Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church August 14, 2016


Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church
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August 14, 2016
OUR LADY OF VICTORY
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OURLADYOFVICTORYCATHOLICCHURCH
133OrchardDrive✚ Northville,Michigan✚48167
Phone:(248)349-2621✚ Fax:(248)349-7329✚ www.olvnorthville.org
OFFICEHOURS: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.”
NORTHVILLE, MICHIGAN
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
PARISH STAFF & MINISTRY CONTACT INFORMATION
CLERGY
Rev. Denis B. Theroux, [email protected]
Ext. 255
Weekend Clergy Associate: Rev. Dennis Kauffman
Deacon: Ken Fry
Ext. 479
CHRISTIAN SERVICE COORDINATOR
Nancy Tolkacz, [email protected]
Tina Bak, [email protected]
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE
Kathryn Ling, [email protected]
Ext. 254
MUSIC MINISTRY
Kathy Sanderson, [email protected]
Activities Committee
Cheryl Bauman, [email protected]
Cathy McCann, [email protected]
(248) 219-2018
(248) 344-9959
Ext. 261
Funeral Lunch Ministry
Contact Parish Office
(248) 349-2621
Ext. 250
Gospel of Life
Merri Cullen, [email protected]
(248) 790-8068
Ext. 292
Knights of Columbus
Rick Bennett, [email protected]
(248) 348-9214
PARISH OFFICE
Secretary
Janet Baker, [email protected]
Administrative Assistant
Colleen Bonadeo, [email protected]
Parish Administrator
Julie Lupo, [email protected]
Ext. 259
Communications Coordinator
Michelle Gawne, [email protected]
Ext. 253
Maintenance Director
Bob Larson, [email protected]
Maintenance
Rocky Tarrow
Rick Tarrow
Meal Ministry
Karen Martin, [email protected]
Jennifer Mullan, [email protected]
Prison Ministry
June Clark
Ext. 257
Parish Accountant
Ellen McElroy, [email protected]
Ext. 258
Ext. 277
Ext. 266
Stitching Busybodies (Sewing Ministry)
Beth Ajlouni, [email protected]
Andrea Murdock, [email protected]
(248) 797-3888
(248) 860-8309
(734) 354-9427
(248) 349-4382
St. Vincent de Paul Conference #437
Ed Isabell
Ext. 478
Technology Director
Ken Ling, [email protected]
Ext. 251
Facilities and Events Coordinator
Ellen O’Neil, [email protected]
Special Needs Outreach
Pat Romzek, [email protected]
Karen Schmid, [email protected]
(248) 305-8984
(734) 327-4641
Ext. 256
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Sean Tehoke, [email protected]
St. Leo’s Outreach
Tony Albanese, [email protected]
(248) 349-4664
Ext. 262
EVANGELIZATION COMMITTEE
Laura Droze, [email protected] 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 Cencer
Tracy 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
HEALTH & WELLNESS MINISTRY
Molly Griffin, [email protected]
MOMS IN PRAYER GROUP
Carolyn Spencer, [email protected]
(248) 921-8876
STEPHEN MINISTRY
Confidential Ministry of Support
OLV SCHOOL
(248) 349-3610
Ext. 482
Fax: (248) 380-7247
Principal
Dan
Timmis, [email protected]
Administrative Assistant
Lynn Zelek, [email protected]
Ext. 110
Ext. 108
Secretary
Mary Lopus, [email protected]
Ext. 115
Dean of Students
Kate Szuba, [email protected]
Ext. 117
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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AUGUST 14, 2016
Around the Table
Rev. Denis B. Theroux, Pastor
The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DearFriends,
you WheneverIhappentobeinamedicalclinicorevenanemergencyroom,IfindmyselfoXenstruckbythepaYence
withwhichpeoplesitandwait. SomeYmes,itisveryclear,thatthispersonorthatissuffering,inpainorjustnotfeeling
well,yettheyquietlysitwaiYngandwaiYng.Then,whenthephysicianornurseaUendingdoesfinallycometothem,clearly,
youcanseeadeepsenseofreliefwashoverthem.
