Posts by Fr. Rich (Page 23)

Let me once again say Thank You to all who worked long and hard, tirelessly and faithfully, in putting on another successful Bazaar. It takes a lot of planning, effort and work to accomplish such an event. The results of this year’s Bazaar are: Total Income…………. $ 58,220.50 Total Expenses …….. $ 25,053.78 Net Income ………….. $ 33,166.72 Not only was it a successful event for our Church community, a good time for all who worked and attended, but a…

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Last weekend we had another great Bazaar. I saw so many of our parishioners. I saw people I know from other parishes in the area. And I saw many people who have moved from the area but have come back to enjoy the festivities. It was truly a Homecoming Bazaar. I would like to express my sincerest THANKS to all who made this possible: our General Chairpersons, Denise & Shawn Brosnan and their daughters…

THANK YOU! I just want to express my thanks for your support and generosity in this year’s Easter Collection. The total came to $12,097.00. These collections help us accomplish the many works of the Church when the regular Sunday collections don’t meet the expenses. Thank You and God Bless You!

Let me express wishes to all our mothers for a very happy and joy filled Mother’s Day. May your families bring you joy (as they provide dinner). May your spouses show you love (with a beautiful gift). May your friends bring you happiness. Pray for deceased Moms as they enjoy the peace of God’s heavenly kingdom. Pray for our Moms still with us as they feel that same peace through family and friends.

I would just like to express my thanks to all who help, work and volunteer at Our Lady of Victory and make the job of pastor a lot easier. Fr. Tom Ciba has been a great help to me especially since my surgery. Deacon Len has done an exceptional job in taking on more responsibilities. Our liturgical people, from the choirs and musicians, ministers, lectors, servers, and ushers make our celebration very prayerful and spirit filled. Our decorators and cleaners…

The last few weeks have been like a whirlwind for me. Between lung surgery, a ten day hospital stay recuperation period far longer than I wanted or expect and the isolation, made it all a difficult time. Your prayers, well-wishes, cards and sentiments made everything pass quickly. Thank you for your concerns, your remembrances and especially your prayers. I am still not fully back, but I will be more present as time goes on. God Bless You All!

I want to say Thank You for your generous support in our Christmas Collection. The total amount received was $16,681.00. The Christmas collection may seem like an extra collection beyond the regular Sunday, but it is not an extra but a necessary one that works into our parish budget of expenses. Thank You for you support. Thank you for your continued contributions to the parish that help us to continue to strive in our work. God Bless You!

May I extend to you greetings for a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year! May the difficulties of the past be few and the joys for the future be many. Happy New Year!

We have a very welcoming and active parish here at Our Lady of Victory. And that is only possible because of all of you – your concern, care and love of your parish and Church. I wish to say THANK YOU to all who have shared their time and talent throughout the year. There are those who serve through the liturgy; those who serve our children; those who care for the beauty of the Church and its cleanliness; those who…

Merry Christmas!   We celebrate the Birth of the Prince of Peace.  It is a day when it seem like all the world can let go of its hostilities, its problems and troubles and experience the peace of the new born Savior.   My prayer for you is that the peace we celebrate will enliven your hearts to feel the joy of the season;  the hope that we celebrate will lead you into a fulfilling future; and the love we celebrate will…

We complain in the winter, it’s too cold.  we complain in the summer, it’s too hot.  I think we just like to complain.  Jesus hears our complaints.  He hears our requests.  He hears our joys.  And he responds to what he hears.  Maybe a feeling of peace in one’s heart;  maybe an inspirational thought; maybe someone coming up to us and offering some help or a suggestion.  But also He comes to us as a community of believers.  And that…

As I write this, school is about to finish for this year and the CCD (Religious Education) program has completed.  Unfortunately, that also seems to be the time when many of the children seem to disappear from Mass.  Many of those smiling faces, the hand slaps and the little hugs are not there every Sunday.  The Children coming to Mass is not only their obligation, but more so,  it is sometimes the vitality of the Church.  Their presence ensures a…