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 Secretary, Andrea Moore Webmaster, Mike Dreelin

FINANCE COUNCIL Ray Kostesky-Chairman John Charbeneau Lisa Forte Debby Harriman Fritz Sitterding

Pastor, Gerald Kaggwa 119 Club Drive

Hartfield, VA 23071 Phone: 804-286-9271

Church Hours Sunday Mass 9AM

Wednesday Daily Mass 9AM Thursday Daily Mass 9AM

Parish Office Hours 9AM-2PM

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

PARISH 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

December 23, 2018

Year C

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

Fourth Sunday of Advent

LOVE

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 & 3rd Monday (10AM at COV) 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 Dec. 2018

MASS/MUSIC

Bell Song: Stay Awake #59 Advent Song: top left-inside middle of bulletin Entrance Song: O Come O Come Emmanuel #38 Verse 7 & 1 Lord Have Mercy: #861 Liturgy of the Word First reading: page 41 Responsorial Psalm: Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved. Second Reading Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia Gospel/Homily Nicene Creed: page 9 or inside cover Prayers of the Faithful: Response: Lord hear our prayer Liturgy of the Eucharist Offertory: Mary’s Song #693 Holy: #865 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: #870 Communion: See How The Virgin Waits #53 Meditation: Night of Silence/Silent Night Combo #78-#80

Recessional: People Look East #40 #2

TODAY’S MASS

4th Sunday of Advent December 23, 2018 Gospel: Luke 1:39-45

First Reading: Micah 5:1-4a Second Reading: Hebrews 10:5-10

ASSIGNMENTS GREETERS: Cathy Davenport & Volunteers USHERS: Tom Shoemaker, Tom Hawksworth, Stephanie Selmer & Bill Brandl ALTAR SERVER: Lynne McMurtrie COMMUNITY LEADER: Kathy Kauffman LECTORS: Sandi Delagrange & Fernando Atienza EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Steve Forte, Lynne Dreelin, Tom Shoemaker, Pattie Sobieski & Johnna Harris MUSIC: Leaders: Carol McCormack/Matt Ponish Cantor: Georgia Beville COLLECTION COUNTERS: Kelly & Loretta Wednesday: December 26th No Daily Mass Reading 1: Gospel: Thursday: December 27th No Daily Mass Reading 1: Gospel: OFFERTORY COLLECTION from December 16, 2018 Collection: $ 2,505 Second Collection: Total Offertory Collection Year to Date $ 57,532 Total Budget Projection: $ 55,453 Our second collection today is for Catholic Charities. We signed the following principal checks this week: $2,985 Diocesan Assessment; $200 Christmas Friends.

UGANDA SCHOOL

As of Dec. 2018 $758,034 $46,487

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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 2019

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WE SALUTE

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IMPORTANT JOURNEY

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In Loving

Memory Of

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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

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Today-December 23rd-4th Sunday of Advent December 24th-Nativity of the Lord “Christmas Eve” Carols start at 6:30pm /Mass 7pm December 25th-Christmas Day 9am December 26th & 27th-No Daily Mass December 30th-Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 9am January 1st-Solemnity of Mary-9am FdS January 6th-Epiphany of the Lord January 13th-Baptism of the Lord/Social Sunday/Holy Land Visitors

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

DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

Chuck & Carol Walsh-1st, Bob & Ingrid Borden-14th, Fritz & Peper Heunemann-20th,

Larry & Karen Dame-29thh, Bill & Donna Brandl-30th May God continue to bless your relationship, family

and marriage for many years to come.

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS Mollie McMurtrie-1st, Lynne McMurtrie-1st, Tom Shoemaker-1st, Vera England-1st, Louise Petralia-5th, Wendy Gower-8th, Frank Lohr-8th, Lindsey Wong-8th, Larry Dame-10th, Jerry Suyes-12th, Dennis Lynch-15th, Cynthia Powers-16th, Jeff Gower-17th, Meghan Krom-17th, Lois Kramb-19th, Georgia Beville-22nd, Linda Gray-22nd, Christine Williams-23rd, Tom Hawksworth-26th, Anne Costello-27th, Jack Petralia-29th, Lynn Shepherd-30th.

May God’s Blessing be on you this day and always.

OUR NEW PARISHIONERS

ADVENT SONG Light the Advent candle four. Think of joy forever more. Christ child in the stable born. Gift of love that Christmas morn. Refrain:

Candle, candle, burning bright, shining in the cold winter night. Candle, candle burning bright, fill our hearts with Advent light.

