VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH ELMHURST, IL

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1 VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH ELMHURST, IL NOVEMBER 26, 2017

2 Page Two November 26, 2017 Bishop Joseph M. Siegel The parish family of Visitation Catholic Church will gather to joyfully celebrate at a MASS OF APPRECIATION as we extend our heartfelt good wishes to BISHOP JOSEPH SIEGEL and congratulate him on his becoming BISHOP OF EVANSVILLE, INDIANA Please join us on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 12 noon MASS Visitation Catholic Church Refreshments will be served following Mass in the Parish Center DATE DAY CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS LOCATION TIME 27 Nov MON Reformation Class Parish Center 9:00 AM 27 Nov MON SPRED Podesta Hall 6:30 PM 27 Nov MON Prayer for Priests Church 7:00 PM 27 Nov MON CRHP Parish Center 7:00 PM 28 Nov TUES Rosary Makers Parish Center 12 NOON 29 Nov WED Bible Study Parish Center 12:30 PM 29 Nov WED Children s Choir Church 3:30 PM 29 Nov WED RE Eighth Grade Parish Center 4:30 PM 29 Nov WED MANNA Parish Center 7:30 PM 30 Nov THUR Prayer for Priests Church 8:45 AM 30 Nov THUR RE K-First Grade Family Advent Event Church/Podesta Hall 7:00 PM 2 Dec SAT First Saturday Devotion Church After 8:15 Mass FRI, DEC 1 SAT, DEC 2 SUN, DEC. 3 SHARING TREE COLLECTION (Gifts must be returned by 12 NOON) SUN, DEC 3 BISHOP SIEGEL MASS OF APPRECIATION 12 NOON CHURCH 3 Dec SUN Troop 14 Meeting Podesta Hall 5:30 PM Due to LPI Holiday plant closures, we have early print deadlines. Take note to send in articles by due dates below: For Sunday, Dec. 17 Send by Wednesday, Dec. 6 For Sunday, Dec. 24 Send by Wednesday, Dec. 13 For Sunday, Dec. 31 Send by Monday, Dec. 18 Thank you for your cooperation.

3 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 26, 2017 Page Three WREATH SALE THIS WEEKEND AT ALL MASSES The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be offered after all Masses next weekend, Saturday, Nov. 25 and Sunday, Nov. 26. Come All Ye Faithful Join the CCW for Christmas Caroling on Dec The Visitation Council of Catholic Women (CCW) invites you to join us for an evening of Christmas caroling at Park Place Assisted Living Facility, 1150 S Euclid, Elmhurst, Monday, 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 will meet in the lobby of the Park Place 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 OUR PARISH STEWARDSHIP November 19, 2017 Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 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 Campaign for Human Developmment $ 8, $ 4, $ 6, $ 8, $ 1, $ 30, $ 6, $ 37, $ 29, $ 625, $ 619, $ 5, E-GIVING IS AVAILABLE Have you considered signing up for E-Giving instead of writing checks for your weekly offering? If you are interested in registering for E-Giving, please visit to see how easy and convenient it is and sign up today or contact the parish office for assistance. Thank you for your contributions to Visitation Parish. NEWS FROM THE P.I.T. PRIEST IN TRAINING By Father Michael Kearney In my prayer I came across the following quote: We should not hold our Savior in low esteem for if we esteem him but little, we may hope to obtain but little from him. The quotation comes from a second century homily, but it seems fitting that it should be once again proclaimed from the pulpit. For if we don t acknowledge Christ in our life, how are we obtain and receive the graces the Lord wants to give us? oday we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the T King. It is a celebration where the Church holds Christ in high esteem! And yet we may have to recognize, it is still hard for us to accept Christ as King over our lives. For one, we live in a democratic system built on the rejection of a monarchy. Second, we have become very independent people living on our own successes. We need to understand that Christ the King is not a modern-day monarch! God is not someone looking for a place of privilege, someone who is distant from the people; He is a king willing to serve and wanting to be close to His people. In the Old Testament, like King David, someone became king because he was willing to fight for his people. After King David was anointed as king, he fought Israel s enemy, the Philistines and defeated Goliath. We too have a great King who is willing to fight for us. A king who is willing to die for us: just look at the cross! The problem, however, is that we live in an age where we hold Jesus Christ in low esteem. And if the quote I came across is true, we will have very little to obtain from Him. With that in mind, we now understand the great need to: Proclaim Christ is King of our lives, so that way we can receive the many great blessings He has in store for us!

