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Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church May 8, 2016
CONGRATULATIONS! On Tuesday April 12, and Wednesday, April 13, a total of 108 young people of Our Lady of Victory Parish were confirmed in the Holy Spirit, by Bishop Walter Hurley. With the guidance of their families, catechists, parish staff, and the prayers of this faith community they are now fully initiated members of the Catholic Church. As vibrant members of today’s Church, we invite them to enter into more deeply the movement of the Holy Spirit within them and share their gifts in ministry and mission with our parish community and the world at large. Their enthusiasm, energy and sense of commitment are a gift to us all!
Isabella Aprilliano Lauren Aughton
Josephine Aulicino Linnea Baldori Joshua Balogh David Bartnicki
Erin Brown Sarah Brown Julia Canty
Alyssa Chechak Anthony Cocca Marissa Coley
Dawson Compo Eve Corriveau Matteo Corsi Clara Crabb
Lucy Crampton Tristan Croteau
Alesandra Daskal Adrianna Diponio
Ian Duda Adam Farkas Emily Farkas Sarah Flosky
Robert Franzese-Damron Jacob Frost
Lilly Gold Sebastian Guerra
Emily Guerrera Wesley Guyot Emma Hans Olivia Hans
Grace Heathcote Andrew Heller
Andrew Heston Grace Hoglund
Jacob Karpenko Harrison Kestin
John Kish Shane Knechtges Erica Kruszewski Brennen Krygier
Sophia Lack Cole Lambert Jacob Lampi Joan Langan
Alexandra Lavacek Andrew Lobbia Maeve Lopus
Bianca Lutteke Emily Makowski Jack Mandell Collin Marsh
Michael Maser Anna McGowan
Elizabeth McGrath Mary McGreevy
Shannon McLean Cameron McMahon
Leah McWilliams Smuel Metz
Owen Michaels Lily Milligan
Benjamin Mitrzyk Jack Murphy
Jenna Neirynck Mark Holowicki
Ethan Jaggi Carrie Jefferson
Ella Jones Addison Kalmbach
Matthew Karbownik
Christian Ozog Emma Page
Paige Paquette William Patel Ian Pattwell
David Perozek Rachel Pierson
Bridget Pijls Mary Grace Piotrowski
Justin Pressler Emilia Puda
Jack Rathwell Domenic Rodriguez
Vanessa Ryan Nicholas Said
Isabelle Sawyer Jacob Seabolt Abigail Shaw Kayla Shields Sara Spencer Owen Steele
Benjamin Steinig Ryan Sullivan Robert Sygar
Gillian Szwabowski Mia Testani
Spencer Thakady Grace Turner Lauren Vitale
Chritopher Wagner Jackson Weedmark
Rachel Weiss Braden Withey Aniela Zaremski Logan Ziegler Ross Ziegler
OUR LADY OF VICTORY PAGE 2 NORTHVILLE, MICHIGAN
PARISH STAFF & MINISTRY CONTACT INFORMATION
OURLADYOFVICTORYCATHOLICCHURCH133OrchardDrive✚ Northville,Michigan✚48167
Phone:(248)349-2621✚ Fax:(248)349-7329✚ www.olvnorthville.orgOFFICEHOURS:Monday-Friday:8:30a.m.-noon,1:00-5:00p.m.
MASSSCHEDULE:Saturday-5:00p.m.,Sunday-7:30,9:30&11:30a.m. Monday-7:00p.m.,Wednesday-Friday:8:30a.m.RECONCILIATIONSCHEDULE:Saturday,3:30p.m.
MISSIONSTATEMENT“AsDisciplesofJesusChrist,weareagiving,growingCatholicfamily.Throughtheintercessionof
Mary,wepray,weworship,weserveandweeducateinFaith.”
