VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH ELMHURST, IL

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1 VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH ELMHURST, IL NOVEMBER 25, 2018

2 Page Two November 25, 2018 Visitation Catholic Church REMINDER! GIFTS DUE NEXT WEEKEND, DEC. 1/2 BY 11:30 AM This is a reminder that if you took an Sharing Tree ornament, please purchase the gift for that special person, wrap it, tape the ornament label to the gift and return it on Saturday, Dec. 1, before 5 pm Mass or on Sunday, Dec. 2 anytime before the 11:30 am. Gifts are picked up by the receiving parish so it is very important that you bring your gift(s) on time. If you did not choose an ornament, you can still participate by... buying a gift and putting a note on it with a description (including sizes if applicable). HELP WANTED: We need many adults to help sort the gifts. We start at 9:15 am and work through mid-afternoon. If you can work the whole shift, that would be terrific but we will be happy to have you do a two-hour shift. Get in the Spirit of Christmas and sign up for a shift: 9:15 am-2:30 pm; 11 am-1 pm; 12:30 pm-2:30 pm. To volunteer to help, please monicaspatafore@gmail.com or call , x212. Thank you for your continued generosity of spirit. DATE DAY CALENDAR OF UPCOMING VISITATION EVENTS LOCATION TIME 26 Nov MON SPRED Podesta Hall 6:30 PM 26 Nov MON Prayer for Priests Church 7:00 PM 26 Nov MON CRHP Parish Center 7:00 PM 27 Nov TUES Rosary Makers Parish Center 1:00 PM 28 Nov WED Bible Study Parish Center 12:30 PM 28 Nov WED Children s Choir Church 3:00 PM 28 Nov WED MANNA Parish Center 7:30 PM 29 Nov THUR Prayer for Priests Church 8:45 AM 29 Nov THUR ENDOW Parish Center 9:00 AM 29 Nov THUR ENDOW Parish Center 7:00 PM 1 Dec SAT First Saturday Devotions Church After 8:15 AM MASS SAT, DEC 1 SUN, DEC 2 SHARING TREE GIFT RETURN PARISH CENTER ALL MASSES 2 Dec SUN Troop 14 Meeting Podesta Hall 3:00 PM We have EARLY BULLETIN PRINT DEADLINES due to LPI Holiday Plant Closures Please take note to send in articles by due dates below: For Sunday, Dec. 9 Send by Thursday, Nov. 29 For Sunday, Dec. 16 Send by Thursday, Dec. 6 For Sunday, Dec. 23 Send by Wednesday, Dec. 13 For Sunday, Dec. 30 Send by Monday, Dec. 17 Thank you for your cooperation.

3 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe OUR PARISH STEWARDSHIP November 18, 2018 Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 7:00 AM 8:15 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM 6:00 PM TOTAL COLLECTION PREVIOUS WEEK E-GIVE WEEKLY TOTAL Catholic Campaign For Human Development SUNDAY WEEKLY BUDGET SUNDAY YTD BUDGET SUNDAY YTD TOTAL $ 9, $ 3, $ 4, $ 5, $ 3, $ 2, $ 28, $ 7, $ 35, $ 5, $ 30, $ 636, $ 605, 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. If you have yet donated to the 2018 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA), please mark your calendar for Tuesday, Nov. 27, The 2018 CMAA goal of $8.2 million is within reach but we need the help of everyone in the diocese. Every gift, no matter the size, is greatly appreciated and will help support 30 ministries that benefit every parish in the diocese, including ours. 70 percent of any amount we raise over our parish goal is returned to us for our use. This is a great opportunity for us. Thank you to everyone who has already pledged their gift to the 2018 CMAA, and for being a partner in caring to so many in our diocese. For more information about the CMAA before #GivingTuesday, please on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or visit jolietdioceseappeal.org. NEWS FROM THE P.I.T. PRIEST IN TRAINING By Father Michael Kearney November 25, 2018 Page Three When I was in Junior High, Disney came out with the Lion King. I remember being captured by the music and of the main character, Simba, who was fighting between guilt and shame because the loss of his father who was king, and then his becoming the king, which was his destiny. he movie, however, reveals the early broken T view of Kingship that Simba desired with the song, I Just Can t Wait to Be King. Simba s ideas revolved in telling people what to do, receiving all the attention, and of course not being told what to do! Isn t that our view, when we hear of Kingship? Don t we imagine sometimes what it would feel like to rule? Yet, even the Lion King reveals that kingship is not about self, but about others. The movie actually reveals something foundational found in Kingship and our faith! This weekend we celebrate the Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. hrist reveals by his life, that He didn t come to C be served, but to serve. This doesn t sound like the selfish King, who is seeking attention and telling others what to do. He came to fight for His people, invite people into His Kingdom, and lay down His life for us! This example Jesus Christ gives us, is the example we are all called to live! e are part of this royal family, brought into W the family of God through Baptism. We too, like Christ are called to rule, not in our selfishness, but in a life-giving love willing to fight for others and not our self-interest. May the Lord inspire us this day, as King of Kings, let us imitate our King in word and in deed! 2018 Catholic Ministries ANNUAL APPEAL Goal: $136, Amount Pledged: $159, Amount Paid: $156, Donor Count: 414 Thank you to all who have responded to the Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal. We are most grateful for your generosity and will keep you in our prayers.

