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  • Our Lady of Victory is a welcoming Catholic community dedicated to the mission to Know, Love and Serve God by living the Eucharist.

Friday, December 1st

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament takes place this Friday after the 8:00 A.M. Mass. A  Holy Hour starts at  11:00 A.M.

Come  spend some  personal, prayer  time with Jesus.

 

Advent Penance Service

Advent begins next week and  Christmas is right  behind it. As we  prepare during this  time for the holiday festivities, don’t  forget our spiritual  lives. Our Advent  Reconciliation or Penance Service is  Monday, December 11th when four priests will be  available to hear  confessions and  offer you the Lord’s  peace through  forgiveness of your  sins.

Message from Fr. Rich

Happenings This Week

Week of Nov. 26th – Dec. 2nd

  • Today ……… TOY BINGO
    Doors open at Noon
    Games start at 1:00 P.M.
  • Monday ……. 1st Reconciliation Retreat 9:30 A.M.
    Quilters’ Club, 7:00 P.M.
  • Wednesday .. Choir Rehearsal, 7:00 P.M.
  • Thursday …… Parish Pastoral Council, 7:00 P.M.
  • Friday ……….. First Friday of the Month
    Mass & Exposition, 8:00 A.M.
    Holy Hour & Benediction, 11:00 A.M.

Online Contributions

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We are grateful for your support of our church. Online Giving allows you to make contributions to our church without writing checks or worrying about cash donations.  Read More…  .

Future Happenings

  • Dec. 3 ……… Kids’ Christmas Craft Making
  • Dec. 6 ……… Our Lady’s Guild Christmas Party
  • Dec. 8 ……… Feast of Immaculate Conception
  • Dec. 9 ………. Tree Lighting Ceremony
  • Dec. 10 …….. Breakfast with Santa
    Baptism Class
  • Dec. 11 …….. Advent Penance Service
  • Dec. 13 …….. Seniors Christmas Luncheon

Respect Life

“All life has inestimable value even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God’s creation, made in his own image, destined to live forever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect.” Pope Francis

Live-Streaming Masses

We continue to livestream our weekend Masses. This is for the homebound and those unable to get to Church due to various infirmities or situations. But it is not an excuse for not coming to Church in person. Livestreaming means it is watched live. It isn’t there to be seen as a tv show while eating or doing other work. Our Church is sanitized after the Masses and cleaned regularly. Masks are worn by those who feel it necessary. So the best way to attend Mass is in person and to receive Holy Communion.

Link to Masses

Parish Mission Statement

Our Lady of Victory is a welcoming Catholic community dedicated to the mission to Know, Love and Serve God by living the Eucharist,

Parish Registration

We always welcome new members to our Parish family. Registration is important to us so that we may serve your spiritual needs. Call the office to register in the parish. One must be registered in the parish in order to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism and Marriage or be granted letters of eligibility for sponsorship of Baptism and Confirmation.

Sunday, Dec. 10th from 8:30am to noon

Sponsored by our Holy Name Society, this annual  breakfast will  include omelets or  scrambled eggs,  bacon, sausage,  home fries,  pancakes, toast, juice, coffee, tea or  hot chocolate.  Adults are $9.00 and children from 5  to 12 years old  are $4.00. We heard from the  North Pole that  Santa will be  making an  appearance to meet the kids and take  some pictures with  them.

Diocesan Annual Appeal

Help us make our goal and help us  support the many worthwhile  diocesan programs.  Extra donation envelopes are on the table in the  narthex. Our parish goal is $52,000. Presently we have received gifts and pledges from 128 families or about 20% of our
parishioners totaling $ 29.221.00.  Read more…. 

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News and Announcements

Senior’s Luncheon – December 13th

Our Events Committee is sponsoring a Senior’s Luncheon for those over sixty years of age on Wednesday,  December 13th at 1:00P.M. in the Parish Hall. We remember and honor our seniors who have given so much  throughout their lives to their families and their Church. The luncheon will be an afternoon of fun (some  games), […]

Advent Penance Service

Advent is just weeks away and Christmas is right behind it. As we prepare during these seasons  for the coming of Christ, don’t forget our spiritual lives. Our Advent Reconciliation or Penance  service is Monday, December 11th when four priests will be available to hear confessions and offer  you the Lord’s peace through forgiveness of […]

Breakfast With Santa

An early reminder that the Holy Name Society is sponsoring their annual Breakfast with Santa on  Sunday, December 10th. There will be a full breakfast served including omelets, pancakes, home  fries, sausage, bacon, toast, and beverage and of course a special visit from Santa. Plan to be here and  get a picture with the jolly […]

Kid’s Christmas Craft Making

We invite the children of the parish to a Christmas Craft-Making gathering on Sunday, December 3 rd in the Church Hall beginning at 1:00 P.M. We will be working with the kids to make some  ornaments for our tree Lighting ceremony and also some crafts for the children to take home for  their own decorations. […]

Tree and Nativity Lighting Ceremony

On Saturday, December 9th, we will inaugurate a tradition of lighting our Nativity Scene and  Christmas Tree with a parish gathering. There will be Christmas caroling led by our Contemporary  Choir. Hot Chocolate, Apple Cider and Christmas cookies will be served. We will begin gathering  after the 5:00 P.M. Mass, sing some carols, enjoy some […]

Diocesan Annual Appeal

Gifts to the Diocesan Annual Appeal provide essential funding for five ministries which serve every Catholic parish, school and family and many  community individuals and families in 11 counties. Click this news header link above to read more.

CCD Teachers, Aides & Volunteers Needed

We’re always looking for CCD teachers, classroom aides and other volunteers to help in our religious education program. If you are interested in  helping in any way, please call the Church (570-629-4572) or email the CCD coordinator at ([email protected]) and we’ll fill you in on what we need.

Need a Hand / Lend a Hand

We have a few volunteers to help but could use a lot more. Please call if you can help. 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.

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Events

First Friday of the Month

December 1, 2023
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

  8:00 am  …  Mass & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament   Church remains open all morning for private prayer time   11:00 am … Holy Hour of Prayer concluding with Benediction

Kids’ Christmas Crafts Making

December 3, 2023
1:00 - 2:00 pm

On Sunday, December 3rd from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, we are inviting the kids of the parish to come and make some Christmas ornaments and crafts. Some we will put on our parish Christmas Tree at its Lighting Ceremony on the 9th and some the kids will take home. Hope your child can make it.  […]

Our Lady’s Guild Christmas Party

December 6, 2023
6:30 pm

Wednesday,   December 6th is our annual Christmas Party.  It begins at 6:30 PM in the Hall. It’s going to be a fun time.  Make your reservations soon.   Next Regular Meeting is Wednesday, January 3, 2024    

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

December 9, 2023
6:00 - 7:00 pm

Saturday, December 9th  from 6:00 to 7:00 pm Our first inaugural Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place in front of Church after the Saturday evening Mass. There will be Hot Chocolate, Cider and Christmas cookies We will be singing Christmas Carols with the Contemporary Choir. Then the count down to the lighting of our 17th […]