August 9, 2015 - Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

154 N. MAIN STREET • HARRISONBURG, VA 22802
PHONE: 540-434-4341 • WEBSITE: www.bsccva.com
EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: 540-434-5549
OFFICE HOURS: Monday–Friday 9:00 am–4:00 pm
Twinning with St. Isidore on La Gonave, Haiti
August 9, 2015 • Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
9 de Agosto de 2015 • Decimonoveno Domingo del
Tiempo Ordinario
STAFF
Pastor.................................................... Rev. Silvio Kaberia
Parochial Vicar ...............................Rev. Joseph Goldsmith
Deacon .............................................. Rev. Mr. Paul Kudrav
Deacon Emeritus………………….Rev. Mr. Fred La Spina
Coord. of Religious Education............ Mrs. Valerie Blanton
Minister of Youth……………………………………...Open
Minister of Liturgy & Music ...................... Ms. Jean DePiro
Secretary ..............................................Mrs. Martha Moyers
Business Manager ..................................... Mr. Bill Brennan
Facilities Manager.................................... Mr. Ron Bodkins
COUNCILS
Parish Council Chair Dr. Vicki Fawcett-Adams, 896-3417
Parish Council Vice-Chair …Mr. Carlos Briones, 440-5061
Parish Council Secretary…. Mr. Bob Tennyson, 828-6564
Finance Council Chair ……Mrs. Bev McGowan, 433-1868
Finance Council Vice Chair ...Mrs. Carol Miller, 867-5263
Finance Council Secretary….Mrs. Marcia Pearce 234-8208
LITURGY SCHEDULE
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday ................................... 12:10 pm
Wednesday .................... 6:00 pm; Holy Hour 6:30–7:30 pm
Thursday ................................................. 7:00 pm (Español)
Saturday .................................................................. 5:00 pm
Sunday ....................... 8:00 & 10:00 am; 1:00 pm (Español)
Holy Days ...................... Check the bulletin mass schedule.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday: 3:30–4:30 pm or by appointment.
Communal Services in Advent and Lent.
MINISTERIO HISPANO: 540-434-0849
Coord. para el Ministerio Hispano:
Sra. Michelle Lopez
[email protected]
HORAS DE OFICINA
Solemnity of the Assumption is Saturday, August 15
As it is on a Saturday, it is not a Holy Day of Obligation THIS
YEAR
However, we will have a Mass on August 15 at 10 am
Lunes, Martes, Miercoles,Viernes 9:00 am a 4:00 pm
Jueves, 9:00 am-2:30 pm, 5:30 pm-7:00 pm
BULLETIN DEADLINE
Monday at 10:00 am unless otherwise noted. Contents must be
emailed to be included in that week's bulletin. All submissions are
subject to the Pastor's approval and space availability and may be
edited for length.
BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH
HARRISONBURG, VA
Your prayers are requested for the Sick of the Parish: Susan Berry, Elena Cantor, Francis Cavoto, Vivian Cervantes, Beth Dalton,
Lovell Dean, Cristobal Duque, David Durham, Thomas Downing,
Madge Eckenrode, Annie Farwell, Steve Ferguson, Ginny Fox,
Juan Gutierrez, Kamilia Hanna, Betty Hilson, Julie Iaconcig, Tony
Jenkins, Carol Kagey, Jae Kim, Terry Le Pera, Raymond Lewis,
Marjorie Maday, Armand & Jane Musto, Mildred Norkus, Wanda &
Gene Olimski, Lynn Picht, Francis Reilly, Regina Reilly, Nicolas
Reyes, Kay Ring, Roger Roberge, Pat Saltzer, the Schwartz Family, Ann Steere, Paul Sullivan, JoAnn Vaccaro, Claire Wirkus, William Wright, all our homebound parishioners and all who care for
them.
