Church of Our Lady of Victories 42 Main Street, Sayreville, New Jersey 08872 (732) 257-0077 ~ Fax (732) 651-1898 Parish website: www.olvsayrenj.com CLERGY OF THE PARISHVery Rev. Thomas Ryan, KCHS, Pastor Deacon Edward J. Majkowski, KHS PARISH OFFICES – PASTORAL CENTER Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to Noon / 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (The Parish Offices are closed on Saturdays, Sundays, Holy Days and Holidays, and from 12:00 – 1:00 PM daily) PARISH OFFICE STAFF Paula Sweet, Receptionist Carla Dinardo, Parish Registration RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Office: (732) 238-9222 Jamie Wojcik, PCL Tina Ramilo, Religious Education Secretary DIRECTOR OF MUSIC John J. Tutela, (732)-750-3341 OUR LADY OF VICTORIES CEMETERY New Calvary Cemetery Washington Road, Parlin – (732)-257-0077 SCHEDULE OF MASSES Saturday Evenings: 5:00 PM Sundays: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM and 12 Noon Weekdays: 6:45 AM, 8:15 AM, Monday evenings 7:00 PM Saturday Mornings: 9:00 AM Holydays: As announced DEVOTIONS Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Novena Mondays immediately following 7:00 PM Mass. SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Or by appointment with a priest. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM The first and third Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM. Arrangements are made by calling the Pastoral Office. A class for parents is required. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Couples should reserve the wedding date with Our Lady of Victories Church BEFORE any social arrangements are made. This should be done at least one year in advance. Please call the parish offices for further information. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK St. Peter Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson Hospital have full time Catholic Chaplains appointed by the Diocese of Metuchen. These Chaplains are responsible for all Sacraments administered to Catholic patients. Emergency calls at other hospitals in our area are handled by various Parishes. The priests of Our Lady of Victories Parish make pastoral visits to our parishioners. Please call the Pastoral Office and let us know when someone in your family is in the hospital. Please also call at any time for an emergency. OUR LADY OF VICTORIES SCHOOL Cynthia Kitts, Principal Office 732-254-1676 ~ Fax 732-254-5066 Website: OLVNJ.com Celebrating Over 125 Years of Catholic Education
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Church of Our Lady of Victories 42 Main Street, Sayreville, New Jersey 08872
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to Noon / 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
(The Parish Offices are closed on Saturdays, Sundays,
Holy Days and Holidays, and from 12:00 – 1:00 PM daily)
PARISH OFFICE STAFF
Paula Sweet, Receptionist Carla Dinardo, Parish Registration
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Office: (732) 238-9222
Jamie Wojcik, PCL Tina Ramilo, Religious Education Secretary
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
John J. Tutela, (732)-750-3341
OUR LADY OF VICTORIES CEMETERY New Calvary Cemetery Washington Road, Parlin – (732)-257-0077
SCHEDULE OF MASSES Saturday Evenings: 5:00 PM
Sundays: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM and 12 Noon Weekdays: 6:45 AM, 8:15 AM, Monday evenings 7:00 PM
Saturday Mornings: 9:00 AM Holydays: As announced
DEVOTIONS Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Novena Mondays immediately following 7:00 PM Mass.
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Or by appointment with a priest.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM The first and third Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM.
Arrangements are made by calling the Pastoral Office. A class for parents is required.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Couples should reserve the wedding date with Our Lady of Victories Church BEFORE any social arrangements are made.
This should be done at least one year in advance. Please call the
parish offices for further information.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK St. Peter Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
have full time Catholic Chaplains appointed by the Diocese of Metuchen. These Chaplains are responsible for all Sacraments
administered to Catholic patients. Emergency calls at other hospitals in our area are handled by various Parishes. The priests
of Our Lady of Victories Parish make pastoral visits to our
parishioners. Please call the Pastoral Office and let us know when someone in your family is in the hospital. Please also call at any
time for an emergency.
