3314 So 58th Street Tacoma, WA 98409

Phone (253) 473-4960 Fax (253) 474-8378

www.VisitationChurch.org

Parish Offices Closed:

Mar 29, Mar 30 & Apr 02

Office Hours Mon10am-12:30pm

Tues thru Fri 10am-4pm Closed for Lunch

12:30pm—1:30pm

Ministries to the Poor Phone: (253) 474-0835

Sandwich Ministry M, W & F 10am—Noon

Food Bank T & Thurs, 10am—Noon

St. Vincent DePaul / Vouchers T & Thurs. 10am—Noon (By appointment only)

Visitation Catholic 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, Admin. Assistant

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 at www.visitationchurch.org

Parish

Deacon Mike Teskey

Brian Grossman, PA Admin.

Kristen Abbananto, PA Faith Formation

Victoria Solenberger, Music Director

Jeannine Wargo, Calendar/Facilities Nicki Russell, Calendar/Facilities

Kathy McSperitt, Bulletin Editor

Fr. Michael Wagner, Priest Administrator

Parish / School Administration

March 25, 2018

Palm Sunday 8m & 10am Visitation Noon Holy Rosary

Holy Thursday 7pm Visitation

Good Friday / Veneration of the Cross 7pm - Holy Rosary

Holy Saturday / Easter Vigil 8:30pm - Holy Rosary

Easter Sunday 8am & 10am Visitation Noon Holy Rosary

Palm Sunday is the final Sunday of Lent

the beginning of Holy Week, and commemorates the triumphant arrival of Christ in Jerusalem,

days before he was crucified. It is known as such because the faithful will receive palm fronds which they use to participate in the reenactment of Christ's arrival in Jerusalem. In the Gospels, Jesus entered Jerusalem riding a young donkey, and to the lavish praise of the townspeople who threw clothes, or possibly palms or small branches, in front of him as a sign of homage. This was a customary practice for people of great respect. Palm branches are a widely recognized symbol of peace and victory, hence their preferred use on Palm Sunday.

The use of a donkey instead of a horse is highly symbolic, it represents the humble arrival of someone in peace, as opposed to arriving on a steed in war. A week later, Christ would rise from the dead on the first Easter.

During Mass, palms are distributed to parishioners who carry them in a ritual procession into church. The palms are blessed and many people will fashion them into small crosses or other items of personal devotion. These may be returned to the church, or kept for the year. Because the palms are blessed, they may not be discarded as trash. Instead, they are appropriately gathered at the church and incinerated to create the ashes that will be used in the following year's Ash Wednesday observance.

The colors of the Mass on Palm Sunday are red and white, symbolizing the redemption in blood that Christ paid for the world.

We celebrate the first joy of the season, as we celebrate Our Lord's triumphant entrance into Jerusalem where he was welcomed by crowds worshiping him and laying down palm leaves before him. It also marks the beginning of Holy Week, with the greatest tragedy and sorrow of the year. Jesus' triumphant return to Jerusalem is only one side of the story. By now many of the Jews are filled with hate for Our Lord. They want to see him stoned, calling Him a blasphemer, especially after offering proof of His Divinity during a winter visit to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Dedication.

After this, Jesus went to Perea, where he was summoned to Bethany. There he raised Lazarus from the dead, a miracle which wins Him such renown among certain Pharisees that they decided finally to end His life. Jesus took refuge at Ephrem returning six days before Passover to Bethany, triumphantly entering Jerusalem. That evening, He leaves Jerusalem and returns Monday. He spent time with Gentiles in the Temple, and on Wednesday left for the Mount of Olives. Here he foretold the apostles the events of the next several days, including His impending death

He returned to Jerusalem on Thursday, to share the Last Supper with His apostles. He was subsequently arrested and tried. He was crucified at Calvary on Friday, outside the gates of Jerusalem. He was buried the same day, and arose three days later, on Easter Sunday.

All of this is done by our Lord for forgiveness of our sins, and for life everlasting with Him. God so loved us, that He sent His only begotten Son to die for us, so that our sins may be forgiven.

