OUR LADY OF VICTORY CHURCH

DECEMBER 3-4, 2011

MASS INTENTIONS
Sat., Dec. 3 8:00a 5:00p Sun., Dec. 4 8:30a 11:00a St. Francis Xavier +Larry Dieker (Family) +Erb Family (Carol Kimball) Second Sunday of Advent People of Parish +Warren Myers (Pat Feamster) Sunday, Dec. 4 8:30a 9:30a 9:30a 11:00a 11:00a 11:00a 2:00p 6:00p 6:30p Monday, Dec. 5 7:00a 8:00a Tuesday, Dec. 6 8:00a 9:30a 4:00p Mass - Church Rel. Ed (K-5th)-PLC St. Vincent DePaul Meeting-VH Mass - Church CLOW CGS (During Mass)-Atrium Baptism Class-PLC ImPact-PLC Penance Service-Church

Mon., Dec. 5 Advent Weekday 8:00a +Jack Miller (Patty Kletzly) Tues. Dec. 6 St. Nicholas 8:00a +Silvia Ciotola (Family) Wed., Dec. 7 St. Ambrose 8:00a +Joe Mazzacco (Mafalda Rotolo) Thurs., Dec. 8 The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary +Aminta Scaperoth (Hank & Victor Scaperoth) 8:00a Fri., Dec. 9 8:00a St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin +Vincent Hackney (Joan Oelgoetz)

First Monday Adoration-Church Mass - Church

Mass - Church Bible Study-PLC CGS-Atrium

Sat., Dec. 10 Advent Weekday 5:00p +Robert Thomas (Dick & Kay Baumann) Sun., Dec. 11 Third Sunday of Advent 8:30a People of the Parish 11:00a +Catherine Calderone (Pat Feamster)

Wednesday, Dec. 7 8:00a Mass - Church 12:30p VV @ Clay Caf Pottery Studio 7:00p Bible Study-PLC Thursday, Dec. 8 8:00a Mass - Church 7:30p Choir Rehearsal-Church Friday, Dec. 9 8:00a 8:30a 5:30p Mass - Church Centering Prayer-Church Wedding Rehearsal-Church

Gifts for God

109 Envelopes Recd; 728 issued 15 Loose Checks 11/26-27 Loose Cash 23 Automated Giving 11/25/11 Total $3,628.00 541.00 457.00 3,390.00 $8,016.00

Thank you to all who support the work of God

Saturday, Dec. 10 2nd Collection for Religious Retirement Fund 2:30p Wedding (Thacker/Tilley)-Church 4:00p Confessions - Church 5:00p Mass - Church Sunday, Dec. 11 2nd Collection for Religious Retirement Fund 8:30a Mass - Church 9:30a Birth of Jesus as Told by The Angels-PLC 11:00a Mass - Church 11:00a CLOW 11:00a CGS (During Mass)-Atrium 3:00p Advent Afternoon with the Choir-CH

The VINTAGE VICTORIANS will meet

on Wednesday, December 7 from 12:302:30p at the Clay Caf Pottery Studio on W. Fifth Ave (corner of W. 5th & Ashland). The fee is $8 plus pottery piece. Anyone wishing to carpool, please meet in the church parking lot. Please RSVP to Peri Vargo @ 486-3264 by Monday, December 5.

ATTENTION EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, LECTORS AND ALTAR SERVERS: The Christmas and New Year's
Liturgy sign-up sheets are posted in the Sacristy. Please sign up.

FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH EUCHARISTIC ADORATION will be held Monday, December 5 at
7:00a in the Church. Arrive at 7:00a and stay through Mass or come for any portion.

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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, December 10
Extraordinary Ministers: Lectors: Servers: Ushers: Karen Angelis, Joanne Bellisari, Sr. Dorothy Doyle, Maureen Sullivan, Andrea Tose Beth Davin, Jackie Milsom Maria Krantz, Julia Krantz, Jack Sterneker Terry Rodeman, Sue Muguruza, Nancy Tarini, Steve Tarini

8:30a Sunday, December 11

Extraordinary Ministers: WELCOME to QUINN REICHLEY POWERS who was recently baptized at OLV and through the Sacrament of Baptism became a member of Gods family. Lectors: Servers: Ushers: Ron Kibbe, Betsy May, Dick Miller, Steve Stroh James Herlihy, Karen Hutson Peter Hutson, Irene Stroh Anthony DiSante, John Frary, Elaine Broderick, Brian Corson Joe Giuliani, George Cumrine, Mary Blubaugh, Lily Bell, Laura Bolster

