Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church January 3, 2016


Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church
January 3, 2016
OUR LADY OF VICTORY
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NORTHVILLE, MICHIGAN
PARISH STAFF & MINISTRY CONTACT INFORMATION
CLERGY
Rev. Denis B. Theroux, olvfather@olvnorthville.net
Ext. 255
Weekend Clergy Associate: Rev. Dennis Kauffman
Deacon: Ken Fry
Ext. 479
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE
Kathryn Ling, olvkathryn@olvnorthville.net
MUSIC MINISTRY
Kathy Sanderson, olvmusic@olvnorthville.net
PARISH OFFICE
Secretary
Janet Baker, olvoffice@olvnorthville.net
CHRISTIAN SERVICE COORDINATOR
Nancy Tolkacz, olvchristiansvc@olvnorthville.net
Karen Marcum, kmarcum@olvnorthville.net
Ext. 254
Activities Committee
Cheryl Bauman, cbauman4@aol.com
Cathy McCann, c2mccann@gmail.com
(248) 219-2018
(248) 344-9959
Ext. 261
Funeral Lunch Ministry
Contact Parish Office
(248) 349-2621
Gospel of Life
Merri Cullen, mcullen1@wowway.com
(248) 790-8068
Knights of Columbus
Rick Bennett, rickbennett@peoplepc.com
(248) 348-9214
Ext. 250
Administrative Assistant
Colleen Bonadeo, cbonadeo@olvnorthville.net
Ext. 292
Parish Administrator
Julie Lupo, jlupo@olvnorthville.net
Ext. 257
Parish Accountant
Ellen McElroy, emcelroy@olvnorthville.net
Ext. 259
Meal Ministry
Karen Martin, karenmartin48167@comcast.net
Jennifer Mullan, jennifermullan9@yahoo.com
Prison Ministry
June Clark
Bulletin/Website Editor, myParish App Administrator
Michelle Gawne, olvbulletin@olvnorthville.net
Director of Facilities and Grounds
Mike Sanders, msanders@olvnorthville.net
Maintenance Coordinator
Bob Larson, olvmaint@olvnorthville.net
Maintenance
Rocky Tarrow
Rick Tarrow
Ed Isabell
Technology Director
Ken Ling, olvtech@olvnorthville.net
Sewing Ministry
Beth Ajlouni, ajlouni@comcast.net
Andrea Murdock, amurdock@comcast.net
(248) 797-3888
(248) 860-8309
(734) 354-9427
(248) 349-4382
Ext. 256
St. Vincent DePaul Conference #437
Ext. 266
Special Needs Outreach
Pat Romzek, promzek@yahoo.com
Karen Schmid, kschmid8@yahoo.co.uk
(248) 305-8984
(734) 327-4641
St. Leo’s Outreach
Tony Albanese, mialbanese@yahoo.com
(248) 349-4664
Ext. 251
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL, parishcouncil@olvnorthville.net
Tim Cencer
Tracy DeCrescentis
Eric Fox, Vice Chairperson
(586) 255-6603
Ann Gage
(248) 982-9880
Bob Langan
Karen Martin
(248) 797-3888
Lisa Militello
Kathryn Piotrowski, Chairperson
(248) 891-5238
Catherine Rabahy
Vince Stempien, Secretary
(248) 939-3600
Cheryl Sullivan
Oliver Homa, Youth Representative
HEALTH & WELLNESS MINISTRY
Molly Griffin, mollygriffin@pobox.com
MOMS IN TOUCH PRAYER GROUP
Carolyn Spencer, Csspencer7@aol.com
(248) 921-8876
STEPHEN MINISTRY
Confidential Ministry of Support
OLV SCHOOL
(248) 349-3610
Ext. 482
Fax: (248) 380-7247
Principal
Administrative Assistant
Lisa Daigneau, ldaigneau@olvnorthville.net
Secretary
Mary Lopus, mlopus@olvnorthville.net
School Counselor
Nadine Langley, nlangley@olvnorthville.net
SCRIP, olvscrip@yahoo.com
(734) 432-0212
Ext. 478
EVANGELIZATION COMMITTEE
Laura Droze, olvevangelization@olvnorthville.net
FAITH FORMATION
(248) 349-2559 Fax: (248) 773-5024
Director
Mary Ellen Skene, mskene@olvnorthville.net
Ext. 112
Secretary
Ellen O’Neil, eoneil@olvnorthville.net
Ext. 116
PARISH CREDIT UNION
Catholic Vantage Financial
Ext. 258
Ext. 110
Ext. 108
Ext. 115
Ext. 119
Ext. 477
EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
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Around the Table
JANUARY 3, 2016
,
Rev. Denis B. Theroux, Pastor
The Feast of Epiphany of the Lord
A Mass for Remembering
Are you hurting after the loss of a child?
