May 11, 2008
The Pastor’s
Notes
In Graham Greene’s Collected Essays he wrote about the Jesuits in North America, the celebrated work by the American historian Francis Parkman (1823-1893). Greene quotes this passage: {Father} “Noel Chabenel came later to the mission for he did not reach Huron country until 1643. He detested the Indian life – the smoke, the vermin, the filthy food, the impossibility of privacy. He could not study by the smoky lodge fires, among the noisy crowd of men and women, with their dogs and their restless, screeching children. He had a natural inaptitude to learning the language, and labored at it for five years with scarcely a sign of progress. The devil whispered a suggestion in his ear: Let him procure his release from these barren and revolting toils and return to France where congenial and useful employments awaited him. Chabenel refused to listen: and when the temptation still bound him, he bound himself by a solemn vow to remain in Canada to the day of his death.”
“A solemn vow!” A voice is speaking to us from the past. This is a voice from the 17th century. What does it say to us now? Does this voice speak to our hearts as it did for Graham Greene?
We are thinking about a man who is miserable with his assignment in life. This man suffered from almost every aspect of the life he was living. He was not even personally able to be as useful as he might be elsewhere for lack of linguistic skill. His own self was in the way. Yet he makes a vow to stay in an unbearable situation.
What happened? He heard the voice of conscience speak. He went within and came to recognize that there was no one to replace him, with all his weaknesses, unhappiness and ineptitude. He just knew that to leave was to choose himself, his preferences, his comfort, over a people that he was sent to serve.
Graham Greene meditated on this little piece of history for a long time. He wrote that this man followed a voice of conscience that he feared we no longer possess. It is a good thing to allow this question to be raised in our own hearts. What is the source of our energy? What motivates us? Are we propelled by ambition, greed, selfishness, lust, anger, fear? Does conscience like that of Noel Chabenel exist anymore? Who among us is capable of giving him or herself over to a project that is intrinsically meaningful, but not at all pleasurable? Am I? Are you? Is there anyone? Let us pray!
We pray for the sick of the parish including:
Sister Rene Donohue, John Burke, Edna & Gus Cordes, Megan Binns, Hugh McKenna, Mary Connors, Marissa Paladino, Phil Bobrick, Helen Balatbat, Carolyn O’Brien, Ann Porzl, Stosica Crvaric, Frank Carleo, Olive Benincasa, Eileen Cianci, Claire Repoli, Susan Grootenboer, Linda Menhinick, Edith Renneberg, Matthew Frohnapfel, Sean Emr, Olga Curcio, Martha Gilio, Anna Lutz, Albert Laucella, Ken Bray, Salvatore Oliveri, Sam Passaretti, Jayne Barrett, Helen Carroll, John Bonaparte, Margaret Noone, Margaret Sansevero, Laurel Derrico, Cecelia Grippo, Father Kevin Barrett, Mary Ellen Casey, Pauline Sullivan, John & Agnes Rigos, Marguerite Buccino, Theresa Fuss, Antonio Sanshez, T.J. Russo, John Collichio, Vincent Sweatlock, Victor Palmeri, Michael Dobrowolski, Sister Kusum, Sr. Deepa, Michael Sullivan, Catherine Galway, Kevin Castillo, Aline Frasca, Suzanne Hartigan, Terence Loftus, Andrew Pascale, Joseph Bosticco, Francis Kwa, Joseph Devlin, Sara Jane Mecca, Thomas Meyer, Charles Alberta, Duncan Campbell, Bill English, Jessie McNair, James Jordan, Derrick Bauer, Regina Driscoll, Richard Mawe, Mark McHugh, Vee Cotroneo, Tom Collins, Robert Jones, Marie Cummings, Joan Rafferty, Mary & Jack Eccleston, Dorothy Warburton, Philip Lombardi, Ron Santlofer, Moira O’Reilly, Kathy Raab.
