OUR LADY OF VICTORY CHURCH

December 1-2, 2012

MASS INTENTIONS
Sat., Dec. 1 5:00p Sun., Dec. 2 8:30a 11:00a Mon. Dec. 3 8:00a Weekday +Bernice Gentile (Lilda Lombardi) First Sunday of Advent +Larry Dieker (Family) +Guy & Angie Missimi (Msgr. Missimi) St. Frances Xavier +Marie Sirij (Family)

Tues. Dec. 4 St. John Damascene 8:00a +Corrine Jentgen (Jane Jentgen) Wed., Dec. 5 Advent Weekday 8:00a +Joyce Policaro (Jim & Julie Bertalino) Thurs., Dec. 6 St. Nicholas 8:00a +Silvia Ciotola (Family) Fri., Dec. 7 8:00a 7:30p Sat., Dec. 8 8:00a 5:00p Sun., Dec. 9 8:30a 11:00a St. Ambrose/First Friday +Amedeo Mirolo, Sr. (Jos. & Petrina Agriesti) +Fransiscus Dedi Setiawan (Yohannes Budi & Evelin Sulistioadi)
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary +Rose Lombardi (Armando & Elva Falasca)

Sunday, Dec. 2 8:30a 8:30a 9:30a 11:00a 11:00a 11:00a 12:00p 2:00p 6:00p 6:30p Monday, Dec. 3 7:00a 8:00a Tuesday, Dec. 4 8:00a 9:30a 7:00p

Mass - Church CGS-Atrium Rel. Ed (K-5th)-PLC CLOW-Church CGS-Atrium Mass - Church Advent Wreath Making-PLC Monthly Baptism Class-PLC ImPact-PLC Advent Reconciliation Service-Church

First Monday Adoration-Church Mass - Church

Mass - Church Bible Study-PLC Choir Rehearsal-VH

+Mary Harker (Donna & Rob Jones) Second Sunday of Advent +Aminta Scaperoth (Hank & Victor Scaperoth People of the Parish

Wednesday, Dec. 5 8:00a Mass-Church 10:30a Grieving Through the Holidays-PLC 7:00p Bible Study-PLC Thursday, Dec. 6 8:00a Mass - Church 7:30p Choir Rehearsal-VH 7:30p RCIA-Topic Jesus-Who is Jesus?-PLC Friday, Dec. 7 8:00a 8:00p Mass - Church First Friday Adoration-Church

Gifts for God

128 Envelopes Recd; 742 issued 25 Loose Checks Nov. 17-18 Loose Cash $4,340.00 1,895.00 453.00

Total

$6,688.00

Thank you to all who support the work of God

Saturday, Dec. 8 8:00a First Saturday Mass-Church 9:00a Choir Rehearsal-Church 5:00p Mass-Church Sunday, Dec. 9 8:30a 8:30a 9:30a

Gifts for God

131 Envelopes Recd; 742 issued 8 Loose Checks Nov. 24-25 Loose Cash 23 Automated Giving 11/25/12 Total
Thank you to all who support the work of God

$3,490.00 505.00 449.00 3,500.00 $7,944.00

11:00a 11:00a 11:00a 3:00p

Mass - Church CGS-Atrium Christmas Play The Birth of Jesus As Told by the Angels- PLC CLOW-Church CGS-Atrium Mass - Church Advent Afternoon Concert-Church

Saturday, December 8 is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses have been scheduled for 8:00a & 10:00a.

There will be an Advent Reconciliation Service for all members of the parish and the students in the ImPACT Religious Education Program this evening (Sunday, December 2) at 6:30p in the church. Several priests will be available to hear confessions.