4 Page Four November 25, 2018 Scripture Reflections for JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE LIVING the WORD November 25, 2018 THIS WEEK S FOCUS: A TRUE KING, KING OF TRUTH We live in a shifting time, when people are replacing what is true with what they believe is true. In Christ, we know what a true king is, though it may not match up with what others believe a king to be. FIRST READING One like a Son of Man received dominion, glory, and kingship (Daniel 7:13-14). The Son of Man stands before the Ancient One (Yahweh) to receive power and dominion over the nations. This was written as a promise to Israel (The Son of Man) would eventually triumph over all of its enemies. At the time of Jesus, it was understood more in terms of the Messiah being given rule over all of the nations upon the earth (which is the way that we use this reading). SECOND READING Jesus Christ is the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead (Revelation 1:5-8). Jesus is the first of those who will rise from the dead. The firstfruits are usually known as the best of the harvest and the promise that more fruit will follow. Jesus is the best of those who will rise, but he is also the promise that we, too, will rise with him. Jesus is also the king of kings. This was an important statement to be made during a time of persecution when it seemed as if the pagan kings ruled and controlled everything (and even in our days when it sometimes seems as if things happen with no rhyme or reason). The author of this book is saying that this is an illusion. Jesus is the true king of kings and nothing can occur without his consent. Visitation Catholic Church GOSPEL For this I came into the world, to testify to the truth (John 18:33b-37). The Gospel speaks of the kingship of Christ. It recounts the trial of Jesus before Pilate. Jesus explains to Pilate that his kingdom is not of this world. He did not come into this world to establish a political kingdom or to free the Jews from Roman dominion. Jesus came to set us free from out greater bondage, the bondage of sin and death. He does this by proclaiming in word and deed how much the Father loves us. Jesus is not king who will reign upon a majestic throne and wear a crown of gold. He will reign upon a cross and wear a crown of thorns; in doing this, he showed what true authority is. The authority of the rulers of this world is nothing but an illusion. They believe that they control events, but it is only love that can truly conquer. Jesus is the king of love upon the cross. REFLECTION Human ideas about royalty often diverge from how Jesus identifies himself throughout the Gospels. Christ is a king whose throne was a cross (Luke). Christ is a shepherd king, served by attention to the least, the last, and the lost (Matthew). Christ s kingdom is not of this world (John). Christ reigns by serving the truth: Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice (John 18:17). But what is truth? Dictionaries define truth as being consistent with fact or reality, something accepted as true, or the message of God proclaimed by the prophets and Jesus Christ. We impose human understandings of royalty on Jesus Christ as king. It s a human tendency to project our experience and understanding onto people and things we value, to assert what we believe, or affirm the impact someone has had on us. The result is that we picture Christ on a throne, wearing fine robes and a crown and holding a scepter, with servants bowing before him. The truth is that Jesus Christ is a servant king. He washes feet. His throne was a cross. His power source was fidelity to God s message, which brought him rejection, crucifixion, and death. His kingdom is not of this world. Living his reign leads to the Ancient One, to whom belong dominion and glory. If we can accept that truth we will honor Christ, the King of the Universe, by washing feet, caring for the least, the last, and the lost, and thus find life by accepting death. Then every eye will see this Servant King in those of us who embody the truth he came to share. READINGS FOR THE WEEK [November 26-December 2] Monday Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5 Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday Rv 14:14-19 Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday Rv 15:1-4 Lk 21:12-19 Thursday Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Lk 21:20-28 Friday Rom 10:9-18 Mt 4:18-22 Saturday Rv 22:1-7 Lk 21:34-36 Sunday Jer 33: Thes 3:12 4:2 Lk 21:25-28, 34-36

