VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH ELMHURST, IL

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1 VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH ELMHURST, IL OCTOBER 21, 2018

2 Page Two October 21, 2018 Visitation Catholic Church COLLECTION OCT 27/28 All Masses Manna Room Please bring your gently used coats to the Manna Room at the back of the church at all Masses. Coats are donated directly to Catholic Charities. For questions or if you would like to volunteer an hour to help sort and bag coats, please contact Julie Lopatka at DATE DAY CALENDAR OF UPCOMING VISITATION EVENTS LOCATION TIME 22 Oct MON SPRED Podesta Hall 6:30 PM 22 Oct MON Prayer for Priests Church 7:00 PM 22 Oct MON CRHP Parish Center 7:00 PM 23 Oct TUES Rosary Makers Parish Center 1:00 PM 24 Oct WED Craft Ladies Parish Center 9:00 AM 24 Oct WED Bible Study Parish Center 12:30 PM 24 Oct WED Children s Choir Church 3:00 PM 24 Oct WED MANNA Parish Center 7:30 PM 25 Oct THUR Prayer for Priests Church 8:00 AM 25 Oct THUR ENDOW Parish Center 9:00 AM 25 Oct THUR VIS Seniors Meeting Parish Center 1:00 PM 25 Oct THUR ENDOW Parish Center 7:00 PM 25 Oct THUR RE 8th Grade Confirmation Prep Meeting Podesta Hall 7:00 PM 26 Oct FRI MANNA Parish Center 2:30 PM SAT OCT 27 SUN OCT 28 CCW COAT DRIVE AT ALL MASSES PARISH CENTER SUN OCT 28 UNDY SUNDAY COLLECTION AFTER ALL MASSES NARTHEX 28 Oct SUN RCIA Parish Center 10:00 AM

3 Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 21, 2018 Page Three There have been several recent changes recently around our parish... CHRIST IS OUR HOPE DIOCESE OF JOLIET MAGAZINE APPEAL Christ is our Hope Magazine arrives in your mailbox each month, filled with educational stories about our faith, personal journeys, and news in our parishes. This magazine keeps the seven counties of our Diocese connected by sharing the Good News with each other. On behalf of Bishop Conlon, prayerfully consider making a generous donation to this year s Christ is our Hope Magazine Appeal. To make a gift online: or, simply write a check and mail to: Christ is our Hope Magazine Appeal Development Office, Weber Rd., Crest Hill, IL You may have noticed that the statue of Our Blessed Mother has been missing from outside, or that the Tabernacle looked different. Both the statue and the Tabernacle have been sent out for renovation and will return shortly. Several weeks ago, the project to varnish the pews began and soon the kneelers will be repaired or replaced depending on their need. NEWS FROM THE P.I.T. PRIEST IN TRAINING By Father Michael Kearney It is easy to get frustrated with God, especially when it comes to not knowing what the future holds; but in the end I am so grateful for the unknown! OUR PARISH STEWARDSHIP October 14, 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 4, , , , , , , , , SUNDAY WEEKLY BUDGET 30, SUNDAY YTD BUDGET 485, SUNDAY YTD TOTAL 452, E-GIVING IS AVAILABLE Have you considered signing up for E-Giving instead of writing checks for your weekly offering? Visit giving.ncsservices.org/visitationegiving to see how easy and convenient it is to register. Thank you for your support Catholic Ministries ANNUAL APPEAL Goal: 136, Amount Pledged: 158, Amount Paid: 153, Donor Count: 407 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. W hy? Because I know I am weak and if I knew all the crosses I was going to have to endure, I would not be able to respond to the Lord. If I knew all my illnesses, injuries, that would come when I was a child, I believe I would fall into despair. If I knew the various crosses that would be involved in my vocation as a priest, it would have been very hard to say yes to the priesthood. But in a way, the Lord doesn t reveal it all at once, because God wants us to rely on His Grace and to receive each cross as it comes. In doing so, we are able to endure much and achieve great things! I see God not revealing too much in the Gospel this weekend with his Apostles. J ames and John pull Jesus aside and ask to sit at Jesus right and left. Jesus is heading to Jerusalem, they believe Jesus is about to reign as King. And he is, but on the cross. The right and left that they request is one of crucifixion. Jesus reveals to his Apostles, in mystery, that they will indeed drink from the cup he is to drink. He just doesn t reveal to his apostles that it will be a cup of suffering. Y et the death of Christ brings about our salvation, and the death of the Apostles through martyrdom becomes the fruit of the Church and the foundation of our faith! So once again, I am humbled and grateful that the Lord doesn t reveal the future to me. I just ask for the grace to respond to the Lord each day so that I may pick up my cross and follow Him!