Your grief is often private and a misunderstood one. Many times parents
do not know whom to turn to. Finding solace is a tremendous burden.
This Mass of Hope offers an opportunity for families
to find peace and comfort.
Our Lady of Victory Church
Monday, January 11, 2016, at 7:00 p.m.
A simple reception will follow.
2016 SUNDAY OFFERTORY ENVELOPES
Our 2016 Parish Offertory Envelopes will not be mailed to you this year.
If you forgot to pick up yours in November, please stop by the parish office.
Envelopes have not been printed for those parishioners who have enrolled in OLV's E-Giving program.
Contribution Statements for 2015 will be prepared the last week of January, 2016.
OUR LADY OF VICTORY
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Konnect the Dots
Kathryn Ling, Pastoral Associate
OLV Senior Luncheon
Wednesday, January 13, 11:30 a.m.
Cassel’s Restaurant
Blessings this Christmas
Season, Kathryn
EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
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JANUARY 3, 2016
Christian Service
by Nancy Tolkacz
Plymouth Salvation Army
Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan
Divorce & Separated Recovery Workshops
In January, Catholic Charities will offer two 12week support group workshops for people going
through divorce or separation. The first support group
starts on Thursday, January 7, at Catholic CharitiesSheltering Arms which is on the grounds of Sacred
Heart Parish. The workshop runs from 7-9 p.m. and is
located at 3300 South Adams Road in Auburn Hills.
The second workshop starts on Wednesday, January 13,
at St. Therese of Lisieux which is located at 48115
Schoenherr Road in Shelby Township. This workshop
also runs from 7-9 p.m.
These workshops provide gentle guidance
toward recovery from the heartbreak of divorce. Preregistration is required. For more information, please
email jbozicevich@gmail.com or call (586) 980-3892.
Plymouth Community United Way Needs Volunteers January 8
Holy Family Homeless Shelter Week
January 30-February 6
Our Lady of Victory will be assisting Novi’s
Holy Family Church and First United Methodist
Church, with their rotating homeless shelter weeks.
We h a v e a g r e e d to h e l p
supply 65 new twin size blankets,
as well as socks and underwear in all
sizes, for both men and women.
Holy Family will be hosting the
shelter at the end of January, and The First United
Methodist Church will be hosting in February. This is
a very big undertaking for both churches, which is why
we will assist them with their programs. Please attach
a copy of your receipt to the socks and underwear so
that it can be exchanged if they run short of a
particular size.
A l l d o n a te d i te m s c a n b e
placed in the marked bins located near
the stairwell leading to the Father Ernie
Center. Thank you for your kindness.
Civic Concern Food Drive
Our targeted items for the month of
JANUARY include: laundry soap (64
oz), dish soap, glass disinfectants,
scouring pads, shampoo, conditioner,
hand cream, diapers all sizes and Depends all
sizes. Remember Michigan Bridge cards will not
cover the purchase of paper products.
Please drop your items into the designated
bin at the top of the stairs.
Holy Family to Host Interfaith Homeless Shelter
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Parish Nurse Ministry
The Archdiocese of
Detroit is hosting a workshop on Tuesday, January 12,
for pastors and parish staff interested in learning more
about starting a parish nurse ministry in their parishes.
Your gifts to the Catholic Services Appeal
support the parish nurse ministry, which is vital in many
of our parishes. Parish nurses are registered nurses who
provide our faithful with information, services, and
support through every phase of life. Their volunteer
ministry may include organizing flu shot clinics and
cancer support groups to blood drives and health
screenings.
Highlights of the workshop, to be held at Sacred
Heart Major Seminary from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for $5 a
person, include a talk on the value of the parish nurse
ministry and its Christian service ministry connection, as
well as a witness from a parish nurse and the perspective
of a pastor.
For more information about CSA-funded
programs, services, and ministries, go to www.AOD.org.
2015 Catholic Services Appeal
Quota: $229,475
CSA Pledges to date: 638
CSA Pledged Amount: $222,254
We are just under the $7,500 mark!
