VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH ELMHURST, IL

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1 VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH ELMHURST, IL MARCH 25, 2018

2 Page Two March 25, 2018 Visitation Catholic Church PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 24/25 SATURDAY VIGIL MASS: 5:00 pm SUNDAY MASSES: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12 Noon, 6:00 pm MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK, MARCH 26 MASSES: 6:15 am and 8:15 am TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK, MARCH 27 MASSES: 6:15 am and 8:15 am WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK, MARCH 28 MASSES: 6:15 am and 8:15 am NIGHT PRAYER: 10:00 pm Perpetual Adoration Chapel of Our Lady, Mother of the Eucharist closes at 10:00 pm on Wednesday and will reopen on Easter Monday, April 2 at 7:00 am HOLY THURSDAY, MARCH 29 MASS OF THE LORD S SUPPER AND EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION: 7:00 pm Washing of Feet; Adoration of Blessed Sacrament after Mass of the Lord s Supper in Church until Midnight NIGHT PRAYER: Midnight GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 30 COMMEMORATION OF THE LORD S PASSION 3:00 pm Liturgy of the Word, Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion STATIONS AND VENERATION OF THE CROSS: 7:00 pm HOLY SATURDAY*, MARCH 31 *No Confessions or 5:00 pm Mass MIDDAY PRAYER WITH BLESSING OF EASTER FOOD: 12 Noon SOLEMN EASTER VIGIL MASS: 8:00 pm Blessing of the Easter Candle, Extended Liturgy of the Word, and Rite of Christian Initiation EASTER SUNDAY,* APRIL 1 MASSES IN CHURCH 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12 Noon MASSES IN VALENTINO CENTER 9:30 am and 11:30 am *No 6:00 pm Mass Fr. Greg Skowron, Fr. Michael Kearney and the parish staff wish all a blessed and Holy Easter. The parish office will be closed on Good Friday, March 30 and Easter Monday, April 2.

3 Palm Sunday MASS INTENTIONS FOR 2019 The Mass Book for 2019 will be open the Tuesday after Easter. Please remember to stop by the parish office or call , or after April 3, if you wish to have a Mass in The maximum number of Mass Intentions requested by one person is 10 intentions per year. STATIONS OF THE CROSS FOR SENIORS Wednesday, March 28, at 1:30pm Visitation will offer Stations of the Cross for Seniors. This compassionate Stations of the Cross will offer a quiet time of meaningful prayer that will help us relate the later stages of life to Christ s journey to Calvary. BLESSING OF HOMES DURING THE EASTER SEASON The Easter season is a traditional time during which homes may be blessed. If you would like to have your home blessed, please call Deacon Tony at , ext. 212, to arrange a day and time. OUR PARISH STEWARDSHIP March 18, 2018 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 DEBT REDUCTION IMPROVEMENT FUND CATHOLIC EDUCATION FUND $ 4, $ 4, $ 6, $ 5, $ 2, $$ $ 24, $$ 29, $ 5, $ 29, $1,113, $1,153, $ 1, $ $ 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, visit to see how easy and convenient it is and sign up today or contact the parish office for assistance. Thank you for your support. DAILY MASS SCHEDULES DURING LENT at Neighboring Parishes Immaculate Conception Parish 134 Arthur St., Elmhurst MON/TUES/WED: 6:15am, 7:30 am Mary Queen of Heaven Parish 426 West Ave., Elmhurst MON/TUES: 8:30am St. Alexander Parish 300 S. Cornell Ave., Villa Park MON/TUES/WED: 8:30 am March 25, 2018 Page Three HOLY WEEK/EASTER LITURGICAL AND MUSIC SCHEDULE (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 LITURGICAL SCHEDULE) HOLY THURSDAY, MARCH 29 [7:00 PM] Lectors: Gerry Weaver, [NOT FILLED 1] Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers: Bob Kaminski (Cup) Dianne C. Carter (Host), [NOT FILLED-Cup-5; Host-1] Altar Servers: [NOT FILLED 4] MUSIC: Adult Choir and Children s Choir GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 30 [10:00 AM] Lector: Bob Kaminski Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers: Dianne C. Carter [NOT FILLED-3] Altar Servers: [NOT FILLED 4] MUSIC: Barb Masters with Adult Choir EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 1 [9:30 AM MASS VALENTINO CENTER] Lector: Bob Kaminski Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers: [NOT FILLED-4] Altar Servers: Billy Fromelt, Jenny Fromelt, Molly Lucas MUSIC: Jim Brown, Jack and Krystyna Miuccio, ESTIVAL BRASS [11:30 AM MASS VALENTINO CENTER] Lector: Kevin Fowler Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers: Mary McCann [NOT FILLED-3] Altar Servers: Rachael Bricker, Edwin Espinosa, Jr., Sophia Alvarez MUSIC: Jim Brown, Jack and Krystyna Miuccio, FESTIVAL BRASS Ascension Parish 1S314 Summit Ave., Oakbrook Terrace MON/TUES/WED: 12 Noon

