Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 5 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m., Noon & 7 p.m. Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. School wide Mass Wed. @ 8:30 a.m. Pastoral Center Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Closed Noon - 1:00 p.m. Phone: 504-347-2203 Fax: 504-347-2223 Website: www.vol.org Visitation of Our Lady Church 3500 Ames Blvd. Marrero, La. 70072 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time August 26, 2018 Parishioners who are ill or shut-in Contact the Pastoral Center for home visits or Holy Communion Sacrament of Penance Held 30 minutes before each weekend Mass or by appointment. Sacrament of Marriage Couples should make an appointment with one of the parish priests 6 to 8 months in advance. Bulletin insert deadlines Ten working days prior to printing. Contact Parish Secretary Religious Education Director of Religious Ed Mrs. Jenny Doskey Phone: 504-341-8477 CCD Classes begin in September RCIA Classes (Adults) begin in August Visitation School Principal Mrs. Carolyn Levet, M.Ed. 3520 Ames Blvd. Phone: 504-347-3377 Grades Pre K-2 through 7th Sacrament of the Sick (Anointing) By appointment only. Contact the Pastoral Center. Pastoral Center Staff Rev. Colin Braud Pastor Rev. Francis Nguyen Parochial Vicar Deacon James Rooney Deacon Jim Venturella Ms. Tiffany Durgin Office Manager Mrs. Christie Bourg Director of Ministries Mrs. Kelli Bourgeois Parish Secretary To purchase tickets please go to www.immaculee.com
August 26, 2018 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B This weekend we reach the dramatic conclusion of Jesus Bread of Life Discourse. I think it is dramatic because we are told that many of Jesus disciples returned to their former way of life and no longer accompanied him. What Jesus told them was so difficult that they could no longer follow him. Their spiritual distance from Jesus was evident through their physical distance, as they were no longer near Him. And then Jesus proceeded to call them back and watered down a little what He said in order to make it easier to be received. He gave them a new teaching so that they would not leave Him. No. He didn t change anything that He told them once they started to leave Him. He boldly taught Truth, but it was up to them to either accept His teaching or reject it. The same goes for the Church. The Church has boldly taught the truth of Jesus Christ down through the ages, and continues to do so today. We have to be bold as disciples of Christ as well. We should never feel ashamed of proclaiming the truth in thought, word, or in deed. We must do it with charity, of course, but we should never change, alter, or water down Truth because of how it might be received, or if feelings will get hurt. What is at stake here? Our eternity. How does hurt feelings or brief discomfort compare to eternity when our souls are on the line? I also like the conversation between Jesus and Peter. After seeing His friends leave Him, Jesus asks Peter, who represents His 12 closes friends, Are you going to leave too? And Peter responds, To whom are we to go? You have the words of everlasting life. This is important for all of us to remember. When things are really bad and we feel like throwing in the towel and giving up, we have to remember that everything falls short of what Jesus Christ and His Bride the Catholic Church provide. Only the Church safeguards and transmits truth and life. Only the Church can give true satisfaction and fulfillment in this life, everything else leaves us empty and feeling used. At the summit of what Jesus and the Church give to us is the Eucharist, which is Jesus Himself. The context of the people leaving and the 12 staying is the Eucharist. It is the Eucharist that keeps us united with Christ and connected with one another. So let us be thankful that we have such a great gift to be able to receive the Eucharist. And let us also pray for those who cannot at the moment, that they may soon be able to, whether they are of a different faith, or are prevented due to mortal sin. May the Eucharist keep us all one, as Jesus and the Father are one. Reflection by Fr. Braud
