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OUR LADY OF VICTORY CHURCH COLUMBUS, OHIO

WELCOME to Max Joseph Coniglio & Andres Lucas Att ardi Marracino who were recently bapti zed at OLV, and through the Sacrament of Bapti sm became members of God’s family.

THE WEEK AHEAD

SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 8:30 a.m. Mass – Church 9:30 a.m. Religious Ed Classes 11:00 a.m. Mass – Church

MONDAY, JANUARY 14 8:00 a.m. Mass – Church 7:00 p.m. Bible Study – PLC

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15 8:00 a.m. Mass – Church 9:30 a.m. Bible Study – PLC

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 8:00 a.m. Mass – Church

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 8:00 a.m. Mass – Church

FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 8:00 a.m. Mass – Church 5:30 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal – Church

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 5:00 p.m. Mass – Church 2:30 p.m. Wedding (Campolo/Barrett ) – Church 6:00 p.m. Volunteer Dinner – PLC

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 8:30 a.m. Mass – Church 9:30 a.m. St. Vincent de Paul Meeti ng – VH 11:00 a.m. Mass – Church

MASS INTENTIONSSaturday, Jan. 12

5:00 p.m.Christmas Weekday+Jerry Davanzo (Ruth Davanzo)

Sunday, Jan. 138:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

The Bapti sm of the LordPeople of the Parish+Armando Falasca (Mafalda Rotolo)

Monday, Jan. 148:00 a.m.

Weekday+Larry Dieker (Family)

Tuesday, Jan. 158:00 a.m.

Weekday+Jerri Nardone (Jo Clemens)

Wednesday, Jan. 168:00 a.m.

Weekday+Mary Della Grotenrath (Mary Jo Grotenrath)

Thursday, Jan. 178:00 a.m.

St. Anthony+Alice Petry (Dave Petry)

Friday, Jan. 188:00 a.m.

Weekday+Joe Grotenrath (Mary Jo Grotenrath)

Saturday, Jan. 195:00 p.m.

Weekday+Louis Ruscilli (Family)

Sunday, Jan. 208:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time+Patrick Mascaro (Connie Leach)People of the Parish

Gift s for God 131 Envelopes Rec’d; 811 issued $19,754.00

33 Loose Checks 3,140.00

Dec. 24-25 Loose Cash 2,042.00

TOTAL $24,936.00

Diocesan Catholic Chariti es $954.00

Thank you to all who support the work of God



Dec. 29-30 Loose Cash 542.00

TOTAL $6,415.00

St. Vincent de Paul Collecti on $1,087.00

Thank you to all who support the work of God



Jan. 5-6 Loose Cash 497.16

Solemnity of Mary &First Off ering – January 1 2,442.00

TOTAL $9,781.52Thank you to all who support the work of God

Some families opt to make year-end contributi ons during the month of December. Contributi ons received were:

We thank all those who sacrifi ce and support the work of the Lord.

$30,000$10,000 (2)$3,000

$2,500$1,000 (4)$500

BAPTISM OF THE LORD JANUARY 13, 2019

Our Lady of Victory conti nues to follow the Diocese of Columbus commitment to the protecti on and safety of children and the SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM. The Safe Environment Program states that all Volunteers 18 years or older who would like to parti cipate in parish programs or ministries who have been delegated care, custody or control of children must complete two steps: 1) Att end a Protecti ng God’s Children Session (one ti me only); and 2) Complete BCI Fingerprinti ng. The current schedule for att ending a PGC Session is always posted on the VIRTUS website. Go to www.virtus.org. Click on the Yellow Registrati on butt on just beneath the login and follow steps to register. BCI Fingerprinti ng can be done at FastFingerprints on Bethel Road. If you have any questi ons on how to complete either of these steps, please contact Pat Fulcher at [email protected] or go to the Our Lady of Victory website – ourladyofvictory.cc fi nd the “Our Parish” Tab, then “Protecti ng God’s Children & Volunteers” Tab.