4 Page Four November 26, 2017 Scripture Reflections for LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE LIVING the WORD Sunday, November 26, 2017 THIS WEEK S FOCUS: WAKE UP! WATCH OUT! The call to be watchful and alert is one of readiness, not to let our spirits get sluggish and slip into a state of unconsciousness. But it is hard at times to stay up, to keep watch. Is Jesus being unreasonable here? FIRST READING We are the clay and you, O Lord, are the potter: we are the work of your hands (Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7). This passage section was written by an individual or group after the end of the exile (539 VC), and it emphasizes the necessity for conversion. Israel cannot hope to experience the restoration promised in Deutero-Isaiah. Yet, even that is impossible if God does not intervene in a miraculous way in order to give Israel the strength to change its ways. Yet, even that is impossible if God does not intervene in a miraculous way in order to give Israel the strength to change its ways. Left on our own, we will never find the strength and courage to choose the good and reject evil. We desperately need the grace of God to use this Advent as a season of conversion. This author (as well as ourselves) trusts that God will provide this grace, for God is a loving parent who would never abandon his beloved children. God is also a potter who carefully shapes our hearts to respond to his call. SECOND READING God is faithful; by God you were called to fellowship with the Son (1 Cor 1:3-9). The First Sunday of Advent emphasizes Jesus return in Visitation Catholic Church glory at the end of time and not his coming in his birth at Bethlehem. We must observe the importance of Jesus the Christ in this reading. This community had overemphasized the importance of the Holy Spirit in their spiritual lives. In order to balance their theology, St. Paul speaks of how Christ must be the center of our lives and our love. He is the One who makes our lives and our hearts complete. GOSPEL Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come (Mk 13:33-37). In the earliest days of the Church, Christians believed that Jesus was going to return in glory within a very short while. As time passed, they came to realize that it might be quite some time before Jesus did come. Thus, they began to speak about the second coming as something that would happen as unexpectedly as the arrival of a thief in the night. We do not know how long we are going to live. This does not mean that we should live in terror, but rather that we should live with the proper perspective. We must live each day as something precious, for there might not be another day. We must live today as if it were our first day, last day, and only day. REFLECTION Surely Jesus does not mean that we are to stay awake at all hours? Not only our bodies but our minds and our spirits need rest, both the rest of sleep and what we rightfully call re-creation. We need time to recharge out batteries, let out spirits play, give our souls room for leisure activities. Jesus is saying that part of our life s work is always to be in a state of readiness to welcome him, the one who will come to judge the living and the dead. Our faith reminds us that we are a people who wait for the Lord to return, just like a parent is always waiting for a child to return home late at night. One of the most difficult times to stay awake is after Thanksgiving dinner. All that stuffing and not just what goes in the turkey! In his book, Consumed, Benjamin Barber points out how our consumer culture encourages adults to remain as infantile as possible, while it trains children to consume at an ever younger age. Such consumption, he says, makes for a bloated people whose spirits are weighed down and sluggish. We all have moments when we feel alert, when our senses are primed to take in what is happening, when our hearts and minds are open. That is what the Lord is asking us to achieve. One way is to stay in a state of alertness is to fast, another is prayer. Monday, Nov. 27 Dn 1:1-6, 8-20 Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday, Nov. 28 Dn 2:31-45 Lk 21:5-11 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Wednesday, Nov. 29 Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday, Nov. 30 Rom 10:9-18 Mt 4:18-22 Friday, Dec. 1 Dn 7:2-14 Lk 21:29-33

