VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH ELMHURST, IL NOVEMBER 18, 2018
Page Two November 18, 2018 CHOOSE AN ORNAMENT TODAY! Visitation Catholic Church There are a few Sharing Tree ornaments left and are hanging on trees at the Church entrances... Each Christmas season, Visitation parishioners have the opportunity to help people in need in the Elmhurst area 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 $30-$50.) 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. ul 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! DATE DAY CALENDAR OF UPCOMING VISITATION EVENTS LOCATION TIME 19 Nov MON Rosary Makers Parish Center 1:00 PM 19 Nov MON SPRED Podesta Hall 6:30 PM 19 Nov MON Prayer for Priests with St. Peregrine Church 7:00 PM 19 Nov MON CRHP Parish Center 7:00 PM 21 Nov WED Bible Study Parish Center 12:30 PM 21 Nov WED MANNA Parish Center 7:30 PM HAPPY THANKSGIVING THUR., NOV. 22 THANKSGIVING DAY MASS 9:00 AM CHURCH 23 Nov FRI MANNA Parish Center 2:30 PM 25 Nov SUN RCIA Parish Center 10:00 AM 25 Nov SUN Children s Liturgy of the Word Parish Center 10:00 AM 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. 2 Send by Tuesday, Nov. 20 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.
Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Happy Thanksgiving! Have a happy and blessed holiday! NEWS FROM THE P.I.T. PRIEST IN TRAINING By Father Michael Kearney November 18, 2018 Page Three PLEASE NOTE: There will be one Mass on Thanksgiving Day at 9:00 am and one Mass on Friday at 8:15 am In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Rectory Business Office will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 22. OUR PARISH STEWARDSHIP November 11, 2018 Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 6:30 AM 8:15 AM 10:00 AM 12 NOON 6:00 PM TOTAL COLLECTION PREVIOUS WEEK E-GIVE WEEKLY TOTAL HURRICANE VICTIMS SUNDAY WEEKLY BUDGET SUNDAY YTD BUDGET SUNDAY YTD TOTAL $ 5,299.51 $ 1,396.00 $ 3,055.00 $ 4,833.71 $ 2,477.38 $ 5,483.80 $ 22,545.40 $ 6,020.49 $ 28,565.89 $ 1,600.11 $ 30,317.00 $ 606,340.00 $ 569,707.79 E-GIVING IS AVAILABLE Have you considered signing up for E-Giving instead of writing checks for your weekly offering? Visit http://giving.ncsservices.org/visitationegiving to see how easy and convenient it is to register. Thank you for your support. The Diocese of Joliet is participating in If you have yet donated to the 2018 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA), please mark your calendar for Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. 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 follow @DOJCMAA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or visit jolietdioceseappeal.org. If you knew you had one week to live what would you do? t was a simple question often asked while I was I in Junior High and High School. Of course, the point of the question was to discover information about the crazy destination trips you longed for, but also to see what changes you would make from everyday life. The answers varied among my friends from travels to Rome, Antarctica or even space; to some wanting to spend time with family, friends, and loved ones. If you were really smart, the response would be; spend time with family and friends in Rome! As much as this is an inquisitive question to bring about conversation, it is also a question revealing a deep-rooted truth: We are not living as we should! Our call as Christians is to be saints. What does this mean? Let me explain. e are called as men and women to live out W our vocations as brothers and sisters in Christ, sons and daughters of God. This work is a selfless one of countless sacrifices, responding to give of ourselves totally and completely in every moment to God and our neighbor. If we are already doing that, and then the answer to the following question is: I wouldn t change anything, I m going to live this day as every other day, I m going to live for God and for neighbor. Look at all the lives of the Saints who dedicated their life to the Lord and others; St. Mother Theresa, St. Damien Molokai, St. Padre Pio to name a few. How do you think they would have responded to that question? s we come to the end of the Ordinary Liturgical A season and prepare to enter into the Advent season, the reading selections are about end times; the Second Coming of Christ. Why? In a way the Church is asking us to look at our lives and to see if we are living as Saints. If we are, there is nothing to worry about and then we await in joyful expectation for the Second Coming of Christ. If we are not, we may find ourselves asking for more time to change or do something differently! Let s not find ourselves in the latter. It might be appropriate to ask ourselves the simple, yet a variation to my junior high and high school question: If you knew you had one week to live, can you say you are living the life the Lord has called you to live?
