VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH ELMHURST, IL

VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH ELMHURST, IL OCTOBER 7, 2018

Page Two October 7, 2018 NEXT SUNDAY FLU SHOT SUNDAY Visitation Catholic Church Sunday, Oct. 14 7:30 am-12 Noon Manna Room Insurance cards will need to be brought in the day of the flu clinic. Please, bring in both pharmacy and insurance medical cards. Medicare health cards (red, white, blue) recipients receive high dose for free. On-site pharmacist will submit claim for you. If you have a PPO, it will be free. Prices if no insurance: Four strain flu shot: 40.99. High dose flu shot (three strain): 69.99. All payments are CASH ONLY Sponsored by the CCW Health and Wellness Committee DATE DAY CALENDAR OF UPCOMING VISITATION EVENTS LOCATION TIME 8 Oct MON SPRED Parish Center 6:30 PM 8 Oct MON Prayer for Priests Church 7:00 PM 8 Oct MON CRHP Parish Center 7:00 PM 9 Oct TUES Rosary Makers Parish Center 1:00 PM 9 Oct TUES St. Monica Prayer Group Fireside Room 7:00 PM 10 Oct WED Craft Ladies Parish Center 9:00 AM 10 Oct WED Children s Choir Church 3:00 PM 10 Oct WED MANNA Parish Center 7:30 PM 10 Oct WED Women s Evening of Recollection Church 7:30 PM 11 Oct THUR Prayer for Priests Church 8:45 AM 11 Oct THUR ENDOW Parish Center 9:00 AM 11 Oct THUR CCW Marriage Growth Workshop Parish Center 6:30 PM 11 Oct THUR Visitation School Board Meeting Parish Center 7:00 PM 11 Oct THUR ENDOW Parish Center 7:00 PM 12 Oct FRI MANNA Parish Center 2:30 PM 13 Oct SAT Biblical Institute Parish Center 9:00 AM SUN OCT 14 FLU SHOT SUNDAY AFTER ALL MASSES VISITATION MANNA ROOM SUN OCT 14 UNDY SUNDAY COLLECTION AFTER ALL MASSES NARTHEX 14 Oct SUN St. Barbara Group Parish Center 1:00 PM

Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 7, 2018 Page Three BOXES OF JOY DUE BACK THIS WEEKEND OCTOBER 6/7! 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, please prayerfully consider making a generous donation to this year s Christ is our Hope Magazine Appeal. To make a gift online: www.dioceseofjoliet.org or, simply write a check and mail to: Christ is our Hope Magazine Appeal, Development Office, 16555 Weber Rd., Crest Hill, IL, 60403 OUR PARISH STEWARDSHIP September 30, 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 CHRIST IS OUR HOPE SUNDAY WEEKLY BUDGET SUNDAY YTD BUDGET SUNDAY YTD TOTAL 5,702.00 2,367.00 3,152.00 4,751.05 3,283.00 2,699.12 21,954.17 5,926.00 27,880.17 1,460.55 30,317.00 424,438.00 395,472.72 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. 2018 Catholic Ministries ANNUAL APPEAL Goal: 136,900.00 Amount Pledged: 158,034.00 Amount Paid: 151,187.00 Donor Count: 405 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. NEWS FROM THE P.I.T. PRIEST IN TRAINING By Father Michael Kearney If I could teach one class repeatedly, I would choose the Creation stories in Genesis as the most important to teach! I think they are the most overlooked and dismissed in all of Scripture because they are considered by some as mythological stories. People get caught up on trying to read Creation in the light of science and history, but what they don t realize is that the author, who is inspired by God, tries to reveal to us something about the human person and God s plan. I n our first reading, we hear about how man is all alone. God puts Adam into a deep sleep and from Adam s side/rib, God creates Eve. What do you think God is revealing in this Scripture? Why is Adam first in the creation of humanity? Why is Eve second? S ome people dismiss this story because they think it has to do with misogyny. Men come first!?! Ladies second!?! But they would be missing the mark! Everything needs to be looked within the lens of the New Testament and of Christ, it especially the Creation accounts! As revealed by St. Paul in the Scriptures: Christ is the New Adam; the Church is the New Eve. When Jesus Christ s side is pierced; blood and water pour out from his side and the Church is created. Sacramentally, the water represents Baptism and His blood the Eucharist. W hich gives reason to why the rib was selected from Adam. The rib is the protector of the heart. To know Adam, one needs to turn to Eve. If the Church is the New Eve, the Church is the protector of Jesus Christ s heart. It is in the Church we encounter Christ s Mercy. It is in the Church we encounter God s absolute love of Christ in the Eucharist. h, how much we would lose of our understanding of God and ourselves, if we were to dismiss the Creation stories in Genesis!?! O Let us turn back to the protector of Christ s heart, the Church and learn more about our God and His love for us!

