OUR LADY OF VICTORY CHURCH

JANUARY 7-8, 2012

MASS INTENTIONS
Sun., Jan. 8 8:30a 11:00a Mon., Jan. 9 8:00a The Epiphany of the Lord +Jean Bruce (Pat & Michele Cenci) +Angela & Baldassarre Milano (Americo & Felice Milano) The Baptism of the Lord +Dominic Panuto (K of C Council 12900) Sunday, Jan. 8 Coffee & Donuts Following Masses Today-PLC 8:30a Mass - Church 9:30a Rel. Ed (K-5th)-PLC 11:00a Mass - Church 11:00a CLOW 11:00a CGS (During Mass) - Atrium 12:00N Expectant Mothers Blessing-Church 6:00p ImPact (6th-8th Grades)-PLC Monday, Jan. 9 8:00a Mass - Church

Tues. Jan. 10 First Week in Ordinary Time 8:00a +Susan Campbell (Family) 11:00a-FCV +Fr. Rod DiPietro (Msgr. Missimi) Wed., Jan. 11 Weekday 8:00a +Franco Policaro (Family) Thurs., Jan. 12 Weekday 8:00a +Warren Myers (Family) Fri., Jan. 13 8:00a St. Hilary +Larry Dieker (Family)

Tuesday, Jan. 10 8:00a Mass - Church 9:30a Bible Study-PLC 4:00p CGS-Atrium Wednesday, Jan. 11 8:00a Mass - Church 7:00p Bible Study-PLC Thursday, Jan. 12 8:00a Mass - Church 7:30p RCIA- Topic Sacraments-Baptism-PLC Friday, Jan. 13 8:00a 5:30p $4,305.00 1,200.00 415.00 Mass - Church Wedding Rehearsal-Church

Sat., Jan. 14 Weekday 5:00p +Jack Miller (Family) Sun., Jan. 15 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30a +Lucia Apollonio (Americo & Felice Milano) 11:00a +Mary Della Grotenrath (Mary Jo Grotenrath)

Gifts for God

129 Envelopes Recd; 728 issued 16 Loose Checks 12/31-1/1 Loose Cash

Saturday, Jan. 14 Second Collection - Propagation of the Faith 2:30p Wedding (Rammohan/Klekotka) 4:00p Confessions-Church 5:00p Mass - Church Sunday, Jan. 15 Second Collection - Propagation of the Faith 8:30a Mass - Church 9:30a Rel. Ed (K-5th)-PLC 11:00a Mass - Church 11:00a CLOW 11:00a CGS (During Mass) - Atrium

Total

$5,920.00

Thank you to all who support the work of God

WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS!

All OLV volunteers are cordially invited to attend a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Saturday, January 28 following the 5:00p Mass. Please RSVP by Monday, January 23. You can RSVP in one of three ways: Complete the form provided in the pews and drop in collection basket or e-mail Pete DeLaurentis at pdelaure@columbus.rr.com or call Pete @ 2941198.

There will be a Diocesan collection taken next weekend, January 14-15, for the Propagation of the Faith. Every child...brings us God's smile and invites us to recognize that life is His gift, a gift to be welcomed with love and preserved with care always and at every moment.
~Pope Benedict XVI

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

e are a group of people bound by our belief in Jesus Christ. Through our baptism, 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 justice, peace and equality for all people. - Our Lady of Victory Mission Statement

MINISTRY SCHEDULES
5:00p Saturday, January, 14
Extraordinary Ministers: Lectors: Servers: Ushers: Joyce Gold, Jacqueline Milsom, Paul Milsom, Maureen Sullivan, Andrea Tose, Mary Waterfield Karin DeLaurentis, Marci Ryan Andrew Balenger, Dominick Milano, Rosaley Milano Renee Williams, Joe Tose, Vincent Tose, Ed Pirik

The Brian Muha Memorial Foundation/Run The Race would like to thank everyone at Our Lady of Victory who has so lovingly adopted the children and families on Columbus west side. From cleaning, to food and monetary donations, to craft help and volunteers, we are very happy and grateful for your love, time and effort. God bless you! We are praying for you. --Rachel Muha --Rachel

8:30a Sunday, January 15

Extraordinary Ministers: Lectors: Servers: Ushers: Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound: Marsha Dieker, Terrie Harlor, Vincent Lombardo, Betsy May George Blubaugh, Mike Drennen Nick Gaby, Austin Hudson Doug Campbell, Jeff Panuto, Randy Harlor, Dan Hutson Joe Giuliani, George Cumrine, Mary Blubaugh, Lily Bell, Laura Bolster

FUTURE DATES FOR CLEANING THE RUN THE RACE CENTER January 14 from 9a-11a
Please contact Debbie Daoud at debbiedaoud1@hotmail.com or 370-1990 if you can help.