Page Four November 18, 2018 Scripture Reflections for THIRTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME LIVING the WORD November 18, 2018 THIS WEEK S FOCUS: THE END IS NEAR OR IS IT? In a way, it would be simpler to live out the rest of our lives if we knew precisely when all would come to an end. Jesus calls us to something more difficult: living that way even though we don t know. FIRST READING Those who lead the many to justice shall be like the stars forever (Daniel 12:1-3). The readings for the last week of Ordinary Time are always a bit apocalyptic in nature. They are preparing us for the end of the Church Year and also for the end of the world. This reading speaks of Michael, the archangel, who will fight a great battle against the forces of evil. There will be a time of tribulation. Apocalyptic books always spoke of this tribulation as a time when the good would be tested and the evil would be defeated. Finally, those who have died will rise from the grave, some to receive their eternal reward and others to be condemned and suffer their eternal punishment. SECOND READING Where there is forgiveness, there is no longer offering for sin (Hebrews 10:11-14, 18). Jesus is the perfect High Priest who offered the sacrifice of his life and love once and for all time. There was no need to repeat this sacrifice, for it was perfectly effective in obtaining the forgiveness of our sins. When we celebrate the Eucharist, we are not repeating the sacrifice of Jesus one more time. At Mass, we pass outside of the normal understanding of time and place. We are present Visitation Catholic Church again at the Last Supper and Mount Calvary. We are not repeating it; we are once again present at it. GOSPEL Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away (Mark 13:24-32). Jesus speaks of the end of the world. He uses language that was in vogue during his time, e.g., tribulation, cosmic disturbances, etc. Jesus also speaks of the Son of Man descending upon a cloud. This is a citation from the Book of Daniel, which states that the Son of Man will appear before the Ancient One (Yahweh) to receive power and dominion. Jesus is saying that he will rule over the heavens and the earth at the end of time. Jesus tells his listeners to look for signs, but he also tells them that no one knows when it will occur. We are always seeing signs of our own end (e.g., gray hair, pain, etc.). These are reminders that we will not last forever, and therefore should be ready for our end. As for the end of the world, while we believe in it, we do not know when it will occur. REFLECTION How many generations thought that they lived during the end-times? World War I was the war to end all wars. World War II saw the Holocaust and atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The Vietnam War gave us Agent Orange. Today we fear terrorism and ISIS. At each of these times, it seemed as through the powers in the heavens [were] shaken (Mark 13:25b), and it was a time unsurpassed in distress since nations began until that time (Daniel 12:1b). Personal events like death, divorce, accusation, or a terminal diagnosis often feel the same. Yet here we are. Life goes on. Jesus says, Of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father (Mark 13:32). We do not know when the end will come, globally or personally. We do know that life is terminal. An end will come. Vigilance and focusing on the words that will not pass away help us find Christ present with us at all times. St. Francis de Sales calls this The Will of God s Good Pleasure. There is no place or thing where God is not present: health and sickness, life and death, terror or peace. God desires our good, that is, freedom from evil. In other words, life happens and God is always there. So look for God in all circumstances of life. Find the Son of Man with you, whatever happens. Be vigilant! Look! Listen! Christ is with us and will help us to be ready whenever the end comes. READINGS FOR THE WEEK [November 19-25] Monday Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday Rv 3:1-6, 14-22 Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday Rv 4:1-11 Lk 19:11-28 Thursday Rv 5:1-10 Lk 19:41-44 Friday Rv 10:8-11 Lk 19:45-48 Saturday Rv 11:4-12 Lk 20:27-40 Sunday Dn 7:13-14 Rv 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37
Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time MASS INTENTIONS PLEASE NOTE: 2018 MASS INTENTION OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19 6:15 AM Intentions of Susan Reetz 8:15 AM Intentions of Fr. Greg Skowron Jackie Haddad TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 6:15 AM Marge Thallemer 8:15 AM Intentions of Elizabeth Gory Mary Ellen Quinn WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 6:15 AM Louise Potempa Robert Josef Theisen 8:15 AM Lucille Parrilli Intentions of Fr. Michael Kearney THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 THANKSGIVING DAY 9:00 AM People of the Parish Anna and Paul David FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 8:15 AM Peter Nutini Intentions of Fr. Benjamin Chinnapen SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 8:15 AM George Harris Genevieve Wysocki 5:00 PM Deceased Members of Vitale Family SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE 7:00 AM Ralph Vari 8:15 AM Violet Janousek 10:00 AM People of the Parish Paul and Anna David Harry and Lawrence Schroeder 11:30 AM Felix and Ann Janik Thomas Helms 6:00 PM Anna and Edmond Lyczewski To take the gifts up at Mass, please see an Usher. November 18, 2018 Page Five PRAYERS FOR OUR FAMILY For the Sick Please pray for all the sick and their families: Marynell Greer Elizabeth Gory Susan Reetz Marilynn Hillary Elaine Schweitshal Don Gofron 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 Virginia Antunes David Plummer "Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them. 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: Please pray for my daughter. Giving thanks to Our Lady for helping to find the house. For Ryan and Kelly Fischer. Tim, Kristen, Mia, and Landon. For the intentions of Mary Bednarz. For the repose of the soul of Bernie Nickels, a wonderful lady. 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 630-834-6700. For Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED The Sacrament of Baptism was celebrated on November 11, 2018 EMILY ANN Daughter of Robert and Erica (Kalis) Voightmann BRAYDEN LIDO Son of Matthew and Alexis (Huchthausen) Cosenza
Page Six November 18, 2018 St. Peregrine Blessing St. Peregrine blessing are offered every Monday evening after Prayer for Priests. 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 pm, and Thursdays at 9 am in the Church G od 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 Director of Faith Formation Position St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Naperville, IL, has an opening for a full-time Director of Faith Formation for High School and Young Adult Ministry (18-39). The DYYAM develops and coordinates dynamic and age-appropriate programming that is aligned with current professional standards in ministry as well as parish goals, vision of the pastor, Diocesan standards, and community input. Previous experience with Youth/Young Adult Ministry and some weekend and evening hours (including Sunday evening liturgy) required. Full job description at: https://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/hr/ listjobs.php. Send letter of introduction and résumé to Kathy Ferguson at mainoffice@stapostle.org. 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 630-834-6700. SAVE THE DATE Mary as the Icon of Advent: An Advent Evening of Biblical Reflections with Matt Pozen Tuesday, Dec. 4 Visitation Parish, 7:00 pm KICK OFF Visitation Catholic Church This week officially kicks off our first ever Campaign of Love here at Visitation Parish... (If you are already a Registered Adorer you can move on to the next article in this bulletin. For everyone else, please continue reading.) ou are already experts at love. You show your Y love to your parents, your children, your friends, your neighbors. You show love and support to your parish, your schools, your community and above all to God. We are confident that each of you knows someone at Vis who is a Registered Adorer. Many of them have been adorers for 21 years and their love for Jesus has grown through adoration; that s why they continue. They come faithfully for at least one hour a week to pray and insure that Jesus is never left alone. his Campaign is inviting YOU to express your T love to God, your friends and other parishioners in a special way and here s the plan. The Adoration Committee has a list of 44 adorers who would LOVE to have a partner to make their life easier and we are asking YOU to help them by becoming a Registered Adorer partner (one hour a week). The information about the specific hours that are needed are identified on a chart in the lobby of the Adoration Chapel. There is also info about Adoration and sign-up cards on a table there. If you want to partner with someone you know, please call Mary Lewis at 630-941-9173 to Register. If you are hesitant and need someone to talk to about adoration, please call Gail or Owen Hilding at 630-573-0033 and they will be happy to answer your questions. Let s together make the Campaign of Love a rousing success!
Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 18, 2018 Page Seven SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND, NOV. 17/18 A LETTER FROM OUR BISHOP Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: The Diocese of Joliet will participate in the national collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) during the weekend of November 17-18, 2018. Your support for this collection brings change to communities across the country and empowers those living in poverty to transform the places they live into reflections of the Kingdom of God. CCHD funds create communities that are more just and welcoming to those who live trapped in the cycle of poverty. Besides making an impact nationally, a share of the funds collected are used to empower those living in poverty within our own borders. In the Diocese of Joliet, for example, we provide grants for organizations that help human-trafficking victims with counseling services and support groups. These funds are used to provide educational workshops for immigrant and impoverished communities, and they have also funded a community garden enterprise led by low-income youth. Your support for this collection makes a very real difference for people living in poverty across the United States. Please prayerfully consider how you might contribute to CCHD this year. If you would like more information about the collection and the people it supports, visit www.usccb.org/cchd/collection. Thank you for joining us to work on the margins. Most Reverend R. Daniel Conlon Bishop of Joliet
Page Eight November 18, 2018 Visitation Catholic Church God of all blessings, source of all life, giver of all grace: we thank your for the gift of life: for the breath that sustains life, for the food of this earth that nurtures life, for the love of family and friends, without which there would be no life. We thank you for the mystery of Creation: for the beauty that the eye can see, for the joy that the ear may hear, for the unknown that we cannot behold filling the universe with wonder, for the expanse of space that draws us beyond the definitions of ourselves. We thank you for setting us in communities: for families who nurture our becoming, for friends who love us by choice, for companions at work, who share our burdens and daily tasks, for strangers who welcome us into the midst, for people from other lands who call us to grow in understanding, for children who lighten our moments with delight, for the unborn, who offer us hope for the future. We thank you for this day, for life and one more day to love, for opportunity and one more day to work for justice and peace, for neighbors and one more person to love, and by whom be loved. for your grace and one more experience of your presence. for your promise to be with us, to be our God, and give us salvation. For these all blessings we give you thanks, eternal loving God, through Jesus Christ, we pray, Amen.
Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time VISITATION PARISH TO HOST FOOD DRY GOODS AND HOUSEHOLD ITEM Y FAMILIES D E E N R O F DRIVE November 17/Nov. 18 November 18, 2018 Page Nine Visitation Parish will hold a drive to benefit needy families in Elmhurst and in the surrounding area at all Masses on November 17-18. Please bring any of these items when you come to Mass: Dry Goods: stuffing, cornbread, rice, pasta, cereal, crackers, flour, sugar, dried potatoes, coffee, tea (no cans). Household Items and Personal Sundries: toothpaste, bar soap, dish and laundry detergent, toothbrushes, toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex and diapers (medium, large). Gift Certificates: $25 increments from Jewel, ALDI, Mariano s, WalMart. Please leave items in the Parish Center gathering space. Do not bring any items after 12:30 pm. Items taken to Immaculate Conception Church Food Pantry after the 11:30 Noon Mass. Thank You! Grace Café this Monday, Nov. 19 Christ United Methodist Church, 920 Swain, Elmhurst 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 Café. Families are welcome. Doors open at 4:30 pm; meals will be served starting at 5:00 pm, concluding at 6:30 pm. 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 630-279-4040. 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 50-50 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. 1911 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 630-638-0110 or at www.elmhurstkofc.org. 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! Elmhurst Rotary Club and Diplomat West to Host 25th Thanksgiving Dinner For the 25th consecutive year, the Elmhurst Rotary Club will welcome our residents to a complimentary Thanksgiving Dinner. The annual holiday party, co-hosted with Diplomat West Banquets, begins at 12 Noon on Thursday, Nov. 22. The event is free and open to the public. Elmhurst Rotarians, family members and community volunteers will serve guests a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings. A jazz combo from York High School and Magician Bob James will provide entertainment. Diplomat West Banquets is located at 681 W. North Ave. (just west of Route 83). For more information, please call Bill Sakash, at 630-833-3940. 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 the date listed below. This is a great way to have your children help those less fortunate (and earn service hours)! Casserole Collection Tin Distribution Nov. 17/18 Dec. 1/2
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Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 18, 2018 Page Eleven 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 http:// www.visitationparish.org/event-calendar or contact Bridget Winkiel directly, bcwinkiel@comcast.net or 630-533-6728. 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 2019-20. To apply visit http://brianewagnerfund.org/ Click on the Scholarship Application Tab. January 26, 2019 VISITATION SCHOOL 2019 GALA TICKETS TO ENTERTAINMENT * Suite/Skybox/floor seats/tickets to major sporting events * Tickets to concerts and theater shows * Backstage passes Do you have access to your company s sporting events or entertainment tickets? Can you donate hotel stays or airline miles? TRAVEL * Hotel stays * Airline tickets or frequent flyer miles * Vacation home for a week or weekend CELEBRITY ITEMS * Entertainment memorabilia * VIP Tickets * Party with a celebrity or prominent figure (athlete, author or musician) *Sit in on local sports radio show * Taping of local television show or news broadcast (i.e., weatherman for a day or TV behind the scenes tour) Do you know a prominent figure? Do you know someone who knows someone? Monetary donations and gift cards appreciated. Please keep in mind company sponsorships and matching donations. MAIL DONATIONS TO: 585 S. Fairview, Elmhurst, IL, 60126 (Or can also be picked up.) For any inquiries/questions please contact: Angela Vanosky 312-860-2846 Mindy Hosler 630-536-9996
Page Twelve November 18, 2018 Visitation Catholic Church The Knights of Columbus Blood Drive has been moved to Visitation Parish Center VOLUNTEERS Touching Lives, Lifting Spirits BECOME A VOLUNTEER at Elmhurst Hospital 155 E. Brush Hill Road We are looking for individuals with excellent customer service skills, flexible with their schedule and available to support our team and help with TRANSPORT Transport Patients via wheelchairs, visitors and guests throughout the Hospital, deliver flowers, mail and more Volunteer hours available: Monday- Friday 8:00 am -4:00 pm If interested, please apply at EEHEALTH.org or for questions, call 331-221-4095.
