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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.

Pastoral Staff

Pastor

Rev. Greg Skowron

Parochial Vicar

Rev. Michael Kearney

Deacons

Jay Janousek, Anthony Spatafore James Eaker, Mike Iozzo, Michael O’Ryan

School Principal

Dr. Christopher Dransoff

Director of Parish Faith Formation

Matthew Pozen

Pastoral Associate

Deacon Anthony Spatafore

Parish Music Director

Mrs. Barbara Masters

Youth Ministry Thomas Logue

Business Manager

Michelle Lefeld

Mass Schedule

Sunday Masses

Saturday 5:00 !.". Sunday 8:00, 10:00 #.". 12:00 Noon 6:00 !.". Daily Masses Monday–Friday 6:15, 8:15 #.". Saturday 8:15 #.". Confession Saturday 4:00-4:45 !.". or by appointment

Phone Numbers Rectory.................................630-834-6700 Office Hours: .... Mon.–Thu., 8:30 #.".–4:30 !.". ..................................... Fri., 8:30 #.".‒12:00 Noon Rectory Fax ................................. 834-6711 Music Office ............................... 834-8190 School ......................................... 834-4931 School Fax .................................. 834-4936 Religious Education ................... 279-7058 Matthew Pozen .............................Ext. 502

Bishop of Joliet

Most Rev. R. Daniel Conlon, J.C.D.

Auxiliary Bishop of Joliet, Vicar General

Most Rev. Joseph Siegel, D.D.

CHURCH WEBSITE: www.visitationparish.org

SCHOOL WEBSITE: www.visitationelmhurst.org

CHURCH E-MAIL: [email protected]

DEANERY WEBSITE: easterndupagedeanery.org

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

TWENTY ‒ THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH

779 S. YORK ST. · ELMHURST, ILLINOIS 60126

VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

Monday, September 11

6:15 #.". May Andrle 8:15 #.". Walter Walden

Tuesday, September 12

6:15 #.". Marilyn Williams 8:15 #.". Thomas and Antoinette Surdell

Wednesday, September 13

6:15 #.". Brendan Gallagher 8:15 #.". Carolyn Dillon Sharon White

Thursday, September 14

6:15 #.". May Andrle 8:15 #.". Stanley and Martha Yudys

Friday, September 15

6:15 #.". Carol Bydynkowski 8:15 #.". Haley Krause

Max Harrold

Saturday, September 16

8:15 #.". Ellen Behrends 5:00 !.". Carol Winkel

Sunday, September 17

8:00 #.". Jim and Lois O’Connell John Meyer Christina Jankowski 10:00 #.". People of the Parish 12:00 !.". Kevin Walden 6:00 !.". Max Harrold

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 the special intentions of Isabelle Rodriguez.

For good test results for my husband. By: Fran Mulvey

To help my two daughters find the medical help they need.

By: Fran Mulvey

For the special intentions of T.T.

Help Me, Lord, to solve all my problems.

By: Bessie Pangca

Please Pray for Our Sick Kendall Monaghan

Brent Whelan

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 in-tentions. 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 the protection of the men and women of our armed forces, especially those serving the Middle East.

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 Air Force MSGT Kevin M. James (Jordan)

AMN Natalee Arbino (Wright Paterson, OH) AMN E2 Jacob Neimanan (Ft. Sam Houston, TX)

AB Eric E. James (Lackland AFB, TX)

United States Army CPT Joseph Doyle (Ft. Bliss, TX)

MAJ Patrick Leen (Illinois) 2LT Timothy Drahokoupil (Ft. Campbell, KY)

United States Coast Guard CPO Patrick Kirby (Texas)

United States Marine Corps 2LT Kurt P. James (Ft. Sill, OK)

CPL David Byrne (Sicily) PVT Nicholas Acevedo (California)

LCPL Conor Croci (MCAS Miramar, CA)

United States Navy LCDR Robert Aranha (Afghanistan)

If you would like to add a name to this list, please call the Rectory Business office at 630-834-6700. Thank you.


PARISH BUSINESS

News from the P.I.T. – Priest in Training We proclaim in our Profession of Faith: We believe in

One God, three persons. It is a deep mystery of our faith, but that same mystery points to the deep mystery within ourselves: the human person longs for relationship! Why? Because we were made in the image and likeness of our God, who is a communion of persons!

