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

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 becom-ing 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 Christ-mas 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 resi-dents, 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 April 1, 2012

Palm Sunday

FIRST READING: Isaiah 50:4-7 SECOND READING: Philippians 2:6-11

GOSPEL: Mark 15:1-39

ASSIGNMENTS GREETERS: Mary Alice Marks & Lynne Dreelin USHERS: Frank Lohr, Dave Marchant, Fritz Heunemann & Bob Scherrer ALTAR SERVERS: Ann & Rosie Rector COMMUNITY LEADER: Bob Hartman LECTORS: Fernando Atienza & Mary Ellen Sherwood EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Andrea & Emily Moore, Debby Harriman, Johnna Harris & Marie Suyes Music: Leader: Carol McCormack Cantor: Lois Farrell COLLECTION COUNTERS: Brendon & Peggy

WEDNESDAY: April 4 READING 1: Isaiah 50:4-9 GOSPEL: Matthew 26:14-25 HOLY THURSDAY: April 5 READING 1: Isaiah 61:1-3a READING II: Revelation 1:5-8 GOSPEL: Luke 4:16-21 OFFERTORY COLLECTION FOR 03/25/2012 Collection: $ 1,682 Second Collection: Easter Flowers $ 308 Total Offertory Collection Year to Date $ 73,241 Total Needed to Make Projection $ 72,346 Our second collection today is for Debt Reduction. We did not sign any principal checks this week.

CHURCH DEBT As of May 30, 2010: $146,000

As of March 7, 2012: $60,160

ENTRANCE: The King Of Glory #746

OFFERTORY: O Sacrament Most Holy #325

COMMUNION: Unless A Grain Of Wheat #517

RECESSIONAL: Where You There #154

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

Website for scholarship application: tcfrichmond.org

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“WE SALUTE

THE YOUTH OF OUR

CHURCH AND THEIR

IMPORTANT JOURNEY.”

Carmen & Joe Brinkley

CHURCH NEWS

CARE NOTE CHATTER

Let the process of death happen in it’s own way, five things that can be said are thank you, I love you, I’ll never forget you, I’m sorry, and I forgive you. Learn more in the care note, “WHAT TO SAY TO SOMEONE WHO IS

DYING”, in the care note display located at the back of the church, between the two sets of glass doors. Feel free to take one home or give to a friend.

BULLETIN BOARD INFORMATION See bulletin board

(In the old administration hall for more info.) *Haiti Bike-a-thon April 7th

*Monthly Diocesan Christian Formation Newsletter *Virtus schedule and Pathways info. (next to FF office)

*Diocesan Job Vacancies *Relay for Life Songfest April 22 & 29

*Boy Scout Parater Trek July 7-14th *Feast of Divine Mercy Celebration April 15th *Sentara Bereavement Support Group events

*Richmond Diocesan Natural Family Planning Network *Office for Evangelization Events February-June 2012

*Engaged in the Catholic Faith Conference: *Be A Witness-May 18th-19th

*Music For a Cathedral Space: Songs From Musicals May 18th

CANCER CARE Please don’t forget the hats and scarfs.

FAITH FORMATION NEWS

*Second Saturday of each month –volunteers needed for food pantry in White Stone, behind

Mac’s Auto. All are welcome.

SAVE THE DATE! The 2012 Father John Boddie Memorial Golf Classic is scheduled for Friday, May 4 at the

Piankatank River Golf Course. This tournament will support our building fund and the Church’s local

outreach ministries. To register to play in the tournament, call Gary Richardson at 776-0949.

All levels of golfers are welcome! Individuals (attention: PARISHIONERS) as well as businesses may be sponsors. You or your business will be recognized by a sign on the golf course. Parishioners may also donate items for raffle prizes. Please speak with one of the committee members

for more information. Al Langer: 776-7427, or Gary Richardson: 776-0949.

