Sunday, Mar. 29, 2015

VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH
779 S. YORK ROAD • ELMHURST, ILLINOIS
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
MARCH 29, 2015
VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL
MARCH 29, 2015
We Have Recently Revised
Our Armed Forces Prayer List
We have recently revised our prayer list to reflect only
those names for which we have current and accurate
information.
If you would like to add a name to the list or if you have
any questions or concerns, please call the Rectory Business
office at 630-834-6700.
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.
Monday, March 30
Mary Ann Potempa
6:15 A.M.
8:15 A.M.
Jack Creagan
Tuesday, March 31
Intentions of Julie D’Agostino
6:15 A.M.
8:15 A.M.
Jack Gallagher
Wednesday, April 1
Jim and Lois O’Connell
6:15 A.M.
Florence McNulty
8:15 A.M.
Thursday, April 2—Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
7:00 P.M.
Friday, April 3—Good Friday
Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion
3:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
Stations of the Cross
Saturday, April 4—Holy Saturday
Blessing of Easter Food
12:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
Easter Vigil Mass
Sunday, April 5—Easter Sunday
Intentions of the Celebrant
7:00 A.M.
8:15 A.M.
Intentions of the Celebrant
People of the Parish
10:00 A.M.
12:00 P.M.
Intentions of the Celebrant
Brick Paver Orders Will Be Placed Soon
Within the next month we are planning to place
another order with the company that provides us with
our Commemorative Brick Pavers.
If you are interested in purchasing a brick paver,
please contact the Rectory Business Office or stop in to
complete the form to place an order. The office is open
Monday through Friday from 8:30 A.M. 12:00 noon
and !:00 until 4:30 P.M.
Church Vigil Candle Intentions
Before the statues of Our Lady and St. Joseph in the
church, vigil candles will burn this week 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:
In memory of Violet Janousek
For the intentions of Sr. Ann Mathieu, OSF
Great graces for Guy Murphy
By: A Sister–in–Christ
Gerald Krajewski’s quick recovery from surgery
By: Mary Ann O’Toole
Jake Friguletto—for total healing
By: Montgomery family
Intentions of Mary Bednarz
Please Pray for Our Sick
John Kent
Bob Hillary
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.
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VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL
MARCH 29, 2015
2015 Holy Week Schedule and Easter Services
Saturday, March 28
Confessions
Mass
3:15–4:45 P.M.
These are the last scheduled confessions before Easter.
Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 P.M.
Sunday, March 29—Palm Sunday
Masses
7:00, 8:15, 10:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M.
Monday, March 30
Masses
6:15 A.M. and 8:15 A.M.
Tuesday, March 31
Masses
6:15 and 8:15 A.M.
Wednesday, April 1
Masses
Night Prayer
6:15 and 8:15 A.M.
10:00 P.M. Adoration Chapel
Perpetual Adoration Chapel of Our Lady, Mother of the Eucharist
closes at 10:00 P.M. on Wednesday. No Adoration on Holy Thursday,
Good Friday or Holy Saturday until after the Easter Vigil on Holy
Saturday night.
Thursday, April 2—Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Night Prayer
7:00 P.M. Mass and Eucharistic Procession.
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament after Mass of the Lord’s Supper in
Church until midnight.
Midnight
Friday, April 3—Good Friday
Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion
Stations and Veneration of the Cross
3:00 P.M. Liturgy of the Word, Veneration of the Cross,
Holy Communion
7:00 P.M.
Saturday, April 4—Holy Saturday
Midday Prayer with
Blessing of Easter Food
Solemn Easter Vigil Mass
Noon
7:30 P.M. Blessing of the Easter Candle, extended Liturgy of the
Word, Rite of Christian Initiation
No 5:00 P.M. Mass on Holy Saturday
Sunday, April 5—Easter Sunday
Masses
7:00, 8:15, 10:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M.
NOTE: The 8:15 and 10:00 A.M. Masses will be celebrated in both the
Church and Valentino Center.
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VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL
MARCH 29, 2015
LECTOR, EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE
EUCHARIST, MUSIC MINISTER* AND
ALTAR SERVER ASSIGNMENTS FOR
HOLY THURSDAY, GOOD FRIDAY
AND HOLY SATURDAY
APRIL 2, 3, 4
Lectors &
Music
Ministers*
Extraordinary Altar Servers
Ministers of
the Eucharist
Bob Kaminski
Rufo Lacsamana
Monica Spatafore
Holy
Mike
Iozzo
Not Filled
Thursday
Not Filled
Not Filled
7:00 P.M.
