VOL Parish Weekly Bulletin August 6, 2017 | Page 2

August 6, 2017
Transfiguration of the Lord
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Did You Know?
Views From The Pews
A nun recently officiated a Catholic marriage
Carl writes, “I agree with President in Quebec. Canon Law says that is ok in places
Trump on trans- gender people not where there is a lack of priests and deacons.
being allowed in the military. What
Father Mike
does the Catholic Church say?
“The Church says we must love
all, including Transgender people. Pope Francis
stresses we must also show them great
compassion. However, the Church’s official
position is that a person may not change the
‘essence’ of who she or he is.”
Father Mike
Substance Abuse Ministry
Meeting Location Changed
The next SAM meeting will be held
Tuesday, August 8th in the Church
Meeting Room 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.
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