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e are a group of people bound by our belief in Jesus Christ. Through our baptism, we are called to share in His work. Therefore we pledge ourselves through the ideal of shared ministry to build a community where all are welcomed, loved, needed, and appreciated; to celebrate the gift of life together in word and sacrament; and to promote justice, peace and equality for all people. - Our Lady of Victory Mission Statement

MINISTRY SCHEDULES
5:00p Saturday, December 8
Extraordinary Ministers: Lectors: Servers: Joanne Bellisari, Sr. Dorothy Doyle, Linda Mazzitti, Kati Russell, Maureen Sullivan Karin DeLaurentis, Giorgio Rizzoni Lizzie Murray, Jenna Timmons, Angelina Tose Terry Rodeman, Nancy Tarini, Steve Tarini, Jim McCauley

WELCOME to LEAH MARIE RIKKI SENTER, HAYDEN LEE

HENRY & LYLA BROOKE SCOTT who were recently baptized at OLV and through the Sacrament of Baptism became members of Gods family. CONGRATULATIONS to ANDREW SKUNZA & GINA LaMANTIA who were united in the Sacrament of Matrimony recently at Our Lady of Victory. Please remember in your prayers, Mary Clark, Shirley Luikart (mother of Rob Luikart) & Kathy Funderwhite (daughter of Marjorie Hall) who died recently. May God grant them eternal rest and consolation to their families. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: PLEASE NOTE CHANGES The following are the 2013 dates that OLV will host dinner for the Homeless at the YWCA Family Center: Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday May 30 June 27 September 26 November 7 December 5 Ushers:

8:30a Sunday, December 9

Extraordinary Ministers: Lectors: Servers: Ushers: George Blubaugh, Mary Blubaugh, Rick Monnier, Steve Stroh Pat Hadler, Karen Hutson Peter Hutson, Allison OBrien Anthony DiSante, John Frary, Elaine Broderick, Bryan Corson Tom Farynowski, Jean Bogen, Christine Pirik, Bob & Lu Mone

Eucharistic Ministers To the Homebound:

11:00a Sunday, December 9

Extraordinary Ministers: Lectors: Servers: Ushers: Ann Gabriel, Krista Joseph, Kathy McKinney, Steven Meier, Rosemary Myers, Joy Russell David Russell, Joy Russell Charlotte LeBoeuf, Phillip LeBoeuf, Tristan McGinnis Fred Lombardi, Tony Polletta, Mark McPherson Barb Schofield, Josie Quinn

(The Wednesday dates of February 6 & April 3 have been removed due to schedule conflicts)

Collection Counters:

FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH EUCHARISTIC ADORATION will be held Monday, December 3 at 7:00a in the Church. Arrive at 7:00a and stay through Mass or come for any portion. FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION: Friday, December 7 is the First Friday of the month. There will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 8:00p with the recitation of the rosary. Adoration will continue throughout the night and will close with Mass on Saturday at 8:00a.
Join Holy Rosary-St John for FUN HOLIDAY SHOPPING on December 2 (after mass-3p) and December 3 (3-7:30p) at the St John Center, 2nd floor, Campion Hall (next door to Church). New and like-new items are available from appliances, stocking stuffers and new jewelry for low prices. There will be something for EVERYONE! All proceeds benefit their Food Pantry and ministries.

PRAYER REQUESTS: Dorothy Lang, Eloise Miller, Elizabeth Rusnak, Irene Clay, Patricia Baumann, Patricia Sheehan, Eric Ray, Reid Hudson, Jada Brady, William Reed Orban, Jake Koch, Sr. Sharen Baldy, SCN, Casey Browning, Eloise McAllister, Tom Paoletti, Shirley Graessle, Eric Falasca, Betsy Holland, Erin & Greg Karst, Margaret Richards, Mary Yvonne Rhoads, Jim Young, Bob Handy. Please remember in your prayers others who are not on this list. (Please notify the parish office of any changes.)

There will be a second collection taken next weekend (December 8-9) for the Religious Retirement