Not Filled
Diane Carter
Terry Walden
Dianne Carter
Monica
Good
William
G.
Burke
Hammerschmidt
Friday
Rufo Lacsamana
3:00 P.M.
Not Filled
Dianne Carter
Monica Spatafore
Jane
Klenck
Not Filled
Holy
Paul
Klenck
Not Filled
Saturday
Bob Kaminski
Not Filled
7:00 P.M.
Not Filled
Not Filled
Not Filled
Not Filled
Joseph Bigane
Conor Corcoran
Alex Torres
Erica Torres
David Drake
Sean Mayfield
Francesca Revello
Dominico Gaudio
Giovanna Gaudio
Nicolo Gaudio
Tony Gaudio
Daily Altar Server Assignments
LECTOR, EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE
EUCHARIST, MUSIC MINISTER* AND
ALTAR SERVER ASSIGNMENTS FOR
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 5
Lectors & Extraordinary
Music
Ministers of
Ministers* the Eucharist
Sunday
7:00 A.M.
Michael
O’Ryan
Not Filled
Not Filled
Not Filled
Not Filled
Sunday
8:15 A.M.
Valentino
Dave
Stevenson
Karen Boozell
Bill Burke
Rufo Lacsamana
Not Filled
Not Filled
Not Filled
Colleen Rauen
Sunday
Not Filled
10:00 A.M. John Hoffman
Not Filled
Altar Servers
Dan Doherty
Johnny Falduto
John Shane
Jack Devine
Eileen Harrington
Adam Stevenson
Sunday
8:15 A.M. Bob Kaminski
Church
Katherine Cahill
Lance Pollitz
William Russ
Valentino
Bridget Nelson
Paddy Rauen
Katerina Vasquez
Rufo Lacsamana
Not Filled
Not Filled
Not Filled
Not Filled
Dianne Carter
Sunday
Monica
12:00 P.M. Wm. G. Burke Hammerschmidt
Rufo Lacsamana
Not Filled
Sunday
10:00 P.M. Tony Cuzzone
Church
Jackson Gearen
Regan Toole
Paddy Toole
Dominic Carillo
John Prabhu
Gabi Zanoni
Monday–Wednesday, March 30, 31, April 1— 8:15 A.M.
Monday, March 30
Jack Ryan, Maggie Wisniewski
Tuesday, March 31
Brendan & Colin Hill
Wednesday, April 1
Grace Grady
Luke Montgomery
Sunday Collection—Mar. 22, 2015 $22,512.39
Sunday Budget
$27,500.00
Sunday (+/- on budget)
($4,987.61)
Sunday—Total Year to date
$968,424.03
Sunday—YTD Budget
$1,045,000.00
(+/-) on Budget
($76,576.00)
225 parishioners contributed through E–GIVING.
Thank you for your kindness
and generosity to our parish
Ariana Valentina, daughter of
Louis and Adrianna (Ocaranza) Castellano
Alexa Isabella, daughter of
Louis and Adrianna (Ocaranza) Castellano
Liam Jordan, son of
Patrick and Colette (Jordan) Murphy
Declan Ryan, son of
Jason and Mary (Armstrong) Noble
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VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL
MARCH 29, 2015
A Pontifical Collection for the Holy Land
Dear Visitation Family,
Today, I am in Rome keeping you in prayer on this Palm
Sunday. I would like to thank all of you who wished me a
happy 40th birthday, and who came out to surprise me with
such a wonderful party a few weeks ago. Your well wishes,
prayers, cards and gifts truly meant so much.
My actual birthday is March 26 and that is why I find
myself in Rome. A priest friend, who is on sabbatical in
Rome, wanted me to celebrate my 40th birthday there, and
offered frequent flyer miles for my flight. So this past week
I have been here visiting the churches and sights of this
great city. I will be returning late on Tuesday, and look forward to spending Holy Week together.
God Bless,
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
Christians around the world are united in a special way
during Lent, Holy Week and Easter. Our hearts, minds and
prayers are also especially aware of the Holy Land.