4 Page Four March 25, 2018 Visitation Catholic Church Scripture Reflections for PALM SUNDAY LIVING the WORD March 25, 2018 THIS WEEK S FOCUS: CONFESSING CHRIST When our lives imitate the pattern of Christ s life when we offer ourselves in humility, and in sacrifice for the sake of others we are truly proclaiming that Christ is Lord! FIRST READING In spite of my sufferings I am not disgraced. I am not put to shame (Isaiah 50:4-7). The Suffering Servant will bring consolation to the weary, even while He suffers terribly to bring us forgiveness for our sins. It is not clear who this figure is in Old Testament times. Jesus, through many of the things He said, showed that He considered Himself to be the fulfillment of this prophecy. In spite of His agony, He remained obedient to the will of God. He professed His faith in the LORD for He knew that God would deliver Him from all of His distress. This deliverance was fulfilled when His Father raised Him from the dead. SECOND READING Christ emptied Himself, and God filled this emptiness with exaltation (Philippians 2:6-11). The ultimate degree of humility was to be obedient to the Father, even to the point of dying on the cross. We might think that this expression of humility was humiliating for Jesus, but He did not see it that way. He saw it as the fullest expression of His love and trust in the Father. God the Father responded to this trust by proclaiming Jesus as Lord, a title which affirms His divinity. GOSPEL The account of Christ s Passion according to Mark (Mark 14:1 15:47 [15:1-39]). The Jewish leaders brought Jesus before Pilate (as they had no authority to put anyone to death), likely on the charge that He was planning a rebellion. Pilate asks Jesus if He is King of the Jews. Jesus is silent. Pilate offers the crowd the chance to free Jesus (a custom to release a prisoner during Passover), but they chose Barabbas. Pilate relented and has Jesus scourged. He was tortured and humiliated by the guards (placed a crown of thorns on His head and cloaked Him in a robe). Simon, a passer-by, was forced to assist Jesus to Golgotha (an old quarry) to be crucified. He is offered wine mixed with myrrh (possibly a narcotic to dull the pain), but refuses (at the Last Supper Jesus stated He would not drink wine again until He came into the kingdom of God). He is crucified around nine (this was before accurate measurable time). Jesus was mocked by passersby and by the two thieves who were crucified with Him. A darkness covered the whole land (meaning the area around Jerusalem or the whole earth) from noon until three. Jesus cries out and breathes His last breath. The Roman centurion, a pagan, proclaims Jesus as the Son of God. Mark shows that Jesus is not simply a hero (the Old Testament meaning) but truly the only-begotten Son of God. REFLECTION Mark s Passion account reflects the breadth of human emotions: envy, fear, trust, sorrow, and courage, along with the variety of human responses: mockery, false accusation, compassion, denial, weeping and courage. Isaiah and Philippians offer examples about how to respond in faith like Jesus and the Servant of God, in humble submission. Humility entails standing in truth. We are good and bad, with strengths and weaknesses. Submission admits our need for a power greater than ourselves to save us. At all times and in all situations we need God. We can obey God as Jesus did when we follow his instructions to the disciples in Gethsemane: Watch and pray [because] The Spirit is willing but the flesh is weak (Mark 14:38). The spirit is willing Peter could not fathom denying Jesus but the flesh is weak he did. The spirit is willing the disciples join Jesus in Gethsemane but the flesh is weak they fall asleep. The spirit is willing Pilate recognizes the envy of the chief priests but the flesh is weak he still hands Jesus over. In Joseph of Arimathea, the centurion, the unnamed woman, and the women who accompany Jesus to his crucifixion, we see a willing spirit united with strong and courageous flesh. To aim high when others aim low, and have our flesh match our spirit, we need to watch and pray. Following these instructions helps us find the courage to march our deeds with our words, expressing our passion for the God whose passion for us took on human likeness, and in humility offered the sacrifice of death on a cross. Watch and pray during Holy Week and every week, and humbly surrender to God in ways that confess Jesus Christ is Lord, at all times and in all places. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday, Mar. 26 Is 42:1-7 Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday, Mar. 27 Is 49:1-6 Jn 13:21-33, Wednesday, Mar. 28 Is 50:4-9a Mt 26:14-25 Thursday, Mar. 29 Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9 Lk 4:16-21 Friday, Mar. 30 Is 52:13 53:12 Jn 18:1 19:42

