OurOUR Lady LADY of VictoryOF VICTORY Parish 600 Jones Hill Road West Haven , CT 06516
Ministering to the people of West Haven, Connecticut
“Let us then pursue what leads to peace and to build up one another (Romans 14:19).” October 14, 2018 — The Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Office for the Parish RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Monday—Friday 9:00AM- 5:00PM Phone: 203-934-6357 Fax: 203-932-3315 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.olov.org
Office of Religious Education Phone: 203-933-0044 E-Mail: [email protected]
Beacon on the Hill Parish Social Ministry Center Tuesday—Friday 9:30am - 11:30am 634 Jones Hill Road Phone: 203-931-9989
Mass Schedule
Weekend Masses Sat. 4:30PM; Sun.: 8:00AM, 9:30AM 11:00AM
Weekday Masses 7:30AM Masses: Mon., Tues, Wed., Fri, & Sat. THERE IS NO MORNING MASS THURSDAY Page
Weekly Mass Intentions J PARISH STAFF
Priest: SATURDAY, October 13- Weekday 7:30AM: Helen & Edward McKeon Req by son, Rev. Kevin Dillon, Pastor George Email—[email protected] 4:30PM: Richard J. Levy Req by Jeryl Gagliardi Deacons: SUNDAY, October 14 - 28th Sunday Ordinary Deacon Frank Bevvino Deacon Dean Macchio Time Deacon Paul Sabo (senior status) 8:00AM: Henry & Clare DiNenno Req by son, John 9:30AM: Connie Feuhrer Req by Jeanne Shoneck Music Ministry: 11:00AM: John & Mary McNabola Req by Nista & Eduardo Perez, Director McNabola Families
Office Staff: MONDAY, October 15 - St. Teresa of Jesus- Ann Talevi, Business Manager 7:30AM: Vincenti Ramas Req by Ed & Dolly Ramas Patty Boyne, Office Manager TUESDAY, October 16 - Weekday Betty Pergolotti, Afternoon Manager 7:30AM: Madeline N. Dillon
WEDNESDAY, October 17– St. Ignatius of Anti- Maintenance: och Nick Corso, OLOV Custodian Ernie Conte, SJV Custodian 7:30AM: Albert Overton Req by Gene Onofrio D.A.V Chapter 15 Office of Religious THURSDAY, October 18 - St. Luke, Evangelist Education: NO MASS LoriAnn Ruiz, Director of Religious FRIDAY, October 19– STS John deBrebeuf OBL Education & Issac Jogues,Priests & Companion Martyrs 7:30AM: Norma Gianfrede Req. by family Beacon on the Hill: SATURDAY, October 20 - Weekday Rose Ann Gulisano & Barbara 7:30AM: Special Intentions Messina Co-Directors 4:30PM: James Mueller Req by Family Dick & Lorraine Greig, Food Pantry Managers SUNDAY, October 21-29th Sunday Ordinary Barbara Messina & Marianne Time Hartnack, Diaper Bank Managers 8:00 AM: Paul & Dorothy Ricci Req by Family Valerie Kilmartin & Claire Sullivan, 9:30 AM: Joseph Palumbo III Req by Family Durable Medical Equipment 11:00AM: Madeline & Thomas DeFonce Req by Robert & Roberta DeFonce Please note: Family members or friends for whom a Mass is being offered are invited to bring up the Offer- tory gifts, please notify one of the ushers just before Eucharistic Adoration is held every Sat- Mass. urday morning for one hour The Sanctuary lamp is lit this week as immediately following the a 7:30am Mass Thank You to St. Joseph
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ARCHDIOCESE OF HARTFORD CELEBRATING 175 YEARS
1843-2018
With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God The Archdiocese of Hartford requests the honor of your presence at the Episcopal Ordination of The Most Reverend Juan Miguel Betancourt, SEMV as the Titular Bishop of Curzola and Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford by The Most Reverend Leonard P. Blair Archbishop of Hartford in the presence of The Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio Archbishop for the Military Services, USA and The Most Reverend Andrew H. Cozzens Auxiliary Bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Co-Consecrators and The Most Reverend Christophe Pierre Apostolic Nuncio of the United States of America at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph 140 Farmington Avenue Hartford, Connecticut Thursday, the eighteenth of October Two thousand eighteen at two o’clock in the afternoon
A Reception will follow immediately
