December 18th, 2011

MONDAY – December 19th, 2011 6:45 AM Alex Wiecek r/o family 8:15 AM John Pokropinski r/o Michael & Teri Yetsko 7:00 PM John Kroeger, Jr. r/o Flo Kroeger TUESDAY – December 20th, 2011 6:45 AM Chester Petner r/o MaryAnn Anicito 8:15 AM Michael & Julia Beninati r/o Friedlander family WEDNESDAY – December 21st. 2011 6:45 AM Daphne Galligan r/o family 8:15 AM Marie Walton r/o Castellitto family THURSDAY – December 22nd, 2011 6:45 AM Rosemary Miller r/o Monteiro family 8:15 AM Veronica M. Keegan r/o family FRIDAY – December 23rd, 2011 6:45 AM Edward Pietraszka r/o Bernadine & Raymond Lajewski 8:15 AM Ilona & Andrew Mindel r/o Theresa & Kevin Walsh SATURDAY– December 24th, 2011 9:00AM Mass Association 4:00PM Christmas Intentions 6:00PM of our 11:00PM Parishioners SUNDAY– December 25th, 2011 7:30AM Christmas Intentions 9:30AM of our 11:30AM Parishioners

OUR PARISH FAMILY Please remember in your prayers the deceased members of our Parish family, and all of the souls of the faithful departed and all the homebound and infirm members of our Parish family, and especially for those names listed in our parish book of petitions.

Christmas Eve – 4PM, 6PM (children’s Mass)

10:30PM Carols – 11PM Mass

Christmas Day – 7:30AM, 9:30AM & 11:30AM

BREAD AND WINE The bread and wine being used this week was donated

for Birthday Blessings on Shane Connors requested by his grandparents

SANCTUARY CANDLE

Birthday Blessings on Shane Connors requested by his grandparents

ALTAR CANDLES

BLESSED MOTHER In memory of Maria Paiva r/o Freddie & Jon

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph P. Quinlan r/o Donna, Joe & Brian Mullane

Mrs. Sarah Bloodgood r/o Donna, Joe & Brian Mullane

For the Safety of our Military families r/o Lesinski family

ST. JOSEPH’S ALTAR

Glenn Maldonado r/o daughter, Jane & son, David Maran Perepolka r/o wife, Julia

In memory of Fernando Paiva r/o Freddie & Jon

MASS ASSOCIATION Madeline Lewis r/o husband, William

COLLECTION REPORT

Dec. 11, 2011 Dec. 12, 2010 Regular Collection 12,794.00 11,149.00 Second Collection 1,990.00 2,035.00 Immaculate Conception 2,820.00 2,994.00 17,604.00 16,128.00 Includes Faith Direct

PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK Sunday Cookie Depot after all Masses Monday 7:00PM – Mass/Novena Tuesday No CCD Classes Wednesday No CCD Classes Friday School Early Dismissal Saturday Christmas Eve Masses: 4:00PM

6:00PM, Children’s Mass 11:00PM (Carols at 10:30PM)

No Confessions Sunday Christmas Day Masses: 7:30AM, 9:30AM, & 11:30AM Monday 9AM Mass ONLY Parish Office Closed

2012 Contribution Envelopes 2012 Contribution Envelopes are available in the parish office from 9am – 12Noon and 1PM – 5PM during the week and will be available after all Masses December 17th and 18th.

OLV School Did you know??? OLV School integrates technology into lessons with the use of Accelerated Math, Writing Road Map, Education City, Think Finity and Brain Pop.

Calendar Raffle Ya Gotta Be In It to Win It!!!

