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Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church December 18, 2016
OUR LADY OF VICTORY PAGE 2 NORTHVILLE, MICHIGAN
PARISH STAFF & MINISTRY CONTACT INFORMATION
OURLADYOFVICTORYCATHOLICCHURCH133OrchardDrive✚ Northville,Michigan✚48167
Phone:(248)349-2621✚ Fax:(248)349-7329✚ www.olvnorthville.orgOFFICEHOURS:Monday-Friday:8:30a.m.-noon,1:00-5:00p.m.
MASSSCHEDULE:Saturday-5:00p.m.,Sunday-7:30,9:30&11:30a.m. Monday-7:00p.m.,Wednesday-Friday:8:30a.m.RECONCILIATIONSCHEDULE:Saturday,3:30p.m.
MISSIONSTATEMENT“AsDisciplesofJesusChrist,weareagiving,growingCatholicfamily.Throughtheintercessionof
Mary,wepray,weworship,weserveandweeducateinFaith.”
COLLABORATIONPARTNERPARISHES
HolyFamily,24505MeadowbrookRd.,Novi,48375(248)349-8847,www.holyfamilynovi.org
St.James,46325W.10MileRd.,Novi,48374 (248)347-7778,www.sjnovi.net
St.Joseph,830S.LafayeUeSt.,SouthLyon,48178 (248)446-8700,www.saintjosephsouthlyon.org
CLERGY Rev. Denis B. Theroux, [email protected] Ext. 255 Weekend Clergy Associate: Rev. Dennis Kauffman Deacon: Ken Fry, [email protected] Ext. 479
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Kathryn Ling, [email protected] Ext. 254
MUSIC MINISTRY Kathy Sanderson, [email protected] Ext. 261
PARISH OFFICE Secretary Janet Baker, [email protected] Ext. 250 Administrative Assistant Colleen Bonadeo, [email protected] Ext. 292 Parish Administrator Julie Lupo, [email protected] Ext. 257
Parish Accountant Traci Middendorf, [email protected] Ext. 259
Communications and Technology Coordinator Michelle Gawne, [email protected] Ext. 253
Maintenance Director Bob Larson, [email protected] Ext. 266 Maintenance Rocky Tarrow Rick Tarrow Ed Isabell
Technology Director Ken Ling, [email protected] Ext. 251
Facilities and Events Coordinator Ellen O’Neil, [email protected] Ext. 256
Youth Ministry Coordinator Sean Tehoke, [email protected] Ext. 262
FAITH FORMATION (248) 349-2559 Fax: (248) 773-5024 Director
Mary Ellen Skene, [email protected] Ext. 112 Secretary Kelly Bruno, [email protected] Ext. 116
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL, [email protected] Tim CencerTracy DeCrescentis Eric Fox, Vice Chairperson (586) 255-6603 Ann Gage (248) 982-9880 Bob Langan Lisa Militello Kathryn Piotrowski, Chairperson (248) 891-5238 Catherine Rabahy Jeff Snyder Dan Stedem Vince Stempien, Secretary (248) 939-3600
PARISH CREDIT UNION Catholic Vantage Financial (734) 432-0212
OPEN HANDS & HEARTS HOSPITALITY MINISTRY COORDINATOR Tina Bak, [email protected] Ext. 277
Funeral Lunch Ministry
Contact Parish Office (248) 349-2621
CHRISTIAN SERVICE COORDINATOR Nancy Tolkacz, [email protected] Ext. 258
Gospel of Life Merri Cullen, [email protected] (248) 790-8068
Meal Ministry Karen Martin, [email protected] (248) 797-3888 Jennifer Mullan, [email protected] (248) 860-8309
Prison Ministry June Clark (734) 354-9427
Stitching Busybodies (Sewing Ministry) Beth Ajlouni, [email protected] Andrea Murdock, [email protected] (248) 349-4382
Special Needs Outreach Pat Romzek, [email protected] (248) 305-8984Karen Schmid, [email protected] (734) 327-4641
St. Leo’s Outreach Tony Albanese, [email protected] (248) 349-4664
Health & Wellness Ministry Molly Griffin, [email protected] (248) 930-1740
Moms in Prayer Group Carolyn Spencer, [email protected] (248) 921-8876 Knights of Columbus
Rick Bennett, [email protected] (248) 348-9214
St. Vincent de Paul Conference #437 Ext. 478
Stephen Ministry Confidential Ministry of Support Ext. 482
Evangelization Committee Laura Droze, [email protected]
