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MARCH 13TH, 2022
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
CATHOLIC CHURCH - VERBOORT
4285 NW Visitation Road
Forest Grove, Oregon 97116
VISITATION CATHOLIC CHURCH MUSIC DIRECTORS:
PASTOR: Rev. Michael Vuky Sarah Crosby: 503-992-8215
Rectory: 503-357-3860 Bethany Stewart: 503-705-5429
Emergencies: 971-217-5335
Email: mvuky@yahoo.com
VISITATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL
PRINCIPAL: Carol Funk
MISSIONARIES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Phone: 503-357-6990x202
Fr. Peter & Fr. Gerardo Email: cfunk@vcsknights.org
Phone: 503-324-2492
SCHOOL OFFICE: Kay Lucas
CHURCH SECRETARY: Donna Heesacker Phone: 503-357-6990
Mass Intentions: 971-645-6839 Fax: 503-359-0819
Email: churchsecretary@vcsknights.org Email: secretary@vcsknights.org
Parish Bulletin Deadline: Tuesday@ Noon Web address: www.vcsknights.org
PASTORAL MINISTRY ASSISTANT: Laura Nevis BOOKKEEPER: Joyce Vanderzanden
Cell Phone: 503-575-5608 Phone: 503-357-6990x203
Email: lnevis@farthing.com Email: bookkeeper@vcsknights.org
MASS SCHEDULE:
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm NEW FAMILIES:
Kindly register by calling the
Sunday: 8:00 am & 10:00 am
rectory
Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday: 8:00 am
Friday: 8:30 am
BAPTISMS: By appointment
MARRIAGES: By appointment
at least six months prior to
CONFESSIONS: Saturday 4:00-4:30 pm
marriage
or by appointment
MASS INTENTIONS VISITATION SCHOOL NEWS
Sunday March 13 8:00 am People of the Parish Scrip - Scrip will be sold after Masses each weekend. Please email your scrip orders to
10:00 am Aaron James Duyck † by Greg & Karen Duyck scrip@vcsknights.org Thank you for your support!
Monday March 14 8:00 am Ramona Hormann † by Keith Hormann
Rummage Sale - Thank you to the many parents, parishioners and students that helped to make the
Tuesday March 15 8:00 am Florence Evers Herinckx † by Dave & Evelyn Herinckx Rummage Sale so successful! We especially thank our Rummage Sale chair, Adriana Ortiz Bazan for
Wednesday March 16 No Mass taking the leadership role. This year the Rummage Sale made $7,460. The money earned from the
Thursday March 17 8:00 am Francis & June Noll † by Family Rummage Sale goes to the Parents Club budget and helps to pay for student activities such as music,
Friday March 18 8:30 am Pat Hammond † by Gary & Kathy Hammond art, PE equipment, library supplies, and much more.
7:00 pm Stations of the Cross Congratulations! - Congratulations to our 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade St. Francis/Visitation CYO
Saturday March 19 5:00 pm Vernon Duyck † by Family basketball teams! The boys and girls teams have been competing in tournaments the last few weeks
and have been very successful. In the City Tournament the 3rd/4th grade boys were 1st place for one
team and 3rd place for the other team. The 5th/6th grade girls received 1st place and the 5th grade
Weekday Servers March 14th, 15th, & 17th YOUR GIFT TO GOD boys were 4th place. The older grade teams of 7th and 8th are still in the middle of their tournaments.
Gabriel and Brandon Vuky March 5th & 6th
School Auction - We are excited to return to our usual in-person auction festivities this year and look
Envelopes & Checks: $6,077.00 forward to seeing all of your smiling faces as we celebrate the many accomplishments of Visitation
Loose Collection: $367.00 Catholic School. On May 14th we will gather for a Knight of Gin and Jazz to raise the money
On-Line Contributions: $645.00 necessary to enhance and maintain the high standards of our programs through the tuition assistance
Building Fund for Capital: $570.00 program and the school’s operating fund. The nights festivities will include a live jazz band, catering
by OutAZABlue and raffle prizes.