Page 3 Prayer Requests For Our Sick: Jason Adams, Augliera Family, Judy PARISH PRAYERS Alexander, Amanda, Valeria Asperelli, Gloria Capelli, Gerard Canadeo, Robert Comfort, Michael Cote, Vocation Reflections—October 14, 2018 Rosalie ,Lucy Anne Criscuolo, Howard Curtis , Go and sell what you have and give to the poor Terry Dini, John Dini, Frank Dini, DeNigris and you will have treasure in heaven. Come and Family, Elizabeth Gilbert, Therese Gill, Dee follow me. The rich young man left sad. How Green, Judy Florio, Gloria Foley-Hart, Karen will you respond? If your response is to follow Hodgdon, Don Holmes, Paul Hotchkiss, Him, call Fr. Michael Casey, Director of Voca- Joseph Pekar,Hank Kowalski, Joe Jarry, Ann tions, Pastoral Center, Tel 860-761-7456, email LaBonia, Maurice Lapre, Wayne Limosani, [email protected] or visit the web at Zenia Lockwood, Roger Loiseau, John Lorenti, www.hartfordpriest.com Edith Lyons, Maureen Lynn, Noah McEachern, Leslie McIntoish, Genevieve Mieczkowski, Please pray for our Confirmation candi- Theresa Montz, Kate Moriarty, Devin dates who are attending their Confirma- O’Connor, Judy Palmer, Lorita Patchell, Lois Peck, Donald Riordan, Elizabeth Ross, Rose tion Retreat this weekend. Santilli, Marian Serphillips, Elizabeth
Shamaly, Jack & Joan Shea, Richard Smallman, Daniel Steinau, Gwen Stiewing, Anthony Terasi, Sr. Anthony Terrasi, Jr., Jessie READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 -- 5:1; Terrasi ,Anna Wideman, Doris Worrrell ♦ Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32 For the sake of privacy, only family members Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48; may add someone to the prayer list. Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:42-46 Let Us Pray for all people in the military Thursday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; especially: Lk 10:1-9 Staff Sgt. Adam Dudek Friday: Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lk 12:1-7 PFC. Giovanni Gigola Saturday: Eph 1:15-23; Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-7; Lk 12:8-12 Airman Sean Hufcut Sunday: Is 53:10-11; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; E3 Lexi Ronan, USN Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45 [42-45] E5 Ryan Ronan, USN Airman basic Gabriella Gigola HOSPITALITY AND WELLNESS AFTER PVT Christopher Miller Parishioners are invited to add the names of any armed ALL MASSES NEXT WEEKEND forces personnel on active duty. To include a name on 10/20 & 10/21 this list call the rectory at (203)934-6357
October 7, 2018 Collection Weekly Collection : $ 7,761.00 Online Giving $ 515.00 THANK YOU for your faithful stewardship to our parish! God Bless you
Page 4 Parish Information Page Sacraments Ministry & Organizations Baptism Homebound Ministry Parents who wish to have their child baptized Please, contact the rectory if you, a family are asked to call the rectory at (203) 934-6357 to member or a friend is unable to come to prepare properly for this joyous celebration. church. We have people to visit at home Attendance at a Baptismal Prep class is required. The and our Eucharistic Ministers can bring Archdiocese of Hartford mandates this program prior Communion. Please, call us to make ar- to Baptism. Please call the rectory to register. rangements. Knights of Columbus Marriage Our parish Council #14326, meets the second Call the rectory to make arrangements to be Tuesday of every month in the hall at SJV at married . The Archdiocese of Hartford requires a minimum of six months for marriage preparation.. 