IfindmyselfcontrasYngthishumanscenewiththeoXenresponsetotheword,“Clinic.”Theconceptof“Clinic”or
even more, “Medical Clinic,” probably suggest to most people, white walls, sterilized instruments and masked figures, all
arranged to prevent infecYon or the transfer of disease. The atmosphere is clean, cold, and oXen Ymes can be very
depersonalized.ButtheGreekwordfromwhich“clinic”istakenisthesameasourEnglishwordfor“incline.”Iknowthatto
“incline”meanstobendorstoopdown.So,initsmoreaccuratemeaning,“clinic”shouldrepresentabendingdowntothe
humancondiYon,tothepainandsufferingofhumankind.
ThisisthemoodofToday’sPsalm.ThePsalmistisdescribingGod’s“inclining”
towardsus…toyouandtome! Itis,wemightsay,Godbendingdowntoourhuman
condiYon. Speakingfromhisownexperience,hetellsus,“Ihavewaited,waitedfor
the Lord, and He stooped towards me.” God, then, is this clinical, loving person
towardsourhumanweakness.Godisthephysicianwhocares,whobendsdownand
is deeply concerned for our sorrows and pains. God is not coldly indifferent, and
removed from us, as we can someYmes imagine or experience in a medical segng.
Godisrather,likethewarm,humanphysicianthatwealllookuptoandadmire.God
stoopsdownnotsimplyfromtheheightofmedicalknowledgeandwisdom,butfrom
the infinite wisdom of the Godhead! No more loving gesture therefore could be
offeredtous.
Thewords“clinic”and“clinical,”then,cansuggestsomethingofthisprofoundlove.ThePsalmistisspeakinginthe
correctsenseofclinical,therefore,whenhetellsof“waiYngandwaiYng”forGod,whothen“stoopeddown.”
We,toomustrememberthatallofuscaneasilybecomecallousandindifferenttothesufferingsandconcernsof
others.Knowinghoweasyitistooverlookthesufferingsofothers,weneedtokeepthis“clinical”awarenessalwayspresent
beforeus. AsGodstoopstowardsus,wetoo,mustbenddowntoreallyenterintothecaresofoneanother. FromGod’s
ownlovingaUenYontous,then,wedrawourmodelforgenuinehumankindness.
TrustingintheGodwhomeetsusinoursufferings,FatherDenis
WhatistheBestTimeforSaturdayMass?
Assumption
of the
Blessed Mary
Monday, August 15
This is not a holy day of
obligation. We will celebrate at
the weekend’s Masses.
We have received several inquiries about changing the Saturday
eveningMasstimefrom5:00p.m.toanearliertime. Theconcernis
thatduringthewintermonths,thesunsetsby5:30p.m.anditwould
benicetoleaveMassduringdaylighthours.
If you do not have a computer and wish to participate in the
survey,pleasecompletethefollowingformandreturnittotheparishofficeordrop
itintheSundaycollection.Onlyonevoteperperson.Weappreciateyourtime.
Name:
PleasecircleyourpreferredSaturdayMasstime:
4:00p.m.
4:30p.m.
5:00p.m.
OUR LADY OF VICTORY
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Konnect the Dots
Kathryn Ling, Pastoral Associate
Today, we celebrate the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary
Time. Our first reading is from the prophet Jeremiah (38:4-6,
8-10). Jeremiah was called to be a prophet in 627 BC, but most of
his preaching took place in the grim period leading to the
destruction of the Temple in 586 BC.
Jeremiah tells the people that their sinful actions have
angered God. Therefore, God will bring judgement and
punishment upon them. The people must undergo suffering and
loss before they would see restoration. Jeremiah’s message was
not popular and it makes the people angry. Despite constant
danger, Jeremiah trusted the Lord and faithfully spoke His
message. God had warned Jeremiah (1:4-19) that speaking
God’s message would lead people to fight against him. However,
God also told Jeremiah that He would always be with him. That in
the end, God would prevail. Jeremiah has and will continue to
suffer because he was faithful to the preaching of God’s prophetic
word.
The people believe that if they get rid of the messenger,
God’s message will go away. In today’s reading, the princes of the
court convince the king that Jeremiah should be put to death by
being thrown into a cistern to starve. Jeremiah is constantly
challenged in his ministry and often comes close to death but he
continues to trust in the Lord. We see in today’s passage that God
once again saves Jeremiah. Jeremiah begins his ministry again
believing that God is always with him even in the most difficult
situations. How do you handle difficult and challenging events in
your life? Do you truly believe that God is right there with you?
