CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR 2021 CONFIRMANDI!

Fifth Sunday of Easter May 2, 2021 VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH - ELMHURST, IL - MAY 2, 2021

Benjamin Michael AGUILERA

Rebecca Therese ARENAS

Theodore Sebastian ARNETT

John Gemma ASHBY

Tyler Anthony ASMUSSEN

Kayla Gemma BARCLAY

Brendan Peter BASSING

Charles Michael BASTEDO

Mimi Teresa BAXA

Luke Simeon BECKMAN

Margaret Monica BERIGAN

Hans Killian BJORLIN

Elaine Teresa BLASS

Michael Patrick BRADEN

Paxon Anthony BRESNAHAN

Rachael Gabriel BRICKER

William Francis BRYK

Colleen Peregrine BUHRFIEND

Rafael Pedro CANETE

Adam Cecilia CARABALLO

Emily Faustina CARLING

Audrey Catherine CARLTON

Brendan John CARROLL

Evan Michael CARRY

William Benedict CARTER

Alexa Perpetua CASTELLANO

Charles Albert CASTILLO

Claudia Mary CLARK

Cecilia Cecilia COLOMBARI

James Thomas CONNORS

Colleen Joan CONSIDINE

Peter John CONSIDINE

Maryfaith Bernadette CONSIDINE

Meredith Catherine CONVERSE

Nora Bernadette CURTIN

Aliana Teresa DEANY

Angelina Cecilia DeSIMONE

Luke Luke DeSIMONE

Carmine Sebastian Di MIELE

Julian Joseph DOMINGUEZ

Mathew Michael DONAGHEY

Albert Dominic ESPINOSA

Evelyn Francis EXINER

Emma Lucy FALEY

Connor John Paul FELICE

Daniel Gerard FROMELT

Peter Jacob FROST

Lanz Gregory GALDO

Xander Sebastian GAMBOA

Addison Gemma GANNON

Aniela Antonia GAUDIO

Charles Francis GEORGAS

Patrick Joseph GILBOY

John Francis GOGGIN

Mary Rose GRACEY

Julia Anastasia GRADY

Isabelle Maria GRANE

Olivia Martin GWALTNEY

Mia Catherine HANGER

Finn Joseph HARRINGTON

Gavin Sebastian HART

John Sebastian HART

Lauren Teresa HASKE

Natalie Therese HASKE

Fintan Raphael HELM

River Ignatius KAPLAN

John John KELLAM

Brennan Sebastian KENNEDY

Mia Gemma KOENIGSBERGER

Richard Raphael KOLSKY

Brady Peter LAVIN

Clara Brigid LAWRENCE

Natalie Catherine LAWTON

Ava Joan of Arc LEWANDOWSKI

Annabella Rita LIUTIKAS

Henry Michael LOMBARDI

Clare Katharine LOPATKA

Margaret Mary Magdalene LOPEZ

Megan Margaret LOS

Molly Elizabeth LUCAS

Sophia Rita MARTINELLO

Olivia Teresa MARZANO

Jack James McCOMB

Joseph Robert McDONOUGH

Joseph Sebastian McGREAL

Jack Anthony McGREAL

Taylor Marie McMILLEN

Scarlett Teresa MORIARTY

Audrey Elizabeth MULAY

Katelyn Francis NATALE

Avery Catherine OREL

John Jude ORVINO

Kathleen Teresa O'SHAUGHNESSY

Mario Francesco PALERMO

Carmen Anthony PAULO

Tully Gabriel PAULSEN

Stanley Stephen PECK

Lauren Elizabeth PESCE

Luke Sebastian PIECZYNSKI

Quinton Paul PINTOZZI

Ariana Nicolette POLITO

Skylar Joan of Arc RADZ

Cooper Sebastian RAINONE

Alyssa Catherine RANIERI

Delaney Thomas RHOADES

Michael Patrick RYAN

Adrian Teresa SCHAFER

Peyton Teresa SCHMIDT

John Francis SEBASTIAN

Samantha Chiara SHISH

Edward Sebastian SICA

Zachary Anthony SPENCER

Emma Theresa STANCY

Samuel Sebastian STEC

John Daniel TERZO

Cole Michael TOMEI

Charles Michael TULLY

Caitlin Christopher UDE

Joshua Michael VEZZA

Griffith Hugh WATSON-HIRSCH

Jacob Maximilian WEDE

Benjamin Michael WEDE

Ava Marie WENTE

Xzavion Anthony WILLETT

Jayden Peter WILLETT

Caitlin Helena WISNIEWSKI

Nick John Paul ZARAGOZA

Emilie Isabelle ZITEK

Abigail Therese ZWOLINSKI

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR 2021 CONFIRMANDI!

