June 19, 2016 Bulletin - Our Lady of Victory Parish

OUR LADY OF VICTORY CHURCH
2 FLORAL PARKWAY
FLORAL PARK, NY 11001-3198
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Thomas M. Fusco, Pastor
Rev. Rony Fabien, Associate Pastor
Rev. John D. McCarthy
Lawrence Mulligan, Deacon
Christopher Loester, Seminarian
Rev. Msgr. Charles J. Nosser, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. John V. O’Farrell, Pastor Emeritus
Peg Augello, Principal
Christine Fuchs, Director of Faith Formation
Mary Garofalo, Director of Adult Faith Formation
Maureen Russell, Director of Parish Outreach
Michael Foley, Youth Minister
Jane Parrinelli, Administrative Assistant
Matthew Zinser, Music Director
MASS SCHEDULE
CONTACTS
Daily Masses:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am, 12 noon
Weekend Masses:
Saturday: 8:30 am, 4:00 pm, 5:30 pm
Sunday Masses:
7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am (Family Mass),
12 noon, 1:30 pm, 5:30 pm
Rectory Office:
516-354-0482
Rectory Office Fax:
School:
Faith Formation:
Convent:
Parish Outreach:
516-354-7450
516-352-4466
516-352-0510
516-354-2150
516-352-5400
VISION STATEMENT
WE, the parish of Our Lady of Victory,
proclaim with joy the presence of Jesus in the world through Word, Sacrament, and deed. It is through our discipleship
that we recognize our connection to God, our neighbor, and our deepest spiritual selves.
WE, seek to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ by:
+ Welcoming all with kindness, compassion and hospitality. + Nourishing the faith life of the community through
prayer, fellowship and education. + Reverencing the dignity of each person by celebrating the beauty of life from
conception to natural death. + Nurturing the gifts of all so that each person may live out his or her unique and personal
call from God. + Caring for the needs of the less fortunate by empowering our parish community to answer that call.
WE, do this in the name of Jesus Christ and the mandate:
“See those Christians how they love one another!”
TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
JUNE 19, 2016
Saturday
8:30 am
4:00 pm
5:30
pm
June 18
Raymond Dean
Guido Parisi & Anthony Adams
Marie Hooker
Anthony Bianco
Teresa Asheown
Richard Chilelli
Andrew & Barbara Welki
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 19
7:30 am
Father’s Day Novena
9:00 am
Angelo Cutone & Fiorentino Liberta
10:30 am
George F. Long, MD
12
noon
O’Reilly & McMurrer Family
Paul Lettis
Edward Reid
Hughie McGuire
James Finlay
1:30 pm
Dominick Pellegrino
5:30 pm
Parishioners of OLV
Monday
8:30 am
12
noon
June 20
Father’s Day Novena
Patrick Lonergan
Tuesday
8:30 am
12
noon
June 21 St. Aloysisu Gonzaga
Father’s Day Novena
Anne Nahman
Wednesday
June 22
Saints Paulinus of Nola, John Fisher, Thomas More
8:30 am
Father’s Day Novena
12 noon
Anna Egan
7:00
pm
Mass for Religious Liberty
MEMORIALS
SANCTUARY LAMP DONATED IN MEMORY OF
KATHLEEN & MICHAEL TUOHY
ALTAR BREAD & WINE DONATED IN MEMORY OF
FREDDIE & JOHN HURLEY
Sunday, June 12, 2016
$22,241
Youth Ministry Collection
$4950
Thursday
8:30 am
12
noon
June 23
Father’s Day Novena
Salvatore Ramindino
Friday
June 24
The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
8:30 am
Father’s Day Novena
12
noon
Deceased members of the Fisichelli
Family
Saturday
8:30 am
4:00 pm
5:30
6:30
pm
pm
June 25
Father’s Day Novena
Constance Figueroa
Stephen Tholl
Fr. Tom Phillips
Anthony Bianco
Ann Brancaleone
Nora & James Deen
Special Needs Mass
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 26
7:30 am
Father’s Day Novena
9:00 am
Parishioners of OLV
10:30 am
Tim Nash
12
noon
Lang & Frank Family
Andrew Giuntini
O’Reilly & McMurrer Family
Vincent Giordano
Calvin Hayes
1:30 pm
Spletzer & Sciattera Family
5:30 pm
Douglas Dillon
Altar Server Band # 1 Kitty Walsh & Mary Ann Reid
Presider Schedule
Saturday, June 18
4:00 pm Fr. Joe
Fitzgerald
5:30 pm Fr. Rony
Sunday, June 19
7:30 am Fr. Joe
Fitzgerald
9:00 am Fr. Rony
10:30 am Fr. John
12 noon Fr. Tom
1:30 pm Fr. John
5:30 pm Fr. Tom
Saturday, June 25
4:00 pm Fr. Tom
5:30 pm Fr. Rony
6:30 pm Fr. Tom
Sunday, June 26
7:30 am Fr. Rony
9:00 am Fr. Rony
10:30 am Fr. Tom
12 noon Fr. Tom
1:30 pm Fr. Tom
5:30 pm Fr. Nick
Zientarski
Dear Parishioners,
Happy Father’s Day! Thank you to all
Fathers for their dedication, leadership and
example! Your witness helps to build strong
families, which in turn, build a strong community! And your example reflects the love of
God the Father of us all!
