FINANCE COUNCIL Ray Kostesky-Chairman

Tom Bliley John Charbeneau

Lisa Forte Debby Harriman

Fritz Sitterding

PARISH COUNCIL MINISTRIES Worship/Liturgy, Eileen O’Brien

Justice & Peace, Eileen Wagner Religious Education, Barbara Hollingsworth

Parish Life, Peg Meushaw/Kris Scherrer Adult Ed/RCIA, Louise Petralia

Pastoral Care, Lynne Richardson Administration, Ray Kostesky

Young Adult Representative-open

Church Hours

Sunday Mass 9AM

Wednesday Daily Mass 9AM

Thursday Daily Mass 9AM

Parish Office Hours 9AM-2PM Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

Pastor, Gerald Kaggwa 119 Club Drive

Hartfield, VA 23071 Phone: 804-286-9271

Church Secretary, Andrea Moore

Webmaster, Mike Dreelin

The Catholic Church Of The Visitation

8462 General Puller Highway P.O. Box 38

Topping, Virginia 23169 Phone:(804) 758-5160

Fax: (804)758-0676 E-Mail: churchofthevisitation@va.metrocast.net

Website: www.church-of-the-visitation.org

5th Sunday of Lent

March 18, 2018

Year B

PARISH COUNCIL Charlie Costello

Sandi Delagrange Linda Gray-Chairperson

Kathy Kauffman Spike Nunn

Brendan O’Brien Stephanie Selmer-Secretary

Jan Smith Lynn Vajda-Vice Chair

CHURCH ACTIVITIES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND SACRAMENTAL EVENTS Below is a condensed list of such items. For more details, consult our Ministry Catalogue or call the office.

BAPTISM, MARRIAGE: Please contact the parish office to arrange an appointment for celebrating the sacrament of Baptism or Marriage. CATECHUMENS: RCIA invites people of all ages interested in becoming Catholics through Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. Contact the parish office. SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING: Celebrated 2x a year-Spring & Fall or by appointment. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Held during Lent and Advent as well as by appointment. Please call the parish office. SICK CALLS: Please call the Office at any time. We will also bring Holy Communion to anyone who is unable to attend Mass. HOLY DAYS: Please call the office for times or check our website. PRISON MINISTRY: Please call the office if you are interested in helping. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Knights of Columbus meet the third Wednesday of each month beginning with the Rosary at 5:45PM and the meeting starting 6:15PM, followed by a social with wives and guests at 7:15PM. Everyone is welcome. The KOC are willing to provide transportation to any church activities. Call Grand Knight Joe Sychterz.

VISITATION SINGERS: You are invited to sing at Dockside Nursing Home and Riverside Convalescent Center one day a month(3rd Wednesday). We start off with a short practice at Visitation and then sing at both facilities. We will bring one or two guitars and any available singers to entertain the residents, singing hymns, light songs they know, and songs for the season. For information, call Carol McCormack at 804-725-1656. KNITTING MINISTRY: A loving ministry that meets every 1st and 3rd Monday (10AM at the church) each month, weather permitting. Please call Lynne Richardson 776-0949. FOOD PANTRY: Our church supplies food/toiletries to the Cryer Center to provide help to the community as needed. Items may be dropped off in the baskets provided. RECYCLABLE CANS: Church of the Visitation recycles cans, with profits going to church ministries. Bring your aluminum cans to the bin outside, by the playground.

