May 21, 2017
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Views From The Pews
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Did You Know?
Michael writes in response to someone
who told Views From the Pews that it’s
none of the Pope’s business to urge the
UN to ban all nuclear weapons. Here’s
part of what Michael says. “It is not only the Pope’s
business it is his duty...to stick his nose in this political
matter, especially when it puts the entire living creatures
in danger. The Pope has to set an example for all
Christians that they should follow Jesus’s foot steps.
Religious matters, political issues, and economics are all
part of human life. Jesus did all these....Christians,
especially Popes and Bishops...should and have the duty
to speak up to protect human life, especially the life of the
poor, the oppressed and the voiceless.”
Michael also writes, “I enjoy listening to your homilies
(OK! Most of them), even sometimes I do not agree with
what you said.”
“Thanks for your comments about the Pope’s
responsibilities as leader of the world’s more than one
billion Catholics. I suspect Pope Francis would agree
with you.
If you (or anyone) doesn’t agree with what I say in a
homily, let me know. I may be wrong. If so, I can learn.
On the other hand, you may be wrong and you can
learn. But, at least, we’ll get to know each other’s
positions better.
Thanks for writing.”
Fr. Mike
Visitation of Our Lady
School is hosting an
End of School Bake Sale
after all Masses
THIS WEEKEND!!!
All proceeds will benefit
VOL School and Improvements!
The latest worldwide survey of all the world’s
countries says approximately 25% have “High” or “Very
High” restrictions on religion. Twenty-seven percent of
those countries also have “Social Hostilities” involving
religion.
Fr. Mike
Substance Abuse Ministry Meeting
Tuesday, May 23rd @ 7 p.m.
Meeting will be held upstairs in the Pastoral Center.
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.
Eucharistic Adoration
Christ suffer ed and died for
YOU.
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!!
Office Closed
The Pastoral Center will close on Monday,
May 29th, in observance of Memorial Day.
The office will reopen on Tuesday,
May, 30th at 8 a.m.
LET ME NEVER FORGET YOU.
The Ascension of the Lord
Obligation Transferred
Thursday, May 25th is the Feast of the
Ascension and it is a Holy Day of
Obligation. However, the obligation is
transferred to Sunday, May 28th.