May 1, 2016 Sixth Sunday of Easter

MAY 1, 2016 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

779 S. YORK ROAD · ELMHURST, ILLINOIS 60126

CHURCH WEBSITE: www.visitationparish.org SCHOOL WEBSITE: www.visitationelmhurst.org CHURCH E-MAIL: [email protected]

Bishop of Joliet Auxiliary Bishop of Joliet, Vicar General Most Rev. R. Daniel Conlon, J.C.D. Most Rev. Joseph Siegel, D.D. Pastoral Staff Mass Schedule Pastor Sunday Masses Rev. Scott Huggins Saturday 5:00 P.M. Part-time Associate Sunday 7:00, 8:15, 10:00 A.M. Rev. J. Damien Graziano 12:00 Noon Weekend Assistants Daily Masses Monday–Friday 6:15, 8:15 A.M. Rev. Gerald Tivy Saturday 8:15 A.M. Rev. Thomas Sularz Confession Deacons Saturday 4:00-4:45 P.M. or by appointment Jay Janousek, Anthony Spatafore James Eaker Phone Numbers School Principal Rectory...... (630) 834-6700 Dr. Christopher Dransoff Office Hours: ...... Mon.–Fri.,8:30 ǂ.ǎ.–4:30 Ǒ.ǎ. Director of Parish Faith Formation Rectory Fax ...... 834-6711 Matthew Pozen Music Office ...... 834-8190 Pastoral Associate/Facilities Mgr. School ...... 834-4931 School Fax ...... 834-4936 Deacon Anthony Spatafore Religious Education ...... 279-7058 Parish Music Director Matthew Pozen ...... Ext. 502 Mrs. Barbara Masters Youth Ministry ...... 834-6700, Ext. 314 Youth Ministry Marcia Lane-McGee Business Manager Mrs. Debbie Johnson

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 P.M. Parents are required to take a Baptism Preparation Class beforehand. Classes are held every other month, so please plan ahead. Call 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 P.M. 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 will be held the third Monday of every month at 7:00 P.M. 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. VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL MAY 1, 2016

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 Monday, May 2 them home safely. 6:15 ǂ.ǎ. Lynn Roeges United States Army 8:15 ǂ.ǎ. William Luby CPT Joseph Doyle (Ft. Bliss, Texas) CPT Patrick Leen (Italy) Tuesday, May 3 2LT Timothy Drahokoupil (Ft Benning, Georgia) 6:15 ǂ.ǎ. Octavie Albuquerque United States Marine Corps 8:15 ǂ.ǎ. James Pagni LCPL David Byrne (MCAS Cherry Point, NC) Wednesday, May 4 PVT Nicholas Acevedo (California) 6:15 ǂ.ǎ. The Souls in Purgatory PVT Conor Croci (California) 8:15 ǂ.ǎ. Toni Stanton United States Air Force MSGT Kevin M. James (Italy) Thursday, May 5 United States Coast Guard 6:15 ǂ.ǎ. Deceased members of Phillips Family CPO Patrick Kirby (Texas) 8:15 ǂ.ǎ. Matthew Reiser If you would like to add a name to this list, please call Friday, May 6 the Rectory Business office at 630-834-6700. Thank you. 6:15 ǂ.ǎ. Hazel Van Velsen 8:15 ǂ.ǎ. Teresita Villanueza Jeffrey Ferranco Saturday, May 7 8:15 ǂ.ǎ. Yolanda Paulini 5:00 Ǒ.ǎ. Sophia Carter Sunday, May 8 Church Vigil Candle Intentions 7:00 ǂ.ǎ. Rose Cuzzone and Bernice Marek Before the statues of Our Lady and St. Joseph 8:15 ǂ.ǎ. Deceased member of Brinton and in the church, vigil candles burn for requested McGawley Families intentions. If you would like to have either Inez Horky candle lit, please contact the Rectory office. 10:00 ǂ.ǎ. People of the Parish Intentions will be listed in the bulletin. 12:00 ǂ.ǎ. Anna and Danielle Bieniek This week candles will burn for the following intentions:

For the protection of the men and women of our armed forces, especially those serving the Middle East. 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: For the repose of the souls of Letty and Leonila Please Pray for Our Sick Dolofino If you or a member of your family is ill or hospitalized By: Fe Esteban and would like to be placed on our Prayer List, please call In memory of my mother, Ann Fassbender the Rectory office and let us know. Due to privacy issues we will only honor requests made By: Janet Fassbender by you or a family member. Your name will remain on the Thanksgiving for the Jara and Fahy families list for two weeks. If you wish your name to remain on By: Minnie Jara the list after two weeks, you or a family member will need Thanksgiving for a successful surgery to call again to request that we continue to include it. Thank you. For the intentions of Mary Bednarz In memory of Violet Janousek

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PARISH BUSINESS Sixth Sunday of Easter Reflection Special 2nd Collection “Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” Can we Gabriel Lara, director of the Quinn Community Center hear Jesus saying these words to us? It’s often easier for us of St. Eulalia, will speak briefly after the homily next Sun- to imagine the apostles hearing this consoling command day to talk about the many programs offered at the Quinn and following it, than to think of it really applying to us. Community Center. Since we joined in partnership with After all, Jesus was standing right there with them. Can he the Center over two years ago, some of our parishioners really expect US, two thousand years later, not to be troubled have volunteered and seen first hand the great impact this by the cares of life? But the fact is that the gift Jesus was giv- center has had on the families and children it serves. Our ing to his disciples, he has also given to us: “The Advocate, Knights of Columbus have supported the center with fund- the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name.” raising dinners, and our school and religious education pro- Jesus told them that peace would be theirs, and it can gram, with the help of our CCW, are currently collecting also be ours. Peace is, in fact, one of the fruits of the Holy art supplies and preparing to help stock and reorganize the Spirit, along with love, joy, patience, kindness, goodness, center’s art studio. These are just a few ways that we have generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, been sharing in the ministries of the Quinn Center. Today and chastity. These fruits don't come from us. They aren’t help us continue to help the Quinn Community Center and just for people with certain cheery personalities. These its ministries through our special second collection. fruits come from God straight into our souls through the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. Through our baptism and confirmation, Jesus gives us the gift of his Spirit. And then his peace, and so many other gifts can truly be- Immaculate Conception Thanks Visitation come ours if we open our hearts to them. This is a reality that we can contemplate whenever wor- ry or anxiety strike. Whatever may be disturbing our inner peace--whether it be a family feud, some kind of physical suffering, or a difficult decision to make at work or school—-we can take comfort in knowing that we can find Many, many thanks for your generosity in providing a peace even in the midst of the problem. “Peace I leave with wonderful Easter for our outreach clients. We were able to you; my peace I give to you,” Jesus says. But he continues, provide food baskets, a ham and a grocery gift card to “Not as the world gives do I give it to you.” In other those who needed it, which included Catholic Charities words, God doesn’t promise to take away the struggle in an clients, transitional housing families, food pantry clients instant. But he does promise to give us his peace even in and Greencastle seniors. We helped 85 families and dis- the midst of life's trials and tribulations. tributed over 125 children’s baskets. Our parish family will pray for you during this blessed Easter Season, asking the risen Lord, who dwells within us and among us, to bless you abundantly for your continued generosity to our most vulnerable sisters and brothers. Thank you again. National Day of Prayer Pam Stefik / IC Director of Christian Ministry On this National Day of Prayer for our nation, we gather with our family and friends to discuss important national issues, and then join in com- munal prayer for wisdom, prudence, and right judgment enlightened not by our political views, Taking Your Faith on Vacation but influenced by our religious views. As you make your vacation plans for the summer, be sure to

Let us pray… include time on Sundays to attend Mass wherever you are. Our Good and gracious God, obligation to worship and thank God at Sunday Eucharist never You are a God of justice and mercy. takes a break. The website, www.masstimes.org, has Mass sched- Enlighten our minds to choose what is right in your eyes and ules for churches around the country and around the world. Visit- grant us the wisdom to acknowledge what is right. ing different Catholic churches while on vacation can be enriching Enlighten our lives with the fire of your love and strengthen and enjoyable. us to work for the common good and not our individual needs. Please remember to continue your stewardship com- For it is through your goodness that we have all we need to do mitment to Visitation during these summer months as your will in our nation. parish expenses continue even during summer vaca- We ask all this, in and through the name of Jesus, your Son who lives with you and the Holy Spirit. tion. Amen.

