OUR LADY OF VICTORY CHURCH

JANUARY 28-29, 2012

MASS INTENTIONS
Sat., Jan. 28 St. Thomas Aquinas 5:00p +David Keith Johnson (Family) Sun., Jan. 29 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30a People of the Parish 11:00a +Jackson R. Miller (OLV Ushers) Mon., Jan. 30 Weekday 8:00a +John Iacovetta (Guerino & Maria Carano) Tues. Jan. 31 St. John Bosco 8:00a +Mary Jeany (Marge Ciccone) Wed., Feb. 1 Weekday 8:00a +Franco Policaro (Family) Thurs., Feb. 2 The Presentation of the Lord/World Day of Consecrated Life +Catherine Rogers (Lucia & Guido Ciotola) 8:00a Fri., Feb. 3 8:00a Sat., Feb. 4 8:00a 5:00p Sun., Feb. 5 8:30a 11:00a St. Blaise/St. Ansgar/First Friday +Bambina Lombardi (Husband) Weekday/First Saturday +Louise Gambs (Family) People of the Parish Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time +Charlene Ciccone (Family) +Mike Boerger (Family) Sunday, Jan. 29 2nd Collection taken for St. Vincent De Paul Society 8:30a Mass - Church 9:30a Rel. Ed (K-5th)-PLC 11:00a Mass - Church 11:00a CLOW 11:00a CGS (During Mass) - Atrium 6:00p ImPact (6th-8th Grades)-PLC Monday, Jan. 30 8:00a Mass - Church 6:30p SVDP Lunch Packing for Homeless-PLC Tuesday, Jan. 31 8:00a Mass - Church 9:30a Bible Study-PLC 4:00p CGS-Atrium Wednesday, Feb. 1 8:00a Mass - Church 7:00p Bible Study-PLC Thursday, Feb. 2 8:00a Mass - Church 6:00p OLV YWCA Homeless Dinner 7:30p RCIA- Topic: Liturgy-A Walk Through the Mass-PLC 7:30p Choir Rehearsal-Church Friday, Feb. 3 8:00a 8:00p $4,069.00 513.00 563.00 Saturday, Feb. 4 8:00a First Saturday Mass-Church 4:00p Confessions-Church 5:00p Mass - Church Sunday, Feb. 5 Coffee & Donuts following Masses 8:30a Mass - Church 9:30a Rel. Ed (K-5th)-PLC 11:00a Mass - Church 11:00a CLOW 11:00a CGS (During Mass) - Atrium 2:00p Monthly Baptism Class-PLC

Gifts for God

122 Envelopes Recd; 728 issued 21 Loose Checks Jan. 21-22 Loose Cash

Mass - Church First Friday Adoration-Church

Total

$5,145.00

Thank you to all who support the work of God

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION: Friday, February 3 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.

THE MONTHLY BAPTISM CLASS is scheduled for Sunday, February 5 at 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.

COFFEE & DONUTS will follow the 8:30 &

11:00a masses Sunday, February 5 in the Parish Life Center. This is a great opportunity to meet and welcome new parishioners.

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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, February 4
Extraordinary Ministers: Lectors: Servers: Ushers: Joyce Gold, Dorie Kirwin, Linda Mazzitti, Jacqueline Milsom, Paul Milsom, Christine Pirik Charline Catt, Marci Ryan Andy McCauley, Joe McCauley, Megan McCauley Terry Rodeman, Nancy Tarini, Steve Tarini, Sue Muguruza

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, February 5

Extraordinary Ministers: Lectors: Servers: Ushers: Marsha Dieker, Terrie Harlor, Ron Kibbe, Vincent Lombardo Patti Jackson, Michael Murphy Ali Lachey, Emily Lachey Anthony DiSante, John Frary, Elaine Broderick, Richard Broderick, Bryan Corson Dennis Rotundo, Marsha Dieker, Ann Gabriel, Judy Ciccone, Debbie Murphy

Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound:

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

11:00a Sunday, February 5

Extraordinary Ministers: Lectors: Servers: Ushers: Kathy McKinney, Steven Meier, Rosemary Myers, Debbie Sanese, Mary Jane Sanese, Lisa Schechter Joy Russell, Jim Shannon Alexandra Joseph, James Shannon, Tia Williams Armando Falasca, Fred Lombardi, Tony Polletta, Mark McPherson Barb Schofield, Josie Quinn

March 10 from 9a-11a

Please contact Jackie Milsom at jrmilsom@gmail.com if you can help.

