PASTOR/RECTOR: Rev. Msgr. David G. LiPuma

IN RESIDENCE: Rev. Msgr. Paul J. E. Burkard

PAROCHIAL VICARS: Rev. Justin J. Steeg Rev. Romulus Rosolowski, OFM Conv.

DEACON: Deacon Michael V. Comerford

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed

SUNDAY MASSES: Saturday Vigil: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (Folk Mass), Noon (Choir), 4:30 p.m.

HOLY DAY MASSES: Please see bulletin

WEEKDAY MASSES: 7:30 a.m., 12:10 p.m. (Mon.-Sat.) 8:15 a.m. (Friday when school is in session)

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: Saturday: 3:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-7:30 p.m. Eve of Holy Day: 3:00-4:00 p.m. Eve of First Friday: 3:00-4:00 p.m.

SCHOOL: 2760 South Park Avenue, Lackawanna, NY Mrs. Carolyn M. Kraus, Principal Phone: (716) 828-9434 E-mail: elementary@olvbasilica.org Website: www.ourladyofvictoryelementary.org RELIGIOUS ED OFFICE: 2760 South Park Avenue, Lackawanna, NY Ms. Carmelann Zomeri, Director Phone: (716) 828-9437 E-mail: religioused@olvbasilica.org GIFT SHOP and MUSEUM: Dianne Bosinski, Tours & Basilica Programs (716) 828-9424/dbosinski@olvbasilica.org James Murphy, Gift Shop Manager (716) 828-9433/olvgiftshop@olvbasilica.org GIFT SHOP and MUSEUM HOURS; Daily 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. ROSARY: Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 8, 2019 - Second Sunday of Advent

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Message from the Pastor

Greetings as we begin the Second Week of Advent! In order to make sure that you heard it directly from me and not via the “grapevine,” I need to inform you that I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer during this past year. After consultation with several doctors, it was determined that the most recommended treatment for me is to have the prostate removed. On December 11th, I will be undergoing surgery. I am told that I will be in the hospital overnight and then a week of recovery at home. After that I will be able to resume celebrating Mass and I definitely look forward to celebrating my First Christmas with you! My main purpose in sharing this information with you is to encourage every man to make sure that he goes for a regular check-up and has his PSA tested. I had no previous symptoms and it was detected through my regular check-up and routine testing. Thank-fully it was caught early on and I have been assured that there is an almost 100% success rate in being cancer free after the surgery. I kindly ask for your prayers at this time and I trust and believe that Father Baker and Our Lady of Victory will intercede for me. Thank you! Please note that the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary celebrated on December 8 has been transferred to Monday, December 9, this year, as the observance of the Second Sunday of Advent takes precedence. This year the Immaculate Conception will not be a holy day of obligation. Masses on Monday, December 9, will be at the regular Mass times at 7:30 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. In the Gospel for this Second Sunday of Advent, we hear the voice of John the Baptist cry: “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!” It was of him that the prophet Isaiah had spoken when he said: A voice of one crying out in the desert, Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.” There is no better way for us to prepare for Christ’s coming than by celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation, by taking the opportunity to make a good confession. Confession is a Sacrament of Healing, not a Sacrament of judgment. It is a wonderful opportunity to rid ourselves of the baggage of sin that we may have been carrying around for years. No one is beyond the unconditional love and mercy of God. Thus I encourage every-one to take time this Advent to come to confession and receive the healing grace and inner peace that only God can give to us. There are many opportunities here at Our Lady of Victory to receive this wonderful sacrament. Please check the bulletin for the times for confessions. I also encourage you to invite others, especially those members of your family and friends who for whatever reason have drifted away from the practice of the faith, to return home to God and the Church this Advent and Christmas season. It is here that together we are nurtured and nourished by the Eucharist and the Sacraments. It is here that we discover the joy brought by the Lord Jesus in wanting to have a deep and abiding relationship with each and every one of us. All are welcome with open arms and loving hearts here at Our Lady of Victory Basilica. Oftentimes it just takes a kind, personal invitation from us… “To please come and see!” My prayer for our parish community is that this Advent season may truly be a time for all of us to prepare our hearts with renewed fervor and zeal for the coming of the Lord. Come, Lord Jesus! Prepare the Way of the Lord! Peace and blessings to all, Fr. David

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Pray for the canonization of our founder, Venerable Nelson Baker

Sacrament of Baptism: Our Parish offers a special Pre-Baptism preparation program for parents who desire to share their faith with their children. Parents-to-be must attend this class prior to the birth of their child. Baptisms are usually scheduled two times each month. Call the Rectory to register for classes. Godparents must be Confirmed and practicing Catholics. Non-parishioners are required to have a Letter of Recommendation to serve as a sponsor.