OUR LADY OF VICTORIES SCHOOL
Cynthia Kitts, Principal Office 732-254-1676 ~ Fax 732-254-5066
Website: OLVNJ.com
Celebrating Over 125 Years of Catholic Education
April 28, 2019 Divine Mercy Sunday
MONDAY - April 29, 2019 6:45 AM † Kenneth Murphy r/o Pat DeMild 8:15 AM † Francis “Pop-Pop” Westcott r/o Sydney & Adrianna 7:00 AM † Abe & Marie Marozine r/o John & Colleen Acs
TUESDAY – April 30, 2019 6:45 AM † Jessica Medina r/o Medina Family 8:15 AM † Noreen Ballon r/o Family
WEDNESDAY – May 1, 2019 6:45 AM † William Peschler r/o Jean Fedor & Family 8:15 AM † James Sovick r/o Don & Alice Potenski
THURSDAY – May 2, 2019 6:45 AM † Jean & Stanley Marcinczyk r/o Rob & Lisa Cutalo 8:15 AM † Kenneth George r/o Anita & Family
FRIDAY – May 3, 2019 6:45 AM † Richard J. Prusarczyk r/o Wife, Kathy 8:15 AM † Anthony Bongiovanni r/o Wife, Children & Grandchildren
SATURDAY– May 4, 2019 9:00 AM For the First Communicants 5:00 PM † John & Erna Acs r/o John & Colleen Acs
SUNDAY– May 5, 2019 7:30 AM For Our Parishioners 9:00 AM † Wayne Brewer r/o Patricia Brewer 10:30 AM † Luis & Angelita Baez r/o Villalobos Family 12:00 PM † John M. Kelly, III r/o John M. Kelly, Jr.
BLESSED MOTHER’S ALTAR Gladys R. Rzepka r/o Children, Bob & Sue Ann
For the Safety of our Military Families r/o The Lesinski Family
Jean & Stanley Marcinczyk r/o Michelle & Bill Brugnoli
Lillian & Louis Hoffman r/o Daughter & Family
ST. JOSEPH’S ALTAR Glenn Maldonado
r/o Son, David & Daughter, Jane
BREAD & WINE Dorothy & Jack Kelly r/o Son
SANCTUARY CANDLE
Joseph S. Kabara r/o Joe, Geri & Family
This Weekend’s Scripture
First Reading: Acts 5:12-16 The people held the apostles in great esteem and brought sick people to them to be healed. Although some were afraid to be known, the number of Jesus' followers continued to grow steadily.
Second Reading: Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 John depicts a vision of lamp-stands of gold and one like the Son of Man in a robe with a sash of gold. This apparition told John he had nothing to fear and then described himself as one who was dead but now lived again. He then instructed John to record any other vi-sions he might have.
Gospel: John 20:19-31 Jesus appeared to the disciples and breathed on them saying, "Receive the Holy Spirit." He gives them the power to forgive people's sins or hold them accounta-ble. Thomas, who was not present, refused to believe Jesus had appeared until he came to them once more. Jesus told Thomas to believe and added, "Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed."
A Stewardship Thought . . .
“Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.’” (John 20:21)
Peace – the first gift of the risen Lord. Just as Jesus sent the apostles out into the world, so too, He sends us. As disciples of Jesus, we are called to be grateful and generous. Look for opportunities to share His peace, not only within our local parish boundaries, but outside of them as well. In giving, we receive the peace of Jesus Christ.
Congratulations to Colin Bolton, Vincent Mandola
and Jeffrey Nelson on the reception of their rank of Eagle Scout.
As a part of their journey, they worked on their Eagle Projects here at OLV.
Colin assisted by organizing a clean up at the Old Calvary Cemetery last Fall.
Vincent organized a team to preform masonry repairs and painting of the retaining wall behind the Parish
Offices and Church last Summer.
Jeffery coordinated the ceiling work, spackling and painting of the parish offices last Summer.
