THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

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1 OUR LADY OF VICTORY CHURCH May 7, 2017 Sat., May 6 5:00p Sun., May 7 8:30a 11:00a Mon. May 8 Tues. May 9 11:00a-FCV Wed. May 10 +Frederick Joseph Scheltz (Fr. Missimi) +John & Suzanne Duffey, Sr. (Duffey Family) Fourth Sunday of Easter People of the Parish +Joseph Sugar (Mimi Sugar) +Rudy Zadnik (Patricia Zadnik) Spec. Int. Dick & Kay Baumann (Family) +Jill Blahnik (Husband, Bob) St. Damien de Veuster +Joanne Bellisari (Sr. Dorothy Doyle) THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE 8:30a Mass-Church 9:30a Catechesis of Good Shepherd-Atrium 9:30a K-5th Grades 9:40a CHOSEN Program 11:00a Mass-Church 2:00p Baptism Class-PLC Mass-Church 7:00p Grief Support Mtg.-VH Mass-Church Thurs., May 11 Fri., May 12 Sat., May 13 5:00p Sun., May 14 8:30a 11:00a +Angeline Speziale (Family) Sts. Nereus & Achilleus +Norma Stratman (Stratman Family) Our Lady of Fatima +Nikki Baumann Hester (Dick & Kay Baumann) Fifth Sunday of Easter - Mothers Day +Mary Ruscilli (Family) +Giovanna Mosca (Elva & Amando Falasca) 104 Envelopes Rec d; 800 issued $3, Loose Checks 3, Apr Loose Cash Automated Giving 4/25/17 3, Total $10, Special Collections: St. Vincent de Paul Society - $1,050 Church in Central & Eastern Europe - $767 to Aaron Rieck & Carrie Bushong and Matthew Kudija & Jordan Russell who were united in the Sacrament of Marriage recently at Our Lady of Victory. to Vincent Louis Holmes, Seamus John McBride and Paige Mackenzie Wilson who were recently baptized at OLV and through the Sacrament of Baptism became members of God s family. If you took one or more of the seminarian cards that were in the pews this weekend, consider sending a card or note to the young man. You never know how much difference a word of encouragement can make to someone who is discerning a vocation to the priesthood. Pray for him! Mass-Church 8:30a Mass-Church 7:15p Choir Rehearsal-VH Mass-Church 5:30p Wedding Rehearsal-Church 2:30p Wedding (Shuda/Babaleeva)-Church 5:00p Mass-Church 8:30a Mass-Church 11:00a Mass-Church HEAVEN STARTS NOW: Please join us for a discussion of the book Heaven Starts Now, Becoming a Saint Day by Day by Fr. John Riccardo This book will help us recognize the invitation from God the Father to join His Son Jesus in living the abundant life of heaven while still on earth. The Group will meet THURSDAYS 12 noon in Victory Hall. Bring your lunch, your thoughts and your questions. If you are interested in discussing this book, PLEASE CONTACT ROSEMARY FINNERAN at adultfaith@ourldayofvictory.cc or by May 7th. Father Romano will present a slideshow of the Apparitions of Mary then focus on Our Lady of Fatima for the 100 th anniversary on Wednesday, May 10 - PLC. Breakfast will be served following m Mass. Please RSVP to Connie Leach

2 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Attention OLV Class of 2017 Parents and Graduates Father Romano would like to invite you to Our Lady of Victory on Sunday, June 4 for a blessing for your graduate at the 11:00am Mass. Father Romano will call them forth and give a blessing and small gift to your graduate. A cake reception will follow in the Parish Life Center Please RSVP to me at religioused@ourladyofvictory.cc by Monday, May 20. Also we would like to put your graduates name, high school they attended, and the college, trade school, or military branch they plan to attend or join in the bulletin that day. Please me this information by Monday, May 20 to meet the bulletin deadline. If we have not seen you for a while, we would love to see you and your families! Peace, Mrs. Krista Joseph The OLV St. Vincent de Paul Society is helping a family from Run the Race who is moving into new housing. If anyone has any of the following items they are willing to donate (used or new) the family would greatly appreciate your help. Please contact Pat Feamster at with questions. White interior paint Kitchen chairs Lamps and End Tables, etc. Dressers MINISTRY SCHEDULES 5:00p Saturday, May 13 Michelle Fishpaw, Linda Mazzitti, Jesse & Elaine Oddi, Christine Pirik, Harry Ritz Patti Olson, Regina Quinn Grace Baumann, Katherine Murphy, Alex Sterneker Chris Gloyd, Nancy Tarini, Camille Cenci, Renee Williams 8:30a Sunday, May 14 Beljeania Berry, Marsha Dieker, Carolyn McDaniels, Dominic Wisler Jeanne Bogen, Robert Handy Will Bertke, Gunnar Blubaugh, Jacob Blubaugh Frank & Teri Albanese, Michael Phillian, USHER NEEDED Ann Cahalan, Anthony DiSante, Pat Hadler, Pete Stoeckinger, Brian Tierney 11:00a Sunday, May 14 Steven Meier, Rosemary Myers, Liz Shannon, Debbie Sequillace, Gisela Vitt, Brenda Young Dottie Spires, Heidi Yurkiw Audrey Finfrock, James Shannon, Natalie Yurkiw Nick Melaragno, Roy LeMaster, Joe Miller, USHER NEEDED Carolyn & Todd McDaniels, Donna McGrath PRAYER REQUESTS: Elizabeth Rusnak, Irene Clay, Patricia Baumann, Reid Hudson, Jada Brady, Jake Koch, Casey Browning, Isabella Karst, Andrew Johnson, Frank Michael, Cynthia Carson, Mary Bass, Mark Lomeo, Bob Thurman, Gina Harrobin, John Magnacca, Olivia O Brien, Sue and Sylvia Bender, Elizabeth Rossel, Marie Peters, Brenda Martin, Katie Custer, Annabelle Marshall, Rosemary Studer, Joy Russell, Theresa Pasanovic, Effie Violanti, Sr. Dorothy Doyle, Jerri Nardone, Bill Guttliep, Nick Haring, Denisi Family, Rose Sliemers, Aaron Rieck, Teresa Ciotola, Ann Reed, Mary Fenstermacher, Mike Vargo, Andre Bond, Samantha Baker, Lovre Dzolic, Baby Jackson Dowrey, Dannie Terrel, Bridget Lowe, Gina Sansotta, Dani Crabtree. Please remember in your prayers others who are not on this list. (Please notify the parish office of any changes.)