Sincere and heartfelt thanks to the following individuals for decorating the Inside & Outside of the Church for Christmas:

Paula AynaTom Davis

Pete DeLaurentisMike Drennen

Rob & Crystal DyckesMary HubertBill McDevitt

Dick & Emilie MillerKristina & Garrett Mouser

Jesse OddiJoy Russell

Fred ScheltzGisela Vitt

THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH FOOD COLLECTION: Our Lady of Victory Parish supports food banks located in Columbus and McArthur, OH, by collecti ng nonperishable food items every Third Sunday of the Month. Please parti cipate by bringing in non-perishable food donati ons and placing them in the baskets provided next Weekend, January 19-20. Thank you for your support!

MINISTRY SCHEDULES5:00 p.m. SATURDAY, JANUARY 19

ExtraordinaryMinisters:

Jesse & Elaine Oddi, Regina Quinn, Harry Ritz, Andrea Tose

Lectors: Kati e Foley, David Ryan

Servers: Eileen Murray, Elaina Schneider, Aiden Winslow

Ushers: Jim & Andy McCauley, Tom & Lindsay Komlanc

8:30 a.m., SUNDAY, JANUARY 20


Beljeania Berry, Tim & Mary Blubaugh, Marsha Dieker

Lectors: Patt y Jackson, Gene Oliver

Servers: Maggie Herlihy, Allison O’Brien, Madeline Palmisciano

Ushers: John Frary, Anthony DiSante, Leonard Barnes

Eucharisti cMinisters

Homebound:

Judi Beight, Jeanne Bogen, Neil & Jennifer Clouser, Dave McCurdy, Christi ne Pirik

11:00 a.m., SUNDAY, JANUARY 20


Marcia Bohley, John Frericks, Ann Gabriel, Krista Joseph, Ron Kibbe, Heather Roush

Lectors: Edward McGinnis, Amy O’Brien

Servers: Mary Claire Thompson, Charlott e Yurkiw, Natalie Yurkiw

Ushers: Nick Melaragno, Roy LeMaster

Collecti onCounters:

Todd & Carolyn McDaniels, Marilyn Cordle

We are a group of people bound by our belief in Jesus Christ. Through our

Bapti sm, 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 justi ce, peace and equality for all people.

- Our Lady of Victory Mission Statement

PRAYER REQUESTS: Elizabeth Rusnak, Irene Clay, Patricia Baumann, Reid Hudson, Jada Brady, Jake Koch, Casey Browning, Isabella Karst, Andrew Johnson, Frank Michael, Cynthia Carson, Gina Harrobin, John Magnacca, Olivia O’Brien, Sue and Sylvia Bender, Elizabeth Rossel, Brenda Marti n, Kati e Custer, Annabelle Marshall, Rosemary Studer, Joy Russell, Bill Gutt liep, Nick Haring, Denisi Family, Aaron Rieck, Teresa Ciotola, Andre Bond, Lovre Dzolic, Dannie Terrel, Bridget Lowe, Gina Sansott a, Dani Crabtree, John Lenhart, John & Joan Hamar, Anna Reed, Tayla Riddle, John & Rosemarie Mayhan, Betsy May, Michael H. Quinn, Marjorie Hall, Evan Decarlo, Jeff Panuto, Sam Troiano, Anneliese Rea, Tom Murphy, Susan Summers, Mary Ellen McKain, Ted Waterfi eld, Pat Jeany, Sam Troiano, Jr. , Catherine Vonderahe, Cindy Hartsook. Please remember in your prayers others who are not on this list. (Please noti fy the parish offi ce of any changes.)


RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Love Always!Religious Ed Class today

Pre K-5th Grades9:30 a.m.

Theresa Draher of Run The Race Club will speak to the 5th gradeabout their upcoming Social Justi ce Project

3rd Grade makes cards for the homebound

1st Grade takes a tour of the Church with Monsignor Missimi

Owen Calvin, Ethan Mouser, and Kevin WelshRepresented the Magi at Mass last weekend

Congratulati ons to our 2nd graders who made their First Reconciliati on yesterday at OLV! May God’s love for you conti nue to grow in your hearts through this beauti ful Sacrament of Reconciliati on.

CHOSEN CLASS TODAY!6th-8th Grades

9:40 a.m.

Deacon Joseph will facilitate the CHOSEN video“Why be Catholic?”

Confi rmati on reminders!Confi rmati on Sponsor Certi fi cates are due to the Religious Ed offi ce this weekend

Sponsor/Parent Retreat lett ers are also due today to our offi ce.

