PASTOR: Rev. Msgr. Paul J. E. Burkard PAROCHIAL VICARS: Rev. Samuel T. Giangreco, Jr. Rev. Romulus Rosolowski, OFM Conv. DEACON: Deacon Michael V. Comerford RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed SUNDAY MASSES: Saturday Vigil: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (Folk Mass), Noon (Choir), 4:30 p.m. HOLY DAY MASSES: Please see bulletin WEEKDAY MASSES: 7:30 a.m., 12:10 p.m. (Mon.-Sat.) 8:15 a.m. (Monday, Friday during School Year) SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: Saturday: 3:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-7:30 p.m. Eve of Holy Day: 3:00-4:00 p.m. Eve of First Friday: 3:00-4:00 p.m. SCHOOL: 2760 South Park Avenue, Lackawanna, NY Mrs. Carolyn M. Kraus, Principal Phone: (716) 828-9434 E-mail: [email protected]Website: www.ourladyofvictoryelementary.org RELIGIOUS ED OFFICE: 2760 South Park Avenue, Lackawanna, NY Ms. Carmelann Ziccardi, Director Phone: (716) 828-9437 E-mail: [email protected]GIFT SHOP and MUSEUM: Dianne Bosinski, Tours & Basilica Programs (716) 828-9424/[email protected]Jerome Welsch, Jr., Gift Shop Manager (716) 828-9433/[email protected]GIFT SHOP and MUSEUM HOURS; Daily 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. ROSARY: Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, August 12, 2018 - Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time OUR LADY OF VICTORY NATIONAL SHRINE AND BASILICA 767 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, New York 14218 Phone: (716) 828-9444; FAX: (716) 828-9429 E-mail: [email protected]Website: www.ourladyofvictory.org
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PASTOR: Rev. Msgr. Paul J. E. Burkard
PAROCHIAL VICARS: Rev. Samuel T. Giangreco, Jr. Rev. Romulus Rosolowski, OFM Conv.
DEACON: Deacon Michael V. Comerford
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed
WEEKDAY MASSES: 7:30 a.m., 12:10 p.m. (Mon.-Sat.) 8:15 a.m. (Monday, Friday during School Year)
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: Saturday: 3:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-7:30 p.m. Eve of Holy Day: 3:00-4:00 p.m. Eve of First Friday: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
SCHOOL: 2760 South Park Avenue, Lackawanna, NY Mrs. Carolyn M. Kraus, Principal Phone: (716) 828-9434 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ourladyofvictoryelementary.org RELIGIOUS ED OFFICE: 2760 South Park Avenue, Lackawanna, NY Ms. Carmelann Ziccardi, Director Phone: (716) 828-9437 E-mail: [email protected] GIFT SHOP and MUSEUM: Dianne Bosinski, Tours & Basilica Programs (716) 828-9424/[email protected] Jerome Welsch, Jr., Gift Shop Manager (716) 828-9433/[email protected] GIFT SHOP and MUSEUM HOURS; Daily 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. ROSARY: Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 12, 2018 - Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
OUR LADY OF VICTORY NATIONAL SHRINE AND BASILICA
767 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, New York 14218 Phone: (716) 828-9444; FAX: (716) 828-9429
Once again, I would like to thank Carm Zomeri and the committee members and volunteers who worked with her to bring together all of the various parts of last Sunday’s “Pennies To Heaven” event. It was a successful day. As usual, the chicken BBQ was great. We are known for our high-end theme baskets, and this is a major component of the day. Thanks to the parishioners and friends of the parish who donated them. The other activities added a nice touch to the day, as well. All in all, it was a good day. It usually takes several months for us to receive all of the bills for expenses related the this event. I’ll provide a final report on the event as soon as I can. Again, thanks to all who made it a successful day.
Wednesday of this week, August 15, is the feast of the Assumption of Mary into heaven – a holy day of obligation. The Vigil Mass for the holy day will be at 7:30 p.m. on August 14. Masses on the holy day itself will be at 7:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
The feast of the Assumption marks the end of Mary’s life. It is also called the “dormition” or “falling asleep” of Mary. It is one of the oldest and most important feasts in the church calendar. It celebrates the heavenly birthday of Mary – the day she was taken into heaven. The feast is celebrated by the Catholic Church, all of the Orthodox churches, and the Anglican church. Our Catholic belief teaches that Mary, “having completed her course of earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory.” The painting on the ceiling of the dome of our Basilica depicts the Assumption and Coronation of Mary. While we were on our spring pilgrimage to the Holy Land this past May, we had the privilege of praying at the Church of the Assumption (called the “Dormition Church”) in the area of Jerusalem called Mount Zion. It is a beautiful church and it was a beautiful experience.