For Family & Friends of Parishioners: Emmanuel Aguayo, Nicholas Ashby, Mark & Ginger Bagenous, Bruce Barlow, Jody Bates,
Woody Bedell, Janine Benson, Anna & Allen Black, Richard Braga, Michael Brody, Kylee Bryant, Sarah Simon Calhoun, Donna
Lee Carroll, Steven Chisick, Sylvia Ciolino, Catherine Clemmens,
Jason Coffman, Elizabeth Cooke, Johana Milena Coppiano, Sharon Clement, Gerald DeLoria, Ben Derringer, Viola Dickerson,
Frederick & Joseph DiFrancesco, Alex Dino-Murdo, Dominic Dorazio, Karla Driver, Willie Gardner, Augustin and Miguel GaribayAlvarez, Lillie Gibson, Lane Goodwin, Maria Glabus, Katherine
Gloeckner, Ryan Greenwood, Hunter Gregory, Georgia Haakinson, Pat Harahan, Shirley Heatwole, Arthur Hemann, Eileen Herald, Audrey Hereford, Christopher Hernandez Medina, Lisa Hilton,
David Kane, Tucker Karl, Becky Keoki, Marge Klawitter, Mike Lam,
Betty Lampeter, Linda Layman, Betty Leake, Claire Lovejoy, Brian
Markley, Maria Markley, JR Martinez, Daniel McCarty, Mary
McFadden, Jim Melton, Garth Mills, Leon Mondelli, Cathy Mullins,
Stacey Nadeau, Madison Nisly, Danielle Pack, Glenys Pascarelli,
Mary Louise Pickeral, Anne Pirato, Justin & Laura Ray, Emily Ray,
Jeremy Ream, Thomas Reilly, Richard Rexrode, Lillie Ryman, Bill
Sampson, Irene Sarnelle, Brian Saulsman, David Schiefer, Twila
Showalter, Joyce Springmier, Flora Strode, Jean Sweigart, Tommy
Swenson, Mike Swymeler, Shelly Thomas, John Verga, Devon
Waldron, Hilda Ward, Ramona Whitt, Ashley Wood, and Judy
Wray.
Remember those in our parish family in the military, especially
Jeremy Adams, Brian Davis, John Ferguson, Dane Geise, Joe
Gibson, Scott Hankes, Samantha Manss, Donovan O’Donnell,
Scott O’Donnell, Derek Stroop, Jesse Thomas, and Ryan Wilkes,
especially those serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and other assignments overseas or in harm’s way.
Please pray for peace throughout the world, and for those suffering from natural disasters, terrorism, war and civil unrest, especially in Tunisia, Nepal, Lebanon, Ukraine, Libya, Iraq, Syria, Nigeria,
Israel, Gaza, and Kenya. Please pray for those persecuted for
their faith, especially in in the Middle East and Africa.
Pray for our twin parish of St. Isidore, La Gonave, Haiti, that they
be sustained in the many challenges they face.
Please pray that the right to life would be respected and protected
in our country and the world, from conception to natural death.
Please pray for those who have died, especially Ann Steere, wife
of Bob Steere, that they rest in the peace of Christ.
Please remember the August intentions of our Holy Father, Pope
Francis, that volunteers may give themselves generously to the
service of the needy and that setting aside our very selves, we
may learn to be neighbors to those who find themselves on the
margins of human life and society.
Please call or email ([email protected]) the office if there has
been a change in the status of someone you placed on the prayer
list. Thank you!
Sat. Aug. 8 (St. Dominic) 5 pm, +Marie Schwarzenbach
Sun., Aug. 9, 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time; 8 am,
+Roscoe Bishop (requested by Carl & Marie Bishop); 10
am, +Wayne Calomino (requested by Audrey Calomino);
1pm, Misa pro populo
Mon. Aug 10, NO MASS
Tues. Aug. 11 (St. Clare); 12:10 pm, +Tony Montavon
(requested by Cindy Montavon)
Wed. Aug. 12, 6 pm, Vocations
Thurs. Aug. 13, 12:10 pm, +Gabriel Nojang (requested by
Polly Bush); 7 pm, +Ricardo Valencia-Rocha (requested by
family)
Fri., Aug. 14 (St. Maximilian Kolbe); 12:10 pm, Health and
recovery for Earl Egbert (requested by Mari Rush)
Sat. Aug. 15 (Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary) 10
am; Ann Steere; 5 pm, +Margaret Sander (requested by
Liz McDavid)
Sun. Aug. 16, 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time; 8 am, Special Intention of Mary Ann Blodgett; 10 am, Misa pro populo; 1 pm,
The next Altar Server Training session will be held on Sunday,
August 30th following the 10am Mass. Any child interested in becoming an altar server is also invited to a Pool Party on Sunday,
August 9th at Ashby Pool (Bridgewater) from 6-8pm. BBQ dinner
will be served at the pool party. Any questions, please contact
Jean DePiro in the office.
