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Our Lady of Victory Parish | Page | November 15, 2020

November 15, 2020 | 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Our Lady of Victory Parish 300 Capt. Thomas Boulevard, West Haven CT 06516

“Let us then pursue what leads to peace

and to build up one another.” (Romans 14:19)

MASS SCHEDULE Weekdays at 7:30 AM

(except Thursday) Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM

Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM

Weekend Mass with music can be viewed online each week by visit-ing our website. To attend in per-son, please sign up by Friday by visiting our Facebook page for more details (addresses below).

CONFESSIONS The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available on Saturdays, from 3-4 PM in the church. Masks must be worn; social distancing must be followed.

RECTORY OFFICE: Monday—Friday on a limited basis;

presently, closed to public

Telephone: 203-934-6357

Fax: 203-932-3315

E-Mail: [email protected]

Website: www.olov.org

Facebook: @olov.westhavenct

Instagram: @olov.westhavenct

Twitter: @OLOVwesthavenct

OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Telephone: 203-933-0044

E-Mail: [email protected]

READINGS for Mass appear on pg. 6.

MUSIC for Mass appears on pg. 8.

Mass Memorials for 2021 now available, see pg. 6

Our Lady of Victory Parish | | November 15, 2020

THE SANCTUARY LAMP

this week honors

PASQUALE and

DOLORES DELLAROSA,

Requested by Anna DiGioia

and Family

PARISH STAFF Priest:

Rev. Kevin Dillon, Pastor

Email: [email protected]

Deacons:

Deacon Frank Bevvino

Deacon Dean Macchio

Music Ministry:

Eduardo Perez, Director

Office Staff:

Ann Talevi, Business Manager

Patty Boyne, Office Manager

Betty Pergolotti, Afternoon Mgr.

Maintenance:

Ernie Conte, Custodian

Religious Education:

LoriAnn Ruiz, Director of Religious Education

Weekly Mass Intentions If you would like to honor a friend or family member with a Mass, please see available dates on pg. 6.

SATURDAY, November 14 - Vigil 4:30 PM: Cosmo and Raffaela Laudano, Req. by Family

SUNDAY, November 15 - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM: Leo Castracane, Sr., Req. by Caesar 9:30 AM: Catherine McKeon, Req. by her husband, George 11:00 AM: Roberta and Robert DeFonce, in honor of their

45th wedding anniversary

MONDAY, November 16 7:30 AM: Aidan Skinner, Req. his Grandparents

TUESDAY, November 17 - St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious

7:30 AM: Conchita and Salvador Rebano, Req. by Ed and Dolly Lawsin

WEDNESDAY, November 18 7:30 AM: Ralph Julianelle, Req. by his wife, Fern

THURSDAY, November 19 7:30 AM: No Mass

FRIDAY, November 20 7:30 AM: The Ahern and Cahill Families,

Req. by Sr. Denise

SATURDAY, November 21 - The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Vigil

7:30 AM: Ralph Julianelle, Requested by his Family 4:30 PM: Frank Laudano, Req. by his Family

SUNDAY, November 22 - Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

8:00 AM: Joseph Cullen, Req. by The Group 9:30 AM: Thomas Knowlton, Req. by Ann Talevi 11:00 AM: Gil Cunha, Req. by the Family

Eucharistic Adoration

“Come to me, all you who labor and are

burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Mt 11:28)

Adoration takes place on Saturday morning for one hour,

immediately following the 7:30 AM Mass.

Social distancing and masks are required as we strive to keep people safe.


Dear Parishioners, Once again, I thank all of you for being so vigilant and cooperative regarding the wearing of masks while in church and following all of the pandemic protocols that have been established by the Archdiocese of Hartford. I’ve said it be-fore and I’ll say it again, I’m sure eve-ry time I mention masks during the weekly announcements, you think: “There he goes again.” I think it, too. Unfortunately, COVID-19 cases are climbing rapidly nationwide and pos-itivity rates and hospitalizations in Connecticut keep growing as well. We all know, and the leading scien-tists tell us, that proper mask wearing is one of our best defenses we have during the pandemic. Keep up the good work, pray for the good health of all: it helps everyone. With the above being said, I was informed last week that a person who attended a funeral here on Friday, November 6, tested positive for COVID-19. We have posted a notice on our so-cial media platforms and the funeral home was informed as well. Each week you hear me make an announcement regarding the wearing of face-masks and I make a more detailed announce-ment at the start of each funeral. Here is how we,

as a community, are keep-ing safe during this time: • As you know we are very diligent in the

cleansing of the church after any event that takes place; this is also true following daily Mass and funerals.