For those unable to attend the in-person Saturday auction, we invite you to bid on our wonderful
online auction packages. More details coming soon on vcsknights.org
Weekend Masses For March 19th & 20th
Mass times 5:00 PM - Saturday 8:00 AM - Sunday 10:00 AM - Sunday
Reader Linda Oldenburg Sandy Scott Greg Peters
EMHC—Host Ed Vandecoevering Lani Vandehey Donna Vandehey
Servers Zach Stewart Luke Evers Michael Nevis
Isabel Crosby Hudson Evers Katie Nevis
Anne Nevis
Music Bethany Stewart Leanne Duyck
Sarah Crosby and Singers
Ushers Gary Freitas Bob Lederbrand Gary Hammond
Jerry Boogaard Carl Carlson Volunteer
Zoom Meeting No Zoom No Zoom Nate Wessels
From the Desk of Father Michael Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal (ACA)
Dear Parishioners, If you are still interested in donating, pledge cards are available in the vestibule. Please place pledge
card in the mail or place it in the collection basket at Mass as we join together to support our Catholic
Archbishop Sample is encouraging our support of Catholic Charities of Oregon. Next weekend, Church in Western Oregon.
Catholic Charities of Oregon are sponsoring a major fundraiser for their non -profit organization.
Below is information if you are interested in providing financial support. Synod 2022 Parish Participation: Communion. Participation. Mission.
Blessings, Thank you for all who participated in person. If you want to participate but was unable to attend the
~Fr. Michael in person listening session, go to the parish website and submit your written responses. Deadline for
written responses is March 18, 2022.
Since 1933, Catholic Charities of Oregon has been a trusted ally of the most poor and marginal-
ized, and a leader in finding innovative solutions to poverty and injustice. The agency is proud to Friday Lenten Devotion and Community Fellowship
serve all God’s Children as the Official Domestic Relief Agency of the Catholic Church in Oregon. 6:00pm Simple Soup and Bread Meal and 7:00pm Stations of the Cross with Eucharistic Adoration.
Catholic Charities of Oregon is a member of Catholic Charities USA and of Caritas International,
the global network of agencies that make up the charitable arm of the world -wide Catholic Church. March 18 Visitation, Verboort (hosted by Visitation Altar Society)
The agency is headquartered in Portland at 2740 SE Powell Blvd. For more information call (503) March 25 St. Edward, North Plains (hosted by Women’s Bible Study Group)
231-4866, or go to www.catholiccharitiesoregon.org. April 1 St. Francis of Assisi, Roy (hosted by High School Confirmation/Youth Group)
April 8 Visitation, Verboort (hosted by Young Adults Group)
Our annual gala Celebration of Hope is back for another year—and you’re invited to attend virtu-
ally. We are here to create pathways to hope and show up for the most vulnerable Oregonians. To- RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
gether, we can fill the urgent needs of our underserved community members. Join us on Saturday, Meets Sunday, March 13 from Noon to 1:00pm at Visitation school cafeteria. Fr. Michael will be
March 19, 2022 to raise support for the work we do and be with us to celebrate our incredible com- presenting on “Sacrament of Holy Matrimony and Divorce and Annulments.”
munity of people that inspire hope in us.
Join us by tuning in to the virtual program at 6:30–7:30pm (PT), so we can all make an impact. Middle School (grades 6-8) Youth Group
No meetings Sundays March 20 and March 27, Enjoy Spring Break.
This is how we continue to give more gifts of hope to those in the greatest need.
If you have any questions, please contact Ann Smith-Palenchar at asmith- High School (grades 9-12) Youth Group
palenchar@ccoregon.org. High School Youth Group is hosting a Shamrock Breakfast Fundraiser on Sunday March 13, 2022
from 9:00 - Noon at the St. Edward Parish Center, fundraising for the Mission Trip to Louisiana in
FAQ: June. Menu will include: Pancakes, Ham, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit, Coffee and Orange Juice. Prices are
How do I participate in the virtual event? as follows: Adults - $8, Children ages 5 - 12 - $6, Immediate Family $30.
Live stream the event at avcast.me/catholiccharities on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Our pre-show
begins at 6:00PM and our program starts at 6:30PM (PT). If you have any problems viewing the Mission Krewe 2022 (grades 9-12) Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Fundraiser
virtual event, you can call or text our tech support line at 503-564-3044 between 5:30–7:30PM Receiving pre-orders for Cinnamon Rolls that will be made on Saturday, April 2 and ready to be picked
(PT). up after Sunday, April 3 Masses. Orders must be in no later than Monday, March 27, 2022. More
information, see flyer or contact Laura Nevis, 503-575-5608 or lnevis@farthing.com. All Proceeds go
What will the program be like during Celebration of Hope?
to Mission Trip.