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LECTOR, EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST, MUSIC MINISTER* AND ALTAR SERVER ASSIGNMENTS FOR MAY 7-8

Sunday Collection - April 24 $22,919.48 Lectors & Extraordinary Sunday Budget $27,942.00 Altar Music Ministers of the Sunday (+/- on budget) ($5,022.52) Servers Sunday - Total Year to date $1,099,391.73 Ministers* Eucharist Sunday - YTD Budget $1,173,564.00

Paul Klenck Susan Maloney Saturday Jim Brown* William Russ 129 parishioners contributed through E-Giving. Cathy Sholtis Jack & Krystyna Tommy Ryan Thank you for your kindness May 7 Bing Zamar Miuccio* Cassandra Sika 5:00 P.M. Myrna Zamar and generosity to our parish. Alex Nieto*

Patrick Barry Mary McCann Sunday Luke Reading for the Week of May 1, 2016 Laura Kern Marty Moran Montgomery May 8 Barb Masters* Rose Moran Michael 7:00 A.M. Michael O’Ryan Readings for the Week of May Thursday: Ascension: Acts 1:1- Montgomery 1, 2016 11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-9/Heb 9:24-28; Gary Marinier Sunday: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29/Ps 10:19-23 or Eph 1:17-23/Lk Janet Fatheree Sunday Barb Masters* Marty Fitzgerald 67:2-3, 5-6, 8/Rv 21:10-14, 22- 24:46-53 Rita McGreal Megan Eileen Harrington May 8 Kevin O’Reilly 23/Jn 14:23-29 Friday: Acts 18:9-18/Ps 47:2-7/ Drahos* Katharine Svehla 8:15 A.M. Stephen L. Ruff Monday: Acts 16:11-15/Ps Jn 16:20-23 Suzy Salgado* 149:1-6, 9/Jn 15:26--16:4a Saturday: Acts 18:23-28/Ps Tuesday: 1 Cor 15:1-8/Ps 19:2- 47:2-3, 8-10/Jn 16:23b-28 Joyce Bennett Sunday Brendan Jenna Dolsen Robert Bennett 5/Jn 14:6-14 Next Sunday: Acts 7:55-60/Ps Moriarty Michael Schafer May 8 Karen Boozell Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22-- 97:1-2, 6-7, 9/Rv 22:12-14, 16- Adult Choir* Teagan Wede 10:00 A.M. Jane Klenck 18:1/Ps 148:1-2, 11-14/Jn 17, 20/Jn 17:20-26 16:12-15 Bob Kaminski Sunday Kelley Fowler Ryan Falcone Rose Krajewski Jim Brown* Cecilia Passarelli May 8 Rufo A. Lacsamana Alex Nieto* John Prabhu MANNA 12:00 P.M. Susan Stanisz Visitation Tuition Assistance Program This past week 21 Visitation Grade School and other organization program families purchased $14,215 in gift certificates through our MANNA program. The earned Daily Altar Server Assignment tuition credit for the past week was $605.00. Monday, May 2— Saturday, May 7 Please note that your earned tuition credit will be 8:15 ǂ.ǎ. applied to your Smart Tuition account. You can visit the school website (www.visitationelmhurst.org) Monday, May 2 Jack and Matthew Kavanaugh to view or print our most recent updated MANNA Order Form. Tuesday, May 3 Michael Shafer and Teagan Wede For additional information or to place a large order, please Wednesday, May 4 Johnny Falduto and Grace Grady call Thursday, May 5 Nina Brucci and Connor Lawrence Friday, May 6 Nora Kenny and Will Ryan MANNA Walk-in Service Saturday, May 7 Caden and Nolan Schaer Wednesday 7:30-8:30 Ǒ.ǎ. and Friday 2:00-3:30 Ǒ.ǎ.