5 Palm Sunday Like a Second Baptism! THE MESSAGE OF DIVINE MERCY The mercy of God is unlimited and available to even the greatest of sinners March 25, 2018 Page Five JESUS SAID: I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy. The soul that will go to Confession*, and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day all the divine floodgates through which grace flow are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet. Our Lord made the promise of complete forgiveness of sins and punishment if one approaches the Fountain of Life that day with an attitude of trust, and meets the other requirement of deeds of mercy that the Lord made known through St. Faustina. The grace equals the one we receive in the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. Like a second Baptism, our souls are washed clean again and made as white as snow. *Confession during Lent is sufficient to receive Jesus graces as long as the individual is not in the state of serious sin on Divine Mercy Sunday. DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY APRIL 8 FATHER GREG SKOWRON, PRESIDING 1:30 P.M. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 3:00 P.M. Gospel Reading and Divine Mercy Homily, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Litany of Divine Mercy Blessing with the Relic of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, Benediction 4:00 P.M. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass ALL ARE WELCOME! DATE DAY CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS LOCATION TIME 26 Mar MON Prayer for Priests Church 7:00 PM 26 Mar MON CRHP Parish Center 7:00 PM 27 Mar TUES Rosary Maker Ministry Parish Center 4:00 PM 27 Mar TUES Choir Practice Church 6:30 PM 28 Mar WED Craft Ladies Parish Center 9:00 AM MAR 28 WED STATIONS FOR SENIORS 1:30 PM CHURCH 28 Mar WED Children s Choir Practice Church 3:30 PM 28 Mar WED St. Gabriel Brass Practice Church 7:00 PM 28 Mar WED MANNA Parish Center 7:30 PM

6 Page Six March 25, 2018 Visitation Catholic Church HELPING FELLOW CHRISTIANS IN OUR HOLY LAND The Pontifical Good Friday Collection Our Holy Land a Museum? Please prayerfully consider donating to the Good Friday Collection for support of fellow Christians in Our Holy Land As the number of Christians continues to decline (now about only 1% of the population), the continued existence of programs that support Christians in Our Holy Land depends on the faithful financial support received from you, their brothers and sisters in Christ. Without your support, the Christians in Our Holy Land are forced to leave their beloved homeland and Our Holy Land sadly becomes nothing more than a museum of Holy Sites. Your donation helps maintain the holiest of shrines and provides charitable activities for the poorest of people in that area. Holy Land Franciscans also provide education to children, run parishes and provide liturgical, ecumenical and communications programs. 100 percent of the donations taken up by the Good Friday Collection support our fellow Christians in Our Holy Land. It is because of you that a Christian presence exists in Our Holy Land. Thank You for your generous support! God Bless!

