Our Lady of Victory & St. John Vianney Parishes Ministering to the people of West Haven, Connecticut Let us then pursue what leads to peace and to build up one another (Romans 14:19). Oce for the Parishes (Our Lady of Victory Rectory) Phone: 203-934-6357 or 203-934-6000 Fax: 203-932-3315 E-Mail: olovrectory@yahoo.com Website: www.olov.org Oce of Religious Education Phone: 203-933-0044 E-Mail: olovore@sbcglobal.net Our Lady of Victory School 620 Jones Hill Road Phone: 203-932-6457 Fax: 203-932-6456 Website: www.olovschool.org Beacon on the Hill Parish Social Ministry Center 634 Jones Hill Road Phone: 203-931-9989 Mass Schedule Weekend Masses Sat. 4:30PM (SJV); Sun.: 8:00AM (OLOV), 9:30AM (SJV), 11:00AM (OLOV) Weekday Masses 7:30AM Masses: Mon., Wed, & Fri. (OLOV) 7:30AM Masses: Tues. & Sat. (SJV) May 14, 2017 - Fifth Sunday of Easter Our Lady of Victory (OLOV) 600 Jones Hill Road St. John Vianney (SJV) 300 Captain Thomas Blvd Mission of the Archdiocese of Hartford In union with the whole Church, the faithful of the Archdiocese of Hartford have a mission by Baptism to be living signs of communion with God, and to be his instruments for the redemption of the world. Nourished by God s Word and by the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, we are called to live a holy life, and to bring others into our shared communion with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
PARISH STAFF Priest: Rev. Joseph R. Cronin, Pastor Email fr.cronin@aohct.org Deacons: Deacon Frank Bevvino Deacon Dean Macchio Deacon Paul Sabo (senior status) Pastoral Associate: Sister Beata Tiboldi, O.P. Music Ministry: Eduardo Perez, Director Jaclyn Chiarelli, Assistant Director Oce Sta: Ann Talevi, Business Manager Patty Boyne, Morning Oce Manager Betty Pergolotti, Afternoon Manager Maintenance: Nick Corso, OLOV Custodian Ernie Conte, SJV Custodian Trustees: Frank Gentilesco & Connie Hubbard, OLOV Tim Ellis & Ann Talevi, SJV Religious Education Oce: LoriAnn Ruiz, Director of Religious Education Our Lady of Victory School: Ardell Bartolotta, Principal Lucy Adante, Oce Manager Cecelia Castillon, Receptionist Beacon on the Hill: Rose Ann Gulisano & Barbara Messina Co-Directors Dick & Lorraine Greig, Food Pantry Managers Barbara Messina & Marianne Hartnack, Diaper Bank Managers Valerie Kilmartin & Claire Sullivan, Durable Medical Equipment Weekly Mass Intentions Barbara Mulvey Requested by Mary Mary Bigelli & Anita Carlotto Requested by Family
A Note from the Archbishop Stewards for Tomorrow WEEKLY READINGS Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Jn 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Jn 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 8:5-8,14-17 1 Pt 3:15-18 Jn 14:15-21 Page 3? Ask Father?
Parish Information Page RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Monday Friday 10:00AM-6:00PM Sacraments Baptism Contact our parish oce to arrange a baptism. Baptismal preparation class usually takes place the Þrst Sunday of the month at OLOV, 12:15PM. Please call to schedule with us before attending. Marriage Call the rectory to make arrangements to be married at either church. Participation in marriage preparation class is required. Call for information. Confessions The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available every Saturday afternoon from 3:00-4:00PM at St. John Vianney Church. You may also call to make an appointment if needed. Sacrament of the Sick Should anyone need Anointing of the Sick, call Father at the rectory to make an appointment. - - Prayer Groups & Bible Study Bible Study This Tuesday, we will conclude the study The book of the Prophet Amos with Chapter 9. Cry room of the church at SJV from 2 to 3:30PM. Rosary and Divine Mercy SJV: in church Thursdays at 1PM. OLOV: in the church at 5PM every weekday (except legal holidays) we recite the rosary. Lord of Peace Prayer Group We meet on Wednesdays at St. John Vianney at 3 p.m. For information call 937-8136. Page 4 Ministry & Organizations Homebound Ministry Please, contact the rectory if you, a family member or a friend is unable to come to church. We have people to visit at home and our Eucharistic Ministers can bring Communion. Please, call us to make arrangements. Knights of Columbus Our parishes have a council, #14326, that meets the second Tuesday of every month in the hall at SJV at 7:30PM. Choir Rehearsals are in the church at OLOV. The children rehearse Tuesdays at 5PM. Adults rehearse Wednesdays from 7-9PM. Social Group The social group meets on Mondays as scheduled. See the calendar page for information. Cub Scouts One cub pack meets on Fridays in the hall at OLOV once a month. Call 203-933-0237. Another pack meets at St. John Vianney on Thursday evenings in the hall. CO-DA Solutions (Women s 12 step Codependency Meeting) Learn to create healthy relationships. A women s group of Co-dependence Anonymous meets Monday evenings from 7-8PM at SJV in the chapel. OLOV Collection for May 7, 2017 SJV Weekly Collection: $6,858.12 School Collection: $1,020.75 Online Giving: +$560.00 Weekly Collection: Montly Collection: $N/A $N/A Online Giving$ +$207.00
