Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica
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OUR LADY OF VICTORY NATIONAL SHRINE AND BASILICA 767 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, New York 14218 Phone: (716) 828-9444; FAX: (716) 828-9429 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ourladyofvictory.org Sunday, August 18, 2019 - Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time PASTOR/RECTOR: Rev. Msgr. David G. LiPuma SCHOOL: IN RESIDENCE: Rev. Msgr. Paul J. E. Burkard 2760 South Park Avenue, Lackawanna, NY Mrs. Carolyn M. Kraus, Principal PAROCHIAL VICARS: Rev. Justin J. Steeg Phone: (716) 828-9434 Rev. Romulus Rosolowski, OFM Conv. E-mail: [email protected] DEACON: Deacon Michael V. Comerford Website: www.ourladyofvictoryelementary.org RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. RELIGIOUS ED OFFICE: Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 2760 South Park Avenue, Lackawanna, NY Sunday: Closed Ms. Carmelann Ziccardi, Director Phone: (716) 828-9437 SUNDAY MASSES: E-mail: [email protected] Saturday Vigil: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (Folk Mass), GIFT SHOP and MUSEUM: Noon (Choir), 4:30 p.m. Dianne Bosinski, Tours & Basilica Programs HOLY DAY MASSES: Please see bulletin (716) 828-9424/[email protected] Jerome Welsch, Jr., Gift Shop Manager WEEKDAY MASSES: 7:30 a.m., 12:10 p.m. (Mon.-Sat.) (716) 828-9433/[email protected] 8:15 a.m. (Friday when school is in session) SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: GIFT SHOP and MUSEUM HOURS; Saturday: 3:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-7:30 p.m. Daily 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Eve of Holy Day: 3:00-4:00 p.m. Eve of First Friday: 3:00-4:00 p.m. ROSARY: Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. SUNDAY 08/18/19 OUR LADY OF VICTORY PAGE 2 Sacrament of Baptism: Our Parish offers a special Pre-Baptism preparation program for parents who desire to share their faith with their children. Parents-to-be must attend this class prior to the birth of their child. Baptisms are usually scheduled two times each month. Call the Rectory to register for It is hard to believe that we have already reached the mid-point classes. Godparents must be Confirmed and practicing of August and the end of the Annual Hamburg Fair. We all know Catholics. Non-parishioners are required to have a Letter what that means…September is upon us with Labor Day and the of Recommendation to serve as a sponsor. return of our children to school. For parents that might be a happy thought… for many of our children…not so much. But in any Sacrament of Marriage: event, the reality is that school resumes in September. To be married in the Basilica, you must be an active My intention of this message is to encourage our parents and parishioner for at least 9 months prior to setting a date. families to consider a Catholic education for your children here Engaged couples should contact the pastor before making at Our Lady of Victory School, founded in 1920, and continuing other wedding arrangements. Couples are required to to grow stronger every year. I myself am a strong proponent of attend a Pre-Cana Conference, or equivalent pre-marriage Catholic education. My parents chose a Catholic education for preparation program. me and my brothers at Our Lady of Pompeii Elementary School in Lancaster from Kindergarten through 8th Grade and then 4 Letters of Recommendation: years at St. Mary’s High School in Lancaster. These formational Recommendations to act as sponsors for Baptism or years provided me and my brothers with a strong foundation to Confirmation can be issued only to registered members of build our lives as leaders in the Church and community today. I Our Lady of Victory Parish who have received the am deeply grateful to my parents and teachers who made the Sacrament of Confirmation, attend Mass and receive Holy necessary sacrifices to provide us with a strong Catholic Communion regularly, have their children attending a education. Catholic school or Religious Education class. If married, the marriage must be in conformity with the regulations of Here at Our Lady of Victory, we can be very proud to be one of the Catholic Church. 