Jan. 9, 2011 Bulletin - Visitation Parish
Jan. 9, 2011 Bulletin - Visitation Parish
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VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH<br />
779 S. YORK ROAD • ELMHURST, ILLINOIS<br />
JANUARY 9, <strong>2011</strong><br />
BAPTISM OF THE LORD<br />
CHURCH WEBSITE: www.visitationparish.org<br />
SCHOOL WEBSITE: www.visitationelmhurst.org
VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL JANUARY 9, <strong>2011</strong><br />
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VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL JANUARY 9, <strong>2011</strong><br />
LECTOR, EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE<br />
EUCHARIST, MUSIC MINISTER AND<br />
ALTAR SERVER ASSIGNMENTS FOR<br />
JANUARY 15–16<br />
Saturday<br />
<strong>Jan</strong>. 15<br />
5:15 P.M.<br />
Sunday<br />
<strong>Jan</strong>. 16<br />
7:00 A.M.<br />
Sunday<br />
<strong>Jan</strong>. 16<br />
8:30 A.M.<br />
Sunday<br />
<strong>Jan</strong>. 16<br />
10:00 A.M.<br />
Sunday<br />
<strong>Jan</strong>. 16<br />
11:30 A.M.<br />
Sunday<br />
<strong>Jan</strong>. 16<br />
5:15 P.M.<br />
Lectors &<br />
Music<br />
Ministers*<br />
June Haptas<br />
Calie Gihl<br />
Stephen Ruff<br />
Angie Pagel<br />
Bobbie Boris<br />
Richard Plotz<br />
Extraordinary<br />
Ministers of<br />
the Eucharist<br />
Dorothy Kujawa<br />
Ingrid Low<br />
Joanne O’Brien<br />
Erin Radcliff<br />
Mary Ann Arazan<br />
Megan Corrigan<br />
Jerry Ostermann<br />
Tsue Ostermann<br />
Linda Eaker<br />
Kevin O’Reilly<br />
Shirley Ruff<br />
Alicia Smaga<br />
Rich Gaudio<br />
Rufo Lacsamana<br />
Marie Matulis<br />
Judy McPhillips<br />
Paul Stahr<br />
Michel Weber<br />
Bill Burke<br />
Nancy Hamilton<br />
Kathy Mundle<br />
Jeanne Regan<br />
Elizabeth Fisette<br />
Marcia Olson<br />
Bill Palesch<br />
Mary Walsh<br />
Pam Hauser<br />
Mary Pakos<br />
Emma Stuefen<br />
Karen Stuefen<br />
Altar Servers<br />
Elizabeth Gaudio<br />
Haley Gearen<br />
Jimmy Grillo<br />
Jackson Haeflinger<br />
Chris Halka<br />
Steven Halka<br />
Carolyn Hickey<br />
Liam Hill<br />
Lily Hohman<br />
Frankie DiLeo<br />
Lucca DiLeo<br />
Zachary Dinning<br />
Kaylin Kenny<br />
Steven Knopf<br />
Elizabeth Kowalski<br />
Kate Kronstein<br />
Madelyn Lacek<br />
Kelly Fowler<br />
The Sunday offering last weekend<br />
amounted to $27,710.62.<br />
171 parishioners contributed through<br />
E–GIVING.<br />
Thank you for your kindness and<br />
generosity to our parish.<br />
Remembering Your <strong>Parish</strong><br />
The most practical way to make a significant gift to your<br />
parish is through your estate plan. This can take the form of<br />
designating <strong>Visitation</strong> in your will, living trust or as a beneficiary<br />
in a life insurance policy or retirement account.<br />
Such gifts are wholly revocable while you are alive and<br />
may save significant estate taxes at your death.<br />
If you are considering remembering <strong>Visitation</strong> in your<br />
estate plans, please call the <strong>Visitation</strong> Rectory Office at<br />
630-834-6700 or the Joliet Diocese Development Office at<br />
815-834-4031. Thank you.<br />
Readings for the Week of <strong>Jan</strong>uary 9, 2010<br />
Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7/Acts<br />
10:34-38/Mt 3:13-17<br />
Monday: Heb 1:1-6/Mk<br />
1:14-20<br />
Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12/Mk<br />
1:21-28<br />
Wednesday: Heb 2:14-<br />
18/Mk 1:29-39<br />
Thursday: Heb 3:7-14/Mk<br />
1:40-45<br />
Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11/Mk<br />
2:1-12<br />
Saturday: Heb 4:12-16/Mk<br />
2:13-17<br />
Next Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6/1<br />
Cor 1:1-3/Jn 1:29-34<br />
Daily Altar Server Assignments<br />
Monday–Friday, <strong>Jan</strong>uary 10–14<br />
6:15 A.M. Claire/George Frolik, Jack Gihl<br />
8:15 A.M. Antonio Gaudio, Chiara Gaudio,<br />
Teresa Gaudio<br />
Saturday, <strong>Jan</strong>uary 15<br />
8:15 A.M. Antonio Gaudio, Chiara Gaudio,<br />
Teresa Gaudio<br />
Congratulations to Richard Bogusz and Patrick Burke,<br />
members of <strong>Visitation</strong> Boy Scout Troop 14, on attaining the<br />
rank of Eagle Scout. Well done Richard and Pat!!<br />
Allen Ryan<br />
Mario Ammendola<br />
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VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL JANUARY 9, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Pro Life Mass<br />
