february 3, 2019
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“As Disciples of Jesus Christ, we are a giving, growing Catholic family. Through the intercession of Mary, we pray, we worship, we serve and we educate in Faith.”
February 3, 2019
OUR LADY OF VICTORY PAGE 2 NORTHVILLE, MICHIGAN
DearFriends, Some tasks can seem so overwhelmingwhenwe consider them, thatwemaywonder how anyone has thecouragetotrythem. Imarvel,forexample,athowsomeonecancalmlyperformlife-or-deathsurgery,orsafelydirectthelandingandtaking-offofgiantplanesinabusyairportorcompileacomprehensivehistoryofaparticularnationandpeople.Theseandsimilartaskscanseemjustimmensetous,gravelyburdenedwithresponsibility.Althoughweknowthatpeopleactuallydothesethings,allofthetime,wecanstillfindthemawesome. So,toproposethatweourselvesmight try to fill such positionsmay seem presumptuous or even impossible. To emphasize this and our feeling ofinadequacy,wemaysaytothepersonssuggestingit,“Oh,Icouldneverdothat!”
ThisfeelingofunworthinessisevengreaterinsomethingdirectlyrelatedtoGod. ThisishowIsaiahinitiallyfeltin today’sFirstReading. HewasgrantedthegreathonorofseeingtheLord. As Isaiahdescribed it, itwas indeedamagnificentvision,“IsawtheLordseatedonahighandloftythrone,withthetrainofhisgarmentfillingthetemple.Seraphimwerestationedabove. Theycriedonetotheother,‘Holy,holy,holyistheLORDofhosts! Alltheearthisfilledwithhisglory!’Atthesoundofthatcry,theframeofthedoorshook,andthehousewasfilledwithsmoke.” But Isaiahwasoverwhelmedby thepowerof this vision; inhis fearhe criedout,“Woe isme, I am doomed! For I am aman of unclean lips, living among a people ofuncleanlips;yetmyeyeshaveseentheKing,theLORDofhosts!” Isaiahfelt inadequateandunworthyof receiving suchaprivilege. Suchanevent seemed too significant tobeobservedbyhim. Hefeltthe lowlinessofhishumanityandfearedthegrave implicationsforhimthatthevisionmighthave.
Isaiah in his fear turned to God; and the Lord responded with strength andconsolation. Usingpoeticimageshere,Isaiahtellsus,“Thenoneoftheseraphimflewtome,holdinganemberthathehadtakenwithtongsfromthealtar.Hetouchedmymouthwithit,andsaid, ‘See,nowthatthishastouchedyourlips,yourwickednessisremoved,yoursinpurged.’” Bythis,GodsymbolicallyremovedIsaiah’sfeelingsofinadequacy;Godgavehimthecouragetofacethetremendouseventhewaswitnessing.So,whenthe“VoiceoftheLord,”thenasked,"WhomshallIsend?Whowillgoforus?""HereIam,"Isaid;"sendme!"ThemanIsaiah,throughGod’shelp,wasnowreadytodaretheseeminglyimpossibletaskofProphetofGodfortheIsraelites.
Isaiah demonstrates the true humility that goes into genuine courage. We can look at the life of ChristianresponsibilitythatwearecalleduponbyJesus. Asparentsorreligiousforexample,andlikeIsaiah,sometimeswefeeloverwhelmed.Weseem,toourselves,inadequateforsuchresponsiblework.How,inallhonesty,canweanswerJesus’callwithanaffirmativecommitment.LikeIsaiah,wewonderhowwecansay,“Yes!”tosuchavocation.
WefindtheanswerinIsaiah’sbehaviortoday.HehandedoverhisfearandfeelingsofinadequacytoGod.GodacceptedIsaiah’sconfessionofweaknessandthengavehimthestrengthandcouragetogoahead.Goddoesthesameforus.GodfortifiesandenablesustoacceptthechallengeslifeandourChristianvocationpresent.Isaiah’sdescriptiontoday, then, is themodel for thepathwetake. Whilewemayatfirst react in fear,weturntoGod in faithwithouranxiety. Wearesurethatwewillreceivetheconfidenceandcouragethatweneed. Then,likeIsaiah,wecanstepupandsay,"HereIam,"Isaid;"sendme!” ThisisnotaboastbutagenuinesecurityinGod’ssupportinourvocation,nomatterhowgreatorevenoverwhelmingitmayattimesappear.
RememberGodLovesYOU,Father Denis
On the Same Page Rev. Denis B. Theroux, Pastor
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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OLV SCHOOL NEWS AnnualNationalGeographicBee
ByMrs.DebPadilis
Afteraveryexcitingcompetition,ValenciaImperi(6thgrade)wontheOLVNationalGeographicBeeandJoeMcLoughlin(7thgrade)was thefirst runner-up. Allmiddle school students competed in thepreliminary round during their individual social studies class and theclass winners went on to compete in the school competition. Eachclassroom competition was very competitive. This year 3 morestudentswere able to qualify. The top classroom contestantsweregivenawrittentestandthetopscoreineachgradewasselected.Thisresulted in having 9 students competing for the schoolwinner. Theother students who competed in the school competition were: 6thgrade: Josh Hooker, Tommy Watson; 7th grade: Collin Ferrick,JosephineMcQuaid; and 8th grade: Parker Kara, Adele Jones, andMaggieNewell.