Our parish, once a year on Good Friday, is called on to
support Christians in the Holy Land. Many Christians in the
Holy Land depend on the collection for their lives.
As a pontifical collection requested by Pope Francis, the
annual Good Friday Collection offers a direct link for
parishioners to be witnesses of peace and to help protect the
Holy Places. When you donate on Good Friday, you are
supporting Christians in the Holy Land.
Franciscans and others in the Holy Land are housing and
feeding the poor, providing religious formation and education, maintaining shrines and parishes, and conducting pastoral
ministry.
For
more
information,
visit
MyFranciscan.org/good-Friday.
May God bless you during this Holy Season!
Fr. Scott Huggins
Most Reverend R. Daniel Conlon
Readings for the Week of March 29, 2015
Introducing Our Catechumenates
This year our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults) candidates are:
Justin Copeland
Shirley Drexler
William Bacon
Jeff Frost
Danny Hrametz
Lindsey Hrametz
Audrie Carani
Nicole Polizzi
Katie Wegmann
We ask you to keep them in your prayers as they prepare
to enter the church and our parish family at the Easter Vigil
Mass. Thank you for your prayers and support.
The Team of RCIA Faith Leaders
Mary Ellyn Schneider
Bob Lawton
Mary Parpan
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Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn
12:12-16/Is 50:4-7/Phil 2:611/Mk 14:1--15:47 or 15:1-39
Monday: Is 42:1-7/Jn 12:1-11
Tuesday: Is 49:1-6/Jn 13:2133, 36-38
Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a/Mt
26:14-25
Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is
61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9/Rv 1:58/Lk 4:16-21
Evening Mass of the Lord's
Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14/1
Cor 11:23-26/Jn 13:1-15
Friday: Is 52:13--53:12/Heb
4:14-16; 5:7-9/Jn 18:1--19:42
Saturday: Vigil: Gn 1:1--2:2
or 1:1, 26-31a/Gn 22:1-18 or
22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Ex
14:15--15:1/Is
54:5-14/Is
55:1-11/Bar 3:9-15, 32-4:4/Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28/Rom
6:3-11/Mk 16:1-7
Next Sunday: Acts 10:34a,
37-43/Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor
5:6b-8/Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:17 or Lk 24:13-35
VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL
MARCH 29, 2015
OUR HOLIEST WEEK: CELEBRATING THE EASTER TRIDUUM
The word triduum means three days and refers to our annual celebration of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter.
These days are the pinnacle of the Church year as we commemorate in a unique way the passion, death and resurrection
of Christ. What we celebrate in these days is a summary of all
we believe and live as Catholic Christians.
The Triduum is really one celebration spread over three
days. We believe that in the liturgies of Holy Thursday, Good
Friday and Easter, the events of the Last Supper, the
Crucifixion and the Resurrection are made present and accessible to us. Because these mysteries are so sublime and profound we can’t capture their meaning in just one liturgy.
HOLY THURSDAY
MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
The Easter Triduum begins and Lent ends with the Mass of
the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday evening. This is the only
Mass allowed on this day; so instead of morning Mass, we
pray Morning Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours. At the
Holy Thursday Liturgy, we celebrate the Institution of the
Holy Eucharist, the Institution of the Priesthood and the call to
service of all disciples. Before Mass, the tabernacle will be
empty and the sanctuary light extinguished. There will be no
water in the holy water fonts, as we await the blessing of the
water at Easter.
The Mass begins with the priest receiving the Holy Oils
from parishioners. These oils were blessed by Bishop Conlon
at the Cathedral on Monday of Holy Week. The Gloria is sung.
The bells are rung at this time and then will be silent until
Easter. At the consecration of the Mass, a clapper will sound
instead of the bells. In the Scripture readings we will hear of
the first Passover celebration of the Jews, St. Paul’s account of
the Last Supper and the story of the washing of the feet from
the Gospel of John. After the homily, the priest, in the role as
Christ’s minister, washes the feet of several members from the
assembled congregation, recalling what Jesus did at the Last
Supper for his apostles and a reminder to all that we are called
to be servants of one another. After communion all are invited
to watch in prayer with our Lord, present in the Blessed
Sacrament, until midnight. There is a longstanding tradition of
visiting and praying at seven churches this night, either as a
group (as with our parish) or as individuals.
