VOL Parish Weekly Bulletin May 14, 2017 | Page 2

May 14, 2017 Fifth Sunday of Easter Views From The Pews 2 Did You Know? Anonymous writes, “I heard that Pope Francis told the UN they should ban all nuclear weapons. If that is true, he should stick to religious matters. Popes have no business sticking their noses in politics.” “Your information is correct. The Pope told the UN the time for talking is over. He said it is time for us to walk Jesus’s talk. Pope Francis is who he should be: a man of peace.” According to a national poll, more Americans still favor the death penalty than oppose it. But, the number of supporters is the fewest in more than 20 years. FAVOR THE DEATH PENALTY 1994 2016 80% 49% OPPOSE THE DEATH PENALTY 16% 42% Fr. Mike Fr. Mike Designed to prepare students in grades 6 - 8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Altar Flowers The flowers that beautify the altar this weekend were donated in memory of: Nora Bealer & Madeline Christiana Please call the Pastoral Center at (504) 347-2203, if you would like to donate flowers to honor a loved one, in thanksgiving, or other remembrance. SAFESITTER CLASS DATES & LOCATION Safe Sitter Essentials w/ CPR June 19-20, 2017 or July 17-18, 2017 9 a.m until 4 p.m. Fee $75.00 Substance Abuse Ministry Meeting Tuesday, May 23rd @ 7 p.m. Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Cypress Room, 1st Floor Meeting will be held upstairs in the Pastoral Center. REGISTRATION INFORMATION The Substance Abuse Ministry (SAM) offers a safe, confidential place for people touched by addiction to share their personal experiences with others. The ministry is open to both those afflicted with or affected by substance addiction. SAM provides general educational information about addiction through professionals in this field and is open to people of all faiths. The group does not provide professional diagnosis, therapy, counseling or treatment, but provides a list of referrals of local addiction facilities and professionals. For more info contact Deacon Jerry Labadot at 495-5820. Students should bring a sack lunch and money for a soft drink. Pre-registration is required. Register early as classes fill quickly! Call 504-391-5529 or email [email protected] Eucharistic Adoration Christ suffer ed and died for Y OU. His love for you is unfathomable. It’s time to take time for Him. Visit him during Eucharistic Adoration on Thursday, May 25th in the Day Chapel. Call the Pastoral Center at 347-2203 to be placed on the Adoration schedule. Drop ins are ALWAYS welcome!!