4 Page Four October 21, 2018 Visitation Catholic Church Scripture Reflections for TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME LIVING the WORD October 21, 2018 THIS WEEK S FOCUS: LEADERS WHO SERVE, SERVANTS WHO LEAD A good portion of discipleship is balancing the place of servanthood, and leadership in our lives. In some way, each of us is called to do both in our life of faith. FIRST READING My servant shall justify many, and their guilt he shall bear (Isaiah 53:10-11). This passage comes from the fourth of the songs of the Suffering Servant in Isaiah. It presents the idea that the servant will suffer for the sake of his people. Through his suffering and death, their sins will be forgiven. Furthermore, God will reward the servant for the fact that he gave up his life by raising him from the dead. (This is how he will see fullness of days even though he dies for the sake of our sins.) SECOND READING Let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace for timely help (Hebrews 4:14-16). One of the central images of the Letter to the Hebrews is that Jesus is our High Priest. He offered up the sacrifice of his own life. (He was, therefore, both the priest lifting up the offering and the offering itself.) We are filled with confidence, for although Jesus exercised this great office, he nevertheless was able to identify with our weakness. He experienced everything we do except sin, so he understands us and can empathize with our need. GOSPEL Whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all (Mark 10:35-45 [42-45]). Over these past several weeks we have seen two predictions of the passion and the numerous examples of how the disciples misinterpreted what Jesus was saying. Jesus spoke of giving up his life in service, while the disciples thought in terms of power and prestige. This Gospel is one more example of their incomprehension. Immediately before this passage Jesus has predicted his passion a third time. James and John respond to this prediction by asking for the favor of sitting on Jesus right and left. This is comparable to telling your best friend that you are dying, and hearing that person say that it is a shame but could they have your car when you are gone. Jesus speaks of the fate of suffering and dying for others in terms of being baptized and drinking the cup of which he is to drink. This reminds us that both of these sacraments (Baptism and Eucharist) are forms of dying to oneself in order to live for and in Christ. He also tells them that the greatest in the kingdom is not the one who is served by others, but rather the one who serves. This is a Gospel logic that is contrary to the values of the world. REFLECTION How do you describe the qualities of a leader? According to online dictionaries, a leader is someone who directs a group, has commanding authority, manages activities, or is the principal player in a group. Common to these definitions is being the first of all. We do not find the definition that Jesus offers: Whoever wishes to be the first among you will be the slave of all. (Mark 10:44), like Jesus, who came to serve and not to be served. Pope Francis keeps asking that Church leaders smell like the sheep, to be with their people. This is true for all of us, whatever our role in the Church might be. We are called to live with God by drinking the cup of a sacrificial love that attends to and responds to the needs of all. Then whether others see us as first, last or in-between won t matter, because serving like Christ, the servant leader, will be our hallmark and defining characteristic. Who is an example of a servant leader for you? Why? When is it difficult for you to live the sacrificial love that Jesus models and asks? READINGS FOR THE WEEK [October 22-28] Monday Eph 2:1-10 Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday Eph 2:12-22 Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday Eph 3:2-12 Lk 12:39-48 Thursday Eph 3:14-21 Lk 12:49-53 Friday Eph 4:1-6 Lk 12:54-59 Saturday Eph 4:7-16 Lk 13:1-9 Sunday Jer 31:7-9 Heb 5:1-6 Mk 10:46-52

