Our Lady Of Victory
Roman Catholic Church
Tannersville PA
Pastor’s Posts
The Sight Of Faith
When my Mom was alive, she had cataract surgery. When it was over and she healed, she got a bit depressed. When I ask her why she felt that way, she said that now she could see the dirt around the house she couldn’t see before. And she had to do some more cleaning. Bartimaeus in today’ Gospel said to Jesus that he wanted to see. He was blind and just wanted to see the world. When Jesus gave him…
Being of service
In President Kennedy’s inaugural address, he said: “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” These words hit a nerve because they resonate with something deep within us. Being of service defines one of the highest qualities of a human being. When we think of service on a day-to-day basis, however, today’s society seems primarily concerned not with how we can be of service, but with how our own needs are…
The Living Water Trail Event
The Living Water Trail is being sponsored again by the Stroudsburg Deanery of Churches next weekend,October 19/20th. Stop by any of the Catholic Churches in Monroe County for a moment of prayer,devotion, or entertaining experiences. The schedule for each Church is on the bulletin board in the narthex. Begin this minipilgrimage at any Parish and then travel from site to site as your own pace. You are welcome to visit as few or as many churches as you come and…
News
Annual Appeal – “Our Call To Serve”
As Christ gave Himself to us, we are called to serve and be generous towards others especially those in need. “Our Call To Serve”. Our parish goal for this year’s Appeal is $52,345. Would you prayerfully consider making a donation or pledge and so helping us make our goal and do our part in supporting the many fine programs, activities, and people who benefit from the Appeal. So far we have received pledges and donations from 77 families or 9%…
NOTRE DAME JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
NOTRE DAME JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL is hosting an OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, November 2 from 10:00A.M. to Noon at the school at 60 Spangenburg Ave. East Stroudsburg. You will find Notre Dame (grades 7-12) to be a safe, welcoming, and inclusive community that prides itself on fostering a strong commitment to family values; teaching the Gospel and moral development; and modeling service to others. You will also find our students are challenged with a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum and expected to…
Need a Hand / Lend a Hand
If you need a little help at home, simple electrical, plumbing or carpentry type of work, or maybe a ride to a doctor or someone to pay a simple visit, please call (570-623-1221) and leave your information. Deacon Steve or Laura will contact you. HELP WANTED This was a very worthwhile parish program and very helpful to a number of people, especially elderly, who needed some little extra things fixed, repaired or done around the house. Laura Durst and Deacon…