VOL Parish Weekly Bulletin August 14, 2016 | Page 2

August 14, 2016

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Views From The Pews

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Did You Know?

Anonymous writes, “I am a 75-year-old
widow on a fixed income with no help
from the state or federal government. I
live alone. My air conditioner went out
last week. It was 95 degrees inside. I did not know who
to call. So, I decided to look inside our church bulletin. I
found an ad, called and told them where I saw the ad.
They sent a technician within the hour. He repaired my
problems and did not even charge me.”
“Thanks, anonymous. I’m always delighted to
hear about people who walk Jesus’ talk.”
Many of you have kind remarks about my weekend
homily. Here is an example of a common theme among
the remarks.
Susan says, “I got to admit I often drift off during
homilies. I want to stay focused but I don’t. This time I
did. Your stories make the difference. They make a
spiritual point and I keep listening because I want to know
how they come out.”
“Thanks for the compliment. I figure Jesus told
stories to make spiritual points. So, it should be okay for
me.
By the way, I plan soon to start putting my
weekend homilies on our parish website. I invite
everyone to watch and listen. I encourage critiques as
well as compliments. I like the compliments. I learn
from the critiques.”
Fr. Mike

CCD REGISTRATION
Registrations WILL NOT be accepted
on the first night of CCD.
All public school and non-Catholic
private school students residing in or
registered in VOL Parish should enroll in our CCD
program to receive age-appropriate faith formation
essential for spiritual growth and the reception of the
sacraments. Information about the CCD program and new
student registration forms can be found on the VOL
website at www.vol.org. Returning student registration
forms were mailed to their homes.
***The deadline to register at the regular tuition rate
has passed. All registrations taken at this time must pay
the late fee in addition to the tuition rate.***
Registration will NOT be accepted on first night of class.
~ NO EXCEPTIONS~
Jenny Doskey, Director of Religious Education

As the Olympics dominate sports news, Pope Francis
writes, “Sports make it possible to build a culture of
encounter among everyone for a world of peace. I dream
of sports as the practice of human dignity turned into a
vehicle of fraternity. May sports be an opportunity for
friendly encounters between people which may contribute
to peace in the world.”
Fr. Mike

Beginning August 25th,
Adoration will end at Midnight.
The Blessed Sacrament will
be exposed at the end of the
7a.m. Mass on the Fourth Thursday of the
month and benediction and reposition will
take place at Midnight on that same day.

Days of Mercy every Wednesday
at Visitation of Our Lady Church

5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Confessions & Divine Mercy Chaplet
6:30 pm ~ Evening Prayer or Mass*
*Mass will be celebrated on the following evenings:
September 14, November 2 & November 16

Altar Flowers
The flowers that beautify the altar this weekend were
donated in memory of:

Lucille Phillips
&
Branden Plaisance
Please call the Pastoral Center at
347-2203 if you would like to donate flowers to honor
a loved one, in thanksgiving, or other remembrance.