VOL Parish Weekly Bulletin May 6, 2018 | Page 2

May 6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter Views From The Pews 2 Did You Know? Agnes writes, “Father Mike, I will miss your homilies. I look forward to them. You talk about things I can use in my life in a way I can understand what you are saying. I love your stories. They are mostly what makes it easy for me to understand what you are saying.” “Thanks for the compliment. It’s very much appreciated.” The birth rate is going back up in America. Using women aged 40-44 as the base line, only 80% of those women in 2006 had ever given birth. Ten years later, the number had risen to eighty-six percent. Father Mike Father Mike Substance Abuse Ministry Meeting The next SAM meeting will be held Tuesday, May 8th, upstairs in the Pastoral Center beginning at 7 p.m. The Substance Abuse Ministry (SAM) offers a safe, confidential place for people touched by addiction to share their personal experiences with others. SAM provides general educational information about addiction through professionals in this field and is open to people of all faiths. The ministry is open to both those afflicted with or affected by substance addiction. For more info contact Deacon Jerry Labadot at 495-5820. Wine and Wealth Tuesday, May 15th VOL School Cafeteria @ 7 p.m. Join us for an assortment of wine and cheese along with: o A discussion on the domestic and global economy o Current market conditions o Establishing the fundamentals of a sound retirement plan Hosted by: The Knights of Columbus Congratulations to Lisa Oncale for being nominated by Mrs. Carolyn Levet for the Visitation of Our Lady School 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Nominees will be honored at an upcoming brunch at Andy’s Bistro. Guest Speaker: Edward Landry Vice President of Finance with Compass Capital Management Eucharistic Adoration Christ suffer ed and died for Y OU. His love for you is unfathomable. It’s time to take time for Him. Visit Him during Eucharistic Adoration on Thursday, May 24th in the Day Chapel. @volparish /visitationofourlady /volparish Call the Pastoral Center at 347-2203 to be placed on the Adoration schedule. @volparish Drop ins are ALWAYS welcome!!