MONDAY Patrick Wisniewski Caitlin Wisniewski DAILY 8:15 AM MASS ALTAR SERVER ASSIGNMENT (NOV 19-NOV 24) TUESDAY Clare Lopatka Ryan Mayfield Welcome to Visitation Catholic Church 779 S. York Street Elmhurst, IL 60126 www.visitationparish.org 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: 630-834-6700 Fax: 630-834-6711 Email: welcome@visitationcc.org Parish Website: WWW.VISITATIONPARISH.ORG Deanery Website: easterndupagedeanery.org PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Greg Skowron, Pastor, 815-791-6073 Frgreg@visitationcc.org Rev. Michael Kearney, Parochial Vicar, 630-834-6700 Frmike@visitationcc.org Deacon Anthony Spatafore, Pastoral Associate, 630-834-6700 aspatafore1@comcast.net Deacon Jay Janousek, 630-834-2863 Deacon James Eaker, 630-530-7596 Deacon Mike Iozzo, 630-567-4700, mike.iozzo@outlook.com Deacon Michael O Ryan, 630-530-2954 VisDeaconMikeO@gmail.com Marek Latocha, Business Manager, 630-834-6700, x202 marek@visitationcc.org PARISH FAITH FORMATION/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Matthew Pozen, 630-279-7058, x502 WEDNESDAY Aidan Hill Nick Zanoni Love and Service to Others YOUTH MINISTRY Jake Barkley, Youth Minister, youthministry@visitationcc.org VISITATION PARISH LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE NOV 24/25 5:00 PM 7:00 AM 8:15 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM 6:00 PM LECTORS Joe Falcone Bob Kaminski Denise Levine John Boyle VIS Student Gerry Weaver EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS MUSIC MaryAnn Santucci Theresa Koenigsberger Sabrina Ruff Mary K. Pakos Daniel O Shaughnessy Kate O Shaughnessy Scott Zaragoza Paul Morris Elaine Ryba Marianne Stanke NOT FILLED [1] NOT FILLED [3] Stephen L. Ruff Linda Smith Pamela Clink NOT FILLED [1] Liam Moran Michael Wilson Brady Lavin Al Potaczek Joyce Bennett Robert Bennett Rosalie Ward Alysa Lawton Jack Beckman Gavin Schaer THURSDAY Melissa Mueller Maggie Berigan James L. Hauser Pam Hauser Ray Hill Mary Lewis Conal Doyle Nick Zaragoza Camryn McGreal Jim Brown Barb Masters Jim Brown ADULT CHOIR Jim Brown Jack Miuccio Krystyna Miuccio FRIDAY Beth Frolik Emily Carling Susan Haibeck Kevin O Reilly Mary K. Pakos NOT FILLED [1] Joe Pagni Brendan Carroll Jack Carroll SATURDAY David Manchester Cecilia Passarelli MUSIC Barbara Masters, Parish Music Director, 630-834-8190 b.masters@visitationparish.org OFFICE STAFF Suzanne Noonan, Secretary, 630-834-6700 Teodora Kulikowska, Admin. Asst., 630-834-6700, x206 VISTATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Website: www.visitationelmhurst.org Phone: 630-834-4931/Fax: 630-834-4936 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. WWW.DIOCESEOFJOLIET.ORG