Fortnight for Freedom
The Fortnight for Freedom begins on June
21st and continues until the 4th of July.
During these days we focus on Religious
Freedom in our country, and our need to be
vigilant in regard to protecting that freedom.
The following events are scheduled:
Wednesday, June 22nd - Feast of St. Thomas
More - Mass at 7 pm and a presentation by
Barbara Samuells, the president of Catholics
for the Freedom of Religion.
Monday, June 27th - Diocesan Rally for
Religious Freedom at St. John the Baptist High
School in West Islip at 6:30 pm
Friday, July 1st - 7:00 pm - Holy Hour for
Religious Freedom
Monday, July 4th - 8:30 am - Mass for Religious Liberty
Please attend all or any of these events.
Adult Education Course - Old Testament
Mary Garofalo, our Director of Adult Faith
Formation, will begin a series of adult education classes this Tuesday, June 21st from 7 pm
to 9 pm in the Faith Formation Office. The first
5 week course will be on the Old Testament.
All parishioners are welcome, and catechists
are encouraged to attend.
Prayers for Victims
Let us continue to pray for the victims of
the senseless and tragic shooting in Orlando
last weekend - for the souls of the departed,
the healing of the injured, and the consolation
of the bereaved.
Gym Project
With the writers’ permission, I would like to
share this letter I received with you:
June 8, 2016
Dear Father Tom,
Your plans to refurbish the OLV gymnasium
has caused us to remember the fond memories
of our time spent there. The many parties and
dances we have attended over the years,
Kindergarten Graduation, the Father Daughter
Dance, School plays, and Fashion Shows to
name a few
Our daughter Gillian, who attended OLV
School and graduated in 1994, was a member
of the OLV CYO Diocesan Champion Basketball team that was undefeated for the four
years they played. My husband Michael was
the Treasurer for the CYO and I worked for 8
years in the front office of OLV School. We
have spent a great deal of time there as
members of the OLV family.
It is because of these memories and our understanding of how integral the gym is to the
life of the parish that we are very pleased to be
able to donate to your much needed Gym Renovation Project.
We are very happy to have you here as our
Pastor and we wish you continued success in
all your endeavors which benefit the parishioners of OLV.
Yours sincerely,
Michael & Kathleen McGovern
I am very appreciative of the McGoverns’
letter and their generosity. I suspect that many
other parishioners share similar experiences
and sentiments surrounding our OLV Gym.
To date, 185 families have contributed
$80,000 towards the project. Brochures and
return envelopes are available at the doors of
the church.
Thank you for your generosity!
Praised be the name of Jesus Christ
now and forever!
Fr. Tom
Basic Religious Studies Course Series
This course is for anyone pursuing a Basic Religious Studies certificate.
This series of courses is designed for teachers, catechists and interested adults.