5 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe MASS INTENTIONS PLEASE NOTE: 2019 MASS INTENTION OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26 6:15 AM Ralph Vari Intentions of Fr. Greg Skowron Bill Markus Joe Markus TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 6:15 AM Intentions of Susan Reetz Gloria and Joseph Scoville WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 6:15 AM Jacobo Miranda Paula and Ana David Intentions of Fr. Michael Kearney THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 6:15 AM Hanna Telander Louis Cruciotti John Benish FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 6:15 AM Intentions of Fr. Ben Chinnapan Fr. Tom Bradtke SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 Paul Dryden Intentions of Nora Hipskind Bernie Smolenski 5:00 PM Florence and Ralph Abbott SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 7:00 AM Susan Flora Loretta Pransky 10:00 AM Michael D. Deany William DeLeonardis 11:30 AM Nancy Frolik 6:00 PM Victoria and Joseph Sus To take the gifts up at Mass, please see an Usher. November 25, 2018 Page Five PRAYERS FOR OUR FAMILY For the Sick Please pray for all the sick and their families: Elizabeth Gory Susan Reetz Marilynn Hillary Don Gofron Marie Uher Elaine Schweisthal 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. FLAMES OF FAITH 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: Intentions of Isabelle Rodriguez. Return of health for Marla Barkoviak. 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 women and men of our Armed Forces, especially those serving in the Middle East. CRYPTS OF THE SAINTS 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 are awaiting your prayers, devotion and veneration. Over 700 books about Saints are available there for your research or reading enjoyment. Visit Jesus in the Adoration Chapel and His Saints in the Crypt every Sunday before/after Mass. OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED The Sacrament of Baptism was celebrated on November 18, 2018 JOSEPH MICHAEL Son of Jonathan and Mary (Lichner) Bryk BENJAMIN THOMAS Son of Steve and Colleen (McDonald) Pierce

6 Page Six November 25, 2018 Visitation Catholic Church SEVEN HOURS OF When was the last time you received Reconciliation? Was it recently? In the past year? Awhile ago? You are invited to prepare your heart and soul for Christmas. The 16 parishes of Eastern DuPage County will be available to celebrate the Sacrament of Healing of Sin. There will be select times when the Sacrament will be offered in both Polish and Spanish. All Catholics are invited to receive God s grace. Saturday, Dec. 15, 9 am-4 pm Visitation Church 779 S. York St., Elmhurst Mary as the Icon of Advent: An Advent Evening of Biblical Reflections with Matt Pozen Tuesday, Dec :30 pm Visitation Parish The Eastern DuPage Deanery invites you to join them at their Presentation Series as they welcome Matt Pozen of Visitation Parish as he presents Mary as the Icon of Advent: Biblical Reflections. During the season of Advent we join Mary in awaiting the coming of the Messiah. In this presentation Matt will use Scripture, icons, and music to meditate upon the Blessed Mother and her role in the New Testament. Registration is required. Please go to easterdupagedeanery.org to sign up by filling out a very short form. A free will offering will take place at this event. SEVEN HOURS OF SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE On Saturday, Dec. 15, along with Seven Hours of Advent, reconciliation priests will be available for listening sessions to anyone who has been the victim of abuse, has experienced pain and suffering related to the abuse that has taken place in the Catholic Church or anyone who would like to discuss their concerns. In addition, on Fridays during Advent, all parishioners in our Deanery are invited to join the priests in abstaining from meat and/or fasting in between meals as we do on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday in reparation for the sins of abuse. All parishes are encouraged to continue to pray on a regular basis for sexual abuse victims Fatima Public Rosary Rally Thank You Thank you to all who attended our 2018 Fatima Public Rosary Rally Crusade celebrating the 101 years anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima. Thank you Fr. Mike, Owen and Gail Hilding leading our prayers and rosary. Special thanks to Sheila Knopf bringing the Religious Education children. We continue to trust the powerful blessings of the Public Rosary Crusade. God Bless us and the United States of America.

