779 S. YORK ROAD ELMHURST, ILLINOIS 60126 · PVT Nicholas Acevedo (California) United States Air Force United States Coast Guard CPO Patrick Kirby (Texas) If you would like to add

VISITATION MISSION STATEMENT

Visi ta t ion Pari sh, a Roman Cathol ic Community in the Diocese o f Jol iet - in -I l l inois , seeks to draw al l to Jesus

Chris t , reve la t ion of the Father and font o f the Holy Spir i t , by celebrat ing the Sacraments , educat ing people of

a l l ages in the Truths of the Ca thol ic Fa i th, and reaching out to those who are physical ly , emotiona l ly or sp ir i t -

ual ly in need.

New Parishioners, Welcome! Call or stop in the Rectory Office to register as a member of Visitation Parish. Baptisms Most Sundays at 1:30 P.M. Parents are required to take a Baptism Preparation Class beforehand. Classes are held every other month, so please plan ahead. Call Rectory for information. Marriages Arrangements must be made at the Rectory at least six months in advance. Catholic parties must obtain a NEWLY issued certificate of their Baptism and then contact the Rectory before making any other arrangements. Weddings scheduled at 12:00 or 2:00 P.M. on Saturday. NO Sunday Weddings. Funerals It is the responsibility of the parish to bury their dead. The funeral director will contact the parish regarding arrangements. No specific offering is required for the parish in connection with the funeral liturgy. Perpetual Adoration Chapel The Perpetual Adoration Chapel of Our Lady, Mother of the Eucharist, is available 24 hours a day for private prayer and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, exposed on the Altar. The Chapel is located in the Convent building (south of the church). St. Peregrine Novena Devotions in honor of Saint Peregrine, the patron saint of those who suffer with cancer will be held the third Monday of every month at 7:00 P.M. in the church. Visits to the Sick Due to changes in hospital admitting policies, it is necessary to inform the Rectory when hospitalized parishioners would like a visit from a priest or deacon.

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

779 S. YORK ROAD · ELMHURST, ILLINOIS 60126

CHURCH WEBSITE: www.visitationparish.org

SCHOOL WEBSITE: www.visitationelmhurst.org

CHURCH E-MAIL: [email protected]

VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL FEBRUARY 28, 2016

Monday, February 29

6:15 A.M. Joseph Jargiello

8:15 A.M. Frank Arcaro

Tuesday, March 1

6:15 A.M. Lynn Roeges

8:15 A.M. Molly Weishaar

Wednesday, March 2

6:15 A.M. Marge Thallemer

8:15 A.M. Barbara McGue

Thursday, March 3

6:15 A.M. Michael Thallemer

8:15 A.M. John Reidy Jr

Friday, March 4

6:15 A.M. Intentions of Gumercindo Leoncio

and Segledeo Yorpa

8:15 A.M. Lucille Parrilli

Philomena Padalik

Saturday, March 5

8:15 A.M. Mary Louise Pullano

5:00 P.M. Intentions of Laverne Stella and family

Sunday, March 6

7:00 A.M. Harry Schroeder

8:15 A.M. Bishop Edwin Conway

George Chipain

10:00 A.M. People of the Parish

12:00 P.M. Catherine Simonaitis

Flame of Faith Intentions

Candles will burn perpetually this week before the

Blessed Sacrament in the Adoration Chapel of Our Lady,

Mother of the Eucharist, for the following intentions:

For Angelico’s and Maria’s health

By: Isabel Rodriguez

For the intentions of May Bednarz

For my mother Barbara Berg

By: Royal F. Berg

For the special intentions of Linda Panzeca

For the special intentions of Nancy O’Toole

For the special intentions of Kris

Armed Forces Prayer List

The following men and women will be remembered in

prayer as long as they continue to serve in our Armed

Forces. We pray that God will watch over them and bring

them home safely.

United States Army

CPT Joseph Doyle (Ft. Bliss, Texas)

CPT Patrick Leen (Italy)

United States Marine Corps

LCPL David Byrne (MCAS Cherry Point, NC)

PVT Nicholas Acevedo (California)

United States Air Force

MSGT Kevin M. James (Italy)

United States Coast Guard

CPO Patrick Kirby (Texas)

If you would like to add a name to this list, please call

the Rectory Business office at 630-834-6700. Thank you.

Please Pray for Our Sick

Sharon Olson

If you or a member of your family is ill or hospitalized

and would like to be placed on our Prayer List, please call

the Rectory office and let us know.

Due to privacy issues we will only honor requests made

by you or a family member. Your name will remain on the

list for two weeks. If you wish your name to remain on

the list after two weeks, you or a family member will need

to call again to request that we continue to include it.

Thank you.

Church Vigil Candle Intentions

Before the statues of Our Lady and St. Joseph

in the church, vigil candles burn for requested

intentions. If you would like to have either

candle lit, please contact the Rectory office.

Intentions will be listed in the bulletin.

This week candles will burn for the following

intentions:

For vocations to the priesthood

and religious life.

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PARISH BUSINESS

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Third Sunday of Lent

Drawing water for household use is still largely a woman’s

task in much of the world. Going to a communal water

source—a well, cistern, stream, or community tap—is part

of the daily ritual for the women in many families. With

our municipal water systems and their complex machinery

of purification and storage, water from the tap is an ordi-

nary fixture in daily life for those of us who live in the de-

veloped world. Even in rural areas, where homes have in-

dividual wells, water runs freely in the house aided by a

pump and pressure tank. Unlike people in many parts of

the world, who still get their water like the Samaritan

woman in today’s Gospel, most of us just turn on a faucet,

and water appears.

