VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH ELMHURST, IL

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1 VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH ELMHURST, IL AUGUST 12, 2018

2 Page Two August 12, 2018 Steubenville Conference is a powerful, fun opportunity for 8th-12th graders to experience the personal love of Christ in the vibrant nature of our Catholic faith. Many Thanks... Dear Visitation Parish Family, Through your generosity, a group of 41 teens and chaperones were graced to attend the Steubenville Conference Weekend (July 13-15), joining thousands of other students from across the country. The conference centered on each person s individual and unique identity as a Beloved son or daughter of God the Father through the Blood of Jesus Christ. Several students were only able to attend because of scholarships provided by your support of our fundraising efforts. Thank you! We heard in a new and fresh way, the mercy Jesus is extending into our lives, His invitation into the new kind of life He offers through relationship with Him not just in a different way of living but in a daily encounter with this awesome love that neither the world, nor any creature can ever offer us. One of our most powerful experiences was time spent in Eucharistic Adoration. As Catholics, we take Christ at His word when He says, This is My Body. Through His priest, that piece of bread is no longer bread but God Himself (pretty wild belief, but so, so beautiful)! For many of our students, this was the first time experiencing the True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist during Adoration. Powerful outward manifestations of the Lord acting in people occurred while at Adoration, including actual physical healings that happened there that weekend! Visitation Catholic Church Thank you for your generous support of our Stuebenville Conference this summer held at Franciscan University in Ohio. Tom Logue I asked the students how they thought the conference affected their relationship with God overall. One student, who clearly had experience of intimacy of the love God the Father has for him, gave this very beautiful, but simple answer, It made me see Him more as a loving Father that approves of you just the way you are and He doesn't make you earn it. He is such a good Father! A Grateful Farewell... WITH GREAT GRATITUDE I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO ANNOUNCE to all of you that I am moving on to a new chapter in my life. Beginning this August, I will be re-entering the seminary at Mundelein Seminary. Ever since I was a very little boy I have felt this call from the Lord to love, serve, and know Him in this way, and I feel so grateful and privileged to take these steps toward Holy Orders (God-willing!). I ask all of you for your continued prayers and support. Please always remain close to Jesus in the Eucharist who truly loves and knows your heart! Thomas Logue, Youth Minister DATE DAY CALENDAR OF UPCOMING VISITATION EVENTS LOCATION TIME 13 Aug MON Prayer for Priests Church 7:00 PM 13 Aug MON Catechist Meeting Parish Center 7:00 PM 15 Aug WED Craft Ladies Parish Center 9:00 AM 15 Aug WED Prayer Quilt Ministry Parish Center 1:00 PM 15 Aug WED MANNA Parish Center 7:30 PM 16 Aug THUR Prayer for Priests Church 8:45 AM 16 Aug THUR New School Families Orientation Parish Center 6:00 PM 16 Aug THUR Football Meeting Parish Center 7:30 PM 16 Aug FRI MANNA Parish Center 2:30 PM SAT, AUG 18 SUN, AUG 19 ANOINTING OF THE SICK ALL MASSES SUN, AUG 19 SIMBANG GABI BAKE SALE ALL MASSES

3 Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time NEWS FROM THE P.I.T. PRIEST IN TRAINING By Father Michael Kearney The greatest challenge of any Christian is to live out the simple phrase found in our Second Reading from St. Paul to the Ephesians: So be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us. Eph 5:1-2 hy is this so hard? Because the sacrifice of W Christ is detached from any utility. Let me explain. Usually, because of attachment to worldly needs and pleasures, we are willing to make sacrifices for the sake of some return. I ll offer help to a friend, knowing well that they will have to repay the favor sometime down the road. We have a tendency to expect things in return of the sacrifices we make: if it be material sacrifices or even spiritual, we expect a return. Lord, I will offer so many prayers, if you then guarantee giving me what I want! Yet