The Confi rmati on Retreat will be held on Saturday, February 8th in Victory Hall1:00-4:30 p.m. Lunch/Retreat with Pam Heil

5:00 p.m. Confi rmati on Commissioning Mass with your sponsor or one parent6:00-7:15 p.m. Confi rmati on Dinner with Witness Talk by Deacon Joseph


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Thank you to all of you who prepared dinner and desserts, served and cleaned up for the families at the YWCA Family Center. We served nearly 140 moms, dads, grandparents and children Thursday evening – a beauti ful way to start the new year. We loved having the Young and Raff erty families joining us for the fi rst ti me. Our next dinner is Thursday, February 21 and we hope you’ll be able to join us. We do have a favor to ask – if you plan on serving the families, please let us know either by signing up on the sheets in the church vesti bule, or emailing/calling Terri Albanese (www.TerriAlbanese.com), as this will be a tremendous help for planning. Once again, thank you for being a part of this ministry. You are a blessing!

VOLUNTEER DINNERSaturday, January 19

Following the 5:00 p.m. Mass(For Parishioners whovolunteer/Adults only)

BAKERS NEEDED: The OLV St. Vincent De Paul Society and volunteers will be packing 200 lunches for the homeless on MONDAY, JANUARY 28th at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Life Center. Homemade cookies are a special treat in our lunches and we need two hundred (200)servings of cookies. We would like to have 2-3 cookies per serving in a baggie for easy packing. Volunteers to pack are always welcomed. If you are able to help bake cookies, please contact Mary Jane Arena at 614-488-5560 or [email protected].

TRINITY CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located at 1440 Grandview Avenue in Columbus is now accepti ng registrati ons for the 2019-2020 school year for students in K-Grade 8. Join us for an Open House on Thursday, January 31 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. with a special kindergarten presentati on at 7:00 p.m. With small class sizes, rigorous academics, technology enhanced instructi on, and a family oriented community, you will fi nd that Trinity Catholic is worth considering, and is CATHOLIC educati on at its fi nest! For more informati on, or to schedule a private tour, please contact Principal Kimber Moehrman at kmoehrma@cdeducati on.org or 614-488-7650. EdChoice Scholarships available for qualifying schools and/or income levels.

VOLUNTEER DINNERSaturday, January 19

Following the 5:00 p.m. Mass(For Parishioners whovolunteer/Adults only)


JANUARY IS POVERTY AWARENESS MONTH: For resources about what Catholics can do to address poverty in the United States, visit USCCB’s Poverty USA website at www.povertyusa.org.

RESPECT LIFE MASS is Tuesday, January 22, 2019, 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Cathedral. Bishop Campbell will serve as main celebrant. On this day of the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, our diocese will join all dioceses of the United States in observing a Day of Prayer for the Legal Protecti on of Unborn Children. All are invited. For more informati on, contact the diocesan Offi ce for Social Concerns at [email protected] or 614-241-2540.

ROE REMEMBRANCE AT THE OHIO STATEHOUSE: Greater Columbus Right to Life will sponsor this event on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, noon to 1:00 p.m., at the Ohio Statehouse following the 10:30 a.m. Respect Life Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral. The program will be held in the Statehouse Atrium. Please allow extra ti me for Statehouse security measures. Sti ckers, signs, and weapons are not permitt ed inside. For additi onal informati on, visit www.gcrtl.org/roe.html.

9 DAYS FOR LIFE: Join thousands of Catholics across the country coming together in prayer during the USCCB’s pro-life Novena 9 Days for Life from January 14-January 22. Parti cipate through email, text message, and mobile app, www.9daysforlife.com.

CATHOLIC CONVERSATIONS: Presents Sean Kenney, Executi ve Director of the Jubilee Museum on the topic of Evangelizati on. Join us on Sunday, January 20 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Sports on Tap/Upper Room, 4030 Main Street, Hilliard. According to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, evangelizing means bringing the Good News of Jesus into every human situati on and seeking to convert individuals and society by the divine power of the Gospel itself. Join us to learn more about the power of evangelizati on and break down the barriers that are preventi ng us from this important mission. REGISTRATION appreciated for seati ng, visit Event Brite and search Catholic Conversati ons or contact Julie Naporano at [email protected].

