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CHURCH WEBSITE: www.visitationparish.org
SCHOOL WEBSITE: www.visitationelmhurst.org
CHURCH E-MAIL: visparish@aol.com
VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH
779 S. YORK ST.—ELMHURST, IL
JANUARY 1, 2017
VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL JANUARY 1, 2017
Monday, January 2
6:15 !.". Intentions of Guy Murphy
8:15 !.". Pat Williams
Tuesday, January 3
6:15 !.". Rosalia Abbate
8:15 !.". Dick Schultz
Wednesday, January 4
6:15 !.". Rosemary O’Donnell 8:15 !.". Claire Guistolise
Thursday, January 5
6:15 !.". Joanne Frazel 8:15 !.". Ramona Feltes
Friday, January 6
6:15 !.". Clement Alwell 8:15 !.". Thomas Luby
Edward Brazouski
Saturday, January 7
8:15 !.". Jim Gaw Sr. Kathleen Sullivan
5:00 #.". James Carter Bernard Webb
Sunday, January 8
7:00 !.". Marion and George Raeth
8:15 !.". Violet Janousek
Florence Longo
10:00 !.". People of the Parish and Virginia Walden
12:00 #.". Clara Spacinsky
Brendan Alwell 5:15 #.". at Immaculate Conception
Flame 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:
Great blessings for my mother Martha. By: Monica Hammerschmidt Abundant graces for Guy Murphy. By: A sister in Christ For the repose of the soul of Sr. Donna Marie Woodson, OSF
Happy New Year. By: Nancy O’Toole
In loving memory of Ted and Elaine Krajewski. By: Jerry and Jeff Thanksgiving. By: Isabel Rodriguez
Armed Forces Prayer List The following men and women will be remembered in
prayer as long as they continue to serve in our Armed Forces. We pray that God will watch over them and bring them home safely.
United States Army
CPT Joseph Doyle (Ft. Bliss, Texas) CPT Patrick Leen (Ohio)
2LT Timothy Drahokoupil (Ft. Benning, Georgia)
United States Marine Corps
2LT Kurt P. James (Quantico, VA) LCPL David Byrne (MCAS Cherry Point, NC)
PVT Nicholas Acevedo (California) LCPL Conor Croci (MCAS Miramar, California)
United States Air Force
MSGT Kevin M. James (Italy)
United States Coast Guard
CPO Patrick Kirby (Texas)
If you would like to add a name to this list, please call the Rectory Business office at 630-834-6700. Thank you.
Please Pray for Our Sick
John Collins
Matthew O’Brien
If you or a member of your family is ill or hospitalized and would like to be placed on our Prayer List, please call the Rectory office and let us know.
Due to privacy issues we will only honor requests made by you or a family member. Your name will remain on the list for two weeks. If you wish your name to remain on the list after two weeks, you or a family member will need to call again to request that we continue to include it. Thank you.
Church Vigil Candle Intentions
Before the statues of Our Lady and St. Joseph in the church, vigil candles burn for requested in-tentions. If you would like to have either candle lit, please contact the Rectory office. Intentions will be listed in the bulletin. This week candles will burn for the following intentions:
For vocations to the priesthood
and religious life.
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VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL JANUARY 1, 2017
PARISH BUSINESS
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Rectory Business Office Hours
The Rectory business office will be closed on Monday, January 2, in observance of the New Year holiday.
News from the P.I.T. – Priest in Training
Another year, another New Year’s resolution! If you are like me, it’s usually about this time that I plan to be health-ier and holier; to be a better me. I’m going to eat fewer sweets, I’m going to work out, and I’m going to pray more. But if you are also like me, it’s common to fail or stop the resolution a week into the New Year! So what can we learn from this?
First, just by making a New Year’s resolution tells us that we are not yet the person we are supposed to be. We have yet to achieved perfection, which can only be found in union with God. And secondly, the failure to achieve our resolutions by our own power reveals that we can’t reach our goals by ourselves, we need God’s Grace!
It is no coincidence that the Church has us celebrating the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God on January 1st. Our Mother, Mary, is a great example for us to start the New Year. For her life is an example of how to achieve perfection in this life! It is done first by giving our life over to the Lord, to say yes to His will, and by allowing our life to be His instrument. So maybe our New Year’s Resolution shouldn’t be centered on what we want for this year, but maybe we should try to surrender ourselves to the Lord, listen to Him, and respond to His Grace in 2017!
Fr. Michael Kearney
Solemnity of Mary
The Holy Mother of God
This Solemnity reminds us that Mary is Mother of God, as she gave birth to Jesus, the Son of God and Prince of Peace. Mindful of this, let us renew our commitment as Good Stew-ards to foster peace in our homes, local communities and plac-es of work. If we truly want a more peaceful world, we must each do our part
Reflection
When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child. All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds. And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. - Lk 2:17-19
Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD.