COURSES OFFERED
Old Testament
Ecclesiology
June 21—July 19, 2016: 7:00—9:00 pm
February 28—March 28, 2017
Our Lady of Victory—Faith Formation Office
Instructor: Mary Garofalo
Instructor: Mary Garofalo
New Testament
Sacraments/Liturgy
August 2—August 30, 2016: 7:00—9:00 pm
June 20—July 18, 2017: 7:00—9:00 pm
Our Lady of Victory—Faith Formation Office
Our Lady of Victory—Faith Formation Office
Instructor: Mary Garofalo
Instructor: Mary Garofalo
Christology
Living the Christian Life
September 27—October 25, 2016
August 1—August 29, 2017: 7:00—9:00 pm
Instructor: Mary Garofalo
Our Lady of Victory—Faith Formation Office
Instructor: Mary Garofalo
Please print and return to the rectory
Name__________________________________________________Phone_______________________________
Address_______________________________________________City/Zip______________________________
Email______________________________________________________________________________________
Please check the courses you plan to attend
Old Testament
New Testament
Christology
Ecclesiology
Living the Christian Life
Sacraments/Liturgy
Our Lady of Victory
Summer 2016
Hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00PM in Memorial Hall
Adult Leaders: Noreen Dodson, Anne Sweeney, Carole Timlin
All children entering Pre-K through those who have completed 3rd grade are invited to a end OLV Bible
Camp. Children will listen to Bible stories about living as the kind of neighbors Jesus would want us to be!
They will par cipate in indoor/outdoor recrea onal ac vi es, make art projects and enjoy tasty snacks. A
registered nurse is also on staff for those daily booboos and allergies.
Please print all informaƟon
Name:____________________________________________Age:_________________Grade in Sept:___________
Address:__________________________________________City:_________________Zip:____________
Name of Parent/Guardian:_______________________________________________________________
Email:___________________________________________ Home Phone:______________________________
Cell Phone:_______________________________________ Any allergies? _____________________________
Please check your preference(s):
July 5-8 (Tues-Fri): _________ July 11-14 (Mon-Thurs): _________ July 18-21 (Mon-Thurs):_________
July 25-28 (Mon-Thurs): _________ All 4 weeks: __________
Each week costs $80.00 per child. Please make checks payable to Our Lady of Victory Church.
Peter’s Pence Collection
Weekend of June 25-26
Next week our diocese will take up the Peter’s Pence
Collection, which provides the Holy Father with the
funds he needs to carry out his most important
charitable works. The proceeds benefit the most
Disadvantaged victims of war, oppression, and
natural disasters. Through your generosity, we can
cast the peace of Christ upon the world.
From the desk of Maureen . . .
Our food pantry has been reaching more and more
of those in need in the last few months. Our numbers have almost doubled! Thank to your continued
support. We have been able to continue to feed all of
these families and still have enough to send to other
needy parishes. St. Mary of the Isle and O.L. of
Loretto thank you.
Our pantry needs:
♦ Chef boy-r-dee meats
♦ Canned stew
♦ Canned fruit
♦ Dried milk
OUR LADY OF VICTORY
ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY
Cordially invites all parish mothers
to a year-end Tea Party.
Join us on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm ( bring your own tea cup) at the
Parish Center (old convent) -201 Plainfield Ave,
to celebrate a successful year, and provide
insight about the Rosary Altar Society.
If you have questions, please contact:
Anne Marie Tweedy McGeever 516-225-6377 or
Janice Harnett 516-437-3955
Thank you and God bless you!
Eucharistic Ministers are available to bring Holy Communion to
the homebound. Please contact
the rectory office.
You are cordially invited to join
Father Alessandro da Luz
as he celebrates the One Year Anniversary of
Priestly Ordination on Monday, June 20th at
7pm Mass—Our Holy Redeemer Church, 37 South
Ocean Ave, Freeport.
Light refreshments will follow.
Sacred Music by Our Holy Redeemer Parish Choir,
Christ the King Parish Choir and Our Lady of the
Angels Young Women’s Chorus.
The exciting design and safety improvements at
Our Lady of Victory continue . . .
We are hoping you can help with our next project
THE OLV GYM RENOVATION PROJECT
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CYO Sports Basketball, Volleyball
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Physical Education Classes
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School Drama Club
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Cardboard Box Players
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School Assemblies
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Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
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Christmas Masses
OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL
A PARISH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ACCREDITED BY THE MIDDLE STATES ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS
Important Dates
Dear OLV Parishioners,
Another school year is about to end! We all
look forward to the welcome change of pace that is
our gift of summer recess!
It is always a delight to see how much the
children have grown during the year. We remember
the children who arrived in September: some fearful,
some confident, many happily anticipating a new
year. Each child brought expectations for the year
ahead. We look at these same children today and we
see the fruits of a year of work~ how much they
have grown! How much they have learned!
I wish to thank all of our teachers and staff
for their continued dedication and the work they do
for the children. This is a bittersweet time for teachers: we look forward to the summer break as we say
goodbye to the group of students, the “class family,”
who have been such an important part of our days,
weeks and months.