TUTORS NEEDED for adults seeking basic educati on skills, GED preparati on or English as a Second Language. The Dominican Learning Center will hold its next Tutor Training Workshop on Saturday, January 19 from 9:00 a.m. unti l 12:30 p.m. at 1111 E. Stewart Avenue, Columbus. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and be a high school graduate. Teaching materials are free to tutors. To register, please call 614-444-7330, ext. 1 or email [email protected] to sign up. Visit www.domlearningcenter.org to fi nd out more.

BIMONTHLY MASS OF HEALING JANUARY 21, 6:30 P.M., SAINT JOSEPH CATHEDRAL. Following the Mass, a Healing Service will begin with Expositi on of the Blessed Sacrament and Venerati on of relics of the True Cross. Each person will then have an opportunity to speak individually with one of several priests present to discuss their parti cular situati on and receive a prayer of healing; the Sacrament of Anointi ng of the Sick will also be available. The Healing Service will conclude with Benedicti on. All persons who seek Christ’s healing are invited – especially those who suff er with physical illness and infi rmiti es (e.g. cancer and other debilitati ng diseases and conditi ons), in additi on to those seeking emoti onal and spiritual healing. All caregivers, family members, and members of the medical community are invited as well. Bimonthly Healing Masses take place at the Cathedral on the third Monday of the month. In 2019, Bimonthly Healing Masses will be celebrated on January 21, March 18, May 20, July 15, September 16, and November 18. Secured parking is available off East Gay Street; handicap elevator access to the Cathedral is located off the Broad Street Courtyard. Saint Joseph Cathedral is located at 212 East Broad Street; for more informati on, call (614) 224-1295 or visit www.saintjosephcathedral.org.

2019 CATHOLIC MAN OF THE YEAR PRESENTED AT FEBRUARY’S CATHOLIC MEN’S LUNCHEON CLUB: Bishop Campbell will present the 2019 Catholic Man of the Year at the next Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club meeti ng. Please join us Friday, February 1 at St. Patrick Church in downtown Columbus for lunch and the announcing of the 2019 Catholic Man of the Year, followed by remarks from the recipient. The February Luncheon is sponsored by Decker Vonau LLC. (Find more informati on at www.deckervonau.com.) Holy Mass begins at 11:45 a.m. followed by lunch at 12:10 p.m. and the presentati on of the 2019 CMOY. No reservati ons are necessary. Ten dollars covers the lunch and meeti ng. For informati on on Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club, visit www.catholicmensministry.com/cmlc or contact Craig Heppner, CMLC President, at [email protected].


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God watches good efforts with loving eyes

Why do Catholics callMary the Mother of God?

Discovering hope and joy in the Catholic faith. January 2019

When we refer to Mary as “Mother of God,” we are saying that Jesus is God. The Church has always taught that Jesus is both God and sinless man. As the Word of God, he always existed. He took on �esh and “became man” in history

through Mary (John 1:14). Mary is truly his mother: she gave birth to him and raised him. Since Jesus is God, Mary, his mother, is

the “Mother of God” (Catechism of the Catholic

Church, #495).

We start the New Year with the best of intentions, but life can get in the way of success. Household expenses leave little for charity, work encroaches on family time, daily tasks distract from prayer time, and healthy habits fall away. It can be discouraging when we stumble, but it’s important to keep trying. God watches our efforts with loving eyes. God knows our limits. Our Father understands that we are weak and that we struggle. Even Peter, Jesus’ close friend, promised devotion but later denied knowing him (John 13: 37-38).

Not only did Jesus forgive him, he made Peter the �rst head of his beloved Church. Don’t let fear of failure keep you from trying again. “Fear not, I am with

you; be not dismayed; I am your God. I will strengthen you,

and help you” (Isaiah 41:10). The key is to get back to the plan. We aren’t meant to do it alone. Jesus is the source of our true strength and wants to help us get it right.

“Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a

branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me” (John 15:4). “Finally, draw your strength from the Lord and from his mighty power” (Ephesians 6:10).

St. Francis de SalesBorn to a wealthy

family in Savoy, near Switzerland, St.

