OUR LADY OF VICTORY CHURCH March 3, 2019

8:30am Mass-Church

9:30am Rel. Ed. All Grades

11:00am Memorial Mass Monsignor Romano

8:00am Mass-Church

8:00am Mass-Church

8:00am Mass-Church

12:00Noon Mass-Church

7:00pm Mass-Church

8:00am Mass-Church

7:15pm Choir Rehearsal-VH

8:00am Mass-Church

4:30pm Fish Fry #1-PLC

5:00pm Mass-Church

8:30am Mass-Church

11:00am Mass-Church

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, Mar. 2 8:00am 5:00pm

Weekday +Regina Coffman (Friends) +Armando Falasca (Tony & Jackie Polletta)

Sunday, Mar. 3 8:30am

11:00am

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time +Lynn Early (Mafalda Rotolo) Memorial Mass for Monsignor Romano

Monday, Mar. 4 8:00am

St. Casimir +Bruno DiSante (Mafalda Rotolo)

Tuesday, Mar. 5 8:00am

Weekday +Effie Violanti (Patti Olson)

Wednesday, Mar. 6 8:00am

12:00Noon 7:00pm

Ash Wednesday +Erik Falasca (Mom) +Gildo Ciccone (Family) +Angeline Montenaro (Guido Ciotola)

Thursday, Mar. 7 8:00am

Sts. Perpetua & Felicity +Rose Sliemers (Family)

Friday, Mar. 8 8:00am

St. John of God +Jim Olson (Connie Leach)

Saturday, Mar. 9 5:00pm

St. Frances of Rome +Jill Thurston (Mom (Geri Radivich))

Sunday, Mar. 10 8:30am

11:00am

First Sunday of Lent People of the Parish +Jerri Nardone (Rita DelGreco Kreuzer)

125 Envelopes Rec’d; 811 issued $4,833.00

23 Loose Checks 1,135.00

Feb. 23-24 Loose Cash 900.00

TOTAL $6,868.00

FAMILY EMERGENCY SCAMS [EXCERPT): [An Our Lady of Vic-tory parishioner almost became a victim of the “Grandparent Scam” described below. (The caller explained the voice differ-ence due to a cold.) Taking quick action, she phoned her grandson who thankfully was in no danger and consequently notified local police. She wants to share this warning with her parish family.]

Scammers may pose as relatives or friends, calling or sending messages to urge you to wire money immediately. They’ll say they need cash to help with an emergency — like getting out of jail, paying a hospital bill, or needing to leave a foreign country.

Verify an Emergency: If someone calls or sends a message claiming to be a family member or a friend desperate for mon-ey:

Resist the urge to act immediately, no matter how dra-matic the story is.

Verify the person’s identity by asking questions that a stranger couldn’t possibly answer.

Call a phone number for your family member or friend that you know to be genuine.

Check the story out with someone else in your family or circle of friends, even if you’ve been told to keep it a secret.

Don’t wire money — or send a check or money order by overnight delivery or courier.

Report possible fraud at ftc.gov/complaint or by calling 1

-877-FTC-HELP .

Report Scams: If you believe you’ve responded to a scam, file a complaint with:

the FTC [Federal Trade Commission at www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov]

your state Attorney General [David Yost, Ohio Attorney General at 614-466-4320; www.ohioattorney.general.gov]

EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

MINISTRY SCHEDULES

5:00pm SATURDAY, MARCH 9

Extraordinary Ministers:

Theresa Draher, Kerstin Humphreys, Connie Leach, Jesse & Elaine Oddi,

Lectors: Beth Davin, Patti Olson

Servers: Elaina Schneider, Paige Schneider, Aiden Winslow

Ushers: Chris Gloyd, Nancy Tarini, Camille Cenci, Renee Williams

8:30am SUNDAY, MARCH 10

Extraordinary Ministers:

Tim & Mary Blubaugh, Rob & Crystal Dyckes, Mary Jane Timmons

Lectors: Mike Drennen, James Herlihy

Servers: Jack Clifford, Maggie Herlihy, Allison O’Brien

Ushers: Jeff Panuto, Mike Roman, Randy Harlor

Eucharistic Ministers

Homebound:

Ann Cahalan, Anthony DiSante, Donna Rosenthal, Pete Stoeckinger

11:00am SUNDAY, MARCH 10

Extraordinary Ministers:

Marcia Bohley, Pat Feamster, John Frericks, Krista Joseph, Rosemary Myers, Heather Roush

Lectors: Ann Gabriel, Bob LeBoeuf

Servers: Audrey Ardoin, Ty Ardoin, Mary Claire Thompson

Ushers: Nick Melaragno, Roy LeMaster

Collection Counters:

Barb Schofield, Pat O’Connor, Jan Beck

Elizabeth Rusnak, Irene Clay, Patricia Baumann, Reid Hudson, Jada Brady, Jake Koch, Casey Browning, Isa-bella Karst, Andrew Johnson, Frank Michael, Cynthia Carson, Gina Harrobin, John Magnacca, Olivia O’Brien, Sue and Sylvia Bender, Elizabeth Rossel, Brenda Mar-tin, Katie Custer, Annabelle Marshall, Rosemary Stu-der, Joy Russell, Bill Guttliep, Nick Haring, Denisi Fami-ly, Aaron Rieck, Teresa Ciotola, Andre Bond, Lovre Dzolic, Dannie Terrel, Bridget Lowe, Gina Sansotta, Dani Crabtree, John Lenhart, John & Joan Hamar, Anna Reed, Tayla Riddle, John & Rose-marie Mayhan, Betsy May, Michael H. Quinn, Marjorie Hall, Evan Decarlo, Jeff Panuto, Sam Troiano, Anneliese Rea, Tom Murphy, Susan Summers, Mary Ellen McKain, Ted Waterfield, Sam Troiano, Jr., Cindy Hartsook, Pete Bohley, Coleen Quinn, Christopher Ritz, Tricia Fetters, Ginny Culver. Please remember in your prayers others who are not on this list. (Please notify the parish office of any changes.)

Dear Brothers & Sisters,

I am sorry I could not be with you physically, but my heart is there with you. I offer my condolences to Fr. Romano’s family, to his close friends, and to my fellow parishioners. Sitting in front of my son-

in-law’s computer,I no-ticed a sign that says “The man. The myth. The leg-

end.” As I read that, I thought, how appropriate when thinking of Fr. Romano. He was a teacher par excellence in so many ways and taught me so much. We shared many break-fasts at Paul’s Pantry and had good discussions over coffee in the rectory between masses on the weekends when I preached. I believe the one thing that stands out for me is the way Fr. Romano taught what it means to be a hum-ble servant leader. He truly was a humble man who knew how to lovingly lead his congregation to be-come men and women of God. In the 18 years I was privileged and honored to min-ister with him at Our Lady of Victory, we always got along. We didn’t always agree but we always got along. I also appreciated Fr. Romano’s sense of humor. He would say he didn’t know much about theology, but he could tell you about Notre Dame football. That was a little white lie, because although he did know about Notre Dame football, he was also well-versed in theology. He was willing to listen, was open to suggestions, and was always happy to quote Pope Francis. Fr. Romano was a holy man of God who will be missed at all of the parishes he served, but espe-cially here at Our Lady of Victory. He called our parish a parish family and was happy to be a part of the family. At every funeral he would always say we are not saying good bye we are hear to say so long be-cause we will see that person again. To me, he was the younger brother I never had, my teacher in every way, and most importantly, he was my dear friend whom I loved very much. So long Romano. May he rest in peace.

Deacon Dick Baumann

OUR LADY OF VICTORY CHURCH March 3, 2019

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Love Always!

Religious Ed

Pre k - 5th grades

Class today 9:30am!