Make your pledge today. Thank you for your
support.
Church of the Divine Child
Catholic Faith Formation Night
Christians and Muslims
Monday, January 18, 2016, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Our Presenter:
Dr. Robert Fastiggi, Professor of Theology
Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Christians and Muslims today, make up over
half of the total world population. Dr. Robert Fastiggi
will present the basic teachings of Islam and point out
similarities and differences between the faiths. He will
also discuss what Vatican II and recent popes have
taught about Catholics and Muslims and how Pope
Francis has called us to work together to resist
violence in the name of religion.
Church of the Divine Child
1055 N. Silvery Lane, Dearborn, MI 48128 (313) 277-3110
www.churchofthedivinechild.org
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One of our favorite Christmas Carols to use as a
Closing is “Go Tell It On the Mountain.”
Adapted by John Wesley Work II, a descendant
of an ex-slave, the spiritual was first published in
1907 and since the true text was lost, Work
wrote the new ones while his brother Frederick
J. Work composed the hymn tune GO TELL IT
based on a Spiritual that dates back to the mid 1800’s. The two
Work brothers were notable figures in the compilation and preservation
of African-American spirituals and published them in several collections.
The importance of the mountain in the Old and New Testaments: Moses
on the mountain, the Transfiguration, is emphasized in the
refrain of the carol. With the coming of Jesus at Christmas,
we, too can ascend the mountain and joyfully proclaim the
“Good News.”
Happy New Year to all!!
Kathy Sanderson, Music Director
2016 OLV Spring Sports Registration
Now OPEN
Registration is open to all parishioners
interested in playing CYO Baseball or Softball
(boys and girls in grade 5-8) or Lacrosse (boys
only in grade 5-8) this spring. Registration
ends January 31, 2016.
Practice starts in March. The number of teams and grade
composition of each team will be determined by the number of
registrants. Registration does not guarantee a position on a team
and try-outs may be conducted if the number of registrants
exceeds the number of openings. A student must submit a current
health status/physical (dated after April, 2015) to be considered
for a team.
If you are interested in coaching a team,
please visit the website and complete a Coach’s
Application form under Sports Registration. You
will be notified early in 2016.
See you in the Spring!
Visit www.OLVAthletics.com.
EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
Peace begins with us
A wonderful booklet authored by
Connie Clark, parent and Catholic writer,
outlines twelve simple principles for finding
and spreading peace. The key is to find what
some seem to think is so elusive but actually is
never far away—inner peace! Looking at this
journey as a road trip of sorts she offers these stepping stones as a
way to enter into God’s plan for the whole family.
1. When Jesus offers a ride, get in. Jesus is calling each and every
one of us to share the peace that is within us. Create a family
peace statement. Display it in your home. Trust that Jesus will
help you accomplish it.
2. Get more enjoyment out of your trip. Bring a map. Prayer is
how we navigate through life! It helps us to keep ourselves
focused on the things that really matter. Ask Jesus to guide
you.
3. Pack lightly. There are times when the baggage of life prevents
us from going forward. Learn self-forgiveness. Take on the
habit of spending time each day reviewing with our Lord how
he was present to you. Look to St. Ignatius of Loyola and his
“Daily Examen” for help.
4. Accept roadblocks and move on. Learning to handle conflict
in healthy ways is instrumental to finding peace. Forgiveness is
a process that will lead to peace.
5. See the sights with the eyes of a child. Who as an adult has
not thought they would love being a child again! Remember
Jesus’ own words “unless you turn and become like children,
you will not enter the kingdom of God.” Surrender everything
to Him.
6. Appreciate the scenery along the way. Knowing the true
treasures in our life leads to gratitude and that leads to peace.
Recognize God’s hand in your life.
7. Be safe, but remember that accidents will happen. Each of us
has asked God “why” at one time or another. Pain and
suffering is a part of life. We share in Jesus; suffering and
because of that we share in his dignity as well. Believe that he
will see you through.
8. Never pick up hitchhikers. Don’t give permission to anyone
(including yourself) or anything to rob you of your personal
peace. Trust in the power of God to help you.
9. Take a friend along for the ride. Find those who help you
realize that there is more good in our world than evil.
Whenever bad things happen Mr. Rogers said “look for the
helpers!”
10. Share your adventures. What Jesus has given must be shared.
Actively going out and helping others is how we spread peace
in our world. Indulge yourself in random acts of kindness.