at<br />
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Jesus<br />
Sunday, <strong>Jan</strong>uary 9, <strong>2011</strong><br />
<strong>Visitation</strong> Church<br />
Friday, <strong>Jan</strong>uary 14, <strong>2011</strong><br />
7:00 P.M.<br />
Celebrant<br />
Bishop Joseph Siegel<br />
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the<br />
Lord Jesus. Liturgically, we end the Christmas season and<br />
we celebrate the beginning of the public ministry of the<br />
Lord Jesus. Today’s gospel presents us with an “adult”<br />
Jesus at the River Jordan. He is baptized by John, the heavens<br />
open and the Father’s voice is heard. This is my beloved<br />
Son—listen to Him! With His baptism, Jesus begins His<br />
public life and invites His disciples to follow Him. He<br />
extends the same invitation to all of us through our<br />
Baptism. This week affords us an opportunity to pray for<br />
those who will follow Jesus in a special way as priests,<br />
brothers and sisters. Vocations are everybody’s business,<br />
and all of us need to attend to promoting and nurturing<br />
vocations whenever and wherever we can. Pray<br />
that we may have priests after the Heart of Christ!<br />
Mark Your Calendars!<br />
<strong>Visitation</strong> Dinner Dance & Auction<br />
Saturday, February 5, <strong>2011</strong><br />
The Hyatt at McDonald’s Oak Brook Campus<br />
Don’t miss the event of the season for <strong>Visitation</strong> School supporters!!<br />
• Help make our event a success by donating to the auction. DONATION IDEAS: electronics, theater tickets,<br />
sporting event tickets, iPods, iPhones, hotel packages, airline miles, party hosting, and vacation home<br />
stays. Donate your time and talents, too. Keep your eyes out for pre and post Christmas sales for lovely<br />
and unique gifts to donate. Contact Julie Calcagno at juliecal@comcast.net or 630-530-2312 or Lara Zanoni<br />
at jnzlnz@att.net or 630-516-9033.<br />
• Back by Popular Demand—Overnight stay available at The Hyatt. Book your weekend now at an amazing<br />
discount rate of $89 per night. Call 1-800-233-1234 and mention “<strong>Visitation</strong> SchooL.” Book by <strong>Jan</strong>uary 21<br />
to guarantee the rate.<br />
• Contact Shani Liszka at sliszka@comcast.net for table reservations<br />
All <strong>Parish</strong>ioners Are Welcome to Attend!!<br />
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VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL JANUARY 9, <strong>2011</strong><br />
High School Youth Group<br />
<strong>Visitation</strong> Youth Group<br />
HSYG Meeting & Retreat Dates<br />
Mark Your Calendar<br />
JAN 16: CORE GROUP : 12:30 - 2:00: MEET AT McCAFE-OBK 22nd& Spring Rd | We<br />
will discuss upcoming Teen Pro Life Conference/ Retreats/ LOCK IN and Teens Night Out<br />
Event >Bring your School Calendars<br />
JAN 23: TEENS NIGHT OUT: @ DINNER & A MOVIE: Buffalo Wild Wings /Movie @<br />
York Theater - 7:15<br />
JAN 29: (Sat) TEEN TOPIC NIGHT | TEEN SPEAK PROLIFE CONFERENCE: Double<br />
Tree Hotel-OakBrook: SPEAKER : Linda Couri: Linda is a former Planned Parenthood<br />
employee who has professional and personal experience with abortion<br />
With her insider's perspective, she examines the values, goals and motivations behind those<br />
who are "pro-choice" and explain how pro-life teens can best address this often hostile audience.<br />
Check out more at speakoutillinois.org/teenspeak.php Registration : $25 ><br />
includes lunch and a packet of pro-life materials Contact Mrs. Case to register.<br />
FEB 6: TEENS NIGHT OUT: ICE SKATING OR ROLLER SKATING<br />
NEW PROGRAM: “STEP UP TO THE MIC” HIGH SCHOOL CCD PROGRAM<br />
OPEN ENROLLMENT |ALL JANUARY <strong>2011</strong>—See Registration form in this bulletin<br />
WALK-IN REGISTRATION NIGHT: JAN 26| Wed |School Lobby | 5:00 - 8:00pm | Walk-<br />
Ins Welcome<br />
Session 1: Winter <strong>2011</strong> Courses—Meet: WED. Evenings: 8:30 - 9:40<br />
FEB 2 FEB 9 FEB 16 FEB 23 MAR 2<br />
Session 2: Spring <strong>2011</strong> Courses Meet: WED. Evenings: 8:30 - 9:40<br />
MAR 16 MAR 23 APR 6 APR 13 APR 20<br />
Upcoming Service Projects & Special Events<br />
Mark Your Calendar<br />
Franciscan soup kitchen| Sat <strong>Jan</strong> 8 > 3:30 - 7:00 pm | Meet school lobby 3:30 sharp Permission<br />
forms req'd<br />
Franciscan service project - Staff quarters remodel: Phase 1> Deconstruction : Friday <strong>Jan</strong> 7| 9-<br />