Summer is quickly coming to a close. The local saying “once the Erie County Fair is here, summer is over” is truer than most of us want to believe. Before we know it, we will back in full swing with all of our fall routines. As students are returning to college, high school, and elementary school, I want them to know that we are praying for them and will continue to pray for them throughout the up-coming academic year.
We are awaiting a date from Bishop Malone’s office for the Sacrament of Confirmation this fall. We are hoping for a date in mid-to-late September or very early October.
May Jesus bless you and Our Lady of Victory watch over you.
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Pray for the canonization of our founder, Venerable Nelson Baker
Sacrament of Baptism: Our Parish offers a special Pre-Baptism preparation program for parents who desire to share their faith with their children. Parents-to-be must attend this class prior to the birth of their child. Baptisms are usually scheduled two times each month. Call the Rectory to register for classes. Godparents must be Confirmed and practicing Catholics. Non-parishioners are required to have a Letter of Recommendation to serve as a sponsor.
Sacrament of Marriage:
To be married in the Basilica, you must be an active parishioner for at least 9 months prior to setting a date. Engaged couples should contact the pastor before making other wedding arrangements. Couples are required to attend a Pre-Cana Conference, or equivalent pre-marriage preparation program.
Letters of Recommendation:
Recommendations to act as sponsors for Baptism or Confirmation can be issued only to registered members of Our Lady of Victory Parish who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation, attend Mass and receive Holy Communion regularly, have their children attending a Catholic school or Religious Education class. If married, the marriage must be in conformity with the regulations of the Catholic Church.
Devotions:
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament begins immediately after the 12:10 p.m. Mass in the Basilica on Fridays and concludes with Benediction at 5:00 p.m.
First Friday:
On the eve of the First Friday of each month there are confessions from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Mass is celebrated at 7:30 p.m. on First Friday.
Care of the Sick:
Please notify the rectory office for a visit to any family member who is sick, in the hospital or confined to home. Regular home Communion visits are usually on the First Friday of the month by a priest, deacon, or minister of the Eucharist.
Tours:
To schedule a tour of Our Lady of Victory Basilica, please contact Dianne Bosinski, Tours & Basilica Programs by email at [email protected] or by phone at (716) 828-9424.
Summary of the Readings Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Servers: Saturday, August 18 4:30 p.m.—P. Diamond, A. Pavlovich, MG. Wood, A. Mateer Sunday, August 19 8:00 a.m.—R. Harrington, D.M. Wietchy (MC=J.Wing) 10:00 a.m.—J.G.A. Schwarzott (MC=K. Thompson) 12:00 p.m.—T. Sitarek, J.L. Sokolik (MC=C. Carroccia) 4:30 p.m.—D.N. Clark, M. McNatty (MC= J. Pearson)
Tours: August 19: Ron Bonafede
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Mass Schedule ~ Week of August 12, 2018
Saturday, August 11 4:30 Peter & Sue Stoycoff by Maria Stoycoff Kern
Sunday, August 12—Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 Deceased Members of the Holy Name Society 10:00 Family & Friends by The Powers Family 12:00 Pana & Vlade Dimitrievski by The Dimitrievski Family 4:30 Novena in Honor of Our Lady’s Assumption
Monday, August 13—SS. Pontian & Hippolytus 7:30 Novena in Honor of Our Lady’s Assumption Richard & Dorothy Bosinski by Family 12:10 Louis & Irene Corbo (Wedding Anniversary) by Family Joan C. Downey by The Downey Family
Tuesday, August 14—St. Maximilian Kolbe 7:30 Novena in Honor of Our Lady’s Assumption In Honor of the Blessed Mother & Fr. Baker by Sister Mary Ann Bove 12:10 Dennis Pietraszewski by Marlene & Khristin Pietraszewski Mary Nasternak by Ruth Smokowski & Family 7:30 Joseph Ransford by Bob Wuendsch Ellen Taylor by Harold Switala
Wednesday, August 15—The Assumption of the BVM 7:30 Novena in Honor of Our Lady’s Assumption Marnie Broderick by Jack, Sr. & Jack, Jr. Zimmerman 8:15 Bona & Gruttadauria Families by Petrina Bona Theresa Morgan by Georgiann & Mary 12:10 Dec. Mem. of the Tiberio Family by John & Mary Ann Tiberio & Family David Downing by OLV Homes of Charity 4:30 Paul Bourne by Diane Sawko & Debra Gates Diana Palante by Joanne Croglio