• For my part, I do not have any physical contact with any person: I refuse to do fist bumps or elbow taps. I’m sure that you have noted that when distributing Holy Communion, I drop the host into the hand of the communicant so as to avoid contact. • We do not have lectors or Extra-Ordinary Ministers of Holy Commun-ion so as to keep contact to a mini-mum as well.

• I believe that we are properly doing every-thing that has been recommended to us so that we may stay ahead of the virus. Should any other developments arise I will certainly keep you informed of them.

Despite all of the “heavy” news this week, I hope that this coming week is a pleasant one.

Worshipping During a Pandemic A letter from Fr. Dillon

Weekly Offertory: Nov. 2-8, 2020

$8,233 (down $5.150 from the same time last year.)

Your financial support is appreciated as we celebrate our coming together and

reestablish our community outreach. Your offering is gladly

accepted by mail, at Mass in the donation basket, or online. Visit www.olov.org/OnlineGiving for more information.

Extension of Dispensation from Sunday Mass Obligation

Now through Feb. 16, 2021

On March 13, 2020, each and every Cath-olic in the Archdiocese of Hartford was dis-pensed from the obligation of attending Sunday Mass by Archbishop Leonard P. Blair due to the potential danger of the coronavirus pandemic. In light of continued uncertainty regarding the extent and duration of the pandemic in the state of Connecticut and throughout the Archdiocese of Hartford, Archbishop Blair has now extended this dispensation from the Sunday obligation through Saturday, February 16, 2021. The Archdiocese of Hartford continues to monitor the severity of the situation and will provide updates regarding decisions reached for the archdiocese as they are made.


We pray for those who are sick. Out of respect for whom we pray, only family members may add names to this list.

Jason Adams, Maureen and Peter Alonso, Charles Asarisi, Augliera Family, Louis Altieri, Amanda, Valeria Asperelli, Priscilla Banning, Danielle Boros, Gerard Canadeo, Frank Consorte, Michael Cote, Rosalie, Lucy Anne Criscuolo, Karen Cronan, Howard Curtis, Deanna Cusano, Jeff Davis, Dawn DellaRocco, Albert DeLucia, DeNigris Family, Joe DiGioia, Frank Dini Jr., Patti Dowling, Michael Duffy, Susanne Duffy, Monique Ek, Sandy Eocai, Linda Foley, Tony Fusco, Joseph Galatie, Geraldine, Patty Gigola, Therese Gill, Dee Green, Judy Florio, Maureen Freeman, Patti Fusco, Ray Guarino, Tom Halligan, Karen Hodgdon, Bill Kapinos, Hank Kowalski, Julianna, Rose Jarvie, Florence Johnson, Ann LaBonia, Carmen Limauro, Claudine Lopez, Charles Maddelena, Noah McEachern, Genevieve Mieczkowski, Theresa Montz, Mary Moran, Gabby Murillo, Devin O’Connor, Judy Palmer, Joseph Pekar, Joseph R., Marsha R., John Rakos, Don Robillard, Elizabeth Ross, Rose Santilli, Mark Scecina, Elizabeth Shamaly, Jack and Joan Shea, Richard and Suzanne Smallman, Anthony Spina, Daniel Steinau, Gwen Stiewing, Anthony Terasi Sr., Anthony Terrasi, Jr., Jessie Terrasi, Doris Worrell

Please pray for those serving in our military.

Parishioners are invited to add the names of armed forces personnel on active duty to this list by calling the rectory office.

Jeffrey Batres, USMC Staff Sgt. Adam Dudek Staff Sgt. Danielle Luby

Pfc Teagan Fransen, USMC SPEC Giovanni Gigola

Airman Gabriella Gigola Airman Aaron Butner Airman Sean Hufcut E3 Lexi Ronan, USN E5 Ryan Ronan, USN

Pvt. Christopher Miller SPC Alexander Capuras

E4 Raymond Mayberry , USMC Senior Airman, Hunter Cole, USAF Airman 1st Class Skylar Hampton

1st Lt. Pilot Michael Dupliesse

In loving memory, we pray for these souls.