3:00pm<br />
Franciscan service project - Staff quarters remodel: Phase 2> Installation: Sat <strong>Jan</strong> 8| 9 - 3:00pm<br />
Franciscan service project - Staff quarters remodel: Phase 2> Installation: Sun <strong>Jan</strong> 9| 9-3 >if necessary<br />
Check Facebook for most current status- this is an ongoing service project<br />
Jr. High School Youth Group<br />
<strong>Visitation</strong> Youth Group<br />
Parents & 13 yrs. & older<br />
JrSYG Meeting Dates<br />
THE NEXT JRHYG MEETING: FRIDAY: JAN 7 - WE 3 KINGS<br />
Center: Come Take the Journey<br />
Upcoming Service Projects & Special Events<br />
College W.A.L.K.<br />
<strong>Visitation</strong> Youth Group<br />
8- 10 PM - Valentino<br />
Franciscan soup kitchen| Sat <strong>Jan</strong> 8 > 3:30 - 7:00 pm | Meet school lobby 3:30 sharp Permission<br />
forms req'd<br />
Franciscan service project - Staff quarters remodel: Phase 2> Installation: Sat <strong>Jan</strong> 8| 9 - 3:00pm<br />
Check Facebook for most current status- this is an ongoing service project<br />
CATHOLICS COME HOME dioceseofjoliet.org/omf/catholicscomehome/returningcatholics.asp<br />
An Invitation to Catholics of All Ages<br />
“Where Are Our Young Adults” Thur- <strong>Jan</strong>uary 13, <strong>2011</strong>, 7pm - 9pm | St. Scholastica <strong>Parish</strong>,<br />
7800 <strong>Jan</strong>es Ave., Woodridge, IL<br />
This is a presentation on recognizing the increased absence of young adults in their 20s and<br />
30s from Catholic pews and ten things every Catholic can do to refill the pews, this session<br />
will help audiences better understand these younger generations and some practical tips on<br />
how we can start making a difference.<br />
Choir and Friends Midwinter Party<br />
Saturday <strong>Jan</strong>uary 15, <strong>2011</strong> • 6:30 P.M.<br />
Featuring<br />
Jack Miuccio and his Band<br />
Buy a chance to sing with Jack!<br />
Homemade Appetizers and Desserts<br />
Silent Auction • Raffles<br />
Knights of Columbus Hall<br />
$15 Donation<br />
Proceeds to furnish new Choir Room<br />
Tickets available from<br />
any adult choir member<br />
Contact<br />
Claudette Sanderson at 630-530-1334 or<br />
Lynn Trombetta at 630-832-5845<br />
MANNA<br />
R.E. & <strong>Visitation</strong> School<br />
Tuition Assistance Program<br />
The MANNA team survived the pre–Christmas rush and<br />
the program now returns to the more tranquil purchasing period<br />
of the school year. Each participant should take a moment<br />
to assess the tuition credit they have currently earned to see<br />
how that matches with their plan for help in covering a portion<br />
of their tuition. The MANNA team wishes all the best for<br />
a terrific 2010 and sincerely appreciates the kindness of all.<br />
The Walk-in Services will now return to the regular days<br />
and times. The MANNA team wishes all our customers a very<br />
Happy New Year.<br />
Now you can visit the school website (www.visitationelmhurst.org)<br />
to view or print our most recent updated<br />
MANNA Order Form.<br />
For additional information or to place a large order, please<br />
call David James at 630-834-0967 before 6:00 P.M. Sunday<br />
evening.<br />
MANNA Walk-in Service<br />
Wednesday Evening 7:30–8:30 P.M.<br />
Friday Afternoon 2:50–4:00 P.M.<br />
(New Location for both days: School Room 121*)<br />
*Room 121 (Band Room) is the center door of<br />
school wing facing the parking area.<br />
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VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL JANUARY 9, <strong>2011</strong><br />
<strong>Visitation</strong> <strong>Parish</strong> Catholic Reading Club<br />
God, Philosophy and Universities<br />
The <strong>Visitation</strong> <strong>Parish</strong> Catholic<br />
Reading Club will be discussing<br />
Alasdair MacIntyre’s God, Philosophy<br />
and Universities at our <strong>Jan</strong>uary meeting<br />
on 20 <strong>Jan</strong>uary. Professor MacIntyre<br />
recently retired after a quarter century in<br />
the Philosophy department at the<br />
University of Notre Dame. This work<br />
was the main text for the course of the<br />
same name that was the most popular class in the College of Arts<br />
and Letters at the University. In this book, MacIntyre provides a<br />
survey of the development, evolution and contributions of the<br />
Catholic philosophical tradition, as informed not only by Jewish<br />
