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VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL SEPTEMBER 25, 2005Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar ServersOctober 1–2Saturday, 5:15 P.M.Lector:Euch. Ministers:Servers:Sunday, 7:00 A.M.Lector:Euch. Ministers:Servers:Sunday, 8:30 A.M.Lector:Euch. Ministers:Servers:Sunday, 10:00 A.M.Lector:Euch. Ministers:Servers:Sunday, 11:30 A.M.Lector:Euch. Ministers:Servers:Sunday, 5:30 P.M.Lector:Euch. Ministers:Servers:Angie PagelCharlene Gardaphe, Mary EllenGrisim, Terry Grisim, Bing ZamarLorenzo Martino, Kelly Mulligan,Kelly O’RyanGary MarinierJerry Ostermann, Tsue Ostermann,Lilia Zamar, Maria ZamarAndrew Bles, Monica Bomben,Caitlin HigginsTony CuzzoneMary Ann Arazan, Daniel Fogarty,Ray Jordan, Eileen KaletaBecca Kern, Michael McLean,Anthony PezzaJane KlenckCatherine Maher, Kelly Mueller,Kevin O’Reilly, Phyllis Prokof, PattiRiggs, Mary Ellen Schneider, SusanStanisz, Terry Walden, Rosalie Ward,Bernard WebbJudy Morris, Dan Vurpillat,Ashley WenholzPamela JankauskiShawn Aranha, Velma DuRocher,Nancy Hamilton, Dorothy KujawaPaula Arcaro, Nick Cegielski,Molly MitchellMegan OsgoodRoman Lewis, Arlene Mallaney, RichMallaney, Lynn Roeges, Rex RoegesStephanie Koch, Therese Koelle,Shannon KwitDaily Altar Server AssignmentsMonday–Friday, September 26–306:15 A.M. Kevin Reardon, Jack Reidy8:15 A.M. Julie D’Agostino, Natalie D’AgostinoSaturday, October 18:15 A.M. Joe Pagel, Maggie RyanJoseph Michael, son of Scott andAmy (Conners) DrewnoHannah Danielle, daughter of Robert andJennifer (Dick) BlattnerElizabeth Ann, daughter of Richard andAnn (Ferguson) FrolikWilliam Grear, son of William andStacia (Grear) LacekThe next Baptismal Preparation class will meet onMonday, October 3, at 7:00 P.M. in Madonna Hall.These classes help parents prepare for their ministry asChristian parents. Please call the Rectory at 630-834-6700 to register or for more information.II. Christopher Casaccio and Kathleen BlakeTheresa VincentiAgnes RyczekBlessing of AnimalsIn honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, therewill be a Blessing of Animals on Sunday, October 2,at 1:00 P.M. on the front Rectory lawn. All are invitedto bring their pets for a special blessing and to takethe opportunity to thank God for His gifts of natureand creation, manifested especially in these animals.Page 4

VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL SEPTEMBER 25, 2005Dear Parishioners,Trying to explain just how I am feeling after receiving the sacrament of Holy Orders is not easy. I can tell you of a feelingof great peace and happiness in completing my study for the diaconate. The Holy Spirit is responsible for this.I thank the Visitation parishioners for your prayers and good wishes. I thank Fr. Joseph, Fr. Chris, Deacon Jay, DeaconTony, Debbie, Regina and Helen and all the staff here at Viz for all their patience and help in my formation.Thank you for the cards and gifts and expressions of love. I hope to be a good Deacon but need your constant prayers.Please remember that the religious need your patience, forgiveness and your love in abundance! You are in my prayers.May God bless you all.Jim EakerThe Blue Army Five First SaturdaysThe Five First Saturdays devotion will continue atVisitation. Please come and accept the graces which OurLady wishes to give to those who complete the Five FirstSaturdays devotion. Our Lady revealed to Sister Lucia (one ofthe seers at Fatima) the promises of the Five First Saturdays:“I promise at the hour of death to help with the gracesneeded for salvation, whoever, on the first Saturday of fiveconsecutive months shall: 1) confess and receive HolyCommunion; 2) recite five decades of the Rosary; and 3) keepme company for fifteen minutes while meditating on the fifteenmysteries of the Rosary with the intention of makingreparation to me.”On Saturday, October 1, we will continue the Five FirstSaturdays Devotion in honor of Our Lady of Fatima. Thedevotion begins with the 8:15 A.M. Mass followed by the regularrecitation of the Rosary. We then move on to a fifteenminute guided meditation on the Mysteries of the Most HolyRosary. At the conclusion, we recite the Litany of the BlessedVirgin Mary. Sacramental confessions are heard on Saturdayafternoons from 4:00–5:00 P.M. and also on Tuesday morningsfrom 10:00 A.M.