“When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it.” Jesus today gives us the im-age of a merchant who
knows he has discov-ered a great treasure. In
fact, its value is so tre-mendous that the man is
willing to sell every-thing else in order to
possess it. Why? Because he knows it will all be worth it. He knows
that the pearl will bring him more reward than anything else he has ever owned, more even than all his possessions combined.
This Gospel story is meant to help us understand the unfathomable value of the kingdom of heaven. Nothing else can compare to it. No material item, no honor or success, can compete with this pearl of great
price. Everything we have, short of this, is finite: limited, temporary, and ultimately fleeting. Eternal happiness, on the other hand, is infi-
nite. It never ends. This is the deep contentment, the satisfaction, the peace, and happiness that we crave, the kind that doesn’t disappoint.
Like the merchant in the parable, we too should understand the value of this discovery. As Christians, we have “found” the treasure beyond all other treasures! Life in Christ, both now and in heaven, is
truly the pearl of great price. The only question is whether we are willing to “sell” all that we have to obtain it. In other words, are we
willing to release the other things that claim hold on us? Are we ready to put Christ first in our lives? All of us need to take pause from time to time and examine our attachments and priorities. Money, pleasure,
success, or comfort can often seem so important to us that we falsely begin to imagine these things will bring the happiness we so desire.
But the message is loud and clear today: the kingdom of heaven is the true treasure we long for.
Sunday, July 30 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12
Rom 8:28-30 Mt 13:44-52 or 13:44-46
Monday, July 31
Ex 32:15-24, 30-34
Mt 13:31-35
Tuesday, August 1
Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28
Mt 13:36-43
Wednesday, August 2
Ex 34:29-35 Mt 13:44-46
Thursday, August 3 Ex 40:16-21, 34-38
Mt 13:47-53
Friday, August 4 Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37
Mt 13:54-58
Saturday, August 5
Lv 25:1, 8-17 Mt 14:1-12
Sunday, August 6 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 2 Pt 1:16-19
Mt 17:1-9
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Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 30, 2017
Presentation Our Lady Of Victory Parish
Detroit, Michigan
Presentation Our Lady of Victory Church is an urban parish that strives to proclaim the Good News of Christ
and the beliefs of the Roman Catholic faith, focuses on increasing our love for God through worship; serves as
stewards in the community and continues the ministry of Jesus Christ through prayer and evangelization.
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NEXT WEEK’S MINISTERS
August 6, 2017
Lector
Bob Thomas
Altar Servers Devin Busby
Isaac Propson
Ministers of Holy Communion
Gwendolyn Gray
Marsha Price
Ushers Otis Burdette
Anthony Timbers
Coffee & Donuts for August
Volunteers Needed
Counters - Monday, August, 7
AnthonyTimbers
KROGER REWARDS This just a reminder that Presentation Our Lady of
Victory continues to earn funds from your purchases
made at Krogers.
There is no need to re-enroll as we have in the past.
However, if you know someone that is interested in en-
rolling into the program and help POLOV earn funds,
please have them use our Organization #90701. For
more information, call 313.255.9000.
NEW Contact Information Update
Wesley Duggan
Courtyard Manor
29760 Farmington Road - Bldg 2
Farmington Hills, MI 48334 877.633.0738
ADVERTISE WITH US
Do you know someone who owns a business, sews,
teaches piano, cleans homes, has a transportation ser-
vice, etc? If so, the GOOD NEWS bulletin is a great
place to promote their services. Have them call
313.255.9000 for more information.
WEEKLY COLLECTION
The weekend of July 23, 2017
we received a total of $1,582.00
Thank you for your continued support!!!
NEXT WEEK’S MASS INTENTION
August 6, 2017
Donnae Green
Requested by
Marsha Price & Cynthia Jackson
Volunteer for Life Remodeled in Central Detroit
Be one of 17,000 volunteers on a six-day beautifi-
cation blitz in central Detroit neighborhoods sur-
rounding Sacred Heart Major Seminary, St. Charles
Lwanga and St. Moses the Black parishes as part of
Life Remodeled. Work ranges from sweeping, remov-
ing litter and brush, lawn mowing, painting and more.
The project kicks off July 31 and runs through August
5, 2017. Volunteers from AOD parishes, schools, min-
istries as well as Sacred Heart Major Seminary and
Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan are invited to serve.