Francis became the Bishop of Geneva and worked to revive Catholicism in Chablais, Switzerland. Controversial for his day, he taught that all Christians in whatever station in life could grow in holiness. He was known for his simple but profound sermons, and kindly spiritual wisdom. His famous work, Introduction to the Devout Life is still a popular read today as it was when he wrote it.

God stays the same Although the world changes constantly, God stays the same. He can be trusted to provide love, support, and strength when we need it. All we have to do is ask him. “For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, are not consumed” (Malachi 3:6).

Pass it on “Evangelization means to set out with Christ in order to pass on the gift we have received” (Pope Benedict XVI).

From the Office of the PastorOur Lady of Victory Church

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A “holy hour” is a devotion during which one sets aside an hour for prayer and meditation before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Try these ideas to

make a holy hour: Find a tabernacle with a lit sanctuary lamp. The lamp signi�es the presence of Christ. Silence yourself both interiorly and exteriorly. Clear your mind of daily stresses or

outside distractions. Start the conversation. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you, then make acts of faith, hope and charity. Tell God how you believe, trust and love him. Ask for more faith, hope and love. Adore God. Rather than recite prayers, focus on adoration. God is all powerful, all good, more beautiful than we can imagine, and more real than the distractions on which we focus. Imagine Christ sitting with you. It’s not your love for God, but his for you that saves. God delights in the company of his children (Proverbs 8:31). If you can’t pray, then just be with him. That itself is a prayer pleasing to God.

Jan. 2 – St. Gregory Nazianzen (389). Born in Cappadocia, Turkey, St. Gregory was awarded the title of “The Theologian” for his faithfulness and eloquence. Preferring the quiet life of a monk, he was unwillingly made a bishop of Sasima by his friend, St. Basil the Great. With St. Basil and St. Gregory of Nyssa, St. Gregory helped clarify the Church’s teachings about the Holy Trinity. Jan. 3 – Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus. We honor Jesus’ name, which means, “God saves,” and refers to his mission as Savior (Matthew 1:21). Jesus is

“the name above all names,” at which “every knee should bend …” (Philippians 2:10). Jan. 5 – St. John Neumann (1860). The �rst American bishop to be canonized was born in the present-day Czech Republic in 1811. St. John traveled to New York as a missionary before becoming bishop of Philadelphia. He built up the Catholic school system and established diocesan schools. He also built more than 89 churches, several hospitals and orphanages.

“My best friend hurt me terribly, hasn’t apologized and doesn’t act sorry. I refuse to forgive her.” “When my parents died, my brother took more than his share of their estate. I’ll never speak to him again.” Refusing to forgive merely prolongs the hurt feelings and traps us in the past. It forces us to dwell on bad feelings and keep them alive. That feels awful. Forgiving is something we do for ourselves. But when we forgive, the energy that sustained the anger and hurt is now available

for better purposes. That feels better. Need another reason? Jesus taught us that to receive forgiveness of our own sins we must forgive those who have hurt us. If we

can’t or won’t – how can we obtain it for ourselves?

Instead, pray for those who hurt you and ask God to bless them. Not only will you �nd the pain

start to lessen, you’ll be saying one of God’s favorite kinds of prayers. It’s exactly how Jesus prayed while

on the Cross.

Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21; Jesus teaches in the synagogue

Forgiveness makes good sense

What is a “holy hour?”

In this passage, Jesus returned home to Nazareth to teach in the synagogue. He read the prophecy of Isaiah about the advent of the Messiah, who would come to “bring glad tidings to the poor.” Then he said, “Today this Scripture passage is ful�lled in your hearing.” He con�rmed that he was the long-awaited Messiah. His hearers must have been shocked. They expected the Messiah to be a worldly king from an important city, not a carpenter-turned-preacher from a small town like Nazareth. They expected this Messiah-king to defeat the

oppressive Romans and make Israel a powerful nation. Instead, Jesus conquered the powerful enemies of

sin and death by his Death and Resurrection.

Throughout the Bible, God chose unlikely heroes

to carry out his plan: think of Abraham, Moses,

David, St. Peter, St. Paul, and many others. Jesus, the

Son of God, came to earth as a newborn infant and lived in humility, poverty, and service. The Good News is that God’s love is stronger than sin and death. If he rose to glory, those who follow him will, too.

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