HAITI TRIP BIKE-A-THON Rebecca Riley will be riding 50 miles for pledges on Saturday April, 7th starting at our church parking lot. She is requesting pledges of $1 or $.50 per mile

to help earn her airfare to Haiti. Call her at 758-5772 for questions or to pledge or see her at Mass.

WELCOME A hearty welcome to our new parishioners:

Jan Smith 1751 Windmill Pt. Rd.

White Stone 804-761-9766

Lawrence & Laura Tewey

50 Locust Pt. Ln. Wake, 23176 804-776-0351

SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna!” At each Mass we join in the same cry, proclaiming Jesus as the “one obedient unto death, even to death on the cross.” He, now our glorious Lord, shares his work with us when we take up the cross of our baptism and follow him on the way to glory. The man on the donkey leads us step by step through the gates of heaven into his paschal mystery. Follow him confidently, full of faith. Hosanna!

Text, Philip J. Sandstrom, STD © 2001, OCP.

NEED FOR FOSTER PARENTS The county Dept. of Social Services has a need

for more families to be trained and willing to serve as foster parents. The need may be for a night or long term. For those interested, training

and supervision is provided. For more details, contact the department at 758-2348.

OFFICE OF HISPANIC MINISTRY The Diocese announced the creation of an

Office of Hispanic Ministry effective July 1, with Sister Maria Inmaculada Cuesta-Ventura as its new

director. In her position, Sr. Inma will provide guidance and oversight to all aspects of

Hispanic Ministry in our Diocese.

DON’T FEED THE CATS Our grounds have been invaded by a bevy of cats

from next door( by count 9).

“Please do not feed them”.

HOLY WEEK REMINDERS Please check you schedule for more details, but everyone is reminded that there is no Mass on Thursday morning during Holy Week. That evening the Holy Thursday Mass

will begin at 6 p.m. as customary, the Mass will include a washing of parishioners feet. Please feel free to participate in this incredible experience. On Good

Friday, the Stations of the Cross will begin at 11 a.m. in the cemetery. The Passion Of The Lord on Good

Friday will be celebrated at Francis de Sales at 5:30 p.m. That is a time change.

THE PASSING OF SEVERAL PARISHIONERS In the past week and a half, three of our

parishioners have passed away. Jean Golembicki, parishioner since 2002, was

one of our homebound parishioners, died on March 22nd from natural causes and was

buried in Rhode Island.

Ed Peifer, husband of Judy, died Saturday a week ago. He participated in our Jail ministry with Fr. Boddie,

Bob O’Keefe, and Janine Jaboulay. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial

contributions can be made in Ed’s name for the Haiti project his niece and parishioner, Rebecca Riley is

participating in.

Pat Tyrrell, died in her sleep on Monday, March 26th, from cancer. She and Don joined the parish in 1993.

Contributions in her name may be made to the American Cancer Society.

THANK YOU A BIG thank you to the Knights of Columbus

for the extra baked goods sold after church on March 18th. The monies went to the Youth Haiti Trip

scheduled in June.

The Church of the Visitation has been blessed with two outstanding quilters that have shared and

donated their "time, talent and treasure” to make our front entrance tale welcoming. Julia Jensen and

Barbara Barnhardt have completed three table cloths for our use during the seasons of the year. All are

beautiful and lovely additions to the front entrance. Thank You from The Welcome Committee.

BISHOP DiLORENZO’S STATEMENT TO THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE MARCH 23, 2012 RALLY

The Diocese of Richmond deeply appreciates the efforts of so many women and men who have

joined together across denominational and religious lines to advance the cause of religious

liberty in our society. The Diocese stands united with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, resolved

to work with all people of good will to preserve, protect, and promote the fundamental human right to the free

exercise of religion.

Be assured of our prayers and our support as we continue to defend the rights of citizens to freely

exercise their consciences, and the rights of religious institutions to exercise their ministries with fidelity to

their tradition.