Mara Rae, daughter of Craig Joseph Uher and Erin (Hansen) Zomchek

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FAITH FORMATION Faith Matt-ers By Matt Pozen—Director of Parish Faith Formation Faithful Citizenship (May 1, 2016) In Part II of Faithful Citizenship, the US bishops apply the general moral principles which they developed in Part I to vari- ous concrete issues facing our nation today. Last week we looked at the following issues under the heading of “economic justice”: faith-based social services, conscience protection, health care, Medicare, and Social Security. In paragraph 81, Faithful Citizenship moves on to address the controversial topic of immigration: “The Gospel mandate to ‘welcome the stranger’ requires Catholics to care for and stand with newcomers, authorized and unauthorized, including unaccompanied immigrant children, refugees and asylum-seekers, those unnecessarily detained, and victims of human trafficking. Compre- hensive reform is urgently necessary to fix a broken immigration system and should include a broad and fair legalization program with a path to citizenship; a work program with worker protections and just wages; family reunification policies; access to legal protections, which include due process procedures; refuge for those fleeing persecution and violence; and policies to address the root causes of migration. The right and responsibility of nations to control their borders and to maintain the rule of law should be recognized but pursued in a just and humane manner.” The Catholic Church, through its bishops, priests, nuns, and lay people, is one of the most visible and forceful advocates for the rights and human dignity of immigrants in our country, both documented and undocumented. Perhaps it is because of our history of being an “immigrant church” in a society which was often less then welcoming that we have a special place in our hearts for the plight of immigrants. At the national level, the bishops support both comprehensive immigration reform and the right and responsibility of nations to control their borders and maintain the rule of law. Paragraph 82 moves on to the crucial topic of education, which, due to the ongoing battle between Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), has grabbed national headlines lately. The bishops state: “Parents — the first and most important educators — have a fundamental right to choose the education best suited to the needs of their children, including public, private, and religious schools. Government, through such means as tax credits and publicly funded scholarships, should help provide resources for parents, especially those of modest means, to exercise this basic right without discrimination. Students in all educational settings should have opportunities for moral and character formation consistent with the beliefs and responsibilities of their parents.” Paragraph 84 focuses on to the topics of crime, violence, and the prison system: “Promoting moral responsibility and effective responses to violent crime, curbing violence in media, supporting reasonable restrictions on access to assault weap- ons and handguns, and opposing the use of the death penalty are particularly important in light of a growing ‘culture of violence.’ An ethic of responsibility, rehabilitation, and restoration should be a foundation for the reform of our broken crimi- nal justice system. A remedial, rather than a strictly punitive, approach to offenders should be developed.” This year has been an especially violent one in Chicago, grabbing national attention. The bishops emphasize that healing our growing “culture of violence” requires a multifaceted approach. It’s not as simple as just hiring more cops, though this may be part of the solution. In paragraph 85 the bishops address the lingering effects of racism and discrimination in our society: “It is important for our society to continue to combat discrimination based on race, religion, sex, ethnicity, disabling condition, or age, as these are grave injustices and affronts to human dignity. Where the effects of past discrimination persist, society has the obligation to take positive steps to overcome the legacy of injustice, including vigorous action to remove barriers to education and equal employment for women and minorities. Paragraph 86 focuses on care for the environment: “Care for Creation is a moral issue. Protecting the land, water, and air we share is a religious duty of stewardship and reflects our responsibility to born and unborn children, who are most vulnerable to environmental assault. We must answer the question that Pope Francis posed to the world: ‘What kind of world do we want to leave to those who come after us, to children who are now growing up?’ There are many concrete steps we can take to assure justice and solidarity between the generations. Effective initiatives are required for energy conserva- tion and the development of alternate, renewable, and clean-energy resources. Our Conference offers a distinctive call to seriously address global climate change, focusing on the virtue of prudence, pursuit of the common good, and the impact on the poor, particularly on vulnerable workers and the poorest nations. The United States should lead in contributing to the sustainable development of poorer nations and promoting greater justice in sharing the burden of environmental blight, ne- glect, and recovery. Our nation's efforts to reduce poverty should not be associated with demeaning and sometimes coercive population control programs. Instead of resolving the problems of the poor and thinking of how the world can be different, some can only propose a reduction in the birth rate. At times, developing countries face forms of international pressure which make economic assistance contingent on certain policies of "reproductive health." The issue of the health of our environment has become extremely politicized and dictated by opposing ideologies. Until we come to some kind of consensus about the data and its interpretation, we’ll never be able to develop and commit to public policies and regulations which strive to protect the long-term health of our environment. Page 5 VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL MAY 1, 2016