May 2, 2021 Visitation Catholic Church

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

WELCOME TO VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH Love and Service to Others 779 S. York Street • Elmhurst, IL • 60126 • www.visitationparish.org Daily Mass: Monday-Friday, 6:15 AM, 8:15 AM Saturday Reconciliation: 3:00-3:45 PM Regular Saturday Mass Hours: 8:15 AM, 4:00 PM (Vigil) Regular Sunday Mass Hours: 7:30 AM, 9:30 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.

PARISH AND PASTORAL STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION

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: [email protected] • Parish Website: WWW.VISITATIONPARISH.ORG

Deanery Website: easterndupagedeanery.org

VISITATION PASTORAL STAFF • Rev. Greg Skowron, Pastor, 815-791-6073 [email protected] • Rev. Tomy Chellakandathil, Parochial Vicar 630-834-6700 [email protected] • Rev. Wolf Werling, Parochial Vicar 630-834-6700 [email protected] • Dcn. Anthony Spatafore, Pastoral Associate, 630-834-6700 [email protected] • Dcn. James Eaker, 630-530-7596 • Dcn. Mike Iozzo 630-567-4700 [email protected] • Dcn. Michael O’Ryan [St. Peregrine Ministry] 630-530-2954 [email protected]

PARISH FAITH FORMATION/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION • Matthew Pozen, 630-279-7058, x502 [email protected]

MUSIC • Barbara Masters, Parish Music Director 630-834-8190 [email protected] OFFICE STAFF • Marek Latocha, Business Manager 630-834-6700, x202, [email protected] • Anne Montgomery, Administrative Assistant to the Pastor, 630-834-6700 • Suzanne Noonan, Parish Secretary, 630-834-6700 • Teodora Kulikowska, Accounts Payable 630-834-6700, x206 • Susan Hemmersmeier, Communications Manager [email protected]

VISITATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Website: www.visitationelmhurst.org Phone: 630-834-4931/Fax: 630-834-4936 • Carrie Mijal, School Principal, [email protected] • Katie McVey, School Assistant Principal [email protected]

MONDAY, MAY 3 CRHP 7:00 PM PC

TUESDAY, MAY 4 RE First Communion Retreat 6:00 PM PC

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 Craft Ladies 9:00 AM MP Faith Study 9:30 AM PC

THURSDAY, MAY 6 Prayer for Priests 8:45 AM C Endow 9:00 AM PC Renewed 7:00 PM PC

FRIDAY, MAY 7 RE First Reconciliation 6:30 PM C

SATURDAY, MAY 8 RE First Communion 10:00 PM C

Fifth Sunday of Easter May 2, 2021

Please keep these parishioners in your prayers, and all the sick and their families:

Fr. Miroslaw Stepien and Alice Walent

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.

PRAY FOR OUR SICK

Please pray for all of those who have died, especially

Beth Huttner

“Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them.”

PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED

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 Yatooma’s Family

• Ania Wyrwal and the Wyrwal Family

• Intentions of Natalia R.

FLAMES OF FAITH

Mass 4:00 $10,187.68

7:30 $2,783.00

9:30 $2,054.00

11:30 $1,775.00

6:00 $1,173.20

TOTAL COLLECTION MASS $17,972.88

e-Giving $7,120.34

TOTAL $25,093.22

Weekly Budget $26,170.00

YTD Budget $1,099,140.00

YTD Budget $1,077,517.04

SPECIAL COLLECTION $3,938.11

YTD Sunday Collection For April 25, 2021

BAPTISMS

LILY ROSE daughter of Joseph and Jennifer (Roberts) Anderson

COLETTE BELLA daughter of Rian and Laura (Miller) Branning

Dear Parishioners,

I am so excited because May is here and, as you know, May is the Month of Mary! The Blessed Virgin Mary is the Mother of the Church and therefore the example, as well as the guide and inspiration, of everyone who seeks to be the servant of God. Mary is the Daughter of God the Father, the Mother of God the Son and the Mystical Spouse of the Holy Spirit. She is the Queen of the Angels, the saints, and of heaven and earth.

Mary, our most beautiful mom, brings joy to our hearts. It is not a coincidence that this month, dedicated to Mary, is during the Spring season, when the birds are singing, the sun is shining, and all things are growing.

