VOL Parish Weekly Bulletin September 24, 2017 | Page 2

September 24, 2017 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Views From The Pews 2 Did You Know? Diane writes, “Our grounds are beautiful. I haven’t seen all the churches but ours has the prettiest grounds of any I have seen. It makes me feel good when I come to church.” “Thanks. Beautiful landscaping makes me think of God. So, I try to keep our campus looking good. After all, I live here. I see our grounds every day and, because of them, I see God every day.” Anonymous writes, “I bet you thought you were rid of me. Well, you are wrong. Whenever our collections worry me, I will continue to bug you. Our collections are in miserable shape. What are you going to do about it?” “As always, I will ask God for help. When I do that it all seems to work out okay at the end of the fiscal year. I trust in God and all of our parishioners, including YOU. Dig deep!” Father Mike Substance Abuse Ministry Meeting The next SAM meeting will be held Tuesday, September 26th in the Church Meeting Room 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. 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, September 28th in the Day Chapel. Call the Pastoral Center at 347-2203 to be placed on the Adoration schedule. Drop ins are ALWAYS welcome!! According to a national poll, sixty-nine percent of Americans say they believe in the devil as a symbol, not as a living being. The number is even higher among Catholics. Eighty-three percent of Catholics believe in the devil as only a symbol of evil. Father Mike If you could save a life from the destruction of abortion, would you? If your answer is yes, then we ask that you join us in this year’s 40 Days for Life Campaign. 40 Days for Life is an effective international outreach that consists of 40 days of prayer and fasting for the end to abortion. This year’s campaign is from September 27 to November 5. We will recite the 40 Days for Life Prayer at the end of each mass beginning on September 27. There will be 40 Days for Life prayer cards available in the vestibule for those who wish to pray the prayer daily in unity with other members of our community. For more information on the 40 Days for Life Campaign contact Cathy Gunn, Respect Life Coordinator, at 874-6892 or [email protected] or you may go to www.40daysforlife.com or www.prolifelouisiana.org and click on “events.” VOL COOKBOOK VOLUME II COMING SOON! Don’t forget to get your recipes in by THIS Friday, September 29th!!! Here are the criteria:  Must include your full name and phone number (only your name will be printed)  Must be your own recipe  Must be typed  Include accurate measurements, cook times, and number of servings  Any food category accepted You may e-mail your typed recipes to [email protected], or bring a copy to the school or the Pastoral Center.