Have you ever had to deal with opposition or rejection for believing
and trusting in God?
In today’s Gospel, Luke 12:49-53, do not fit the image that
most of us have of Jesus. This is not the Jesus who: heals the
sick, forgives the sins of all those who have faith, or the person
who blesses the children. The words of Jesus today are strong
words that express his mission to oppose what is false and
destroy what is evil. The kingdom that Jesus proclaims is a
kingdom of justice, one that burns up everything that scars
creation.
When Jesus talks about division within families we need to
remember that he does not desire that families will be set against
each other. However, Jesus knows that his message will not
always be received graciously by everyone. This was certainly the
experience of the earliest Christians whose families often opposed
their decision to accept Christ. Following this “new radical religion”
over the objections of their parents or children often led to division.
The message of the gospel and the reading from
Jeremiah is the same. We must always keep our eyes on God
and not lose sight of him. Like Jeremiah and the early Christians,
we have to be willing to answer God’s call. We are not able to
control the response of others but we must be willing to proclaim
the Gospel as best as we can. Then let the other person choose
their own response while always trusting that God is right there
with us and with them.
NORTHVILLE, MICHIGAN
Protecting God’s Children Workshops
All parents who wish to help coach CYO sports
or volunteer their time at OLV school (including field
trips), must first complete a “Protecting God’s Children”
workshop. Each workshop starts at 6 p.m. and lasts
around 3 hours. Upcoming workshops scheduled in
the area include:
Monday, August 29
Our Lady of Good Counsel, Plymouth
Thursday, September 8
Sacred Heart Parish, Dearborn
Tuesday, September 13
All Saints School, Canton
Wednesday, October 5
St. Fabian Parish, Farmington Hills
Go to www.virtusonline.org for the full schedule and to register.
Greetings from the Youth Ministry Office
Sean Tehoke, OLV Youth Ministry Coordinator
I want to remind you of the gathering next Saturday,
August20,followingthe5:00p.m.Massoffoodandgames.The
KnightsofColumbuswillbecookingandgameswillbeplayedon
thelawnbytheyouthentranceinthenorthparkinglot.Thisisan
awesomechancetomeetmeandIyou,pluspickupacalendarfor
thenextseveralmonthsofacYviYes.YouthMinistryisbackatOLV
andwearepreparingforanawesomeyear!
YoumighthavenoYcedanewyouthministrylogoonthe
website and social media for the youth group it uses the same
conceptastheparishandschoollogoexceptthekeywordshave
beenchanged. ThisisthemissionofyouthministryhereatOLV.
The words are Know, Pray, Love, Worship, Serve and Disciple.
This will emphasis where as a ministry we are headed. If you
noYcetheseareacYonwordswhichmeanswedonotjustobtain.
Come to youth group and other Youth Ministry events to dive
deeperintothesewordsmore.YouthGroupmeetsWednesdaysat
7p.m.
Hey,YOUNGADULTSintheparish:If
you want to be acYve in the parish and get
involved, we are looking for mentors to walk
withtheyoungchurch. Ifyouareinterested,
p l e a s e c o n t a c t m e b y e m a i l a t
[email protected] or call the parish
office.
Peace,Sean
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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Christian Service
AUGUST 14, 2016
by Nancy Tolkacz
Catholic Social Teachings
AugustTheme:CalltoFamilyandCommunityLife
AnexcerptfromMichaelHovey’sbrochureMajorThemesofCatholicSocialTeachings
“Each person is not only sacred but social. The family is the central social ins8tu8on that must be supported and strengthened, not
undermined. Howweorganizeoursociety-ineconomicsandpoli8cs,inlawandpolicy-directlyaffectshumandignity,thefamily,andthe
capacityofindividualstogrowandsupportoneanotherincommunity. Werealizeourdignityandrightsinrela8onshipwitheachother,in
community.Humanbeingsgrowandachievefulfillmentincommunity.”
Thank You Knights of Columbus and Dominic’s Disciples
Thank you to the members of both the Knights of Columbus and Dominic’s Disciples for segng up, cooking hot dogs,
servingandcleaningupfortheSt.Dominic’sFamilyFunDayonJuly23. SeventykidsparYcipatedandhadawonderfulYme
despitethe95degreeheat!ThanksformakingtheirdayspecialandforgivingofyourYmeandtalents.
