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

Entrance Song: The King of Glory #730 Lord Have Mercy #868 Liturgy of the Word First reading: page 96 Responsorial Psalm: My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? 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: What Wondrous Love Is The #481 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: Take And Eat #361 Meditation: Shelter Me

Recessional: When I Survey The Wonderous Cross #143

TODAY’S MASS

Palm Sunday March 25, 2018

Gospel: Mark 14:1-15:47 First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7

Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11

ASSIGNMENTS

GREETERS: TBA USHERS: Dave Marchant, Larry Dame, Joe Sychterz & Gary Cook ALTAR SERVER: Steve Forte COMMUNITY LEADER: Charlie Costello LECTORS: Ray Kostesky & Joe Sychterz EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Lynne & Gary Richardson, Sandi Delagrange, Debby Harriman & Spike Nunn MUSIC: Leaders: Carol McCormack/Matt Ponish Cantor: Marianne Krop COLLECTION COUNTERS: Kelly & Loretta Wednesday: March 28th (Holy Week) No Daily Mass

Reading 1: Isaiah 50:4-9a Gospel: Matthew 26:14-25 Thursday: March 29th (Holy Week) No Daily Mass Reading 1: Isaiah 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9 Gospel: Luke 4:16-21 OFFERTORY COLLECTION FOR March 18, 2017 Collection: $ 2,871 Second Collection: Total Offertory Collection Year to Date $ 84,583 Total Budget Projection: $ 79,582 Our second collection today is for Catholic Relief Services.

UGANDA

SCHOOL

As of March 2018 $32,675

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

Today-Palm Sunday/Passion of the Lord March 28th-29th-No Daily Mass (Holy Week) March 29th-Holy Thursday 5:30PM March 30th-10:30am Retreat/Lunch/ Stations of Cross March 30th-Good Friday Service 5:30pm March 31st-Easter Vigil 8pm April 1st-Easter Sunday-Easter Egg Hunt April 4th & 5th No Daily Mass 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 Although the in-pew portion of the Appeal has ended, we urge

those parishioners who have not participated to do so before the Campaign ends. If you are still considering a donation or pledge and wish to participate, appeal envelopes are available for your use in the

rear of the church. Just fill it out and drop the envelope in the collection basket. To date, we have reached 38% of our Goal.

PALM SUNDAY Today 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.

EASTER EGG HUNT

Faith Formation class will be stuffing eggs after Mass today. All are welcome to help prepare the eggs for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday after Mass.

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

440 North Lynnehaven Road Room 233 Virginia Beach VA 23452

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.

THANK YOU We want to thank everybody at the “Church of the

Visitation” for making the Baptism of Maddox such a special occasion. Our gratitude also to those individuals who helped to make it truly memorable. We will always treasure the memory of Maddox's

Baptism at the “Church of the Visitation”. Thank you very much. Bob and Ingrid Borden

UGANDA SCHOOL PROJECT

Many thank to those parishioners and guests who purchased the jewelry and hand bags made n Uganda which were displayed the past two

Sundays. We also thank Lynne Richardson and non-parishioner Lynn Gillikin who priced , packaged and displayed the items. Many thanks also to those who prepared a delicious breakfast

two Sundays ago as a fundraiser, and the parishioners and guests who generously donated to the cause while enjoying a full and hearty meal. We are not sure we have identified everyone who helped in this

endeavor but the principal chefs and servers were Kathy Kauffman with Grandchildren, Ella and Alex, Mary Ellen Sherwood, Eileen

O’Brien, Barbara Hollingsworth and daughter Tori, Stephanie Selmer, and Roseanne Moncure.

In total, both fundraisers netted about $1900 for the school project.

In a related issue, parishioner Fernando Atienza has written a

newspaper article about the school

project which will be published in the Southside Sentinel

this week.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

Pat Tyrrell, Christopher Morrell, Paul Weitsma & Rose Langer

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: Greg Dreelin, 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 “Finding hope in Jesus ‘Words on the Cross”

“Easter hope is to be found beneath the layers of Good Friday grief/” In this PrayerNote, Brother Silas Henderson helps us discover the support and consolation to b received by allowing Jesus ‘ last words

from the cross to speak to us.

C

P

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

FR JOHN BODDIE MEMORIAL

GOLF CLASSIC As we look forward to warm weather and beautiful golf days, it’s time to be thinking of our annual Golf Classic, now scheduled

for Friday, May 4th, at the Piankatank River Golf Club. We encourage your participation in many ways, perhaps as a golf-er, worker, sponsor, a donor of a silent auction item, or a bidder on one of our items. Gary Richardson is the person to see about playing, working, or sponsoring. His wife Lynne

will run the silent auction, and she is prepared to accept silent auction items. Our silent auction will be held on April 29th, May 6th, and May 13th after Mass.

LEGACY GIFTS

You can share your faith beyond your lifetime by careful estate planning. Think of including a legacy gift

in your estate for your church. 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 open to all parishioners 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, or wish to attend the seminar, please contact Mary (804) 815-0353 to register for the session.

KOC 11TH ANNUAL ITALIAN FEAST

Seating is at 5:00pm The dinner will include

home-made meatballs made with pork, beef and veal, Italian sweet sausages, homemade sauce

and Penne Pasta. Fresh Italian bread, salad and hand grated Reggiano Parmesan cheese will tip off the food menu.

Home-made desserts will complete the feast. Red and White wine, coffee and tea will

complement the meal. Reservations are required and tickets are priced at $18

per adult, $5 for children under 12, and kids under 6 eat free. Take-outs will be available by pre-order. Please call 804-725-1656 or 804-776-0078 by Thursday, April 12th for reservations.

Or email: jmc399@gmail.com

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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