OUR LADY OF VICTORY CHURCH

July 7-8, 2012

MASS INTENTIONS
Sat., July 7 8:00a 5:00p Sun., July 8 8:30a 11:00a Mon. July 9 8:00a Weekday/First Saturday +Jon Figliola (David & Sandy Frabott) +Joelle Mendicino (Family) Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time People of the Parish +Bambina Lombardi (Husband) St. Augustine Zhao Rong +Joyce Policaro (Jo Cardone) Sunday, July 8 8:30a 11:00a Monday, July 9 8:00a

Mass - Church Mass - Church

Mass - Church

Tues. July 10 Weekday 8:00a +Corrine Jentgen (Jane Jentgen/Teresa Veremis) Wed., July 11 St. Benedict 8:00a +Joelle Mendicino (Family) Thurs., July 12 Weekday 8:00a +Mary Ruscilli (Family) Fri., July 13 8:00a St. Henry +Margaret M. Conie (Giuseppina D. Guglielmi)

Tuesday, July 12 8:00a Mass - Church Wednesday, July 11 8:00a Mass - Church 7:30p Knights of Columbus Mtg.-VH Thursday, July 12 8:00a Mass - Church Friday, July 13 8:00a 5:30p Mass - Church Wedding Rehearsal-Church

Sat., July 14 Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha 5:00p +Dec.Schaeufele & Holland Families (Jerry & Betsy
Holland)

Sun., July 15 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30a +Anna Ginnetti (Gina Ginetti) 11:00a People of the Parish

Saturday, July 14 Mission Appeal 5:00p Mass-Church 7:00p Wedding (Haffner/Price) Sunday, July 15 Mission Appeal 8:30a Mass - Church 11:00a Mass - Church

Gifts for God

123 Envelopes Recd; 728 issued 19 Loose Checks 6/30-7/1 Loose Cash 23 Automated Giving 6/25/12 Total $4,453.00 1,135.00 577.88 3,390.00 $9,555.88

Thank you to all who support the work of God

international Experience (iE) LOOKING FOR HOST FAMILIES Looking for loving families to host an international exchange student for the 2012-2013 school year (1 semester students are available). iE is looking for families who are willing to share family traditions, American culture and a loving supportive environment with a boy or girl from abroad. For more information, please contact: Aimee Switzer, Local Coordinator at (614) 284-3727 or email at a.switzer@international-experience.net or visit www.iE-usa.com

CONGRATULATIONS to MICHAEL HYNES & AMY GOODENOW who were united in the Sacrament of Matrimony recently at Our Lady of Victory. WELCOME to Michael Ruben Donoso, Ryan Romas Janssen, Adele Maria Monnier, Branham Reiss Smedley & Reese Jeffrey Smedley who were recently baptized at OLV and through the Sacrament of Baptism became members of Gods family.

HOMELESS FAMILY DINNER: OLV will be hosting dinner for the homeless at the YWCA Family Center on Thursday, July 19. Sign-up sheets for serving and baking are in the Church vestibule. For more information, contact Beth Anderson at bander3@columbus.rr.com

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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, July 14
Extraordinary Ministers: Lectors: Servers: Ushers: Joyce Gold, Jacqueline Milsom, Paul Milsom, Christine Pirik, Cynthia Rees, Mary Waterfield Katie Foley, David Ryan Maria Krantz, Julia Krantz Renee Williams, Joe Tose, Vincent Tose, Pat Jeany

8:30a Sunday, July 15

The Parish has just completed its yearly Vacation Bible School (June 25-29). The attendance was very good as was the participation of teens and adult volunteers. We thank the parents for their cooperation. We thank all the teens and adults for their help. We thank in a special way, Gina Krantz, for coordinating the program. The Missionary Cooperation Plan (MCP) in the Diocese of Columbus is the Bishops mandatory program administered by the Missions Office. Every year, forty organizations out of 500 applications received by the Missions Office, are invited to participate. Representatives from the missionary organizations will speak at masses in the 109 parishes of the Diocese between the months of April and September, 2012. The Missionary Cooperation Plan gives the parishioners the experience of cross-cultural exchange and the opportunity to financially help missionaries in their efforts to spread the Gospel. On the weekend of July 14-15, 14Our Lady of Victory welcomes Fr. Sunil Anekatt who will speak on behalf of the Vincentians Missionaries. The Vincentians serve Christs poor in sionaries. their ministries of preaching, teaching, seminary and missionary work, wherever the Lord calls. They serve in North/South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. Let us be generous and support the missionary work of the Vincentians. On the weekend of August 10-11, the Parish will hold its annual Festival. Please follow the preparations for the Festival in the Parish Bulletin. We ask for your volunteerism. Extraordinary Ministers: Lectors: Servers: Ushers: Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound: Marsha Dieker, Terrie Harlor, Karen Hutson, Betsy May Mike Drennen, Robert Handy Nick Gaby, Peter Hutson Doug Campbell, Dan Hutson, Jeff Panuto, Randy Harlor Angela Ferguson, Jesse & Elaine Oddi, Katie Foley, Randy Harlor, Karen Hutson

