April 1, 2018 Alleluia! Alleluia! Jesus is Risen! Today is the glorious Feast of Easter when we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus and his triumph over sin and death. It is also, the highpoint of our RCIA Process. These adults have spent the last year waiting for this day. We are so excited to welcome them to the Catholic Church and to the OLV Community. Each sponsor’s name is in parentheses. Welcome and Congratulations! Received into Full Communion through a Profession of Faith of the Catholic Church, Confirmation and joining us for the first time at the Table of the Lord: Stephanie Angevine (Barb Hayes) Michael Avery (Mary Comstock) Julie Feeny (Steve Feeny) Katherine Hayes (Laurie Sidwell) Nancy O’Connell (Frank O’Connell) Craig Schrameck (Maria Schrameck) Erika Werner (Joe Werner) The RCIA Team would like to thank you for allowing us to walk this part of your spiritual journey with you.
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April 1, 2018
Alleluia! Alleluia! Jesus is Risen!
Today is the glorious Feast of Easter when we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus and his triumph over sin and death. It is also, the highpoint of our RCIA Process. These adults have spent the last year waiting for this day. We are so excited to welcome them to the Catholic Church and to the OLV Community. Each sponsor’s name is in parentheses.
Welcome and Congratulations!
Received into Full Communion through a Profession of Faith of the Catholic Church, Confirmation and joining us for the first time at the Table
DearFriends, Toyouandtoyourfamilyandfriends, IwishyoualltheBlessingsofthisEasterDay!Mayyoufind“newlife”inallofyour relaZonships and in your relaZonship with the RisenLordJesus! Asyouhavelearnedovertheyears,I’malwaysinterestedin discovering how people around the world celebrate“Faith” on major SolemniZes and Feasts throughout the
have elaborate Easter fesZviZes, especially in the northeastern states. The western India state Goacelebrates with carnivals, complete with street plays, songs, and dances. People exchange chocolates,flowers,andcolorfullanternsasgigs.
Italy: Residents of Florence celebrate a 350-year-old tradiZon called scoppio delcarro,whichmeans“explosionofthecart.” Acenturies-oldcartisloadedwithfireworksandpulledinfrontoftheDuomo,wherespectatorswatchthepyrotechnicsgooff. Itismeanttobeasignofpeaceandagoodyearahead.SouthofFlorenceisthetownPanicale,wherethebigcelebraZonhappensthedayagerEaster(calledPasquePa,orliPle Easter). Locals gather for the annual Ruzzolone, a compeZZon that involves rolling huge wheels ofRuzzolacheesearoundtheperimeterofthevillage.
Poland: ThedaybeforeEaster, familiespreparea“blessingbasket.” It isfilledwithcoloredeggs,sausages,bread,andotherimportantfoodandtakentochurchtobeblessed. InPolishculture,LentisnotoverunZlapriestblessesthisbasket. Liketheir Italianneighbors,thePolishsavetheirmostnotabletradiZonforthedayagerEaster:SmigusDyngus.Youngboystrytogetgirls(andeachother)wetwithwaterguns,bucketsofwater,andanyothermeans.Legendhasitthatgirlswhogetsoakedwillmarrywithintheyear.
