779 s. york road • elmhurst, illinois - Visitation Parish

FEBRUARY 24, 2008
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
779 S. YORK ROAD • ELMHURST, ILLINOIS
CHURCH WEBSITE: www.visitationparish.org
SCHOOL WEBSITE: www.visitationelmhurst.org
PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor
Rev. Joseph Siegel
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Dan Hessling
Weekend Assistant
Rev. Theodore D. Suchy, O.S.B.
Deacons
Jay Janousek, Anthony Spatafore
James Eaker
School Principal
Sr. Thomas Leo Monahan, O.P.
Religious Education
Sr. M. Constance, CSFN
Pastoral Associate
Deacon Anthony Spatafore
Parish Music Director
Mrs. Barbara Masters
Youth Ministry
Mrs. Colleen Case
Business Manager
Mrs. Debbie Johnson
Counseling Services
Ms. Tracy Nemecek, MA, LCPC
834-6700, ext. 202
MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday Masses
Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:15 PM
Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00, 8:30, 10:00,
11:30 AM and 5:15 PM
Daily Masses
Monday-Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:15, 8:15 AM
Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:15 AM
Holy Day Masses
Eve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 PM
Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:15, 8:15 AM, 12:00 PM,
5:00 and 7:00 PM
Confession
Saturday . . . . .4:00-5:00 PM or by appointment
PHONE NUMBERS
Rectory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(630) 834-6700
Rectory Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-6711
Convent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279-4027
799 South York
Music Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-8190
School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-4931
School Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-4936
Religious Ed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279-7058
851 South York
Youth Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . .279-7058 ext. 503
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!
Baptisms
Marriages
Funerals
Perpetual Adoration Chapel
St. Peregrine Novena
Visits to the Sick
Attend our Welcoming Coffee on the last Sunday of every month after the 10:00 A.M. Mass to register,
learn about our ministries and programs and meet our priests and some of our parish family.
Will be every Sunday at 1:00 P.M. Parents are required to take Baptismal Class beforehand. Classes
are held every other month, so please plan ahead. Call Rectory for information.
Arrangements must be made at the Rectory at least six months in advance. Please contact the
church before making any other arrangements. Weddings scheduled at 12:00 & 2:00 P.M. on
Saturday. NO Sunday Weddings.
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.
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).
Devotions in honor of Saint Peregrine, the patron saint of those who suffer with cancer will be held
the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 P.M. in the church.
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. Catholic chaplains are assigned to area
hospitals to administer the Sacraments. Visitation parish priests visit Elmhurst Hospital twice a
week on Tuesdays and Fridays.

VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL FEBRUARY 24, 2008
Dear Friends in Christ,
In the story of the Last Judgment, Jesus reminds us to
care for those in need. If we ignore those who are hungry,
thirsty, ill, without clothes, in prison, or strangers we turn
away from him. When we act with compassion, generosity,
and commitment to justice for the “least among us,” we act
as his true disciples.
The Catholic Relief Services Collection is an important
opportunity to express Christian compassion and generosity.
The Collection is scheduled for March 1–2, 2008 in
our diocese. The Collection theme, Jesus in disguise,
reminds us of the presence of Christ in every one of our
brothers and sisters in need. The Collection helps build the
Church’s international social ministry by funding the work
of six agencies:
Catholic Relief Services, the official international relief and
development agency of the Catholic community in the United
States, assists people in 98 countries on the basis of need.
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., provides a
full range of legal and support services to Catholic programs
directly representing poor immigrants.
Migration and Refugee Services, of the United States
Conference of Catholic Bishops, annually resettles one
quarter of the refugees admitted to the United States.
Justice, Peace, and Human Development, of the United
States Conference of Catholic Bishops, advocates for poor
and vulnerable people and for international peace and justice.
The Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church, of
the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, has as
part of its mission the evangelization and pastoral care of
immigrants, migrants, refugees, and people on the move.
The Holy Father’s Relief Fund assists victims of natural
disasters and other emergencies around the world.
By giving to The Catholic Relief Services Collection,
you are responding to Jesus in disguise. Thank you for your
generosity! Please visit www.usccb.org/crscollection for
more information.
Sincerely in Christ,
Most Reverend J. Peter Sartain
Bishop of Joliet
Vocation Prayer Calendar
In conjunction with the Joliet Area Vocation Association
(JAVA) and Serra Club of DuPage County, the Vocation Office
for the Diocese of Joliet is introducing a “Vocation Prayer
Calendar.” It is a simple concept. Every day people are asked
to pray for a different person or group of people. The list
includes Bishop Sartain, priests, sisters, brothers, deacons and
all those in formation within the Diocese of Joliet. Following
is the list for the month of MARCH.
