PASTOR/RECTOR: Rev. Msgr. David G. LiPuma

IN RESIDENCE: Rev. Msgr. Paul J. E. Burkard

PAROCHIAL VICARS: Rev. Justin J. Steeg Rev. Romulus Rosolowski, OFM Conv.

DEACON: Deacon Michael V. Comerford

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed

SUNDAY MASSES: Saturday Vigil: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (Folk Mass), Noon (Choir), 4:30 p.m.

HOLY DAY MASSES: Please see bulletin

WEEKDAY MASSES: 7:30 a.m., 12:10 p.m. (Mon.-Sat.) 8:15 a.m. (Friday when school is in session)

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: Saturday: 3:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-7:30 p.m. Eve of Holy Day: 3:00-4:00 p.m. Eve of First Friday: 3:00-4:00 p.m.

SCHOOL: 2760 South Park Avenue, Lackawanna, NY Mrs. Carolyn M. Kraus, Principal Phone: (716) 828-9434 E-mail: elementary@olvbasilica.org Website: www.ourladyofvictoryelementary.org RELIGIOUS ED OFFICE: 2760 South Park Avenue, Lackawanna, NY Ms. Carmelann Zomeri, Director Phone: (716) 828-9437 E-mail: religioused@olvbasilica.org GIFT SHOP and MUSEUM: James Murphy, Gift Shop Manager (716) 828-9433/olvgiftshop@olvbasilica.org Dianne Bosinski, Tours & Basilica Programs (716) 828-9424/dbosinski@olvbasilica.org GIFT SHOP and MUSEUM HOURS; Daily 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. ROSARY: Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 9, 2020 - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

OUR LADY OF VICTORY NATIONAL SHRINE AND BASILICA

767 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, New York 14218 Phone: (716) 828-9444; FAX: (716) 828-9429

E-mail: olvrectory@olvbasilica.org Website: www.olvbasilica.org

A Message from the Pastor

I want to thank Carm Zomeri and all of our volunteers for the wonderful Parish Appreciation Dinner on Monday, February 3, at Ilio DiPaolo’s. Special thanks as well to Dennis DiPaolo and his family and their dedicated staff for the delicious meal and gracious hospitality. It was a wonderful evening.

I am deeply grateful to all of our dedicated volunteers who give selflessly of their time, talent and treasure to serve the Our Lady of Victory Parish family and to continue the great legacy of our beloved Father Baker. We are a family here at OLV and it takes all of us to make Our Lady of Victory National Shrine & Basilica a welcoming place to worship. Huge thanks to all!

Note: Cold & Flu Season Precautions I received a communication from our Diocesan Chancery Office this past week stating the following message. When Catholics gather in Jesus’ name to celebrate the Eucharist, our first concern is sharing our gratitude, our faith, and our belief in Christ among us. However, in any gathering of people, the sharing of germs is inevitable. In the midst of the cold and flu season, each of us has a responsibility of taking precautions to prevent the spread of these and other illnesses. Frequent hand-washing, covering of mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, and vigilance regarding habits and procedures for disease prevention in high risk areas should be common practice. As we face a severe flu outbreak in our community, greater attention must be given to keeping one another healthy. Some practical steps, along with common sense, are critical to achieving this.

Should you come to Mass? The obligation to attend Mass on Sunday and other Holy Days of Obligation is the ordinary expectation for Roman Catholics (Canon 1247). However, extraordinary circumstances such as sickness or severe weather excuse the faithful from this obligation. If you suspect you have the flu or are suffering from a serious cold or other contagious illness, please stay at home and do not risk spreading infection to others.

The Sign of Peace Please do not take offense should someone choose not to shake hands with you during the Sign of Peace. An appropriate gesture for those concerned about spreading the flu virus might be to clasp your hands together and, with a smile, say “Peace be with you.”

