OUR LADY OF VICTORY CHURCH

December 1, 2013

MASS INTENTIONS
Sat., Nov. 30 St. Andrew 5:00p +Robert Ferrari (Felix & Bianca Milano) Sun., Dec. 1 8:30a 11:00a Mon. Dec. 2 8:00a First Sunday of Advent +Mario Milano (Americo & Elda Milano) +Bambina Lombardi (Husband) Advent Weekday +Marie Sirij (Mike & Jean Hilliard)

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sunday, Dec. 1 8:30a 9:30a 11:00a 2:00p Monday, Dec. 2 7:00a 8:00a Tuesday, Dec. 3 8:00a 9:30a Mass - Church St. Vincent de Paul Mtg.-VH Mass - Church Monthly Baptism Class-PLC (LL)

Tues. Dec. 3 St. Francis Xavier 8:00a +Erik Falasca (Mom & Dad) Wed., Dec. 4 St. John Damascene 8:00a +Judy Gerardi (Jim & Patty Poliaro) Thurs., Dec. 5 Advent Weekday 8:00a +Kevin Faricy (Teresamae Faricy) Fri., Dec. 6 8:00a Sat., Dec. 7 8:00a 5:00p Sun., Dec. 8 8:30a 11:00a St. Nicholas +Silvia Ciotola (Family) St. Ambrose +Louise Gambs (Family) +Lucia Ciotola (Clara Zari) Second Sunday in Advent +Aminta Scaperoth (Hank & Victor Scaperoth) +Sully Caradonna (Family)

First Monday Adoration-Church Mass - Church

Mass - Church Bible Study-PLC

Wednesday, Dec. 4 8:00a Mass-Church 10:30a Grieving Thru the Holidays-PLC (LL) 7:00p Bible Study-PLC Thursday, Dec. 5 8:00a 6:00p 7:30p 7:30p Friday, Dec. 6 8:00a 8:00p

Mass - Church OLV Serves Homeless Dinner-YWCA R.C.I.A. Prayer:Pathways of Prayer-PLC Choir Rehearsal-VH

Mass - Church First Friday Adoration-Church

THE MONTHLY BAPTISM CLASS is scheduled for Sunday, December 1 @ 2:00p in the Parish Life Center (Lower Level). This is a mandatory class for all first time parents wishing to have their baby baptized at Our Lady of Victory.

Saturday, Dec. 7 7-SECOND COLLECTION COLLECTION-RELIGIOUS RETIREMENT FUND 8:00a First Saturday Mass-Church 5:00p Mass - Church Sunday, Dec. 8 8-SECOND COLLECTION COLLECTION-RELIGIOUS RETIREMENT FUND 8:30a Mass - Church 8:30a CGS-Atrium 9:30a Rel. Ed (K-5th) Christmas Play-PLC 11:00a Mass - Church 11:00a CLOW-Church 6:00p ImPact (6th-8th)-PLC 6:30P Advent Penance Service-Church

FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH EUCHARISTIC ADORATION will be held Monday, December 2 at 7:00a in
the Church. Arrive at 7:00a and stay through Mass or come for any portion.

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION: Friday, December 6 is the

First Friday of the month. There will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 8:00p with the recitation of the rosary. Adoration will continue throughout the night and will close with Mass on Saturday at 8:00a.

HOMELESS FAMILY DINNER:

OLV will be hosting dinner for the homeless at the YWCA Family Center on Thursday, December 5. Sign-up sheets for serving and baking are in the vestibule. For more information, contact Beth Anderson at bander3@columbus.rr.com

GRIEVING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS:

Wednesdays: Dec. 4, 11, 18 - Jan. 8, 15 10:30a 10:30a-12:00 noon. A bereavement support group will be held on Wednesdays in the basement of the Parish Life Center. (Enter from the lower level parking area). Weekly sessions will give you the opportunity to share with other grieving people who can understand and support you through your journey. For information: Joanne Bellisari @ 276-9700. For those unable to attend weekday meetings, would you be interested in a Saturday group? Contact Sister Dorothy @ 276-9700.

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

The United States Conf er enc e of Catholic Bishops has asked that all dioceses in the United States hold a special collection to raise desperately needed funds to assist the recovery following the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan. Bishop Campbell has designated this weekend November 30-December 1, 2013 for this collection. This storm destroyed entire villages and wrecked cities across the Philippines and Vietnam. As many as 10,000 people are feared dead and more than 9 million people have been affected. The full extent of structural damage is still unknown. On this weekend that follows our national celebration of Thanksgiving, let us show our gratitude for the good things we enjoy by supporting those who are suffering in the Philippines and southeast Asia. A Penance Service has been scheduled for Sunday, December 8 at 6:30p. There will be five priests available. Plan to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation during this Advent Season.