The Samaritan woman encounters Jesus at one of the

typical village meeting places of his day. Usually, the men

would gather at the city gates. The women would gather at

the well, drawing water and exchanging news of the day.

While his disciples go into the village to find food, Jesus

stops at the well, and begins his conversation with the

woman who would eventually become his messenger to

the townsfolk. While at first she expects Jesus to give her

free-flowing water (who wouldn’t want to leave the burden

of carrying heavy jars of water behind), instead she discov-

ers a prophet, about whom she testifies.

Human ingenuity and inventiveness have made daily

life easier for many of us. Something as simple as water

flowing from a tap has made our lives so much better. Add

to that all the other conveniences, and our lives are far dif-

ferent from the people who lived in that small Samaritan

town that Jesus visited so long ago. But our need for salva-

tion is the same. We may not have to carry water anymore.

But we do need to carry the message of Christ to all whom

we meet. ©2013 Liturgical Publications Inc

Year of Mercy 24 Hours of Reconciliation

For the Eastern DuPage Deanery, Diocese of Joliet

March 4-5 at Immaculate Conception Church

132 Arthur St., Elmhurst

March 4

3:00 P.M. Fr. Jeff Stoneberg, (Fr. Luis Gutierrez, Spanish)

4:00 P.M. Fr. Jeff Stoneberg, (Fr. Luis Gutierrez, Spanish)

5:00 P.M. Fr. Jeff Stoneberg, Fr. Tom Paul

6:00 P.M. Fr. Phil Danaher, (Fr. Augustine Ortega, Spanish)

7:00 P.M. Fr. Phil Danaher, Fr. Bill Donnelly

8:00 P.M. Fr. Phil Danaher, (Fr. Agustine Ortega ,Spanish)

9:00 P.M. Fr. Mark Rosenbaum (English and Spanish)

9:00 P.M. Fr. George Zieba (English and Polish)

10:00 P.M Fr. Mark Rosenbaum (English and Spanish)

Fr. John Hornicak, (Fr. Slawomir Ignasik, Polish)

11:00 P.M Fr. Mark Rosenbaum (English and Spanish)

Fr. John Hornicak

March 5

12:00 A.M Fr. Mark Rosenbaum (English and Spanish)

Fr. John Hornicak, Fr. Josh Miller

1:00 A.M. Fr. Josh Miller

2:00 A.M. Fr. Josh Miller

3:00 A.M. Fr. Jason Stone

4:00 A.M Fr. Jason Stone

5:00 A.M Fr. Jason Stone

6:00 A.M. Fr. Mark Cote

Fr Scott Huggins

7:00 A.M. Fr. Mark Cote

Fr. Scott Huggins

8:00 A.M. Fr. Tom Paul

Fr. David Mowry

9:00 A.M. Fr. Tom Paul

Fr. David Mowry

10:00 A.M. Fr. Tom Botheryod

11:00 A.M Fr. George Zieba (English and Polish)

Fr. Tom Botheroyd, (Fr. George Zieba, Polish)

12:00 P.M. Fr. Tom Botheroyd

1:00 P.M. Fr. Tom Paul, Fr. Slawomir Ignasik (Polish)

2:00 P.M. Fr. Tom Paul, Fr. David Mowry

Introducing Our Catechumenates

This year our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) candidates are Nancy Berigan, Heather Meakisz, Dana Zec

and Mitchell Huppert.

We ask you to keep them in your prayers as they prepare to enter the church and our parish family at the Easter Vigil

Mass. Thank you for your prayers and support. The team of RCIA Faith Leaders

Mary Ellyn Schneider and Bob Lawton

Daily Mass Schedules During Lent at

Neighboring Parishes

Immaculate Conception, Elmhurst

Monday - Friday, 6:15 and 7:30 A.M.

Mary Queen of Heaven, Elmhurst

Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday 8:30 A.M.

St. Charles Borromeo, Bensenville

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 A.M.

St. Alexander, Villa Park

Monday - Friday, 8:30 A.M.

Ascension, Oakbrook Terrace

Monday - Friday, 12:00 Noon

Friday, after 12:00 Noon Mass, Stations of the Cross


Sunday Collection - Feb. 21 $21,844.17

Sunday Budget $27,942.00

Sunday (+/- on budget) ($6,089.83)

Sunday - Total Year to date $914,308.72

Sunday - YTD Budget $950,028.00

129 parishioners contributed through E-Giving.

Thank you for your kindness

and generosity to our parish.

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LECTOR, EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF

THE EUCHARIST, MUSIC MINISTER* AND

ALTAR SERVER ASSIGNMENTS FOR

MARCH 5-6

Please remember Visitation Parish

in your will and estate planning.

Please call the Rectory at 630-834-6700

for more information. Thank you.

Daily Altar Server Assignment

Monday, February 29—Saturday, March 5

8:15 A.M.