and Christian Revelation, but also as influenced by the ancient<br />
Greek pagan philosophers and by theistic philosophers in the<br />
Islamic and Jewish traditions. In line with Catholic thinkers from<br />
Augustine to Aquinas to our own Pope Benedict XVI,<br />
MacIntyre argues that there is no incompatibility between the<br />
truths of faith and those of reason since both flow the same<br />
Source of Truth. On the contrary, the methods and aims of faith<br />
and reason, while distinct, support one another, and any perceived<br />
inconsistency between the two stems from a misunderstanding<br />
of our finite minds confronted with infinite realities,<br />
from an unwarranted intrusion of one of the disciplines into an<br />
area not appropriate to it, or from restrictive theories of what we<br />
can know by reason. While there has been much discussion in<br />
recent years of the proper role of the Catholic university in our<br />
day, Dr. MacIntyre argues strenuously that it is precisely within<br />
the university setting that the truths of the Catholic faith are most<br />
fruitfully discussed, developed and defended. This book is available<br />
through Amazon.com and other booksellers.<br />
The <strong>Jan</strong>uary session will be held on <strong>Jan</strong>uary 20 from 9:30<br />
until 11:30 A.M. in Podesta Hall. For a copy of the study guide<br />
for this session or of the book list for the balance of the year,<br />
please call Renee Regole at 630-832-7903.<br />
Rosebud Program Intentions<br />
In our calling to respect the dignity and worth of all life,<br />
the Elizabeth Ministry requests that you please remember in<br />
your prayers the following intentions placed at the statue of<br />
the <strong>Visitation</strong> this past week:<br />
1 intention for those who are pregnant and their<br />
unborn babies.<br />
1 intention for those families celebrating births<br />
and/or adoptions.<br />
1 intention for those grieving a miscarriage, still<br />
birth, abortion or infant or child death.<br />
1 intention remembering those wanting to<br />
conceive or adopt.<br />
Please Join Us To Pray For Our Priests<br />
Join us on Monday evenings in the Church at 7:00 P.M.<br />
during this year dedicated to the Holy Eucharist, “the source and<br />
summit of our faith.”<br />
We pray the rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet followed<br />
by special prayers for priests, Benediction and a blessing with<br />
the St. Peregrine relic.<br />
Your servant,<br />
Deacon Jim Eaker<br />
I Look at Him and He Looks and Me<br />
Often a deep fervent look at Christ may make the most<br />
fervent prayer. “I look at Him and He looks at me” is the<br />
most perfect prayer.<br />
Christ offers Himself in the Eucharist, in His adorable<br />
Presence. Receive Him in a spirit of poverty and repentance<br />
of heart, with the soul of a child, until the very evening of<br />
your years.<br />
In remaining before the Eucharist for long periods of<br />
time, many people have let themselves be penetrated down<br />
to the very depths of their being. For all who consent to a<br />
long process of maturation, little by little their inner self is<br />
built up, without their knowing how. And, by prayer that is<br />
always simple, they are somehow drawn towards Christ.<br />
He is the one who bears with us the great sorrows of life<br />
and our broken relationships. He is also the one who, risen<br />
from the dead, rejoices with us, today, tomorrow and<br />
always. (from Seeking the Heart of God)<br />
Look at Him and He will look at you. The adoration<br />
chapel is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Help keep the<br />
chapel perpetual. To register, please call Owen or Gail at<br />
630-573-0033.<br />
Evening of Recollection<br />
There will be an Evening of Recollection for women<br />
this Wednesday, <strong>Jan</strong>uary 12, at 7:30 P.M in the Church.<br />
The evening includes two meditations by a priest of Opus<br />
Dei, time for silent prayer, private confession and benediction.<br />
Books for spiritual reading will be sold.<br />
Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend.<br />
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VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL JANUARY 9, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Thank you to all who participated in the Sharing Tree.<br />
Because of you, many children and adults spent their<br />