Yet, what do we experience in the world. Do we experi-ence perfect relationship, perfect communion? No, if any-thing, our heart is torn because there is division among our family and friends. Why? Because sin entered the world. It is in sin that we are separated. It is in sin that we are isolat-ed. It is in sin we are led down a path against our very be-ing. Just look at the destructive behaviors of alcoholism, drug addicts, and other addictions.

St. Mother Theresa, who served in Calcutta among the poorest of the poor and the dying, wrote, “the most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved.” She saw the spiritual poverty in America so much great then the poverty in India!

St. Paul saw the disconnect between one another and sin as he lists the some of the 10 commandments like adultery, murder, stealing, coveting; these sins would divide neigh-bor against neighbor. As, St. Paul points out. If you want to live out the 10 commandments, then “You shall love your neighbor as yourself!”

We were made for communion, made for relationship. First and foremost, with our God, but also with one anoth-er. Let us repent of our sins , accept the loving power of Christ, who conquered sin and death, and to love our neighbor as our self!

Fr. Michael Kearney

Join Our New Welcome Committee We are looking for volunteers for a new Welcome Com-

mittee. The goal of the committee is to find ways to make our new parishioners feel more included in our church family. Once the Committee is established, let the ideas flow. Deacon Mike Iozzo has volunteered and will be working with the Committee. If you are interested please call the Rectory 630-834-6700 or email:

[email protected]. Michelle Lefeld

Business Manager

Everyday Stewardship—Recognize God In Your Ordinary Moments

I have to smile when I read in St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans, “Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one an-other.” I smile because I know that in today's world few people owe nothing to anyone. We have credit card debt, mortgages, student loans, car loans, and new loans to con-solidate old loans. It would seem that we actually owe eve-rything to everyone.

These debts are of this world. I am pretty sure no one residing in heaven is still making mortgage payments. We have created contracts in this world to make possible cer-tain transactions of goods, services, and shelter. But there is one thing that we naturally owe one another and that lasts longer than our time on earth: love.

You do not need to take out a loan to have more love to give. There also is no limit to the love you have been given to share. However, it is the one gift that we sometimes treat with the least respect. We hold back love due to sins of pride, prejudice, and apathy. We distort and manipulate love for our own gain and selfish desires. We can find our-selves placing more importance on the things for which we have taken out loans than the love that is eternal.

I am trying the best I can to get to a point where I no longer owe anything to banks and mortgage lenders. I don't want to leave this world owing anyone for the earthly things I had in this life. But even more importantly, I real-ize the shame it would be to leave people behind that did-n’t get enough love from me. There is nothing greater than love.

--Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

Second Collection for Hurricane Harvey Victims

In cooperation with the United States Conference of

Catholic Bishops, Bishop Conlon has asked that we take up an emergency collection this weekend for the people affected by Hurricane Harvey. This emergency collection will be used to support the humanitarian and recovery ef-forts of Catholic Charities USA and to provide pastoral and rebuilding support to impacted dioceses.

Thank for your generosity.


LECTOR, EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST, MUSIC MINISTER* AND

ALTAR SERVER ASSIGNMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 16‒17

Daily Altar Server Assignment Monday, Sept. 11 — Saturday, Sept. 16

8:15 !.".

Monday Jack Carroll and Luke Tardiff

Tuesday Colin Doherty and Ryan Falcone

Wednesday Jack Beckman and Caitlin Ude

Thursday John Prabhu and Clare Lopatka

Friday Cecilia Passarelli and Scott Zaragoza

Saturday Aniela and Giovanna Gaudio

Saturday wedding 2:00 !.". Sophia Alvarez and Edwin Espinosa, Jr.

Lectors &

Music

Ministers*

Extraordinary

Ministers of the

Eucharist

Altar

Servers

Saturday

5:00 P.M.

Brendan Moriarty

Susan Stanisz Linda Swieton

Dianne C. Carter Bob Kaminski

Luke and Sam Hemmersmeier

Connor Lawrence

Sunday

8:00 A.M. Bill Milano

Catherine Shea Mary Beth Ryan Marianne Stanke

Caden and Gavin Schaer

Katharine Svehla

Sunday

10:00 A.M. Debbie Carey

Mary Ellen and Terry Grisim Lester Holze

Rufo Lacsamana

Nora Kenny Laney and

David Manchester

Sunday

12:00 P.M. Margaret

Foot

Wallace Foot Ray Hill

John Kimec Helen Krajewski

Conal and Emmet Doyle Charles Walsh

Sunday 6:00 P.M.