When we truly love somebody, then we want to get to know them better, follow them more closely and imitate their virtues. So let us spend this month showing our love and appreciation to our Mama Mary. Start today, by praying the rosary on your own or join us 30 minutes before one of our weekend Masses. Think positive, enjoy the new life all around us and look up through Mary to her Son!

Fr. Greg Skowron, Pastor

Prayer to Mary for the Grace of Love O Mary, my dear Mother, how much I Iove thee! And yet in reality how little! Thou dost teach me what I ought to know, for thou teachest me what Jesus is to me and what I ought to be for Jesus. Dearly beloved Mother, how close to God thou art, and how utterly filled with Him! In the measure that we know God, we remind ourselves of thee. Mother of God, obtain for me the grace of loving my Jesus; obtain for me the grace of loving thee!

WEDDING BANNS

I Mitchell Buzzell and Sabrina Ruff


ARMED FORCES PRAYER LIST We remember and pray for the protection of our military as they serve in our Armed Forces.

U.S. Air Force MSGT Kevin M. James (Andrews AFB, MD) AMN Natalee Arbino (Wright Paterson, OH) AMN E2 Jacob Neimanas (Travis AFB, CA) A1C Eric E. James (Dyess AFB, Abilene, TX) U.S. Army PFC Michael Perrone (Germany) MAJ Patrick Leen (IL.) 1 LT Joseph D. Frost (Ft. Knox, KY) CPT Nicholas Keller (Ft. Knox, KY) 1 LT Thomas J. Diwisch (Fort Bragg, NC) SPC Stephen J. Taylor (Incirlik AB, Turkey) 1 LT Francesca Cervone (Fairbanks, AK) 1 LT Nathanial A. Greenberg (Ft Leonard Wood, MO) CPT Kathleen M. Donofrio (Afghanistan) U.S. Army National Guard PVT Christopher J Slowinski (Ft. Leonard Wood, MO) MAJ Joseph Doyle (ID) CPL James Kotowski (Afghanistan) U.S. Coast Guard CPO Patrick Kirby (TX) U.S. Marine Corps PVT Nicholas Acevedo (CA) CPT Kurt P. James (Okinawa) SGT David Byrne (MCAS, Cherry Pt., NC) CPL Eric E. Gibas (Camp Pendleton, CA) PVT Dominic Tosto (San Diego, CA) United States Navy LCDR Robert Aranha (United States)

A Gardening Tip There is an old adage that tells us that “April showers bring May flowers.” God’s grace can be compared to the welcome spring rains, but only if the heart is not “hardened” to His gifts for us. Henri Nouwen once wrote “I still remember an evening meditation on Dutch television during which the speaker poured water on hard, dried-out soil, saying, “Look, the soil cannot receive the water and no seed can grow.” Then, after crumbling the soil with his hands and pouring water on it again, he said, “It is only the broken soil that can receive the water and make the seed grow and bear fruit.” After seeing this I understood what is meant to pray in front of the Eucharist with a contrite heart, a heart broken open, to receive the water of God’s grace.”

Come to the Adoration Chapel and watch yourself grow. To sign up for an adoration hour, please email us at [email protected] or contact Mary Lewis at 630-941-9173 or Joan Taylor at 630-530-8963.

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MASS INTENTIONS

“Spiraling out of control,” is a phrase that can easily describe the current display of human existence. In addition to the violence, unrest, uneasiness and turmoil that are common elements of our daily news, other essential pieces are misplaced or missing. Many lack an objective center around which to order and structure their lives or a clear set of definable goals or mores to act as guideposts and life directives. It appears that “feelings” have become a “new god” and traditional structures and ideals set aside. It is almost as if history only shows that we got this whole thing wrong and many are determined to finally set things right. The real truth, however, is that while wrongs and errors are certainly a part of our often-checkered past, it is hardly the case that all was wrong. It is not our task to rewrite the history of our lives, but to learn from mistakes that were made, and preserve the perennial wisdom at the root of our successes. Learning is an essential part of being human. The question becomes, however, from whom do we learn? Some have such a hard time placing God in that position, but that is precisely where God needs to be. God is the Master Teacher from whom all of humanity learns and gets its cues. It is in and through this relationship with the Gardener of Life that we are fashioned and pruned into the people we are intended to be and can be. It is only in God that we are able to find our best selves. Sadly, many think that religion too, as well as history in general, has also gotten all this wrong. Yet, our resurrection faith tells us differently. We are reminded, today especially, that we are meant to remain in Christ as Christ remains in us. We are also reminded that Jesus, the Incarnate God, is the vine upon which we grow, the branches that flow from the source of God’s life. Giving up our will to God’s can be a painful endeavor. It is not easy to set our own desires and wants aside and allow God to step in and direct and guide our growth. But this is the only way to prevent deadly weeds from overtaking us and bringing us to a place of self-destruction. God’s commandments are the very guideposts and benchmarks we need, yet many seek to remove them from all public view because they appear to limit self-expression and suppress what is considered by many to be “human freedom.” They are the only way we can find freedom, however. And, until we learn this fundamental lesson, we will continue to spiral out of control, never really knowing who we are, what our potential can be or how life really can be lived. We will not know peace.