Thousands of schools around the country participate in theNationalGeographicBeeyearly. Thecontest isdesignedtomotivatestudents to learnabout theworldandhow itworks. Valencia’snextstepistotakeaqualifyingtest;whereupto100ofthetopscoresonthat test will be eligible tocompete in the state Geo Bee.Winners of each state Geo Beewill then participate in thenational championship Geo Beein Washington D.C. where thewinner will receive a $50,000college scholarship and a trip tothe Galapagos Islands. GoodLuck Valencia from the OLVcommunity.
Monthly Offering GIVING BACK TO THE LORD: January 2019
Actual BudgetSunday Offering: $ 81,071eGiving: $ 21,100
$ 102,171 $ 106,000 Variance: ( $ 3,829)Holy Days $ 2,043Christmas Collection $ 3,171
Special Collections YTD (starts July 1)St. Leo’s Soup Kitchen $ 7,384Christian Service $ 7,400 St. Vincent de Paul $ 6,190 Catholic Charities of SE Michigan $ 3,827 Propagation of the Faith $ 6,992 Catholic Relief Services $ 550 Gospel of Life $ 4,617 Retirement Fund for the Religious $ 11,148 Missions $ 10,520 Aid for Central/Eastern Europe $ 210
New OLV Parishioners!JulieCencer
SteveandChristineCencer
MichaelandJacquelineCervenakAleksandraPalmerandDominick
EvaMoss
DonaldandTammyNadeauThePentecostFamily
Kirk,Samantha,AdamandMatthew
RobertandPatriciaSalenik
TheVanBuskirkFamily Derek,Emily,BennettandDrake
January Baptisms
Peter Mark Fleury son of Matthew Fleury and Stacy Ambroziak
John Louis Francis son of Ryan Francis and Lauren Reed
Henry Philip Hamlin son of Philip Edward Hamlin and Megan Elizabeth Gagnon
Palmer Douglas Keeton son of Kevin Keeton and Chelsea Cummings
Blakely Belle Santeiu daughter of Joseph Santeiu and Kimberlee Larson
Georgia Frances Sgroi daughter of Joseph Sgroi and Jennifer Lachapelle
Theodore John Smits son of Daniel Smits and Alexandra Burns
Next months’ Baptism Prep Class
Sunday, March 3, 12:30 p.m., Neumann Room
In Memoriam We remember and pray for the loved ones from our parish family who have entered eternal life this past month.
Walter MelonioJoanne Therese Morse
Bernadine PytlakBetty SiciliaJanet Wild
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Faith in Action is LOVE—Love in Action is SERVICE Saint Teresa of Calcutta
FEBRUARYCollectionItemsDesignatedbinsbyStairstoFr.ErnieCenter
CIVIC CONCERN
NEEDEDTHEMOST: Canned Fruit, CannedSpamoranyMeatIDEAS: Cereal or Breakfast foods, Snack bars,Cans/Containers of Fruit or Vegetables, Cans ofMeat: Tuna, Salmon, Chicken, or Spam, Cans ofSoup,SteworRavioli.MacaroniandCheese,Rice,or Noodle dishes. Paper Products, and laundrySoap.ALLotheritemsarewelcome,too!
ST. CHRISTINE’S FOOD PANTRY IDEAS: Cans of Soup, Tuna, Salmon, Spam orChicken,aswellasRiceandNoodleDishes,CannedVegetables and Fruit. ALL other items arewelcometoo!
Haiti Outreach Mission Haiti OutreachMission is looking for volunteers with abackground in the medical/dental fields or just have a heart tohelp. Please help represent OLV and join them on their 2019missiontriptoHaiti,April5-12.
Themissionteam,ismadeupofdoctors,dentists,nurses,andlaypeoplefromthememberchurchesaswellasdoctorsandmedicalstudentsfromPort-au-Prince, and visits Mirebalais once each year. There will be a limited number ofspacesavailableforthe2019trip. Helpwillbeneededsettingupmobilemedical/dental/fluorideclinicsandcrowdcontrol.PleaseapplybyFebruary15,2019. To apply on l ine : The app l i cat ion form i s accessed atwww.haitioutreachmission.org. At the bottom of the home page click on theMissionTripApplicationbar.ThenreadthedirectionsandclickontheGotoFormbar.ContactBillMcNeeseatlobos7kiko@aol.comformoreinformation.
The OLV Winter Blood Drive was a success! We collected 39 units of blood! 117 potential patients were helped from this drive during the Emergency appeal. Many Thanks to those that donated and volunteered to help with this event, we really appreciate it.
To the Women of OLV: Youare invited to thenext 100WomenWhoCaremeetingonMondayFebruary4,at6:30p.m.,atGenittti'sTheater(108E.MainStreet,Northville). Startedby threeOLVparishioners, 18monthsago, the Northville chapter of 100WomenWho Carehas 140 members and has raised $80,000 for localcharities,includingMainStreetLeague,NorthvilleCivicConcern and Christ Child House. The organizationmeets once a quarter to hear presentations of threelocalcharities(nominatedbymembers). Attheendofthe one hour meeting, each woman votes for thecharityofherchoice. Thecharitywiththemostvoteswinsandisawarded$100fromeachmember.Charitiestodatehaveeachreceivedbetween$13,000-$14,000! Pleaseconsider joining! Wemeet4 timesperyear inFebruary,May,August andNovember. Formore information, please checkoutwww.100womenwhocarenorthville.weebly.comorourFacebookPage.