Our Parish extends sincere sympathy to the family and friends of:

Vincent DeMayo,

Michael Nacca,

The Victims of the Coronavirus

Our Monthly Parish Devotion: Praying for Deceased Loved Ones

May we pray for them now, and always. St. Gertrude the Great is invoked for souls in purgatory and for living sinners. Our Lord told St. Gertrude that the following prayer would release 1,000 souls from Purgatory each time it is said. The prayer was extended to include living sinners.

Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today,

for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family.


Our first reading begins with a refreshing passage from Proverbs proclaiming the value of wives. We have heard, throughout history, of many fa-mous men attributing their suc-cess to the support their wives have given them. Women have always been in the forefront of influencing men in their deci-sionmaking. I can personally attest to the support my wife has given me in nearly 34 years of being a Deacon. It is an undeni-able fact, and I believe many of my brother Dea-cons will agree, that our ministries would never have begun without the support and sacrifices made by our wives and families. This is true of Catholic Deacons who are married clergy, and also the clergy of other faiths in which ministers are allowed to be married. History and scripture have shown us many exam-ples of the influence of women and their assis-tance to men who have lived out their lives at-tempting to help others either in their faith or in public office. Fortunately, in the second half of the 20th Century, women began to emerge in public life and clerical life of other faiths to offer their tal-ents in a more complete and equal role. The United States even has its first woman and first female minority in the Executive branch of our government as Vice-President-Elect. God has created all of us equal. Racial equality has taken far too long to enter into American culture, so too has it taken far too long for gender equality to gain equal footing. May all segments of life -- religious, public and corporate -- fully acknowledge the equality of all God’s chil-dren. It is only through the voices of all people that balance and harmony can be accomplished. Our Gospel today focuses on just that is-sue: Using all the talents available to us. Many years ago, I attended a play that centered around the experience of explorers. The explorers in the

play dreamt of successfully reach-ing their destination but also how they dealt with their fears, espe-cially the fear of surviving in harsh weather and terrain. In one scene, an explorer speaks of his fears as they all try to make a de-cision on how to proceed. The decision is whether to continue forward, facing possible starva-tion and death, with the hope of

the success versus retreating and returning to safe ground. One explorer states, “God created us for a purpose with specific talents and responsi-bilities. It can be a single moment in our life or a lifetime commitment, but we must define our-selves by doing as God is calling us to do. We must never hesitate to use the gifts that are uniquely ours, given to us by God.” Jesus’ parable today separates those who are obedient and are willing to take risks to make a better world. The parable condemns those who sit back expecting life to fulfill their expectations without ever attempting themselves to improve on the world as it currently exists.

Being What God Wants Us to Be By Deacon Frank Bevvino

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CASH AND CHECK DONATIONS z ALSO ACCEPTED.

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Sponsored by the Social Justice Committees

of Our Lady of Victory and St John XXIII Parishes

“God created man in his own image,

in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.

And God blessed them...” (Gen. 1:27–28)


2021 Mass Book Now Open

2020 Mass Memorials Still Available

You may book Mass intentions for the remainder of the year through June 2021 by calling the Rectory Office at (203) 934-6357. Donations for daily Mass intentions are $15; weekend Masses, $25.

Weekends: Vigil, 4:30 pm – None remaining in 2020

8:00 am – None remaining 9:30 am – 11/29

11:00 am – 12/13, 12/27

Weekdays at 7:30 am: November: 24, 25, 28

Dec.: 2, 4, 5, 7, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 28, 29,30

Sanctuary Candle: Now reserving for 2021

December 8, Holy Day:

Feast of the Immaculate Conception:

7:30 am, 6:30pm

December 24, Christmas Eve: 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 10:00 pm

December 25, Christmas Day: 8:00 am

Sunday’s Readings: Nov. 15

“...This Word of God proclaimed in the liturgy pos-sesses a special sacramental power to bring about in us what it proclaims. ... How, then, do we respond to this wonderful gift of God's Word? We respond in word and song, in posture and gesture, in silent meditation and, most important of all, by listening attentively to that Word as it is pro-claimed.” -- General Instruction of the Roman Mis-sal, United States Catholic Conference of Bishops.