School Receives Tuition Assistance
Grant from CEF
The Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) has awarded $15,000 this year to Visitation Catholic School in support of our students who have qualified for financial assistance. The CEF provides scholarship awards each year to qualified grade school and high school students who apply and we join the CEF in sincere thanks to parishioners and donors who support the CEF Scholarship Program. The application timeframe for next school ear will run from January through March, 2017. This year the CEF Scholarship Campaign is helping to pro-vide $2,051,300 in scholarships to 1,600 students. Since 1996, over $20 million in financial aid has been distributed to 15,000 grade school and high school students.
Contact the CEF Office at 815-221-6127, AMorri-son@dioceseofjoliet.org or www.CEFJoliet.org to offer your pledge of support for the Scholarship Campaign or ask about planning your estate while supporting your school di-rectly or the ministry of Catholic education.
VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL JANUARY 1, 2017
Sunday Collection - December 18 $28,950.27
Sunday Collection - December 11 $22,556.31
Sunday Collection - December 4 $33,661.40
Sunday Budget $27,925.00
Sunday - Total Year to date $730,776.76
Sunday - YTD Budget $698,125.00
Retired Religious Collection $9,825.75
129 parishioners contributed through E-Giving.
Thank you for your kindness
and generosity to our parish.
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LECTOR, EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST, MUSIC MINISTER* AND
ALTAR SERVER ASSIGNMENTS FOR
JANUARY 7−8
Please remember Visitation Parish
in your will and estate planning. Please call the Rectory at 630-834-6700
for more information. Thank you.
Daily Altar Server Assignment Monday, Jan. 2— Saturday, Jan. 7
8:15 !.".
Monday Conor Corcoran and Tommy Doyle
Tuesday Connor Lawrence and David Manchester
Wednesday Colin Doherty and Michael Wilson
Thursday Jack and Matthew Kavanaugh
Friday John Prabhu and Francesca Revello
Saturday Nick Mayfield Camryn McGreal
Lectors &
Music
Ministers*
Extraordinary
Ministers of the
Eucharist
Altar
Servers
Saturday
5:00 P.M.
June E. Haptas
Jim Brown*
Dianne c. Carter Elaine Ryba
MaryAnn Santucci Cathy Sholtis
Erica Torres
Charles Walsh
Teagan Wede
Sunday
7:00 A.M.
Laura Kern
Barb Masters*
Karen Boozell Daniel Fogarty, Sr.
Jerry Ostermann
Bob Kaminski
Tyler Lavin
Michael Montgomery
Paul Nemeth, Jr.
Sunday
8:15 A.M.
Gerry Arcaro
Jim Brown*
Suzy Salgado*
Pamela Clink
Clarita Iozzo
Rita McGreal Kevin O’Reilly
Jack Beckman
Aidan Hill Colin Hill
Sunday
10:00 A.M. John Boyle
Adult Choir*
Joyce Bennett Robert Bennett Lester Holze
Erin Radcliff
Luke Hemmersmeier
Sam Hemmersmeier
Lauren Hoffman
Sunday
12:00 P.M.
Ann Marie Hajek
Jim Brown*
Jack & Krystyna Miuccio*
Alex Nieto*
Elizabeth Fisette
Monica Hammerschmidt James L. Hauser
Pam Hauser
Sophia Alvarez
Nick Zanoni Ashley
Zwolinski Sunday: Nm 6:22-27/Ps 67/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21
Monday: 1 Jn 2:22-28/Ps 98/Jn 1:19-28
Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:29--3:6/Ps 98/Jn 1:29-34
Wednesday: 1 Jn 3:7-10/Ps 98/Jn 1:35-42
Thursday: 1 Jn 3:11-21/Ps 100/Jn 1:43-51
Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13/Ps 147/Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-28 or 3:23, 31-34, 36, 38
Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21/Ps 149/Jn 2:1-11
Next Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12
Reading for the Week of Jan. 1, 2017
For daily readings go to: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishop at usccb.org.
Edward Grebin
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Are you considering Catholic education for your Pre 3–8
th grade child or children? Consider...
· Visitation students score in the top 15% of students nationally as assessed by the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP).
· Majority of our 8th grade graduates are placed in honors courses in high school.
· Above grade level enrichment as well as extra help/support across the spectrum of abilities for math and reading.
· Weekly mass attendance, daily religion class, faith partners. · No-cut sports, band, theater and many student clubs. · Supportive and tight knit community of fellow Catholic
families. Tours of Visitation School are given on the first Friday and
the third Thursday of each month, between 9:00–10:30 !.". Tours can also be arranged at other days and times by appoint-ment, just call the school office at 630-834-4931 ext. 301.
SCHOOL
High School Entrance Exam
And Events
IC Catholic Prep News
Class of 2021 ICCP entrance Exam workshop and entrance exam.