Incredible Funeral Luncheon Volunteers, for an amazing job helping with the recent funeral luncheon for Joanne Morse. Whether you prepared a dish; picked up the food; or helped with setup, serving or clean up; your hard work and dedication was greatly appreciated! This wonderful ministry, is a “give when you can and for whatever time you can”
type of commitment. Please consider becoming a part of this Ministry. Contact Lindsey Duda at (248) 349-2621, ext. 2258 or [email protected] to be added to our Email/Sign Up Genius list. We are also looking to add a few more Team Leaders. This requires not much more than being the contact for the group, making a few phone calls, overseeing the donations and attending the luncheon. Join us and share your talents!
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Growspiritually.Helpthoseinneed.
DevelopChristianfriendships.
In today’s Gospel (Luke: 4:21-30), Jesus shows us that we are called to place gospel values before any other values and to be willing to put our lives on the line for
them. Taking care of God’s poor is indeed living gospel values. Is God calling you to join the Society of St. Vincent de Paul?
No matter what simple origins we might have, our living the gospel is what should shape our everyday choices. We all are called to place gospel values before all other values and, like Jesus, be willing to put our lives on the line for them. For this reason, we must strive to act according to the maxims of Christ, never according to those of the world. With this thought, the members of OLV’s SVdP Conference share the following prayer:
We pray for the grace to proclaim the gospel in our lives, May we live the values that Jesus taught. We pray that our words and actions bear witness to Christ, May we live the values that Jesus taught. We pray that we may bring hope and healing to the sick and suffering. May we live the values that Jesus taught. Amen
If you are interested in knowing more about the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, please contact us by leaving your name and contact information on the OLV SVdP Hotline at (248) 349-2622 or e-mail to: [email protected] and a Vincentians will contact you. Or join us at our next SVdP meeting on Tuesday, February 12, at 7:00 p.m., in the St. John XXIII Room.
OLV St. Vincent de Paul Society | Conference #437
LiveYourFaith.JointheSOCIETYOFST.VINCENTDEPAUL
Since1833,theSocietyofSt.VincentdePaulhasbeenservicing
thoseinneed.YoungAdultConferencesarenowforming!
OLVWOMEN’SRETREAT
Once again,ALLwomenofOLV areinvitedtotheannualWomen'sRetreatatSt.Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat Center,Detroit. A retreat is a special Bme towithdrawfromthedemandsandchallenges
ofdailylife.Itisanopportunitytorest,reevaluatelife,andenjoyarealspiritualboost.Begoodtoyourself.ComealongwithwomenfromourparishandotherparishesandfindanewclosenesstoGod. Our retreat beginswith dinner at 6:30 p.m., Friday, February 8, andends aFerMass about noon on Sunday, February 10. The retreat theme is“RejoiceintheLordAlways:Again,ISayRejoice!”MoreinformaBonisavailableonlineatstpaulretreat.org,orphone theRetreatCenterat (313)286-2801. A$30registraBonfee isrequiredtoholdyourspotandmaybemadebyphone,onlineoryoucanfilloutaformwithyour deposit intheOLVoffice. Space islimited,sodon'twaittoolongtosignup.
Spotlight on Our Ministries & Donut Sunday
After all Masses: February 10 OurfirstspotlightofthenewyearwillbefocusingonourHaitiOutreach,FuneralLuncheonand Meal Ministries. Come and meet therepresentatives from each of these ministries inthe Gathering Space after Mass to answer yourquestionsorprovideanyinformation. Learnmoreaboutsomeoftheministriesandcommitteesthatwe offer here at OurLady of Victory. Weareallpartofthebodyof Christ. Come letyourlightshine!
INTERFAITH ROTATING SHELTER AND OVERNIGHT SHIFTS: FEBRUARY9-16ATHOLYFAMILYCHURCH,NOVI
This isanothereventthat isonlypossiblebecauseof thegenerosityofourvolunteersanddonors! PleasemarkyourcalendarsandconsiderdoinganovernightshiFaccompaniedbyCassCommunityStaffSecurity! Thisisagreatwaytogettoknowotherpeopleinourcommunityandtobeaservicetoothers!Ifyouareabletotakeadayoffwork,goinlate,orarereBredwewouldlovetohaveyouasanovernightmonitor. WearealsoinneedofmanydonaBonsandatonofvolunteers! Please
considergivingyourBmeorfinancial support to theshelter. Youcangoshopping forpillows to food to linens forourguests! OrconsidervolunteeringyourBmedoingnailsorhelpingoutwitheveningsnack!Signuptodonateorhelpbyclickingonourwebsiteatwww.holyfamilynovi.org, on the shelter link on the boXomof themain page. Please contact AdamPerry at (248) 349-8553 [email protected],ifyouhaveanyquesBons.
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Are YOU: In the 8th Grade? An Our Lady of Victory parishioner? ENTER and WIN!
Background: The Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882 based on three principles: Charity, Unity and Fraternity. In 2016, K of C members donated more than $177 million and provided 75 million hours of service to Charity.
