VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH ELMHURST, IL

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1 VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH ELMHURST, IL SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

2 Page Two September 9, 2018 Visitation Catholic Church One of the beautiful traditions of our Catholic Church is the use of bells to indicate that something special is about to begin New Sacristy Bells! STARTING NEXT WEEK, you will hear the sound of our new Sacristy bells in our church prior to the start of the Holy Mass. These bells (which will be located at both the Sacristy and main entrance to our church) will be rung once to signal the congregation to stand for the Processional. Please rise once you hear the sound of these bells. THANK YOU! DATE DAY CALENDAR OF UPCOMING VISITATION EVENTS LOCATION TIME 10 Sept MON SPRED Podesta Hall 6:30 PM 10 Sept MON Prayer for Priests Church 7:00 PM 10 Sept MON CRHP Parish Center 7:00 PM 11 Sept TUES Rosary Maker Meeting Parish Center 1:00 PM 12 Sept WED Craft Ladies Parish Center 9:00 AM 12 Sept WED Children s Choir Parish Center 3:00 PM 12 Sept WED Women s Evening of Recollection Church 7:30 PM 12 Sept WED MANNA Parish Center 7:30 PM 13 Sept THUR Prayer for Priests Church 8:45 AM 13 Sept THUR ENDOW Parish Center 9:00 AM 13 Sept THUR Visitation School Board Meeting Parish Center 7:00 PM 13 Sept THUR ENDOW Parish Center 7:00 PM 14 Sept FRI MANNA Parish Center 2:30 PM 14 Sept FRI Cub Scouts Pack 14 Meeting Podesta Hall 5:00 PM 15 Sept SAT Biblical Institute Parish Center 9:00 AM SUN SEPT 16 AM VISITATION BLOOD DRIVE 7:30 AM-1:30 PM HOSPITALITY CENTER

3 Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 9, 2018 Page Three STATEMENT FROM MOST REVEREND R. DANIEL CONLON, BISHOP OF JOLIET I OFFER MY STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE DECISION MADE BY CARDINAL DANIEL DINARDO, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, to seek an Apostolic Visitation, working in concert with a national lay commission granted independent authority, to seek the truth with regard to the matter of Archbishop McCarrick. This scandal needs to be thoroughly investigated and brought into the light. I also support Cardinal DiNardo s intention to seek the Holy Father s concurrence with the plan of the USCCB s Executive Committee to develop proposals concerning the reporting, investigation and resolution of child abuse complaints against bishops. Our new Sunday Mass Times... OUR PARISH STEWARDSHIP September 2, 2018 Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 6:30 AM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12 NOON 6:00 PM TOTAL COLLECTION PREVIOUS WEEK E-GIVE WEEKLY TOTAL SUNDAY WEEKLY BUDGET SUNDAY YTD BUDGET SUNDAY YTD TOTAL...have begun! 7:00 am, 8:15 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am and 6:00 pm IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM FATHER GREG REGARDING RECENT SCAM Someone is sending s to parishioners claiming to be Father Greg and asking for money. Parishioners should NOT RESPOND TO/GIVE MONEY to anyone requesting information/donations in Fr. Greg s name via . $ 4, $ 1, $ 3, $ 6, $ 3, $ 2, $ 21, $ 6, $ 27, $ 30, $ 303, $ 283, E-GIVING IS AVAILABLE Have you considered signing up for E-Giving instead of writing checks for your weekly offering? Visit to see how easy and convenient it is to register. Thank you for your support. NEWS FROM THE P.I.T. PRIEST IN TRAINING By Father Michael Kearney Who you choose to accompany yourself with or not to accompany yourself with matters? T his question seems simple enough, but is crucial to comprehend. This decision makes sense at work, with our friends, but most importantly in our spiritual lives! T hat s clear in our first Sunday reading from Isaiah: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God. Why is Israel called to have strength and no fear? Because the Lord is with them! It is true, if we keep the Lord by our side, it doesn t matter what storms or crosses we may face, we can grab strength and courage from the Lord s Presence. I have experienced this in my ministry and in my personal life. I have witnessed individuals facing the end of their life who possess total peace because they knew the Lord was with them! I have personally experienced this when I was diagnosed with Hodgkin s Lymphoma I had a sense of peace because I knew the Lord was with me! The challenge for us, is to ask the question (s): Do we walk with the Lord? Do we allow the Lord into our hearts and lives? Do we have strength and courage that is asked of us in our first reading? If not, maybe we should invite the Lord in!