1. John Lovitsch (Seminarian)
2. Frs. William Cullen & James Curtin
3. Srs. Margaret Bebb, Mary Bratrsovsky, Johanna Choi &
JoAnne Form, OSB
4. Dcns. William Casey, Robert Cassey, Lorenzo Chaidez
& Francis Chamness
5. Michael Crowell (Deacon Candidate)
6. Frs. Timothy Andrews, Bernhard Bauerle, Robert Boley
& Warren Carlin, O.Carm
7 Frs. Philip Danaher & William De Salvo
8. Srs. Regina Marie Anson, M. Cassidy Ayala, Anita
Beloin & Maria Bui, OSF
9. Brs. Armand Alcazar, Dominic Bedor, William Clarey
& Patrick Conway, FSC
10. Frs. Richard Jacklin & Peter Jankowski
11. Sam Sorich (Seminarian)
12. Srs. Margaret Brennan, Elizabeth Burns, Mary Brian
Costello & Teresa Malthy, RSM
13. Frs. James Watzke, CSC, Richard Pighini, James
Michaletz, CSV & Francis Dyer, OP
14. Ellen Heitman (Postulant)
15. Bishops Joseph Imesch & Roger L. Kaffer
16. Brs. Theophane Ballman & Roberto Gutierrez, OFM,
Mark Emken, OSA
17. Jim Dalton (Deacon Candidate)
18. Dcns. Gerald Christensen, Gordon Clark, Andrew
Cirmo & William Ciston
19. All Sisters of St. Joseph (St. Joseph)
20. Matthew Nathan (Seminarian)
21. Frs. Paul L. Decena &Arno Dennerlein
22. Frs. William Dewan & Thomas Dieter
23. Srs. Anthony Baechle, Donna Marie Baier, M. Clotide
Barcomb & Ella Binz, OSF
24. David Eversole (Deacon Candidate)
25. Frs. Edward Andrews, Donald Bates, John Kret, Jerome
Heyman & John Sotak, OSA
26. Piotr Ziarko (Seminarian)
27. Frs. John Dennerlein & William Donnelly
28. Srs. Phyllis Bradtke, Cabrini Ganz, Caran Hart, Bernita
Hessling & Jane Joyce, SSND
29. Dcns. Raymond Clark & Gregory Clodi
30. Antonio Flores (Deacon Candidate) 31 Frs. James
Dougherty & John Doyle
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VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL FEBRUARY 24, 2008
LECTOR, EUCHARISTIC MINISTER AND
ALTAR SERVER ASSIGNMENTS FOR
MARCH 1–2
Saturday
March 1
5:15 P.M.
Sunday
March 2
7:00 A.M.
Sunday
March 2
8:30 A.M.
Sunday
March 2
10:00 A.M.
Sunday
March 2
11:30 A.M.
Sunday
March 2
5:15 P.M.
Lectors Eucharistic Altar Servers
Ministers
C. Gardaphe
Anna Hajek Mary Lewis Biagio Calzante
Moira Papp Mary Donner
Monica Spatafore Meagan Donner
Ruth Cwik
Nate John Nobers Keenan Cahill
Greenberg Lilia Zamar Joachim Canete
Maria Zamar Vincent Canete
Lisa Galvin
Tony Cuzzone Bob Lawton Bri Carey
Misty McNeill Peter Carey
Kevin O’Reilly Nicole Carey
Rob Bennett
Bill Burke
Jay Foot
Paul Klenck Katie Gallagher Rocco Danna
Nancy Hamilton Zach Danna
Terry Leen Michael Dalrymple
Joyce Bennett
Sr. Constance
Patti Riggs
Terry Walden
Bobbie Boris
John Kwit
Gene Bellini
Pam Hauser
Beth Huttner
Mary Ohm
Mary Bird
M. E. Grisim
Terry Grisim
Dorothy Kujawa
Daily Altar Server Assignments
Monday–Friday, February 25–29
6:15 A.M. John Arcaro, Katie Bindon
8:15 A.M. Michael Bindon, Andrew Bles
Friday, February 29—Stations of the Cross
7:00 P.M. Keenan Cahill, Joachim Canete,
Vincent Canete
Saturday, March 1
8:15 A.M. Laura Best, Gabriella Bomben
Margaret Callan
Augie Delabar
Matthew Druffel
Michael Druffel
Megan DeBernardis
Maureen Feeney
Audrey Galvin
The Sunday offering last weekend
amounted to $22,959.45.