Pantry items that area always needed-granola bars, fruit cups, fruit roll-ups, detergent, lice treatment kits and bed bug killer kits. Anyone else who would like to donate these items can place the items in the boxes located in the lower level of the PLC. Thank you!

Collection Counters:

Mary Clark, Marie Sirij, Dorothy Lang, Eloise Miller, Elizabeth Rusnak, Irene Clay, Patricia Baumann, 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, Eric Falasca, Robert Handy, Carol Ann Bradley, Candace Martin. Please remember in your prayers others who are not on this list. (Please notify the parish office of any changes.)

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JANUARY 28-29, 2012

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION HAPPENINGS: RCIA for Children will be available for any child of the OLV parish (3rd Grade and above) who has NOT made his or her First Holy Communion. There will be an 8-10 week Sacramental Preparation Program on the meaning of the Eucharist in our Catholic faith. Classes will be begin SOON on Wednesday's starting February 1st from 4:00-5:00pm in the PLC classrooms. The celebration of First Eucharist for this Program will take place at the Holy Thursday Service on April 5th. Long-time parishioner and former Catholic School teacher, Marsha Dieker, will facilitate this special Sacramental Program. If you have any questions or would like to register your child please call the Religious Ed. Office at 486-7678 or email: religioused@ourladyofvictory.cc Please pray for all the 8th Grade Confirmation Candidates as they make their commitment to becoming a full and participating member of the Catholic Church. The Confirmation Candidates will be making their commitments during the Confirmation Enrollment Ceremony during the 11:00am Mass Sunday, January 29th. Thank you! Confirmation Mandatory Meeting - for ALL 8th Grade Candidates and at least one parent on Thursday, February 9th at 6:45-8:30pm in the Parish Life Center. Special guest speaker, Pam Heil, Youth Minister at St. Brigid of Kildare, will give an inspiring presentation on the importance of living a virtuous life of practicing chastity and knowing the real meaning of true love. Required First Communion Parent & Child Eucharist Workshop will take place on Sunday, February 12th from 9:30-10:45am during Religious Education class in the PLC. All 2nd graders of the parish who will be making their First Holy Communion and at least one parent are expected to attend this important and interactive Workshop. Immediately following the Workshop is the 11:00am Mass which would be a wonderful way to enrich the preparation of this beautiful sacrament. Families....please plan on attending!

REGISTRATION AT ST. MARGARET OF CORTONA FOR TRINITY PRESCHOOL 2012-2013 Preschool begins September 2012
Ages 3-5 (August 30th is the cut off date for age 3; Child must be toilet trained; Age 3: Classes on Tuesday and Thursday Morning 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. (8:30 drop off availability) Age 4: Classes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Morning 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. (8:30 drop off availability) Age 4 & 5: Classes Monday through Friday Afternoon 12:30 to 3:00 p.m.

There will be registration and Open House in the Borrelli Parish Center February 5, 2012 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. For registration, please bring: 1. Birth Certificate with original seal 2. Immunization record 3. Social Security Card 4. Baptismal certificate if not baptized at Saint Margaret 5. $120.00 non-refundable deposit, which is separate from the tuition payments. QUESTIONS: Mrs. Linda Broderick, Director (614) 274-1922 lbroderi@cdeducation.org

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OLV Lifeteen Happenings

January Life Night TAKE TWO = you should be there! TONIGHT, Sunday, January 29
th

Can you feel the love?

Random Acts of Kindness ~ YWCA Valentine Party! NEXT Saturday, February 4th Well be going to the YWCA Family Center to throw a Valentine Party for the children there. We will depart OLV at noon and get back around 3PM. 8th-12th invited to participate. Contact Holly to sign up! ~~~~~~~~~~

6:30-8:00PM
Teens of the Parish and their friends are invited! There may be some really cool 70's bean bag chairs to sit on if that convinces you to come...plus really amazing snacks...AND a piata filled with $1000 bills... convinced yet??? Come check us out and if youre disappointed you can throw cream pies in our face. We'll be delving into scripture! Don't miss out on what should be a pretty amazing time. Our nights are for those in Grades 8th-12th. We will gather in the Church basement.