11:00a Sunday, January 15

Extraordinary Ministers: Lectors: Servers: Ushers: Collection Counters: Steven Meier, Rosemary Myers, Joy Russell, Debbie Sanese, Mary Jane Sanese, Lisa Schechter Ann Gabriel, Jeff Jones Julia Boyer, Molly Giuliani, Harrison Jackson Joe Conie, Roy LeMaster, Joe Miller Kathi Whisler, Cookie Rezabek

February 11 from 9a-11a

Please contact Debbie Daoud at debbiedaoud1@hotmail.com or 370-1990 if you can help.

March 10 from 9a-11a

Please contact Jackie Milsom at jrmilsom@gmail.com if you can help.
Pantry items that are ALWAYS needed: Granola Bars, Fruit Bars, Fruit-Cups, Cans of Protein: Tuna, Chicken meals. Additional Items needed: Laundry Detergent and Lice Treatment Kits. Please place these items in the boxes in the lower level of the Parish Life Center where Sunday school takes place.

Mary Clark, Marie Sirij, Dorothy Lang, Eloise Miller, Mary Jane Hannah, Elizabeth Rusnak, Irene Clay, Patricia Baumann, Doris Scanlon, Patricia Sheehan, Eric Ray, Reid Hudson, Jada Brady, William Reed Orban, Jake Koch, Trina Latorre, Sr. Sharen Baldy, SCN, Casey Browning, William Hoke, Beanie Gentile, Marge Ciccone, Eloise McAllister, Tom Paoletti, Andrew Sheets, Cindy Hartsook, Carol Wagner, Shirley Graessle, Gary Senter, Eric Falasca, Robert Handy, Carol Ann Bradley. 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

JANUARY 7-8, 2012

THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH FOOD DRIVE

sponsored by the OLV St. Vincent De Paul Society: Our Lady of Victory Parish supports food banks located in Columbus and McArthur, Ohio by collecting non-perishable food items every Third Sunday of the Month. Please participate by bringing in nonperishable food donations and placing them in the baskets provided next January 14-15, 2012. Thank you for your support!

Young Adult Happenings in the Diocese:

THEOLOGY ON TAP: Thursday, January 26th; 7:009:00p at EL VAQUERO 3230 Olentangy River Road, Columbus; Nick Cardilino will speak on the topic of "Bringing Back the Corporal Works of Mercy!" http://nickcardilino.com/index.html Admission is Free; "Come join other young adults from the Diocese of Columbus to enjoy food, drinks, and a great Catholic speaker!" TOT Diocese Contact: Kristin at kreeve128@gmail.com; Young Adult Contact for Our Lady of Victory: Holly Monnier at youth@ourladyofvictory.cc Open to Young Adults over the age of 21. A reminder ... please drink responsibly

COFFEE & DONUTS will follow the 8:30 &

11:00a masses Sunday, January 8 in the Parish Life Center. This is a great opportunity to meet and welcome new parishioners.

EXPECTANT MOTHERS BLESSING: There will be a

blessing for Expectant Mothers following the 11:00a Mass this Sunday, January 8.

For current information about Trinity Catholic Elementary School please visit their website: www.trinity.cdeducation.org. Their weekly newsletter, The Friday Forget-Me-Not, is updated every Friday and is full of the latest information concerning Trinity School.

