VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH ELMHURST, IL APRIL 14, 2019

PALM SUNDAY

Eileen Cecilia Angel William Sebastian Arnett Nina Angela Banducci Maraid Catherine Becker Jack Anthony Beckman Natalie Maria Faustina Beltran Mariann Gianna Blass Samuel James Braafhart Jack Sebastian Braun Payton Francis Bryk Maureen Maria Faustina Buhrfiend McKenna Sebastian Callahan Maria Margaret Cañete John Brendan Carroll Marco Cleophas Chaidez Thomas William Chesna Christian Anthony Clarke Gavin John Bosco Connolly Daniel Joseph Costabile Alexis Catherine Cotterill Grace Elizabeth Crededio Kevin Patrick Cushing Willaim Francis Czech Julia Catherine Davis Catalina Catherine Deany Marisol Jude Delgado John Joseph DePodesta Julianna Albert DeSimone Natalie Catherine DeSimone Nicholas Sebastian Devine Mary Rita Doherty Malenna Rose Dominguez Kathleen Clare Dransoff Joseph Sebastian Drewno Sylvia Rita Eastman Drew Sebastian Ebner Ryan Philip Felice Vincenzo Sebastian Fiore Sean Stephen Fitzgerald Elizabeth Rose Frolik Nina Teresa Gagliano Diana Rose Gerbasi Lauren Anne Gerbasi Nicole Cecilia Giambrone

Vincent Peter Gilboy James Sebastian Gracey Eva Teresa Graefe Aubrey Joan Hall John Peter Harrison Faith Lydia Harrold Molly Clare Heiss Darby Francis Helm Luke Maximilian Hemmersmeier Aidan Blaise Hill Quinton Patrick Hipskind Kate Bridget Hodgman Jack Sebastian Imburgia Bianca Rose Iorii Avery Margaret James Hayden Michael James Methuli Lidwina Jayesinghe Kenneth John Jones Kevin Philip Kelley Ella Cecilia Kennedy Mathew Michael Kilgallon Emily Maria Kimball Natalie Catherine Koehn Tyler Matthew Koenigsberger Amelia Genesius Koering Thomas Daniel Kowalski Madeline Angela Kraus Thomas John Krupa William Michael Lacek Catherine Damien Lameka Charlotte Cecilia LeSage Colin Sebastian Lewandowski Grace Elizabeth Libert Joseph George Loewer Julianne Joan Loewer Stephanie Beatrice Longoria Olivia Sebastian Lopez Therese Margaret MacGregor David Sebastian Manchester Anthony Padre Pio Mancini Makayla Madeleine Mazeika Amanda Paul McGreal Camryn Kateri McGreal Mia Therese McMillen Finnegan Maximilian McNamara

Jason Anthony Meyers Ian Sebastian Mikhail Marlena Rose Modica Matthew Francis Moore Melissa Bridget Mueller Charles Francis Nahumyk Frank Sebastian Nicosia Kevin Michael Noonan Daniel John O'Shaughnessy Joseph Peter Pagni William Cecilia Parisi Madison Padre Pio Peck Gwendolyn Joan Peterson Alyssa Cecilia Poli Dominic Peregrine Prosser John John Renier Caroline Teresa Robinson Connor Francis Robinson Michael John Rowland Olivia Lucy Salerno Abel Gregory Sandoval Ava Anthony Sendelbach Mikayla Agnes Serr Aleesa Catherine Shea Joseph Francis Sherman Amy Elizabeth Sletten Anna Maria Faustina Stangarone Marita Julie Billiart Stepenski Delaney Katharine Sullivan Luke Damien Tardiff William Patrick Telford Abigail Angela Tobias Joseph Joseph Tropea Sean Paul Van Sleet Matthew William Vezza Joseph Anthony Westphal Lauren Rose Westphal Richard Sebastian Wilkins Michael Patrick Wilson Patrick Andrew Wisniewski Ariana Lucy Wolf Charlotte Louise Young Nicholas Sebastian Zanoni Scott John Paul Zaragoza Ashley Elizabeth Zwolinski

Visitation Catholic Church Elmhurst, Illinois

Congratulations To Visitation 2019 CONFIRMATION CLASS

Reverend Thomas Milota, Confirming Celebrant Reverend Greg Skowron, Pastor

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DATE DAY CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS LOCATION TIME