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August 26, 2018 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 5 Mass Intentions Saturday, August 25 5:00 p.m. The Tran Family, M/M Nathan Plaisance & Family, Nilton Vedros, Linda Aucoin, Clinton & Irma Terrio, Sam Galley, Lloyd Robichaux, Eugene Boudreaux, Julie Sobert Boudreaux, Dot Tourelle, Cindy Morales Ribaul, Peter Nguyen Tan Dinh, Jaccob Huynh Tan Phuong, Betty K. Fasullo, Josephine M. Fasullo, Philip A. Fasullo, Sr., Paul J. Fasullo, Sr., Raymond John Ford, M/M Wilbert Kinler, Sr., M/M Russell Ford, Peter Tran, Jim Adair, Mary Anne Barre, Rafael Cotto, Sr., Bernice Landry Haney, Anson Holley, Terry Rutledge, Sr., Renella Ledet, Iola St. Pierre, Joseph Cardinal, Donald Gaudin, Sr. Sunday, August 26 8:00 a.m. Parishioners 10:00 a.m. Albert Ledet, Jr., Norman Melancon, Jr., The Melancon Family, The Miguez Family, Jimmy LeBlanc, Sr., Marlene Hernandez, Lupe Betanof Lui Betanof, Hari Betanof, Mitchell Dugas, Marie & Charles Poche, Sr., Paul & Betty Territo, Freddie LeBlanc, Alice Robichaux, Earl & Dolores Juneau, Lloyd Joseph Abadie, Harold Olivier, Jr., Abdon Bill Perque, Camille Bebe Miller, Teodora Hera, Escolastica Hera, Antonio Limjuco, Miriam Gonsoulin, Wayne Gonsoulin, Rosa Santamaria, M/M John McDonnell, Jr., M/M Alfred Moore, Mrs. Katherine Melvin, Malcolm Bonseigneur, Steven Young 12:00 p.m. Lenny Bonura 7:00 p.m. Gail Hebert Monday, August 27 7:00 a.m. Lillian Grisafe 8:30 a.m. Abdon Bill Perque Tuesday, August 28 7:00 a.m. For the sick of our parish 8:30 a.m. JoAnn Lunn Wednesday, August 29 7:00 a.m. The Tran Family 8:30 a.m. The Kass & Doskey Families Thursday, August 30 7:00 a.m. Poor Souls in Purgatory 8:30 a.m. Corrine Winter Friday, August 31 7:00 a.m. Charles Cahill 8:30 a.m. Eddie & Kay Boudreaux Weekly Collections Thank you for your continued support! 2018-2019 Fiscal Year (The budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year has not yet been finalized.) 8th week Sunday, August 19, 2018 Offertory Collection $12,529.54 Holy Day Collection 2,585.51 15,115.05 PROGRESS REPORT Cumulative Income $125,335.96 Priests Mass Schedule Please keep in mind that the schedule is always subject to change without notice. Week of August 27th - September 2nd Monday 7 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. Fr. Francis Tuesday 7 a.m. Fr. Braud & 8:30 a.m. Fr. Francis Wednesday ~ 7 a.m. Fr. Braud & 8:30 a.m. Fr. Francis Thursday 7 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. Fr. Braud Friday 7 a.m. Fr. Braud & 8:30 a.m. Fr. Francis Saturday 5 p.m. Fr. Braud Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Fr. Braud Noon & 7 p.m. Fr. Francis Confession (Sacrament of Penance) All churches in the Archdiocese of New Orleans will have Confession available on Wednesday, September 12, from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
August 26, 2018 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 6 Join Knights of Columbus Council 7226 for a PANCAKE BREAKFAST Not a member? Want to become one? Call Mr. Danny @ 957-5848. Youth Ministry Membership Drive!!! $8.00 Dine in or take out Coffee and Juice Included Benefitting VOL alumnus and AOL student RYLEE PIZANI Saturday, September 15, 2018 6:30 am to 12:00 noon Visitation of Our Lady Cafeteria Are you or someone you know interested in becoming Catholic? Visitation of Our Lady Parish offers The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Program (RCIA). The RCIA Program is designed for adults 18 and over who are: unbaptized baptized in another Christian faith who wish to become Catholic baptized Catholics who have not yet received the sacraments of First Communion or Confirmation, or who received little or no instruction in the Catholic faith as children. Classes are held every Wednesday from August to April at 7 p.m. in the Visitation of Our Lady Church meeting room. The classes are interesting and fun. And there are NO TESTS. For more information, call Fr. Francis at (504) 347-2203. This Wednesday, August 29th is the first class. Call today if you d like to attend. LEARN ABOUT THE CHURCH Catholic school teachers, Parish School of Religion catechists, and catechetical leaders can earn Office of Religious Education basic certification credit for completing this course, however, the course is open to anyone seeking to learn more about their Catholic faith. Visitation of Our Lady School is hosting a 10-hour theology on Ecclesiology (the study of the nature, structure, and constitution of the Church) and the Mission of the Church on Saturday September 29 & October 6 from 9:00 AM 2:00 PM in the Main School Building Room 105. This course is about the Church and her mission in today's world. It presents the theology of the Church and uses the experience of the Church's family as its vision. The cost of the course is $10. To register, visit www.nolaore.org or call 504-861-6302 for more information.