OLV SCHOOL (248) 349-3610 Fax: (248) 380-7247
PrincipalDan Timmis, [email protected] Ext. 110
Administrative Assistant Lynn Zelek, [email protected] Ext. 108
Secretary Mary Lopus, [email protected] Ext. 115
Dean of Students Kate Szuba, [email protected] Ext. 117
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT PAGE 3 DECEMBER 18, 2016
Around the Table Rev. Denis B. Theroux, Pastor
The Fourth Sunday of Advent
DearFriends: EventsthathappenedalongWmeago,perhapsahundredoreventwothousandyearsago,tendbytheirverydistanceinWmetoseem far removed from us. We assume an impersonal and detached aXtude toward them. It is hard to feel the immediacy, theexcitementthatwastherewhenthesehistoricalmomentsoccurred. Thosewhowitnesssucheventsandrecordthemforusaremosto[enmorecaughtupinthehappeningsthanweareaswereadaboutittoday. Becauseofthisinevitableremoteness,historyis,inasense,dead.However,thisneednot be so. We can capture the freshness, the excitement of the experience if we can putourselvesinit,hereandnow. Film,livedramaandtelevisioncano[entakeahistoricaleventandmake it live for today. FicWon,biography,andautobiographycanalsomakehistory live.Historicalpersonagescancomealiveintheimmediacyofourownlivingroomorneighborhoodtheater. Let’s use the simple Reading of Saint Paul and take away the deadness of something that was said and wriUen some twothousandyearsago.Wewanttoheartheintense,open,excited,emoWonal,yetdeeplysubtle,intelligentmannamedPaul.Wewanttorecognizehimtodayasahumble,holy(andyetveryconsciousofhisgreatburdenanddignityasan)Apostle,anApostletotheGenWles.Therefore, to get this feeling, insteadof reading, “to all inRome,” let’s leaveoutRomeandput in thenamesof our own ciWes andtownships. We can go further and consciously put in our own family name, so thatwe read, “to all inNorthville,” or “to all in thecommunityofOLV.”NowwereadSt.PaulgreeWngusinthispresentmomentwiththebeauWfulsalutaWon,“ToallinthecommunityofOLV,belovedofGodandcalledtoholiness,graceandpeacefromGodourFatherandtheLordJesusChrist.” WecanconsiderthemessagefromSt.Paultoday,asapersonaltelegram,aleUeroravoiceoverthetelephone. WecanevenimagineSt.PaulstandinghereandgreeWnguslovinglyandpersonallywiththismessageofgraceandpeacefromGod.Whatmorecouldanyonewishofus?WhatmoreblessedthingcouldwehavethanGod’speaceandgrace?
IlookforwardtocelebraDngthisgreatFeastofChristmaswithyounextweekend.PleasenotethateventhoughChristmasfallsonSunday,therearemodificaDonstothe“usual”weekendschedule:Saturday,ChristmasEve,Massesat4:00p.m.,inChurchwithFr.DennisNoelke,at4:15p.m.,inthegymwithme,
andat6:00p.m.and10:30p.m.,bothinChurchwithme.Sunday,ChristmasDay,Massesat9:30a.m.inchurchwithmeand11:30a.m.,inchurchwithFr.JohnWheeler.
IamsogratefultotheBasilianFathersfortheirwillingnesstoassistmethisChristmas!
Wishing each of you God’s grace and peace, Fr. Denis
OLV Dads’ Club to Host Breakfast with Santa
Sunday, December 18, After all Masses
Full Breakfast! Take a Picture with Santa!
RoboNcsChristmasParadeSunday,December18
AQer9:30a.m.Mass,Fr.ErnieCenter
Bring your family to OLV’s Annual Breakfast withSanta and witness the first Autonomous RoboWcs Parade! The OLVRoboWcs team (CougarBOTs) has designed, built andprogrammed12Christmas-themedRoboWcFloats. Eachfloatcontainsat least1geardrivenmoving featureandwill bepulledautonomouslybya studentprogrammed robot. These will be running on a track in the FatherErnie Center during the Dads’ Club Santa Breakfast—a[er the 9:30a.m.Mass.TheFallSeasonRoboWcsTeamhas23studentengineersingrades4-6.Seeyouthere!