Sacrament of Marriage:

To be married in the Basilica, you must be an active parishioner for at least 9 months prior to setting a date. Engaged couples should contact the pastor before making other wedding arrangements. Couples are required to attend a Pre-Cana Conference, or equivalent pre-marriage preparation program.

Letters of Recommendation:

Recommendations to act as sponsors for Baptism or Confirmation can be issued only to registered members of Our Lady of Victory Parish who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation, attend Mass and receive Holy Communion regularly, have their children attending a Catholic school or Religious Education class. If married, the marriage must be in conformity with the regulations of the Catholic Church.

Devotions:

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament begins immediately after the 12:10 p.m. Mass in the Basilica on Fridays and concludes with Benediction at 5:00 p.m.

First Friday:

On the eve of the First Friday of each month there are confessions from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Mass is celebrated at 7:30 p.m. on First Friday.

Care of the Sick:

Please notify the rectory office for a visit to any family member who is sick, in the hospital or confined to home. Regular home Communion visits are usually on the First Friday of the month by a priest, deacon, or minister of the Eucharist.

Tours:

To schedule a tour of Our Lady of Victory Basilica, please contact Dianne Bosinski, Tours & Basilica Programs by email at dbosinski@ourladyofvictory.org or by phone at (716) 828-9424.

Summary of the Readings Second Sunday of Advent

As the Sundays of Advent unfold the scriptures shift focus from the final coming of the Lord to his historical birth. Today’s scriptures blend the two. Isaiah’s disillusionment with the kings of his own day led him to envision an ideal king who would rule with divine approval and be led by divine wisdom. For centuries the Jewish people anticipated the arrival of that Messiah, who would usher in a blessed age when the whole world would finally dwell in justice and peace.

After centuries of such growing expectation, the preaching of John the Baptist about the imminent arrival of the Messiah could not help but provoke intense interest. The Baptist’s message about preparation for “the one who is coming” (Matthew 3:11) makes clear that Jesus is, in fact, the long-awaited one who is ushering in the new age foretold by Isaiah and all the prophets. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Weekend of December 14-15

Lectors: Saturday, December 14 4:30 p.m.—G. Reid Sunday, December 15 8:00 a.m.—W. O’Rourke 10:00 a.m.—C. Swan 12:00 p.m.—J. Howell 4:30 p.m.—L. Smolen Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday, December 14 4:30 p.m.—Bush, Dulak, Jackson, Schaefer, Welsch Sunday, December 15 8:00 a.m.—Allman, Murray 10:00 a.m.—Dehlinger, Jarosz, Osborne, Powers, T.Wing 12:00 p.m.—Bonafede, Trabucco, Wallum 4:30 p.m.—Britting, Rick Grasso, Jackson, Lipke

Servers: Saturday, December 14 4:30 p.m.—M. Bush, P. Diamond, A. Pavlovich Sunday, December 15 8:00 a.m.—V. Trojanovic, N. Lindstrom 10:00 a.m.—M. Wietchy, N.M. Powers (MC=K. Thompson) 12:00 p.m.—J.L. Sokolik (MC=C. Carroccia) 4:30 p.m.—M. McNatty, D.N. Clark (MC= S. Saunders)

Tours: December 15: Beverly McHugh

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Week of December 8, 2019

Saturday, December 7 4:30 Rita Gallagher (Death Ann.) by Daughter-in-law, Marilyn Gallagher

Sunday, December 8—Second Sunday of Advent 8:00 Deceased Members of the Holy Name Society 10:00 Paul, Mary Pat, Sharron & Joe Gannon & Dave Baldwin by Mary Anne Gannon 12:00 Michael Carey by Rita & Vincent 4:30 Michael Kasperzak & Keith Holmes by Jim & Karen Dillon

Monday, December 9—Immaculate Conception of the BVM 7:30 Robert A. Downey by The Downey Family Norma Tomaka by Bernard Orzechowski 12:10 Msgr. Robert E. Murphy by Gregory Stachowski All Souls Intentions

Tuesday, December 10 7:30 Dec. Mem. of the Sasiadek Family by David Sasiadek 12:10 Francis C. Igoe by The Downey Family Nadine Penfold by OLV Charities