Christmas knowing that someone cared. Approximately<br />
1,500 gifts were given to 900 people.<br />
It takes many people to make this a success, namely, the<br />
Scouts, the <strong>Visitation</strong> School 7 th and 8 th graders, the Youth<br />
Group, the women who prepare the ornaments and all the<br />
helpers who sort and pack the gifts.<br />
This year 45 families at Precious Blood Church in<br />
Chicago received Christmas gifts and more than 75 people<br />
at the Franciscan Outreach Center in Chicago received<br />
gifts. Many people in our area also had a Merry Christmas<br />
because of <strong>Visitation</strong>’s Sharing Tree.<br />
A special thank you to the Youth Group and their parents<br />
who waited and helped load the trucks.<br />
Bags Tournament<br />
February 13, <strong>2011</strong>, 12:00 noon<br />
<strong>Visitation</strong> Valentino Center<br />
Cash prizes, food and lots more.<br />
$50 per person/ $100 per team<br />
Age requirement is 21 or older<br />
“Bags for Wags”<br />
Benefits the “Brian E Wagner Scholarship Fund”<br />
Great fun for Families and Friends!<br />
More information to follow!<br />
The Classified Section<br />
Many of our parishioners are affected by unemployment. <strong>Visitation</strong>’s “Classified Section” is a response to aid in networking<br />
within the parish community. This section lists people who need jobs by advertising only information pertinent to work.<br />
Those who need work may contact Deacon Tony at the Rectory and send him their resumes. We will keep them confidential and<br />
publicize the skill sets anonymously. Our hope is that potential employers or friends of potential employers within this parish may<br />
be able to help. If an employer contacts the parish office, Deacon Tony or Fr. Matt will act as the liaison for them.<br />
A more extensive list and more information and resources are now available via our website.<br />
Vis 130<br />
Vis 131<br />
Vis 132<br />
Vis 133<br />
Vis 134<br />
Vis 135<br />
Vis 136<br />
Vis 137<br />
Vis 138<br />
Vis 139<br />
Vis 140<br />
Extensive experience in working in diverse IT environments. Proven ability to provide support and customer<br />
service to all levels of an organization. Dedicated team player with a constant ability to remain energized,<br />
pragmatic and focused.<br />
Open<br />
Consultant; providing consulting, couching, facilitation, planning and providing for a variety of service organizations.<br />
Strategic planning, organizational change and performance improvement skills.<br />
Extensive experience in administrative support positions in financial and legal industries.<br />
Graphic artist with past experience collaborating with copywriters, project managers and information architects<br />
to create interactive and print advertising.<br />
Accomplished and versatile Information Technology professional with proven record of accomplishment<br />
delivering technology solutions in a business environment.<br />
Over 19 solid years of administrative and executive support. Experienced in planning, organizing and overseeing<br />
projects. Excellent written and verbal skills. Possesses the talent to build, strengthen, motivate and<br />
maintain people relationships. Committed to high work ethic, attention to detail and to attainment of management<br />
goals and objectives.<br />
Recent college graduate. Finance and Commercial real estate.<br />
Market research specialist/Media research analyst.<br />
Administrative Assistant with strengths in Managerial/Executive support level.<br />
Experienced Manufacturer Representative.<br />
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VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL JANUARY 9, <strong>2011</strong><br />
The Craft Ladies Need More Cards<br />
In addition to front covers from Christmas cards, the<br />
craft ladies will also use covers from all–occasion cards<br />
when making items for the Christmas Bazaar. You can bring<br />
them to church during the weekend Masses and place them<br />
in the drop–off box in the Bride’s Room off the vestibule.<br />
Thank you in advance for any donations to this effort.<br />
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VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL JANUARY 9, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Additional Christmas Flower Donations<br />