63 parishioners contributed through
E–GIVING.
Thank you for your kindness and
generosity to our parish.
Readings for the Week of February 24, 2007
Sunday: Ex 17:3-7/Rom 5:1-
2, 5-8/Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15,
19b-26, 39a, 40-42
Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b/Lk
4:24-30
Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Mt
18:21-35
Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Mt
5:17-19
Thursday: Jer 7:23-28/Lk
11:14-23
Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Mk
12:28-34
Saturday: Hos 6:1-6/Lk
18:9-14
Next Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-
7, 10-13a/Eph 5:8-14/Jn 9:1-
41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38
Special Collection for Snow Removal Costs
March 2, 2008
For the first time in at least eleven years, we are going to
take up a second collection for the benefit of our own church.
This winter has been one of the worst since 1979 and our snow
removal bills can prove that. To date we have spent over
$72,000 and this is well over our usual budget of $30–35,000.
Some might say that this cost is outrageous and we understand
this thought, however we must all remember that we have
almost twelve acres of property to maintain. This entails not
only plowing the parking lots, but shoveling all the walkways
and salting them as well. A big snowfall can mean that our
snow removal company will have to come and clear our lots
and sidewalks two or three times. They have a schedule of all
our Masses and our school schedule, so they are very aware of
making sure we are trying to keep you all safe in your walk to
church or school. Since your safety is our first concern, your
generosity will be greatly appreciated.
Envelopes will be provided in the pews should you wish to
use them, or feel free to put your donation in a regular envelope
so we can give you credit for your taxes. Questions
Please call the Rectory.
Mario Anthony, son of Mario and
Danielle (Taglia) Melone
Marcus Alexander, son of Thomas and
Elaine (Savino) Warren
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VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL FEBRUARY 24, 2008
Late Nite Catechism Thank You’s
I would like to express my gratitude to Sr. Constance and
the Religious Education families who sponsored the Late
Nite Catechism II performance on February 1 to benefit our
Building for Our Family of Faith Capital Campaign. This
effort raised $6,557.00 toward our goal. Working with Sr.
Constance were the following parishioners: Cathy
DeBernardis, Jayme Dvorak, Michelle Kalchik, Mary
Lewis, Susan McGee, Angie Pagel, Barb Pakieser, Carol
Roszel, John and Alicia Smaga, and Michele Sorce. With
efforts such as this, I am confident our campaign will continue
to move forward.
Congratulations to the following
alumni, Class of 2004, who have
been named “Illinois State
Scholars.”
Immaculate Conception High
School—Brendan Ryan; York High
School—Mary Kathryn Dunne,
Michael Frigo, Sean Harrold, Liane
Moreau, Benjamin Herrmann, Margaret Kenny and
Michael Pukala.
Benjamin Herrmann also received his Eagle Scout
Award. Ben designed and built a storage system for
Catholic Charities in Lombard as his final requirement to
receive this prestigious award. Congratulations, Ben!
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VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL FEBRUARY 24, 2008
February 15, 2008
Dear Visitation Parishioners,
Below is our parish financial statement for the fiscal year 2006–07. It has been prepared by Debbie Johnson,
our Business Manager, in collaboration with our Finance Council.
I am grateful to all those parishioners who have been faithful in their financial stewardship to Visitation. It is
your generous commitment to our parish that makes possible all the ministries and programs we offer. Along with
funding our normal services, we have also been able to complete some important projects. The entrances to the
church were remodeled to make them handicapped accessible This work included a new drop-off driveway and
automatic door. Also, new lighting was added around the church to improve visibility at evening Masses and
other activities in the church. Funds for these projects were paid out of our Building Repair Fund, which is on
deposit at the diocese. Monies are deposited in this account from overages on budgets from past fiscal years and
are used for repairs and capital improvement projects.
However, as you will note in the report, for the first time in more than ten years, we closed out the fiscal year
with a deficit. This was due in part to unexpected increases in the costs of natural gas and electricity as well as
emergency repairs of the gas lines and roof in the school building. The spike in gasoline prices also drove up the
costs of many of our disposable items such as paper goods and computer and school supplies. Based on a $3.71
million total parish budget, the deficit amounted to only a .003 % overage.
While not a large percentage, this deficit does point to the need for us to renew our commitment to stewardship.