MINISTRY SCHEDULES
5:00p Saturday, December 7
Extraordinary Ministers: Lectors: Servers: Ushers: Brenda Martin, Linda Mazzitti, Christine Pirik, Cynthia Rees, Kati Russell, Andrea Tose Marci Ryan, Andrea Tose Alex Sterneker, Marit Swanson, Jenna Timmons Terry Rodeman, Nancy Tarini, Steve Tarini, Jim McCauley

8:30a Sunday, December 8

Extraordinary Ministers: Lectors: Servers: Ushers: Frank Bettendorf, Ann Cahalan, Betsy May, Paul Milsom George Blubaugh, Gretchen Blubaugh Aaron Lenhart, William Mason, Jack Mason Anthony DiSante, John Frary, Tom Murphy, Bryan Corson Pat Feamster, Marsha Dieker, Ann Gabriel, Debbie Murphy, Patti Olson

Eucharistic Ministers To the Homebound:

COOKBOOK ORDER FORM

Cookbook will include an updated history of the Parish, pictures, 200 recipes and prayers!

11:00a Sunday, December 8

Extraordinary Ministers: Rosemary Myers, Joy Russell, Debbie Sanese, Isabelle Tonneman, Gisela Vitt, Brenda Young Bob LeBoeuf, Amy OBrien Emerson McGinnis, Tristan McGinnis, Gabriella Nicolosi Richard Broderick, Fred Lombardi, Tony Polletta, Mark McPherson Kathi Whisler, Cookie Rezabek

Cost is $20, please turn in with form

Cookbooks should be ready sometime this winter.
Thank you for your support, all proceeds benefit our teens.
Lectors: Servers: Ushers:

Name________________________ Contact #________________________ Email_______________________

Collection Counters:

Turn form & money into Parish Office, in a sealed envelope, by January 5, 2014. Contact Holly with questions.

PRAYER REQUESTS: Dorothy Lang, Eloise Miller, Elizabeth Rusnak, Irene Clay, Patricia Baumann, Patricia Sheehan, Eric Ray, Reid Hudson, Jada Brady, William Reed Orban, Jake Koch, Casey Browning, Eloise McAllister, Betsy Holland, Isabella Karst, Margaret Richards, Jim Young, Jennifer Kosmas, Elizabeth Kessler, Beverly Daugherty, Andrew Johnson, Frank Michael, John Farrell, JoAnn Riepenhoff, Cynthia Carson, Mary Bass, Irene Pohlman, Steve Hall, Amy Peters-Thomas, Tom Silcott, Terry Lorenz, Mary Jo (Campbell) Ritzenthaler. Please remember in your prayers others who are not on this list. (Please notify the parish office of any changes.)

OUR LADY OF VICTORY CHURCH

OLV YOUTH MINISTRY POINSETTIA SALE ORDER FORM

December 1, 2013

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT TREE

Look for the The St Vincent de Paul Society annual Christmas Ornament Trees located in the Vestibule of Church & the PLC.
With your support, we have been able to help needy families in our community.
Please contact Pat Feamster @ 459-3683 or 657-2375 with any questions.

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT TREE INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Remove and take the ornament for the gift that you wish to purchase. 4. Please attach the gift receipt because clothing items may not fit and toys dont always work. 5. Please return the gifts by Sunday, December 15. 6. Please include batteries or other items that may be needed to use the gift. 7. Please put gift cards in gift bags so they are not lost.

2. Find the sign-up sheet that matches the family you have selected. Sign your name and phone number next to the gift you are going to purchase. 3. Wrap the gift and return the gift to the vestibule with the ornament securely attached to the gift. (The ornament identifies who is to receive the gift).

Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our parish and our community! St. Vincent de Paul Society of Our Lady of Victory Church

OUR LADY OF VICTORY CHURCH

December 1, 2013

AN ADVENT AFTERNOON with OUR PARISH CHOIR

Sunday, December 15, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.

Music for Advent and Christmas from many traditions and styles performed with orchestra. Christmas carols sung by all
Free Will Offering Invite your friends and neighbors to our concert!

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

COMMUNITY NEWS
Start your Christmas season with ST. ANDREWS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE SALE, beginning Saturday, November 30 through Saturday, December 21 at the South End of the Athletic Field (Reed Road entrance). Frazier Firs, Douglas Firs and White Pines trees are available, along with wreaths and fresh roping. Sale hours are Wednesday and Thursday 5-7p, Friday 5-8p; Saturday, 10a-7p; and Sunday 1-7pClosed Mondays and Tuesdays. Sponsored by St. Andrew Council #11275, Knights of Columbus.

