May 22, 2016 Bulletin - Our Lady of Victory Parish

OUR LADY OF VICTORY CHURCH
2 FLORAL PARKWAY
FLORAL PARK, NY 11001-3198
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Thomas M. Fusco, Pastor
Rev. Rony Fabien, Associate Pastor
Rev. John D. McCarthy
Lawrence Mulligan, Deacon
Christopher Loester, Seminarian
Rev. Msgr. Charles J. Nosser, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. John V. O’Farrell, Pastor Emeritus
Peg Augello, Principal
Christine Fuchs, Director of Faith Formation
Mary Garofalo, Director of Adult Faith Formation
Maureen Russell, Director of Parish Outreach
Michael Foley, Youth Minister
Jane Parrinelli, Administrative Assistant
Matthew Zinser, Music Director
MASS SCHEDULE
CONTACTS
Daily Masses:
Monday-Friday: 8:30 am, 12 noon
Weekend Masses:
Saturday: 8:30 am, 4:00 pm, 5:30 pm
Sunday Masses:
7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am (Family Mass),
12 noon, 1:30 pm, 5:30 pm
Rectory Office:
516-354-0482
Rectory Office Fax:
School:
Faith Formation:
Convent:
Parish Outreach:
516-354-7450
516-352-4466
516-352-0510
516-354-2150
516-352-5400
OLV Website: www.olvfpny.org
VISION STATEMENT
WE, the parish of Our Lady of Victory,
proclaim with joy the presence of Jesus in the world through Word, Sacrament, and deed. It is through our discipleship
that we recognize our connection to God, our neighbor, and our deepest spiritual selves.
WE, seek to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ by:
+ Welcoming all with kindness, compassion and hospitality. + Nourishing the faith life of the community through
prayer, fellowship and education. + Reverencing the dignity of each person by celebrating the beauty of life from
conception to natural death. + Nurturing the gifts of all so that each person may live out his or her unique and personal
call from God. + Caring for the needs of the less fortunate by empowering our parish community to answer that call.
WE, do this in the name of Jesus Christ and the mandate:
“See those Christians how they love one another!”
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
MAY 22, 2016
Saturday
8:30 am
4:00 pm
5:30
pm
May 21
Floyd Sandford & Scott Anthony
Kathryn Dudek
Guido Parisi
Graciela Contreras
Mary Teitz
Clara Ratto
Brush & Covelli Family
The Most Holy Trinity
May 22
7:30 am
Parishioners of OLV
9:00 am
Mary & Thomas & Florence O’Leary
10:30 am
Charles Corkhill
12
noon
James O’Donnell
Martin McDonough
Dorothy DeLeo
Winnie Skreckoski
Kennedy O’Grady
1:30 pm
Francis Seamus Askin
5:30 pm
Alfredo Calcagni
Monday
8:30 am
12
noon
May 23
Russell Hayden
Judith Adkins Weiss
Tuesday
8:30 am
12
noon
May 24
Andy Oates
Deceased members of the
Patrick Byrne Family
Wednesday
8:30 am
12 noon
May 25 St. Bede & St. Gregory VII
Fiorentino Liberta
Rita Cutone
MEMORIALS
Altar Bread & Wine donated in memory of
Rita Cutone
Sanctuary Lamp in memory of
Mary Fennessy
Sunday, May 15, 2016
$22,419
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Goal
$123,300
Pledged
$ 89,730
Collected $ 67,346
Thursday
8:30 am
12
noon
May 26 St. Philip Neri
Adrien & Dorothy Travis
Norma Broderick
Friday
8:30 am
12
noon
May 27 St. Augustine of Canterbury
Raymond & Florence Brady
Margaret Malloy
Saturday
8:30 am
4:00 pm
May 28
The Garvey Family
Norma Broderick
Rory J. McGonigle
Dan Grimpel
Rosalie Mullady
Lynette Ivy
Noreen McGovern
5:30
pm
Feast of Corpus Christi
May 29
7:30 am
Lasar & Hackett Family
9:00 am
John Patrick Hoare
10:30 am
Parishioners of OLV
12
noon
Antoinette & Joseph Burke
Dominick Cortese
Angelo Cortese
Carole DiCarlo
Deceased members of the
Mitchell Family
1:30 pm
Veronica O’Donnell
5:30 pm
Diane Lodato Ernyey
Altar Band # 3 Ann Licata & Peggy Woods
Presider Schedule
Sunday, May 21
4:00 pm
Fr. Rony