Emergency Food Collection for St. Dominic’s Outreach Center
August 14-September 4
IreceivedacallrecentlyfromSt.Dominic’sOutreachCenteraskingifwecouldhelpthemrestocktheirfoodpantry.They
areverylowofcannedgoodsduetoadecreaseinsummerdonaYonsandanincreaseinregisteredfamiliesneedingassistance.I
knowwecollectforsomanyorganizaYonsalreadybutoneofourCorporalWorksofMercyistofeedthehungry.Pleaseconsider
bringingincansoftuna,salmonorchickenforSt.Dominic’s. Donateditemscanbeplacedinthedesignatedcontainernearthe
stairwayleadingtotheFatherErnieCenter.Justonecanperfamilycanmakeadifference.
Need Volunteers to Cut Paper Angel Ornaments for our Advent Giving Tree
Eachyear.wehaveanAdventGivingTreeondisplayatChristmasTime.Wehavedifferentcoloredangelsonthetreethatrepresent
theitemsneededfromthedifferentorganizaYonsthatweassist.IaminneedofChristmasangelstohelpcutouttheangelornaments.I
willhavetheornamentsinamanillaenvelopeinabasketinthechurchatrium.Ifyoucanhelpcutthemout,pleasetakeanenvelopehome.
Whenyoufinish,simplyreturntheenvelopeinthebasketthatismarkedReturnedangelornaments.Eachyear,wecutover1,000angels
forthetree.Thankyouforlesseningtheload.
Last Weekend for Our School Supplies Collection
ThisisthelastweekendtodropoffschoolsupplydonaYons.Atthisweekend’sMasses,FatherDeniswillblessall
the backpacks that we collected prior to being delivered to the various organizaYons. Thank you for helping those in
need.Manystudentswillbeabletostarttheyearoffontherightfootthankstoyourgenerosity.Wepraythatallthose
receivingthebackpackswillfindtheloveofChristsurroundingthemeachandeveryYmetheyputthemon.
OLV St. Vincent de Paul Society |
Conference #437
In today’s Gospel Jesus said to his disciples: “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! There
is a baptism with which I must be baptized, and how great is my anguish until it be accomplished!
Your gifts to OLV’s St. Vincent de Paul to assist those suffering in destitution will help
set the earth on fire with God’s love.
Please note that ALL MONIES donated to OLV St. Vincent de Paul remain
in our area and are used to assist local families in need. We invite you to join us at
our next meeting on Tuesday, August 23, at 7:00 p.m., in the Martha Mary Room.
OUR LADY OF VICTORY
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It will take many hands
2016 Catholic serviceS
appeal
We are so grateful for all those who remembered
to return their CSA pledge card—we are now within
$45,000 of our quota! Please take a minute to complete
your card and return it to the parish office or make your
pledge online at www.aod.org. Thank you for your
support!
2016 Quota: $245,846
CSA Pledges to date: 506
CSA Pledged Amount: $202,459
MINUTE
Youth Ministry
New youth ministers, as well as current ones
interested in receiving more information about youth
ministry resources and programming, will gather for a
Youth Ministry Orientation at Sacred Heart Major
Seminary on Saturday, August 27.
The Youth Ministry Office will provide an
overview of its suggested materials and resources, tips for
starting a youth ministry program, and a summary of
essential youth ministry documents.
Your CSA gifts fund the work of the Youth
Ministry Office, allowing it to offer events like these at a
very low cost to parishes. The Youth Ministry Orientation
is $20, and includes breakfast and lunch for attendees.
Registration is required by August 20.
For more information about CSA-funded
ministries, programs, and services, please go to
www.AOD.org.
Summer vacation is quickly coming to an end and
the After School Faith Formation Program will begin
once again. It takes many to run the program. Please
consider being a Catechist or Aide for young people in
preschool through the eighth grade, or a Session
Supervisor during our Monday Early (4:45-6:00p.m.),
Monday Late (6:30-7:45 p.m.), or Tuesday (4:45-6:00
p.m.) sessions. We are also looking for those who love proclaiming the Word
of God and would like to be a leader during the Children’s Liturgy of the
Word. Contact Mary Ellen at (248) 349-2559 or through email if you have
questions or are offering to volunteer! Once again, all volunteers are required
to agree to a Criminal Background Check and attend a “Protecting God’s
Children” workshop. We provide the materials you present the resources as
well as you can! We are counting on the Holy Spirit working through our
parish community to help the next generation know of God’s deep love for all
of his children.