Receiving Holy Communion Roman Catholics believe that both the Body and the Blood of Christ are contained fully in the Holy Eucharist under the form of either the Consecrated Host or the Precious Blood; that is, whether one receives only the Host or only the Precious Blood, one receives Jesus fully. While the Center for Disease Control has stated that the risk for infectious disease transmission by a common Communion cup is very low, nevertheless, the CDC advises that persons with an “active respiratory infection, e.g., a cold or flu” should refrain from using the common cup. Thus during the flu season and until further notice, here at Our Lady of Victory Basilica we will not be distributing the Precious Blood until further notice.

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Pray for the canonization of our founder, Venerable Nelson Baker

Sacrament of Baptism: Our Parish offers a special Pre-Baptism preparation program for parents who desire to share their faith with their children. Parents-to-be must attend this class prior to the birth of their child. Baptisms are usually scheduled two times each month. Call the Rectory to register for classes. Godparents must be Confirmed and practicing Catholics. Non-parishioners are required to have a Letter of Recommendation to serve as a sponsor.

Sacrament of Marriage:

To be married in the Basilica, you must be an active parishioner for at least 9 months prior to setting a date. Engaged couples should contact the pastor before making other wedding arrangements. Couples are required to attend a Pre-Cana Conference, or equivalent pre-marriage preparation program.

Letters of Recommendation:

Recommendations to act as sponsors for Baptism or Confirmation can be issued only to registered members of Our Lady of Victory Parish who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation, attend Mass and receive Holy Communion regularly, have their children attending a Catholic school or Religious Education class. If married, the marriage must be in conformity with the regulations of the Catholic Church.

Devotions:

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament begins immediately after the 12:10 p.m. Mass in the Basilica on Fridays and concludes with Benediction at 5:00 p.m.

First Friday:

On the eve of the First Friday of each month there are confessions from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Mass is celebrated at 7:30 p.m. on First Friday.

Care of the Sick:

Please notify the rectory office for a visit to any family member who is sick, in the hospital or confined to home. Regular home Communion visits are usually on the First Friday of the month by a priest, deacon, or minister of the Eucharist.

Tours:

To schedule a tour of Our Lady of Victory Basilica, please contact Dianne Bosinski, Tours & Basilica Programs by email at dbosinski@olvbasilica.org or by phone at (716) 828-9424.

Summary of the Readings Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The person who has been “saved,” who has “heard the good news of salvation,” still lives in an unsaved world, a world sadly oblivious to the presence of God. Today’s readings outline how the disciple is present in the world.

The outline begins with Isaiah: “Share your bread . . . shelter the oppressed . . . clothe the naked” (Isaiah 58:7). Those who hear the word of salvation are not insensitive to the urgent needs of others. Then Paul reminds his flock that he brought Christ to them not in eloquence or wisdom, but by being with them in the “weakness and fear” of their daily lives (1 Corinthians 2:3). Finally, Jesus tells his disciples to go out into the gloom and darkness of the streets of the world and let God’s light shine through their good deeds.

We disciples don’t save the world. To the extent, however, that we have heard the word of God and been awakened to God’s presence, we may spread that word and bring that presence to others. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Weekend of February 15-16

Lectors: Saturday, February 15 4:30 p.m.—S. Saunders Sunday, February 16 8:00 a.m.—D. West 10:00 a.m.—E. Wieleba 12:00 p.m.—M. Kipler 4:30 p.m.—M. Pawenski

Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday, February 15 4:30 p.m.—Bush, Jackson, Schaefer Sunday, February 16 8:00 a.m.—Allman, Bergen, Murray 10:00 a.m.—Dehlinger, Jarosz, Osborne, Powers, Wing 12:00 p.m.—Bonafede, Koeppel, Smolen, Trabucco 4:30 p.m.—Rick Grasso, Jackson, Stachowski

Servers: Saturday, February 15 4:30 p.m.—M. Bush, P. Diamond, A. Pavlovich, M. Zbock Sunday, February 16 8:00 a.m.—V. Trojanovic, R. Harrington 10:00 a.m.—R. Jackson (MC=K. Thompson) 12:00 p.m.—L.J. Sokolik, M. Wietchy, K. Turner, N. Lindstrom, (MC=C. Carroccia) 4:30 p.m.—M. McNatty, D.N.Clark (MC= S.Saunders)

