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DATE DAY CALENDAR OF UPCOMING VISITATION EVENTS LOCATION TIME 12 Nov MON SPRED Podesta Hall 6:30 PM

12 Nov MON Prayer for Priests Church 7:00 PM

12 Nov MON CRHP Parish Center 7:00 PM

13 Nov TUES Rosary Makers Parish Center 5:00 PM

13 Nov TUES Altar Server Training Church 7:00 PM

13 Nov TUES RE Parent Session Podesta Hall 7:00 PM

14 Nov WED Bible Study Parish Center 12:30 PM

14 Nov WED First Grade Daisies Meeting Parish Center 3:00 PM

14 Nov WED Children’s Choir Church 3:00 PM

14 Nov WED Children’s Evening of Recollection Church 7:30 PM

14 Nov WED MANNA Parish Center 7:30 PM

15 Nov THUR Prayer for Priests Church 8:45 AM

15 Nov THUR ENDOW Parish Center 9:00 AM

15 Nov THUR “VIS” Seniors Meeting Parish Center 1:00 PM

15 Nov THUR Visitation School Board Meeting Parish Center 7:00 PM

15 Nov THUR ENDOW Parish Center 7:00 PM

16 Nov FRI MANNA Parish Center 2:30 PM

17 Nov SAT Biblical Institute Parish Center 9:00 AM

18 Nov SUN RCIA Parish Center 10:00 AM

18 Nov SUN Children’s Liturgy of the Word Parish Center 10:00 AM

18 Nov SUN St. Barbara’s Parish Center 1:00 PM

17 Nov SAT Visitation School Reconciliation Church 9:30 AM

Visitation Catholic Church

BEGINS THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY!

Sharing Tree ornaments available Nov. 10/11 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 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!

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NEWS FROM THE P.I.T.

PRIEST IN TRAINING By Father Michael Kearney

Would you give everything you have to God? Would you give it all to a stranger?

T hese are the stories from this weekend that seem to challenge us! Our first reading deals with a widow preparing for death due to a famine, only to have a request from the prophet Elijah to prepare him a meal with what seems to be her last handful of flour and oil. Yet, Elijah assures her that she would not run out! The widow trusts, and the Lord provides.

T he Gospel is similar. The wealthy give out of their abundance knowing that they can continue on to what they believe — to provide for themselves. While the widow, who has no assurances what the next day would hold, gives the very little she has, which was everything! The challenge for us is the question,

can we give the Lord our all?

I f you can say yes, praise the Lord! The Lord will reward you. If our answer is no, well then thank the Lord that He is patient and kind. The Lord’s invitation to trust Him is ongoing. The Lord continues to invite us to trust Him and give him everything. As the Apostles and saints struggled at various times to give the Lord everything, we can trust the Lord will afford us that same opportunity to turn to Him and give Him everything! May we strive to give the Lord, like the two

widows we heard in our readings, everything!

Goal: $136,900.00 Amount Pledged: $159,324.00 Amount Paid: $155,144.00 Donor Count: 414 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.

2018 Catholic Ministries

ANNUAL APPEAL

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OUR PARISH STEWARDSHIP

October 28, 2018

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.

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING

Tuesday, Nov. 13 7:00 pm in the church

If you would like to become an altar server, or think a little more training would help you, please call Fr. Michael Kearney at 630-834-6700.

November 4, 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

ALL SAINTS DAY ALL SOULS DAY

SUNDAY WEEKLY BUDGET SUNDAY — YTD BUDGET

SUNDAY—YTD TOTAL

$ 4,888.91 $ 4,771.00 $ 3,856.00 $ 6,797.84 $ 3,286.00 $ 1,533.56 $ 25,133.31 $ 5,821.00 $ 30,954.31

$ 5,292.85 $ 1,053.00

$ 30,317.00 $ 576,023.00 $ 541,141.90

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

SUNDAY WEEKLY BUDGET SUNDAY — YTD BUDGET

SUNDAY—YTD TOTAL

$ 5,667.00 $ 2,425.00 $ 3,946.00 $ 4,834.00 $ 3,013.32 $ 2,444.80 $ 22,330.12 $ 6,136.00 $ 28,466.12

$ 30,317.00 $ 545,706.00 $ 510,187.59

“VIS” SENIOR CLUB Thursday, Nov. 15, 1:00 pm, Parish Center

Join us for fun and entertainment. Coffee and goodies will be served. All are welcome!