OUR LADY OF VICTORY PAGE 4 NORTHVILLE, MICHIGAN
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Sean Tehoke Youth Ministry Coordinator
Dear Younger Me: Josephwasa“godly”man.Here,wehaveamanwhocouldbeoneofthemosthumblemenweevermetintheBible.Hedidtheright thing and stepped up andwas a great step-father to Jesus. Iwish IhadafavoritequoteofJosephtogiveyou,cause Ibelievehewasamanofgreatcompassionandkindness,buttheBibledoesnotrecord anything thathe said. Maybehepreached the gospel at allWmesofhislifeandneverhadtousewords.MaybethatiswhereSt.Francisgottheidea. ButaboutpreachingthegospelatallWmes,lookingforwardtonextmonth,wewillhaveseveralserviceprojectsa[ertheholidaystheneedisneededforallseasons.Iknowmanyofyoucannotmakeit toWednesday’smeeWngs, but are looking for service projects tolendahand.WatchintheupcomingbulleWnsforyourchancetojoinus. Also,acoupleoffungatheringsarebeingworkedoninthecomingmonths forbotha knockerball ouWngand ski trip. There isnothing like beaWng the winter Wme blues withsomefellowshipandfun. ConWnue to enjoy the final week ofAdvent! It is almost Wme to celebrate themostwonderfuldayoftheyear.
GodBless,Sean
We have arrived at the Fourth Sunday of Advent, and have been singing “Prepare, Prepare the Way of the Lord” in our Opening Rite. We have hopefully, each been preparing for the coming of Jesus anew in our own hearts during this Christmas Season. This is always a challenge during this very busy season, and in some ways becomes an even bigger challenge the closer we come to Christmas. The following is taken from a reflection in Lost for Words.
All of us are getting ready for Christmas…as children we feel the slight tingle of fear, alongside the incredible wish to actually see Santa Claus coming down the chimney and leaving us all the things we have dreamed of and asked for. All our dreams are sweet, and every Christmas is special.
As adults, however, we may have a problem. The rush and the stress of getting ready for the feast, all of the effort that we make to try to ensure that our Christmas celebrations are perfect, may get in the way of the meaning of what we are celebrating. And even when we try to focus on its real meaning, we may find that we have heard all the Christmas stories in church so often that they have become a bit like a fairy tale. We hear of the census, the trip to Bethlehem, the “no room at the inn”, the stable, the angels and shepherds—all very familiar and rather comforting. Have we let them become just “traditional”, like Christmas pudding and mince pies?
Today’s Gospel actually brings us back to a harsh reality. Joseph is facing a moral dilemma. Mary is expecting a child, and Joseph knows it is not his. He does not want to expose Mary to the full wrath of the law, but he also does not feel he can continue with betrothal and marriage.
Joseph hears what God wants him to do when an angel speaks to him in a dream: ”Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife.” When he wakes up, Joseph does what the angel has commanded. He trusts God so much that all the other considerations are put aside. Joseph listens to God, and makes the right decision, even though it is a difficult one. His character and his faith come through very strongly here. He is compassionate—he does not condemn harshly. He has the moral courage to seek to do the right thing. He discerns the right path forward by listening to what God wants.
Christmas is a time of traditions, of excitement, of Santa Claus, chimneys, reindeer and presents. But this Christmas, let’s try to listen to the real story of Christmas more closely and take time to seek out God’s voice among the incessant chatter and hubbub of everyday life. Could we love more compassionately? Are we too quick to condemn? Are we really always seeking out what God wants and trying to bring about God’s will? Do we listen for the Lord’s voice, or is it drowned out by all our own wants and wishes? We need not be afraid. We are all called to God’s service. We all belong to God. . .
We are called to a different way, a way of life where listening to the voice of God is our priority—somewhere in the chaos of Christmas, let’s try to listen to the quiet voice of the truth of Christ’s birth and what it means for us.
Kathryn’s Konnection Kathryn Ling, Pastoral Associate
2017 Offertory Envelopes Please notice the change!
The 2017 Sunday Offertory Envelopes have been mailed out to all parishioners who are not part of OLV’s eGiving program. Please note that there has been a change this year. We are now using a new envelope program through Our Sunday Visitor of Huntington, Indiana. With this new program you will begin receiving your envelopes bi-monthly, rather than once a year. Please know that your parishioner envelope number will remain the same. This new system will enable our office to better address necessary corrections, new parishioner start-up, and communication with our Parish database. Please make sure to look through the entire packet each month. As always, envelopes have not been printed for parishioners who are enrolled in OLV’s eGiving program.