COLLABORATIONPARTNERPARISHES
HolyFamily,24505MeadowbrookRd.,Novi,48375(248)349-8847,www.holyfamilynovi.org
St.James,46325W.10MileRd.,Novi,48374 (248)347-7778,www.sjnovi.net
St.Joseph,830S.LafayeUeSt.,SouthLyon,48178 (248)446-8700,www.saintjosephsouthlyon.org
CLERGY Rev. Denis B. Theroux, [email protected] Ext. 255 Weekend Clergy Associate: Rev. Dennis Kauffman Deacon: Ken Fry Ext. 479
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Kathryn Ling, [email protected] Ext. 254
MUSIC MINISTRY Kathy Sanderson, [email protected] Ext. 261
PARISH OFFICE Secretary Janet Baker, [email protected] Ext. 250
Administrative Assistant Colleen Bonadeo, [email protected] Ext. 292
Parish Administrator Julie Lupo, [email protected] Ext. 257
Parish Accountant Ellen McElroy, [email protected] Ext. 259
Communications Coordinator Michelle Gawne, [email protected]
Maintenance Coordinator Bob Larson, [email protected] Ext. 266 Maintenance Rocky Tarrow Rick Tarrow Ed Isabell
Technology Director Ken Ling, [email protected] Ext. 251
FAITH FORMATION (248) 349-2559 Fax: (248) 773-5024 Director
Mary Ellen Skene, [email protected] Ext. 112 Secretary
Ellen O’Neil, [email protected] Ext. 116
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL, [email protected] Tim CencerTracy DeCrescentis Eric Fox, Vice Chairperson (586) 255-6603 Ann Gage (248) 982-9880 Bob Langan Karen Martin (248) 797-3888Lisa Militello Kathryn Piotrowski, Chairperson (248) 891-5238 Catherine Rabahy Vince Stempien, Secretary (248) 939-3600
PARISH CREDIT UNION Catholic Vantage Financial (734) 432-0212
CHRISTIAN SERVICE COORDINATOR Nancy Tolkacz, [email protected] Ext. 258Tina Bak, [email protected]
Activities Committee Cheryl Bauman, [email protected] (248) 219-2018 Cathy McCann, [email protected] (248) 344-9959
Funeral Lunch Ministry
Contact Parish Office (248) 349-2621
Gospel of Life Merri Cullen, [email protected] (248) 790-8068
Knights of Columbus Rick Bennett, [email protected] (248) 348-9214
Meal Ministry Karen Martin, [email protected] (248) 797-3888 Jennifer Mullan, [email protected] (248) 860-8309
Prison Ministry June Clark (734) 354-9427
Sewing Ministry Beth Ajlouni, [email protected] Andrea Murdock, [email protected] (248) 349-4382
St. Vincent de Paul Conference #437 Ext. 478
Special Needs Outreach Pat Romzek, [email protected] (248) 305-8984Karen Schmid, [email protected] (734) 327-4641
St. Leo’s Outreach Tony Albanese, [email protected] (248) 349-4664
EVANGELIZATION COMMITTEE Laura Droze, [email protected]
HEALTH & WELLNESS MINISTRY Molly Griffin, [email protected]
MOMS IN TOUCH PRAYER GROUP Carolyn Spencer, [email protected] (248) 921-8876 STEPHEN MINISTRY
Confidential Ministry of Support Ext. 482
OLV SCHOOL (248) 349-3610 Fax: (248) 380-7247
Principal Ext. 110 Administrative Assistant Lisa Daigneau, [email protected] Ext. 108 Secretary Mary Lopus, [email protected] Ext. 115 School Counselor Nadine Langley, [email protected] Ext. 119
SCRIP, [email protected] Ext. 477
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER PAGE 3 MAY 8, 2016
DearFriends, Formanyofus,inourupbringing,thenotionofgoingtochurchwasalwaysassociatedwithbeingquiet.Wesatorkneeledsolemnlyinourplace,takingcarenottomoveground,andcertainlynottotalk.Thereasonforthiswastheideathatnayprayerorreligiousservicewasonlysuitablycarriedout ifpeoplewerequietlymeditativeandthoughtful. Silenceandquietseemedtobespecialsignsofrespectandsolemnity. Thiswas,perhaps,notsomuchageneralattitude,asitwasapeculiarlyAnglo-Saxonconcept.NorthAmericansvisitingSt.Peter’sinRome,forexample,wereoftenshockedbythejoyousshoutsandapplausebywhichpeoplegreetedtheentranceoftheHolyFather. Theyjustwerenotaccustomedtothisexuberantand“noisy”kindofreligiouscelebration. Thisemphasisonsilenceand stillness related to Church and prayer,may therefore, bemore of a local custom in certain areas rather than aworld-wideobservance. Thisunderstandingof celebrationand joy-filled response toGod iswhat thePsalmist encouragesus tohave today. He
urgesus,“Allyoupeoples,clapyourhands,shouttoGodwithcriesofgladness…GodmountsHisthroneamidshoutsofjoy;theLordamidtrumpetblasts.SingpraisetoGod,singpraise!”Then,ishisownhappiness,thePsalmistemphasizesagain,“SingpraisetoourKing,singpraise!” This issurelyaprettynoisycelebration,withclappingadshoutingandblowingontrumpets.YetthiswastheOldTestamentideaofagenuinelyreligiousexpressionofjoyandgratitude. Many of us, I know, still honestly look forward to quiet prayer in Church, and also toparticipatinginthemagnificentsolemnityofcertainreligiousservices. Thisisbynomeans,tobedisregarded. Wecandrawgreat consolationandpeace fromsuch inner contemplation. Soweneednotchangeordoawaywiththis,inourlivesoreveninourchurches. The Psalmist is suggesting, though, that our religious expression can also take on the fullunderstandingof “celebration!” Thatwe truly knowandunderstand the joywithwhichwearecalledtopraiseGod! ParaphrasingthePsalmistinthis,wemightthencalltooneanother,“Comeon!” Getenthusiastic! Gethappy!” Suchhappy,excitedenthusiasmisalovingactofhonorandreverencetoGod.
