Serving God’s People The Church of the Visitation since 1892. of the Blessed Virgin Mary 1090 Carmalt Street, Dickson City, PA 18519 Phone: 570-489-2091 ~ Email: [email protected] ~ Website: www.vbvm.org THE VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY MAY 31, 2021 MARY SET OUT AND TRAVELED TO THE HILL COUNTRY IN HASTE TO A TOWN OF JUDAH WHERE SHE ENTERED THE HOUSE OF ZECHARIAH AND GREETED ELIZABETH. LUKE 1: 30-40 Pictured left is the stained glass window in the new entrance to the church. The window is based on a mosaic at the Church of the Visitation in Ein Karim, Israel. PARISH STAFF SACRAMENTS Msgr. Patrick J. Pratico, J.C.D., Pastor Reconciliation: Saturday 8:30 a.m., and other times by Karen Wallo, Administrative Assistant request. Robert Manento, Director of Liturgical Music Baptism: Second Sunday of the month at 11:30 a.m. Linda Skierski, Director of Religious Education Registered parishioners may call the parish office to make arrangements. Marriage: Arrangements must be made at least six MASS SCHEDULE months in advance by registered parishioners. Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m., Sunday: 8:00 &10:30 a.m. Monthly Visitation of the Sick/Homebound: Call the parish office to be placed on the list. Weekdays: 7:30 a.m. Holy Days: (Vigil 4:00 p.m.), 7:30 a.m., & 5:30 p.m. Care of the Sick: Please notify us at any time of the (Please check inside bulletin to confirm Mass times) seriously ill, hospitalized or those needing anointing. We, the parish community of The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in union with the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the leadership of our bishop and our pastor are called through Baptism to live the gospel of Jesus Christ. Through the sacramental life of the Church, especially the Eucharist, we are strengthened to live as a community committed to share the Word with all those in need with love and compassion, and to celebrate the fullness of life in Christ. The Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary May 30, 2021 The Most Holy Trinity Weekly Mass Schedule Monday May 31 7:30 AM Cindy Halloran, Frank & Julia Remick offered by Joan Yagelski Tuesday June 1 7:30 AM Mother’s Day Intentions Wednesday June 2 7:30 AM Marie Michalik (Anniv.) offered by husband and family Thursday June 3 7:30 AM Ann Killian offered by husband Jim Friday June 4 7:30 AM Michael Kula Sr. (Anniv.) and the Kula family offered by Nettie Perko Saturday June 5 4:00 PM Edward Rutkowski Jr. & Sr. offered by the Brayer Family Sunday June 6 8:00 AM Living and deceased members of our parish Our Monday Night 10:30 AM Matthew Sdorow offered by Debbie & Bingo will resume on family July12th! IN MEMORIAM NEW Time: Early Bird begins at 6:20 pm Regular Games begin at 6:30 pm Sanctuary Candle There will be a meeting on June 28th at 6:30 pm Marie Michalik in the cafeteria for all volunteers who will be offered by daughter Karen Wallo and family helping out! Consider giving a few hours of your Altar Candle time to our parishes biggest fundraiser. Ann Killian offered by husband Jim CALLING ALL GRADUATES! Bread & Wine We are preparing for our salute Marie Michalik to our parish graduates. If you or offered by grandchildren someone in your family has Ryan, Megan & Kristen Buckley graduated from high school, technical school, college or graduate school, please let us know. Office Closed Memorial Day Simply call the parish office at 570-489-2091 or e-mail [email protected] with the following MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES information: Mass on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31st will be Name of Graduate, Name of School, Degree held at 7:30 a.m. in the Church. A prayer service will Earned. be held at the main altar of the cemetery at 9:30 a.m. In case of inclement weather the service will be held in All information must be received no later than the mausoleum chapel. June 25th to make the submission deadline. HOW TO OPERATE THE NEW ELEVATOR/LIFT The new elevator/lift is now operational. You may use it without assistance. To open the door (or summon it to your level): Push and hold the black button until the door opens. The door will open and close automatically!!! ***DO NOT FORCE THE DOOR OPEN OR CLOSED! ONCE INSIDE, press and hold the UP or DOWN black button to go to the level you need. The door WILL OPEN AUTOMATICALLY when you Pictured above is the new entrance to the church reach your level. DO NOT FORCE the door with the elevator/lift. open or closed. Doing so could damage the door mechanism. Please note: The black button upstairs on the church level is on the railing. This button opens the The ground level button is on the wall to the left elevator door of the elevator door. downstairs This button opens the elevator door upstairs This sensor opens the double doors to the church upstairs If you have any questions about operating the elevator please do not hesitate to contact the parish office at 570-489-2091 or email [email protected] . We will be happy to answer your questions. The New Side Entrance The new church addition is now open and the elevator is operational. Some finish work continues to be done inside and outside. At this time, you are invited to participate in the completion of this phase of the project. You may do so by making a gift/pledge that will be acknowledged in the new lobby with a tree similar to the one pictured. This will be a way to permanently memorialize your gift or to remember/ honor a loved one. There are three levels of giving: Gold level: $2,000.00 Silver level: $1,000.00 Bronze level: $500.00 Please consider supporting this worthy project. Although it has been a long time in coming to completion, I am sure that you will be most pleased in the way it allows better access to our beautiful church. At the same time, this addition has been designed to complement and enhance the appearance of the church exterior without modifying the original interior design. 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Rather than allowing the mystery of being created in the image and likeness of God unfold and take root in our lives, we change the dynamic. We want to be the creators who want to make God into the image and likeness we need God to be. We have a hard-enough time letting the people in our lives be who they are. We struggle even more so with God. It is almost as if we want God to be our imaginary friend who is not only with us whenever we need but becomes the Being we need God to be. Who is it that we want God to be today? A protector, disciplinarian, champion for justice, healer, advocate for our cause, grantor of prayers, guardian of my life, or the avenger? Our prayers tell an interesting story. When you pray, what does God look like? Recently, a young woman who was feeling invisible, overlooked, ignored, and misunderstood by her husband struggled to make her feelings known and get his attention. Finally, she screamed, “Listen to me!” Thus, birth was given to a renewed and healthier relationship. We spend so much time storming heaven with our agenda and trying to make God into a “god” of our desires that we do not hear God saying, “Listen to me!” God is desperately trying to get our attention. God is saying, I am here among you as not one but three, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Many people seldom notice God’s presence because they are so caught up with other spiritual cares and concerns. And, when the “god” they fashion and create doesn’t produce as they desire, they shake the dust from their feet and move on. “I tried,” they exclaim, “but God didn’t listen.” Healthy relationships aren’t built on making someone be who we need them to be. Healthy relationships are built on encounters of persons and the development of an appreciation of someone solely for who they are. Deeper relationships can even be found with two people marveling at each other and almost experiencing a childlike joy and giddiness when they see the other coming. Do you ever have these feelings about God? Believe it or not, God does for you! There is a joyful laughter that gives rise to and connects all three members of the Holy Trinity. It is this laughter, flowing from the very depths of the Godhead that not only keeps the Trinity in joyful unity but spills over into the creation of all beings and things.