BUILDING

FUND

As of March 2018 $722,177

MASS/MUSIC

Bell Song: Be Thou My Vision #392 Entrance Song: Forty Days And Forty Nights #126 Lord Have Mercy #868 Penitential Act: page4 or inside cover Liturgy of the Word First reading: page 88 Responsorial Psalm: Create a clean heart, a clean heart in me, O God. Second Reading Gospel Acclamation: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory! Gospel/Homily Nicene Creed: page 9 or inside cover Prayers of the Faithful: Response: Lord hear our prayer Liturgy of the Eucharist Offertory: You Are Mine #457 Holy: #872 Memorial Acclamation: When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your death O Lord, until you come again. Lord’s Prayer: page 26 Lamb of God: #877 Communion: Unless A Grain Of Wheat #507 Meditation: Irish Blessing #392

Recessional: Holy Patron thee Saluting #123

TODAY’S MASS 5th Sunday of Lent

March 18, 2018 Gospel: John 12:20-33

First Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Second Reading: Hebrews 5:7-9

ASSIGNMENTS GREETERS: Karin Wilkins & Lynne McMurtrie USHERS: Dave Marchant, Larry Dame, Joe Sychterz & Gary Cook ALTAR SERVER: Joe Sychterz COMMUNITY LEADER: Gary Richardson LECTORS: Spike & Becky Nunn EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Johnna Harris, Steve Forte, Andrea Moore, Eileen O’Brien & Kelly Thomas MUSIC: Leaders: Carol McCormack/Matt Ponish Cantor: Sal Messina COLLECTION COUNTERS: Kelly & Loretta Wednesday: March 21st (Lenten Weekday)

Reading 1: Numbers 21:4-9 Gospel: John 8:21-30 Thursday: March 22nd (Lenten Weekday) Reading 1: Daniel 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 Gospel: John 8:31-42 OFFERTORY COLLECTION FOR March 11, 2017 Collection: $ 1,836 Second Collection: Total Offertory Collection Year to Date $ 81,712 Total Budget Projection: $ 77,569 There is no second collection today. We signed the following principle check’s this week: $2874 Diocesan Assessment; $564 February Electricity; $116 Pastoral Care.

UGANDA

SCHOOL

As of March 2018 $31,271

FATHER JOHN BODDIE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In memory of our pastor and friend, Fr. John Boddie, from whom flowed love and kindness to all who knew him. May his soul rest in peace. Money from these ads are

used as scholarships given to the youth of our church. Please make your checks payable to THE FR. JOHN BODDIE SCHOLARSHIP FUND. Checks and ads can be deposited in the church

office. The charge per space is $100. Thank you for your continued support. The Scholarship Committee

Website for scholarship application: tcfrichmond.org Application deadline: Early March 2018

BE A KNIGHT

Contact: Grand Knight Joe Sychterz 757-328-0783

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WE SALUTE

THE YOUTH OF OUR

CHURCH AND THEIR

IMPORTANT JOURNEY

Carmen & Joe Brinkley

In Loving

Memory Of

David E. Brinkley

SAINT THERESA OF CALCUTTA’S

“ANYWAY PRAYER”

People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered; forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of

selfish, ulterior motives; be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some false friends and true enemies; succeed anyway. If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; be honest and frank anyway. What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; build it anyway. If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous; be happy anyway. The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; do good anyway. Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough; give the world the best you’ve got anyway. You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God; it was never between you and them

anyway.

Breathe in Love,

Exhale Peace.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

March 18th-5th Sunday of Lent/Social Sunday/In Pew Bishop's Appeal/Baptism of Maddox Derdock March 21st-Visitation Singers/FdS Reconciliation 6:30PM March 25th-Palm Sunday/Passion of the Lord March 28th-No Daily Mass (Holy Week) March 29th-Holy Thursday 5:30PM March 30th Retreat/Lunch/ Stations of Cross (Cemetery) March 31st-Easter Vigil 8pm April 1st-Easter Sunday-Easter Egg Hunt April 8th-Legacy Seminar/Social Sunday April 18th-Visitation Singers

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

Joseph Pearce-1st, John England-1st, Daved Rector-1st, David Bushey-1st, Meghan Frere-2nd, Nancy Siford-3rd,

Anne Paparella-4th, Earlyne Glenn—5th, Thomas Lange-5th, Sandi Delagrange-8th, Ray Rector-9th, Peper Heunemann-9th,

Leslie Walsh-13th, Victoria Hollingsworth-15th, Mitch Krom-16th, Carter Williams-17th, Emily Moore-17th, Ned Quinn-19th,

Gary Richardson-20th, Alex Bushey-20th, Mike Lokie-22nd, Barbara Hollingsworth-24th, Janine Jaboulay-24th,

Dolores Recupido-25th, Barbara Bernhardt-29th, Joe Sychterz-30th. May God’s Blessing be on you this day and always.