4 Page Four September 9, 2018 Visitation Catholic Church Scripture Reflections for TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME LIVING the WORD September 9, 2018 THIS WEEK S FOCUS: BE HEALED, BE OPEN Divine healing in the scriptures never exists for its own sake, but as an impetus to proclaim God s glory. When we experience healing, our lives must be opened to be faithful witnesses. FIRST READING Be strong, fear not! Here is your God (Isaiah 35:4-7a). After Israel had been chastised for all of its sins, it would be blessed by the LORD and be made fruitful again. This idea is presented in terms of the blind being able to see and the deaf able to hear and the mute able to speak. We will find this theme in this Sunday s Gospel, where we will see Jesus heal the man who was deaf and mute. SECOND READING Show no partiality as you adhere to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ (James 2:1-5). This passage is scathing in its attack on favoritism within the community toward those who are rich. It reminds its readers that Jesus did not judge people this way. Jesus, in fact, saw the poor as those who are truly blessed, while he condemned the rich and arrogant. The rich are not ready to listen to the good news because they feel as if they do not need it, while the poor realize that they have nothing to lose. In fact, they recognize that they desperately need Jesus saving message because they have nowhere else to turn. GOSPEL Jesus makes the deaf hear and the mute speak (Mark 7:31-37). Jesus healing the man who is mute is in stark contrast to the Gospel last week, which spoke of the Pharisees who could physically hear and speak, but they chose to make themselves spiritually blind and deaf and mute. The man in the Gospel this week, however, was physically deaf and mute, and Jesus gives him the freedom to hear and speak freely. Typical of Mark s Gospel, after Jesus heals the man, he tells him not to spread word of what had happened (lest people misinterpret his mission in terms of power). Yet the people are filled with awe and spread the news everywhere. In our Baptism ceremonies, we still use this idea of opening our ears to hear God s words and our mouths to speak them. REFLECTION How are ears opened and mouths freed? There was a deaf woman who worked at a post office. At her window was a sign inviting customers to speak so she could read their lips. There was a note pad, in case someone needed to write to communicate. When customers would sign to her she would light up and share her thank you. Her ears were opened and others learned to speak. At a campus ministry gathering to watch a film on immigration, the participants stayed for pizza to discuss their reactions. Discussed there was the importance of meeting people and hearing their stories to open eyes and ears. It was noted that often it is personal connection that makes a difference in what and how we hear, and what and for whom we speak. Ears are opened. We learn to explore how to speak to quench fear and embolden strength, and to see all people as brothers and sisters and children of God. St. James letter is needed as much today as it was at his writing: show no partiality as you adhere to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ (2:1). Jesus made clear God s desire to heal, free, and reconcile all creation. Sign language, open dialogue, hearing our brothers and sisters, and voicing our own fears and concerns can touch human ears, free tongues, and open hearts as surely as did spit and Jesus command, Ephphatha! Be opened. Then our ears are opened and our mouths free, which is what we ask at baptism: May [the Lord] soon touch your ears to receive his word, and your mouth to proclaim his faith, to the praise and glory of God the Father. (Rite of Baptism for Children, #65). READINGS FOR THE WEEK READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday, Sept Cor 5:1-8 Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday, Sept Cor 6:1-11 Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday, Sept Cor 7:25-31 Lk 6:20-26 Thursday, Sept Cor 8:1b-7, Lk 6:27-38 Friday, Sept. 14 Nm 21:4b-9 Jn 3:13-17