Cynthia Taylor (757)630-8689

ENVELOPES AND CALENDARS The envelopes for next year and a 2019 calendar are available for

pickup outside of the Administration Office.

Tom & Mary Dorman 310 Plum Drive Hartfield, VA 23071 607-327-0252

PARISHIONER INFORMATION CHANGES Tom Mangrum

Greensfield Senior Center 251 Patriot Lane

Williamsburg, VA 23185

Love

NEW CHURCH UPDATE Father and representatives of the Building Committee met with

the Diocesan Building and Renovation Committee (BARC) a week ago Thursday to consider our conceptual design.

In summary, they liked the concept, asked for more specific drawings, and asked us to look at some additional factors,

namely handicap accessibility, line-of-sight hindrance, and increased use of brick.

They had no misgivings about our financial plan. As it appears now, we will have to return to the BARC for final approval for construction.

FROM THE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS Ray Honeycutt, Superintendent of the Diocese of

Richmond’s Office of Catholic Schools since February resign his position effective June 30, 2019. Mr. Honeycutt

joined the diocese in 2009 as principal od ST. Bridget Catholic School, Richmond. In 2015 accepted the position of associate

superintendent for Diocesan Catholic Schools and was appointed interim superintendent in 2016.

SAINT NOA In response to a question about our school project, the school

was named for Noa Mawaggali, one of Uganda’s original 22 martyrs, condemned and murdered for his Christian beliefs.

REGRETS With regret, we announced the death of parishioner

Nennie Lennon, who died last Sunday from brain cancer. Nennie was introduced to COV by Peg

Meushaw, and she joined us in 2012 after the death of her husband. Nennie’s Mass of Resurrection was

celebrated last Thursday. Our prayers are with the family.

We’d like to thank Barbara Bernhardt for the beautiful Advent

table runner on the Welcome table. It’s a work of art.

The office will be closed next Wednesday and reopen on Thursday for normal hours.

CHRISTMAS SING-A-LONG

Please join our choir in a Christmas Music Sing-a-long on Christmas Eve starting at 6:30pm, a half hour before our evening

Mass. Here is your chance to sing those Christmas favorites we all cherish and a few more. A melodious and charming voice are not

pre-requisites; just a willingness to sing.

ANGEL TREE

In the spirit of joy this Christmas season, thank you to all who so generously sponsored a child in

our Angel Tree program. The past 10 years has been a rewarding experience to witness and participate

in your joy of making these children have a very special Christmas day. Our parish is blessed to

have the heartwarming and continued support of so many who give joy so graciously. Lynne Dreelin

HANDS ACROSS MIDDLESEX NEEDS

Our January need for the “Hands” pantry is

CANNED VEGETABLES for BACKPACK BUDDIES As usual, you are free to donate any items you wish. Whatever we

receive will be welcomed and delivered to the Cryer Center.

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/Retreats-Schedule * Office for Evangelization Event Update/workshops * Office of Social Ministry Highlights *Parish Council Minutes *Catholic Charities Newsletter * Pilgrimage to England Feb. 18-27th, 2019 *Kujenga for teen ages Mar 8-10 *Panama in the capital Jan 26th *New Hope Fellowship Celebration December 31st

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

Nennie Lennon, Tony Kurek, Audrey Sidoli and Jodie Riley

PARISHIONERS: Michelle Chmiel, Tom & Cindy Jessee, Richie Siford, Carter & Peggy Williams, Karen Dame, JoAnn & Joe Nolte, Mike Lokie, Lynn & Jim

Vajda, Steve Kirsch, Marilynne Cerullo, Tom Hawksworth, Mary Ann Gulick, Dave & Nancy Wirth, Matt Ponish, Daved Rector, Chris Henkel, Vincent Recupido, Bettie Hodge, Ellen Demaures, Bob & Ingrid Borden, John Sobieski, Laurie King, Tom Mangrum, Sherry Bryant, Becky Nunn,

Rita Blommel, Toni Traynor, Bill & Linda Gray, Barbara Zimmerman, Peg Meushaw, Carol & Art Smith, Mary Alice Marks, Tom Shoemaker, Allen Hines, Pat & Lee Reamy, Janine Jaboulay, Anne Paparella, Carole

McPherson, Tom Shepherd, Jeanne Lessner, Colin Walsh.