15 Apr MON Visitation School Stations of the Cross Church 2:15 PM

15 Apr MON SPRED Podesta Hall 5:30 PM

15 Apr MON Prayer for Priests [Novena to the Sorrowful Mother] Church 7:00 PM

15 Apr MON CRHP Parish Center 7:00 PM

15 Apr MON Monday Evenings of Lent: “The Modern World and Vatican II” Parish Center 7:00 PM

16 Apr TUES Third Grade Brownies Podesta Hall 2:30 PM

16 Apr TUES Adult Choir Rehearsal Church 6:00 PM

17 Apr WED Craft Ladies Parish Center 9:00 AM

17 Apr WED Prayer Quilt Ministry Church 1:00 PM

17 Apr WED Children’s Choir Rehearsal Church 3:00 PM

17 Apr WED MANNA Parish Center 7:30 PM

18 Apr THUR Prayer for Priests [Novena to the Sorrowful Mother] Church 8:45 AM

19 Apr FRI LITURGY OF THE WORD Church 3:00 PM

19 Apr FRI STATIONS OF THE CROSS Church 7:00 PM

17 Apr WED Music Rehearsal Church 6:00 PM

15 Apr MON Music Rehearsal Church 7:45 PM

17 Apr WED Catechist Formation Meeting Parish Center 7:00 PM

A NOTE FROM FATHER MILOTA Dear Parishioners of Visitation Parish, Praised be Jesus Christ!

D uring Masses last weekend we announced that Bishop Conlon has appointed me to serve as pastor at Saint Petronille Parish in Glen Ellyn beginning June 19th. I am truly grateful for the warm welcome and example of faith you have given me during my short time here at Visitation. Since the mystery of the Visitation is the only appearance in the Bible of Saint Elizabeth, I consider it Divine Providence that Visitation parish was the first parish I served after my mother, Elizabeth Milota, died last July.

I will complete my term as administrator at Visitation on May 1st, but Father Greg has graciously allowed me to continue to reside at the rectory until the third week of May when I will travel to Rome to serve as Spiritual Director to about 40 seminarians who will be on retreat there. I will always remember your many kindnesses to me during my time here and I will remember Visitation Parish in my thoughts and prayers often. I beg your prayers as I begin this new assignment in June.

May Almighty God bless you and keep you. In Christ, Father Thomas Milota

Father Thomas Milota Temporary Administrator (Fr. Greg Skowron Sabbatical)

April 14, 2019—Page Three Palm Sunday

PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 13/14

SATURDAY CONFESSIONS: 4:00-4:45 PM

SATURDAY PALM SUNDAY VIGIL MASS: 5:00 pm PALM SUNDAY MASSES: 7:00 am, 8:15 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 6:00 pm

MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK, APRIL 15 MASSES: 6:15 am and 8:15 am

TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK, APRIL 16 MASSES: 6:15 am and 8:15 am

WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK, APRIL 17 MASSES: 6:15 am and 8:15 am

NIGHT PRAYER: 10:00 pm (Perpetual Adoration Chapel of Our Lady, Mother of the Eucharist closes at 10:00 pm. No Adoration on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, or Saturday until

after the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday night).

HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 18 MASS AND EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION: 7:00 pm

Adoration of Blessed Sacrament after Mass of the Lord’s Supper in Church until Midnight

NIGHT PRAYER: Midnight

GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 19 COMMEMORATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION: 3:00 pm

Liturgy of the Word, Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion

CONFESSIONS*: 5:00-7:00 PM Last scheduled Confessions before Easter

STATIONS AND VENERATION OF THE CROSS: 7:00 pm HOLY SATURDAY*, APRIL 20

*No 5:00 pm Mass on Holy Saturday MIDDAY PRAYER WITH BLESSING OF EASTER FOOD: 12 Noon

SOLEMN EASTER VIGIL MASS: 8:00 pm Blessing of the Easter Candle, Extended Liturgy

of the Word, and Rite of Christian Initiation EASTER SUNDAY,* APRIL 21

EASTER MASSES IN CHURCH 7:00 am, 8:15 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am EASTER MASSES IN VALENTINO CENTER 9:00 am and 11:00 am

*No 6:00 pm Mass

Fr. Greg Skowron, Fr. Thomas Milota, Fr. Michael Kearney and the parish staff

wish all a blessed and Holy Easter. The parish office will be closed on

Holy Thursday, April 18, Good Friday, April 19 and Easter Monday, April 22.

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Rite of Initiation of Adults R.C.I.A.

Introducing our Catechumenates

This year our R.C.I.A. candidates are:

Cynthia Reetz Deanna Roberts Tammy Larma Torsten Eckstein Deb Gallet Stephanie Lougoria

We ask you to keep them in your prayers as they pre-pare to enter the Church and our parish family at the Easter Vigil Mass. Thank you for your prayers and support.

NEWS FROM THE P.I.T.

PRIEST IN TRAINING

By Father Michael Kearney

By Father Michael Kearney There are many things that stand out in the Palm Sunday Gospel reading (for it is a long

reading). But one of the most profound moments is when Pontius Pilate makes the people choose between Jesus or Barabbas.