7 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 25, 2018 Page Seven Come Early to Mass To Pray Your Rosary! TODAY IS THE FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING Join us 30 minutes before the start of all weekend Masses to pray the Rosary. Isn t it heart inspiring to envision your Lord as King, King of the Universe? S T. THERESA OF AVILA CALLED JESUS, HIS MAJESTY. What a great and wonderful thing to be a subject of such a great and benevolent King. Imagine walking into the throne room of an earthly king. You d walk straight, wearing your best clothes, and smiling, your thoughts would be filled with, I hope I can impress him or at least do nothing stupid in front of him. I hope my words are neither none too many nor none too few. Now fast forward to your encounter with Christ in all His magnificent splendor in the afterlife, most likely you ll be speechless. And yet f you ve encountered Christ while in time on earth, you will recognize with great joy the One who loves you most. Your instinct will most likely be one of rushing into His arms. And then, When the Son of man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him He will sit on His glorious throne and He will place the sheep at His right hand, but the goats at the left. Then the King will say to those at His right hand, Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world truly I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me. (MT 25:31-40) What does this mean? Jesus teaches earlier in the Gospel of Matthew that whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave; even as the Son of man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as ransom for many. (MT 20:26-28) Truly, it is a great treasure to have Our King present with us in the Adoration Chapel. Consider it a throne room. There, Love awaits your presence! Now is the time to visit Him without fear and trembling. he soul that trustingly casts itself with reckless abandonment into the arms of God in times of trouble and tribulation, when supernatural strength is demanded, is a soul that understands and experiences what Paul expressed so emphatically: I can do all things through Him who strengthens me (Phil 4:13). The King equips us with all that is necessary to become ambassadors for His Kingdom. Come, and learn from Him at the foot of His Throne! The Adoration Chapel needs a registered adorer for the Monday 11 PM time slot. One hour a week, can translate into an eternity of joy. Plus, there are 42 hours that need partners!! Surely, we don t want our King to brush the dirt from His sandals and move on. Let s show Him we are willing subjects! For more information please call Joan Taylor at or Mary Lewis at I PRAY AND FAST FOR OUR PRIESTS FOR WHEN THERE IS NO PRIESTS, THERE IS NO SACRIFICE, AND WHEN THERE IS NO SACRIFICE THERE IS NO RELIGION. St. John Vianney (Patron Saint of Priests) We will be praying for priests on Mondays at 7 p.m. and Thursdays at 9 a.m. in the Church God would love to see you there! If you are unable to make it, here are some things you can do at home: OFFER up any sufferings PRAY a decade of the rosary or the chaplet MAKE A VISIT to the Adoration Chapel OFFER your Mass and Holy Communion for priests FAST GIVE Alms ATTEND Daily Mass 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 Neimanas (Travis AFB, CA) 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 (Kandahar, Afghanistan) 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 T

8 Page Eight November 25, 2018 Visitation Catholic Church PANCAKES FOR PRO LIFE BREAKFAST with SAINT NICK Celebrating the Feast of Saint Nicholas Sunday, Dec. 9, 9 am-1 pm Visitation Church Fireside Room Bring the kids, adults, and Grandma and Grandpa too for this fun family breakfast event and photo op too. Join the KC s as we celebrate LIFE and the FEAST OF ST. NICK to kick-off the CHRISTMAS SEASON. All donations for this Pro-Life Event will benefit CareNet Pregnancy Services of DuPage to help KC s reach our $20,000 goal needed for new ultra-sound machine that will save lives. Checks can be made payable to: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS. Professional photo shoots with St. Nick by Visitation s own Kimberly Felten.