Homebound Eucharistic Ministers Needed
We are in need of more volunteers for ourHomeboundEucharisWcMinistry.Volunteerswillbe
assigned a parishionerwhono longer canmake it to church due tohealthissuesordrivingrestricWonsbutwholongstoreceiveJesusonaweeklybasis. Thedaysareflexible.TheEucharistdoesnothavetobeadministeredonSunday. YoucanschedulewiththeparishioneraWmeanddayoftheweekthatworksforthebothofyou.Ifyouwouldl ike more informaWon, please contact Kathryn Ling, [email protected](248)349-2621,ext.261.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT PAGE 5 DECEMBER 18, 2016
Chr is t ian Serv ice by Nancy To lkacz
Catholic Social Teachings-December Theme: SpecialCareandConcernforthePoorandVulnerable
AnexcerptfromMichaelHovey’sbrochure“MajorThemesofCatholicSocialTeachings”
“Abasicmoral test of society is how it treats itsmost vulnerablemembers.ThepoorhavethemosturgentmoralclaimontheconscienceofthenaDon.We must join our works of charity with works of jusDce, meeDng theimmediateneedsofthepoorandvulnerablewhileweevaluatepublicpoliciesin terms of how they affect the poor and the vulnerable-and advocate forpoliciesthatarejustandpromotehumandignity.”
VolunteerOpportuniNesatthePlymouthSalvaNonArmy
Christmas DistribuNon will take place December 19-20.VolunteerswillhelpwithregistraWon,shopperswhotakeanacWve role in helping pick out gi[ items, signing out gi[cards,assistwithparkinglottraffic,organizing/restockingof
clothingandtoysandassisWngwithpackagedeliverytotheclients’vehicle.Weare in need of about 30 volunteers at any given Wme, between the hours of9:30a.m.–5:00p.m.Volunteersneedtobeatleast18yearsofage.
ChristmasClean-Upvolunteerswillhelp(1)packupanyle[-overtoyandgi[itemsandmovethemtoourstoragearea;(2)foldupandstoretables;(3)movele[-overfooditemstothepantry;(4)helploadshoppingcartsfortheirreturntothelocalgrocerystore;and(5)sweepupthegymfloor.
BellRingervolunteerscanbe individuals, familiesorgroupswhoareabletoring thebellanyday,Monday-Saturday,between thehoursof10a.m.-8p.m.Volunteerneed tocommit toaminimumofa2hour shi[. Wehavesites inBelleville,Canton,NorthvilleandPlymouth.WerelyheavilyonourbellringingdonaWonstogetusthroughtheenWreyeartosupportprogramsandservices.InPlymouth,weareoneofthefewlocaWonsthatdonotpaybellringers,allofourbellringersarevolunteers.TheonlyexcepWonisthatwedonotcoordinatetheWalmartorSam'sClubonFordRoad;those2locaWonshavebeengiventoourofficeinWestlandtoringat.Youcansignuptobellringatringbell.org
NextSpotlightonOurMinistryandDonutSundayJanuary8,2017
Our next spotlight is on our Parish Council, Senior Luncheonand EvangelizaWon CommiUees. There will be representaWves fromeach of these ministries in the Gathering Space to answer anyquesWonsandtoprovideinformaWon.PleasestoptheirtableandlearnmoreaboutsomeoftheministriesandcommiUeesthatweofferhereatOurLadyofVictory. WeareallpartofthebodyofChrist. Comeletyourlightshine!
The Need is Constant. The Gratification is Instant. Give Blood!
OLV Winter Blood DriveSunday, January 22, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
To schedule an appointment, please log onto redcrossblood.org, use sponsor code: OLVC, or call (313) 549-7052.
OLV Mass of RemembranceMonday, January 9, at 7:00 p.m.
Forthe“LiZleOnes”thattheLordnowholdsinthepalmofhishand.
AreyouhurNngfromalossofachild?WeinviteyoutojoinusforaMassofhealingandpeace.
Rememberthechildyouholdclosetoyourheart…thechildyounevermet,thechildthatnoonemayeven
knowabout.AquietandconfidenAalMassofremembering.
AAmeforGod’shealingandhope.
Civic Concern Food Drive
The targeted items for the month of December are: hand
cream/ body lotion, band aides, lip balm, noodle or rice dishes, soups,
stews, and cereal. Remember that paper products can not be
purchased with the Bridge cards so kleenex boxes and toilet paper are always in demand. There is a designated bin by the stairwell leading to the Fr. Ernie Center for the items.