FAMILY OF PARISHIONERS: Lewis Forte, Ann Shephard, Fred Clark, Bill Los, Claudia Groner, Katie

Pritts, Jean, Wayne & Linda Cameron, Michele Brune, Naele Anglin, Patricia Edwards, Bob Strotmeyer, Jordan & Jason & Baby Bailey Grace, Johnny Lange, Mia Andersen, Donna Pawlawski, Sarah Kobezak, Rich-ard Patton, Greg Dreelin, Jack & Mary Gray, Jessie Walton, George &

Elaine Rector, Natash 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, Andy Hetzer,

Connie Pilares Smith, William Wallin, Chris Hodge, Brandy Currie fam-ily, 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 Cal-vin Barnard, Timothy Wilkins.

FRIENDS OF PARISHIONERS:

Jan Wijnand, Lisl Wicklmater, Cliff Williams, Thelma Alverson, Mildred Walton, The Box Family, Amy, Kathy Goyne, Sally & K.D. Streetman, Father Mary Heeke, Mary Lynn Tackett, Deborah Pratt, Jessie Walton, Noah White, Tom Foley, Jeanne Tripani, Pat McCall, Charlotte Constantino, Skip Sarosy, Chi Tyler, Kathy & John Page,

Waylen Cheatham, Alice Moore, Susan & Thom Dixon, Doris & Arthur Green, Shirley & Jim Rundle, Robbie Beasle, Martha Whitt, Rosa Maria

Santos, Bill Ashworth, Pam & Jeff McClelland, Richard Green, Dick Willard, Sam Gale, Laurel Robins, Linda Morris, 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.

LEGACY Gifts of stock avoid capital gains tax! If you own ap-preciated stock, you may wish to consider giving the stock to the parish rather than cash. You are able to deduct the full value, avoid the capital gain tax

and make a substantial gift to the parish. A good steward uses his or her assets in a way that does the most good.

Potential, Promise, & Purpose

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Obedience to God’s will

Reading I : Micah 5:1–4a (restoration through the Messiah) Reading II: Hebrews 10:5–10 (the second covenant) Gospel: Luke 1:39–45 (the visit to Elizabeth) Key Passage: Elizabeth said, “Blessed is she who believed that

there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her by the Lord.” (Luke 1:45)

Adult: When was it hardest for you to trust in God’s plan for

you, as Mary did? What can help you at such times? Child: When is it hardest for you to obey a parent or teacher? What can help you obey with more trust?

CARENOTES “Waiting for God: The Grace of Advent” “What are you waiting for?” “When You Can’t All Be Together for the Holidays” Create holiday traditions that bridge the miles.

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

Care

Note

YARD SALE REMIMDER As you prepare for Christmas, please remember

to bring your left-over decorations and other artifacts to the church for further transfer to the

Cryer Center.

Also, Karen Wilkins will again collect Christmas Cards for distribution to the residents of the local nursing homes. She has

enough for this year, but will collect your leftovers for distribution next year.

PRESENTS FOR UGANDA In this season of giving, consider sharing your joy with the stu-dents of St. Noa School in Uganda. In the rear of the church is a

gift-wrapped box for any donations you mighty want to give. Father is planning to vacation in his former home in January and

will take the box with him.

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 Gary & Deborah Cook Barbara Bernhardt Fritz & Peper Heunemann

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

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Nennie Lennon

In Memory of

Margaret Hurt

“Maggie”

In Loving Memory of

Bobby Warren

Your Family Arlene,

L.C., Faye, Caitlyn & Courtlyn

“Gone but not to be forgotten”

“Bobby”

In Gratitude for God’s gift

of our grandchildren,

Caroline, Lily, Clara, & Hudson

Loving memory of our grandson, Wynn.

Poppa & Nana

(John and Pattie Sobieski)

FOR OUR CHURCH KITTIES

Choco, Tabby & Goldie

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

“I lift up my eyes to the hills.

From whence does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth”

Psalm 121

Marilyn and Fernando Atienza

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

In support of our youth. Stephanie Selmer

In Loving

Memory of

Tony Meushaw.

Peg Meushaw

In Loving

Memory of

Morgan

Wells

Forever,

Marianne

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In Support of Our Youth!

Best wishes to all the

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Visitation

Mary Virginia & Tom Bliley

Supporting the

Scholarships

Jack & Laurie King

We support our youth and their education.

Ron & Georgia Beville

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

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

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

In loving memory

Father Bob Nash Min Tassone & Family

In Loving Memory

of

Bruno Tassone

In Loving Memory