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Monday Ti 1:1-9

Lk 17:1-6

Tuesday Ti 2:1-8, 11-14

Lk 17:7-10

Wednesday Ti 3:1-7

Lk 17:11-19

Thursday Phmn 7-20 Lk 17:20-25

Friday 2 Jn 4-9

Lk 17:26-37

Saturday 3 Jn 5-8 Lk 18:1-8

Sunday Dn 12:1-3

Heb 10:11-14, 18 Mk 13:24-32

READINGS FOR THE WEEK [November 12-18]

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THIS WEEK’S FOCUS: PUTTING GOD—AND OTHERS—FIRST

Two widows figure prominently in these readings. The first offers her last bit of sustenance to a foreigner, a stranger; the second offers an enormous portion of her small worldly wealth to God. FIRST READING The widow of Zarephath had only a handful of flour and a little oil, but made a little cake for Elijah (1 Kings 17:10-16). The Israelites were experiencing a great drought in their land. They were worshiping Baal, the pagan god of fertil-ity, believing that Baal would bring the rain to fertilize the land. Yahweh withheld the rain to show them that he was the only true God. The widow from the town had a small amount of food when Elijah, the man of God, asked her for something to eat. She responded that she was planning to prepare what little she had for herself and her son and then sit down and die. Elijah reassured her, telling her she would not suffer from want. She trusted and obeyed, preparing a cake of bread for him to eat. God miraculously fulfilled the promise that Elijah had made. The woman’s jug of oil and jar of flour did not run out for the entire time of the drought. SECOND READING Christ will appear a second time to bring salvation to those who eagerly await him (Hebrews 9:24-28). The Old Testament priests had to offer many sacrifices because all of their sacrifices were imperfect. None of them fully accomplished that which was intended: to free us from our sins. Jesus, on the other hand, offered the perfect sacrifice. He was sinless, and therefore his sacrifice was one of pure love. Furthermore, he was God’s only Son, and therefore his sacrifice of his own

life was absolutely perfect and accomplished what it sought: the remission of our sins. GOSPEL This poor widow put in more than all the other contributors (Mark 12:38-44 [41-44]). There is a contrast between the scribes who loved to be seen and given places of honor, and the poor widow who contributes everything she has to the temple. The scribes are described as people who devour the savings of widows. They seek contribution for their religious work, but everything they do is for prestige and for show. They are really arrogant in their practice of their religious duties. They use religion as a way to advance themselves at the cost of others. The poor widow of this Gospel demonstrates the true spirit of religious faith. Her small contribution to the temple treasury was all that she had. She was placing herself totally in the hands of the Lord. She was not seeking power or prestige — she was simply performing an act of absolute trust. She is what the Beatitudes call poor in spirit, for her only treasure was the love of God. REFLECTION Ohio Dominican University students, faculty and staff would gather together for “Soup and Scripture.” They were fed with food for their bodies and for their souls. During one of their gatherings, a student commented: “I gain hope when I read stories about people who put God and the service of others first. I want to do the same.” That’s what the two widows in the Gospel do. The widow of Sidon offers the hospitality expected in a culture without convenience stores or fast-food restau-rants. Elijah asks for a small cake to feed him before she feeds herself and her son their last bits of food. She does. She puts Elijah and the God he served first. Her generos-ity was blessed by her food lasting for a year. “From her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole liveli-hood.” (Mark 12:44). She put God first, unlike those who are rich and the scribes. They put themselves first. Both stories offer hope. When we put God first, sacrificing what we have out of love for God and God’s people, we find blessing, even in the midst of poverty. When we put ourselves first, we might gain attention for awhile, but it doesn’t last. Christ the high priest put God and puts us first. He offered himself to God at the cost of his life. Ac-cording to the prayer of St. Francis: “It is in giving that we receive, in pardoning that we are pardoned. And in dying that we are born to eternal life.” The widows and Jesus witness the truth of these words. We are given hope that if we make God our priority, we will receive more than we can imagine by giving, all that we have.

