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.

MAY 1, 2016

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

779 S. YORK ROAD · ELMHURST, ILLINOIS 60126

CHURCH WEBSITE: www.visitationparish.org

SCHOOL WEBSITE: www.visitationelmhurst.org

CHURCH E-MAIL: visparish@aol.com

Pastoral Staff

Pastor

Rev. Scott Huggins Part-time Associate

Rev. J. Damien Graziano Weekend Assistants

Rev. Gerald Tivy Rev. Thomas Sularz Deacons

Jay Janousek, Anthony Spatafore James Eaker School Principal

Dr. Christopher Dransoff Director of Parish Faith Formation

Matthew Pozen Pastoral Associate/Facilities Mgr.

Deacon Anthony Spatafore Parish Music Director

Mrs. Barbara Masters Youth Ministry

Marcia Lane-McGee Business Manager

Mrs. Debbie Johnson

Mass Schedule

Sunday Masses

Saturday 5:00 P.M. Sunday 7:00, 8:15, 10:00 A.M. 12:00 Noon Daily Masses Monday–Friday 6:15, 8:15 A.M. Saturday 8:15 A.M. Confession Saturday 4:00-4:45 P.M. or by appointment

Phone Numbers Rectory................................... (630) 834-6700 Office Hours: ............ Mon.–Fri.,8:30 !.".–4:30 #.". Rectory Fax ...................................... 834-6711 Music Office .................................... 834-8190 School .............................................. 834-4931 School Fax ....................................... 834-4936 Religious Education ........................ 279-7058 Matthew Pozen .................................. Ext. 502 Youth Ministry ................. 834-6700, Ext. 314

Bishop of Joliet

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

Auxiliary Bishop of Joliet, Vicar General

Most Rev. Joseph Siegel, D.D.

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Monday, May 2

6:15 !.". Lynn Roeges 8:15 !.". William Luby

Tuesday, May 3

6:15 !.". Octavie Albuquerque 8:15 !.". James Pagni

Wednesday, May 4

6:15 !.". The Souls in Purgatory 8:15 !.". Toni Stanton

Thursday, May 5

6:15 !.". Deceased members of Phillips Family 8:15 !.". Matthew Reiser

Friday, May 6

6:15 !.". Hazel Van Velsen 8:15 !.". Teresita Villanueza Jeffrey Ferranco

Saturday, May 7

8:15 !.". Yolanda Paulini 5:00 #.". Sophia Carter

Sunday, May 8

7:00 !.". Rose Cuzzone and Bernice Marek 8:15 !.". Deceased member of Brinton and McGawley Families Inez Horky 10:00 !.". People of the Parish 12:00 !.". Anna and Danielle Bieniek

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 repose of the souls of Letty and Leonila

Dolofino

By: Fe Esteban

In memory of my mother, Ann Fassbender

By: Janet Fassbender

Thanksgiving for the Jara and Fahy families

By: Minnie Jara

Thanksgiving for a successful surgery

For the intentions of Mary Bednarz

In memory of Violet Janousek

Armed Forces Prayer List The following men and women will be remembered in

prayer as long as they continue to serve in our Armed Forces. We pray that God will watch over them and bring them home safely.

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

CPT Patrick Leen (Italy) 2LT Timothy Drahokoupil (Ft Benning, Georgia)

United States Marine Corps LCPL David Byrne (MCAS Cherry Point, NC)

PVT Nicholas Acevedo (California) PVT Conor Croci (California)

United States Air Force MSGT Kevin M. James (Italy) United States Coast Guard CPO Patrick Kirby (Texas)

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

Please Pray for Our Sick If you or a member of your family is ill or hospitalized

and would like to be placed on our Prayer List, please call the Rectory office and let us know.

Due to privacy issues we will only honor requests made by you or a family member. Your name will remain on the list for two weeks. If you wish your name to remain on the list after two weeks, you or a family member will need to call again to request that we continue to include it. Thank you.

Church Vigil Candle Intentions Before the statues of Our Lady and St. Joseph in the church, vigil candles burn for requested intentions. If you would like to have either candle lit, please contact the Rectory office. Intentions will be listed in the bulletin. This week candles will burn for the following intentions: For the protection of the men and women of

our armed forces, especially those serving the Middle East.

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PARISH BUSINESS

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Immaculate Conception Thanks Visitation

Many, many thanks for your generosity in providing a wonderful Easter for our outreach clients. We were able to provide food baskets, a ham and a grocery gift card to those who needed it, which included Catholic Charities clients, transitional housing families, food pantry clients and Greencastle seniors. We helped 85 families and dis-tributed over 125 children’s baskets. Our parish family will pray for you during this blessed Easter Season, asking the risen Lord, who dwells within us and among us, to bless you abundantly for your continued generosity to our most vulnerable sisters and brothers. Thank you again.

Pam Stefik / IC Director of Christian Ministry

Sixth Sunday of Easter Reflection “Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” Can we

hear Jesus saying these words to us? It’s often easier for us to imagine the apostles hearing this consoling command and following it, than to think of it really applying to us. After all, Jesus was standing right there with them. Can he really expect US, two thousand years later, not to be troubled by the cares of life? But the fact is that the gift Jesus was giv-ing to his disciples, he has also given to us: “The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name.”

Jesus told them that peace would be theirs, and it can also be ours. Peace is, in fact, one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit, along with love, joy, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, and chastity. These fruits don't come from us. They aren’t just for people with certain cheery personalities. These fruits come from God straight into our souls through the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. Through our bap-tism and confirmation, Jesus gives us the gift of his Spirit. And then his peace, and so many other gifts can truly be-come ours if we open our hearts to them.

This is a reality that we can contemplate whenever wor-ry or anxiety strike. Whatever may be disturbing our inner peace--whether it be a family feud, some kind of physical suffering, or a difficult decision to make at work or school—-we can take comfort in knowing that we can find peace even in the midst of the problem. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you,” Jesus says. But he continues, “Not as the world gives do I give it to you.” In other words, God doesn’t promise to take away the struggle in an instant. But he does promise to give us his peace even in the midst of life's trials and tribulations.

National Day of Prayer On this National Day of Prayer for our nation, we gather with our family and friends to discuss important national issues, and then join in com-munal prayer for wisdom, prudence, and right judgment enlightened not by our political views, but influenced by our religious views.

Let us pray… Good and gracious God,

You are a God of justice and mercy. Enlighten our minds to choose what is right in your eyes and

grant us the wisdom to acknowledge what is right. Enlighten our lives with the fire of your love and strengthen

us to work for the common good and not our individual needs. For it is through your goodness that we have all we need to do

your will in our nation. We ask all this, in and through the name of Jesus, your Son

who lives with you and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Special 2nd Collection Gabriel Lara, director of the Quinn Community Center

of St. Eulalia, will speak briefly after the homily next Sun-day to talk about the many programs offered at the Quinn Community Center. Since we joined in partnership with the Center over two years ago, some of our parishioners have volunteered and seen first hand the great impact this center has had on the families and children it serves. Our Knights of Columbus have supported the center with fund-raising dinners, and our school and religious education pro-gram, with the help of our CCW, are currently collecting art supplies and preparing to help stock and reorganize the center’s art studio. These are just a few ways that we have been sharing in the ministries of the Quinn Center. Today help us continue to help the Quinn Community Center and its ministries through our special second collection.

Taking Your Faith on Vacation As you make your vacation plans for the summer, be sure to

include time on Sundays to attend Mass wherever you are. Our obligation to worship and thank God at Sunday Eucharist never takes a break. The website, www.masstimes.org, has Mass sched-ules for churches around the country and around the world. Visit-ing different Catholic churches while on vacation can be enriching and enjoyable.

Please remember to continue your stewardship com-mitment to Visitation during these summer months as parish expenses continue even during summer vaca-tion.

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Sunday Collection - April 24 $22,919.48 Sunday Budget $27,942.00 Sunday (+/- on budget) ($5,022.52) Sunday - Total Year to date $1,099,391.73 Sunday - YTD Budget $1,173,564.00

129 parishioners contributed through E-Giving.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity to our parish.

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

ALTAR SERVER ASSIGNMENTS FOR MAY 7-8

Daily Altar Server Assignment Monday, May 2— Saturday, May 7

8:15 !.".

Monday, May 2 Jack and Matthew Kavanaugh Tuesday, May 3 Michael Shafer and Teagan Wede Wednesday, May 4 Johnny Falduto and Grace Grady Thursday, May 5 Nina Brucci and Connor Lawrence Friday, May 6 Nora Kenny and Will Ryan Saturday, May 7 Caden and Nolan Schaer

Lectors &

Music

Ministers*

Extraordinary

Ministers of the

Eucharist

Altar

Servers

Saturday

May 7

5:00 P.M.

Paul Klenck Jim Brown*

Jack & Krystyna Miuccio*

Alex Nieto*

Susan Maloney Cathy Sholtis Bing Zamar

Myrna Zamar

William Russ Tommy Ryan

Cassandra Sika

Sunday

May 8

7:00 A.M.

Laura Kern Barb Masters*

Mary McCann Marty Moran Rose Moran

Michael O’Ryan

Patrick Barry Luke

Montgomery Michael

Montgomery

Sunday

May 8

8:15 A.M.

Gary Marinier Barb Masters*

Megan Drahos*

Suzy Salgado*

Janet Fatheree Rita McGreal

Kevin O’Reilly Stephen L. Ruff

Marty Fitzgerald Eileen Harrington Katharine Svehla

Sunday

May 8

10:00 A.M.

Brendan Moriarty

Adult Choir*

Joyce Bennett Robert Bennett Karen Boozell Jane Klenck

Jenna Dolsen Michael Schafer Teagan Wede

Sunday

May 8

12:00 P.M.

Kelley Fowler Jim Brown* Alex Nieto*

Bob Kaminski Rose Krajewski

Rufo A. Lacsamana Susan Stanisz

Ryan Falcone Cecilia Passarelli

John Prabhu

Readings for the Week of May 1, 2016 Sunday: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29/Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8/Rv 21:10-14, 22-23/Jn 14:23-29 Monday: Acts 16:11-15/Ps 149:1-6, 9/Jn 15:26--16:4a Tuesday: 1 Cor 15:1-8/Ps 19:2-5/Jn 14:6-14 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22--18:1/Ps 148:1-2, 11-14/Jn 16:12-15

Thursday: Ascension: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-9/Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23 or Eph 1:17-23/Lk 24:46-53 Friday: Acts 18:9-18/Ps 47:2-7/Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28/Ps 47:2-3, 8-10/Jn 16:23b-28 Next Sunday: Acts 7:55-60/Ps 97:1-2, 6-7, 9/Rv 22:12-14, 16-17, 20/Jn 17:20-26

Reading for the Week of May 1, 2016

Joseph Uher Mara Rae, daughter of Craig and Erin (Hansen) Zomchek

MANNA Visitation Tuition Assistance Program

This past week 21 Visitation Grade School and other organization program families purchased $14,215 in gift certificates through our MANNA program. The earned tuition credit for the past week was $605.00.

Please note that your earned tuition credit will be applied to your Smart Tuition account.

You can visit the school website (www.visitationelmhurst.org) to view or print our most recent updated MANNA Order Form. For additional information or to place a large order, please call

MANNA Walk-in Service

Wednesday 7:30-8:30 #.". and Friday 2:00-3:30 #.".

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FAITH FORMATION

Faith Matt-ers By Matt Pozen—Director of Parish Faith Formation

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Faithful Citizenship (May 1, 2016) In Part II of Faithful Citizenship, the US bishops apply the general moral principles which they developed in Part I to vari-

ous concrete issues facing our nation today. Last week we looked at the following issues under the heading of “economic justice”: faith-based social services, conscience protection, health care, Medicare, and Social Security. In paragraph 81, Faithful Citizenship moves on to address the controversial topic of immigration: “The Gospel mandate to ‘welcome the stranger’ requires Catholics to care for and stand with newcomers, authorized and unauthorized, including unaccompanied immigrant children, refugees and asylum-seekers, those unnecessarily detained, and victims of human trafficking. Compre-hensive reform is urgently necessary to fix a broken immigration system and should include a broad and fair legalization program with a path to citizenship; a work program with worker protections and just wages; family reunification policies; access to legal protections, which include due process procedures; refuge for those fleeing persecution and violence; and policies to address the root causes of migration. The right and responsibility of nations to control their borders and to main-tain the rule of law should be recognized but pursued in a just and humane manner.”

The Catholic Church, through its bishops, priests, nuns, and lay people, is one of the most visible and forceful advocates for the rights and human dignity of immigrants in our country, both documented and undocumented. Perhaps it is because of our history of being an “immigrant church” in a society which was often less then welcoming that we have a special place in our hearts for the plight of immigrants. At the national level, the bishops support both comprehensive immigration reform and the r ight and responsibility of nations to control their borders and maintain the rule of law.

Paragraph 82 moves on to the crucial topic of education, which, due to the ongoing battle between Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), has grabbed national headlines lately. The bishops state: “Parents — the first and most important educators — have a fundamental right to choose the education best suited to the needs of their children, including public, private, and religious schools. Government, through such means as tax credits and publicly funded scholarships, should help provide resources for parents, especially those of modest means, to exercise this basic right without discrimination. Students in all educational settings should have opportunities for moral and character formation consistent with the beliefs and responsibilities of their parents.”

Paragraph 84 focuses on to the topics of crime, violence, and the prison system: “Promoting moral responsibility and ef-fective responses to violent crime, curbing violence in media, supporting reasonable restrictions on access to assault weap-ons and handguns, and opposing the use of the death penalty are particularly important in light of a growing ‘culture of vio-lence.’ An ethic of responsibility, rehabilitation, and restoration should be a foundation for the reform of our broken crimi-nal justice system. A remedial, rather than a strictly punitive, approach to offenders should be developed.” This year has been an especially violent one in Chicago, grabbing national attention. The bishops emphasize that healing our growing “culture of violence” requires a multifaceted approach. It’s not as simple as just hiring more cops, though this may be part of the solution.

In paragraph 85 the bishops address the lingering effects of racism and discrimination in our society: “It is important for our society to continue to combat discrimination based on race, religion, sex, ethnicity, disabling condition, or age, as these are grave injustices and affronts to human dignity. Where the effects of past discrimination persist, society has the obligation to take positive steps to overcome the legacy of injustice, including vigorous action to remove barriers to education and equal employment for women and minorities.

Paragraph 86 focuses on care for the environment: “Care for Creation is a moral issue. Protecting the land, water, and air we share is a religious duty of stewardship and reflects our responsibility to born and unborn children, who are most vulnerable to environmental assault. We must answer the question that Pope Francis posed to the world: ‘What kind of world do we want to leave to those who come after us, to children who are now growing up?’ There are many concrete steps we can take to assure justice and solidarity between the generations. Effective initiatives are required for energy conserva-tion and the development of alternate, renewable, and clean-energy resources. Our Conference offers a distinctive call to seriously address global climate change, focusing on the virtue of prudence, pursuit of the common good, and the impact on the poor, particularly on vulnerable workers and the poorest nations. The United States should lead in contributing to the sustainable development of poorer nations and promoting greater justice in sharing the burden of environmental blight, ne-glect, and recovery. Our nation's efforts to reduce poverty should not be associated with demeaning and sometimes coercive population control programs. Instead of resolving the problems of the poor and thinking of how the world can be different, some can only propose a reduction in the birth rate. At times, developing countries face forms of international pressure which make economic assistance contingent on certain policies of "reproductive health."

The issue of the health of our environment has become extremely politicized and dictated by opposing ideologies. Until we come to some kind of consensus about the data and its interpretation, we’ll never be able to develop and commit to public policies and regulations which strive to protect the long-term health of our environment.

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SCHOOL

TOTUS TUUS is coming to Visitation Parish

July 24-29, 2016

Totus Tuus is a diocesan catechetical summer youth program whereby seminarians and college students travel throughout the summer proclaiming the Gospel through Catechetical instruction, Mass, Confession, games, fun and more!

Visitation is par tner ing with Immaculate Conception Parish to sponsor Totus Tuus, July 24-29.

Children entering grades 1-6 and youth entering grades 7-12 are welcome from both parishes.

Entering Grades 1-6 (maximum of 90)* Monday-Friday

9:00 !.". to 2:30 #.". Cost: $25 Entering Grades 7-12 (no maximum)

Sunday-Thursday 7:00-9:00 #.". Cost: $10

Family Rate: $70 for 3 or more children grades 1-6 *Grades 1-6 need to bring a bagged lunch and drink daily To register or for more information please contact: Matt Pozen (Visitation Director of Parish Faith Formation) matt.pozen@visitationcc.org or 630-279-7058 x 502. Daily Mass at 11:15 !.". – All are welcome! Totus Tuus T-Shirts will be available after Masses

July 23 and July 24. $10/shirt.

Tuesday, May 3 The Family Tree of Christianity: How Did All the Different Churches Develop?

Location: Visitation Parish Center, Elmhurst Facilitator: Matt Pozen

Tuesday afternoon session, 12:30-2:30 #.". May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Or Wednesday evening session, 7:00-9:00 #.".

May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1 Participants are welcome to come to either session each week. This series will explore the historical development of the

main forms of Christianity. Week 1

Unity and Diversity in the Early Church (30-300 AD) Week 2

Councils, Creeds, and Schisms (300-700) Week 3

Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy (700-1300) Week 4

The Protestant Reformation (1300-1700) Week 5

Christianity in America (1700-Present) To enhance learning, participants will be given short readings for

each session, with questions for reflection and discussion. Registration is required. Please contact Matt Pozen at: matt.pozen@visitationcc.org or 630-279-7058 x 502.

MINISTRIES

The Family, Staff and Volunteers of The Quinn Center

Cordially Invite You to a

Cinco De Mayo Party

Saturday, May 7, 2016 Visitation Parish Center

6:00—8:00 p.m. Join us for:

Authentic Mexican Food Dancing and Dance Instruction

Children’s Games

We would like to thank you for your continuing sup-port and prayers . The Quinn Center has been a blessing to so many children and their families in the Maywood and Broadview communities. Thank you for being a part of our work and part of our family. Let’s gather to celebrate Cinco De Mayo and all those we have helped.

The Quinn Community Center is the principal social outreach program of Saint Eulalia Parish for the May-wood and Broadview communities. The Quinn Commu-nity Center acts in the role of servant leader. By provid-ing organizational structure and facilities, the Quinn Community Center exemplifies the commitment of Saint Eulalia Parish to collaborate with and enrich the lives of those it serves.

DaDaDaDa

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 May 3 7:00 – 8:00 #.".

Questions, call Bonita @ 630-279-0816 or Sheila @ 630-329-1867.

“…if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father.” Mt18:19.

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Mary and the Holy Spirit Let us meditate on the relationship between Mary, the Holy Virgin Mother of God and her spouse, the Holy Spirit. At the Annunciation, God sent an angel, a messenger, to mediate between Himself and Mary. Such humility on the part of God! And Mary, for her part, of-fered up to God her complete willingness to comply with His desires. When we think of Mary, we inevitably move

toward the Third Person of the Trinity. We ponder that beautiful relationship, perfect and holy. Mary pondered all the marvelous ways He manifested Himself in her life. Through Him, we have Our Savior, Jesus. Through Him, Mary guided the Apostles in the formation of the Catholic Church after Our Lord’s Ascension.

We are now beginning the beautiful month of May. In two weeks, we celebrate Pentecost. How appropriate it is to have the birth of the church within the month dedicated to the veneration of our Mother. We call her by many names, one of which is Holy Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. In the Gospel of Mathew 12:47 we read, “Your Mother and Your brothers are standing outside. They want to speak with You.”

At the Adoration Chapel we can go inside and immedi-ately encounter Jesus in a very special way. No one has to stand outside. Would that there was standing room only! Take time to visit the Adoration Chapel this May and hon-or your Heavenly Mother by honoring her son. Jesus prom-ised to send the Holy Spirit to each one of us after His As-cension. Ask to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit, our Holy Advocate: wisdom, understanding, knowledge, fear of the Lord, piety, fortitude, and counsel. Then, your life can begin to bear fruit as fragrant as the lilies of the valley in May, only with a longevity that will be to your everlasting joy and God’s everlasting glory.

The Chapel is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There is a serious need for adorers in two time slots: Sun-day, 12:00 noon to 1:00 #."., and Saturday, 2:00-3:00 #.". For more information, call Joan Taylor, 630-530-8963 or Mary Lewis, 630-941-9173.

Divine Mercy Corner Jesus said to St. Faustina: “I desire that you know more

profoundly the love that burns in My Heart for souls, and you will understand this when you meditate upon My Pas-sion. Call upon My mercy on behalf of sinners; I desire their salvation. When you say this prayer with a contrite heart and with faith on behalf of some sinner, I will give him the grace of conversion. This is the prayer:

O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You.” (Diary, 186, 187)

For more inspiration: The Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska: Divine Mercy In My Soul, Saint Faustina Kowalska, 2003, Marian Press or download the official Divine Mercy app free from the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception (for iOS and Android devices).

Catholic Reading Club May Selection

The Admirable Heart of Mary In keeping with the Catholic Reading Club tradition of

studying a book each May relating to the Blessed Virgin Mary, this month’s selection is The Admirable Heart of Mary by St. John Eudes, a great spir itual wr iter of the 17th century, St. John Eudes wrote this book to defend and promote the devotion to the Heart of Mary. He draws on Sacred Scripture, Tradition and the writings of the Church Fathers to build a structured edifice of enduring devotion to Our Lady, describing the mystical unity of the hearts of Jesus and Mary.

Last year we read the first half of the book, ending P. 152. This year, we will read the remainder of the book. This beautiful book helps us grow in our love of Our Lady and her role in Salvation.

Join us in discussing this remarkable book on Our Lady in the Fireside Room, Parish Center, 9:30-11:30 !.". on Thurs-day, May 19. A study guide for this book is available. If you would like a copy, please contact Madonna Muscarello, 630-325-7990 or email, gracicakes@aol.com.

Readers and visitors are always welcome to attend these meetings.

VISITATION PARISH GROUPS

Visitation Council of Catholic Women

2016-2017 Installation of Officers

All women of our parish please join us in celebrating the Installation of Jane Fitzgerald & her new CCW Board

Members Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Installation Mass at 10:00 !.". Luncheon immediately following at CAFÉ AMANO RESTAURANT 116 E. Schiller Street, Elmhurst IL

11:30 !.". Cocktail Reception & Luncheon

$30.00 per guest Babysitting will be available for the day

details in next week’s bulletin. Luncheon Reservation

Please RSVP by May 1st to Angela Hill, 233 Niagara, Elmhurst, IL 60126 Return through school c/o Colin Hill (Rm 113)

Checks made payable to Visitation CCW Credit Card accepted on Visitation CCW app Questions: Call Angela at 630-993-9223 or

angelahill46@gmail.com.

Name: __________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________

Individual seating or tables of 8-10. Please indicate if you would like to have us seat you or the names of those you

would like to sit with on this form.

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OUTSIDE EVENTS

“An Evening in India”

With Father Show Reddy Allam

(formerly assigned to IC Elmhurst) And

CHRISTS, NFP* (A charity to help needy children in India formed by

Elmhurst Catholics) 7pm Thursday, May 5, 2016

Knights of Columbus Hall (free parking in rear lot) 537 S. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois

Be our guest for an evening of India’s food, music, drink (or K of C’s cash bar for alcohol), & conversation.

See examples of how, materially & spiritually, Fr. Allam & CHRISTS, NFP, are helping India’s

children in need to help themselves & others. Please: RSVP to:

christs.nfp@gmail.com OR 630-834-6543 · Chr istians Helping Raise India's Students To

Selfless Self-sufficiency, Not For Profit Corp. (a tax deductible charity)

“Festa Italiana” Friday, May 13 (Your lucky day!)

Presented by Fr. McDonald Council #1911 and

Navarro Catering and Events 537 S. York St. Elmhurst, IL 60126

Come listen to the music of Sinatra, Dean Martin, Louie Prima, Perry Como and others while enjoying a delicious Friday Knight dinner!

~ Bar opens at 5:00 #.".~Dinner Buffet Serving ~ 5:30 – 8:00 #.".

Bruschetta, Zalute Salad Pasta Vodka, Chicken Francaise

Italian Sausage, Peppers & Potatoes Green Bean Almondine

Dessert: Italian Ice $22 per person

(Proceeds benefit Council Charitable Activities) Tickets available at www.elmhurstkofc.org

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Chicagoland Area Jesus tells us not to let our hearts be troubled because

he has given us His peace; the peace that passes all under-standing. We also have the Holy Spirit to lead and guide us and our marriage. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends on June 10-12, 2016 or August 12-14, 2016 or October 7-9, 2016, all at Elk Grove Village, IL. Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at 630-577-0778 or contact us through http://wwme-chicagoland.org .

DIOCESAN

Year of Mercy

Pilgrimage Church Hours at I.C.

As part of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Immaculate Con-ception parish is one of the “Pilgrimage Churches” in the Diocese of Joliet. In celebration, we will open our I.C. Church to pilgrims from the parish and around the dio-cese each Saturday from 11:00 !.". to 1:00 #.". begin-ning on Saturday February 13 through November 26, 2016. Our hope is that people will take advantage of the opportunity to visit the church and pray. There is also the opportunity to obtain a plenary indulgence during the Year of Mercy by visiting a Pilgrimage Church with the inten-tion of acquiring the indulgence, going to confession (before or after the visit), receiving Holy Communion, making a profession of faith, praying for the Holy Father and for the intentions that he bears in his heart for the good of the church and of the entire world. Please plan to make a special visit with your family or friends during this Year of Mercy.

VISITATION, ELMHURST, IL MAY 1, 2016

Monday, May 2 Prayer for Priests 7:00 .#.". C Tuesday, May 3 Church History 12:30 #.". PC St. Monica Prayer Group 7:00 .#.". PC Wednesday, May 4 Pre 4 Mothers Tea 8:00 !.". PC Craft Ladies 9:00 !.". PC Pre 4 Mothers Tea 12:00 #.". PC Bible Study 12:30 #.". PC Prayer Quilt 1:00 #.". PC Tiger Cub Scouts Den Mtg 3:00 #.". PH Church History 7:00 #.". PC MANNA 7:00 #.". PC Thursday, May 5

Pre 3 Mothers Tea 8:00 !.". PC MOPS 9:30 !.". PC, PH Pre 3 Mothers Tea 12:00 #.". PC 1st Communion Retreat 6:00 #.". C, PC Friday, May 6 MANNA 2:00 #.". PC Saturday, May 7 RE 1st Communion 1:00 #.". C Cinco De Mayo Party 6:00 #.". PC Sunday, May 8

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C=Church

PH=Podesta Hall

S=School

VC=Valentino Center

PG=Parish Grounds

PC=Parish Center

Adoration Chapel ........................ Mary Lewis .......................... 941-9173 Joan Taylor .......................... 530-8963

Altar Servers ............................... Deacon Tony Spatafore ....... 834-6700 Bereavement Ministers ............... Patti Riggs ........................... 832-7798

Casserole Ministry ...................... Kathy Best ........................... 832-7673 Council of Catholic Women ....... Mary McCann ...................... 605-8817

Crypt of the Saints ...................... Richard Montalbano ..... 708-774-1946 Deacons ...................................... Jay Janousek ........................ 834-2863 Tony Spatafore .................... 834-6700

Email .......... aspatafore1@comcast.net Jim Eaker ............................. 530-7596

Elizabeth Ministry ....................... Clarita Iozzo ........................ 941-3929 Fathers’ Club .............................. Craig Heiss .......................... 530-4252

Finance Committee Chairperson . Terese Feeney ...................... 832-1778 Knights of Columbus .................. Sean O’Leary ................ 773-490-6738 Kevin O’Reilly .................... 442-4546

John Kwit ............................. 886-6718 Ladies’ Bowling .......................... Sharon Bresnahan ................ 530-1053

Ladies’ & Couples Bridge .......... Peg Majewski ...................... 941-9170 Ladies’ Golf League ................... Lynn DeFilippis ................... 834-5290

Little Samaritans ......................... Donna Monaghan ................ 834-5385 MANNA Tuition Assistance ....... David James ......................... 834-0967 Men’s Bowling ..................... Sev Delabar ............................... 833-7766

Men’s Small Groups .............. Jim Herrmann ............................... 941-7854 PADS ..................................... Bob & Tricia Havlir ..................... 530-5268

Parish Pastoral Council .......... Mike Deardurff ............................ 903-6396 Parish Faith Formation .......... Matthew Pozen ............. 279-7058, Ext. 502

Prayer Groups—Blue Army .. Mary Parpan ................................. 941-7910 Prayer Quilt Ministry ............. Karen Verner ................................ 834-6700

RCIA ..................................... ..................................................... 834-6700 School Board Chairperson .... Jeff Harrison ................................. 530-8496 Scouting ................................. Melanie Schneider ........................ 782-0868

Jim Herrmann ............................... 941-7854 Social Service Outreach......... Deacon Tony Spatafore ................ 834-6700

aspatafore1@comcast.net SPRED .................................. Melanie Schneider ........................ 782-0868

Ushers .................................... George Klein ................. gpkcdc@juno.com Valentino Activity Center ...... Linda Roberts ............................... 941-7785 “Viz” Seniors ......................... Mary Ann Kramer ........................ 833-2167

Vocation Committee .............. Pam Gaudio .................................. 833-8812 Joan Taylor ................................... 530-8963

Women’s Volleyball .............. Dawn Larson . dawnmlarson@sbcglobal.net Youth Ministry ...................... Marcia Lane-McGee .................... 917-5108

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

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