5:30 pm
Fr. John
Sunday, May 22
7:30 am
Fr. Rony
9:00 am
Fr. Tom
10:30 am Fr. John
12 noon
Fr. John
1:30 pm
Fr. Tom
5:30 pm Fr. Joe
Fitzgerald
Saturday, May 28
4:00 pm Fr. Tom
5:30 pm Fr. Rony
6:30 pm Fr. John
Sunday, May 29
7:30 am Fr. Rony
9:00 am Fr. Tom
10:30 am Fr. John
12 noon Fr. Tom
1:30 pm Fr. John
5:30 pm Fr. Rony
Dear Parishioners,
The Feast of the Holy Trinity, which we celebrate this weekend, invites us to reflect on one
of the fundamental mysteries of our faith - our
belief in One God in Three Persons. Endless
things can be said about this mystery, one of
which is an invitation to reflect on the role of
relationships in our lives - relationships of love.
May our relationships reflect the relationship of
LOVE that is the Trinity.
Feast of Corpus Christi
Next weekend’s Feast of Corpus Christi
invites us to reflect on another fundamental
mystery of our faith - our belief that bread and
wine can undergo transubstantiation and become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.
What a gift! What a privilege to receive the
Savior of the World!
Next weekend we will have the opportunity
to discuss proper respect for the Eucharist and
proper Church etiquette.
In celebration of the Feast of Corpus Christi
there will be a Eucharistic Procession with a
triple benediction at the end of the 12 noon
Mass. Please join us in this Eucharistic devotion.
Parish Pilgrimages
The next Parish Pilgrimage to a Holy Door
is scheduled for Saturday, June 18th to the
Shrine of Our Lady of the Island in Manorville.
The bus is already full! But we are taking
names for a waiting list. Also, I would like to
encourage people to drive out themselves and
join us at the Shrine at 10 am for all the events
of the day. If you choose to do that, please let
us know so that we can order lunch for you also.
Gym Renovation Fund-raising
I’d like to repeat this information from last
weekend for the benefit of those who didn’t
read it last weekend:
As I have mentioned before, our summer
project is going to be the renovation of the
OLV gymnasium. Our gym is in constant use -
by the School during the day, by CYO in the
evenings and weekends, by our drama club, the
Cardboard Box Players in the summer, and by
the Parish for social events and Christmas
Mass. The gym is in need of renovation. Here’s
the plan:
 The gym, the stage area and the hallway
next to the stage will be painted. All-Pro
Painting is prepared to begin the job as
soon as school closes in June.
 The gym floor will be re-finished, as it is
each year, but this summer the stage floor
will also be re-finished.
 The lighting and sound systems will be upgraded.
 All the interior gym entrance doors, including the doors to the closets in the entrance
hallway, will be re-placed to match the new
outside doors.
 The bleachers will be re-placed, as well as
the mats throughout the gym.
 New tables, chairs and curtains will be purchased.
Our estimates make this a $200,000 project.
So I am asking your assistance. If you would
like to contribute to this renovation - assuring a
safe, beautiful environment for the next generation of young people in our community - your
generosity would be greatly appreciated!
At the doors of the church you can pick up
brochures describing our project. Donations
can be sent to the rectory. They can also be
made online through the link on both the parish
and school home pages (www.olvfpny.org; or
www.olvfp.org)
If we exceed our goal, the additional funds
will be used for other improvements to the parish facilities. Please help us spread the word
about this fund-raising to people who benefit
from the use of the gym, but who may not be
here in church to hear about this appeal. Thank
you for your constant generosity!
