AUGUST 27, 2017 TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH 779 S. YORK ST. ELMHURST, ILLINOIS 60126

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1 AUGUST 27, 2017 TWENTY FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH 779 S. YORK ST. ELMHURST, ILLINOIS CHURCH WEBSITE: SCHOOL WEBSITE: CHURCH DEANERY WEBSITE: easterndupagedeanery.org Bishop of Joliet Most Rev. R. Daniel Conlon, J.C.D. Pastoral Staff Pastor Rev. Greg Skowron Parochial Vicar Rev. Michael Kearney Deacons Jay Janousek, Anthony Spatafore James Eaker, Mike Iozzo, Michael O Ryan School Principal Dr. Christopher Dransoff Director of Parish Faith Formation Matthew Pozen Pastoral Associate Deacon Anthony Spatafore Parish Music Director Mrs. Barbara Masters Youth Ministry Thomas Logue Business Manager Michelle Lefeld Auxiliary Bishop of Joliet, Vicar General Most Rev. Joseph Siegel, D.D. Mass Schedule Sunday Masses Saturday Sunday 5:00.. 8:00, 10: :00 Noon 6:00.. Daily Masses Monday Friday 6:15, 8:15.. Saturday 8:15.. Confession Saturday 4:00-4:45.. or by appointment Phone Numbers Rectory Office Hours:... Mon. Thu., 8:30.. 4: Fri., 8: :00 Noon Rectory Fax Music Office School School Fax Religious Education Matthew Pozen...Ext. 502 VISITATION 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. New Parishioners, Welcome! Baptisms Marriages Funerals Perpetual Adoration Chapel St. Peregrine Novena Visits to the Sick Call or stop in the Rectory Office to register as a member of Visitation Parish. Most Sundays at 1:30 P.M. Parents are required to take a Baptism Preparation Class beforehand. Classes are held every other month, so please plan ahead. Call Rectory for information. Arrangements must be made at the Rectory at least six months in advance. Catholic parties must obtain a NEWLY issued certificate of their Baptism and then contact the Rectory before making any other arrangements. Weddings scheduled at 12:00 or 2:00 P.M. on Saturday. NO Sunday Weddings. It is the responsibility of the parish to bury their dead. The funeral director will contact the parish regarding arrangements. No specific offering is required for the parish in connection with the funeral liturgy. The Perpetual Adoration Chapel of Our Lady, Mother of the Eucharist, is available 24 hours a day for private prayer and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, exposed on the Altar. The Chapel is located in the Convent building (south of the church). Devotions in honor of Saint Peregrine, the patron saint of those who suffer with cancer will be held the third Monday of every month at 7:00 P.M. in the church. Due to changes in hospital admitting policies, it is necessary to inform the Rectory when hospitalized parishioners would like a visit from a priest or deacon.

2 Monday, August 28 6:15.. Robert C. Theisen 8:15.. Ray Majewski Tuesday, August 29 6:15.. Max Harrold 8:15.. Richard and Carmella Kapraun Wednesday, August 30 6:15.. Joan Fernandes 8:15.. Leo Raymond Murphy Thursday, August 31 6:15.. Jerry Cooney 8:15.. Maria Scafidi Friday, September 1 6:15.. Jean Payne 8:15.. Olga and Walter Wojcik Anne and Sal Martino Saturday, September 2 8:15.. John McNulty 5:00.. Jon Grebin Sunday, September 3 8:00.. Estelle and John Brecka Paul Herrmann Christina Jankowski 10:00.. People of the Parish David Bojko 12:00.. Jim White 6:00.. Peter Nutini Flame 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: For four year old Bryce Arquilla. By: Patty Koehn In loving memory of Gene By: Roseann, Chris and Anthony In loving memory of Marion. By: Roseann and Barbara For a special intention for my daughter Jennifer. By: Susan Zomparelli For the recovery of Federico Cogo Ma Teresa and the sick people. Thank you dear Lord. By: Maria E. Garcia Armed Forces Prayer List The following men and women will be remembered in prayer as long as they continue to serve in our Armed Forces. We pray that God will watch over them and bring them home safely. United States Air Force MSGT Kevin M. James (Jordan) AMN Natalee Arbino (Wright Paterson, OH) AMN E2 Jacob Neimanas (Ft. Sam Houston, TX) AB Eric E. James (Lackland AFB, TX) United States Army CPT Joseph Doyle (Ft. Bliss, TX) MAJ Patrick Leen (Illinois) 2LT Timothy Drahokoupil (Ft. Campbell, KY) United States Coast Guard CPO Patrick Kirby (Texas) United States Marine Corps 2LT Kurt P. James (Ft. Sill, OK) CPL David Byrne (Spain) PVT Nicholas Acevedo (California) LCPL Conor Croci (MCAS Miramar, CA) United States Navy LCDR Robert Aranha (Afghanistan) If you would like to add a name to this list, please call the Rectory Business office at Thank you. Church Vigil Candle Intentions Before the statues of Our Lady and St. Joseph in the church, vigil candles burn for requested intentions. If you would like to have either candle lit, please contact the Rectory office. Intentions will be listed in the bulletin. This week candles will burn for the following intentions: For the protection of the men and women of our armed forces, especially those serving the Middle East. Please Pray for Our Sick Kendall Monaghan Lenora Heavrin Jessica Leen Marynell Greer Siamma Layton If you or a member of your family is ill or hospitalized and would like to be placed on our Prayer List, please call the Rectory office and let us know. Due to privacy issues we will only honor requests made by you or a family member. Your name will remain on the list for two weeks. If you wish your name to remain on the list after two weeks, you or a family member will need to call again to request that we continue to include it. Thank you. Page 2

