Thought of the Week

A week without God is: Sinday, Mournday, Tearsday,

Wasteday, Thirstday, Fightday, Shatterday

Weekly Offering

September 29, 2019 $2,373.00

Yearly Budget $208,000.00

Year to Date (includes envelopes rcvd by mail) $75,364.00

Church Fund $30.00 Church Fund to Date: $2,905.00

Budget to make up $132,636.00

Scripture Readings & Readers

Oct 5-6

Reading: 1 Thes 5:1-11 Gospel: Mt 24:45-51 4:00 PM Hedwigis Joseph 8:30 AM Joanne Samraney

11:00 AM Therezia Alchoufete

Oct 12-13

Reading: Phil 2:12-18 Gospel: Mt 25:1-13 4:00 PM Hedwigis Joseph 8:30 AM Larry Joseph

11:00 AM Tamara Alchoufete

Month of October

Altar Bread & Wine: Not Sponsored Sanctuary Lamps: Not Sponsored

Altar Bread & Wine or Sanctuary Lamps Can each be sponsored for a donation of $25 a month, in loving memory of your loved ones.

Eucharistic Adoration

The Eucharist is the heart of the Church. Where Eucharistic life flourishes, there the life of the church will blossom.

Pope John Paul II

When was the last time you visited Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist!!!

Come Visit on Tuesdays from 12 PM to 5PM

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Please Keep in Your Prayers

Our Parishioners, relatives and friends who are ill, homebound or recently underwent surgery: Norma Lindenfelder, Maxine Schoen,

Adele Korey, Chuck Borik, Peter DeSando, Liz Mowod, Angie Joseph, Michael Rattie, Aneesa Ferris, Marilyn Torchia, Martha Kail Alicia Hruby, Helen McGoun, Sonia Barack, Diana Kuzma, Elaine Moses, Elodia DiBenedictis, Alice Marrato, Dr. Adnan Abla, Ashley Ayoob, Frances Barack, Patricia Walasik, David Zennie, Ingrid Franklin, Rita Townsend, Donald Kovanis, Fr. Bill Kiel, Leona Puskarich, Tom Anthony and David Moses

Scripture Verse of the Week

“Blessed is that slave whom his master will find at work when he arrives. Truly I tell you, he will put that one in charge of all his possessions.” Mt 24:46-47

Saturday Oct 5 4:00 PM Wedding anniversary, Peter & May Anthony Family

Sunday Oct 6

8:30 AM

11:00 AM

Special Intentions

One year anniversary for Antoine Mady

Monday

Oct 7

7:00 PM St. Sharbel Liturgy and Devotion

Special Intentions

Tuesday Oct 8 12:00 PM Soul of Eugene Thomas & deceased family members Sadie Thomas

Wednesday Oct 9 12:00 PM Soul of Therese Yimin Crawford George Mahfood & Family

Thursday Oct 10 12:00 PM Special Intentions

Friday Oct 11 NO LITURGY

Saturday Oct 12 4:00 PM Soul of Alex George Theresa Basil

Sunday

Oct 13 8:30 AM

11:00 AM

Special Intentions

Soul of Michel Kassouf Theresa Basil

Please Remember Our Lady of Victory Church In Your Will

4th Sunday after Holy Cross Holy Rosary Sunday

October 6, 2019

Second Collection: October 20th World Mission Sunday (As established by USCCB, 91% of this collection

goes to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, and 9% to the Catholic Near East Welfare Association.

Saint Sharbel Retreat Day

Come and experience a Retreat Day dedicated to Saint Sharbel and his devotion to the Eucharist and to the Blessed Mother. Guest speaker Fr. Carmen D’Amico, Pastor of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Church Meadowlands, PA

Saturday October 12, 2019 at OLOV Church 1000 Lindsay Rd, Carnegie, PA 15106

From 8:30 am - 5 pm. It starts with registration and continental breakfast for registered persons. Lunch also provided. Donation $10/person

All are welcome (registered & non-registered) to attend the 4 pm Divine Liturgy & Blessing with Saint Sharbel Holy Oil . Please see attached flyer for more details

Project Roots

Project Roots assists those interested in: *Obtaining their sacramental records from their country of origin, Lebanon *Connecting with family members *Obtaining Lebanese citizenship if desired At the request of the Patriarch, our Bishop Gregory Mansour, encourage all to support the mission of Project Roots. The process is FREE of CHARGE. For assistance, call Marie Sadaka at 412-498-3023, email: office@olovpittsburgh.org or Apply online Apply online Apply online http://www.lebanity.gov.lb/

Maronite Christian Formation (MCF)

Classes resumed Sunday September 15th Call Lori Evans at 412-445-9131 with questions

Saint Teresa of Calcutta Grand Hafli

Saturday, December 7, 2019 6:00 pm to Midnight at the Fez Banquet Room 2312 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa. Lebanese and American Dinner Buffet Featuring Said Abi Akl & Band

Tickets: Adults $50 Student $40 Children (2 & under FREE. NO TICKETS AFTER 11/30/19

For tickets call 724-375-2860 or 724-827-5024

Order of Saint Sharbel Sunday

This year, the second Sunday of (October 13th, 2019) is designated as “Order of Saint Sharbel Sunday” in our Eparchy. On that day, all Maronite parishes will be promoting the Order.

The Order of Saint Sharbel is vitally important in providing financial and spiritual support for our seminarians, who are crucial for the future of our Maronite Church.

Please prayerfully consider joining the Order. Ask Father for more information or you may enroll online www.orderstsharbel.org

Application forms are on the table in the hall-way and in the office.

Relics of Saint Veronica Juliani

Dear Parishioners & Friends,

Save the date for Tuesday, October 15th.

The Relics of Saint Veronica Juliani are visiting our church. A saint who had the stigmata of Christ! The program will start with the Rosary at 6:30 pm, then liturgy at 7 pm, followed by a blessing by the relics, then coffee and refreshments.

All Are Encouraged To Attend. Spread the word!

OLOV Women’s Group Meeting

Calling all the ladies of Our Lady of Victory Church. A general meeting has been sched-uled for Sunday, November 3rd after 11 am liturgy. There will be election of officers and discussions of our church future events. We need everyone participation and involve-ment. Please plan to attend.