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Activities for the week of May 12, 2008 Abbreviations used in the Weekly Calendar: Church…………… Ch Faculty Room……..FR Youth Room..….YR Chapel…………….Chp Rectory……………..R Upper CR……UCR Auditorium……….A Panel Room………..PR CCD Rm…..…..AX Cafeteria………….C Conference Room…CR Class Rm……CLR |
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Monday: CCD Spiritual Ex 7:00pm (Peter) R Father’s Club B-Ball 9:00pm A
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Tuesday: Legion of Mary 11:00am CR VA Golf & Basketball 3:00pm Spiritual Ex 7:00pm (Peter) R Family Hour 7:30pm Chp
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Wednesday: All Day Setup for Carnival Spiritual Ex (Todd) 6:00pm R
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Thursday: Expo/Adoration/Benediction 9:15am Ch Parish Carnival 6:00pm-10:00pm |
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Friday: Parish Carnival 6:00pm-10:00pm
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Saturday: Parish Carnival 2:30pm-1100pm Legion of Mary 6:30pm CR
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Sunday: Blood Pressure Screening after all the masses Parish Carnival 2:00pm-9:00pm |
Mega 50/50
Tickets are on sale in the Rectory and also at the school!
Please stop by or drop the form in the collection basket.
The School also have the ability to charge it Visa or MasterCard
5 Chances to win.
Total winnings up to $20,000.00
Drawing May 18, 2008 at 9:00pm
at the Carnival.
Name ______________________________
Address: ___________________________
Phone #: ___________________________
Thank you!!!!
More Carnival Raffles
There are raffles for
A Samsung 42 inch Plasma TV at $10 each
A Pentium 4 Computer at $5.00 each
2 Yahoo DVD Players at $1.00 each
Hagstrom F300 Electric Guitar/ with stand and also included 1 free lesson at the Ackerman Music Center in Midland Park at $10 each
Raffle tickets are available at the Rectory
Special Noon Mass
A special Mass and Support Group Meeting for all who are affected by the disease of alcoholism will take place at St. Paul Church, 200 Wyckoff Avenue, Ramsey, NJ on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 12 noon.
Alcoholism is a primary, progressive, chronic disease, which if left untreated is fatal. In addition, the alcoholic affects usually four others with the debilitating effects of what is called co-dependency.
For information, please call Msgr. Lawrence Cull at 201-327-0976.
GOD BLESS OUR FIRST
COMMUNICANTS
Joseph Bartolotto Bradley Belina
Cory Benson Frances Borja
Ryan Borja Thomas Brennan
Lauren Bucci Lorenzo Cafasso
Jacob Carchi Robert Carmichael
Michelle Cascione Mia Cepeda
Thomas Ciambrone Gloria Colmenares
Christian Corrado Amanda Cuyos Lucas Daniele Biagio DeGennaro
Andrew Delmonico Peter DePonte
Joseph DeVizio Bridget DiMaano
Jackson England Charles Field
Janella Florez Samantha Flores
Nicolette Forero Cory Frey
Martin Fuerte Clifford Gennarelli
Martin Garcia Ashley Heidt
Damian Herrer Natalie Hishmeh
Thomas Icarangal Rachel Inglima
Jessica Jamgochian Gabriel Jimenez
Haley Karlich Dylan Khalil
Nicholas Keenan Michael Kudlak
Tyler Kosoy Teresa Lazorchak Anthony Licini Isabella LiVolsi
Matthew Mai Andrea Malik
Matthew Mallavo Nicola Manocchio
Colleen McNulty Rachel McNulty Matthew Mariscal Nicole Minson
Sarah Morella Adriana Morsella
Alexis Palmaccio Adam Papenhausen Andres Perez Nicholas Piccininni Alessia Piccione Catherine Piquero Nicole Remes Angela Romanos Isabella Roselli Stefania Sciglitano
Lexi Smith Andie Sartor
Rachel Stanton Kira Stathis
Robert Stewart Martina Talusan
Bianca Teague Sean Twomey
Matthew Tarabocchia Gianna Valente
Antonia Vanieri Esther Vergel
Brandon Wong Kaylee Wund
Kenneth Zablan
Women’s Luncheon
The next Women’s Luncheon will be held on Friday, May 30th. We meet at Biaggios at 12:30pm where separate checks are given.
Call Carol Lorenzo for reservations at 261-5981.
Attention Catholic War Veterans
Fr. Washington Post #1710, Catholic War Veterans, is extending an invitation to ALL Veterans to join their organization. We have a very active membership dedicated to serving God, Country and Home. They offer scholarships to eligible high school graduates, provide a variety of youth programs, assist needy families and hospitalized veterans, conduct religious programs for our members and strive to serve our community in many ways. If you wish to join their Post, or would like additional information, please call Bob Whitely at 201-891-5746.