there is something about Christ s sacrifice which is completely detached from any kind of return. here is no guarantee that we will respond to T Christ s love. And if we are truthful, many of us live our lives as if Christ s sacrifice has no affect on our day to day lives. We are asked to live like Christ! To love even if we receive nothing in return. Even if it means making sacrifices for others. even if they don t appreciate our love. t seems like a difficult task and it s okay to ask I the question, How are we to receive the strength to do this? The answer is found in our Gospel. It is through the bread from heaven, revealed as the Body of Christ to us! In receiving Jesus in the Eucharist, we can be transformed into the life of Christ. We will be able to have the strength to live like Christ! Let us detach ourselves once again to worldly needs and pleasures and be imitators of our God! At such times, I am haunted by the purity of Christ's sacrifice. As Jesus bled out his life on the cross, we were utterly useless to him. He revealed that to love someone means to release that person from the tyranny of usefulness from the expectation that he or she exists to fulfill my worldly needs and desires. Rev. Msgr. J. Wilfrid Parent WREATH SALE NEXT WEEKEND AUG. 18/19 AT ALL MASSES August 12, 2018 Page Three Filipino Simbang Gabi Sunday! August 19 Bake Sale Next Sunday, Aug. 19, after all Masses, the Visitation Filipino Simbang Gabi Committee is having a fundraising Bake Sale. Please come, taste and enjoy our delicious bakeries to support our Simbang Gabi Advent Mass to be celebrated on Thursday, Dec. 20, 7:30pm, with a fellowship dinner to follow. SOMETHING POSITIVE FOR LIFE Join Deacon Jim for the Prayer for Priests on Monday evenings at 7:00 pm in the church. Pray the Rosary at Aanchor Abortion Clinic Prayer for the unborn on Wednesdays at Aanchor Abortion Clinic at 1186 Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn (3 blocks west of Main St. [Lombard]) Rosary starts at 9:30 am. God bless you and those you love, Deacon Jim Eaker Come 30 Minutes Early to Mass... to Pray your Sunday Rosary! 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! If you would like to lead the Rosary please Rachel Gilboy@RGilboy@comcast.net. OUR PARISH STEWARDSHIP August 5, 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 COLLECTION-SOUTH SUDAN $ 4, $ $ 2, $ 5, $ 6, $ 1, $ 21, $ 6, $ 28, $ 30, $ 181, $ 169, $ 12, E-GIVING IS AVAILABLE Have you considered signing up for E-Giving instead of writing checks for your weekly offering? If you are interested in registering for E-Giving, visit to see how easy and convenient it is and sign up today or contact the parish office for assistance. Thank you for your support.

4 Page Four August 12, 2018 Scripture Reflections for NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME LIVING the WORD August 12, 2018 THIS WEEK S FOCUS: SEE HERE Plenty of things in our daily living clouds our vision. By allowing Christ to heal your vision, we are able to see and love again as the Father sees us and loves us. FIRST READING Elijah looked and there at his head was a hearth cake and a jug of water (1 Kings 19:4-8). Elijah had just had his most successful encounter with the enemies of the Lord. He had challenged the priests of Baal to a contest on Mount Carmel and defeated them. This should have been the most joyful moment of Elijah s ministry. Yet, almost immediately, the queen (Jezebel) sent Elijah a letter proclaiming that she would have him put to death. Elijah s reaction is powerful. He becomes severely depressed and goes off into the desert to die. God sent an angel to nourish him and guide him on his journey to the mountain where Moses had met God and where Elijah would now encounter God in the whispering of the breeze. SECOND READING Be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love (Ephesians 4:30 5:2). We continue our readings with an appeal to live as true Christians. We were sealed by the Holy Spirit on the day of our Baptism. We should share that love in our dealings with each other. We have seen the example of Christ who died for us. We should be willing to love and even die for our brothers and sisters. This reading is a wonderful reminder that our Christian calling must be lived in our everyday events. We must be different in the way we treat people: compassionate and loving. Visitation Catholic Church GOSPEL Jesus said, "I am the living