Engraved brick pavers are great gifts [...]]]> Become a permanent part of the history of Visitation Parish by purchasing an engraved brick paver commemorating a special person or event. Each brick paver will be etched with a personal message or name, and will be located near the main entrance of the Parish Center or Bell Tower.

Engraved brick pavers are great gifts in memory of loved ones, special anniversaries, first communions, weddings or graduations.

View (or download) The Commemorative Brick Paver Program brochure and order form.

Bids for the project were let out on Wednesday, February 3rd to seven general contractors who had been pre-approved by the Joliet Diocese. The bids will be opened later this month.   We will then review [...]]]> Over the past several months, we have been making a great deal of progress preparing for our building program.

Bids for the project were let out on Wednesday, February 3rd to seven general contractors who had been pre-approved by the Joliet Diocese. The bids will be opened later this month.   We will then review them with the diocese to ascertain if we have enough funds pledged and collected to break ground and begin building.

As of this date *, we have $4,798,236 pledged and $4,489,035 collected.

If we get the bids we need, we hope to start the building project in late March. So please pray for good bids so we can start the project soon. Thank you for all of your prayers and contributions that have brought us this close.

Update on Other Parish Facilities

The air conditioning work for the church is complete and ready for the spring. In addition, we have replaced the a/c system in the Valentino Center, and the sound system will be replaced in Podesta Hall this month.

Deacon Tony Spatafore

* Amounts updated since this report was given at Masses on February 6-7, 2010.