March 25, 2018 Palm Sunday

MONDAY, Mar 26 Is: 42:1-7 Jn 12:1-11

TUESDAY, Mar 27 Is 49:1-6 Jn 13:21-33,36-38

Mass Intention: +Adriana Siguracion

WEDNESDAY, Mar 28 iS 502:4-9a Mt 26:14-25

THURSDAY, Mar 29 Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Ex 12:1-8,11-14 / 1 Cor 11:23-26 Jn 13:1-15

FRIDAY, Mar 30 Passion of the Lord

Is 52:13-53:12 / Heb 4:14-16 Jn 18:1-19:42

SATURDAY, Mar 31 Gn 1:1-2:2

Gn 22:1-18 / Ex 14:15-15:1 Ex 15:1-6,17-18 / Is 55:1-11

Is 12:2-6 / Bar 3:3-15,32-4:4 Ez 36:16-17a,18-28

Is 12:2-3,bcd,5-6 / Rom 6:3-11 Mk 16:1-7

Prayer Requests 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, Douglas Mitchell, 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, Jack McFadden, Fr,.Dave Gese

for those whose suffering is

known only to God.

All Military and their families. especially those Deployed

Mar 04 $ 4,700.50

Mar 11 $ 5,167.00

Mar 18 $ 3,738.50

Mar 25 $

Help us to use Your gifts wisely and teach us to share them generously. We pray with

grateful hearts, in Jesus’ name Amen

Mar 25: Palm Sunday No Religious Ed Classes Movie Night 5:30pm LH “The Passion of the Christ” Child care will be available

Mar 25: RICE BOWL Collection at the back of the Church or beginning Mon. Mar 26 at Rectory Office.

Mar 26-31: Holy Week

Mar 29: Holy Thur. Mass 7pm

Mar 29: Parish Offices Closed

Mar 30: Parish Offices Closed

Mar 31: RCIA Retreat 9am-Noon Holy Rosary

Apr 01: Easter Sunday Mass 8 & 10am No Religious Ed Classes

Apr 02: Parish Offices Closed

Apr 07: Movie Night 7pm UH “Restless Heart”

Apr 14: Seattle Catholic Men’s Conference “Iron Sharpens Iron” St. Stephen the Martyr in Renton Registration: www.seattlemensconference.org.

Apr 15: Ignite Your Torch (High School Students) 6:30-8:30pm Info & Games Early Registration closes today: www.cognitoforms.com/ CatholicsUnitedForLife1/ IgniteYourTorchNW2018

May 06: RE May Crowning CC

May 19: Pentecost Celebration 7-9:30pm St. Francis of Assisi

May 23: Confirmation 7pm Vis

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

Jul 06-09: Ignite Your Torch. NW Youth Conference https://www.ignitenw.org

Coffee Social Sponsors:

Mar 25: Knights

Apr 01: Easter- No Social

Apr 08: Women’s Club

Apr 15: Pastoral Council

Apr 22: Hosts Needed

Holy Rosary Calendar

Confessions: Wed & Fri 8:15am Sat. 3:30pm Daily Mass: M, W & F 7:15am

Adoration with Benediction: Sat. 3:30-4:45pm Sun. 1:30-3pm

Vespers (Evening Prayer) Thurs. 6pm CMC

Bereavement Ministry Every 3rd Sun. after the Noon Mass in the Library.

Women’s Bible Study Mon. 7pm CMC

RCIA Thurs. 6:30pm

During Lent:

Tenebrae Wed. Mar 28 8pm

Good Friday Mar 30 Mass 7pm Veneration of the Cross

Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mar 31 Mass 8:30pm

Easter Sunday Apr 01 Noon

Ministries to the Poor

Needed: Warm coats, clothing and blankets for the homeless that come to our doors. Volunteers needed: for the Sandwich Ministry & Food Bank. Contact: Linda Lamb (253)474-0835 or (253)535-0522

40 Days for Life ~ Feb 14 to Mar 25 8 AM to 4 PM daily

Pray for life at a Peaceful Vigil outside Cedar River (Abortion) Clinic: 1401 MLK Jr. Way,

Classes Sundays 9:00-9:50am @VCSA For VIS & HR Children

PreK - 8th Grade

INCLUDING First Communion Prep

March 4, 11, 18

(not March 25th for Palm Sunday

or April 1st for Easter Sunday)

Thursday Evenings 6:30-8:30pm

(CMC)

Mar 1 The Last Four Things

Mar 8 The Creeds

Mar 15 The Easter Story

Mar 22 The Lord’s Prayer

Sat Mar 31 9-12pm Retreat (HR)

1st Communion

Prep

MARK YOUR

CALENDARS!!

