PARISH COUNCIL Sandi Delagrange Steve Forte Linda Gray-Chairperson Kathy Kauffman Roseanne Moncure Spike Nunn 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

PARISH MINISTRIES Worship/Liturgy: Sandi Delagrange/Germaine Hayes

Justice & Peace: Eileen Wagner Religious Education: open Parish Life: Peg Meushaw/Kris Scherrer Adult Ed/RCIA: Louise Petralia Pastoral Care: Lynne Richardson Administration, Ray Kostesky

Church Hours Sunday Mass 9AM

Wednesday Daily Mass 9AM Thursday Daily Mass 9AM

Parish Office Hours 9AM-2PM

“18th Sunday in Ordinary Time ”

August 4, 2019

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

INVESTMENTS

As of July 1, 2019

MASS/MUSIC

Bell Song: For The Beauty Of The Earth #587 Entrance Song: The Lord Is My Hope #468 Lord Have Mercy: #910 Glory To God: #911 Liturgy of the Word First reading: page 194 Responsorial Psalm: If today you hear his voice, harden not you hearts. Second Reading Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia. Nicene Creed: inside cover or page 9 Prayers of the Faithful: Response: Lord hear our prayer Liturgy of the Eucharist Offertory: In Every Age #466 Holy: #914 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: #919 Communion: Eye Has Not Seen #461 Meditation: Bread Of Angles #366

Recessional: We Are Called #617

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. BIBLE STUDY: Meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays monthly from 6:30-8:00 PM. For more information contact office. 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.

TODAY’S MASS

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 4, 2019 Gospel: Luke 12:13-21

First Reading: Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23 Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11

ASSIGNMENTS GREETERS: Lynne Dreelin, Pat Marchant & Chris Tutak USHERS: Stephanie Selmer, Tom Hawksworth, Ed Harriman & Tom Shoemaker ALTAR SERVER: Stephanie Selmer COMMUNITY LEADER: Gary Richardson LECTORS: Becky & Spike Nunn EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER FOR HOLY COMMUNION Johnna Harris, Lynne Dreelin, Andrea Moore, Debby Harriman & Tom Shoemaker MUSIC: Leaders: Carol McCormack/Matt Ponish Cantor: Cindy Powers COLLECTION COUNTERS: Brendan & Stephanie Wednesday: August 7th Reading 1: Numbers 13:1-2, 25-14:1 Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28 Thursday: August 8th Reading 1: Numbers 20:1-13 Gospel: Matthew 16:13-23 OFFERTORY COLLECTION from July 28, 2019 Collection: $ 1,670 Second Collection: Total Offertory Collection Year to Date $ 9,160 Total Budget Projection: $ 11,240 There is no second collection today. We singed the following principal check this week: $344 Parish Life Supplies.

PLEDGE

CAMPAIGN 2019-2020

As of July 21st

$855,434 $164,400

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 2020

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

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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.

C. Ben Lennon, D.D.S.

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In memory of

Michael Tebbs Nunn &

Douglas Arthur Nelson Nunn

“Our Beloved Sons”

Spike and Becky Nunn

In loving memory of the

McMurtires and Strotmeyers;

Still alive in my heart.

Mollie McMurtrie

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

AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES

Spike & Becky Nunn-2nd, Charlie & Margaret Hock-3rd, John & Vera England-4th, Charlie & Ann Costello-7th,

Tom & Cindy Jessee-8th, Skip & Lois Kramb-10th, Richie & Nancy Siford-14th, Sal & Lorie Mesinna-17th,

Mike & Gretchen Borzelleca-18th, John & Carol McCormack-19th, Lee & Pat Reamy-22nd, Bill & Michelle Puttmann-25th,

Tom & Lynn Shepherd-31st. May God continue to bless your relationship, family and marriage for many years to come.

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

Ed Harriman & Carol Walsh-1st, Germaine Hayes-3rd,

Dave Marchant & Patricia Paul-5th, James Davenport & Grace Anderson-6th, Mary Hess-7th,

Pat Marchant-8th, Al Langer-10th, Mary Sue Dougherty-11th, Steve Kirsch & Donna Tompson-12th, Aldo DeCollibus-15th,

Mary DeRose &Lee Reamy-20th, Mary Lou Miller & Roseanne Moncure-21st, Richard Dougherty-24th, Ron Beville-26th,

Tom Shepherd & Mary Ann Gulick-28th, Bill Puttmann-29th.