While expenses have continued to increase each year (and most items in the budget are fixed, such as utilities
and salaries), our offertory has not increased proportionally. I realize that everyone is facing the challenges
of uncertain economic times and you have also been very generous in responding to our capital campaign. I
would simply ask that those who have the means to consider increasing their sacrificial offertory donation, even
if only by $5–$10 a week to help us meet our higher expenses. To those on a fixed income or facing financial difficulty
and are already giving all they can, I ask nothing more. For all parishioners, I invite you to learn about our
E-Giving program that makes it easier to be consistent in your financial stewardship.
For any parish to flourish, it is vital that all its members practice faithful stewardship, and Visitation is no
exception. Stewardship is part of our baptismal call to live as God’s sons and daughters, returning a portion of
our blessings back to God to further the work of His Church. Stewardship is a way of life, an “attitude of gratitude”
for God’s gracious gifts so abundantly bestowed on us. Sacrificial giving is also a reminder of our dependence
on God and that He is never outdone in His generosity.
With the continuing progress of our Building for Our Family of Faith Capital Campaign, we look forward to
a new chapter in the life of our parish family. Yet as we invest in the future growth and development of our parish
programs and facilities, we also need to work together to provide for current needs. Your faithful stewardship in
the offertory collection makes this possible and I am so grateful for your generosity. Be assured of my prayers
for you when I celebrate Mass each day. May God bless you.
Sincerely in Christ,
Rev. Joseph M. Siegel
Pastor
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VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL FEBRUARY 24, 2008
High School Youth Group
VisitationYG4U@yahoo.com
HSYG MEETING DATES—MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
HSYG Meeting Tonight—Sunday, FEB 24, 6:30–8:00 P.M. in PH
“Have you made time for LENT—Yet”
Lets face it—We are all so busy these days, sometimes we don’t know how
to stop! Come to HSYG tonight and experience a time of rest and restoring.
Come hang with God for 90 minutes. You will be GLAD you did!!
NEXT HSYG Meeting , Sunday, MARCH 9, 6:30–8:00 P.M., PH
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
FMI call 279-7058, x503
“DIOCESAN Senior High Youth Day”
Sat., MARCH 15, 10:00 A.M.–5:00 P.M.
Cost: TBA; Location:TBA
MISSION TRIP SIGN UP Information. WE’RE ON A MISSION.
WE WANT YOU!! TBC Where: Mobile AL; When: Aug. 3–9. Type: NEXT
LEVEL Camp. COST: $310 + transportation; What: Most work at this camp is
physical/major construction type. Build/Restore Homes damaged by hurricanes;
WHO: All teens who w/b Freshman in Sept.’08 thru College age are eligible to
attend this Mission trip. Deposit: $75 required to hold your spot !!
Save These Dates Now
Alternative World Youth Day Experience
High School Youth College Students Young Adults
Sat/Sun, July 19–20, 2008
St. Charles Borromeo Pastoral Center & Lewis University,
Romeoville, IL
Jr. High School Youth Group
VisitationJrHYG4U@yahoo.com
JrHYG MEETING DATES
FEBRUARY EVENTS—MARK YOUR CALENDAR
JrHYG Meetings:
LOCK–IN
Friday, MARCH 7, 8:00–10:00, VC Valentino Center;
Friday, APRIL 18, 8:00–10:00, VC Valentino Center
Saturday, MAY 10, 8:00–11:00, VC Valentino Center
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
MARK YOUR CALENDAR (FMI, call 279-7058, x503)
“JUNIOR High EXTREME DAYS”-Gr 6–8
Sunday MARCH 16, 1:30–4:30 P.M.
Cost: TBA—Location: TBA
College W.A.L.K.
CollegeW_A_L_K@yahoo.com
NEW THIS LENT—”iRetreat”
an Online Spiritual Retreat for Busy Persons
Available online this Lent 2008.
To register http://www.sporg.com/registration
For more information: Charis Ministries, (773) 508-3237
MANNA
R.E. & Visitation School
Tuition Assistance Program
This past week 45 Visitation Grade School families and 4
Religious Education families purchased $18,400 and $1,935 in
gift certificates. There have been several disappointments in the
past few weeks as our customers expect to visit our Walk–in
Service and purchase large quantities of certificates. It is important
to call ahead to reserve a large order for any one store or
restaurant by Sunday night if this item is needed the following
week. The orders from our participants are at times huge and a
short call will solve this situation without pain.
It is very important to our program that a dedicated volunteer
step forward to assist in the overall coordination of this
growing program. The work effort has increased to the point
where the smooth operation is being challenged. It would be
ideal if a retired individual, who enjoys working with detail
and has lots of free time to offer our program for several years
in the future, could volunteer. Please let us hear from you.
Now 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
Wednesday Evening 7:30–8:30 P.M.