Please join us in congratulating, Holly Russo, the December 8th $400 Fall Calendar Raffle winner. SAVE THE DATE -- OLV ELECTRONICS BINGO OLV ELECTRONICS BINGO Fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, February 3, 2012, 7:00 p.m., Monsignor Dalton Hall (doors open at 6:30pm – SNOW DATE is Saturday, February 4). Prizes include E-Readers, MP3 Players, Digital camera, Flat Screen TV, game systems and much more. Ticket price is $30.00 and includes 12 games of bingo/1 bingo card per game. Additional bingo game sheets can be purchased at event as well as tickets for 50/50 and Tricky Tray raffle. BYO wine, food and refreshments. Coffee, tea and dessert will be provided. Please consider donating an item to our dessert table. Tickets can be purchased at the Parish Office or through school Attn: Debbie Patella c/o Dominique (Grade 6).

Beginning Tuesday, February 7th at 7:00PM in the lower church. This Bible Study Group on Revelation – the Yet to Come and will run for 10 sessions. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $25/per person. Please fill

out the registration form below and return to the parish office or you may place it in the collection basket. Deadline for registration is 1/3/2012. Checks should be made payable to Our Lady of Victories. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Deacon Tom at 732-257-0077 ext. 226.

Bible Study Registration Form

Name ________________________________

Phone Number _________________________

E-mail address _________________________

Amt. Paid _____ Cash ___ Check# ____

2011 Bishop’s Annual Appeal In Faith, With Hope

As Christmas nears, you are asked to make a special effort to remember the 2011 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. It is a gift, given in faith, that provides enduring hope for thousands of people throughout the Diocese of Metuchen. Please consider making a gift today.

Simbang Gabi A Filipino advent tradition…evening novena Masses in preparation for Christmas honoring Mother Mary

All parishioners are invited to our parish celebration December 19, 2011 at 8PM in Church followed by a reception in Msgr. Dalton Hall. For a schedule of all Masses please check the bulletin boards at the entrances to the church. For more information contact Fr. Virgil at vtolentino@olvsayrenj.com

OLV Seniors Hunterdon Hills Christmas Show Trip The OLV Senior Group is sponsoring a trip to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on Thursday, December 29, 2011 from 9:30AM – 5PM. The show being featured is entitled A Branson Country Christmas which features the Tim Gillis Band and Comedian Crazy Elmer. The price of the trip is $75.00 which includes ticket to the show, full meal, coffee, tea, bus transportation, bus gratuity, and snack on return trip. Make checks payable to OLV Seniors. The bus will be at the lower parking lot of Our Lady of Victories Church. For your convenience you can fill out the form below with your name, address, phone and cell phone number and menu choice. Please send it to: Teri Yetsko, 6 Lani Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879. For further information or to make a reservation, please contact Teri at (732) 727-7639. Name__________________________ Address ________________________ Phone: _________________________ Cell: ___________________________ Menu Choices: Yankee Pot Roast ___ Catch of the Day ___ Fried Shrimp/Scallops ___ Breast of Chicken/stuffing ___ Country Platter – Chicken & Ribs___

News from The Society of St. Vincent de Paul “In helping those who are poor and suffering we find

the real, lasting and deep joy of Christmas.”

Who are Vincentians? Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (or "Vincentians" ) are men and women who strive to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need. We are young and old, our members come in every shade of skin color, some of us are wealthy, some are financially poor, but all of us are blessed with an awareness that our blessings (time, talent or treasure) are to be shared with our brothers and sisters in need. The overwhelming response from Our Lady of Victories parish during this year’s “Giving Tree” program is an example of just how generous and aware our parishioners are of those who are less fortunate than themselves. And so, to answer the question - Who are Vincentians? - in Our Lady of Victories parish we all are! DECEMBER’S GENERAL MEETING – Our general meeting will be held this week (Monday, December 19th) at 7:30 PM in the Lower Church (instead of the parish hall). All are welcome!

Prayer and Discernment for Our Lady of Victories Parish Pastoral Council

In response to our initial evening of reflection on the document of the "Norms for Parish Pastoral Councils", all interested parishioners are invited to a follow up reflection session on Tuesday, January 10 . We will meet in the basement of the church at 7:30 PM. Please call the parish office to reserve your space. All attendees must have read the document prior to the gathering. It can be found at the download section of our parish web site, www.olvsayrenj.com.

