Our Lady of Victory Church 4919 South Catherine Street Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901 Phone: (518) 561-1842 Fax: (518) 561-2269 Website: www.olvc.org E-Mail: office@olvc.org Gabriel Project: (518) 578-1068 Diocese of Ogdensburg Website: www.rcdony.org Bishop: Most Reverend Terry R. LaValley Parish Staff Pastor: Rev. William Reamer Deacon: Jack Lukasiewicz (deaconjack@olvc.org) Bookkeeper, Director of Music, and Webmaster: Mr. Randy Pulsifer (office@olvc.org) Facilities Manager: Mr. Terry Polhemus Mass Intentions for the Week Sat, Dec. 8...Vigil Mass of the Lord s Day 4:00 p.m...people of the Parish Sunday, December 9...2 nd Sunday of Advent 9:00 a.m...phyllis Bayler by the LaTulip Family Monday, December 10 Advent Weekday 8:00 a.m. Joan T. Lukasiewicz by her family Tuesday, December 11...Advent Weekday 8:00 a.m. Homer & Olive Christine Bell by Anne Bell Wednesday, Dec. 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe 8:00 a.m...viola Clark by Jeanette & Carl Clark Thursday, December 13...St. Lucy 8:00 a.m...lillian Cote by her family Friday, December 14 St. John of the Cross 8:00 a.m...edmond & Irene Lalonde by Carl & Jeanette Clark Sat, Dec. 15...Vigil Mass of the Lord s Day 4:00 p.m...concetta Dubuque by Phil & Sue Dubuque Sunday, December 16...3 rd Sunday of Advent 9:00 a.m...people of the Parish Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:00 3:45 pm Our Lady of Victory Office Hours Monday Thursday 8:30 am 4:30 pm Friday 8:30 am noon
2 December 9, 2018 Winter Mass Cancellations In case of inclement weather, if the City of Plattsburgh Schools close, there we be NO morning mass. As you know, Fr. Reamer lives at St. Alexander s Rectory in Morrisonville, and if weather conditions are bad enough to close the schools, he will also cancel mass. The mass intention will be rescheduled. Let the Hospital Know If you are admitted to the hospital and want Fr. Bill to visit you during your stay, please let the person who registers you that you are a Roman Catholic, and that you belong to Our Lady of Victory Parish. Environmental Stewardship As you prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ who is the Light of the world, consider ways that YOU might bring the light of His love to others. In the words of Pope Francis, Creation is a gift, it is a wonderful gift that God has given us, so that we care for it and we use it for the benefit of all always with great respect and gratitude. Suggestion: In gratitude for the gift of light, purchase LED lights for your decorations and around your home. This will be a drawdown on your electric bill and benefit all of life on the planet by reducing your carbon output. For more info. see: Drawdown ed. Paul Hawken December 2, 2018 Adult $2,852.00 Plate $ 340.00 Total $3,192.00 Last Year (December 3, 2017) $4,013.00 Readings for the week of December 9, 2018 Sunday: Bar 5:1-9/Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 [3]/ Phil 1:4-6, 8-11/Lk 3:1-6 Monday: Is 35:1-10/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 [Is 35:4f]/Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11/Ps 96:1-2, 3 and 10ac, 11-12, 13 [Is 40:10ab]/Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Zec 2:14-17/Jdt 13:18bcde, 19 [15:9d]/Lk 1:26-38 Thursday: Is 41:13-20/Ps 145:1 and 9, 10-11, 12-13ab [8]/Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [Jn 8:12]/Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11/Ps 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16, 18-19 [4]/Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Next Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a/Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 [6]/Phil 4:4-7/Lk 3:10-18 Liturgical Publications Inc It s Our Church, It s Our Future Our Parish continues to make progress as we work toward reaching our goal in the It s Our Church, It s Our Future Campaign. To all the parishioners that made their commitment, we extend a special Thank You! for joining the parishioners who were able to make their gift. Thus far, Our Lady of Victory has reached $182,232 of the goal of $195,412.00, which is 93.26%. Wow! Presently we are gathering needed information and estimated amounts so we know what we can afford for the necessary work in the church. Your generous support of the past continues into the present and will enable the future to be hope-filled. Thank you! OLV Prayer Line If you have an intention for the prayer line, please email them to Neta LeBlanc (nleblanc4566@charter.net) or contact the Parish Office by calling (518) 561-1842 or by emailing office@olvc.org.