Monday Nicholas Renfro and Maggie Wisniewski

Tuesday Johnny Falduto and John Prabhu

Wednesday Dominico and Giovanna Gaudio

Thursday Eric Spencer and Katharine Svehla

Friday Bridget and Matthew Nelson

Saturday Luke and Michael Montgomery

Lectors &

Music

Ministers*

Extraordinary

Ministers of the

Eucharist

Altar

Servers

Saturday

March 5

5:00 P.M.

Dorothy

McCabe

Jim Brown*

Jack &

Krystyna

Miuccio*

Alex Nieto*

Monica Spatafore

Dianne C. Carter

Mary Lewis

Linda Swieton

Billy Fromelt

Eileen

Harrington

Evelyn

Hickman

Sunday

March 6

7:00 A.M.

Richard Plotz

Jim Brown*

Mary Ann Arazan

Bill Burke

Jerry Ostermann

Tsue Ostermann

Conor

Corcoran

Alex Torres

Erica Torres

Sunday

March 6

8:15 A.M.

James

Kosowski

Barb Masters*

Suzy Salgado*

Pamela Clink

Velma DuRocher

Rita McGreal

Elizabeth Quinn

William Russ

Tommy Ryan

Michael

Schafer

Sunday

March 6

10:00 A.M.

Debbie Carey

Adult Choir*

Rufo A. Lacsamana

Mary McCann

Jeanne Regan

Terrence Walden

Colin Hill

Cody Johnson

Nora Kenny

Sunday

March 6

12:00 P.M.

Maria Flynn

Jim Brown*

Kerry

Hrametz*

Alex Nieto*

John Kimec

Rose Krajewski

Susan Maloney

Kelley Mical

Teagan Wede

Isabel Wood

Gabi Zanoni

Sunday: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15/Ps

103:1-4, 6-8, 11/1 Cor 10:1-6,

10-12/Lk 13:1-9

Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab/Ps

42:2-3; 43:3-4/Lk 4:24-30

Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Ps

25:4-9/Mt 18:21-35

Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Ps

147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20/Mt

5:17-19

Thursday: Jer 7:23-28/Ps 95:1-

2, 6-9/Lk 11:14-23

Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 81:6-

11, 14, 17/Mk 12:28-34

Saturday: Hos 6:1-6/Ps 51:3-4,

18-21/Lk 18:9-14

Next Sunday: Jos 5:9a, 10-12/

Ps 34:2-7/2 Cor 5:17-21/Lk

15:1-3, 11-32

Reading for the Week of Feb. 28, 2016

Olivia Elizabeth, daughter of Nicholas

and Andrea (Hasman) Micek

Henry Ryan, son of Ryan

and Kelly (Laster) Kosik

(correction from last weeks bulletin)

Aidan Caulfield, son of Mark and

Kathryn (Hoffman) Vaughan


FAITH FORMATION

Last week we looked at how the US bishops warn us against leaning towards two extremes when it comes to our vot-ing decisions. On the one hand, we should not become “single-issue” voters who make our decisions based solely on a candidate’s stance regarding one issue among the many that are part of our “consistent ethic of life”. On the other hand, we should not imagine that all the moral issues pertaining to the dignity of human life have equal weight: “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.” The bishops continue: “Any politics of human dignity must seriously address issues of racism, poverty, hunger, employment, educa-tion, housing, and health care. . . . If we understand the human person as the ‘temple of the Holy Spirit’—the living house of God—then these issues fall logically into place as the crossbeams and walls of that house. All direct attacks on inno-cent human life, such as abortion and euthanasia, strike at the house's foundation.”

In paragraph 44 of “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship”, the US bishops begin to set forth four major principles of the Catholic social tradition: 1) the dignity of the human person; 2) subsidiarity; 3) the common good; 4) and solidarity. Let’s begin taking a closer look at these four major principles.

The first key theme is the dignity of the human person. “Human life is sacred. The dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society. Direct attacks on innocent persons are never morally acceptable, at any stage or in any condition. In our society, human life is especially under direct attack from abortion. Other direct threats to the sanctity of human life include euthanasia, human cloning, and the destruction of human embryos for research. Catholic teaching about the dignity of life calls us to oppose torture, unjust war, and the indiscriminate use of drones for violent purposes; to prevent genocide and attacks against noncombatants; to oppose racism; to oppose human trafficking; and to overcome poverty and suffering. Nations are called to protect the right to life by seeking effective ways to combat evil and terror without resorting to armed conflicts except as a last resort after all peaceful means have failed, and to end the use of the death penalty as a means of protecting society from violent crime. We revere the lives of children in the womb, the lives of persons dying in war and from starvation, and indeed the lives of all human beings as children of God. We stand opposed to these and all activities that contribute to what Pope Francis has called "a throwaway cul-ture."

Notice how the bishops place respect for the sacredness of human life and the inherent dignity of the human person as the first major principle, for it is the foundation for all the other principles. They emphasize the grave concern over legalized abortion in our country, yet they relate this to a whole host of other threats to the sacredness of human life.

The second major principle is “subsidiarity”. This is an important follow-up to the first principle, for it reminds us that “the human person is not only sacred but also social; full human development takes place in relationship with others.” This very Catholic insight helps to balance an overly individualistic understanding of human nature that is common in our American culture. As Christians we believe that each human being is created in the image of God, yet this God is not simply an isolated individual, but rather a communion of Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. So if we are created in the image of this Triune God, then we must find our deepest identity in communion with others.