Around the Table Rev. Denis B. Theroux, Pastor
The Feast of the Ascension of the Lord
LivinginthejoyoftheLord,Fr.Denis
OLVAlzheimer’sSupportGroup We meet each month on the secondSaturday from 10-11:00 a.m., in the Catherine McAuleyRoom. All arewelcome to attend andparticipate at thelevel they are comfortable. Due to First CommunionMassesinMay,ournextmeetingwillbeSunday,May15,10:30a.m.
This support group provides aconfidential place to process yourthoughts, and to share information andexperiences. Those attending may bel i v ing wi th A lzhe imer 's d i seasethemselves, giving care to another ormay have relatives or friendswhohave
Alzheimer'sdiseaseorotherrelateddementia.
Do You Fluently Speak a Foreign Language? Such as….Arabic, Gaelic, Latin, Russian, Armenian, German, Italian, Spanish, Chaldean, Greek, Maltese, Tagalog, Dutch, Hawaiian, Polish, Ukrainian, Estonian, Hungarian, Portuguese, Vietnamese, French, Japanese, Romanian… CelebratetheBirthoftheCatholicChurchinaveryspecialway.Iamhopingthatwecanonce,againproclaimthefirstreadingofPentecostSunday(May 15) in different languages! I invite parishioners to share your gi\ oflanguagebyproclaiming theWordofGod from theActsof theApostles (Act2:1-11) in a foreign language (one of the the above or different foreignlanguage). Wouldyouliketopar_cipateinthistradi_onhereatOLV? Willyousharethegi\ofyourownlanguageproclaimingthePentecostreadingsforthefirst_me? Ifyouare interested in readingatoneof theMassesonPentecostSunday(May14/15),inanyforeignlanguage,[email protected](248)349-2621.Allagesarewelcome!LetusknowthelanguageyouspeakandtheMass,atwhichyouwouldliketoread.
24 HOUR PRAYER LINE The Nuns of the Monastery of the Blessed Sacrament have initiated a twenty-four hour prayer line. Even if the call goes to voice mail, the Sisters are attentive to begin the requested prayers promptly. The prayer line can be reached by phone at (248) 626-8253 or email at [email protected].
OUR LADY OF VICTORY PAGE 4 NORTHVILLE, MICHIGAN
Christians have been praising God in prayer and song for centuries. One of the earliest hymns that we have, besides Gregorian chant, is “A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing” which was written in the 7th or 8th century by Bede the Venerable. It was discovered in an 11th century manuscript that was later translated from Latin. The hymn describes the events of the Ascension and praises
Jesus, who once again becomes one with the Father and the Holy Spirit. St. Bede was an English monk and having studied most of his life
was a remarkable scholar and is known as the “Father of English Learning.” His greatest contribution was the work Ecclesiastical History of the English People which describes the arrival of Christianity to England. Bede’s contribution to hymnody is very minor with 11 or 12 hymns to his name. However, “A Hymn of Glory” has endured and been translated into many languages and published in numerous hymnals.
Happy Mother’s day to all the women of our parish and may God bless each one with his love and grace. Today, our Children’s Choir concludes their ministry for the year. The choir this past year has been outstanding!! Thank you to all the children and parents for their wonderful dedication to the Music Ministry.
Kathy Sanderson, Music Director
Our Lady of Victory School News
Greetings from the School Office Mr. Greg Carnacchi, Interim School Administrator
Are you aware that Our Lady of Victory is in a very important part of the Reaccreditation Process? OLV is an accredited school, but like all schools needs to go through this ongoing process that leads to Reaccreditation. The accrediting agency is the Michigan Non-Public School Accrediting Association (MNSAA) which is the accrediting division of the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools (MANS). All the schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit are members of this organization. The Accreditation Process is seven years long and in the sixth year of the process, a school begins a Self-Study to examine where they are and where they need to go so as to continually improve in being an effective Catholic school. The Self-Study is well underway. The Self-Study examines thirteen standards and about 70 corresponding benchmarks that cover every aspect and area that needs to be considered when looking at school improvement. The staff and administration from the school, as well as, the pastor and the parish financial staff have spent many hours evaluating the status of these areas and finding, collecting and digitizing documentation that support and prove their analysis.
The Self-Study process takes about a year to assess yourself and accumulate the evidence to support your results. All results/evidence are now required to be electronic. It is this portion of the process that is most challenging because it is a new requirement and we did not collect data in that manner in the past. So, we now must create new ways of gathering the evidence electronically on an ongoing basis.
After the Self-Study is written, edited and evidence gathered, an Accreditation Site-team visit is set up with the AOD and a date established. This visit takes place in year seven of the process. Thirty days prior to the visit, the school submits their Self-study to the visiting team who review the study and the corresponding evidence. The Chairperson of the Site-team comes before the visit to check the Compliance List. This list is all the federal, state and AOD requirements and evidence of compliance.