7 Palm Sunday MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY, MARCH 26 6:15 AM Steve Petryniec 8:15 AM Michael and Madeline Marone TUESDAY, MARCH 27 6:15 AM Edward Haptas 8:15 AM James Murphy Andreana Higgins WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 6:15 AM Alice Myers 8:15 AM Dolores Adamski Betty Hagedorn THURSDAY, MARCH 29 7:00 PM MASS OF THE LORD S SUPPER Harry Doyle FRIDAY, MARCH 30 3:00 PM COMMEMORATION OF THE LORD S PASSION 7:00 PM STATIONS AND VENERATION OF THE CROSS SATURDAY, MARCH NOON MID-DAY PRAYER W/BLESSINGOF EASTER FOOD 8:00 PM EASTER VIGIL Intentions of the Celebrant SUNDAY, APRIL 1 EASTER SUNDAY 8:00 AM Intentions of the Celebrant 9:30 AM Intentions of the Celebrant 10:00 AM Intentions of the Celebrant 11:30 AM Intentions of the Celebrant 12 NOON Intentions of the Celebrant OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED The Sacrament of Baptism was celebrated on Sunday, March 18, 2018 LINCOLN ALEXANDER Son of Travis and Christine (Filipiak) Rogers ANN LOUISE Daughter of Patrick and Mina (McGuire) McMahon March 25, 2018 Page Seven PRAYERS FOR OUR FAMILY For the Sick Please pray for all the sick and their families: Brent Whelan Marynell Greer Colleen Buhrfiend Marianne Hayden 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. 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 Intention of Andreana Higgins 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: For the intentions of Isabelle Rodriguez In memory of Vilma Pagni 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 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) LT Joseph D. Frost (Fort Knox, KY) 2 LT Thomas J. Diwisch (Kandahar, Afghanistan) United States Coast Guard CPO Patrick Kirby (TX) United States Marine Corps PVT Nicholas Acevedo (CA) 2 LT Kurt P. James (Camp Pendleton, CA) CPL David Byrne (Cherry Point, NC) 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

8 Page Eight March 25, 2018 Visitation Catholic Church Hosanna To God Who Saves Me What is a Divine Mercy Rosary? Our Lord gives us an imagination as an aid to ennoble our thoughts when we contemplate his life. Imagine being among the crowd that welcomed Jesus to Jerusalem: He is the expected King, hailed as one who has already saved the Jewish people. And they brought the colt to Jesus, and threw their garments on it; and he sat upon it. And many spread their garments on the road, and others spread leafy branches which they had cut from the fields. And those who went before and those who followed cried out, Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is coming! Hosanna in the highest! Mark 11: 7-10 Such exaltation! Such high hopes! There s no doubt that in that scene all who participated were 100% behind Jesus. On the surface, it was Jesus highpoint. A week later, the Crucifixion scene is a lot tougher to imagine. On the surface, it speaks of a remarkable failure, a terrible humiliation for his mother, and dashed hopes for his close companions. But it was precisely at the foot of the cross, that the upper-hand was had. Mary, ever faithful, surely an inspiration to John and the others who kept faith, helped them keep their eyes gazing ever upwards. And now, Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in thee. (Psalm 39:7) As we enter into Holy Week, spend some time with Our Lord in the Adoration Chapel. There, you can imagine his Passion in his presence with Mary, who remains present with Him. Recall the words of the Centurion, Truly this was the Son of God. (Matthew 27:54) Our Lord s death can help each one of us answer the questions: Who am I truly? and What do I really stand for? Then perhaps, in silence of heart, the words of one unknown may become your own, I would like to, when the time comes, and, through the grace of God, lay my life down like a palm before you, Jesus; the ultimate yielding of my freedom and I will say, Hosanna, God save me. The Divine Mercy Chaplet can be prayed on any standard rosary made with 59 beads, but a special Divine Mercy Rosary is made up of two different color beads, one side red and one side clear, symbolizing the blood and water that flowed from Jesus when he was crucified. The Divine Mercy Novena is nine days of praying the chaplet in preparation for Divine Mercy Sunday, which is the Sunday after Easter Sunday. For a free copy of the Divine Mercy Chaplet, or to have a Divine Mercy medal added to your rosary, please see the Visitation Rosary Makers. Our next meeting is March 27 from 4-7 pm in the Hospitality Room All are welcome to any of our meetings for free repairs, purchases and/or prayer brochures. ROSARY DEVOTION The Rosary Devotion is prayed everyday Monday through Saturday, after the 8:15 am Mass in the church. Please join us! SOMETHING POSITIVE FOR LENT Join Deacon Jim for the Prayers for Priests l on Monday evenings at 7:00 pm in Church. Pray for the unborn on Wednesday mornings at l Aanchor Abortion Clinic at 1186 Roosevelt Rd., (three blocks west of Main St., Lombard). l Rosary starts at 9:30 am. God Bless you and those you love, Deacon Jim Eaker VISITATION PARISH Feeding the hungry CASSEROLE MINISTRY UPCOMING SCHEDULE: Tin Distribution March 24/25 April 21/22 Casserole Collection April 7/8 May 5/6