ICCP entrance exam workshop
Thursday, January 12
6:30 #.".– ICCP main campus school bldg. ICCP entrance exam
Saturday, January 14
8:00 !.". – ICCP main campus school bldg. *Registration is required
Note: Academic scholarships are awarded to the top test takers on the Entrance Exam who attend ICCP in the amounts of $1,000 to $2,500 renewable annually. All scholarship recipients must maintain a high standard of academic excellence as well as practice an exemplary code of conduct.
Want to learn more about ICCP?
Current ICCP Parents are hosting a casual “Knight” in their homes to welcome local grade school parents who are interested in learning more about the opportunities available to their child at IC Catholic Prep.
ICCP Administration & Staff, including President Amy Fahey, Principal Pamela Levar, or Director of Admissions Kate Luburic, will provide a brief introduction of the school, followed by a Q&A session. After the staff departs, the parent hosts, along with other ICCP parents will share success stories with you and answer any questions that you may have about ICCP. Light appetizers and beverages will be served.
Wednesday, Jan. 4 – Curtin Family home, Elmhurst Thursday, Jan. 5 – Narcisi Family home, Elmhurst If you are interested in attending a Parent Peer 2 Peer
Event, please contact Mrs. Kate Luburic at 630-530-3484.
Invited to test your athletic skills against the Best! Participate in our free athletic combine testing courtesy of Olympia Chiropractic & Physical Therapy.
Saturday, January 7th, 2017
7:00 - 10:00 %.". IC Gym
Testing includes
Three cone drill, vertical jump, broad jump, 5-10-5 shut-tle, med ball toss, 20-yard dash, pull ups and agility course.
*A waiver must be signed by parents in order to participate.
Registration opens at 7:00 #.". Agility Testing 7:30 #.". – 9:00 #.". Pizza Party 9:00 #.". - 10:00 # "
Free Pizza, T-shirt and awards following combine
Please contact Kate Luburic at kluburic@iccatholicprep.org with any questions.
Do You Shop On Amazon?
You can support Visitation School without even pulling out your checkbook by using the Visitation School link to Amazon.com found on our school web site! A portion of your order will go directly toward our school, helping to keep tui-tion affordable for families!
To use the Visitation Amazon link, go to the Visitation School Website at www.visitationelmhurst.org and select Tui-tion & fundraising and Amazon fundraiser. Thank you for your support!
Box Tops
Do you have some of these in your pantry?
If so, you can help support Visitation School! Each Box Top is worth $0.10 and will go directly to help our school! Just clip them off your pantry items, bring them with you to church and place them in our Box Tops for Education box in the back of the church. We are collecting as many as we can to help our school! So, we Thank you for taking the time to help us!
Visitation School Students
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Join our Visitation Music Ministry in 2017
World Peace Through Sacred Music
If you have been inspired through singing and hearing our musicians this Christmas season, please consider join-ing us in the New Year and journey with us through Lent to Easter in Music Ministry. We especially need Adult and High School Men to sing Tenor and Bass in the Sunday 10:00 !.". Choir. Rehearsals Tuesdays 7:00 − 9:00 #.".
Children 3rd-8th grade: it’s a New Year and different
sports seasons…consider joining us on Wednesdays 3:30-
4:30 #.". for our Children’s Choir practice. We lead music at Mass twice per month. Confirmation service hours are available.
Hand Bell enthusiasts, Guitarists, String, Brass and Woodwind players let us know your talent and help us pray together to bring Peace to our world!
Contact Music Director Barb Masters to learn more! b.masters@visitationparish.org 630-834-8190
Rosary Devotion
The Rosary is prayed every day, Monday through Satur-day, after the 8:15 !.". Mass in church. Please join us.
First Saturday Devotions
2017 is the one hundred year anniversary of Our Lady’s apparitions at Fatima. We invite all parishioners to join in this beautiful devotion of reparation to Our Lady after the 8:15 !.". Mass each First Saturday of the month. In keeping with Our Lady’s request at Fatima, a rosary of reparation will be recited in honor of her Immaculate Heart as we meditate on the myster-ies of the rosary. Our devotion takes about 45 minutes. The next First Saturday falls on January 7.
Divine Mercy Corner
Jesus said to St. Faustina: "Eternal life must begin al-ready here on earth through Holy Communion. Each Holy Communion makes you more capable of communing with God throughout eternity". (Diary, 1811)
For more inspiration: The Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska: Divine Mercy In My Soul, Saint Faustina Kow-alska, 2003, Marian Press or download the official Divine Mercy app free from the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception (for iOS and Android devices).
MINISTRIES The Crypt of the Saints
The Crypt of the Saints, located below the Adoration Chapel in the Visitation Parish Convent at 799 S. York Road, is open every Sunday from 9:00 !.". until 1:30 #.".
More volunteers are needed to keep it open. If interested in help-ing, please call Bing Zamar at 630-941-9208 or Rich Montalbano at 708-774-1946.