5 Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE STILL MASS INTENTION OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR 2018 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 V 6:15 AM V Dennis Doyle V 8:15 AM V Kay Barry V Intentions of Jansen Family TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 V 6:15 AM V Jeanette Spatafore V 8:15 AM V Walter Walden WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 V 6:15 AM V Betty McDevitt V 8:15 AM V Marilyn Williams THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 V 6:15 AM V Intentions of the Celebrant V 8:15 AM V Carolyn Dillon FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 V 6:15 AM V Barbara Mitacek V 8:15 AM V Violet Janousek V Fr. Tom Bradtke SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 V 6:15 AM V Celia Drozd V 5:00 PM V Havanna Suarez MASS INTENTIONS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 V TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME V 7:00 AM V Intentions of the Celebrant V 8:15 AM V Kathy Billings V Thomas and Antoinette Surdell V 10:00 AM V People of the Parish V Harry and Lawrence Schroeder V Ken Wachholtz V 11:30 AM V Tony Noto V Hellen Fillo V 6:00 PM V Dcn. Richard Searls To take the gifts up at Mass, please see an Usher. September 9, 2018 Page Five PRAYERS FOR OUR FAMILY For the Sick Please pray for all the sick and their families: Marynell Greer Colleen Buhrfiend John Kotowski Ray Young Dean Guidi Ted Medina Rich Zarek Betty Gorry John Rossi 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. For the Deceased Marie Wehrle "Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her. WEDDING BANNS I Louisa Macri and David Marks 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: For the repose of the soul of Anne Marie Quinn. For the repose of the soul of Mary Ward. May she rest in peace. For the one year anniversary of the passing of Albert Rogalski. May he rest in peace. OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED The Sacrament of Baptism was celebrated on September 2, 2018 GUS BRIAN Son of Jason and Michele (Poplawski) Gentile MILA ANNE Daughter of Joey and Stephanie (Buerger) Monteleone JACK DEACON Son of Richard and Kristen (White) Owen

6 Page Six September 9, 2018 OUT OF THE MOUTH OF BABES What does the Holy Eucharist mean to you? Students throughout the Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools have been spending hours before the Blessed Sacrament during the school day. They are learning and experiencing first hand what wonderful gifts Jesus in the Holy Eucharist has to offer them and their families. The students also learned about the numerous Eucharistic miracles that occurred throughout the world. These students were asked, What does the Holy Eucharist mean to you? Their remarks were inspirational! The following is a Sixth grade student s thoughts about the Holy Eucharist: Visitation Catholic Church PICK UP YOUR FREE BOOK TODAY... The recently published book, Who Do You Go To When You Need Help? GOD through the Patron Saints will be given out free of charge at all Masses this weekend, Sept. 8/9... The Crypt of the Saints, located below the Adoration Chapel in the Visitation Parish Convent [799 S. York Rd.] is open every Sunday from 9:00 am-1:30 pm. Over 700 statues, icons and relics await your prayers, devotion and veneration and over 700 books on Saints are available for your research or reading enjoyment when visiting the Crypt. Visit Jesus in the Adoration Chapel and His Saints in the Crypt every Sunday before/after Mass. Thank you, Richard Montalbano God help me to be like Your Son, Jesus. Jesus made the greatest miracle by dying on the cross. He still makes miracles through the Eucharist. Follow this student s guidance and seek your miracle by spending time with Jesus in front of the Holy Eucharist in the Adoration Chapel. Go before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Pray for your children, your relatives, your friends, and do not forget to pray for yourself. Put your trust in Our Lord, and you too, might receive a miracle through the Holy Eucharist. Our Lord performs miracles every day. You might be the next recipient! The Adoration Chapel is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please call Mary Lewis at , or Joan Taylor at , to sign up for your own miraculous hour with Jesus. There are empty hours: Sunday: 1:00 am (every other week) Wednesday: 2:00 am Thursday: 9:00 am Saturday: 8:00 pm (4 th Saturday of the month) Why We Must Pray For Priests? For when there is no priest, There is no sacrifice; And when there is no sacrifice, There is no religion. St. John Vianney (Patron Saint for Parish Priests) Pray And Fast For Religious! Two opportunities: Monday evening at 7:00 pm Thursday morning at 9:00 am (after 8:15 am Mass) It is up to us, as Church laity and militant, to help priests by praying and fasting! Please consider joining us. Pray the Rosary at Aanchor Abortion Clinic Prayer for the unborn on Wednesdays at Aanchor Abortion Clinic at 1186 Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn (three blocks west of Main St. in Lombard) Rosary starts at 9:30 am. God bless you and those you love, Deacon Jim Eaker Come Early to Mass... To Pray Your Sunday Rosary! Join us 30 minutes before the start of all weekend Masses to pray the Rosary. If you would like to lead a Rosary Rachel Gilboy@RGilboy@comcast.net. At Fatima, Mary told the three shepherd children that between the Rosary and the Brown Scapular, that she would help Save the World! Pick up a free Blessed Rosary and the 15 Promises of the Rosary Bookmark before or after the weekend Masses! Whoever shall faithfully serve me by the recitation of the Rosary shall receive Signal Graces!