SCHOOL MINISTRIES Tuesday, May 3 The Family Tree of Christianity: How Did All the Different Churches Develop? Location: Visitation Parish Center, Elmhurst Facilitator: Matt Pozen Tuesday afternoon session, 12:30-2:30 Ǒ.ǎ. May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Or Wednesday evening session, 7:00-9:00 Ǒ.ǎ. May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1 Participants are welcome to come to either session each week. This series will explore the historical development of the TOTUS TUUS main forms of Christianity. is coming to Visitation Parish Week 1 July 24-29, 2016 Unity and Diversity in the Early Church (30-300 AD) Totus Tuus is a diocesan catechetical summer youth Week 2 Councils, Creeds, and Schisms (300-700) program whereby seminarians and college students travel Week 3 throughout the summer proclaiming the Gospel through Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy (700-1300) Catechetical instruction, Mass, Confession, games, fun and Week 4 more! The Protestant Reformation (1300-1700) Visitation is partnering with Immaculate Conception Week 5 Parish to sponsor Totus Tuus, July 24-29. Christianity in America (1700-Present) Children entering grades 1-6 and youth entering grades To enhance learning, participants will be given short readings for 7-12 are welcome from both parishes. each session, with questions for reflection and discussion. Entering Grades 1-6 (maximum of 90)* Registration is required. Please contact Matt Pozen at: Monday-Friday [email protected] or 630-279-7058 x 502. 9:00 ǂ.ǎ. to 2:30 Ǒ.ǎ. Cost: $25 Entering Grades 7-12 (no maximum) Sunday-Thursday 7:00-9:00 Ǒ.ǎ. Cost: $10 The Family, Staff and Volunteers of Family Rate: $70 for 3 or more children grades 1-6 The Quinn Center *Grades 1-6 need to bring a bagged lunch and drink daily Cordially Invite You to a To register or for more information please contact: Matt Pozen (Visitation Director of Parish Faith Formation) Cinco De Mayo Party

[email protected] or 630-279-7058 x 502. Saturday, May 7, 2016 Daily Mass at 11:15 ǂ.ǎ. – All are welcome! Visitation Parish Center Totus Tuus T-Shirts will be available after Masses 6:00—8:00 p.m. July 23 and July 24. $10/shirt. Join us for: Authentic Mexican Food DancingDa and Dance Instruction Children’s Games St. Monica Prayer Group Come pray with us for your loved ones who have drifted We would like to thank you for your continuing sup- away from the faith or who are outside of the Church. This port and prayers . The Quinn Center has been a blessing fellowship group will meet the first Tuesday of every to so many children and their families in the Maywood month. and Broadview communities. Thank you for being a Visitation Parish part of our work and part of our family. Let’s gather to 779 S. York Rd. Elmhurst, IL celebrate Cinco De Mayo and all those we have helped. Fireside Room, Parish Center The Quinn Community Center is the principal social Tuesday May 3 outreach program of Saint Eulalia Parish for the May- 7:00 – 8:00 Ǒ.ǎ. wood and Broadview communities. The Quinn Commu- Questions, call Bonita @ 630-279-0816 or nity Center acts in the role of servant leader. By provid- Sheila @ 630-329-1867. ing organizational structure and facilities, the Quinn “…if two of you agree on earth about anything for Community Center exemplifies the commitment of which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my Saint Eulalia Parish to collaborate with and enrich the heavenly Father.” Mt18:19. lives of those it serves.