5 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27 6:15 AM Rob Azzolin Gary Lewis 8:15 AM Charlene Gardaphe Paul Gracey, Sr. Evelyn Barett MASS INTENTIONS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 6:15 AM Jacobo Miranda Anne Allen 8:15 AM Mr. and Mrs. Bert Verschuurem WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 6:15 AM Hanna Telander 8:15 AM Claire Guistolise Eileen and Edward Holly THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30 6:15 AM Jacquelin Fuchs Anne Allen 8:15 AM Claire Guistolise James and Rosemary Gallagher FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 6:15AM Roman Jaminez 8:15AM Florence and Ralph Abbott Bernard Smolenski SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 8:15 AM Claire Guistolise 5:00 PM Mr. and Mrs. Peter Van Berkum SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 8:00 AM Ed Ahern Kevin Purcell 10:00 AM People of the Parish Don Gallagher Kim Celozzi 12 NOON George Kujawa Dorothy Garvey 6:00 PM Jeanne Kevil November 26, 2017 Page Five PRAYERS FOR OUR FAMILY For the Sick Please pray for all the sick and their families: Barbara Weis Marynell Greer Brent Whelan Due to privacy issues we only honor requests to be put on the prayer list 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 an additional two weeks. 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 Anthony Feleciano For the unspoken intentions of Isabelle Rodriguez CHURCH VIGIL CANDLE INTENTIONS Before the statues of Our Lady and St. Joseph in our church, vigil candles burn for requested intentions. To have a candle lit, please call the Parish Office at This week candles will burn for: For Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life CRYPT 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 until 1:30 pm. Over 700 statues, icons and relics are awaiting your prayers, devotion and veneration. Over 600 books about saints are available for your research or reading enjoyment while in the Crypt. Our newest masterpiece is a miniature replicate of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, completely handmade out of thousands of pieces of olive wood from the Holy Land. Now you can visit Jesus in the Adoration Chapel and His saints in the Crypt ever Sunday before/after Mass. OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED The Sacrament of Baptism was celebrated on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 EMILIA LYNN daughter of Bryan and Jennifer (Throckmorton) Cali MAE ELIZABETH daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Carlson) Gallivan DYLAN MICHAEL son of Adam and Erica (Hojnicki) Hirsen

6 Page Six November 26, 2017 Visitation Catholic Church VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH ORNAMENTS DUE BACK BY DEC. 3 AT 12 NOON CHRISTMAS SHARING TREE ORNAMENTS AVAILABLE THIS WEEKEND! We hope all will participate by taking an ORNAMENT from the SHARING TREE at the entrances of our church. On the ornament is a name and a suggested gift for that person (suggested minimum amount: $30). ALL WRAPPED GIFTS MUST BE RETURNED BY DEC. 2/3 (by start of 12 NOON Mass). Helpful Hint: Take a picture of your ornament after you pick it from the tree. You ll have information handy when you shop and/or should you happen to misplace the ornament!

7 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe New At Visitation! Come join Visitation Parish as we pray together the ROSARY EVERY WEEKEND! To lead the Rosary, please sign up below: November 26, 2017 Page Seven Your presence is requested 60b0c48a8aa2da57-visitation FREE ROSARY REPAIR Visitation Rosary Makers next meetings are: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 12 Noon-3 pm Thursday, Dec. 14, 4-7 pm Tuesday, Dec 19, 12 Noon-3 pm Please bring any broken rosary to any meeting for free on-the-spot repair. You can also view and purchase any of our rosaries, including ladder, single chain, rosary car chain, rosary bracelet, rosary necklace, prayer cards, or other religious goods. We meet in the Hospitality Room and you are welcome to come and go any time during the meeting. *We now offer a variety of rosary pouches for sale. ARMED FORCES PRAYER LIST Please remember 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 Air Force MSGT Kevin M. James (Ramstein AFB, Germany) AMN Natalee Arbino (Wright Paterson, OH) AMN E2 Jacob Neimanan (Ft. Sam Houston, TX) AB Eric E. James (Keesler AFB, MS) United States Army CPT Joseph Doyle (Ft. Bliss, TX) MAJ Patrick Leen (IL) 1LT Timothy Drahokoupil (Ft. Campbell, KY) United States Coast Guard CPO Patrick Kirby (TX) United States Marine Corps 2LT Kurt P. James (Camp Pendleton, CA) CPL David Byrne (Spain) PVT Nicholas Acevedo (CA) LCPL Conor Croci (MCAS Miramar, CA) United States Navy LCDR Robert Aranha (United States) To add a name to this list, please call The king of kings requests The honor of your presence When: any day, any time - 24/7 Where: our lady, mother of the holy Eucharist adoration chapel There is no need to rsvp Just bring yourself with an open heart and soul and let Our Lord, King of the Universe, Our Lord Jesus Christ, do the rest. 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 the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services at 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 assist in making a report to civil authorities. Contact the Diocese of Joliet Victim Assistance Coordinator at

