VOL Parish Weekly Bulletin August 21, 2016 | Page 2

August 21, 2016

Twenty - First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Views From The Pews

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Did You Know?

Ellen writes, “I never did catch her
name, but the young woman who sang at
the end of Mass tonight was wonderful.
She has a beautiful voice.”
“Her name is Ariel Aguilar. She has been
singing with SoulSpirit for several years. Ariel is a
recent graduate of Academy of Our Lady High School.
She will be attending Ave Maria University near Naples,
Florida, where she hopes to get a degree in religion.
Ariel is a very talented young woman. She is
pretty, intelligent, a gifted pianist, an accomplished
singer and faith-filled. We hope she comes to visit when
her studies permit. We are going to miss her.”
Theresa writes, “I never knew Mass and Communion
could forgive our venial sins until I heard you talking
about it at Mass. The way you did it today was
wonderful. I did what you asked and closed my eyes. I
felt God. I really did. It was wonderful. Thank you.”
“You’re welcome.”
Fr. Mike

The Vatican has been taking 10 or so of Rome’s street
people to the beach every day. The homeless are provided
swimsuits, towels and beach towels to relax on the sand.
From time to time, Pope Francis brings them pizza.
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 ageappropriate 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.***
Jenny Doskey, Director of Religious Education

Eucharistic Adoration
Thursday, August 25th.
Please note: Adoration will
end at Midnight on Thursday.
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*

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
RCIA is for adults interested in learning
about the Catholic faith using the Rite of
Chr istian Initiation of Adults or RCIA.
These classes are for the un-baptized,
those baptized in another Christian faith
who wish to become Catholic, and for
baptized Catholics who have not yet received the
sacraments of First Communion or Confirmation. If you
are interested in registering or need additional information,
please call the Pastoral Center at 347-2203.
Classes are held on Wednesdays in the church
meeting room and begin at 7 p.m.

*Mass will be celebrated on the following evenings:
September 14, November 2 & November 16

Office Closed
The Pastoral Center will be CLOSED
Monday, September 5th in observance of Labor Day.
In the event of an emergency, please call 341-7609.