11:00a Sunday, July 15

Extraordinary Ministers: Lectors: Servers: Ushers: Collection Counters: Rosemary Myers, Joy Russell, Debbie Sanese, Lisa Schechter, Gary Senter, Jim Shannon Ann Gabriel, Bob LeBoeuf Charlotte LeBoeuf, Jack LeBoeuf, Tristan McGinnis Nick Melaragno, Roy LeMaster, Joe Miller Michelle Stroh, Catherine Vonderahe

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, Sr. Sharen Baldy, SCN, Casey Browning, Beanie Gentile, Eloise McAllister, Tom Paoletti, Shirley Graessle, Eric Falasca, Betsy Holland, Erin & Greg Karst. Please remember in your prayers others who are not on this list. (Please notify the parish office of any changes.)

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CATECHISTS NEEDED for next year 2012-13. The Religious Education ministry is looking for wonderful volunteers who are interested in teaching children of the parish in the ways of the Catholic Faith. The potential catechist must be a person of faith who is committed to living the life of our Catholic values and the life of Christ. Also, if you love to work with children you would be a blessing to our program! Catechists are needed in grades 3 & 4. A training session will be held late this summer for those who feel they need additional background to teach. Our Religious Education program follows the public school calendar and occurs on Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:45a. Please contact Mrs. Schechter, DRE, at religioused@ourladyofvictory.cc or 486-7678.

PROTECTING GODS CHILDREN (PGC) SESSION will be held at Our Lady of Victory on Thursday, August 23, 6:30pm in the PLC. All VOLUNTEERS who wish to help in ministries or programs involving the children of our Parish.VBS, Religious Ed, CLOW, Youth Group, Childrens Choir, etc.must attend this mandatory program. To register for the PGC session or if you are interested in working with our young people, please visit our website ourladyofvictory.cc Look under the Our Parish Tab where you will find instructions on how to register at Virtus.org and also where you can have a BCI&I background check. Questions? Contact Pat Fulcher at religioused@ourladyofvictory.cc.

OLV Lifeteen Summer Happenings ~ Contact ~ Holly Jo Monnier ~ 419.303.8831 ~ youth@ourladyofvictory.cc Jr. High and High School welcomed to all events unless indicated otherwise. F.I.R.E. HAS STARTED!!! Frisbee and ice cream thats really extreme! PLUS other EXTREME sports: Watermelon Football, Quidditch, Volleyball, Dodgeball & Goofball No experience necessary, just bring your friends and dont miss out! This week it will be on Monday instead of Wednesday due to July 4th. 7pm-dusk **Please note on Wednesday, July 11th well be going to play ultimate at St. Agatha against other youth groups in Columbus.** @ Miller Park, 1903 Arlington Ave., Columbus Summer Breakfast Club Join us for Daily Mass at OLV, every Friday at 8am. Afterwards we will be delving into the upcoming Sunday Readings and enjoying some breakfast!!! Daily Mass + Free Breakfast = Awesomeness. SAVE THE DATE Kings Island Outing Sunday, August 5th

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FREE CONCERT: The Newman Singers from the NewST. JOSEPH CATHEDRAL SPAGHETTI DINNER will
be held in the Cathedral Undercroft on Sunday, July 22 between 6:158:00p. Cost is $5 for adults & $3 for children at the door. This fabulous price includes spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, dessert and drinks. This is a great opportunity to meet people from around the diocese and enjoy a meal together. man Catholic Student Center in Iowa City, IA, will be giving a FREE concert on Friday, July 20, 2012 at 7pm at St. Elizabeth Church, 6077 Sharon Woods Blvd, Columbus, 891-0150 x15. The young adult musical group with director Joe Mattingly reflect the very best in American spirituality & renewed liturgy. Come be entertained by their talent, enriched through their faith life and inspired in joyous music!

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Holy Family Catholic Church

is seeking vendors for the November 17-18, 2012 Christmas Bazaar; please contact Anita Van Order at 871-1970 or anitajane53@yahoo.com. We hope your will also mark your calendars for this upcoming event and join us for Brunch or Lunch and do some shopping! Table rental is $20.00 per day or $30.00 for both Saturday and Sunday.