Over 600 statues, icons and relics are awaiting your prayers, devotion and veneration. Hundreds of books about saints are availa-ble for your research or reading enjoyment while in the Crypt.
The Rosary of the Unborn Prayer Group meets in the Crypt eve-ry Thursday night from 7:00–8:00 #.". If interested in joining them, call Mary Ellyn Schneider at 630-253-2170. Now you can visit Jesus in the Adoration Chapel and His saints in the Crypt every Sunday before or after Mass.
Prayer Quilt Ministry
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 the prayer quilts. The recipi-ents of the prayer quilts may be going through a health is-sue, facing surgery, be in the military (or just returned from military duty), dealing with grief, emotional con-cerns, etc. They do not have to be members 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 off at the Rectory Business Office and someone from the prayer quilt ministry will get in touch with you to obtain additional information.
Request for a Prayer Quilt
Name of contact person
___________________________________________
Contact phone number
___________________________________________
Name of recipient
____________________________________________
Recipient phone number
____________________________________________
VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL JANUARY 1, 2017
Job Opening
St. Paul the Apostle Parish is seeking candidates for em-ployment as Parish Business Manager. The Business Manag-er will provide leadership of the parish business office with functional responsibilities for planning, budgeting, finance, ac-counting, billing, payroll, communication, parish website develop-ment, business projects, legal, scheduling, capital campaign and contract administration. Candidates must have experience in fiscal planning, project management, accounting and bookkeeping, payroll management and basic office manage-ment. Candidates must have the accounting and bookkeeping skills to process all accounts receivables, account payables and all other accounting functions of the parish and school. Candidates must have good written and oral communication skills, good interpersonal skills and the ability to work collab-oratively as a member of a team in support of our parishion-ers. Candidates must have the ability to work with Parishion-ers, the School Principal, the Director of Religious Education, the Facilities Manager, Youth Minister, other staff members and vendors. Candidates must have a desire to use their skills to support the mission of the Catholic Church. A BS/BA in Business, Accounting, Finance or another related field is re-quired. Experience with Parish Data Systems software, Pay-locity payroll system and with Parishsoft software is desira-ble. This exempt position is full-time and benefited. The posi-tion is available immediately. Please email resume and cover letter to Fr. John Klein at frjohn@stpauljoliet.com.
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Lift Your Voices in SONG!
This season we celebrate beloved Christmas Songs and Liturgies. I hope you are lifting your voices in the Congre-gation as there is nothing so stirring as singing in the midst of hundreds of voices! Only you can step away from your shyness and worry about singing something wrong and make Visitation the strongest singing Catholic Church in Chicago land. Sing out with all your heart! Just like we sang Cubs win!
VISITATION PARISH GROUPS
Women’s (CRHP) Weekend Jan. 28 – 29
I have experienced CRHP from both sides, as a participant in the renewal weekend and as a member of the “giving”
team. To be honest, both experiences have been a special opportunity to encounter Our Lord. The blessing of sharing His sacred space with such wonderful ladies as part of this faith group is a joy that has nourished my soul in a really special way. “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Mat-thew 7:7.
Michelle
Please consider joining us for a CRHP Renewal weekend at Visitation on January 28-29
CRHP Information Event Thursday, January 12—7:00 #.". Parish Center
Wine and cheese will be served. For more information please contact either
Michele 312-502-3407 or Mary 630-605-8817.
“7th Annual Bags for Wags"
Bean Bag Tournament Saturday, February 4
Cost: $100 per team (Two Players Per Team)
Cash and Checks Only
Location: Visitation Valentino Center
851 S. York Rd, Elmhurst, IL. 60126
Time: 6:00 #.".
(On Site Registration & Sign In: 4:45 - 5:30 #.".) Participant Age: 16 and up
Winners: Cash pr izes for the top teams. Pr ize amounts will be announced on the day of the tournament.
Please visit our website for Rules and Registration
www.BrianEWagnerFund.org Junior High and High School students are encouraged to
volunteer. Contact BrianEWagnerFund@gmail.com
and provide your: Name, Phone # and Hours of availability for SAT. 2/4/17.
Come join us for a memorable and fun filled event! Complimentary refreshments for all registered participants.
Mama Maria’s Pizza and Soft Drinks. Spectators, Family and Friends are welcome to attend.
BEWSF * P.O. Box 1036 * Elmhurst, IL 60126
DIOCESAN
St. Monica Prayer Group
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.
