FINANCE COUNCIL Ray Kostesky-Chairman Tom Bliley John Charbeneau Lisa Forte Debby Harriman Fritz Sitterding PARISH COUNCIL Charlie Costello Lynne Dreelin Linda Gray-Chairperson Lee Hollingsworth Dave Marchant Brendan O’Brien Stephanie Selmer-Secretary Kathy Swinehart Lynn Vajda PARISH COUNCIL MINISTRIES Worship/Liturgy, Eileen O’Brien Justice & Peace, Eileen Wagner Religious Education, Barbara Hollingsworth Parish Life, Peg Meushaw Adult Ed/RCIA, Louise Petralia Pastoral Care, Lynne Richardson Administration, Page Wittkamp Young Adult Representative-open Finance, Ray Kostesky The Catholic Church Of The Visitation 8462 General Puller Highway P.O. Box 38 Topping, Virginia 23169 Phone:(804) 758-5160 Fax: (804)758-0676 E-Mail: [email protected]Website: www.church-of-the-visitation.org Church Hours Sunday Mass 9AM Wednesday Mass 5:30PM Thursday Mass 9AM Parish Office Hours 9AM-2PM Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Pastor, Robert Cummins, Jr. Church Secretary, Andrea Moore Webmaster, Mike Dreelin Sixth Sunday of Easter May 1, 2016 He Lives CHURCH ACTIVITIES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND SACRAMENTAL EVENTS Below is a condensed list of such items. For more details, consult our Ministry Catalogue or contact the Ministerial Head pictured on the WELCOME TREE, located on the wall outside of the kitchen. BAPTISM, MARRIAGE: Please contact the parish office to arrange an appointment for celebrating the sacrament of Baptism or Marriage. CATECHUMENS: RCIA invites people of all ages interested in becoming Catholics through Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. Contact the parish office. SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING: Celebrated 2x a year Spring & Fall or by appointment. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Held during Lent and Advent as well as by appointment. Please call the parish office. SICK CALLS: Please call the Office at any time. We will also bring Holy Communion to anyone who is unable to attend Mass. HOLY DAYS: Please call the office for times. PRISON MINISTRY: Please call the office if you are interested in helping. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Knights of Columbus meet the second Wednesday of each month beginning with the Rosary at 5:45pm and the meeting starting 6:15pm, followed by a social with wives and guests at 7:15pm. Everyone is welcome. The KOC are willing to provide transportation to any church activities. Call Grand Knight Gary Richardson, 776-0949. VISITATION SINGERS: You are invited to sing at Dockside Nursing Home and Riverside Convalescent Center one day a month(3rd Wednesday). We start off with a short practice at Visitation and then sing at both facilities. We will bring one or two guitars and any available singers to entertain the residents, singing hymns, light songs they know, and songs for the season. For information, call Carol McCormack at 804-725-1656. KNITTING MINISTRY: A loving ministry that meets every 1 st and 3 rd Monday (10am at the church) each month, weather permitting. Please call Mary Jacobs (465-9803) FOOD PANTRY: Our church supplies food/toiletries to the Cryer Center to provide help to the community as needed. Items may be dropped off in the utility room next to the kitchen. Crates are marked. RECYCLABLE CANS: Church of the Visitation recycles cans, with profits going to church ministries. Bring your aluminum cans to the bin outside, by the playground. BUILDING FUND As of April 2016: $487,610 MASS/MUSIC Bell Song: Morning Has Broken #641 Entrance Song: The God Of All Grace #318 Glory to God #915 Liturgy of the Word First reading/page 161 Responsorial Psalm: O God, let all the nations praise you! Second Reading Gospel Acclamation: Whoever loves me will keep my word, says the Lord, and my Father will love him and we will come to him. Gospel/Homily Nicene Creed /page 9 Prayers of the Faithful: Response:-Lord hear our prayer Liturgy of the Eucharist Offertory: All Is Well With My Soul #465 Holy: #918 Memorial Acclamation: When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again. Lord’s Prayer: page 26 Lamb of God: #923 Communion: I Want to Walk As A Child Of The Light #605 Meditation: Spirit And Grace #344 Recessional: All The Ends Of The Earth #547 TODAY’S MASS May 1, 2016 Gospel: John 14:23-29 First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 15:1-2, 22-29 Second Reading: Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23 ASSIGNMENTS GREETERS: Lynn Dreelin, Pat Marchant & Chris Tutak USHERS: Tom Shoemaker, Larry Tewey, Stephanie Selmer, Lee Hollingsworth & Don Delagrange ALTAR SERVERS: Anne Paparella COMMUNITY LEADER: Charlie Costello LECTORS: Chuck & Carol Walsh EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Steve Forte, Debbie Harriman, Barbara Hollingsworth, Marie Suyes & Mary Sychterz Music: Leaders: Carol McCormack/Matt Ponish Cantor: Georgia Beville COLLECTION COUNTERS: Brendan & Stephanie Wednesday: May 4th (Mass-5:30PM) Easter Weekday Reading 1: Acts of the Apostles 17:15,22-18:1 Gospel: John 16:12-15 Thursday: May 5th (Mass-9AM) Easter Weekday Reading 1: Acts of the Apostles 18:1-8 Gospel: John 16:16-20 OFFERTORY COLLECTION FOR April 24, 2016 Collection: $ 1,914 Second Collection: Total Offertory Collection Year to Date $ 96,599 Total Budget Projection: $ 91,157 Our second collection today is our annual Haiti Appeal. We signed the following principal checks this week: $186 Liturgy expenses; $282 Lawn Care.