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Mary and the Holy Spirit VISITATION PARISH GROUPS Let us meditate on the relationship between Mary, the Holy Virgin Mother of God and her Catholic Reading Club May Selection spouse, the Holy Spirit. At the Annunciation, God sent an angel, a messenger, to mediate The Admirable Heart of Mary between Himself and Mary. Such humility on In keeping with the Catholic Reading Club tradition of the part of God! And Mary, for her part, of- studying a book each May relating to the Blessed Virgin fered up to God her complete willingness to Mary, this month’s selection is The Admirable Heart of comply with His desires. Mary by St. John Eudes, a great spiritual writer of the th When we think of Mary, we inevitably move 17 century, St. John Eudes wrote this book to defend and toward the Third Person of the Trinity. We ponder that promote the devotion to the Heart of Mary. He draws on beautiful relationship, perfect and holy. Mary pondered all Sacred Scripture, Tradition and the writings of the Church the marvelous ways He manifested Himself in her life. Fathers to build a structured edifice of enduring devotion Through Him, we have Our Savior, Jesus. Through Him, to Our Lady, describing the mystical unity of the hearts of Mary guided the Apostles in the formation of the Catholic Jesus and Mary. Church after Our Lord’s Ascension. Last year we read the first half of the book, ending P. We are now beginning the beautiful month of May. In 152. This year, we will read the remainder of the book. This two weeks, we celebrate Pentecost. How appropriate it is to beautiful book helps us grow in our love of Our Lady and have the birth of the church within the month dedicated to her role in Salvation. the veneration of our Mother. We call her by many names, Join us in discussing this remarkable book on Our Lady in one of which is Holy Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. In the the Fireside Room, Parish Center, 9:30-11:30 ǂ.ǎ. on Thurs- Gospel of Mathew 12:47 we read, “Your Mother and Your day, May 19. A study guide for this book is available. If you brothers are standing outside. They want to speak with would like a copy, please contact Madonna Muscarello, 630- You.” 325-7990 or email, [email protected]. At the Adoration Chapel we can go inside and immedi- Readers and visitors are always welcome to attend ately encounter Jesus in a very special way. No one has to these meetings. stand outside. Would that there was standing room only! Take time to visit the Adoration Chapel this May and hon- or your Heavenly Mother by honoring her son. Jesus prom- Visitation Council of Catholic Women ised to send the Holy Spirit to each one of us after His As- cension. Ask to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit, our Holy 2016-2017 Installation of Officers Advocate: wisdom, understanding, knowledge, fear of the All women of our parish please join us in celebrating the Lord, piety, fortitude, and counsel. Then, your life can begin Installation of Jane Fitzgerald & her new CCW Board to bear fruit as fragrant as the lilies of the valley in May, Members only with a longevity that will be to your everlasting joy and Tuesday, May 10, 2016 God’s everlasting glory. Installation Mass at 10:00 ǂ.ǎ. The Chapel is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Luncheon immediately following at There is a serious need for adorers in two time slots: Sun- CAFÉ AMANO RESTAURANT day, 12:00 noon to 1:00 Ǒ.ǎ., and Saturday, 2:00-3:00 Ǒ.ǎ. 116 E. Schiller Street, Elmhurst IL For more information, call Joan Taylor, 630-530-8963 or 11:30 ǂ.ǎ. Mary Lewis, 630-941-9173. Cocktail Reception & Luncheon $30.00 per guest Babysitting will be available for the day Divine Mercy Corner details in next week’s bulletin. Jesus said to St. Faustina: “I desire that you know more Luncheon Reservation profoundly the love that burns in My Heart for souls, and Please RSVP by May 1st to you will understand this when you meditate upon My Pas- Angela Hill, 233 Niagara, Elmhurst, IL 60126 sion. Call upon My mercy on behalf of sinners; I desire Return through school c/o Colin Hill (Rm 113) their salvation. When you say this prayer with a contrite Checks made payable to Visitation CCW heart and with faith on behalf of some sinner, I will give him Credit Card accepted on Visitation CCW app the grace of conversion. This is the prayer: Questions: Call Angela at 630-993-9223 or O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart [email protected]. of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You.” (Diary, 186, 187) Name: ______For more inspiration: The Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Phone: ______Kowalska: Divine Mercy In My Soul, Saint Faustina Kowalska, 2003, Marian Press or download the official Divine Mercy app Individual seating or tables of 8-10. Please indicate if you free from the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception would like to have us seat you or the names of those you (for iOS and Android devices). would like to sit with on this form. Page 7 VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL MAY 1, 2016