I n a way, the choice Pontius Pilate puts before the Jews is a choice given us today! Let me explain. Pontius Pilate brings before the Jewish people two men: Jesus, son of the Heavenly Father and Bar-abbas, whose name literally means son of the father (Bar = Son of the Abbas = Father). Pontius Pilate wants the people to choose who they will follow. Will they choose to follow Jesus Christ, the son of the Heavenly Father, or will they follow Bar-abbas, a son of a different father? (Matthew 27:21) Will they follow a man whose message stands for service and self-sacrifice (Jesus) or will they follow the man who is known as a zealot, murderer acting on his own desires and wants (Barabbas). Will they choose a life of holiness or will they choose a life of sin? This same choice is given to us today!

Whom will you choose? Will you choose Jesus

and live selflessly? Will you choose a life of sin

and live selfishly? N ot only are we confronted by this choice

on Palm Sunday, but we are reminded of this again on Good Friday as well! Let us aim during this Holy Week

to reaffirm our decision to choose the Lord,

to turn away from our sin, and live a life that is a gift to others.

Palm Sunday

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SUNDAY LITURGICAL AND MUSIC SCHEDULE

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HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 19 7:00 PM

Lectors: Maria Hemmersmeier, William G. Burke Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers: —Deacons Altar Servers: Clara Lawrence [NOT FILLED-3] Music: ADULT CHOIR and CHILDREN’S CHOIR

GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 19 3:00 PM

Lector: Bob Kaminski Altar Servers: Jenny Fromelt; [NOT FILLED-1] Music: ADULT CHOIR

7:00 PM—STATIONS OF THE CROSS Altar Servers: Clara Lawrence; [NOT FILLED-1] Music: ADULT CHOIR

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 21 9:00 AM MASS, VALENTINO CENTER

Lector: NOT FILLED-1 Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers: [NOT FILLED-4] Altar Servers: [NOT FILLED-3] Music: Jim Brown, Piano; Jack and Krystyna Miuccio, Cantors; FESTIVAL BRASS

11:00 AM MASS, VALENTINO CENTER Lector: Bob Kaminski Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers: [NOT FILLED-5] Altar Servers: [NOT FILLED-5] Music: Jim Brown, Piano; Jack and Krystyna Miuccio, Cantors; FESTIVAL BRASS

Monday Is 42:1-7

Jn 12:1-11

Tuesday Is 49:1-6

Jn 13:21-33, 36-38

Wednesday Is 50:4-9a

Mt 26:14-25

Thursday NO

6:15/8:15 am Masses

Friday NO

6:15/8:15 am Masses

Saturday NO

6:15/8:15 am Masses

Sunday Acts 10:34a,

37-43; Col 3:1-4

READINGS FOR THE WEEK [April 15-EASTER SUNDAY, April 21]

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LIVING the

WORD

LIVING the

WORD

THIS WEEK’S FOCUS: RECONCILING HEAVEN AND EARTH, HUMANITY WITH GOD When Jesus—who was both truly human and truly divine—was humbly sacrificed on the cross for us, it was the ultimate act of reconciliation. As his disciples, we give of ourselves as people of reconciliation. FIRST READING In spite of my sufferings I am not disgraced. I am not put to shame (Isaiah 50:4-7). The Servant is One who brings consolation to the weary, even while he is the subject of terrible suffering. We will hear in the fourth song that he suffers to bring us for-giveness of our sins. It was never exactly clear who this figure was supposed to be during the Old Testament times. Jesus, through many of the things that he said, showed that he considered himself to be the fulfillment of this prophecy. In spite of the agony of the Servant, he remained obedient to the will of God. SECOND READING Christ emptied Himself, and God filled this emptiness with exaltation (Philippians 2:6-11). St. Paul teaches about Jesus who surrendered his pre-rogatives as God to serve us as a human. The ultimate degree of humility was to be obedient to the Father, even to the point of dying on the cross. We might think that this expression of humility was humiliating for Jesus, but he did not see it that way. he saw it as the full-est expression of his love and trust in the Father. God the Father responded to this trust by proclaiming Jesus as Lord, a title that affirms his divinity.

GOSPEL READING The account of Christ's passion according to Luke (Luke 22:14 — 23:56 [23:1-49]).