GOSPEL REFLECTION

May 2, 2021 Fifth Sunday of Easter MONDAY, MAY 3

6:15 AM

Souls in purgatory 8:15 AM Intentions of Frank Guistolise

TUESDAY, MAY 4 6:15 AM Souls in purgatory 8:15 AM +Mike Kasper

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 6:15 AM +Laura and Thasos 8:15AM +Joseph Guistolise +Jackie Ward

THURSDAY, MAY 6 6:15 AM +Patricia Gallagher 8:15 AM

+Thomas Keck

FRIDAY, MAY 7 6:15 AM William Fahey 8:15 AM

+Shirley Swieczkowski

SATURDAY, MAY 8 8:15 AM Souls in Purgatory 4:00 PM +Barb Nootbaar +Karen Mullen Intentions of Karen Stuefen

SUNDAY, MAY 9 7:30AM

+Rose Cuzzone +Bernice Marek 9:30AM

+Balraj Grewal Intentions of Patricia Gallagher +Anna David 11:30AM +Ralph Bullock +Louise Talko +Brenda Fetsch 6:00PM +Mary Flynn +Henryk and Hala Rozycki

Sunday: Acts 9:26-31/1 Jn 3:18-24/Jn 15:1-8 Monday: 1 Cor 15:1-8/Jn 14:6-14 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28/Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6/Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21/Jn 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31/Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10/Jn 15:18-21

Next Sunday: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48/1 Jn 4:7-10/Jn 15:9-17

Readings for the week of May 2, 2021


RIGHT TO LIFE

Please join us each Saturday from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. as we pray the Rosary at Access Health Center, 1700 75th St, Downers Grove, IL 60516. We will pray for the conversion of doctors, clinic workers and mothers, as well as for the souls of the babies lost to abortion. Contact Paul Esposito at [email protected] for more information.

Spiritual Adoption Campaign

SPIRITUAL ADOPTION—40 WEEKS—2021

Week 6—May 1-2, 2021

“It is six weeks since my life began. My head is

taking shape, and my digestive tract is in

formation. The cluster of cells that will become my

testes or ovaries is also forming. Won’t my mommy

and daddy be surprised when the doctor exclaims,

‘It’s a boy!’ or ‘It’s a girl!?’ This week the umbilical

cord that is a life-line from mommy to me is in

place and my heart is beating at 138 beats per

minute. I am so excited to be here!”

Spiritual Adoption Prayer Lord Jesus, you said, “let the children come to me.” (Matthew 19:14) Therefore, with deep trust in your infinite mercy, I bring _________________, the child that I have spiritually adopted and who is at risk of being aborted, to your Sacred Heart this day. Please grant that the parents of this child may quickly come to the realization that this new life is not an inconvenience or a burden, but a child; their child, their own flesh and blood. Give them the courage, strength and guidance they need to embrace this child and to choose life! Amen.

GOOD NEWS! By popular demand, the Crypt of the Saints will be open on Sundays starting May 9, from 6 AM until 1 PM. Volunteers are needed to keep it open every Sunday: 90 minute time commitments are necessary. If interested, please call Bing Zamar at 630-341-7013 to sign up.

Our newest items are Holy Cards with Patron Saint Medals for over 40 occupations—all free of charge.

Thousands of saints and their relics are awaiting your prayers and devotions and veneration.

Social distancing will be observed and masks are required and available upon entering.

Thank you! Richard Montalbano

Looking for a Rosary?

Confirmation, First Holy Communion, Baptism, Wedding, Knights of Columbus, Divine Mercy?

The Visitation Rosary Makers have been busy making mission rosaries to send overseas, but have also been making rosaries for every occasion.