34 Catholic Elementary Schools across the Diocese of Buffalo. Through a Catholic education, our children benefit from the religious guidance, prayer, and the support the parish provides Devotions: to build a strong faith-based community. By focusing on faith, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament begins immediately knowledge, and service, the children entrusted to our care learn after the 12:10 p.m. Mass in the Basilica on Fridays and the importance of family, community, and serving others. Our concludes with Benediction at 5:00 p.m. mission here at OLV School is to provide our students with a high-quality, Catholic education modeled after the ideals of our First Friday: founder, Father Nelson Baker. This is done by fostering Christian On the eve of the First Friday of each month there are values, academic excellence and global awareness in order to confessions from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Mass is celebrated at develop well-educated, responsible individuals. 7:30 p.m. on First Friday. As your Pastor, I encourage you to share this message with family and friends who have school-aged children and are looking for Care of the Sick: a place where their children will thrive and grow academically, Please notify the rectory office for a visit to any family emotionally and spiritually. We have a wonderful Principal in member who is sick, in the hospital or confined to home. Mrs. Carolyn Kraus and a strong and dedicated faculty who give Regular home Communion visits are usually on the First their all to make a positive difference in the lives of the children Friday of the month by a priest, deacon, or minister of the entrusted to our care each and every day. Please come and take Eucharist. a look at our school. You will not be disappointed. It is never too late to register your children here at OLV School. You Tours: can call Mrs. Carolyn Kraus (828-9434) anytime for a tour To schedule a tour of Our Lady of Victory Basilica, please and for any questions you may have. We welcome you and contact Dianne Bosinski, Tours & Basilica Programs by your children with open arms. email at [email protected] or by phone at (716) 828-9424. I know our parents who have already registered their children in our school realize that sending their children to OLV is a wise investment that will promise to pay huge dividends in the future of these boys and girls who will grow to become productive members of our Church and society, rooted in strong moral values Pray for the canonization of our founder, and respect for all people. Venerable Nelson Baker (Continued on Page 4) SUNDAY 08/18/19 OUR LADY OF VICTORY PAGE 3 Mass Intentions Week of August 18, 2019 Saturday, August 17 4:30 Norbert (Leo) Handzlik by Daughter, Linda Klice Sunday, August 18—Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Summary of the Readings Time Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 Bonnie Marie Bergen by Cathy Bergen 10:00 Dec. Family & Friends by The Dick Powers Family Prophets have always had a tough row to hoe. Their words, often 12:00 Paul & Albina Solli by Angelo & Teresa DiGiuli unwelcome, are used against them to persecute and even kill 4:30 Chester & Theresa Lelito by Kevin Lelito, Sharon & them. Such was the fate of the Old Testament prophets, and Brian Stanton & Family Jeremiah is a great example of this. Jesus endured opposition from sinners, and did not turn back from a shameful death in Monday, August 19—St. John Eudes order to rise to a glorious new life. The ultimate prophet, Jesus 7:30 Mary Lou Curtin by Rosemary Scahill & Sandra sought to warn the people of his time and ours of the divisions Berdysiak that his words would cause, showing himself to be the prophet Richard Sterling by Norm & Paulette Mendrysa of all time. We all need to look at our divisions and dilemmas 12:10 Ed & Alice Soban by Family in light of Jesus’ teachings and warnings, and seek to understand Nicholas Joseph Glomb by Tom & Mary Glomb all that he has proclaimed and taught about what will happen if Tuesday, August 20—St. Bernard we fail to listen. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. 7:30 James B. Downey by Dorothea A. Downey Robert L. Monheim, Jr. (living) by Barb Mytych 12:10 Adam J. Opiel by Family George Bunich & Emily Bunich by Granddaughter, Elizabeth Bunich Weekend of August 24-25 Wednesday, August 21—St. Pius X 7:30 Our Lady of Victory Helping Hands Club Members Edward Schaefer by Cindy & Dave Schaefer Lectors: 12:10 Dec. Mem. of the Osborne & Fitzgerald Families by Saturday, August 24 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Osborne Robert S. Kroll by John Olszowy & Mich Jarosz 4:30 p.m.—A. Boneberg Sunday, August 25 Thursday, August 22—The Queenship of the BVM 8:00 a.m.—M. Pawenski 7:30 For the People of the Parish 10:00 a.m.—E. Wieleba 12:10 David Lalka by The Dick Powers Family 12:00 p.m.—C. Swan Michael P. Sanders by Michael Sanders 4:30 p.m.—L. Smolen Friday, August 23—St. Rose of Lima Eucharistic Ministers: 7:30 To Honor the Immaculate Heart of Mary by Carmen Saturday, August 24 Kozlowski 4:30 p.m.—Deb Bush, Jackson, Welsch Rose Marie Kelley by Husband, James Kelley Sunday, August 25 12:10 Angeline & Aniello DiSarno by The DiSarno Family 8:00 a.m.—M.&P.