VOL Parish Weekly Bulletin February 25, 2018 | Página 2

February 25, 2018
Second Sunday of Lent
Views From The Pews
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Did You Know?
Alice writes, “I am an old woman. I have
never looked at pornography. It just did
not happen in my time. What you said at
the end of Mass shocked me. I had no
idea pornography was all over the place. I was just as
shocked when you said it makes the brain go bad. What
can I do?”
“Pray! Pornography is one of the most prevalent
addictions in America. It ruins lives and families. It
should not be IGNORED.” If you would like a free copy of the book,
“Equipped,” to learn how to deal with an addiction to
pornography and/or how to help your spouse and/or
children to deal with it, be patient. We have ordered a
bunch more of the books. When they arrive we will put
them on a table in the vestibule of the church.
Several of you had very nice things to say about the
seminarian, Cletus Orji, who preached at our Masses this
past weekend. Mary is one of them. She said, “I loved
his homily and I loved the way he used his hands. He was
so energetic. He just made me feel real good. I hope he
comes to the West Bank.”
“I will pass along your compliments to the deacon. He
will be ordained a priest June second.” Substance Abuse Ministry Meeting
Father Mike
VOL Men’s Club Seafood Supper
Father Mike
The next SAM meeting will be held
Tuesday, February 27th, upstairs in the
Pastoral Center beginning 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.
Every Friday during Lent
(except Good Friday)
5pm - 8pm in the Cafeteria
Menus are located in the vestibule of church.
Fasting and Abstinence
Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good
Friday by all Catholics who are 18 to 60 years old. Those
who are bound to fast may take only one full meal. Two
smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength
according to each one’s needs, but eating between meals is
NOT PERMITTED.
Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14
years or older on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and on all
Fridays of Lent. The determination of certain days as
obligatory days of penance should not be understood as
limiting the occasions for Christian penance.
Way of the Cross
The Way of the Cross will be celebrated every Friday
evening during Lent immediately following a 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.
VOL Healing & Penance Service
Monday, March 5 th
OLPS Penance Service
Monday, March 12 th
Christ the King Penance Service
Wednesday, March 21 st
Irish Italian Social
following 5pm Mass
VOL Shrine Garden
LOOKING FOR DESSERTS!
Please bring an Irish/Italian themed dessert.
Donations may be dropped off before 5 pm Mass
in the Church Meeting Room.