Praised be the name of Jesus Christ
now and forever!
Fr. Tom
Our Lady of Victory
Summer 2016
Hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00PM in Memorial Hall
Adult Leaders: Noreen Dodson, Anne Sweeney, Carole Timlin
All children entering Pre-K through those who have completed 3rd grade are invited to a end OLV Bible
Camp. Children will listen to Bible stories about living as the kind of neighbors Jesus would want us to be!
They will par cipate in indoor/outdoor recrea onal ac vi es, make art projects and enjoy tasty snacks. A
registered nurse is also on staff for those daily booboos and allergies.
Please print all informaƟon
Name:____________________________________________Age:_________________Grade in Sept:___________
Address:__________________________________________City:_________________Zip:____________
Name of Parent/Guardian:_______________________________________________________________
Email:___________________________________________ Home Phone:______________________________
Cell Phone:_______________________________________ Any allergies? _____________________________
Please check your preference(s):
July 5-8 (Tues-Fri): _________ July 11-14 (Mon-Thurs): _________ July 18-21 (Mon-Thurs):_________
July 25-28 (Mon-Thurs): _________ All 4 weeks: __________
Each week costs $80.00 per child. Please make checks payable to Our Lady of Victory Church.
You may drop your registraƟon form at the Rectory.
A SPECIAL MASS FOR
ALL OF GOD’S CHILDREN
OLV Ministry of Consolation
Today, in its funeral rites, the Church asks that the
entire community, priest and laity, be involved.
WE WELCOME PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH
SPECIAL NEEDS, DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS
OR OTHER PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO
WORSHIP TOGETHER.
All family members and friends are invited!
Signing provided if needed.
Mass will take place at OLV on
Saturday, May 28 at 6:30 pm.
This mass will be celebrated on the
4th Saturday of each month at 6:30 pm.
Join us on Saturday, May 28.
2017 Mass Intention Book will open on
Tuesday, June 7th. Please come to the
Rectory to schedule your loved ones
masses. It would help if you have a
list prepared. The 2017 Mass Book
will be available for the entire year;
donation for each mass is $20.
The Rosary Altar Society and the Knights of
Columbus would like to thank everyone who
attended the Rosary last Sunday after the 1:30 Mass.
Please consider joining us next year—it’s a wonderful
way to spend a peaceful hour in community with your
fellow parishioners praying the Rosary to honor our
patroness—the Blessed Mother.
When a family in the parish experiences the loss
of a loved one, the members of the Ministry of
Consolation visit the family, extend condolences,
offer assistance in preparing the music and readings
for the Funeral Liturgy, and pray with the mourners
at the Funeral Mass.
The Ministry of Consolation consists of
parishioners ministering to parishioners. It offers a
free service to the parish community. There are
several ways in which you can volunteer your time
and talents in this ministry:
Companion: The Companion is the one who will
walk the journey with the family through the days of
the wake and funeral. The Companion visits the
family; helps guide the family with readings, music
and family participation. The Companion and other
team members are present at the church for the
funeral liturgy and assist them with any last minute
concerns.
Hospitality Members of the Ministry: are present
at the Funeral Mass to distribute booklets, seat
friends, parishioners and relatives and assist the
companion.
The Ministry of Consolation also includes
parishioners who use computers to prepare
booklets, cake bakers who bake a cake and bring it
to the home of the grieving relatives, and altar
servers who assist the celebrant at the F uneral.
CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE MINISTRY
AND NEW MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO
ATTEND THE NEXT MEETING ON:
THURSDAY, JUNE 2ND AT 7 pm
IN THE PARISH CENTER.
FOR NEW MEMBERS: CONSIDER
ATTENDING AND LEARNING MORE ABOUT
THIS REWARDING MINISTRY.
(Keep in mind that men as well as women are
invited to join the Ministry of Consolation)
OUR LADY OF VICTORY FAITH FORMATION
Phone: 516 352-0510
EMAIL: faithformation@olvfpny.org
Directors: Christine Fuchs & Mary Garofalo
September 2016 RegistraƟon
From the desk of Maureen . . .