Page Four October 7, 2018 Visitation Catholic Church Scripture Reflections for RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY LIVING the WORD October 7, 2018 THIS WEEK S FOCUS: SEEKING, THEN DOING The will of God is shown to us in many ways. Our sincere desire to seek God s will and discern its guidance for our lives is the starting point of discipleship. FIRST READING The man said, "This one is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; this one shall be called 'woman' (Gen 2:18-24). This reading speaks of divorce and how it violates God s intention that man and woman be joined in marriage. This is a very ancient account, and it is more of a parable than a historic account. The naming of the animals was an act of dominion. When one knew the name of something, then one had power over it. God forms Eve out of Adam s rib ( rib is the Sumerian word for life ). Men and women were intended for each other and they complete each other. SECOND READING He who consecrates and those who are being consecrated all have one origin (Hebrews 2:9-11). This letter is part of a series that will continue for seven Sundays before the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe. There is much Hebrew and Greek symbolism in this work. It is not quite a letter, but actually more of a treatise. This reading uses Hebrew imagery to make a point. This author says that, He for a little while was made lower than the angels, that by grace he might taste death for everyone. (thus making it refer to the incarnation). This celebrates the fact that Jesus was born one like us to save us. GOSPEL Whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it (Mark 10:2-16 [2-12]). The Gospel begins with the question of divorce. Many of the rabbis at the time of Jesus were interpreting the law to make it easy as possible for a man to divorce his wife. (Wives were not permitted to divorce their husbands.) They could be divorced for something as trivial as burning a meal. Jesus rejected this tendency as an abuse. He was trying to protect women from exploitation, but, he was also trying to protect the sanctity of the bonds of marriage. He taught that God intended man and woman to become one flesh. It is absolutely clear that Jesus condemned divorce. This is not something that the Church made up later. The second half of the reading speaks of children who were being brought to Jesus to be blessed. From the tenor it would appear that the parents of these children were insistent and they were bothering Jesus, based upon power and prestige. He welcomed and blessed the little ones and he also told his disciples that they must learn from and become like those children (filled with simplicity and innocence and not with the hunger for power that the disciples were so often exhibiting in this Gospel. REFLECTION Understanding the Word today makes an important distinction. The Pharisees are grounded in Moses: Moses permitted a husband (Mark 10:4). Jesus is grounded in God: God made them male and female (Mark 10:6). Like Jesus, the teachings of Moses and the prophets are meant to ground us in God. Instead of asking, What would Jesus do? we should ask, What does God ask us to do? Seek to know the will of God and then do it. What is God s will? In Genesis God makes clear that we are not to be alone. So find suitable companionship, partnership, support. God is a community of three persons, and we likewise are to live community, with all its give and take. What is God s will? That we empty ourselves, live sacrificial love, like Christ, who for a little while was made lower than the angels. Sacrificial love is selfless and unconditional. What is God s will? That we be committed and work through tough times. Don t give up on each other until it is clear no solution can be found. What is God s will? That we be like children. They are open, receptive, and trusting, until life events tarnish those qualities. In Jesus day, children had no rights and were among the least of all. So pay attention to the least among us. We come to know the will of God in scripture, the liturgy, Church teaching, and life events. God is with us even when life deals us a blow, like a ruptured relationship. Look for God. Ask yourself, What would God ask me to do? Then, do it. READINGS READINGS FOR THE FOR WEEK THE WEEK OCT. 8-14 Monday Gal 1:6-12 Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday Gal 1:13-24 Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday Gal 2:1-2, 7-14 Lk 11:1-4 Thursday Gal 3:1-5 Lk 11:5-13 Friday Gal 3:7-14 Lk 11:15-26 Saturday Gal 3:22-29 Lk 11:27-28 Sunday Wis 7:7-11 Heb 4:12-13 Mk 10:17-30

Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time MASS INTENTIONS PLEASE NOTE: 2018 MASS INTENTION OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 V 6:15 AM V Aretha Franklin V Michelle Schlesser V Victoria Vaughn V Darling Detty TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 V 6:15 AM V Richard Mitacek V Intentions of Fr. Greg Skowron WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 V 6:15 AM V Geraldine Lebert V Intentions of Fr. Michael Kearney THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 V 6:15 AM V Richard and Carmella Kapraun V For the Holy Souls in Purgatory, especially V Past Visitation FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 V 6:15 AM V Antonio Spatafore V Fr. Tom Bradtke SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 V Nancy Frolik V 5:00 PM V James Carter V Nancy Frolik SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 V TWENTY EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME V 7:00 AM V Nancy Frolik V Loretta Pransky V 10:00 AM V People of the Parish V Nancy Frolik V Harry and Lawrence Schroeder V 11:30 AM V George Kujawa V Helen Fila V 6:00 PM V Intentions of Bob Kazanecki V Intentions of Gabriella Grace Larivee To take the gifts up at Mass, please see an Usher. October 7, 2018 Page Five PRAYERS FOR OUR FAMILY For the Sick Please pray for all the sick and their families: Marynell Greer Colleen Buhrfiend Elizabeth Gory 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 John Kotowski Wayne (Bud) Marvinac "Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them. WEDDING BANNS III Stephanie Hinchley and Richard Morales 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 Vocation to the Priesthood and Religious Life. 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 special intentions of Elizabeth Gory. For the intentions of Isabelle Rodriguez. 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 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.

Page Six October 7, 2018 Join the Public Square Rosary Crusade... Visitation Catholic Church Saturday, October 13 12 NOON Visitation School (in front of the Holy Family Statue) Please join the 2018 Public Square Rosary Crusade. Our nation is in great need of public prayer, repentance and conversion. We ask God to save America through the Rosary of His Most Holy Mother. For more information please contact: Myrna Zamar at 630-941-9208 or email: bmzamar@yahoo.com ROSARY RESCUE MISSION October 6/7 before/after Masses in the Gathering Space Rosary Makers will repair rosaries for free and will share their handmade Rosaries this weekend in the Gathering Space before and after Masses. Free brochures: How to Pray the Rosary for Teens ; How to Pray the Rosary for Children. Join us at our next meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 9, 1-4 pm, Parish Center October is Month of the Holy Rosary 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. Come Early to Mass To Pray Your Rosary! Free Blessed Rosary and the 15 Promises of the Rosary Bookmark before or after the weekend Masses! Join us 30 minutes before the start of all weekend Masses to pray the Rosary. To lead a Rosary email Rachel Gilboy@RGilboy@comcast.net. At Fatima, Mary told the three shepherd children that between the Rosary and the Brown Scapular, that she would help Save the World! Whoever shall faithfully serve me by the recitation of the Rosary shall receive Signal Graces! Visitation Parish and the Eastern DuPage Deanery welcome Deacon Keith Strohm as he presents INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP Monday, Oct. 15, 7-8:30 pm Immaculate Conception Church Chapel 130 Arthur St., Elmhurst What if there was more to being Catholic than simply belonging to a religious organization? What if there was a way to find out who we really are and discover our life s purpose? The kerygma lies at the heart of all evangelization. The central message of the Christian faith is that all believers are called to proclaim. Deacon Keith will talk about five paradigm shifts that church leaders must make in order to transform their parishes. From an: institutional faith to intentional faith; culture of engagement to culture of encounter; focus on maintenance to focus on mission; programs to people; avoidance to accountability. Once leadership has made these shifts, they need to connect strategy, people, and operations to create a culture of discipleship and mission. This newly created culture and its principles should influence, inform, and guide the actions and activities of the parish. Please register at easterndupagedeanery.org. SERRA CLUB SPEAKER SERIES Come to be encouraged and inspired by various Catholic speakers offered in our community: Monday, October 15 St. Michael Parish, 310 S. Wheaton Ave. (Door 8) 6:00pm Rosary for Vocations and Mass 7:00pm Fellowship and Dinner 7:45pm Speaker Presentation: Sheila Liaugminas (Host, A Closer Look ; Emmy Award-winning journalist) 15 per person. Please RSVP at least one week prior to meeting. Please contact Joanne Carr at 630-665-0994 or carrgeojo@gmail.com to RSVP.

Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 7, 2018 Page Seven Our program starts next Sunday, Oct. 14! Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Would you like to be baptized? Would you like to 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. We invite you to participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. If you, a family member or someone you know would like more information about our RCIA program, please call the Visitation Rectory Office at 630-834-6700. ST. MONICA PRAYER GROUP Please pray with us! The Rosary is prayed every day Monday through Saturday, after the 8:15 am Mass in church. Pray for our ordained: Mondays at 7pm and Thursdays after 8:15 am Mass October 7, 2018 we celebrate Respect Life Sunday also, October is Respect Life Month The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops state: As a gift from God, every human life is sacred from conception to natural death. The life and dignity of every person must be respected and protected at every stage and in every condition. The right to life is the first and most fundamental principle of human rights that leads Catholics to actively work for a world of greater respect for human life and greater commitment to justice and peace. O Come pray with us for your loved ones who have drifted away from the faith or who are outside of the Church. This fellowship group will meet the first Tuesday of every month. Tuesday, Oct. 9, 7-8 pm Visitation Parish Center Fireside Room Questions, call Bonita at 630-279-0816 or Sheila at 630-329-1867...if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. MT 18:19 n this day, spend some time with your Creator in the Adoration Chapel. Thank Him for the life He has given to you. Also pray to Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Patroness of the Unborn, for the right to life for the unborn, the handicapped, the elderly, and all life that is challenged by society and its worldly desires. Prayer is powerful. Through prayer, we can put an end to abortion, euthanasia, etc. We must remember that God created us in His own image. When we disrespect life, we disrespect God. Life is sacred from conception to natural death. Let us rejoice in thanksgiving for God s gift of life to us and our loved ones! Your Creator is awaiting your visit today! The Adoration Chapel is opened 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. There is an empty hour that needs to be filled on Wednesday at 2 am. Please call Mary Lewis at 630-941-9173 or Joan Taylor at 630-5308963 for more information.

Page Eight October 7, 2018 Visitation Catholic Church 100 90 Help Fr. McDonald Council #1911 and CCW provide a WINDOW TO THE WOMB! PANCAKES AND PIZZA for PRO LIFE THIS WEEKEND 2018 GOAL 20,000 HELP US REACH OUR GOAL OF 20,000 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 78% of women with unplanned Pregnancies CHOOSE LIFE after getting a 3D Ultrasound. All proceeds benefit 10 PIZZA SATURDAY, OCT. 6 AFTER 5:00 PM MASS HOSPITALITY ROOM FUTURE DATES: NOV 3 DEC 1 PANCAKES SUNDAY, OCT. 7 AFTER ALL MASSES HOSPITALITY ROOM FUTURE DATES: NOV 4 DEC 2 The Knights of Columbus and Visitation CCW invite you to stop by the parish Hospitality Room THIS Saturday for pizza and/or THIS Sunday for pancake-wrapped breakfast sausage-to go! Proceeds benefit CareNet Pregnancy Services of DuPage whose mission is to prevent unplanned pregnancies and counsel women to embrace an alternative to abortion: married parenting, adoption, co-parenting, single parenting, or short-term foster care. One way they do this is by using an ultrasound machine to show clients the life growing within them. As part of the Knights of Columbus Culture of Life Program, they will match that gift with another 20,000! A Weekend of Music with Dan Schutte St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 2220 Lisson Rd., Naperville, invites all to a weekend of music with nationally known composer Dan Schutte and the Music Ministry of St. Elizabeth Seton. Concert held on Friday, Oct. 12, at 7 pm. A Morning of Reflection will be led by Dan Schutte on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 9 am. Both events are free. Please RSVP for Saturday to ses.music.naperville@gmail.com. ST. WALTER PARISH SEEKS COORDINATOR OF NEW MEDIA St. Walter Parish, 130 W. Pine St., Roselle, IL 60172. is seeking to hire a Coordinator of New Media. For a complete list of extensive responsibilities, qualifications and skills for this position, please contact Maria Pusateri at: mpusateri@stwalterchurch.com.

Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 7, 2018 Page Nine Each Sunday at our 10 am Mass, beginning Nov. 4 for children age Four through Fourth Grade! How Does CLOW Work? At the start of Mass (after Opening Prayer), the priest will invite children forward and give them a blessing. An adult leader and teen helper will lead them from church to the Parish Center Fireside Room Center. (Parents may go with their child(ren) the first few times if apprehensive.) The leader will proclaim the Scripture readings from the Mass (in a kid-friendly translation) and discuss its meaning (using a leader s guide). A song/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 at the time of the collection is being taken, making sure children return to sit 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. If you or your teenager would like to lead Children s Liturgy Of the Word... Please contact Matt Pozen in the RE Office at matt.pozen@visitationcc.org or 630-279-7058 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! 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 630-834-8190 or b.masters@visitationparish.org. Do you want a great way to market your business? VISITATION SCHOOL 2019 GALA SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Platinum Sponsor -Special signage on podium. -Special Signage at check-in table. -Signage on prominent dinner table. -Thank you from podium during event. -Logo on the back page of the event program book. -Sponsorship listing on scrolling screen through dinner. -Sponsorship listing on Visitation School social media sites. -Sponsorship listing on the Bidding for Good website. Gold Sponsor -Signage at one premium sponsorship location. -Sponsorship listing at check-in table. -Signage on prominent dinner table. -Sponsorship listing in the event program book. -Sponsorship listing on scrolling screen through dinner. -Sponsorship listing on Visitation School social media sites. -Sponsorship listing on the Bidding for Good website. Silver Sponsor -Sponsorship listing at check-in table. -Signage on a dinner table. -Sponsorship listing in the event program book. -Sponsorship listing on scrolling screen through dinner. -Sponsorship listing on Visitation School social media sites. -Sponsorship listing on the Bidding for Good website. Bronze Sponsor -Sponsorship listing in the event program. -Sponsorship listing on scrolling screens. -Sponsorship listing on Visitation School social media sites. -Sponsorship listing on the Bidding for Good website. For more information, please contact Shannon Goodrich, at 646-408-0129

Page Ten October 7, 2018 Visitation Catholic Church 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: 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 email or call with any additional questions. Visitation is helping Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet UNDY SUNDAY COLLECTION October 14 and 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!

Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 7, 2018 Page Eleven PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY Hello, my name is Jake Bartley I was recently hired as the new Youth Minister at Visitation Parish! I am from Westmont, IL, and I m really excited to be working here because I come from a background of ministry. I spent two years working with Middle School and High School age young people, travelling around the country and doing retreat ministry. Over the course of those two years, I helped put on over 130 retreats all over the United States. I look forward to being here and working with the young people. Our first youth ministry meeting of the school year will be on October 14 B ecause October is the month for Breast Cancer Awareness, we re having a Pink Event. So join in the fun and wear a pink shirt (or another pink article of clothing). The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm right after the 6:00 pm Mass in the Visitation School Gym. There will be snacks, drinks, an inflatable obstacle course, and plenty of time for fun, fellowship, and growing in the faith together. I hope to see you there! CCW presents Grow Your Marriage Talk and Fall Planting Event Thursday, Oct. 11, 7pm Parish Center Cost: 40, includes speaker and planting workshop, and take-home potted plant. With Certified Master Life Coach Tina Haisman and Shannon Keating Pots with Purpose The Prayer Quilt Ministry would like to encourage all parishioners to let us know about those who are going through a significant difficulty and who may benefit from the prayers of our congregation and the tangible evidence of those prayers in the form of prayer quilts. The recipients of the prayer quilts may be going through a health issue, facing surgery, be in the military (or just returned from military duty), dealing with grief, emotional concerns, etc. They do not have to be member of Visitation Parish or Catholic. Anyone may offer a prayer quilt to anyone you feel might benefit and appreciate being covered by our prayers. The recipient MUST agree to accept the prayer quilt. If you would like to request a prayer quilt for someone, please complete the form below, place it in the collection basket or drop it off at the Parish Office and someone from the Prayer Quilt Ministry will get in touch with you to obtain additional information. REQUEST FOR A PRAYER QUILT Contact Person Contact Phone Recipient Name Recipient Phone Number RSVP to Shannon Keating, keating23@comcast.net

