April 22, 2018

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

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 Sunday 8am & 10am

Rosary: following the 8am Mass

Weekdays Tuesday & Thursday 7:15am

Saturday 9am

Confessions: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 8am

Monday 9:30am-12:30pm Tuesday 4pm-7pm Saturday 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

On the morning of Tuesday, April 10th

, after giving the final blessing during Mass at

Visitation Parish, Father Michael Wagner suffered an apparent burst cerebral aneurysm.

Father remains in grave condition at St. Joseph’s hospital While, he has shown some potential signs of improvement, he is still in the Critical Care Unit. Please join all in continuing prayers for him, his family and hopes

for a miracle.

Thank you to all who have helped to make the Wagner family comfortable during this difficult time. We have had an overwhelming

and generous response in supplying warm meals for them.

We are holding prayer vigils at 7pm every evening alternating between Holy Rosary and Visitation parishes.

The hospital has asked that all inquiries and updates be obtained through Caring Bridge

at www.caringbridge.org/visit/ or through the Parish Office or Website at

www.VisitationChurch.org.

Called to Serve Christ

The Called to Serve as Christ campaign invites every person in the Archdiocese of Seattle

to invest in the future of our priests, women religious and parishes. As a campaign volunteer,

individuals/couples will assist Visitation Parish in reaching our goals. Together, with other

leaders at our parish, volunteers will serve as ambassadors on behalf of Archbishop Sartain

to fellow parishioners.

As a volunteer, you will:

Only commit to three months of active campaigning (May through July).

Attend two regional meetings during the campaign, which may involve travel to a neighboring

parish.

Personally follow-up with fellow parishioners to answer their questions and assist them in filling

out an intention form to the campaign.

Receive comprehensive campaign training.

Attend meetings at to learn about the progress of the campaign and report on the status of

your visits.

The campaign is an extraordinary opportunity for all parishioners to play a role in strengthening

the Catholic Church in western Washington. The campaign will focus on raising $100 million to

strengthen our priest retirement and medical plans, support our women religious and assist our

parishes. Parishioners will be asked to consider making a gift above and beyond their existing

support for their parish and Annual Catholic Appeal.

Archbishop Sartain will call on the entire Archdiocese to make a gift to the Called to Serve as

Christ campaign. Your support to this campaign will impact the future of the Archdiocese of

Seattle for years to come.

If you feel called to volunteer to help our parish in this landmark effort, please contact

Brian Grossman, PAA and he can provide you additional details.

April 22, 2018

MONDAY, April 23 Acts 11:1-18 Jn 10:1-10

TUESDAY, April 24

Acts 11:19-26 Jn 10:1-10 Mass Intention: Todd Grizzle

WEDNESDAY, April 25

Feast of St. Mark 1 Pt 5:5b-14 Mk 16:15-20

THURSDAY, April 26

Acts 13:13-26 Jn 13:16-20 Mass Intention:

+Fr. Oliver Hightower

FRIDAY, April 27 Acts 13:26-33 Jn 14:1-6

SATURDAY, April 2

Acts 13:44-52 Jn 14:7-14 Mass Intentions: Elizabeth Torres

Apr 01 Easter $ 1,926.00 Apr 02 $ 4,109.50 Apr 08 $ 4,601.50 Apr 15 $ 6,079.00

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:

Not hosted thru 5-6-18

Apr 22, 29 & May 6th: Knight’s Hot Dog Sales after

both Masses. All Proceeds to

Seminarian John DePalma.

John’s earliest memories were formed in Malawi, Africa, where his parents served as medical missionaries. His family then moved to North Seattle, where he attended St Mark Parish & Grade School as a child and graduated from Shorecrest HS. John studied Human Biology at Eastern Washington University and Physical Therapy at UW prior to embarking in a career as a Physical Therapist He is a Pre-Theology II student at Mt. Angel Seminary.