Calling all Preschool and First Graders!!
Many families do not realize that their children who are ready to be
in preschool, kindergarten or first grade are also ready to begin Faith
Formation in a more formal way than ever before. Our Christ the Good
Shepherd Preschool program is uniquely designed to teach the essentials of
the faith and allows the child to develop a deeper relationship with our God.
The first grade curriculum helps children to begin to understand some of the
more basic beliefs of our faith and is the foundation to entering second grade
and preparation for First Holy Communion and Reconciliation. If you have
not already done so, we invite you to register your young child in this year’s
program.
Registration for all grades is ongoing. Please register early so that
we will be prepared to offer the best for your child/children! If you have any
questions, please give us a call. We will be happy to speak with you!
Those Final Weeks of Summer!
Many families are getting ready for one more vacation before school
begins for another year. Perhaps this prayer can be used by the family before
leaving.
“Dear Lord, how we’ve waited for this vacation and now it’s finally here. Thank
You, Lord, for the opportunity to take a break from our daily routines and to
replenish our minds, bodies and souls so they we may better serve You. Sometimes
our expectations for vacations are unrealistic, and we find ourselves disappointed
when things don’t go our way. Help us not to worry about having the ‘perfect’
vacation but to relax and enjoy every moment, whatever it may bring. We are
grateful for the joys that await us-whether they be the beauty of your creation,
recreation with family or friends, or peace and solitude. Watch over us and protect
us as we travel, and bring us safely home again-refreshed and renewed.” Amen. A
Vacation Prayer in the My Daily Orthodox Prayer Book (page 180)
Wherever you may go or whatever the plans for these last
precious days of break, please know that God is with you always
offering his love and peace!
Mary Ellen Skene, Director
Priestly Vocations: Discernment Events for Men
Throughout the year, the Office of Priestly Vocations provides opportunities for men from freshmen in High School through 55 to
learn more about the priesthood and discernment. The events hosted by the Office of Priestly Vocations aim to increase awareness and
help the men who attend gain a better understanding of the priesthood, seminary life, and discernment. We encourage anyone
interested in learning more to attend one of our many programs. To view our calendar of events, please visit www.detroitpriest.com.
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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AUGUST 14, 2016
DAVID WIDZINSKI
COMMUNITY GOLF CLASSIC
OLV Consignment Used
“Uniform”Shop
FALL SALE Clothing Drop Off until August 21
At 45392 Dunbarton Drive, Novi, (248)
344-4817
Clean out your closets! We need EVERYTHING:
School/Club uniforms/Sports uniforms,
Victorian Festival/Renaissance/Saints
Costumes!
Shoes, socks, accessories! Spirit wear!
TO DO:
• Start organizing and identifying items
for sale.
• Wash, clean and hanger items (if
possible).
• Bag items and submit them with
Name or Return Address labels or
tags.
• Drop off at the above address
This program is a primary
revenue-generating activity for the
school’s PTO & a substitute for fundraising efforts. Please help us in any
way that you can.
CONSIGNMENT SHOP PROCESS:
• Pricing and condition are
determined by the Consignment
Shop team
• Items that are not school policy
appropriate will be automatically
donated to the Detroit Public Schools
and Northville Civic Concern
• 50:50 split between seller and the
PTO, unless donated
• Revenues sent to you within two
weeks post-sale
• Unsold items are kept in the shop for
future sales opportunities.
Thank you in advance for
your contributions and
donations towards our
2016-2017 school programs!
Contact Joanne Gutowsky
at (248) 207-9837 or
[email protected], if you have any
questions.
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Mass @ 9:00 a.m. at Catholic Central High School
Golfer registration @ 11 a.m., Shot gun start at noon
Dinner @ 6:30 p.m. followed by dancing until midnight
Tanglewood Golf Course
53503 W. Ten Mile Rd., South Lyon
Golf, dinner & dancing - $100 per golfer
Dinner & dancing only - $33 per person
GOLF CONTESTS, RAFFLES, AUCTIONS, DINNER, CASH BAR,
LIVE BAND & MORE!