Visitation Parish 779 S. York Rd. Elmhurst, IL
Fireside Room, Parish Center
January 10th
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. 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.” Mt18:19
VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL JANUARY 1, 2017
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Parish Activity Calendar
January 2—January 7
Monday, January 2
Prayer for Priests 7:00 #.". C
Tuesday, January 3
Wednesday, January 4
Bible Study 12:30 #.". PC
Children’s Choir 3:00 #.". C
MANNA 7:30 #.". PC
RCIA 7:30 #.". PC
Thursday, January 5
Prayer for Priests 8:45 !.". C
Friday, January 6
Saturday, January 7
First Saturday Devotion 8:45 !.". C
Wedding Information Mtg. 9:30 !.". PC
Sunday, January 8
C=Church
PH=Podesta Hall
S=School
VC=Valentino Center
PG=Parish Grounds
PC=Parish Center
Pastoral Staff
Pastor: Rev. Greg Skowron
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Michael Kearney
Deacons: Jay Janousek, Anthony Spatafore, James Eaker, Michael Iozzo
Michael O’Ryan
School Principal: Dr. Christopher Dransoff Facilities Manager/ Pastoral Associate: Deacon Anthony Spatafore
Director of Parish
Faith Formation: Matthew Pozen
Music Director: Mrs. Barbara Masters
Youth Minister Thomas Logue
Business Manager: Mrs. Debbie Johnson
Mass Schedule
Saturday 5:00 #.". Sunday 7:00, 8:15, & 10:00 !."., 12:00 noon.
At Immaculate Conception 5:15 #.".
Daily Masses: Monday - Friday - 6:15, 8:15 !.". Saturday - 8:15 !.". Confession: Saturday 4:00 - 4:45 #.".
Phone Numbers
Rectory 834-6700 School 834-4931
Rectory Fax 834-6711 School Fax 834-4936
Music Office 834-8190 Religious Ed 279-7058
Exploring Priesthood Weekend
January 20-22, 2017
Mundelein Seminary
Exploring Priesthood Weekend
is a retreat designed to help men discern God's call to the diocesan priesthood.
To be called by God to serve him as a priest means to have one's soul stirred deep within. Throughout a weekend of prayer, discussion, presentations of diocesan priesthood
and group interaction, men begin to better understand God's movement in their life.
Exploring Priesthood Weekends are held at Mundelein Seminary, 1000 East Maple Avenue, Mundelein, Illinois.
The Seminary is located about 40 miles north of downtown Chicago and easily accessible by car or train. Transporta-tion is available to and from O'Hare Airport by request.
What Happens on These Weekends?
There are presentations on: Practical steps for discerning a vocation,
Values of priesthood, Seminary life, academics, spiritual formation and
pastoral ministry. Seminarians share their vocation stories.
There are several worship opportunities including the celebration Mass. Men are encouraged to ask questions,
interact with seminarians and priests, pray in chapels, walk the grounds, or use the recreational facilities (pool, gymna-sium, weight room). By fully engaging in the opportunities provided on the retreat, men are more able to understand
where God is leading them. How do I Register?
Register with the Joliet Vocation Office online. Register with Mundelein Seminary by contacting
Fr. Francis Bitterman at 312- 534-8298 (fbitterman@archchicago.org) or Marianne Hadden at
847- 970-4851 (mhadden@usml.edu). For more information contact:
Fr. Burke Masters
Joliet Diocese Vocation Director
815.221.6171
vocations@dioceseofjoliet.org
VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL JANUARY 1, 2017
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Visitation 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.
New Parishioners, Welcome! Call or stop in the Rectory Office to register as a member of Visitation Parish.
Baptisms Most Sundays at 1:30 #.". Parents are required to take a Baptism Preparation Class beforehand. Classes are held every other month, so please plan ahead. Call the Rectory for information. Marriages Arrangements must be made at the Rectory at least six months in advance. Catholic parties must obtain a NEWLY issued certificate of their Baptism and then contact the Rectory before making any other
arrangements. Weddings scheduled at 12:00 or 2:00 #.". on Saturday. NO Sunday Weddings. Funerals It is the responsibility of the parish to bury their dead. The funeral director will contact the parish
regarding arrangements. No specific offering is required for the parish in connection with the funeral liturgy. Perpetual Adoration Chapel The Perpetual Adoration Chapel of Our Lady, Mother of the Eucharist, is available 24 hours a day for private prayer and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, exposed on the Altar. The Chapel is located in the Convent building (south of the church). St. Peregrine Novena Devotions in honor of Saint Peregrine, the patron saint of those who suffer with cancer are held the third Monday of every month at 7:00 #.". in the church. Visits to the Sick Due to changes in hospital admitting policies, it is necessary to inform the Rectory when hospitalized parishioners would like a visit from a priest or deacon.