The most basic and foundational social unit is the family: “The family—based on marriage between a man and a woman— is the first and fundamental unit of society and is a sanctuary for the creation and nurturing of children. It should be defended and strengthened, not redefined or undermined by permitting same-sex unions or other distortions of marriage. It is important to uphold parents’ rights and responsibilities to care for their children, including the right to choose their children’s education.” Public policy and the role of the state is to support the rights and duties of parents as they guide and nurture their children to adulthood.

The breakdown of marriage and family life, due to economic, cultural, social, and moral factors, leads to huge costs for society in general. What is the best way to remedy the roots of family breakdown? Some people argue that the gov-ernment should take a strong role through various social programs, whereas other people argue that this should be ad-dressed by churches, charities, and civic organizations. A helpful principle in thinking through this debate is the princi-ple of subsidiarity: “The principle of subsidiarity reminds us that larger institutions in society should not overwhelm or interfere with smaller or local institutions, yet larger institutions have essential responsibilities when the more local in-stitutions cannot adequately protect human dignity, meet human needs, and advance the common good.

Faithful Citizenship (February 28, 2016)

Faith Matt-ers

By Matt Pozen—Director of Parish Faith Formation

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SCHOOL

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MANNA

Visitation Tuition Assistance Program

This past week 20 Visitation Grade School and other organization program families purchased $6,810 in gift certificates through our MANNA program. The earned tuition credit for the past week was $264.00.

Please note that your earned tuition credit will be

applied to your Smart Tuition account. 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

MANNA Walk-in Service

Wednesday 7:30-8:30 P.M and Friday 2:00-3:30 P.M.

Acts Catholic Youth Ministry

Mission Trips 2016

June 5-11: Nazareth Farm, Salem, WV (Class of 2016-2018)

June 19-24: St. Mary’s Mission, Red Lake, MN (Class of 2016-2019)

July 1-8: St. Mary’s Mission, Red Lake, MN (Class of 2016-2019)

July 23-31: Catholic Heart Workcamp, Allentown, PA (Class of 2016-2019)

cost, please visit actscatholicym.weebly.com or email

[email protected].

Scholarship Opportunity for Visitation

Class of 2012

Final Reminder-Deadline

Monday, February 29

The Brian E. Wagner Scholarship Fund (BEWSF) in-vites Visitation alums to be recognized as leaders in the Elmhurst community.

Vis Grads from 2012 are eligible to apply for a one time

college scholarship. This year’s award is estimated at $2,000.

Carry on the tradition and honor of being the next BEWSF scholarship recipient!

Qualifying Criteria

Must have graduated 8th grade from a school in Elmhurst, IL. or be currently enrolled as a Senior at a high school in Elmhurst, IL.

Participated in a minimum of three extracurricular activ-ities throughout time spent in high school.

Submit a copy of your official high school transcript. Submit two letters of recommendation from a: teacher,

coach, boss, community leader, etc. whom you have inter-acted within the last five years.

Fulfilled 25 hours of volunteer outreach service with an organization that supports a cause you’d like to commit and contribute to.

Submit proof of acceptance to a college, trade school or institution of higher learning and enrollment for the fall semester of 2016-17.

Visit our website to apply: www.BrianEWagnerFund.org. Click on the Scholarship Tab.


MINISTRIES

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The Lesson of the ‘Little Way’

On a recent trip to the local food market, there were pre-packed paper bags at the checkout counter contain-ing $10 worth of food for a local food bank. Upon pay-ing the bill, one could donate one of those bags and it was a small way to help out the hungry in the communi-ty. However, one may think – how can one little bag of donated food make a difference in a world so big?

St. Therese of the Child Jesus is known for her doc-trine of the ‘little way’ doing small things with great love for God and others. Throughout the years, people have been attracted to her ‘little way’, which seems to put ho-liness within the reach of ordinary people. (Adapted from www.littleflower.org)

In light of this ‘little way’ taught to us by St. Therese, we, too, can make a difference in this big world when we visit Jesus in the Adoration Chapel…by offering our ‘little prayers’ for someone who is suffering, lonely, or dying. One prayer, one rosary, one Divine Mercy Chap-let at a time. So make it a point to get to the Adoration Chapel this week to help make a difference…in your own ‘little way’. Jesus is awaiting your visit!

The Adoration Chapel is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information, call Joan Taylor 630-530-

8963 or Mary Lewis 630-941-9173.

Divine Mercy Corner

Jesus said to St. Faustina: “… as often as you hear the clock strike the third hour, immerse yourself completely in My mercy, adoring and glorifying it; invoke its omnipo-

tence for the whole world, and particularly for poor sin-ners; for at that moment mercy was opened wide for every

soul. In this hour you can obtain everything for yourself and for others for the asking; it was the hour of grace for the whole world – mercy triumphed over justice.” (Diary, 1572)

, 2003, Marian Press or download the official Divine Mercy app free from the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception (for iOS and Android devices).

Divine Mercy Weekend Mission

Save the Date!

in Westmont, is proud to host the dramatic Catholic production, “Tell All Souls About My Mercy” that has been touring the country to enthusiastic reviews from all ages and walks of life. This is a “Must See!” Presented by Mother of Mercy Messengers, a outreach apostolate of the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy, Stockbridge, MA., April 1-3. Admission: Free Will Offering.

