VOL Parish Weekly Bulletin February 14, 2016 | Page 2

February 14, 2016

First Sunday of Lent

Views From The Pews
Anne says, “Are you going to share the
results of the survey you had us take? I
am curious.”
“Yes, I definitely will share the
results with you. I’d like to share them
first with our Pastoral Council, but we are having
trouble finding a date when we can get a quorum. One
way or another, though, I’ll get the results to you this
month.”
Anonymous #1 writes, “How did you get that big crack in
the front door of the church?”
“The company that fixed the door says it was
likely caused by someone shoving it open with too much
force.”
Anonymous #2 writes, “I don’t like clapping to our new
music. I like the music but clapping just is not my thing.”
“Well, sit back, enjoy the music and don’t clap.”
Father Mike

Visit[tion of Our L[^y P[rish C_l_\r[t_s

2
Did You Know?

In a recent national survey, 61% of American
Catholics said homosexual couples should have a right to
marry. That percentage is up from 41% in 2010.
Father Mike

Lenten Healing Service
Please join Deacons Jim Rooney & Jim Venturella
for a night of reflection through Scripture & Song w/
Fr. Steve Bruno, Anna Jouandot & Lisa Oncale on
Tuesday, February 16th @ 7 p.m. in Church.
Confessions will be heard.
Laws of Lenten Fast and Abstinence
Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and the Fridays during
Lent are days of abstinence from meat for all Catholics 14
years of age and older. In addition to abstinence, fasting is to
be observed by all Catholics between the ages of 18-59 years
on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On days of fasting,
one full meal is allowed. Two smaller meals, sufficient to
maintain strength, may be taken according to one’s needs,
but together they should not equal another full meal.

Lenten Seafood Supper

at Visitation of Our Lady Church

The Men’s Club is sponsoring its Annual Lenten
Seafood Supper each Friday during Lent. Dine-In or
Take-Out from 5-8 p.m. in the VOL cafeteria. Drinks &
Desserts also available for purchase. Menus can be
found in the literature rack of church.

5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Confessions & Divine Mercy Chaplet

Way of the Cross

Days of Mercy Every Wednesday

6:30 pm
Evening Prayer or Mass*
7:15 pm
Adult Faith Formation
*Mass will be celebrated on the following evenings:
June 29, September 14, November 2 & November 16

The Way of the Cross will be celebrated every Friday
evening during Lent immediately following the 6 p.m. Mass.
This traditional journey to Calvary, using the texts from
Holy Scripture, has been a consolation and source of faith
and grace to many. The Church grants to those who
participate in the Way of the Cross a plenary indulgence.

MANDATORY Confirmation Seminar
Thursday, February 18th @ 7 p.m. in the Church
Both parents are invited to attend. However, one parent’s attendance is MANDATORY.
Students’ attendance is also MANDATORY.
For more information call 341-8477 or visit our website at vol.org/vol-religion/confirmation.