Joan Angela D’Alessandro Memorial Foundation Yard Sale
On Saturday, May 17th (10-5pm) & Sunday, May 18th (11-4pm) there will be a Yard Sale in a Large Tent at 45 Florence Street in Hillsdale (off Clinton Ave) over 50 Families’ Items. There will be household goods, clothes, toys, art, electronics, china, new items and more.
The Foundation is named after the 7- year old Brownie who was murdered in 1973. All profits go to a Homeless Youth Shelter which will provide fun excursions for the neglected and homeless youth of The Father English Center in Paterson and Youth Haven in Passaic.
For further information contact Del2@email.com.
The AAA Needs Your Participation
To date, 289 parishioners have pledged to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. We have reached $74,885.50 of our Archbishop’s Annual Appeal goal of $97,297.20. With your help, we can realize our total parish goal and receive a rebate. Remember, it is only through your commitment that we can provide the services and necessities of life for the needy in the Archdiocese of Newark. For those who have already made a contribution, thank you for your support. If you haven’t yet made a pledge, please obtain a pledge form at the reception desk at the rectory. Fill it out and leave it with the receptionist.
Visitation Academy continues it’s “Service Hour Pledge”
for Pope Benedict XVI
St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital received a check for $1600 from the fourth grade class who participated in the St. Jude Math-a-Thon. The money assisted 16 children at the hospital, including two from Bergen County.
Grade 5 walks for Autism…. “Walk Now for Autism” is an event assisting in finding a cure for Autism, the second most common development disorder in the U.S.. Despite some promising discoveries, the cause for Autism is unknown and a cure does not exist. Research is critical.
Rebecca Cestaro, a fifth grade student will be walking on June 1st for Autism. To assist in this endeavor grades five and six have pledged to raise $500 towards this worthy cause. They have already raised over $500 through Bake Sales and their own Walk-a Thon.
In addition, grade five is supporting Ms. Fielder, our fourth grade teacher, who walked on May 4th for a cure for MS.
Throughout the school year, the Epic school, a school for Autistic children, has brought several children to participate in art classes and outside recreation with our second grade students. Our students served as the perfect hosts and the children from the Epic school truly benefited from the experience.
Rosary for the End of Abortion
The Rosary will be recited every Thursday evening at 7:30pm in the Chapel to be followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. ALL ARE INVITED!
OLV Collecting Cell Phones
We are collecting cell phones as part of a small fund raiser. The phones must be functional and have batteries and battery chargers, in other words, a complete set. Please clear your basic information from the phone and drop them into the baskets provided at the church doors.
St. Cecilia’s Shelter for the Homeless
Parishioners of OLV, in partnership with the Interreligious Fellowship for the Homeless of Bergen County, will again be supporting the house emergency shelter at St. Cecilia’s Church in Englewood the week of May 17th to May 23rd. Your help is needed in cooking the evening meal and/or supervising overnight. I f you are interested in volunteering to cook and serve, please contact Kathy Emr at 265-3930 or Mickey Mayer at 587-0230.
If you would like to volunteer to stay overnight, please contact Harry Ferguson at 262-7262 or Gene Condon at 265-0155.
Joy In Christian Marriage
Bring new joy into your marriage as you discover God’s plan for you and your spouse. Join us for St. Thomas the Apostle Parish’s 5th Annual Faith and Family Conference featuring renowned speaker, Dr. Philip Mango.
Dr. Mango has over 30 years experience as a psychotherapist working with individuals, married couple and families.
Join us on Saturday, May 31 at 8:30a, - 2:00pm at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Center, 60 Byrd Ave., Bloomfield, NJ
From Grief to Hope
Are you struggling with grief because of the death of a spouse, child, parent, relative or friend? Our Lady of the Visitation Parish Bereavement Ministry sponsors a program to help people understand grief, cope with it, and strengthen their hope. These sessions are open to all grieving people, their relatives, their friends, and those in the helping professions.
The next meeting dates are: 5/22 (Coping with Grief and Depression) and 5/29 (Tape).
For further information, please contact Loretta Guido at 201-845-8573 or Joan Carlson at 201-666-9673 (H) or 201-440-7000 x 609 (B).
