Visitation of Our Lady Church 3500 Ames Blvd. Marrero, La. 70072

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 12, 2018

Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 5 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m.,

Noon & 7 p.m. Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. & 8:30 a.m.

School wide Mass Wed. @ 8:30 a.m.

Pastoral Center Monday-Friday

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Closed Noon - 1:00 p.m. Phone: 504-347-2203

Fax: 504-347-2223 Website: www.vol.org

Parishioners who are ill or shut-in Contact the Pastoral Center for home

visits or Holy Communion

Sacrament of Penance Held 30 minutes before each weekend

Mass or by appointment.

Sacrament of Marriage Couples should make an appointment with

one of the parish priests 6 to 8 months in advance.

Bulletin insert deadlines

Ten working days prior to printing. Contact Parish Secretary

Religious Education

Director of Religious Ed Mrs. Jenny Doskey

Phone: 504-341-8477 CCD Classes begin in September

RCIA Classes (Adults) begin in August

Visitation School

Principal Mrs. Carolyn Levet, M.Ed.

3520 Ames Blvd. Phone: 504-347-3377

Grades Pre K-2 through 7th

Sacrament of the Sick (Anointing) By appointment only.

Contact the Pastoral Center.

Pastoral Center Staff Rev. Colin Braud

Pastor

Rev. Francis Nguyen Parochial Vicar

Deacon James Rooney Deacon Jim Venturella

Ms. Tiffany Durgin

Office Manager

Mrs. Christie Bourg Director of Ministries

Mrs. Kelli Bourgeois

Parish Secretary

Want to dig deeper into your Catholic faith?

We can help.

Visitation of Our Lady Parish is offering The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Program (RCIA) beginning this month. The RCIA Program is designed for adults 18 and over who are:

unbaptized baptized in another Christian faith who wish to become Catholic baptized Catholics who have not yet received the sacraments of First

Communion or Confirmation, or who received little or no instruction in the Catholic faith as children.

Classes are held every Wednesday from August to April at 7 p.m. in the Visitation of Our Lady Church meeting room. The classes are interesting and fun. And there are NO TESTS. For more information, call Fr. Francis at (504)347-2203.

First RCIA class starts August 29, 2018.

Holy Day of Obligation

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Vigil Mass Tuesday, August 14th

7 pm

Holy Day Masses Wednesday, August 15th

7 am, 8:30 am, 12:15 pm & 7 pm

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We continue our reflections on the Eucharist. We began with faith, and talked a little about the miracle of the manna and transubstantiation last week. In our Gospel Jesus doubles down on what He has been saying by being very specific. He says, “The bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” This weekend we will reflect a little bit on the true presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Many, including Catholics, believe that the Eucharist is symbol. They use John 6 to say that the bread Jesus meant for us to chew on is Scripture. But what did Jesus say? Did He say the bread He will give is a symbol for His flesh? Did He say the bread He will give is His word found in Scripture? He said none of these. What He does say is the bread He will give is His flesh. And He meant for physical chewing as well, not the spiritual chewing that can be implied by spiritually meditating on the Word of God. Jesus uses the very descriptive Greek word trogo which means “to gnaw” or “to chew.” We can only gnaw or chew with our teeth, so Jesus had physical eating and chewing in mind. And He also never makes any implication that this will spiritually be done either. So we can only rightly conclude, following the teaching of the Catholic Church, that the bread Jesus gives to the world is really, truly, and substantially contained in the Eucharist. The Eucharistic species is actually Body and Blood of Christ. This is a very profound thing to say and believe, but our faith knows it to be true. Part of my duty as pastor is to communicate the truths of the faith to all. Near the top of this list is communicating the reality of the Eucharist. I hope to communicate this by what I say, but also by my actions. I hope people can simply understand the importance of the Eucharist, even something simple by how I genuflect towards the tabernacle. All of the actions and postures in and outside of Mass can help us to truly understand and believe that it is really Jesus present in the Eucharist. There is a particular action that I do, which a lot of priests do not do, that I hope at least some of you have noticed, and may have wondered why I do it. I’m referring to the way I hold my fingers after the consecration, in that I keep my thumb and index fingers closed until I can purify them after distributing communion. If the host is the Body of Christ, then even the smallest particle that comes off is the Body of Christ as well, and should be treated with due reverence. Keeping my fingers like this helps to prevent these particles from falling on the floor. (For those keeping score at home it is not good for the Eucharist to be stepped on, even unknowingly.) The garment that is unfolded during Mass and placed on the altar, called the corporal, helps to catch these small particles as well. I observe this gesture to hopefully communicate to others of the reality of Jesus in the Eucharist. If it were a symbol, it wouldn’t be worth the trouble of having a special cloth to catch particles, nor would it be necessary to hold my fingers in such a silly way, which was the norm before Vatican II by the way. I hope to also communicate, by this gesture, just how transformative coming in contact with the Eucharist can be. Touching the Body of Christ changes us; it affects us to the very core of our being. We should ultimately be changed to become more like Him whom we are coming in contact with, and receiving into our very being through holy communion. If holding my fingers in a silly way can show this to others, then I am more than happy to do so. May the Body of Christ keep us all safe for eternal life. Reflection by Fr. Braud

