VOL Parish Weekly Bulletin September 4, 2016 | Page 2

September 4, 2016

Twenty - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Views From The Pews
John Ryals writes, “I want you to know
how much the Central community
appreciates your help. Your people
served over 1,000 meals to hungry,
exhausted and devastated folks who
needed a kind smile and reassuring compassion. They
also helped clear a few homes. Please let the men and
women who donated their resources, time and kindness to
the Central community know that their charity and love
are deeply appreciated.”
“On behalf of the VOL Men’s Club and the
other volunteers who took Christ’s demand to serve and
not be served to St. Alphonsus Parish in the Central
community on Sunday, August 21, you are very
welcome. It is always a mind blowing joy to be Jesus’
hands and feet to the needy.”

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Did You Know?
According to a national survey of former Catholics
aged 15-to-25 who have left the Church, 23% say they left
the Church before they were ten.
Fr. Mike

Days of Mercy every Wednesday
at Visitation of Our Lady Church

The President of the Men’s Club, Raymond Bond, says,
“We went again, Father Mike. This time, we served 984
meals. White beans rice and sausage and lima beans, rice,
and sausage.
Almost 50 Men’s Club and VOL
Parishioners served some wonderful people who are
down but certainly not at all out. We all felt great doing
it.”
“All of you are amazing. Truly amazing! May
God abundantly shower you with his graces.”

5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Confessions & Divine Mercy Chaplet
6:30 pm
Evening Prayer or Mass*

*Mass will be celebrated on
the following evenings:
September 14,
November 2 & November 16

Fr. Mike

Office Closed

Cub Scout Popcorn Sale

The Pastoral Center will be CLOSED
Monday, September 5th in observance of Labor Day.
In the event of an emergency, please call 341-7609.

Cub Scouts will be selling
popcorn after all Masses
the weekend of
September 17th & 18th.
Please help support the
cub scouts.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults has begun.
If you are interested in attending please call Fr. Francis at 347-2203. This is the last week to sign up.
RCIA is for adults interested in learning about the Catholic faith using the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults or RCIA.
These classes are for the un-baptized, those baptized in another Christian faith who wish to become Catholic, and for
baptized Catholics who have not yet received the sacraments of First Communion or Confirmation.
Classes are held on Wednesdays @ 7 p.m.
in the church meeting room.