Friday Afternoon 2:00–3:30 P.M.
(Location: Madonna Hall)
Kopper Kitchen
Visitation School Fundraiser
Eat at Kopper Kitchen, at 601 W. St. Charles Road any time
(open 24 hours) and they will donate 20% of your bill to
Visitation School!
When you come to Kopper Kitchen, just mention “Visitation
School” to your server. You may visit the restaurant as many
times as you like during February and March to benefit
Visitation. You’ll enjoy a delicious meal and donate to our school
Don’t forget Kopper Kitchen’s Friday Fish Fry—all you
can eat fish includes soup, salad, vegetable and choice of
potato.
This is a school board sponsored event. Any questions, contact
Janet McCarthy at 630-833-8319.
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VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL FEBRUARY 24, 2008
Hang On
Three weeks before the death of Fr. Joseph Kentenich,
founder of the Schoenstatt Movement, after the completion of
Holy Mass, someone held out a Crucifix before him so that he
could bless it. Father turned it around, pointed to the empty surface
on the reverse side and smiled at the person before him. His
gesture was understood and all present got the message without
a word having been spoken.
Father Kentenich had often said: “Two should hang on the
same cross. That is why there is still room on the other side. We
bear our Saviour’s cross and He bears ours all for the intention
and the redemption of the world;” to draw mankind home to the
Father. (from The Three Pillars).
During this week of Lent, come to the Adoration Chapel, sit
it the presence of our risen Lord while you meditate on the crucified
Lord on the Cross above the Monstrance. The reverse side
is waiting for you. HANG ON!
The Chapel is open 24 hours a day, 7days a week. Due to the
serious illness of a few faithful Adorers, there is an IMMEDI-
ATE need to fill the Sunday, 2:00–3:00 P.M. hour and the Friday,
Noon–1:00 P.M. hour. If several people would respond, the hours
can be shared throughout the month.
Please contact Owen or Gail at 630 573 0033 to register.
Thank You.
Evening Bible Study
Catholic Reading Club
Sunday, March 2, 2008, 3:00–5:00 P.M.
Madonna Hall
At our next meeting we will be discussing what many consider
to be St. Thomas More’s greatest masterpiece, A
Dialogue of Comfort Against Tribulation. This book is a fictional
dialogue about suffering and comfort that takes place
between a young man and his dying but wise old uncle.
Please join us for a great discussion. Questions or more
information, call Renee Regole 630-832-7903.
Rosebud Program Intentions
In our calling to respect the dignity and worth of all life,
the Elizabeth Ministry requests that you please remember in
your prayers the following intentions placed at the statue of
the Visitation this past week:
2 intentions for those who are pregnant and their
unborn babies.
3 intentions for those families celebrating births
and/or adoptions.
4 intentions for those grieving a miscarriage, still
birth, abortion or infant or child death.
4 intentions remembering those wanting to
conceive or adopt.
The next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 26.
Chapters 8 through 11 of the book of Genesis
will be covered. The meeting begins at 7:30 P.M. in Madonna
Hall. All are welcome. Please read the chapters, bring your
bible and join us.
Lenten Spiritual Growth
Please look in the back of the
church for a new display containing
many CDs on the Catholic religion
given by dynamic, nationally
known speakers such as Scott
Hahn, Fr. John Corapi, Mother
Teresa and Jeff Cavins. Learn
more about your Catholic faith, the
Holy Eucharist, how to get more
out of the Mass, keeping your children
Catholic and much more.
Five First Saturday Devotion Reminder
The next first Saturday of the month is March 1, 2008. Please
come and accept the graces which Our Lady wishes to give to
those who complete the Five First Saturdays devotion. Our Lady
revealed to Sister Lucia (one of the seers of Fatima) the promise
of the Five First Saturdays: I promise, at the hour of death, to help
with the graces needed for salvation, whoever on the First
Saturday of five consecutive months shall: Confess and receive
Holy Communion; Recite five decades of the Rosary; and keep me
company for fifteen minutes while meditating on the fifteen mysteries
of the Rosary with the intention of making reparation to me.
We will honor Our Lady of Fatima’s wishes as we celebrate
the first Saturday devotion on March 1. The devotion begins
with the 8:15 A.M. Mass. We then move to a fifteen minute guided
meditation on the Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary and the
recitation of the Rosary. At the conclusion, we recite the Litany
of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Sacramental confessions are heard
on Saturday afternoons from 4:00–5:00 P.M. in the Church.
Confessions may be made one week before or after the First
Saturday of the month.