7:30PM. Call (203) 934-6357 for information. Choir Rehearsals are in the church at OLOV. The Confessions children’s/youth choir rehearse Tuesdays at The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available every Saturday 5PM. Adults rehearse Wednesdays from 7-9PM. afternoon from 3:00-4:00PM at Our Lady of Victory Church. You may also call to make an appointment if need- Prayer Groups ed. Rosary and Divine Mercy Sacrament of the Sick OLOV: in the church at 4PM every weekday (except legal Should anyone need Anointing of the Sick, call Father holidays) we recite the rosary. at the rectory (203) 934-6357 to make an appoint- Lord of Peace Prayer Group ment. Our Lord of the Peace Group meets at SJV at 7pm each Fri- day This group is part of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Bible Study This is an opportunity for those interested in Wednesday at 10 am at St. John Vianney with Deacon learning what the Catholic Church teaches and Frank Bevvino. wish to be baptized, or to complete their Sacra- Bereavement Support Group ments of Initiation with the Sacraments of Holy OLOV offers A 10 week Bereavement Support Group Communion and Confirmation. Classes generally for people mourning the death of a loved one. It will begin in the fall. Please call the Rectory at (203) be held inn the Spring of 2019 For further information 934-6357 for further information. please call the rectory
SPONSOR CERTIFICATES WELCOME TO OUR LADY OF VICTORY The Archdiocese of Hartford requires sponsor- We are delighted to have you here at Our Lady of ship forms in order to serve as a godparent or Victory Parish! If you are visiting or returning, we Confirmation sponsor. You must be an active pray that the time you spend here enriches your parishioner, completed all your sacraments and faith; if you are looking for a new parish we would be in a valid marriage. The use of envelopes love for you to be a part of our parish family! Parish help us verify your status. Please consider utiliz- registration forms are available in the rectory., out- side the sacristy and on our website www.olov.org ing them. Sponsorship forms and registration We invite those who attend Mass forms are available at the Rectory. regularly but are not officially regis- Please call (203)934-6357 with any questions tered to join. Please call the rectory you may have. at ( 203) 934-6357 for info.
Page 5 PARISH NEWS AND EVENTS
2018Available Masses The 2019 Mass Book is Open Weekdays 7:30 am— offering $15.00 We are now booking Mass intentions for 2019. November: 17,21, You may either call or stop by the rectory dur- December: 1,3,8,14,15,18,22,28,29 ing office hours, Monday—Friday 9am to 4pm. Weekends—8am offering—$25.00 Weekend offerings are $25.00 and weekday 11/18, 12/9. 12/16. 12/23. 12/30 offerings are $15.00. Also available is the Sanc- Please contact the rectory (203)934-6357 to book . tuary Vigil Light for an offering of $20.00
Blessing of the Animals—October 7, 2018 with Deacon Paul Sabo “All God’s Creatures”…...
Page 6 ALL SOULS LUMINARIES Luminary bags will be placed throughout the walkways at Our Lady of Victory church for the All Souls Day Mass. This is an in- spirational display in honor of our deceased family and friends. Our Knights of Columbus St. John Paul II Council organizes the event each year. Bags may be made for your prayer intentions. They are $5 per bag. K of C members will be at all of the doors at the churches taking orders after all Masses for the next following weekends. It is quite an impressive display.
The Parishioners of Our Lady of Victory invite you to a celebration of an ALL SOULS MASS Friday, November 2nd 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory Church
We will remember all of our beloved dead, especially those who have died this past year from our parish community. All are invited to join in prayer for our beloved dead
A reception will be held n the hall following the service.
Page 7 BEACON NOTES
The Beacon on the Hill recently received a generous donation from the Archbishop's Annual Appeal through its vicariate Outreach Pro- gram. This donation will be extremely instrumental in providing food, clothing, diapers, durable good and other assistance through our outreach center. It is through the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Vicariate Outreach Program and the generosity of it’s donors that the Appeal is able to assist a wide array of community based charities such as the Beacon throughout Hartford, New Haven and Litchfield Counties.