St. Christine’s Food Pantry Gang
Right now St. Christine’s has an abundance of peanut butter and jelly so for the month of December. We will be only collecting cans of tuna, chicken and/or salmon and cans of soup. Please help us to continue to feed the hungry.
Place all donated items in the designated bin near the stairwell leading to the Father Ernie Center. At the end of the month we will be delivering the items to St. Christine’s. Anyone wishing to help serve by dropping off donated items to St. Christine’s can contact OLV’s Christian Service Office to make arrangements. Thank you!
OUR LADY OF VICTORY PAGE 6 WWW.OLVNORTHVILLE.ORG
With the arrival of the first snowfall and more in the forecast, it is as the traditional holiday song states, “beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” Certainly, with decorations adorning our homes and the business places we frequent, wish lists drawn up, and parties and concerts to attend…it would seem on the outside that the season is in full swing and all is fine. But is it really? Does the outside match your inside reality? How are your Christmas plans going in the meeting place between your wishes and expectations and the presence of
God where Christmas is waiting to be born? In a season that is bigger than most of us can ever handle, Christ our Lord waits for us to turn to him and acquiesce to his gentle love. It may seem difficult to find because this love is first found in the quiet space of your deepest being where dreams and fears, worries and hope reside.
But as the angel told Mary at the Annunciation and the shepherds who kept watch at night in the fields that first Christmas, “Do not be afraid!” Advent is the time to go honestly before God in whatever way we can and let him touch all that waits to be healed, transformed, and celebrated.
Family life is filled with comings and goings, chaos and fun and everything in between. Children especially have lives filled with media and always seem to be plugged in one way or another. How to encourage then the whole family to enter into that space that is needed to encounter Jesus? We all know that one can best find God in quiet prayer even if it is for parents between chores, while driving to pick up your children from school or just before you lay your head down at night. Children and young people can be encouraged to develop quiet zones in their rooms either right after school or before going to bed at night. Begin with two minutes a day and challenge everyone to build upon that! Christmas isn’t something that automatically happens on December 25th as we all know. Lay the foundation now with gratitude for all that God has given and trust that Jesus came not just for those who lived so long ago but for you and me.
Perhaps, you can use this prayer as a reminder of your family intention to make Advent a time to keep your hearts open to Christ's love:
God of Love,Your son, Jesus, is your greatest gift to us. He is a sign of your love.Help us walk in that love during the weeks of Advent, as we wait and prepare for his coming.We pray in the name of Jesus, our Savior. Amen. (www.loyolapress.com)
CLOW Will Be on Break Christmas and New Years Day So that our presenters can enjoy the upcoming holy days, we will take a two
week break from conducting the Children's Liturgy of the Word. CLOW will return on Sunday, January 8, for the Feast of the Epiphany! We hope all of our families find time on Christmas to relish the presence of Jesus in their lives and see his love in the eyes of those they celebrate it with!
Mary Ellen Skene, Faith Formation Director
MINUTE
CTND As you prepare for the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ, on Christmas, tune into the Catholic Television Network of Detroit (CTND) for programming focusing on the true meaning of Christmas. Since 1985, CTND has broadcast faith-filled programming that informs, educates, inspires, and entertains to homes throughout southeast Michigan. CTND became an affiliate of Boston-based CatholicTV Network in 2011. CTND is available to 900,000 homes throughout southeast Michigan. A complete schedule can be found on the Archdiocese of Detroit website and in The Michigan Catholic newspaper. For more information on CSA-funded ministries, programs, and services, please go to www.AOD.org.
OLV St. Vincent de Paul Society | Conference #437
In today’s Gospel, we hear that Jesus will be named Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.” The mystery of the birth of Jesus is supremely a mystery of love. May each Christmas find us more and more like him: more humble, more
holy, more happy and more full of God. Know that with your support for our OLV St. Vincent de Paul Conference (either financial and/or with volunteering your time and talents), you are showing those who we help that God, through the birth of his son Emmanuel, loves them and through the Holy Spirit may they come to know that “God is with us.”
We invite you to join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., in the Martha Mary Room.