This program will be a night filled with uplifting stories of impact and to raise support for our mis-
sion to help fill the needs of our underserved community members.
HS Confirmation (grades 9 and older)
Let’s join together to spread joy and help raise support for Catholic Charities. There will be oppor- Lent Service Project and 24-Hour Eucharistic Adoration 6:00pm Friday, April 1 to Saturday, April 2
tunities throughout our program to invest in this work through direct donations. This is how we after the 6:30pm Vigil Mass in St. Francis of Assisi Roy. All Confirmation candidates must attend and
continue to give more gifts of hope to those in the greatest need. sign up for Soup and Stations and 1-hour Eucharistic Adoration. During the 24- hour period, there will
be opportunity to attend make-up class sessions, confession, and help bake cinnamon rolls for MK 2022
How can I donate to Catholic Charities? Fundraiser. For questions, call Laura Nevis 503-575-5608 or lnevis@farthing.com.
To make a donation before or during the live stream event, click on the link above or
text CCHOPE to 44-321. Or you can donate under the RSVP area on this screen.Religious Education Grades 1-5 2022 St. Francis of Assisi Steak Dinner and Tractor Show:
Next class is on Wednesday, March 16th, 2022 at 4:00pm, St Edward Church, North Plains. plowing our way to the first Saturday in May
Lent Penance Service & First Reconciliation (starts at 4:30pm, Parents are invited to attend)
The Dinner Committee in consultation with the Parish Pastoral and Finance/Administrative
Councils have decided to move the annual Dinner from the 2nd Sunday in March to the 1st
Live Streaming of Mass
Saturday in May.
10:00am Sunday Mass at Visitation streamed via Zoom. Meeting ID: 993 4497 4746 Password:
HolyMass This year we are offering drive thru, take out, in person dining, and new option of online
preordering. There will be a bazaar with handcrafted goods and items.
Daylight Savings Time Join us at the 2022 St. Francis of Assisi Parish Dinner Saturday, May 7, 2022...SAVE THE
Daylight savings time on Sunday, March 13, 2am. Spring forward one hour. DATE!
For more information contact: e-mail: stfrancisroydinner@gmail.com or cell: 503-799-5952 or
FORMED.ORG
To begin to utilize this Catholic Resource, go online to www.formed.org and select “Enter website: Roy Country Steak Dinner
code” link. Input the Parish Code: HWNN8P and create your own personal login and password Jim and Lynda Hertel,
and begin enjoying the FREE content. St. Francis of Assisi Roy Dinner Chairs
Fr. Michael’s Pick: Formed Now “Making a Spiritual Plan for Lent” Ash Wednesday is the
beginning of Lent and a great day to make a plan for this holy and grace-filled season. Dr. Ben
Akers sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Klein, Professor at the Augustine Institute Graduate School, Phase II Campaign: Cultivating Arts and Athletics for Community
to discuss the purpose of the Season of Lent, how to prepare for it, and why it is such a fruitful Phase II CAAC Campaign Kicks Off with an opportunity to have your new commitment pledge
season in our life of faith. (Run time: 18 minutes) matched dollar for dollar with this generous $500,000 matching grant. We currently have
$1,915,219 pledged and donated. $312,335 of the $500,000 match has been pledged. If you
Thank You! would like to donate, please visit www.vcsknights.org.
Your generosity demonstrated a genuine commitment to the work of St. Vincent de Paul. You Please join me in imploring the help and seeking the intercession of our Blessed
are helping families in the Forest Grove, Verboort, Gaston and Gales Creek areas receive needed Mother and pray the Memorare:
items or services they simply cannot afford such as food, rent and utilities. Your donation helps
your neighbors to survive through challenging times. Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known that anyone
Again, thank you for your continued support and may God bless you.
who fled to your protection, implored your help,
~John Moore, St. Vincent de Paul Society or sought your intercession was left unaided.
Inspired with this confidence, I fly to you,
O Virgin of virgins, my Mother;
to you I come; before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions,
But in your mercy hear and answer me. AmenYou can also read
