APRIL 24, 2016 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

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1 APRIL 24, 2016 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 779 S. YORK ROAD ELMHURST, ILLINOIS CHURCH WEBSITE: SCHOOL WEBSITE: CHURCH Bishop of Joliet Most Rev. R. Daniel Conlon, J.C.D. Pastoral Staff Pastor Rev. Scott Huggins Part-time Associate Rev. J. Damien Graziano Weekend Assistants Rev. Gerald Tivy Rev. Thomas Sularz Deacons Jay Janousek, Anthony Spatafore James Eaker 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 Ministry Marcia Lane-McGee Business Manager Mrs. Debbie Johnson Auxiliary Bishop of Joliet, Vicar General Mass Schedule Sunday Masses Saturday Sunday Most Rev. Joseph Siegel, D.D. 5:00 P.M. 7:00, 8:15, 10:00 A.M. 12:00 Noon 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.. 4:30.. Rectory Fax Music Office School School Fax Religious Education Matthew Pozen... Ext. 502 Youth Ministry , Ext. 314 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, April 25 6:15.. Jerome Thallemer 8:15.. Lillian Kobilak Tuesday, April 26 6:15.. Daniel O Rahilly 8:15.. Intentions of Edwin Palenik Wednesday, April 27 6:15.. Deceased members of the Brinton and McGawley families 8:15.. Octavie Albuquere Thursday, April 28 6:15.. Intentions of Catherine Mais 8:15.. Deacon Charles Nunez Friday, April 29 6:15.. The souls in Purgatory 8:15.. Kay Bodan Stanley and Bernice Gwizdalski Saturday, April 30 8:15.. Ethan Gahlbeck 5:00.. Dan Gilpin Sunday, May 1 7:00.. Estelle and John Brecka 8:15.. Helen Belaski Shirley Maloney 10:00.. People of the Parish 12:00.. Julie D Agostino 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: In memory of Violet Janousek For the repose of the soul of Ronald Prokof By: Dolly Helwink Thank God for everything By: Isabel Rodriguez For a successful medical treatment For my son to be healed of addictions and his joyful, permanent return to the faith. Thank you! Happy 35 th birthday to Kimberly French By: Nancy O Toole 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 (Italy) 2LT Timothy Drahokoupil (Ft Benning, Georgia) United States Marine Corps LCPL David Byrne (MCAS Cherry Point, NC) PVT Nicholas Acevedo (California) PVT Conor Croci (California) United States Air Force MSGT Kevin M. James (Italy) 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. 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 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 Reflection This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. When people watch us, do they know that we are the disciples of Jesus? As Christians, we are called to do more than love the Lord. We are called to be his witnesses in the world by loving others as well. In today s Gospel reading, he gave us a new commandment, As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. Anyone, everyone, should be able to look at us and see this love in action. If we are not witnesses to this love, then we are falling short of our mission. So, how did Jesus love us? Selflessly. His love was never motivated by personal gain. On the contrary, he often suffered for us, and not just on the cross. He faced rejection and animosity for loving those who were considered unlovable in his culture. He lived a life of poverty and simplicity, never focused on amassing things for himself, but always willing to give of himself. This is the love we are called to imitate. The task can feel daunting. We are not perfect people, and being witnesses to Christ-like love can strike us as a lofty challenge. Of course, it s easier to be selfless and generous with people who love us in return, or with those who stir our compassion. But to be consistent witnesses to loving one another in all circumstances like Jesus does for us that takes it to another level. Thankfully, however, Jesus doesn t expect us to do this on our own. He promises us his Spirit to live in us and love through us. Through our baptism, we have his Spirit dwelling in our hearts, along with the supernatural gifts of faith, hope, and love. May we make these gifts flourish. Worldwide Marriage Encounter In today s Gospel Jesus commanded his disciples to love one another as He had loved them. Do we reflect this love in our lives and relationships, especially our marriage relationship? Let God show you how to love your spouse and others as He loves you. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are June 10-12, 2016 or August 12-14, 2016 or October 7-9, 2016, all in Elk Grove Village, IL. Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at or contact us through Did you miss it? The Divine Mercy Mission, held on the weekend of April 1 3 at both Holy Trinity and Visitation parishes, was a beautiful reminder of the love and mercy of Jesus. To see a short video of this inspiring event, along with other resources for the Divine Mercy message and devotion, please visit the Visitation Parish website at Click on the rotating banner and Divine Mercy Corner sections to see all of these new additions. Jesus, I trust in you! PARISH BUSINESS Page 3 Special 2 nd Collection Next Sunday Gabriel Lara, director of the Quinn Community Center of St. Eulalia, will speak briefly after the homily next Sunday to talk about the many programs offered at the Quinn Community Center. Since we joined in partnership with the Center over two years ago, some of our parishioners have volunteered and seen first hand the great impact this center has had on the families and children it serves. Our Knights of Columbus have supported the center with fundraising dinners, and our school and religious education program, with the help of our CCW, are currently collecting art supplies and preparing to help stock and reorganize the center s art studio. These are just a few ways that we have been sharing in the ministries of the Quinn Center. Next Sunday, help us continue to help the Quinn Community Center and its ministries through our special second collection. Youth 4 Change Project The Youth 4 Change project is now entering its 5 th year! It has grown and transformed into an incredible community-based program. We now partner with 10 community organizations and a number of community volunteers to run the Quinn Center Summer Program. In 2013, we registered 56 campers, employed 21 teens, and offered programming for about three hours a day. This summer, we plan to register about 125 campers (including a new Early Childhood program), employ 35 teens, and offer full-day programming (9:00 3:00..) and tutoring through Golden Apple Scholars. We have also continued to develop programming specifically for our teen mentors to include job training, resume building, and the opportunity to work with local Champions in various fields. In addition, we will be providing a nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack prepared by women from a local co-op and in coordination with Loyola dietetics program. Our garden is now supplied by a local gardening center and run by the neighborhood block club in conjunction with our youth. We continue to screen children for a medical home and up-to-date vaccination status. Needless to say, we are very proud of the program and of the teens that have helped build it from the ground up! We have been able to do this thanks to your support. We hope you continue this great work.

4 LECTOR, EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST, MUSIC MINISTER* AND ALTAR SERVER ASSIGNMENTS FOR APRIL 30-MAY 1 Saturday April 30 5:00 P.M. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Lectors & Music Ministers* Rayanna Stevenson Jim Brown* Jack & Krystyna Miuccio* Alex Nieto* Sunday Andy Packhem May 1 Barb Masters* 7:00 A.M. Sunday May 1 8:15 A.M. Ramona Osgood Barb Masters* Megan Drahos* Sunday Emma Radcliff May 1 Adult Choir* 10:00 A.M. Sunday May 1 12:00 P.M. Anna Marie Hajek Jim Brown* Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Dianne C. Carter Allan Izzo Bob Kaminski David Stevenson Mary Ann Arazan Daniel Fogarty, Sr. Marty Moran Mary McCann Pamela Clink Tom Lawless Elizabeth Quinn Patti Riggs Jessica Felice Mary Ellen Grisim Erin Radcliff Terrence Walden James L. Hauser Pam Hauser Helen Krajewski Rosalie Ward Daily Altar Server Assignment Monday, April 25 Saturday, April 30 Altar Servers Emmet Doyle Ronan Doyle Adam Stevenson Christopher Fosnacht Will Harrison Evelyn Hickman Bridget Nelson Matthew Nelson Stephen Taylor Colin Doherty Edwin Espinosa, Jr. Tyler Lavin Andrew Czech Sophia Hohman Danny Roberto 8:15.. Grace Grady and Nicholas Renfro Cate and Joe Marzano Kate and Will Sebastian Nina Brucci and Conor Corcoran Colin Hill and Will Ryan Dominico and Giovanna Gaudio Sunday Collection - April 17 $22, Sunday Budget $27, Sunday (+/- on budget) ($5,384.63) Sunday - Total Year to date $1,076, Sunday - YTD Budget $1,145, parishioners contributed through E-Giving. Thank you for your kindness and generosity to our parish. Please remember Visitation Parish in your will and estate planning. Please call the Rectory at for more information. Thank you. Reading for the Week of April 24, 2016 Sunday: Acts 14:21-27/Ps 145:8-13/Rv 21:1-5a/Jn 13:31-33a, Monday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14/Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17/Mk 16:15-20 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28/Ps 145:10-13, 21/Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6/Ps 122:1-5/Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21/Ps 96:1-3, 10/Jn 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31/Ps 57:8-10, 12/Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10/Ps 100:1-3, 5/Jn 15:18-21 Next Sunday: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29/Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8/Rv 21:10-14, 22-23/Jn 14:23-29 Anne Louise, daughter of Brian and Jennifer (Erickson) Herald Kyle James, son of Chad and Kathleen (Sloan) Knaus Matthew John, son of Robert and Erica (Kalis) Voightmann Ronald Prokof Page 4