The Jewish leaders have to lie when they bring Jesus before Pilate (he is not concerned with their religious arguments) and accuse Jesus of opposing taxes paid to Caesar and making himself a king (both would be capital offenses under Roman law). Pilate is not convinced and sends him to Herod. Herod mocks him and dresses Jesus in resplendent garb (to humiliate Jesus) and then re-turns Jesus to Pilate. Pilate tells the people that he finds Jesus innocent. The people shout to crucify Jesus and to release the prisoner Barabbas. Pilate has Jesus flogged hoping their bloodlust would be satisfied but to no avail. Finally, Pilate gives in to their demands and hands Jesus over to be crucified. Simon, the Cyrenian is assigned to assist Jesus. Along the route Jesus meets a group of women who mourn and lament for him, and he consoles them. Jesus is crucified at the place of the Skull. Even as Jesus is being crucified, he asks his Father to forgive the very people who put him to death. The people call Jesus to save himself (the irony is that he was saving others in the very act of not saving himself). There were two criminals hanging in the place with him. One reviled him while the other (Good Thief) asks to join with Jesus in his kingdom. Jesus replies that he will be with him in Paradise that day. Darkness covers the whole land (a symbol of apparent triumph over darkness). The veil in the temple separated people from the holiness of God which was found in the Holy of Holies. With the death of Jesus, we can encounter that holiness everywhere upon the earth. Jesus is obedient until the last moment of his life, entrusting his Spirit into the Father’s hands. The centurion affirms what we heard in the trial before Pi-late, that Jesus was truly the Innocent One. Even those gathered for the spectacle recognized the travesty that occurred and beat their breasts to beg for forgiveness.

REFLECTION Jesus “did not regard equality with God something to be grasped” (Philippians 2:6). He “emptied himself” (2:7) and “humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross” (2:8). He is the servant of whom Isaiah speaks. He gave himself to us as food and drink (John), out of love for us. Jesus’ journey from heaven to earth is what reconciled earth with heaven and humanity with God. By so doing he did God’s will. When that meant imminent death, Jesus prayed, “Not my will be but yours be done.” The Lord of all did not cling to equality with God. The truth is that we can only find true freedom by surrendering our spirit into God’s hands, as Jesus did.

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Scripture Reflections PALM SUNDAY

Palm Sunday

MASS INTENTIONS

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MONDAY, APRIL 15 6:15 AM Eugene R. Petrucci 8:15 AM Intentions of Father Thomas Milota TUESDAY, APRIL 16 6:15 AM Intentions of Father Greg Skowron 8:15 AM Wayne Vogel WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 6:15 AM Intentions of Father Michael Kearney 8:15 AM Claire Guistolise HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 18 7:00 PM MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 19 3:00 PM COMMEMORATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION 7:00 PM STATIONS OF THE CROSS HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 20 12 NOON BLESSING OF EASTER FOOD 8:00 PM EASTER VIGIL MASS SUNDAY, APRIL 21 EASTER SUNDAY

7:00 AM Intentions of the Celebrant 8:15 AM Intentions of the Celebrant 9:00 AM — Valentino Center Intentions of the Celebrant 10:00 AM People of the Parish Fred Simeoni 11:00 AM — Valentino Center Intentions of the Celebrant 11:30 AM Intentions of the Celebrant

PRAYERS FOR OUR FAMILY For the Sick

Please pray for all the sick and their families: Jola Zielinska Rita Tiritilli Tom McKean

Due to privacy issues we only honor prayer list requests by you or a family member. Names remain on list for two weeks. Please call the office to add a name or to have the name continued for two additional weeks.

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 the intentions of Isabelle Rodriguez. — For the intentions of Teodora Kulikowska. — For my daughter and son-in-law. — For the good health of my father.

FLAMES OF FAITH

Vigil candles burn for requested intentions before our church statues of Our Lady and St. Joseph, To have a candle lit, please call the Parish Office at 630-834-6700.

For the protection of the men and women of our Armed Forces, especially those serving in the Middle East.

CHURCH VIGIL CANDLE INTENTIONS

For the Deceased Julia Clements Edward Naspinski "Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them.”

OUR NEWLY

BAPTIZED

The Sacrament of Baptism was

celebrated on April 7, 2019:

BEAU CRONIN Son of Mary Beth (Ginie)

And Scott Webb

MATTHEW AIDEN Son of Maria (Torres) And Bobby McGowan

BRENNAN LEO

Son of Therese (Cavanaugh) And John Foran

To take the gifts up at Mass, please see an Usher.

Like a Second Baptism! Complete forgiveness of all sins and punishment!

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY APRIL 28

2:00 P.M. Confessions

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

3:00 P.M. Divine Mercy Homily, Divine Mercy Chaplet

Litany of Divine Mercy Blessing with the Relic of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska

Benediction

JESUS SAID TO SAINT FAUSTINA: “At three o’clock … In this hour, I will refuse nothing to the soul that makes a request of Me in virtue of My Passion.” (Diary 1320) “The soul that will go to Confession (beforehand) and receive Holy Communion (on Divine Mercy Sunday) and trust in God’s mercy.”