–12:00 noon in the church. Confessionsmay be made one week before or after the first Saturday ofthe month.Bi–Annual Convocation of PriestsOctober 4–6It’s time once again, when Bishop Imesch calls together allthe priests of the Diocese of Joliet. Every other year thepriests are required to attend meetings with the Bishop. It is atime of fraternal gathering, education, prayer and renewal forall the priests of the diocese.This year the Convocation of Priests will be held fromTuesday, October 4 through Thursday, October 6. Because ofthe absence of our priests, daily Masses will not be celebratedon Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morningsnext week. Our Deacons will conduct Communion Servicesat 6:15 and 8:15 A.M. on each day.If you wish to attend Mass on these days, following is a listof neighboring churches in the Archdiocese of Chicago:andtheir morning Mass times:St. Domitilla, 4940 Washington St., Hillside (708-449-8430)Mass times: 7:00 and 8:30 A.M.St. John Vianney, 46 N. Wolf Rd., Northlake, (708-562-0500)Mass times: 7:30 A.M.; 12:00 noonDivine Infant, 1601 Newcastle, Westchester (708-865-8071)Mass time: 8:00 A.M.Divine Providence, 2550 Mayfair, Westchester (708-562-3364)Mass time: 7:30 A.M.Rite of Christian Initiation of AdultsClasses begin September 20Have you ever wondered what kind of adults go throughthe RCIA process? What is it that brings them there? TheRCIA is the process through which adults complete the sacramentsof initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Ifyou hear God calling you, please call call Sr. Constance at279-7058, ext. 502. You can also complete the form at theright and mail it, drop it off at the Rectory, or put it in the collectionbasket on Sunday. We will contact you.I am interested in knowing moreabout the Catholic Church.Please contact me.Name: _____________________________________Address: ___________________________________Phone: _____________________________________Page 5

VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL SEPTEMBER 25, 2005MARK YOUR CALENDARS—UPCOMING HSYG EVENTSOCTOBER 2, 9, 16OCTOBER 22 or 29 (Sat)OCTOBER 29 (Sat)NOVEMBER 5 or 12 (Sat)NOVEMBER 6NOVEMBER 20NOVEMBER TBADECEMBER 4DECEMBER 11DECEMBER 18High School Youth GroupVisitationYG4U@yahoo.com“HOMECOMING HIATUS”8:00 P.M.–8:30 A.M., VALENTINOLOCK–IN—7:00 A.M. MASS8:00 A.M.–5:30 P.M., AMATE HouseServe-a-thon10:00 A.M.–2:00 P.M., Rake-a-ThonOutreach6:30–8:30 P.M.6:30–8:30 P.M.3:30–8:00 P.M, Franciscan OutreachSoup Kitchen6:30–8:30 P.M.After 5:15 P.M. Mass—Service OutreachSharing Tree Load Truck6:30–10:30 P.M. (OFF SITE), ChristmasParty—Pizza & StarLight BowlingJr. High School Youth GroupVisitationJrHYG4U@yahoo.comMARK YOUR CALENDARSUPCOMING Junior High YOUTH GROUP EVENTSOCTOBER 14 8:00–10:00OCTOBER 29 (Sat) [TBC] 8:15 A.M. Service Outreach, AmateHouse-ServiceNOVEMBER 5 or 12 (Sat) 10:00 A.M.–2:00 P.M., Rake-a-ThonOutreachNOVEMBER 118:00–10:00 P.M., “Bullying” Soul Sol’nNOVEMBER TBA8:00 A.M., Service Outreach,Franciscan Outreach KitchenDECEMBER 98:00–10:00 P.M., “CHRIST”in “Christmas” and PartyDECEMBER 11After 5:15 P.M. Mass, Service OutreachSharing Tree Load TruckHurricane Katrina Support Supplies DriveThe HS & JrH Youth Groups are collecting the following supplies to be hand deliveredby our own UNITED STATES AIRFORCE CIVIL AIR PATROL, Group #14,ILLINOIS WING. They need the following: SOCKS, BATTERIES (D & AA),MOSQUITO REPELLENT. PLEASE BRING THESE SUPPLIES TO THERECTORY ATTENTION: COLLEEN CASE OR REGINA. These supplies will bepacked and sent via the USAF Aux Transport EVERY Tuesday to the people of NewOrleans and the surrounding area. Just one year ago our own HSYG went to NewOrleans to work and rebuild the hopes of many, so we feel a deep connection to theirplight. THANK YOU “ILLINOIS WING, GROUP #14” AND THANK YOU PEO-PLE OF VISITATION FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND FOR YOUR PRAYERS FORTHOSE IN NEED AND FOR THOSE WORKING TO HELP THEM.Y. G. REGISTRATION NIGHTS—Sept. 26 & Oct. 10—7:30 P.M—Podesta HallPick the date that’s best for youALL PARENTS OF HIGH SCHOOL AND JrH TEENS, whether you are the parent ofa teen who is actively participating or the parent of a teen who is still thinking about it,THIS MEETING is for YOU! ALL necessary FORMS—Registration, Permission Slips,Calendars, and paperwork—will be distributed at this meeting. Registration Fee is $25.Our meeting will be concise covering the format, major events, next year’s MissionsTrip (Summer ‘06) and then I will provide time for the parents FAQ’s. PLEASE TAKE1 HOUR out of your very busy schedule. COME find out “WHY” Youth Group is acritical need in a teen’s life AND find out for yourselves ALL the AMAZING events &activities we have for you and your teen here at Visitation.MANNAR.E. & Visitation School Tuition Assistance ProgramThis past week 67 Visitation Grade School and 3 ReligiousEducation families purchased $28,976 in gift certificates. We areexpecting to see a stronger number of participating families fromReligious Education. The MANNA program has a Walk-inService on Wednesday