5 Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time MASS INTENTIONS PLEASE NOTE: 2018 MASS INTENTION OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 V 6:15 AM V Betty Pulliam V Gary Schafer TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 V 6:15 AM V Jim and Lois O Connell V Violet Janousek V Fernando Serna WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 V 6:15 AM V Julie D Agostino V Ed and Harriette Kurtz V Ann Konieczny THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 V 6:15 AM V Irene Lincoln V Charles Van Dyke FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 V 6:15 AM V Joseph Spingola and Family V Stan and Theo Gwizdalski SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 V Edsel Spradlin V Deceased members of Schleiter & Naponiello Families V 5:00 PM V Nancy Frolik V Beatrice Zabloudil SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 V THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME V 7:00 AM V Frances Van Dyke V Estelle and John Brecka V 10:00 AM V Alan Gordon Hoffman V Salvatore and Robert Sparacio V 11:30 AM V David Meisterheim V 6:00 PM V Henryk Kulikowski V Dariusz Kulikowski To take the gifts up at Mass, please see an Usher. October 21, 2018 Page Five PRAYERS FOR OUR FAMILY For the Sick Please pray for all the sick and their families: Susan Reetz Marynell Greer Colleen Buhrfiend Elizabeth Gory Virginia Antunes Due to privacy issues we only honor prayer list requests by you or a family member. Names remain on list for two weeks. Please call the office to add a name or to have the name continued for two additional weeks. For the Deceased Beatrice Zabloudil Mary Reynolds Patricia Pulido "Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them. WEDDING BANNS II Tianna Muilli and Andrew Serio I Danielle Smith and Peter Morrical 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 Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. 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 October 14, 2018 ANTHONY CORNELIUS Son of Anthony and Megan (Weisgerber) Hibbs ZACHARY SCOTT Son of Jessica Guerino

6 Page Six October 21, 2018 Visitation Catholic Church SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND, OCTOBER 20/21 Please put your donations in with your Sunday offerings FROM OUR BISHOP Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Annually, the next-to-last Sunday of October marks the Church s Eucharistic celebration for the Missions, World Mission Sunday. In his message for this year s celebration on October 21, Pope Francis explains that life is a mission. Each one of us is called to reflect on this fact: I am a mission on this Earth; that is the reason why I am here in this world (Evangelii Gaudium 273), he writes. Focusing on young people, he notes: In speaking to you, I also address all Christians who live out in the Church the adventure of their life as children of God. I invite all of us in this diocese to see World Mission Sunday as a special moment to live out the mission we share as God s children, the mission to bring the Gospel to the whole world. I encourage you to be a voice for mission through your prayers and through the help that you are able to give in support of the priests, religious and lay pastoral leaders who work tirelessly, day in and day out, proclaiming the Gospel, building the Church, and serving the poor in more than 1,100 mission dioceses in Asia and Africa, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe. The prayers and material aid generously given to the collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith on World Mission Sunday, the Pope explains, continue to support the preaching of the Gospel to every nation, thus contributing to the human and cultural growth of all those who thirst for knowledge of the truth. Our Diocese has a special concern for the missions as currently we sponsor five mission trips a year: two University mission trips to Bolivia and the Philippines and three medical and construction trips to Bolivia, the Philippines and to the Navajo Nation. We are also exploring new mission sites which we hope to begin in A portion of this important collection also supports our mission efforts. Mission revitalizes faith, Pope Francis reminds us, quoting Saint Pope John Paul II in Redemptoris Missio (#2). May your commitment to the Lord s continuing mission renew your faith and be a blessing in your life. And may you know of my personal gratitude for your generous response on this unique day for the entire Church, and throughout the year, as you are able. Most Reverend R. Daniel Conlon Bishop of Joliet When you give to Missions you give to the World. The Society for the Propagation of the Faith

