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Parish Staff
Father Martin Bourke (360) 333-5244
Deacon Mike Teskey: Pastoral Support
Jeannine Wargo: PA for Administration
Erica Minneman: Music Director
Rebecca Braun: PA for Faith Formation
Kathy McSperitt: PA for Communications
Sandwich Ministry: M - F 10am - Noon
Closed April 10 & 13, 2020
Food Bank: T & Thurs 10am - Noon
Voucher Assistance: T & Thurs 10am - Noon
By appointment only and subject to
availability
No Utility or Rental assistance offered.
Clothing Bank suspended until further notice.
Proof of residence & photo ID required.
Current Driver’s License with matching Car
Registration required for Gas vouchers.
Serving active, registered Parishioners and the
98409 zip code only
Thurs & Sat 8am
Mon, Wed & Fri 8:15am
Confessions
For Emergencies call (253) 473-4960
For additional information on: Sacramental Prep.
requirements, registration forms, Bulletins and
more information about us please visit our
website www.VisitationChurch.org
Mon. 9am-12:30pm
Tues, 4pm-7pm
Sat. 8-8:45am
Rosary only
Mon. thru Sat.
8:25am
Phone (253) 473-4960
www.VisitationChurch.org
3314 So 58th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
Office Hours
Mon-Fri: 10:00am–4pm
Parish Offices Closed April 9-13, 2020
Ministries to the Poor
Phone: (253) 474-0835
Weekend
Sunday 8am & 10am
Rosary Following the
8am Mass
Weekdays
Mon, Wed & Fri 9am
Thurs (school) 9am
Sat 9am
Week II March 08, 2020
VISITATION STEM ACADEMY Phone (253) 474-6424
Fax (253) 474-6718
www.VisitationStemAcademy.org
Marc Nuno: Principal [email protected]
Margie Mykland: Admin. Assist. [email protected]
Longinus.
If you stand under the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome there is much to see. Look up and in mosaic you can see the four evangelists
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John on the four corners supporting the dome. Down at the main altar level, there are four statues that are also interesting.
As you stand facing the main altar, over your left shoulder you can find the statue of St. Andrew the younger brother of St. Peter. He carries with him the X shaped cross on which he died.
On the far corner to the left behind the main altar you will find the statue of St. Veronica whose veil wiped the sweat from the face of Jesus as he walked on the way to Calvary carrying his cross. The fifth station of the cross.
On the far right corner you can find St. Helena the mother of the Emperor Constantine who gave reli-gious freedom to Christians in the edict of Milan in 313 AD. Helena is pictured with the true cross of Christ which she found in Israel. She discovered it on the site of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, supposedly the hill of Calvary on which Christ died.
The statue on the fourth corner behind your right shoulder is even more interesting. It is the statue of Longinus. Who was Longinus? Looking at the statue you might get a clue from what he is holding in his right hand. It is a spear. According to oral tradition, Longinus is the soldier who pierced the side of Jesus as he hung on the cross. Out poured blood and water. Longinus is also reputed to be the centurion who publicly declared on seeing Jesus die “In truth this man was a son of God.” Mark 15;39
The oral tradition further indicates that Longinus after seeing the death of Jesus became a Christian himself. There is even further folklore that Longinus himself assisted in the cleansing of the body of Jesus after it was taken down from the cross. The last word we have is that Longinus was martyred in Cappadocia in central Turkey.
So the next time you visit St. Peter’s Basilica, take a look at the statue of Longinus sculpted by Bernini, more famous for his columns around St. Peter’s Square.
St. Longinus pray for us.
Fr. Martin Bourke
Rev Martin Bourke
Church of the Visitation of
the Blessed Virgin Mary
Archdioceses of Seattle
360 333-5244
Share a meatless dish & fellowship 5:30-6:45pm
Lower Hall All donations received go to the
Rice Bowl Projects
Soup Supper Hosts: Mar 12 Women’s Club
Mar 20 PTO STEM Academy Mar 27 Liturgy Commission Apr 02 Knights of Columbus
Other Friday Events—Church
Confessions: 6-6:50pm Stations of the Cross: 7pm
Additional Lenten information & reflections available at: BestLentEver.com
Members: Celeste Ayton, Katie Underwood, Lacey Kelly, Linda Lamb,
LoAnn Rector, Nancy Keller-Scholz, Ramon Esparza, Terry Person, Tess Rivera and Tim Faker. If you have any questions
or would like to be considered for membership on our council, please
contact any of the members or Father Martin.