3 News from the P.I.T. Priest in Training In my ministry, I encountered many Christians, most of them fallen away Catholics who wanted to distance themselves from the Catholic Church. They would make the claim that the Church was just another man-made institution. By claiming it as such, they could reject the Church, and distant themselves from the scandals and also the authority of the Church. Yet the Gospel reading from this Sunday shows something different. The Church s foundation and authority wasn t a man-made institution of St. Peter, but from Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God! Christ even makes it clear in Luke s Gospel, when he speaks directly to the Apostles, Whoever reject you rejects me. (Luke 10:16). This is a powerful statement by linking Christ, Himself to his Church and Apostles. But what about the corruption of the Church? It is true, the Church is made up of broken people. You can point throughout the history of the Church, which continues today, of corruptions and scandal involving popes, bishops, priests, nuns etc. What we need to understand is God, in His faithfulness doesn t abandon His Church, but continues to work through our brokenness. I m inspired by the French Catholic philosopher, who was a former protestant then agonistic thinker before converting to Catholicism: If you seek that which represents [the Church]... Do not consider us sinners...rather, look at how the Church dresses our wounds and leads us hobbling along to life eternal. The great glory of the Church is being holy with sinful members. ~ Jacques Maritain Why does Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, form a Church on the brokenness of St. Peter? Maybe because God wanted to reveal that His Church was not for the perfect and the righteous. Maybe God wanted to give us hope, for the broken and the sinner. If this is true, then let us not be discouraged by the sinfulness of the members of the Church, including her leaders, but be grateful for a Merciful and loving God, who is always faithful and reaching out to us even in our sinfulness! Fr. Michael Kearney Urgent Call Visitation Church is hosting a blood drive that is open to the entire community today from 7:30.. 1:30.. in the hospitality room. LifeSource has issued an urgent call for donors due to critically low blood supplies in the Chicago area and across the country. Decreased collections leading up to and following the Labor Day weekend, contributes to dangerously low blood inventories for emergency and ongoing patient needs. PARISH BUSINESS Page 3 Join Our New Welcome Committee We are looking for volunteers for a new Welcome Committee. The goal of the committee is to find ways to make our new parishioners feel more included in our church family. Once the Committee is established, let the ideas flow. Deacon Mike Iozzo has volunteered and will be working with the Committee. If you are interested please call the Rectory or welcome@visitationcc.org. Ministry Scheduling Leader- Looking for someone or co-leaders who will oversee the scheduling of altar servers, lectors and Eucharistic ministers for masses. People are able to sign up via the ministry scheduling application and you will reach out to fill the openings. If you are interested please call Michelle Lefeld at the Rectory or michelle@visitationcc.org. Michelle Lefeld Business Manager Sentimental Tour of Poland May 21 31, 2018 With Fr. Greg Skowron Experience the culture and history of one of Europe s most fascinating nations. Join Fr. Greg Skowron on this beautiful tour of Poland. Among the scheduled visits are, Licheń, home of one of the largest churches in the world - Shrine of Our Lady of Licheń; Warsaw - The capital of Poland and the biggest Polish city. Visit the shrine of Divine Mercy, the resting place of St. Faustina Kowalska in Łagiewniki and travel to Wadowice, birthplace of Karol Wojtyla (St. John Paul II). For more information and reservation please call: Blue Amber Travel info@blueambertravel.com or Bulletin Article Deadline for Next Weekend Articles for Sunday, September 3 will be due by Tuesday, August 29.