7 Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Visitation is starting a Children s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) Program during 10 am Sunday Mass. This is for children ages 4 through 4th grade... At the start of Mass (after Opening Prayer), the priest will invite children forward to give them a blessing. An adult leader and teen helper will lead them from church to the Parish Center Fireside Room. (Parents may go with their child(ren) the first few times if apprehensive.) The leader proclaims Scripture readings from the Mass (in a kid-friendly translation) and discuss its meaning (using a leader s guide). A song or brief activity may be incorporated to enhance the experience. The session ends with a simplified Profession of Faith (Creed) and petitions, with the children being encouraged to voice their own. Adult and teen leaders will walk the children back into church as the collection is being taken, and make sure children return to sitting with their parents. In addition to providing children with an experience of the Liturgy of the Word that is more at their own level, CLOW also helps parents to hear the Scripture readings and homily in a deeper way, since they won t be distracted by their younger children fidgeting in the pews. If you or your teenager would like to lead Children s Liturgy Of the Word (CLOW)... Please contact Matt Pozen in the RE Office at matt.pozen@visitationcc.org or x 502. Matt will provide training, leader s guide, as well as ongoing support. With enough volunteers, leaders can be rotated weekly. Come join this fun and fulfilling ministry! 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 (Fort Knox, KY) CPT Nicholas Keller (Ft. Knox, KY) 2 LT Thomas J. Diwisch (Fort Bragg, NC) PVT Stephen J. Taylor (Ft. Eustis, VA) U.S. Coast Guard CPO Patrick Kirby (TX) U.S. Marine Corps PVT Nicholas Acevedo (CA) 1 LT Kurt P. James (Darwin, Australia) SGT David Byrne (Japan) CPL Conor Croci (MCAS Miramar, CA) LCPL Eric E. Gibas (Camp Pendleton, CA) United States Navy LCDR Robert Aranha (United States) To add a name to this list, please call October 21, 2018 Page Seven ADORE CHRIST FOR LIFE AND LIBERTY FOR ALL ON OCTOBER 31, 2000, POPE JOHN PAUL II PROCLAIMED ST. THOMAS MORE, martyred in 1535 for his silence against King Henry VIII s desire for divorce, to be the patron saint not only of lawyers but statesmen and politicians, as well. There are many reasons for proclaiming Thomas More patron of statesman and people in public life. Among these is the need felt by the world of politics and public administration for credible role models able to indicate the path of truth at a time in history when difficult challenges are crucial responsibilities are increasing. Today, in fact, strong innovative economic forces are reshaping social structures, on the other hand, scientific achievements in the area of biotechnology underline the need to defend human life at all its different stages, while the promises of a new society successfully presented to a bewildered public opinion urgently demand clear political decisions in favor of the family, young people, the elderly and the marginalized. In this context, it is helpful to turn to the example of St. Thomas More, who distinguished himself by his constant fidelity to legitimate authority and institutions precisely in his intention to serve not power, but the supreme ideal of justice. His life teaches us that government is above all an exercise in virtue. October is the month that we as Catholics dedicate our prayers to the protection of life. It is also the month dedicated to reciting the Rosary. In fact, our Holy Father, Pope Francis, made a specific plea to the faithful to pray the Rosary this month. Given the political climate in the United States, it is imperative that we Catholics raise our voices in prayer for a return to the acknowledgement of God in the public square. Practicing our faith behind closed doors is not what the call to evangelization asks for. Prayer strengthens and enlightens all: those who pray and those for whom we pray. It is well to remember the words of Psalm 57, I lie in the midst of lions that greedily devour the sons of men; their teeth are spears and arrows, their tongues sharp swords. But the psalm doesn t end there. It continues with these words, My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast! I will sing and make melody I will give thanks to thee, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to thee among the nations and it ends with these words, Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let thy glory be over all the earth! Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament is especially efficacious. Become like the blind beggar Bartimaeus who did not cease to cry after our Savior as He walked by, Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! There follows after that these lines, And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more (Mk 10:47-48). We, too, must not let the chance to call on Christ slip by. We must never give up or give in to disorder or despair. Jesus said to Bartemaeus, What do you want me to do for you? He asks us the same question. Be unafraid to answer! Then we too can hear those beautiful words of Our Savior, Go your way, your faith has made you well. The Adoration Chapel is open 24/7. A prayerful soul is needed for an empty hour on Wednesdays at 2 AM. Please call Joan Taylor at or Mary Lewis at

8 Page Eight October 21, 2018 Visitation Catholic Church Visitation is helping Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet UNDY SUNDAY COLLECTION October 21 in the Narthex after all Masses Visitation is helping the individuals and families that Catholic Charities serves by collecting NEW underwear, undershirts, socks, and diapers for children and adults from low-income households. All sizes are needed. Especially needed are: Men's boxer briefs (all sizes) Diapers, pull-ups, wipes Women s underwear (small/med) Long underwear Thank you for supporting this wonderful ministry! OCTOBER IS THE... Come Early to Mass To Pray Your Rosary! Join us 30 minutes before the start of all weekend Masses to pray the Rosary. WE WILL WELCOME ELMHURST COLLEGE WOMEN S CHOIR NEXT SUNDAY, OCT. 28, TO OUR 8:15 AM LITURGY We are pleased to welcome the Elmhurst College Women s Choir under the direction of Donna Tallman to sing for our Mass next Sunday. They are also presenting their Fall Concert at Elmhurst College on Sunday, Nov. 4, at 2 pm, in Hammerschmidt Chapel, 190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. The Rosary is prayed every day Monday through Saturday, after the 8:15 am Mass. Prayers for the ordained on Mondays at 7pm and Thursdays after 8:15 am Mass. There are at least six ways to pray the Holy Rosary with devotion to our Blessed Mother: 1.Pray the rosary daily, either privately, or with family and friends. 2. Pray the rosary early in the day, without postponing it until evening. 3. Use a book or audio to help you enter into each mystery deeply. 4. Use a book, app with pictures, or audio recording, especially when praying with children. 5. When you see an image of our Lady, send her a private affectionate prayer or greeting. 6. Visit a nearby church or shrine that has a special painting or statue of Mary. Jesus, I Trust In You! Visitation Rosary Makers will be available next weekend, October 27-28, for free rosary repair, unwanted rosary collection, and purchases... Visit our table in the gathering space during the month of October for FREE items. Do you pray a Divine Mercy Chaplet? We carry a variety of styles, small enough to fit in your pocket for your 3 pm prayers. We carry scapulars, pyxes, burses, rosary cases, and holy cards. If you don't see it, please ask! We always have something new. Join the Visitation RESURRECTION CHOIR! Sing at 9:15 am or 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.

9 Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019 Catholic Calendars for Sale Saturday, Oct. 20/Sunday, Oct. 21 Visitation Parish Center The Apostles for Life Teen Pro Life Group will be in the Visitation Vestibule and Parish Center after all Masses to sell the new 2019 Saints Galore Catholic Calendars and Prayerbooks. All proceeds from this sale will support the compassionate, essential work of Heather s House, home to mothers and babies in crisis pregnancies located in DesPlaines, IL. VOCATION DISCERNMENT RETREAT St. Procopius Abbey Friday, Oct. 26 (4 pm) through Sunday, Oct. 28 (1 pm) Catholic men between the ages of 18 and 45 are invited to a vocation discernment retreat at St. Procopius Abbey in Lisle. This free retreat is an excellent opportunity to discern God s calling while participating in the