Donated by:<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Morris<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kotarba<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Wagner<br />
Dr. & Mrs. David Kintanar<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Rick Ginie<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Todd Jackson<br />
Lucille Schmalz<br />
Mrs. Marie Wehrle<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Stevenson<br />
Mrs. Sarah Galvin<br />
Ms. Rita Murphy<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Serio<br />
Ms. Ingrid Lindblade<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin O'Reilly<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Doyle<br />
Nadine Dillon<br />
Andrea Nunez<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Lucchese<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Curran<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Krilich<br />
Donated in memory of:<br />
Ed & Rene<br />
Joseph Messina<br />
Kujawa & Zak families<br />
Lloyd Eastman<br />
Frank & Tekla Kijak<br />
Steve J. Toth<br />
Roberts & Engelking families<br />
Ruth Stokr<br />
Plenary Indulgence for<br />
Pilgrimage to the Adoration Chapel<br />
Reaching Out, to Those in Gods Service<br />
Would you like to give back to those who give their all for<br />
us The Upper Room Crisis Hotline is looking for dedicated<br />
individuals to be trained as para–professional operators to<br />
staff our 24/7/365 hotline for Priests, Deacons and Brothers.<br />
The Upper Room reaches out nationally and internationally to<br />
our clergy.<br />
The Upper Room Crisis line is an expression of God’s<br />
unconditional love for those called to the ministry of Jesus.<br />
We are proud to offer unique services which include; skilled<br />
listening, information and referral services, suicide prevention,<br />
crisis intervention. We also make reassurance calls to<br />
elderly clergy and religious who either live alone or need<br />
companionship during the day or night.<br />
The volunteer training class begins <strong>Jan</strong>uary 17, <strong>2011</strong> in the<br />
Library, room L217, on the campus of the University of St.<br />
Francis. Classes will be held every Monday and Wednesday,<br />
6:30–9:30 P.M. until March 9. Please bring this opportunity of<br />
service to prayer. Sr. Mary Fran and Fr. Peter would be glad<br />
to speak or meet with you.<br />
For further information, please call Sr. Mary Frances<br />
Seeley, Chief Operating Officer at 815-341-9124 or Fr. Peter<br />
Jarosz, President/Board Chair, at 630-396-6079<br />
or email at frpeter@ctklombard.org.<br />
At the request of Bishop Sartain, Pope Benedict has granted a plenary indulgence for those who make a pilgrimage to the<br />
<strong>Visitation</strong> Perpetual Adoration Chapel of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, during the Joliet Diocesan Year of the Eucharist,<br />
April 1, 2010–June 26, <strong>2011</strong>. To receive this indulgence, the pilgrim must have a firm detachment from all sin, receive the<br />
sacrament of penance within either a week before or a week after the visit chapel, have attended Mass and received communion<br />
the same day and offer prayers for the intentions of the Holy Father (an Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be). While<br />
making the pilgrimage, the person must spend a period of time in silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, and conclude<br />
that time of prayer by offering the Our Father, reciting the Profession of Faith, and offering an invocation to Our Lord (eg. O<br />
Sacrament Most Holy...)<br />
The elderly, the sick and all those who, for some serious reason, are not able to leave their home are also able to gain the<br />
Plenary Indulgence. It would be granted to them when, with a mind detached from any sin and with the intention of carrying<br />
out the three usual conditions as soon as possible, they devoutly recite the prayers mentioned above in the presence of some<br />
small image of Our Lord Jesus Christ, humbly offering their own sufferings or the misfortunes of their own life to the mercy<br />
of God.<br />
A Plenary Indulgence may be gained once a day for oneself or for someone who has died. For more information on this<br />
indulgence and for the list of other diocesan pilgrimage churches and chapels, please see the Joliet Diocesan Year of the<br />
Eucharist webpage. http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/ye/pilgrimages.asp.<br />