Tours: February 16: Joanne Haley

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Week of February 9, 2020

Saturday, February 8 4:30 Stella Dusza by Grandson, David Sasiadek

Sunday, February 9—Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 Deceased Members of the Holy Name Society 10:00 Michael J. Bona by Petrina Bona & Family 12:00 Adele Burdzy (Anniversary) by The Swiech Family 4:30 Novena for the Sick Intentions

Monday, February 10—St. Scholastica 7:30 Novena for the Sick Intentions Our Lady of Victory Father Baker Guild Members 12:10 Leonard VanderVoort by Derek & Diane Smith Donna Cialfi by Helen Grandits & Family

Tuesday, February 11—Our Lady of Lourdes 7:30 Novena for the Sick Intentions Ardith Regelin by Rose Scahill & Peggy Pfalzgraf 12:10 Bella Houlihan by Rita & Vincent Robert J. Armbruster, Sr. by The Kawa Family 7:30 God’s Blessings & Guidance for Jessica, Heather and James T. Caputi by Family

Wednesday, February 12 7:30 For All Souls in Purgatory by Carmen Rose Kozlowski Richard Pytak by Mary & Ron Hageman 12:10 Joan Chimera by JoAnn & Norm Schaaf

Thursday, February 13 7:30 John Dusza by Grandson, David Sasiadek 12:10 Aloisius Oczek & Diane Oczek Gentile by Family Rosing Acain by Self

Friday, February 14—SS. Cyril & Methodius 7:30 Dorothy A. Downey by The Downey Family Joe Rybicki by Dianne Bosinski 8:15 For the People of the Parish All Souls Intentions 12:10 Bobby Blatt by Mary Anne Jackson Mary Hock by Charles & Carol Schweitzer

Saturday, February 15 7:30 Helen Opiel by Family 12:10 Catherine Machina by The Duke Family 4:30 Richard A. Kij & Family by June Kij & Family

Sunday, February 16—Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 James & Josephine McDonald by The Gullekson Family 10:00 Deceased Members of the Patriots Club by The Patriots Club 12:00 Deceased Members of the Filk Family & Friends by James Filk 4:30 Stephen P. Check by Mike & Mary Check

Sunday, February 9—Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:40 a.m. Religious Ed Classes (School) 10:00 a.m. Children’s Liturgy (Bas); Reception (MR) 1:00 p.m. RCIA (Rectory)

Monday, February 10—St. Scholastica 6:30 p.m. Catholic Daughters (MR) 7:00 p.m. Folk Group Practice (Mus R)

Tuesday, February 11—Our Lady of Lourdes 6:30 p.m. Bible Study (MR) 7:00 p.m. Couples Mass (Bas); Reception (Caf) NO Rosary for Peace NO Prayer Group Meeting

Wednesday, February 12

Thursday, February 13 6:00 p.m. Legion of Mary Meeting (MR) 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal (Mus R)

Friday, February 14—SS. Cyril & Methodius 1:00-5:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration (Bas) 6:00 p.m. Valentines Day Dance (Gr. 4-8) (Gym)

Saturday, February 15 3:00-4:00 & 7:00-7:30 p.m. Confessions

Sunday, February 16—Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time NO Religious Ed Classes 10:00 a.m. Patriots Club Mass (Bas) 1:00 p.m. RCIA (Rectory) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Honor Father Baker for his 178th Birthday.

Celebrate the remarkable life of this amazing man, spiritual leader and advocate for the rights of all.

If you attend one of the Masses on February 15th or 16th we invite you to sign the large Father Baker birthday card which will be located in the back entrance of the Basilica.

If you are unable to sign the large card, you can sign a digital birthday card! Please visit www.fatherbaker.org/birthday.

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A Message from the Pastor (Continued from Page 2)

It is my sincere prayer for all of our parishioners and your loved ones that you will remain healthy during this cold and flu season. Please take care of yourself!