The last of three

required Sacramental

Preparation Retreats

is happening

Saturday

March 17th,

10:30-1:30pm

This retreat will be fasting, in

anticipation of participation

in the Sacrifice of the Altar.

Pregnant? New Baby?

Prepare now for their Baptism! For parents and godparents of infants and children

under 7 preparing for baptism.

Pre-register at VIS or HR Parish Office.

Next Class: At Vis (CC) April 7, 2018 1-4pm

Kristen Abbananto

Kristen@visitationchurch.org

VIS OFFICE:

(253) 473-4960

Laurie Halte

Parish@holyrosarytacoma.org

HR OFFICE: (253) 383-4540

Clocks go Forward

March 11

6:30-8:30pm

YG/Confirm

6:30-8:30pm

RCIA (CMC)

9-9:50am

RE (VCSA)

Confirmation Classes

HR and VIS TEENS

Wed Nights 6:30-8:30pm (CC)

Mar 7 Sacraments of Healing

Mar 14 Sacraments of Service

Mar 21 Youth Night

Mar 28 No Class - HOLY WEEK

Apr 4 No Class - Easter Break

Faith Formation for the Parishes of

The Church of the Visitation (3314 S 58th St)

& Holy Rosary (424 S 30th St)

9-9:50am

RE (VCSA) 6:30-8:30pm

Confirm (CC)

6:30-8:30pm

RCIA (CMC)

LENTEN HAPPENINGS

Fridays in Lent: Meatless Supper 5:30pm (VIS) 5:45pm (HR);

*6:00pm Adoration followed by 7:00pm Stations of the Cross (HR and VIS)

Saturdays in Lent: 10am-12noon Bible Study (VIS)

Sundays in Lent: 6:00pm Sung Vespers (HR)

Movies: 3/10 “For Greater Glory”; 3/25 “The Passion of Christ”; 4/7 “Restless Heart”

See Weekly Bulletin for more Information

HOLY ROSARY (HR)

CMC - Convent Meeting Center

HRJDA - HR Juan Diego Academy

VISITATION (VIS)

CC - Collier Center LH - Lower Hall

UH - Upper Hall

VCSA - Vis Catholic Stem Academy

10:30-1:30pm

1st Communion

Retreat #3

WEEKLY ADORATION

Monday 9:30am-12:30pm (Vis)

Tuesday 4:00-7:00pm (Vis)

Friday* 6:00-6:50pm (VIS & HR)

Saturday 3:30-4:45pm (HR)

Sunday 1:30-3:00pm (HR)

SCHOOL MASS

Friday March 2, 9, 23

9am (HRJDA) / 12:45pm (VCSA)

6:30-8:30pm

Confirm (CC)

6:30-8:30pm

RCIA (CMC)

School Masses

FIRST FRIDAY FIRST SAT

9-9:50am

RE (VCSA) 6:30-8:30pm

RCIA (CMC)

HOLY WEEK Palm Sunday

7pm Movie (VIS)

6pm Vespers (HR)

Meatless Meal

& 7pm Stations

8pm Tenebrae (HR)

7pm Holy

Thursday (VIS)

8:30pm Easter

Vigil (HR)

7pm Veneration

of the Cross (HR)

Meatless Meal

& 7pm Stations

Meatless Meal

& 7pm Stations

Meatless Meal

& 7pm Stations

School Masses

School Masses

6pm Vespers (HR)

6pm Vespers (HR)

6pm Vespers (HR)

5pm Movie (VIS)