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VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL JANUARY 9, <strong>2011</strong><br />
<strong>Parish</strong> Activity Calendar — <strong>Jan</strong>uary 10–16, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Mon., <strong>Jan</strong>. 10 SPRED 7:00 P.M. PH<br />
Prayer for Priests 7:00 P.M. C<br />
H. S. Chorale practice 8:00 P.M. C<br />
Tues., <strong>Jan</strong>. 11 School mid term exams<br />
Ensemble practice 3:45 P.M. C<br />
Adult Choir 7:00 P.M. C<br />
Wed., <strong>Jan</strong>. 12 Bible Study 12:30 P.M. PH<br />
Cub Scouts 2:40 P.M. PH<br />
Child Choir practice 3:30 P.M. C<br />
Religious Ed. Classes 4:30 & 6:30 P.M. S<br />
Women’s Recollection 7:30 P.M. C<br />
MANNA 7:30 P.M. S<br />
Thur., <strong>Jan</strong>. 13 Classified Job Meeting 9:30 A.M. PH<br />
Brownies 2:40 P.M. PH<br />
Religious Ed. Classes 4:30 P.M. S<br />
Fri., <strong>Jan</strong>. 14 MANNA 2:50 P.M. S<br />
Pro–Life Mass 7:00 P.M. C<br />
Sat., <strong>Jan</strong>. 15<br />
Sun., <strong>Jan</strong>. 16 Little Samaritans 8:30 & 10 A.M. S<br />
C=Church<br />
CC=Convent Mtg. Rm.<br />
G=GYM<br />
L=School Library<br />
MR=Music Room<br />
PH=Podesta Hall<br />
S=School<br />
VC=Valentino Center<br />
TL=Teacher’s Lounge<br />
PG=<strong>Parish</strong> Grounds<br />
MC=Messiah Luth. Church<br />
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VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL JANUARY 9, <strong>2011</strong><br />
Pastoral Staff<br />
Pastor:<br />
Rev. Scott Huggins<br />
Parochial Vicar:<br />
Rev. Matthew Pratscher<br />
Deacons:<br />
Jay <strong>Jan</strong>ousek, Anthony Spatafore, James Eaker<br />
School Principal:<br />
Sr. Thomas Leo Monahan<br />
Facilities Mgr./Pastoral Associate: Deacon Anthony Spatafore<br />
Religious Education:<br />
Mr. Carl Scheeler<br />
Music Director:<br />
Mrs. Barbara Masters<br />
Church E-mail: visparish @aol.com<br />
Youth Minister:<br />
Mrs. Colleen Case<br />
Church Website: http://main.visitationparish.org<br />
Business Manager:<br />
Mrs. Debbie Johnson<br />
Mass Schedule<br />
School Website: www.visitationelmhurst.org<br />
Sunday Masses: Saturday 5:15 P.M<br />
Sunday<br />
7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 A.M.and 5:15 P.M.<br />
Daily Masses: Mon-Fri 6:15, 8:15 A.M.; Saturday, 8:15 A.M.<br />
Confession: Saturday 4:00-5:00 P.M. or by appt.<br />
Phone Numbers<br />
Rectory 834-6700 School 834-4931 Music Office 834-8190<br />
Rectory Fax 834-6711 School Fax 834-4936 Youth Ministry 279-7058<br />
Convent 279-4027 Religious Ed 279-7058 Counseling Service 834-6700, ext. 202<br />
<strong>Parish</strong> Directory<br />
Adoration Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owen & Gail Hilding . . . . . . . . .573-0033<br />
Marty Moran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 941-8956<br />
Altar Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fr. Matt Pratscher . . . . . . . . . . . .834-6700<br />
Deacon Jim Eaker . . . . . . . . . . . 530-7596<br />
Art and Environment Committee . . . . .Tracy Carey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .993-0817<br />
Bereavement Ministers . . . . . . . . . . . . .Patti Riggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-7798<br />
Council of Catholic Women . . . . . . . . .Gail Vitek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-7538<br />
Couples Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joe & Pat Zanghi . . . . . . . . . . . .279-6742<br />
Ray & Laverne Stella. . . . . . . . 832-8155<br />
Deacons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jay <strong>Jan</strong>ousek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-2863<br />
Tony Spatafore. . . . . . . . . . . . . 833-2145<br />
Email. . . . .aspatafore1@comcast.net<br />
Jim Eaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530-7596<br />
Elizabeth Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joan Herrmann.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .941-7854<br />
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion/Lectors:<br />
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul & <strong>Jan</strong>e Klenck . . . . . . . . . .833-5867<br />
Fathers’ Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brian Reardon.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .941-7335<br />
Finance Committee Chairperson. . . . . .Terese Feeney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-1778<br />