For free rosary repair, or to get a rosary, please call Lorene at (331) 642-0603

Is gossip a mortal sin?

To really ask this question, we must consider the Eighth Commandment: “You shall not bear false witness.” In its reflections on this commandment, The Catechism of the Catholic Church invites us to not only think about what bearing “false witness” means, but to also consider how we understand the truth and how we communicate more broadly. This is why so much of this section of the Catechism has to do with the gift of language. With this in mind, we will notice that the word “gossip” isn’t used by the Catechism. Instead, we find the words “detraction” and “calumny,” which are actually two forms that gossip can take, and both can be quite serious.

First, detraction is the of revealing “another’s faults and failings to persons who did not know them,” without morally valid reasons. Calumny, by extension, is saying something about another person that is untrue, and it is sinful because it “harms the reputation of others and gives occasion for false judgements” (see no. 2477). In all of our communication, we have to always recognize that we have a moral obligation to the truth and to always work to protect the reputation and honor of our neighbors (see no. 2479).

Gossip can, in fact, prove to be a very serious sin. After all, the Catechism reminds us: “No one is bound to reveal the truth to someone who does not have the right to know it” (no. 2489). When we have gossiped, especially if we are aware we have damaged another person’s good name or reputation, we want to make every effort to undo the damage we have done, including seeking the grace and forgiveness offered in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.



Our parish’s goal for the 2021 CMAA is $136,300, with 70 percent of any amount we raise over this goal returned to us for our use. Please prayerfully reflect on your gift to this year’s CMAA and return your pledge card or envelope, make a gift online at jolietdioceseappeal.org or text DO-NATE to (815) 205-1949. Thank you for considering the most generous pledge possible to this year’s annual appeal.

Faith Matt-ers

By Matt Pozen – Director of Faith Formation

The Question of Authority (Article 20)

In our exploration of the development of authority and leadership structures in the early Church, last week we finished looking at the seven letters of bishop Ignatius of Antioch (in Syria), written circa 115 AD to churches in western Asia Minor (now Turkey) and to Rome. These letters revealed an important shift in the authority structure in some churches, from a conciliar leadership shared by equal presbyter-bishops to a more hierarchical structure with one bishop presiding over a council of presbyters and a group of deacons. By the year 115 AD this was certainly the case for Ignatius’ church of Antioch and for those in Asia Minor, but we learned that it was not yet the case for the church in Rome, nor for the churches in Greece. At what point did the churches in Rome and Greece shift to the mono-episcopate structure that was the norm in Syria and Asia Minor? This week we’ll explore some writings from the middle of the 2nd century that shed some light on this. St. Justin Martyr was a Gentile born in Samaria (near Israel) during the early part of the 2nd century. As a young man he studied many different Greek philosophers, but when he learned about Christianity he recognized it as the true wisdom he was seeking. He became a Christian and spent

the rest of his life teaching the faith to others, eventually founding a school in Rome. About the year 155 AD, Justin wrote his First Apology, which was a defense of the Christian faith against the misunderstandings and false accusations of the Romans. He was ultimately martyred in Rome circa 165 AD, in the persecution under Emperor Marcus Aurelius. One of the accusations made against Christians by their pagan neighbors was that they were cannibals, who at their religious rituals sacrificed a child and ate its body. Because this was obviously a slanderous account of the Eucharist, Justin took it upon himself in his First Apology to give a true description of this central Christian ritual. Justin’s description is one of the earliest accounts of the weekly celebration of the Eucharist, and it is remarkable how many of its elements are still seen today in the Mass (as I’ve indicated below in parentheses): “On the day called Sunday there is a meeting in one place…and the memoirs of the apostles (Gospels & Letters of Paul) or the writings of the prophets (Old Testament) are read as long as time permits. When the reader has finished, the one presiding, in a discourse (Homily), urges and invites us to the imitation of these noble things. Then we all stand together and offer prayers (Petitions)…and we greet each other with a kiss (Sign of Peace.) Next the bread and wine and water are brought to the one presiding (Presentation of the Gifts), and taking them he sends up praise and glory to the Father of the universe through the name of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, to the best of his ability (Eucharistic Prayer), and the congregation assents, saying ‘Amen’. Those whom we call deacons give to each of those present a portion of the consecrated bread and wine (Communion), and they take it to those who are absent. Those who so wish, contribute, each one as much as he chooses (Collection). What is collected is deposited with the presider, and he takes care of orphans and widows and those who are in want on account of any other cause, and those who are in bonds, and the strangers sojourning among us.” (65-67) In this description of the celebration of the Eucharist in Rome circa 150 AD, Justin does not use the title episkopos (bishop) for “the one who presides”, but it is probable that by this point the one(s) who presided over the community (the presbyter-bishops) also presided over the celebration of the Eucharist.

