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.visitationcatholicchurch.org

PASTOR

Rev. Robert Cummins, Jr.

119 Club Drive

Hartfield, VA 23071

804-776-0676

PARISH COUNCIL

ELECTED MEMBERS Mike Dreelin

Johnna Harris

Al Langer-Chairperson

Lois Farrell -Vice Chair

Carol Walsh

Emily Moore

Lynne McMurtrie

Richard Cox

Lois Kramb -Secretary

FINANCE COUNCIL Jerry McMurtrie, Chairman

Tom Bliley

Debby Harriman

Fritz Sitterding

Jodie Riley

CHURCH SERVICES Church Secretary, Andrea Moore Welcome Committee, Lois Kramb

Webmaster, Mike Dreelin

CHURCH HOURS

Sunday Mass 9AM

Wednesday & Thursday Mass 9AM

Parish Office Hours 9AM-2PM

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

PARISH COUNCIL MINISTRIES Worship/Liturgy, Eileen O’Brien

Justice & Peace, Patricia Travers Religious Education, L. Krom & A. Moore

Parish Life, Peg Meushaw

Adult Ed/RCIA, Louise Petralia

Pastoral Care, Lynne Richardson

Administration, Ray Kostesky

CHURCH ACTIVITIES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND SACRAMENTAL EVENTS

Below is a condensed list of such items. For more details, consult our Ministry Catalogue or contact the Ministerial Head pictured on the

WELCOME TREE, on the wall outside of the kitchen. 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 twice a year in Spring, Fall or by appointment.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Held at Easter and Christmas 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.

SCRIPTURE STUDY: The Scripture Study Group meets the first and

third Tuesday of each month in the church from 7pm to 8:30pm. If interested, contact Fern or Tom Dundon at 758-4752.

CENACLE OF DIVINE MERCY: A group of people who meet on Thursday’s at 7pm to adore God, thank him for his Graces, and beg his forgiveness.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Knights of Columbus meet the second 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 Tom Shoemaker for details. 804-776-0671

CALLING ALL SINGERS: You are invited to sing at Mizpah Nursing

Home and Riverside Convalescent Center one day a month. 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 Mary Jacobs (465-9803)

FOOD PANTRY: Our church supplies food to the Cryer Center to provide help to the community as needed. Canned and dry foods may be dropped off at the utility room next to the kitchen.

RECYCLEABLE 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 January 22, 2012

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

FIRST READING: Jonah 3:1-5, 10

SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 GOSPEL: Mark 1:14-20

ASSIGNMENTS

GREETERS: Rita Blommel & Marilynn Cerullo USHERS: Michele Chmiel, Ed Harriman, Bob Hartman & Fritz Heunemann ALTAR SERVERS: Michael Knez & Ray Rector COMMUNITY LEADER: Jodie Riley LECTORS: Dani Derringer & Mary Ellen Sherwood EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Patti Sobieski, Lynn Vajda, Dani Derringer, Lynne & Gary Richardson Music: Leader: Carol McCormack Cantor: George Travers COLLECTION COUNTERS: Kelly & Loretta

WEDNESDAY: January 25th READING: Acts of the Apostles 22:3-16 GOSPEL: Mark 16:15-18 THURSDAY: January 26th READING: Timothy 1:1-8 GOSPEL: Mark 4:21-25 OFFERTORY COLLECTION FOR 01/15/2012 Collection: $ 1601 Second Collection: None $ Total Offertory Collection Year to Date $ 57,752 Total Needed to Make Projection $ 58,357 Our second collection today is for Respect for Life. We signed the following principal checks this week: $759 Dec. electricity; $191 Dec. phone bill; $141 Catholic Virginian monthly assessment; $129

CHURCH DEBT As of May 30, 2010: $146,000 As of January 15, 2012: 64,907

ENTRANCE: Glory And Praise To Our God #550 OFFERTORY: Seek Ye First #436 COMMUNION: Eye Has Not Seen #492 RECESSIONAL: River Of Glory #665

MUSIC LITURGY

In Loving Memory of

Rev. Fr. John D. Boddie

Audrey L. Sidoli

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 in $100. Thank you for your continued support. The Scholarship Committee

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“WE SALUTE

THE YOUTH OF OUR

CHURCH AND THEIR

IMPORTANT JOURNEY.”