4 LECTOR, EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST, MUSIC MINISTER* AND ALTAR SERVER ASSIGNMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2 3 Saturday 5:00 P.M. Sunday 8:00 A.M. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Lectors & Music Ministers* Rose Krajewski Jim Brown* Elaine Latz* Alex Nieto* James Hoffman Barb Masters* Suzy Salgado* Paul Klenck Barb Masters* Sunday Jack & Krystyna Miuccio* 10:00 A.M. Debbie Verdone* Karen Sunday 12:00 P.M. Sunday 6:00 P.M. Boozell* Emma Radcliff Jim Brown* Regina Gibbons* Rosalie Pullia* Alex Nieto Kevin Fowler Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Dianne C. Carter Elaine Ryba MaryAnn Santucci Cathy Sholtis Mary Ann Arazan Daniel Fogarty, Sr. Catherine Shea Not Filled Rufo Lacsamana Patti Riggs Terrence Walden Rosalie Ward Elizabeth Fisette Mary Ohm Susan Stanisz Karen Stuefen Bill Burke Pamela Clink Bob Kaminski Stephen L. Ruff Daily Altar Server Assignment Monday, August 28 Saturday, August 2 Altar Servers Joe Pagni Cecilia Passarelli Will Ryan Gwen Peterson John Prabhu Michael Schafer Marty and Fitzgerald Ryan Felice Sophia Alvarez David Ciccarone Caitlin Ude Jack Beckman Ryan and Nick Mayfield 8:15.. Daniel O Shaughnessy and Michael Schafer Scott Zaragoza and Ashley Zwolinski Jack Carroll and Nick Zanoni Ryan Falcone and Ashley Kosowski Luke Tardiff and Michaela Tully Nora Kenny and Laney Ledbetter Sunday Collection - August 13, 2017 Saturday: 5:00.. Mass $3, Sunday: 8:00.. Mass $3, :00.. Mass $5, :00.. Mass $3, :00.. Mass $3, Miscellaneous $ Sunday Collection Total $20, Sunday E-giving - August 6, 2017 $4, Total $25, Sunday Budget $29, Sunday - Total Year to date $215, Sunday - YTD Budget $238, Mission Collection August 20, 2017 Saturday: 5:00.. Mass $1, Sunday: 8:00.. Mass $1, :00.. Mass $2, :00.. Mass $1, :00.. Mass $ Miscellaneous $ Sunday Collection Total: $7, Thank you for your contribution to Visitation Parish. Reading for the Week of August 27, 2017 Sunday: Is 22:19-23/Ps 138:1-3, 6, 8/Rom 11:33-36/Mt 16:13-20 Monday: 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10/ Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b/Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1-8/Ps 139:1-6/Mk 6:17-29 Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9-13/Ps 139:7-12ab/Mt 23:27-32 Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13/Ps 90:3-5a, 12-14, 17/Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8/Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12/Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9-11/Ps 98:1, 7-9/Mt 25:14-30 Next Sunday: Jer 20:7-9/Ps 63:2-6, 8-9/Rom 12:1-2/Mt 16:21-27 For daily readings go to: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishop at usccb.org. I. Matthew Maline and Natalie Paus II. Jason Barnes and Stephanie Graziano John Lupo Gregory Gaumond Page 4 Iris Mae, daughter of Joel Matos and Kara (Ruettiger) Matos Mary Valentina, daughter of Fabio Cavalieri and Kathleen (Schager) Cavalieri

5 Anointing of the Sick We will be offering the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick after every Mass this weekend. Usher Captains Needed Two Captains needed (so that one is always in attendance) for our new 6:00.. Sunday evening Mass. Please contact George Klein, Head Usher, for details. present ushers or any parishioner of high school age or older may apply directly to FAITH FORMATION Religious Ed News Registration Registrations are due now! If you haven t already registered please turn in your forms ASAP. In order to ensure we have enough catechists for each session, we really need your registrations turned in immediately. If you are new to the parish, registration forms may be found on the parish website under the Religious Education tab or you may stop by the RE office in the school building between 10:00.. 