CHOIR NOTES On this last Sunday ofAdventaswelightthefourthcandle,wecan’thelpbutrealizethatJesusisverynear. Excitementisbuildingforthe coming of theMessiah. MartyHaugen’s “Awake, Awake and Greetthe New Morn” expresses thatexcitement throughout the text,melodyandrhythm.Thehymntune
iscalledREJOICEREJOICEtakenfromthebeginningofthelast verse, but also the text haswords of joy, hope andexpectaWon that are senWments of the Advent season.Themelody isalso joyousandupli[ingenhancedbytherhythmwhichisbouncyanddancelike. The“NewMorn”that Haugen uses represents the new life that theMessiahwillbringtotheworld. Duringthislastweekof
Advent as we make final preparaWons forChristmas,besuretoprepareyourheartandsoul“fortheLordourGodiscomingsoon.”
Kathy Sanderson, Director
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Our Lady of Victory School
NEWS Greetings from Kindergarten
This Advent, kindergarteners participated in a classroom service project called “Quarters for Kindness.” For one week, instead of earning kindness coins for doing a kind action (something that ultimately is rewarded by a prize), children earned a “quarter for kindness” that was placed in a jar. Children were also encouraged to participate in this project at home and proudly brought in quarters from home for their earnings from kind actions. The funds collected by the end of the week were used to purchase fleece which the children then hand tied into scarves, with the help of parent volunteers. We even had some money left over to purchase and donate toy animals to children in need. This is part of a larger project our class is doing to collect toys for the less fortunate. The completed scarves, which are pictured below, were donated to St. Aloysius Parish in Detroit.
The children beamed for joy each time they earned a quarter and even took the opportunity to point out to me the kind actions of others so that their peers could earn a quarter, as well. It was truly joyful to see the children’s faces light up each time they earned a quarter. The children learned several valuable lessons through this project including the joy of helping others, the value of a dollar, and seeing good, and therefore God, in others. The children are very proud of their accomplishments and voiced that they hoped the scarves would help keep the less fortunate warm this winter. Throughout this project, I saw God in each and every one of these precious children as they displayed the goodness and love that came with their kind actions.
God’s blessings,Elizabeth Mach, Kindergarten Teacher
Open Hands & Hearts
Hospitality Ministry
The newOLVHospitalityMinistry “OpenHands&Hearts” has formed. Are you interested in ge[ng involvedandsharingyourtalentsofprovidinga warmwelcomewhilehelpingwithparisheventsandacDviDes? Thencomejoinus!Wheneventsarise,wewillinviteyoutoparDcipate. FindyournicheandrespondtothoseinvitaDonswhichareagoodfitforyou. Tojointhisministryortolearnmore,pleasecontactTina Bak at [email protected] or (248) 349-2621, ext.277.
“Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.” -Romans 12:13
Senior Holiday Luncheon ThankyoutoalloftheSeniorswhocouldattendDecember’s Holiday Luncheon! Thank you to thewonderfulvolunteerswho served the amazing food.Also, we greatly appreciated the beautiful voices ofourOLVDaisy,BrownieandGirlScouttroopswho,ledby guitarist and singer, Kathy Zinisang sang severalbeautifulChristmasCarolsfortheSeniorsduringtheirmeal.
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Week at a Glance Readings of the Week: 4th Sunday of Advent
Monday, December 19ASFF, 4:45 p.m., School OLV Preschool, 4:45 p.m., CGS Room ASFF, 6:15 p.m., School Sacramental Catch-up, 6 p.m., Youth Mass, 7 p.m., Church AA Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Fr. Ernie
Tuesday, December 20 Bible Study, 10:00 a.m., McAuley Card Group, 1 p.m., Martha Mary ASFF, 4:45 p.m., School
Wednesday, December 21 Rosary, 8:05 a.m. Mass, 8:30 a.m., Church Bell Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m., Church