evenings that should be very convenientfor R.E. parents who would like to make purchases after classesare dismissed. It should also be noted that participating familiesfrom the grade school and the R.E. program have already earnedan outstanding $28,000 in earned tuition/fees credit for the currentschool year. This is quite a savings for so early in the schoolyear. Please remember that this is money participating familieswould have to pay in tuition if this program was not available.Keep up the good work.For additional information or to place a large order, please callDavid James at 630-834-0967 before 6:00 P.M. Sunday evening.MANNA Walk-in ServiceWednesday Evening 7:30–8:30 P.M.Friday Afternoon 2:00–3:30 P.M.(Location: Madonna Hall)Evening Bible StudyThe next meeting of the evening bible study will be thisTuesday, September 27. The gospel of Luke, chapters 15 and 16will be covered. Meetings are at 7:30 P.M. in Madonna Hall. Allare welcome. Bring your bible and join us.Teens: I’m Talkin’ to YouPope Benedict XVI spoke directly to the teens gathered at theMass at the close of World Youth Day, on Sunday, August 21, inGermany. What he said is so very important for our youth.Pope Benedict lamented that the world had largely “forgottenGod” and he beseeched young people to rediscover Him, especiallyby assisting at Sunday Mass and adoring Christ in the Eucharist.“If we allow ourselves through the celebration of theEucharist, to be drawn into the process of transformation that theLord desires for us, then an hour with Jesus in Adoration is thehour in which love triumphs. It is God who has triumphed,because He is Love.”“The Eucharist releases the joy that we need so much and wemust learn to grasp it ever more deeply, we must learn to love it.”“Through the love for the Eucharist you will rediscover theSacrament of Reconciliation, in which the merciful goodness ofGod always allows us to make a fresh start in our lives.”“The Eucharist must become the center of our lives.”Visitation is looking for teens to deepen their love for Godthrough Eucharistic Adoration. Be bold and daring—sign up foryour own hour perhaps after school or on the weekend.“A great joy cannot be kept to oneself. It has to be passed on.”To schedule an hour contact Owen or Gail at 630-573-0033.Page 6

VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL SEPTEMBER 25, 2005A Night of Renewal for Ministers of CareOn Wednesday, October 26, at 7:00 P.M. there will be a Nightof Renewal for current ministers of care (hospital and homebound)and those interested in this ministry. This event will beheld at the Elmhurst Center for Health, 1200 S. York Road.For more information on this very important ministry, pleasecall Deacon Tony Spatafore at 630-833-2145.Christmas Bazaar Raffle TreeVisitation’s Council of Catholic Women is currently collectingnew and unused toys and gift items to be raffled during the annualChristmas Bazaar. If you are interested in donating an item orgift certificate, please contact Pam Jankauski at 630-782-5529 orJudy Grillo at 630-782-1623. Thank you in advance for yoursupport. We are looking forward to a successful event.Winter Clothing DriveThe Visitation Council of Catholic Women will, once again,hold a Winter Clothing Drive for Precious Blood Parish onThursday, October 13, from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. inMadonna Hall. Please take a moment to check your closets foroutgrown winter wear to donate. Please call Julie Konopacz at833-5016 or Melina Zerdin at 782-1156 if you can offer an houror two to sort and box clothing during the day of the drive.Visitation Fathers’ ClubThere will be a Fathers’ Club meeting this Friday,Sept. 30, in Madonna Hall at 8:00 P.M. Please join us.Attention, MomsNot only is knitting “cool” but it has positive health benefitstoo! It can reduce your blood pressure and heart rate and help yourelax. Please join the Visitation CCW on Tuesday, October 4, inMadonna Hall at 7:00 P.M. as we attempt to Learn to Knit a Scarf.The course will be taught by our own Beth Walker–O’Brien,co–author of Knitting Scarves. The $15 fee for beginnersincludes knitting needles, yarn, pattern book with instructions,lesson and refreshments. Experienced knitters are welcome tobring their own project or help a beginner. $5 includes the lessonand refreshments. Learn a new skill or come to socialize withfellow knitters! No experience is necessary. Please respondASAP (to make sure we have enough supplies!) by Friday,September 30, to: Colleen Muno, 517 Fairview, Elmhurst. Anyquestions? Call Colleen at 832-3652.Pro–Life Flower SaleThe ladies of the CCW will sell flowers and mini pumpkins afterthe 5:15 P.M Mass on Saturday, October 1, and after all theMasses on Sunday, October 2. All proceeds benefit pro-lifecauses. Please help us in our efforts.Parish DirectoryAdoration Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Owen & Gail Hilding . . . . . . . . .573-0033Marty Moran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 941-8956Bereavement Ministers . . . . . . . . . . . . .Patti Riggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-7798Council of Catholic Women . . . . . . . . .Jackie Osterhout . . . . . . . . . . . . .833-0668Couples Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joe & Pat Zanghi . . . . . . . . . . . .279-6742Ray & Laverne Stella. . . . . . . . 