Australia: Some Australian kids are visited by the Easter Bunny, but rabbits are considered pests because theydestroy the land. (Comeon,Australia—They’re so cuddly!) So someAustraliansassociateEasterwithadifferentanimal.In1991,theAnZ-RabbitResearchFoundaZonstartedacampaigntoreplacetheEasterBunnywiththeEasterBilby. Bilbieshavebig,sogearslikerabbitsandlongnoseslikemice,andtheyareendangered,anotherreasonforpublicityaroundthecampaign. ThereisalsotheSydneyRoyalEasterShow,thelargestannualeventinthecountry.FarmingcommuniZesshowcasetheircropsandlivestock,andurbandwellersgettoexperienceasliceofrural life. Thetwo-weekshow(alwaysspanningoverEasterweekend)alsoincludesrides
andtheSydneyRoyalRodeo.LaFnAmerica: Many LaZnAmerican countries, Brazil, and certain regionsof SpainparZcipate in TheBurningofJudas.Residentsmakeaneffigy(ormulZpleeffigies)ofJudas,theapostlewhobetrayedJesus,andburnitinacentral
locaZon.SomeZmes,peoplemaketheeffigyexplodewithfireworks.United Kingdom: Many communiZes in England have Easter performances of Morrisdancing,atradiZonaltypeoffolkdancedaZngbacktotheMiddleAges.Mendressup,wearinghatsandbellsaroundtheirankles,andwaveribbonswhiledancingthroughthestreets. Itisbelievedthatthedancesdrivethespiritsofwinterawayandbringgoodluck. AnotherfamousEastertradiZon(recognizedaroundtheworld)iseggjarping. Twoplayerssmashhard-boiledeggstogether,andwhoeverhastheeggthatissZll intactisthewinner. TheWorldJarpingChampionshipsareheldeach
TargetedItemsforthismonth:LaundrySoap, Dish Soap, Shampoo, Any PaperProducts.
St. Christine’s Food Pantry We are collecting the followingitems: peanut butter and jelly, cans of tuna, salmon or chicken, as well as riceandnoodledishes
Faith in Action is LOVE—Love in Action is SERVICE Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
PleasecallAdamPerryat(248)349-8553,ifyouhaveanyquesZonsorwouldliketo volunteer in theClothesCloset. Wedonotaccept larger items suchas furnitureorlargeappliances,butpleasecallandAdamcandirectyoutoanotherresource.Thankyouforyoursupport!
SpotlightonMinistry:AfterallMasses,April14-15
Thismonth, our focus is on theSpecial NeedsMinistry andSacramental Ministries. Perhaps, it is time to get involved?
Representatives fromeachministrywill beavailable in theGatheringSpace toanswerquestionsorprovidemoredetailed information. Learnmoreabout some of the ministries and outreach programs that Our Lady of VictoryParishsupports.Considersharingyourtimeandtalent!
Dominic's Disciples Saturday April 14, 9:30 a.m.
Interested in helping? A group from OLV, Dominic’s Disciples, goes each month to St. Dominic’s Outreach Center in Detroit to help with various tasks depending on the season. Volunteers sort and fold clothes, organize the food pantry, cut the lawn, weed, trim, etc. Come each month or come when you can! The next Dominic's Disciple meeting date is Saturday, April 14. They arrive at Dominic's Outreach Center at 9:30 a.m. and return back to Our Lady of Victory by 12:30 p.m. If you would like to be part of Dominic’s Disciples, please contact Nancy Tolkacz at [email protected].
Today, as we celebrate the feast of Easter we find the challenge of also seeing and believing the resurrection that
comes through our own lives of self-sacrifice which brings new life to others.
Your generous support of OLV’s SVdP Conference enables us to share the love of the Risen Christ, bringing our communal love to those in our Northville neighborhoods who live in fear and doubt, loneliness and despair. As we celebrate today we share with you our Easter prayer:
Lord, in your resurrection, you brought joy to the disciples, fill us with joy. Lord, in your resurrection, there is hope for a world suffering from injustice, enliven our hope. Lord, in your resurrection, you turned unbelief to belief in the hearts of your followers, increase our faith. Lord, in your resurrection, you gifted the fearful with peace, deepen our peace. Amen
If you would like to learn more about OLV’s St. Vincent de Paul Ministry, please leave your name and contact information on the OLV SVdP Hotline (248) 349-2622 or e-mail to [email protected] and one of our Vincentians will contact you. You are welcome to join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, April 10, at 7:00 p.m., in the St. John XXIII room.