Finally, a very special thank you to Father
Tom for his unwavering support of OLV School!
Sincerely,
Peg Augello
OLV School Principal
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS of 2016!
♦
Monday, June 20th: 11:25 Dismissal
♦
Tuesday, June 21st: Last School Mass, LAST
DAY OF SCHOOL—10:30 Dismissal.
A Prayer for Fathers
God our Father,
We give you thanks and praise for
fathers young and old. We pray for
young fathers, newly embracing their
vocation; may they find the courage
and perseverance to balance work,
family, and faith in joy and sacrifice.
We pray for our own fathers who have
supported and challenged us;
may they continue to lead in
strong and gentle ways.
We remember fathers around the world
whose children are lost or suffering;
May they know that the God of
compassion walks with them
in their sorrow.
We pray for men who are not fathers
but still mentor and guide us with
fatherly love and advice.
We remember fathers, grandfathers,
and great-grandfathers
who are no longer with us but who live
forever in our memory and
nourish us with their love.
Amen
SACRAMENTS
WE REMEMBER
PRAY FOR THE SICK
BAPTISMS
2nd & 4th Sunday of the month at 2:45 pm
To arrange for a baptism, a copy of child’s birth certificate must accompany your date request. Please come to
the rectory office to make these arrangements.
A Baptism Preparation Class is required.
Michael Vastola
Robert Sarro
Regina Fitzgerald
Erin Slavin
Jessica Gruenfelder
Glenn Grossarth
Rita Martyn
MaryBeth Finnegan
John Varrone
Viola Weiss
Eric Ern
Isabella Ieraci
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
Our RCIA process welcomes adults not baptized who
Names will remain on the sick list for six weeks. Please
wish to join the Catholic Church. We welcome, as well,
contact the Rectory if you would like the name to remain
baptized adults seeking the Sacraments of First Communon the list longer.
ion and Confirmation. Please contact the rectory office
516-354-0482.
CONFESSIONS
Saturdays:
3-3:45 pm
Eve of Holy Days:
3-3:45 pm
Eve of First Friday:
3-3:45 pm
Confession by appointment - please call the rectory
office 354-0482
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
We encourage those planning a wedding at Our Lady of
Victory parish to contact the rectory office at 516-3540482 before booking a wedding reception facility. All
plans with our church must be made at least 6 months
prior to the anticipated date.
SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS
The priests are available at any time to discuss the call
to Priesthood, Diaconate or Religious Life. Please call
the rectory office at 516-354-0482.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
The Anointing of the Sick takes place on the first
Saturday of each month at the 8:30am Mass.
If a home visit is needed, please contact the rectory
office at 516-354-0482.
PRAY FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY
Army: Chief War r ant Office Rober t Pr okopowicz
Lt. Brian Greene
Capt. Chris Greene
Sgt. 1st Class Bryan Welch
Capt. Keith Grant
Capt. John Herger
Spec. Angelo J. Arroyo
SPC.Matthew C. Fallon
Pvt. Stephen Pendelton
Capt. George Radford
Sgt. John Patrick Riffle
Capt. Thomas Safina
Navy:
Lt. Malachy J . Soller
Lt. Emily Beth Lipsky
Marine Corps: Sgt. Fr ank Phillips
Capt. Michael Sweeney
Andrew Thorndike
Sean Phelan
PFC. Kierston Turner
2nd Lt. Matthew Sweeney
PFC. Conor P. Peterson
Air Force:
TSgt. Michael Tor r e
Tech. Sgt. Matthew Ashmore
Capt. Kevin Groom
WE CELEBRATE - WEDDINGS
Danielle Gallinaro
Michael Capolongo
Our Lady of Victory, Floral ParkChrist the King, Commack, NY
DEVOTIONS
Eucharistic Adoration with Benediction—
The First Friday of the month at 7:00 pm in the church.
Thomas Matera
Our Lady of Lourdes, Malverne
Kristina Evangelista Our Lady of Victory, Floral Park
The Angelus is recited each weekday at 12 noon.
JohnPalamar
Christina Rocha
The Rosary is prayed each weekday after the 12 noon
Mass and on Monday evenings at 7:00 pm.
The Miraculous Medal Novena is prayed on Mondays
after the 12 noon Mass.
Our Lady of Victory, Floral Park
Our Lady of Victory, Floral Park
Rich Martinez
Most Precious Blood Long Island City
Donna Catapano
Our Lady of Peace, Lynbrook