Knights of Columbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Andy Packhem . . . . . . . . . . .847-878-9645<br />
Ladies’ Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sharon Bresnahan . . . . . . . . . . . .530-1053<br />
Ladies’ & Couples Bridge . . . . . . . . . .Peg Majewski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .941-9170<br />
Ladies’ Golf League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lynn DeFilippis . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-5290<br />
Little Samaritans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Donna Monaghan. . . . . . . . . . . ..834-5385<br />
MANNA Tuition Assistance . . . . . . . .David James. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..834-0967<br />
Men’s Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sev Delabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .833-7766<br />
Men’s Small Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim Herrmann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .941-7854<br />
Ministry of Praise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bob & Marilynn Hillary . . . . . . .833-6628<br />
Music Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barbara Masters . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-8190<br />
PADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bob & Tricia Havlir . . . . . . . . . .530-5268<br />
<strong>Parish</strong> Pastoral Council . . . . . . . . . . . .Jean Lawrence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-0575<br />
Prayer Groups—Blue Army . . . . . . . . .Mary Parpan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .941-7910<br />
Project Gabriel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Laura Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .993-1603<br />
Religious Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carl Scheeler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279-7058<br />
Religious Education Board . . . . . . . . .Mary Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .941-9173<br />
Right To Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathy Esposito. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .530-4647<br />
RCIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fr. Matthew Pratscher . . . . . . . . .834-6700<br />
Sacristans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ruth Cwik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .595-4506<br />
Liz Beltrame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 941-1743<br />
School Board Chairman. . . . . . . . . . . Julie Gihl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530-8496<br />
Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Colleen Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279-7058<br />
Jay Reidy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-8769<br />
Alan Yasdick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501-1063<br />
Social Service Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . .Deacon Tony Spatafore . . . . . . . .834-6700<br />
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .aspatafore1@comcast.net<br />
SPRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carl Scheeler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279-7058<br />
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Melanie Schneider . . . . . . . . . . .782-0868<br />
Student Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Colleen Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279-7058<br />
Ushers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .George Klein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .954-1511<br />
Valentino Activity Center . . . . . . . . . . .Linda Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .941-7785<br />
“Viz” Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary Ann Kramer . . . . . . . . . . . .833-2167<br />
Vocation Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sue Pastouvic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-9352<br />
Wedding Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Patti Riggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..832-7798<br />
Women’s Volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Darlene Pollack . . . . . . . . . . . . ..832-4156<br />
<strong>Bulletin</strong> Deadline Friday 4:30 P.M. . . .Helen Pachay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-6700<br />
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