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FINANCE COUNCIL Ray Kostesky-Chairman
Tom Bliley John Charbeneau
Lisa Forte Debby Harriman
Fritz Sitterding
PARISH COUNCIL Charlie Costello
Lynne Dreelin Linda Gray-Chairperson
Lee Hollingsworth Dave Marchant
Brendan O’Brien Stephanie Selmer-Secretary
Kathy Swinehart Lynn Vajda
PARISH COUNCIL MINISTRIES Worship/Liturgy, Eileen O’Brien
Justice & Peace, Eileen Wagner Religious Education, Barbara Hollingsworth
Parish Life, Peg Meushaw Adult Ed/RCIA, Louise Petralia
Pastoral Care, Lynne Richardson Administration, Page Wittkamp
Young Adult Representative-open Finance, Ray Kostesky
Pastor, Robert Cummins, Jr. Church Secretary, Andrea Moore
Webmaster, Mike Dreelin
Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 1, 2016
He Lives CHURCH ACTIVITIES, ORGANIZATIONS,
AND SACRAMENTAL EVENTS Below is a condensed list of such items. For more details, consult our Ministry Catalogue or contact the Ministerial Head pictured on the WELCOME TREE, located on the wall outside
of the kitchen. BAPTISM, MARRIAGE: Please contact the parish office to arrange an appointment for celebrating the sacrament of Baptism or Marriage. CATECHUMENS: RCIA invites people of all ages interested in becoming Catholics through Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. Contact the parish office. SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING: Celebrated 2x a year Spring & Fall or by appointment. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Held during Lent and Advent as well as by appointment. Please call the parish office. SICK CALLS: Please call the Office at any time. We will also bring Holy Communion to anyone who is unable to attend Mass. HOLY DAYS: Please call the office for times. PRISON MINISTRY: Please call the office if you are interested in helping. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Knights of Columbus meet the second Wednesday of each month beginning with the Rosary at 5:45pm and the meeting starting 6:15pm, followed by a social with wives and guests at 7:15pm. Everyone is welcome. The KOC are willing to provide transportation to any church activities. Call Grand Knight Gary Richardson, 776-0949. VISITATION SINGERS: You are invited to sing at Dockside Nursing Home and Riverside Convalescent Center one day a month(3rd Wednesday). We start off with a short practice at Visitation and then sing at both facilities. We will bring one or two guitars and any available singers to entertain the residents, singing hymns, light songs they know, and songs for the season. For information, call Carol McCormack at 804-725-1656. KNITTING MINISTRY: A loving ministry that meets every 1st and 3rd Monday (10am at the church) each month, weather permitting. Please call Mary Jacobs (465-9803) FOOD PANTRY: Our church supplies food/toiletries to the Cryer Center to provide help to the community as needed. Items may be dropped off in the utility room next to the kitchen. Crates are marked. RECYCLABLE CANS: Church of the Visitation recycles cans, with profits going to church ministries. Bring your aluminum cans to the bin outside, by the playground.