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VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL FEBRUARY 24, 2008
is
Visitation
Council of Catholic Women Elections
The nominating committee of the Visitation Council of
Catholic Women is pleased to submit the following slate of
officers for 2008–2009:
President:
Leigh Ann Mazzone
Vice President:
Rita Nemeth
Second Vice President: Jen Mayfield
Secretary:
Kathy Brennan
Treasurer:
Kathleen Davis
In accordance with the Visitation CCW Constitution and
By-laws these officers will be officially elected at an open
meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at 9:30 A.M. in
Madonna Hall. Nominations will be accepted from the floor
at that time. However, no person may be nominated whose
name has not been approved by the moderator and whose
consent to serve has not been obtained.
Many thanks to the members of the nominating committee
for the time and effort spent in choosing these candidates.
Mother & Son Pool Party
The Mother–Son event at the Oak Brook Aquatic Center
is today, February 24 from 6:00–8:00 P.M. The cost is $8 per
person. Please call Maureen Barry at 630-279-1265 or Janet
Doherty at 630-530-2611 to see if there is still space available.
All ages welcome. Mom need not put on her swimsuit.
Breakfast with the Bunny
Visitation CCW invites children through 1 st grade to attend a continental breakfast with the
Easter Bunny. The breakfast will be held in Podesta Hall (the church lower level) on Saturday,
March 8, from 9:00 to 10:30 A.M. There will be entertainment, pictures with the Easter Bunny
and a few other surprises! The charge is $6 per person. Make checks payable to Visitation CCW
and send registration form below c/o Jean Marie Cervone 630-894-0824, through school (Allie
Cervone Rm. 115) or to the Rectory marked Easter Bunny breakfast. Reservations are due by
Tuesday, March 4—no exceptions! This is the cutest event for the little ones so don’t forget your
cameras! Please see the CCW website for flyer and more information ccw.visitationparish.org.
Breakfast With The Bunny
Name ___________________________________________________________________________________
Phone ___________________________________________________________________________________
# of children attending ___________ # of adults attending ______________ Total X $6______________
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Please drive with extreme caution in the parking lot. This is a Religious Ed night and the
children will be crossing to and from their cars as you are coming in for Bingo. Thank you.
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Vigil Candle Intentions
Before the statues of Our Lady and St. Joseph in the
church, vigil candles burn for the intentions of parishioners.
If you would like to have a candle lit for your intentions,
please contact the Rectory office. Intentions will be offered
in the order they are received and cannot be reserved for a
specific date. Intentions will be listed in the bulletin.
Our Lady and Saint Joseph–—pray for us.
Medicine Collection
After all the Masses this weekend, the CCW is collecting
unused and expired medicines for proper disposal (Please do
not flush your medicine; it is not good for the environment.)
No needles accepted. Call Lisa Biegler at 630-782-5736 or
Michelle Gentile at 630-941-0449 for more information.
Registration/Welcome Coffee
Visitation parish hosts a monthly Welcoming Coffee for
new parishioners after the 10:00 A.M. Mass on the last
Sunday of every month. At this gathering, newcomers will
be able to register in the parish, learn about the various ministries
and programs offered by Visitation, and meet the
priests and some of our parish family. We hope that this program
will enable us to reach out to new members and help
them feel more comfortable in our community.
If you are new to the area and wish to register at
Visitation, please join us this SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24,
in PODESTA HALL after the 10:00 A.M. Mass.
As Catholics we are not single issue voters. A candidate’s
position on a single issue is not sufficient to guarantee a
voter’s support. Yet a candidate’s position on a single issue
that involves an intrinsic evil, such as support for legal abortion
or the promotion of racism, may legitimately lead a voter
to disqualify a candidate from receiving support.
—”Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” (no. 42),
USCCB, Nov. 14, 2007.
Attention
Visitation Seniors
Our February meeting will be held in Madonna Hall on
Thursday, February 28, at 1:00 P.M. We will have a White
Elephant Auction and many interesting pieces to look over
and decide what the value could be. We will probably have
BINGO for part of the afternoon if there is time, so bring a little
bag of “gold.”
We will have desserts so you may want to give up lunch for
Lent. Of course, many of us are over the age of fasting but not
“abstaining.”
For more information, please call Lori at 630-832-8276 or
Jane at 630-617-4904. Bring a friend if you would like.
Trinity High School Announces
Second Block Honor Roll
Molly Mitchell, Class of 2010, was named to the First
Honor Roll (3.75 GPA or above) for the second block of the
2007–2008 academic year at Trinity High School in River
Forest. Congratulations to Molly.
