May 13, 2018

The Ascension of the Lord

3314 So 58th Street

Tacoma, WA 98409

Phone (253) 473-4960

Fax (253) 473-8378

www.VisitationChurch.org

Visitation STEM Academy

3306 So 58th Street

Tacoma, WA 98409

Phone (253) 474-6424

Fax (253) 474-6718

www.VisitationStemAcademy.org

Marc Nuno: Principal

Margie Mykland: Adm. Asst.

Parish

Brian Grossman: PA Administration

Deacon Mike Teskey: Marriage Prep/

Bible Study/Pastoral Support

Kristen Abbananto: PA Faith Formation

Victoria Solenberger: Music Director

Jeannine Wargo: Calendar/Facilities

Kathy McSperitt: Bulletin Editor

Fr. Michael Wagner, Priest Administrator

Parish / School Administration

For Emergencies call (253) 473-4960 For additional information on: Sacramental Preparation requirements,

registration forms, Bulletins and more information about us

please visit our website: www.VisitationChurch.org

Weekend

Sun. 8am & 10am

Rosary: following the 8am Mass

Weekdays

Tues. & Thurs. 7:15am

Sat. 9am

Confessions:

Tues.,Thurs. & Sat. 8am

Mon. 9:30am-12:30pm

Tues. 4pm-7pm

Sat. 8-8:45am

Holy Mass/Confession

Adoration

Ministries to the Poor

Phone: (253) 474-0835

Sandwich Ministry

M,W,F 10am - Noon

Food Bank

T & Thurs 10am - Noon

Serving the 98409 area code only

St. Vincent DePaul—Vouchers

T & Thurs 10am—Noon

(By appointment only)

Parish Office Hours

Mon10am-12:30pm

Tues thru Fri 10am-4pm

Closed for Lunch

12:30pm—1:30pm

The Annual Catholic Appeal Campaign

supports over 60 ministries and services in the Archdiocese. The 2018

campaign is underway and we are seeking everyone’s participation

this year so that we reach our goal of $35,823 as quickly as possible!

If you have already made your gift to the Appeal, thank you! If not,

please return your pledge envelope today or donate online - the web

address is on the pledge envelopes located in the pew.

Thank you!

The Ascension of Our Lord,

which occurred 40 days after Jesus Christ rose from the dead on Easter, is the final act of our redemption that Christ began on Good Friday. On this day, the risen Christ, in the sight of His

apostles, ascended bodily into Heaven.

Forty days after Easter Sunday (though, in many ecclesiastical provinces of the United States, the celebration is transferred to the following Sunday). Learn the dates of both Ascension Thursday and Ascension Sunday in this and future years.

Grant, we beseech Thee, almighty God, that we who believe Thine only-begotten Son, our Redeemer, to have this day ascended into heaven, may dwell in spirit amid heavenly things. Through the same Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end. Amen.

High School Camping Retreat May 25-27

Registration is now open for a CAMPING RETREAT with the Confirmation Group at Fr. Wagner’s previous parishes of St. John (Montesano) and St. Joseph (Elma). It is property of their confirmation teacher, Julia Fogassy (and her husband Karl), who live on a spacious land in Montesano surrounded by a river and trees. A Permission Slip must be completed.

THERE IS NO COST FOR YOUR TEEN TO ATTEND!

This will be camping weekend, in tents, so sleeping bags and mats will be needed. An outhouse will be present, but no showers: bathing is limited to washing in the river while wearing bathing suits. If you need help with these items, let me know and we can figure something out. There will be many different activities, including archery, hiking, campfires/cookouts, and possibly star gazing, along with living our faith through talks, reflections and Mass with their parish priest, Fr. Charles Banduku. I will be working on a packing list and will get that out to you as soon as I know your teen is registered.

The teens from St. John and St. Joseph also knew and loved Fr. Wagner. This is a camping retreat he was greatly desiring for the teens at Visitation and Holy Rosary to participate in, and was looking forward to coming out for an evening. With everything that has happened between Ash Wednesday, Easter and including today, I have not gotten you this information sooner, and I apologize.

If your teen is interested in going, please let me know as soon as possible so that

arrangements for food and transportation can begin being arranged. If you are able to help

out with transportation, please also let me know. You can contact me at the Parish Office.