5 FAITH FORMATION Faith Matt-ers By Matt Pozen Director of Parish Faith Formation Faithful Citizenship (April 24, 2016) In Part II of Faithful Citizenship, the US bishops apply the general moral principles which they developed in Part I to various concrete issues facing our nation today. Last week we continued our look at issues under the heading of economic justice by focusing on paragraph 76, which delves into the complicated issue of government support of faith-based initiatives: Faith-based groups deserve recognition and support, not as a substitute for government, but as responsive, effective partners, especially in the poorest communities and countries. The USCCB actively supports conscience clauses, opposes any effort to undermine the ability of faith-based groups to preserve their identity and integrity as partners with government, and is committed to protecting longstanding civil rights and other protections for both religious groups and the people they serve. Government bodies should not require Catholic institutions to compromise their moral convictions to participate in government health or human service programs. Last week I focused on the importance of faith-based groups and other mediating institutions, which have traditionally formed the glue of our American society. The US bishops use the principle of subsidiarity to call government to support and partner with these private organizations, rather than trying to usurp their crucial role in society. The welfare reform of the 1990s did precisely this, shifting the focus to government support of private and faith-based organizations that make up such an important part of our social service safety net in America. Once the government in a pluralistic society like ours starts providing financial support to faith-based organizations, the complicated application of the First Amendment ( separation of church and state ) comes into play. The recent debate over the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate regarding contraceptive coverage simply brings this issue into sharper focus. Catholic-run colleges, hospitals, and social service agencies employ and serve not only Catholics, but people of all religions and no religion. Since the government gives financial support to these organizations, in the form of grants and tax exemptions, does the government have any say in how they operate? Obamacare attempts to move our society toward more universal health insurance coverage, and the HHS mandate classifies contraception and sterilization as basic preventative care that all insurance plans must cover. The only exemption to this mandate is for those religious organizations that primarily employ and serve their own constituents. Thus, Visitation Parish would be exempt from having to provide an insurance plan for its employees that covers contraception and sterilization, but the College of St. Francis and St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet would not. According to Catholic doctrine, it is the bishops, in union with the pope, who act as the official magesterium of the Church, defining Catholic moral convictions. Perhaps in its attempt to respect Catholic moral convictions, the HHS mandate placed less weight on what the bishops have taught and more weight on how lay Catholics are actually living, where statistics say that the vast majority of Catholics do not object to the use of contraception and sterilization within marriage. Let s move on to paragraph 77: Social Security should provide adequate, continuing, and reliable income in an equitable manner for low- and average-wage workers and their families when these workers retire or become disabled, and for the survivors when a wage-earner dies. Currently, the question of how to do this is very pressing, given the dwindling amount of money left in the reserve fund. Due to longer life-spans, the baby-boomer generation entering retirement age, and not enough younger people currently paying into the system (due to declining birth rates), it is simply a matter of arithmetic at this point, unless changes are made soon. In paragraph 80 the bishops move on to the crucial issues of health care: Affordable and accessible health care is an essential safeguard of human life and a fundamental human right. Despite an increase in the number of people insured, millions of Americans still lack health care coverage. Health care coverage remains an urgent national priority. The nation's health care system needs to be rooted in values that respect human dignity, protect human life, respect the principle of subsidiarity, and meet the needs of the poor and uninsured, especially born and unborn children, pregnant women, immigrants, and other vulnerable populations. Employers, including religious groups and family-owned businesses, should be able to provide health care without compromising their moral or religious convictions, and