When the visit is complete and the recommendation for reaccreditation made, the school uses the identified areas of the self-study to guide school improvement. The self-study is reviewed and updated regularly as the improvements are completed. At the end of each year of the accreditation process, the progress is reviewed by the accrediting agency (MNSAA). There is a visit made in the third year of the process to check on the Compliance List. At the end of the seven years the process begins again.
It is rewarding to see everyone’s commitment to the process and all those involved are making good progress. We hope this summary helps the school and parish communities understand the process of Accreditation a little better and all the work that goes into it.
HappyMother’sDay toall themothers,grandmothers, godmothers, aunts, teachers and allwomenwhonurtureandguideusduringourlives! Wealsorememberinaspecialwayallthosemom’swhoareno longer physically with us but are guiding andwatchingoverusfromtheirplaceinheaven.
This day is for allmoms but in a way it iseach of us because it setsasideadayforustoreflecton all that we have beengifted with through theirlove and all those womenwho have touched us sodeeply. Donotletthisdaygobywithoutsayingthank
youtothesewomeneitherinpersonorinaprayer.Theparishonceagainwill offer a candybar toeachof thewomen of our parish to show our appreciation for allthat ourmothers do. Remember this is the one timethat you do NOT need to share with your children orhusband!
RCIARITE OF CHRISTIAN
INITIATION OF ADULTS
● Have you wondered how one would become Catholic?
● Have you ever thought you would like to know what the process for becoming Catholic is like?
● Are you a baptized Catholic who did not have the opportunity to learn much about the Catholic faith?
● Are you, or is someone you know, searching for God and spirituality in your life?
If you answered, “yes” to any of these questions, RCIA might be just what you are
looking for.
So are YOU ready for the Journey of a Lifetime?
For information, please contact Kathryn Ling at (248) 349-2621, ext. 254 or [email protected]
Konnect the Dots Kathryn Ling
Pastoral Associate
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER PAGE 5 MAY 8, 2016
Civic Concern Food Drive Our targeted items for themonth of MAY include: laundry
soap64ozorless,dishsoap,glass&disinfectant cleaners, canned meat, cannedfruit and cereal. Remember Michigan Bridgecards will not cover the purchases of paperproducts so toilet paper, paper towel, andkleenexboxesareconstantly indemand. Please contact CivicConcern directly if youwish todonate f re sh f ru i t s andvegetables.(248)344-1033.
Chr is t ian Serv ice by Nancy To lkaczOLV St. Vincent de Paul Society
Conference #437
Baccalaureate Mass: Sunday, June 12 Allhighschoolandcollegeseniorsandtheir familiesare invitedtoaUendOur Lady of Victory’sBaccalaureateMass on June 12, at 9:30 a.m.Wewouldliketohonorourgraduatesandtowishthemwell intheirfutureendeavors.Alightrecep_onintheFatherErnieCenterwillfollow.GraduatesarewelcometoweartheircapandgownfortheMassortheirSundaybest.
Wewouldalsoliketocreateadisplayboardwithpicturesofallourgraduateswhetherornottheyare able to aUend theMass and recep_on. Pleasehelpushonor themandkeep them inourprayersthissummerbysubmidngaseniorpicture.Picturesshouldbeplacedinanenvelopeandcanbeeitherdroppedofformailedtotheparishoffice.PicturesneedtobeinbyJune6,andwillnot be returned. Please also make sure to label the back of the picture. Congratula_onsgraduates!Wewishyouallwellandinwhateverpathyoufollow.MayGodconXnuetoblessyouandchallengeyoutobethebestpersonyoucanbe.
Carrier Food Drive is Saturday, May 14 Civic Concern is in need ofmany volunteers tomake this year’sLe]erCarrierFoodDriveasuccess. Driversareneededtohelpthepostalcarrierspickupfoodindesignatedareasandvolunteersareneededtosort,dateandpackagethecannedgoods. Mostoftheworkisdoneoutsidesodressfortheweather. There are three shi\s available:11 a.m.-2 p.m., 2-5 p.m. and 5-6p.m. Please call Civic Concern, if you are able to volunteer for a shi\ at
(248)344-1033. Manyhandsmakelightwork. Pleasehelplessentheload. Ifyouareunabletophysicallyhelp,pleaseconsiderdona_ngfooditemsand/orprayingforthesuccessoftheevent.Allfooditemsshouldbele\onyourporchorplacednearyourmailboxbefore9a.m.
Jail Outreach Ministry Collection Through May 29 We will be collec_ng: Forever Stamps, new playing cards, newboardgames(Monopoly,Scrabble,Chess,Checkers,etc.),andwhitesocks for the Pon_ac Jail OutreachMinistry. Please place donated
itemsinthemarkedbinsnearthestairway.