Who may enter: OLV parishioners in the 8th Grade at ANY school (including home-schooled) Submission period: Saturday, January 26-Monday, February 11, 2019 (closes at Midnight)
Submit your essay and any questions to: [email protected] Formats: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or, if handwritten, scanned as PDF (.pdf) Word Count: 500 words, maximum
IMPORTANT – In your email, include: Your name, school, grade (which is 8th, right?), the name of your parent(s), address, and telephone number.
PRIZES! 1st Place: $500 ($250 cash and $250 toward the charity of your choice) 2nd Place: $300 ($150 cash and $150 toward the charity of your choice)
3rd Place: $150 ($75 cash and $75 toward the charity of your choice)
Note: Submitted essays must be the sole and original creation of the declared contest participant. Essays once submitted become the property of OLV’s Knight of Columbus. Winners will be asked to propose the charity of their choice when prizes are awarded.
KNIGHTLY NEWS
BabyBottleDrive Thankyoutoallwhopickedupanemptybabybottle. When
it is filled with your loose change, folded money, or checks, please return thembeginning this week. The Baby Bottle Drive helps support The Lennon PregnancyCenterintheirbattleagainstabortion. OurCouncilandTheLennonCenterthankyouinadvanceforyourextraordinarygenerosity.
Knights of Columbus Hosted: OLV 8th Grade Student Essay Contest
Essay Theme: The Knights of Columbus is dedicated to giving back to the community and helping others in need. Charity is the first principle of the Knights, which includes Faith and Charitable action. As a young Catholic, how can you or do you promote Charity?”
Essays will be judged on: ▪ Thorough examination of the theme • Style • Grammar, spelling, and composition
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Fully known and deeply loved is howourGodlovesus. Beforewewereformed,Heknew each and every one of us. A love that ifwe allow ourselves are blessed to feel and fortunate togive.InfirstCorinthians,itseemstospelloutclearly whatisandisn’tlove.Thesentencesthathookmeinare, “When I was a child, I used to talk as a child, thinkasachild,reasonlikeachild;whenIbecameaman, I put aside childish things.” Even as a grown man or woman, have we put aside those childishthings?Canweputthosethingsaside?Surrendering ourselves toacceptGod’s love fully knowing thathetakesusasweare,flawsandall,allowingustogive that same love in return to Him and others. As aparent, see my children with their individual strengthsandweakness,accepBng themas theyareis easy forme. I love themdeeply, completelyand fully. My challenge is taking that same love andapplyingittogrownadults.It’ssomethingIfindmyselfreluctanttogiveoutfreelybutconstantlyremindingmyselfthatwearetoloveasGodloves. God’slovehasnobounds,orcondiBonsorlimitaBons. Heacceptsusinourweaknesses,ourflaws,ourmistakes. Ifwecandothat,whatapowerfulblessingthatwouldbetoshareinthatexperienceofbeingdeeplylovedandfullyknown!
Evangelization Those looking for answers to big questions, such as what God’s plan is for their life and how they can be fulfilled, are invited to
Kerygma Nights. This four-part series will share the core of what the Gospel reveals through short talks, discussion, and Q & A with others asking these same questions.
Attendees may go to one or all of the Kerygma Nights, which began in January and are being held on different days at three locations in the Archdiocese: Mondays at Sacred Heart Parish, in Dearborn (February 4, 11, and 18), Tuesdays (in Spanish) at the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, in Royal Oak (February 5 and 12), and Wednesdays at Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant and Tap House in Royal Oak (February 6, 13, 20, and 27). Each event is from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Kerygma Nights are a program of the archdiocesan Office of Evangelization. Your CSA gifts support the office’s work of helping people encounter God in a new way.
For more information about CSA-funded ministries, programs, and services go to www.AOD.org.
2018 Catholic serviceS appeal
Thank you to all of the parishioners who have generously pledged and continue to send in their payments. We have reached our pledge goal! All paid
pledges that exceed our AOD goal, will go directly to support OLV. If you need another envelope, please call the Parish Office or make a donation online at http://olv.aodcsa.org. Thank you for your support!
2018 CSA Parish Goal: $204,741 Amount Pledged: $220,912 Amount Paid: $206,544 Total # of Pledges: 519
Jesusisourperfectmodelfordiscipleship.In the first verse of the hymn “LordWhose Love inHumbleService,”thetexttellsofChrist’ssacrificeonthe cross for us and reminds us of his words, thatthereisnogreaterlovethantolaydownyourlifefora friend. Jesus showed us that love can do greatthings. The text remindsus that thereare those inour society thatweencounterdailywho trulyneedustobethe compassionandlovethatJesusasksustopasson. ThehymnwaswrilenbyAlbertF.BaylyfortheHymnSocietyofAmerica,whichwaslookingfornewtextsonsocialwelfare. Itwaspublished in1961inSevenNewSocialWelfareHymns.Bornearlyin the 20th century, Baylywas educated at LondonUniversityandMansfieldCollege,OxfordanerwhichhebecameaministerfortheCongregaBonalChurch,which later became the United Reformed Church.Aner his reBrement in 1971, he conBnued to beacBveinthechurchandwritepageants. Thishymncame be set to three hymn tunes because of itssyllabicconstrucBon.ItispublishedinourhymnaltoINBABILONE,which is aDutchmelody. I prefer touse BEACH SPRING, a tune from The Sacred Harphymnbook.AnditcanbesettoHYFRYDOL,thetunewe are familiar with in “Love Divine All LovesExcelling.”