Carmen & Joe Brinkley

CHURCH NOTES

Welcome to any new parishioners. If you have any questions about our parish please call a member of the Welcoming Committee: Lois Kramb 435-0697, Linda Gray (704) 575-6979, Julie Jensen 776-7608

BULLETIN BOARD INFORMATION See bulletin board

(In the old administration hall for more info.)

*Married Couples Overnight Feb 10-11th *Catholic Advocacy Day Jan. 26th

*New Job Vacancies—Dioceses of Richmond

*Casting Crowns come to the Well Tour, February 10th. *”Why would anyone follow you” presentation January 25th

*2012 Pilgrimage to Lourdes Jun 28-July 9th *Natural Family Planning information and supporting

management, February 11th. *Monthly Diocesan Christian Formation Newsletter

*Benedictine Sister of Virginia Discernment Weekend Jan 27-29th

*Gospel of John Workshops Jan. 28th and Feb. 4th. *Black History Month Luncheon Feb 25th

*Christ Life National Evangelization Conference Feb 8-10th

FATHER CUMMINS’ ABSENCE Father Cummins will be absent from

January 16-27th. Father Stephen Smith, Guest Priest from the Christian Foundation for

Children and Aging and Vicar for Priests in the Diocese of Raleigh, NC, is celebrating Sunday Mass today.

Father Nash will celebrate weekday Mass on Wednesday January 25th. There will be no Thursday

Mass next week.

HAITI NEWS Thank you for your continued support of the trip to Haiti on June 21 thru 26. The youth group is having its first fund raiser on Sunday, Feb 12th - A Valentine's Day breakfast, which will take the place of the usual "Social Sunday." A sign-up sheet for those who expect to attend is in the back of the church so we can estimate food purchases. A donation of what you would expect to pay for a Sunday breakfast is requested on the 12th. There is still time to sign up for the Haiti trip. Deadline is January 29, 2012. Please contact Kathy Kauffman or Mary Ellen Sherwood.

CANCER CARE The scarf and hat collection will be

coming to a close soon. Please make one more look for your used hats and/or scarfs.

Thanks again, Karin Wilkins and Mary Jacobs

FAITH FORMATION NEWS

Scholarship Information The website for those making an application for the John Boddie Scholarship Fund is tcfrichmond.org There are other scholarships available on this sight as well. Jerry Suyes

*Second Saturday of each month –volunteers needed for food pantry in White Stone. All are welcome.

FOOD BANK

This past Saturday some of out youth volunteered at the food pantry in White Stone. The food bank is very impressed with the amount of work that the volunteers complete each time they are there. Many hands make lite work. Volunteers that went are Meghan Frere, Ann Rector and friend Nicole, Emily and Anna Moore, Cynthia Walker, Michael Knez, Aidan & Stephanie Selmer, Linda Gray, and Kathy Kauffman. Great Job!

HANDS ACROSS MIDDLESEX “Hands” needs assistance in picking up donations for their twice monthly yard

sales. Please call Debby Harriman if you can help. “Hands” also needs help in repairing houses. If you can help or

need more information, please call 758-2044 and

leave a message for Cullen Walker.

2011 DONATION STATEMENTS If you desire to receive a 2011 donation statement,

please sign up on the list located on the table in the administrative wing. Statements are ready for

pickup for those who have previously signed up.

ST PATRICK'S DINNER DANCE

Sat. 17 March at the Hartfield VFD Hall 6:00 - 11:30 PM

Wine & Cheese hour from 6:00 - 7:00 Menu: Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potatoes and Carrots; or

Baked Chicken Breast, Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes Salad, Rolls, Coffee or Tea, & Home Made Desserts

Music by The Phun Doctors $30 Per Person Cash Bar

Reservations: Sign Up in back of church or call: 776-0078 or 776-0390.

SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS

The call of Jesus, “Repent, and believe in the Gospel,” is relevant in our lives today, both personally and

communally. While we may consider ourselves to be good Christians, there is always more that we can do to deepen our spiritual life. Even little things such as listening to religious music or reading a single Bible

verse each day can help. Communally, our shortcomings are well known. Poverty still exists in

our land. Abortion is still accepted by some. The death penalty is still accepted by some. Immigrants are often unwelcome. And the sick sometimes lack someone to

care for them. We are called to repentance here as well.