November 11, 2018

Scripture Reflections for THIRTY SECOND SUNDAY

IN ORDINARY TIME

To take the gifts up at Mass, please see an Usher.

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MASS INTENTIONS PRAYERS FOR OUR FAMILY For the Sick

Please pray for all the sick and their families:

Marynell Greer Elizabeth Gory Susan Reetz Virginia Antunes Marilynn Hillary Don Gofron

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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.

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 the repose of the soul of Orland Merti.

CHURCH VIGIL CANDLE INTENTIONS

OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED

— October 21, 2018 —

LANDON PATRICK Son of Brian Porciuncula and

Katherine Jankauski

AURORA DOMINICA Daughter of James and

Kelly (O'Dea) Pape

— October 27, 2018 —

MARY MARGARET ELIZABETH Daughter of Reid and

Jennifer (Brooks) Neumann\

— November 4, 2018 —

ANTHONY JOSEPH Son of Michael and Dorothy (Stetzel) Montcalm

ELLA PARKER Daughter of Clifford and Lisa (Patlevic) Hoppe

REESE JULIE Daughter of Ryan and Elizabeth (D'Agostino) Hogan

CHARLOTTE GRACE Daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Larrick) Lindemulder

III — Kristin Doladee and Anthony Cuzzone

WEDDING BANNS

PLEASE NOTE: 2018 MASS INTENTION OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 6:15 AM Rose Abarre 8:15 AM Paul and Anna David TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 6:15 AM Deceased members of Grebin Family Michael Burke, Jr. 8:15 AM Kevin Keating

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 6:15 AM Connie Aiello Michael Sarno 8:15 AM George and Marion Raeth Jeffery Ferranco THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 6:15 AM James C. Reardon 8:15 AM William Grossklas FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 6:15 AM Nancy Frolik 8:15 AM Ernestina Bautista Dolores Kraft SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 8:15 AM Robert Poremski, Sr. 5:00 PM Thomas Helms Carmela Campione SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 THIRTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 7:00 AM Dariusz Kulikowski 8:15 AM Eileen Laughlin 10:00 AM Eusebius Gousalves Geraldine Majeski 11:30 AM Jim and Lois O’Connell Helen Fila Louise Talko 6:00 PM Elizabeth and Frances Janicki

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:

— Elena, Carmen, Marieleta, Julian, and Adrian. — Thanksgiving for all the blessings we have received and all that is to come. — The intentions of Isabelle Rodriguez.

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 630-834-6700.

We remember in prayer our military as they serve in our Armed Forces and pray for God’s protection.

ARMED FORCES PRAYER LISTARMED FORCES PRAYER LISTARMED FORCES PRAYER LIST Monday, Monday

W e are in urgent need of FOUR guardians of our Lord (adorers) during the hours of Monday evening at 7-8 pm and Monday evening at 11pm-Midnight. The individuals who were scheduled for these times are no longer able to cover the hours due to personal circumstances. So, we are looking for a couple of people (preferably two for each hour) to PLEASE step up and fill the need.

Having a designated weekly hour of prayer with our Lord on a Monday

is a great way to start the week.

O ur Lord is not to be out-done in generosity. Try it and discover “Monday, Monday, so good to me. Monday evening, it was all I hoped it would be.” We pray and hope you will respond to the need of adorers to keep the Adoration Chapel open. Call Mary Lewis at 630-941-9173 or Joan Taylor at 630-530-8963 to register.