Thursday, December 22 Rosary, 8:05 a.m. Mass, 8:30 a.m., Church NA Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Fr. Ernie Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m., Church
Friday, December 23 PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
Rosary, 8:05 a.m. Mass, 8:30 a.m., Church
Saturday, December 24 CHRISTMAS EVE
Mass, 4:00 p.m., Church Mass, 4:15 p.m., Gymnasium Mass, 6:30 p.m., Church Mass, 10:30 p.m., Church
Sunday, December 25 CHRISTMAS DAY
Mass, 9:30 a.m., Church Mass, 11:30 a.m., Church
Monday, December 26 PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
No 7:00 p.m. Mass
Monday Jgs13:2-7,24-25a;Ps71:3-4a,5-6ab,16-17;Lk1:5-25Tuesday Is7:10-14;Ps24:1-2,3-4ab,5-6;Lk1:26-38Wednesday SaintPeterCanisius,PriestandDoctoroftheChurch Sg2:8-14orZep3:14-18a;Ps33:2-3,11-12,20-21;Lk1:39-45Thursday 1Sm1:24-28;1Sm2:1,4-5,6-7,8abcd;Lk1:46-56Friday SaintJohnofKanty,Priest Mal3:1-4,23-24;Ps25:4-5ab,8-9,10and14;Lk1:57-66Saturday Morning:2Sm7:1-5,8b-12,14a,16;Ps89:2-3,4-5,27and29;Lk1:67-79 Vigil:Is62:1-5;Ps89:4-5,16-17,27,29; Acts13:16-17,22-25;Mt1:1-25or1:18-25Sunday TheNaNvityoftheLord Night:Is9:1-6;Ps96:1-2,2-3,11-12,13;Ti2:11-14;Lk2:1-14 Dawn:Is62:11-12;Ps97:1,6,11-12;Ti3:4-7;Lk2:15-20 Day:Is52:7-10;Ps98:1,2-3,3-4,5-6;Heb1:1-6;Jn1:1-18or1:1-5,9-14
SAY...HOW ABOUT A GIFT FOR YOURSELF? Some personal time to reflect and share a sadness, worry or concern that is bothering you can be a healing gift. OLV has trained STEPHEN MINISTERS who know and understand the gift of giving. They don’t come with a large Santa Claus bag ready to give you an instant solution. They do offer one-on-one
time to care, to listen, to pray with and for you. Our success rate is very good!
To learn more, please call our confidential phone line at (248) 349-2621, ext. 482.
Discovering Your Gifts Charism Workshop Invited † Empowered † Sent Forth
Have you ever wondered… • How can I live a fulfilled and joy-filled life? • Am I living to my fullest potential? • What is God’s plan for me and how do I know that I am on the right path?
Attend OLV’s Discovering Your Gifts workshop to explore the answers to these questions and more!
Join us Wednesday evenings for this 5-week session: January 18, and 25, February 1, 8, and 15, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
We will uncover how God has uniquely gifted you to live out your call to holiness, find happiness, lead a fulfilling life, and go deeper in your relationship with Jesus. During the sessions, you will learn how both your spiritual gifts given in baptism (charisms) and natural talents are discerned, activated and exercised through ministry, career, volunteer opportunities, and relationships with others. We will also delve into learning how to pray deeply to be able to discern wisely.
The workshops will be presented by Judy Maten and Mary Garlow of Via Maria Consulting, LLC. The cost is $30 for the five week workshop. All materials will be provided.
Fee is $30. Register by calling the office with your name, phone number and email address.
Questions? Please contact Judy at [email protected] or (313) 268-1985.
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Names are kept on the list for fourweeks. If you wish to add or remove a name,please call the Parish Office at (248) 349-2621.Thankyou!
Dear God, we place our worries in your hands. We place our sick under your care and humbly ask that you restore your servants to health once more. Please remember to keep in prayer…
Those who need our prayers...
KNIGHTLY NEWS
If you’ve been thinking about or wanting to join the largest Catholic Men’s fraternal organization in the world, please contact Rick Bennett at (248) 348-9214, to learn more information about our Council.
Becoming a member of the Knights of Columbus is a great way to get to know many of your fellow parishioners, build relationships, and help serve your community.