monastic life a St. Procopius Abbey. Learn more about seeking God in community life according to the Rule of St. Benedict. Space limited. For information/to reserve a spot, contact Fr. James Flint at vocations@procopius.org. October 21, 2018 Page Nine Vis Senior Club Thursday, Oct. 25 1pm Visitation Parish Center Join us for fun and entertainment. Coffee and goodies will be served. All are welcome! Referendum 101 All Elmhurst residents are welcome! Join the Elmhurst PTA Council on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 7 pm, at York High School Commons for an overview of District 205 Facilities Referendum for the November 6 Ballot. Superintendent David Moyer and School Board President Kara Caforio will present a brief overview and answer the most frequently asked questions. OCTOBER/NOVEMBER GRACE CAFÉ DATES Grace Café was started in 2007 as an ecumenical mission project to provide a free hot meal to anyone in the community and is currently supported by 15 Elmhurst churches whose members provide two dinner gatherings per month for their guests. Community members who are facing a tight budget or are eager to share a delicious dinner, warm companionship and conversation with other folks are invited to come to Grace Cafe. Families are welcome! Doors open at 4:30 pm; meals served at 5 pm and conclude at 6:30 pm, at the Elmhurst churches listed below. No reservations are needed and meals are free of charge to anyone who would enjoy them. For additional information, please contact Bethel United Church of Christ at OCT/NOV GRACE CAFE SCHEDULE OCT 22 St. Peter s United Church of Christ, 125 Church St. NOV 5 Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, 367 Spring Rd. VISITATION SCHOOL 2019 GALA Luxury Items * Designer Handbags (Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Coach, Michael Kors, etc.) * Fashion Gift Cards (Visa GC, Amex GC, Nordstrom,etc.) * Unique Custom Items Calling all fashionistas and artists, what can you do? Special Occasions * Limousine/ Party Bus Services * VIP admission to private clubs * Unique items or events for a child s birthday party Can you get creative and donate a unique fun experience? Food and Dining Experiences * Catered Meals or Parties * Chef for the evening * Cooking Lessons * Gourmet food and wine items * Vintage wine & champagne * Restaurant Gift Cards Calling all chefs, wine connoisseurs and bakers what can you donate? Monetary donations and gift cards appreciated. Please keep in mind company sponsorships and matching donations. Mail Donations to (or can be picked up): 585 S. Fairview, Elmhurst, IL Any inquiries or questions please contact: Angela Vanosky, or Mindy Hosler,

10 Page Ten October 21, 2018 Visitation Catholic Church Christmas Sharing Tree Sharing Tree ornaments will be available Saturday, Nov. 10/Sunday, Nov. 11 and will be hung on trees at the Church entrances. Each Christmas season, Visitation parishioners have the opportunity to help people in need in the Elmhurst area as well as St. Joseph Parish in Addison and St. Alexis Parish in Bensenville by participating in the Visitation Sharing Tree. This is how it works: Choose an ornament from the tree. On the ornament will be the name and a suggested gift for that person. (Suggested range ) Buy a gift for that special person, wrap the gift, tape the ornament to the front of the gift as a label, return gift to the Parish Center on Saturday, Dec. 1, at the 5 pm Mass or Sunday, Dec. 2, 11:30 am Mass. Helpful Hint: Take a picture of your ornament when you pick it off the tree. Your information will then be handy when shopping and/or if you misplace the ornament! VISITATION PARISH Feeding the hungry CASSEROLE MINISTRY The Casserole Ministry delivers your homecooked casseroles to the poor and homeless. Thanks to your generosity, we have been delivering about 65 casseroles each month. Cash donations are forwarded to Immaculate Conception s food bank. To help, visit the table in the Parish Center after any Mass on one of the Tin Distribution dates listed below. This is a great way to have your children help those less fortunate (and earn service hours)! Casserole Collection Tin Distribution Oct. 20/21 Nov. 3/4 Nov. 17/18 Dec. 1/2 Dec. 29/30 Jan. 12/13 We also need a volunteer to help Two times/month (approx. 10 minutes) at the 8:15am Mass. To help, please contact Kathy Best at Kathleen.Best@att.net.