7 Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 9, 2018 Page Seven PARISH BULLETIN FINANCIAL Financial Report Actual Budget Church Rel Ed School Total Total Revenue: Sunday Collections $ 1,549, $ 1,549, $ 1,518, Other Collections 231, , , Fundraisers , , , Tuition and Fees - 141, ,625, ,766, ,669, Other Unrestricted Revenue 72, , , , , Debt Reduction/Capital Campaign 7, Total Revenue $ 1,861, $ 144, $ 1,881, $ 3,886, $ 3,736, Expenses: Salaries $ 511, $ 108, $ 1,118, $ 1,738, $ 1,977, Fringe Benefits 219, , , , , Repairs & Maintenance 46, , , , Services 122, , , , , Materials & Supplies 118, , , , Insurance 42, , , , Utilities 109, , , , , Diocesan Assessment 92, , , Other Operating Expense , , , Capital Expenditures 3, , , , Loan Principal Loan Interest 9, , Total Expenses $ 1,274, $ 157, $ 1,994, $ 3,426, $ 3,722, Net Revenue-Expenses Parish Subsidies $ 389, $ 41, $ 348, $ 477, Surplus/Deficit $ 976, $ 27, $ 235, $ 460, Additional Information Loan-Principal Balance $ - Other Amounts due to Diocese $ - Capital Campaign Pledges Receipts Beginning Balance $ - $ - Receipts $ - $ - Expenses $ - $ - Ending Balance $ - $ - NOTES The above categories would be the minimum reporting requirements for parish bulletins. The parish should expand descriptions and account headings where applicable to better inform their parishioners. Displaying comparative columns of Actual vs. Budget is recommended. Some type of narrative recapping the year s activity should accompany these financials. Please remember this is a suggested format as approved by the Presbyterial Council.

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9 Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 9, 2018 Page Nine Get Excited about the Catholic Faith! Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults A STUDY ON THE LIFE AND WRITINGS OF ST. TERESA OF AVILA Begins Thursday, Sept. 13 through mid-november Two session times: 9:00 am and 7:00 pm Visitation Parish Center All women of the parish are invited At the heart of this study is the passionate, unrelenting love of St. Teresa of Avila, the famous 16th century Spanish nun who became the first female Doctor of the Church. With her feminine heart and deep spiritual wisdom, St. Teresa helps us embark on the spiritual journey that takes place within our souls by guiding us through what she coined "The Interior Castle," where Christ abides in the center of our being. Her profound insight, leads to a deepened relationship with Jesus, empowering us to become pioneers forging our way with love through the new and often challenging frontiers we face in life. Endow is a Catholic educational program that brings women together to discover our God-given dignity and feminine genius through the richness and authenticity of Catholic teaching, and to understand our unique role we have in bringing our culture back to focus on humanity and transforming society. When we as women grow in understanding the teachings of the Church and in the truth of Jesus Christ, our faith becomes more fully defined, and so does our transforming influence in the family, the community, and society as a whole. Register for Endow Today Prayerfully discern participation, register, and purchase the study online at the following link where additional information about ENDOW and the study can be found: [MATERIAL COST: $34.95] karen-stuefen-s-visitation-group Our program starts October 14 at 10:00 am... Would you like to be baptized, receive the sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Eucharist? Do you feel a calling to inquire about the Catholic faith? ASK LEARN DISCUSS The Fundamentals of our Faith. If you, a family member or someone you know would like more information about our RCIA program, please call the Visitation Rectory Office at SERRA Club of DuPage The SERRA Club of DuPage, a national organization supporting vocations to the priesthood and religious life, invites you to join them for Mass and Dinner on Monday, Sept. 17, The evening will begin at 6:00 pm with Rosary and Mass at St. Michael Church, 310 S. Wheaton Ave., Wheaton. Dinner will follow in St. Michael Parish Center. For reservations or to find out more about SERRA, please contact Joann Carr at or carrgeojo@gmail.com. ARMED FORCES PRAYER LIST We remember in prayer our military as they serve in our Armed Forces and pray for God s protection. U.S. Air Force MSGT Kevin James (Ramstein AFB, Germany) AMN Natalee Arbino (Wright Paterson, OH) AMN E2 Jacob Neimanan (Ft. Sam Houston, TX) AMN Eric E. James (DYESS AFB, Abilene, TX)) SSGT Christopher Lenz (Tinker AFB, OK) U.S. Army CPT Joseph Doyle (ID) MAJ Patrick Leen (IL) 1LT Timothy Drahokoupil (Ft. Campbell, KY) LT Joseph D. Frost (Fort Knox, KY) CPT Nicholas Keller (Ft. Knox, KY) 2 LT Thomas J. Diwisch (Fort Bragg, NC) PVT Stephen J. Taylor (Ft. Eustis, VA) U.S. Coast Guard CPO Patrick Kirby (TX) U.S. Marine Corps PVT Nicholas Acevedo (CA) 1 LT Kurt P. James (Darwin, Australia) SGT David Byrne (Japan) CPL Conor Croci (MCAS Miramar, CA) LCPL Eric E. Gibas (Camp Pendleton, CA) United States Navy LCDR Robert Aranha (United States) To add a name to this list, please call