Thursday, August 16—St. Stephen of Hungary 7:30 To the Immaculate Heart of Mary by Carmen Kozlowski 12:10 Sue Pitillo by Family Corinne Preischel by Family of Corinne Preischel
Friday, August 17 7:30 Our Lady of Victory Golden Treasury For the People of the Parish 12:10 James B. Downey by The Downey Family In Mem. of Paul O’Connell by Tom O’Connell
Saturday, August 18 7:30 Jim & Lucy Klein by Jeff & Debbie Klein 12:10 William J. Nicholson by Jane & Terry Gilbride 1:30 Wedding: Theodore Hines, Jr. & Sondra Veronica Fucina 4:30 Robert “Leo” Handzlik (Ann.) by Daughter, Linda Klice
Sunday, August 19—Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 Marlene Wirth by Sisters, Cindy & Nancy 10:00 Michael Bona by Greg Stachowski 12:00 Timothy Haydu by Aunt Irma & Cousin Chris Turko 4:30 Frances Maj (Rem. Rich Maj) by Virginia Chmielowiec
Happening This Week
Sunday, August 12—Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1:00 p.m. Baptisms (Bas)
Monday, August 13—SS. Pontian & Hippolytus 7:00 p.m. Folk Group Practice (Mus R)
Tuesday, August 14—St. Maximilian Kolbe 3:00-4:00 p.m. Confessions 7:30 p.m. Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Assumption NO Rosary for Peace NO Prayer Group Meeting
Wednesday, August 15—The Assumption of the BVM Assumption of the BVM - Holy Day of Obligation Masses at 7:30, 8:15, 12:10 and 4:30 Novena in Honor of the Assumption of the BVM Ends 6:30 p.m. OLV School Board Meeting (Caf)
Thursday, August 16—St. Stephen of Hungary 1:00 p.m. Legion of Mary Meeting (MR) 6:00 p.m. High School Confirmation Class (School) 7:00 p.m. Adult Confirmation Class (MR)
Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers, please use the sign-up sheets in the sacristy to indicate your availability. Lectors will be contacted by phone. Thank you.
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Adult Confirmation Classes
There are many adult Catholics who have not been Confirmed. Besides the fact that they have not been received into the full initiation of the Catholic faith, it becomes a problem when they want to serve as godparents/sponsors for Baptism/Confirmation. If you are a practicing adult Catholic (that is, go to Communion, and if married, married according to the rite of the Catholic Church) and have completed high school (high school students should be in our teen Confirmation program) consider attending the five catechism-review classes and receive the Sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop Richard Malone in the Fall. The classes begin this Thursday, August 16, from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. in the Marian Room on the lower level of the Basilica. Please register by calling Father Romulus at 828-9425.
Life in the Spirit Seminar
Would you like to experience more of the Holy Spirit’s power and gifts in your life? Fan into flame the Holy Spirit you received at Baptism and Confirmation. Life in the Spirit Seminar, sponsored by Charismatic Renewal, Diocese of Buffalo; Magnificat/Buffalo Chapter; and Our Lady of Victory Altar & Rosary Society will be held at Our Lady of Victory School Cafeteria on 7 consecutive Friday evenings September 28 to November 9 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. For more information or to text registration, contact: Sandy Swiech at 716-864-5583 (cell); 716-648-5870 (home); or [email protected]; or call Evelyn at 652-2286. Cost: $20 donation. Checks payable to Charismatic Renewal. Please RSVP by September 21.
Young Adult News
Ever feel like you’re the only one who believes this stuff? You’re not alone! Are you between the ages of 18 and 39? There are two groups of young adults who meet regularly to build community, growing in faith and friendship.
“Frassati WNY” meets on Tuesdays in Our Lady of Pompeii School in Lancaster for Scripture, discussion, and prayer, along with offering opportunities for various social and service activities. The Frassati link is to a closed group on Facebook, so please request to join!
“[re] Young Adult Ministry” meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at St. Benedict's in Amherst for live praise & worship, a witness talk, and prayer, followed by fellowship.
Theodore Hines, Jr. & Sondra Veronica Fucina Kevin Patrick Brennan & Christina Bernice Rak Justin Edward Jolls & D’Anna Elizabeth Farrar
The Traveling Chalice
Would you like to host the “Traveling Chalice” in your home to promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life?
