OUR LADY OF VICTORY CHURCH

DECEMBER 10-11, 2011

MASS INTENTIONS
Sat., Dec. 10 Advent Weekday 5:00p +Robert Thomas (Dick & Kay Baumann) Sun., Dec. 11 Third Sunday of Advent 8:30a People of the Parish 11:00a +Catherine Calderone (Pat Feamster) Mon., Dec. 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe 8:00a +Norma Schumick (Mary & Vince Melaragno) Tues. Dec. 13 St. Lucy 8:00a +Jack Miller (Family) 11:00a-FCV +Fr. Rod DiPietro (Msgr. Missimi) Wed., Dec. 14 St. John of the Cross 8:00a +Alberta Lombardi (Family & Friends) Thurs., Dec. 15 Advent Weekday 8:00a +Giovanni Panzera (Family & Friends) Fri., Dec. 16 8:00a Advent Weekday +Carmine Mosca (Vincenzo & Rita DiSante) Sunday, Dec. 11 2nd Collection for Religious Retirement Fund 8:30a Mass - Church 9:30a Birth of Jesus as Told by The Angels-PLC 11:00a Mass - Church 11:00a CLOW 11:00a CGS (During Mass)-Atrium 3:00p Advent Afternoon with the Choir-CH Monday, Dec. 12 8:00a Mass - Church 7:00p Womens Club Mtg.-PLC Tuesday, Dec. 13 8:00a 9:30a 4:00p 7:00p 7:00p

Mass - Church Bible Study-PLC CGS-Atrium Bible Study-PLC Parish Council Mtg.-VH

Sat., Dec. 17 Advent Weekday 5:00p People of the Parish Sun., Dec. 18 Fourth Sunday of Advent 8:30a +David Mastracci (Ed & Doris Jean Downing) 11:00a +Ida P. Iacobucci (Fred Lombardi & Family)

Wednesday, Dec. 14 8:00a Mass - Church Thursday, Dec. 15 8:00a Mass - Church 7:30p Choir Rehearsal-Church Friday, Dec. 16 8:00a 5:30p $6,304.00 1,835.00 515.00 Mass - Church Wedding Rehearsal-Church

Gifts for God

171 Envelopes Recd; 728 issued 22 Loose Checks Dec. 3-4 Loose Cash

Saturday, Dec. 17 St. Vincent de Paul Food Collection 2:30p Wedding (Hartke/Cassidy)-Church 4:00p Confessions - Church 5:00p Mass/Anointing of Sick - Church Sunday, Dec. 18 St. Vincent de Paul Food Collection 8:30a Mass/Anointing of Sick - Church 11:00a Mass - Church ImPact (6th-8th) Christmas Caroling at First Community

Total

$8,654.00

Thank you to all who support the work of God

THE BIRTH OF JESUS AS TOLD BY THE ANANGELS the annual Religious Ed. Christmas Program with ALL the students (Pre-5th) is Sunday, December 11th at 9:30am. Come hear the story of Jesus' birth as told by the angels. Reception to follow. Make it a "family day of worship" by going to the 11:00am Mass following the Christmas Program. Christmas Holiday Break.....no Religious Ed. on Sundays Dec. 18, 25, and January 1. See everyone back in class in the New Year on January 8.

ATTENTION EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, LECTORS AND ALTAR SERVERS: The Christmas and New Year's
Liturgy sign-up sheets are posted in the Sacristy. Please sign up.

My Soul Rejoices in my God.

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e are a group of people bound by our belief in Jesus Christ. Through our baptism, we are called to share in His work. Therefore we pledge ourselves through the ideal of shared ministry to build a community where all are welcomed, loved, needed, and appreciated; to celebrate the gift of life together in word and sacrament; and to promote justice, peace and equality for all people. - Our Lady of Victory Mission Statement

MINISTRY SCHEDULES
5:00p Saturday, December 17
Extraordinary Ministers: Lectors: Servers: Ushers: Joyce Gold, Dorie Kirwin, Jacqueline Milsom, Paul Milsom, Kathy Rizzoni Giorgio Rizzoni, Maria Rizzoni Andy McCauley, Joe McCauley, Megan McCauley Terry Rodeman, Sue Muguruza, Nancy Tarini, Steve Tarini

During the 5:00p Mass on Saturday, December 17 and during the 8:30a Mass on Sunday, December 18, there will be a communal anointing of the sick. Anyone with a physical or emotional ailment, may receive the anointing. Donations received in the My Christmas Offering envelope is your Christmas offering to support the works of the parish; donations received in the envelope marked Diocesan Catholic Charities will be sent to the Diocese of Columbus to support its works of charity. May God reward you for your generosity. The Scripture readings during Advent remind us to be ready for the coming of Jesus, the Son of God. Christmas is the celebration of the historical event of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Christmas is more importantly a celebration of a central truth that God sent his only Son to save us from our sins. It is a celebration of the incredible love of a God who did not spare his own Son, but handed him over for us all" (Rom. 8:32). It is a celebration of God's deep desire to draw everyone to Himself. Advent and Christmas present for us an opportunity to remember that we were made for Heaven. At this time of the year, we are reminded of our call to encounter a Person - Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
For current information about Trinity Catholic Elementary School please visit their website: www.trinity.cdeducation.org. Their weekly newsletter, The Friday Forget-Me-Not, is updated every Friday and is full of the latest information concerning Trinity School.

