Opal Dillon John McNulty Jessica Leen SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Tom Pezza Gener and Teresa Dolorfina Frances Van Dyke 5:00 PM Lena Wood Deceased Members of Melkovitz Family SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 8:00 AM Gregory Gaumond John Pezza, Sr. 10:00 AM People of the Parish Fred Cafasso Joseph Glimco 12 NOON John Gellinger, Jr. 6:00 PM Ernest Hauser Sally Edward PRAYERS FOR OUR FAMILY For the Deceased Mary Ellis "Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her. For the Sick Please pray for all the sick and their families: Brent Whelan Marynell Greer Colleen Buhrfiend John Rossi Mark Montalbano Christine Ruder CHURCH VIGIL CANDLE INTENTIONS Vigil candles burn for requested intentions before our church statues of Our Lady and St. Joseph, To have a candle lit, please call the Parish Office at For the protection of the men and women of our Armed Forces, especially those serving in the Middle East. FLAMES OF FAITH INTENTIONS Candles will burn perpetually this week before the Blessed Sacrament in the Adoration Chapel of Our Lady, Mother of the Eucharist, for the following intentions: The intentions of Isabelle Rodriguez. In memory of Violet Janousek. For strength and wisdom for our youth. OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED February 18, 2018 Page Five Due to privacy issues we only honor prayer list requests by you or a family member. Names remain on list for two weeks. Please call the office to add a name or to have the name continued for two additional weeks. The Sacrament of Baptism was celebrated on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018 AINSLEY JANE MARIE Daughter of Joseph and Christyn (Murray) Esposito EVELYN MARY Daughter of William and Carmel (Clerkin) Downey JOSHUA DANIEL Son of Daniel and Laura (Spokas) Zacharski

6 Page Six February 18, 2018 PERPETUAL ADORATION In our busy world, sometimes the most difficult one of these three Lenten practices is to find time for prayer... Lent is a season of preparing our hearts and souls through praying, fasting (self-denial) and almsgiving for the glorious day of Jesus Resurrection on Easter Sunday. Jesus, the Son of God, prayed to His Heavenly Father. Often times, He prayed in places where He was away from distractions. Jesus is waiting for you in that place of no distractions, that place of peaceful solitude. This Lenten season, come join Jesus in a restful and quiet place the Adoration Chapel. Spending some relaxing prayerful time with Jesus will bring you closer to Him and make this Lenten season more meaningful and spiritually uplifting. Jesus is calling to you, So you could not keep watch with me for one hour? (Matthew 26:40). Call Mary Lewis, , or Joan Taylor, , to inquire about your special hour with Jesus. Prayer Quilt Request The Prayer Quilt Ministry is in need of three portable, in good working condition sewing machines. We have three new quilters who do not have machines. If you have one you are no longer using, please consider donating it to the ministry. Call Karen Verner through the rectory at ARMED FORCES PRAYER LIST We remember in prayer our military as they serve in our Armed Forces and and pray for God s protection. United States Air Force MSGT Kevin M. James (Ramstein AFB, Germany) AMN Natalee Arbino (Wright Paterson, OH) AMN E2 Jacob Neimanan (Ft. Sam Houston, TX) AB Eric E. James (Keesler AFB, MS) SSGT Christopher Lenz (Tinker AFB, OK) United States Army CPT Joseph Doyle (ID) MAJ Patrick Leen (IL) 1LT Timothy Drahokoupil (Ft. Campbell, KY) 2 LT Thomas J Diwisch (Kandahar, Afghanistan) PVT Dominic Tosto (TX) United States Coast Guard CPO Patrick Kirby (TX) United States Marine Corps 2 LT Kurt P. James ( Camp Pendleton, CA) CPL David Byrne (Sicily) PVT Nicholas Acevedo (CA) LCPL Conor Croci (MCAS