832-8155Deacons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jay Janousek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-2863Tony Spatafore. . . . . . . . . . . . . 833-2145Jim Eaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530-7596Elizabeth Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sandy Martino.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .833-2479Fathers’ Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brian Reardon.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .941-7335Knights of Columbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . .William Sherlock . . . . . . . . . . . .694-9131Ladies’ Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary Ann Loewer . . . . . . . . . . . 833-9067Ladies’ Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Elaine Libovicz . . . . . . . . . . . . . .833-9874Ladies’ Golf League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lynn DeFilippis . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-5290Lectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jane & Paul Klenck. . . . . . . . . ..833-5867Legion of Mary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michael O’Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . ..530-2954Little Samaritans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Donna Monaghan. . . . . . . . . . . ..834-5385MANNA Tuition Assistance . . . . . . . .David James. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..834-0967Medical Missions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joanne Robbins . . . . . . . . . . . . . .941-1387Men’s Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul Steik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .708-547-3305Men’s Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Kucera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-3535Ministers of Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Iozzo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .941-3929Ministers of Communion . . . . . . . . . . .Jane & Paul Klenck . . . . . . . . . .833-5867Ministry of Praise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bob & Marilynn Hillary . . . . . . .833-6628PADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dorothy Unger . . . . . . . . . . . . . .833-1357Parish Pastoral Council . . . . . . . . . . . .Dave Stevenson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .993-1625Prayer GroupsBlue Army . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary Parpan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .941-7910Religious Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sr. M. Constance . . . . . . . . . . . . .279-7058RCIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sr. M. Constance . . . . . . . . . . . . .279-7058Right To Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Judy Bindon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .941-7380Susan Reardon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 941-7335School Board Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . .Tom Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279-6563Scouting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Colleen Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279-7058Gerry Arcaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279-3228Student Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Colleen Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279-7058Ushers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .George Klein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .954-1511Valentino Activity Center . . . . . . . . . . .Linda Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .941-7785“Viz” Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rita Jozaitis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832-7310Women’s Volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Darlene Pollack . . . . . . . . . . . . ..832-4156Bulletin Deadline Friday 4:30 P.M. . . .Helen Pachay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .834-6700Page 7