10 Page Ten September 9, 2018 Join our 2018 Visitation Music Ministry World Peace Through Sacred Music Sing to the Lord a New Song! RESURRECTION CHOIR NOW FORMING! Sing at 9:15 am/11 am Funeral Liturgies If you are available during the day and interested in offering the gift of music at our parish during the difficult time of loss for our families, contact Barb Masters, Music Director at or b.masters@visitationparish.org. Visitation Catholic Church FALL MUSIC MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES CHILDREN S CHOIR (Grades 3-8) Practice on WEDNESDAY, 3:30 pm ADULT CHOIR (High School-Adult) Practice on TUESDAY, 7:00 pm ***HAND BELL ENSEMBLE ***ST. GABRIEL BRASS ***YOUTH INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL ENSEMBLE Please contact Music Director Barb Masters at or b.masters@visitationparish.org or masterspackhem@yahoo.com CATHOLIC DOCTORS NEEDED 2018 Fall Retreat/Seminar, Sept , 2018 Loyola Stritch Medical School, Chicago Mission Doctors Association is hosting a retreat/seminar for Catholic Doctors, Dentists, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants considering Short-term mission service/medical professionals can obtain CME for attending. Visit: PADS MINISTRY NEEDS HELP PUBLIC ACTION TO DELIVER SHELTER The PADS Ministry is looking for volunteers to make soup, sandwiches and bacon once a month on the third Saturday from October through May. PADS also needs volunteers to help with the 11 pm-3 am shift and the 3 am-7 am shift. If interested, please contact Elizabeth Kosowski at or elizabeth@att.net. 14th Annual Run 4 Home K and 5K Run, 5K and 1K Walk Saturday, September 15, :00 am 703 West Liberty, Wheaton Are you competitive? There are many ways to win at this year s Run 4 Home on Saturday, Sept. 15, at 8:00 am starting at DuPagePADS Client Service Center in Wheaton. This 10K and 5K Run and 5K and 1K Walk has something for everyone, discover all of the ways you can win!

11 Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 9, 2018 Page Eleven Join us for Monday Night Ladies Volleyball Starting September 10! We play most Monday nights from 8:30-10 pm in the Visitation School Gym in the Valentino Center. All women over 18 yrs. old are invited. Exercise and have fun at the same time! Hope to see you there! Questions? Tracy Nelson WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS! Our league bowls on Mondays at 9:00 am, beginning Sept. 10, at Hillside Lanes. No experience is necessary. Beginners are welcome! Interested individuals, call Sharon at 31ST ANNUAL BISHOP S MASS WITH PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, 12 Noon Holy Family Catholic Church Shorewood Mass to be celebrated by Bishop R. Daniel Conlon. A free luncheon will follow. Persons with disabilities and their families are invited to attend. To RSVP for the luncheon or for information, please contact the Diocese of Joliet/Disabilities Ministry Office at or at ggiblin@dioceseofjoliet.org. FATIMA TOUR FOR PEACE To Visit St. Walter Parish The International Pilgrim Virgin statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting St. Walter Church, 130 Pine Ave., Roselle, from Sept. 16 until Sept. 17. St. Walter Parish will welcome the statue with a 9:00 pm procession around the campus on Sunday evening, Sept. 16, and hold a 24-hour vigil of prayer and devotions.