Wednesday, December 11—St. Damasus I 7:30 Our Lady of Victory Father Baker Guild Members Joseph Kind (1 year anniversary) by Wife, Terry 12:10 George Weissenburger, Sr. by Lisa Bissell Steve Nagy by Liz Kovacs

Thursday, December 12—Our Lady of Guadalupe 7:30 Msgr. Robert C. Wurtz Claire McGuire by Daughter, Michelle McGuire 12:10 Brian “Jimmy” Bohan by Loving Wife, Donna Dec. Mem. of the Montegari Family by Chiasera Family

Friday, December 13—St. Lucy 7:30 Rudolph & Katherine Rzepecki & Family by Estate Sue Broderick (Death Ann.) by Marilyn Gallagher 8:15 For the People of the Parish Anna Carey by Rita & Vincent 12:10 Matilda & Albert Jaromin by Elaine Jaromin & Georgiann & James Barber Jackie Davis-Eagen by Sisters

Saturday, December 14—St. John of the Cross 7:30 Dr. John T. Phelan by Diane Bona 12:10 Florence McNamara by Karen & Steve Root 4:30 Florence Zacharysaz by Cindy & Dave Schaefer

Sunday, December 15—Third Sunday of Advent 8:00 Catherine Ward by Deborah Russell 10:00 Dec. Mem. of the Wood Family by Family 12:00 Dec. Mem. of the Filk Family & Friends by The Filk Family 4:30 Joe & Gretta Powers by Family

Sunday, December 8—Second Sunday of Advent Retirement for Religious Collection Coffee & Donuts after morning Masses (Music Room) 8:40 a.m. Religious Ed Classes (School) 8:45 a.m. Confessions Grades 6-9 10:00 a.m. Children’s Liturgy (Bas); Reception (MR) 10:00 a.m. Breakfast with Santa (Caf) 1:00 p.m. Baptisms (Bas) 1:00 p.m. RCIA (Rectory)

Monday, December 9—Immaculate Conception of the BVM 6:30 p.m. Catholic Daughters (MR) 7:00 p.m. Folk Group Practice (Mus R)

Tuesday, December 10 7:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Society Meeting (R) 7:00 p.m. Rosary for Peace (Bas) 7:30 p.m. Prayer Group Meeting (SC) (MR)

Wednesday, December 11—St. Damasus I 6:30 p.m. Home School Association Meeting (Caf)

Thursday, December 12—Our Lady of Guadalupe 8:00 a.m. Breakfast of Champions & Honor Roll (School) 6:00 p.m. Legion of Mary Meeting (MR) 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal (Mus R)

Friday, December 13—St. Lucy Character Trait Awards; Santa’s Secret Shop 8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Grades 3-8 1:00-5:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration (Bas) 6:00 p.m. HSA Holiday Movie Night (School)

Saturday, December 14—St. John of the Cross 3:00-4:00 & 7:00-7:30 p.m. Confessions

Sunday, December 15—Third Sunday of Advent 8:40 a.m. Religious Ed Classes (School) 8:45 a.m. Confessions—Grades 3-5 12:00 p.m. RCIA (Rectory) 1:00 p.m. Baptisms (Bas) 1:00 p.m. RCIA (Rectory)

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Please come to the Music Room this Sunday, December 8, after any of the morning Masses. Begin your day with a cup of coffee, a donut and conversation with other parishioners! All are welcome. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Father Baker Council #2243.

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School News

The Church tells us Advent is our time of waiting in “devout and joyful expectation” for the celebration of Christ’s Incarnation and also for his Second Coming. We wait, just as our spiritual ancestors did, to celebrate the nativity of the Messiah. We prepare as we wait by baking cookies and thinking about gifts for those we love as well as giving a little more to the poor and taking stock of our souls. The increased generosity and good cheer in people during this time, even in people who are not believers, may be a sign of God’s joy breaking into our sometimes sad world. I always remember the words of my grandmother, “Christmas is a joyous time of year, remember to choose one thing to leave out all year long as a reminder of the Joy of Christmas.” I continue to pick something different each year in her memory.

Important Dates to Note: ♦ December 8: Breakfast with Santa in the Cafeteria ♦ December 9: Stream ends. It will begin again on February 6. ♦ December 11: H.S.A. Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the School

Cafeteria ♦ December 13: Holiday Movie Night. Santa’s workshop

preview. Don’t forget to purchase your Sweepstakes tickets. Tickets are being sold in the School Office; after all Masses; and in the Rectory. Our big Sweeps night is March 7. All proceeds go to support our parish school.