Benet Academy Announces
First Semester Honor Roll
First Honors were given to Sarah Marek and Alexander
Valdes and Second Honors to Maureen Lepke at Benet
Academy for the First Semester of the 2007–2008 school
year. First honors are given to students whose academic average
falls between 92–100 and Second Honors for those students
between 85–91. Congratulations to Sarah, Alexander
and Maureen.
Viva Las Nazareth
Nazareth Academy is hosting a Las Vegas Night on
Saturday, March 8, 2008 from 6:00 P.M. to midnight.
Admission is $10. There will be charitable gaming, food,
beverage and live entertainment.
All 21 and over are welcome.
This event is sponsored by Nazareth Academy’s Booster
Club, Father’s Club and Capital Campaign Committee.
If you have questions, please contact the school at 708-
387-8542.
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National Catholic Singles Conference
Join over 500 men and women from all over the country
for the 5 th National Catholic Singles Conference, April 25–27,
2008 at the Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire, Ill. The weekend
includes talks by dynamic national speakers, social events,
times of prayer and more. Registration by March 1—$140;
after March 1—$160 and $99/$120 for students.
Space is limited so register soon. For more information and
to register, visit www.NationalCatholicSingles.com or call
815-828-5094.
DuPage County Can Help With Energy Bills
DuPage County Human Services can help income–qualified
households beat the winter blues by assisting with
energy bills and furnace repairs. The Low Income Home
Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) aids qualified
households with energy bills through direct financial assistance.
An overdue bill or disconnect notice is not required
to receive LIHEAP assistance.
For more information, call DuPage County Human
Services at 630-407-6500.
Lenten Evening of Reflection
Thursday, February 28, 7:30 P.M.
Christ the King Church
1501 S. Main Street, Lombard
Fr. Peter Jarosz, Pastor of Christ the King Parish and
Moderator of the Council of Catholic Women Eastern
DuPage Deanery, will be the Spiritual Director of the
evening. Mark you calendar and plan to come. The Eastern
DuPage Deanery Council of Catholic Women sponsors this
event.
Joyful Again
Are you widowed and looking for ways of becoming
whole again after your loss, of bringing hope to the days
ahead and of meeting others who are widowed
We invite you to a weekend workshop/program being held
on March 8–9, 2008, at the St. Charles Retreat Center (near
Hwys 53 and 55 in Romeoville, close to Lewis University in
Lemont). A fee of $115 includes 2 days, a private room on
Saturday night, all meals and the workshop.
For more information call 708-354-7211.
Support DuPage PADS
Clean Your Closets
DuPage PADS has recently partnered with Fundraise and
Recycle Clothes Now! Drop off donations of clothing and
soft goods at our green Donation Bin located at 703 W.
Liberty in Wheaton. F&RCN will reimburse DuPage PADS
for donations collected which helps raise funds for programs
that assist people who are homeless in our communities.
Think of us when you are cleaning out your closets. And,
since none of the donations will go into landfills, you are
helping keep our community green.
For more information, please call DuPage PADS at 630-
682-3846, ext. 222.
Seniors Invited to Defer Property Taxes
Qualified senior citizens, age 65 years and older are invited
to apply for the Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral
Program. The program allows participants to defer property
tax payment until the property is sold. The deferral is treated
as a loan and accrues 6 percent simple interest until paid. To
qualify, the applicant’s household income cannot exceed
$50,000. Additionally, the property must be used exclusively
for residential purposes.
The application period closes March 1, 2008. For more
information, contact the DuPage County Treasurer’s Office at
630-407-5900 or www.dupageco.org/treasurer.
Restorative Justice and
Pastoral Care Workshop
Catholic parishes are extremely concerned about ministering
to their parishioners. Often, however, we do not realize
some of our people, including children, suffer because
one of their family members is incarcerated or a victim of
crime or violence. The diocese Peace and Social Justice
Ministry will offer an event entitled: “Human Contact
Deprivation: Experienced by Persons Incarcerated & Their
Family Members, Victims of Crime & Their Family
Members.” Please seriously consider attending this day
meant to heighten awareness of this issue and opportunities
to assist and advocate for parishioners and others experiencing
this trauma.
The program will take place from 11:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M.
at Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 337 S. Ottawa St., Joliet, IL
60436 on Saturday, March 1, 2008. Registration begins at
10:30 A.M. RSVP Jen Ruhaak at 815-834-4028 or by e-mail:
jenruh@dioceseofjoliet.org
Flier and summary is available at www.paxjoliet.org Click
on “PSJ News” and then on the event listed on the left column.
