The Presentation of the Lord February 2, 2020

February 2, 2020 Visitation Catholic Church

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: 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.

VISITATION PASTORAL STAFF ● Rev. Greg Skowron, Pastor, 815-791-6073 Frgreg@visitationcc.org ● Rev. Shaun Cieslik, Parochial Vicar, 630-834-6700 Frshaun@visitationcc.org ● Dcn. Anthony Spatafore, Pastoral Associate, 630-834-6700 aspatafore1@comcast.net ● Dcn. Jay Janousek, 630-834-2863 ● Dcn. James Eaker, 630-530-7596 ● Dcn. Mike Iozzo [St. Peregrine Ministry], 630-567-4700 mike.iozzo@outlook.com ● Dcn. Michael O’Ryan [St. Peregrine Ministry], 630-530-2954 VisDeaconMikeO@gmail.com PARISH FAITH FORMATION/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ● Matthew Pozen, 630-279-7058, x502 Matt.pozen@visitationcc.org YOUTH MINISTRY ● Jake Bartley, Youth Minister, youthministry@visitationcc.org

MUSIC ● Barbara Masters, Parish Music Director, 630-834-8190 barbara.masters@visitationcc.org OFFICE STAFF ● Marek Latocha, Business Manager 630-834-6700, x202, marek@visitationcc.org ● Anne Montgomery, Administrative Assistant to the Pastor, 630-834-6700 ● Suzanne Noonan, Secretary, 630-834-6700 ● Teodora Kulikowska, Admin. Asst., 630-834-6700, x206 ● Susan Hemmersmeier, Communications Manager communications@visitationcc.org 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

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

GREETERS NEEDED Let us welcome our brothers and sisters in Christ as they come to mass. This is an excellent opportunity for people in high school and older to be involved. If you are friendly and a social person, please consider volunteering. Spending just a few minutes greeting parishioners and welcoming newcomers each a week could have a true impact. Please contact Mike Iozzo to sign up or for more information at mike.iozzo@outlook.com.

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Fundraising is an important part of what helps Visitation School to operate daily. TEN percent of our operating

budget comes from fundraising.

Enjoy a wonderful evening out at the Galaxy Gala while helping our students!

Can’t attend? Donate something toward our live or silent auctions! We are accepting sports and event tickets, gift

cards, vacation stays, skilled services and more.

Go to visgala2020.givesmart.com or call Visitation School at 630-834-4931 for more information.

FLOCKNOTE—IT’S NOT JUST FOR

COMMUNICATING!

Yes, Flocknote is a wonderful

communication tool for those who are

involved in parish ministries.

But Flocknote is MORE than that. It is

Visitation’s new parish registry system. This new system

counts every adult parishioner individually, so those who

are married need to register separately, with a unique

phone number or email.

Numbers are vital in determining the number of priests

we have here at Visitation. Please, take two minutes

and register if you haven’t already done so.

Go to visitationparish.org and click on the sheep or text

JOINVIS to 84576 on your cell phone.

Need help? Call the rectory at 630-834-6700. We are

happy to help!

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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:

In loving memory of Mariann B. Mueller

Before the statues of Our Lady and St. Joseph in the

church, vigil candles burn for requested intentions. If

you would like to have the candle lit for your inten-

tion, please call the parish office at 630-834-6700.

This week candles will burn for the following inten-

tions:

For vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life

PRAYERS FOR OUR FAMILY

For the Deceased Jim Mirabile Mary E. Calkins

“Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord, and may

perpetual light shine upon him.”

For the Sick Please pray for all the sick and their families:

Dcn. Jay Janousek Renee Moran-Vogel

Beth Huttner

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. Please call the office to add a name or to

have the name continued for two weeks.

CHURCH VIGIL CANDLE INTENTIONS

FLAME OF FAITH INTENTIONS

II - Michelle Bruning and Nicholas Ignoffo

WEDDING BANNS

ST. MONICA PRAYER GROUP Come pray with us for your loved ones who have drifted

away from the faith or who are outside of the Church. This

fellowship group will meet the first Tuesday of every

month.

Visitation Parish, 779 S. York Rd, Elmhurst, IL

Fireside Room, Parish Center

Tuesday, February 4, 7-8 PM

Questions, call Bonita at 630-279-0816

or Sheila at 630-329-1867

“...if two of you on earth agree about anything for which

they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly

Father.” Mt18:19

Revisit the Presentation of the Lord The Presentation of the Lord is celebrated on February

2nd, 2020 and is 40 days after Christmas. On this day,

we celebrate the presentation of Jesus in the Temple in

Jerusalem. According to Jewish law at that time, the first

born son belonged to God. Parents of the first born male

child were expected to offer a sacrifice when they

presented their child in the Temple. When Mary and

Joseph presented Jesus, they offered a sacrifice of two

turtledoves. They met a man named Simeon who

instantly recognized Baby Jesus as the Messiah. They

also met Anna, a prophetess. “At that moment, she

came and began to speak about the child to all who were

looking for the redemption of Jerusalem” (Luke 2:38).