Kathy Sanderson, Music Director
Kelly Bruno, Faith Formation Director
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OLV Presents: The Bishop Barron Study ‘Mystery of God’ Wednesdays, 7-8:45 p.m.—starting February 6
This is a Bishop Barron study. The content varies from prior Barron studies which may have had overlapping content. It is recommended that you review the first lesson before class begins. There is limited space. Register early. Workbooks are spiral bound and available at Amazon or at Word on Fire (www.mysteryofgod.wordonfire.org)
Atheism is on the rise. Skeptical thinkers attack belief in God as irrational or, even worse, dangerous. The so-called New Atheism has attracted millions of young people thanks to bestselling books such as The God Delusion and God Is Not Great. How should Christians respond? How can we turn the tide of secularism and draw people back to God? In The Mystery of God: Who God Is and Why He Matters, Bishop Robert Barron reaches into our rich intellectual tradition to teach us how. Using the insights of St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, Pope Benedict XVI, he uncovers a clear yet sophisticated understanding of what we mean by “God.”
On Wednesday, February 6, our Parish will begin the Mystery of God: Who God Is and Why He Matters, program. This weekly, 6-week program (no session on Ash Wednesday) will run on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:45 p.m., in the John XXIII room. To find out more information or to register, please contact Nancy Tochman at [email protected] or stop by the Parish Office to sign up. A short trailer about the program is also available on the OLV Parish website.
OLVHealth&WellnessMinistry
JesusandGermsareEverywhereSource:www.cdc.gov/handwashing
Handwashingisoneofthebestwaystoprotectyourselfandyourfamilyfromgettingsick.
Handwashingislikea“do-it-yourself”vaccine. Itinvolvesfivesimpleandeffectivesteps(Wet,Lather,Scrub,Rinse,Dry)thatyoucantaketoreducethespreadofillnesstohelpyoustayhealthy.Regularhandwashing,particularlybeforeandaftercertainactivities,isoneofthebestwaystoremovegerms,avoidgettingsickandpreventthespreadofgermstoothers. It isquick,simpleandcankeepusall fromgettingsick. Handwashing isawinforeveryone,exceptthegerms.
If soapandwaterarenotavailable,useanalcohol-basedhandsanitizer thatcontainsat least60%alcoholtocleanyourhands. Alcohol-basedsanitizerscanquicklyreducethenumberofgermsonhandsinsomesituations,butsanitizersdonoteliminatealltypesofgerms. Goodhandwashing isourfirst lineofdefenseagainstgermsand infections. SoremembertowashyourhandsandsayyourprayersbecauseJesusandgermsareeverywhere.
NEXTHEALTH&WELLNESSMINISTRYMEETINGIS MONDAY,FEBRUARY4,AT10:00A.M.,INTHEMARTHAMARYROOM
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Attention:OLVSeniorCitizens55+! Join us for our Valentine’s Luncheon onWednesday, February 13. Wewill startwith aPrayer Service at 11:00 a.m., in church, followed by a delicious lunch of Meatballs & Gravy with MashedPotatoes,intheFr.ErnieCenter.ForaspecialtreatwewillenjoyabitofMagicwithaTwist.NoneedtoRSVP.Bringasidedishordesserttoshare,ifyoucan,andbringafriend! Welookforwardtoseeingyouthere! Forquestions,contactSeniorGroupCoordinators:TinaBakat(313)590-3416orLilianaHeinat(956)334-2754.
Keep Our Youth in Your Prayers: 2019 World Youth Day Celebration This past week was the celebration of World Youth Day 2019 (January 22-27), in
Panama City, Panama. It is an international Catholic event focused on religious faith and youth. Started by Pope St. John Paul II, the first WYD was held in 1986 in Rome. Held every two to three years, WYD has been held on five different continents with registered attendance from 300,000 to over 2 Million! The concluding Mass often brings in additional crowds with a high of 5 Million in Manila (1995).
A little side note. Certainly not all young people can go to a World Youth Day, but every two years in the United States there is a country wide gathering of youth called the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC). It is a great experience for youth to
encounter Jesus through teens from every diocese in the country. The next one is coming up next November 21 thru 24, 2019 (the week before Thanksgiving) and will be held in Indianapolis. More information will be coming, but I’d like to plant the seed in our OLV teens to consider attending this event.
-Deacon Ric
OLV Junior Girl Scouts The5thgradeJuniorGirlScoutsareworkingontheir“ILiveMyFaith”CatholicScoutReligiousMedalandtofulfilla requirementtheyservedthehomelessthispastweekandmetand interviewedTonyAlbanese,whohasledtheOLVvolunteersonthiseffortforthepast10years.
They learned from him that some people help others by going on mission trips to Texas, Georgia orAppalachiabutTonysawaneedrighthereandchosetohelpoutclosetohome.
TonyexplainedtothegirlsthatthehomelesspeoplespendeverynightattheNorthvilleMethodistChurchforaweek.ItiscalledaRotatingShelterbecausetheyarebussedtoadifferentchurchintheDetroitareaeachweek,buttheNorthvillechurchisthefurthestfromtheCassCorridor indowntownDetroit. SeveralNorthvillechurchesororganizationsrotatewithsupplyingthedinnermealeachnight.Tony isresponsibleforpurchasingthemaincourse(thechurchreimburseshim)andgetseverythingelsedonated,OLVvolunteerssetupthedininghall,servethedinner,haveconversationswiththepeople,andcleanupafterwards.