THE 7TH ANNUAL COLUMBUS CATHOLIC WOMEN'S CONFERENCE will be held on Saturday, February 22,
2014 at the Ohio Expo Center Voinovich Building from 8:00a-4:00p. Speakers will include wife, mother, and author Kimberly Hahn who will speak on practical insights of how to apply the truths of our Faith to everyday life, Collegiate volleyball player Sr. Miriam James, SOLT desires to bring the power of God's love to life in the hearts of those with whom she speaks, and Olympic Cross Country Skier Rebecca Dussault who will speak on her experiences as an athletefaced with many challenges to her faith and morals. Please consider a ticket to the conference as a Christmas gift for the women in your life! Visit www.columbuscatholicwomen.com

JEWELRY SALE AT THE JOSEPHINUM: Tis the season for

the annual jewelry sale sponsored by the Friends of the Josephinum! Elegant fine and costume jewelry priced below wholesale offer holiday savings for you and a gift for our future priests all proceeds benefit Josephinum seminarians. Join us Friday, December 6 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Jessing Center at the Josephinum, 7625 North High Street. Visit www.pcj.edu for more information.

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE CATHOLIC MAN OF THE YEAR 2014: The Catholic Mens Luncheon
Club is accepting nominations for the Diocese of Columbus Catholic Man of the Year 2014. This annual award to be presented by Bishop Frederick Campbell on February 7, 2014 at the Mens Luncheon recognizes one lay man who, through his daily actions, words, and prayers, exemplifies the good and faithful servant. The recipient will have the opportunity to share his personal witness of the Faith during the ceremony. Nominations will be accepted through December 28th. For details on submitting a nomination, go to www.columbuscatholicmen.com, or email CMLC President Frank Hartge at frankhartge@wideopenwest.com. Let everyone know that your husband, father, son, uncle, brother or friend is the Catholic Man of the Year!

CATHOLIC MENS LUNCHEON CLUB: Will be held Friday,

December 6, at St. Patrick Church, Downtown Columbus. Holy Mass will be at 11:45a followed by Lunch and newly ordained priest, Father Michael Gentry, Parochial Vicar of St. Joan of Arc in Powell will be the guest speaker; his presentation will be about his vocation story. No reservations necessary. $10 covers the lunch and meeting. Bring a friend! Sponsored by the Serra Club of North Columbus. The Catholic Men's Luncheon Club meets on the first Friday of each month (excluding January, July and August.) The December luncheon is sponsored by the Serra Club of North Columbus. For information on the many activities of Columbus Catholic Men, go to ColumbusCatholicMen.com

THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION PRESENTS ~ A Conversation on The Evolution of Stem Cell Research and Bioethics in 2013 THE CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVEWITH DR. VINCE POMPILI; Tuesday, December 10, 2013; 6:00-8:00p at The Catholic Foundation 257 E. Broad St; Dr. Vincent Pompili is a Professor of Medicine and the Director of Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Over the past decade, Dr. Pompili has been one the pioneers in the arena of studying the use of adult, non-embryonic, stem cell therapies in cardiovascular disease. He launched one of the first US-based, FDA approved trials using bone marrow derived stem cells to treat patients with advanced heart disease. He is also the founder and Chief Medical Officer of Arteriocyte, Inc, a company focused on advancing cell therapies for tissue repair and cardiac disease. Space is limited, please contact Julie Naporano at 614-443-8893 or JNaporano@catholic-foundation.org to reserve a seat. Light refreshments will be offered; Free and open to all For Event Parking Directions and more information, please visit www.catholic-foundation.org or call 614-443-8893 / 866-298-8893 (toll free) CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL OPENINGS FOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS & VOLUNTEER TUTORS: Cristo Rey Columbus High School opened its
doors this fall, and currently has several ways for interested parishioners to get involved. Cristo Reys mission is to serve students who may not be able to afford our traditional Catholic High Schools. Cristo Rey offers a professional work-study program, which provides students with real world work experiences all while preparing them for college and helping to offset the cost of their high school education. Cristo Rey currently has an opening for Assistant Director of Admissions. A full job description and application information can be found at www.cristoreycolumbus.org/about/careers. Cristo Rey is also looking for persons (high school students in good standing or adults) to tutor 9th grade students in math, English, and other subjects. Tutors are needed MondayThursday from 4-5pm. Contact Anthony Fior at afior@cristoreycolumbus.org for more details.

LIFT OUR VOICES, LIFT OUR HEARTS: Concert by the Columbus Christian Center Choir: Sunday, December 8 3:004:30p; Free will donation will be taken. Please register by December 6. All events will be held at the Martin de Porres Center, 2330 Airport Drive; Join us for this opportunity to lift our voices in praise, to lift our hearts in love to God among us. Please call (614) 416-1910 or email martindeporres@oppeace.org to register.