Mass Intentions

Saturday, August 11 5:00 p.m. The Tran Family, Branden Plaisance, Nilton Vedros, Linda Aucoin, Lloyd Robichaux, Eugene Boudreaux, Julie Sobert Boudreaux, Dot Tourelle, Cindy Morales Ribaul, Betty K. Fasullo, Josephine M. Fasullo, Philip A. Fasullo, Sr., Paul J. Fasullo, Sr., Raymond John Ford, M/M Wilbert Kinler, Sr., M/M Russell Ford, Frank Adams, Peter Tran, Jim Adair, Linda Rosier Distefano, Mary Anne Barre, Rafael Cotto, Sr., Bernice Landry Haney, Steven Young, Peter Nugyen Tan Dinh, Jaccob Huynh Tan Phuong, Anson Holley, Dennis Gauthreaux

Sunday, August 12 8:00 a.m. Parishioners 10:00 a.m. Rita Haydel, Amy Boe, Abner J. Haydel, Sr., The Cortez Family, The Barbier Family, Jimmy LeBlanc, Sr., Lupe Betanof, Lui Betanof, Hari Betanof, The Mendoza & Lewis Families, The Barbier & Duhe Families, Alice Robichaux, Danielle Dominique, Marlene Hernandez, Raymond Stilley, William “Bill” Hartsell, Carolyn T. Hornyak, Lalo & Maria Gongora, Harold Olivier, Jr., Shelly Lingoni Barrios, Mary Lou Lewis, Roland Barrios, Linda Distefano, Abdon “Bill” Perque, Camille “Bebe” Miller, John Callaway, M/M John McDonnell, Jr., M/M Alfred Moore, Mrs. Katherine Melvin, Lucille Phillips, Teodoro Hera, Escolastica Hera, Antonio Limjuco, Miriam Gonsoulin, Wayne Gonsoulin, Rosa Santamaria, Malcolm Bonseigneur, Steven Young 12:00 p.m. Robert Zang 7:00 p.m. Annette & Jimmy Anderson

Monday, August 13 7:00 a.m. The Tran Family 8:30 a.m. Kathleen Kettenring

Tuesday, August 14 7:00 a.m. Stephen Russo 8:30 a.m. Vincent Panepinto 7:00 p.m. Priests’ Intentions

Wednesday, August 15 7:00 a.m. Priests’ Intentions 8:30 a.m. Priests’ Intentions 12:15 p.m. Priests’ Intentions 7:00 p.m. Priests’ Intentions

Thursday, August 16 7:00 a.m. Vincent Garofalo, Sr. 8:30 a.m. Avie & Nita Templet

Friday, August 17 7:00 a.m. The Tran Family 8:30 a.m. Joyce & Clarence Boudreaux

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Weekly Collections Thank you for your continued support!

2018-2019 Fiscal Year

(The budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year has not yet been finalized.)

6th week

Sunday, August 5, 2018 Offertory Collection $13,789.25 PROGRESS REPORT Cumulative Income $86,814.33

Have you noticed the crucifix that now adorns the Altar? It was recently found by Fr. Braud in the

sacristy here at Visitation of Our Lady Church. We are grateful to have found such a beautiful treasure

to use for generations to come.

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Priests’ Mass Schedule Please keep in mind that the schedule is always subject to change without notice.

Week of August 13th - August 19th

Monday 7 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. Fr. Francis

Tuesday 7 a.m. Fr. Braud & 8:30 a.m. Fr. Francis (7 p.m. Vigil Fr. Francis )

Wednesday ~ Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Holy Day of Obligation)

7 a.m. Fr. Francis, 8:30 a.m. Fr. Braud, 12:15 p.m. Fr. Francis & 7 p.m. Fr. Braud

Thursday 7 a.m. & 8:30 a.m. Fr. Braud

Friday 7 a.m. Fr. Braud & 8:30 a.m. Fr. Francis

Saturday 5 p.m. Fr. Braud

Sunday 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Fr. Braud Noon & 7 p.m. Fr. Francis

Eucharistic Adoration Thursday, August 23rd in the Chapel

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.

Christ suffered and died for YOU. His love for you is unfathomable. It’s time to take time for Him.

Call the Pastoral Center at 347-2203 if you would like to be placed on the Adoration schedule.

Drop ins are ALWAYS welcome!!

Altar Flowers The flowers that beautify the altar this weekend were

donated in memory of:

Lucille Phillips

Please call the Pastoral Center at (504) 347-2203, if you would like to

donate flowers to honor a loved one, in thanksgiving, or other remembrance.

Not a member?

Want to become one?

Call Mr. Danny @ 957-5848.

Youth in grades 5 – 7 are invited to attend meetings the second Saturday of each month in the youth room. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8 p.m.

Teens in grades 8 – 12 are invited to attend CYO meetings the 4th Saturday of every month in the youth room. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8 p.m.

New members always welcome!! Due to the retreat this month, regularly

scheduled Jr. High Ministry and CYO meetings are cancelled for August. We will resume normal meeting rotations in September.

Join us for Coffee & Donuts immediately following the 8 a.m. Mass

Sunday, August 26th in the foyer of church.

Hosted by the Hospitality Ministry

Ty Livaudais, Archbishop Shaw H.S; Carlie Laurent, Academy of Our Lady H.S.;

Victoria Parria, Academy of Our Lady H.S.; and Michael Klause, Archbishop Shaw H.S.

for receiving the 2018 VOL Alumni Scholarship Award sponsored by the VOL Men’s Club.