Please join us in praying for our

priests. We meet each Thursday in

the church at 8:45 AM.

Contact Deacon Jim with any

questions:

630-915-8920

There is a small basket labeled Lost & Found in the Narthex near North exit doors. We will keep items there

through the end of April. Anything unclaimed will be donated. Thank you!

Your gift to the CMAA makes a difference


E-Giving

Are you watching Mass from home? Have you lost your envelopes?

Do you want a no-contact way to give?

Consider making your weekly donations online. Go to www.visitationparish.org/give and sign up for

e-giving. It’s easy!

SISTER STORY

May Crowning with Sister The Visitation first graders annually participated in their own May Crowning Ceremony for many years. This tradition was to be a holy experience. The students managed the ceremony. Readings were practiced, songs were perfected, and prayers were recited. in by the children adornRosaries and flowers brought ed Mary’s altar. Mary’s crown, made by two first graders years ago, was affixed to Mary’s veil. One spring, Sister said, “Can I come to the May Crowning?” Being well aware of Sister’s enduring love for Mary, we were touched that her request was a question. Sister arrived promptly to the ceremony eager to begin. She did not attend as an observer and participated right along with the students. Her engagement in the service was heartfelt and genuine. The children were remarkable. Being in the presence of such an inspirational figure spurred them on to a meaningful “AMEN!” The familiar melody of “Immaculate Mary!” never sounded more spectacular. Sister thanked the first graders for their beautiful prayers and quietly left to continue the school day. Sister Thomas Leo was devoted to Visitation Catholic School. Her legacy, memory, and virtuous soul will live on. Go Vikings! Cindy Burke & Jill Martino Longtime Visitation teachers SISTER STORY We encourage anyone to submit a memory of STL to share. Please send stories 200 words or less to [email protected].

Just for Kids!

COMING ATTRACTION!

Spring is here, which means the

annual CCW Flower sale is

coming. Though our

gardens are not yet in

full bloom, after all

Masses on Mother’s Day

weekend you can buy

flowers for moms,

grandmas, and the special people in

your life. Don’t forget some for

yourself! Proceeds will benefit the Vis’

Right to Life ministry, so please be

generous.



PARISH DIRECTORY

Adoration Chapel

Mary Lewis 630-941-9173

Joan Taylor 630-530-8963

Altar Servers 630-834-6700

Catholic Light House Media

Tom and Mary Parpan 224-558-5610

Email: [email protected]

Casserole Ministry

Kathy Best 630-834-7673

Council of Catholic Women

Lindsay Cibelli 708-774-4900


CRHP

Mary McCann 630-605-8817


Crypt of the Saints

Richard Montalbano 708-774-1946

Elizabeth Ministry

Clarita Iozzo 630-941-3929

Fathers Club

Mike Machon


Finance Committee

Brendan Gilboy, President 630-834-6700

Helping Hands Ministry

Joe & Kathy Falcone 630-632-7897

Vikram & Caroline Prahbu 630-607-4777

Knights of Columbus

Tom Lenz (Grand Knight) 331-642-4775

Tom Russell (Deputy GK) 630-697-7608

John Dwyer (KC Squires) 708-280-1985

Ladies Bowling

Sharon Bresnanhan 630-530-1053

Ladies and Couples Bridge

Peg Majewski 630-941-9170

Ladies Golf League

Lynn DeFilippis 630-834-5290

Men’s Bowling

Sev Delabar 630-833-7766

Men’s Small Groups

Jim Hermann 630-941-7854

PADS

Elizabeth Kosowski


Prayer Quilt Ministry

Karen Verner 630-834-6700

Right-to-Life Committee

Paul Esposito

[email protected]

RCIA 630-834-6700

Rosary Maker Ministry

Lorene Bryan 815-671-1970

School Board President

Jana Machon 773-562-0575


Scouting

Rob Moskal

ShopWithScrip

Mindy Hosler 630-536-9996

Social Service Outreach

Deacon Tony Spatafore 630-834-6700

Email [email protected]

SPRED

Melanie Schneider 630-209-0064

Ushers

Patti Pagni


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


CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR 2021 CONFIRMANDI!

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