More info and registration at www.aod.org/
liferemodeled
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE
PLEASE NOTE…… During the summer months, there will not be any Com-
munion Services or Bible Study.
All weekly activities will resume in September. Have a safe summer!!!
Friday, August 11
Just For Christ 7:00 pm
Sunday, August 13
Parish Prayer Time 10:45 am
Celebration of Mass 11:30 am
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SUMMER HOSPITALITY Volunteers are needed for
Coffee & Donuts during
the summer months!
Please see Belinda Danzy to sign-up!!
CSA 2017 UPDATE
Target Goal $ 11,285.00
49 pledges as of 7/23/17 $ 10,491.00
Needed to reach Goal $ 794.00
Thank you for your support!
Everyone is encouraged to visit the newly developed Trinity Vicariate web site:
www.trinityvicariate.org
WE WELCOME YOU
Are you looking for a new place to worship on Sunday?
Would you like to know more about us? Do you want to become a member, or need contribution envelopes?
Whatever your needs, we are here to assist you.
Please complete the attached form and drop in the collection basket, mail it to the Parish Office, or call 313.255.9000.
I would like more information about POLOV
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A TIME TO PRAY Every Sunday @ 10:45am
Everyone is invited and encouraged to gather with others from our parish as we pray for
the mission of our Church.
Just as we are seeing revitalization in our city, we
seek to bring about rebirth of the Church in Detroit.
“For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.”
Please Pray for our family & friends
AT HOME Theora Carter, Sarah & Thomas Diggs,
Ruth Donaldson, Gwendolyn Hendricks, Mr. McClory, Emily McGhee, Doris Robinson,
Mary Elizabeth Robinson, Deacon Sanders, Helen Smith, Dorothy Squalls, June Sutton
OTHER Wesley Duggan, Daryl Robinson, Odis Solomon
Please help us keep updated information.
Call the Parish Office at 313.255.9000.
SAVE THE DATE Sunday, August 27, 2017
11:30 am Mass
The Installation mass of
Fr. Stephen Burr
With The Most Reverend
Gerard W. Battersby
A light reception will follow
A light reception will follow in the activities center
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ADVERTISE WITH US
Call - 313.255.9000
PRESENTATION OUR LADY OF VICTORY PARISH Reverend Stephen Burr, Pastor
Reverend Mr. Hubert Sanders, Pastoral Administrator
PARISH OFFICE Ms. Jeanine Murphy, Business Manager
Telephone: 313.255.9000 / [email protected]
EMERGENCY CONTACT: 586.596.2089 or 313.330.1332
OFFICE LOCATION AND NEW MAILING ADDRESS 17305 Ashton Avenue † Detroit MI 48219 (located on North East side of Convent)
CHURCH/CHAPEL LOCATION: 8201 W. Outer Drive Parish Website: www.presentationourladyofvictory.org
COORDINATOR CONTACTS Sacristan: Ms. Mary Maurant
Music Minister: Mr. Brown W. Leonard
Religious Education: Mrs. Jeanine Gaskin
Adult Formation: Mr. Hubert Sanders Jr.
Minister of Service: Mrs. Gail Bond, Mr. Michael Heard, Mr. Bob Thomas Ushers Ministry: Mr. Anthony Timbers
Worship: Ms. Pamela Heard
St. Vincent de Paul Society: Ms. Monika Uriel
50 & Over Group: Mrs. Wesley Duggan
Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary, Court #189: Mrs. Jerree Martin
PARISH COUNCIL Gail Bond, Chairperson ~ Robert Thomas, Secretary
Stacey Dick, Jesse Goodwin. Belinda Danzy, Thomas Diggs, Monika Uriel
FINANCE COUNCIL Jonathan Sanders, Chairperson, Thomas Diggs, Anthony Timbers, Michael Vincent
ORGANIZATIONS Ushers, Adult Choir, Men of Victory, 50 & Over Club, F.I.T.T. Ministry,
Youth Ministry, St. Vincent DePaul, Junior Daughters, Knights & Ladies of Peter Claver
SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: One half hour before Sunday Mass or by appointment
Baptism: Please contact the Parish Office Marriage: Weddings must be arranged at least six months in advance
JAMES H. COLE FUNERAL HOME
Main Chapel 2624 West Grand Blvd
313.873.0771
Northwest Chapel 16100 Schaefer 313.835.3997
97 years of service since 1919
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