“When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it.” Jesus today gives us the im-age of a merchant who

knows he has discov-ered a great treasure. In

fact, its value is so tre-mendous that the man is

willing to sell every-thing else in order to

possess it. Why? Because he knows it will all be worth it. He knows

that the pearl will bring him more reward than anything else he has ever owned, more even than all his possessions combined.

This Gospel story is meant to help us understand the unfathomable value of the kingdom of heaven. Nothing else can compare to it. No material item, no honor or success, can compete with this pearl of great

price. Everything we have, short of this, is finite: limited, temporary, and ultimately fleeting. Eternal happiness, on the other hand, is infi-

nite. It never ends. This is the deep contentment, the satisfaction, the peace, and happiness that we crave, the kind that doesn’t disappoint.

Like the merchant in the parable, we too should understand the value of this discovery. As Christians, we have “found” the treasure beyond all other treasures! Life in Christ, both now and in heaven, is

truly the pearl of great price. The only question is whether we are willing to “sell” all that we have to obtain it. In other words, are we

willing to release the other things that claim hold on us? Are we ready to put Christ first in our lives? All of us need to take pause from time to time and examine our attachments and priorities. Money, pleasure,

success, or comfort can often seem so important to us that we falsely begin to imagine these things will bring the happiness we so desire.

But the message is loud and clear today: the kingdom of heaven is the true treasure we long for.

Sunday, July 30 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12

Rom 8:28-30 Mt 13:44-52 or 13:44-46

Monday, July 31

Ex 32:15-24, 30-34

Mt 13:31-35

Tuesday, August 1

Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28

Mt 13:36-43

Wednesday, August 2

Ex 34:29-35 Mt 13:44-46

Thursday, August 3 Ex 40:16-21, 34-38

Mt 13:47-53

Friday, August 4 Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37

Mt 13:54-58

Saturday, August 5

Lv 25:1, 8-17 Mt 14:1-12

Sunday, August 6 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 2 Pt 1:16-19

Mt 17:1-9

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Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 30, 2017

Presentation Our Lady Of Victory Parish

Detroit, Michigan

Presentation Our Lady of Victory Church is an urban parish that strives to proclaim the Good News of Christ

and the beliefs of the Roman Catholic faith, focuses on increasing our love for God through worship; serves as

stewards in the community and continues the ministry of Jesus Christ through prayer and evangelization.

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NEXT WEEK’S MINISTERS

August 6, 2017

Lector

Bob Thomas

Altar Servers Devin Busby

Isaac Propson

Ministers of Holy Communion

Gwendolyn Gray

Marsha Price

Ushers Otis Burdette

Anthony Timbers

Coffee & Donuts for August

Volunteers Needed

Counters - Monday, August, 7

AnthonyTimbers

KROGER REWARDS This just a reminder that Presentation Our Lady of

Victory continues to earn funds from your purchases

made at Krogers.

There is no need to re-enroll as we have in the past.

However, if you know someone that is interested in en-

rolling into the program and help POLOV earn funds,

please have them use our Organization #90701. For

more information, call 313.255.9000.

NEW Contact Information Update

Wesley Duggan

Courtyard Manor

29760 Farmington Road - Bldg 2

Farmington Hills, MI 48334 877.633.0738

ADVERTISE WITH US

Do you know someone who owns a business, sews,

teaches piano, cleans homes, has a transportation ser-

vice, etc? If so, the GOOD NEWS bulletin is a great

place to promote their services. Have them call

313.255.9000 for more information.

WEEKLY COLLECTION

The weekend of July 23, 2017

we received a total of $1,582.00

Thank you for your continued support!!!

NEXT WEEK’S MASS INTENTION

August 6, 2017

Donnae Green

Requested by

Marsha Price & Cynthia Jackson

Volunteer for Life Remodeled in Central Detroit

Be one of 17,000 volunteers on a six-day beautifi-

cation blitz in central Detroit neighborhoods sur-

rounding Sacred Heart Major Seminary, St. Charles

Lwanga and St. Moses the Black parishes as part of

Life Remodeled. Work ranges from sweeping, remov-

ing litter and brush, lawn mowing, painting and more.

The project kicks off July 31 and runs through August

5, 2017. Volunteers from AOD parishes, schools, min-

istries as well as Sacred Heart Major Seminary and

Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan are invited to serve.

More info and registration at www.aod.org/

liferemodeled

THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE

PLEASE NOTE…… During the summer months, there will not be any Com-

munion Services or Bible Study.