Bingo Helpers Needed
We are in desperate need of some assistance on Thursdays with our bingo kitchen and also floor workers, since many of our current workers are going to Florida for the winter. Our kitchen opens at approximately 10:30am until 12:00pm. Responsibilities include making coffee, serving snacks and collecting money. Even one Thursday a month would be a great help.
Floor workers need only come just before Bingo starts Please contact Jeanette Price in the rectory at 201-261-6080 if you can help.
Blood Pressure Screening
Offered at OLV
The American Stroke Association, the Filipino Community of Our Lady of the Visitation Parish and the Board of Health invite you to participate in a free stroke risk assessment and screening program on Sunday, May 18th at the OLV Cafeteria after all the Masses.
Vocational Retreat in Morristown
Attention Prayerful single men. St. Mary’s Benedictine Monastery in Morristown, NJ is having two exciting Live-in Vocational retreats May 23rd-26th & July 2nd -6th. Pray and work with the monks and hear the informative vocational talks. These retreats are very popular so make your reservations soon. There is no cost but space is limited. If you take a bus to Morristown the monks will pick you up. Call 1-800-221-1807 for more dates and info.
Girl Scouts Need Your Help
Rebecca Starace and Julie LaFata (VA Class of 2005), are working on their Girl Scout Gold Award Project. The Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout can receive. Becca and Julie started as Daisy Girl Scouts in Kindergarten at VA and have remained active in scouting for the last 12 years.
Rebecca is creating several mobile carts for children having surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center. She is collecting new or gently used books, CD’s, DVD’s, GameBoy games, Leapster games, or Nintendo DS games for all age groups, from infants through teenagers.
Julie is collecting new or gently used books for a library she is creating within the hospital for teenagers.
A bin will be set up in vestibule of the church during the month of May. Please place your donations there. Thank you for your generosity and God Bless!
Wedding Anniversary Celebrations at Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
The Archdiocese is once again preparing the annual tradition of honoring those couples in our Archdiocese who will be celebrating fifty years of Christian marriage in the year 2008. These anniversary liturgies will be celebrated by Archbishop John J. Myers in the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark : June 1, 2008 (50 years) at 3pm
It is our desire that every couple in the Archdiocese deserving of such recognition be present at the appropriate liturgy. The presence of a large number of couples will give favorable witness to the strength and stability of Christian marriage in today’s society.
Please come to the rectory to fill out a registration form and it will be forwarded to the Archdiocese.
Friends of the Adornos Spring Fair
The Friends of the Adornos will hold their annual Spring Fair on the grounds of St. Michael Seminary, 575 Darlington Ave. Ramsey, on Sunday, May 18 from 10am to 6pm (Rain Date: Sunday May 25, 2008). Admission is free – ample parking – refreshments and food sold on premises – kiddie rides. The Fair will feature 200 booths offering bargains in antiques, jewelry, painting, ceramics, collectibles, crafts, clothing, toys, housewares, leather good, and general merchandise.
Treat your family to an “old fashioned” experience: spend a day at the Adorno Fathers Srping Fair – NO PETS PLEASE – For further information call 327-7375.
Summer Sports Camps
St. Joseph’s Regional
Green Knights Football Camp
June 24-27 and June 30-July 3.
9:00am to 3:00pm
Boys Grades 4-10
Free T-shirt to campers, Guest lecturers, great fun & completion
Green Knights Basketball Camp
July 7-11, July 14-18, and July 21-25
9:00am to 3:00pm
Boys 9-15
Free Basketball and T-shirt to campers, Guest lecturers, great fun & completion
For more information please call 391-3300
Bergen Catholic
Crusader Basketball 3 sessions
July 7-11, July14-18, and July 21-25.
Boys 8-15
For more info call 634-2204
Football Camp 2 sessions
July 28-July31 and Aug 4-7
Boys Grades 5-9
For more Info call 634-4127
Lacrosse Camp 2 sessions
July 7-11, July 14-18
Boys ages 8-15
For more Info call 634-4141
Soccer Camp 1 session
June 23-June 27
Boys entering Grades 6, 7 & 8
For more Info call 847-2500
Wrestling - Open mats
Monday & Wednesday evenings 7-8:30pm
April 2-July 28
Ages 8 and up
For info e-mail dbelll@bergencatholic.org
Camp applications are available at www.bergencatholic.org.