Religious Ed News The Religious Ed Department will be having a food box drive for the needy families in our parish. If any members of the OLV Parish would like to participate, please follow the list below and return your box to the Religious Ed Office. If you have any questions, please call Carm Zomeri at 828-7494.

Advent Calendar—Food Drive Each day add an item to a box. On December 22 bring your box to Religion class and we will donate it to the needy in our parish.

♦ December 1: Box of cereal ♦ December 2: Peanut butter ♦ December 3: Stuffing mix ♦ December 4: Macaroni and cheese ♦ December 5: Jar of applesauce ♦ December 6: Box of potatoes ♦ December 7: Canned tomatoes ♦ December 8: Canned tuna ♦ December 9: Dessert mix ♦ December 10: Canned fruit ♦ December 11: Canned sweet potatoes ♦ December 12: Cranberry sauce ♦ December 13: Canned green beans ♦ December 14: Box of crackers ♦ December 15: Package of rice ♦ December 16: Package of oatmeal ♦ December 17: Package of pasta ♦ December 18: Spaghetti sauce ♦ December 19: Can of soup ♦ December 20: Can of corn ♦ December 21: Can of mixed vegetables ♦ December 22: RETURN YOUR BOX TODAY

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Retirement Fund for Religious

Support aging religious. Our second collection this weekend is for the Retirement Fund for Religious. Many senior Catholic sisters, brothers and religious order priests served for little or no pay. Today, religious communities often do not have enough savings to meet retirement needs. Your gift helps provide medications, nursing care and more for tens of thousands of elderly religious. It also helps ensure younger members can continue to good works of their elders. Please be generous.

Get Your 2020 Sweepstakes Tickets

Sweepstakes tickets are available after weekend Masses at the exit on the lower level of the Basilica or in the Rectory, Gift Shop and School Office during regular business hours. Each ticket is $50.00 and admits two people (21 and over) to the Sweepstakes Night on Saturday, March 7, 2020. We also are running a special that if you buy 5 tickets you get one free. If you are able to help with the Sweepstakes Drawing on March 7, please contact Deniece Diamond at 716-997-8125 or complete the form below and return it to the School Office or place it in the collection basket.

Care for Creation Suggestion to Help Care for our Common Home

Turn off lights when not in the room. Use lighting controls like dimmers and motion detectors to help decrease the cost of light in rooms. Manual and programmable timers can be used to help decrease energy light costs both inside and outside your home.

From the St. Vincent de Paul Society

The OLV St. Vincent de Paul Society thanks the parish community because through your generous contributions of food, money and time we delivered Thanksgiving baskets to over 150 families in our neighborhood! We are also extremely grateful for all of your prayers, along with the food and monetary donations at the Thanksgiving Day Masses, which help with our ministry of serving the needy all year long.

We will also have a Christmas food distribution, so we can use help packing bags of food on the morning of Friday, December

20. We will also need drivers on Saturday, December 21, to deliver those bags and some toys to Lackawanna homes. It’s a hectic time for everyone, but please consider taking two hours of your morning/afternoon for a great start to the Christmas week!

For more information, call the Rectory at 828-9444 to leave a message for the St. Vincent de Paul Society and a member will call you back. Thank you.

From the Altar & Rosary Society

Thank you to everyone who supported the Altar & Rosary Society by baking, working, making a purchase or donating to our recent Bake Sale. It was a success because of you. Our Blessed Mother is well pleased. Proceeds of the Bake Sale will be used to keep her altar and our church beautiful.

Mary Anne Jackson, President

Volunteers Needed for Sweeps 2020!

Our Sweepstakes Grand Prize Drawing will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2020, beginning at 5:30 p.m. We are in need of volunteers to assist with major areas of the Sweepstakes process.

_____ Theme Baskets, Donations for Large Raffle Items

Event Day (March 7, 2020)

_____ Setup _____ Kitchen

_____ Bartender _____ 50/50 Split

_____ Bell Jar _____ Raffle Sales

_____ Ice, Food, Beverages _____ Take down

If you are willing to assist in any of these areas, please indicate your preference and fill in the information below:

Name:____________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________

City, State, Zip:____________________________________

Phone:____________________________________________

E-mail Address:___________________________________

Please return to Deniece Diamond or through the OLV School Office or drop in the collection basket as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please call Deniece (716-997-8125) or the School Office (828-9434). Thank you.

