VOL Parish Weekly Bulletin August 28, 2016 | Page 2

August 28, 2016

Twenty - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Views From The Pews
We have many, many inquiries about
how our effort to help flood victims
turned out. Here’s one of them. Susan
asks, “Father, you called and asked us to
help the flood victims. How did it go?”
“I think the appropriate phrase is ‘spectacularly
well.’ Clay and Melissa Bourg, Duane Foret and the
Pastoral Center staff organized the event. More than 40
volunteers made the trip to St. Alphonsus Parish in
Greenwell Springs. They caravanned behind a large
Marque’s Market truck filled with supplies. The Men’s
Club served more than 800 meals. Members of the
Men’s Club gutted an elderly couple’s home. Thanks to
you, we bought $900 of Wal-Mart gift cards. We
collected more than $9,000 in our Second Collection.
Major donors are Louisiana Seal, Joe’s Café, Laborie’s/
Budget Saver, Marque’s Market and employees of UPS
in Harvey.
THANKS! We served rather than being served,
and everyone said the same thing: ‘It made me feel
terrific.’”
Jim writes, “My grandson, Eric France, Jr., and his wife
were evacuated by boat at midnight in Denham Springs.
When they were able to return 3 and a half days later,
about 3 feet of water and mud had ruined all their
furniture and appliances. Both of their cars were a total
loss.
Eric attend VOL from Pre-K until he graduated. He then
went to Shaw where he played under Coach Hank during
the glory years. While at VOL, Eric was an altar boy and
participated in many school and parish activities.
Like most, Eric and his wife had no flood insurance since
they did not live in a flood zone. If any of you can help,
please send your donations to his temporary address:
Eric France, Jr., 32 Rosedown Ct.,
Marrero, La. 70072”
“Jim said it all. If you can help, please do so.”
Fr. Mike

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.

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Did You Know?
In 1975, 89% of 30-year-olds were or had been
married. The percentage today has dropped to 57%.
Fr. Mike

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

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
has begun.
If you are interested in attending please call
Fr. Francis at 347-2203.

This is the last week to sign up.
RCIA is for adults interested in learning about the
Catholic faith using the Rite of Christian 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.
Classes are held on Wednesdays in the church
meeting room and begin at 7 p.m.