Bob Kaminski

Velma DuRocher Janet Fatheree Clarita Iozzo Tom Lawless

Ashley Kosowski Will Ryan

Nick Zanoni

Sunday: Ez 33:7-9/Ps 95:1-

2, 6-9/Rom 13:8-10/Mt

18:15-20

Monday: Col 1:24--2:3/Ps

62:6-7, 9/Lk 6:6-11

Tuesday: Col 2:6-15/Ps

145:1b-2, 8-11/Lk 6:12-19

Wednesday: Col 3:1-11/Ps

145:2-3, 10-13ab/Lk 6:20-

26

Thursday: Nm 21:4b-9/Ps

78:1bc-2, 34-38/Phil 2:6-11/

Jn 3:13-17

Friday: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14/

Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-8, 11/Jn

19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35

Saturday: 1 Tm 1:15-17/Ps

113:1b-5a, 6-7/Lk 6:43-49

Next Sunday: Sir 27:30--

28:7/Ps 103:1-4, 9-12/Rom

14:7-9/Mt 18:21-35

Reading for the Week of September 10, 2017

For daily readings go to: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishop at usccb.org.

Sunday Collection - September 3, 2017 Saturday: 5:00 #.". Mass $5,151.00 Sunday: 8:00 !.". Mass $4,596.00

10:00 !.". Mass $5,518.00 12:00 #.". Mass $5,470.30

6:00 #.". Mass $1,258.90 I.C. August 5:15 Masses $280.00 Sunday Collection Total $22,274.20 Sunday E-giving - August 27, 2017 $4,706.00 Total $26,980.20

Sunday Budget $29,774.50 Sunday - Total Year to date $271,281.51 Sunday - YTD Budget $297,745.00

Thank you for your contributions to Visitation Parish.

III. Matthew Maline and Natalie Paus

Johan Leonel, son of Car los Rodr iguez and Silvia (Linarez) Rodriguez Xavi Andres, son of Carlos Rodr iguez and Silvia (Linarez) Rodriguez Farah Amalia, daughter of Philip Russo and Angelina ( Ristanovic) Russo

Edwin L. Millet Ronald Desideri Peter Nutini Jessica Leen


Box Tops Do you have some of these in your pantry? If so, you can help support Visitation School! Each

Box Top is worth $0.10 and will go directly to help our school! Just clip them off your pantry items, bring them with you to church and place them in our Box Tops for Education box in the back of the church. We are collecting as many as we can to help our school! So, we Thank you for taking the time to help us!

Visitation School Students

Do You Shop On Amazon?

You can support Visitation School without even pulling out your checkbook by using the Visitation School link to Amazon.com found on our school web site! A portion of your order will go directly toward our school, helping to keep tuition affordable for families!

To use the Visitation Amazon link, go to the Visitation School Website at www.visitationelmhurst.org and select Tuition & fundraising and Amazon fundraiser. Thank you for your support!

SCHOOL

Adult Choir Begins Tuesday September 12, 7:00 ‒ 9:00 #.".

All singers high school age and older are welcome to join our Adult Choir. The first practice is Tuesday Septem-ber 12 at 7:00 !.". in the Choir Room (lower level Parish Center). Please contact me if you are interested. The first Choir Mass of the year is September 17 at 10:00 #.".

Sing A New Song Unto The Lord! Barb Masters 630-834-8190 [email protected]

Visitation Little Samaritans Program We wanted to let everyone know that the Little Samari-

tans program will not be operating at the 8 #.". and 10 #.". Masses this year. We will be working this year to cre-ate a new children’s liturgy program for the next school year. We want to thank Donna Monaghan for her 26 years of dedication and service to our Religious Education and Lit- tle Samaritans program.

MINISTRIES

Youth Ministry Bonfire and Night Games Kick-Off

What are we doing? Chill, bonfire social, s’mores,

glowsticks and active night games. Who’s invited? High school students and cur rent 8th

graders. Where? On the grounds of Mary Queen of Heaven

Church, Elmhurst. When? Sunday, Sept. 10, 7:00—9:00 !.". Join us for a laid-back evening with a couple fun games,

snacks, and opportunities to find out a bit more about what we have to offer through youth ministry this year! Bring your friends.