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9 Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 26, 2017 Page Nine 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 priests of Eastern DuPage County will be available to celebrate the Sacrament of Healing of Sin. Saturday, Dec. 9, 9 am-4 pm Visitation Church, 779 S. York St., Elmhurst 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. CATHOLIC READING CLUB-SPECIAL EVENT Catholic Counter-Reformation: It s Effect on Arts and Architecture Thursday, Nov. 30, 9:30-12 Noon Chesterton Academy of the Holy Family 339 Fourth St., Downers Grove The Catholic Church responded to the Protestant Reformation not only through the reforms resulting from the Council of Trent but very effectively through Arts and Architecture. The Catholic Reading Club invites all to a lecture on the subject by Denis R. McNamara Ph.D., Associate Director and Associate Professor of the Liturgical Institute of St.Mary of the Lake University/ Seminary, Mundelein. Dr. McNamara s expertise in the Theology of Sacred Architecture will enable attendees to appreciate how the art and architecture of this period not only instructed but raised the religious consciousness, and celebrated many of the reasserted tenets of the Catholic Church such as the necessity of sacraments, veneration of Mary and the saints, etc. Included in the presentation will be the contributions in arts and architecture made by the newly-founded Jesuit order. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP if you plan to attend and/or you need a ride, to Madonna Muscarello, at (gracicakes@gmail.com) or Pauline Scharres, (pmscharres@att.net). Immaculate Conception CCW Third Annual Saturday, Dec. 2, 10am-1pm Plunkett Hall, 130 Arthur St., Elmhurst After you pick and pack your cookies, enjoy some coffee, raffles and Holiday Boutique! Play guitar, bass, percussion or congas? YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US! Our Guitar Group director, the talented and spiritual Konrad Malinowski has begun rehearsing with our Parish guitarists. We are working on music for Advent and Christmas now. We welcome you to join the group. There are four practices for each Mass, arranged to fit everyone s schedule. We are looking for vocalists to work with our Guitar Group. High School age-adult. Contact Music Director Barb Masters by at b.masters@visitationcc.org or by calling 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 5:45 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 b.masters@visitationcc.org or St. Gabriel Brass Director Ed Bartholomew at

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11 Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 12, 2017 Page Eleven BECOME A KNIGHT! Taking the IC Catholic Prep Entrance Exam is the first step in the application process. Students who test at ICCP will be given first priority in the acceptance process, including consideration for financial assistance. Academic scholarships are awarded to the top test takers on the Entrance Exam that attend ICCP in the amounts of $1,000 to $2,500 renewable annually. All scholarship recipients must maintain a high standard of academic excellence and practice an exemplary code of conduct. Families applying for financial assistance must apply every year. Students receiving academic scholarships may also apply for financial aid. The 2017 Entrance Exam Workshop on Thursday, Nov. 30, 6:30 pm, Main High School, 217 Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. Please register TODAY at Contact Mrs. Nikki Kanzia at or nkanzia@iccatholicprep.org. Sentimental Tour of Poland May 21-31, 2018 with Fr. Greg Skowron Experience the culture and history of one of Europe s most fascinating nations. Join Fr. Greg Skowron on this beautiful tour of Poland. Among the scheduled visits are: Lichen, home of one of the largest churches in the world Shrine of Our Lady of Lichen; Warsaw, the capital of Poland and the biggest Polish city. Visit the shrine of Divine Mercy, the resting place of St. Faustina Kowalska in Lagiewniki and travel to Wadowice, birthplace of Karol Wojtyla (St. John Paul II). For more information and reservation please call: Blue Amber Travel, info@blueambertravel.com Carry on the tradition and honor of being the next (BEWSF) scholarship recipient! Brian E. Wagner Scholarship Fund Required Qualifying Criteria: graduated 8 th grade from an Elmhurst school in Elmhurst or be currently enrolled as a Senior at an Elmhurst high school. Participated in a minimum of 3 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 would 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 Tab)