3:00.. The 4:30.. session is full. There are still openings in the Wednesday 6:30.. and Sun. 10:30.. The program begins on September 6. Catechists & Aides Catechists are still needed for Sunday 10:30 11:45.. in 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th, 6 th, 7 th & 8 th grades and on Wednesday 6:30 7:45.. in 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd grades. Please call the RE office at if you are interested in volunteering for this rewarding position. Also, we are in need of classroom aides to assist the teachers at every grade level at all the sessions. Please call the office if you would like to help in this capacity. Box Tops Do you have some of these in your pantry? If so, you can help support Visitation School! Each Box Top is worth $0.10 and will go directly to help our school! Just clip them off your pantry items, bring them with you to church and place them in our Box Tops for Education box in the back of the church. We are collecting as many as we can to help our school! So, we Thank you for taking the time to help us! Visitation School Students MINISTRIES Youth Ministry Bonfire and Night Games Kick-Off What are we doing? Chill bonfire social, s mores, glowsticks and active night games Who s invited? High school students and current 8 th graders Where? On the grounds of Mary Queen of Heaven Church, Elmhurst When? Sunday, Sept. 10, 7:00 9:00.. Join us for a laid back evening with a couple fun games, snacks, and opportunities to find out a bit more about what we have to offer through youth ministry this year! Bring your friends. Questions? Contact Tom: Thomas.Logue@visitationcc. org c: Children s Choir Begins Wednesday August 30 at 3:30.. SCHOOL Do You Shop On Amazon? You can support Visitation School without even pulling out your checkbook by using the Visitation School link to Amazon.com found on our school web site! A portion of your order will go directly toward our school, helping to keep tuition affordable for families! To use the Visitation Amazon link, go to the Visitation School Website at and select Tuition & fundraising and Amazon fundraiser. Thank you for your support! All children in 3 rd 8 th grades are invited to join our Visitation Children s Choir. The first practice is Wednesday August 30 at 3:30.. in the Choir Room (lower level Parish Center). Please contact me if your child is interested. Don t worry if you have a schedule conflict!!! Just let me know you ar e inter ested and attend the first Wednesday practice that you are available. The first weekend Mass we will sing is September 17 at 12 noon. Sing A New Song Unto The Lord! Barb Masters b.masters@visitationparish.org Page 5

6 Prayer Quilt Ministry The Prayer Quilt Ministry would like to encourage all parishioners to let us know about those who are going through a significant difficulty and who may benefit from the prayers of our congregation and the tangible evidence of those prayers in the form of the prayer quilts. The recipients of the prayer quilts may be going through a health issue, facing surgery, be in the military (or just returned from military duty), dealing with grief, emotional concerns, etc. They do not have to be members of Visitation Parish or Catholic. Anyone may offer a prayer quilt to anyone you feel might benefit and appreciate being covered by our prayers. The recipient MUST agree to accept the prayer quilt. If you would like to request a prayer quilt for someone, please complete the form below, place it in the collection basket or drop off at the Rectory Business Office and someone from the prayer quilt ministry will get in touch with you to obtain additional information. Request for a Prayer Quilt Name of contact person Contact phone number Name of recipient Adult Choir Begins Tuesday September 12, 7:00 9:00.. All singers high school age and older are welcome to join our Adult Choir. The first practice is Tuesday September 17 at 7:00.. in the Choir Room (lower level Parish Center). Please contact me if you are interested. The first Choir Mass of the year is September 17 at 10:00.. Sing A New Song Unto The Lord! Barb Masters b.masters@visitationparish.org Love is the beauty of the soul. Recipient phone number --St. Augustine Get Excited About the Catholic Faith Would you like to be baptized? Would you like to receive the sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Eucharist? Do you feel a calling to inquire about he Catholic faith? ASK LEARN DISCUSS The fundamentals of our faith. We welcome you to participate in The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. We are starting our program in September. If