May Collection for John D. Dingell VA Medical Center Wearecollec_ngpersonalhygieneitems,recrea_onalandcomfortitemsforpa_entsattheVAHospitalinDetroitthroughthemonthofMay.WhatbeUerwaytoshow our respect and gra_tude to our service men and women than to provideneededitemstothosewhoprotectedourfreedom!Thefollowingitemsareneeded:slippersockswithnonslipsoles, crosswordpuzzles,wordsearchbooks,fingerandtoe nail clippers, deodorant (trial size), hand and body loXons (trial size), playing
cards,denturecleanerandadhesives,washclothsanycolor,paintbynumberkits,MagicSlates,Monopoly,chess,checkerandScrabblegamesaswellasnewbriefs/boxers/t-shirtssizessmall,medium,largeandextralarge.Pleaseplaceallitemsinthedesignatedbinnearthestairway.AllitemsneedtobeinbyMonday,May23.Thankyouforyoursupport!
HelpCRSAidEarthquakeVicXmsinEcuador The Archdiocese of Detroit is collec_ng contribu_ons onbehalfofCatholicReliefServices(CRS).CRShasateaminplaceinEcuador delivering life-saving supplies to families affected by adevasta_ng earthquake that occurred on April 18, affec_ng the
coastalManabiProvinceandotherpartsofthecountry.Visitwww.aod.orgtodonate.
Save the Date! OLV St. Vincent de Paul Society
1st Annual Auction & Dinner Saturday, October 8, 2016
Our St. Vincent de Paulconferencewill be hos_ng itsfirst annual auc_on anddinner. Tickets go on sale inSeptember! Moredetailswill
beforthcoming.
Today, as we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension, we are reminded that Christ’s saving work on earth continues through his disciples…and now through us.
When we provide food, clothing, financial and other assistant to those in need, God
indeed pours his love, peace and joy into our hearts, into our lives and into the hearts of
those who are destitute.
Your most generous support of our Pack the POD event on April 22-24, enabled your OLV SVdP conference to deliver three filled PODs to our local SVdP Thrift Stores. Blessings and many thanks to all who donated!!! (see below)
Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 10, at 7 p.m.
Martha Mary Room All our welcome!
OUR LADY OF VICTORY PAGE 6 WWW.OLVNORTHVILLE.ORG
Happy Mother’s Day!
The life of a mother looks nothing like what you see in advertisements. Children neatly dressed sitting in rap attention with a perfectly dressed and coifed mother. Today’s television shows are more realistic yet they can be overblown, as well.
The simple matter is there is no hard fast rule of what motherhood should look like. Sometimes it is serene, more often than not fast paced, filled with multiple decisions to be made simultaneously. Multitasking was invented by mothers!
Often mothers are exhausted at the end of the day and feel at a loss as to how to make sense of it all. Our faith helps us with this! By inviting Jesus into your daily life you will find his companionship, guidance, and support as well as some homespun inspiration. How to do this? Try Prayer whether it is in the shower, when you first open our eyes in the morning or one of those stolen moments during the day. Make it a priority and watch how just a few moments of quiet every day can lead to a greater sense of Jesus present to you!
A special prayer children can say for their Mom on this their special day!
God our Father, today we thank you for one of your special gifts to us, our Mother. Thank You for the love she shares with us in so many ways. We thank her for the warmth she gives our home, for the cuts and bruises she makes well, for the ideas she gives us when we don’t have anything to do, for the ways she makes peace when we are mean to each other. We thank her for seeing good in us that we don’t see ourselves. Help us to love her as she loves us. And keep her close to you always. We ask this in the Name of Jesus your Beloved Son. Amen!
From “Prayer After Nine Rainy Days and Other Family Prayers”, by Pat Corrick Hinton, Winston Press, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. C
Thank you to all mothers, step mothers grandmothers, aunts, and the many who have the gift of loving like a mother for taking on God’s call to be him to others!
Open House for the Atrium of the Christ the Good Shepherd Preschool Program Next Sunday, May 15, we will have an open house for
families interested in their child participating in the Christ the Good Shepherd Preschool Program.
Our catechists will be on hand to answer your questions and allow the children to view the many materials waiting in the Atrium next year for them to explore as they learn in age appropriate ways about the liturgy, prayer, the liturgical year, sacraments and so much more.
Many of the materials in the Atrium are handmade and aid in the child’s deepening understanding of the meaning of the most essential beliefs of our faith. It is a beautiful program in which Christ is the teacher and Catechist and child alike share in the learning and
listening to Him as he works with in them.
Please plan on joining us after you enjoy the Pancake breakfast in the Family Center!
Mary Ellen Skene, Director
MINUTE
CSA Weekend Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has
invited all Catholics to renew their personal relationships with our Savior, as “the joy of the Gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus.” In this spirit, the theme of the 2016 Catholic Services Appeal is Celebrate the Joy of the Gospel.