8:30a Sunday, December 18

Extraordinary Ministers: Lectors: Servers: Ushers: Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound: Frank Bettendorf, Ann Cahalan, Marsha Dieker, Mary Pat Tarpy Patti Jackson, Michael Phillian Andrew Kibbe, Allison OBrien Anthony DiSante, John Frary, Elaine Broderick, Brian Corson Sharon Harris, Angela Ferguson, Jesse & Elaine Oddi, Katie Foley, Randy Harlor

11:00a Sunday, December 18

Extraordinary Ministers: Lectors: Servers: Ushers: Collection Counters: Ann Gabriel, Krista Joseph, Kathy McKinney, Steven Meier, Rosemary Myers, Joy Russell Jim Shannon, Dottie Spires Julia Boyer, Molly Giuliani, Marie Pece Armando Falasca, Fred Lombardi, Tony Polletta, Mark McPherson Rob Luikart, Wayne Kottman

Mary Clark, Marie Sirij, Dorothy Lang, Eloise Miller, Mary Jane Hannah, Elizabeth Rusnak, Irene Clay, Patricia Baumann, Doris Scanlon, Patricia Sheehan, Eric Ray, Reid Hudson, Jada Brady, William Reed Orban, Jake Koch, Trina Latorre, Sr. Sharen Baldy, SCN, Casey Browning, Fr. Lawrence Reichert, William Hoke, Beanie Gentile, Marge Ciccone, Eloise McAllister, Tom Paoletti, Andrew Sheets, Cindy Hartsook, Carol Wagner, Shirley Graessle, Gary Senter. Please remember in your prayers others who are not on this list. (Please notify the parish office of any changes.)

OUR LADY OF VICTORY CHURCH

DECEMBER 10-11, 2011

FUTURE DATES FOR

CLEANING THE CENTER
Thank you 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Religious Education Students for your donations to the Run the Race Pantry. The RTR Kids are thankful for your generosity.

January 14 from 9a-11a

Please contact Debbie Daoud at debbiedaoud1@hotmail.com or 370-1990 if you can help.

February 11 from 9a-11a

Please contact Debbie Daoud at debbiedaoud1@hotmail.com or 370-1990 if you can help.

March 10 from 9a-11a

Please contact Debbie Daoud at debbiedaoud1@hotmail.com or 370-1990 if you can help.

Our Lady of Victory Parish continues to support Rachel Muha and Run the Race. Kids ages 3-18 are welcomed at the center which is located just 3.6 miles away from OLV. At the center, kids receive a meal and snacks. They participate in fun activities such as sports and crafts. They hear God's word and share prayer time together. They feel the consistent love that Rachel, her staff and other volunteers give to them daily. The center is a stable environment that they can count on each day. Pantry items that are ALWAYS needed: Granola Bars, Fruit Bars, FruitCups, Cans of Protein: Tuna, Chicken meals. Additional Items needed: Laundry Detergent and Lice Treatment Kits. Please place these items in the boxes in the lower level of the Parish Life
Center where Sunday school takes place.

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OLV Lifeteen
????? Contact Holly J. Monnier @ 419.303.8831/614.465.3658 (Cell #) or youth@ourladyofvictory.cc

March for Life, Jan. 22nd-24th 2011

For the first time EVER, OLV youth and adults, are invited to travel to Washington, D.C. for the March for Life--an opportunity to DEFEND LIFE! This is a two-day, one night trip to Washington, D.C. Total cost still being determined but will include bus fare, hotel room based on four person occupancy, and breakfast at the hotel. We will be travelling with youth and adults from St. Matthews in Gahanna. SCHEDULE: Sunday, January 22nd: Departure from St. Matthew at 6:30am; Mass for Life at the National Shrine Basilica Monday, January 23rd: Youth Rally, Mass, March for Life, and Testimonies at the Supreme Court Tuesday, January 24th: Arrival Back at St. Matthew at 2:00am Registration deadline is December 30th, 2011 Deposit payment of $50 is necessary with registration. Registration forms have been emailed out. They are also available by the front Church doors or the Parish and Religious Ed. Offices. Please contact Holly with questions, we hope you join us to defend LIFE! Thank you to all those who participated in our St. Nick Extravaganza last Saturday evening! We decorated Christmas cookies and cards for those at Dodd Rehabilitation Center. We then caroled there for the patients and staff. Afterwards, we enjoyed an evening of ice skating. Be on the lookout for the next event this winter!!! Dont miss out