Come Early to Mass To Pray Your Rosary!Come Early to Mass To Pray Your Rosary!Come Early to Mass To Pray Your Rosary! Join us 30 minutes before the start of Join us 30 minutes before the start of Join us 30 minutes before the start of

all weekend Masses to pray the Rosary.all weekend Masses to pray the Rosary.all weekend Masses to pray the Rosary.

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 p.m. and Thursdays at 9 a.m. in the Church — God 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

"‘Go," He Said’”, is the title of a pastoral letter published by Bishop Conlon. The letter is included in the November issue of Christ is our Hope Magazine, or can be viewed online at www.dioceseofjoliet.org/bishop in mobile-friendly format, downloadable PDF or audio in both English/Spanish, along with reflection questions for individuals and small groups. Please consider reading or listening to our Bishop's letter and consider how you can Go and Make Disciples.

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.

A LETTER FROM OUR BISHOP

The Diocese of Joliet is participating in

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Almighty God and Father, look with love upon our men and women in uniform and protect them in their time of need. Give them health and stability and allow them to return to their loved ones whole and unshaken.

Be with their families and sustain them in these uncertain times.

Grant strength and peace of mind to the Veterans who have given their best for the country they love.

Support them in infirmity and in the fragility of old age. Teach us to remember their sacrifices and to express our gratitude.

Manifest your tender care to those in the Military Academies who prepare

for future service and to those who serve our Nation far from home. Teach us to remember the sacrifices of those

whose efforts contribute to ensuring our way of life.

Bless and multiply the priests who minister to the faithful of the Archdiocese for the Military Services.

Reward their generosity and keep them faithful.

We especially remember those who are currently serving from our parish: Hear us as we present our prayers to You through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer of the ARCHDIOCESE FOR THE MILITARY SERVICES USA Washington, D.C. 20017 www.milarch.org

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Visitation Parish will hold a drive to benefit needy families in Elmhurst and in the surround-ing 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, crack-ers, 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.

FOOD DRY GOODS AND HOUSEHOLD ITEM

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DRIVE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES

VISITATION PARISH TO HOST

Our School Receives Tuition from CEF

The Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) sent checks recently to all diocesan schools totaling $2.2 million for this school year benefitting 1,740 qualified students. This year, 25 students at Visitation Catholic School received $18,300 in combined financial aid through CEF benefactors. Sincere thanks to donors including many of our parishioners who support the CEF Schol-arship Program. The application time-frame for next school year will be Janu-ary through March 2019. Since 1996, nearly $23 million in financial aid has been distributed to 17,500 grade school and high school students. Contact the CEF Office at 815-221-6127, JLangenderfer@dioceseofjoliet.org, or cefjoliet.org/donate-online-today to offer your pledge of support for the Scholarship Campaign. Ask about estate planning to support your school directly or the ministry of Catholic education.

JOYFUL AGAIN! Widowers Retreat/Workshop

If you are widowed and struggling with the loss, this program will help you move on while still treasuring your past memories. This weekend program, spon-sored by the Joliet Diocese Center For Family Ministry, is for men and women (all ages) and will be held on Nov. 17/18 at the Mt. Assisi Center Retreat facility, 13820 Main St., Lemont. Contact 708-354-7211, joyfulagain7211@gmail.com. Visit www.joyfulagain.org (video).

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!

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 Michael Lewandowski, Director of Faith Formation, will

present on the life of St. Isaac Jogues. Isaac was born to a prosperous family in France in 1609. His desire was to bring the Gospel far and wide as a Jesuit missionary. He first ministered among the Hurons in Canada. Fr. Jogues struggled to spread the Gospel in the New World. He bore much suffering and danger, and witnessed terrible torture. However, his zeal and love for souls would eventually bear fruit. Fr. Jogues returned to France after being captured and tortured by the Mohawks. He eventually left France once more to again minister in the New World, where he was martyred. He was canonized in 1930, along with the seven other North American Martyrs.