Gospel Question: In what ways do you

think time was fulfilled in Jesus?

DEATH OF A PARISHIONER John Michael Blommel, husband of Rita

Blommel, passed away peacefully on Saturday two weeks ago. The Blommels joined the parish slightly

more than ten years ago. His funeral, with burial thereafter, was Tuesday a week ago in Richmond.

Our prayers are with Rita.

ANGEL TREE MINISTRY Thank you to all who provide gifts to the

children of the Angel Tree Ministry. Once again your generosity and support for this program is

heart rendering. Connie Beverly, facilitator for the regional facility, expresses her deep appreciation for your

support. I want to thank Richard Cox for the assorted handcrafted animal wood pull toys he made and Teresa

Reamy for donating many children's books & toys. These additional toys not only went to this ministry but also supported the Toys for Tots program. We are truly blessed to see, all year through, the generosity, love and

support form our parishioners and their families. Lynne Dreelin

USHERS NEEDED As announced last Sunday, we need usher help, not only for February, when many people will

be on vacation, but permanently. This is a Ministry for women and men, so please

consider joining it. If you desire to become one you get to wear a shiny gold nametag; please talk to Tom Shoemaker.

CARE NOTE CHATTER

Dr. Albert Ellis wrote “if we can let go of unrealistic expectations, we can reduce our frustration level, avoid anger much of the time, and diffuse what anger does occur. For more information on Anger, see the care note, “DEALING WITH ANGER”, In the care note section, at the back of the church, between the two sets of glass

doors. Feel free to take one home or give to a friend.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

Michael Blommel

PARISHIONERS: Brendon O’Brien, Tom Foley, Tom Shoemaker, Nancy Siford,

Pat O’Shaughnessy, Chris Morrell, Tony Kurek, Pat Tyrrell, Tom Dundon, Ed Mahoney, Tom Shepherd, Fern Dundon, Janine

Jaboulay, JoAn Shoemaker, Anne Paparella, Loyce Beville, Carole McPherson, Maryanne Grubbs, Jeanne Lessner, Jean Golembicki,

Margo Couzens, Elizabeth Gallagher, Alice Foley, Edna Duel, Tyra Freed, Audrey Sidoli, Mary Pinchbeck, Lucy Hock, Chris Henkel, Art

Smith, Elsie Zent, Allen Hines, Jodie Riley, Rachel Botting, Colin Walsh, Lorie Messina, Beryl O’Connor.

FAMILY OF PARISHIONERS:

Patricia Bradley, Mike & Doris Melancon, Maryanne Pelczar, Dan Dreelin, Kenneth Gage, Helen & Gordon Tyrrell, Arnold Hersh, Marc Weimer, Kelly Dickinson Vincent,

Kevin Beall, Georgia Cronacher-Morgan, Jennifer Gray, Ellen Parker, Tom Raymo, Cheryl Coyne, Ava Elizabeth Mayham, Michele Brune,

Sandy Dunkle, Ann Hersh, Jordan Otsu, Josette Chmiel, Chris Hodge, Theresa Reamy, Peyton Baynes, Timothy Wilkins, Michelle

Gray, Denis Popp, James Parker, Robert Wilkins, Paul John Schwedler, Kathy Reamy, Neil Hodge, Cindy Drinkwater, Jerry

Howerton, Robbie Beasley, Doris Green, Shirley & Jim Rundle, Ruth Gascoigne, Larry Gullickson, Esther Fraley, Leo Elenz, Robert M.

Marks, James & Carroll Morton, Cliff Theiss, James Butler, Rachel Polhamus, Donnell Greene, Gary Baker, Ray Depew, Joe Hock,

Darrin “Pudd” Hillman, Patrick Davis, Judy Wyant, Donald Gallagher, Mary Ann Christnberry, Dennis Gielow,

Vicki & unborn baby Lutz.