DIOCESAN “An Evening in India” With Worldwide Marriage Encounter Father Show Reddy Allam Chicagoland Area (formerly assigned to IC Elmhurst) Jesus tells us not to let our hearts be troubled because And he has given us His peace; the peace that passes all under- CHRISTS, NFP* standing. We also have the Holy Spirit to lead and guide (A charity to help needy children in India formed by us and our marriage. Sign up today to attend one of the Elmhurst Catholics) upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends on 7pm Thursday, May 5, 2016 June 10-12, 2016 or August 12-14, 2016 or October 7-9, Knights of Columbus Hall (free parking in rear lot) 2016, all at Elk Grove Village, IL. Early registration is 537 S. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois highly recommended. For reservations/information, call Be our guest for an evening of India’s food, music, Jim & Kris at 630-577-0778 or contact us through http:// drink (or K of C’s cash bar for alcohol), & conversation. wwme-chicagoland.org . See examples of how, materially & spiritually, Fr. Allam & CHRISTS, NFP, are helping India’s children in need to help themselves & others. Please: RSVP to: OUTSIDE EVENTS [email protected] OR 630-834-6543 Christians Helping Raise India's Students To “Festa Italiana” Selfless Self-sufficiency, Not For Profit Corp. (a tax deductible charity) Friday, May 13 (Your lucky day!) Presented by Fr. McDonald Council #1911 and Navarro Catering and Events 537 S. York St. Elmhurst, IL 60126 Come listen to the music of Sinatra, Dean Martin, Louie Prima, Perry Como and others while enjoying a delicious Friday Knight dinner! ~ Bar opens at 5:00 Ǒ.ǎ.~Dinner Buffet Serving ~ 5:30 – 8:00 Ǒ.ǎ. Bruschetta, Zalute Salad Pasta Vodka, Chicken Francaise Italian Sausage, Peppers & Potatoes Green Bean Almondine Year of Mercy Dessert: Italian Ice $22 per person Pilgrimage Church Hours at I.C.

(Proceeds benefit Council Charitable Activities) As part of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Immaculate Con- Tickets available at www.elmhurstkofc.org ception parish is one of the “Pilgrimage Churches” in the Diocese of Joliet. In celebration, we will open our I.C. Church to pilgrims from the parish and around the diocese each Saturday from 11:00 ǂ.ǎ. to 1:00 Ǒ.ǎ. beginning on Saturday February 13 through November 26, 2016. Our hope is that people will take advantage of the opportunity to visit the church and pray. There is also the opportunity to obtain a plenary indulgence during the Year of Mercy by visiting a Pilgrimage Church with the inten- tion of acquiring the indulgence, going to confession (before or after the visit), receiving Holy Communion, making a profession of faith, praying for the Holy Father and for the intentions that he bears in his heart for the good of the church and of the entire world. Please plan to make a special visit with your family or friends during this Year of Mercy.