BUILDING FUND
As of April 2016: $487,610
MASS/MUSIC
Bell Song: Morning Has Broken #641 Entrance Song: The God Of All Grace #318 Glory to God #915 Liturgy of the Word First reading/page 161 Responsorial Psalm: O God, let all the nations praise you! Second Reading Gospel Acclamation: Whoever loves me will keep my word, says the Lord, and my Father will love him and we will come to him. Gospel/Homily Nicene Creed /page 9 Prayers of the Faithful: Response:-Lord hear our prayer
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Offertory: All Is Well With My Soul #465 Holy: #918 Memorial Acclamation: When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again. Lord’s Prayer: page 26 Lamb of God: #923 Communion: I Want to Walk As A Child Of The Light #605 Meditation: Spirit And Grace #344 Recessional: All The Ends Of The Earth #547
TODAY’S MASS May 1, 2016
Gospel: John 14:23-29 First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 15:1-2, 22-29
Second Reading: Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23
ASSIGNMENTS
GREETERS: Lynn Dreelin, Pat Marchant & Chris Tutak USHERS: Tom Shoemaker, Larry Tewey, Stephanie Selmer, Lee Hollingsworth & Don Delagrange ALTAR SERVERS: Anne Paparella COMMUNITY LEADER: Charlie Costello LECTORS: Chuck & Carol Walsh EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Steve Forte, Debbie Harriman, Barbara Hollingsworth, Marie Suyes & Mary Sychterz Music: Leaders: Carol McCormack/Matt Ponish Cantor: Georgia Beville COLLECTION COUNTERS: Brendan & Stephanie Wednesday: May 4th (Mass-5:30PM)
Easter Weekday Reading 1: Acts of the Apostles 17:15,22-18:1 Gospel: John 16:12-15 Thursday: May 5th (Mass-9AM) Easter Weekday Reading 1: Acts of the Apostles 18:1-8 Gospel: John 16:16-20 OFFERTORY COLLECTION FOR April 24, 2016 Collection: $ 1,914 Second Collection: Total Offertory Collection Year to Date $ 96,599 Total Budget Projection: $ 91,157 Our second collection today is our annual Haiti Appeal. We signed the following principal checks this week: $186 Liturgy expenses; $282 Lawn Care.
FATHER JOHN BODDIE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In memory of our pastor and friend, Fr. John Boddie, from whom flowed love and kindness to all who knew him. May his soul rest in peace. Money from these ads are
used as scholarships given to the youth of our church. Please make your checks payable to THE FR. JOHN BODDIE SCHOLARSHIP FUND. Checks and ads can be deposited in the
church office. The charge per space is $100. Thank you for your continued support. The Scholarship Committee
Website for scholarship application: tcfrichmond.org Application deadline: March 3th
BE A KNIGHT Contact: Grand Knight Gary Richardson 804-776-0949
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Mother Theresa’s ANYWAY prayer
People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered; forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of
selfish, ulterior motives; be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some false friends and true enemies; succeed anyway. If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; be honest and frank anyway. What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; build it anyway. If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous; be happy anyway. The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; do good anyway. Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough; give the world the best you’ve got anyway. You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God; it was never between you and them anyway.
Breathe in Love,
Exhale Peace.
UPCOMING EVENTS
*May 6th-Golf Tournament *May 8th-Ascension of the Lord Sunday/No Social Sunday/ Mothers Day & Golf Silent Auction Ends *May 10th-Parish Council Meeting 7PM *May 15th-Ann. Celebration-Father Robert’s Ordination & Pentecost Sunday *May 18th-Visitation Singers *May 22nd-The Most Holy Trinity Sunday *May 29th-The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Sunday *May 30th-Memorial Day KOC cemetery 9AM
Reading I: Acts 1:1
Reading II: Ephesians 1:17
Gospel: Luke 24:46
Key Passage: Ephesians 1:17 (a Spirit of wisdom)
Adult: Who in your family has the gift of wisdom?
Child: Who is the wisest person you know?
Trinity creates us, guides us on the way, and prepares our heavenly
CARE NOTE “Healing Your Body, Mind, and Spirit Together”
“...because all your various dimensions are interrelated, you can call upon all your
resources-body, mind, and spirit to find healing at times of brokenness.”
Pastoral
Care
Ministry Take one take heart ~ Give one give hope
Care notes are located in the vestibule.
FOSTER CARE May is National Foster Care month and the
Middlesex County Department of Social Services is seeking Foster Parents. Often, the need is for
only one night of care while in other circumstances, the placement can last for up to a year while the agency
works to reunite children with their families. If you are interested please contact the office.