Miramar, CA) PFC Eric E. Gibas (Camp Pendleton, CA) United States Navy LCDR Robert Aranha (United States) To add a name to this list, please call Visitation Catholic Church Something Positive for Lent Join Deacon Jim for the Prayers for Priests on Monday evenings at 7:00pm in Church. Pray for the unborn on Wednesday mornings at Aanchor Abortion Clinic at 1186 Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn (three blocks west of Main St.). Rosary starts at 9:30am. God Bless you and all those you love, Deacon Jim Eaker VISITATION PARISH Feeding the hungry CASSEROLE MINISTRY UPCOMING SCHEDULE: Tin Distribution Casserole Collection February 17/18 March 3/4 Eastern DuPage Deanery of the Joliet Diocese LITURGICAL ENRICHMENT DAY Spreading the Gospel Through our Service as Liturgical Ministers as We Live Christ-Centered Lives Saturday, Feb. 24, 8 am-12 Noon Ascension Parish 1S314 Summit Ave., Oakbrook Terrace Day begins at 8 am Mass with Fr. Ed Shea, OFM (Check-in and Continental Breakfast follows) Two dynamic and enriching presentations: Wendy Barton Silhavy Archdiocese of Chicago Office of Divine Worship Liaison Join us as we as examine how each minister s role serves the Eucharist and helps bring our congregational Liturgy to completion. Wendy will talk about Liturgical Eucharist as the Source and Summit of all we do as a Christian People. Everything flows from the Eucharist and is brought back in thanksgiving. Patrick McCormack Host of the Patrick McCormack Show on Relevant Radio Welcome to the Front Porch! In this fun and engaging presentation, Patrick McCormack will talk about the ins and outs of Catholic family life and the importance of living a Christ-centered life as we spread the Gospel through our service as Liturgical Ministers. Register by Feb. 19 at easterndupagedeanery.org.

7 First Sunday of Lent 2018 IC PARISH MISSION Passing on the Faith: Raising Catholic Children in a Secular World Does your family s busy schedule leave time for the Church and the Catholic faith? Do you struggle for ideas on how to share the gift of the Catholic faith with your family members? Do you worry about your children losing Fr. Fragomeni their faith? March 11-13, 7 pm Immaculate Conception Church Fr. Richard Fragomeni is a member of the Catholic Theological Union faculty and is adjunct faculty for the Dept. of Religious Studies at DePaul University. His teaching involves him in Roman Catholic theology, interpretation, theory and poetry. He also serves as the Rector of The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, an Italian-American spiritual center in Chicago s historic Little Italy and gives presentations nationally and internationally on liturgical, sacramental, and catechetical topics. Father authors Religious Education materials for children, including IC Religious Ed Program textbooks. Volunteer to Mentor Formerly Homeless Catholic Charities is sponsoring a one-day free mentor training program on Saturday, Mar.17, 9 am-3 pm, 3130 Finley Rd., Downers Grove. Lunch provided. To register, call or jnewburn@cc-doj.org. The Visitation Rosary Makers invite you to ERIC ELIAS FOUNDATION DINNER DANCE Saturday, Feb. 24 Manzo s Banquets 6:30 pm cocktails $70 person/$650 table Live music, raffles, 50/50, open bar Dinner, dancing Support families afflicted with Muscular Dystrophy Live Music Great Food Great Company Great Cause The Eric Elias Foundation was established to provide monetary funds to families that are financially burdened by the disease. Building a ramp for a wheelchair to gain access to a home, a shower chair, a vehicle to transport a wheelchair or even a simple wheelchair cushion all cost money. Many families have difficulties affording these essential items because of the additional medical costs associated with the disease. 