Our Lady Of Victory
Roman Catholic Church
Tannersville PA
Pastor’s Posts
How do you see God appearing in your life?
There was a fifth grade class that just learned about the Transfiguration. Afterwards they were all asked to draw a picture of God. What they thought God looks like in their lives and why. There were a variety of pictures. One drew an elderly man in an alley begging for food. That’s God asking me to feed the poor. One drew a teenager playing basketball on his school team. That’s God saying use the talents I gave you. One drew…
Let our season of Lent and its disciplines deepen our faith in God.
One way Jesus prepared for his public ministry was to go into the desert, filled with the Holy Spirit, to be tempted by the devil. We may have to confront a similar experience during Lent. While striving to follow the inspirations of the Holy Spirit, we encounter temptation to abandon our good resolutions. Jesus’ example of faith and trust in God, His Father, shows us the disposition we must have if we are to triumph over the enemy. And that…
The Power Of Our Words
On the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time, we reflect on the power of our words. Sirach 27:4-7 teaches that our words reveal who we really are. Good words show a good heart, while bad words reveal inner problems. Our speech can lift others up or tear them down. We need to be careful with our words. Speaking kindly and truthfully can show our faith and love for others. Harsh or dishonest words can hurt people and damage our witness as…
News
Memorial Scholarship
The Knights of Columbus, Council # 12114, is sponsoring a Memorial Scholarship of $500.00 to seniors from Our Lady of Victory Parish who will be attending college in the Fall. This scholarship is named after Father Henry E. Zapotocki for his dedication as a Knight, his work in the education system and his concern for our young people. Applications are available in the church office. But hurry, application deadline is April 1st.
Knights Of Columbus “C.O.A.L” Ticket Sales
Raffle tickets are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus or in the Church office. This is a national fund raiser to help support and fund the many charitable works done by the Knights. Tickets are $5.00 each with a top prize of $15,000.00. Purchase a few tickets, maybe win a prize or two, but more so, support the charitable work of this fraternal organization.
Annual Seder Supper
We are now taking reservations for our Annual Seder Supper to be held in our Hall on Monday, April 14th. The Seder is the sacred meal of the Passover and the meal from which ritual elements of our Mass are taken. We will hear the story of the Passover and bless the symbolic foods. We follow the Passover ritual including serving lamb and tasting the traditional foods. Call the Church to reserve your spot and get information about the Seder. We ask…