Arrupe Social Justice Lecture
At Saint Peter’s Prep
Marc H. Morial, president of the National Urban League and former two-term majoy of New Orleans, will give the eleventh annual Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Lecture on Wednesday, May 7 at 6pm in the St. Peter’s Church (144 Grand Street, Jersey City). The lecture, “Reflections on Race: Where We Stand in 2008,” is free and open to the public. Please call (201) 547-6418 or visit http://ministry.spprep.org for more information.
EDUCATION & FAITH FORMATION
MINISTRIES
Faithful Citizenship
Our nation faces political challenges that demand urgent moral choices. We are a nation at war, with all of its human costs; a country often divided by race and ethnicity; a nation of immigrants struggling with immigration. We are an affluent society where too many live in poverty; part of a global community confronting terrorism and facing urgent threats to our environment; a culture built on families, where some now question the value of marriage and family life. We pride ourselves on supporting human rights, but we fail even to protect the fundamental right to life, especially for unborn children.
We bishops seek to help Catholics form their consciences in accordance with the truth, so they can make sound moral choices in addressing these challenges. We do not tell Catholics how to vote. The responsibility to make political choices rests with each person and his or her properly formed conscience.
RCIA
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Anyone interested in joining the church and being baptized please see Father Matt or Ricky Voltzow. For further information you may also call 261-6080.
Faith Formation Registration
Registration for the Faith Formation Program for the 2008-2009 school year has begun and will continue until April 1st. A $30 late fee will be applied to all registrations received after April 1st.
All children in grades 1 though 8 need to complete 8 full years of faith formation. All children should have the opportunity to attend classes regardless of registration difficulties. Please see me, Barbara D’Arrigo.
Registrations will be accepted by mail or on weekdays: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursday from 10am to 5pm, Wednesdays from 12pm to 3pm. For further information please call Barbara D’Arrigo, Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation, at 201-265-3812.
Parishioners, Our Children in Faith Formation Needs You!!
Faith grows when it is shared. Come join us for a rewarding experience with the children of our parish. The following is a list of positions available for the 2008-2009 School Year for which we need Catechists.
Monday 3:45pm – 5:00pm
One 1st grade
One 4th grade
One 5th grade
Two 6th grade
Monday Evening 7 to 8:15pm
One 7th Grade
Sunday 10:30 to 11:45am
One 1st grade
One 4th grade
Two 6th grade
CALLED TO PROCLAIM
B y R o b e r t M e l e v i n
Who Me?
Yes, I call—you—my chosen one;
I call—you—my mirror, my reflection;
I call—you—to proclaim the name above all others;
I call—you—to see, to serve, to love.
Do What?
Sow seeds, of my Word planted deep;
Open hearts, to the Word made flesh;
Speak truth, of the lover who dies for his beloved;
Live the story, as lovers and dreamers of a world reborn.
With Whom?
My Spirit, who sets hearts afire;
Teachers and companions, who journey to Emmaus;
Saints and heroes, who stand the test of timeless faith;
Popes and bishops, who authenticate and preserve.
And How?
Accept silence, let my Word speak;
Seek kinship, dare to be known;
Risk love, embrace the other;
Share Eucharist, be blessed and broken.
As who?
A humble footwasher
A risk taker
A wounded healer
A silent listener
A prophet for peace and justice
A faithful servant.
With what?
The fire of Sacred texts
The earth of Tradition
The wind of spoken eloquence
The ageless power which transforms.
And so?
Be my catechist!
Please call Barbara D’Arrigo at the Faith Formation Office, 201-265-3812, to be a Catechist and to echo the Word of God to the youth of the parish.
Readings for the Week of
May 12th to May 18th
Monday Jas 1:1-11/Mk 8:11-13
Tuesday Jas 1:12-18/Mk 8:14-21
Wednesday Acts 1:15-17, 20-26/Jn15:9-17
Thursday Jas 2:1-9/Mk 8:27-33
Friday Jas 2:14/Mk 8:34—9:1
Saturday Jas 3:1-10/Mk 9::2-13
Sunday
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Reading 1: Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9 The Lord appears to Moses on Mount Sinai and proclaims to him that the Lord is a “merciful God…slow to anger and rich in kindness and fidelity.”