CATHOLIC BUSINESS NETWORKING GOLF OUTING benefiting Cristo Rey High School St. Joseph the
Worker Catholic Business Network will host a golf outing Saturday, September 8 at Royal American Links Golf Course. Join area Catholic professionals for a morning of golf and networking. All proceeds will benefit Cristo Rey Columbus High School. Shotgun start begins at 8:00 a.m. For more information, or to register, please call Doug Smith at 614-371-2595 or visit www.ColumbusCatholicBusinessNetwork.com

THOMAS MERTON ON CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY: Martin de Porres Center, 2330 Airport Drive,
Columbus; Wednesday, July 11, 2:00-3:30p. This Institute for Maturing Spirituality webcast will focus on three ways in which a study of Merton's life can inform our own life's journey, opening for us an awareness of the mystery that is unfolding from birth to death. The three ways include the "coincidence of opposites"--solitude and solidarity, learned ignorance, and joy and sorrow. Presented by David J. Belcastro, M.Div., Ph.D. Webcast and open to the public. A freewill offering will be taken. Please register by July 10.

ARE YOU A WOMAN WHO WANTS TO CHANGE HER LIFE? New Directions Career Center, a nonprofit organization serving Central Ohio for more than 30 years, is offering you an opportunity to create your professional future through the New Directions: Summer of Success program. The program, which celebrates women at every stage of their professional journey, is the perfect summer excursion if you need to discover yourself, connect with your passion, or reinvent your professional image. Join a diverse, vibrant community of women for the two week, fifty hour program that runs Monday Friday, 9:00am 3:00pm. Led by career specialists in conjunction with very special guest facilitators, it will be held July 23August 3 at 199 E. Rich Street in downtown Columbus. For more information or to sign-up for an orientation call (614) 849-0028, extension 100. Space is limited so act today!

FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP: The campaign season is

gearing up which provides us an opportunity to reflect on the priority issues for our nation. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops reissued their statement Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, which provides Church teaching about political responsibility and the important issues of our day. To read the statement and supplementary materials, visit http://www.faithfulcitizenship.org. To read about state level issues and faithful citizenship, visit the Catholic Conference of Ohios website http://www.ohiocathconf.org/faithfulcitizenship/fait hpolitics.htm.

ST. STEPHENS COMMUNITY HOUSES ANNUAL BRAVO! For the Children event will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2012, at the Robert C. Walter Center, St. Charles Preparatory School, 2010 E. Broad Street, Columbus. Based in the Columbus Linden neighborhood, St. Stephens provides child care; comprehensive services for seniors; emergency services such as food, utility and prescription assistance; and educational and counseling resources for youth and families. The BRAVO! event helps support the vital programs of St. Stephens Community House. Questions and ticket requests can be directed to Renea Williams (614) 2946347, ext 124.

TORCHBEARERS OF THE QUEEN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS RETREAT: Come to Newark, OH August 3-7
and grow in love for Jesus through prayer, the Holy Sacraments, Adoration, and consecration to Jesus through Mary with special guest speakers. Register at www.childrenofmary.net or call 740-323-1977.

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July 1st begins a New Year for Council 12900. Please join in congratulating the new officers; ChaplainMonsignor Ciotola Grand KnightLarry Savage; Deputy Grand KnightPaul Milsom; ChancellorJesse Oddi Financial SecretaryRandy Harlor; TreasurerDavid Goulet; AdvocateTerry Rodeman WardenJohn Fray; Inside GuardJim McCauley; Outside GuardAndy Mirolo Board of TrusteesTom Switzer, Doug Campbell, and John Drake 1st Meeting of the New Year Wednesday 7/11 @ 7:30 PMVictory Hall

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 non-perishable food donations and placing them in the baskets provided next weekend, July 1415, 2012. Thank you for your support!

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Featuring: Great Homemade Italian Food Sausage, Pizza, Cannolis & other desserts Fish Fry - Friday Rigatoni dinner - Saturday Live Entertainment Friday & Saturday Fabulous Silent Auction items Inflatable for the kids Games for all Parish Raffle and much more!!!

Invite your Family, Friends, Neighbors and OLV Alums to attend and join our parish celebration! Post the dates and share with your Facebook & LinkedIn friends!

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We need YOUR help To make this years Festival the best ever!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AGES 9 TO 90 ARE WELCOME!

Although many parishioners have already committed their time and talent, we need over 300 volunteers to make the festival a success. If you and/or your children are able to help, please contact or email Nancy Tarini, Festival Volunteer Coordinator @ 777-8156 or nst1957@gmail.com. THANK YOU!

SILENT AUCTION OLVS BEST KEPT SECRET

The Silent Auction committee is busily working to collect silent auction item donations from individuals and area businesses. Please consider making a donation to the auction. Any donation is welcome. Some ideas for very little to no money include: Small new items that can be placed in donation baskets after masses on weekends of July 22 & 29, such as DVDs, CDs, toys, kitchen items, bath items, games, etc. Time and talent, including handyman skills, baking lessons, preparing a meal, babysitting, coaching lessons, snow removal, tax preparation, beauty or pampering, massages, etc. Please contact Renee Williams @ 296-8024 or Pat Feamster @ 657-2375 with any questions or to arrange item pick-up.