11. Expect an incredible journey. Be who God meant you to be
and find the peace of knowing that he finds you wonderful and
amazing.
12. Listen to your trip advisors. The saints know all too well of
the challenges of finding inner peace. Look to them and
accept their help. It is there for you.
“Peace begins with us 12 Ways Families Can Promote Peace
Locally Globally Eternally” Connie Clark (2015 Creative
Communications for the Parish.) This booklet is
available on amazon kindle and nook and is well
worth reading!!
Mary Ellen Skene, Director
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OLV St. Vincent de Paul Society
Conference #437
St. Vincent advised: “Deal with
neighbors in a gentle, humble and loving manner, even with the most
hardened of sinners, and never employ a vehement accusation or
reproaches or harsh language toward anyone whomsoever.”
Please join us at our next meeting
Tuesday, January 12, at 7 p.m., Martha/Mary Room OLV Dads’ Club to Host:
15th ANNUAL OLV QUIZ NIGHT
Saturday, January 23, 6 p.m., Gym
Cost: $40/person BYOB
(includes Pizza/Salad/Subs, Snacks, Desserts, Beer/ Wine
Tables of eight will compete for the trivia crown!
Awards will be presented to the two best decorated tables using
the theme: Wide World of Sports
Register online at www.olvathletics.com.
If you have any questions, please contact Jack
Buchan, at jrbuchan@msn.com or (248) 561-6431.
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Week at a Glance
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Readings of the Week: Epiphany of the Lord
Monday, January 4
ASFF, 4:45 p.m.
ASFF, 6:30 p.m.
Rosary, 6:20 p.m.
Mass, 7:00 p.m.
RCIA, 7:00 p.m., St. John
AA Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Fr. Ernie
Tuesday, January 5
Bible Study, 10 a.m., McAuley
Card Group, 1 p.m., Martha Mary
ASFF, 4:45 p.m.
Northville Strings, 6 p.m., St. Cecilia
Health & Wellness Mtg, 7 p.m., Mary
Wednesday, January 6
Rosary, 8:05 a.m.
Mass, 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, January 7
Rosary, 8:05 a.m.
Mass, 8:30 a.m.
Gospel Reflections, 9:15 a.m., St. John
Sewing Ministry, 9:15 a.m., St. Anne
Children’s Choir, 4 p.m., Church
Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m., Church
Friday, January 8
Rosary, 8:05 a.m.
Mass, 8:30 a.m.
Eucharistic Adoration, 9:15 a.m., CH
Benediction Closing, 4 p.m., CH
Saturday, January 9
Reconciliation, 3:30 p.m.
Mass, 5 p.m.
Sunday, January 10
Mass, 7:30 a.m.
Mass, 9:30 a.m.
CLOW, 9:30 a.m.
OLV Preschool, 9:30 a.m., CGS Room
Special Needs Mass, 11:30 a.m.
CLOW, 11:30 a.m.
Baptisms, 12:30 p.m., Church
KNIGHTLY NEWS
Calling all “Inactive Knights”
If you’re now attending Our Lady of Victory Parish, but are still a
member of your prior Council, consider transferring to our Council at OLV.
Transferring your membership is an easy process and can help get you back involved with
the Knights in any manner you wish. Contact Rick Bennett at (248) 348-9214, if you
would like more information about our Council.
Ever feel like you are out there alone?
Why not give our STEPHEN MINISTRY a try?
Our Lady of Victory has had this program
successfully in place for 6 years. There is a trained
parishioner waiting to meet with you for support and sharing.
No charge, no long term commitment and all confidential! Call
today! (248) 349-2621, ext. 482.
Our Lady of Victory’s
Health and Wellness Ministry Meeting
Tuesday, January 7, 7-8:30 p.m., Mary Martha Room
New members are always welcome, so please stop in and see what our
ministry is all about.
PRIESTLY
EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
Those who need our
prayers...
Dear God, we place our worries
in your hands. We place our sick under
your care and humbly ask that you
restore your servants to health once
more.
