VOL Parish Weekly Bulletin November 29, 2015 | Page 2

November 29, 2015

First Sunday of Advent

Views From The Pews
Anonymous says, “Padre, don’t you dare
give any money to help bring over Syrian
refugees. As usual, Obama’s ideas are
foolish and dangerous.”
“At the moment, VOL has no plans to help
Syrian refugees. However, I bring to your attention
what Pope Francis says on the subject. Our Holy Father
says we must be very careful not to combat evil by
refusing to do what Jesus commands. Jesus says help
the needy, even when it is dangerous to do so. Pope
Francis says we must avoid, in responding to evil people,
becoming evil people ourselves.”
Alice says, “You keep talking about the I Give Catholic
program but you have never said how to give to it and
what the money would be used for.”
“I Give Catholic will take place this coming
Tuesday, December 1st. It starts at midnight. Go online
to #I Give Catholic and follow the prompts. They’re
simple. Make a minimum donation of $25. As always,
your gift would be tax deductible. The money would be
used at VOL to install a Security System in church, in
the Pastoral Center and in the rectory. The Jefferson
Parish Sheriff’s Office recently inspected our campus
and concluded we are way below minimum standards. If
you want more info, give me a call at 347-2203.”
Father Mike

#iGIVECATHOLIC
The first #iGiveCatholic
Giving Day will be held from midnight until 11:59 PM on
Tuesday, December 1, 2015. It's 24 hours of giving by
Catholics for the Catholic Community. Join the parishes,
schools and nonprofit organizations of the Archdiocese of
New Orleans to inspire and celebrate Catholic giving.

Holy Day of Obligation
Tuesday, December 8, is the Feast of
the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed
Virgin Mary and IS a Holy Day of
Obligation.
Masses on this Feast Day will be
celebrated at 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. A Vigil Mass
will also be celebrated at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December
7th. Please take your obligation seriously.

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Did You Know?
The more people go to Church, the less likely they are
to believe science and religion conflict. Here are the
results of a recent national poll of Americans. The
question is “Do you believe religion and science conflict?
The responses are for those who said yes.
Among Those Who Attend Religious Services…
Weekly
50%

Monthly or Yearly
54%

Seldom or Never
73%
Father Mike

Days of Mercy Every Wednesday
at Visitation of Our Lady Church
December 9, 2015 - November 20, 2016
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:
December 9
February 10
June 29
September 14
November 2
November 16

Eucharistic Adoration
Christ suffer ed and died for Y OU. His
love for you is unfathomable.
It’s t ime to take time for Him. Visit him
during Eucharistic Adoration on Thursday,
December 17th in the Day Chapel.
Call the Pastoral Center at 347-2203 if
you’d like to be placed on the Adoration
schedule.
Drop ins are ALWAYS welcome!!