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

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 11, 2018

Year B

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

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 Oct. 2018

MASS/MUSIC

Bell Song: What Is This Place #317 Entrance Song: Come Ye Thankful People Come #205 Lord Have Mercy: #917 Glory To God: #918 Liturgy of the Word First reading: page 230 Responsorial Psalm: Praise the Lord, my soul! 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: Where My Father Lives #613 Holy: #921 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: #926 Communion: Blest Are They #629 Meditation: Center Of My Life #490 Recessional: Eternal Father Strong To Save #626 Final verse is printed in the middle section of the bulletin.

TODAY’S MASS

31th Sunday in Ordinary Time November 11, 2018 Gospel: Mark 12:38-44

First Reading: 1 Kings 17:10-16 Second Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28

ASSIGNMENTS GREETERS: Lavonne Pearce, Michelle Puttmann & Pattie Sobieski USHERS: Dave Marchant, Larry Dame, Joe Sychterz & Gary Cook ALTAR SERVER: Gary Richardson COMMUNITY LEADER: Fernando Atienza LECTORS: Fernando Atienza & Louise Petralia EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Eileen O’Brien, Steve Forte, Gary & Lynne Richardson & Andrea Moore MUSIC: Leaders: Carol McCormack/Matt Ponish Cantor: Jan Smith COLLECTION COUNTERS: Johnson & King Wednesday: November 14th Reading 1: Titus 3:1-7 Gospel: Luke 17:11-19 Thursday: November 15th Reading 1: Titus 3:1-7 Gospel: Luke 17:11-19 OFFERTORY COLLECTION from November 4, 2018 Collection: $ 2,561 Second Collection: Total Offertory Collection Year to Date $ 43,351 Total Budget Projection: $ 43,472 There is no second collection today. We signed the following principal checks this week: $212 October electricity; $1,325 Uganda shipment.

UGANDA SCHOOL

As of Oct. 2018 $740,503 $37,048

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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

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IMPORTANT JOURNEY

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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-32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time/Social Sunday “Holy Land” Visitors & Veterans Day November 15th-Bible Study 6:30pm-8pm November 18th-33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time/FF Class November 21st-Visitation Singers November 22nd-Thanksgiving November 25th-Our Lord Jesus Christ King of Universe December 2nd-1st Sunday of Advent Year C/FF Class December 6th-Bible Study 6:30-8pm December 9th-2nd Sunday of Advent December 16th-3rd Sunday of Advent/Faith Formation December 19th-Visitation Singers December 20th-Bible Study 6:30-8pm December 23rd-4th Sunday of Advent December 24th-Nativity of the Lord 7pm Christmas Eve

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

NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

Leonard & Patricia Paul-7th, Joe & Lavonne Pearce-14th, Mark & Beth Richards-27th, Aldo & Leisa DeCollibus-29th,

May God continue to bless your relationship, family and marriage for many years to come.

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Bob Chmiel-3rd, Keith Gulick-3rd, Madison Thomas-9th, Steve Forte-11th, Rita Blommel-12th, Skip Kramb-16th, Kathy Davenport-19th, Kelly McMurtrie-21st, Lorie Messina-22nd, Dave Filippi-24th, Lynne Dreelin-27th, Lori King-27th, Nikki Traynor-28th, Bill Gray-28th, Bill Brandl-29th, Andrea Moore-30th.

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

UGANDA PROJECT Our Barrels are at the airport to be delivered

no later than November 12th.

NOVEMBER MEMORIALS As has been our practice in the past, we honor our relatives who have passed away in several ways during November: celebrating a Mass in the cemetery, creating a Memorial Table with

pictures of our loved ones, and praying for the during Mass. In the rear of the church are purple slips for you to fill out and place in the decorative basket which will be on the Altar for all Masses in November. It’s not too late to bring in a picture or two and place it on the Memorial table in the front of the nave.

PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS The following parishioners that were elected to the Parish

Council two weeks ago: Sandi Delagrange, Steve Forte, & Roseanne Moncure. We congratulate them and thank the 13 parishioners who elected to run for the council. We also thank the 100 or so

parishioners who participated in the voting process.

CARENOTES “WHEN A LOVED ONE’S CARE DECISIONS

ARE IN YOU HANDS” “Respecting the dignity of our loved ones while choosing what’s best for them can be a balancing act that demands constant adjustments.”