May Our Lady of Victory protect you and God bless you always, Fr. David

Adult Confirmation Classes

At the Easter Vigil, April 11, 2020, the Church will welcome new Catholics through reception of the Sacraments. Along with them, any properly prepared and formerly inactive Catholic may receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. We welcome any inactive, baptized adult Catholics who finished high school, who are free to marry in the Church, or if married, were married according to the rites of the Catholic Church, to register for Adult Confirmation Classes with Father Romulus. The five classes begin on Thursday, February 27, from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. in the Shrine Chapel on the lower level of the Basilica. Candidates must arrange for an interview with Father Romulus by calling 828-9425 and provide a recent Catholic Baptismal certificate before the first class.

Thank you H.S.A. for the wonderful week of events to celebrate the blessings of Catholic Education. Congratulations go out to our eighth graders. They received their high school acceptance letters last week. I am so proud to say, all who applied were accepted into their first choice high schools: Bishop Timon, Mt. St. Mary’s, Mount Mercy, St. Mary’s in Lancaster and Chesterton Academy. Our teachers and their families prepared them well! We know they will make a difference in their new high schools, just as they did here at Our Lady of Victory.

Important Dates to Note: ♦ February 10: Easter Candy Sale begins ♦ February 14: Valentine’s Day Dance – 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Tickets are available in the school office.

Box Tops for Education Labels

You can help support our school. Please check your grocery purchases for Box Tops for Education labels. If you have any labels, please cut them and donate in the box in the front of the church. Our Lady of Victory Elementary School earns 10 cents for each label collected. We appreciate your support. Box Tops for Education labels can be found on Kleenex, Glad, Hefty and many other brand name products.

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Get Your 2020 Sweepstakes Tickets

Sweepstakes tickets are available after weekend Masses at the exit on the lower level of the Basilica or in the Rectory, Gift Shop and School Office during regular business hours. Each ticket is $50.00 and admits two people (21 and over) to the Sweepstakes Night on Saturday, March 7, 2020. The next Early Bird Drawing will be held on Saturday, February 8.

If you are able to help with the Sweepstakes Drawing on March 7, please contact Deniece Diamond at 716-997-8125 or complete the form below and return it to the School Office or place it in the collection basket. Thank you.

Care for Creation Suggestion to Help Care for our Common Home

Reducing food waste and making it a priority, therefore, means moving toward better, fairer and more sustainable production and consumption methods. Ways to reduce food waste include: plan meals in advance prior to shopping, designate one night each week for using leftovers, and a freezer can freeze individual groceries to leftovers for later use.

Upcoming Events

The Venerable Nelson Baker: The True Story Behind the Life & Legacy of Father Baker

Msgr. David LiPuma, will present: “The Venerable Nelson Baker: The True Story Behind the Life & Legacy of Father Baker” on Monday, February 10, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Pompeii Parish, 129 Laverack Avenue, Lancaster, NY. All are welcome! Refreshments follow! For more information, please call 683-6522 or visit www.olpparish.com.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Diaper/Wipe Drive

Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Msgr. Baker #1043 will hold a diaper/wipe drive on the weekend of February 29-March 1 at all Masses. There will be two drop-off points upstairs for your convenience: one at the top of the stairs coming up from the parking lot entrance and the other in the front entrance under the bulletin board. Any size diapers or wipes will be accepted and distributed to the St. Gianna Molla Center.

Healing Mass

The Charismatic Renewal Office of the Diocese of Buffalo, will have a Healing Mass at Our Lady of Victory Basilica on Wednesday, March 11, at 7:00 p.m. Father Richard DiGiulio will be the Main Celebrant. For more information, please call 716-683-6522 x109.

Thank you for the gifts donated to the Preventive Service Program at OLV Human Services. You provided gifts for 60 young people. You made them have an extremely happy Christmas day. We had the pleasure of seeing the caregivers express their emotions and thanks for your generosity. Many of our families have not experienced unconditional kindness. They are told when they write their wish lists that they are not promised the items. You surprised us and them when you fulfilled their Christmas wish lists. Each year donors like you make a difference in the lives of the boys and girls that we serve. It is my privilege to work with you and I know that our families are grateful also. All the families had smiles on their faces on Christmas morning as per reports that we received over and over. We also know that we could not make Christmas exciting or possible for families without people like you assisting us. Please be assured that you have made a difference in children’s lives. I am amazed at your generosity and all the items donated. To say thanks does not feel like it is enough. You are special people!