OLV St. Vincent de Paul Society | Conference #437
MINUTE Easter
Easter is a time of great joy, when we are reminded that the Lord walks beside us on our journey of faith. We witness Christ’s living presence in many ways, such as through our support of our local communion of faith through the Catholic Services Appeal. Our annual CSA supports the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, which brings new members into full communion during the Easter Vigil. The CSA enables us to reveal Christ’s presence not only to our sisters and brothers with whom we share the Eucharist, but also to those who do not know Christ.
Gifts to the CSA show that Christ is present and active in our world. Indeed, He is risen today. Alleluia! For more information about CSA-funded programs, ministries, and services, please go to www.AOD.org.
A Discernment Overnight offers a young high school man (Freshman-Junior in high school) a unique opportunity to experience the seminary and learn about the priesthood. There is no better way to learn about life in the seminary then from a current seminarian!
You will hear presentations, pray, eat and recreate with them. There is also time for quiet reflection. Take the “leap of faith” and consider an Overnight visit at Sacred Heart Seminary so that you can better discern your vocation.
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OLVSCHOOLNEWSHello from the Fifth Grade By Mrs. Megan Lobocki, Fifth Grade Teacher
For the past month, our fifth grade students have been working hard studying famous historical figures. This week we finally got to watch history come alive at the Living Wax Museum! Students had to dress up as their person, create a
poster, and memorize a speech to inform others about the life and achievements of their person. Everyone who came was blown away by how hard these students worked. They truly embodied their historical figure and made history come alive. It was such a joy to learn more about our young students through this project and to see their talents on display at the museum. Watch out world, OLV students are going to make history!
OLV SCHOOL AUCTION VOLUNTEERS DESPERATELY NEEDED!
Saturday, April 14, 6 p.m.-12 a.m. Inn at St. Johns in Plymouth
Our Lady of Victory Catholic School is seeking a qualified person to supervise youngstudents, after school, in our expanding LatchKey program. We need someonewho canworkEVERYMondaythroughFriday,from3:30-6:00p.m.,duringthe2018-2019schoolyear.
Theapplicantmustbeaminimumof18yearsofage,andwillneedtohavecompletedabackground check, a Protecting God's Children Workshop and a First Aid/CPR Trainingcourse.Anyparentattheschoolwhoisinterestedinthisposition,mayhavetheirchildrenintheLatchKeyProgramwiththematnocost.
OLV DADS’ CLUB CORNER Upcoming Events & News www.olvathletics.com
•Next Dads’ Club Meeting, Tuesday, April 10, 7:30 p.m., Cafeteria •7th and 8th Grade Dance: Friday, April 20, 7-10 p.m., OLV Gym. Volunteers needed! •If you would like to stay up to date on all of the OLV Dads’ Club’s news and events, please send an
email to [email protected] to be added to our email distribution list.
RegistertodayforOLVSpring2018FlagFootball
The program is offered to both boys and girls who arecurrently in gradesK-1 and 2-3. The season is planned tobegin theweekendofApril15. GameswillbeApril22,29,andMay6,13fortheregularseason. Playoffweekend tournamentwillbeMay 19-20. Gameswillprimarily be held at Catholic Central H.S. with a potential for acrossovergameatBrotherRiceH.S. Visitwww.OLVAthletics.com toregistertoday! Ifyouareinterestedincoaching,pleasecompleteanonlinecoachingapplication.Thankyouforyoursupport,DanGutowsky,AthleticDirectorandJohnGlon,FlagFootballCoordinator
AllOLVschoolstudents(grade3-8)areeligibletoparticipate in OLV’s CYO sports program. Openregistration is for Football, Cross Country, Cheer, andVolleyball. To see the age specifications for each sportand to register, please visit the registration tab atwww.OLVAthletics.com. If you are interested in coaching any of thesesports, please read the Coaches Informationrequirementsontheleftmenuatwww.OLVAthletics.comand apply online under the Player-Coach Registration.Coachingpositionsareassignedonanannualbasis.
We have some spots open, yet, for our mission trip to eastern Kentucky this coming June. This is a wonderful experience and we are excited that Our Lady of Victory teens are involved in this type of ministry.