Ministries to the Poor

Volunteers needed Contact: Linda Lamb

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

Without the gift of your time we are being forced to scale back our

hours and reduce services. Hundreds of families will be turned away many who come to our doors

for help. Repairs to our doors have been completed and we are back in service. However, due to the lack of volunteers we will no longer

be providing used clothing assistance. Please forward all used clothing to the

SVDP store on 56th.

Apr 23: Application deadline for Part-time positions at Vis.

May 05: St Padre Pio relics St. James Cathedral 10am-4:30pm

www.stjames-cathedral.org

May 06: RE May Crowning CC

May 06: Women’s Club Plant Sale After both Masses

May 19: Catholic Charismatic Renewal 7-9:30pm St. Francis of Assisi Renton

May 23: Confirmation 7pm Vis

May 27: 1st Communion 10am Mass Vis Noon HR

June 18-22: Priest Days

June 25-28: Quo Vadis Days Camp Don Bosco Cost: 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, Katie Underwood, Kirtley Family,

Caesar Gatbunton, Sally Gagliardi, Jean Mandy, Jack McFadden, Fr.Dave Gese, Marian Bronson

for those whose suffering

is known only to God.

All Military and their families.

Grant us, Lord Jesus, always to follow the example of Your holy family, that at the hour of our death Your glorious Virgin Mother with blessed Joseph may come to meet us, and so we may deserve to be received by You into Your everlasting

dwelling-place. Amen.

Heavenly Father, thank you for the precious gift of life. Help us to cherish and protect this gift, even in the midst of fear, pain, and suffering. Give us love for all people, especially the most vulnerable, and help us bear witness to the truth that every life is worth living. Grant us the humility to accept help when we are in need, and teach us to be merciful to all. Through our words and actions, may others encounter the outstretched hands of Your mercy. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. www.usccb.org/worth-living

Employment Opportunities open at Visitation Parish

Application period closes at 5pm on Monday April 23rd

Admin Asst II (12 hrs wkly)

Primary responsibilities for managing Parish communications, calendaring,

facility usage, event scheduling, records keeping and supervising reception

operations and volunteers.

Bookkeeper/Admin Asst II (12 hrs wkly)

Primary responsibilities for all bookkeeping and financial record keeping and reporting (8hrs wkly).

This position will also have administrative duties (4hrs wkly) for stewardship and Parish operations.

If interested please submit a resume and cover letter to admin@visitationchurch,org

Update on Father Wagner as of April 18

Although Father Wagner remains in critical condition, the family reports that he is

showing some hopeful signs today, including opening his eyes for the first time. Thanks

be to God!

The Masses and prayer vigils at Visitation and Holy Rosary - and all over the world - are

having an effect, so keep praying and asking for the intercession of Venerable Stefan

Cardinal Wyszyński!

We will continue gathering for a nightly vigil of prayer from 7-8 pm, alternating between

Visitation Church and Holy Rosary Parish through Tuesday, April 24. After that date,

Visitation Church will be open for a holy hour of prayer each night from 7-8pm

We ask all of our parishioners to continue this nightly vigil of prayer for Fr. Wagner as

long as he remains in critical care. If you are not able to attend the prayer vigil at the

Church, please offer the following prayers for Fr. Wagner at home:

The Rosary, The Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Prayer for the Intercession

of Venerable Stefan Wysznski (see below)

Venerable Stefan

Wyszynski

Almighty God, through the intercession of Venerable Stefan Wyszynski, we pray for the healing of

Fr. Michael Wagner

Cardinal Archbishop of

Gniezno & Warsaw

Primate of Poland

Venerable Stefan

Wyszynski

Cardinal Archbishop of

Gniezno & Warsaw

Primate of Poland

Almighty God, through the intercession of

Prayer Vigil, Sunday, April 22 at Holy Rosary Parish, 7-8 pm

Prayer Vigil, Monday, April 23 at Visitation Church, 7-8 pm

Prayer Vigil, Tuesday, April 24 at Holy Rosary Parish, 7-8 pm

Holy Hour of Prayer at Visitation Church from 7-8 pm

Wednesday, April 25

Thursday, April 26 Friday, April 27

Saturday, April 28 Sunday, April 29

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be