We trust that you had time to spend with family and friends, and that 2020 will be a year of many exciting adventures and blessings. Have a happy and prosperous New Year!

Barbara J. Farrow Director of Preventive Services

Volunteers Needed for Sweeps 2020!

Our Sweepstakes Grand Prize Drawing will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2020, beginning at 5:30 p.m. We are in need of volunteers to assist with major areas of the Sweepstakes process. _____ Theme Baskets, Donations for Large Raffle Items

Event Day (March 7, 2020)

_____ Setup _____ Kitchen

_____ Bartender _____ 50/50 Split

_____ Bell Jar _____ Raffle Sales

_____ Ice, Food, Beverages _____ Take down

If you are willing to assist in any of these areas, please indicate your preference and fill in the information below:

Name:____________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________

City, State, Zip:____________________________________

Phone:____________________________________________

E-mail Address:___________________________________

Please return to Deniece Diamond or through the OLV School Office or drop in the collection basket as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please call Deniece (716-997-8125) or the School Office (828-9434). Thank you.

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AREA HAPPENINGS

Family Dinner Buffet at Our Lady of Bistrica RC Church, Cardinal Stepinac Hall, 222 West Elmview, Lackawanna, on Sunday, February 16, 2020, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Menu includes roast pork loin & chicken, chicken soup, roasted potatoes, green beans, applesauce, dessert, coffee, tea. Cash bar available. Adults: $18. Youth (6-15) $15. Child (5 and under): Free. Tickets/Reservations available after Masses or by email at rectoryourladyofbistrica@gmail.com or by calling 822-0818.

Free Open Skate: The South Park Youth Association, Inc. is once again sponsoring our annual kids free open skate for children of grammar school age and their families. It will be held on President’s Day, Monday, February 17, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. at Cazenovia (Timothy J. Burvid) Rink. Refreshments will be provided and prizes for all children attending.

110 in the Shade: St. Francis High School is proud to announce that this year’s musical will be 110 in the Shade. Performances will be on March 13 and 14 at 7:00 p.m. and on March 15 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and are available through the main office of the school or online at www.stfrancishigh.org. All seats are reserved so call or visit early for the best selection. Preview Performance will be held on Wednesday, March 11, at 9:30 a.m. Tickets for this are available at the box office for $5. No reservations needed.

Career Opportunity: The Knights of Columbus is seeking a Field Agent for a career opportunity representing our insurance program in the Western New York area. We offer a complete benefits package with this full-time position. In order to qualify, one must be eligible for membership in the Knights of Columbus. For more information, please contact John Hoolick, General Agent, at 570-654-3390 or at HoolickAgencyMail@KofC.org.

Mount Mercy Academy is proud to announce that the following students from Our Lady of Victory Parish have earned Honor Roll Status for the second quarter. First Honors: Jenna Eszak, Grace Harrington, Christina Zambron. Second Honors: Emmal Colello, Kayla Pietrkiewicz. Merit Roll: Tierney Ashe, Madison Baker, Samantha Benes, Marlee Ventura.

Canisius High School congratulates Senior Christopher Hetizhaus for making the second marking period Honor Roll.

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Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe

Thank you for your generous contributions last week to the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe! The funds collected help restore the Church and build the future in more than 20 countries. If you missed the collection, it’s not too late to give. Visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections.

We welcome Thomas Luke Gorrie into our Parish Community. He was baptized on Sunday, February 2, 2020 in Our Lady of Victory Basilica.

Vocation Thought The Presentation of the Lord

Not long ago we heard about Jesus’ vocation as foretold by Isaiah. Today we hear of St. Paul’s vocation to spread the good news of Jesus to people far and wide. What is your vocation? If God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Father Andrew Lauricella at 716-847-5535.

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