MAY 28, 2017 THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD 779 S. YORK ST. ELMHURST, ILLINOIS 60126

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1 MAY 28, 2017 THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD 779 S. YORK ST. ELMHURST, ILLINOIS 60126

2 Monday, May 29 9:00.. Joseph Pachay Tuesday, May 30 6:15.. Emil Paprzyca 8:15.. Clair Guistolise 9:30.. Intentions of the Celebrant Wednesday, May 31 6:15.. Cristina Miranda 8:15.. Josephine Horvath Thursday, June 1 6:15.. Emilia Bautista 8:15.. Steve Olech Friday, June 2 6:15.. Mary Ann O Rahilly 8:15.. Mary Guistolise Josephine Horvath Saturday, June 3 8:15.. Josephine Horvath 5:00.. Josephine and Charles Saporito Sunday, June 4 7:00.. Lawrence and Catherine Nutley and deceased members of their family 8:15.. Esther Bojko Elaine Matthew 10:00.. People of the Parish 12:00.. Josephine Horvath 5:15.. at Immaculate Conception 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 the 50th anniversary of Priestly Ordination of Fr. J. Damien Graziano. By: A friend Protection for my grandchildren and my daughters. Thank you for my mother s health. By: Maria E. Garcia Thank you Lord for all your love. By: Isabel Rodriguez For all the love, for all the joy and for the peace of mind you have given me, I thank you. 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 Army CPT Joseph Doyle (Ft. Bliss, Texas) CPT Patrick Leen (Ohio) 2LT Timothy Drahokoupil (Ft. Campbell, KY) United States Marine Corps 2LT Kurt P. James (Ft. Sill, OK) CPL David Byrne (MCAS Cherry Point, NC) PVT Nicholas Acevedo (California) LCPL Conor Croci (MCAS Miramar, California) United States Air Force MSGT Kevin M. James (Jordan) United States Coast Guard CPO Patrick Kirby (Texas) If you would like to add a name to this list, please call the Rectory Business office at Thank you. Rectory Office Closed The Rectory Business Office will be closed On Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. One Mass will be celebrated at 9:00.. 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 vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Please Pray for Our Sick Kendall Monaghan Peter Nutini Eileen King Hala Rozycka Jessica Leen 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 This weekend we celebrate the Lord s Ascension into heaven. As shared in the first reading from Acts of the Apostles, the Apostles saw Jesus taken up into heaven, only to have angels encourage the Apostles to go out into the world! This story has tremendous meaning within the context Salvation History. The Apostles were Jews, who were familiar with the Story of prophets Elijah and Elisha in the Old Testament. In that story, Elisha, a disciple of Elijah, asks Elijah before he leaves for double portion of his spirit. Elijah s response, if you see me as I am being taken from you, it shall be so for you (2 Kings 2:10). Elisha sees Elijah taken up into heaven and receives double portion of the spirit and does even greater miracles than Elijah! Jesus is taken into heaven and the Apostles see it! Guess what that means! Not only will they receive the Holy Spirit, which we will celebrate at Pentecost next weekend, but the Apostles will do even greater things than the Lord with the Holy Spirit! Sounds crazy, possibly heretical I know, but even Jesus says in the Gospel of John, Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do (John 14:12). What can we learn from this weekend as we celebrate the Ascension of our Lord? The Lord desires for the Holy Spirit to be multiplied on the earth. The Lord wants us to live completely in and through him by the Holy Spirit. We just need to remove those obstacles and sin that prevent us from receiving the Holy Spirit. So our challenge this week as we prepare to celebrate Pentecost Sunday, let us look at our lives and ask what are those things in my life that are preventing me from receiving the Holy Spirit? Then we should act and prepare our hearts! (There is a great resource on the Holy Spirit found on parish code 2JPJJ7 Click on Study under Discover the Catholic Faith section The Title The Wild Goose: Discovering a Deeper Relationship with the Holy Spirit ) Fr. Michael Kearney PARISH BUSINESS A Request for Pentecost The sacred Easter season of fifty days officially comes to an end on the Solemnity of Pentecost. Pentecost is the day that commemorates the giving of the Holy Spirit to the apostles and disciples, the beginnings of the Church and its mission to every tongue, people, and nation. The earliest followers of Christ, filled with the Holy Spirit and encouraged by His grace, were fired up to spread the gospel to all nations as they themselves lived and proclaimed the Gospel. The Eastern DuPage Deanery wishes all 17 parishes to recognize the celebration of Pentecost and for parishioners to bring a friend and to wear red, the color of Pentecost. Going forward, we encourage everyone to bring the Good News of Jesus into every human situation to strengthen relationships with Jesus and to lead others to conversion. E-giving Is It Time For You To Sign Up? Simply go to and click on E- giving. You will be linked to the E-giving site. The website will walk you through sign-up. Important things to know when you sign up: 1. You can make changes to your E-giving account at any time and those changes will be effective with your next cycle of contributions. 2. Please indicate your envelope number. 3. When you E-give for special collections, you must select the one-time button at the bottom of the screen. You CANNOT combine one-time contributions with regularly scheduled Sunday contributions. Recurring Sunday contributions must be entered separately. 4. Anyone who donates by E-giving still receives collection envelopes to drop in the collection basket during Mass. A small box is printed on the envelope to indicate electronic donations. If you do not wish to receive envelopes you may call the Rectory office to arrange to discontinue them. 5. Please call the Rectory at if you have any questions or need additional information. Page 3