Kindergarten, 1st, and 4th Grades to Music

5th Grade goes to Reconciliation over in the Church⛪

Lent discussed in classrooms t

Congrats to our Second Graders who had their First Communion Retreat on Saturday, February 23

CHOSEN

6-8th Grades

Class today 9:40am! - 8th Grade in Victory Hall

The Religious Ed department is collecting Easter Candy and NEW Plastic Easter EGGS for the Mid-

Ohio Worker's Association Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt. OLV hosts this event for the families on

Saturday, April 13. MWA supports the working poor in the Columbus area. Drop off to donation

boxes located in the Church Vestibule and in the Religious Ed area.

Donations accepted through Sunday, April 7.

Week One of the Rice Bowl Collection

for Catholic Relief Services who help people around the world in need.

Don't forget to add to your Rice Bowls that the children brought home

last week from class.

CRS Rice Bowl ensures that the Catholic community of the United States is present in nearly 100 countries worldwide, serving the poorest among us through CRS.

Please be generous! Turn in date is Sunday, April 28

No class on Sunday, March 10, 17, and 24 due to Spring Breaks

Classes resume on Sunday, March 31 at normal times

Mrs. Krista Joseph, Director of Religious Education

EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

THE BEST FISH FRY IN TOWN!

Bring your family and friends to

OUR LADY OF VICTORY’S

Famous Lenten Fish Fry Dinners

In the Parish Life Center on the following Fridays during Lent:

March 8, 15, 22, 29

April 5, 12

from 4:30 to 7:00pm

MENU

FRESH Ocean Perch, Potatoes or Rice

Salad or Slaw, Includes Beverages, (Wine, Pop, Coffee) & Homemade Desserts

Pizza for the kids

$10 Adults, $5 Kids

Carryout’s available

If you would like to donate a dessert for the Lenten fish fry dinners, please contact

Judi Beight at judi.beight@gmail.com

Personal Care Items Needed: The OLV ST. Vin-cent de Paul Society is collecting personal care items in sample sizes for the homeless: soaps, tooth brushes, shampoo, lotion, disposable razors, etc. If you travel, please save your hotel toiletries for donating. There will be a collection box at the Fish Dinners near the 50/50 raf-fle table.

OUR LADY OF VICTORY CHURCH March 3, 2019

Ash Wednesday is Wednesday, March 6 Masses will be at 8:00am, 12:00Noon & 7:00pm

As a bulletin insert, please find literature on Lectio Divina (Holy Reading) - an explanation of the readings for daily Mass. Lectio Divina is part of the Benedictine spirituality which includes reading, prayer, meditation and contemplation.

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, all Catholics, ages 18-59, one full meatless meal is permitted along with two meals of lesser quantity the same day.

Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent, all Catholics, ages 14 and older, abstain from meat and meat products.

EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

“INTERIOR PEACE” IS THE THEME OF THE DIOCESAN COUN-CIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN (DCCW) UPCOMING SILENT RE-TREAT, to be held April 5-7, 2019 at the St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 E. Broad Street, Columbus, . Led by Father T.J. Lehigh, Parochial Vicar, St. Andrew Parish, the retreat cost is $150 ($50 non-refundable deposit required) and includes all meals from Friday evening through breakfast on Sunday. Reg-istration deadline is March 22; Additional information and registration forms are available at columbuscatholic.org/diocesan-council-of-catholic-

THE DIOCESAN COUNCIL FOR CATHOLIC WOMEN (DCCW) WILL HOST “ESTATE PLANNING & END OF LIFE ISSUES, A GIFT FOR YOUR FAMILY,” on Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m.– 2 p.m., at St. Andrew’s Bryce Eck Activity Center, 3880 Reed Road, Columbus. Open to all, topics discussed will include how to avoid probate, proper bank accounts, insurance (life/long, term, disability), and other aspects of end-of-life planning. Event cost is $20 per person (includes lunch & materials); registration/payment is Friday, March 15. Contact Katie Boesch, at DCCW at 614-228-8601 or visit columbuscatholic.org/diocesan-council-of-catholic-women for forms and more information.