TonyhasalsoheadedupSt.Leo’sSoupKitchen4timesayearforthelast30years.TheSoupKitchenoperatesyearroundandvariousorganizationsandchurches throughout theDetroitareaserveameal thereTuesday throughFriday. Over theweekendsthereareotherchurchesthathavefoodprograms.WhenitisOLV’sturn,Tonypicksupallofthefoodforthesoupsupperforabout150people.OLVvolunteersmakeandservethedinner,andalsomakePB&J’sandbagthesandwicheswithfruitanddesserttogivethepeopleforatakeawayastheyleave. St.Leo’salsoprovidesdentists,doctors,andbarbersthatarescheduledwiththehomelessoncertaindays.InadditionSt.Leo’sprovidesshowerfacilities.
Tony also serves as a Sacristan. A sacristan sets up the altar, lights the candles, and arranges all of the chalices andcommunionhostsbeforeMassandcleansupandreturnstheitemswheretheybelong.HeisalsoaEucharisticMinisteranddeliversthegiftsthatOLVparishionersdonateduringAdventtothevariousdowntowncharitygroups.
Thegirls learnedthatTony isanexemplaryCatholicmandemonstratingwhatChristian livingandgiving isallabout. HemodelsSocialJusticeandcharitableworks,whicharethetwofeetofloveinaction.OLVandmanyothersarefortunatetohavethisparishionerwholivestheCorporalWorksofMercy.
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2019NorthwestCatholicSaintsFootball
Registra_onisnowOPEN!
TheNorthwest Catholic Saints football programis a ChrisBan based youth football program compeBng intheCYOthis fall. RegistraBon isopenforallplayersgoingintogrades3-8,inthefallof2019.
•Wewillfield3teams(Freshman-grades3-4,JV-grades5-6andVarsity-grades7-8).
• Early registraBon opens on February 1 and closes on March 31. DiscountedregistraBonfeeof$200.
• Interested p layers and coaching candidates can reg ister/applyatwww.nwcatholicfootball.comtolearnmoreaboutourprogram.
TOUCHDOWNMADNESSFOOTBALLCLINICSunday,February10,5:00-7:00p.m.
TotalSportsComplex,6343FarmingtonRoad,WestBloomfieldTownshipAllinterestedplayerswelcome!
OLV Bowling Night: Friday, March 8, 8:30-11 p.m. SUPERBOWL Lanes in Canton
$55/couple or $30/single (includes 2 games, shoes, pizza, pop)
Join us as a couple or a group of 10-12 for a night of bowling with your OLV Family! We have 18 lanes available. First 50 couples PAID are in! Make checks payable to OLV DADS CLUB. Contact Kal Kizy to reserve your spot at (248) 722-8065 or [email protected]. Or at www.olvathletics.com.
2019OLVSPRINGSPORTSREGISTRATIONNOWOPEN!
2019 OLV Spring Sports Registration is now open through March 1, for students interested inplayingCYOBaseball(boys/grade5-8),CYOLacrosse(boys/grade5-8)orCYOSoftball(girls/grade5-8).
Early registrations are highly encouraged, in order tomeet the CYO team registration deadline. Ifwe do not have aminimumnumberofregistrationstoformateambyFebruary1,thereisnoguaranteethatwecanaddateam.
•UPDATED PLAYER PARTICIPATION RULING: Beginning in 2018, CYO will once again allow players in baseball and softball toparticipateinthesamesportinanyotherorganizedleaguewiththeexceptionofplayingonaJuniorHighSchool,MiddleSchoolorElementarySchoolteam.
•ToRegister: Pleasevisitwww.OLVAthletics.com to registerandclickonPLAYER/COACHREGISTRATIONonthehorizontal tabs.FollowtheprovidedinstructionsandincludepaymenttoOLVDads'ClubattheendviasecurePayPalaccount(sorry,checksarenotaccepted).
•SeasonLength: FromMarch11-May12-VarsityplayoffsthroughMay16. Generally,practicesare2-3timesaweekplusgamesonweekends. Pleasekeepthis ismind ifyourchildalsoplaystravel/clubsports. CYOLeaguegamescannotbescheduledaroundtravel/clubteamschedules
•FormsandFees:Astudentmustsubmitorhavepreviouslysubmittedacurrenthealthstatus/physical,datedafterApril15,2018,tobeconsideredforateam.RegistrationfeesaretobepaidonlinethroughtheOLVAthletic’ssiteandmustbepaidinfullpriortoaplayerparticipatinginapractice.
•CoachingApplications: WillbeaccepteduntilFebruary28,byvisitingwww.OLVAthletics.com. WhetheryoucanvolunteeryourtimeasaHeadCoachorAssistantCoach,pleaseknowthatourprogramcouldnotbesuccessfulwithoutyou.
OLV Daddy Daughter Dance Saturday, February 9, 7-9 p.m.
School Gym$30/couple
$10 for each additional child
(includes professional photo, photo booth, treats, dancing and fun!)
Register today at www.olvathletics.com.
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Ever feel like you are out there alone? Why not give our STEPHEN MINISTRY a try?