4 LECTOR, EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST, MUSIC MINISTER* AND ALTAR SERVER ASSIGNMENTS FOR JUNE 3 4 Saturday 5:00 P.M. Sunday 7:00 A.M. Sunday 8:15 A.M. Sunday 10:00 A.M. Sunday 12:00 P.M. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Lectors & Music Ministers* John Boyle Laura Kern Kevin Fowler Brendan Moriarty Vis Student Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Dianne C. Carter Bob Kaminski Susan Stanisz Karen Stuefen Mary Ann Arazan Daniel Fogarty, Sr. Tsue and Jerry Ostermann Pamela Clink Bob Kaminski Kevin O Reilly Al Potaczek Mary Ellen and Terry Grisim Erin Radcliff Terrence Walden Rose and Helen Krajewski Kelley Mical Rosalie Ward Daily Altar Server Assignment Monday, May 29 Saturday, June 3 Altar Servers Francesca Revello Charles Walsh Scott Zaragoza Billy Fromelt Lauren Hoffman Michael Wilson Ryan and Nick Mayfield Michaela Tully Ryan Felice Regan Toole Ashely Zwolinski Danny Roberto Cadena and Gavin Schaer 8:15.. Brian Carling and Ryan Falcone Erica Torres and Teagan Wede Jack Beckman and Caitlin Ude Michael Montgomery and Paul Nemeth, Jr. David Ciccarone and Colin Doherty Laney Ledbetter and Gwen Peterson William Joseph, son of Traci Finnegan-Webber Adam Mejia, son of Nabor Mejia and Beata (Laubo) Kowalczyk Natalia Mejia, daughter of Nabor Mejia and Beata (Laubo) Kowalczyk James Gerald, son of Robert Noonan and Bridget (Leahy) Noonan Brody Samuel, son of Jessie Byrer and Christy (Compobasso) Byrer Asher John, son of Adam Manta and Amanda (Gales) Manta Page 4 Sunday Collection - May 21, 2017 Saturday: 5:00.. Mass $4, Sunday: 7:00.. Mass $2, :15.. Mass $3, :00.. Mass $6, :00.. Mass $5, :15.. at I.C. Mass $ Miscellaneous $88.00 Sunday Collection Total $25, Sunday Budget $27, Sunday - Total Year to date $1,372, Sunday - YTD Budget $1,284, Thank you for your contribution Reading for the Week of May 28, 2017 Sunday: Ascension: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-9/Eph 1:17-23/Mt 28:16-20 Monday: Acts 19:1-8/Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab/Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27/Ps 68:10-11, 20-21/Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6/Lk 1:39-56 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11/Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11/ Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21/Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab/Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Morning: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31/Ps 11:4-5, 7/Jn 21:20-25 Next Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-30/ Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Extended Vigil: Gn 11:1-9/ Ps 33:10-15/Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b/Dn 3:52-56 or Ps 19:8-11/Ez 37:1-14/Ps 107:2-9/Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-30/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13/Jn 20:19-23 II. Victor Bernardi and Shruti Shah James Cervone Jannine Hjertstedt