First Reading — The woman who fears the Lord is to be praised (Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31). Second Reading — Brothers and sisters, you are children of the light (1 Thessalonians 5:1-6). Gospel — Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsi-bilities (Matthew 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]).

Social Justice Committee is Looking for Help!

Drivers Needed The Social Justice Committee would like to acknowledge the work of so many during this pandemic, specifically those who have been feed-ing the hungry in so many ways under the awe-some direction of Deacon Dean. Now, here’s where you can help: DRIVERS ARE NEEDED FOR TWO ON-GOING EVENTS: 1. Taking food to seniors who cannot get out,

every other Saturday morning at 10:00. You would sign up for the Saturday that you can do it. The more drivers, the less often you work.

2. Picking up sal-vaged food from Cumberland Farms on Monday mornings, or possibly other mornings. Again, the more drivers we have, the less often you are scheduled.

Call Deacon Dean: (203) 521-0199

CCHD—Helping People Help Themselves

“The Church’s love for the poor . . . is a part of her constant tradition” (Catechism, 2444). Next week’s Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) needs your support. With the tradition of im-proving education, housing situations, and eco-nomic development, CCHD continues to make a positive impact in communities locally and na-tionwide.

For additional information, contact Lynn Campbell:

[email protected]


Sign Up to Attend Mass Masses are reaching capacity and walk-ins may not be allowed to enter. The link to sign up can be found here: Website: Go to www.olov.org • At top of page, click on “November Sign-ups” • At the far left, click on SignUpGenius.com • Click on the Mass you want to attend • Then, at the bottom, click on “Submit.” • Put in your name and email and click “Sign

Up Now” then you’re all set!

Facebook: @olov.westhavenct Or, call the rectory by Noon

on Friday: (203) 934-6357

Women’s Conference: Going Virtual!

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Archdioc-esan Women's Confer-ence, originally sched-uled for November 7, 2020, has been post-poned in-person. How-

ever, the experience of the Women's Conference will take place in an extended virtual format, running from Nov. 2020 to May 2021. A chance to "attend" a free workshop and prayer experience will be available monthly. These virtual events will take place on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. Attendees will register in advance for the virtual event and are welcome to come as they are: yoga pants or sweatshirt or stilettos, glass of wine or cup of tea. Partake in spiritual nourishment and time in community as a taste of the experience of the Women's Conference (a workshop and pray-er experience) in this socially distant time.... and of course, it will be free of charge! Visit www.CatholicEdAOHCT.org to reg-ister for these monthly events!

Archbishop’s Annual Appeal

Commitment Weekend is Nov. 21-22

To the extent that you are not adversely affected financially by the pandemic, please re-spond to the 2020 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal as best you can. Any gift, no matter the size, is truly appreciated and can make a significant difference. Next weekend is Commitment Weekend, please give prayerful consideration to a gift to this year’s Appeal, which extends through De-cember 31, 2020. All funds contributed to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal are used exclusively for the purposes outlined in the Appeal litera-ture, which can be found at:

https://archdioceseofhartford.org/appeal/ No Appeal funds are ever used for legal fees or settlements.

Virtual ABCs of Annulment December 5 | 10:00 AM on Zoom

Sponsored by the Metropolitan Tribunal, Bloomfield

Father Nicholas P. Melo, Pastor of Christ the King Parish, Weth-ersfield, in collaboration with Father George Mukuka, the Judicial Vicar from the Metropoli-tan Tribunal in Bloomfield, will host the first vir-tual “The ABCs of Annulment” on Saturday, De-cember 5, from 10-11 AM on Zoom. An updating of the process initiated by Pope Francis as well as updates made in the Archdiocese of Hartford will be discussed by Br. Larry Lussier, CSC, and Jim Tottenham, the An-nulment Team. Included will be a review of the Archdiocesan Application Form or Petition. The “ABCs of Annulment” event is open to all. Registration is required so that we can email the details of the meeting.

Contact Br. Larry Lussier: Tel.: (475) 221-8464 or

Email: [email protected].

New to Our Parish? If you’d like more information about reg-istering with us, send an email message to [email protected]. We’ll be happy to connect with you.


GLORIA:

OPENING

Because of health guidelines to prevent

the spread of COVID-19,

we are unable to sing from the pews.

The next few pages will serve

as your hymn book so you can

follow along in silent,

musical prayer.


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