100% of your donation to the Eric Elias Foundation goes directly to help families afflicted with muscular dystrophy. Board members and volunteers donate all there time to the foundation. Manzo s Banquets is located at 1571 Elmhurst Rd., DesPlaines. To purchase tickets or to donate call Ann Elias Gerhke, Visitation Arts Alive Presents Thursday, March 8, 7 pm Friday, March 9, 7 pm Saturday, March 10, 7pm February 18, 2018 Page Seven $8 Tickets available at-the-door Visitation Catholic School 851 S. York Rd., Elmhurst YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS 'TIL DEATH DO US PART: APOLOGETICS ON MARRIAGE Sunday, Feb. 25, Mary Queen of Heaven Church 7-8:30pm One of the most difficult teachings of our Catholic faith is the lasting nature of marriage; as a youth group we will have social time, a fun activity, and talk apologetics on what marriage is as Jesus taught, and what this means for how we ought to live our lives in anticipation of finding our spouses, and what this means for the lasting and eternal relationship Christ wants with each of us. Contact our Youth Minister, Tom Logue, at FilioCatholic@gmail.com or call YOUTH STEUBENVILLE CONFERENCES Join 2,500 other Catholic High School students from July at the campus of Franciscan University to experience an encounter with the God of the Universe. Come to this powerful conference to taste the faith like you never have before: talks from the greatest Catholic speakers, powerful and engaging liturgy, and an awesome time with your friends! This weekend can change your life! Space is limited. For information please contact our Youth Minister, Tom Logue@visitationcc.org or call SCOUT RECOGNITIONS CEREMONY Attention ALL Scouts Male and Female. Have you earned your Catholic Religious Recognition for your age group? Have it blessed at the Annual Diocesan Religious Recognition Ceremony to be held on Saturday, April 7, from 10 am 12:30 pm (register at 9am), Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, 604 N. Raynor Ave., Joliet (Door 26). The event is free to ALL Scouts. No pre-registration needed (check-in at door). For information visit dioceseofjoliet.org/scouting (click Events and then scroll down to the section for the Annual Recognitions Mass).

8 Page Eight February 18, 2018 Visitation Council of Catholic Women (CCW) Spring Fashion Show Benefit IC Catholic Prep News Together We can Make a Difference On Saturday, April 7, 2018, ICCP will host their Annual Gala at the Oak Brook Hyatt Lodge. To help make a difference please consider becoming a volunteer, donating to their raffle, or sponsorship for this event. Contact Tom Schergen: or tschergen@iccatholicprep.org. Visitation Catholic Church K of C Lenten Fish Fry! It s Lent and you know what that means we re serving Cod for God every FryDay Knight during Lent But man cannot live by Cod alone Joey B s Shrimp is DELICIOUS! Have you tried our Seafood Chowder? Have you tried our Mac n Cheese? Enjoy a delicious dinner next Fryday Knight and be served by one of our cheerful Mermaids! For the Adults: Craft Beer on tap! For the Kid s: Individual Cheese Pizza! 1911 Club Hall, 537 S. York St., Elmhurst Home of Fr. McDonald Council #1911 Serving Elmhurst since 1918! SERVING 5 8 PM PARISH DIRECTORY Adoration Chapel Mary Lewis Joan Taylor Altar Servers Rev. Michael Kearney Bereavement Ministers Patti Riggs Casserole Ministry Kathy Best Council of Catholic Women Kim MacGregor ccwvisitation@gmail.com CRHP Kathy Fowler Crypt of the Saints Richard Montalbano Elizabeth Ministry Clarita Iozzo Fathers Club Craig Heiss Finance Committee Chairperson Rob Bennett robertjbennett@comcast.net Knights of Columbus Kevin O Reilly Don Lamonica John Kwit Ladies Bowling Sharon Bresnahan Ladies and Couples Bridge Peg Majewski Ladies Golf League Lynn DeFilippis MANNA Tuition Assistance David James Men s