you, a family member or someone you know would like more information about our RCIA program, please call the Visitation Rectory Office at Rosary Ministry What is a Ladder Rosary? A ladder rosary is a type of rosary whose origin comes from Mexico. It is named ladder because the beads are turned sideways and linked into a chain rather than to one another, making the beads look like rungs on a ladder. The ladder has a very long history in the scriptures and tradition. Jacob sees a ladder in the Old Testament, representing the ascent to God. Jesus appropriates this imagery to himself, the Ladder between heaven and earth. St. Benedict speaks of the Ladder of Humility, by which we climb to God. St. John Climacus speaks of the Ladder of Divine Ascent, the rungs being the different virtues leading to union with God. The Marian significance was also drawn out over time. St. Dominic experienced a vision of souls climbing into Heaven on the rosary. St. Francis de Sales had a vision of two ladders to Heaven: a rather steep one directly to Jesus, and another, far less steep, towards the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the vision, St. Francis de Sales heard Jesus say, Tell your people to come to me by this ladder, by way of My Mother. The Russian word for rosary means ladder, and Michelangelo's Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel shows two souls being pulled out of purgatory by a rosary! Please join the Visitation Rosary Makers Ministry on Thursday, September 7, from 3:30 to 6:30.. For more information, contact Lorene Bryan at (815) or LorenePalgenBryan@gmail.com. Please notify if it will be your first visit so we can bring enough starting supplies. First Saturday Devotions 2017 is the one hundred year anniversary of Our Lady s apparitions at Fatima. We invite all parishioners to join in this beautiful devotion of reparation to Our Lady after the 8:15.. Mass each First Saturday of the month. In keeping with Our Lady s request at Fatima, a rosary of reparation will be recited in honor of her Immaculate Heart as we meditate on the mysteries of the rosary. Our devotion takes about 45 minutes. The next First Saturday falls on September 2. Page 6

7 VISITATION PARISH GROUPS Morning Rosary in The Crypt of Saints Please join us to pray the Rosary on Thursdays, after morning Mass in The Crypt of the Saints. Whether you are accustomed to praying the Rosary or unfamiliar with this beautiful Catholic prayer, you are welcome to join us. Our Mother Mary s intercessions for us are so powerful. No need to RSVP, just show up at The Crypt between 8:50 and 9:00.. on Thursdays. You can contact Catherine for more information and to be added to the reminder list at catherine.gruener@gmail.com. If you have any prayer requests that you wish to be lifted up during that time, please send them to Catherine. All are welcome. Boxes of Joy is Coming to Visitation! Imagine sending 1,000 shoebox-sized boxes to countries overseas, each containing an array of small items toys, clothing, art supplies, etc. all lovingly selected for a child who may not receive anything else this Christmas. Soon you won t have to imagine it. Visitation Council of Catholic Women (CCW) starts rolling out the new Boxes of Joy project this week. This is a project for everyone, young and old! 1) Pick up a shoebox-sized Box during Masses next weekend or at our other roll-out events. 2) Decide if you re going to create a Box for a boy or a girl, ages 2-4, 5-9 or ) Shop for and create items to put in your Box clothing, small toys, crafts, and more. 4) Pack your Box, following the instructions in the brochure that came with your Box. 5) Drop off your Box(es) during masses the weekend of October (Don t worry we ll remind you often!) 