"America you are beautiful....and blessed....The ultimate test of your greatness is the way you treat every human being, but especially the weakest and most defenseless. If you want equal justice for all and true freedom and lasting peace, then America, defend life." ~ Pope John Paul the II

~ Lifeteen Contact ~ Holly J. Monnier, youth@ourladyofvictory.cc, 419.303.8831/614.465.3658

OLV Lifeteen Valentine Sale Homemade Cream & Butter Fudge Hearts
Choose from 2 Sizes and 3 Flavors! Made locally in Ohio, with REAL cream and butter! 2 oz. $4.00 & 8 oz. $8.00 Three Delicious Flavors to Choose From: Chocolate**Chocolate Walnut**Peanut Butter Order must be in by Sunday, February 5th, 2012 Pick Up On Sunday, February 12th after the Masses, or you can arrange a time to pick up on Monday, February 13th They will be in the Parish Life Center Hallway. Please fill out the info below and turn into the Parish or Religious Ed. Offices. Or you can place in the collection basket at a Sunday Mass. Make checks out to: OLV Name: 2 oz. Chocolate Quantity_____ 2 oz. Chocolate Walnut Quantity_____ 2 oz. Peanut Butter Quantity_____ Total Quantity_____ Contact #: 8 oz. Chocolate Quantity_____ 8 oz. Chocolate Walnut Quantity_____ 8 oz. Peanut Butter Quantity_____ Total Money Enclosed__________

OUR LADY OF VICTORY CHURCH

JANUARY 28-29, 2012

15TH ANNUAL CATHOLIC MENS CONFERENCE A CALL TO ACTION: Be a New Man in Christ Knights of Columbus Council 12900 "Measure Up Campaign" raises $1,750 for the Columbus Heinzerling Foundation which serves individuals with severe or profound developmental disabilities. When: SATURDAY, MARCH 3 Time: 8:00a-2:30p 8:00aWhere: Lausche Building Ohio State Expo Center State Fairgrounds 717 East 17th Ave. Experience a prayerful, spirit filled, life changing day featuring Dr. Scott Hahn, Richard Lane, Msgr. Eugene Morris, Fr. David Schalk and the Most Reverend Bishop Frederick F. Campbell, Mass Celebrant. Cost: $27; $10 for students. Register online at ColumbusCatholicMen.com or call Scott Williamson at 614-798-1792 or parish captain Joe Giuliani at 614-560-1987.

Value Life

Grand Knight Tom Switzer and Deputy Grand Knight Larry Savage Present a check on behalf of Council 12900 for $1,750 to Robert E. Heinzerling, Executive Director and Grandson of founders, Otto & Mildred Heinzerling. For more info. www.heinzerling.org OTHER COUNCIL NEWS Knights of Columbus would like to welcome Bob Handy and John Frary as new members of Our Lady of Victory Council 12900. Bob is a Lector at Sunday Mass. John and his wife are very active in the parish. John is most recognized for his involvement in the OLV annual Fish Fry Dinners.

Young Adult Happenings in the Diocese: Food, Faith and Fellowship

When: Most 2nd and 4th Sundays Time: 1-3PM Where: At various locations in Columbus Description: 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 welcomed) and have a chance to grow in faith through various types of reflections! We would love for you to join us!

OLV will be hosting dinner for the homeless at the YWCA Family Center on Thursday, February 2. Signup sheets for serving and baking are in the Church vestibule. For more information, contact Beth Anderson at bander3@ columbus.rr.com

Please contact Holly Monnier if you want to come or learn more: foodfaithandfellowship@gmail.com or 419.303.8831/614.465.3658

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A LENTEN PROGRAM FOR YOU

Grow closer to Jesus this Lent through learning and studying about the church Jesus started! The word "catholic" means universal. Jesus created one universal church for all of mankind. The Catholic Church was established by Jesus with his words spoken in Matthew 16.

THE CATHOLICISM PROJECT

is coming to OLV!
By Father Robert Barron

Every Wednesday during Lent in the Parish Life Center (PLC). . . Soup Supper and Catholicism Series DVD Episodes with Small Group Sharing

Mark Your Calendars: Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00pm 6:30February 29 - Episode 1: AMAZED AND AFRAID: THE REVELATION OF GOD BECOME MAN March 7 Episode 2: "HAPPY ARE WE: THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS" March 14 Episode 3: "THAT THAN WHICH NOTHING GREATER CAN BE THOUGHT - THE MYSTERY OF GOD March 21 Episode 6: A BODY BOTH SUFFERING AND GLORIOUS: THE UNION OF CHRIST AND THE CHURCH March 28 Episode 7: "WORD MADE FLESH, TRUE BREAD OF HEAVEN: THE LITURGY AND THE EUCHARIST April 4 Episode 10: WORLD WITHOUT END: THE LAST THINGS