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10 Page Ten March 25, 2018 Visitation Catholic Church DIOCESE OF JOLIET ANNUAL RECOGNITIONS MASS VISITATION BLOOD DRIVE Sunday, April 15 7:30 am-1:30 pm Hospitality Room A Culver s coupon for one ice cream pint will be given to each presenting donor! To schedule your appointment visit: LOGIN (past donors) or select NEW DONOR (to have an account for future use). Find your drive from the scroll down list or type in EH30 in Group Code (by bottom of page) and then select time slot. Walk-ins are welcome too! This event is open to the community. Ladies! Interested in Playing Golf? The IC Women's Nine-Hole Golf League tees off at Maple Meadows Golf Course, Wood Dale, Monday mornings, May-October. This is an excellent opportunity to meet women of all ages interested in fun and exercise in the fresh air. To join us for golf league play or for more information, please send an to: l.meagher@sbcglobal.net with IC GOLF in the subject line or call Lisa at Single players will be matched up or we welcome your foursome! VOLUNTEER POSITION Park Place is looking for a volunteer bus driver. If you are interested or would like more information, please call Deacon Mike Iozzo at MISERICORDIA JELLY BELLY CANDY DAYS Friday, April 27 Saturday, April 28 Misericordia Home for the Disabled Needs Your Help! Volunteers who can give two hours of time on Friday, April 27 or Saturday, April 28, are needed to assist at various locations around town for donations at stores and intersections. Volunteers simply pass out candy and informational tags in exchange for donations. All proceeds benefit the special people who live and work at Misericordia Home for the Disabled. Service hours awarded. To volunteer or for more information contact Lisa Faber at Lafab1@sbcglobal.net. Attention ALL Scouts Male and Female... SCOUT RECOGNITIONS CEREMONY Saturday, April 7, 10 am-12:30 pm Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus 604 N. Raynor Ave., Joliet (door 26) Have you earned your Catholic Religious Recognition for your age group? Have it blessed at the Annual Diocesan Religious Recognition Ceremony. The event is free to ALL Scouts. No pre-registration needed (check-in at door). For more information please visit: dioceseofjoliet.org/scouting (click Events and then scroll down to the section for the Annual Recognitions Mass). RUN/WALK TO BENEFIT CATHOLIC CHARITIES IN DUPAGE COUNTY Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet will benefit from The Human Race 5K Run/Fitness Walk in Downers Grove. This fun event is on Saturday, April 28, and starts at 9:00 am. The Esplanade at Locust Point, 1901 West Butterfield Road. To register or donate online visit dupagehumanrace.org and please choose Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet to receive your donations. Money raised will help fund vital programs to help the poor and vulnerable in DuPage County. For more information about Catholic Charities, please visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org. TOTUS TUUS LEADERS NEEDED The Vocations Office is hiring 20 faith-filled college- Age students to teach the Totus Tuus Catholic Summer Camp in 30 parishes throughout the Diocese. $2,000 stipend, two weeks of training, and six weeks teaching. Please contact Lisa Shannon at , or send an to TotusTuus@dioceseofjoliet.org. High School students... This weekend can change your life! Steubenville Conferences Weekend 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 on this powerful conference to taste the faith like you never have before: talks from the greatest Catholic speakers, powerful and engaging liturgy, and of course an awesome time with your friends! Space is limited! For more information please contact your Youth Minister, Tom Logue, FilioCatholic@gmail.com or call