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December 1-2, 2012

MONSIGNOR MISSIMI CELEBRATES 50 YEARS AS A PRIEST

Parishioners are invited to join Monsignor Missimi at a special Mass of Thanksgiving, Sunday, December 16 at 2:00p, at Our Lady of Victory, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the Catholic priesthood. Monsignor Missimi was ordained to the priesthood December 22, 1962. His first assignment in the diocese was as assistant pastor at Saint Augustine Church, Columbus in 1963. Also in that year, he began his long relationship with Catholic education in the Diocese, serving as an instructor at Saint Francis DeSales High School. In 1967 he was named Diocesan Director for Religious Education, a post he held until 1974. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing the training of religion teachers in Catholic Schools and teachers of Catholic children in secular schools, emphasizing the implementation of the changes brought about Vatican II. He later served as a member of the diocesan Board Of Consultors from 1975 to 1977. He served as pastor of Holy Spirit Church, Columbus, from 1974 to 1982; pastor of Saint Mary Church, Groveport, from 1982 to 1991; and pastor of Immaculate Conception Church, Columbus, from 1991 until 2008. It was then that he retired from active priestly ministry and came to serve at Our Lady of Victory as weekend assistant. He also assists in other parishes as needed. During his tenure, he has also served as senator-vicar for the East Columbus Vicariate, Diocesan Vicar for Religious, and pro-synodal examiner and pro-synodal parochial consultor. In 1995, the Holy Father John Paull II elevated him the rank of Monsignor. We are grateful for Monsignor Missimis years of service to the Church and the diocese of Columbus. Congratulations Monsignor Missimi! Blessings to you as you continue in your priestly ministry.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DECEMBER HAPPENINGS:

This Month in Youth Ministry

YOUTH GROUP December 2nd December 9th where: the lounge time: 7-8:30pm December 16th Christmas Caroling and Party MARCH FOR LIFE 2013 January 24th-27th Cost: $85 Deadline: Dec. 31st flyer and forms online:
http://ourladyofvictory.cc/youthministry/

Christmas Play
The Birth of Jesus As Told by the Angels (Presented by the children in Preschool - 5th grades) All family members and parishioners are invited! Sunday, December 9th 9:30am-10:45am Location: Parish Life Center Reception to follow (We will need cookie bakers, please contact Mrs. Schechter, DRE at religioused@ourladyofvictory.cc if you can donate any baked holiday goodies. Thank You!).

Christmas Caroling
For ImPACT Students- 6th, 7th, & 8th Grades Sunday, December 16th 6:30pm - 8:00pm Meet in Victory Hall. Students will walk over to First Community Village. Social gathering to follow.

STAND UP FOR LIFE!!!

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AN ADVENT AFTERNOON with OUR PARISH CHOIR Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.
Music for Advent and Christmas from many traditions and styles performed with orchestra.
Christmas carols sung by all
Free Will Offering Invite your friends and neighbors to our concert!

OUR LADY OF VICTORY CHURCH

December 1-2, 2012

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT TREE

The St Vincent de Paul Society annual Christmas Ornament Tree is in the vestibule. With your support, we have been able to help needy families in our community. Please contact Pat Feamster @ 459-3683 or 657-2375 with any questions.

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT TREE INSTRUCTIONS:

1). Remove and take the ornament for the gift that you wish to purchase. 2). Find the sign-up sheet that matches the family you have selected. Sign your name and phone number next to the gift you are going to purchase. 3). Wrap the gift and return the gift to the vestibule with the ornament securely attached to the gift. (The ornament identifies who is to receive the gift). 4). Please attach the gift receipt because clothing items may not fit and toys dont always work. 5). Please return the gifts to the Church Vestibule by Sunday, December 16th. 6). Please include batteries or other items that may be needed to use the gift. 7). Please put gift cards in gift bags so they are not lost.

Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our parish and our community! St. Vincent de Paul Society of Our Lady of Victory Church