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

Today-18th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 6th-Bible Study 6:30-8pm August 15th-Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (COV 9am /FdS 6:30pm)

August 20th-Bible Study 6:30-8pm August 21st-Visitation Singers August 25th-21st Sunday in Ordinary Time September 1st-22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time September 2nd-Labor Day September 3rd Bible Study 6:30-8pm September 8th-23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time/Grandparents Day

BEHIND THE SCENES

The volunteer services of our parishioners are extraordinary and provide the framework for a healthy and strong religious community. Many of you know the Ministry heads and observe

the persons who each Sunday provide a visible presence of their church and parish commitment. But what about those who do the “behind the scenes” tasks that help enrich our community? Frequently we will highlight these invisible ones for your information.

Today we honor Joe Oliva. A member of the original church and presently a custom home builder. Joe is a member of the Building

Committee and has been instrumental in keeping us and our architect focused on the new church and the requirements for producing a

suitable set of drawings that will pass the critical inspection of five architects on the BARC. Thank you Joe.

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Seeking balance

Reading I: Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21–23 (on vanity) Reading II: Colossians 3:1–5, 9–11 (mystical death and resurrection) Gospel: Luke 12:13–21 (trust in God, not in possessions) Key Passage: And Jesus said to them, “Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.” (Luke 12:15) Adult: When have you felt that possessions were becoming too important in your life? Child: Have you ever received a gift you wanted a lot and then found it didn’t make you as happy as you thought it would?

NEW CHURCH UPDATE

Our parish contingent appeared before the BARC on Thursday with complete drawings of the building, including construction plans. At press time, we did not have the results of the meeting to report. The purpose of our presentation was to gain approval of our building plans. The final approval would come when we submit the civil drawings, which are close to completion, and secondary to the BARC, though important, and necessary for submission to the county. Costs to date for the survey of the property are $23K. For the moment, our building committee and it sub-committees are actively engaged in their tasks with a lot of detailed decision-making in the offing when the final BARC approval is received. Keep the pledge campaign in your mind, if you haven't committed as yet, and the eventual success of our project in your prayers.

We are understandably frustrated it has taken so long to receive approval when we are comfortable with the design and believe our

plan is sound. Unlike past years, the BARC requires more and more detail before approving projects, and we wanted to make sure we have all the detail and potential requirements covered for this final phase.

Convincing five architects (members of the BAC) and others you have a sound well-financed plan was a challenge and an obstacle we had to overcome. As you are aware, patience is a virtue, and ours continues

to be tested in this quest to build a new church.

FRANCIS DE SALES FUNDRAISER

An Evening of Art Saturday, August 10, 2019

Preview 6:30PM Auction starts at 7:30PM Advance ticket sales $15/ at the door $20

For more information please contact Claudia Hale @ 804-854-5410

claudiak7872@outlook.com or fdsfundraiser@gmail.com

APPEAL CHECK

Last week, we received a check for $3910 from the Diocese for our share (50%) of parishioners’ donations to the Annual Appeal. It was the first

distribution of donations, and we will continue to receive quarterly distributions as parishioners

fulfill their pledges.

UNKNOWN PLEDGE PAYMENT We received a pledge payment in the

collection last week without a name on the green envelope, and regrettably did not make

a copy of the check. If you made a pledge payment with check no 3204 last Sunday, please contact the office so we can give you

proper credit for your donation.

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

* Office for Persons with Disabilities/Office of Social Ministry * Monthly Diocesan Christian Formation-Newsletter * Office for Evangelization Event Update/workshops * Catholic Charities Newsletter/Job Opportunities * Parish Council Minutes *Office of Ethnic Ministries Newsletter * WW Marriage Encounter June/Sept 2019 *St. Therese Christmas Bazaar reg. deadline 9/20/19 *EthicsPoint info. from Bishop Knestout

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

Barbara Vajda, James Farrell, Charlotte Neuburger, Father Bob Nash & Nancy Dunlop

PARISHIONERS: Natalie Smith, Tom Shepherd, Lorie Messina, John McCormack, Georgia Beville, Marilyn Atienza, Margaret Hock, Anne Dunn, Grace Anderson, 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 & Kenneth Gulick, Nancy Wirth, Matt Ponish, Chris Henkel, Vincent Re-

cupido, Bettie Hodge, Ellen Demaures, Bob & Ingrid Borden, John Sobieski, Laurie King, Sherry Bryant, Becky Nunn, Rita Blommel, Toni Traynor, Bill & Linda Gray, Barbara Zimmerman, Peg Meushaw, Carol Smith, Allen Hines, Pat & Lee Reamy, Janine Jaboulay, Anne Paparella,

Carole McPherson, Jeanne Lessner, Colin Walsh.