Father Sam invites families with school-aged (including college-aged) children still living at home, to bring his personal chalice home for a week to help promote vocations through brief prayer each evening with your family.
The week begins with the presentation of the chalice at the end of a Saturday evening or Sunday Mass, and may be concluded with Father Sam celebrating a Mass in your home on the following Friday evening. Please contact Father Sam at the rectory at 716-828-9428 or [email protected] for more information or to sign –up.
Golden and Diamond Wedding Anniversaries
The Diocese of Buffalo will honor couples celebrating their 50th, 60th, or 70th wedding anniversary this year with a special Mass, celebrated by Bishop Malone, on Sunday, October 14, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Cathedral, 50 Franklin Street, Buffalo. During the Mass couples will renew their marriage vows. Following Mass, formal pictures of the anniversary couples will be taken with Bishop Malone in the Lady Chapel located to the left of the main altar in St. Joseph’s Cathedral.
If you are celebrating your 50th, 60th or 70th wedding anniversary this year and would like to attend the Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral, please complete the following form and return it to the Rectory by Tuesday, September 4.
Vocation Thought Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jesus assures us that all who believe in Him will have eternal life. I’m sure that we have heard this lesson many times, but it can still be easy to forget. How is Jesus asking you to remind His people of His promise of eternal life? If God is calling you to a Church vocation, call Father Andrew Lauricella at 716-847-5535. Also, check out the “Priest of the Month” stories at www.buffalovocations.org.
50th, 60th, 70th Wedding Anniversary Celebration Sunday, October 14, 2018—10:30 a.m. Mass
At St. Joseph’s Cathedral Pictures with Bishop Malone in the Lady Chapel
following the Mass
Last Name:______________________________________
Husband’s First Name:_____________________________
Wife’s First Name:________________________________
City, State, Zip: __________________________________
Date of Marriage: _________________________________
Attending Cathedral Celebration: _____ YES _____ NO
Please complete and return to the Rectory by Tuesday, September 4.
Thank you.
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Basilica Tour Guides Needed
We are looking for people who would like to volunteer to be a Tour Guide, especially for tours during the week. You don’t need teaching experience or a degree in public speaking, but if you are an energetic “people person” and someone who has a love of our church, all its beauty and the history behind it, please complete the form below and return it to the rectory or place it in the collection basket. Training will be provided and you will shadow one of our more experienced Tour Guides until you are ready to give a tour on your own. As an added benefit, all Basilica volunteers are entitled to a discount in the OLV Gift Shop.
Blood Drive at Lake Erie Italian Club Small Hall, 3200 South Park Avenue, Lackawanna, on Tuesday, August 14, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. For an appointment, please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins welcome! Retreat: The Holy Face Ministry will be presenting a two-day retreat on Friday, September 14, at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Mother of Mercy House, 6131 Newton Road, Orchard Park. The title of the retreat is Worrier to Warrior: Developing a real, intimate relationship with God. The cost is $35 which includes lunch on Saturday. Registration is required by calling 716-662-6025. Limited seating so register early.
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Father Baker’s 2018 Pennies to Heaven Chicken Barbecue & Family Carnival
A great big thank you to each volunteer who gave time to help with this year’s Father Baker’s Pennies to Heaven Chicken Barbecue and Family Carnival and to everyone who came to support us. Our event was a success because of you. We could not have done it without you! Here’s looking forward to next year!
Father Baker’s Pennies to Heaven
Chicken Barbecue & Family Carnival
Winners
Congratulations to the following prize winners from this year’s Father Baker’s Pennies to Heaven:
♦ Raffle Ticket Prizes ♦ Winter Clean-up
Bob Wood ♦ Grass Is Greener
Anne Simme ♦ What’s on the Menu
Donald Ball ♦ Wine Barrel Table
V. Opalka
♦ Lottery Lamp Linda Hess
♦ 50/50 Split Club Barb
Planning A Vacation Before School Begins?
When you are out-of-town, you can find Mass times for parishes all over the country via the Internet at www.masstimes.org. Enter the city, state or zip code you will be visiting and get a list of parishes in that area with the address and phone number for each parish, a schedule of Mass days/times and directions to the parish.
Basilica Tour Guide Volunteer
I am interested in becoming a Basilica Tour Guide Volunteer. Please contact me with more information.
Name: ___________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________
City, State, Zip:___________________________________
Phone: __________________________________________
Email:___________________________________________
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