3 December 9, 2018 Study Program for Adults Queen of Heaven Mary s Battle for You Sponsored by St. Peter s Church, Plattsburgh. Join us for an 8 week program produced by Saint Benedict Press that gives an account of the life of Mary, her role in the early church and her most well- known apparitions. Explore devotions and prayers. Come away with a richer love of the Virgin Mary! Contact (518) 563-1692 or spchurch1692@primelink1.net to register by Dec. 19th. Mondays - Emmaus Room 5:30 7:00 PM, Jan 7th Feb. 28th Led by Starr Burke. $25.00 to cover cost of study guide. Help Needed for Clothing Store Our Lady of Victory s Clothing Store is looking for help. As you know, our volunteers sort through the donations of clothes dropped at the Parish Center, picking out clean, serviceable clothing that can be sold for a few dollars; proceeds go to support the parish. The Clothing Store also donates clothing to our Gabriel Project mothers, and people who have lost their homes through fires, floods, etc. At this time we have a real need for volunteers to sort clothing. Sorters are needed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturday. If you can help our parish by your donation of your time and talent, or for questions, please contact Kim at (518)562-5403 or Terry at (518) 578-1135. Thank you for all you do to support our parish. Sanctuary Lamp This week s Sanctuary Lamp is in Memory of Frank Nardelli by his wife, Anna 2 nd Sunday of Advent Are you following the instruction of St. Paul and seeking knowledge and every kind of perception to discern your vocation in Christ as a priest, deacon or in consecrated life? Talk to Fr. Bill after mass or Fr. Doug Lucia at (315) 386-2543/ dlucia@rcdony.org or Cathy Russell, the Diocesan Vocation Coordinator(315)393-2920, ext. 1450/crussell@rcdony.org. See us also on Facebook or at www.myvocation.net. Low-gluten Host If you would like a low-gluten host, please let either Deacon Jack or Father Reamer know before mass starts. Cookies & Crafts With Santa Saturday, December 8th from 2:00-5:00 PM at the Our Lady of Victory Parish Center (gym). Cookies, Games, Crafts, Goody Bags and Loads of Fun! Special Guest: The Grinch. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Post #13127 Annual Giving Tree Our annual giving tree is up in church. This year you may choose a tag in support of a needy residence at the Clinton County, Plattsburgh Rehabilitation, or Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Gifts should be wrapped, bagged, and returned under the tree with the tag firmly attached by Sunday December 16th. Thank you very much for your generosity.
5 December 9, 2018 News from Seton Catholic Seton Catholic is excited to welcome Shannon Olsen as our new Director of Guidance! Miss Olsen attended St. John s Academy and graduated from Seton Catholic in 2012. While in high school, she played on the soccer, hockey and softball teams, and served as Student Council secretary her senior year. She graduated from Niagara University in 2016 with a bachelor s in Political Science and a minor in History. She comes to us from Schluter Systems, where she was employed as a workshop coordinator. I am looking forward to helping the students and Seton grow and do well, Miss Olsen said. I loved my time here as a student and everyone has been so welcoming with my return. Art Students Make the Most of Snow As another winter storm rolled through Nov. 27, Mr. Wolf took his art students outside to use a different medium snow! Most people think of clay or papier-mâché when it comes to sculpture, but these high schoolers took advantage of the weather to build snowmen. 3D Printer Makes Debut This week, Mr. Cayea fired up the 3D printer we received through a GE Additive program grant our technology, library and science departments collaborated on. We cannot wait to see what our other teachers and students create with it!
4 December 9, 2018 Gabriel Project Needs Your Help! When the time came for Jesus to be born, Joseph and Mary could not find a suitable place for the Savior to be born. Time after time they knocked on doors, only to be turned away. Our Gabriel Project needs your help! Please help in any way you can, either with monetary donations or donations of baby items. Baby items that are always in need: Pack n plays and sheets, bottles, diapers, baby monitors, diaper bags, changing pads, breast pumps and pads, baby thermometers (forehead ones are best), all sizes of boys and girls onesies. We also provide aid to mothers having to travel to UVM Medical Center in Burlington. Please don t ignore the knocking of our pregnant mothers in need. Open the door to your heart, and let them in! Thank you for all you do to help us continue to provide such a badly needed service to pregnant mothers and their children. Christmas Season Schedule Monday, Christmas Eve 24 Dec. 4 PM Tues, Nativity of the Lord 25 Dec. 9 AM Sat., Feast of the Holy Family 30 Dec. 4PM Sun., Feast of the Holy Family 31 Dec. 9AM Mon., Solemnity of Mary 31 Dec. 4:00 PM Tues., Solemnity of Mary 1 Jan. 9 AM PROTECTING GOD S CHILDREN Our Diocese and Parish have policy procedures creating safe environments protecting our children. Read and learn how you, too can create a culture of protection: www.rcdony.org/safeenv Join the choir and pray twice!