5 Beginning this Friday, June 2, the normal daily office hours of 8:30.. to 4:30.. will continue from Monday through Thursday, but every Friday the office will close for the day at 12:00 noon. This schedule will continue throughout the summer until Labor Day. Please make note of this and if you have any question, call the Rectory Office at Thank you. The next Baptism Preparation class will meet Monday, June 5, at 7:00... in the Parish Center. These classes help parents prepare for their ministry as Christian parents. Please call the Rectory at to register or for more information. Thank you Thank you to the Visitation Choir for sponsoring Donut Sunday last week. We are looking for people or groups to sponsor our future Donut Sundays. If you are interested, please contact Patti Riggs at SCHOOL Visitation Catholic School Offers $1,500 Off Tuition to Students Visitation Catholic School is pleased to offer a tuition transfer grant to any parishioner who transfers their child into grades 1-7 from any private*, public, charter or home school. This two-year grant, $1,000 in year one and $500 in year two, will be applied to offset the current school tuition. Visitation Catholic School provides students with a strong foundation in knowledge and practice of the Catholic faith. We offer high level math, rigorous foreign language instruction and a science program that reflects a STEM focus. We consistently out-perform the diocese on standardized tests and score above the 85 th percentile on the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP). Our faculty is dedicated to maximizing each child s God given potential in a nurturing, family atmosphere. With our reasonable class sizes and many extra-curricular activities, your child will have a greater opportunity to excel. For more information and a tour, please contact our principal, Dr. Chris Dransoff, at ext. 302 or via at cdransoff@visitation.il.k12us.com. Celebrating the past to awaken the future *Students transferring from another Catholic school within the Diocese of Joliet are not eligible. MINISTRIES 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 June 3. Page 5 Rosary Devotion The Rosary is prayed every day, Monday through Saturday, after the 8:15.. Mass in Church. Please join us.

6 The Chorus of Excuses I Know I have talent and love music but I HAVE A PROBLEM JOINING VISITATION CHOIR BECAUSE 1. I can t read music 2. I don t have any Choir experience 3. I can t make a commitment for the whole year 4. I am hurting because I don t agree/like/understand the Church s position on. I m not sure I want to get involved. 5. Only people that are mostly old/young/women/men are in Choir and it s not a place I would feel comfortable. 6. I don t think I would look good in a Choir Robe. 7. I don t like the style of music. 8. I have allergies 9. It s already May and Choir is almost over for the year. 10. I don t know anyone in Choir. If you know Barb, you know she will try to answer all your questions and meet you where you are. Maybe in your audition and interview it will be that Choir isn t right for you at this time. But on the other hand, maybe you are so gifted that there will be something you can do right away and during the summer! Whatever your personal situation, Barb will make you glad you called. Call or b.masters@visitationparish.org right away before you let the opportunity for service to your Parish as well as personal physical, mental and spiritual growth pass you by. It may be too late to join for this year but Choir will be starting again in September and we want to plan to include you! Let us put you on our radar! Save the Date Father s Day Corpus Christi June 18 Attend noon Mass as a family. Walk with Jesus in the Eucharistic Procession. Say hello to Bishop Siegel. Enjoy some light refreshments. What a wonderful and special Father s Day. Memories to last forever. This weeks Featured CD Who Am I to Judge? Responding to Relativism with Logic and Love Discussing moral issues with family and friends can be a challenge in a culture that strongly promotes the idea that there is no objective truth. Speaking from a wealth of personal experience, renowned author and theologian Dr. Edward Sri provides 5 keys to enable Christians to oppose with logic and love what Pope Benedict XVI called the dictatorship of relativism. He also clarifies the proper understanding of what if means to judge, and the importance of making good judgments. Page 6 Kate Bigane Elaine Blass Luke Boscaccy Emily Carling Audrey Carlton Alexa Castellano Peter Charuk Ryan Felice Elissa Fogarty Peter Frost Alexandra Hoffman Erin Horn Mia Koenigsberger Ashley Kosowski Clara Lawrence Alysa Lawton Natalie Lawton Our Children s Choir Clare Lopatka Molly Lucas Dori Manchester Molly McGreal Magdalena Mocarski Kate O Shaughnessy Madison Peck Michelle Province Delaney Rhoades Lucy Russ Adrian Schafer Grace Sletten Camryn Smith Angela Stangarone Ellie Tardiff Gia Valentin Emilie Zitek Last Saturday at the 5:00.. Mass our Children s Choir sang their closing weekend Mass of the season. The singers were honored at a Pizza Awards dinner in Podesta Hall immediately after Mass. Each singer was presented with an medal and certificate and thanked for their service to our Parish. The children are listed in alphabetical order. Singers with an asterisk indicate they are part of a special Middle School Ensemble that provides bell and other accompaniments to the Choir s music. Thank you to these dedicated young singers and their families! Children's Choir is for grades 3-8 and begins again in August. Please contact Barb Masters, Music Director or b.masters@visitationparish.org if you are interested in joining us for next year. VISITATION PARISH GROUPS Jane Fitzgerald Visitation s Woman of the Year Outgoing CCW President Jane Fitzgerald was recently honored as Visitation Church s Woman of the Year. She was recognized on April 29 during the 39 th Annual Woman of the Year Mass and Luncheon at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet. Most Reverend Joseph M. Siegel, Auxiliary Bishop of Joliet, presided along with Reverend John Sebahar, Spiritual Advisor for the Joliet Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. Each year, one woman per parish is chosen by her parish to be their Woman of the Year. We thank Jane for her unselfish dedication to our parish as president of the CCW the past year. It was a significant commitment by both her and her family, and she truly spread both joy and kindness in the process. Congratulations, Jane!