12 Page Twelve September 9, 2018 THIS SUNDAY! TWO GREAT EVENT OPPORTUNITIES from Fr. McDonald Council #1911 Rain or Shine! Are you ready for some football? 4 th ANNUAL BEARS/PACKERS CLASSIC CAR SHOW WATCH PARTY Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 to benefit Alzheimer s Association! 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM City of Elmhurst Parking Lot Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 behind 1911 Club Hall, 537 S. York St. Beginning at 7:00 PM (home of Fr. McDonald Council #1911) 1911 Club Hall Bring your family for food and fun! 537 S. York St. All years! All makes! All models! $35 person Dash plaque to first 50 cars! People s Choice Award in five classes! $35 ticket include two hours of food and all the beer, wine and pop you can drink! Register to display your car at: For details and to order tickets: Proceeds benefit Knights of Columbus Charitable Activities PARISH DIRECTORY Adoration Chapel Mary Lewis Joan Taylor Altar Servers Rev. Michael Kearney Catholic Light House Media Tom and Mary Parpan wrigleyfield@yahoo.com Casserole Ministry Kathy Best Council of Catholic Women Mary Beth Lucas mbblucas@gmail.com CRHP Kathy Fowler Crypt of the Saints Richard Montalbano Elizabeth Ministry Clarita Iozzo Fathers Club Craig Heiss... craigheiss@gmail.com 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 Elizabeth Kosowski elizabethgk@att.net Parish Pastoral Council Anne Montgomery 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 Valentino Activity Center Linda Roberts Vis Seniors Mary Ann Kramer Vocation Committee Pam Gaudio Joan Taylor Women s Volleyball Tracy Nelson Visitation Catholic Church gpkcdc@juno.com mtnelson95@yahoo.com BULLETIN DEADLINE: Thursday at 12 NOON to Suzanne Noonan bulletin@visitationcc.org

13 VISITATION PARISH LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE SEPT 15/16 5:00 PM 7:00 AM 8:15 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM 6:00 PM LECTORS Laura Kern Gerry Weaver Denise Devine Debbie Carey Margaret Foot Kevin Fowler EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS MUSIC PLEASE NOTE: NEW MASS TIME SCHEDULE BEGINS THIS WEEKEND, SEPT 8/SEPT 9 Bob Kaminski David Stevenson Mary K. Pakos Theresa Koenigsberger Grace Sletten Amy Sletten Luke Dolsen Jim Brown Suzy Salgado Bob Kaminski NOT FILLED [3] NOT FILLED [3] Barb Masters Clarita Iozzo Marianne Stanke Mary McCann Paul Morris Colin Harrington Finn Harrington Scott Zaragoza Jim Brown Megan Drahos Patti Riggs Elaine Ryba Mary Ellen Grisim Terry Grisim Daniel O Shaughnessy Kate O Shaughnessy Gavin Schaer ADULT CHOIR Wallace Foot Karen Stuefen Ray Hill Helen Krajewski Adrian Schafer Liam Moran NOT FILLED [1] Barb Masters CHILDREN S CHOIR DAILY 8:15 AM MASS ALTAR SERVER ASSIGNMENT (SEPT 10-SEPT 15) Al Potaczek Susan Haibeck Elizabeth Maloney NOT FILLED [1] Camryn McGreal Jack Harrison NOT FILLED [1] MONDAY Clare Lopatka Jack Beckman TUESDAY Maggie Berigon Melissa Mueller WEDNESDAY Nick Zaragoza Alysa Lawton THURSDAY Sam Hemmersmeier Luke Hemmersmeier FRIDAY Nick Zanoni Jenny Fromelt SATURDAY William Czech David Manchester 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: 7:00 am, 8:15 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 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 Love and Service to Others PARISH AND PASTORAL STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION PARISH OFFICE HOURS: [MON-FRI] 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, Teodora Kulikowska, Admin. Asst , x206 VISTATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Website: Phone: /Fax: Carrie Mijal, School Principal, cmijal@visitationelmhurst.org Katie McVey, School Assistant Principal kmcvey@visitationelmhurst.org BISHOP OF JOLIET Most Rev. R. Daniel Conlon, J.C.D.