This weekend is CSA Weekend, which marks the beginning of our annual Catholic Services Appeal. Gifts to the CSA make possible a wealth of ministries, programs, and services that touch the lives of thousands throughout the Archdiocese of Detroit each day. No one parish could provide all of these blessings, and benefit so many.
The CSA is a pledge program, which allows you to spread your gift over several months. Please prayerfully consider the most generous gift possible to support the 2016 Catholic Services Appeal. For more information about this and other CSA-funded ministries, programs, and services, please go to www.AOD.org.
2016 Catholic service appeal This year’s CSA theme, Celebrate the Joy of the Gospel, is adapted from Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, and is deepened with ancillary themes. Our Holy Father has declared this to be a Jubilee Year of Mercy—the Scriptures are filled with examples of people faithful to the Word of God showing love and its attendant mercy to those in need of comfort and sustenance. And here in the Archdiocese, we have launched the Unleash the Gospel push toward Synod 16 with its promise of renewing our energy for evangelization. Gifts to the CSA make possible a wealth of ministries, programs, and services that touch the lives of thousands of Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Detroit each day. No one parish, on its own, could provide all of the blessings that benefit so many. The 2016 CSA pledge and prayer cards, along with a letter from Fr. Denis, have been mailed out. This year the Archdiocese of Detroit has set our quota at $245,846. Please prayerfully consider the most generous gift possible to support the 2016 CSA.
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER PAGE 7 MAY 8, 2016
OLVDads’ClubAnnualGolfOutingSunday,June5,FourPersonScramble($600perteam)
TanglewoodGolfClub,SouthLyon-ShotgunStartatNoonFeeincludesgolf(withcart),boxlunch,2drinkticketsanddinneraftergolf.Prizesallday!
RegistrationisnowOpenatwww.olvathletics.com
SponsorshipandAdvertisingopportunitiesareavailable!ContactMikeSuiteratosuiterski@mac.comThisisafundraisingeventthatbenefitsOLV!
Annual Benefit Concert Thursday, May 12, 7:30 p.m.St. Regis Catholic Church
St. Regis Catholic Church, in Bloomfield Hills will be hosting a benefit concert for Angel’s Place on May 12, at 7:30 p.m. Angel’s Place is a non-profit organization providing homes and services for persons with developmental disabilities. The admission is free but there will be a free will offering. Mark Tisdel, a well known tenor, will be featured at the concert. For more information, please contact Angel’s Place at (248) 350-2203 or www.angelsplace.com.
PRISON MINISTRYby June Clark
My Spiritual Visitor The first words that come to mind are WOW, I am so blessed. In 1998, when my
best friend would tell me about her spiritual visit I could feel the joy coming from her and I wanted some of that, too. For me that meant facing fear and opening up to a stranger and accepting God again.
At first, my fears kept me from seeing my faith but as time passed providing kindness, compassion and love taught me that "where I live" is not as important. And that I am loved just as I am. To try and imagine the last seventeen years without me in her life would have made for a much darker place.Ghandi said, ”Be the change you want to see in the world."
My volunteer is a shining example of God's love and compassion. I am truly blessed to have her as my spiritual advisor
For more information about prison ministry, please call June Clark at (734-354-9427 or Deacon Jim Ward (734) 276-7113.
IHMSisters’RoyalBlueClassGolfOuXng Monday,June20,ShotgunStart
FoxHillsGolf&BanquetCenter,Plymouth The event is open to women’s, men’s and mixed teams. Golfers of all skill levels can be comfortable in the scramble, best-ball format. Registration includes golf, continental breakfast, outdoor grilled lunch at the turn, beverages on the course, reception, dinner, raffles, great golfer gifts and skill holes, including a hole-in-one car. Bring a golfer who is new to the event and receive a gift. For more information and to register, contact Marilyn Meadows at [email protected] or (724) 240-9863.
OLV DADS’ CLUB Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, May 15 After All Masses
The Dads’ Club will once again be hosting a yummy breakfast for all parishioners after Mass on Sunday,
May 15. Come hungry for pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice, and coffee!
As a special offer to our Senior Citizens and OLV Ushers, breakfast is on the house! Please join us for FREE. Thank you for all that you do!
Did you Know? OLV Collects Box Tops and Labels For Education Labels!
Look for these labels on your favorite soups, boxed foods and Avery labels. Clip the label and send them to the parish or school office. For the entire product list, visit the w e b s i t e s w w w . b o x t o p s f o r e d u c a t i o n . c o m a n d www.labelsforeducation.com. Every label brings in money to OLV School! Thank you for your support.
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Spring Showers Bring Summer
Flowers!It has been a
long, cold winter but t h e p r o m i s e o f Spring is in the air! If
you are feeling stuck in the winter blues, bogged down with worries about family or personal problems, give our Stephen Ministry program a call!