Please send checks made payable to “David Lives On”to:
45418 Halston Court, Novi, MI 48374
Attention: DWCGC
Visit www.davidliveson.com to make a tax-deductible donation.
KNIGHTLY NEWS
New to the Parish?
Joining the Knights of Columbus is a great way to get
to know some of your fellow parishioners. Please contact
Rick Bennett at (248) 348-9214, if you would like more information about our
OLV Council.
Stitching Busybodies
Meet Monthly on the First and Third Thursdays
The SYtching Busybodies meet the first and third Thursday of
eachmonthfrom9:15a.m.-Noon,intheSt.AnneRoomwhichisinthe
lowerlevelofthechurch.OurnextmeeTngdateisAugust18.Wewill
beworkingonmen’shatsandscarvesforSt.Leo’sinthefallanditems
fortheupcomingcharityaucYons.Wealwayscollectbabyitemsfor0-6
months for CSS in Detroit. We recently completed 50 sets of kitchen pot holders, towels ,
dishcloths , trivets and drying mats which went to HUGS. HUGS finds housing for the
homelessinrefurbishedmotelsinDetroit.
Thanks to all who donated towards this project! We have a drop off bin for
donaYonsinthechurchGatheringSpacenearthestairwell,aswellasapickupbincontaining
kitstomakeaone-Ymeprojecttoknit,crochetorsew..Pickuponebeforeyouheadupnorth
ortothepool!
Capuchin44thAnnualSOCK:SupportOurCapuchinKitchen
ParishSignatureDrive
August27-28
Formanyyears,individualsupportersandparishesthroughoutthemetropolitan
areahaveshowntheirpersonalandfinancialcommitmenttotheCapuchinSoupKitchenby
participatingintheSOCKSignatureDrive.Bysendingyoursignatureontheformprovided
andcontributingtwentydollars($20),yourname,orthatofarememberedlovedonewill
behonoredbyinclusionintheSOCKSignatureDrivebookdistributedattheSOCKdinner
andtoparticipatingparishes.
TohelptheCapuchinSoupKitchen,OLVParishvolunteerswillcollectsignatures
anddonationsafterallMassesonAugust27and28.Weareinneedof3-4volunteersfor
eachMassthatweekend. Toassist,pleasesignupontheposterintheGatheringSpace
thisweekend.
OUR LADY OF VICTORY
Week at a Glance
Monday, August 15
Mass, 7 p.m., Church
AA Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Fr. Ernie
Tuesday, August 16
Card Group, 1 p.m., Martha Mary
Wednesday, August 17
Rosary, 8:05 a.m.
Mass, 8:30 a.m., Church
Youth Group Meeting, 7 p.m., Youth
Thursday, August 18
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NORTHVILLE, MICHIGAN
Readings of the Week: 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
TheAssumpTonoftheBlessedVirginMary
Rv11:19a,12:1-6a,10ab;Ps45:10,11,12,16;1Cor15:20-27;Lk1:39-56
SaintStephenofHungary
Ez28:1-10;Dt32:26-27ab,27cd-28,30,35cd-36ab;Mt19:23-30
Ez34:1-11;Ps23:1-3a,3b-4,5,6;Mt20:1-16
Ez36:23-28;Ps51:12-13,14-15,18-19;Mt22:1-14
SaintJohnEudes,Priest
Ez37:1-14;Ps107:2-3,4-5,6-7,8-9;Mt22:34-40
SaintBernard,AbbotandDoctoroftheChurch
Ez43:1-7a;Ps85:9ab,and10,11-12,13-14;Mt23:1-12
Twenty-FirstSundayinOrdinaryTime
Is66:18-21;Ps117:1,2;Heb12:5-7,11-13;Lk13:22-30
Rosary, 8:05 a.m.
Mass, 8:30 a.m., Church
Stitching Group, 9:15 a.m., St. Anne
NA Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Fr. Ernie
Parish Council Mtg, 7 p.m., Solanus
Casey
Lonely?Sad?Discouraged?
Goingthroughatoughtime—emotionallyorspiritually?
Strugglingwithacrisisinlife?Orsimplyfeelingdown?
Consider letting a STEPHEN MINISTER help. A Stephen Minister is a
memberofourcongregationwhoistrainedtolisten,care,encourage,pray
andwalkalongsideyouduringdifficulttimes.Itisconfidential,freeandveryhelpful.A
Stephen Minister is not a “holy joe” who will only offer prayer. This is a person who
knows that sometimes the best gift a person can receive is another person who is
presentandlistens!