ADDITIONAL HYMNALS PURCHASED FOR COMMONS AREA: Additional hymnals have been purchased for the commons
area (back of church). If you would like to make a donation to
dedicate a hymnal in honor or in memory of a loved one, please
see Jean after Mass or call the office. Cost is $20.00 per hymnal.
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19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
AUGUST 9, 2015
SECOND COLLECTIONS:
Aug. 9, Contingency
Aug. 16, Special Diocesan Mission Collection
Aug. 30, Social Ministries
Sept. 6, Twin Parish in Haiti
Can you help??
We are only 1 month away from the beginning of a new
Religious Education school year and we are in great need
for many catechists and aides for our programs. If you
are looking for a ministry to get involved in that is rewarding and allows you to make a difference for others, look no
further! This is the ministry for you. We have lots of opportunities listed. Check and see if there is something you
might like to help with. Training will be available. Opportunities include:
FINANCIAL BOX SCORE
New Fiscal Year July 1 ,2015
OFFERTORY
FY 2014-15
Needed
Actual
YTD 2014/2015 totals
$63,044
$55,432
Aug 2, 2015
$15,011
$15,587
Online giving (Aug 2015 to date) $750
$1,045
YTD
$78,805 $72,065
Children’s Church during 10:00 and 1:00 Mass—
teaching or helping with preschool about 1-2 times a
month
Difference
($7,612)
$576
$295
($6,740)
Elementary, Middle or High School—teaching or helping with any particular age group you desire, every Sunday or every other Sunday. Great opportunity for teens
who have been confirmed!
*Total Offertory Budget of $750,550 is based
on 50 weeks (due to possible snow weekends).
First Reconciliation, Communion or Confirmation—
Helping for 8 classes throughout the school year
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) Classes formally being in September for those interested or
possibly interested, in joining the Catholic Church. The first
several meetings are for inquiry or seeking information
about the faith. Now is the time for considering the opportunity that is available. For more information, please contact Deacon Paul at the church office (extension 102 if you
need to leave an after hours message).
You can also
email him at [email protected].
Babysitting during 10:00 mass, Religious Ed. or 1:00
mass—1-2 times a month
CICCA team—Helping to prepare children/youth who
have not been baptized by age 7. Meets every other Saturday evening 6:30-8:15 beginning in October.
There are no age limits to apply! We encourage our
young teens----seasoned adults to get involved in our parish by investing in our programs!! Please contact Valerie
at the office, if you are interested in finding out more or to
join our teams!! [email protected] or 434-4341, ext
103.
Religious Ed training opportunities:
Children’s Church—Saturday, Sept 5th at 10:00 am
Elementary RE—Thursday, Aug. 27th at 6:30pm
Tuesday, Sept. 1st at 6:30pm
Wednesday, Sept 2nd at 6:30pm
Middle/High—stay posted, as our new Youth Minister
should be starting soon!
The Knights of Columbus will have a pasta dinner on Tuesday August 25th at 6:30pm in Johnston Hall. $7 per person.
Proceeds will support K of C charitable giving, including
vocations support and support for the mentally challenged.
SEE PAGE 7 FOR VIRTUS TRAINING SCHEDULE.
PARISH COUNCIL DISCERNMENT: We will be needing
a few new members for our Parish Pastoral Council. We
are looking for active, committed Catholics in good standing. If you are interested or wish to suggest someone for
this ministry, please contact Carlos Briones at 540-4405061, [email protected]; or Vicki FawcettAdams, 540-896-3417, [email protected], or Bob
Tennyson, 540-828-6564, [email protected].
Thanks to all who came out and supported our Chicken
Cordon Bleu dinner!
At Home With the Word scripture reading guides for the
2016 Liturgical Year are now available for sale after Mass.
$8 per copy, or $10 for large print (limited supply). Get
yours today!