bread; whoever eats this bread will live forever" (John 6:41-51). Jesus identifies himself as the bread of life that has descended from the heavens. Wisdom literature spoke of Lady Wisdom who would nourish the foolish with her bread and wine and instruct them in the ways of the Lord. Jesus is saying that he is the fulfillment of that promise. He has come into the world to instruct us as to who God is and what he wants of us. If we allow ourselves to be nourished by his instruction, then we will have eternal life. In the last verse, Jesus says that the bread that he will give us is his flesh for the life of the world. The Jews who heard this discourse were confused, for they thought they knew who Jesus was, i.e., the son of Joseph. They did not know his true identity, that he is the only-begotten Son of God. REFLECTION How s your vision? If you wear glasses, you ll remember the first time that the optometrist told you that you needed glasses... and the surprise when your vision prescription changed. Whether through glasses, contact lenses, or even surgery, most of us need help to see better from time to time. Elijah s vision had gone terribly wrong. Thinking himself a failure, he prayed for death. God s angel touched him and corrected his vision through food, drink, and words of encouragement. Seeing anew, he made the journey to Horeb. The Jews needed a vision correction, too. They thought they knew Jesus, as did his townsfolk did in the gospel shared a few weeks ago, but they don't really know him. It takes time to correct their vision to see him as the Son, who helps them see the Father. Their literal understanding of his words also blinds them to his identity as God s bread from heaven. Some vision correction requires a stronger prescription. Not all chose to understand these words. But for those who did, his flesh is the bread that gives life to the world. The Ephesians were also blinded by bitterness, fury, anger, shouting, and reviling. The corrective lens entailed kindness, compassion, and forgiving as God has forgiven. These little virtues help us take on the mind and heart of Christ and see the world through the lens that the Holy Spirit provides. These virtues help us listen to and learn from the Father by going to Jesus. He bakes us into bread for the world. Where do you see as God sees? Thank God. Where your vision is too narrow or literal, ask the Divine Physician for lenses that help you imitate God, as beloved children, who loves as Christ loves. READINGS FOR THE WEEK READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday, Aug. 13 Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c Mt 17:22-27 Tuesday, Aug. 14 Ez 2:8 3:4 Mt 18:1-5, 10, Wednesday, Aug. 15 Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Lk 1:39-56 Thursday, Aug. 16 Ez 12:1-12 Mt 18:21 19:1 Friday, Aug. 17 Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 Mt 19:3-12

5 Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time MASS INTENTIONS PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE STILL MASS INTENTION OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR 2018 MONDAY, AUGUST 13 V 6:15 AM V Ralph Bullock V Valborg Egeland TUESDAY, AUGUST 14 V 6:15 AM V Intentions of Ross Mack V Demetria Bautista WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY V 6:15 AM V Intentions of the Celebrant V Nicholas and Josephine Guistolise V 6:30 PM V Krystyna Kroczka THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 V 6:15 AM V Greg Gaumond V Rose Miuccio FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 V 6:15 V Intentions of the Celebrant V Boris and McGoorty Families SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 V James Patrick Tully V 5:00 PM V Charles Gozder V Jim Tully V Michael D. Deany SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 V TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME V 6:30 AM V Intentions of the Celebrant V 8:00 AM V Tom Pezza V 10:00 AM V People of the Parish V Celine Fernandes V Thomas Pezza V T.J. Ervin V 12 NOON V Jim and Lois O Connell V Rosemary Moran V 6:00 PM V Barbara Colandrea To take the gifts up at Mass, please see an Usher. August 12, 2018 Page Five PRAYERS FOR OUR FAMILY For the Sick Please pray for all the sick and their families: Marynell Greer Colleen Buhrfiend Daniel Gregory John Kotowski Dean Guidi Ted Nedina Rich Zarek 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. WEDDING BANNS I Mary Claire Reardon and Brian McNall 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 family of Barbara Colandrea. For my dear friends. May the peace of God be with you always. For the intentions of Isabelle Rodriguez. For our Visitation teachers and students as they prepare for the new school year. In memory of Violet Janousek. For the spiritual and physical well-being of my family. OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED The Sacrament of Baptism was celebrated on August 5, 2018 DANE LOUIS Son of Michael and Angela (Dowiarz) Wieczorek JAKE WILLIAM Son of Christopher and Julie (Wenning) Napleton AUSTIN GRAY Son of Jess and Sandra (Gonzalez) Maldonado