6) Feel good knowing your Box will be sent overseas to Haiti, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic for a child who otherwise may not receive anything else this Christmas. We will be handing out Boxes during masses next weekend, August 26-27! Our goal is to create 1,000 Boxes of Joy at Visitation! Google Boxes of Joy to learn more online. Questions? Contact Paula Ciccarone: pciccarone@gmail.com or Ladies, Ladies, Ladies We are looking for new members! Visitation Bowling League needs you! Join our league for the upcoming season starting September 11. Beginners are welcome. We bowl at Hillside Lanes on Mondays at 9:00.. Please call Sharon Bresnahan at for more information. Page 7 Endow When was the last time you stopped to reflect on who you are and the gifts you bring to the world? Join your sisters in a study on St. Edith Stein. This study introduces women of all ages to one of the twentieth century saints. Edith Stein was an inspiration to women of her time and continues to be today. The course material is covered in 8-12 sessions. You ll be relieved to know there s no homework we will cover the material in the sessions. Two sessions will be offered each Thursday (September 7 no later than November 16): 9:00 11:00 and 7:00 9:00.. The Hospitality Room Facilitator will be Karen Stuefen. Emma Stuefen will join as co-facilitator during 7:00 9:00.. Register today! Materials are $29.95 payable online to Endow For more information, please contact Karen Stuefen, or Karen.stuefen@gmail.com. Faith Fellowship Formation DIOCESAN Catholic Charities Seeks Members for Board of Young Professionals The Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet Board of Young Professionals is seeking new members. Membership is open to young professionals, ages 21-40, who are committed to helping the poor and vulnerable in their communities; meeting new colleagues throughout the diocese; and networking with other young leaders. A variety of social events and service projects are held frequently so members can choose activities that fit into their busy lives. Members gather for bi-annual meetings which include socialization, networking, and dinner in addition to the meeting. The next service opportunities for members of the Board of Young Professionals are: Preparing and serving lunch at Daybreak Center homeless shelter in Joliet on Saturday, September 9 from 10: :30.. Hosting a potluck dinner at Hope House homeless shelter in Villa Park on Tuesday, September 19 from 7:00 8:30.. Interested in joining? Please contact Edith Avila Olea at or eavilaolea@cc-doj.org. We can t wait to meet you!

8 Ministry Grant for Biblical Institute of the Diocese of Joliet The Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) has awarded a grant in the amount of $500 for the Biblical Institute of the Diocese of Joliet program. We are grateful to the many donors who support the CEF and who have made this grant possible through their restricted gifts. For more information about the education programs funded by the CEF or gift vehicles that may help you in your estate planning, please contact Joe Langenderfer, or visit us on the web CEFJoliet.org. Position Opening Director of Liturgical Music St. Bernard s Parish in Homer Glen, IL (Joliet Diocese) is seeking a part-time Director of Liturgical Music to foster full, conscious, and active participation through music primarily during the four weekend liturgies by selecting appropriate music; recruiting and rehearsing cantors, choir and instrumentation; providing keyboard accompaniment for all weekend liturgies and special liturgies, as well as cantoring, when needed; and other related activities as requested by the pastor. Leading the music at funerals and weddings will be additional responsibilities. St. Bernard s Church & Pastoral Center is located just west of Orland Park at W. 143 rd Street. St. Bernard s worship space is a large multi-purpose space with flexible seating-in-the-round and fixtures arranged in antiphonal style. Send resumes to: Rev. Joseph McCormick, OSA at the rectory office center, Parker Road, Homer Glen, IL or to jmccosa@gmail.com. Free Personal Change Class Offered By Catholic Charities Are you looking for personal change in your life? Do you want to understand your gifts and how to move forward in your life towards feeling more competent, peaceful and productive? Catholic Charities is offering a program of personal change called Out of Poverty. This program is not just about the lack of money; it s also about poverty of the spirit. Discussion within a group setting encourages honesty and focuses on who you are and want you want out of life. It helps untangle the healthy behavior and