We will be leaving on Sunday, June 17, and returning on Friday, June 22. The cost for the week is $100. Please contact Deacon Ric, Pastoral Associate at [email protected] or call (248) 349-2621. Hope you’ll consider this!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!! 8TH ANNUAL OLV VICTORY 5K AND FUN RUN
SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 2018 The run will start and finish at Our Lady ofVictorySchool. Weareproudtoannouncetherunwillofficially be renamed, Sean English OLV Victory Run!The English family remain dedicated to OLV. We arehonoredtorecognizetheirconZnuaZonoflivingalltheguiding principles OLV endeavors to insZll in currentstudents. JoinusasourcommunitypromoteshealthandfitnesswhilesupporZngtheSeanEnglishFundandOLVSchool. IfyouhaveanyquesZonsorare interested insponsoringor volunteeringat the race,please [email protected]. SeeyouatthestarZngline!
It has been a long cold winter but the promise of Spring is in the air! If you are feeling stuck in the winter blues, bogged down with worries about family or personal problems, give our STEPHEN MINISTRY program a call! We are there to offer you support.
The Confidential line is (248) 349-0216. A Stephen Minister Leader will return your call.
OurLentenJourneyisoverandwehaveenteredintothejoyofEaster. Thepurplesombertonesusedinthechurchhavebeenreplacedwithpastelsand=lowersthatsignalthebeginningofthisnewseasoninour Church. Even nature gives glimpses into the themes of Easter asnewlifebeginstopushupfromtherecentlythawedlandscapeprovidingthesmallestofanimalsanewsourceoffood. ThegiftofEasteristhatitinvitesfamiliestoenterintoaseasonofnewlifeaswellandprovidesuswith=iftydaysinwhichtoletthosechanges,assubtleastheymaybe,toseepintoourpersonalandfamilylife—settingthestagefortherestofourfaithjourneythisyear! The list below was suggested by Jerid Miller in an articlewrittenforOurSundayVisitor(3/20/13)“MakingtheMostoftheEasterSeason.”Inhisarticle,heproposessomewaysinwhichfamiliescangainabetterunderstandingofthisspecialseason!• MakeacalendarforthesevenweeksofEasterandhaveeachfamily
member write something they will do each week to observe theseason.
• Dosomething special eachSundayas a family inobservanceof thesevenSundaysofEaster(auniquemeal,hiking,games,movienightsorspecialtreats.)
• Remember the poor, oppressed and lonely by making a specialdonation, servingameal at a local agencyorkeeping them inyourprayers.
• Spend time with family members whom you might not see thatoften.
• Change your menu to =it the Ester season. Make a point to havecelebratoryitemssuchasdessert,wineorothertreatsyounormallywouldn’thave.
• Ifyoudon’tusuallydineasafamily,committoatleastsevensitdownmealsduring theEaster season. Invite someother guests to thosemeals.
• Re=lecton theextraordinarynatureofChrist’sgiftof life tous. Wehave been freed from death. Each week, take a moment to thinkabouttheprofoundmeaningoftheResurrection.
• Forthosewhoaremarriedconsidernewwaysinwhichtocelebratethe gift of your spouse. How can youmore completely share yourlovewitheachother?
Children’sLiturgyoftheWord We will not hold Liturgy of the Word during Mass on EasterSunday, April 1 or during the break April 8 (Spring Break). We look
forward to continuing the Children’s Liturgy of theWordonSunday,April15. Wehopethatallofourchildrentakewith them our Lord’s love as we conclude our journeythroughLentandcelebratetheResurrectionoftheLordonEaster!
Mary Ellen Skene, Director
MUSIC MINISTRY Alleluia! He is risen! Jesus lives. Jesus hasconquereddeathandsinandhasopenedheaven’sgatestoall.Alleluia.Amen.LetusrejoiceonthisdaywithallofheavenandearthandpraiseGodwithgratefulhearts
forhisloveandgrace.