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

Care

Note

ON GOING CRISIS

Two weeks ago, several parishioners and Father Gerry attended a listening session hosted by the Bishop to discuss the current sexual

abuse of minor children crisis. Among other things, the Bishop pledged transparency on this issue within the Diocese. He also asked that we publish the following statement in our bulletin: Bishop Knestout encourages anyone aware of sexual or

abuse of minors on the part of clergy or staff of our diocese to notify civil authorities; call the Attorney General’s

Clergy Abuse Hotline at 1 (833) 454-9064, and reach out to Jennifer Sloan @ 1 (877)-887-9603.

A definition of HUGS: Healing Under Gods Salivation

thoughts from Cindy Powers.

ETERNAL FATHER FINAL VERSE Eternal Father, grant we pray/ to all Marines, both night and day,

The courage, honor, strength, and skill/ Their land to serve, Thy law fulfill;

Be Thou the shield forevermore/ From every peril to the Corps.

VETERANS DAY On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month Comes down to just two simple words to say THANK YOU Stop and think about this day Veterans Day Celebrating the service of all U.S. Military Veterans

Notice the correct spelling holds no apostrophe It is not needed This day is for all who have served Look around you and see Stop, ask and Thank them for their service Not just today

But everyday To the Veterans of the past, THANK YOU To the Veterans of the present, THANK YOU Because of you we will remember. THANK YOU

BISHOP’S RESIDENCE “As announced in Bishops Knestout’s June 11, 2018 letter,

work is now underway at 800 S. Cathedral Place to restore the property as Bishop Knestout’s permanent

residence. Originally designed as a home for the bishop in 1907, the building previously had been home to

Cathedral parish offices.

MINISTRY WORKSHOP At press time, we were expecting 60 persons to attend the Ministry

Workshop held yesterday. We are confident that the workshop proved beneficial to all participants and will provide positive

liturgical results.

HANDS ACROSS MIDDLESEX NEEDS

Our November need for the “Hands” pantry is

DEPENDS (Adult male or female sizes)

As usual, you are free to donate any items you wish. Whatever we receive will be welcomed and delivered to the Cryer Center.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

Ruth Mangrum, Tom Farrell, Elizabeth O’Brien, Gordon Tyrrell, Elaine Wallenburg & Thomas Kobezak

PARISHIONERS:

Nennie Lennon, Michelle Chmiel, Lynne Richardson, 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 & 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, Jeanne Lessner, Colin Walsh.

FAMILY OF PARISHIONERS: Fred Clark, Bill Los, Claudia Groner, Katie Pritts, Jean, Wayne &

Linda Cameron, Michele Brune, Naele Anglin, Patricia Edwards, Bob Strotmeyer, Jordan & Jason and Baby Bailey Grace, Johnny Lange, 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, Meaghan O’Brien, Bruce Steiner, Gabrielle Walsh, Judith Moeller, Andy Hetzer, Connie Pilares

Smith, William Wallin, Chris Hodge, Brandy Currie family, 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: 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, 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.

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 *Christmas Party for Children-December 8th *Catholic Charities Newsletter *Tribe Catholic Lecture Series: Tim Staples-Nov. 16th

LEGACY Establishing a Will is not expensive. Bur not having one may cost your family a great deal Be good stewards of your resources by

using the Lord’s gifts wisely. Please consider leaving a legacy for our parish as an example of a prudent financial decision.

Contact Lisa Forte to learn more about establishing an endowed memorial fund in the name of

your parent (s) or loved one. Potential, Promise, & Purpose

32 Sunday in Ordinary Time

Giving from our need

Reading I: 1 Kings 17:10–16 (Elijah and the widow) Reading II: Hebrews 9:24–28 (the sacrifice of Jesus) Gospel: Mark 12:38–44 (hypocrisy of the scribes, and the widow’s mite) Key Passage: Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.” (Mark 12:43–44) Adult: What are you willing to give out of love for God that would be a hardship for you? Child: What would you be willing to give up for someone else?

ANNUAL APPEAL We received a check for $352.50 last week as

our share of pledge payments made during the last quar-ter, to the Annual Appeal. It represents 50% of the dona-

tion, and we thank those

ANGEL TREE November 18th, we will have our Angel Tree

decorated with stars. This project is part of the Justice & Peace Ministry of COV. For our new

parishioners these stars are children whose parent is an inmate in the Middlesex Regional Jail enrolled in a GED, anger management and/

or drug-alcohol abuse program trying to improve their circumstance. The star is a Wishlist. You can choose one, two or all

suggestions or even come up with your own age appropriate gift. You may also partner with a friend for the wish list. We have

been blessed to have our parishioners & their families support this project for many years. I invite you to adopt a star making

a child’s Christmas special. Any questions, contact Lynne Dreelin @776-0390.

SOCIAL SUNDAY Today we are celebrating Social Sunday. Please join us

after Mass for the usual camaraderie and snacks.

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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A child without education is

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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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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