Our Lady of Victory has had this program successfully in place for 8 years. There is a trained parishioner waiting to meet with you for support and sharing. No charge, no long term commitment and all
confidential! To learn more about this program, please call the
STEPHEN MINISTRY confidential message line at (248) 349-0216 and leave your name and phone number. A Stephen Minister Leader will return your call.
Ministry ScheduleSaturday, February 9 Sunday, February 10
5:00 p.m. 7: 30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
Clergy FR. MARC GAWRONSKI FR. DENNIS KAUFFMAN FR. DENNIS KAUFFMAN FR. DENNIS KAUFFMAN
Lectors DOROTHY SUSZANSKA BARB MULCAHY
TERRY WHITFIELD DAVE GUGALA
GRACE MARTIN DAVID RABAHY
KATIE HOWARD DECLAN LEE
Altar Servers
AMELIA LAMPI GRANT LARK RAY LASKEY
STEPHAN TORTORA KEELEY BONKOWSKI NICOLAS CADENAS
BROGAN MAHER KEEGAN MAHER
JAMESON PROUTY
CAILYN SHERWIN JULIANA SHERWIN
ZACHARY SOBCZAK
MAJ Mikelle AdamczykUSN Patrick AntioSrA Olivia AzeezUSN Benjamin Baxter MAJ Barton BlackorbyUSMC Kristopher BledsoePFC Brian BokunSSG Joshua Bullock SGT Jamie BushmanLT Benjamin Clay USNLTJG Hannah ConstantakisLTJG Katelyn Constantakis LT Michael CullenUSMC Robert DeanSPC Tyler DeBozy MAJ David FaulkLTJG Katherine Mary GorskiSSGT Brian A. Hada LT John J HamannChief Matt HayduCPT Jay Heide LTC Barbara Krause LT Daniel Kuriluk CPT Matthew KurilukCPL Ben Maday
Pray For Those Who Serve in Our Military
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.
MAJ Shawn MagowanSGT Mark McGlynnSGT Alexandra McGlynnCPL James McGlynnChap. Tim Meier, SJ SGT Steven Miller SPC Lauren Moloney CW2 Lincoln MoloneyCPT Rick Moreira, USMCMAJ Brooke Heintz Morrissey MAJ Michael T. Morrissey DC3 SW Jeremy Nemeth2LT Brett Quick CPT Garrett QuickCPT Kelsey QuickPFC Matthew RabahyA1C Elyse McCanna SalmonMAJ Mark Saurer CPL Gabriel Smith, USMC SFC William SmithPFC Nathan SwigerUSMC Daniel Van BonnLTC Christopher Wagner MAJ Phillip Wiktor, USMC LTJG Adam Williams
Names are kept on the list for fourweeks.Ifyouwishtoaddorremoveaname,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...
Robert Albright Lawrence LarabellIan Barrett Suzanne LarabellRonald Barthold Thomas E. LiddellShirley Barthold Mildred MadiganViolet Basnec Paula MahinskeTim Bock James MaisanMarie Bongiovanni Marvis McCleanGlen Bott Barbara McDonaldGina Buchan Maggie McQuillan-KeyBarbara Burbo Claudia MelottiRichard Castenada Greg MeyerSusan Coakley Joseph MillerEnrico Digirolamo Griffen MorrisShirley Digirolamo Ellie MulderFlora DiPardo Austin OutwaterMolly Doyle Daniel OutwaterBarb Evans Patricia OutwaterDan Gefre Barb PlaceJane Gacioch Betty RayburnJerry Grobosky Robert RayburnDean Hare Judy RaeLloyd Harr Faith SimsickBecca Haskel Maureen SmejkalFrances Hoffer David StarinskyElaine Horwath Jackson StegmeyerEllen Hymes Krista StoumbosNancy Kiernan Fr. Jude SurowiecMargo Kramar Bernard TherouxRobert Kramar Lorraine TherouxJennifer Kuphal Phillip WantinTed Lachowicz Christina WheelerToni Lachowicz Lillian WiktorDiane Lack Marilyn WirtzJen Langan Joe Zonca
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Monday, February 4 7:00 p.m. Spec. Int. of OLV Parishioners Tim Bock req. by Tom and Mary Wicke Wednesday, February 6 8:30 a.m. Atanas Petres req. by Family Ann Wiltsie req. by Joe & Deb Breitenbeck Spec. Int. of Emily Minniear req. by Family
Thursday, February 78:30 a.m. Marjorie Kelner req. by Family Holy Souls in Purgatory req. by Through his Heart Ministry
Friday, February 8 8:30 a.m. Marian Ramsey req. by Family Nancy Diacono req. by Family
Saturday, February 9 5:00 p.m. Deb Buckhout req. by Fr. Denis & OLV Staff Spec. Int. of Jackson Stegmeyer req. by Fr. Denis & OLV Staff
Sunday, February 10 7:30 a.m. William Darish req. by Betty Jane Darish Marjorie Kelner req. by Family Spec. Int. of Irene Petroski req. by Lew &Laura Tillman
9:30 a.m. Lanny Mattingly req. by Cheryl Martin Rose Kramek req. by Andrea McTaggert
11:30 a.m. Kay Wheeker req. by Pat Finn Anthony Aratari req. by Joe & Deb Breitenbeck
Monday Heb 11:32-40; Ps 31:20, 21, 22, 23, 24; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday Memorial of Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b-27, 28 and 30, 31-32; Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday Memorial of Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18a; Mk 6:1-6 Thursday Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Ps 48:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 9,10-11; Mk 6:7-13 Friday Saint Jerome Emiliani; Saint Josephine Bakhita, Virgin Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9abc; Mk 6:14-29 Saturday Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Mk 6:30-34 Sunday Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11 or 1 Cor 15:3-8, 11; Lk 5:1-11
Mass IntentionsWeek at a GlanceMonday, February 4
Health & Wellness Mtg, 10 a.m., Martha ASFF, 5 p.m., School
Parish Rosary, 6:15 p.m., Church Mass, 7:00 p.m.