Questions? Contact Tom: [email protected] c: 630-917-5108.

Thank You Many of you most likely may not know Mark Vessini

and Jason Martyniuk. These two keep all of our building’s operations, systems, bathrooms and everything else func-tioning. Mark, Jason, and Lucas Brush (part-time crew) worked extremely hard to paint and fix up our Rectory’s appearance and prep everything for the winter. These guys work extremely hard to take care of Visitation Parish and deserve a BIG THANK YOU from us. If you see them, please personally thank them for all their hard work and devotion that they give to our Spiritual Home.

Michelle Lefeld Business Manager


VISITATION PARISH GROUPS

Visitation CCW 2017-18 Calendar

The Visitation Council of Catholic Women (CCW) has a long tradition of bringing the women of our parish together, no matter where they are in their life or faith journey.

All women who belong to the parish are automatically members. Whether you’re a newcomer or a longtime “Vis vet,” we hope to see you at any of our events this year — and please bring a friend!

TBD Preschool and Kindy Moms Social

Sept. 22 Twilight Golf Outing

Sept. 28 Mother’s Mass & Reception

Sept. 30-Oct. 1 Coat Drive for Catholic Charities

Oct. 7-8 *after masses Pro-Life Month Flower Sales

Oct. 15 Flu Shot Clinic

Nov. 4 St. Nick’s Boutique

Nov. 8 Craft Ladies Appreciation Lunch

Nov. 15 Bingo Night

Dec. 4 Caroling at Park Place

Dec. 7 Advent Dinner

Jan. 12 Trivia Night

Jan. 29 Grace Café

Week of Jan. 29 *day TBD Visitation School Teacher Appreciation Lunch

Feb. 9 Daddy Daughter Dance

Feb. 13 Visitation Religious Ed Catechist Appreciation Dinner

TBD Mother-Son Event

TBD “Our Table” Dinner

TBD Misericordia Tour & Lunch

TBD Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

April/May ** Other Spring Events TBA **

April 12 Spring Speaker: Tina Haisman on Marriage

April 15 LifeSource Blood Drive

April 23 Grace Café

April 26 2018-19 CCW Board Nomination

May 10 2018-19 CCW Officers Installation Mass & Luncheon

May 13 *after masses Mother’s Day Flower Sale

Questions? Contact Kim MacGregor, CCW President [email protected]

Visitation Parish Casserole Ministry Visitation Parish’s Casserole Ministry is a year-round

program that helps feed the hungry. Our parishioner vol-unteers will prepare and freeze casseroles in their homes and deliver them to our parish to be stored in our freezer. We will then deliver them to a Chicago soup kitchen and Fenton High School, where half of their families qualify for food assistance.

Here is the schedule for the remainder of the year. Distribution Collection September 23/24 October 7/8 October 21/22 November 4/5 November 25/26 December 9/10

If you would like more information, please contact Kathy Best at 832-7673.

Usher Captains Needed Two Captains needed (so that one is always in attend-

ance) for our new 6:00 !. ". Sunday evening Mass. Please contact George Klein, Head Usher, for details.

present ushers or any parishioner college age or older may apply directly to [email protected].

Rosary Devotion The Rosary is prayed every day, Mon-day through Saturday, after the 8:15 #.". mass in church. Please join us

Rosary Ministry What is a Ladder Rosary? A ladder rosary is a type of rosary whose origin comes

from Mexico. It is named “ladder” because the beads are turned sideways and linked into a chain rather than to one another, making the beads look like rungs on a ladder. The ladder has a very long history in the scriptures and tradition. Jacob sees a ladder in the Old Testament, representing the ascent to God. Jesus appropriates this imagery to himself, the Ladder between heaven and earth. St. Benedict speaks of the Ladder of Humility, by which we climb to God. St. John Climacus speaks of the Ladder of Divine Ascent, the rungs being the different virtues leading to union with God. The Marian significance was also drawn out over time. St. Dominic experienced a vision of souls climbing into Heav-en on the rosary. St. Francis de Sales had a vision of two ladders to Heaven: a rather steep one directly to Jesus, and another, far less steep, towards the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the vision, St. Francis de Sales heard Jesus say, “Tell your people to come to me by this ladder, by way of My Moth-er.” The Russian word for rosary means “ladder,” and Mi-chelangelo's “Last Judgment” in the Sistine Chapel shows two souls being pulled out of purgatory by a rosary!

