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Thought of the Week Thought of the Week Thought of the Week “We are all sinners. But may the Lord not let us be Hypocrites. Hypocrites do not know the meaning of Forgiveness, Joy and the Love of God.” Pope Francis Weekly Offering August 4, 2019 $2,098.00 Yearly Budget $208,000.00 Year to Date (includes envelopes rcvd by mail) $60,290.00 Building Fund $292.00 Building Fund to Date: $2,580.00 Budget to make up $147,710.00 Scripture Readings & Readers Aug 10-11 Reading: 1 Cor 12:1-11 Gospel: Mt 12:22-32 4:00 PM Hedwigis Joseph 8:30 AM Larry Joseph 11:00 AM Gabriella Fahd Aug. 17-18 Reading: Eph 2:17-22 Gospel: Lk 19:1-10 4:00 PM Hedwigis Joseph 8:30 AM Larry Joseph 11:00 AM Tamara Alchoufete Month of August: Sanctuary Lamps: In Loving Memory of Rev. Chorbishop Elias Basil Req. by: Theresa Basil Altar Bread & Wine: Not Sponsored Altar Bread & Wine or Sanctuary Lamps Can each be sponsored for a donation of $25 a month, in loving memory of your loved ones. Eucharistic Adoration The Eucharist is the heart of the Church. Where Eucharistic life flourishes, there the life of the church will blossom. Pope John Paul II When was the last time you visited Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist!!! Come Visit on Tuesdays from 12 PM to 5PM www.facebook.com/olovpgh Please Keep in Your Prayers Our Parishioners, relatives and friends who are ill, homebound or recently underwent surgery: Norma Lindenfelder, Maxine Schoen, Adele Korey, Chuck Borik, Peter DeSando, Liz Mowod, Angie Joseph, Michael Rattie, Aneesa Ferris, Marilyn Torchia, Martha Kail, Alicia Hruby, Helen McGoun, Sonia Barack, Elodia DiBenedictis, Diana Kuzma, Elaine Moses, Alice Marrato, Dr. Adnan Abla, Ashley Ayoob, Frances Barack, Patricia Walasik, David Zennie, Ingrid Franklin, Rita Townsend, Donald Kovanis, Fr. Bill Kiel, Leona Puskarich, Art Bedway, Tom Anthony and David Moses Scripture Verse of the Week Scripture Verse of the Week Scripture Verse of the Week “Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.” Mt 12:30 Saturday Aug 10 4:00 PM -Soul of Chorbishop Elias P. Basil Basil Family -Soul of Lorraine DeMaio Pastor Sunday Aug 11 8:30 AM 11:00 AM Anniversary remembrance for Zeina Boulos Samir Boulos & Family Soul of Mahassen Kazour Theresa Basil Monday Aug 12 7:00 PM St. Sharbel Liturgy and Devotion The Family of OLOV Church Pastor Tuesday Aug 13 12:00 PM Soul of Theresa Capozzi Sadie Thomas Wednesday Aug 14 7:00 PM VIGIL The Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Holy Day of Obligation) Soul of Sr. Tulia DiBenedictis Marianne Kovach & Gina Thursday Aug 15 12:00 PM *Liturgy at the Shrine - In Honor of Our Blessed Mother Friday Aug 16 No Liturgy Saturday Aug 17 4:00 PM Wedding anniversary for Janet Anthony Family Sunday Aug 18 8:30 AM 11:00 AM Special Intentions Pastor Birthday remembrance for Mariana & Marie Barack Barack Family OLOV Lebanese Festival OLOV Food Festival dates are: -Friday, September 6th from 12 – 10 pm -Saturday, September 7th from 12 – 10 pm -Sunday, September 8th from 12 – 6 pm Lebanese Festival Yard Signs Please bring to church any Festival Signs you have from last year to replace the stickers with new dates or pick up new stickers. (New stickers will be available soon.) Sponsorship Opportunities Your Ad goes in our Festival Ad Book. More information to follow OLOV Parish Raffle Tickets will be available soon for sale Drawing Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 @ 5:00 PM. 10th Sunday of Pent 10th Sunday of Pent 10th Sunday of Pentecost ecost ecost August 11, 2019 August 11, 2019 August 11, 2019 Please Remember Our Lady of Victory Church In Your Will Project Roots Project Roots assists those interested in: *Obtaining their sacramental records from their country of origin, Lebanon *Connecting with family members *Obtaining Lebanese citizenship if desired At the request of the Patriarch, our Bishop Gregory Mansour, encourage all to support the mission of Project Roots. Apply online Apply online Apply online http://www.lebanity.gov.lb/ For more information and help, call Marie Sadaka at 412-498-3023 or email: [email protected] Maronite Christian Formation (MCF) Registration for 2019/2020 is going on. Please register your children early. Forms are in the hall. Call Lori Evans at 412-445-9131 with questions Classes will resume on Sunday Sept. 15th 2nd Collection Oct 20th: World Mission Sunday 91% of this collection goes to the Society for the Propagation of the faith, and 9% to the Catholic Near East Welfare Assoc. Welcome Our Shepherd Bishop Gregory Mansour Welcome Sayedna! We are blessed to have you among us, and celebrating the Divine Liturgy. May the Lord God bless you and keep you. All are invited to join us for the reception after the 4 pm Liturgy on Saturday. Upcoming Meetings & Events -Lebanese Festival Tues. Aug 13, 7pm at church -Advisory Board,Tues. Aug 27th, 7pm at church MYO Liturgy & Bible Study OLOV Youth will serve the Liturgy on Saturday, August 24th and have Bible study afterward. All youth are encouraged to attend and participate. Our Condolences We offer Our Deepest Sympathy to the family and friends of Lorraine DeMaio who recently passed way. May the Lord grant her rest in His Eternal Kingdom. Our Lady of Lebanon Mahrajan Wheeling, WV will take place at Ogelbay park THIS Saturday, August 10th from 12-8pm and Sunday, August 11th from 12-7pm. Let us show our love and support to our sister Church. Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Thursday, August 15th, Feast of the Assumption, there will be a trip to the OLOL Shrine in Ohio, in honor of Our Lady. The bus leaves our Church at 10 AM and return at 10 PM. There is no set fee, however, donations are appreciated. Sign up sheet is in the hallway or call the church office, let us know you are going. Our Lady of Victory Golf Outing A Big Thank you to everyone who participated and helped in this year’s OLOV Golf Outing, which was a tremendous success. Total Gross: $53,239 ; Expenses: $12,344 Net proceeds: $40,895 Looking forward to our next 27th Annual Golf Outing. God bless you and your loved ones for all your support to Our Church.