CRISTO REY COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM is hosting an Open House on Thursday, March 7 at the school (400 East Town Street). Please join them between 11:45 AM-1:15PM to learn more about the Cristo Rey model and the Professional Work Study Program. The Work Study Program allows Cristo Rey students to work in professional offices and to pay for a significant part of their tuition. For more information call (614) 223.9261.

OHIO DOMINICAN TO HOST SUMMER SCHOLARS PROGRAM: High school students graduating in 2020, 2021 or 2022 are invited to attend Ohio Dominican University’s Summer Schol-ars Program from July 8-12. The five-day program consists of four daily classes, which include classroom discussions, out-of-classroom labs, and numerous hands-on activities. The camp costs $150 per student for the daytime-only option or $350 for the overnight option. Registration is limited to the first 50 respondents. To register, please visit ohiodominican.edu/SummerScholars.

TUTORS NEEDED for adults seeking basic education skills, GED preparation or English as a Second Language. The Domin-ican Learning Center will hold its next Tutor Training Work-shop on Saturday, March 16 from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at 1111 E. Stewart Avenue, Columbus, 43206. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate. Teach-ing materials are free to tutors. To register please call 614-444-7330 ext. 1 or email DLCcolumbus@oppeace.org. Visit www.domlearningcenter.org to find out more.

LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD, BRIGHTEN YOUR LIGHT: A DAY OF SELF-CARE AND HEALING: How heavy is your burden; how dim is your light? Have you felt weighed down by your inter-actions with those you hope to help? Is your passion to serve others at risk of being darkened by burnout, negativity, or compassion fatigue? Are you a caregiver, first responder, crisis counselor, parish minister or volunteer, or other helper who has felt discouraged, isolated, or ashamed? We invite you to join us for a day of renewal, healing, and community building to reignite your spirit through your passion, faith, and com-munity. To help build up yourself so that you can continue to build up others - Saturday March 9, 2019; 9:00am-3:00pm; Martin de Porres Center, 2330 Airport Drive, Columbus. THIS IS A FREE EVENT HOSTED BY THE DIOCESAN HOPE TASK FORCE. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited so register now atwww.tinyurl.com/DHTF-register or call Andrea Pannell at 614-241-2550 or email at apannell@columbuscatholic.org.

CALLING ALL STUDENTS! THE OSU $25,000 ANNUAL RONALD C. SULLIVAN SCHOLARSHIP IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION. Ronald C. Sulli-van was a man of faith, education, business, and duty. He con-sidered his Catholicism the foundation of his identity and as a lifelong Buckeye of The Ohio State University, Sullivan saw a college education as a key to success. His education led him to become a successful businessman and investor, where he started an insurance brokerage firm that he sold at the young age of 55. He later became a day trader using the public li-brary as his office and also served in the U.S. Army in Germa-ny.

Requirements for the Ronald C. Sullivan Scholarship are as follows: Enrolled or about to enroll at The Ohio State University

Be a practicing Catholic (as verified by a letter from a par-ish leader such as a priest, deacon, or youth minister)

Active member of St. Andrew, St. Agatha, Our Lady of Victory, St. Christopher or an active Catholic living within Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights, or Marble Cliff

Solid academic performance

The Catholic Foundation’s Applications for Scholarships will open on February 1 and close March 8. Applications for the Ronald C. Sullivan Scholarship will run through March 29. Since 2007, The Catholic Foundation has awarded over $680,000 in scholarships empowering over 120 young people to continue their academic and vocational studies. For more information and to apply, please visit www.catholic-

foundation.org/scholarships. If you are interested in opening a Scholarship Fund of your own, please contact Scott Hartman at shartman@catholic-foundation.org or 614-443-8893.