Please join the Visitation Rosary Makers Ministry on Tuesday, September 26, from 12:00 to 3:00 !.". For more information, contact Lorene Bryan at 815-671-1970 or [email protected]. Please notify if it will be your first visit so we can bring enough starting supplies.


The Crisis of Civilization by Hilaire Belloc

The Visitation Parish Catholic Reading Club is pleased to announce that we will be continuing our study of the historical elements of the Protestant Reformation this year.

We will begin our new year by reading and discussing The Crisis of Civilization by noted 20th century historian, Hilaire Belloc. In his earlier work, How the Refor-mation Happened, Belloc chronicled the factors con-tributing to and the events constituting the Protestant Reformation. In this 1937 book, Belloc discusses the far-reaching and likely unintended, unforeseen but none-theless unfortunate consequences of the rupture of Christian unity and abandonment of the stable mores and standards which were for centuries, the foundation of what historians refer to as, Western Civilization. These include the impact of the Reformation on politics, philosophy, economics, culture and education. Readers will find in Belloc’s analysis of the Reformation, roots of many of today’s secular ideologies and tendencies. His recommendations for remedying these tendencies by a re-turn to the faith and practice of the Catholic Church lend special urgency to the call for a New Evangelization.

All are welcome to participate in the Catholic Book Club discussion of this book which will be on Septem-ber 21, in the Hospitality Room in the Parish Center, 9:30 #.". to noon. For additional information, a list of this year’s books selections and a study guide for this month’s selection, please contact Madonna Muscarello at [email protected] or at 630-325-7990.

DIOCESAN

Reporting Sexual Abuse Anyone with reason to believe that a child has been

abused or is being abused should report their suspicions to civil authorities. Contact: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services: 1-800-25ABUSE (1-800-252-2873) or local police.

The Diocese of Joliet Victim Assistance Coordinator is available to help victims/survivors of child sexual abuse by a cleric, employee or volunteer of the Catholic Church. The Victim Assistance Coordinator will report to Bishop Conlon and coordinate efforts of pastoral support and out-reach to assist in the healing process. The Victim Assis-tance Coordinator can also assist in making a report to civil authorities. Contact the Diocese of Joliet Victim Assis-tance Coordinator at 1-815-263-6467.

Troop 14 Annual Wreath Sale 2017 Boy Scouts from Visitation Troop 14 will hold their

sales this year from September 10 to October 22. This annual fundraiser helps to offset the cost of scouting. Troop 14 Scouts will be going door to door this year to

accept your order. Orders will not be taken at this year’s Holiday Bazaar. For more information or to place a wreath order, please

contact: Laura Pesek 630-674-3156 or email: [email protected].

Live the Liturgy—Inspiration for the Week Relationships are difficult, requiring honesty, dialogue,

respect, and tolerance. We can easily offend one another, even by doing the simplest of things. Feelings can be hurt and relationships can become hurtful. Sometimes, our own wounds end up wounding others. When division or discord results, rather than responding with anger, judgment, and vindication, Jesus instructs us to be compassionate, toler-ant, respectful, and forgiving. We can do this even when we have to confront someone with the truth, which may not always be well received. Even with our brokenness, we are all an image of God and should do all in our power to properly resolve conflicts.

2017 Joliet Diocese Catholic Charismatic Healing Mass

Father Paul Hottinger Presider

Alex Grozik Assisting

St. Margaret Mary Church 1450 Green Trails Drive

Naperville, IL 60540 Friday, September 15

Sacrament of Reconciliation 6:30 !.". Mass 7:30

For more information

please call Joey Rose at: (630) 926-6576. For directions go to www.smmp.com/info/

directions.html You are my shelter; you guard me from distress; with joyful shouts of deliverance you surround me.