6 Page Six August 12, 2018 Visitation Catholic Church OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES Jesus Is Alive in the Eucharist! S tudents throughout the Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools have been spending hours before the Blessed Sacrament during the school day. They are learning and experiencing firsthand what wonderful gifts Jesus in the Holy Eucharist has to offer them and their families. At the end of the past school year, these students were asked, What does the Holy Eucharist mean to you? Their remarks were inspirational! The following is a Sixth grader s Eucharistic poem: FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Wednesday, August 15 *Holy Day of Obligation 6:15 AM Mass 8:15 AM Mass 6:30 PM Mass Mary had the unique role in the history of salvation of giving birth to Emmanuel: God-with-us. One might say that because of the Incarnation, Mary s physical existence had a role in salvation surpassed only by that of Jesus. Opening her soul to God would not have been enough to fulfill God s purposes. She had to be open to God with the totality of her being. Holy Spirit, enkindle us with the fire of the same love that burned within the Virgin Mary, so that we might rise up to God in prayer. Amen. Get Excited about the Catholic Faith! Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults 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. Our program starts in September. If you, a family member or someone you know would like more information about our RCIA program, please call the Visitation Rectory Office at A t a young age, this 6th grade student realizes the importance and need for us to believe that Jesus is present to us in the Eucharist. He also realizes that many of us question His True Presence in the Eucharist. This week make a visit to the Adoration Chapel and reflect upon this Sixth Grade student s thoughts about the Holy Eucharist. Ask yourself: Do you totally trust Jesus to give you the strength that you need in your life? Do you allow Him to guide you in those difficult times? Do you truly believe that your Lord and Savior, Jesus, is truly present in the Holy Eucharist? If you answered sometimes or never to any of these questions, pray to our Heavenly Mother, Our Lady of the Holy Eucharist to bring you closer to Her beloved Son, Jesus. Like any great Mother, she knows what is best for you and She can help you to experience that sign that Jesus is alive in the Eucharist! There is an empty hour the 4 th Saturday of each month at 8 pm. Please call Mary Lewis at or Joan Taylor at , to inquire about your special hour to spend time with your loving Jesus!

7 Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time CHILDREN S Religious Education News RE CLASSES begin (WED) Sept. 5 and (SUN) Sept 9: $100 late fee for registrations after August 1 Forms available in the rectory or the RE Office Religious Education Sessions: Weekly Wednesdays 4:30 5:45 pm (K 8) Weekly Wednesdays 6:30 7:45 pm (1 8) Monthly Sundays 10:15 11:45 am (K 8) Parent and child start together in the gym. Children will then go to class as parents remain for family faith session. IMPORTANT: The Diocese of Joliet requires two years of enrollment in a religious education program or Catholic school prior to receiving the following Sacraments: 1 st & 2 nd Grade 1 st Reconciliation and 1 st Communion 7 th & 8 th Grade Confirmation VOLUNTEER CATECHISTS/AIDES NEEDED! WED: 4:30 5:45 pm (9/5 to 4/24) Grades K/1/2/3/4/5/7 WED: 6:30 7:45 pm (9/5 to 4/24) Grades 1/2/3/4/5/7 SUN (once a month): 10:15 11:45 am Grades K/1/2/3/4/5 CHILDCARE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! About once a month the parents of children enrolled in the RE program will be attending a Faith Enrichment Session in the gym while their children are in RE class. Many parents have younger children in need of childcare during these monthly sessions, which occur Wednesdays, 4:30 6 pm or 6:30-8 pm, and Sundays,10:15 11:45 am. Not only will you be providing a safe, fun, and faith-filled environment for the children, but you ll be enabling their parents to nurture their own faith. PLEASE NOTE: All adult volunteers working with children are required to attend the diocesan-mandated Protecting God s Children Workshop.. Please contact Matt Pozen, Director of Faith Formation, matt.pozen@visitationcc.org call x502. 