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VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL DECEMBER 25, 2010O Come Let Us ADORE Him!Would You Like to Be Honored by God?The mystery of the Eucharist gives us the joy of havingChristmas everyday. Jesus, the Living Bread, chose to be bornin Bethlehem, the “house of bread.” When the shepherds andMagi came to ADORE Him, they brought Him so much joywith their humble visit to Bethlehem that their visit has beenpraised and retold down through the centuries. God has neverstopped honoring them for ADORING His Son in Bethlehem.We are as privileged in being called to ADORE Him todayas were Mary, Joseph, the shepherds and Magi then, becauseJesus continues His Incarnation on earth. He is truly presentat every Mass and in our Adoration Chapel.Your humble visit to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament bringsHim so much joy that it will be retold for all eternity andbring the world closer to His promise of peace on earth.(adapted from Rosary Meditations from Mother Teresa)Merry Christmas from the Perpetual AdorationCommittee.To schedule your own holy hour, please call Owen andGail at 630-573-0033.Choir and Friends Midwinter PartySaturday January 15, 2011 • 6:30 P.M.FeaturingJack Miuccio and his BandBuy a chance to sing with Jack!Homemade Appetizers and DesseretsSilent Auction • RafflesKnights of Columbus Hall$15 DonationProceeds to furnish new Choir RoomTickets available fromany adult choir memberContact Lynn Trombettaat 630-832-5845Please Join Us To Pray For Our PriestsJoin us on Monday evenings in the Church at 7:00 P.M.during this year dedicated to the Holy Eucharist, “the source andsummit of our faith.”We pray the rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet followedby special prayers for priests, Benediction and a blessing withthe St. Peregrine relic.Your servant,Deacon Jim EakerRosebud Program IntentionsIn our calling to respect the dignity and worth of all life,the Elizabeth Ministry requests that you please remember inyour prayers the following intentions placed at the statue ofthe Visitation this past week:3 intentions for those who are pregnant and theirunborn babies.2 intentions for those families celebrating birthsand/or adoptions.1 intention for those grieving a miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion or infant or child death.4 intentions remembering those wanting toconceive or adopt.Great Adventure Bible Study for Winter 2011In the Footsteps of GodThe Great Adventure Bible Study Group has selected, astheir winter study program, the DVD series, In the Footstepsof God. This series was written and produced by Steve Ray,Catholic convert, best selling author and popular Bibleteacher. Each DVD focus on one person’s critical role inSalvation History such as Moses, Jesus, Peter, etc. Each DVDhas been filmed on the actual sites of the events of the lifeof person being presented in the DVD. Therefore, each of theseven study sessions is a fast–paced biography, travel documentary,Bible study, apologetics course and Church historystudy all rolled into one remarkable adventure. Study guidesare included with each session providing the basis for individualBible study and group discussion.In the Footsteps of God study program will begin onWednesday, January 5, in Podesta Hall. The sessions willcover seven weeks of study. Starting at 12:30 P.M., studysessions will end at 2:30 P.M. There is no cost for this studyprogram. This study program, as with all other GreatAdventure programs, is open to everyone.For more information, please call Renee Regole at 630-832-7903 or Pauline Scharres at 630-257-2693.Page 7
VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL DECEMBER 25, 2010A Christmas BlessingTo All Our WonderfulVisitation Teens and Their FamiliesIt’s that time of year, when we prepare our homes for the‘CHRISTmas’ holiday. We are busy, sometimes frantic. Weshop, we bake, we wrap, and we wish—it all comes at us insuch a rush. We wish we could just stop— and that is exactlywhat Advent is designed to do. Advent is that time of yearwhere we are called to deliberately stop so we may preparenot only our homes but also our hearts. Mary and Joseph didnot have to worry themselves with the hanging of glitterydecorations, or baking fancy cookies. They did not fightcrowds to ‘buy’ gifts but instead fought crowds for a placeto stay and a place for the birth of their precious baby, theChrist child. They knew the strain of the parent’s heart.BUT, they reminded themselves that God knew all thesethings and God was with them.In truth, on that first Christmas, God DID ALL the work!He provided everything they needed. He hung all the‘lights’ in the night sky above and a glorious, magnificentSTAR which had never been seen before, nor since. He sentHis Angels to proclaim and sing heavenly music. He preparedthe hearts of His children, Mary and Joseph, and Heprovided the place for this miraculous birth to take place. Hetook care of all the ‘invitations’ and made sure ALL wereinvited from the lowliest shepherds to regents and kings.God has given each of us gifts beyond measure and Hecontinues to give to us every day. Take time today to stopand to consider the gifts God has given you and all the waysthat He is at work in your life.Lord, this is my prayer:That my love may increase ever more and morein knowledge and every kind of perception,to discern what is of true and lasting value.Let us thank God for His most wonderful gift of His onlyBegotten Son and the gift of being in God’s family and maywe remember that Christmas is ‘God With Us’ inJesus—Our Immanuel.WISHING YOU THE PEACE OF THE CHRISTCHILD and a MOST BLESSED CHRISTMAS.Written and Published by: Colleen M. Bushie’-CaseWhat is Manna?Manna is a discounted gift certificate program establishedto offer participating families a way to earn tuition credit. Thegoal of the Manna Program is to help families who believe inthe Catholic education of their children. This is not afundraiser, but a way to help reduce your tuition costs.How does it work?When you purchase $100 of Manna certificates, you get$100 of purchasing power. The Manna program purchases$100 in certificates at a discount, so the difference betweenwhat Manna pays for the certificates and what you payManna becomes a credit on your account. For example, thediscount rate on Jewel certificates is 4%. For every $100 ofJewel certificates you buy, Manna pays $96 and you get the$4 difference in tuition credit. Discounts range from 2% to26%. When you shop at participating stores, you use the certificatesthe same as you would use cash. Simply hand thecertificates to the sales clerk.Who can participate?Families who have children in Visitation School and theVisitation Religious Education Program. People who have childrentoo young to attend school can begin earning credit for theyear the child enters Visitation. Also, friends and other familymembers like grandparents, or aunts and uncles can purchasecertificates in your family’s name, which would increase yourtuition credit.How do I start?Simply bring your checkbook to one of our Walk–in serviceson Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 P.M. or Fridayafternoons from 3:00 to 4:00 P.M. We will help you fill out theform. The program runs year round. You can join at any time;however, the sooner you begin the greater your earned credit.How do I get the credit?Credit is accumulated during the year and noted on eachorder form. In April/May, your tuition statement will reflectyour earned credit deduction.What if I earn more credit than my tuition?After the credit is applied to your account, the overpaymentwill be refunded to you at the Walk–in Service in earlysummer.Fenwick High SchoolEntrance Exam for 8 th GradersSaturday, January 8, 20118:00 A.M.–Noon$25 Test Fee, No Calculators, Bring PencilsQuestions, please call 708-386-0127, ext. 115Page 8
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