We are here to offer you support. For information, please call our confidential line at (248) 349-2621, ext. 482.
Week at a Glance Readings of the Week: Seventh Sunday of Easter
6thAnnualOLVVictory5k&FunRunSaturday,June4,OLVSchoolParkingLot
Many volunteers are needed to make this event a fun filled morning for our students and Northvillecommunity!WeneedcoordinatorstoorganizetheSponsorship,Advertising,andWaterStationsforthisevent. Therearemanyopportuni_estoearnservicehourswhilecheeringonyourfavoriterunner.Gotothesign-up
linktoday:http://vols.pt/dn94Fe.Registra_onforallrunnersandwalkersisnowOPEN!!Gotohttp://www.olv-victoryrun.comformoreinforma_onandtoregisteronline.
Monday, May 9Rosary, 6:20 p.m. Mass, 7 p.m., Church AA Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Fr. Ernie
Tuesday, May 10 Bible Study, 10 a.m., McAuley Card Group, 1 p.m., Martha Mary Northville Strings, 6 p.m., St. Cecilia St. Vincent de Paul Mtg, 7 p.m., Mary
Wednesday, May 11 Rosary, 8:05 a.m. School Mass, 8:30 a.m., Church Moms Prayer Group, 9:30 a.m., Mary
Thursday, May 12 Rosary, 8:05 a.m. Mass, 8:30 a.m., Church Gospel Reflections, 9:15 a.m., St. John Children’s Choir, 4 p.m., Church NA Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Fr. Ernie Parish Council Mtg, 7 p.m., Solanus Casey Choir Rehearsal, 7:30 p.m., Church
Friday, May 13 Rosary, 8:05 a.m. Mass, 8:30 a.m., Church Eucharistic Adoration, 9:15 a.m., CH Adoration Closing, 4 p.m., CH 1st Communion Rehearsal, 5 p.m., Church
Saturday, May 14 First Communion Mass, 10:30 a.m. Reconciliation, 3:30 p.m. Mass, 5:00 p.m., Church
Sunday, May 15 Pancake Breakfast after All Masses
Mass, 7:30 a.m., Church Mass, 9:30 a.m., Church OLV Preschool, 9:30 a.m., CGS Room Alzheimer’s Support, 10:30 a.m., Mary OLV Preschool OPEN HOUSE Mass, 11:30 a.m., Church Baptisms, 12:30 p.m., Church
KNIGHTLY NEWS
WelcomeNEWMembers! PleasejoinusinwelcomingMikeBink,JohnBorbi,JohnHunter,JimPetres,PhilSansotta,andGarySarafaasthenewestmembersofour
Council.Welcomeaboardguys!!
Monday Acts19:1-8;Ps68:2-3ab,4-5acd,6-7ab;Jn16:29-33Tuesday SaintDamiendeVeuster,Priest Acts20:17-27;Ps68:10-11,20-2;Jn17:1-11aWednesday Acts20:28-38;Ps68:29-30,33-35a,35bc-36ab;Jn17:11b-19Thursday SaintsNereusandAchilleus,Martyrs;SaintPancras,Martyr Acts22:30,23:6-11;Ps16:1-2a,and5,7-8,9-10,11;Jn17:20-26Friday OurLadyofFaXma Acts25:13b-21;Ps103:1-2,11-12,19-20ab;Jn21:15-19Saturday SaintMa]hias,Apostle Acts1:15-17,20-26;Ps113:1-2,3-4,5-6,7-8;Jn15:9-17 Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24,35,27-28,29,30;Rom8:22-27;Jn7:37-39 ExtendedVigil:Gn11:1-9;Ps33:10-11,12-13,14-15;Ex19:3-8a,16-20b; Ez37:1-14;Jl3:1-5;Ps104;Rom8:22-27;Jn7:37-39Sunday PentecostSunday Day:Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom8:8-17;Jn20:19-23orJn14:15-16,23b-26
In Memoriam We remember and pray for the loved ones from our parish family who have entered eternal life:
Helen Klenczar
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER PAGE 9 MAY 8, 2016
Reaching Our Potential ✚
Monday, May 9 7:00 p.m. Julia VanHorn req. by M/M Glenn Ratkewicz
Wednesday, May 11 8:30 a.m. Spec. Int. of the all of our students who are celebrating their First Communion this month
Thursday, May 12 8:30 a.m. Spec. Int. of Carole Barnowski req. by Carole Reinke In Thanksgiving for Cletus Nwagwu req. by Family
Friday, May 13 8:30 a.m. Scott Cambra req. by Victor and Kathleen Leo
Saturday, May 14 5:00 p.m. Spec. Int. of Chuck and Dee Spaller on their 50th Anniversary req. by Family William Darish req. by Family Margaret Richardson req. by Family
Sunday, May 15 7:30 a.m. Eda Zuppa req. by Bill & Carol Richards Patricia Feerst req. by Bill & Carol Richards
9:30 a.m. Rino and Delfino Marchesotti req. by Laura Marchesotti Paul McGuire req. by the Chris Quick Family
11:30 a.m. Maria and Anthony Macchi req. by the Estigerrabia Family Spec. Int. fo Virginia and Manuel Fernandez and Family req. by Carol Reinke John Hoffman req. by Family
Namesarekepton the list for fourweeks. If you wish to add or remove aname, please call theParishOfficeat (248)349-2621.Thankyou!