(St. Faustina Diary 699)

An inspirational video explanation DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY:

“A WHOLE OCEAN OF GRACES” Tuesday, April 23 7:00 pm

Q & A and refreshments (please RSVP by 4/17/19 to divinemercyrsvp@yahoo.com).

Receive complete forgiveness of sins and punishment (since the day your were born) on the FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY.

JESUS SAID TO SAINT FAUSTINA: “Encourage souls to say the chaplet which I have given you. … Whoever will recite it will receive great mercy at the hour of death. … When they say this chaplet in the presence of the dying, I will stand between My Father and the dying person, not as the just Judge but as the Merciful Savior. … Priests will recommend it to sinners as their last hope of salvation. Even if there were a sinner most hardened, if he were to recite this chaplet only once, he would receive grace from My infinite mercy. I desire to grant unimaginable graces to those souls who trust in My mercy. …Through the Chaplet you will obtain everything, if what you ask for is compatible with My will.”

THE NINE DAY DIVINE MERCY NOVENA BEGINS GOOD FRIDAY

DIVINE MERCY DIVINE MERCY DIVINE MERCY

Day 1. All mankind, especially all sinners. Day 2. The souls of priests and religious. Day 3. All devout and faithful souls. Day 4. Those who do not believe in God. Day 5. The souls of those who have separated themselves from the Church.

Day 6. The meek and humble souls and the souls of little children. Day 7. The souls who especially venerate and glorify My Mercy. Day 8. The souls who are detained in purgatory. Day 9. The souls who have become lukewarm.

We will pray the Divine Mercy Novena at 6:30 pm, beginning Good Friday, April 19, through Saturday, April 27, in the Crypt (lower level of the Adoration Chapel). On Tuesday, April 23, the Novena will be prayed in the church after 8:15 am Mass.

Get Ready Now for the FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY on Sunday, April 28

LENT HOLY WEEK — EASTER DIVINE MERCY

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U.S. Air Force — MSGT Kevin James (Ramstein AFB, Germany) AMN Natalee Arbino (Wright Paterson, OH) AMN E2 Jacob Neimanas (Travis AFB, CA) AMN Eric E. James (DYESS AFB, Abilene, TX) SSGT Christopher Lenz (Tinker AFB, OK) U.S. Army — CPT Joseph Doyle (ID) MAJ Patrick Leen (Quatar) 1LT Timothy Drahokoupil (Ft. Campbell, KY) LT Joseph D. Frost (Kandahar, Afghanistan) CPT Nicholas Keller (Ft. Knox, KY 2 LT Thomas J. Diwisch (Fort Bragg, NC) PVT Stephen J. Taylor (Lielvārde AFB, Latvia) U.S. Coast Guard — CPO Patrick Kirby (TX) U.S. Marine Corps — PVT Nicholas Acevedo (CA) 1 LT Kurt P. James (Darwin, Australia) SGT David Byrne (Japan) CPL Conor Croci (MCAS Miramar, CA) LCPL Eric E. Gibas (Camp Pendleton, CA) United States Navy — LCDR Robert Aranha (United States)

To add a name to this list, please call 630-834-6700.

We remember in prayer our military as they serve in our Armed Forces and pray for God’s protection.

ARMED FORCES PRAYER LIST

OUR LENTEN JOURNEY

Monday Evenings in Lent During the season of Lent the Church calls us to inner conversion, to return to the Lord with all our heart. Over the course of the centuries, the Church has gone through periods of decay and corruption, and the scandals of the present mo-ment seem to be the latest example of this. Yet, in moments of inner crisis, the Holy Spirit has in-spired movements of reform and renewal in the Church. Matt Pozen will explore in this series, five key moments of crisis in the Church’s history, and the reforming movements that resulted. By look-ing to the past, hopefully we can gain courage and insight for journeying into the future.

APRIL 15, 7-8:30 PM The Modern World and Vatican II (1900’s AD)

Registration is required. Please contact Matt Pozen at 630-279-7058 x502,

or matt.pozen@visitationcc.org

Our Holy Land a Museum?

Please prayerfully consider donating to the Good Friday Collection in

support of fellow Christians in Our Holy Land.

As the number of Christians continues to decline in the Holy Land (now about only 1% of the population), the continued existence of programs that support Christians in Our Holy Land depends on the faithful financial support received from you, their brothers and sisters in Christ.

Without your support,

the Christians in Our Holy Land are forced to leave their beloved

homeland and Our Holy Land sadly becomes nothing more than a museum of Holy Sites.

Your donation helps maintain the holiest of shrines and provides charitable activities for the poorest of people in that area. Holy Land Franciscans also provide education to children, run parishes and provide liturgical, ecumenical and communications programs.