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Bulletin Stuffers
The timely communication of important events
concerning parish life is very important to our
parish community. For this reason, parish organizations
or groups, on occasion, request permission
to stuff the bulletin with additional information.
Father Siegel and Father Hessling welcome any
help that parishioners can give us in communicating
important events to the people of the parish.
However, additional information and/or advertisements
to be stuffed in the bulletin must be approved
prior to insertion. Approval for bulletin inserts is
given on a case by case basis. Please note that we
may not always be able to give approval due to the
nature of the material, the liturgical season,
Church guidelines, etc. To ensure that the Sunday
Bulletins are not lost or damaged, they cannot be
taken from the parish property for any reason. They
can be stuffed in the usher’s room located off the
vestibule of the Church. We thank you for your help,
support and understanding concerning this policy.
Announcements
The communication of announcements concerning parish life is
very important to the entire parish community. Father Siegel and
Father Hessling welcome any help that parishioners can give in communicating
important events to the people of the parish. Because we
do not want to inundate you with a long string of announcements at the
end of Mass, the Sunday Bulletin is the ordinary way in which events
concerning parish life are communicated. Some information, however,
does necessitate an announcement at the end of Mass. For example,
you’ll notice that we highlight certain aspects of our parish’s liturgical,
educational or social life at the end of Mass. Any parish organization,
or parishioner, wishing to submit information to be considered
for the Sunday announcements should have the information (in
writing) to the Rectory BEFORE the close of business on MONDAY
so it can be considered for the weekend announcements. Also, there
is a deadline for articles to be published in the Sunday Bulletin
because we need ample time to write, proof and send the bulletin copy
to the printer. The deadline for submission of articles to be placed in
the bulletin is Friday 4:30 P.M. (nine days before publication) to the
Rectory business office. We thank you for your help, support and
understanding concerning this policy
Parish Directory
Adoration Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owen & Gail Hilding . . . . . . . . .573-0033
Marty Moran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 941-8956
Art and Environment Committee . . . . .Tracy Carey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .993-0817
Bereavement Ministers . . . . . . . . . . . . .Patti Riggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-7798
Council of Catholic Women . . . . . . . . .Sue Maloney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .941-0970
Couples Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joe & Pat Zanghi . . . . . . . . . . . .279-6742
Ray & Laverne Stella. . . . . . . . 832-8155
Deacons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jay Janousek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-2863
Tony Spatafore. . . . . . . . . . . . . 833-2145
Jim Eaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530-7596
Elizabeth Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joan Herrmann.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .941-7854
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion/Lectors:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul & Jane Klenck . . . . . . . . . .833-5867
Fathers’ Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brian Reardon.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .941-7335
Finance Committee Chairperson. . . . . .Terese Feeney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-1778
Knights of Columbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Peter Alfini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-8072
Ladies’ Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sue Griswold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-4574
Ladies’ Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Elaine Libovicz . . . . . . . . . . . . . .833-9874
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
Ministers of Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Iozzo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .941-3929
Ministry of Praise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bob & Marilynn Hillary . . . . . . .833-6628
Music Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barbara Masters . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-8190
PADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dorothy Unger . . . . . . . . . . . . . .833-1357
Parish Pastoral Council . . . . . . . . . . . .Dave Stevenson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .993-1625
Prayer Groups—Blue Army . . . . . . . . .Mary Parpan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .941-7910
Project Gabriel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rosemarie Pollitz . . . . . . . . . . . .279-3442
Religious Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sr. M. Constance . . . . . . . . . . . . .279-7058
Religious Education Board . . . . . . . . .Mary Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .941-9173
Right To Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judy Bindon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .941-7380
Susan Reardon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 941-7335
Sacristans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ruth Cwik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .595-4506
Marie Wehrle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-6570
School Board Chairman. . . . . . . . . . . Julie Gihl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530-8496
Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Colleen Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279-7058
Jay Reidy . . . . . . . . . . . . 834-8769
Paul Esposito 530-4647
Social Service Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . .Deacon Tony Spatafore . . . . . . . .204-2145
SPRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sr. M. Constance . . . . . . . . . . . . .279-7058
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Melanie Schneider . . . . . . . . . . .782-0868
Student Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Colleen Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279-7058
Ushers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .George Klein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .954-1511
Valentino Activity Center . . . . . . . . . . .Linda Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .941-7785
“Viz” Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jane Shallcross . . . . . . . . . . . . . .617-4904
Vocation Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sue Pastouvic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-9352
Women’s Volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Darlene Pollack . . . . . . . . . . . . ..832-4156
Bulletin Deadline Friday 4:30 P.M. . . .Helen Pachay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-6700
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