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Learn about the Life of ST. ISAAC JOGUES

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Serra Mass and Dinner The Serra Club of DuPage, a national organization sup-porting vocations to the priesthood and religious life, in-vite you to join them on Monday, Nov. 19, at St. Michael Parish, in Wheaton. The evening will begin at 6 pm with Rosary and Mass in the Church. Dinner will follow in their Parish Center. The speaker at the dinner will be John Lis-ton, Executive Director of SERRA International and an adjunct professor at Loyola University School of Law where he teaches classes in negotiation, mediation and client counseling. To find out more about SERRA or to make a reservation for the dinner, please contact Joann Carr at carrgeojo@gmail.com or 708-630-655-0994.

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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 Mary McCann ......... 630-605-8817 Email: mmccann3@me.com 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 Email: gpkcdc@juno.com 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 Email: mtnelson95@yahoo.com

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Thurs, 12 NOON to Suzanne Noonan, 630-834-6700, bulletin@visitationcc.org

PARISH DIRECTORY

V I S I T A T I O N P A R I S H

C A S S E R O L E M I N I S T R Y

Feeding the

hungry

The Casserole Ministry delivers your home-cooked 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)!

Tin Distribution Casserole Collection Nov. 17/18 Dec. 1/2

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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.

Congratulations! Visitation 5th and 6th Grade Football Team completed an undefeated season (9-0)

with a Gold Championship over St. Peter and Paul (Naperville) 20-0.

Our Visitation 5th and 6th Grade Football Team Is Golden!

— 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 646-408-0129

January 26, 2019

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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.

Welcome to Visitation Catholic Church

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

YOUTH MINISTRY Jake Barkley, Youth Minister, youthministry@visitationcc.org

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

PARISH AND PASTORAL STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION

DAILY 8:15 AM MASS ALTAR SERVER ASSIGNMENT (NOV 12-NOV 17)

MONDAY Daniel O’Shaughnessy Kate O’Shaughnessy

TUESDAY Michael Wilson Jack Beckman

WEDNESDAY David Manchester

Scott Zaragoza

THURSDAY Melissa Mueller Ryan Mayfield

FRIDAY Alysa Lawton Nick Zaragoza

SATURDAY William Czech

Camryn McGreal

Love and Service to Others

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

BISHOP OF JOLIET Most Rev. R. Daniel Conlon, J.C.D.

WWW.DIOCESEOFJOLIET.ORG

VISITATION PARISH LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE

NOV 17/18 5:00 PM 7:00 AM 8:15 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM 6:00 PM LECTORS Paul Klenck Gerry Weaver Andy Packhem Laura Kern Dorothy McCabe Sarah Tardiff

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

Cathy Sholtis Monica Spatafore Mary K. Pakos Colleen Costello Rauen

Clarita Iozzo Marianne Stanke NOT FILLED [2]

Michael Deardurff Megan Deardurff Daniel Fogarty, Sr. NOT FILLED [1]

Al Potaczek Lester Holze Jane Klenck Terry Grisim

Elizabeth Maloney Paul Morris Tracy Carey Karen Stuefen

Tom Lawless Susan Haibeck Patti Riggs Rita McGreal

ALTAR SERVERS

Bejamin Wede Jacob Wede John DePodesta

Michael Wilson Jack Beckman NOT FILLED [1]

Colin Harrington Finn Harrington Jenny Fromelt

Brendan Carillo Luke Hemmersmeier Sam Hemmersmeier

Emily Carling Kode Imburgia Laney Ledbetter

Luke Tardiff Ellie Tardiff Jack Harrison

MUSIC Jim Brown Suzy Salgado

Jim Brown

Barb Masters Lesley Sharkey CHILDREN’S CHOIR

ADULT CHOIR

Barb Masters Jack Miuccio Krystyna Miuccio