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BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH
HARRISONBURG, VA
Photo Directories have arrived! We’ve given lots of them
out, but we still have some of the free directories for those
who had an 8 x 10 picture taken. If you didn’t have a photo taken, or want extra copies, they may be purchased at
$20 per copy. They contain the entire parish roster as well
as the photos of those who chose to have a picture made.
Pick up yours today! We will have them available in the
office during office hours.
Thanks to all the farmers and our parishioners who have so
generously donated their excess crops. The clients we
serve are most thankful to receive fresh produce.
The Food Pantry really needs help with unloading & stocking on Mondays from 9:00 am to Noon. We will also need
additional people to staff 3 hour shifts serving clients when
our volunteers who are teachers return to classes in late
August.
If you can help, please contact Barb Warns
([email protected]/540 564 2515) or Peggy Zeh
([email protected] 540 432 1278).
The Council of Catholic Women is sponsoring a Fall Bazaar on Saturday, September 19. We invite anyone who
has a product to sell to participate. We know that we have
many talented parishioners who produce arts and crafts
who would like the opportunity to sell them. Or if you are in
the business of selling a product from your home, like cosmetics, jewelry, Amway, etc, you are welcome. Parish
groups, that would like to raise money, can work together
to produce a product for sale.
FRIENDSHIP HOUSE is looking for help. We provide the
space and a work crew; various area churches provide the
food on a rotating schedule. We are looking for people to
be part of our work crew, which involves set up, serving,
and clean up Thursday mornings. Maximum time commitment, 4 hours per month. Call Nancy Fine-McCann at 540896-6439 or email [email protected]
Spaces will be available for $50. For more information
contact Carol Miller at 867-5263 or [email protected].
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: Our 6 weeks study on the covenants of the Bible will continue on Wednesday, August 12,
8-9 pm downstairs in the library. Come join us, even if you
weren't able to make it before!
TWIN PARISH IN HAITI MINISTRY
We will also be going to Bluestone Vineyard's Toast the
Weekend on Friday, August 14. The Jimmy Buffet tribute
band Full Moon Saloon will be playing, with our music minister Jean DePiro on keyboard. There is a $10 cover. Event
starts at 6:30 pm, 4828 Spring Creek Road, Bridgewater
VA.
Haiti student sponsors needed: The Haiti Ministry has one
young Haitian student who is in need of a tuition sponsor in order
to attend St. Bernadette's School this year. Student tuition sponsorships are $25/month and can most easily be paid by using the
parish online giving option on the parish website. If you, your
family or group would like to become a sponsor or find out more
information regarding our students, please contact Marilyn Turner
at 540-574-6065 or [email protected]. Thank you for
your consideration. We have gotten a sponsor for one of the
students in need, thanks!
Finally, our annual rock climbing event with Father Joe will
be on Saturday, August 15. We will meet at the church
around 8:30am and be back at 4pm. Bring your own lunch,
or you can purchase something when we make a food stop.
Men’s Cursillo Retreat Weekend Thursday, October 15
- Sunday October 18th at Camp Overlook near Harrisonburg.
Catholic Men - Spend an inspiring long weekend with God and
other men who want to deepen their relationship with God and
enrich the way you live out your faith each and every day. The
weekend will be led by a team Catholic men who have made a
Cursillo weekend before, along with Fr. Dan Bain and Ms. Patty
Huffman participating as spiritual directors. Mass and prayers
will be held each day, along with engaging talks on specific issues of Catholic Christian living. Cost: $60.00 (donations will be
accepted at the end of the weekend to allow others to go on a
Cursillo Weekend). For information and downloadable applications, visit the Valley Cursillo website: www.valleycursillo.com or,
if you do not have computer access, call Rob and Ann Michel at
434-978-3954. Application Deadline: October 5th!
Summer has flown by! We still hope to have one more
summer youth event before school starts. Watch this
space for details!
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19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
AUGUST 9, 2015
JMU CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY is getting ready to
welcome new and returning Catholic students for the 20152016 academic year. Saturday, August 15, Mass for Assumption, 11 am, at the CCM House, 1052 S. Main; August
24, daily Mass resumes at the House at 5 pm, weekdays
except Tuesday. August 29, Mass at Bridgewater College,
5 pm. Welcome Back Sunday Masses, Sunday, August 30,
11 am, 5 pm, and 9 pm.