7 The Time Before You Die The Catholic Reading Club generally selects a novel for the month of June. This June s selection, The Time Before You Die, is a novel which also contributes to the Reading Club s objective of reading books which assist in better understanding of the causes, events and aftermath of the Protestant Revolt which began 500 years ago. The background to this story is Henry III s dissolution of the 900 religious houses in England in the late 1530s. The purpose of this cruel plunder of the Church was the selling off of these properties, increasing substantially Henry s financial hoard The upheaval in English life is hard to imagine since more than 12,000 persons were ordered out of their house. The major fictional character in this story is the Robert Fletcher, a monk expelled from Mount Grace Abby (not fictional) outside of the great medieval city of York. Another major character in this story is Cardinal Pole, a Tudor cousin, resident in Rome. How Cardinal Pole dealt with this challenge, is important to this story. His integrity and fidelity to the Church makes him one of the heroes of those sad times. All are welcome to join the Catholic Book Club in reviewing this book on Thursday, June 15, 9:30.. to noon in the Parish Center, Hospitality Room. If you are interested in a study guide for the discussion or have any questions about the book or the book club generally, please contact Pauline Scharres at or pmscharres@att.net. DIOCESAN Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass The Diocese of Joliet will hold its Thirty-Ninth Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, August 27, at 2:00.. at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet. If you are celebrating either your 25 th or 50 th anniversary this year, please contact the parish office so that we may submit your name to the Diocese for a formal invitation. Those celebrating over 50 year anniversaries do not receive a formal invitation, but will be able to register to attend at a later date. Young Adult Evening with the Bishop: The Diocese of Joliet is planning a great evening for Young Adult s. Pentecost Event: An evening with Bishop Siegel on: Friday, June 2, 6:00.. 9:00.. at the Blanchette Catholic Center Evening Prayer, Pizza, Conversation, Question and Answer session Send your questions for the Bishops to: laskew@dioceseofjoliet.org. Page 7 Preview Our Diocesan Bible School! The acclaimed Biblical Institute of the Diocese of Joliet is registering students for two sites this fall: at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish (Darien) for Year 1 classes on Wednesdays 7:00 9:00.. and at Visitation Parish (Elmhurst) for Year 2 classes on Saturdays 9:00 11:00.. If you want to learn the Bible from a Catholic perspective, come and see if this program is for you. Six preview nights will be held in June and August and September. Visitation Parish (Elmhurst) June 1 and August 22, 7:00 8:30.. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (Darien) June 20 and September 13, 7:00 8:30.. Immaculate Conception Parish (Elmhurst) June 28, 7:00 8:30.. St. Isaac Jogues Parish (Hinsdale) August 28, 7:00 8:30.. Meet an instructor, talk to current students, see the books, get a feel for a typical class! For more information, go to: and click on Biblical Institute or call OUTSIDE EVENTS Fr. McDonald Council #1911 (est. 1918) LifeSource Blood Drive Sunday June 18 8: : S. York Street, Elmhurst (Plenty of parking in rear) Many medications, diabetes, tattoos and cancer survivors are accepted! Pre-register at your Parish Weekend of June 10 - June 11 or Call LifeSource at Online at Appointments preferred; Walk-ins Welcome! Put the Squeeze On A.L.L. for Anna Anna Ciamarra was in kindergarten when she was diagnosed with High Risk T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and now she wants to raise $5,000 for Alex s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Where: Immaculate Conception (IC) Parking Lot When: Saturday, June 3 from 10:00.. 3:00.. Anna is also collecting donations online at Every donation helps fight childhood cancer!