OLV Senior Trip to Mackinac Island, Michigan

The OLV Seniors are sponsoring a bus trip to Mackinac Island, Michigan, from Saturday, May 26 to Friday, June 1, 2012. The cost of the trip is $980.00. This price includes: transportation on a deluxe coach bus, bus driver gratuity, hotel accommodations for 6 nights, including two nights at the Inn at Mackinac on the island, admission to Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory, carriage ride on Mackinac Island, Mackinac Butterfly House, Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, 3 full breakfasts, 3 continental breakfasts, lunch at the Grand Hotel on the island, and 3 dinners. Come and travel with us on this exciting tour. For further information, to request a flyer or to make a reservation, please contact Teri at (732) 727-7639 or Geri at (732) 257-4351.

OLV Senior Group January Meeting

The OLV Senior Group will hold their January Meeting on Friday, January 6, 2012 at 1PM in Monsignor Dalton Hall on Main Street in Sayreville. After a brief business meeting we will have our Annual Game Day. Bring your favorite game to share with other members. Don’t forget to wear your favorite winter attire. We are still collecting dues for this year. Dues for this year will be $10.00 a person for the year – September to June. Our meeting dates are: Feb. 3, Mar. 2, Apr. 12, May 4, and June 1. All meetings are held on Friday afternoon at 1PM except the April meeting which will be held on Thursday, April 12. Food donations to St. Vincent de Paul are always gladly accepted. Our group invites any senior who is 55 years and older to join our group. You do not need to be a member of OLV. Any questions please contact Teri at 732-727-7639.

THANK YOU… …to all of our Parish and school families who have been participating in the Great Lakes Scrip program. Because of the Parish and school schedules and the Great Lakes Scrip companies Christmas break schedules, we’ll resume our ordering schedule the week of January 1st. The first order will be placed on January 3rd and should be ready for pick-up on January 6th. Wishing you all a very happy, blessed and peaceful Christmas!

Athletic Association The Athletic Association is looking into the possibility of starting a High School basketball team to compete in a Diocesan Basketball League. If interested or for more information please call Mike Fraser at 646-510-4485.

March for Life Bus Trip - January 23, 2012 Our Lady of Victory Knights of Columbus Council #2061 and St. Bartholomew Council #11873 will be co-sponsoring a bus trip to Washington D.C. to participate in the Annual March for Life on Monday, January 23, 2012. This is the 39th year of this march to repeal the 1973 Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision that made abortion on demand the law of the land. Participation by parishioners is strongly encouraged to show support for this most important issue facing our nation. There will be a 6:30 A.M. Mass at St Bartholomew Church 470 Ryders Lane East Brunswick followed by a continental breakfast. The bus will depart at 7:30 AM from St. Bart’s church parking lot. Lunch is also included. A minimum donation of $20 ($10 for students) is requested. If you support this cause but are unable to make the trip, a donation to help defray costs will be greatly appreciated. For further information about the trip or to reserve a seat, please contact Michael Yetsko at (732)727-7639 or e-mail at mtyetsko@aol.com.

Welcome 2012 with your OLV Parish Family

OLV Athletic Association is sponsoring a New Year's Eve Celebration

Join us as we countdown to the New Year Saturday, December 31, 2011

6:00pm to 10:00 pm in Monsignor Dalton Hall

Food, Fun and Friends! DJ will be there from 6 to 10pm. Stay for an hour or stay until midnight!

Yes, you can stay till Midnight or later!

Food will be provided…Penne Vodka, Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Francese, Sausage and Peppers, Chicken Fingers, Fries, Salad & Rolls - Beer, Soda & Water will also be provided but feel free to bring your favorite cocktail!

There will be a Special “Pot Luck” Table – Bring your favorite Appetizer or Dessert to Share!

Cost: $10 for Adults & $5 for children (5-17) under 5 are free!

Tickets are available at the Parish Office or by contacting Lisa Fedor (732) 690-5695 or

Michael Fraser (646)510-4485