In the Joy of Christ,

Kristen Abbananto, PA for Faith Formation

May 13, 2018

MONDAY, May 07

Acts 16:11-15 Jn 15:26-16:4a

TUESDAY, May 08

Acts 16:22-34 Jn 16:5-11

Mass Intention: + Sarah Shull

WEDNESDAY, May 09

Acts 17:15,22-18:1 Jn 16:12-15

THURSDAY, May 10

Ascension of the Lord

Acts:18:1-8 Jn 16:16-20

Mass Intention:

Raymond Higgenbotham

FRIDAY, May 11

Acts 18:9-18 Jn 16:20-23

SATURDAY, May 12

Acts 18:23-28 Jn 16:23b-28

Mass Intentions: + Peter Solazar

May 06 $ 4,749.50 Special Collection for The

Wagner Family $ 1,421.00 May 13 $ May 20 $

Help us to use Your gifts wisely and teach us to share them generously. We pray with

grateful hearts, in Jesus’ name. Amen

Coffee Social Sponsors:

May 20 Pastoral Council

May 27 1st Communion

Reception after the 10am Mass

Jun 03 STEM Academy

Jun 10 Women’s Club

Jun 17 Father’s Day Brunch

Sponsored by the Knights

Jun 24 Ushers

Many of our Ministries will be

forced to fold and annual

events cancelled without YOU

and the gift of your time.

There is something for everyone.

Contact the Office for questions

or to sign up. Please consider

joining the fellowship and joy

of active stewardship!

Ministries to the Poor Regrettably, we have been forced

to scale back our hours and

reduce services, due to the lack

volunteers.

Just 2 hours monthly! Can you

help? We are turning away many

who come to our doors for help.

Please contact: Linda Lamb

(253)474-0835 or (253)535-0522

May 19: Catholic Charismatic Renewal

7-9:30pm St. Francis of Assisi Renton

May 23: Confirmation 7pm Vis

May 25-27: High School Camping

Retreat. Register now. Contact Parish

Office.

May 27: 1st Communion

10am Mass Vis Noon HR

May 31: Feast of the Visitation

Mass 7pm

June 3: 1st Communion Holy Rosary

Noon Mass

June 17: Father’s Day Brunch

June 18-22: Priest Days

June 25-28: Quo Vadis Days Camp Don

Bosco Free Register: www.qvdays.com

Prayer Requests

Fr. Michael Wagner,

Mick Flynn, Peter Pagano, Rose Ann

Berntsen, Rashell Schultz, Bob

Hermsen, Gene Hall, John Mislunas,

Marsha Grimwood, Joe Leister, Joe &

Helen Matteo, Norma Marchesini,

Dolores Federighi, Nicki & Howard

Russell, Jennie Bradley, Steven

Metcalf, Maxine Campbell, Travis

Koch, Brad Bowles, Amber & Daniel

Andrus, Chuck & Robin Mazza,

Larry & Mike Mello. Justine Fleck,

Al Vanderberg, Lisa Douglas,

Dorothy Bauman, Jonathon Bronson,

Nina Pinard, MaryJane Calhoun,

Kirtley Family, Caesar Gatbunton,

Sally Gagliardi, Jack McFadden,

Fr.Dave Gese, Marian Bronson

for those whose suffering is

known only to God.

All Military and their families.

Almighty and Eternal God, You are

the everlasting health of those who

believe in You. Hear us for Your sick

servants for whom we implore the

aid of Your tender mercy, that being

restored to bodily health, he (she)

may give thanks to You in Your

Church. Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

In many ways, the battle between the

culture of life and the culture of death

is a battle over mothers, and how we

understand their role in God’s plan.

Let us pray and renew our resolve to

strengthen, bless, and thank all mothers

as they embrace the awesome vocation

of accepting and nurturing new life.

We pray for all mothers to realize the

greatness of their vocation and have the

strength to live it without fear.

Enable them to give themselves to their

children and to experience the joys of

motherhood

Parish Feast

Day May 31

Mass at 7pm

Looking for

volunteers to

assist with a

dessert Social

to follow the

Mass. Please contact the Parish.

“The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a

mother,” said Saint Therese of Lisieux.

Only a mother knows the depth of her love for her children. She is a beautiful reflection of God’s

love for us. Each soul was created by Him, and is His child.

O God, Thou didst raise Thy servant

Fr. Michael Wagner to the sacred priesthood

of Jesus Christ, according to the Order of

Melchisedeck, giving him the sublime power

to offer the Eternal Sacrifice to bring the Body

and Blood, of Thy Son, Jesus Christ down

upon the altar, and to absolve the sins of men

in Thine own Holy Name. We beseech Thee to

reward him his faithfulness and to forget his

faults, admitting him speedily into Thy Holy

Presence, there to enjoy the recompense of his

labors. This we ask through

Jesus Christ Thy Son, our Lord. Amen

Thank You Lord, for the time we shared with

Fr. Michael Wagner. Let YOUR Perpetual Light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.