Please remember to keep in
prayer…
Marcelle Albright
Ilio Alessandri
Steve Allen
Jan Bailey
Violet Basnec
Laura Bohr
Marsha Brown
Gina Buchan
Barbara Burbo
Pat Bynum
Paul Coleman
Sue Coseo
Penelope Culp
Flora DiPardo
Addison Donahue
Jeff Dueweke
John Erickson
Judy Florio
Jane Folino
Ruth Gallagher
Roman Gribbs
Molly Griffin
Dr. Werner Grunheid
Eileen Hlohinec
Elaine Horwath
John Jerome
Jeff Jorissen
Richard Komendera
Margo Kramar
Robert Kramar
Lisa Kujawski
Jennifer Kuphal
Toni Lachowicz
Margaret Lada
Lucy LaRosa
Eileen Lonsworth
Louise Low
Jennifer Lowe
Jeff Luebke
Joe Macura
Mildred Madigan
June Mahle
Jim McCown
Maggie McQuillan-Key
Peter Militello
Nora Miller
Pat Milley
Tom Nieto
Maddie Norton
Sheila Marie O'Grady
Patricia Outwater
Eleanor Pappas
Armida Pietrandrea
Barbara Place
Jim Place
Bernice Rosinski
Marguerite Ross
Joe Sattler
Heather Scarlet
Maureen Scarlet
Joe Silveira
Frank Smejkal
Maureen Smejkal
Eva Staeglish
Darlene Sullivan
Bernard Theroux
Lorraine Theroux
Shelley Trainor
Denise Weaver
Mavis Wurm
Mary Yerman
Names are kept on the list for
four weeks. If you wish to add or remove
a name, please call the Parish Office at
(248) 349-2621.
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Pray For
Those Who
Serve in
Our Military
Mass Intentions
Do you know
someone who is
serving in the military? Please call
the Parish Office to add your loved
one’s name. Continue to pray for
peace and for a lasting and peaceful
solution to the world’s conflicts.
USN Patrick Antio
CPT Barton Blackorby
SGT Matthew Brandon
Sgt Jamie Bushman
2LT Daniel Courtney
LT Michael Cullen
SPC Tyler DeBozy
MAJ David Faulk
GM2 Jesse Fries
Daniel Giraud
Sr. Airman Brian Hada
LT John J Hamann
LTC Barbara Krause
LT Daniel Kuriluk
CPT Matthew Kuriluk
USMC LCPL William Litzinger
PFC Ben Maday
MAJ Shawn Magowan
Sgt Mark McGlynn
Sgt Alexandra McGlynn
Cpl James McGlynn
PFC Shawn M McHale
Chap. Tim Meier, SJ
Sgt. Steven Miller
SPC Lauren Moloney
SPC Lincoln Moloney
CPT Michael Morrissey
DC3 SW Jeremy Nemeth
2LT Garrett Quick
Capt. Mark Saurer
Cpl USMC Gabriel Smith
SFC William Smith
PFC Nathan Swiger
LTC Christopher Wagner
CPT Phillip Wiktor
LCpl Dittrick Williams
LTJG Adam Williams
Monday, January 4
7:00 p.m. Nunzio Collarano
req. by Family
Mary LaReau
req. by Monica & Paul
Wednesday, January 6
8:30 a.m. Peter Halash
req. by Family
Thursday, January 7
8:30 a.m. Tony Ortman
req. by Carole Ortman
Friday, January 8
8:30 a.m. Annette Keda
req. by M/M Joe Breitenbeck
Saturday, January 9
5:00 p.m. Dan Katona
req. by Shirley Kiefhaber
Spec. Int. of Margaret Ladia
req. by Esther Newberry
Robert Kanney
req. by Esther Newberry
Sunday, January 10
7:30 a.m. Andrew Nehs
req. by Jerry & Genie Nehs
9:30 a.m. Liz Neill
req. by Family
Luis E. Diaz
req. by M/M Joe Breitenbeck
Spec. In.t of Ken Silverman
req. by the Ruble Family
11:30 a.m. Living and deceased members of
the Treanor and Cavanaugh
Families And the U.S. Armed
Forces
req. by the Treanor Family
Ministry Schedule
Saturday, January 9
Sunday, January 10
5:00 p.m.
7: 30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Clergy:
Fr. Denis Theroux
Fr. Dennis Kauffman
Fr. Denis Theroux
Fr. Denis Theroux
Lectors:
John O’Reilly
Frank O’Connell
Pat Kolowich
Marc Sierra
Matthew Martin
Karen Martin
Mike Nader
Derek Fiebig
Meghan McClorey
Charlie Mentzer
Anna Merucci
Mary Grace Piotroski
Jacob Trezil
Jacob Frost
Laura Mallie
Megan Mallie
Tommy McGreevy
Maggie Toban
Timothy Wagner
Isabella Smith
Altar
Servers
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