100 percent of the donations from

the Good Friday Collection support our fellow Christians

in Our Holy Land. It is because of you

that a Christian presence exists in Our Holy Land.

Thank you for your generous support!

God Bless!

April 14, 2019—Page Nine Palm Sunday

YOUR HOUR HAS COME Pondering scripture, one can easily recognize

all the times Jesus squelched attention of His miracles and presence.

W hen He raised the daughter of Jarius from the dead, at the Transfiguration when they saw Him in His glory, when He was urged to go to the Jewish feast of Tabernacles but went in secret, in each case He told those involved not to say anything or that His hour had not yet come. But here we are, it’s Palm Sunday and in today’s Gospel, Jesus enters Jerusalem and He accepts the attention and cheers of the crowds surrounding Him. What’s the difference? It’s because His HOUR HAD COME!! It was time now to make the last public affir-mation of His claims. He knew it would lead to Cal-vary, the Resurrection, Ascension, and finally to our salvation and the opening of the gates of heaven.

So how does this apply to committing to an “HOUR” of Adoration? Maybe your HOUR has come.

Maybe He is waiting for your attention. During these times of much suffering and confusion, maybe it’s time to show your love and attention for Jesus as you read these words: “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord”, “Hosanna in the highest”, “Hosanna to the Son of David.”

Everyone has an “HOUR”. Begin yours TODAY. The Saturday 7-8 pm hour is empty

and needs TWO adorers. Many hours have single adorers who would love a partner.

To register, call Mary Lewis at 630 941 9173.

V I S I T A T I O N P A R I S H

C A S S E R O L E M I N I S T R Y

Feeding the

hungry

The Casserole Ministry delivers your home-cooked casseroles to the poor and homeless. Cash donations are forwarded to Immaculate Conception’s food bank. To help, visit the table in the Parish Center after Mass on Tin date:

Tin Distribution Casserole Collection April 13/14 May 4/5

HOLY THURSDAY Immaculate Conception Church

Altar of Repose On Holy Thursday evening following the Mass of the Lord’s Supper and Procession of the Blessed Sac-rament to the Altar of Repose at Immaculate Concep-tion, you are invited to depart from our parish via bus to visit seven churches in Chicago, praying at their respective Altars of Repose. We encourage families to participate in this pilgrimage. Please consider joining us on this holy evening as we prayerfully prepare for the days to fol-low. Immaculate Conception is located at 134 Arthur in Elmhurst. Bus will depart at approximately 8:30 and will return at midnight.

A minimum of 25 participants are needed to rent to bus. Please contact Pam Stefik at 530-3497 for

further information and/or to reserve a space.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION EASTER OUTREACH COLLECTION

APRIL 13/14 Grocery cards in $25 increments from Walmart, Jewel or Mariano’s are especially needed for our families so they may celebrate Easter with the food of their choice. If you are able to donate a food card or small to medium size ham for our outreach families, please drop off items at the IC Rectory, 134 Arthur, by 9:00 AM, Monday, April 15. Easter hams and gift cards will be distributed the week of April 15 from the IC Food Pantry.

May God bless you for your outstanding generosity to our outreach programs.

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IL Tax Credit Scholarship Donor Information

The “Invest in Kids Act” is a new way to fund scholarships for children who choose to attend Illinois Catholic schools. These scholarships can potentially cover up to 100% of

tuition for a year at Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools! How can you help Visitation students and families? Make a donation and select VISITATION as your school of choice! 100% of your donation goes directly to help a student and/or family at Visitation Parish — and you will receive an Illinois Tax Credit. Please visit:

https://empowerillinois.org/donors/

PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY The Prayer Quilt Ministry would like to encourage all parishioners to let us know about those who are going through a significant difficulty and who may benefit from the prayers of our congregation and the tangible evidence of those prayers in the form of prayer quilts. The recipients of the prayer quilts may be going through a health issue, facing surgery, be in the military (or just returned from military duty), dealing with grief, emotional concerns, etc. They do not have to be a member of Visitation Parish or Catholic. Anyone may offer a prayer quilt to anyone you feel might benefit and appreciate being covered by our prayers. The recipient MUST agree to accept the prayer quilt. If you would like to request a prayer quilt for someone, please complete the form below, place it in the collection basket or drop it off at the Parish Office and someone from the Prayer Quilt Ministry will get in touch with you to obtain additional information.

REQUEST FOR A PRAYER QUILT

____________________________ Contact Person ____________________________ Contact Phone ____________________________ Recipient Name ____________________________ Recipient Phone Number

Attention ALL Youth members of the American Heritage Girls, Boys Scouts of America, Camp Fire and Girl Scouts of the USA ....

