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 Fourth Sunday of Easter April 17, 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: Shepherd Of Souls #372 Entrance Song: The King Of Love My Shepherd Is #466 Glory to God #915 Liturgy of the Word First reading/page 157 Responsorial Psalm: We are his people, the sheep of his flock. Second Reading Gospel Acclamation: I am the good shepherd, says the Lord; I know my sheep, and mine know me. Gospel/Homily Nicene Creed /page 9 Prayers of the Faithful: Response:-Lord hear our prayer Liturgy of the Eucharist Offertory: Here At This Table #312 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: Shepherd Me O God #464 Meditation: Like A Shepherd #612 Recessional: I Sing The Mighty Power Of God #432 TODAY’S MASS April 17, 2016 Gospel: John 10:27-30 First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 13:14, 43-52 Second Reading: Revelation 7:9, 14b-17 ASSIGNMENTS GREETERS: Thomas Family & Lynne McMurtrie USHERS: Tom Shoemaker, Larry Tewey, Stephanie Selmer, Lee Hollingsworth & Don Delagrange ALTAR SERVERS: MacLean Thomas COMMUNITY LEADER: Kathy Kauffman LECTORS: Vera England & Ray Kostesky EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Lynne Dreelin, Lavonne Pearce, Eileen O’Brien, Frank Lohr & Spike Nunn Music: Leaders: Carol McCormack/Matt Ponish Cantor: Jan Smith COLLECTION COUNTERS: Lynne McM & Christine Wednesday: April 20th (Mass-5:30PM) Easter Weekday Reading 1: Acts of the Apostles 12:24-13:5a Gospel: John 12:44-50 Thursday: April 21st (Mass-9AM) Easter Weekday Reading 1: Acts of the Apostles 13:13-25 Gospel: John 13:16-20 OFFERTORY COLLECTION FOR April 7, 2016 Collection: $ 2,430 Second Collection: Catholic Virginian 302 Total Offertory Collection Year to Date $ 92,641 Total Budget Projection: $ 84,686 There is no second collection today. We signed the following principal check this week: $399 March Electricity; $158 Sanctuary Supplies; $4,250 Rectory Repair.
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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
Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 17, 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: Shepherd Of Souls #372 Entrance Song: The King Of Love My Shepherd Is #466 Glory to God #915 Liturgy of the Word First reading/page 157 Responsorial Psalm: We are his people, the sheep of his flock. Second Reading Gospel Acclamation: I am the good shepherd, says the Lord; I know my sheep, and mine know me. Gospel/Homily Nicene Creed /page 9 Prayers of the Faithful: Response:-Lord hear our prayer
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Offertory: Here At This Table #312 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: Shepherd Me O God #464 Meditation: Like A Shepherd #612 Recessional: I Sing The Mighty Power Of God #432
TODAY’S MASS April 17, 2016
Gospel: John 10:27-30 First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 13:14, 43-52
Second Reading: Revelation 7:9, 14b-17
ASSIGNMENTS
GREETERS: Thomas Family & Lynne McMurtrie USHERS: Tom Shoemaker, Larry Tewey, Stephanie Selmer, Lee Hollingsworth & Don Delagrange ALTAR SERVERS: MacLean Thomas COMMUNITY LEADER: Kathy Kauffman LECTORS: Vera England & Ray Kostesky EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Lynne Dreelin, Lavonne Pearce, Eileen O’Brien, Frank Lohr & Spike Nunn Music: Leaders: Carol McCormack/Matt Ponish Cantor: Jan Smith COLLECTION COUNTERS: Lynne McM & Christine Wednesday: April 20th (Mass-5:30PM)
Easter Weekday Reading 1: Acts of the Apostles 12:24-13:5a Gospel: John 12:44-50 Thursday: April 21st (Mass-9AM) Easter Weekday Reading 1: Acts of the Apostles 13:13-25 Gospel: John 13:16-20 OFFERTORY COLLECTION FOR April 7, 2016 Collection: $ 2,430 Second Collection: Catholic Virginian 302 Total Offertory Collection Year to Date $ 92,641 Total Budget Projection: $ 84,686 There is no second collection today. We signed the following principal check this week: $399 March Electricity; $158 Sanctuary Supplies; $4,250 Rectory Repair.
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
TODAY & TOMORROW-Retreat with Father Renninger 6-8PM
*April 20th-Visitaion Singers *April 24th-May 8th Silent Auction for Golf begins *May 1st-Stewardship Sunday and Social Sunday *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 14:21
Reading II: Revelation 21:1
Gospel: John 13:31
Key Passage: Jesus said, “I give you a new command-
ment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved
you, you also should love one another.” (John 13:34)
Adult: When have you seen the power of love over-
come a bad situation?
Child: Do you believe love is stronger than hate?
Hearty Welcome to our new parishioner: Tony Robusto
PO Box 108 350 Rappahannock Avenue
Urbanna, VA 23175 758-4749
FATHER BODDIE MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC Our Annual Golf Classic is approaching and
will be held on Friday, May 6th, at the Piankatank River Golf Club. Our Silent Auction will
begin next Sunday and last for three Sundays.