Congratulations and Thank you to each of you, your families and your fellow scouts!
Please remember our students preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation
this week.
Our Lady of Victories School
Visit our website at www.olvnj.com
UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS
Wednesday, May 1 Rel Ed 5 PM Rel Ed 7 PM
Thursday, May 2 Kids of the Kingdom 4:30 PM Adult Choir 7 PM OLV Bereavement Group 7 PM
Friday, May 3 Senior Club 1 PM
2019 Spring Calendar Raffle. Congratulations to our recent winner
Susan Zielinski !
Tickets are still available.
OLV HSA Spaghetti Dinner and Mother’s day Shopping Event
Saturday, May 11 6 PM– 9 PM Msgr. Dalton Hall
Prepared by Carmen Spezzi
Featuring flowers and Vendors: Scentsy, Tupperware, wax melts/candles and more!
Door Prizes and Raffle Prizes!
Cost $10.00 adults$5.00 children (3yrs-12yrs) Under 3 Free
Bread and salad are included but you will need to provide your own beverage.
Tickets are available in the school and parish offices.
Advance tickets sold can be picked up at the door.
It is strongly recommended that you purchase your tickets in advance.
The OLV Alumni Association Sponsoring a trip to Citi Field
New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves Saturday, June 29 Cost: $85
Includes Game Ticket, Bus Transportation form OLV, Sandwich, Soda/ Water, Snack and Driver Gratuity.
For Tickets/ information call Joe (732)-484-9565
Become a Part of the OLV School Legacy
Registrations are now being accepted for the 2019/ 20 Academic Year. Grades PK3– 8
Call to schedule a visit (732)-254-1676
14th Annual Friendship Meal 2019 was a Great Success!
The Living Stones of OLV served a fabulous meal to a capacity crowd on Saturday, April 13. Lots of deliveries were made to the homebound in the area and many came in for pick ups. The Committee is very grateful for the generous outpouring of donations and numer-ous volunteers from the Parish and beyond who helped. Due to the generosity of so many, God multi-plied our blessings again so that we were able to give the surplus to St. Vincent DePaul Society to continue to give to those in need. We are all very blessed!
God bless you! Mary Majkowski
Christopher Abenante Ava Artificio Olisamaeka Attah Rebecca Brus Emma Burns Braxton Cabantan Natalie Chan Bree Charmello Kailey Cheung Ella Chodkiewicz Molly Crilley Sonny DeLuca Isabella DePasquale Derek DeVries Lily Docs Noah Ferrer Melissa Fioretti Derek Fredricks Riley Gammoh Shawn Giordano Amyah Gonzalez Brady Holmes Madison Holovacko Carly Jones Landon Kearney Alyssa Latchman Alexandra Lieberman Kaleen Malave
Brandon Markowski Chase Markowski Avery McGrath Braeden McKevitt Shailey Molina Chidinobi Obi Cody Paluzzi Ava Parsons Rosalie Perez Arianna Pipitone Yamilet Polanco-Flores Logan Policano Nathan Profita Sarah Profita Lillyanna Ruiz Joseph Schenger-Myers Julie Sekerak Sofia Serrano Benjamin Stanislawczyk Jacob Stanley Sophia Stanley Leah Steiner MiaRose Turchi Chase Warnock Isabella Wlazlowski Gavin Zazzarino Gianna Zazzarino
River Lady Luncheon Cruise– Tuesday, July 30th. The price of the trip is $120 which includes deluxe mo-tor coach transportation, 2 ½ hour cruise with a full his-
torical commentary and a delectable lunch, and all taxes and gratuities, and snacks on the bus. For further infor-mation or to reserve a seat please call Finita at 732-721-5081.