CARE NOTE CHATTER

Let the process of death happen in it’s own way, five things that can be said are thank you, I love you, I’ll never forget you, I’m sorry, and I forgive you. Learn more in the care note, “WHAT TO SAY TO SOMEONE WHO IS

DYING”, in the care note display located 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

Angie Hickok, John VanOver, Pat Tyrrell & Ed Peifer

PARISHIONERS:

Tom Hawksworth, Bill Marks, Pat Reamy, Mary Pinchbeck, Brendon O’Brien, Nancy Siford, Pat O’Shaughnessy, Chris Morrell,

Tony Kurek, Tom Dundon, Ed Mahoney, Tom Shepherd, Fern Dundon, Janine Jaboulay, JoAn Shoemaker, Anne Paparella, Loyce

Beville, Carole McPherson, Maryanne Grubbs, Jeanne Lessner, Margo Couzens, Elizabeth Gallagher, Alice Foley, Edna Duel, Tyra

Freed, Audrey Sidoli, Chris Henkel, Art Smith, Elsie Zent, Allen Hines, Jodie Riley, Rachel Botting, Colin Walsh, Lorie Messina,

Beryl O’Connor.

FAMILY OF PARISHIONERS: Curtis Baker, Duane Wilkins, Mary Phillips, Pat Rector, Walton family, Emma Robinson, Drinkwater family, Pat Parrish, George

Stroud, Patricia Bradley, Mike & Doris Melancon, Kenneth Gage, Helen & Gordon Tyrrell, Arnold Hersh, 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, Jerry Howerton, Robbie

Beasley, Doris Green, Shirley & Jim Rundle, Ruth Gascoigne, Larry Gullickson, Esther Fraley, 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:

Tim Martin, Bruce Strebel, David Strebel, Becky Hall, The Monahan family, Nina Martin, Phylis & Charlie Garland, Keith Trammell,

Bobbie Taylor, Rich Graulich, Alice Dennis, Walter Lowe, Phyllis Smidow, Patty Willett, Jim Danahey, Eddie O’Berry, Ray Belvin,

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, 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.) *Haiti Bike-a-thon April 7th

*Monthly Diocesan Christian Formation Newsletter *Virtus schedule and Pathways info. (next to FF office)

*Diocesan Job Vacancies *Relay for Life Songfest April 22 & 29

*Boy Scout Parater Trek July 7-14th *Feast of Divine Mercy Celebration April 15th *Sentara Bereavement Support Group events

*Richmond Diocesan Natural Family Planning Network *Office for Evangelization Events February-June 2012

*Engaged in the Catholic Faith Conference: *Be A Witness-May 18th-19th

*Music For a Cathedral Space: Songs From Musicals May 18th

CANCER CARE Please don’t forget the hats and scarfs.

SAVE THE DATE! The 2012 Father John Boddie Memorial Golf Classic is scheduled for Friday, May 4 at the

Piankatank River Golf Course. This tournament will support our building fund and the Church’s local

outreach ministries. To register to play in the tournament, call Gary Richardson at 776-0949.

All levels of golfers are welcome! Individuals (attention: PARISHIONERS) as well as businesses may be sponsors. You or your business will be recognized by a sign on the golf course. Parishioners may also donate items for raffle prizes. Please speak with one of the committee members

for more information. Al Langer: 776-7427, or Gary Richardson: 776-0949.

HAITI TRIP BIKE-A-THON Rebecca Riley will be riding 50 miles for pledges on Saturday April, 7th starting at our church parking lot. She is requesting pledges of $1 or $.50 per mile

to help earn her airfare to Haiti. Call her at 758-5772 for questions or to pledge or see her at Mass.

NEED FOR FOSTER PARENTS The county Dept. of Social Services has a need

for more families to be trained and willing to serve as foster parents. The need may be for a night or long term. For those interested, training

and supervision is provided. For more details, contact the department at 758-2348.

.

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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