DIOCESE OF JOLIET ANNUAL SCOUT MASS AND RECOGNITIONS CEREMONY

Saturday, April 27, 10 am-12:30 pm St. Jude Church, 241 W. Second Ave., New Lenox

If you have earned your Catholic Religious Recognition for your age group then come and get it blessed at the Annual Diocesan Religious Recognition Ceremony. The event is free and open to ALL who would like to come and share in the achievements of these young men and women. No pre-registration needed (check-in at the door). For more information visit: dioceseofjoliet.org/scouting and click on the ‘A-Z Directory’ from the main page. From there scroll down alphabetically to: ‘Annual Recognitions Mass’.

On Behalf of Visitation School…

Thank you to all of our parishioners who collect Box Tops to help raise money for Visitation School. Your generosity is very much appreciated and you have greatly impacted our fundraising efforts. You are making a difference!

Please turn box tops into the “box top” basket at the back of the church.

Each box top earns 10 cents for our school. If you have products with box tops in your home, please consider donating to Visitation school. Simply clip off the box top and drop in the BOX TOPS collection bas-ket. Thank you for helping raise money for Visitation School!

Register for the Caring Network (formerly Care-Net) Spring Fling Auction to benefit the Elmhurst and Wood Dale Pregnancy Help Centers. A table is reserved for Visitation. Info/register at:

CaringNetwork.com/spring-fling

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Mass of the Angels Friday, May 10, 6:30 pm, Visitation Church

The Mass of the Angels is an annual liturgy remembering infants and children who have died through miscarriage, stillbirth, illness, accident or other causes. Sponsored by Elizabeth Ministry. For information, contact Clarita Iozzo at 630-941-3929 or clarita860@yahoo.com.

President: Kate Luburic 1st Vice President: Lindsay Cibelli 2nd Vice President: Liz Beckman Secretary: Anne Bigane Treasurer: Beth O'Reilly In accordance with the Visitation CCW Constitution and bylaws, these officers have been nominated and will be installed during a Mass at Visitation Church, on May 16, at 10:00 am. Many thanks to the nominating committee for their time and effort spent choosing these candidates.

SERRA MASS and DINNER Monday, April 29, 6pm, St. Michael Parish, Wheaton

The SERRA CLUB OF DUPAGE, an organization supporting vocations to the priesthood and religious life, invites you to join them for a Rosary, Mass and Dinner will follow in the Parish Center. For information/make a reservation for the dinner, contact carrgeojo@gmail.com or 630-665-0994.

COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

NEW 2019-20 BOARD MEMBERS

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturday, Dec. 15, 9:00-4:00 pm Confessions offered at all Mass times, Dec. 8/9

Adoration Chapel Mary Lewis 630-941-9173 Joan Taylor 630-530-8963 Altar Servers Rev. Michael Kearney 630-834-6700 Catholic Light House Media Tom and Mary Parpan 224-588-5610 Email: wrigleyfield@yahoo.com Casserole Ministry Kathy Best............... 630-832-7673 Council of Catholic Women Mary Beth Lucas ..... 630-408-8714 Email: mbblucas@gmail.com CRHP Mary McCann ......... 630-605-8817 Email: mmccann3@me.com Crypt of the Saints Richard Montalbano 708-774-1946 Elizabeth Ministry Clarita Iozzo ............ 630-941-3929 Fathers’ Club Craig Heiss .............. craigheiss@gmail.com

Finance Committee Chairperson Rob Bennett............ 630-957-7380 Email: robertjbennett@comcast.net Knights of Columbus Kevin O’Reilly .......... 630-442-4546 Don Lamonica 847-414-0585 John Kwit 630-886-6178 Ladies Bowling Sharon Bresnahan... 630-530-1053 Ladies and Couples Bridge Peg Majewski.......... 630-941-9170 Ladies Golf League Lynn DeFilippis........ 630-834-5290 MANNA Tuition Assistance David James ............ 630-834-0967 Men’s Bowling

Sev Delabar....... 630-833-7766 Men’s Small Groups Jim Herrmann ... 630-941-7854 PADS Elizabeth Kosowski Email: elizabethgk@att.net Parish Pastoral Council Anne Montgomery Prayer Quilt Ministry Karen Verner..... 630-834-6700 RCIA....................... 630-834-6700 Rosary Maker Ministry Lorene Bryan…. 815-671-1970 School Board President Lea Smirniotis 773-562-0575 Email: lea636@gmail.com Scouting Melanie Schneider 630-209-0064 Dave Stevenson Social Service Outreach Deacon Tony Spatafore 630-834-6700 Email: aspatafore1@comcast.net SPRED Melanie Schneider 630-209-0064 Ushers George Klein Email: gpkcdc@juno.com Valentino Activity Center Linda Roberts.... 630-941-7785 “Vis” Seniors Mary Ann Kramer 630-617-2550 Vocation Committee Pam Gaudio ...... 630-833-8812 Joan Taylor 630-530-8963 Women’s Volleyball Tracy Nelson Email: mtnelson95@yahoo.com