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, and Title Associates.
The following businesses and/or individuals have donated items for our silent auction or raffle prizes: Something Different, Southside Sentinel,
Pam Waldron, Bob Scherrer, Eddie’s Auto Service, Peggy Williams, Gloucester Toyota, Brendan O’Brien,
Mary Wakefield Buxton, Piankatank Golf Course, Lynne Dreelin, The Table, By the Bay Stained Glass, and the
Harriman's. Please take time to thank these persons and patronize the businesses as appropriate.
RETREAT TONIGHT AND TOMORROW NIGHT
Church of the Visitation is hosting a retreat on “Mercy” given by Fr. Michael Renninger
of St. Mary’s Parish in Richmond.
Fr. Renninger is well known for his extensive knowledge and excellent presentations. He has given many
retreats throughout the diocese and elsewhere. He has also made several
video presentations for the diocese, and has a series of homily presentations on U tube. We are very fortunate
to be able to have him visit us.
If you desire to come and have not signed up, please see Eileen O’Brien after Mass. Dinner will be served each evening before Father speaks. We will be inviting other
parishes to participate with us. For our parishioners there will be no cost for the meal but donations will be accepted.
Please treat yourself to this retreat! It will be truly inspiring.
Eileen O’Brien
CARILLON After a faithful five years of shepherding
the Carillon and ensuring it rings melodiously each day, Bob Cerullo is
turning over the keyboard to Skip Kramb. Our thanks to Bob for so diligently filling
the air with delightful sounds.
REGRETS
We are sad to announce the death of parishioner and principal founder of our
church, Jerry McMurtrie, who passed away on Saturday, April 9th. His Mass of Resurrection was held yesterday. Our prayers are with his family.
VIRGINIA BISHOP’S STATEMENT ON ACTIONS BY GOVERNOR AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The Virginia Bishops issued a strong statement about recent actions that contradict life and liberty and
their core. Their words of dismay and disappointment are outlined in a two page statement posted on the Bulletin Board in
the old Admin wing. Please take some time to read it.
THANK YOU’S Thank you to Bob Borden who installed a new commode in
the Ladies’ room in the old administrative wing this past week. In addition to his volunteer work
at “Hands Across Middlesex”, Bob is now hand-ling our routine maintenance and
repair projects. We need him and we thank him.
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Joe Evans, Bruno Tassone & Jerry McMurtrie
PARISHIONERS: Jennifer Miller, Betty Hodge, Nennie Lennon, Rose Lohr, Ann Melvin,
Linda Gray, 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 Gray, Dick Zimmerman, Herman Beckstoffer, Peg Meushaw, Carol & Art Smith, Betty Hodge, 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, Amanda Moore, Jackie & Buddy Moore, John Calvin Barnard, Brent Wilkings, Bill Dawson, Robert & Timothy Wilkins,
Sandra Bush and children, Gabbard & Geilow families, Virginia & Al Talke, George & Sylvia Zimmerman, Charles Alter, Andy & Iris Hetzer, 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
*Marriage encounter Weekend-April 22-24th
*Catholic Charities-list of services offered/Needs & requests.
*3rd African National Eucharistic Congress/Aug. 5-7th 2016
*Solar Energy Educational Program-April 19th
*Bishop’s Statement on Pennsylvania Jury Indictments
*Middlesex County 4-H Camps July 18-21 & April 6th
*Youth Workers Retreat April 22 & 23rd
*Canonization of Mother Teresa Pilgrimage Sept 1-9th
HANDS ACROSS MIDDLESEX NEEDS Our APRIL needs for the “Hands” pantry are; Shampoo, Deodorant, Body Lotion and Bleach
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: 5th Sunday of Easter
Love one another
Reading I: Acts 14:21–27 (end of the first mission)
Reading II: Revelation 21:1–5a (new heavens and new earth)
Gospel: John 13:31–33a, 34–35 (a new commandment)
Key Passage: Jesus said, “I give you a new command-
ment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved
you, you also should love one another.” (John 13:34)
Adult: When have you seen the power of love over-
come a bad situation?
Child: Do you believe love is stronger than hate? Why?
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION GOOD SHEPHERD On the walls of underground corridors and cemeteries where early Christians hid from their Ro-man persecutors, the most ancient representation of
the risen Lord was the image of the Good Shepherd. Figures of a beardless young man bearing a
lamb on his shoulders or playing a flute gave countless potential martyrs courage at times of great danger. A shepherd leads and
protects. Two thousand years later who are our “good shepherds”? Heroic men and women who make advances at great personal
cost? Older, wiser people who watch out for us and teach us by their lives? Children who dare to trust?
After the Funeral" Forget "normal " for awhile. Know what to
"hang" on to and what to let go of.
Pastoral
Care
Ministry
Take one take heart ~ Give one give hope
Care notes are located in the vestibule.
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
