VOL Parish Weekly Bulletin April 15, 2018 | Page 2

April 15, 2018
Third Sunday of Easter
Views From The Pews
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Did You Know?
Diane and Roger write, “We’ve been
VOL parishioners for 50-years. We
attend 5 pm Mass every Saturday. We
are having a real problem with the temperature in church.
We wear jackets and notice many other parishioners do as
well. Everyone around us complains they are
freezing...It’s difficult to concentrate on Mass when all
you can think of is how cold you are...It’s not only terribly
uncomfortable but what a waste of electricity...Any
assistance you could provide would be greatly
appreciated.”
“I believe this is a problem with perhaps no solution
that satisfies all. By far, I get more complaints that it is
too hot in church.
About ten years ago, I took a vote. The majority voted
to set the thermostat at 68-degrees. The Mass Captains
are responsible for setting the thermostat. However,
many people have keys to the mechanical room and,
despite a large sign that says the thermostat should be set
only at 68-degrees, some take it upon themselves to set it
lower (I have never seen it higher).
“Attendance at the Easter Sunday Masses was more
than 1900. Attendance this past weekend was just over
1200, which is normal. I am happy that 700 additional
people came to Easter services. I am always happy when
people come to Mass. However, if you know any
Christmas/Ash Wednesday/Easter Catholics, gently try to
persuade them to come more frequently. To say thanks to
God: for the gift of life, for forgiving our sins on a cross
and for reserving a spot for us in heaven. That spot is not
guaranteed, but a spot is reserved for each of us.”
Father Mike
Due to Cajun Fest, the Pastoral Center
will be closed Fri., April 20th & Mon.,
April 23rd. The office will reopen on
Tuesday, April 24th @ 8 a.m.
In the event of an emergency, please
call 341-7609.
I am uncomfortable at 68-degrees. The thermostat in
the Pastoral Center is generally set at 74 degrees in the
summer and at 68 degrees in the winter to save money.
The thermostats in the rectory are also set at those
degrees. So, I, like you, would prefer a higher setting.
But, I am following the wishes of the majority.
If enough of you think it is time for a new vote, I will
conduct one. Let me know; but, I repeat, I get a lot more
comments that the church is too hot than I do that the
church is too cold.”
Father Mike
CHICKEN DROP BINGO
Guess the " SPOT " the Chicken squats in
to make his " DROP " and you could win big!
Come watch the Chicken Goooooooo …
House Rules
Winner need not be present.
About a week before Cajun Fest, a great number of
people come out to help with setup. Most of these people
come straight from their regular jobs, before stopping at
home for dinner. After working all day, and then coming out
to volunteer, they get a little hungry. If you'd like to help us
feed them, please call the school at 347-3377.
The winner is determined by where the first “drop” is located.
If the chicken “drops” in an out of bounds area, the Chicken Drop
Bingo judge will randomly draw one ticket from all entries for the
winning square. If the chicken drops on a line, all squares that
share that line will split the prize. If the chicken does not drop in
30 minutes, a number will be pulled. The holder of the
corresponding square is declared the winner.
Squares can be purchased in the Pastoral Center
Mon-Fri. 8am-4pm (closed for lunch noon-1pm)