This day is also known as Candlemas Day, the day on

which candles are blessed symbolizing Christ who is the

“Light of the World.” We also celebrate World Day for

Consecrated Life from February 1st-2nd. Saint John Paul

II wrote of the different forms of consecrated life as "the

many branches which sinks its roots into the Gospel and

brings forth abundant fruit in every season of the

Church's life." These diverse forms include: Monastic

Life, the Orders of Virgins, Hermits, and Institutes

completely devoted to contemplation, Apostolic

Religious Life, Secular Institutes, Societies of Apostolic

Life, and new or renewed forms of the consecrated life

(cf. Vita Consecrata, 6-12).

Revisit this day when Mary, Joseph, Simeon, and

Anna gazed upon Baby Jesus, the Light of the World,

when He was presented in the Temple by visiting the

Adoration Chapel. You, too, can gaze upon the “Light of

the World” in the Blessed Sacrament, the True Presence

of Jesus. Come out of the cold and feel Jesus lighten

your soul and feel the warmth of His Love for you.

Also, pray for all who live a consecrated life that they

may always have the “Light of the Lord” shine brightly

in their hearts, minds, and souls.

Sunday 1 AM and Wednesday 3PM are empty hours.

The following hours are in need of a prayer partner:

Tuesday 7AM and Thursday 7AM

Feast Of St. Blaise Monday, February 3

For many centuries St. Blaise has

been the patron saint of those with

ailments of the throat.

A general Blessing of the throats will

be given Monday, during the 6:15 and

8:15 AM Masses.

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

U.S. Air Force MSGT Kevin James (Langley AFB, VA) AMN Natalee Arbino (Wright Paterson, OH) AMN E2 Jacob Neimanas (Travis AFB, CA) A1C Eric E. James (Dyess AFB, Abilene, TX) U.S. Army MAJ Patrick Leen (M.E.) 1 LT Joseph D. Frost (Ft. Knox) CPT Nicholas Keller (Ft. Knox, KY) 1 LT Thomas J. Diwisch (Fort Bragg, NC) PFC Stephen J. Taylor (Ft. Riley, KS) 2 LT Frances Cervone (Fairbanks, AK) 1 LT Nathaniel E. Greenberg (Fort Hood, TX) U.S. Army National Guard PVT Christopher J Slowinski (Ft. Leonard Wood, MO) MAJ Joseph Doyle (ID) CPL James Kotowski (Afghanistan) SP4 Thomas Treslo (Afghanistan) U.S. Coast Guard CPO Patrick Kirby (TX) U.S. Marine Corps PVT Nicholas Acevedo (CA) 1 LT Kurt P. James (Camp Pendleton, CA) SGT David Byrne (Japan) LCPL Eric E. Gibas (Camp Pendleton, CA) PVT Dominik Tosto (San Diego, CA) United States Navy LCDR Robert Aranha (United States)

CMAA Report

2019 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal through

1/26/2020

Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mass $ 4,550.00

Sunday 7:00 a.m. Mass $ 1,962.00

Sunday 8:15 a.m. Mass $ 3,321.25

Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass $ 3,455.97

Sunday 11:30 a.m. Mass $ 5,517.45

Sunday 6:00 p.m. Mass $ 2,355.00

Total Collection $ 21,161.67

Previous Week E-give $ 5,037.34

WEEKLY TOTAL $ 26,199.01

Sunday weekly budget $ 28,846.00

Sunday YTD budget $ 865,380.00

SUNDAY TOTAL YTD $ 893,199.01

January 26, 2020

OUR PARISH STEWARDSHIP

ATTENTION ALL REGISTERED FOR E-GIVING: If your banking information has changed recently,

please update your e-Giving account.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

This month, the Diocese of Joliet is

mailing information about the 2020

Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal

to all registered parishioners. Our

annual appeal supports 30 ministries that illustrate this

year’s theme, Be Kind and Merciful, and benefits parishes,

including ours. We ask that you take a moment to review

these materials and prayerfully reflect on your contribution

to this year’s CMAA. Please let the parish office know if

you do not receive this mailing from the diocese. Thank

you in advance for your generosity!

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MASS INTENTIONS GOSPEL REFLECTION

February 2, 2020

The Presentation of the Lord ■ Monday, February 3

6:15 AM

Marge Thallemer

8:15 AM

Richard Menard

■ Tuesday, February 4

6:15 AM

Intentions of the Celebrant

8:15 AM

Gary Lewis & Betty Pulliam

John M. Hannigan

■ Wednesday, February 5

8:15 AM

Intentions of the Celebrant

8:15 AM Philip & Nellie Guistolise

Enrique (Henry) Lopez

■ Thursday, February 6

6:15 AM

Intentions of the Celebrant

8:15 AM

Paul Guistolise

■ Friday, February 7

6:15 AM

Forgotten Souls in Purgatory

8:15 AM

Intentions of the Celebrant

■ Saturday, February 8

8:15 AM

Intentions of the Celebrant

5:00 PM

Fortutnot Vitale

■ Sunday, February 9

THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

7:00 AM

Nancy Falash

8:15 AM

Intentions of Tom Kearney

Anita DiNello

Gregory Gaumond

10:00 AM People of the Parish

11:30 AM

Rose Herula

Enrique (Henry) Lopez

6:00 PM

Intentions of the Celebrant

Sunday: Mal 3:1-4/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or

2:22-32

Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13/Mk 5:1-20

Tuesday: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30—19:3/

Mk 5:21-43

Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17/Mk 6:1-6

Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12/1/Mk 6:7-13

Friday: Sir 47:2-11/Mk 6:14-29

Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13/Mk 6:30-34

Next Sunday:

Is 58:7-10/1 Cor 2:1-5/Mt 5:13-16

Readings for the week of February 2, 2020

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Catholic Charities Downers Grove

Counseling Services Openings available for clients with Medicaid.

Counseling services provided by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet at their Downers Grove office are immediately available for clients with Medicaid. The office is located at 3130 Finley Road (suite 520) in Downers Grove and appointment hours include evenings and weekends.

Catholic Charities Counseling Services provides outpatient counseling. Individual, group, family, and couples therapy are offered, in addition to specialized services such as anger management groups and preventative education programs. To make an appointment, call 815-723-0331. To learn more about Catholic Charities, visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.

Catholic Charities Mission We are a faith-based organization providing service to people in need and calling others of good will to do the

same.

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PH: Podesta Hall • C: Church • PC: Parish Center

VISITATION PARISH LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULE

2-8/2-9 5:00 PM 7:00 AM 8:15 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM 6:00 PM

LECTORS Ramona

Osgood

Gerry Weaver Bill Milano Kati Potaczek Joe Falcone Christopher

Radcliff

EUCHARISTIC

MINISTERS Kevin O’Reilly

Elaine Ryba

MaryAnn

Santucci

Cathy Sholtis

Bob Kaminiski

Marianne Stanke

NOT FILLED

NOT FILLED

Megan

Deardurff

Elizabeth

Maloney

Mary McCann

Rachael

Gilboy

Al Potaczek

Patti Riggs

Rosalie Ward

Rose Krajewski

Susan Maloney

Kelley Mical

Karen Stuefen

Paul Morris

NOT FILLED

NOT FILLED

NOT FILLED

ALTAR

SERVERS Christopher

Murphy

Patrick

O’Reilly

Michael

Passarelli

Aniela Gaudio

Julianna

McKillop

Ryan Meydrech

Maggie Berigan

Patrick Berigan

Abby Zwolinski

Patrick Gilboy

Megan Los

Nick Zaragoza

Liam Brady

Kade Imburgia

Meg Prabhu

Georgianna

Nemeth

Max Nemeth

AJ Torres

MUSIC Barb Masters

and Sr. Susan

Majcen

Barb Masters Jim Brown &

Regina Gibbons

Adult Choir Barb Masters,

Jack & Krystyna

Miuccio

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Peter Frost

Morgan Frost

Mikey Curtin

Clare Lopatka

Clara Lawrence

Abby Zwolinski

Rachael Bricker

Emily Carling

Luke Beckman

Ryan Hiller

William Marzano

Cecilia Passarelli

DAILY 8:15 AM MASS ALTAR SERVER ASSIGNMENT (FEBRUARY 3-8)

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3

SPRED 5 PM PH

Prayer for Priests 7 PM C

Baptism Prep Class 7 PM PC

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4

St. Monica 7 PM PC

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Prayer Quilt Ministry 1 PM PC

ENDOW 7 PM PC

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Prayer for Priests 8:45AM C

ENDOW 9 AM PC

Rosary Makers 11 AM PC

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8

Biblical Institute 9 AM PC

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9

RCIA 9:30 AM PC

CLOW 10 AM PC

Troop 14 Mtg 5:30 PM PH