MARCH ANNIVERSARIES

Jan & Nathalie Smith-13th, Frank & Geri Lohr-15th, Bill & Johnna Harris-24th, David & Nancy Wirth-27th,

Ron & Georgia Beville-28th May God continue to bless your relationship, family

and marriage for many years to come.

If you would like to add your name to the Birthday/Anniversary list please contact the office .

2018 ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL Today is the second of two designated as “in-pew weekends” for the subject Appeal. During Mass, the ushers will pass out

the Appeal Brochures and envelopes for those parishioners who were not here last week, and Father will provide instructions and a few brief remarks. Please be patient with the process and un-derstand the importance of the Appeal in advancing our Catholic Faith. Whatever you choose to contribute, the gift will be humbly

received.

FR JOHN BODDIE MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC It’s not too early to think about Easter, springtime, and beyond that our Annual John Boddie Memorial Golf Classic, to be held on Friday, May 4th, at the Piankatank River Golf Club. Mark your calendars!

For more information or to register please call 804-776-0949.

PALM SUNDAY Next Sunday is Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week. On

this day we remember Christ’s entrance into Jerusalem to accomplish the Paschal Mystery. The blessing of palms and the procession mark

our entry into Holy Week and the celebration of the Christian Passover. The passion proclaimed on this day is essential to the

Liturgy and cannot be omitted. Lay persons are allowed to do all of the parts, and Father will wear red vestments. Please

remember that Mass will begin at 8:45 next Sunday.

The Church of the Visitation is proud to announce the Baptism of

Maddox Wolfgang Derdock

Born September 2, 2017 Weighing in at 7lbs 14oz in Rockville Maryland Proud parents:

Nick & Katrina Derdock Proud Godparents:

Shawn Borden & James Derdock Proud Grandparents:

Bob & Ingrid Borden Ross & Lauren Chaffin

On this day March 18, 2018 Maddox is Baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen

EASTER EGG HUNT

Faith Formation class will be stuffing eggs after Mass on Palm Sunday. All are welcome to help prepare the eggs

for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday following Mass.

RETREAT WITH POPE FRANCIS Get to know Pope Francis through his

writings, homilies, and examples from his life as Fr. Ciorra, a fellow Jesuit scholar,

helps us bring our spiritual life into sharper focus. Good Friday is a special day to walk more closely with God and reflect upon the

joy of living the gospel. Allow yourself to experience a joyful preparation for this Easter Season.

Agenda 10:30am-Let Us Journey Together/I Am a Sinner Sessions

1 question discussion

11:30-break with snack

11:45am-the Church is a Field Hospital/ Visions of St. Ignatius and Francis of Assisi Sessions

1 question discussion

12:45-Lunch

1:15pm-A Listening Pope/the Joy of the Gospel sessions 1 question discussion

2:15pm-Stations of the Cross in the cemetery

(weather permitting-or in church)

3:00pm-Closing when the bells toll

If you plan to attend please fill out a registration form and put it in

the basket, (on the back table) by Sunday, March 25th.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

Harold Simmons, Jim Habb, Jeff Tutak, Jean Golembicki, John VanOver & Rose Lohr

PARISHIONERS:

JoAnn & Joe Nolte, Grace Anderson, Mike Lokie, Skip Kramb, Steve Kirsch, Marilynne Cerullo, Tom Hawksworth, Mary Ann Gulick, Dave & Nancy Wirth, Mary Heeke, Bobby Warren, Matt Ponish,

