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March 6, 2016

Fourth Sunday of Lent

Views From The Pews
Anonymous writes, “Quit trying to get
us to join parish ministries. Enough is
enough. We know what you believe we
just think we do enough at home.”
“For most people, home is
definitely their primary place to serve. However, one of
the reasons Jesus had a three year public ministry is to
teach us that service (ministry) in not an either/or
consideration but a both/and requirement.”
Tessie writes, “Can you say a few words about
forgiveness. My husband left me for another woman and
I just cannot bring myself to forgive him. It hurts too
bad.”
“I fully understand. Your hurt is natural and
very difficult to overcome. Give it time, but be aware
that your hurt may never go away. Forgiveness, though,
does not require that we have good feelings about
someone who has wronged us. Forgiveness simply
requires that we do what Jesus did. Hanging on his
cross, Jesus looked down on those who nailed Him to the
cross and PRAYED for them. He said, “Father forgive
them.” Did Jesus have warm, fuzzy feelings about those
trained sadist? No, I strongly doubt he did. In fact, I
suspect his FEELINGS were just the reverse.
Nonetheless, he prayed for their salvation. So, here is
my suggestion to you. Pray that your ex gets what he
needs to change in whatever ways he need to change to
get into heaven. Then, regardless of your feelings, you
will have forgiven.”
Father Mike

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Did You Know?

A recent national poll asked American Catholics
whether they agree with Pope Francis that climate change
is a serious problem that needs to be addressed.
Agree
Disagree
Don’t Know

47%
24%
29%
Father Mike

Lenten Seafood Supper
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.

Way of the Cross
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.

Lenten Penance Services
Monday, March 14 ~ Our L ady of Prom pt Succor
Tuesday, March 15 ~ V isitation of Our L ady
Wednesday, March 16 ~ Christ the
King

All Penance Services
begin at 7 p.m.

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

Volunteers Needed!!
Members of the Altar Society are seeking your help
cleaning palms and sprucing up the Church immediately
following the 8:30 a.m. Mass on Saturday, March 19th in
preparation for Easter.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated!
Service Hours Available.