April 1, 2018
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Views From The Pews
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Did You Know?
I have been inundated with people
writing or telling me they are sorry I will
be leaving Visitation of Our Lady Parish
in July. All of the messages move my
heart. The one I like best so far comes from a parishioner,
one of several, who stopped me after Mass to say, “You
inspired me to get back in touch with God. I love your
homilies and your gentle and fun spirit. You will be in
my prayers forever. Thank you, Father Mike.”
“Now that makes my heart sing. THANK YOU!”
So far, I have delivered more than 4,000 homilies
during my stay at Visitation of Our Lady.
Father Mike
Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil 5 p.m.
Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m.,
Noon & 7 p.m.
Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. & 8:30 a.m.
Pastoral Center
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Phone: 504-347-2203
Fax: 504-347-2223
Website: www.vol.org
Fr. Mike
Office Closed Parishioners who are ill or shut-in
Contact the Pastoral Center for home visits or Holy Communion
The Pastoral Center will be closed
Monday, April 2nd for the Easter Holidays. Sacrament of Penance
Held 30 minutes before each weekend Mass or by appointment.
Visitation of Our Lady
Registration for 2018-2019
Visitation of Our Lady Catholic School is currently regis-
tering students for Pre K-2 through 7 th grade for the upcom-
ing school year. Private tours are available daily, and the
school’s website (school.vol.org) has detailed information
about registration, curriculum and school policies. Please
contact Julie Landry at 347-3377 if you have any questions.
Sacrament of Marriage
Couples should make an appointment with one of the parish priests
6 to 8 months in advance.
Bulletin insert deadlines
Ten working days prior to printing.
Contact Parish Secretary
Religious Education
Director of Religious Ed
Mrs. Jenny Doskey
Phone: 504-341-8477
CCD Classes begin in September
RCIA Classes (Adults) begin in August
Substance Abuse Ministry Meeting
Visitation School
Principal
Mrs. Carolyn Levet, M.Ed.
3520 Ames Blvd.
Phone: 504-347-3377
Grades Pre K-2 through 7th
The next SAM meeting will be held
Tuesday, April 10th, upstairs in the
Pastoral Center beginning at 7 p.m.
The Substance Abuse Ministry (SAM)
offers a safe, confidential place for people
touched by addiction to share their personal
experiences with others. SAM provides
general educational information about addiction through
professionals in this field and is open to people of all faiths.
The ministry is open to both those afflicted with or
affected by substance addiction.
For more info contact Deacon Jerry Labadot at 495-5820.
Grandparents Mass
for 5th - 7th grade
Sunday, April 8th @ 7 p.m. Mass
Sacrament of the Sick (Anointing)
By appointment only.
Contact the Pastoral Center.
Pastoral Center Staff
Very Rev. Michael Kettenring, V.F.
Pastor
Rev. Francis Nguyen
Parochial Vicar
James Rooney
Jim Venturella
Deacons Mrs. Christie Bourg
Director of Ministries
Ms. Tiffany Durgin
Office Manager Mrs. Kelli Bourgeois
Parish Secretary