THIS WEEK AT BLESSED SACRAMENT
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
10:00 am, Baptism (English)
3:30-4:30 pm, Confessions
4:30 pm, Rosary
5:00 pm, Vigil Mass for Sunday
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Contingency Collection
8:00 & 10:00 am, English Masses
10:00 am, Nursery
12:30 pm, Rosario
1:00 pm, Misa en español
4:30-6:00 pm, Legion de Maria, Rm 4/5, Hall
6:00 pm, Grupo Kerygma
6:00-8:00 pm, Pool Party & BBQ for current and potential Altar
Servers, Ashby Pool, Bridgewater
ALL ARE INVITED TO OUR ANNUAL HISPANIC
HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Sunday, August 16
2:15-6:00 pm
Ralph Sampson Park
Shelters 1 & 2
MONDAY, AUGUST 10
No Daily Mass
7:00 pm, Encyclical Study Group, basement large room
7:00 pm, Evangelism Team Mtg, Rm 2, basement
7:30 pm, Spiritual Book Club, Library
Games, Food, Music, Piñatas for the kids.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11
11:30 am, Rosary
12:10 pm, Daily Mass
6:30 pm, Legion de Maria, Rm 4/5, Hall
All are welcome!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12
4:30 pm, Soup Kitchen, Johnston Hall
6:00 pm, Daily Mass & Holy Hour (Adoration)
7:30 pm, Spanish Mass Choir Practice, Sanctuary
8:00 pm, YAM summer reflection, Library
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
10:30 am, Lectionary Bible Study, Basement
11:00 am, Friendship House
12:10 pm, Daily Mass
7:00 pm, Misa en Español
7:00 pm, Scripture Study group, library
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
9:30 am, Study Group on the Psalms, basement
12:10 pm, Daily Mass
6:30-9:30 pm-Young Adult trip to Bluestone Vineyard
Fr. Joe will lead a pilgrimage to Mexico for Anniversary of
Our Lady of Guadalupe. Dates are December 8-13,
2015. The package is all-inclusive and will have visits to
Mexico City, Puebla, Cuernavaca, Pyramids, and the
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe for mass on December
12th, the anniversary mass. Please see the bulletin board
flyer for more details.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 (Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
Mary (not a day of obligation THIS YEAR)
8:30 am-4:30 pm, YAM Rock Climbing Trip
10:00 am, Mass for Solemnity of the Assumption
11:00 am, Mass for Assumption at CCM House
3:30-4:30 pm, Confessions
4:30 pm, Rosary
5:00 pm, Vigil Mass for Sunday
BIRTHDAY MILESTONE!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Special Diocesan Migrant Mission Collection
8:00 & 10:00 am, English Masses
10:00 am, Nursery
12:30 pm, Rosario
1:00 pm, Misa en español
2:15-6:00 pm, Hispanic Fiesta, Ralph Sampson Park
A very long time parishioner, Regina Reilly, will be celebrating her 100th birthday this August 30th. Regina, a Harrisonburg native, has been a member of this community all her
life. If you would like to join in a card shower for her, the
address is:
Regina Reilly, HHRC, 1225 Reservoir Street, Rm 26, Harrisonburg Va. 22801.
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BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH
HARRISONBURG, VA
COMUNIDAD HISPANA
Si su hijo(a) hizo su confirmación en mayo de este año por
favor contacte a Michelle para hacer el certificado.
DOMINGO 16 DE
AGOSTO 2015
2:15 a 600 pm
BAUTISMOS
Fechas de inscripción de pláticas:
Agosto 23 y Sept. 13.
Después de las Misa 1 pm.
Fechas para las charlas: Agosto 29 y Sept. 5. y Sept. 19 y 26
Las charlas son los sábados a las 5:30 pm de la tarde.
BAUTIZOS A LAS 10:00 am Sabados
22 de Agosto, 26 de Septiembre.
Comida, Música, Juegos, Piñatas!