WERE ON FACEBOOK, SEARCH: OLV Youth Community

UPCOMING EVENTS: DECEMBER 11 TONIGHT Life Night (6:30-8:00PM in Victory Hall) Join us for discussion, food, faith and fellowship. Bring friends, and dont miss out!!! 8th-12th grade welcomed. 17 Random Act of Kindness Xmas Project: We will be going to St. Francis Evangelization Center in MacArthur, Ohio to help put together Christmas packages for families in need. All are welcomed to attend, we will depart OLV at 7:30AM and return around dinner time. Contact Holly to sign up! If you are in highschool or younger, you must turn in a consent form, available online. MacArthur, Ohio serves some of the poorest people in our state. Help those who serve this population of people. 18 Christmas Caroling (6:30PM - meet in PLC) 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

ImPACT shirts only $10! You can buy one at the ImPACT nights or stop at the Religious Ed. Office during the week to purchase one..or two..or three!!! Checks can be made payable to: Our Lady of Victory Church.

OUR LADY OF VICTORY CHURCH

DECEMBER 10-11, 2011

AN ADVENT AFTERNOON with OUR PARISH CHOIR

Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 3:00 p.m.
Music for Advent and Christmas from many traditions and styles performed with orchestra. Christmas carols sung by all
Free Will Offering Invite your friends and neighbors to our concert!

THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH FOOD DRIVE

sponsored by the OLV St. Vincent De Paul Society: Our Lady of Victory Parish supports food banks located in Columbus and McArthur, Ohio by collecting non-perishable food items every Third Sunday of the Month. Please participate by bringing in non-perishable food donations and placing them in the baskets provided next Weekend - December 17-18, 2011. Thank you for your support!

Dear OLV Parishioners, Parishioner, Tom Farynowski, delivered the November food collection to Holy Rosary/St. Johns Church in Columbus. He said it was one of the largest food donations the church had ever received. The K-5th Grade Religious Education Children gave over 150 cans of food. Rose (the Holy Rosary/St. Johns Pantry Operations Manager) said they are now feeding over 350 families and the adjacent kitchen is serving over 6,000 meals each month. She was extremely grateful for the offering from Our Lady of Victory Parish. It is apparent that our One Can Per Family campaign is off to a good start. Decembers contribution will go to McArthur, OH where the need is also great! Thanks to all who are making the Food For the Hungry Program a successful one. --OLV St. Vincent De Paul Society

WELCOME to FINN JOSEPH DAMRON who was recently

baptized at OLV and through the Sacrament of Baptism became a member of Gods family.

CONGRATULATIONS to CHARLES THACKER & LAUREN

TILLEY who were recently united in the Sacrament of Matrimony at Our Lady of Victory.

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TEACH YOUR CHILDREN TO SHARE CHRISTS LOVE:

Encourage your children to show Christs love to others with tangible acts of giving or service. Allow them to choose one of these options or challenge them to come up with one of their own. Make a donation to a local ministry with money theyve earned or saved. Put together a care package for someone in the military. Buy Christmas gifts for a child or a family in need. Volunteer to work at a local ministry that reaches out to others during the holiday season. Whatever service you do this holiday season, be sure to do it as a family.

A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR EVERYONE!

On Tuesday, December 20, St. Gabriel Catholic Radio is moving to a new, permanent home on AM 820. This AM 820 signal is much stronger than the previous station and will reach our parish beginning on December 20! So, set AM 820 as your car radio preset and enjoy solid Catholic programming that will help in your journey to know, love, and serve the Lord. AM 820 bumper magnets will be available in the back of the church the weekend of December 17-18 for those who wish to join in inviting others to turn up their faith.

BISHOP READY ADVENT/HOLIDAY CONCERT: The

BRHS Band, along with the auxiliary bands from partner schools, will perform its Advent/Holiday Concert on Thursday, December 15, at 7 P.M. at the high school. Admission is free. The program will include a medley called And Bless Us Every One, Winter Wonderland, Up on the Housetop, and Jingle Bells, as well as the Ready tradition of ending the concert with Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas. For more information, please call 614-2765263.

CHRISTMAS GIFT SUGGESTIONS:

To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect. Oren Arnold
--Provided by the Marriage & Family Life Office, Diocese of Columbus

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Please join the Trinity

School Family for Breakfast with Santa, Saturday December 17, in the School Cafeteria from 8:30a to 11:30a. Menu to include pancakes, sausage, OJ, Milk & Coffee; Adults $4; Kids $2. Secret Santa shopping for the whole family at kids prices. Free pictures with Santa. Crafts for kids @ 50 cents. All are Welcome.

SAVE THE DATE: Benefactors, volunteers and

friends, mark Wednesday, June 20 on your 2012 calendars now for JOINs Annual Mass and Reception at the Cathedral with Bishop Campbell and the whole JOIN family! Mass will begin at 5:15p followed by a reception in the undercroft.

CLEARING OUT THE CLUTTER: Just like cleaning out

your closets, a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend will help you discern whats most important in your relationship. The next two Marriage Encounter weekends are in the new year on February 17-19 and May 18-20. For more information or to register, contact Paul & Marilou Clouse at 740-746-9003 or visit our website at www.wwmecolumbus.org.