FOOD, FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP: Sunday, January 8th & Sunday, January 22nd; 1:00-3:00p at various locations in Columbus. What do we do at these gatherings you ask? Well, we eat yummy brunch food, gather with other Catholic young adults (although non-Catholics are welcome) and have a chance to grow in faith through various types of reflections! We would love for you to join us! Please contact Holly Monnier if you want to come or learn more: foodfaithandfellowship@gmail.com or 419.303.8831/614.465.3658

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION HAPPENINGS:

First Communion: Reminder for all 2nd Grade First Communicants and their families that there will be the sacrament of 1st Reconciliation on Saturday, January 21 in the church at 10:00am. Confirmation: All the 8th grade Confirmation Candidates and their Sponsors are asked to attend the Confirmation Commitment Ceremony at the 11:00am Mass on Sunday, January 29. Either the Sponsor (or one or both parents) needs to accompany the Candidate. Looking Ahead - Important Dates in 2012: 8th Grade Mandatory Confirmation Retreat - Saturday, April 21 from 1:00-6:00pm. Sacrament of Confirmation Tuesday, April 24 at 7:00pm First Holy Communion Retreat, Saturday, April 14 from 9:00-12:30pm. First Holy Communion - Sunday, May 6 at 1:30pm

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

Once again, we thank all those who made the celebration of the Birth of the Savior and the Feast of the Motherhood of the Virgin Mary on New Years Day such a joyful one. We thank the choir, those who decorated the church so nicely, the Servers, Lectors, Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers, and parishioners involved in outreach ministries to our shut-ins and needy. Carol Ann Bradley, the Parish Music Director-Organist will be away from the weekend of January 7/8 through the weekend of January 22/23; Carol Ann will undergo foot surgery as an outpatient. We assure Carol Ann of our prayers. Debbie Franz, our music intern from Trinity Lutheran Seminary, will direct the choir as well as Thursday evening and Sunday morning rehearsals. We welcome Debbie as the Parish music intern and thank her for the wonderful work she is doing with the Parish choir and the music program for children.

OLV Lifeteen: Contact Holly J. Monnier @ 419.303.8831/614.465.3658 (Cell #) or youth@ourladyofvictory.cc

WERE ON FACEBOOK, SEARCH: OLV Youth Community UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2012: We gather for Life Nights twice a month from 6:30-8:00PM in Victory Hall. Time and location may vary! Teens of the Parish and their friends are invited to th th th attend. It is for those in Grades 8 -12 -- Come check us out starting January 15 , 2012! PARENT LIFE INFO: Starting tonight, Sunday, January 8 , OLV Lifeteen will be offering a support group to gather parents together, engage in faith and discussion about our kids. We need each other to build a successful future for our kids and youth ministry. All parents know how hard it is to get their kids to go to Mass, religion class, youth ministry activities and be engaged in Parish life. Well have speaker Karen Cook with us this evening, plus some time to talk with other parents and just relax while eating dessert! If you want to come but need childcare please let Holly know. It will begin at 7 and go until 8PM in Victory Hall, which is the Church basement. JANUARY TONIGHT: 8 Parent Life Gathering (7-8PM, Victory Hall) 15 Winter Life Night Kick-Off 22 Teen Mass at 6:15PM March for Life 23 March for Life 28 Bosco Bash (Grades 6th-8th) (4-9PM Church of the Resurrection) -- A party is being thrown for the Feast of St. John Bosco and youre invited! Join other middle school teens for food, fun, games, great music, friends, an awesome Mass and great speakers! Cost is $30 signups will begin this week! 29 Life Night
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FEBRUARY 4 Random Acts of Kindness Service Project: YWCA Valentine Party (1-2:30PM) 5 Life Night Super Bowl Sunday Party 12 Life Night/ImPACT: (6PM, Parish Life Center) Special Guest Speaker: Maria DeMatte To Protect and Serve ~ Angels 26 Teen Mass at 6:15PM

March for Life, Jan. 22nd-24th 2011

For the first time EVER, OLV teens (those in grades 8 -12 ) and adults, are invited to travel to Washington, D.C. for the March for Life--an opportunity to DEFEND LIFE! This is a two-day, one night trip to Washington, D.C. Total cost is $100 which includes bus fare, hotel room based on four person occupancy, and breakfast at the hotel. We will be travelling with youth and adults from St. Matthews in Gahanna. SCHEDULE: Sunday, January 22nd: Departure from St. Matthew at 6:30AM; Mass for Life at the National Shrine Basilica Monday, January 23rd: Youth Rally, Mass, March for Life, and Testimonies at the Supreme Court Tuesday, January 24th: Arrival Back at St. Matthew at 2:00AM Registration will continue until spots are filled Deposit payment of $50 is necessary with registration consent form. Registration forms have been emailed out. They are also available by the front Church doors, at the Parish and Religious Ed. Offices or on the website. Please contact Holly with questions, we hope you join us to DEFEND LIFE!
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OUR LADY OF VICTORY CHURCH