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 Taylor (Ft. Jackson, SC) U.S. Coast Guard CPO Patrick Kirby (TX) U.S. Marine Corps PVT Nicholas Acevedo (CA) 2 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 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. begins Wednesday, Aug. 29, 3:30 pm! Children ages 3 rd -8 th grades are invited to join our Visitation Children s Choir! First practice is Wednesday, Aug. 29, at 3:30 pm in the CHOIR ROOM (lower level Parish Center). PICK UP TIMES: Grades 3-4 4:10 pm Grades 5-8 4:40 pm Please contact me if your child is interested. DON T WORRY IF YOU HAVE A SCHEDULE CONFLICT!!! Just let me know you are interested and attend the first Wednesday practice that you are available. FIRST MASS FOR CHILDREN S CHOIR TO SING: Sunday, Sept. 16, 12 NOON Please contact Barb Masters, Music Director, at b.masters@visitationparish.org, call , or masterspackhem@yahoo.com. New ADULT CHOIR MEMBERS Welcome! August 12, 2018 Page Seven Adult Choir begins Tuesday, Sept. 11, 7-9pm All singers high School age and older are welcome to join our Adult Choir! The first practice is Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 7 pm, in the CHOIR ROOM (lower level Parish Center). FIRST MASS FOR ADULT CHOIR TO SING: Sunday, Sept. 16, 10 am Please contact Barb Masters, Music Director, at b.masters@visitationparish.org, call , or masterspackhem@yahoo.com.

8 Page Eight August 12, 2018 DIOCESE OF JOLIET WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS Sunday, Aug. 26, 2pm, Cathedral of St. Raymond, Joliet Couples celebrating anniversaries of 25 years, 50 years, or more than 50 years are welcome to attend the Diocese of Joliet 40th Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass. Couples will receive a special blessing during the liturgy and will receive an anniversary certificate after the Mass. Our celebrant will be Bishop R. Daniel Conlon. Because of space limitations, there is not room for additional guests. However, a caregiver/ helper is very welcome to attend with the couple. Pre-registration is required. To register/for information, please call PRACTICE ST. THERESE S LITTLE WAY Would you like to grow in the practice of St. Therese s Little Way? Please join us for the next 12-week session of Light Weigh One King beginning Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 7pm, St. John Vianney, Northlake. For information visit or call Janet Ziegler, Visitation Catholic Church Catholic Charities GOLF OUTING AUG. 23 Shotgun start: 1 pm, Joliet Country Club. Standard Foursome: $640; Single player: $160. Fee includes driving range and 18 hole green fees with cart, buffet lunch, two drinks on course, buffet dinner. For tickets call or catholiccharitiesjoliet.org. Proceeds benefit DOJ Catholic Charities programs/services. Sponsorships available. Contact Pete Kinsella at pkinsella@cc-doj.org. CUE FOR A CAUSE SEPT. 2 Friday, Aug. 24 is the registration deadline to compete in the Annual Cue for a Cause, a barbecue competition benefitting the Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network. Teams compete in rib, chicken, and sauce categories. Best combined score named Grand Champion. Competition, food, music, fun from 12 Noon-8pm, in York and Vallette lot. For rules/to register visit Volunteers needed! Teen service hours available! Teen volunteers sign up: Adults volunteers sign up at Proceeds will go towards helping Elmhurst neighbors in need. B rian Edwin Wagner s tragic passing in 1993 at the age of 16 was the inspiration behind the organization. His kindness and commitment to excellence is remembered in the lives of the deserving recipients who have zealously served their community; and improved their lives and the lives of others throughout their high school experience. The recipients are: Eileen King, Allison Lang, Michael Liszka and Rachel Stoll. All have