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Reading 2: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Paul exhorts the Corinthians to live in peace and harmony, and for the first time, invokes the Blessed Trinity.
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Gospel: John 3:6-18 In this beautiful passage, Jesus tells Nicodemus that God loved his people so much that he “gave his only son.” Jesus reveals to Nicodemus that anyone who believes in him will not die but will enjoy life with him for all eternity.
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WORSHIP & SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT MINISTRIES
Masses for the Week
Sunday, May 11
8:00am Holy Name Society
9:30am Harold Colby
11:00am Marilyn Halm
12:30pm Marie & Raymond Werner
Monday, May 12
7:00am Gilbert R. Duke
8:45pm Anthony & Mary McNeila
7:15pm Margaret Geoghan
Tuesday, May 13
7:00am Katherine McCluskey
8:45 am Mary Pittaro
Wednesday, May 14
7:00am Novena Mass
8:45am James McSorley & Norman Loftus
Thursday, May 15
7:00am Ed & Eileen Kilgallen
8:45am Novena Mass
Friday, May 16
7:00am Earl J. Delise, Jr.
8:45pm Bradley Farrell (Living)
Saturday, May 17
9:00am Ernest Bolognese
5:00pm Roger Louf
Sunday, May 18
8:00am People of the Parish
9:30am Ken & Bev Keppler
(40th Wedding Anniversary)
11:00am Sebastian & Anne Fallone
(45th Wedding Anniversary)
12:30pm Cathrine & Bartolo Taranto
Memorials for the Week
Altar Candles
William Cristiano
As Requested by Joyce Cristiano
Sanctuary Lamp
William Cristiano
As Requested by Sebastian & Anne Fallone
Altar Bread & Wine
Anna Burke
As Requested by the Webber Family
May Novena Masses
Wednesday, May 15……………………...7:00am
Thursday, May 15………………………....8:45am
Monday, May 19………………………….7:00am
Wednesday, May 21…………………...…7:00am
Saturday, May 24……………………… .9:00am
Tuesday, May 27th………………………...8:45am
Saturday, May 31………………………….9:00am
Pilgrimage to Italy and the Vatican
Sponsored by
Cathedral of St. Patrick, NY
Join us for a pilgrimage to Italy and the Vatican with Father Michael J. Sullivan of St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Date: October 15-23
Where: Florence, Tuscany, Assisi, Sienna, Rome, the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Coliseum, and more.
Includes: Flights, hotels, most meals, and guides.
Cost: $3,026 per person double occupancy plus taxes and tips.
Free Brochure
Telephone 212-810-7567
E-mail: Vincent2275@hotmail.com
MINISTRIES OF
GOSPEL SERVICE
With Sincere Thanks
Please accept my sincere thanks for Our Lady of Visitation’s recent donation of three bike helmets and arts and crafts supplies to Children’s Aid and Family Services. The children in our PATH I & PATH II Group Homes will certainly benefit from your thoughtfulness. Thank you as well for OLV’s Athletic Department’s donation of two new car seats and a $20 gift certificate to ShopRite for a needy family in our Baby Basics program. Without thoughtful people like you, the Baby Basics program – which aids low-income families through the provision of diapers and formula – would not exist. You make it possible to provide the necessities every Baby and Toddler should have.
We believe every child and adult deserves to have hope, because with hope they see a future. Your congregation’s investment in our work on behalf of those we serve helps to ensure that reality – truly there are few investments with a better return. I thank you
Sincerely, Liz Mason
Executive Vice President
Children’s Aid and Family Services
Items Needed
Thank you for your prayers & concern, it afforded me a safe & rapid recovery.
Baby clothes, diapers & wipes are needed. Coupons for baby products are also appreciated.
Children’s books have been requested. Even one book will be sufficient.
Small items can be left in the basket at the church entrance. For questions or other donations call Carol at 261-5981.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
MINISTRY
Stewardship of Treasure
Last Week’s Collection: $17,107.00
Budgeted each week: 13,750.00 Deficit)/Surplus this week $3,357.00
(Deficit)/Surplus to date: ($40,168.00)
We thank you very much for your generosity. You always care for and support our parish programs, ministries and plant maintenance.