GOOD FRIDAY
COMMEMORATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION
Good Friday is a day of fasting, which, if possible, continues until the Easter Vigil. No Mass is celebrated this day, but
once again we pray Morning Prayer together as a community
and join in a service commemorating the Lord’s passion at
3:00 P.M., the hour of the Lord’s death.
This somber service begins as the ministers enter the
church in silence and then prostrate in front of the altar. The
priests and deacons wear red vestments.
The first reading is from the prophet Isaiah, which tells of
the suffering servant of God who would bear the sins of his
people. Each year we hear the Passion according to St. John,
who portrays Jesus as the triumphant savior whose power and
glory shine through his death on the cross. This is a very different portrait than was present in the passion on Palm Sunday.
After the homily, we have extended Prayers of the Faithful in
which ten petitions are offered for the Church, for all Christians,
for the Jewish people, for unbelievers and for civil leaders.
The second part of this liturgy is the veneration of the cross.
A veiled crucifix is carried into church and as each part is
unveiled the priest intones: This is the wood of the cross, on
which hung the savior of the world. Everyone is then invited
to venerate the crucifix with a kiss or other sign of reverence.
This is the one day in which we genuflect to the crucifix, a
gesture usually reserved for the Blessed Sacrament.
Finally, there is the reception of Holy Communion from the
Eucharist that was consecrated the night before. There is no
formal dismissal and all depart in silence.
HOLY SATURDAY AND THE EASTER VIGIL
Holy Saturday is a day of prayerful waiting. again, the
only Mass celebrated this day is the Easter Vigil at night. We
pray Morning Prayer and at noon, bless the foods we will
share at our Easter meal.
After dark, we celebrate the Easter Vigil, the most solemn
liturgy of the year. The vigil begins with the lighting and
blessing of the fire, and then the blessing and lighting of the
Easter candle. The candle is carried into the darkened church
as the deacon sings: Christ our light. Then everyone’s candles
are lit, reminding us of the light of the Risen Lord filling the
world. In the glow of the candles, the deacon chants the Easter
Proclamation—the Exultet—a text and chant dating from the
7th century which proclaims the good news of the Lord’s resurrection and the new life he brings to the world.
An extended Liturgy of the Word follows, which relates the
story of God’s plan for our salvation from creation of the
world. Then the Gloria is intoned, the bells are rung, the altar
candles are lit from the Easter candle and the church lights are
turned on. Before the Gospel, the special Easter Alleluia, a
chant that dates back almost a thousand years, is solemnly
intoned.
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After the homily, begins the rites of initiation into the
Church. Our elect and candidates have been preparing for
this night for many months through their prayer and study.
We begin with the Litany of the Saints as we pray for the
intercession of the saints for those to be baptized. During this
litany, the elect is brought to our baptismal font. After he
makes his profession of faith, he will be baptized. Our neophyte (the term for a newly baptized person) is brought back
to the front of the Church where he receives a baptismal garment and a candle lit from the Easter candle. Then everyone’s candles are lit once again as we renew our own baptism
promises and are sprinkled with the baptismal water. Those
baptized in other faiths are then invited to make a profession
of faith in the Catholic Church. After they are received, they
and the newly baptized will be confirmed.
The Mass continues as normal. The newly received will
complete their initiation into the Church by receiving their
first communion. The Mass concludes with a special dismissal
that includes the alleluia.
EASTER SUNDAY
OF THE LORD’S RESURRECTION
The Masses of Easter Sunday are festive celebrations of the
Lord’s Resurrection. Before the Gospel acclamation, the
Easter sequence is sung. This great hymn dates from the 11th
century and tells of the victory of Christ over the powers of
darkness and relates Mary Magdalene’s account of the empty
tomb. We renew our baptismal promises in place of the
Profession of Faith, and then are sprinkled with baptismal
water. The liturgy concludes with the alleluia dismissal. The
Triduum officially ends with the celebration of Evening
Prayer on Easter.
The Sacred Triduum are not days of obligation, but we
cheat ourselves and our faith if we don’t participate in these
liturgies. These truly are the “holiest of holy days” for which
we have been preparing all of Lent. Come and walk with the
Lord from the Upper Room of the Last Supper, to Calvary and
to the empty tomb of Easter.
The Message of Divine Mercy
The mercy of God is unlimited and available to even the greatest of sinners.