RCIA, 7:00 p.m., Neumann Room AA Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Fr. Ernie
Tuesday, February 5 Bible Group, 10 a.m., Neumann Card Group, 1:00 p.m., Martha
ASFF, 5 pm., School Northville Strings, 6:00 p.m., St. Cecelia
Wednesday, February 6 Rosary, 8:00 a.m., Church
School Mass, 8:30 a.m., Church Cherub Choir, 4 p.m., Church
Contemporary Music, 7 p.m., St. Cecelia Mystery of God, 7 p.m., John XXIII
Cantor Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m., Church
Thursday, February 7 Rosary, 8:00 a.m., Church Mass, 8:30 a.m., Church
Stitching Busybodies, 9 a.m., St. Anne Gospel Reflections, 9:15 a.m., John XXIII
Children’s Choir, 4:00 p.m., Church NA, 7 p.m., Fr. Ernie Center
Adult Choir, 7:30 p.m., Church
Friday, February 8 Reconciliation, 7:45 a.m.
Rosary, 8:00 a.m., Church Mass, 8:30 a.m., Church
Eucharistic Adoration, 9:30 a.m., CH Adoration Closing, 11:30 a.m., CH
Saturday, February 9 Reconciliation, 3:30 p.m Mass, 5:00 p.m., Church.
OLV Daddy Daughter Dance, 7 p.m., Gym
Sunday, February 10 Mass, 7:30 a.m., Church
Mass/CLOW, 9:30 a.m., Church Mass/CLOW 11:30 a.m., Church
High School Teen Nigh, 6 p.m., Neumann
Donuts, Spotlight on Ministries , and New Parishioner Regstration
after all Masses
Readings of the Week: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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OURLADYOFVICTORYCATHOLICCHURCH133OrchardDrive✚ Northville,Michigan✚48167
Phone:(248)349-2621✚ Fax:(248)349-7329✚ www.olvnorthville.org
OFFICEHOURSMonday-Friday:8:30a.m.-noon,1:00-5:00p.m.,Sunday,8:30a.m.-1:00p.m.
MASSSCHEDULESaturday-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.
PARISH STAFF & MINISTRY CONTACT INFORMATION
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.LafayeleSt.,SouthLyon,48178 (248)446-8700,www.saintjosephsouthlyon.org
CLERGY Rev. Denis B. Theroux, [email protected] Ext.2255 Weekend Clergy Associate: Rev. Dennis Kauffman
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE and DEACON Ric Misiak, [email protected] Ext. 2254
MUSIC MINISTRY Kathy Sanderson, [email protected] Ext. 2261 Tim Johnson, [email protected] Ext. 2479
PARISH OFFICE Office Secretary: Janet Baker and Kim Minniear [email protected] Ext. 2250 Administrative Assistant Colleen Bonadeo, [email protected] Ext. 2292 Parish Administrator Julie Lupo, [email protected] Ext. 2257
Purchasing and Facts Tuition Management Julie Stedem, [email protected] Ext. 2270
Parish Accountant Gina Garcia, [email protected] Ext. 2259
Bulletin Editor Michelle Gawne, [email protected] Ext. 2253
Maintenance Director Bob Larson, [email protected] Ext. 2266
Facilities and Events Coordinator/Faith Formation Secretary Ellen O’Neil, [email protected] Ext. 2256
OLV SCHOOL (248) 349-3610 Fax: (248) 380-7247 Kate Szuba, Interim Principal
FAITH FORMATION (248) 349-2559 Kelly Bruno, Director [email protected]
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Eric Fox, Chairperson [email protected]
OLV DADS’ CLUB PRESIDENT John Glon [email protected]
HOSPITALITY MINISTRY COORDINATOR Tina Bak, [email protected] Ext. 2277
CHRISTIAN SERVICE COORDINATOR Lindsey Duda, [email protected] Ext. 2258
Gospel of Life Merri Cullen, [email protected] (248) 790-8068
Meal Ministry Karen Martin, [email protected] (248) 797-3888 Deliah Sarafa, [email protected] (248) 884-5553
Stitching Busybodies (Sewing Ministry) Beth Ajlouni, [email protected] Andrea Murdock, [email protected] (248) 349-4382
Special Needs Outreach Pat Romzek, [email protected] (248) 305-8984 Karen 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 Steffanie Porter, [email protected] Knights of Columbus
Rick Bennett, [email protected] (248) 348-9214
Senior Group Tina Bak, [email protected] (313) 590-3416 Liliana Hein, [email protected] (956) 334-2754 St. Vincent de Paul Conference #437 (248) 349-2622
Stephen Ministry Confidential Ministry of Support (248) 349-0216
Evangelization Committee Nancy Tochman, [email protected]