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Parish Activity Calendar May 2-8

Monday, May 2 Pre 3 Mothers Tea 8:00 ǂ.ǎ. PC Prayer for Priests 7:00 .Ǒ.ǎ. C MOPS 9:30 ǂ.ǎ. PC, PH Pre 3 Mothers Tea 12:00 Ǒ.ǎ. PC Tuesday, May 3 1st Communion Retreat 6:00 Ǒ.ǎ. C, PC Church History 12:30 Ǒ.ǎ. PC St. Monica Prayer Group 7:00 .Ǒ.ǎ. PC Friday, May 6 MANNA 2:00 Ǒ.ǎ. PC Wednesday, May 4 Pre 4 Mothers Tea 8:00 ǂ.ǎ. PC Saturday, May 7 Craft Ladies 9:00 ǂ.ǎ. PC RE 1st Communion 1:00 Ǒ.ǎ. C Pre 4 Mothers Tea 12:00 Ǒ.ǎ. PC Cinco De Mayo Party 6:00 Ǒ.ǎ. PC Bible Study 12:30 Ǒ.ǎ. PC Prayer Quilt 1:00 Ǒ.ǎ. PC Sunday, May 8 Tiger Cub Scouts Den Mtg 3:00 Ǒ.ǎ. PH Church History 7:00 Ǒ.ǎ. PC MANNA 7:00 Ǒ.ǎ. PC Thursday, May 5

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Adoration Chapel ...... Mary Lewis ...... 941-9173 Men’s Small Groups ...... Jim Herrmann ...... 941-7854 Joan Taylor ...... 530-8963 PADS ...... Bob & Tricia Havlir ...... 530-5268 Altar Servers ...... Deacon Tony Spatafore ...... 834-6700 Parish Pastoral Council ...... Mike Deardurff ...... 903-6396 Bereavement Ministers ...... Patti Riggs ...... 832-7798 Parish Faith Formation ...... Matthew Pozen ...... 279-7058, Ext. 502 Casserole Ministry ...... Kathy Best ...... 832-7673 Prayer Groups—Blue Army .. Mary Parpan ...... 941-7910 Council of Catholic Women ...... Mary McCann ...... 605-8817 Prayer Quilt Ministry ...... Karen Verner ...... 834-6700 Crypt of the Saints ...... Richard Montalbano ..... 708-774-1946 RCIA ...... 834-6700 Deacons ...... Jay Janousek ...... 834-2863 School Board Chairperson .... Jeff Harrison ...... 530-8496 Tony Spatafore ...... 834-6700 Scouting ...... Melanie Schneider ...... 782-0868 Email ...... [email protected] Jim Herrmann ...... 941-7854 Jim Eaker ...... 530-7596 Social Service Outreach...... Deacon Tony Spatafore ...... 834-6700 Elizabeth Ministry ...... Clarita Iozzo ...... 941-3929 [email protected] Fathers’ Club ...... Craig Heiss ...... 530-4252 SPRED ...... Melanie Schneider ...... 782-0868 Finance Committee Chairperson . Terese Feeney ...... 832-1778 Ushers ...... George Klein ...... [email protected] Knights of Columbus ...... Sean O’Leary ...... 773-490-6738 Valentino Activity Center ...... Linda Roberts ...... 941-7785 Kevin O’Reilly ...... 442-4546 “Viz” Seniors ...... Mary Ann Kramer ...... 833-2167 John Kwit ...... 886-6718 Vocation Committee ...... Pam Gaudio ...... 833-8812 Ladies’ Bowling ...... Sharon Bresnahan ...... 530-1053 Joan Taylor ...... 530-8963 Ladies’ & Couples Bridge ...... Peg Majewski ...... 941-9170 Women’s Volleyball ...... Dawn Larson . [email protected] Ladies’ Golf League ...... Lynn DeFilippis ...... 834-5290 Youth Ministry ...... Marcia Lane-McGee ...... 917-5108 Little Samaritans ...... Donna Monaghan ...... 834-5385 Bulletin Deadline Friday 4:30 P.M. Suzanne Noonan ...... 834-6700 MANNA Tuition Assistance ...... David James ...... 834-0967 Men’s Bowling ...... Sev Delabar ...... 833-7766

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