feelings that may have held you back. We then work to help you set realistic goals and move toward the life you would like to have. Classes are free and meet weekly on Tuesday mornings for 8 weeks from 9:30-11:30.. starting September 19 th at 3130 Finley Rd., suite 520 in Downers Grove. For more information or to register, call Joy Newburn at or jnewburn@cc-doj.org. To learn more about Catholic Charities, visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org. Page 8 OUTSIDE EVENTS Quinn Community Center of St. Eulalia Summer Program 2017 By the Numbers: 163 kids 44 teen mentors 33 adults 3 field trips 1 fun summer! From all of us at the Quinn Center, Thank you for helping to build our community. We appreciate your support! Visit quinncenter.org to stay in touch throughout the year. Grace Cafe On September 11 Grace Cafe returns to the Elmhurst community for its 11 th year. Grace Cafe was started in 2007 as an ecumenical mission project to provide a free hot meal to anyone in the community and is currently supported by thirteen Elmhurst churches whose members provide two dinner gatherings per month for their guests. This year offers 18 opportunities for fellowship and sharing a meal, from September through May, Community members who are hungry, lonely, facing a tight budget or are eager to share dinner, companionship and conversation with other folks are invited to come to Grace Cafe. Families are welcome! Meals will be served starting at 5:00.. and concluding at 6:30.. at the Elmhurst churches listed below. No reservations are needed and meals are free of charge to anyone who would enjoy them. For additional information, please contact First United Methodist Church at The Grace Cafe schedule for September is as follows: Sept 11 Epiphany Lutheran Church 314 W. Vallette Sept 25 St. Peter s United Church of Christ 125 W. Church St. Elmhurst College Music Recital Barb Masters Elmhurst College Music Department presents A Faculty Recital. Barbara Masters plays piano, organ and harpsichord on Sunday, September 10, at 7:30.. Location: Elmhurst College Hammerschmidt Chapel Music of Bach, Byrd, Scarlatti, Brahms, Villa Lobos and Rex the King of Instruments a light-hearted introduction to the pipe organ Concert is suitable for all ages, free, open to the public and handicapped accessible.

9 Parish Activity Calendar August 28 September 3 Monday, August 28 Prayer for Priests 7:00.. C CRHP 7:00.. PC Tuesday, August 29 Knights of Holy Temple 6:00.. PC Wednesday, August 30 Craft Ladies 9:00.. PC MANNA 7:30.. PC Thursday, August 31 Prayer for Priests 8:45.. C Friday, September 1 MANNA 2:00.. PC Saturday, September 2 1 st Saturday Devotions after 8:15.. Mass C Sunday, September 3 C=Church PH=Podesta Hall S=School VC=Valentino Center PG=Parish Grounds PC=Parish Center Pastor... Rev. Greg Skowron Frgreg@visitationcc.org Parochial Vicar... Rev. Michael Kearney Frmike@visitationcc.org 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 Deacons... Jay Janousek Tony Spatafore aspatafore1@comcast.net Jim Eaker Mike Iozzo mike.iozzo@outlook.com Michael O Ryan VisDeaconMikeO@gmail.com 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 Parish Directory Ladies & Couples Bridge... Peg Majewski Ladies Golf League... Lynn DeFilippis Little Samaritans... Donna Monaghan MANNA Tuition Assistance... David James Men s Bowling... Sev Delabar Men s Small Groups... Jim Herrmann Music Ministry... Barb Masters masterspackhem@yahoo.com PADS... Kathy Sacksteder...Jksack@att.net Parish Pastoral Council Parish Faith Formation... Matthew Pozen , Ext. 502 Prayer Groups Blue Army. Mary Parpan Prayer Quilt Ministry... Karen Verner RCIA School Board Chairperson... Jeff Harrison Scouting... Melanie Schneider Jim Herrmann Social Service Outreach... Deacon Tony Spatafore aspatafore1@comcast.net SPRED... Melanie Schneider Ushers... George Klein... gpkcdc@juno.com Valentino Activity Center... Linda Roberts Viz Seniors... Mary Ann Kramer Vocation Committee... Pam Gaudio Joan Taylor Women s Volleyball... Tracy Nelson... mtnelson95@yahoo.com Youth Ministry...Thomas Logue Thomas.Logue@visitationcc.org Bulletin Deadline Friday 4:30 P.M. Suzanne Noonan Page 9

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