Leaveamessageonourconfidentialphoneline.AStephenLeaderwillcallyou
backtoprovideyoumoreinformationabouttheprogramandthenmakeyourdecision!
(248)349-2621,ext.482.
Friday, August 19
Rosary, 8:05 a.m.
Mass, 8:30 a.m., Church
Eucharistic Adoration, 9:30 a.m., CH
Adoration Closing, 11:30 a.m., CH
Saturday, August 20
Reconciliation, 3:30 p.m.
p.m., Church
Mass, 5:00
Youth Group Bar-b-que, 6 p.m., Church
OLVFallBloodDrive-SavetheDate!
Sunday, August 21
Mass, 7:30 a.m., Church
Mass, 9:30 a.m., Church
Mass, 11:30 a.m., Church
Baptisms, 12:30 p.m., Church
Sunday, September 25, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:45 p.m.
Father Ernie Center
Look for more information on how to register in upcoming bulletins.
Help our Hands Help Others
UPCOMING EVENTS
School Supply Collection Ends Sunday, August 14
St. Leo’s Soup Kitchen
Saturday, August 27
Capuchin Sock Drive
August 27-28
OLV Blood Drive
Sunday, September 25
Mercy in Action Day
Saturday, October 1
Dinner & Auction
October 8, 2016, 6:00–10:00 p.m., $40 per person
Fr. Ernie Center
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
Auction Preview, appetizers, beer & wine, 50/50 raffle
Buffet Dinner
Silent Auction winners selected and announced
Tickets can be purchased at the Parish Office and after all Masses
from September 3-October 2.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference #437
Our Lady of Victory Parish
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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Those who need our
prayers...
Pray For
Those Who
Serve in Our Military
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…
Steve Allen
Fr. Joseph Begay
Donald Boyd
Lisa Brandt
Gina Buchan
Barbara Burbo
Claudette Buria
Pat Bynum
Judy Chiodo
Sue Coseo
Paul Coleman
Bob Crawford
Cindy Dicosola
Elaine DiFazio
Flora DiPardo
Jeff Dueweke
Eugene Ferrari
Ed Fleming
Jane Folino
Pat Forcier
Carolyn Freebury
Patrick Fries
Candy Gardner
Keith Geisler
Betty Hardy
Michelle Hirsh
Mary Hoffman
Jack Homer Howard
John Jerome
Jeff Jorissen
Michael Karpac
Margo Kramar
Robert Kramar
Jennifer Kuphal
Toni Lachowicz
Eileen Longsworth
Mildred Madigan
James Maisano
Sue McCann
Maggie McQuillan-Key
Nora Miller
Richard Mitera
Mary Nameth
Tom Nieto
Tom O’Meara Jr.
Daniel Cutwater
Patricia Outwater
Marilyn Patton
Wallene Poteau
Betty Rayburn
Bob Rayburn
Ken Rogale
Joseph Scott
Sam Seratti
Connie Sheldon
Dennis Sinks
Patricia Thomas
Shelley Trainor
John Vanderwouw
Christina Wheeler
Lillian Wiktor
Namesarekeptonthelistforfourweeks.If
you wish to add or remove a name, please call the
ParishOfficeat(248)349-2621.Thankyou!
In Memoriam
We remember and pray for
the loved ones from our parish
family who have entered
eternal life.
Jeff Jorissen
AUGUST 14, 2016
Mass Intentions
Do you know
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.