FAMILY OF PARISHIONERS: Michael Reamy, Linda Borostovik, Paul Morgan, Charles Biller, Ann

Shephard, Fred Clark, Bill Los, Claudia Groner, Katie Pritts, Jean, Wayne & Linda Cameron, Michele Brune, Naele Anglin, Patricia Edwards,

Jordan & Jason & Baby Bailey Grace, Mia Andersen, Donna Pawlawski, Sarah Kobezak, Richard 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, Bruce Steiner, Gabrielle Walsh, Judith Moeller, Andy Hetzer, Connie Pilares Smith, William Wallin, Chris Hodge, Brandy Currie

family, Josette Chmiel, 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, Timothy Wilkins.

FRIENDS OF PARISHIONERS: Robert Cummins, Susie & Cherie Loustaunau, Fitchet Family, Brendon

Walker’s mother, Meaghan O’Brien, Andi Otey, Jim Warwick, Ashley Scott & family, Ronald Shaver, Andrew Forest, Doug Brizendine, Rhonda

Wells, Debora Traynor, Cliff Williams, Thelma Alverson, Box Family, Amy, Kathy Goyne, Sally & K.D. Streetman, Mary Heeke, Mary Lynn

Tackett, Deborah Pratt, Jessie Walton, Noah White, Jeanne Tripani, Pat McCall, Charlotte Constantino, Skip Sarosy, John Page, Waylen

Cheatham, Alice Moore, 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 Don’t cancel life insurance you no longer need! Consider instruction your life insurance agent to include Church of the Visitation as a primary or

secondary beneficiary on your policy. By naming our parish as beneficiary, you’ll provide lasting financial support and possibly qualify for tax benefits as well. It costs nothing to change the beneficiary on your policy, and will mean everything to our future parish community.

CARENOTES The Spirituality of Recovery

“Writing from the perspective of someone who’s ‘Been there”, Father C. explains how overcoming addiction is more than

just a physical feat. He focuses on the spiritual heling that must be a part of recovery, reminding the reader: ‘only GOD can help and heal and make

all the difference,’ Helpful sections in this booklet include: ‘Develop a spirituality for recovering,’ ‘The spiritual life of recovery is about God

and you,’ and ‘ Turn humiliation into humility.’

HANDS ACROSS MIDDLESEX NEEDS

Our August need for the “Hands” pantry is

Back Pack Buddies needs snacks (salted and unsalted).

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

Potential Promise and Purpose

Note

Care

GOLF TOURNEY DONATIONS

This week we completed the distribution of the tournament profits by donating amounts ranging from

$400-$600 to the following non-profit entities Parish Pence, Avalon (successor to Laurel Shelter) Habit for Humanity, Hands Across Middlesex, Northern Neck Health Clinic,

YMCA, Christmas Friends, and the Middlesex County Library. In addition, from yard sale

proceeds, we donated $400 to the Sheriff’s Office in support of its Virginia Rules Camp for teenagers.

YEAR END REPORT

In the past few weeks, we have been preparing our annual report to the diocese

(fiscal year ended June 30th, 2019) it involves financial detail, census information, and sacramental record-keeping, to name a few of the requirements, We also

must complete a self-inspection safety report and review of all safe environment practices and procedures. Last week you received the year end financial report. If you were not here copies of the report are available in the rear of the church.

Any questions you have may be referred to Ray or a member of the Finance Council.

As usual, you are free to donate any items you wish.

Whatever we receive will be welcomed and delivered to the Cryer Center.

Summer 2019

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 Mary Lou Miller Charles & Louise Hartz Jr. Richard & Marilyn 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

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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)

A child without education is

like a bird without wings!

Nennie Lennon

In Memory of

Daniel Nolte

FOR OUR CHURCH KITTIES

Choco, Tabby & Rufus

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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Visitation

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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