Pastor ........................................... Rev. Greg Skowron ....... 815-791-6073
Email Frgreg@visitationcc.org
Parochial Vicar ............................ Rev. Michael Kearney ... 630-834-6700
Email Frmike@visitationcc.org
Adoration Chapel ........................ Mary Lewis .......................... 941-9173
Joan Taylor ........................... 530-8963
Altar Servers ................................ Rev. Michael Kearney .......... 834-6700
Bereavement Ministers ................ Patti Riggs ............................ 832-7798
Casserole Ministry ....................... Kathy Best ............................ 832-7673
Council of Catholic Women ........ Jane Fitzgerald .............. 773-576-3381
Crypt of the Saints ....................... Richard Montalbano ...... 708-774-1946
Deacons ....................................... Jay Janousek ......................... 834-2863
Tony Spatafore ..................... 834-6700
Email .......... aspatafore1@comcast.net
Jim Eaker ............................. 530-7596
Michael Iozzo ....................... 567-4700
Email .......... mike.iozzo@outlook.com
Michael O’Ryan ................... 530-2954
Email .. VisDeaconMikeO@gmail.com
Elizabeth Ministry ....................... Clarita Iozzo ......................... 941-3929
Fathers’ Club ............................... Craig Heiss ........................... 530-4252
Finance Committee Chairperson . Terese Feeney ...................... 832-1778
Knights of Columbus................... Sean O’Leary ................ 773-490-6738
Kevin O’Reilly ..................... 442-4546
John Kwit ............................. 886-6718
Ladies’ Bowling .......................... Sharon Bresnahan................. 530-1053
Ladies’ & Couples Bridge ........... Peg Majewski ....................... 941-9170
Ladies’ Golf League ................... Lynn DeFilippis ................... 834-5290
Little Samaritans ......................... Donna Monaghan ................. 834-5385
MANNA Tuition Assistance ....... David James ......................... 834-0967
Men’s Bowling ..................... Sev Delabar ............................... 833-7766
Men’s Small Groups ............. Jim Herrmann .............................. 941-7854
PADS .................................... Bob & Tricia Havlir ..................... 530-5268
Parish Pastoral Council ......... Mike Deardurff ............................ 903-6396
Parish Faith Formation .......... Matthew Pozen ............. 279-7058, Ext. 502
Prayer Groups—Blue Army .. Mary Parpan ................................ 941-7910
Prayer Quilt Ministry ............ Karen Verner ............................... 834-6700
RCIA ..................................... ..................................................... 834-6700
School Board Chairperson ... Jeff Harrison ................................ 279-2710
Scouting ................................ Melanie Schneider ....................... 782-0868
Jim Herrmann .............................. 941-7854
Social Service Outreach ........ Deacon Tony Spatafore ............... 834-6700
aspatafore1@comcast.net
SPRED .................................. Melanie Schneider ....................... 782-0868
Ushers ................................... George Klein ................ gpkcdc@juno.com
Valentino Activity Center ..... Linda Roberts .............................. 941-7785
“Viz” Seniors ........................ Mary Ann Kramer ....................... 833-2167
Vocation Committee ............. Pam Gaudio ................................. 833-8812
Joan Taylor .................................. 530-8963
Women’s Volleyball ............. Tracy Nelson ....... mtnelson95@yahoo.com
Youth Ministry……………...Thomas Logue…………………...917-5108
Thomas.Logue@visitationcc.org
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Parish Directory
For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com Visitation, Elmhurst, IL. C 4C 01-0693
Kathy MundleBuying, Selling
or Renting?
Parishioner • Broker
210 N York St. Elmhurst, Il
Call, Text or Email
24 Hour Voice Mail
630-617-6096
Cell: 630-531-1825
www.KathyMundle.com
Family Owned & Operated Since 1964
ELMHURST PLAZA STANDARD
Domestic & Import Auto Repair Towing * Car Wash * Diesel Fuel
630.279.4848 York & Butter"eld
ARTHUR B. AHLGRIM SCOTT A. AHLGRIM
Four Generations of
Family Dedication
567 SOUTH SPRING ROAD ELMHURST, IL 60126-3859
(630) 834-3515 www.ahlgrim.com
LAW OFFICES OF
JOSEPH CALCAGNO
Personal Injury
Workman’s Compensation
Medical Malpractice
205 E. Butterfield Rd. PMB #235
Elmhurst
630-688-2316
PARISH MEMBER
Make A Di"erence. Be a Mentor
To Donate Please call (312) 207-5600
http://www.bbbschgo.org
630-663-1444
COMMERCIAL
INDUSTRIAL
RESIDENTIAL
FREE ESTIMATES
Joseph Fese, President
Phone (630) 530-5944Master
Installers
Lic #104000585
John E Nathan, DDS, MDS
American Board Certi"ed Pediatric Dentist
Dentistry Exclusively for infants, Children,
Adolescents, Medically Compromised, and
Neurologically Challenged
Associate Professor, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine; Attending Housestaff,
Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
815 Commerce, Oak Brook • 630 574-7336 www.johnenathandds.com
Commercial &
Residential
Licensed • Bonded
Insured
(630) 530-1540
Old Worldrldrld Va Valueluelueluelues ws ws ws ws withithith Mo Modern Day Services
4500 Roosevelt Rd | Hillside | 708.449.5300 | www.RussoHillsideChapels.com
Family Owned and Operated Funeral Home Joseph A. Russo, Owner / Licensed Funeral Director
“LET THERE BE LIGHT”
We’ll light the lamp for you.