I wish a Happy Easter to everyone.MaytheRisenChristblessallofyou.
Wewillaccept:clean,gentlyusedclothing,shoes,bootsandcoats,aswellaswholebikes(nomissingseatsorpedals),small electronics, gently used towels, sheets, blankets, power tools, toys, games, night stands, tables, chairs and smallworkingappliancesandluggage/suitcaseswithwheels.Whatevercan=itintoyourcar.Wecannotaccept:damagedfurniture,hazardousmaterials,mattresses,carseats,cribsorlargepiecesoffurniture. AllitemsdonatedwillbedeliveredtotheSVdPThriftStore. Thankyouforhelpingushelpothers.
Wearelookingforhighschoolorcollegestudentvolunteerstohelpwithunloadingthecars.Startearningyourservicehoursfornextyearorsimplyvolunteerforthegoodofothers.Anattitude of gratitude brings peace and well-being to you. Contact Nancy Tolkacz [email protected],ifyoucanassist.
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A Worldwide Marriage E n c o u n t e r W e e k e n d Experience may be the answer!
Celebrate your hopes and dreams for your vocation with a weekend just for you. Your marriage is your most important relationship. NOW is a good time to invest time in your healthy, happy relationship, and reconnect with your spouse. Renew the commitment, intimacy and passion in your marriage.
Weekends are for Catholic priests and religious too! Your commitment to serve your people is similar to the commitment of a husband and wife in marriage. Weekend tools can help you see your ministry in a whole new light and connect more meaningfully with those you serve.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter is the largest pro-marriage organization in the world and promotes Weekend experiences for couples who want to make their good marriage even better.
For information and registration, please call (888) 322-9963 or go to www.encounterdetroit.org.
2018 Weekend Dates:
April 27-29: Holiday Inn Express, Troy June 29-July 1: Our Lady of Hope, St. Clair Shores August 17-19: Holy Family, Novi September 28-30: Holiday Inn Express, Troy
We remember and pray for theloved ones from our parish family whohaveenteredeternallifethispastmonth.
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Monthly Offering GIVING BACK TO THE LORD: March 2018
Actual BudgetSunday Offering: $102,888eGiving: $ 17,635
$120,524 $ 92,000 Variance: $ 28,524
Special Collections YTD (starts July 1)
St. Leo’s Soup Kitchen $ 10,061Christian Service $ 7,520 St. Vincent de Paul $ 14,037 Catholic Charities of SE Michigan $ 4,916 Peter’s Pence $ 1,382 Retirement Fund for the Religious $ 14,531 Gospel of Life/Respect for Life $ 3,783 Propagation of the Faith $ 9,265
March Wedding
Emily Rozanski and Tyler Kungl
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Week at a Glance Readings of the Week: Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Monday, April 2PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
Devotional Prayers, 6:15 p.m., Church Mass, 7 p.m., Church AA Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Fr. Ernie Center
Tuesday, April 3 OLV Card Group, 1:30 p.m., St. John
Wednesday, April 4 Rosary, 8:05 a.m., Church Mass, 8:30 a.m., Church Contemporary Group, 7 p.m, St. Cecilia Cantor Practice, 7:30 p.m., Church
Thursday, April 5 Rosary, 8:05 a.m., Church Mass, 8:30 a.m., Church Stitching Group, 9:15 a.m., St. Anne NA Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Fr. Ernie Adult Choir, 7:30 p.m, Church
Friday, April 6 Reconciliation, 7:45 a.m. Rosary, 8:05 a.m., Church Mass, 8:30 a.m., Church Eucharistic Adoration, 9:30 a.m., CH Adoration Closing, 11:30 a.m., CH
Saturday, April 7 Reconciliation, 3:30 p.m. Mass, 5:00 p.m., Church
Sunday, April 8 DIVNE MERCY SUNDAY
Mass, 7:30 a.m., Church Mass, 9:30 a.m., Church Preschool, 9:30 a.m., CGS Mass, 11:30 a.m., Church Baptisms, 12:30 p.m.