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CATHOLIC MENS LUNCHEON CLUB: Fr. Michael Hinterschied, Parochial Vicar, St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Westerville, was ordained this past May, and will address the Catholic Mens Luncheon Club on his vocation story. Join us Friday, December 7, 2012 at St. Patrick Church, 280 North Grant Avenue, Downtown Columbus. Holy Mass is at 11:45 a.m., followed by Lunch and Speaker until 1:00 p.m. No reservation needed. $10 covers the lunch and meeting. Please bring some friends! For more information contact Andrew Kebe, CMLC President, at and r e w @ sp o w e b . o r g , o r v i si t www.ColumbusCatholicMen.com IF YOU CAN READ, YOU CAN HELP OTHERS: At the Dominican Learning Center (DLC), or at your local library, you can tutor adult students, around your own schedule, one to one for one hour per week in reading, writing, math or conversation. Volunteers need to be over age 18 and hold a high school diploma. Tutor training workshops will be held at the DLC, 1111 E. Stewart Ave., Columbus, on Saturday, December 15 from 9:00a-12:30p. Books are provided free to tutors. Please call (614) 444-7330 or email ssole@oppeace.org to sign up. Our website at www.domlearningcenter.org/content/tutor-workshops gives directions to the DLC as well as more information about volunteering in our adult literacy and ESL programs. St. Paul the Apostle Church 313 N. State St, Westerville presents St. Joseph Cathedral Choir and Chamber Orchestra HANDEL'S MESSIAH Friday, December 14 at 7:30p. Tickets are $20 at the door on the evening of the performance, or they may be reserved by calling (614) 7947303. PERFECT FOR A CHRISTMAS GIFT-COLUMBUS CATHOLIC WOMENS CONFERENCE TICKETS! The conference is scheduled for February 23, 2013 from 8:00a-4:00p at the Ohio State Expo Center Lausche Building. The theme this year is My Heart, the Holy Spirit's Home; Celebrating the "Year of Faith". Visit the CCWC web-site to purchase ticketswww.columbuscatholicwomen.com or contact Michele Faehnle at michele@Faehnle.com

CATHOLIC MENS LUNCHEON CLUB IS NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR 2013 CATHOLIC MAN OF THE YEAR: List and describe any specific qualifications of the nominee, addressing the persons: (1) spirituality and how they (2) live the life of Christ in (a) the home, (b) the parish, and (c) the community. Remarks should be as descriptive as possible, using a maximum of 500 words (It is not how you write but what you write). You may also include written witness (letters or remarks) from who knows the nominee and can testify to individuals nomination. In addition to the nomination submissions should also include: 1) Testimonials from one or more persons, attesting to the nominees love of God and of others, as shown through his service. Include examples of how nominee lives the Catholic Faith; 2) A brief biographical sketch of the nominee. 3) A list of nominees group involvements, including parish activity, family life and community service. Please submit your questions and/or nominations by December 12, 2012 to Jim Maholm CMLC Past President 614-260-376 info@ColumbusCatholicMen.com mail to: 2327 Sonnington Drive, Dublin, OH 43016. Start your Christmas season with ST. ANDREWS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE SALE, continuing through Saturday, December 15 at the South End of the Athletic Field (Reed Road entrance). Frazier Firs, Douglas Firs, White Pines, Con Color and Blue Spruces trees are available, along with wreaths and fresh roping. Sale hours are Tues.-Fri., 5-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Sun 1-7 p.m. Closed Mondays. Sponsored by St. Andrew Council #11275, Knights of Columbus. ST. CHARLES HOLDING AUDITIONS FOR WINTER PRODUCTION: The St. Charles Drama Department will hold women's auditions for its winter play, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), on Tuesday & Wednesday, December 11 & 12 at 4:00 p.m. at the St. Charles Campus Theatre, 2010 E. Broad St. Auditions are open to all area high school women. Production dates are February 28 - March 3. For more information, call the school at 252-6714 or email Doug Montgomery at scdramadirector@aol.com.

INTERNATIONAL SINGING STAR, TATIANA (TAJCI) TO PERFORM AT ST. PATRICK CHURCH, COLUMBUS: Shocking her country and peers, Tajci left her pop stardom, glamour, fame, friends and family to come to the United States, alone and unknown at age 21. She came to America to be free of her celebrity, and to find herself. For a while, she fled her image and changed her name. While living in New York, she did menial jobs, studied musical theater and learned to speak English fluently. In her newfound anonymity, Tajci found her answers. Today, Tajci is once again a world renowned musician, a Christian singer/songwriter who performs throughout the United States and Europe filling stadiums, concert halls and churches as she sings about her faith journey. On Thursday, December 6 @7:00p, Tajci will perform EMMANUEL The Story of Christmas. Tatiana Cameron Tajci, in collaboration with Los Angeles based producer Denny Bouchard, adopted and arranged a wide array of musical styles, traditions and ethnic origins into a mesmerizing musical piece. This concert event is a true celebration of Christmas with laughter, joy, sorrow, hope, tears, family, and faith. The concert will be free for all those who attend. A good will donation basket will be passed to support Tajci and her mission.