VISITATION PARISH GROUPS

Visitation Parish Blood Drive

Sunday, March 6, 2016

7:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M. Hospitality Room

(sponsored by the Visitation CCW) To schedule your appointment please call LifeSource at

877-543-3768 or register online at lifesource.org and use sponsor code EH30.

Appointments Preferred. Walk-ins Welcome.

Cancer restrictions, diabetes, and tattoo laws have

been updated so you may be newly eligible! Please call

us for details!

Free Cholesterol Screening and Free Blood Typing!

New CCW Board Members Chosen

Please welcome our incoming 2016-2017

CCW Board Members: President: Jane Fitzgerald

1st VP: Kim MacGregor 2nd VP: Kate Temple

Treasurer: Janet Doherty

We’re Halfway Thru Lent;

Have you had your Cod for God?

Enjoy our famous beer battered cod from Supreme Lob-ster. Try our delicious Seafood Chowder Kids and adults rave about our Mac n’ Cheese; remember, man cannot live by Cod alone!

Join us for a delicious dinner this Friday ‘Knight’ and be served by one of our cheerful Mermaids!

Knights of Columbus Hall 537 S York Street (across from US Bank) Serving from 4:30 – 8:00 P.M.

Women of All Ages

Visitation Parish Craft Group Needs You

Won’t you join us for a morning of fellowship and ac-complishment as we begin again to prepare crafts to sell at the Christmas Bazaar in early November?

If you sew, knit, cut and paste, crochet, paint, cross-

stitch, needlepoint, or would like to learn, please join us on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon in the lower level of the church Parish Center.

Our first meeting this year will be Wednesday, March 2. Questions: Call Diane Kimec at 630-833-6696.


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OUTSIDE EVENTS

Immaculate Conception Parish

2016 Lenten Mission

The Treasures of Our Catholic Faith

Presenter: Fr. Bob Lombardo, CFR

Sunday, March 6, 7:00 P.M.

“The Eucharist and Priesthood”

The night will concentrate on the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.

Monday, March 7, 7:00 P.M. “Healing and Reconciliation”

How do we find the inner peace and joy that Jesus prom-ised to us?

Tuesday, March 8, 7:00 P.M. Closing Mass: “Go Out and Make Disciples”

How can we go forth and share the treasures of our Faith to all we meet?

Fr. Bob Lombardo, CFR, is a founding member of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. He rebuilt the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels in the Humboldt Park neighborhood and serves as its director. A Notre Dame accounting gradu-ate in 1979, Bob began his career at Price Waterhouse. He quickly recognized his call to be a priest, and did missionary work in Bolivia, Honduras, and Manhattan.

Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica Church Tour

Wednesday March 16

it is, along with St. Hyacinth and Queen of All Saints, one of only three churches in Illinois designated by the Pope with the title of basilica.

We will board a bus at 8:45 A.M. on Wednesday, March 16, in the church parking lot. We will take a tour at this beautiful and historical Chicago Basilica. A light lunch/snack will be provided on the ride home. We plan to be back at Visitation between 1:00-1:30 P.M.

Please email or call Becky Cira with any questions or to reserve your spot today: [email protected] or 630-606-

7253. Cost $25 per person.

Visitation Fathers Club Hosts

11th Annual March Madness Party and Fundraiser

Thursday, March 17, in the Valentino Center Tipoff: 6:00 P.M. Cost: $50 per person

Admission includes: Three huge projection screens, first round NCAA basketball games, “Harrington’s” famous corned beef, great food, and various beverages.

For more information contact: Kevin Hohman @ [email protected]

Remember: “It’s for the Kids”

ICCP Knights Theatre Presents

The Addams Family

You’re invited! All grade school students are invited to a special VIP sneak peek of our show! Thursday, March 10 at 6:30 P.M. You’ll get access to all the backstage fun like wardrobe, make-up, lights, props, and even get a sneak peek of the students rehearsing the play. All students will receive a raffle ticket at check-in for their chance to win free tickets

Friday and Saturday, March 11-12 at 7:30 P.M. Sunday, March 13 at 2:00 P.M.

Adults: $12 Children/Students/Seniors: $10

Advance reservations recommended. For tickets please call (630)530-3460.


Parish Activity Calendar

February 29-March 6

Monday, February 29

Prayer for Priest 8:45 A.M. C

SPRED 6:00 P.M. PH

Prayer for Priest 7:00 P.M. C

Tuesday, March 1

Lenten Series 12:30 P.M. PC

RE Confirmation 7:00 P.M. C, PC

Wednesday, March 2

Craft Ladies 10:00 A.M. PC

Bible Study 12:30 P.M. PC

Prayer Quilt 1:00 P.M. PC

Stations of the Cross 2:15 P.M. C

CCW Book Study 7:00 P.M. PC

MANNA 7:30 P.M. PC

Thursday, March 3

Prayer for Priests 8:45 A.M. C

CCW MOPS 9:30 A.M. PC, PH

Friday, March 4

MANNA 2:00 P.M. PC

Stations of the Cross 7:00 P.M. C

Saturday, March 5

Sunday, March 6

RCIA 9:30 A.M. PC

Boy Scout Troop 14 5:00 P.M. PH

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Pastoral Staff

Pastor: Rev. Scott Huggins

Part-time Associate: Rev. J. Damien Graziano

Weekend Assistants: Rev. Gerald Tivy

Rev. Thomas Sularz

Deacons: Jay Janousek, Anthony Spatafore,

James Eaker

School Principal: Dr. Christopher Dransoff

Facilities Manager/

Pastoral Associate: Deacon Anthony Spatafore

Director of Parish

Faith Formation: Matthew Pozen

Music Director: Mrs. Barbara Masters

Youth Ministry: Marcia Lane–McGee

Business Manager: Mrs. Debbie Johnson

Mass Schedule

Saturday 5:00 P.M.