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…
Those who need our prayers...
Pray For Those Who
Serve in Our MilitaryD o y o u k n o w
s o m e o n e w h o i s 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.
Mass Intentions
USN Patrick AntioCPT Barton Blackorby Sgt Jamie Bushman2LT Daniel Courtney LT Michael CullenSPC Tyler DeBozy MAJ David Faulk Daniel Giraud Sr. Airman Brian Hada LT John J HamannCPT Jay Heide LTC Barbara Krause LT Daniel Kuriluk CPT Matthew Kuriluk USMC LCPL William Litzinger PFC Ben MadayMAJ Shawn MagowanSgt Mark McGlynnSgt Alexandra McGlynnCpl James McGlynnPFC Shawn M McHale Chap. Tim Meier, SJ Sgt. Steven Miller SPC Lauren Moloney WO1 Lincoln Moloney CPT Michael Morrissey DC3 SW Jeremy Nemeth2LT Garrett QuickCapt. Mark Saurer Cpl USMC Gabriel SmithSFC William SmithPFC Nathan Swiger LTC Christopher Wagner MAJ Phillip Wiktor LCpl Dittrick Williams LTJG Adam Williams
Steve Allen Jeff JorissenAlice Boyd Michael KarpacDonald Boyd Jennifer KuphalGina Buchan Toni LachowiczBarbara Burbo Lucy LaRosaPat Bynum Eileen LongsworthMary Cameron Mildred MadiganJudy Chiodo Maggie McQuillan-KeySue Coseo Nora MillerPaul Coleman James MaisanoBob Crawford Mary NamathCindy Dicosola Tom NietoFlora DiPardo Tom O’Meara Jr.Jeff Dueweke Daniel CutwaterJane Folino Patricia OutwaterPatrick Fries Lillian RollerKeith Geisler Joseph ScottBetty Hardy Connie SheldonRosemary Hella Darlene SullivanMichelle Hirsh Patricia ThomasMary Hoffman Christina WheelerJohn Jerome
Ministry ScheduleSaturday, May 14 Sunday, May 15
5:00 p.m. 7: 30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
Clergy: Fr. Denis Theroux Fr. Denis Theroux Fr. Dennis Kauffman Fr. Denis Theroux
Lectors: Frank O’Connell John O’Reilly
Marc Sierra Bette Fitz
Bob Dorigo-Jones Yvonne Katharopoulos
Christopher Maloney Derek Fiebig
Altar Servers
Rachel Weiss Timothy Wagner
Claudia Viato
Mary Grace Piotrowski Robert Sygar
Tommy McGreevy
Adam Farkas Emily Farkas
Grace Heathcote
Maggie Tobon Isabella Smith
Lauren Aughton
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Fifth Sunday Rosary Program Sunday, May 29, after the 9:30 a.m. Mass
In his apostolic letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae, Pope St. John Paul II quotes St. Louis de Montfort reminding us that, “Our entire perfection consists in being conformed, united
and consecrated to Jesus Christ. Now, since Mary is of all creatures the one most conformed to Jesus Christ, it follows that among all devotions that which most consecrates and conforms a soul to our Lord is devotion to Mary, His Holy Mother…” The rosary is one of the simplest and dearest devotional prayers available to all of us. Once again, the Knights of Columbus will gather to pray the rosary as they continue their 2015-2016 initiative Building the Domestic Church: The Family Fully Alive. The Fifth Sunday Rosary program, offered to inspire and demonstrate greater devotion to Mary, the Mother of Jesus, continues at Our Lady of Victory! Similar to the previous rosaries, a one-page handout with all of the rosary prayers will be made available, as well as extra rosaries for those who want to participate. Please join the Knights of Columbus on Sunday, May 29, to recite the rosary in the church immediately following the 9:30 a.m. Mass. ALL are welcome!
OLV Blood Drive Thank You!
Thank you to all who volunteeredtheir_meattheblooddrive:HighSchool students for registraXon,ColinLa]a, Alyssa Mills, Taylor Murray & ErinNeis, Connie Smithwho are always at thecanteen, KarenMarcum for making coffeefor the early risers, Judy TremonX andDeborah Breitenbeck for the deliciouscookies, Jane & Chuck Burke for puhngout reserve signs for donor parking, KarynCarnahan (computer technician)andMollyGriffinforyoursupport.
Godblessallofyouandthedonorsforthegivingofyour_metohelpsavealife.
