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Entries for February 2023
Posted on February 23, 2023 in: Pastor
Happy First Sunday of Lent! This is such a grace-filled time of year for us. Each year, the Church gives us this sacred time to grow closer to our Father by praying with the sacrifice of the Son. The Passion of Christ is at the very heart of our faith. It is everything.
I remember years ago my gr...
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The Parish Office is looking to hire a fullt-ime Receptionist/Communications Coordinator. Click on this link for the job description.
Please send your resume to humanresources@visitationbvm.org.
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Posted on February 16, 2023 in: Pastor
FAST & ABSTINENCE DURING LENT Per the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence.
For members of the Catholic Church, the ...
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Posted on February 09, 2023 in: Pastor
Five years ago, a bunch of us young priests were out to dinner and were talking about how awesome it would be if the Eagles made the Super Bowl. It was early January and the Eagles were yet to make the NFC championship game against the Vikings. All of the guys were saying that if we made...
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Posted on February 02, 2023 in: Pastor
From the Deac
The readings for this the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time focus on evangelization and service. The first reading from the Prophet Isaiah begins “Thus say the Lord, Share your bread with the hungry; shelter the oppressed and the homeless; clothe the naked when you see them. He tell...
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