been shining examples of: perseverance, integrity and humility; and are headed towards bright futures in their college and professional careers. At York High School, BEWSF advocate, Michelle Gentile proudly awarded the scholarship to Eileen King who is committed to attend Marquette University and major in Broadcasting or Journalism. Eileen said, The BEWSF's mission and purpose really resonate with me. This award will allow me to carry out Brian's legacy into my future endeavors. Being a well-rounded person who lives in the moment can be hard to do sometimes, but this honor will remind me to stay grounded and live life to the fullest. At Immaculate Conception Catholic Prep, BEWSF President, Pete Zamar also granted a scholarship to Michael Liszka, who is enrolled at University of Kentucky with a major in Special Education. Liszka expressed, It is a great privilege to receive the Brian E. Wagner Scholarship. I will continue to recognize Brian s legacy and continue to make a positive influence BRIAN E. WAGNER SCHOLARSHIP FUND HONORS FOUR OUTSTANDING HIGH H SCHOOL SENIORS Every year, exemplary high school seniors apply for the prestigious Brian E. Wagner Scholarship. Those who are selected to receive the award are honored for their outstanding leadership qualities. on others through volunteer opportunities while in college. I will also continue to be a leader in the classroom and in sports. BEWSF Directors, Brian Doherty and Jason Gentile also presented scholarships to Rachel Stoll from Timothy Christian High School and Allison Lang from Fenwick High School. Rachel will major in Nursing at Calvin College, she stated, I feel blessed to have received this scholarship in the name of someone who emulated hard work and leadership in such a strong way. I hope to maintain Brian s memory by shining a light of positivity and encouragement. Allison Lang, who will also major in Nursing at St. Louis University commented, Brian E. Wagner, was someone who was so dedicated to achieving his goals and being active in his community. It is my intention to live my life like he would have as I pursue my long-term goals of becoming a Nurse Practitioner and joining the Peace Corps. Each received $2000 toward their college tuition. The BEWSF Committee thanks all of their loyal supporters and expresses their sincere gratitude to everyone who continues to build the cause in Brian s name. They look forward to continuing the tradition of recognizing gifted young leaders who typify Brian s: potential, compassion and determination. The application is now posted on the website:

9 VISITATION PARISH LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE AUG 18/19 5:00 PM 6:30 AM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 NOON 6:00 PM LECTORS Paul Klenck Kevin Fowler Bill Milano Kati Potaczek Emma Radcliff John Hoffman Mary Beth Ryan NOT FILLED 4 Marianne Stanke Al Potaczek John Kimec Daniel Fogarty, Sr. EUCHARISTIC Dianne C. Carter Clarita Iozzo Lester Holze William G. Burke Kevin O'Reilly Colleen Costello Rauen Michael Deardurff Jane Klenck Tracy Carey Rita McGreal MINISTERS Mary K. Pakos Megan Deardurff Patti Riggs Karen Stuefen Janet Fatheree ALTAR SERVERS MUSIC MONDAY Patrick Wisniewski Caitlin Wisniewski Daniel O'Shaughnessy Kate O'Shaughnessy Molly Ryan Jim Brown Megan Drahos Rachael Bricker Robert Brannon Clara Lawrence DAILY 8:15 AM MASS ALTAR SERVER ASSIGNMENT (AUG 13-AUG 18) TUESDAY Melissa Mueller David Manchester Liam Moran Grace Sletten Amy Sletten Barb Masters Suzy Salgado WEDNESDAY Luke Tardiff Nick Zanoni Luke Dolsen Brendan Carillo Molly Lucas Barb Masters Jack/Krystyna Miuccio D. Verdone K. Boozell THURSDAY Maggie Berigon Alysa Lawton Sam Hemmersmeier Luke Hemmersmeier Jenny Fromelt Jim Brown Regina Gibbons Evie Hickman FRIDAY Patrick Wisniewski Caitlin Wisniewski Ryan Mayfield Jack Harrison David Manchester SATURDAY Laney Ledbetter Camryn McGreal 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: 6:30 am, 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 Marek Latocha, Business Manager, , x202 marek@visitationcc.org PARISH FAITH FORMATION/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Matthew Pozen, , x502 YOUTH MINISTRY Thomas Logue, Youth Minister, FILIOCatholic@gmail.com Love and Service to Others PARISH AND PASTORAL STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: [MON-THUR] 8:30 am-4:30 pm; [FRI] 9:00 am-12 Noon 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.