individuals should be able to purchase health care that accords with their faith. The USCCB supports measures to strengthen Medicare and Medicaid. Notice how the bishops proclaim affordable and accessible health care to be a fundamental human right, and urge reform of the nation s health care system. The question of how to do this is at the root of current heated debates. Some (especially Democrats) have argued for a government-run single-payer system, cutting out the market-driven insurance industry, like in Canada and many European countries. Others (especially Republicans) have argued for working within the current insurance system by mandating that all people must purchase health insurance, as a way of spreading the costs more broadly. Ultimately, the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act ( Obamacare ) of 2010 took the later course, adding government aid for those who cannot afford health insurance. Paragraph 80 moves on to support measures to strengthen Medicare and Medicaid. As with Social Security, the future of Medicare is in jeopardy due to rising healthcare costs, an aging population, and fewer young people paying into the system. The question of how to strengthen Medicare and Medicaid so that they are available in the future remains unclear. Page 5

6 SCHOOL MANNA Visitation Tuition Assistance Program This past week 21 Visitation Grade School and other organization program families purchased $9,615 in gift certificates through our MANNA program. The earned tuition credit for the past week was $ Please note that your earned tuition credit will be applied to your Smart Tuition account. You can visit the school website ( to view or print our most recent updated MANNA Order Form. For additional information or to place a large order, please call Everyday Stewards During Lent, the school children at Visitation grew in holiness through prayer, fasting and alms-giving. The beneficiaries of the alms-giving were the Adrian Dominican Sisters who served Visitation for many years and Taller de Jose, an organization located in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago. Pictured here are student council officers presenting a check to Sister Kathy Brazda C.S.J., the director of Taller de Jose at a school where the presentation took place. Representatives from Taller came to school at the beginning of Lent to talk to students about their work. Students decorated their mission banks with their faith partners, took the banks home and brought them back after Easter. More than $2,700 was collected. Many thanks to our students and their families for their generosity. TOTUS TUUS is coming to Visitation Parish July 24-29, 2016 Totus Tuus is a diocesan catechetical summer youth program whereby seminarians and college students travel throughout the summer proclaiming the Gospel through Catechetical instruction, Mass, Confession, games, fun and more! Visitation is partnering with Immaculate Conception Parish to sponsor Totus Tuus, July Children entering grades 1-6 and youth entering grades 7-12 are welcome from both parishes. Entering Grades 1-6 (maximum of 90)* Monday-Friday 9:00.. to 2:30.. Cost: $25 Entering Grades 7-12 (no maximum) Sunday-Thursday 7:00-9:00.. Cost: $10 Family Rate: $70 for 3 or more children grades 1-6 *Grades 1-6 need to bring a bagged lunch and drink daily To register or for more information please contact: Matt Pozen (Visitation Director of Parish Faith Formation) matt.pozen@visitationcc.org or x 502. Daily Mass at 11:15.. All are welcome! Totus Tuus T-Shirts will be available after Masses July 23 and July 24. $10/shirt. Page 6 MANNA Walk-in Service Wednesday 7:30-8:30.. and Friday 2:00-3:30.. Box Tops for Education The Visitation Grade School student council is collecting Box Tops for Education. Find these labels on the many food and non food items you have in your home right now. Please help us raise funds for school by sending in these labels. See the school website for a complete list of products. MINISTRIES The Family Tree of Christianity: How Did All the Different Churches Develop? Location: Visitation Parish Center, Elmhurst Facilitator: Matt Pozen Tuesday afternoon session, 12:30-2:30.. May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Or Wednesday evening session, 7:00-9:00.. May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1 Participants are welcome to come to either session each week. This series will explore the historical development of the main forms of Christianity. Week 1 Unity and Diversity in the Early Church ( AD) Week 2 Councils, Creeds, and Schisms ( ) Week 3 Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy ( ) Week 4 The Protestant Reformation ( ) Week 5 Christianity in America (1700-Present) To enhance learning, participants will be given short readings for each session, with questions for reflection and discussion. Registration is required. Please contact Matt Pozen at: matt.pozen@visitationcc.org or x 502.