Jesus said:
“I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very
depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My
mercy. The soul that will go to Confession,* and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day all the divine floodgates through which grace flow are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even
though its sins be as scarlet.”
Our Lord made the promise of complete forgiveness of sins and punishment if one approaches the Fountain of Life that
day with an attitude of trust, and meets the other requirement of deeds of mercy that the Lord made known through St.
Faustina.
*Confession during Lent is sufficient to receive Jesus’ graces
as long as the individual is not in the state of serious sin on Divine Mercy Sunday.
Divine Mercy Sunday
April 12, 2015
1:30 P.M.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
3:00 P.M.
Incensing of the Blessed Sacrament and Opening Prayer
Gospel reading and Divine Mercy homily
Divine Mercy Chaplet, Litany of Divine Mercy,
Blessing with the Relic of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska
Benediction
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will NOT be celebrated during the afternoon service.
All are Welcome!
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FAITH FORMATION
Faith Matt-ers
By Matt Pozen—Director of Parish Faith Formation
St. Paul the Apostle
Last week we talked about the “revelation” of the risen Christ
that Paul received on the road to Damascus. He was on his way
there with orders from the Jewish authorities to squelch the
“Jesus movement” that had spread there from Jerusalem. At this
point this movement had not spread to Gentiles, but rather took
place within Judaism. If Jesus died about 30 AD, Paul persecuted the early believers in Jesus from about 33 to 36 AD, and he
had his life–changing experience of the risen Lord circa 36 AD.
You may wonder why I am not referring to these early believers in Jesus as “Christians” or the “Church.” The reason is that
they did not yet see themselves as a distinct community separate
from Judaism. Rather, they saw themselves as a renewal movement within Judaism. In Jesus Christ and his life, death, and resurrection, they saw the hopes of Israel fulfilled. They did not see
themselves as leaving Judaism in order to become believers in
Jesus, but rather they saw their belief in Jesus as the fulfillment
of their Jewish hopes, tradition and history. The early chapters
of Acts make it clear that Peter and the apostles continued to go
to the Temple in Jerusalem to attend the regular hours of prayer.
Also, they continued to observe the Jewish Sabbath (Saturday),
and would gather on the first day of the week (Sunday) to “break
bread” in their homes.
The earliest title for this movement within Judaism may have
been “the Way”, for Acts 9:2 tells us that Paul was going to
Damascus to find and bring back to Jerusalem in chains “men or
women who belonged to the Way.” It is not until Gentiles began
to enter this community (circa 40 AD) that believers in Jesus
came to be known as “Christians”. Acts 11:26 tells us that “it
was in Antioch (on the northern coast of Syria) that the disciples
were first called Christians,” for it was here that Gentiles were
first received into the movement.
Paul did not see himself as leaving his former religion,
Judaism, in order to enter a new religion, Christianity. Rather,
through his direct experience of the risen Christ, he came to see
him as the fulfillment of his Jewish faith. Though crucified as a
Jewish heretic and a political revolutionary, Jesus was actually
the Messiah and the Son of God. Paul realized that he had been
“blind” to this truth about Jesus, so when his sight was restored
by Ananias in Damascus, he did not just gain physical sight, but
insight into the mystery of God and Jesus Christ. Did all of this
become crystal clear to Paul immediately after this experience,
or did it take some time for him to develop this insight? I tend
to believe that it took him some time. Perhaps the other believers in Damascus had to spend some time with Paul explaining to
him the story of Jesus and the Christian life, both before they
baptized him and after.
What happened to Paul after he was baptized in Damascus
and received into the Christian community there? In Galatians
1:16, Paul tells us the following about what he did after his
encounter with the risen Christ: “I did not immediately consult
flesh and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were
apostles before me; rather, I went into Arabia and then returned
to Damascus.” The Arabia he refers to here is not modern Saudi
Arabia far to the south, but rather the desert region to the east of
Israel (what today is the state of Jordan).
TOTUS TUUS is coming to Visitation!
SAVE THE DATE: July 26–31, 2015
Totus Tuus is a diocesan catechetical summer youth program (like vacation Bible school) whereby seminarians and college students travel throughout the summer proclaiming the Gospel through Catechetical
instruction, Mass, Confession, games, fun and more!
Entering Grades 1–6
Entering Grades 7–12
Monday–Friday
Sunday–Thursday
7:00 to 9:00 P.M.
9:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.
Cost: $25
Cost: $10
Family Rate: $70 for 3 or more children grades 1–6
To register or for more information please contact Matt Pozen at matt.pozen@visitationcc.org or 630-279-7058, x 502
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MINISTRIES
Five First Saturdays Devotion
in April 2015
Mercy for the World
This year, the First Saturday in
April falls on Holy Saturday, April 4.
There will be no Mass celebrated that morning. We will meet in
the Fireside Room at 8:15 A.M. for
the recitation of Fatima prayers
and the Rosary. Thank you.
Spring Bible Study
Jesus, Priest Prophet and King
In this joyous Easter Season, the Bible Study group will
study Father Robert Barron’s biblical study on Jesus Christ. In
this study Father Barron brings us closer to Jesus Christ, not
only as Savior, but also as the consummate Priest, Prophet and
King as foreshadowed in the Hebrew Scriptures. Using biblical
insights and engaging stories, Father Barron affirms that we
see Jesus most clearly through the lens of the Old Testament.
In addition to leading to a deeper understanding of the identity
of Jesus Christ, we will better understand our own personal
calling once we are baptized into Jesus Christ.
The study program will consists of home study, class sessions
and a DVD presentation. Sessions will be held for seven weeks
starting April 8 in the Hospitality Room in the Parish Center
on Wednesdays, 12:30 to 2:30 P.M. Study guides which cost
$25 may be ordered directly through www.wordonfire.org.
If you are planning to attend, call Renee Regole at 630-3703092 or Pauline Scharres at 630-257-2693. Please advise Renee
or Pauline if you wish them to order the study guide for you.
“Adoration will heal our Church and thus our nation and
thus our world… Adoration touches everyone and everything… (because it touches the Creator, Who touches
everything and everyone)… When we adore, we plug into
infinite dynamism and power. Adoration is more powerful
for construction than nuclear bombs are for destruction”
(Peter Kreeft, theologian)
During Holy Week the Adoration Chapel will close:
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 10:00 P.M.
and reopen on
Holy Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 11:00 P.M.
Adoration on Holy Thursday will be in church
from 8:00 P.M.–Midnight.
The Crypt of the Saints
The hardcover Catholic edition book, The Passion
from Mel Gibson’s film, The Passion of the Christ is a
testament to the infinite love of Jesus Christ which has
saved, and continues to save, many the world over.
Copies of the book will be available to all, free of
charge, in the Crypt of the Saints during Lent.
The Crypt of the Saints, located below the Adoration
Chapel in the Visitation Parish Convent at 799 S. York
Street, is open every Sunday from 9:00 A.M. until 1:30 P.M.
Reading and looking at the color pictures throughout the
book is an excellent way to meditate during Lent.
MANNA
St. Monica Prayer Group
Visitation Tuition Assistance Program
This past week 33 Visitation Grade School and other organization program families purchased $13,500 in gift certificates through our MANNA program. The earned tuition credit for the past week was $631.
You can visit the school website (www.visitationelmhurst.org) to view or print our most recent updated
MANNA Order Form. For additional information or to place
a large order, please call David James at 630-834-0967 before
6:00 P.M. Sunday evening.
MANNA Walk–in Service
Friday 2:00–3:30 P.M.
Wednesday 7:30–8:30 P.M.
Come pray with us for your loved ones who have drifted
away from the faith or who are outside of the Church. This
fellowship group will meet the first Tuesday of every month.
Tuesday, April 7
7:00–8:00 P.M.
Fireside Room, Parish Center
Questions, call Bonita at 630-279-0816 or Sheila at 630329-1867.
“...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.
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VISITATION PARISH GROUPS
Boy Scout Troop 14
All You Can Eat
Saturday April 11, 2015
4:00–8:00 P.M.
Visitation School Gym—Valentino Center
851 South York Rd., Elmhurst
$7 Donation
Children 4 & under FREE
Can also take it to go!