9 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 25, 2018 Page Nine COME LET US ADORE HIM Experienced String Players Needed YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US! Experienced string players needed for our Visitation Parish Orchestra at the Christmas Eve 5:30 pm or Christmas Midnight Mass. Contact Music Director Barb Masters at or call if you can attend two rehearsals in December and are able to play on Christmas Eve. CALLING ALL High School and College Brass Players! THE ST. GABRIEL BRASS We are in need of experienced brass players to help with our Christmas liturgies. Our Parish Group, THE ST. GABRIEL BRASS, will play for the 5:30 pm Mass on Christmas Eve. If you are available for two-three rehearsals during December and can play for this Mass, please contact Visitation Music Director Barb Masters, at or or St. Gabriel Brass Director Ed Bartholomew at Join the CCW for Christmas Caroling on Tuesday, Dec. 4, from 6:30-7:30 pm COME ALL YE FAITHFUL The Visitation Council of Catholic Women invites you to join us for an evening of Christmas caroling at Park Place Assisted Living Facility, 1150 S. Euclid, Elmhurst, on Dec. 4, from 6:30-7:30 pm. Bring your Santa hat, jingle bells and a festive spirit as we spread holiday joy to the assisted living residents at Park Place. Come as a family or on your own all ages welcome. We meet in the lobby of the assisted living facility at 6:30 pm and break into groups. To sign up, follow the link on the CCW webpage or contact Bridget Winkiel directly, bcwinkiel@comcast.net or Scholarship Opportunity for Visitation Class of 2015 The Brian E. Wagner Scholarship Fund (BEWSF) invites Visitation alums to be recognized as leaders in the Elmhurst community. Vis Grads from 2015 are eligible to apply for a one-time college scholarship. This year s award is estimated at $2000-$2500. Carry on the tradition and honor of being the next BEWSF scholarship recipient! Qualifying Criteria Must have graduated 8 th grade from a school in Elmhurst, IL. or be currently enrolled as a Senior at a high school in Elmhurst, IL; Participated in a minimum of three extracurricular activities throughout time spent in high school; Submit a copy of your official high school transcript. Submit two letters of recommendation from a: teacher, coach, boss, community leader, etc. that you have interacted within the last five years; Fulfilled 25 hours of volunteer outreach service with an organization that supports a cause you d like to commit and contribute to; Submit proof of acceptance to a college, trade school or institution of higher learning and enrollment for the Fall semester of To apply visit Click on the Scholarship Application Tab.

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11 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 25, 2018 Page Eleven First Saturday Devotions to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Next Saturday, Dec. 1, 8:15 am, in the Church We extend a warm invitation to all parishioners to join us once a month for the Five First Saturdays Devotion in honor of Mary s Immaculate Heart, beginning with 8:15 am Mass. Devotion follows with 45 minutes of prayer, reflection, and meditation. Why Five Saturdays? The number five is significant because Jesus told Sister Lucia (one of the Fatima seers) that there are five kinds of offenses and blasphemies against the Immaculate Heart of Mary: Blasphemies against her Immaculate Conception. Blasphemies against her Virginity. Blasphemies against her Divine Maternity. Blasphemies of those who openly seek to foster in the hearts of children, indifference or contempt and even hatred for Mary Immaculate. Blasphemies of those who directly insult her in her sacred statues and images. Our Lady s words to Sister Lucia: I promise at the hour of death to help with the graces needed for their salvation, whoever on the first Saturdays of five consecutive months, shall confess and receive Holy Communion, recite five decades of the Rosary and keep me company for fifteen minutes while meditating on the mysteries of the rosary with the intention of making reparation to me. It is a great way to start your Saturday! ELMHUST WALK IN ASSISTANCE NETWORK We are partners with the Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network (EWAN), a local not-for-profit formed in 1997 to respond to emergency needs in Elmhurst, IL. EWAN s mission statement reads, The people of our faith communities, service organizations, businesses, and caring individuals unite in partnership to provide compassionate and effective assistance to people in need within our community. EWAN is the gatekeeper to the Immaculate Conception Food Pantry. It also offers financial assistance with rent or mortgage payments, utilities, car repairs, prescriptions, dental care, and more. When EWAN can t help, its volunteers work with a client to refer them to other appropriate service agencies. To learn more about EWAN as a client, volunteer, or donor, please visit or visit them Monday-Friday, 10 am to 12 Noon on the side of St. Peter s United Church of Christ at 125 W. Church Street, Elmhurst. Look for the purple door! PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY The Prayer Quilt Ministry would like to encourage all parishioners to let us know about those who are going through a significant difficulty and who may benefit from the prayers of our congregation and the tangible evidence of those prayers in the form of prayer quilts. The recipients of the prayer quilts may be going through a health issue, facing surgery, be in the military (or just returned from military duty), dealing with grief, emotional concerns, etc. They do not have to be member of Visitation Parish or Catholic. Anyone may offer a prayer quilt to anyone you feel might benefit and appreciate being covered by our prayers. The recipient MUST agree to accept the prayer quilt. If you would like to request a prayer quilt for someone, please complete the form below, place it in the collection basket or drop it off at the Parish Office and someone from the Prayer Quilt Ministry will get in touch with you to obtain additional information. REQUEST FOR A PRAYER QUILT Contact Person Contact Phone Recipient Name Recipient Phone Number