11 Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 21, 2018 Page Eleven Festive Finds (formerly Granny's Attic) is coming to the St. Nick's Boutique! Proceeds go directly toward Visitation Parish, school, Religious Ed program and several charities. We are looking for gently used or unwanted treasures or antiques. Specifically: antique toys, holiday decorations, art, small pieces of furniture. Please no: electronics or large furniture items. We will inventory items before they are accepted. Drop off on Thursday, Nov. 1, from 3-6 pm at the Music Room doors of the school/south Parking Lot. For questions/to send a picture of items please contact Mary Beth Lucas at or mbblucas@gmail.com. The Raffle Tree is a significant portion of the event and especially enjoyed by the children. The success has always depended on the generosity of our parishioners, students and local businesses. It would be greatly appreciated if you would like to make a donation for the following items: CASH DONATION (any size appreciated, can be sent through school Anna Stangarone, Room 116) KID S GAMES AND TOYS FOR ALL AGES GIFT CARDS ELECTRONICS BIKES PARTY FAVOR OR TRINKETS All cash donations will be used to purchase additional items for the raffle. It s time to dig into the gift closet and pull out those unused birthday gifts Please feel free to drop off your generous donations to the addresses listed. Please or call with any additional questions. Anne Bigane 850 Bryan St. annebigan@comcast.net Lindsay Cibelli 928 S. Cambridge lnzcibelli@gmail.com Christine Stangarone 229 E. Oneida Ave. cstangarone@gmail.com

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13 VISITATION PARISH LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE OCT 27/28 5:00 PM 7:00 AM 8:15 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM 6:00 PM LECTORS John Boyle NOT FILLED Bill Milano Brendan Moriarity Margaret Foot Gerry Weaver EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS Mary K. Pakos Sabrina Ruff Linda Swieton Bob Kaminski Clara Lawrence Conal Doyle Jack Harrison Elaine Ryba Marianne Stanke NOT FILLED [2] Michael Wilson NOT FILLED [2] Stephen L. Ruff Daniel Fogarty, Sr. Clarita Iozzo NOT FILLED [1] Colin Harrington Finn Harrington Jenny Fromelt Lester Holze Erin Radcliff Patti Riggs Al Potaczek Melissa Mueller Daniel O Shaughnessy Kate O Shaughnessy Karen Stuefen Wallace Foot John Kimec Helen Krajewski Emily Carling Kode Imburgia William Czech Susan Haibeck Kevin O Reilly Paul Morris Pam Hauser Luke Tardiff Ellie Tardiff Aidan Hill MUSIC MONDAY Nick Zanoni Aidan Hill Barb Masters Jim Brown CHILDREN S CHOIR Barb Masters Elmhurst College Women s Choir Donna Tallman, Dir. DAILY 8:15 AM MASS ALTAR SERVER ASSIGNMENT (OCT 22-27) TUESDAY Daniel O Shaughnessy Kate O Shaughnessy ADULT CHOIR WEDNESDAY Alysa Lawton Michael Wilson THURSDAY Patrick Wisniewski Caitlin Wisniewski FRIDAY Jack Beckman David Manchester Welcome to Visitation Catholic Church Love and Service to Others Barb Masters Regina Gibbons 779 S. York Street Elmhurst, IL SATURDAY Camryn McGreal Cecilia Passarelli Daily Mass: Monday-Friday, 6:15 am, 8:15 am Saturday Reconciliation: 4:00-4:45 pm Saturday Mass Hours: 8:15 am, 5:00 pm Sunday Mass Hours: 7:00 am, 8:15 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 6:00 pm VISITATION PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Visitation Parish, a Roman Catholic Community in the Diocese of Joliet-in-Illinois, seeks to draw all to Jesus Christ, revelation of the Father and font of the Holy Spirit, by celebrating the Sacraments, educating people of all ages in the Truths of the Catholic Faith, and reaching out to those who are physically, emotionally, or spiritually in need. PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Greg Skowron, Pastor, Frgreg@visitationcc.org Rev. Michael Kearney, Parochial Vicar, Frmike@visitationcc.org Deacon Anthony Spatafore, Pastoral Associate, aspatafore1@comcast.net Deacon Jay Janousek, Deacon James Eaker, Deacon Mike Iozzo, , mike.iozzo@outlook.com Deacon Michael O Ryan, VisDeaconMikeO@gmail.com Marek Latocha, Business Manager, , x202 marek@visitationcc.org PARISH FAITH FORMATION/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Matthew Pozen, , x502 PARISH AND PASTORAL STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION PARISH OFFICE HOURS: [MON-FRI] 8:30 am-4:30 pm Phone: Fax: welcome@visitationcc.org Parish Website: Deanery Website: easterndupagedeanery.org MUSIC Barbara Masters, Parish Music Director, b.masters@visitationparish.org OFFICE STAFF Suzanne Noonan, Secretary, Teodora Kulikowska, Admin. Asst , x206 VISTATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Website: Phone: /Fax: Carrie Mijal, School Principal, cmijal@visitationelmhurst.org Katie McVey, School Assistant Principal kmcvey@visitationelmhurst.org BISHOP OF JOLIET Most Rev. R. Daniel Conlon, J.C.D.