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 spirit- ually 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 Page 2 VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL MAY 1, 2016 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 bap- tism 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.