Bowling Sev Delabar Men s Small Groups Jim Herrmann PADS Kathy Sacksteder Jksack@att.net Parish Pastoral Council Anne Montgomery Prayer Group Blue Army Mary Parpan Prayer Quilt Ministry Karen Verner RCIA School Board President Lea Smirniotis lea636@gmail.com Scouting Melanie Schneider Dave Stevenson Social Service Outreach Deacon Tony Spatafore aspatafore1@comcast.net SPRED Melanie Schneider Ushers George Klein Valentino Activity Center Linda Roberts Vis Seniors Mary Ann Kramer Vocation Committee Pam Gaudio Joan Taylor gpkcdc@juno.com Women s Volleyball Tracy Nelson mtnelson95@yahoo.com BULLETIN DEADLINE Thursday at 12 NOON (unless otherwise noted) Suzanne Noonan bulletin@visitationcc.org

9 VISITATION PARISH LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE FEB. 24/FEB. 25 5:00 PM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 NOON 6:00 PM LECTORS Ramona Osgood Kevin Fowler Dorothy McCabe Joe Falcone Kathy Garlow Elaine Ryba Stephen L. Ruff William G. Burke Susan Stanisz Elizabeth Maloney EXTRAORDINARY MaryAnn Santucci Daniel Fogarty, Sr. Joyce Bennett Pam Hauser Paul Morris EUCHARISTIC Cathy Sholtis Clarita Iozzo Robert Bennett James L. Hauser Rita McGreal MINISTERS Theresa Koenigsberger Mary Ann Arazan Erin Radcliff Susan Maloney Susan Haibeck ALTAR SERVERS Luke Hemmersmeier Sam Hemmersmeier Molly Lucas Caden Schaer Gavin Schaer Charles Walsh Patrick Gilboy Vincent Gilboy Luke Dolsen Ryan Falcone Joe Pagni Cecilia Passarelli Sophia Alvarez Colin Doherty Beth Frolik MUSIC CHILDREN S CHOIR Barb Masters Barb Masters Meghan Drahos ADULT CHOIR Jim Brown Jack Miuccio Krystyna Miuccio MONDAY Clare Lopatka Nick Zaragoza DAILY 8:15 AM MASS ALTAR SERVER ASSIGNMENT (FEB. 19-FEB. 24) TUESDAY Billy Fromelt Jenny Fromelt WEDNESDAY Jack Beckman Brendan Carillo THURSDAY Melissa Mueller Luke Tardiff FRIDAY Maggie Berigon Luke Hemmersmeier SATURDAY Jack Kavanaugh Matthew Kavanaugh Welcome to Visitation Catholic Church 779 S. York Street Elmhurst, IL Daily Mass: Monday-Friday, 6:15 am, 8:15 am Saturday Reconciliation: 4:00-4:45 pm Saturday Mass Hours: 8:15 am, 5:00 pm Sunday Mass Hours: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12 NOON, 6:00 pm VISITATION PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Visitation Parish, a Roman Catholic Community in the Diocese of Joliet-in-Illinois, seeks to draw all to Jesus Christ, revelation of the Father and font of the Holy Spirit, by celebrating the Sacraments, educating people of all ages in the Truths of the Catholic Faith, and reaching out to those who are physically, emotionally, or spiritually in need. PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Greg Skowron, Pastor, Frgreg@visitationcc.org Rev. Michael Kearney, Parochial Vicar, Frmike@visitationcc.org Deacon Anthony Spatafore, Pastoral Associate, aspatafore1@comcast.net Deacon Jay Janousek, Deacon James Eaker, Deacon Mike Iozzo, , mike.iozzo@outlook.com Deacon Michael O Ryan, VisDeaconMikeO@gmail.com Marek Latocha, Business Manager, , x202 marek@visitationcc.org PARISH FAITH FORMATION/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Matthew Pozen, , x502 YOUTH MINISTRY Thomas Logue, Youth Minister, FILIOCatholic@gmail.com Love and Service to Others PARISH AND PASTORAL STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION OFFICE HOURS: [M-F] 8:30 am-4:30 pm Phone: Fax: welcome@visitationcc.org Parish Website: Deanery Website: easterndupagedeanery.org MUSIC Barbara Masters, Parish Music Director b.masters@visitationparish.org OFFICE STAFF Suzanne Noonan, Secretary, VISTATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Website: Phone: /Fax: Dr. Christopher Dransoff, School Principal cdransoff@visitationelmhurst.org Katie McVey, School Assistant Principal kmcvey@visitationelmhurst.org BISHOP OF JOLIET Most Rev. R. Daniel Conlon, J.C.D.