Page Twelve October 7, 2018 GRACE CAFÉ OCTOBER SCHEDULE AND LOCATIONS Doors open at 4:30 pm; Meals served from 5-6:30 pm. Meals are free of charge. No reservation is needed. 10-08-18 St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church 10-22-18 St. Peter s United Church of Christ PARISH DIRECTORY Adoration Chapel Mary Lewis 630-941-9173 Joan Taylor 630-530-8963 Altar Servers Rev. Michael Kearney 630-834-6700 Catholic Light House Media Tom and Mary Parpan 224-588-5610 Email: wrigleyfield@yahoo.com Casserole Ministry Kathy Best... 630-832-7673 Council of Catholic Women Mary Beth Lucas... 630-408-8714 Email: mbblucas@gmail.com CRHP Kathy Fowler... 314-378-6331 Crypt of the Saints Richard Montalbano 708-774-1946 Elizabeth Ministry Clarita Iozzo... 630-941-3929 Fathers Club Craig Heiss... craigheiss@gmail.com Finance Committee Chairperson Rob Bennett... 630-957-7380 Email: robertjbennett@comcast.net Knights of Columbus Kevin O Reilly... 630-442-4546 Don Lamonica 847-414-0585 John Kwit 630-886-6178 Ladies Bowling Sharon Bresnahan... 630-530-1053 Ladies and Couples Bridge Peg Majewski... 630-941-9170 Ladies Golf League Lynn DeFilippis... 630-834-5290 MANNA Tuition Assistance David James... 630-834-0967 Men s Bowling Sev Delabar... 630-833-7766 Men s Small Groups Jim Herrmann... 630-941-7854 PADS Elizabeth Kosowski Email: elizabethgk@att.net Parish Pastoral Council Anne Montgomery Prayer Quilt Ministry Karen Verner... 630-834-6700 RCIA... 630-834-6700 Rosary Maker Ministry Lorene Bryan. 815-671-1970 School Board President Lea Smirniotis 773-562-0575 Email: lea636@gmail.com Scouting Melanie Schneider 630-209-0064 Dave Stevenson Social Service Outreach Deacon Tony Spatafore 630-834-6700 Email: aspatafore1@comcast.net SPRED Melanie Schneider 630-209-0064 Ushers George Klein Valentino Activity Center Linda Roberts... 630-941-7785 Vis Seniors Mary Ann Kramer 630-617-2550 Vocation Committee Pam Gaudio... 630-833-8812 Joan Taylor 630-530-8963 Women s Volleyball Tracy Nelson Visitation Catholic Church GRACE CAFÉ RETURNS TO ELMHURST FOR 12TH SEASON O n Monday, Sept. 24, Grace Café returned to the Elmhurst community, starting off its 12th year. 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. This year offers 16 opportunities for fellowship and sharing a meal, from now through May, 2019. 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! No reservations are needed and meals are free of charge to anyone who would enjoy them. For information, contact Bethel United Church of Christ at 630-279-4040. Email: gpkcdc@juno.com Email: mtnelson95@yahoo.com BULLETIN DEADLINE: Thursday at 12 NOON to Suzanne Noonan 630-834-6700 Email: bulletin@visitationcc.org

MONDAY Beth Frolik Nick Zaragoza 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. 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 DAILY 8:15 AM MASS ALTAR SERVER ASSIGNMENT (OCT 8-13) TUESDAY Jenny Fromelt Scott Zaragoza VISITATION PARISH LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE OCT 13/14 5:00 PM 7:00 AM 8:15 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM 6:00 PM LECTORS Debbie Carey Andy Packhem Denise Devine Donna Rozycka Dorothy McCabe James Kosowski EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS MUSIC Dianne C. Carter Elaine Ryba Sabrina Ruff MaryAnn Santucci Melissa Mueller Daniel O Shaughnessy Kate O Shaughnessy Jim Brown Jack Miuccio Krystyna Miuccio Bob Kaminski Daniel Fogarty, Sr. NOT FILLED [2] NOT FILLED [3] Lesley Sharkey Clarita Iozzo Linda Smith Mary McCann NOT FILLED [1] Amy Sletten Grace Sletten Maggie Berigon Lesley Sharkey Bob Ross WEDNESDAY Benjamin Wede Jacob Wede Love and Service to Others Mary Lewis Al Potaczek Theresa Koenigsberger Terrence Walden Rachael Bricker Luke Dolsen Alysa Lawton ADULT CHOIR THURSDAY Jack Beckman Clare Lopatka Ray Hill Rose Krajewski Lester Holze Rosalie Ward Gavin Schaer Liam Moran Conal Doyle PARISH AND PASTORAL STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION Jim Brown Regina Gibbons Rosalie Pulia FRIDAY Luke Hemmersmeier Sam Hemmersmeier PARISH OFFICE HOURS: [MON-FRI] 8:30 am-4:30 pm Phone: 630-834-6700 Fax: 630-834-6711 Email: welcome@visitationcc.org Parish Website: WWW.VISITATIONPARISH.ORG Deanery Website: easterndupagedeanery.org Susan Haibeck Paul Morris Elizabeth Quinn Tom Lawless Aidan Hill Michael Wilson Jenny Fromelt SATURDAY William Czech David Manchester 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