FATHER BODDIE MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC Our Annual Golf Classic is approaching and will be held on next Friday, May 6th, at the
Piankatank River Golf Club. Our Silent Auction will last one more Sunday.
The following businesses and/our individuals have sponsored golf holes:
Al Langer, Hurd’s, Fleet Brothers, Kathryn Bliley, Bristow-Faulkner Funeral Home, Tom Shepherd, Steve Forte, Joe Brinkley, Cynthia Lewis, Revere Gas, Andrew Bury Jr, Title Associates, Debbie’s Family Restaurant, Nennie Lennon, Mark Lange of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, Our Lady of the Bay Council 11210, FABCAD (Dave Filippi), and Tom Foley.
The following businesses and/or individuals have donated items for our silent auction or raffle prizes:
Something Different, C & F Bank, Southside Sentinel, Pam Waldron, Bob Scherrer, Eddie’s Auto Service, Peggy Williams, Gloucester Toyota Parts Department, Brendan O’Brien, Mary Wakefield Buxton, Piankatank Golf Course, Interior Innovations-Nancy Myers, Lynne Dreelin, The Table To Go, By the Bay Stained Glass, the
Harriman's, Cynthia Lewis, Jean Kostesky and The River Market.
Please take time to thank these persons and patronize the businesses as appropriate.
My wonderful church family,
Thank you for all your prayers and support for my family the
past two years. How Jerry enjoyed the cards he
received! How I needed your hugs! The Mass and reception brought joy to my heart. We are truly blessed at the Church of the Visitation.
With gratitude and love,
Lynne and Thomas family
WEDDING GUIDELINES We recently discovered we did not have updated
wedding guidelines and turned to Stephanie Selmer for help She provided a Diocesan approved draft in less than one week. We and the two couples who will be married at our church this summer and fall thank her for her industrious efforts.
MANY THANKS ARE IN ORDER Many thanks are in order for the dozens of parishioners who donated time and/or goods two weekend’s ago for the Liturgical activities and retreat. The parish responded in a faithful and compassionate manner not only to honor a fellow parishioner but also participate in an inspiring retreat. We cannot list everyone but we thank Eileen for organizing the retreat, Lynn Vajda for coordinating the funeral, Andrea for preparing the bulletins, Carol and the choir for their joyful voices, Joe Sychertz for shepherding the ushers, and especially Peg Meushaw and her kitchen crew. It was an arduous weekend for her and her ladies preparing the reception and two dinners. Once again, we have honored Christ with our concern for each other. Father Robert
LIVING OUR MISSION CAMPAIGN UPDATE After a few months of wrangling over administrative errors with the Diocese, we believe our figures are now correct and our parishioners are receiving timely notices of due dates for pledge payments. Our final total of pledges is $198,370, of which $98,930 has been donated to date. If you believe you are still experiencing difficulties with the process, please contact the office. Father Robert
CONGRATULATIONS Our Shelley and her husband Genji
welcomed Blaise Edward Katsuki into this world on April 4, 2016. He
weighed in at 7lbs and 2oz and was 20 inches long. We are very excited and
proud of their new addition. God Bless!
CHURCH HUMOR
ASAP: Always Say A Prayer
JUSTICE: When kids have kids of their own.
GOD IS LIKE: Coke- He’s the real thing.
HOLY WATER: A liquid whose chemical formula is H2OLY.
AMEN: only part of a prayer everyone knows.
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Margo Couzens, Father Nash and his deceased family members and Jerry McMurtrie
PARISHIONERS: Chris Henkel Jennifer Miller, Betty Hodge, Nennie Lennon, Rose
Lohr, Ann Melvin, Jack Jensen, Ellen Demavres, Rudolf Wijdoogen, John Sobieski, Laurie King, Tom Mangrum, Ingrid Borden, Celina
Knez, Sherry Bryant, Bernie Bernhardt, Becky Nunn, Rita Blommel, Laura Tewey, Toni Ann Traynor, Bill & Linda Gray, Dick
Zimmerman, Herman Beckstoffer, Peg Meushaw, Carol & Art Smith, Bill & Mary Alice Marks, Tom Shoemaker, Allen Hines,
Joe Edwards, Pat & Lee Reamy, Tom Shepherd, Janine Jaboulay, Anne Paparella, Carole McPherson, Maryanne Grubbs, Jeanne
Lessner, Tyra Freed, Colin Walsh, Beryl O’Connor.