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12 Page Twelve March 25, 2018 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 CRHP Kathy Fowler Crypt of the Saints Richard Montalbano Elizabeth Ministry Clarita Iozzo Fathers Club Craig Heiss Finance Committee Chairperson Rob Bennett 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 Visitation Catholic Church DIOCESE OF JOLIET CEMETERY WORKERS NEEDED Diocese of Joliet Cemetery Office is seeking to hire Seasonal Cemetery workers. These seasonal cemetery work positions is for the maximum time outlined in the Union contact (mid-march to Oct. 31). Valid Illinois driver s license is required. Must perform tasks outlined in the Cemetery Seasonal job description. Diocesan Cemetery reporting bases:. Mt. Calvary Cemetery; Kankakee; Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Joliet; Assumption Cemetery, Wheaton. Normal 40 hour work week. Union membership is required. Conditions and pay-rate ($12 hr.) is as outlined in current Union contract. This is a seasonal/temporary position w/no benefits. Interested applicants should resume and/or application to: humanresources@dioceseofjoliet.org or complete employment application at Forward to: humanresources@dioceseofjoliet.org. Mail resume/application to: Office of Human Resources, Blanchette Catholic Center, Weber Rd., Crest Hill, IL, 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 Rosary Maker Ministry Lorene Bryan 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 gpkcdc@juno.com Valentino Activity Center Linda Roberts Vis Seniors Mary Ann Kramer Vocation Committee Pam Gaudio Joan Taylor Women s Volleyball Tracy Nelson mtnelson95@yahoo.com BULLETIN DEADLINE Thursday at 12 NOON Suzanne Noonan bulletin@visitationcc.org

13 VISITATION PARISH LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE (IN THE CHURCH NO 6:00 PM MASS) MAR 31/APR 1 EASTER VIGIL 8:00 PM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 NOON LECTORS Bob Kaminski/Paul Klenck Denise Devine Tony Cuzzone Joe Falcone Dianne C. Carter (3 host) NOT FILLED (6 cup) NOT FILLED EXTRAORDINARY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS MUSIC MONDAY Patrick Wisniewski Luke Tardiff Clara Lawrence Connor Lawrence Michael Montgomery Aidan Hill ADULT CHOIR ORCHESTRA Mary Ann Arazan Jessica Felice Pamela Clink Velma DuRocher Maggie Berigon Brendan Carillo Nora Kenny CHILDREN S CHOIR ST. GARBRIEL BRASS Joyce Bennett Robert Bennett Karen Boozell William G. Burke Rufo Lacsamana Jack Beckman Robert Brannon Tommy Doyle ADULT CHOIR ORCHESTRA Welcome to Visitation Catholic Church Tracy Carey Elizabeth Fisette Monica Hammerschmidt James L. Hauser Pam Hauser David Ciccarone Ryan Falcone Cecilia Passarelli Barb Masters Cantors FESTIVAL BRASS 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 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 DAILY 8:15 AM MASS ALTAR SERVER ASSIGNMENT (MAR 26-31) TUESDAY Benjamin Wede Jacob Wede WEDNESDAY Nick Zanoni Scott Zaragoza Love and Service to Others THURSDAY NO 8:15 AM MASS FRIDAY NO 8:15 AM MASS PARISH AND PASTORAL STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION 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 SATURDAY NO 8:15 AM MASS OFFICE HOURS: [M-F] 8:30 am-4:30 pm Phone: Fax: welcome@visitationcc.org Parish Website: Deanery Website: easterndupagedeanery.org BISHOP OF JOLIET Most Rev. R. Daniel Conlon, J.C.D.