7 A Message for All The Lord appeared to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in front of the exposed Blessed Sacrament and this is how she explained her experience. Jesus Christ, my kind Master, appeared to me. He was a blaze of glory His five wounds shining like five suns, flames issuing from all parts of His human form, especially from His Divine breast which was like a furnace, and which He opened to disclose His utterly affectionate and loveable Heart, the living source of all those flames. It was at this moment that He revealed to me the indescribable wonders of His pure love for mankind: the extravagance to which He d been led for those who had nothing for Him but ingratitude and indifference. This hurts Me more, He told me, than everything I suffered in my passion. Even a little love from them in return and I should regard all that I have done for them as next to nothing, and look for a way of doing still more. But no, all my eager efforts for their welfare meet with nothing but coldness and dislike. Do me the kindness, then you, at least of making up for all their ingratitude, as far as you can. (Consoling the Heart of Jesus) Could you register for one hour a week to make up for the ingratitude? The Chapel is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are some hours that need adoration partners. For more information, call Joan Taylor, or Mary Lewis, The Family, Staff and Volunteers of The Quinn Center Cordially Invite You to a Cinco De Mayo Party Saturday, May 7, 2016 Visitation Parish Center 6:00 8:00 p.m. Join us for: Authentic Mexican Food Dancing and Dance Instruction Children s Games We would like to thank you for your continuing support and prayers. The Quinn Center has been a blessing to so many children and their families in the Maywood and Broadview communities. Thank you for being a part of our work and part of our family. Let s gather to celebrate Cinco De Mayo and all those we have helped. The Quinn Community Center is the principal social outreach program of Saint Eulalia Parish for the Maywood and Broadview communities. The Quinn Community Center acts in the role of servant leader. By providing organizational structure and facilities, the Quinn Community Center exemplifies the commitment of Saint Eulalia Parish to collaborate with and enrich the lives of those it serves. Divine Mercy Corner Jesus said to St. Faustina: I desire trust from My creatures. Encourage souls to place great trust in My fathomless mercy. Let the weak, sinful soul have no fear to approach Me, for even if it had more sins than there are grains of sand in the world, all would be drowned in the unmeasurable depths of My mercy. (Diary, 1059) For more inspiration: The Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska: Divine Mercy In My Soul, Saint Faustina Kowalska, 2003, Marian Press or download the official Divine Mercy app free from the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception (for ios and Android devices). VISITATION PARISH GROUPS Join us on Thursday, April 28, at 1:00.. in the Parish Center for some fun and entertainment. This month we welcome speaker Lt. Novak from the fire department Coffee and goodies will be served Visitation CCW Women s Golf Outing Friday May 6, 2016 Sugar Creek Golf Course 5:00.. Shotgun Start Dinner following Best Ball Format Grab your partner and sign up today! $45 per person includes Dinner Buffet, Golf and pull cart* *riding cart can be rented for an additional charge $20 per person, dinner only Reserve your spot on the CCW app m.visitationccw.com or by returning this form with checks made payable to Visitation CCW. Responses no later than Friday, April 29 Name: Address: Phone: I would like to golf with: Please return to: Becky Cira c/o Matthew Cira room 116 or 972 S. Hawthorne Ave. Elmhurst, IL For more information, contact: Becky Cira beckycira@gmail.com or at First 25 ladies to respond receive a FREE drink ticket Page 7

8 Visitation Council of Catholic Women Installation of Officers All women of our parish please join us in celebrating the Installation of Jane Fitzgerald & her new CCW Board Members Tuesday, May 10, 2016 Installation Mass at 10:00.. Luncheon immediately following at OUTSIDE EVENTS Festa Italiana Friday, May 13 (Your lucky day!) Presented by CAFÉ AMANO RESTAURANT 116 E. Schiller Street, Elmhurst IL 11:30.. Cocktail Reception & Luncheon $30.00 per guest Babysitting will be available for the day details in next week s bulletin. Luncheon Reservation Please RSVP by May 1 st to Angela Hill, 233 Niagara, Elmhurst, IL Return through school c/o Colin Hill (Rm 113) Checks made payable to Visitation CCW Credit Card accepted on Visitation CCW app Questions: Call Angela at or angelahill46@gmail.com. Name: Phone: Individual seating or tables of Please indicate if you would like to have us seat you or the names of