Natural Gas Generators For Your Home
FREE Consultation, Expert Installation
IC Parishioner Owned
www.powerplaygenerators.com
(708) 620-POWR (7697)
*Ask about our Parishioner Discount
NOTRE DAME
FAMILY CENTER
REV. JAMES N. WATZKE, PH.D.Depression - Anxiety - Stress - Diag. Eval.
Family, Marital, Adolescent Separation - Divorce - Substance Abuse
ADDH - Medicare -Español
Oak Bk. Ter. (630) 691-1114
Chicago (312) 861-0651
RUSS’S PLUMBING & SEWER, INC.SEWER • WATER • PLUMBING REPAIR POWER RODDING • HYDROJETTING VIDEO INSPECTION OF SEWER LINES
630-543-5250
BYRNES & WALSH, LLC Commercial, Industrial, Residential
Real Estate Appraisal & Consulting
Kevin A. Byrnes, MAI (Parishioner)
630-624-0935
www.bhwappraisal.com
Tree Removal & Trimming
Commercial
Land Clearing
Emergency Storm Damage
Free Woodchips
(630) 834-3409 www.dawsonstreeservice.com
FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED
diagnosis • repair • maintenance
(630) 833-6100 4mymechanic.com
Mike Larson - Parishioner 285 W. Butterfield, Elmhurst
CANTORE CONSTRUCTION CO.-Since 1890-
For all your construction needs.925 S IL Rte. 83, Elmhurst, IL 60126
630.832.8600 • 630.832.8680F • www.cantoreconstruction.com
Please Supp*t these CONTRACTORS
Congratulations and Best Wishes to Visitation
from these Fine Contractors and Businesses
that Built the New Parish Center
For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com Visitation, Elmhurst, IL. B 4C 01-0693
Mama Maria’s Pizza
$100 OFFAny Size Pizza Over $10.00
Pick-Up or Delivery
832-0555130 W. Vallette Street
Elmhurst VIS
Contact Jim Braun to place an ad today!
JBraun@4LPi.com or (800) 950-9952 x2446
• heating • air conditioning • energy management
- Commercial Only -Contact: Bob Cesario
700 Cooper Ct., Suite A, Schaumburg, IL 60173
847-342-9100
Industrial & Contractors Rental Equipment Specialist
NATIONAL LIFT TRUCK, INC.Sales, Service, Parts, Rentals
Operator Safety Training, Specialized Hauling & Storage
3333 Mt. Prospect Rd., Franklin Park, IL 60131 • www.nlt.com
(630) 782-1000
“MOE FOR YOUR MONEY”
941-1777 • 111 E.
Crescent
www.moe4yourmoney.comThank You for letting us
service your cars since 1980
JAMES M. DONNER ATTORNEY AT LAW
Parishioner
Reasonable Rates
• Probate Avoidance Trusts • Wills • Social Security Disability • Real Estate • Personal Injury • General Practice
17 W. 220 22nd. St., Ste 200
Oakbrook Terrace 630-530-7212
York & Butter"eld 630-758-0512
$2.00 Off Haircutwith this ad Not Valid with Other Offers
Compliments of
EIGRAM CLINICAL
NUTRITION
PARISH MEMBER
630-575-0855
32 S. VILLA AVE., VILLA PARK, IL 60181
630-832-1760Two Locations:
Fitz’s Pub
172 N. Addison, Elmhurst • 630-530-0777
Daily Food & Drink Specials!
Fitz’s Spare Keys
119 N. York, Elmhurst • 630-379-5007
Daily Food & Drink Specials,
Private Party Rooms from 50 to 300 available!
Great OaksConstruction, Inc.
ELMHURST RESIDENTIAL
CUSTOM BUILT HOMES
BUILD ON YOUR LOT OR OURS!!
FREE ESTIMATES!!
630-202-9038
Erwin Steinhebel &
Sons, Inc.