Daved Rector, Chris Henkel, Vincent Recupido, Mary Lynn Tackett, Peggy Williams, Bettie Hodge, Andrea Moore, Nennie Lennon, Ann Melvin, Jack Jensen, Ellen Demaures, Bob & Ingrid Borden, Laura Tewey, John Sobieski, Laurie King, Tom Mangrum, Sherry Bryant, Becky Nunn, Rita Blommel, Toni Traynor, Bill & Linda Gray, Dick Zimmerman, Peg Meushaw, Carol & Art Smith, Mary Alice Marks,

Tom Shoemaker, Allen Hines, Pat & Lee Reamy, Janine Jaboulay, Anne Paparella, Carole McPherson, Tom Shepherd, Maryanne

Grubbs, Jeanne Lessner, Colin Walsh.

FAMILY OF PARISHIONERS: Jack & Mary Gray, Jessie Walton, George & Elaine Rector, Natasha

Walsh, Ralph Graham, Hope Russell, John Vajda, Alex Svensen, Karen Dame’s mom, Mike Shea, Steve Hayes, Meaghan O’Brien,

Bruce Steiner, Gabrielle Walsh, Judith Moeller, Jackie Moore, Andy & Iris Hetzer, Connie Pilares Smith, William Wallin, Chris Hodge, Brandy Currie family, Steve Hayes, Katilyn Gildea, Josette Chmiel, Chuck & Sandy Alter, Sandra Bush and children, Georgia Morgan,

Deven Stewlow, Dawn-Marie Aubertin, Kenneth Gage Sr., Ken Gage, Jr., Kathie Stiner, Denis Popp, P.J. Schwedler, Terry & Kathy Reamy, Shirley Schultz, Kim Lavender, Sal Messina, Jr, John Calvin Barnard,

William J. Dawson, Timothy Wilkins.

FRIENDS OF PARISHIONERS: Jessie Walton, H. L. Parrish, Horace Scott, Noah White, David

Weaver, Tom Foley, Jeanne Tripani, Page Wittkamp, Pat McCall, Eric Constantino, Skip Sarosy, Chi Tyler, Kathy & John Page, John Blackwell, Waylen Cheatham, Alice Moore, Thom Dixon, Doris &

Arthur Green, Shirley & Jim Rundle, Robbie Beasle, Norm Trottier, Martha Whitt, Rosa Maria Santos, Bill Ashworth, Pam & Jeff

McClelland, Richard Green, Bob Bruso, Dick Willard, Sam Gale, Laurel Robins, Linda Morris, Ann Latimore, Marie Hawkins, Chef Jay,

Yannie Yeates & family, Charles Decker, Linda Cryer, Elizabeth Panzer, Nancy Rubino, Stan Bastura, Joan & John Rychtarik, Peggy Jo Gayle, Chris Lubsen, Betty Jack, Russ & Mary Lou Mank, Olga Hall,

Becky Melton, Tyra Freed, Kaptain Krunch, Regie Jackson, Sissy Williams.

If you need to add to the prayer list please call the office, email, or leave a note in the box

outside the office. Remember to put family or friend by their name.

LENTEN CARE NOTES

“Find the Healing Strength to Forgive”

Forgiveness is not a single actions; it is a process.” Care

Pastoral

Take one take heart - Give one give hope. Care notes are located in the vestibule.

BULLETIN BOARD INFORMATION See bulletin board (in the old admin hall for more info.)

* Office for Persons with Disabilities/*Diocesan Job Vacancies * Monthly Diocesan Christian Formation-Newsletter * Catholic Engagement/Marriage Encounter-Schedule * Office for Evangelization Event Update/workshops * Office of Social Ministry Highlights *Catholic Charities Newsletter *Parish Council Minutes *Two Great Catholic Tours *Virginia Church Library Assoc. Spring Conference April 13-15th *Young Couples retreat April 13-14th *National Alliance on Mental Illness Training March-April *Marian Pilgrimage-May 5th

LEGACY GIFTS

Think about the part you want to play in your church’s future, Naming your church as a beneficiary

in your estate plan will assure your continued participation in the life and mission of your church

far into the future. We invite you to join us for a free, informational Legacy Planning

Seminar. Parishioners will be provided with information on legacy giving and the types of legacy gifts that benefit our parish. Legacy gifts are an important part of preserving our Catholic heritage and

strengthening the future of our parish. Please join us on April 8th after Social Sunday, Hope to see you there.