those you would like to sit with on this form. DIOCESAN Reporting Sexual Abuse Anyone with reason to believe that a child has been abused or is being abused should report their suspicions to civil authorities. Contact: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services: ABUSE ( ) or local police. The Diocese of Joliet Victim Assistance Coordinator is available to help victims/survivors of child sexual abuse by a cleric, employee or volunteer of the Catholic Church. The Victim Assistance Coordinator will report to Bishop Conlon and coordinate efforts of pastoral support and outreach to assist in the healing process. The Victim Assistance Coordinator can also assist in making a report to civil authorities. Contact the Diocese of Joliet Victim Assistance Coordinator at Fr. McDonald Council #1911 and Navarro Catering and Events 537 S. York St. Elmhurst, IL Come listen to the music of Sinatra, Dean Martin, Louie Prima, Perry Como and others while enjoying a delicious Friday Knight dinner! ~ Bar opens at 5:00..~ ~ Dinner Buffet Serving ~ 5:30 8:00.. Bruschetta, Zalute Salad Pasta Vodka, Chicken Francaise Italian Sausage, Peppers & Potatoes Green Bean Almondine Dessert: Italian Ice $22 per person (Proceeds benefit Council Charitable Activities) Tickets available at Year of Mercy Pilgrimage Church Hours at I.C. As part of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Immaculate Conception parish is one of the Pilgrimage Churches in the Diocese of Joliet. In celebration, we will open our I.C. Church to pilgrims from the parish and around the diocese each Saturday from 11:00.. to 1:00.. beginning on Saturday February 13 through November 26, Our hope is that people will take advantage of the opportunity to visit the church and pray. There is also the opportunity to obtain a plenary indulgence during the Year of Mercy by visiting a Pilgrimage Church with the intention of acquiring the indulgence, going to confession (before or after the visit), receiving Holy Communion, making a profession of faith, praying for the Holy Father and for the intentions that he bears in his heart for the good of the church and of the entire world. Please plan to make a special visit with your family or friends during this Year of Mercy. Page 8

9 Parish Organizations and Parishioners Wanted Need: DuPage Pads Interim Housing Support Coordinator and Volunteers. Location: Salvation Army at 1 S 415 Summit Ave, Oakbrook Terrace, IL st, 2 nd, and 4 th Saturdays of the month for June, July, August & 1 st week of September. # of volunteers needed: per evening. Various shifts from 5:30.. to 8:00.. Support Coordinator responsibilities: The volunteer support coordinator oversees the planning and scheduling of the Interim Housing (overnight) operations once a month, and is available for any questions that may arise on the night assigned to serve. The coordinator is needed to recruit volunteers for each shift from 5:30.. 7:30.. Volunteer responsibilities include: Setting up sleeping area for men and women, serving dinner, signing in participants, monitoring participants and facilities while they are sleeping, preparing sack lunches for the following day, serving a hot or cold breakfast to participants in the morning, and cleaning up the site after the guests leave at 7:00.. One person is designated to pick up and drop off the linen being laundered. How do I register to volunteer? All volunteers are required to complete the online registration with DuPage Pads and complete the online volunteer training. Please register at or by visiting the Eastern DuPage Deanery website at Parish Activity Calendar April 25-May 1 Monday, April 25 Rosary Making Class 6:00.. PC Prayer for Priests 7:00.. C Tuesday, April 26 Rosary Making Class 10:00.. PC Communion Retreat 6:00.. C, PC Wednesday, April 27 Craft Ladies 9:00.. PC Bible Study 12:30.. PC Book Study 7:00.. PC MANNA 7:30.. PC Thursday, April 28 Prayer for Priests 8:45.. C Vis Seniors 1:00.. PC Friday, April 29 School Mass 8:15.. C MANNA 2:00.. PC Saturday, April 30 School First Communion 9:30.. C RE First Communion 1:00.. C Sunday, May 1 May Crowning 10:00.. C Boy Scout Troup 14 5:30. PC, PH Parish Directory Adoration Chapel... Mary Lewis Joan Taylor Altar Servers... Deacon Tony Spatafore Bereavement Ministers... Patti Riggs Casserole Ministry... Kathy Best Council of Catholic Women... Mary McCann Crypt of the Saints... Richard Montalbano Deacons... Jay Janousek Tony Spatafore aspatafore1@comcast.net Jim Eaker 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 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 PADS... Bob & Tricia Havlir 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... Dawn Larson dawnmlarson@sbcglobal.net Youth Ministry... Marcia Lane-McGee Bulletin Deadline Friday 4:30 P.M. Suzanne Noonan Page 9

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