Sunday 7:00, 8:15, & 10:00 A.M., 12:00 noon.

Daily Masses: Monday - Friday - 6:15, 8:15 A.M.

Saturday - 8:15 A.M.

Confession: Saturday 4:00 - 4:45 P.M.

Phone Numbers

Rectory 834-6700 School 834-4931

Music Office 834-8190 Rectory Fax 834-6711

School Fax 834-4936 Youth Ministry 834-6700

ext. 314

Religious Ed 279-7058

Adoration Chapel ........................ Mary Lewis .......................... 941-9173

Joan Taylor .......................... 530-8963

Altar Servers ............................... Deacon Tony Spatafore ........ 834-6700

Bereavement Ministers ................ Patti Riggs ............................ 832-7798

Casserole Ministry ...................... Kathy Best ............................ 832-7673

Council of Catholic Women ........ Mary McCann ...................... 605-8817

Crypt of the Saints ....................... Richard Montalbano ...... 708-774-1946

Deacons ....................................... Jay Janousek ........................ 834-2863

Tony Spatafore ..................... 834-6700

Email ........... [email protected]

Jim Eaker ............................. 530-7596

Elizabeth Ministry ....................... Clarita Iozzo ......................... 941-3929

Fathers’ Club ............................... Craig Heiss ........................... 530-4252

Finance Committee Chairperson . Terese Feeney ...................... 832-1778

Knights of Columbus .................. Sean O’Leary ................ 773-490-6738

Kevin O’Reilly ..................... 442-4546

John Kwit ............................. 886-6718

Ladies’ Bowling .......................... Sharon Bresnahan ................ 530-1053

Ladies’ & Couples Bridge ........... Peg Majewski ....................... 941-9170

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

PADS .................................... Bob & Tricia Havlir..................... 530-5268

Parish Pastoral Council ......... Mike Deardurff ............................ 903-6396

Parish Faith Formation .......... Matthew Pozen ............. 279-7058, Ext. 502

Prayer Groups—Blue Army . Mary Parpan ................................ 941-7910

Prayer Quilt Ministry ............ Karen Verner ............................... 834-6700

RCIA ..................................... ..................................................... 834-6700

School Board Chairperson ... Jeff Harrison ................................ 530-8496

Scouting ................................ Melanie Schneider ....................... 782-0868

Jim Herrmann .............................. 941-7854

Social Service Outreach ........ Deacon Tony Spatafore ............... 834-6700

[email protected]

SPRED .................................. Melanie Schneider ....................... 782-0868

Ushers ................................... George Klein [email protected]

Valentino Activity Center ..... Linda Roberts .............................. 941-7785

“Viz” Seniors ........................ Mary Ann Kramer ....................... 833-2167

Vocation Committee ............. Pam Gaudio ................................. 833-8812

Joan Taylor .................................. 530-8963

Women’s Volleyball ............. Dawn Larson [email protected]

Youth Ministry...................... Marcia Lane-McGee .................... 917-5108

Bulletin Deadline Friday 4:30 P.M. Suzanne Noonan ................ 834-6700

Family Owned and Operated Funeral Home Joseph A. Russo, Owner / Licensed Funeral Director

Old Worldrldrld Valuelueluelues ws ws ws withithith Mo Modern Day Services

4500 Roosevelt Rd | Hillside | 708.449.5300 | www.RussoHillsideChapels.com

LAW OFFICES OF

JOSEPH CALCAGNO

Personal Injury Workman’s Compensation

Medical Malpractice

205 E. Butterfield Rd. PMB #235

Elmhurst

630-688-2316

PARISH MEMBER

RUSS’S PLUMBING & SEWER, INC.

SEWER • WATER • PLUMBING REPAIR POWER RODDING • HYDROJETTING VIDEO INSPECTION OF SEWER LINES

630-543-5250

Contact Jim Braun to place an ad today!

[email protected] or (800) 950-9952 x2446

Kathy MundleBuying, Selling or Renting?

Parishioner • Broker

210 N York St. Elmhurst, Il

Call, Text or Email

24 Hour Voice Mail

630-617-6096Cell: 630-531-1825www.KathyMundle.com

Solving Your Home Technology Problems!

[email protected] • 630-537-0556IN HOME TECH SUPPORT

Mike VossParishioner

630-663-1444

Commercial &

Residential

Licensed • Bonded

Insured

(630) 530-1540

“LET THERE BE LIGHT”

We’ll light the lamp for you.

Natural Gas Generators For Your Home

FREE Consultation, Expert Installation

IC Parishioner Owned

www.powerplaygenerators.com

(708) 620-POWR (7697)

*Ask about our Parishioner Discount

Tree Removal & Trimming

Commercial Land Clearing

Emergency Storm Damage

Free Woodchips

(630) 834-3409 www.dawsonstreeservice.com

FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED

Family Owned & Operated Since 1964

ELMHURST PLAZA STANDARD

Domestic & Import Auto Repair Towing * Car Wash * Diesel Fuel

630.279.4848 York & Butter"eld

COMMERCIAL

INDUSTRIAL

RESIDENTIAL

FREE ESTIMATES

Joseph Fese, President Phone (630) 530-5944Master

Installers

Lic #104000585

NOTRE DAME FAMILY CENTER

REV. JAMES N. WATZKE, PH.D.Depression - Anxiety - Stress - Diag. Eval.