Christmas Confession Schedule Saturday, December 21: 3:00-4:00 & 7:00-8:00 PM Monday, December 23: 3:00-4:00 & 7:00-8:00 PM

Christmas Mass Schedule Christmas Eve - Tuesday, December 24

4:00 PM - Children’s Liturgy 6:00 PM - Christmas Vigil

12:00 AM - Midnight Mass

Christmas Day - Wednesday, December 25 Nativity of the Lord

(Holy Day of Obligation) 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 Noon

No 4:30 PM Mass

New Year Mass Schedule New Year’s Eve - Tuesday, December 31

4:30 PM - Vigil Mass

New Year’s Day - Wednesday, January 1 The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God

(Holy Day of Obligation) 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 Noon

No 4:30 PM Mass

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Christmas Decorating at OLV Basilica

As we prepare to celebrate the upcoming Christmas season, volunteers are needed to help decorate the Basilica and to water the Christmas flowers during the week and after weekend Masses. If you would like to help decorate, please join us in the Basilica on Sunday, December 22, at 5:30 p.m. (following the 4:30 p.m. Mass). If you are able to assist with watering the flowers throughout the Christmas season, a watering schedule will be posted in the work sacristy where you can sign up for the day(s) of your choice. For questions about volunteering or more information, please contact Gregory Stachowski at 716-949-1085. All are welcome to come and help us prepare our beautiful Basilica for the celebration of Christmas! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

AREA HAPPENINGS

St. Francis High School congratulates the following students for achieving First Honors: Jude A. Strittmatter, Mateo Torres, Ryan Harrington, Ryan D. Brooks, Liam C. Donovan, David E. Markiewicz, Jaidyn A. Torres, Nicholas L. Benes, Blaise A. Strittmatter. Dylan C. Hernandez achieved Second Honors.

Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School announces their honor roll for the first quarter: First Honors with Distinction: Connor Robinson, Aiden Mighells. First Honors: Alexander Lahr, Gilbert Reyes, Joseph Hynes, Joseph McNamara, Tyler Sitarek. Merit Roll: Simon Miazga, Christian Doody, Dominic Velasquez.

Blood Drive at Lake Erie Italian Club Small Hall, 3200 South Park Avenue, Lackawanna, on Tuesday, December 10, from Noon to 5:00 p.m. For an appointment, please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins welcome!

The Friends of Harmony will have a concert at St. Bernadette Church on Friday, December 13, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

St. Francis High School Christmas Concerts: Tuesday, December 17 - Instrumental Christmas Concert at 7:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall Theatre featuring the Concert Band, Jazz Messengers and K-OS. Thursday, December 19 - Vocal Christmas Concert at 7:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall Theatre featuring the Chorus Classes, Men’s Choir and Senior Schola. All performances are free of charge.

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Weekly: $11,616.85 $ 9,769.91 Monthly: $ 80.00 $ 1,111.00 Total: $11,696.85 $ 10,880.91

Shrines $ 1,208.98 $ 1,292.00 Pennies $ 25.95 $ 26.00 Christmas $ 150.00 $ 75.00 Flowers $ 461.00 $ 830.25 Mary (Jan. 1) $ 2.00 $ 0 Imm. Con. $ 3.00 $ 2.00 Human Dev. $ 737.00 $ 13.00 Fuel $ 111.00 $ 21.60

We welcome Frederic Bernard West and William Henri West into our Parish Community. They were baptized on Friday, November 29, 2019 in Our Lady of Victory Basilica. We also welcome Luciano Thomas Guadagna, Molly Ann Papsidero and Jennings Rog Walton into our Parish Community. They were baptized on Saturday, November 30, 2019 in Our Lady of Victory Basilica.

Pro-Life

We continue to follow the timeline of Mary’s pregnancy with Jesus. Week 38: From conception until now, baby’s heart has beat over 50 million times. Baby’s belly is as big around as the head and the brain weighs almost 3/4 pounds. Baby is the size of a winter melon.

Angel Tree

Baker Victory Services Angel Tree is here. Please choose a boy or girl and purchase a gift or gifts for them. They provide ideas but you are not obligated to purchase those items. We appreciate what you can give to make our children feel special during this Christmas season. Please attach the angel to the gift and return, unwrapped, to the Rectory by December 9.

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