8 Parish Activity Calendar May 29 June 4 Monday, May 29 Prayer for Priest 7:00.. C CRHP 7:00.. PC Tuesday, May 30 Graduation Mass 9:30.. C Wednesday, May 31 Craft Ladies 9:00.. PC Bible Study 9:00.. PC Graduation 7:30.. C MANNA 7:30.. PC Thursday, June 1 Prayer for Priests 8:45.. C Biblical Institute 7:00.. PC Friday, June 2 MANNA 2:00.. PC Saturday, June 3 First Saturday Devotions after 8:15.. Mass Biblical Institute 9:00.. PH Your Life Your Legacy 6:15.. PC Sunday, June 4 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... Jane Fitzgerald 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. Terese Feeney Knights of Columbus... Sean O Leary Kevin O Reilly John Kwit Ladies Bowling... Sharon Bresnahan Ladies & Couples Bridge... Peg Majewski Parish Directory 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... Mike Deardurff 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 8

9 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/Facilities Mgr. Deacon Anthony Spatafore Parish Music Director Mrs. Barbara Masters Youth Minister Thomas Logue Business Manager Mrs. Debbie Johnson Mass Schedule Sunday Masses Saturday 5:00 P.M. Sunday 7:00, 8:15, 10:00 A.M. and 12:00 Noon At Immaculate Conception 5:15.. Daily Masses Monday Friday 6:15, 8:15 A.M. Saturday 8:15 A.M. Confession Saturday 4:00-4:45 P.M. or by appointment Phone Numbers Rectory (630) Office Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8: :30.. Rectory Fax Music Office School School Fax Religious Education Matthew Pozen Ext. 502 In Remembrance There are fields where poppies bloom this time of year. There are acres where flags flutter in the breeze. There are plots of land studded with the rows of stone upon stone carved with the names of the fallen and the rank they wore on the uniform that was theirs. Even as the numbers of those who have served in one war fade away, they are replenished by those who have served in a new one. Those who survive take the place of those who have gone, and remember the service rendered by the dead. The graves are hallowed by the blood of heroes, and decorated by the survivors of wars now ended. We gather in remembrance, knowing that the service we give to fallen heroes is memorial to their love of freedom and ultimate sacrifice for us. 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! Call or stop in the Rectory Office to register as a member of Visitation Parish. Baptisms Most Sundays at 1:30.. Parents are required to take a Baptism Preparation Class beforehand. Classes are held every other month, so please plan ahead. Call the Rectory for information. Marriages 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.. on Saturday. NO Sunday Weddings. Funerals 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. Perpetual Adoration Chapel 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). St. Peregrine Novena Devotions in honor of Saint Peregrine, the patron saint of those who suffer with cancer are held the third Monday of every month at 7:00.. in the church. Visits to the Sick 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. Page 9

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