USN Patrick Antio
CPT Barton Blackorby
SSG Joshua Bullock
Sgt Jamie Bushman
2LT Daniel Courtney
LT Michael Cullen
SPC Tyler DeBozy MAJ David Faulk
Daniel Giraud
Sr. Airman Brian Hada
LT John J Hamann
CPT Jay Heide
LTC Barbara Krause
LT Daniel Kuriluk
CPT Matthew Kuriluk
USMC LCPL William Litzinger
PFC Ben Maday
MAJ Shawn Magowan
Sgt Mark McGlynn
Sgt Alexandra McGlynn
Cpl James McGlynn
PFC Shawn M McHale
Chap. Tim Meier, SJ
Sgt. Steven Miller
SPC Lauren Moloney
WO1 Lincoln Moloney
CPT Michael Morrissey
DC3 SW Jeremy Nemeth
2LT Garrett Quick
Capt. Mark Saurer
Cpl USMC Gabriel Smith
SFC William Smith
PFC Nathan Swiger
LTC Christopher Wagner
MAJ Phillip Wiktor
LCpl Dittrick Williams
Monday, August 15
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
7:00 p.m. Lucy LaRosa
req. by M/M Michael LaRosa
Spec. Int. of Joanne Ratkewicz
req. by Glenn Ratkewicz
Wednesday, August 17
8:30 a.m. Spec. Int. of Carolyn and Tom
Freebury
req. by The Gerber’s
Daniel Stedem
req. by M/M Michael LaRosa
Thursday, August 18
8:30 a.m. Spec. Int. of Marie McCormick
req. by Jeff & Terry Snyder
Mary Macek
req. by Family
Friday, August 19
8:30 a.m. Jane Sternberg
req. by Tom O’Connell
Cathy Zielinski
req. by the Rogale Family
Saturday, August 20
5:00 p.m. Spec. Int. of Mary LaReau
req. by Monica & Paul
Bogdan Bereznicki
req. by Vera McQuillan
Spec. Int. of Esther Newberry
req. by Ed & Mary Kay LeFevre
Sunday, August 21
7:30 a.m. Fr. Robert Wurm
req. by Fr. Denis and OLV Staff
9:30 a.m. William Darish
req. by Family
Spec. Int. of William Stockhausen
req. by Family
Willie and Frances DeLuca
req. by Ted & Denis Makuch
11:30 a.m. Jack Crampton
req. by Rebecca Peplinski
Lucy LaRosa
req by Zita & Gary Flohr
Sonia Phillips
req. by Sam Phillips & Family
Ministry Schedule
Saturday, August 20
Sunday, August 21
5:00 p.m.
7: 30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Clergy:
Fr. Denis Theroux
Fr. Denis Theroux
Fr. Denis Theroux
Fr. Dennis Kauffman
Lectors:
Frank O’Connell
Greg Agoston
Altar
Servers
Mary Comstock
Ann Gage
Terry Whitfield
Margaret Zonca
There is no schedule for the summer months.
Please stop by the sacristy, if you are available to serve. Thank you!
Derek Fiebig
John O’Reilly
OUR LADY OF VICTORY
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SACRAMENTS, MINISTERIAL OUTREACH & FAITH SHARING at OLV
BapTsms: Celebrated the third and fourth Sundays of the month following the 11:30 a.m. Mass. Call the Parish Office to register for the BapYsm
PreparaYonandFormaYonclassheldthefirstSundayofthemonth.NoBapYsmsduringLent.
First Eucharist: Parents of children who need to be prepared to receive First Eucharist should contact the Director of Faith FormaYon, Mary Ellen
Skene.AdultswhowishtobepreparedforFirstEucharistshouldcontacttheRCIACoordinator,KathrynLing.
ReconciliaTon:CelebratedeverySaturdayfrom3:30-4:30p.m.
HolyOrders/ReligiousVocaTons:AnyoneinterestedinlearningmoreaboutvocaYonstothePriesthoodortoconsecratedreligiouslifeshouldcontact
theArchdiocesanOfficeforVocaYonsat(313)237-5875.
ConfirmaTon:AdultswhohavenotbeenconfirmedareinvitedtocalltheParishOfficetoarrangeforclasses.Adultsmaybeconfirmedalongwithour
studentsoronPentecostSundayattheCathedraloftheMostBlessedSacrament.
MarriageCouplesareinvitedtocalltheParishOffice,minimallysixmonthsinadvance,toprepareforandscheduletheirmarriage.
SacramentofAnoinTngiscelebratedaXerthe9:30a.m.MassonthefirstSundayofeverymonth.
Funerals:PleasecontacttheParishOfficesothatwemaywalkthisjourneywithyou.
RCIA:TheRiteofChrisYanIniYaYonofAdultsisforanyoneinquiringabouttheCatholicFaithorwhowishestodeepentheirownunderstandingofthe
CatholicFaith.YouareinvitedtocalltheRCIACoordinator,KathrynLing,formoreinformaYononmeeYngdatesandYmes.