12 Page Twelve November 25, 2018 UCCA Elmhurst Families In Need Events United Community Concerns Association is a 100% volunteer organization that provides grocery gift cards, food, resources, referrals and mobile food pantries for the most vulnerable children and their families in our Elmhurst schools and seniors in-need. Ninety nine percent of all funds collected go to feed those in our community. Please consider participating in the following events: Holiday Food Drive: sort and pack food for families inneed: Monday, Nov.26, Tuesday, Nov.27, Wed. Nov.28 from 9AM to 3PM at Elmhurst Public Works Garage. 985 S. Riverside Dr., Elmhurst. Francesca Amici s Restaurant Eat and Earn Benefit Thursday, Dec. 6, lunch, dinner and carryout at 174 N. York-15% of bill will be donated to UCCA when coupon is presented (print at www. ucca-elmhurst.org: Donate, Volunteer, Fundraiser: Support our Fundraisers) Holiday Food Delivery to Elmhurst Families Saturday, Dec. 8, 8-9am, meet at Elmhurst Public Works Garage, 985 S Riverside Dr., Elmhurst For information or to make a donation visit: elmhurst.org or to make a donation 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 Mary McCann mmccann3@me.com 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 Visitation Catholic Church The music of Jersey Boys is coming BACK to Elmhurst Saturday, Dec. 15! After last year s sold out show, John Michael Coppola, a Jersey Boys cast member, is bringing his renowned group, The Four C Notes, back to the 1911 Club Hall, home of Knights of Columbus Fr. McDonald Council #1911. And once again, a feature of the show will be a Raffle to benefit Mercy Home for Boys and Girls of Chicago! The holiday Dinner Show will feature the greatest hits of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, and other rock-n-roll holiday favorites. Reserved seats are $50 each and include the show and Navarro Catering's famous Italian Buffet Dinner Club Hall, 537 S. York St., Elmhurst. Cash Bar, 5 pm-midnight/buffet Dinner, 6:30 pm/show 8:00 pm. Purchase tickets from Butch Navarro or at If you want a place at the table, get your tickets today! This evening was sold out last year and will likely be sold out again this year! 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 Marion Conners marionconners1@gmail.com 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: Thurs, 12 NOON to Suzanne Noonan, , bulletin@visitationcc.org

13 MONDAY Colin Harrington Finn Harrington DAILY 8:15 AM MASS ALTAR SERVER ASSIGNMENT (NOV 26-DEC 1) TUESDAY Luke Tardiff Ellie Tardiff 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. PARISH AND PASTORAL STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION PARISH OFFICE HOURS: [MON-THUR] 8:30 am-4:30 pm [FRI] 8:30 am-12 Noon Phone: Fax: welcome@visitationcc.org Parish Website: Deanery Website: easterndupagedeanery.org 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 WEDNESDAY Luke Hemmersmeier Sam Hemmersmeier Love and Service to Others YOUTH MINISTRY Jake Barkley, Youth Minister, youthministry@visitationcc.org VISITATION PARISH LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE DEC 1/2 5:00 PM 7:00 AM 8:15 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM 6:00 PM LECTORS Dorothy McCabe Gerry Weaver Laura Kern Paul Klenck Emma Radcliff Ryan Kosowski EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS MUSIC Sabrina Ruff Mary K. Pakos Dianne C. Carter MaryAnn Santucci Clara Lawrence Melissa Mueller Nick Zanoni Bob Kaminski Marianne Stanke Daniel Fogarty, Sr. NOT FILLED 1 Aniela Gaudio Giovanna Gaudio Michael Wilson Clarita Iozzo Mary Ann Arazan Velma DuRocher NOT FILLED 1 Vincent Gilboy Patrick Gilboy Scott Zaragoza Jim Brown Barb Masters Barb Masters Regina Gibbons Rosalie Pullia Theresa Koenigsberger Karen Boozell Jessica Felice Rufo Lacsamana Ryan Felice Rachael Bricker Luke Dolsen ADULT CHOIR THURSDAY David Manchester Emily Carling Mary Ohm Elizabeth Fisette Susan Stanisz Rosalie Ward Adrian Schafer Maggie Berigan Jenny Fromelt Jim Brown Jack Miuccio Krystyna Miuccio FRIDAY Patrick Wisniewski Caitlin Wisniewski Susan Haibeck Rita McGreal Kevin O Reilly Al Potaczek Aidan Hill Joe Pagni Beth Frolik SATURDAY Laney Ledbetter Ryan Mayfield 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.