Custom Landscape Planting & Computer Aided Designs
• Landscape Construction & Installation • Custom Design & Installation of Brick Pavers
(630) 834-3662 967 SWAIN AVENUEFAX (630) 941-3728 ELMHURST, IL 60126
Signature Homes
Mary Lou Scala | Broker Associate ABR, CNC, GRI, SFR, SRS
www.marylouscala.com
(630) 915-3373 Cell | (630) 325-4343
22 N. Lincoln Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521
Each Office Independently Owned And Operated
Terry’s Appliance Service
Service Most Major Appliances
RICH OLSEN - PARISHIONER
(630) 359-3448
Hickey’sHome Repair
& Remodeling LLC
630-337-3079
www.hickeyshome.com
Parishioner
20 Years Experience
Insured Free Estimates
DR. JEFFREY T. BOLAND
Braces for All Ages • Licensed Specialist • Free Consultations
455 N. York Rd. • www.straightersmile.com • (630) 279-5577
ED THE PLUMBER ED THE CARPENTER
Best Work • Best Rate
Satisfaction Guaranteed As
We Do All Our Own Work
$$ Parishioner Discount $$
(630) 663-1444
TK Concrete Elmhurst
630-279-1111
West-Hill CARSTAR Auto BodyJoe, Mark & Adam Esposito
Parishioner4907 Butterfield Road, Hillside
708-449-7477
Steve May Landscaping
• Landscape Architecture
• Installation • Maintenance
• Pavers/Retaining Walls
(630) 889-0918
L• Land
Roberto’sRistorante& Pizzeria
on Spring Road
PICK-UP OR DELIVERY ONLY
$1.00 OFF ANY STYLE 14”, 16”, OR 18” PIZZA
279-8474 (VIS)Not Valid with Any Other Offers
487 Spring Rd., Elmhurst
Richard Feeney Parishioner
State Farm
Insurance Co.
9568 W. Grand Ave. 847-455-0079
630-973-8867
$20 OFF ANY SERVICE
Tearoffs • Repairs
Gutters • Soffits • Fiscia • Siding
Free Estimates
Mike Wachholz Elmhurst • 630-833-0075
www.hawkeyeroofing.com
For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com Visitation, Elmhurst, IL. A 4C 01-0693
Molly Radoha | Broker
630.408.3069
mollyradoha@atproperties.com
134 South York Road Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-3498
Phone (630) 832-0018 Fax (630) 832-3719
www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
Owned & Operated by the Gibbons FamilySince 1935
YORK BARBER STYLE SHOPMEN’S HAIRSTYLING
Precision Hair Cutting
2 Barbers Parishioner
921 S. York Rd. 833-1607
Barbara L. Wagner, CFP®
Estate & Retirement Planning /Parishioner
Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.
630-285-1122, ext 225barbara.wagner@raymondjames.com
Member FINRA/SIPC
DR. BRIAN REARDON GENERAL DENTISTRY
530 Cherry Ln. Elmhurst
630-832-8045Parishioner
N
• Still Serving • Lunch • Dinner • Catering • Banquets Seating Up to 150 • Delivery
15% PARISHIONER DISCOUNT WHEN YOU BRING IN THIS AD.
Open 11:00 Monday-Saturday • 12:00pm Sundays
630.834.4374
940 N. York Road, Elmhurst www.melinaselmhurst.com
• HOMEMADE OFFERINGS •
Good Times • Great Food
447 Spring Rd., Elmhurst Plenty of Parking
630-833-1602 www.thesilveradogrill.com
Flor D. Loya-Costabile, D.D.S. Pediatric Dental Specialist
Parishioner
134 W. Vallette
Street
630-501-0046
www.loyakidsdental.com
63
lo kids
JIM LANGWORTHY • PARISHIONER
773.372.8027 • elmhursthandyman@gmail.com
Elmhurst, IL
We’re Hiring
From the honey-do list to bathroom remodels
We’
From the honey-do list to bathroom remodels
A KEANE MAINTENANCE
GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIR
• Gutters Repitched • Fascia & Soffit Repair • Oversized Downspouts • Roof Repairs • Screens & Covers • Snow & Ice Removal
630-330-9265 FULLY INSURED
& Soffit Repair
DR. DANIEL FORNATTO
DENTISTRY FOR
THE ENTIRE FAMILY
833-8088 Parishioner 917 S. York Rd., Elmhurst
JOHN L. PEZZA Parishioner Member of IL
Landscape Contractor’s Association Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce
J.P.’s Landscaping , Inc.COMPLETE LAWN MAINTENANCE
Planting of Evergreens & Shrubs Spring & Fall Clean-Up • Sodding
(630) 941-9250
Law Offices of Laura M. Urbik Kern, L.L.C.
Because Your Family Matters
Family Law
Mediation
Adoption &
Guardianship
Traffic Tickets
630/993-1230 www.laurakern.com
Parishioner
Marilyn Ross Kosik Parishioner
Serving YOU since 1974
630-640-3046 www.marilynkosik.com
Made in USA Since 1923
MONTALBANO, INC.Parishioner
We’re Moving 2600 S 25th Ave - Suite B
Broadview, IL 60155
Refinishing • Reupholstering Restoration • Repairs
Replacement Hardware & Parts Restored Antiques
New Furniture Capodimonte Lamps
Giftware
134 W. LAKE STREET
NORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS 60164 USA
Phone: (708) 409-5100www.montalbanofurniture.com
MaMadede i in n USUSA A SiSincnce e
L.W. REEDY REAL ESTATE
Mary Beth Ryan Parishioner since 1988
Broker Associate
630-675-7835 mb.ryan@lwreedy.com
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