Family, Marital, Adolescent Separation - Divorce - Substance Abuse

ADDH - Medicare -Español

Oak Bk. Ter. (630) 691-1114

Chicago (312) 861-0651

ARTHUR B. AHLGRIM SCOTT A. AHLGRIM

Four Generations of

Family Dedication

567 SOUTH SPRING ROAD ELMHURST, IL 60126-3859

(630) 834-3515 www.ahlgrim.com

BYRNES & WALSH, LLC

Commercial, Industrial, Residential

Real Estate Appraisal & Consulting

Kevin A. Byrnes, MAI (Parishioner)

630-624-0935www.bhwappraisal.com

*Licensed Plumbers

*Guaranteed Work

Same Day Service!Since 1988

630-920-9099

7 Days

a Week

Service

$25.00 off with ad

Sump Pumps

Water Heaters

Make A Di"erence. Be a Mentor

To Donate Please call (312) 207-5600 http://www.bbbschgo.org

ANTHONY M. TONELLIPAINTING & DECORATING

Interior / Exterior

A-1 Work

(708) 256-7177

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Richard Feeney Parishioner

State FarmInsurance Co.

9568 W. Grand Ave. 847-455-0079

Richard A. Stultz847-34-PIANO

(847-347-4266 [email protected] www.stultzpiano.com

! Associate Member

!"Piano Technicians Guild

(8 (8 (8 (8 (8 (8 (8 (8 (8 (8 (8

!"Pian

Tuning

Repairs

Action Regulation

Signature HomesMary Lou Scala | Broker Associate ABR, CNC, GRI, SFR, SRS

www.marylouscala.com

(630) 915-3373 Cell | (630) 325-4343

22 N. Lincoln Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521

Each Office Independently Owned And Operated

West-Hill CARSTAR Auto BodyJoe, Mark & Adam Esposito

Parishioner4907 Butterfield Road, Hillside

708-449-7477

www.ComfortByRHC.com

Residential - Commercial - New ConstructionPhone 630-250-0001 • Fax 630-250-7773

[email protected]

Proud Service Provider to Visitation

CANTORE CONSTRUCTION CO.-Since 1890-

For all your construction needs.925 S IL Rte. 83, Elmhurst, IL 60126

630.832.8600 • 630.832.8680F • www.cantoreconstruction.com

Great Oaks Construction, Inc.

ELMHURST RESIDENTIAL

CUSTOM BUILT HOMES

BUILD ON YOUR LOT OR OURS!!

FREE ESTIMATES!!

630-202-9038

DR. JEFFREY T. BOLANDBraces for All Ages • Licensed Specialist • Free Consultations

455 N. York Rd. • www.straightersmile.com • (630) 279-5577

York & Butter"eld 630-758-0512

$2.00 Off Haircutwith this ad Not Valid with Other Offers

Terry’s Appliance Service

Service Most Major Appliances

RICH OLSEN - PARISHIONER

(630) 359-3448

“MOE FOR YOUR MONEY”

941-1777 • 111 E. Crescentwww.moe4yourmoney.com

Thank You for letting us service your cars since 1980

A KEANE MAINTENANCE

GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIR

• Gutters Repitched • Fascia & Soffit Repair • Oversized Downspouts • Roof Repairs • Screens & Covers • Snow & Ice Removal

630-330-9265 FULLY INSURED

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Industrial & Contractors Rental Equipment Specialist

NATIONAL LIFT TRUCK, INC.Sales, Service, Parts, Rentals

Operator Safety Training, Specialized Hauling & Storage

3333 Mt. Prospect Rd., Franklin Park, IL 60131 • www.nlt.com

(630) 782-1000

Steve May Landscaping

• Landscape Architecture

• Installation • Maintenance

• Pavers/Retaining Walls

(630) 889-0918

Congratulations and Best Wishes to Visitation

from these Fine Contractors and Businesses that built the New Parish Center

(630) 833-6100 4mymechanic.com

Mike Larson - Parishioner 285 W. Butter"eld, Elmhurst

NEW SALE PRICING!!!40’ CONTAINER STORAGE

& OUTSIDE STORAGE

ELMHURST 630-832-8600

LUSCOMBE MUSIC In Tune With Your Musical Needs

Instruments For Rent And Purchase, Music,

Lessons, and Repairs, Gifts for Musicians

122 W. Vallette, Elmhurst • (630) 833-7381 www.luscombemusic.com

Parishioners

TK Concrete Elmhurst

630-279-1111

Erwin Steinhebel & Sons, Inc.

Custom Landscape Planting & Computer Aided Designs

• Landscape Construction & Installation • Custom Design & Installation of Brick Pavers

(630) 834-3662 967 SWAIN AVENUE

FAX (630) 941-3728 ELMHURST, IL 60126

&

ED THE PLUMBER ED THE CARPENTER

Best Work • Best Rate

Satisfaction Guaranteed As

We Do All Our Own Work

$$ Parishioner Discount $$

(630) 663-1444

MARTINEZ JANITORIAL SERVICE, INC.