FRIENDS OF PARISHIONERS: Nina Martin, Phylis & Charlie Garland, Keith Trammell, Elaine

Lawler, Bobbie Taylor, Rich Graulich, Alice Dennis, Walter Lowe, Phyllis Smidow, Patty Willett, Jim Danahey, Teddy Gallagher, Eddie O’Berry, Ray Belvin, Nancy Young, Wes Pullman, Linda Cryer, Dick

Schreyer, Sarah Zell, Jim Morris, Tim Kirk, Jim Sheshene, Ken Moore, Carson Higgins, Charlotte Groves, Molly Rose Kaplan, Mary

Lou Lauve, Erik Kemp, Elizabeth Xavier, Sally Kingsley, Rev. Bill Sigler, Ralph Valdrighi, Dylan Bibro & family, Marlon Parker,

Elizabeth Panzer, Samantha Butry, Bob Schockney, Dottie Dea, Lynn Hinkel, Maggie Prietz, Kathryn Hand & Family, Nikola Traynor, Pat

Winklemayner, Larry Medeiros, Mike Hoskins, Charles Schlener, Valerie McCarthy, Bruce & Laura Strotman, Debbie Morris.

BULLETIN BOARD INFORMATION See bulletin board

(In the old administration hall for more info.)

*Married Couples Overnight Feb 10-11th *Catholic Advocacy Day Jan. 26th

*New Job Vacancies—Dioceses of Richmond

*Casting Crowns come to the Well Tour, February 10th. *”Why would anyone follow you” presentation January 25th

*2012 Pilgrimage to Lourdes Jun 28-July 9th *Natural Family Planning information and supporting

management, February 11th. *Monthly Diocesan Christian Formation Newsletter

*Benedictine Sister of Virginia Discernment Weekend Jan 27-29th

*Gospel of John Workshops Jan. 28th and Feb. 4th. *Black History Month Luncheon Feb 25th

*Christ Life National Evangelization Conference Feb 8-10th

HAITI NEWS Thank you for your continued support of the trip to Haiti on June 21 thru 26. The youth group is having its first fund raiser on Sunday, Feb 12th - A Valentine's Day breakfast, which will take the place of the usual "Social Sunday." A sign-up sheet for those who expect to attend is in the back of the church so we can estimate food purchases. A donation of what you would expect to pay for a Sunday breakfast is requested on the 12th. There is still time to sign up for the Haiti trip. Deadline is January 29, 2012. Please contact Kathy Kauffman or Mary Ellen Sherwood.

HANDS ACROSS MIDDLESEX “Hands” needs assistance in picking up donations for their twice monthly yard

sales. Please call Debby Harriman if you can help. “Hands” also needs help in repairing houses. If you can help or

need more information, please call 758-2044 and

leave a message for Cullen Walker.

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In loving memory of my wife,

Ruthie, and Fr. John Boddie who

worked together for a new

church and rectory.

Tom Mangrum

Best wishes to all the

youth at

Church of the Visitation

Mary Virginia & Tom Bliley

TO SUPPORT OUR

YOUTH,

THEIR DREAMS AND

OUR FUTURE.

Lynne & Gary Richardson

Sincere Support

of Visitation

Youth

In Memory of

David Richard Suyes III

“Ricky”

In Support of The John Boddie

Memorial Scholarship Fund

Fritz & Suzanne Sitterding

In Support of Our Youth

Fern & Tom Dundon

In Loving Memory

of Tony Meushaw

Peg Meushaw

SUPPORTERS OF OUR YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS Mr. & Mrs. Frank Lohr III Mr. & Mrs. James Pelczar Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Hartz Mr. & Mrs. John England Leslie, Meghan & Will Krom

“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

“Throw off the bowlines, sail away

from the safe harbor, catch the

trade winds in your sails. Explore.

Dream. Discover.” -Mark Twain

Marilyn and Fernando Atienza

In Loving Memory of

John G. Baker

Telephone: (804) 794-4080

DR. ROBERT W. SCHERRER OPTOMETRIST

P.O. Box 118

13445 Midlothian Turnpike Midlothian, Virginia 23113

Office Hours:

By Appointment

“Congratulations Visitation

Graduates. Best Wishes in your future Educational efforts”

George & Patricia Travers

We Support the Youth Scholarship Fund.

John and Carol McCormack

In Loving Memory of

Father John

Caroline and Katrina

Dedicated his life to educating the youth

William P. MacLean

Teacher, Coach, Principal,

Superintendent of Schools

In support of our youth

Mike & Celina Knez

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