3 OUR LADY OF VICTORY CHURCH May 7, 2017 Religious Education Congrats to our First Communicants! Many blessings go out to all our First Communicants who received Jesus in the Sacrament of First Holy Communion on Sunday, April 30! It was a joyous occasion shared by many family and friends. Many thanks are extended to the 2nd grade Catechists and assistants: Lisa Welsh, Steve Kennedy, Ali Derick, Camryn Morin, and Olivia Gamble, who worked diligently with the children to prepare them for this special sacramental event. Thank you to all the parents who have supported and encouraged their children on their journey towards the Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion! Special thanks to Carol Ann Bradley, our Music Director, for her gift of music ministry and to Pat Fulcher, our Religious Ed Assistant, who helped make this a very special day for the First Communicants and their families. Blessings to our First Communicants! Harper Bean Robert Campbell Claire Dizon Emerson Dizon William Donohue Emerson Dunlap Juliana English Marissa Gibson Finnian Hayes Oliver Heslop Julia Kennedy Reese Kessler Ella Knouff Ella Milton Ethan Mouser Abigail Palmisciano Grady Polgar Makayla Poling Ryann Richard Lily Rickert Abigail Smith Vivian Swary Paige Thompson William Tooker Ramon Muguruza Weaver Kevin Welsh Chase Whetzel Dillon Wiles Last day of class will be Sunday, May 7! May 7 is the last day to drop off food donations for Feed the Summer Need for the St. Francis Food Pantry in McArthur, Ohio. May 14 will be our Mother's Day Mass and Crowning of the Blessed Mother at the 11:00 am mass! Please plan to attend and make it a special day for your family! Blessings, Mrs. Krista Joseph

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6 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Bishop s Annual Appeal Allocation of Funds Dear Parishioners, The Bishop s Annual Appeal provides us an opportunity to share our Faith and the many gifts which God has bestowed upon us with our brothers and sisters in need. The theme of the Bishop s Annual Appeal this year is Living the Gospel in Faith, Hope and Charity and encourages each of us to be willing to be the hope so many are desperately looking for. In sharing our material blessings, we will help to strengthen our ministries, educate our young people, support the vocations of those called to the Priesthood and married life and bring comfort to the ill and the lonely. Our Parish goal this year is $67,964 which I am confident we will reach with everyone s help. Every dollar that we raise over our Parish goal will be returned to our Parish to be used for the particular needs of our Parish. May God bless you and your loved ones. Sincerely in Christ, Msgr. Romano Ciotola Allocation of BAA Funds The money raised through the Bishop s Annual Appeal helps to financially assist the following ministries, programs and offices. Please visit for more information on diocesan offices, ministries and events. OFFICE OF VOCATIONS Education and formation of seminarians pursuing a vocation to the priesthood. Funds events and programs such as the Andrew Dinners and Learn to Discern. OFFICE OF THE DIACONATE Offers comprehensive formation, continuing education, workshops, and retreats for all Deacons and Diaconate candidates. OFFICE FOR DIVINE WORSHIP Assists the office to support the Bishop in his role as chief liturgist for our diocese. Funds help to support the spiritual and pastoral programs such as RCIA, celebration of Confirmation and celebration of Episcopal Liturgies for parishes and groups. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND CATECHESIS OFFICE Supports all Parish School of Religion teachers and parish catechists to form the foundations of faith for young minds. OFFICE OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Provides tuition assistance to families in need. Offers grants to secondary schools for capital needs and financial support for faculty and staff development and curriculum enhancement. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE OFFICE Provides marriage preparation for couples and life enrichment programs to families. Funds ministries, programs and workshops on parenting and natural family planning. OFFICE FOR SOCIAL CONCERNS Funds the overall goals and mission of the office to build social order through systemic change. Serves as local liaison for national programs: Catholic Relief Services and Campaign for Human Development. BLACK CATHOLIC MINISTRIES Supports the mission of Black Catholic Ministries to promote education, spiritual growth and evangelization within the African American community. CATHOLIC LATINO MINISTRY OFFICE Funds the ministry programs and conferences that focus on the Latino community. DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Helps to support, empower and educate all Catholic Women in spirituality, leadership and service. JOINT ORGANIZATION FOR INNER CITY NEEDS Supports the mission of J.O.I.N. to reach out to those who are in need, Catholic and Non-Catholic alike. OFFICE OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Provides funding for ministries and programs for youth and young adults at parishes, in Catholic schools and on college campuses within our diocese. RETREAT CENTERS Provides ongoing support for the operation and staffing of retreat facilities. INSTITUTIONAL ASSISTANCE Provides programs for the elderly, crisis intervention, and spiritual care of the hospitalized and the infirm. ASSISTANCE TO PARISHES Offers an opportunity for parishes to receive funding to be used for the needs of the parish.