Beacon on the Hill Durable Goods Available Hospitals Beds Clothes Closet Holidays Winter Schedule Adult diapers, commodes, walkers Thanksgiving: Call Claire at (203)931-9989 Closed Friday November 16 @ 11:00 (203) 931-9989 Reopen November 27th @ 9:30 Christmas Closed Friday December 21st @ 11:00 Reopen Wednesday January 2nd @ 9:30
SUPPORT OUR VETERANS The weekend of November 3rd & 4th, the Beacon will be holding a collection for the West Haven Veteran’s Support Group. They requested that we collect men’s toiletries, socks and underwear. Help us show our Veterans how much we value their service.
LOCAL CHURCH EVENTS
Saint John XXIII Parish Precious Blood Parish in Milford offers a Be- Presents Christmas Spectacular reavement Support Group that gathers to help those December 14, 2018 coping with the loss of a loved one. The 10-week Breakfast Buffet, Coach to NYC, winter session began on September 27th. It meets Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Christmas Spec- every Thursday from 1:00-3:00pm in classroom #2 at tacular Show at Radio City Music Hall St. Agnes Church located at 400 Merwin Ave. in Dinner at Carmines Milford until December 8th. Whether your loss is Adults: $195 ; Children 6-12 $165 recent or years ago, you are welcome. To register No Children under 6 years old call Ellen at (203) 283-1934 or Margaret at (203) Call Rich Antosca for more information 874-2376. (203) 809-8032
Page 8 FAIR TRADE SALE Try Online Giving In hopes that we can continue to support Online Giving is quick and easy at our website olov.org or the people who work the link below. Your support helps sustain our parish.
fields to obtain a fair h ps://osvonlinegiving.com/4218 wage for their toils, the Go to “Create New Account” and follow the instruc ons. Social Justice Committee will You can make dona ons weekly, bi-monthly, monthly, once again be sponsoring a FAIR TRADE quarterly, or annually. It’s easy. Once you set it, you SALE of chocolate bars and coffee after all can forget it; your dona ons come to the parish regular- Masses Oct. 20 and 21 during the coffee ly. and in the hall. Thank you for your past Thank you!! support.
10/21 at 2pm Adoration with Father Dillon 10/20 & 10/21 Hospitality & Wellness 11/2 at 7pm All Souls Day Mass 11./3 & 11/4—Help Our Veterans 11/9—Confirmation - 7pm 11/17 & 11/18 Thanksgiving Food Drive 12/9—Lessons & Carols 12/7 First Reconciliation 12/9—Lessons & Carols
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Page 9 OCTOBER 2018
MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
14 15 BEACON 16 17 18 19 20 CLOSED BEACON 9:30– Beacon 9:30- BEACON BEACON Beacon
11:00 11:00 9:30– 11:00 9:30-11:00 Diaper Bank CCD SOCIAL Bible Study 9:30-11:30 9:45– CLUB 2pm Rosary Group 10am SJV Rosary Rosary Group 10:45 4pm OLOV Group 4pm Hospitality 4pm– CCD Rosary Group 4pm OLOV Baptisms Youth Choir Re- OLP-SJV– 4-5 OLOV hearsal 5:00pm Steward- 7PM 5:15—6:15 ship Meet- 5:30-6:30 Adult Choir ing 7pm Rehearsal Beacon 7:00pm
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 CCD BEACON BEACON 9:30– Beacon 9:30- BEACON BEACON Beacon 9:45- CLOSED 11:00 11:00 9:30– 11:00 9:30– 11:00 Closed 10:45 Rosary Group Rosary Group Bible Study Rosary4pm Rosary
4pm OLOV 4pm OLOV SJV OLOV 4pm OLOV Hospitali- 10am ty CCD 4-5 Youth Choir Re- Rosary OLP - SJV and Well- 5:15—6:15 hearsal 5:30 Group 4pm – 7PM ness 5:30-6:30 OLOV
Adult Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm Adoration at 2pm
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