All weekly activities will resume in September. Have a safe summer!!!

Friday, August 11

Just For Christ 7:00 pm

Sunday, August 13

Parish Prayer Time 10:45 am

Celebration of Mass 11:30 am

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SUMMER HOSPITALITY Volunteers are needed for

Coffee & Donuts during

the summer months!

Please see Belinda Danzy to sign-up!!

CSA 2017 UPDATE

Target Goal $ 11,285.00

49 pledges as of 7/23/17 $ 10,491.00

Needed to reach Goal $ 794.00

Thank you for your support!

Everyone is encouraged to visit the newly developed Trinity Vicariate web site:

www.trinityvicariate.org

WE WELCOME YOU

Are you looking for a new place to worship on Sunday?

Would you like to know more about us? Do you want to become a member, or need contribution envelopes?

Whatever your needs, we are here to assist you.

Please complete the attached form and drop in the collection basket, mail it to the Parish Office, or call 313.255.9000.

I would like more information about POLOV

Name_____________________________________

Phone_____________________________________

Please contact me about (check all that apply)

Membership______ Envelopes_______ Other______

A TIME TO PRAY Every Sunday @ 10:45am

Everyone is invited and encouraged to gather with others from our parish as we pray for

the mission of our Church.

Just as we are seeing revitalization in our city, we

seek to bring about rebirth of the Church in Detroit.

“For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.”

Please Pray for our family & friends

AT HOME Theora Carter, Sarah & Thomas Diggs,

Ruth Donaldson, Gwendolyn Hendricks, Mr. McClory, Emily McGhee, Doris Robinson,

Mary Elizabeth Robinson, Deacon Sanders, Helen Smith, Dorothy Squalls, June Sutton

OTHER Wesley Duggan, Daryl Robinson, Odis Solomon

Please help us keep updated information.

Call the Parish Office at 313.255.9000.

SAVE THE DATE Sunday, August 27, 2017

11:30 am Mass

The Installation mass of

Fr. Stephen Burr

With The Most Reverend

Gerard W. Battersby

A light reception will follow

A light reception will follow in the activities center

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ADVERTISE WITH US

Call - 313.255.9000

PRESENTATION OUR LADY OF VICTORY PARISH Reverend Stephen Burr, Pastor

Reverend Mr. Hubert Sanders, Pastoral Administrator

PARISH OFFICE Ms. Jeanine Murphy, Business Manager

Telephone: 313.255.9000 / jmurphy@presentationourladyofvictory.org

EMERGENCY CONTACT: 586.596.2089 or 313.330.1332

OFFICE LOCATION AND NEW MAILING ADDRESS 17305 Ashton Avenue † Detroit MI 48219 (located on North East side of Convent)

CHURCH/CHAPEL LOCATION: 8201 W. Outer Drive Parish Website: www.presentationourladyofvictory.org

COORDINATOR CONTACTS Sacristan: Ms. Mary Maurant

Music Minister: Mr. Brown W. Leonard

Religious Education: Mrs. Jeanine Gaskin

Adult Formation: Mr. Hubert Sanders Jr.

Minister of Service: Mrs. Gail Bond, Mr. Michael Heard, Mr. Bob Thomas Ushers Ministry: Mr. Anthony Timbers

Worship: Ms. Pamela Heard

St. Vincent de Paul Society: Ms. Monika Uriel

50 & Over Group: Mrs. Wesley Duggan

Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary, Court #189: Mrs. Jerree Martin

PARISH COUNCIL Gail Bond, Chairperson ~ Robert Thomas, Secretary

Stacey Dick, Jesse Goodwin. Belinda Danzy, Thomas Diggs, Monika Uriel

FINANCE COUNCIL Jonathan Sanders, Chairperson, Thomas Diggs, Anthony Timbers, Michael Vincent

ORGANIZATIONS Ushers, Adult Choir, Men of Victory, 50 & Over Club, F.I.T.T. Ministry,

Youth Ministry, St. Vincent DePaul, Junior Daughters, Knights & Ladies of Peter Claver

SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: One half hour before Sunday Mass or by appointment

Baptism: Please contact the Parish Office Marriage: Weddings must be arranged at least six months in advance

JAMES H. COLE FUNERAL HOME

Main Chapel 2624 West Grand Blvd

313.873.0771

Northwest Chapel 16100 Schaefer 313.835.3997

97 years of service since 1919

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