Mercy Workers meeting will be on Thursday,
May 26th at 4 pm in the Parish Center.
Pantry needs:
♦ Peanut butter & jelly
♦ Toothpaste
♦ Shampoo
♦ Body Wash & bar soap
Thank you!
Maureen
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES – EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY - Full Time - NUTRITIONIST – Women,
Infants & Children Program, Nassau/Suffolk locations
For a full listing of jobs and their descriptions, please go
to www.catholiccharities.cc and click on the “jobs” tab.
Volunteers for Bible Camp Needed!
Open to Young Adults
Entering 7th Grade through College
If you are looking for service hours for Confirmaon or to fulfill service requirements for high
school or college, please consider being a volunteer at OLV's Bible Camp this summer. There
will be a mee ng on Monday, May 23rd at 7:30
pm in OLV School’s Nursery classroom.
If you have any ques ons, please call
Noreen Dodson at 532-4417.
Thank you!
If you have a child entering the First Grade or
you are new to the parish and would like to
register your child for religious instruc ons in the
OLV Faith Forma on Program, registra on will
take place on the following dates and mes.
Monday, June 6th & June 13th
9:30am—3:30pm
Tuesday, June 7th
9:30am—3:30pm
Wednesday, June 8th
9:30am—3:30pm
Sunday, June 12th
10:00am—2:00pm
Tuesday, June 14th
11:30am—7:00pm
You must be a registered parishioner and bring
your child’s Bap smal Cer ficate to the Faith
Forma on Office at the me of registra on.
If you have any ques ons please contact the office
at 352-0510.
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All returning students should have received their
re-registraƟon forms by mail. Please return
them no later than June 15th.
We can not place any students, that are not
registered.
Visiting the Homebound . . .
Eucharistic Ministers are
available to bring Holy
Communion to the homebound.
Please contact the rectory and
leave all information with
Giovanna—Mon-Thurs.
OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL
A PARISH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ACCREDITED BY THE MIDDLE STATES ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS
Dear OLV Parishioners,
“O Mary! We crown thee with blossoms today,
Queen of the Angels, Queen of the May.”
For many of us, these words will bring back
memories of May Crownings we may have attended
as school children ourselves! Here at OLV, we are
fortunate to continue the tradition of honoring our
Blessed Mother in the month of May.
Our recent May Crowning was another powerful reminder of the important work we do! The second
graders, our First Communion children, wore their
communion clothes and brought flowers to Mary.
Their song, A Mother Lined a Basket, was beautifully
sung. Our 8th graders did a wonderful job leading the
prayers. Starting on the altar of the church, a gold
crown was placed on Mary’s head as the school children sang Gentle W oman. A prayerful procession of
students ventured out into the beautiful day to crown
Mary on the rectory lawn and then processed to the
school yard to crown Our Lady there. Thank you
teachers, parents, and students. A special thank you to
Father Tom for his guidance at this beautiful prayer
service.
Sincerely,
Peg Augello
OLV School Principal
Important Dates
♦
Tuesday, May 24th: Dance Recital
♦
Wednesday, May 25th: Band Concer t
♦
Friday, May 27th: Field Day
♦
Monday, May 30th: Memor ial Day.
School Closed
♦
Tuesday, May 31st: Spir it Day
OLV SCHOOL Mock Trial Club News
OLV School’s Mock Trial Club, with 40 members,
participated in the Catholic Middle School Mock
Trial Program at St. John’s University Law School
recently. Congratulations to all! A special thank you
to OLV Teacher moderators Mrs. Monk and Miss
Murphy, and parent volunteer Mrs. McClintock, for
coaching and moderating the club!
The exciting design and safety improvements at
Our Lady of Victory continue . . .