Beverages and desserts are an additional charge
DIOCESAN
From the Joliet Diocese Vocation Office
Mundelein Seminary Retreat—Mundelein Seminary offers “Exploring Priesthood Weekends” during the school year for
men who are juniors in college and older. Participants have a chance to experience seminary life, speak to current seminarians, and pray with the seminary community. There is no cost for these weekend retreats. If interested, please contact Fr. Burke
at vocations@dioceseofjoliet.org or 815-221-6171. For more information see http://www.chicagopriest.com/attend-exploring-priesthood-weekend. The next weekend retreat is:
•
April 17–19, 2015–Mundelein Seminary (ages 21+)
Jeremiah Day—Boys in grades 7–10 are invited to Mundelein Seminary on Saturday, April 18, 2015. This day will provide the young men a chance to visit a seminary and experience the life of a seminarian. For more information, contact the
Vocation Office by phone at 815 221-6171 or email noral@dioceseofjoliet.org. Registration and permission slips are required.
•
April 18, 2015–Mundelein Seminary, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (grades 7-10).
Men’s Discernment Group—All men age 17 and older are welcome to our Men’s Discernment Group. There will be time
for prayer and a discussion based on the book To Save A Thousand Souls by Fr. Brett Brannen. Books will be provided for
those who do not already have one. RSVP to Fr. Burke at vocations@dioceseofjoliet.org or 815-221-6171. Meetings take
place at the St. John Paul II House, 430 N. Center St., Joliet, Il 60435.
•
Sunday, April 19, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. (ages 17+)
•
Sunday, May 10, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M.
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What is Anointing of the Sick
What is the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick;
many of know it as the “last rites” or extreme unction.
These terms are more familiar and self–explanatory. This
is the sacrament that is administered when a person is
near death or at least that is how most see it. The
Anointing of the Sick however is not just for our transition from this life to the promised life eternal with God
when He calls us home to Himself. The purpose of this
beautiful rite is to give us the peace and healing that God
through the Holy Spirit bestows on us so we may face the
times in our lives when we are ailing in mind, body and
spirit.
In essence this is one of the sacraments of healing
along with the sacrament of Reconciliation. The difference between these is that in Reconciliation we reunite
with God by confessing the sins we have committed and
through our act of penance, contrition and resolve to
avoid the sin we unite with our brothers and sisters in the
church. We heal our relationships with the grace and
strength that comes from God. The Anointing is a healing that more of an inward movement, if we are facing
physical, emotional or spiritual “illness” this sacrament
assists us in realizing that all our suffering is united with
the suffering Christ endured for our salvation. The grace
and strength we receive from the Anointing helps to
guide us to the peace of God in accepting His will for our
lives and to trust in His love through the workings of the
Holy Spirit. These workings give us the patience and fortitude to move forward in our lives confident that God is
with us always. Similar to Reconciliation and the
Eucharist this sacrament may be received multiple times.
Whenever you, a family member or a friend is facing
surgery, serious illness, or are having psychological
issues we encourage you to seek out the strength of God
through this healing sacrament.
OUTSIDE EVENTS
DIOCESAN
Mayslake Ministries Program
Women’s Mother's Day Tea
Mary Can You Hear Me?
Join us for afternoon tea as we explore the ways in which
Mary’s yes serves as an inspiration to us as she always points
the way to her son, Jesus Christ. Come listen and reflect with
this guided meditation on Mary, our Mother—a wonderful
introduction to our Mother’s Day weekend!
Date/Time: Friday, 5/8/2015; 1:00–3:00 P.M.
Location:
Marriott Suites, 1500 Opus Pl., Downers
Grove, IL
Facilitator: Diane Ahlemeyer
Cost:
$40
Register:
Online or by phone at 630-852-9000
Couples who attend Worldwide Marriage Encounter
weekends not only rediscover the joy, intimacy and
romance in their relationships, but also become more
active in their parish. Together, we are making marriages,
families and our Church stronger and healthier.
The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Weekends are April 17–19, 2015, June 12–14, 2015 or
August 7–9, 2015 in Elk Grove Village, IL. Early registration is highly recommended.
For reservations/information, call Jim and Kris at 630577-0778 or online at http://wwme-chicagoland.org.
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Bishop of Joliet
Most Rev. R. Daniel Conlon. J.C.D.
Auxiliary Bishop of Joliet, Vicar General
Most Rev. Joseph Siegel, D.D.
PASTORAL STAFF
MASS SCHEDULE
Pastor
Rev. Scott Huggins
Weekend Assistants
Rev. Gerald Tivy
Rev, Thomas Sularz
Deacons
Jay Janousek, Anthony Spatafore
James Eaker
School Principal
Dr. Christopher Dransoff
Director of Parish Faith Formation
Matthew Pozen
Sunday Masses
Saturday
Sunday
Pastoral Associate/Facilities Mgr.