Carpet Cleaning Window Washing

Lawn Maintenance For Your Hm or Ofc

Serving Visitation for 30 years

(630) 595-9677 / 595-3553

32 S. VILLA AVE., VILLA PARK, IL 60181 630-832-1760

Roberto’sRistorante& Pizzeria

on Spring RoadPICK-UP OR DELIVERY ONLY

$1.00 OFF ANY STYLE 14”, 16”, OR 18” PIZZA

279-8474 (VIS)Not Valid with Any Other Offers

487 Spring Rd., Elmhurst

Mama Maria’s Pizza

$100 OFFAny Size Pizza Over $10.00

Pick-Up or Delivery

832-0555130 W. Vallette Street

Elmhurst VIS

JAMES M. DONNER ATTORNEY AT LAW

ParishionerReasonable Rates

• Probate Avoidance Trusts • Wills • Social Security Disability • Real Estate • Personal Injury • General Practice

17 W. 220 22nd. St., Ste 200

Oakbrook Terrace 630-530-7212

Hickey’sHome Repair

& Remodeling LLC

630-337-3079 www.hickeyshome.com

Parishioner

20 Years Experience

Insured Free Estimates

Gutters • Soffits • Fiscia • Siding

Reroofs • Tearoffs • Repairs

Free Estimates

Mike Wachholz Elmhurst • 630-833-0075www.hawkeyeroofing.com

HARRY & DIANE HOWARTH Broker, GRI, ABR - Fine Home Specialist

@properties®

130 West Park Ave. c: 630.841.2612 e: [email protected]

ATPROPERTIES.COM

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Marilyn Ross Kosik Parishioner Serving YOU since 1974 630-640-3046 www.marilynkosik.com

JOHN L. PEZZA Parishioner Member of IL

Landscape Contractor’s Association Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce

J.P.’s Landscaping , Inc.COMPLETE LAWN MAINTENANCE

Planting of Evergreens & Shrubs Spring & Fall Clean-Up • Sodding

(630) 941-9250

134 South York Road Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-3498

Phone (630) 832-0018 Fax (630) 832-3719

www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

Owned & Operated by the

Gibbons Family Since 1935

YORK BARBER STYLE SHOPMEN’S HAIRSTYLING

Precision Hair Cutting

2 Barbers Parishioner921 S. York Rd. 833-1607

Two Locations:

Fitz’s Pub

172 N. Addison, Elmhurst • 630-530-0777

Daily Food & Drink Specials!

Fitz’s Spare Keys

119 N. York, Elmhurst • 630-379-5007

Daily Food & Drink Specials,

Private Party Rooms from 50 to 300 available!

Compliments of

EIGRAM CLINICAL

NUTRITION

PARISH MEMBER

630-575-0855

Barbara L. Wagner, CFP®

Estate & Retirement Planning /Parishioner

Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.

630-285-1122, ext [email protected]

Member FINRA/SIPC

John E Nathan, DDS, MDS

American Board Certi#ed Pediatric Dentist

Dentistry Exclusively for infants, Children,

Adolescents, Medically Compromised, and

Neurologically ChallengedAssociate Professor, Northwestern University,

Feinberg School of Medicine; Attending Housestaff, Children’s Memorial, On Staff, Hinsdale Hospital.

815 Commerce, Oak Brook • 630 574-7336 www.johnenathandds.com

JIM LANGWORTHY PARISHIONER

[email protected]

773.372.8027

Elmhurst, IL

From the honey-do list to bathroom remodels

Made in USA

Since 1923

MONTALBANO, INC.Parishioner

Refinishing • Reupholstering Restoration • Repairs

Replacement Hardware & Parts Restored Antiques

New Furniture Capodimonte Lamps

Giftware

134 W. LAKE STREET

NORTHLAKE, ILLINOIS 60164 USA

Phone: (708) 409-5100www.montalbanofurniture.com

Law Offices of Laura M. Urbik Kern, L.L.C.

Because Your Family Matters

Family Law

Mediation

Adoption &

Guardianship

Traffic Tickets

630/993-1230 www.laurakern.comParishioner

DR. BRIAN REARDON GENERAL DENTISTRY

530 Cherry Ln. Elmhurst

630-832-8045Parishioner

DR. DANIEL FORNATTO

DENTISTRY FOR

THE ENTIRE FAMILY

833-8088 Parishioner 917 S. York Rd., Elmhurst

Flor D. Loya-Costabile, D.D.S. Pediatric Dental Specialist

Parishioner

134 W. Vallette Street

630-501-0046

www.loyakidsdental.com

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www• HOMEMADE OFFERINGS •

Good Times • Great Food

447 Spring Rd., Elmhurst Plenty of Parking

630-833-1602 www.thesilveradogrill.com

• heating • air conditioning • energy management- Commercial Only - Contact: Bob Cesario

700 Cooper Ct., Suite A, Schaumburg, IL 60173 847-342-9100

• Still Serving • Lunch • Dinner • Catering • Banquets Seating Up to 150

• Delivery

15% PARISHIONER DISCOUNT WHEN YOU BRING IN THIS AD.

Open 11:00 Monday-Saturday • 12:00pm Sundays

630.834.4374940 N. York Road, Elmhurst www.melinaselmhurst.com

atering

15% PARI

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