March 08, 2020
MONDAY, March 09
Dn 9:4b-10 Lk 6:36-38
Mass Intention: +Benjamin Legaspi
TUESDAY, March 10 Is 1:10,16-20 Mt 23:1-12
WEDNESDAY, March 11 Jer 18:18-20 Mt 20:17-28
Mass Intention: For all those suffering from the Corona Virus
THURSDAY, March 12 Jer 17:5-10 Lk 16:19-31
Mass Intention: +William LaFollette
FRIDAY February, March 13 Gn 37:3-4,12-13a,17b-28a
Mt 21:33-43,+David McSperitt Sr.
SATURDAY, March 14
Mi 7:14-15,18-20 Lk 15:1-3,11-32
Mass Intentions: Petrino Family
SUNDAY, March 15
8am Mass Intention: +Richard Marterilla
1st Communion Class of 2020
10am Mass Intention: Pro Populo
(For the People of the Parish)
New Names can be addedNew
Names can be added to the Prayer
Request List AFTER March 29th.
Margaret Mitchell, Mick Flynn, Brad
Bowles, Maxine Campbell, Jerry Scheer,
Scotty Steffan, Philip Stumpf, Rose Ann
Berntsen, Sabina Lockhart, Norma
Marchesini, Marilyn Patrino, Peter
Pagano, Gene Hall, Stephanie Gray,
Joan Nyhus, Ceasar Gatbunton, Julie
Dowling, Nicki Russell, Eduardo Elizaga,
Kathy Kruger, Simon McDonald, Marsha
Grimwood, Cindy Fish, Teresa Barnhart,
Frances Gilletti, Paul Silone, Earnest
Melvin, Robert Bridges
Our Homebound & for those whose
suffering is known only to God.
Today: Daylight-Savings begins
Feb 26-Apr 5: 40 Days for Life
8am-4pm Peaceful prayer rally: Cedar
River Late Term Abortion Clinic Tacoma
Mar 13: Mass for Peace in Ireland &
Around the World 10am St. Pat’s
2702 Broadway East Seattle
Mar 20: Friday Night for Youth
Dating & Marriage 7-9pm
https://ststephenslife.com/evening-
with-paul-j-kim
Mar 21: Rosary Rally for Marriage
58th & So Tacoma Way Noon
Mar 21: Catholic Men’s Conference
IRON Sharpens IRON 8am-4pm
www.seattlemensconference.org
Mar 25: Annunciation of the Lord
Mass 9am
Mar 28: STEM Academy Auction
Apr 4-5: No RE or Sacramental Prep
Classes
Apr 05: Palm Sunday Family Event:
Resurrection Eggs after both Masses CC
Apr 9-13: All Parish Offices closed No
RE or Sacramental Classes
Apr 11-19: Divine Mercy Novena
Apr 12: Easter Sunday
Apr 18: Baptism Class 1pm CC
Apr 19: Divine Mercy Sunday
Apr 25: First Communion Retreat
(mandatory) 10am-Noon LH
Apr 26: Confirmation rehearsal
2pm St Charles Borromeo
As of March 01, 2020
8am Mass $ 3,091.00
10am Mass $ 1,986.50
On-line $ 1,776.00
Split Funds $ 210.00
Total Received: $ 7,063.50
*Budget for 2019-20 OVER Budget
1,308.67
*Total weekly Budget amount
needed $ 5,754.83
New Fiscal Year effective 7-1-19 shortfall Revenue status:
<22,965.55>
Prayer list Update.
A NEW list will begin
Mar 29-2020
ALL names must be
confirmed by Mar 13.
Call the Parish Office.
Thank you for helping
all to stay up to date
on those needing our
extra prayers!
“Lord Jesus, although it seems incredible, I believe that you are leading me to wholeness and holiness!”
To live is to change! Today, ask the Lord how he wants you to grow and change. Let Him shine the light of His love on your heart. Let him show you the person you are meant to be and the person you are right now. May you change—and often– throughout Lent. Create a heart in which He can dwell.
Kid’s Tip:
So here is something to think about; since God thinks you are
special and since many people think you are special, isn't it time for
you to agree with them? Of course it is! It is time to say: “God
created only one of you.” to the person in the mirror.
A Prayer to help you remember: Dear Jesus, today and every
day, I will do my best to see the good in those I meet and to love
myself as YOU love me….unconditionally. Amen
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