JANUARY 7-8, 2012

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY - On FriCLERGY WHO COOK RETURNS TO THE JOSEPHINUM: Clergy Who Cook 2012 will be held at the
Jessing Center at the Josephinum on Friday, January 27, from 7-10 p.m. Clergy of the diocese prepare samples of their favorite dishes, guests vote with cash donations for the top chef! The event is $35 per person; a cash bar will be available. Reservations and advance payment are required by January 13. Checks payable to the Friends of the Josephinum may be sent to FOJ Clergy Who Cook, 7625 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43235. Credit card payments may be made online at www.pcj.edu. Click Make a Donation and enter RSVP for CWC12 in the comments. Questions? Please contact Carrie Gram 614-985-2234. All proceeds benefit the Josephinum seminarians, so come join the fun and help our future priests! day, January 20 at 7:30p Fr. Thomas Ryan, C.S.P., Director of the Paulist North American Office for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations will speak at the St. Thomas More Newman Center (64 W. Lane Ave), on The Call to Unity Among the Followers of Jesus: What Can I Do? For over 25 years, Fr. Ryan has ministered in the ecumenical movement. Open to all people of faith, we will look at two key grassroots approaches: Spiritual Ecumenism & Receptive Ecumenism.

PRAYER OF HEART AND BODY: Workshop on mediation and yoga as prayer will be offered by Fr. Thomas Ryan, C.S.P. at the St. Thomas More Newman Center (64 W. Lane Ave) on Saturday, January 21, 10:00a-noon. Meditation and yoga are taught in a context of Christian faith with an eye towards helping Christians realize a positive integration of these practices into their prayer life and spirituality. Participants will learn a meditative method drawn from the Christian contemplative tradition and experience the potential of bodily movement as prayer by entering into a guided series of yoga postures to the words of classic Christian prayers set to music. No prior experience required. Bring a mat. A freewill offering of $10 is suggested.

COUPLES WINTER RETREAT: February 24/25Heart and Soul. Treat your beloved to a winter get-a-way amongst the wooded countryside of Licking County. Enjoy, from Friday evening to Saturday evening (following a candlelight dinner), quiet time together in the warmth of our retreat house. Share, as well, with other couples in presentations by Deacon Jim and Mary Sturgeon to feed your hearts and souls. $120 per couple. RSVP to Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center, Newark, at 740-928-4246 or email us at info@stspeterandpaulretreatcenter.org 2012 COLUMBUS CATHOLIC WOMENS CONFERENCE: "Clothed with strength and dignity, becoming
a worthy woman of God" (Proverbs 31: 10-31) Saturday, February 25th; Ohio State Expo Center Lausche Building;717 E. 17th Ave; Speakers include: Leah Darrow from the reality TV show Americas Next Top Model , Gloria Anderson author of The Heart of Jesus from the Domestic Church, Jenn Giroux from Human Life International and Ynovnne FlorczakSeeman founder of Love from Above.

RESOLVED: A BETTER MARRIAGE: For depth,

growth, and enrichment in the sacrament of your marriage, consider taking a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend in the new year! The next two Marriage Encounter weekends are in the new year on February 17-19 and May 18-20. For more information or to register, contact Paul & Marilou Clouse at 740746- 900 3 or visit our website at www.wwmecolumbus.org.

JOSEPHINUM RECTOR TO SPEAK ON NEW EVANGELIZATION: The general public is invited to a lecture by Father James Wehner, rector of the Pontifical College Josephinum, on January 26, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Jessing Center. Father Wehner will discuss his new book, The Evangelization Equation: The Who, What and How, and will present a strategy to accomplish the realization, rehabilitation and renewal of mans image and likeness of God. Refreshments and social to follow; there is no charge for admission. Call 614-885-5585 for more information.