Crystal Point Yacht Club—August 6, 2019. The trip package is $125 which includes deluxe motor coach transportation, 3 course luncheon and show, all taxes and gratuities. The show Cabaret by the Sea will fea-ture Vincent Talarico. . For further questions or to re-serve a seat please contact Finita at 732-721-5081. Princeton Tour- Sept 25th. The price of the trip is $145.00 which includes a guided tour of Princeton Uni-versity, Drumthwacket, the Governor’s mansion, and Morven Museum. Also included is a 3 course lunch at Winberie’s, motor coach transportation, driver gratuity, taxes and gratuity. For further information or to make a reservation, please contact Finita at 732-721-5081. Lancaster— November 6 -7, 2019. The cost of the trip is $360.00 which includes a delicious lunch on day 1 at Shady Maple where you can fit in some pre-Christmas shopping. Next, the group will enjoy a matinee at the American Music Theater’s show, Joy to the World. There will be a late check in at the Fulton Steamboat Inn with dinner at the restaurant. Guests can then enjoy the amenities of the hotel. On day two there will be a late check out after breakfast. Shopping at the outlets is the next item of fun. Lunch will be on your own. Bus pick-up at the outlets will bring you to the af-ternoon show at Sight and Sound, the Miracle of Christmas. After the show the group will enjoy a family style dinner at Hersey Farm Restaurant before returning home. For further information or to reserve a seat please call Teri at 732-742-1320.
News from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed - Proverbs 19:17
A big Thank You to the Knights of Columbus 2061 for their very generous donation of ham dinner boxes so our clients could have a nice Easter meal.
Our food pantry is a busy place. Could you please help us by donating non-perishable food items? This week we mostly need canned or packaged fruit, canned corn, Chef Boyardee type canned pastas, and cereals. Donations can be left in the church lobby after any mass.
Our next general meeting will be May 20th at 7pm in MDH. If you’d like to become involved with helping the poor of our community why not join us?
Our Lord said; “As you have done for the least of my brethren, you have done unto me.” This is the basis for all we do at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. We invite you to share in our mission. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance please contact us through the parish office. In the past we’ve helped people with rent, utility, groceries, medicines and many other needs. No work of charity is foreign to our socie-ty. In the name of Christ we are here to help and to serve. Please put us to work. If you or someone you know is truly in need please contact us through the par-ish office. (732) 257-0077
2019 Bishop’s Annual Appeal Help Build a Civilization of Love
On Divine Mercy Sunday we turn to our faith in God who is ready to embrace us and forgive us for all our wrongdoings. In exchange for our humanity God offers His divinity and even though we have sinned against God He never forgets that what He made is good and always shows mercy.
Mercy is a sign of a strong church. We need to be merciful and we need mercy upon us to carry out the mission of the Church to make the Risen Lord’s Way, Truth, and Life known. With a few weeks remaining in the Bishop’s Annual Appeal we have reached 77.29% of our parish goal of $91,000.00 and together we can reach our full potential in the upcoming weeks. The ministries that the Bishop’s Annual Appeal funds pro-vides us the opportunity to attend to our people, serve our Church, and makes the priorities of the Gospel known.
All the funds raised through the Bishop’s Annual Ap-peal go towards the ministries and programs outlined in the appeal brochure.
Thank you to all who have given so generously to the 2019 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. If you have not made a pledge, there is still time to participate. Mail your gift
to: Diocese of Metuchen, Bishop’s Annual Appeal, PO Box 4000, Metuchen, NJ 08840-4000 or give online at
www.diometuchen.org/BAA.
OLV Senior Group May Meeting Friday, May 3, 2019 at 1:00PM
in Monsignor Dalton Hall.
Prior to our business meeting, we will have our annual May Crowning. Cof-fee and cake will be served after the business meeting. Non-perishable
food donations for St. Vincent de Paul will be accepted at all meetings. For further information
contact Teri at 732-727-7639.
The Feast of Divine Mercy Sunday was granted to the Universal Church by Pope St. John Paul II on the occasion of the canonization of Sr. Faustina on April 30, 2000. It is celebrated the Sunday following Easter.
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