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PRAYING FOR ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS Many families in our community have loved ones suffering with mental illness. Some with mental illness may be separated from their families or have no family and may be living in homeless shelters. Please join us to pray for them during a special Prayer Service at Our Lady of Victory, 6:30 pm on THIS MONDAY May 15 th the Feast Day of St. Dymphna, the patron saint of those afflicted with mental illness. HEALING MASS With Anointing of the Sick St. John Vianney THIS TUESDAY May 16th at 6:30PM This is a communal celebration of the Sacrament of the Sick that we celebrate each Easter Season in our parishes. We will be oering the sacrament to all people who need the healing grace of God in either body, mind, or spirit. You need not be a parishioner to come. We hope that you are able to join us in this beautiful liturgy. ALL ARE WELCOME TO PRAY WITH US! MOTHERS DAY DIAPER DRIVE May 13th & 14th! Did you know that the average child uses 55-60 diapers PER WEEK? State law requires that parents supply both diapers and wipes to daycare on top of the cost of daycare. Please be as generous as you are able. We are especially in need of sizes 4, 5, & 6 for our Mother s Day diaper drive. We also could use coupons to help us when we need to purchase more. Thank you! Page 6
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Altar Servers Needed! Save the Date for the Annual Pentecost Celebration Sunday June 4, 2017 12:15-3:00 OLOV Hall Please plan to join us again this year for our 3rd annual Pentecost Party: A Multi Cultural pot luck luncheon, celebrating the many cultures within our parish family. We invite every family to come, celebrate your heritage and if you are able, bring your favorite dish to share! It will be a fun afternoon Þlled with good food and fellowship. If you plan to join us, please complete the tear out below and return in the collection basket or to the rectory. Yes! I/We are coming to the Annual Pentecost Celebration Name: Number of Adults: Number of Children: Will bring: Would like to help: Telephone/email: We are looking for help to serve at the altar of God. Our young people have the opportunity to serve the parish community by assisting at Mass. There are many tasks needed to be done, and we could use help to make it all ßow smoothly. Training will take place at Our Lady of Victory on Monday, May 22nd at 6:30PM. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE! Any young people who have received First Holy Communion from elementary school through high school are welcome. Please, call the rectory to let us know if you are interested. Thank you for your consideration! Eucharistic Minsters Needed! The Eucharist is the core of our Catholic identity. The amazing gift of Christ oering himself to feed us and give us his strength, hope, and love unites us as One Body serving our brothers and sisters with love. We need people to help us oer that great gift of the Body and Blood of Christ. Eucharistic ministers serve Communion at Masses and also go to homebound parishioners to make sure they share in the feast of God s love, even when they cannot come to Church. We will have a training for new ministers for both parishes at St. John Vianney on Sunday, May 21st at 6PM. If you are interested in joining this ministry or simply have questions, please, call Fr. Joe at the rectory. THANK YOU! Page 8
It s Time to Register! We are now taking application for the 2017-2018 Religious Education Program Be an Angel! The OLOV school community cultivates an environment that is welcoming to all families, and committed to the academic, social, and spiritual growth of its students. Unfortunately, for some families, the cost of a Catholic education is out of reach. In response, the school has established the Guardian Angel Fund to provide help for parents who desire a faith-based education for their children, but cannot aord full tuition. This fund allows the school to cover the dierence between what a family is able to pay and the tuition due. Please prayerfully consider helping a child attend OLOV by being an angel. Any donation large or small is greatly appreciated. THANK YOU! The registration for next year s classes began on March 17th and will end on June 30th. All classes, grades 1 through 9, meet at Our Lady of Victory School. Grades 2, 3, 8, & 9 are mandatory in order to receive the Sacraments. We have a special class in case your child missed a Sacrament. All students currently enrolled in the program will get a registration packet in class. All parents of new students may register at the rectory during office hours: Monday - Friday 10AM-6PM. All registration forms must be submitted before June 30th. NO STUDENT WILL BE REGISTERED WITHOUT TUI- TION BEING PAID IN FULL. Tuition is $40 for grades 1-8. (A discount is available with three or more children in these grades) Confirmation Preparation (grade 9) is $55. Catholic High School students must register for the 9th grade class. After July 1st, there is a late fee for each student. PLEASE, SIGN UP NOW! Our S]hool H[s Wh[t You W[nt REGISTRATION OPEN Small class size K-8th grade Curriculum State certiþed teachers Creative learning environment NEASC Accreditation All Day Kindergarten Prep for 4 year olds Our L[^y of Vi]tory S]hool Applications are being accepted for enrollment into our parish school for the 2017-2018 school year, grades Pre-K through eight. For more information on how an education in a Catholic School would beneþt your child, or to make an appointment to visit, call us at (203) 932-6457. Page 9 www.olovschool.org
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