We are hoping you can help with our next project
THE OLV GYM RENOVATION PROJECT
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CYO Sports Basketball, Volleyball
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Cardboard Box Players
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Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
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Physical Education Classes
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School Drama Club
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School Assemblies
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Christmas Masses
OLV ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY
OPEN MARKET DAY
DATE: Saturday, June 11, 2016
TIME: 9:00 am to 2 pm
LOCATION: OLV School Yard on Plainfield Ave
In case of heavy rain: Memorial Hall
Interested in Volunteering or questions:
contact: Janice Harnett (cell: 917-837-3179)
VENDOR TABLES, FOOD, FUN and...
ROSARY ALTAR TABLES with gently used items donated from our parish (see below).
SPRING CLEANING?
Save useful items & donate to our sale!
Bring all items on: June 4th - 10 am-2 pm
Parish Center / Old Convent (on Plainfield)
Please no clothing or used electronics
Support the Ladies Auxiliary of the
American Legion by visiting their table.
Thank you for supporting OLV Rosary Altar Society
SACRAMENTS
WE REMEMBER
PRAY FOR THE SICK
BAPTISMS
2nd & 4th Sunday of the month at 2:45 pm
To arrange for a baptism, a copy of child’s birth certificate
must accompany your date request. Please come to the
rectory office to make these arrangements. A Baptism
Preparation Class is required.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
Our RCIA process welcomes adults not baptized who wish
to join the Catholic Church. We welcome, as well, baptized
adults seeking the Sacraments of First Communion and
Confirmation. Please contact the rectory office 516-3540482.
CONFESSIONS
Saturdays:
3-3:45 pm
Eve of Holy Days:
3-3:45 pm
Eve of First Friday:
3-3:45 pm
Confession by appointment - please call the rectory
office 354-0482
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
We encourage those planning a wedding at Our Lady of
Victory parish to contact the rectory office at 516-3540482 before booking a wedding reception facility. All
plans with our church must be made at least 6 months
prior to the anticipated date.
Michael Vastola
Robert Sarro
Regina Fitzgerald
Erin Slavin
Jessica Gruenfelder
Rita Martyn
MaryBeth Finnegan
John Varrone
Viola Weiss
Eric Ern
Marion Crawford
Isabella Ieraci
Glen Grossarth
Brian Turadek
Names will remain on the sick list for six weeks. Please
contact the Rectory if you would like the name to remain
on the list longer.
PRAY FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY
Army: Chief War r ant Office Rober t Pr okopowicz
Lt. Brian Greene
Capt. Chris Greene
Sgt. 1st Class Bryan Welch
Capt. Keith Grant
Capt. John Herger
Spec. Angelo J. Arroyo
SPC.Matthew C. Fallon
Pvt. Stephen Pendelton
Capt. George Radford
Sgt. John Patrick Riffle
Capt. Thomas Safina
Navy:
Lt. J G Malachy J . Soller
Lt. Emily Beth Lipsky
SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS
The priests are available at any time to discuss the call
to Priesthood, Diaconate or Religious Life. Please call
the rectory office at 516-354-0482.
Marine Corps: Sgt. Fr ank Phillips
Capt. Michael Sweeney
Andrew Thorndike
Sean Phelan
PFC. Kierston Turner
2nd Lt. Matthew Sweeney
PFC. Conor P. Peterson
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
The Anointing of the Sick takes place on the first
Saturday of each month at the 8:30am Mass.
If a home visit is needed, please contact the rectory
office at 516-354-0482.
Air Force:
TSgt. Michael Tor r e
Tech. Sgt. Matthew Ashmore
Capt. Kevin Groom
DEVOTIONS
Eucharistic Adoration with Benediction—
The First Friday of the month at 7:00 pm in the church.
The Angelus is recited each weekday at 12 noon.
The Rosary is prayed each weekday after the 12 noon
Mass and on Monday evenings at 7:00 pm.
The Miraculous Medal Novena is prayed on Mondays
after the 12 noon Mass.
WE CELEBRATE - MAY WEDDINGS
Daniel Fallon
Brooklyn, NY
Michelle Barretta Our Lady of Victory, Floral Park
Thomas Gurba
Christina Girardi
Sacred Heart, Glendale
Our Lady of Victory, Floral Park