CELBRACION PARA MATRIMONIOS
La Diócesis de Richmond pide que la paraja que desea contraer
matrimonio Religiosa, tenga los Sacramentos de Bautizo, Primera
Comunión, Confirmación, y haga cita 6 meses antes de al celebración de la Boda, traer a la primera cita con el sacerdote, la Fe o
Certificado de Bautizo renovada y que diga que es válida para
matrimonio, copias de cert. de Confirmación de los dos, asistir a
un Encuentro Pre-matrimonial, si alguno de los dos no tiene algún
sacramento aquí hay preparación para hacer el Sacramento que
la hace falta, para mayor información llame a la oficina.
Traiga su silla y diviertase en familio
Traiga un platillo postre compartir
No olvide comprar su camiseta
Se invita a Participar en el Coro Hispano para las Misas en
espanol del Jueves 7 de la noche y Domingos a la 1 de la
Tarde. La Practica para el Coro es todos los Miercoles
despues de la Hora Santa 7:30pm.
The spotlight this week shines on
Declaración de la Misión Parroquial
La Iglesia de Blessed Sacrament aspira a ser Discípulos de
Cristo, y un modelo Cristiano para la Comunidad, y estar en
Comunión con la Iglesia Universal, en server uno al otro y que
así nuestra comunidad crezca. Nosotros inclusive hablamos en
diversas lenguas vocas, unidos en nuestra Fe Católica y en la
celebracion de la Eucaristía
The Golden Pony
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19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
AUGUST 9, 2015
LEGION DE MARIA
La Parroquia de Blessed Sacrament
¡Lo invitamos a participar!
El consejo de mujeres Católicas esta patrocinando un venta benéfica el Sabado, 19 de septiembre. Invitamos a
cualquier persona que tenga algun producto para vender a
participar. Sabemos que tenemos muchos miembros
talentosos en la parroquia que hacen arte y artesania, a
quienes les gustaria la oportunidad de venderlos. O si
useted tiene un negocio de vender producto desde su
casa, como cosmeticos, joyas, Amway, vender comida,
etc, estan bienvenido. Grupos parroquiales, que les gustaria recaudar dinero para su ministerio, pueden trabajar
juntos para hacer algun producto para vender.
Legión de Maria se reúne todos los domingos a las 4:30 pm
y martes a las 6:30pm.
En el salón #5 del edificio del J. Hall de la Parroquia
Realizamos trabajos como:
Evangelización puerta a puerta,
Visita de la Virgen Peregrina a los hogares
Contacto callejero para establecer relación con personas
alejadas de la Iglesia
Visitas a personas enfermas
Entronización del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
¡Lo esperamos! Para más información ver a Luz Girón,
Alicia Bravo o Viliulfo Bautista,
Durante la Misa de la 1p.m. o durante las horas de Legión
de Maria.
Espacios serán disponible por $50. Para mas informacion
contacte a Michelle al 434-4341 o [email protected]
GRUPO Kerygma y Alabanza
Ven te invitamos al grupo Kerygma,
es por medio de cantos,
oraciones y reflexiones.
Y se reúnen las tardas de los
domingos de 6 pm-8 pm en el Santuario.
Upcoming VIRTUS trainings
Sunday, August 30th @ 1:00 pm
Sunday, Sept. 13th @ 1:00pm at St. Francis in Staunton
Saturday, Oct. 3rd @ 9:00 am
Saturday, Nov. 14th @ 9:00 am
What is VIRTUS?
VIRTUS is a program created by the National Catholic Risk Retention Group in the United States with a "Protecting God's
Children" component that combats sexual abuse of children in the Church. It is currently in use in over 80 dioceses in the
United States.
VIRTUS focuses on educating teachers, parents, and other adults who interact with children about sexual abuse and
providing them with information to help prevent abuse. This takes place in 'awareness sessions' led by trained facilitators.
The awareness sessions consist of videos, worksheets, and discussions. The videos incorporate interviews with both victims and convicted perpetrators.
VIRTUS is a required element for anyone who plans to become involved in a ministry that comes in contact with children or
youth. It is also a great resource for parents and grandparents!!!
To register go to www.virtusonline.org and follow the prompts. There is no cost for the program and free childcare can be
provided. Please contact Valerie at the office for more information
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