OVERVIEW: THE CATHOLIC FAITH AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE

For the first time, in breathtaking and high-definition cinematography, the truth, goodness, and beauty of Catholicism are illustrated in a multimedia experience. Journey with Fr. Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 16 countries. Be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture that claims more than one billion of the earths people. From the sacred lands of Israel to the beating heart of Uganda, from the glorious shrines of Europe to the streets of Mexico, Kolkata, and New York City, the mysteries of CATHOLICISM are revealed. Learn what Catholics believe and why. Discover the full meaning of our faith during this Lenten season. Mike Leonard, a veteran NBC Today show correspondent and acclaimed filmmaker, is the Executive Producer of this groundbreaking production.

Questions? Contact Mrs. Schechter, DRE at: religioused@ourladyofvictory.cc

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JANUARY 28-29, 2012

2012 COLUMBUS CATHOLIC WOMENS CONFERENCE: "Clothed with strength and dignity, becoming a PRAYERS FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY will be offered at
a Cathedral Vespers Service led by Bishop Campbell on Tuesday, January 24 at 7:00 p.m. Leaders and congregants from a number of local Christian Churches, ecclesial communities and other ecumenical organizations will be in attendance. A light reception will follow in the undercroft of the Cathedral. This Service is being organized by the Diocesan Commission for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs. Please plan to participate. worthy woman of God" (Proverbs 31: 10-31) Saturday, February 25; 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.

CUM CHRISTO: You are invited to participate in a

once-in-a-lifetime experiential weekend of Christian learning and renewal. Contact Dan and Teresa Lau at (614) 486-8464 to learn more about the Cursillo method of Piety, Study, Action and Group Reunion. The March 22-25 Mens Weekend and April 26-29 Womens Weekend are currently accepting applications. Future scheduled weekends in 2012 include: Men: October 18-21 & Women: November 8-11.

PRAISE & WORSHIP MASS: The Catholic Charismatic Renewal would like to invite you, your family and your friends to join us in this special Mass on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at St. Thomas the Apostle, 2692 E. Firth Ave. Fr. Dean Mathewson will be presiding. Come and experience the enthusiasm of praise, worship and thanksgiving as we celebrate this Mass where the charismatic gifts of the Holy Spirit listed by St. Paul in I Corinthians, chapter 12 flow freely. Rosary will begin at 6:00 p.m., Praise and Worship at 6:30 p.m., and the celebration of Mass will begin at 7:30 p.m. Personal prayer is available during Praise & Worship through our trained prayer teams for individual prayer needs. Call the Catholic Charismatic Renewal at 614-237-7080 for further information.

LEGACY OF LEARNING: Trinity Catholic School is requesting donations for its annual fundraiser the Legacy of Learning planned for March 3, 2012. We are looking for gift certificates, wine bottles, goods and/or products, event tickets, vacation time shares, etc. to use for auction and raffle packages. You may also consider the gift of your time do you love to garden; paint; or are you a handyman? Please contact Lisa Gentile at lgentile@trinitycatholicschool.org; 288-1885 regarding your donation. Donations can be received through February 15, 2012.

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 7:00 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

THE CATHOLIC LAYWOMENS RETREAT LEAGUE:

The Holy Father urges us to collect our thoughts in silence and meditate on what the Lord wants to teach us. What better time than Lent? The Catholic Laywomens Retreat League invites all women in the diocese to a silent retreat March 2-4, 2012 at St. Therese's Retreat Center, East Broad Street, Columbus. The retreat begins Friday evening and ends Sunday at noon. Father Stash Dailey, Associate Pastor of Saint Michael, Worthington is the retreat director. His theme will be Coming to Know Jesus Through Mary. For more information or to register, send e-mail to retreatleague@gmail.com or call Sharon Gehrlich at 614-8821946. Respond soon. The deadline is February 20, 2012 and space is limited.

PRAYER CENACLE OF THE MARIAN MOVEMENT:

Holy Name Church will have a Prayer Cenacle of the Marian Movement on Tuesday, January 31. Father Francis Geremia who is responsible for the Marian Movement of Priests (MMP) for Canada and US will be visiting Columbus and will preside over the Cenacle. The meeting will begin with Holy Mass at 6:30 p.m. Consider this opportunity to participate.