Deacon Anthony Spatafore
Parish Music Director
Mrs. Barbara Masters
Youth Ministry
Marcia Lane-McGee
Business Manager
Mrs. Debbie Johnson
5:00 P.M.
7:00, 8:15, 10:00 A.M.
12:00 Noon
Daily Masses
Monday–Friday
6:15, 8:15 A.M.
Saturday
8:15 A.M.
Confession
Saturday 4:00-4:45 P.M. or by appointment
PHONE NUMBERS
Rectory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(630) 834-6700
Office Hours: Mon.–Fri., 8:30 A.M.–4:30 P.M.
Rectory Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-6711
Music Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-8190
School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-4931
School Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-4936
Religious Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279-7058
Matthew Pozen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ext. 502
Colette Carnevale
Youth Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . .279-7058, Ext. 503
Church E-mail: visparish @aol.com
Church Website: http://main.visitationparish.org
School Website: www.visitationelmhurst.org
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 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 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
are held the third Tuesday 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.
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Parish Activity Calendar
March 30–April 4, 2015
Monday, March 30
Prayer for Priests
7:00 P.M.
Good Friday, April 3
Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion 3:00 P.M
7:00 P.M.
Stations of the Cross
C
Tuesday, March 31
School Spring Break Begins
Wednesday, April 1
Craft Ladies
Bible Study
Prayer Quilt Ministry
School 1st Communion Practice
Manna
9:00 A.M.
12:30 P.M.
1:00 P.M.
12:45 P.M.
7:30 P.M.
PC
PC
PC
C
PC
Holy Thursday, April 2
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
7:00 P.M.
C
C=Church
PH=Podesta Hall
Holy Saturday, April 4
1st Saturday Rosary
RCIA Rehearsal
Midday Prayer w/ blessing of
Easter food
Solemn Easter Vigil Mass
8:15 A.M.
10:00 A.M.
C
C
PC
C
12:00 Noon C
C
7:00 P.M.
Easter Sunday, April 5
8 & 10 A.M. PC
Little Samaritans
7:00, 8:15 & 10:00 A.M., 12:00 Noon
Masses
S=School
VC=Valentino Center
PG=Parish Grounds
PC=Parish Center
Parish Directory
Adoration Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owen & Gail Hilding . . . . . . . . .573-0033
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 . . . . . . . . .Karyn Parille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-4330
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 . . . . . . . . . .Julie Gihl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530-8496
Tony Spatafore. . . . . . . . . . . . . 834-6700
Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Melanie Schneider . . . . . . . . . . .782-0868
Email. . . . .aspatafore1@comcast.net
Jim Eaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530-7596
Elizabeth Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeannie Curtin.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .430-5840
Jim Herrmann
. . . . . . . . . . . . 941-7854
Social Service Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . .Deacon Tony Spatafore . . . . . . . .834-6700
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .aspatafore1@comcast.net
Fathers’ Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Craig Heiss.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .530-4252
SPRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Melanie Schneider . . . . . . . . . . .782-0868
Finance Committee Chairperson. . . . . .Terese Feeney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-1778
Ushers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .George Klein . . . . . . . .gpkcdc@juno.com
Knights of Columbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joe Falcone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .632-7897
Valentino Activity Center . . . . . . . . . . .Linda Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .941-7785
Ladies’ Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sharon Bresnahan . . . . . . . . . . . .530-1053
“Viz” Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary Ann Kramer . . . . . . . . . . . .833-2167
Ladies’ & Couples Bridge . . . . . . . . . .Peg Majewski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .941-9170
Vocation Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pam Gaudio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .833-8812
Ladies’ Golf League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lynn DeFilippis . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-5290
Joan Taylor
. . . . . . . . . . . . 530-8963
Little Samaritans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Donna Monaghan. . . . . . . . . . . ..834-5385
Women’s Volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dawn Larson dawnmlarson@sbcglobal.net
MANNA Tuition Assistance . . . . . . . .David James. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..834-0967
Youth Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marcia Lane-McGee . . . . . . . . ..917-5108
Men’s Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sev Delabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .833-7766
Bulletin Deadline Friday 4:30 P.M. . . .Helen Pachay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-6700
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