FAMILY OF PARISHIONERS: Suanne Hall, Patricia Yon, Natasha Walsh, Jeff Tutak, Chris
Hodge, Ruth Heunemann, Audry & Scott Cronacher, Georgia Morgan, Gene Ruark, Cathie Sobieski, Alice Young, Margaret
Hock, Kenneth Gage, Josette Chmiel, John Calvin Barnard, Brent Wilkings, Bill Dawson, Robert & Timothy Wilkins, Sandra Bush
and children, Gabbard & Geilow families, Virginia & Al Talke, George & Sylvia Zimmerman, Charles & Sandy Alter, Andy & Iris Hetzer, Amanda Moore, Buddy & Jackie Moore, Linda & Corky
Price, Fr. Alan Clute, Mike Gorin, Becky Holloway, Fr. Bertin Samsa, Carroll Ciurczak, Ellen Parker, Denis Popp, Michelle Gray,
PJ Schwedler, Jerry Howerton, Terry & Kathy Reamy.
FRIENDS OF PARISHIONERS: Mike Rios, Gretchen, Maribelle Dunlop, Jon Gorman, Jim & Linda Morris, Eric Sikes, Joan & John Rychtarik, Charlie & Scott Prietz,
Katie Kruz, Russ & Mary Lou Mank, Linda Cryer, Elizabeth Panzer, Joey Coker.
If you need to add to the prayer list please call the office, email, or leave a note in the box outside the office, remember to put family or friend by their name.
BULLETIN BOARD INFORMATION
See bulletin board (in the old administration hall, across from the kitchen for more info.)
*Office for Persons with Disabilities/*Diocesan Job Vacancies
*Monthly Diocesan Christian Formation -Newsletter
*Catholic Engagement/Marriage Encounter--Schedule
*Office for Evangelization updates
*Office of Social Ministries Calendar
*Office for Black Catholics Evangelization Conference July 23rd
*Catholic Charities-list of services offered/Needs & requests.
*3rd African National Eucharistic Congress/Aug. 5-7th 2016
*Kim Kalman in Concert May 13th (United Lower Methodist)
*Middlesex County 4-H Camps July 18-21 & August 6th
*Canonization of Mother Teresa Pilgrimage Sept 1-9th
*Virginia Catholic Conference Statement
*Pastoral Care Workshop-May 21st
HANDS ACROSS MIDDLESEX NEEDS Our MAY needs for the “Hands” pantry are; Shampoo, Deodorant, Body Lotion and Bleach, Paper Towels and Toilet Paper.
As usual, you are free to donate any items you wish. Whatever we receive will be welcomed and delivered to the Cryer Center.
HOMILIES AND MORE
Visit the church website to access
Father Robert’s homilies.
www.church-of-the-visitation.org
Next Week: Ascension Sunday
Reading I: Acts 1:1–11 (Jesus’ final instructions and ascension)
Reading II: Ephesians 1:17–23 (a Spirit of wisdom)
Gospel: Luke 24:46–53 (the ascension)
Key Passage: Ephesians 1:17 (a Spirit of wisdom)
Adult: Who in your family has the gift of wisdom?
How does he or she use this gift?
Child: Who is the wisest person you know?
What has he or she taught you?
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION RSVP
“It has been decided by the Holy Spirit and us….” God’s people have always been aware of this
Advocate—Paraclete, Holy Spirit—teaching and reminding them of their main job. Their work is to lead one
another to do right before the trinitarian God and so gain entrance to the holy city, New Jerusalem, shining with glory. The Holy
Trinity creates us, guides us on the way, and prepares our heavenly home: God’s wedding feast. Respond if you please!
coleslaw and cornbread/Assorted Highfalutin desserts/Wine, Beer, Lemonade, Tea & Coffee
Date: June 4th from 5-7PM @ FdS 176 Lovers Lane, Mathews
Presale tickets only! $20 for sit-down dinner (Kit & Caboodle) $18 for take-out (Chow only; no beverage) $10 for young whippersnappers (under 10)
Ticket sales: Pat Lipinski 725-1537 or Pat Walsh 725-2882
TO SUPPORT OUR YOUTH,
THEIR DREAMS, & OUR FUTURE.
Lynne & Gary Richardson
We Support The Youth Scholarship Fund.
John & Carol McCormack
SUPPORTERS OF OUR YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS
Frank & Geri Lohr III Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Hartz Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Cox Don Tyrrell Anne & Charlie Costello Ann O’Connor Melvin Lee & Pat Reamy John & Vera England