Ps 32:7


OUTSIDE EVENTS

Pastoral Staff

Pastor: Rev. Greg Skowron Parochial Vicar: Rev. Michael Kearney Deacons: Jay Janousek, Anthony Spatafore, James Eaker, Mike Iozzo Michael O’Ryan School Principal: Dr. Christopher Dransoff Pastoral Associate: Deacon Anthony Spatafore Director of Parish Faith Formation: Matthew Pozen Music Director: Mrs. Barbara Masters Youth Minister Thomas Logue Business Manager: Michelle Lefeld

Mass Schedule

Saturday 5:00 !.". Sunday 8:00, & 10:00 #."., 12:00 noon and 6:00 !.". Daily Masses: Monday - Friday - 6:15, 8:15 #.". Saturday - 8:15 #.". Confession: Saturday 4:00 - 4:45 !.".

Phone Numbers

Rectory 834-6700 School 834-4931 Rectory Fax 834-6711 School Fax 834-4936 Music Office 834-8190 Religious Ed 279-7058

Elmhurst College Music Recital

Barb Masters

Elmhurst College Music Department presents A Faculty Recital.

Barbara Masters plays piano, organ and harpsichord this Sunday, September 10, at 7:30 !.".

Location: Elmhurst College Hammerschmidt Chapel. Music of Bach, Byrd, Scarlatti, Brahms, Villa Lobos

and Rex the King of Instruments—a light-hearted introduc-tion to the pipe organ.

Concert is suitable for all ages, free, open to the public and handicapped accessible.

Mayslake Ministries’ Annual Fall Conference

Spiritual Direction: Sign Posts on Our Spiritual Journey

October 7, Featuring Bishop Robert Morneau Time: 9:00 !.".—Noon

Location: St. John Neuman, St. Charles, IL We will be hosting Bishop Robert Morneau, of Green

Bay and renowned author of the best selling book, Spiritu-al Direction and a New Heart: Eleven Qualities of Holi-ness plus many other books.

Our Christian faith tells us that we came from God, we belong to God, and we are going back to God. As a pilgrim people we all need “directions” on how to live and how to get “home.” This conference will focus on ten principles of spiritual direction, guidelines helping us to stay the course. In the end, it is the Holy Spirit who directs us internally through our conscience and externally through the richness of our Christian tradition.

Tickets are $65/ person and including a continental breakfast.

Catechists and teachers can earn Continuing Ed credits. Please register on our website mayslakeministries.org or

by calling 630-852-9000.


Monday, September 11 SPRED 6:30 !.". PH Prayer for Priests 7:00 !.". C CRHP 7:00 !.". PC

Tuesday, September 12 St. Monica Prayer Group 7:00 !.". PC

Wednesday, September 13 Craft Ladies 9:00 #.". PC Bible Study 12:30 !.". PC MANNA 7:30 !.". PC Women’s Evening of Recollection 7:30 !.". C

Thursday, September 14 Prayer for Priests 8:45 #.". C Endow 9:00 #.". PC Endow 7:00 !.". PC School Board Mtg. 7:00 !.". PC

Friday, September 15 MANNA 2:00 !.". PC

Saturday, September 16 Biblical Institute 9:00 #.". PC

Sunday, September 17

C=Church

PH=Podesta Hall

S=School

VC=Valentino Center

PG=Parish Grounds

PC=Parish Center

Parish Activity Calendar

September 11 ‒ 17

Pastor .......................................... Rev. Greg Skowron ....... 815-791-6073

Email [email protected]

Parochial Vicar............................ Rev. Michael Kearney .. 630-834-6700

Email [email protected]

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

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

Altar Servers ............................... Rev. Michael Kearney ......... 834-6700

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

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

Council of Catholic Women ........ Kim MacGregor ............ 630-606-8831

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

CRHP .......................................... Kathy Fowler ................ 314-378-6331

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

Mike Iozzo ........................... 567-4700

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

Michael O’Ryan ................... 530-2954

Email .. [email protected]

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

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

Finance Committee Chairperson . Rob Bennett .................. 630-957-7380

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

Knights of Columbus .................. Kevin O’Reilly ..................... 442-4546

Don Lamonica .............. 847-414-0585

John Kwit ...................... 630-886-6178

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

Music Ministry ...................... Barb Masters ............................... 834-8190

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

PADS ..................................... Kathy Sacksteder ................. [email protected]

Parish Pastoral Council ..........

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 President .......... Lea Smirniotis ...................... 773-562-0575

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

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

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

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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 .............. Tracy Nelson ....... [email protected]

Youth Ministry……………...Thomas Logue…………………...917-5108

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

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