Our Lady Of Victory
Roman Catholic Church
Tannersville PA
Pastor’s Posts
Where does the Word of God fit into your life?
The Scriptures for today focus our attention on the importance and power of the Word of God and its challenge for us today. The Word of God is called “sacramental,” in the sense that, when it is spoken, read, or heard, God becomes present in our midst. For that to happen to us, we must listen to the Word, accept it into our hearts, and then put it into practice as we live out our lives. Where does the Word…
Ordinary Time in the liturgical life of the Church
Wasted time is not a prized commodity in our society today. We seem to be a people ruled by the clock. Time is money because time is to be filled with purposeful and controlled activity which is productive of things that can be sold. We are convinced that we must be in control of time. Our Creator is described in the Scriptures as the original and best of players. Creative activity is playful, and creative people do not feel what…
Celebration of Jesus’ Baptism
Today we celebrate the Baptism of our Lord. This baptism of Jesus reminds us of our own identity and mission in life. First, it reminds us of who we are and Whose we are. By Baptism we become the adoptive sons and daughters of God, brothers and sisters of Jesus, members of His Church, heirs of Heaven, and temples of the Holy Spirit. We become incorporated into the Church, the Body of Christ, and made sharers in the priesthood of…
News
High School Seniors Scholarship
The Knights of Columbus, Council # 12114, is sponsoring a Memorial Scholarship of $500.00 to High School 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. Application deadline is April 1st.
Second Collection For Wildfire Victims
SECOND COLLECTION FOR WILDFIRE VICTIMS will be taken up next weekend (Jan 25/26) at all the Masses. Monies raised will be sent through Catholic Charities USA. All funds raised will go directly to local agencies in the affected areas who are offering emergency and long-term relief to those who have been displaced, or are suffering as a result of the wildfires. As Catholics, we are called to show mercy and compassion in times of suffering. This is an opportunity for…
Notre Dame Jr/Sr High School and Elementary School Open House
Notre Dame Jr/Sr High School and Notre Dame Elementary School are having an Open House Sunday, January 26th from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. at the schools located at 60 Spangenburg Ave. East Stroudsburg. You will find the Notre Dame School System 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 with a rigorous college- preparatory curriculum and expected to uphold high standards of student conduct.…