12 Page Twelve November 26, 2017 Help UCCA Help Elmhurst Families In-Need United Community Concerns, a 100% volunteer organization, provides grocery gift cards, food, resources, referrals, mobile food pantries for most vulnerable families in Elmhurst schools/seniors. 99% of funds feed those in need. Holiday Food Drive: Until Nov.27-food donations to Elmhurst Library, Elmhurst YMCA, Courts Plus. Holiday Food Drive: Sort/pack food, 9 am-3pm, on 11-27/11-28/11-29, at Elmhurst Public Works Garage, 985 S. Riverside Dr. Francesca Amici s Restaurant Eat and Earn Benefit: Thursday, Dec. 7, lunch/dinner/carry out, 174 N York, Elmhurst. 15% of bill donated to UCCA when coupon is presented (print out at Holiday Food Delivery to Elmhurst Families: Sat., Dec. 9, 8-9am, Elmhurst Public Works, 985 Riverside Dr. For information/to donate contact: ucca.elmhurst@gmail.com or mail to: UCCA, 125 W. Church, Elmhurst PARISH DIRECTORY Adoration Chapel Mary Lewis Joan Taylor Altar Servers Rev. Michael Kearney Bereavement Ministers Patti Riggs Casserole Ministry Kathy Best Council of Catholic Women Kim MacGregor ccwvisitation@gmail.com CRHP Kathy Fowler Crypt of the Saints Richard Montalbano Elizabeth Ministry Clarita Iozzo Fathers Club Craig Heiss 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 Visitation Catholic Church Men s Small Groups Jim Herrmann PADS Kathy Sacksteder Jksack@att.net Parish Pastoral Council Anne Montgomery Prayer Group Blue Army Mary Parpan Prayer Quilt Ministry Karen Verner RCIA School Board President Lea Smirniotis lea636@gmail.com Scouting Melanie Schneider Dave Stevenson Social Service Outreach Deacon Tony Spatafore aspatafore1@comcast.net SPRED Melanie Schneider Ushers George Klein gpkcdc@juno.com Valentino Activity Center Linda Roberts Viz Seniors Mary Ann Kramer Vocation Committee Pam Gaudio Joan Taylor Women s Volleyball Tracy Nelson mtnelson95@yahoo.com BULLETIN DEADLINE Thursday at 12 NOON (unless otherwise noted) Suzanne Noonan

13 VISITATION PARISH LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE Dec 2/DEC 3 5:00 pm 8:00 am 10:00 am 12 Noon 6:00 pm LECTORS Gerry Weaver Richard Plotz Dorothy McCabe Donna Rozycka Kathy Garlow Dianne C. Carter Daniel Fogarty, Sr. Theresa Koenigsberger Elizabeth Fisette Al Potaczek EXTRAORDINARY Elaine Ryba Bob Kaminski Joyce Bennett Monica Hammerschmidt Susan Halbeck EUCHARISTIC MaryAnn Santucci Bill Burke Robert Bennett Rufo Lacsamana Janet Fatheree MINISTERS Rosalie Ward Pamela Clink Karen Boozell Susan Stanisz Rita McGreal ALTAR SERVERS MUSIC Luke Hemmersmeier Sam Hemmersmeier Michael Montgomery Jim Brown Megan Drahos David Manchester Caden Schaer Gavin Schaer Barb Masters Regina Gibbons Rosalie Pullia Tommy Doyle Ryan Felice Jack Beckman Jim Brown Jack Miuccio Krystyna Miuccio David Ciccarone John DePodesta Ariela Gaudio Giovanna Gaudio Dominic Gaudio ADULT CHOIR Teagan Wede Will Ryan NOT FILLED MONDAY Patrick Wisniewski Clare Lopatka DAILY 8:15 AM MASS ALTAR SERVER ASSIGNMENT (NOV. 27-DEC. 2) TUESDAY Connor Lawrence Brian Carling WEDNESDAY Aidan Hill Lauren Hoffman THURSDAY Eric Spencer Ryan Falcone FRIDAY Mark Schneider Melissa Mueller SATURDAY Jack Kavanaugh Matthew Kavanaugh 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: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12 NOON, 6:00 pm VISITATION PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Visitation Parish, a Roman Catholic Community in the Diocese of Joliet-in-Illinois, seeks to draw all to Jesus Christ, revelation of the Father and font of the Holy Spirit, by celebrating the Sacraments, educating people of all ages in the Truths of the Catholic Faith, and reaching 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 PARISH FAITH FORMATION/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Matthew Pozen, , x502 Love and Service to Others MUSIC Barbara Masters, Parish Music Director, b.masters@visitationcc.org PARISH AND PASTORAL STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION OFFICE HOURS: [M-F] 8:30 am-4:30 pm Phone: Fax: welcome@visitationcc.org Parish Website: Deanery Website: easterndupagedeanery.org YOUTH MINISTRY Thomas Logue, Youth Minister, FILIOCatholic@gmail.com OFFICE STAFF Helen Pachay, Administrative Assistant, Suzanne Noonan, Secretary, VISTATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Website: Phone: /Fax: Dr. Christopher Dransoff, School Principal cdransoff@visitationelmhurst.org Katie McVey, School Assistant Principal kmcvey@visitationelmhurst.org BISHOP OF JOLIET Most Rev. R. Daniel Conlon, J.C.D.