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT TREE:

You will find the St Vincent de Paul Society annual Christmas Ornament Tree in the vestibule. Simply select an ornament, find the sign-up sheet for that family and write your name and phone number next to the gift you have selected. (Please be sure to sign your name and phone number on the sign-up sheet!) We ask that the gifts be wrapped, gift cards be placed in gift bags and returned to the vestibule by Sunday December 11 and placed in the boxes in the vestibule. The ornament needs to be securely attached to the gift, so the gifts will be distributed to the right family. (You may want to enclose a gift receipt in case an exchange might need to be made). Our parish has always been so generous with giving and we want you to know how grateful these families are for your kindness. The gifts will help parishioners and other needy families in our community. Questions, please contact Pat Feamster @ 459-3683 or 657-2375.
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.

Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound:

11:00a Sunday, December 11

Extraordinary Ministers: Lectors: Servers: Ushers: Collection Counters: Marcia Bohley, Pat Feamster, John Frericks, Rosemary Myers, Gisela Vitt, Brenda Young David Russell, Joy Russell Katia Berner, Matthew Berner, Nick Bowen Armando Falasca, Fred Lombardi, Tony Polletta, Mark McPherson Barb Schofield, Catherine Vonderahe

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, Fr. Lawrence Reichert, William Hoke, Beanie Gentile, Marge Ciccone, Eloise McAllister, Tom Paoletti, Andrew Sheets, Cindy Hartsook, Carol Wagner, Shirley Graessle. Please remember in your prayers others who are not on this list. (Please notify the parish office of any changes.)

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DECEMBER 3-4, 2011

FUTURE DATES FOR

CLEANING THE CENTER
Confirmation students (and parents): Please consider spending 2 hours cleaning Run the Race on one of the dates listed below to fulfill your community service hours. Contact the person next to the cleaning date if you

December 10 from 9a-11a

Please contact Kati Russell at crussel1@columbus.rr.com if you can help.

January 14 from 9a-11a

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

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

Our Lady of Victory Parish continues to support Rachel Muha and Run the Race. Kids ages 3-18 are welcomed at the center which is located just 3.6 miles away from OLV. At the center, kids receive a meal and snacks. They participate in fun activities such as sports and crafts. They hear God's word and share prayer time together. They feel the consistent love that Rachel, her staff and other volunteers give to them daily. The center is a stable environment that they can count on each day. Pantry items that are ALWAYS needed: Granola Bars, Fruit Bars, FruitCups, Cans of Protein: Tuna, Chicken meals. Additional Items needed: Laundry Detergent, Lice Treatment Kits and Bed Bug killer. Please place these items in the boxes in the lower level of the Parish Life
Center where Sunday school takes place.

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

Thank you to all who supported our poinsettia sale, we made $571, which will go towards future youth ministry activities! Thanks for making a difference in the lives of teens.

WERE ON FACEBOOK, SEARCH: OLV Youth Community

UPCOMING EVENTS: DECEMBER 4 Advent Parish Reconciliation Service (6:00PM meet in PLC) 11 Life Night (6:30-8:00PM in Victory Hall) Join us as we discuss tough teen issues! There will be food, faith and fellowship, bring friends, and dont miss out. 8th-12th grade welcomed. 18 Christmas Caroling (6:30PM - meet in PLC) 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! OUR NEW MISSION STATEMENT: Lifeteen is OLVs youth ministry for teens. We are committed to leading teens closer to Christ through the Sacraments, Sacred Scripture, awesome prayer experiences, service and community! We encourage teens to live their faith with perseverance, joy and love. ImPACT shirts only $10! You can buy one at the ImPACT nights or stop at the Religious Ed. Office during the week to purchase one..or two..or three!!! Checks can be made payable to: Our Lady of Victory Church.

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

For the first time EVER, OLV youth 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 still being determined but will include 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 deadline is December 30th, 2011 Deposit payment of $50 is necessary with registration. Registration forms have been emailed out. They are also available by the front Church doors or the Parish and Religious Ed. Offices. Please contact Holly with questions, we hope you join us to defend LIFE!

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DECEMBER 3-4, 2011

We thank everyone who supported the Pancake Breakfast held on November 20 to benefit the Holy Childhood Association. Special thanks to the Knights of Columbus for cooking and to the young people of the Parish for serving. Net proceeds to benefit the poor children of the world through the Holy Childhood Association was $1,000. May God reward you for your generosity. A penance service will be held Sunday, December 4 at 6:30p in the Church. Several priests will be available for confessions. On the far right of the Church as you look to the altar is a new stained glass window depicting St. Michael the Archangel. The window has been donated by Frederick & Dorothy Ziegler in honor of their three sons. Michael Whapham, the artist-designer at Franklin Art Glass writes: Franklin Art Glass Studios was recently commissioned to design and create a new stained glass window and framework to replace an existing steel divided sash. The subject of the panel is the Archangel St. Michael. As artist-designer, most of my projects are traditional ecclesiastical works. I was pleased to accept this challenge. I enjoyed researching and learning more about St. Michael, his importance and his attributes. His name means Like unto God. Christian tradition describes him as Captain - General of the Armies of Heaven. St. Michael is the warrior of God. In the window, he is shown as the militant angel, of princely rank, representing the power of God. It is he who fought the demon and overcame him, and cast out Satan and his evil hordes from the heavenly city. (Satan in Hebrew means adversary. ) St. Michael is the protector of the Jewish nation, and in Christian times was accepted as guardian angel of the Church. I have depicted St. Michael as a strong warrior, in full armor, carrying a flaming sword and shield. On the shield, a pair of scales that represent he who is supposed to weigh the souls of men at the Last Day of Judgment, separating the righteous from the condemned. Michael stands boldly triumphant in the Heavenly Rays of Light. His bright shining wings rise from his shoulders. The decorative blue background shades from light to dark in the lower section of the window. The devil appears as a sinister winged manlike figure with horns. The evil one cowers and falls backward in defeat, into the fiery abyss. As Father Romano said, Satan has been diminished.

THE BIRTH OF JESUS AS TOLD BY THE ANGELS the annual Religious Ed. Christmas Program with ALL the students (Pre5th) is next Sunday, December 11th at 9:30am. Come hear the story of Jesus' birth as told by the angels. Reception to follow. Make it a "family day of worship" by going to the 11:00am Mass following the Christmas Program. Christmas Holiday Break.....no Religious Ed. on Sundays Dec. 18, 25, and January 1. See everyone back in class in the New Year on January 8.

NOMINATIONS FOR CATHOLIC MAN OF THE YEAR 2012 NOW BEING ACCEPTED: Award Ceremony Details -The Catholic Mens Luncheon Club (CMLC) is requesting nominations for the 2012 Columbus Diocese Catholic Man of the Year. The winner will have the honor of Bishop Frederick Campbell presenting the award to him at Columbus St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Avenue, on Friday, February 10, 2012 following the 11:45 a.m. Mass during the CMLC meeting; Selection Process -The process for selecting an individual is difficult because each of the nominees is the Catholic Man of the Year in their own right. But only one can be selected from the many qualified candidates who are nominated. The Selection Committee is made up of two men from each of the following organizations: Catholic Men's Luncheon Club (CMLC), Knights of Columbus, Catholic Men's Ministry, Catholic Men's Retreat League, and the Serra Club along with a parish priest for spiritual guidance. After consideration of each nomination the Committee makes a recommendation to the Bishop. Last year, Mr. Lee Brock of St. Pius X Parish, Reynoldsburg was selected; Questions - Questions regarding the nomination or selection process should be directed to John Greve, Past-President CMLC at 614.296.6565 or johnmgreve@gmail.com. All nominees are invited as guests of the Catholic Mens Luncheon Club to the award ceremony. ST. PAULS ADULT CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT Sunday, December 4 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Church, Westerville; Come capture the Christmas spirit with a choir concert of Christmas carols. Bring your family, invite your friends! HOLY ROSARY/ST. JOHNS HOLIDAY BAZAAR (appliances, toys, stocking stuffers and more at low, low prices!). Saturday, December 3 from 10a-4p; Sunday, December 4 from 11a-3p and Monday, December 5 from 2-7:30p. Located at the St Johns Center, 2nd floor, 640 S. Ohio Avenue. There will be something for EVERYONE!

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AN ADVENT AFTERNOON with OUR PARISH CHOIR

Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 3:00 p.m.
Music for Advent and Christmas from many traditions and styles performed with orchestra. Christmas carols sung by all
Free Will Offering Invite your friends and neighbors to our concert!