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Thurs, 12 NOON to Suzanne Noonan, 630-834-6700, bulletin@visitationcc.org

PARISH DIRECTORY

779 S. York Street Elmhurst, IL 60126 www.visitationparish.org

Daily Mass: Monday-Friday, 6:15 am, 8:15 am Saturday Reconciliation: 4:00-4:45 pm Regular Saturday Mass Hours: 8:15 am, 5:00 pm Regular Sunday Mass Hours: 7:00 am, 8:15 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 6:00 pm

VISITATION PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Visitation Parish, a Roman Catholic Community in the Diocese of Joliet-in-Illinois, seeks to draw all to Jesus Christ, revelation of the Father and font of the Holy Spirit, by celebrating the Sacraments, educating people of all ages in the Truths of the Catholic Faith, and reaching out to those who are physically, emotionally, or spiritually in need.

Welcome to Visitation Catholic Church

PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Greg Skowron, Pastor, 815-791-6073 Frgreg@visitationcc.org Rev. Thomas Milota, Temporary Administrator 630-834-6700, Tmilota@visitationcc.org Rev. Michael Kearney, Parochial Vicar, 630-834-6700 Frmike@visitationcc.org Deacon Anthony Spatafore, Pastoral Associate, 630-834-6700 aspatafore1@comcast.net Deacon Jay Janousek, 630-834-2863 Deacon James Eaker, 630-530-7596 Deacon Mike Iozzo, 630-567-4700, mike.iozzo@outlook.com Deacon Michael O’Ryan, 630-530-2954 VisDeaconMikeO@gmail.com Marek Latocha, Business Manager 630-834-6700, x202 marek@visitationcc.org

PARISH FAITH FORMATION/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Matthew Pozen, 630-279-7058, x502

YOUTH MINISTRY Jake Barkley, Youth Minister, youthministry@visitationcc.org MUSIC Barbara Masters, Parish Music Director, 630-834-8190 b.masters@visitationparish.org

OFFICE STAFF Suzanne Noonan, Secretary, 630-834-6700 Teodora Kulikowska, Admin. Asst., 630-834-6700, x206

VISITATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Website: www.visitationelmhurst.org Phone: 630-834-4931/Fax: 630-834-4936 Carrie Mijal, School Principal, cmijal@visitationelmhurst.org Katie McVey, School Assistant Principal kmcvey@visitationelmhurst.org

PARISH AND PASTORAL STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION

DAILY 8:15 AM MASS ALTAR SERVER ASSIGNMENT (APRIL 15-APRIL 20)

MONDAY Sam Hemmersmeier Luke Hemmersmeier

TUESDAY Beth Frolik

Clare Lopatka

WEDNESDAY Mikey Curtin Emily Carling

THURSDAY NO

8:15 AM MASS

FRIDAY NO

8:15 AM MASS

SATURDAY NO

8:15 AM MASS

Love and Service to Others

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: [MON-THUR] 8:30 am-4:30 pm [FRI] 8:30 am-12 Noon Phone: 630-834-6700 Fax: 630-834-6711 Email: welcome@visitationcc.org Parish Website: WWW.VISITATIONPARISH.ORG

Deanery Website: easterndupagedeanery.org

BISHOP OF JOLIET Most Rev. R. Daniel Conlon, J.C.D.

WWW.DIOCESEOFJOLIET.ORG

VISITATION PARISH LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE (See page 5 for 9:00 and 11:00 Masses in Valentino Center)

APRIL 20/21 8:00 PM — VIGIL 7:00 AM 8:15 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM LECTORS Bob Kaminski/

Paul Klenck Gerry Weaver Kevin Fowler Tony Cuzzone NOT FILLED — 1

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

NOT FILLED — 5 NOT FILLED —5 NOT FILLED — 4 Rose Krajewski Rufo Lacsamana NOT FILLED — 3

Dianne C. Carter Rufo Lacsamana NOT FILLED — 2

ALTAR SERVERS

NOT FILLED — 4 Clara Lawrence NOT FILLED —2

NOT FILLED — 3 NOT FILLED — 3 Jenny Fromelt NOT FILLED –2

MUSIC ADULT CHOIR ORCHESTRA

Lesley Sharkey

CHILDREN’S CHOIR YOUTH INSTRUMENTALISTS

ADULT CHOIR FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA

Barb Masters, Organ FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA