Religious Education Catechists & Aides
We are in need of catechists, and aides in the Religious Education program. Classes go from Sept. – May and meet weekly on Wed. 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. and Wed. 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. If you would like to share the faith with the youth of our parish please contact Matt Pozen, Faith Formation Director, 630-279-7058 or matt.pozen@visitationcc.org. Please contact asap as we are planning for the fall.

Special Religious Development Catechists Needed (SPRED) We are looking for to train new catechists (age 21 and older) to prepare a special religious place where they can welcome people with special developmental needs. Take time to think, pray and to answer the call. Please contact Melaine Schneider at (630) 209-0064.

Sunday Collection Counters Needed Need volunteers for every other Monday (only 2 times per month) from 8:30 to Noon to count the Sunday collections for deposit. Please contact Marek Latocha at marek@visitationcc.org.

The KOC is in need a few more people for their upcoming Tootsie Roll Drive September 13th & 14th.  If you are available to volunteer for 2 hours on either of the dates listed below, please contact George Marinier or Terry Hitzler.

Friday, Septmber 13th, 6am - 6pm
(only asking for 2 hour commitment)

Saturday Septmeber 14th, 8am - 4pm
(only asking for 2 hour commitment)

To confirm your availability and time slot, please email gmarinier@comcast.net or thitzler@att.net.

Read more about the charge behind the KOC Tootsie Roll Drive HERE.

This program is for children age 4 through grade 4, and takes place throughout the school year (Sept - May). Last year we had 5 adult volunteers and a few teen helpers who shared the CLOW leadership responsibilities (an average of about 1-2 Sundays per month). Leading the sessions involves about 1-2 hours of prep time during the week (using the leader's guide), arriving at church on Sunday at about 9:45 am to set up, leading the session from 10:05 to 10:30, and returning to church for the rest of Mass. This year we're hoping to start CLOW on Sunday, Sept 22nd at the 10:00 am Mass, provided enough volunteers step forward. How does CLOW work? --- At the beginning of Mass, after the Opening Prayer, the priest invites the children forward and gives them a blessing. Then an adult leader and teen helper lead them out of the church to the fireside room in the Parish Center. (Parents may go with their children the first few times if they are apprehensive.) The leader proclaims the Scripture readings from the Mass to the children (in a kid-friendly translation) and discusses the meaning with them (using a leader's guide). A song or brief activity is incorporated to enhance the experience. The CLOW session ends with a simplified profession of faith (Creed) and some petitions, with the children being encouraged to voice their own. Then the adult and teen leaders walk the children back into church while the collection is being taken up, and make sure the children return to sitting with their parents. In addition to providing children with an experience of the Liturgy of the Word that is more at their own level, CLOW also helps parents in the church to hear the Scripture readings and homily in a deeper way, since they won't be distracted by their younger children fidgeting in the pews. If you or your teenager would be interested in helping to lead CLOW, please contact Matt in the RE Office at matt.pozen@visitationcc.org or 630-279-7058 x 502. Matt will provide training, leader's guides, and ongoing support. Come join this fun and fulfilling ministry!

Ever dream about saving someone's life?  Now's your chance to live it.  We are looking for volunteers to help install and take down the pro-life crosses, Visitation's annual witness to the community in support of the right to life.  We will install them on Saturday, September 28 at 9:00 a.m., and take them down on Saturday, October 19 at 9:00 a.m.  We should be done by 11:00 or so on each day.  The work is easy, and the co-workers are friendly.  Most importantly, you'll be working to save the lives of unborn babies and protect their mothers and families from the scourge of legal abortion, which has so far claimed over 62 million lives.

If interested in helping on either or both days, please contact Paul and Kathy Esposito at 630-530-4647 or espo382@comcast.net for more details. 

St. Nick's Raffle Tree Coordinators
Looking for 3 volunteers
The Raffle Tree is a fun event that takes place same day as St. Nick's Boutique.  With each $1 or $5 donation, children have the opportunity to win fun items such as puzzles, toys, board games, gift cards (i.e. Target, AMC, Amazon), and other big ticket items!!
     Responsibilities include:
     Sends request for raffle tree donations
     Distribute/Post flyers for advertisement
     Coordinates pick up/drop off of items
     Hosts donated items until day of event
     Manages set-up/break-down of event
     Coordinates parent and student volunteers 

Elizabeth Ministry
Looking for 1-2 volunteers
Details about the Elizabeth Ministry can be found here: https://visitationparish.org/elizabeth-ministry
     Responsibilities include:
     Be available for women in need, through friendship and outreach. 
     Help with planning Mass of Angels in the Spring.

Please contact Kate Luburic at kate.luburic@gmail.com if you'd like to help.  Thank you for your consideration and continued support of CCW events.