VIRTUS TRAINING ALERT As announced previously, we will be conducting

a Virtus training session at the church on Tuesday evening, April 24th, starting at 6pm. We will serve

a light dinner and refreshments; the seminar will last for about two hours, and will be facilitated by our own Mary Sychterz. Per Father’s instruction and Diocesan practice, all

parishioners and spouses who have access to the church (possess a key) and have not attended the seminar previously must attend. If you fit the description, please contact Mary to

register for the session.

The Church of the Visitation is proud to announce the Baptism of

Maddox Wolfgang Derdock

On this day March 18, 2018 Maddox is Baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen

ADDRESS CHANGE Mary Heeke’s new address is King’s Grant House

440 North Lynnehaven Road Room 233 Virginia Beach VA 23452

TO SUPPORT OUR YOUTH,

THEIR DREAMS, & OUR FUTURE.

Lynne & Gary Richardson

We Support The Youth Scholarship Fund.

John & Carol McCormack

SUPPORTERS OF OUR YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS Frank & Geri Lohr III Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Hartz Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Cox Don Tyrrell Anne & Charlie Costello Tommy & Donna Lange Lee & Pat Reamy John & Vera England Richard & Mary Sue Dougherty Mollie McMurtrie Leonard & Pat Paul Lee & Barbara Hollingsworth

In Support

Of Our Youth

The O’Keefe Family

In Loving Memory

of

Alma and Fritz Sitterding

For the love and blessings

of Christ given through vocations.

Thank You Lord

Art & Carol Smith

Supporting Our Youth

In Memory of

Daniel Nolte

When someone you love

becomes a memory

the memory becomes a treasure.

In memory of

Jerry McMurtrie.

A child without education is

like a bird without wings!

Nennie Lennon

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IN GRATITUDE TO ALL THE

SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AIRMEN, MARINES AND COAST GUARD

MEN AND WOMEN SERVING OUR NATION

“God will make a way When there seems to be no way God works in ways I can not see

God will make a way for me”

J & L Petralia

“For I do not seek to understand in order that I may believe, but I

believe that I may understand. For this too I believe, that unless I first

believe, I shall not understand.”

Marilyn and Fernando Atienza

Telephone: (804) 794-4080

DR. ROBERT W. SCHERRER OPTOMETRIST

P.O. Box 118

13445 Midlothian Turnpike Midlothian, Virginia 23113

Office Hours:

By Appointment

In Loving

Memory of

John G. Baker

In loving memory of

Marty Hawksworth

Tom & Sharon Hawksworth

Thank you for supporting

our education

Michael, Colin, Kathryn, John & Kevin Walsh

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In support of our youth. Stephanie Selmer

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In Loving

Memory of Tony

Meushaw

Peg Meushaw

In Loving

Memory of

Morgan

Wells

Forever,

Marianne

In Memory of

Bob Hartman

My Love of My Life

Jenny

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“Get Fresh With Us.” TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS

J & W SEAFOOD ISLAND SEAFOOD DELTAVILLE, VA GWYNN’S ISLAND, VA 804-776-9740 804-725-4962

In Support of Our Youth!

In Loving Memory of

Father “Bob” Nash

Best wishes to all the

youth at Church of the

Visitation

Mary Virginia & Tom Bliley

Supporting Education

and our kids

Jack & Laurie King

We support our youth and their education.

Ron & Georgia Beville

In Memory of Bruno Tassone By Min Tassone & Family

In Gratitude to Our Organist here at the Church of The Visitation.

We Thank You and the Beautiful Choir for the Music You Provide.

David Richard Suyes III “Ricky” & Marie M. Suyes

In Loving Memory

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