BapFsmsCelebratedthethirdandfourthSundaysofthemonthfollowingthe11:30a.m.Mass. CalltheParish Office to register for the BapZsm PreparaZon and FormaZon class held on the firstSundayofthemonth.TherearenoBapZsmsduringLent.
FirstEucharistParents of children who need to be prepared to receive First Eucharist should contact theDirector of Faith FormaZon, Mary Ellen Skene. Adults who wish to be prepared for FirstEucharistshouldcontacttheRCIACoordinator.
There is no schedule for this weekend. Please check your coordinator’s sign up link for available Masses to serve. Thank you!
Monday, April 2 7:00 p.m. Spec. Int. of All OLV Parishioners req. by Fr. Denis & OLV Staff
Wednesday, April 4 8:30 a.m. Spec. Int. of Joseph Herdell req. by Merry Herdell
Thursday, April 5 8:30 a.m. Spec. Int. of the Patients of Holistic Chiropractic req. by a Friend Elizabeth Jacobites req. by George & Ann Kruszewski
Friday, April 6 8:30 a.m. Holy Souls in Purgatory req. by Through His Heart Ministry
Saturday, April 7 5:00 p.m. Julianna Ward Brown req. by Dan Fitzgerald Lisa Koval req. by the Carnahan Family Mary Hoffman req. by Lori Trainer
Sunday, April 87:30 a.m. Spec. Int. Bob Fillips req. by Sharon & the Girls Spec. Int. of Jacqueline Commyn req. by Kathy & Dave Pulliam 9:30 a.m. Dr. Karl Stockhausen req. by Family Liz Neill req. by Senior Luncheon Committee Albert Crosby Jr. req. by the Hilliard Famly Jane Folino req. by Martha Phillips Louis Hadl req. by the John Janitz Family 11:30 a.m. Robert Paige req. by M/M Glenn Ratkewicz Lea Zavattaro req. by Zita Flohr Dave Wehrle req. by the Whelans
MAJ Mikelle AdamczykUSN Patrick AntioSrA Olivia AzeezCPT Barton BlackorbyUSMC Kristopher BledsoeSSG Joshua Bullock SGT Jamie BushmanLt Benjamin Clay USNLTJG Hannah ConstantakisLTJG Katelyn Constantakis CPT Daniel Courtney LT Michael CullenUSMC Robert DeanSPC Tyler DeBozy MAJ David Faulk Sr. Airman Brian A. Hada LT John J HamannChief Matt HayduCPT Jay Heide LTC Barbara Krause LT Daniel Kuriluk CPT Matthew Kuriluk CPL Ben MadayMAJ Shawn MagowanSGT Mark McGlynnSGT Alexandra McGlynnCPL James McGlynnPFC Shawn M McHale Chap. Tim Meier, SJ SGT Steven Miller SPC Lauren Moloney CW2 Lincoln MoloneyCPT Rick Moreira, USMC MAJ Michael T. Morrissey DC3 SW Jeremy Nemeth2LT Brett Quick CPT Garrett QuickCPT Kelsey QuickCPT Mark Saurer CPL USMC Gabriel SmithSFC William SmithPFC Nathan Swiger LTC Christopher Wagner MAJ Phillip Wiktor LTJG Adam Williams
Namesarekeptonthelistforfourweeks. If you wish to add or remove aname,pleasecalltheParishOfficeat(248)349-2621.Thankyou!
Dear God, we place our worries in your hands. We place our sick under your care and humbly ask that you restore your servants to health once more. Please remember to keep in prayer…
Those who need our prayers... Mass Intentions
Pray For Those Who Serve in Our
Military D o y o u k n o w someone who is serving in the military? Please call the Parish Office to
add your loved one’s name. Continue to pray for peace and for a lasting and peaceful solution to the world’s conflicts.