Monday, December 19 7:00 p.m. Spec. Int. of Mary Lareau req. by Monica & Paul Jacob Kalayil req. by Suby Thomas Nina Trubals req. by Family
Wednesday, December 21 8:30 a.m. Spec. Int. of Harry Rogale req. by Family
Thursday, December 22 8:30 a.m. Spec. Int. of Susan Synder & Paul Young req. by Jeff & Terry Snyder
Friday, December 23 8:30 a.m. Corey Gougherty req. by Carolyn Stoehr Roth
Saturday, December 24 4:00 p.m. Spec. Int. of Father Denis req. by Josephine Silvestri Father Ernie Porcari req. by Josephine Silvestri4:15 p.m. The Braziunas & Urban Families req. by Ray & Diane Braziunas6:00 p.m. John Katharploulos req. by Mr. & Mrs. Sarkar Theresa & Rocco Romeo req. by Their Grandchildren Genore & Melania Bigi req. by Their Grandchildren10:30 p.m. Alexa Rae Foxreq. by Mr. & Mrs. Eric Fox Mary Jane Adams req. by Luci Adams Antonio Silvestri req. by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Silvestri Val Rudolfi req. by The Rudolfi Family Bill Harkness req. by Ole Harkness
Sunday, December 25 9:30 a.m. Hugo & Frances Bigi req. by Their Daughters Mary Ann Kapala req. by Michael Larouere Family Crighton Benvie req. by Jeff & Terry Snyder Deceased members of the Castagna Family req. by Mr. & Mrs. Vincenzo Castagna11:30 a.m. Mr. & Mrs. Guiseppe Silvestri req. by Josephine Silvestri Mr. & Mrs. Antenio Mancini req. by Josephine Silvertri Doris Henken req. by JoAnn Brinkman Jeffrey Jorissen req. by Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Ratkewicz Jon-Paul Misiulis req. by Sue Misiulis
Mass IntentionsPray For Those Who Serve in Our Military
D o y o u k n o w someone who is serving in the military? Please call the Parish Office to add your loved one’s name.
Continue to pray for peace and for a lasting and peaceful solution to the world’s conflicts.
MAJ Mikelle AdamczykUSN Patrick AntioCPT Barton BlackorbySSG Joshua Bullock Sgt Jamie BushmanHannah ConstantakisKatelyn Constantakis 2LT Daniel Courtney LT Michael CullenSPC Tyler DeBozy MAJ David Faulk Daniel Giraud Sr. Airman Brian Hada LT John J HamannChief Matt HayduCPT Jay Heide LTC Barbara Krause LT Daniel Kuriluk CPT Matthew Kuriluk USMC LCPL William Litzinger CPL Ben MadayMAJ Shawn MagowanSgt Mark McGlynnSgt Alexandra McGlynnCpl James McGlynnPFC Shawn M McHale Chap. Tim Meier, SJ Sgt. Steven Miller SPC Lauren Moloney WO1 Lincoln MoloneyCPT Rick Moreira, USMC CPT Michael Morrissey DC3 SW Jeremy Nemeth2LT Brett Quick 1LT Garrett QuickCapt. Mark Saurer CPL USMC Gabriel SmithSFC William SmithPFC Nathan Swiger LTC Christopher Wagner MAJ Phillip Wiktor LTJG Adam Williams
Jennie Albanese Ted LachowiczLisa Banes Toni LachowiczMarie Beaghan Kay LaurencelleGina Buchan Eileen LongworthBarbara Burbo Sue McCannClaudette Buria Maggie McQuillan-KeyPat Bynum Richard MiteraRichard Day Grace MontemayorCindy Dicosola Daniel OutwaterFlora DiPardo Patricia OutwaterJohn Drewniak Patrick PaquetteCarolyn Freebury Stephen Lougi PiazzaPatrick Fries Jim PlaceTom Greiner Barb PlaceMerry Herdell Gage RemsburghShirley Horwath Ken RogalePatricia Klempert Joe SattlerEdward Kluesner Andrea SerattiPeter Kovacs Sam SerattiTheresa Kovacs Dennis SinksMargo Kramar Charlie TraverseRobert Kramar Lillian WiktorJennifer Kuphal
In Memoriam
We remember and pray for the loved ones from our parish
family who have entered eternal life.
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——Dates to Remember —— Individual Confessions
Wednesday, December 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m.No Confessions on Saturday, December 24
Parish Office Closed Friday, December 23 and 30
Monday, December 26 and January 2
Christmas Eve Masses Saturday, December 24
4:00 p.m., Church, with Fr. Dennis Noelke4:15 p.m., Gym, with Fr. Denis Theroux
6:00 p.m., Church, with Fr. Denis Theroux10:30 p.m., Church, with Fr. Denis Theroux
Christmas Day Masses Sunday, December 25
9:30 a.m., Church, with Fr. Denis Theroux11:30 a.m., Church, with Fr. John Wheeler
Christmas FlowersChristmas flowers for Our Lady of Victory Church are supplied
through generous donations given by parishioners in memory of deceased loved ones or in honor of the living.
If you wish to make such a memorial and do not have an envelope or are now donating through the e-giving program and want to be sure your memorial is published, please complete and return this form:
In Memory of:
In Honor of:
Requested by:
Publish my name in the Bulletin: YES NO
Please make checks payable to: Our Lady of Victory ChurchDrop in Collection Basket by Christmas