W E L C O M E T O T H E FA I T H C O M M U N I T Y O F

OUR LADY OF VICTORY -Mission Statement-

We are a community that lives and shares the preaching, teaching and healing of Christ.

Sunday Masses Weekday Masses Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:30 PM Monday-Friday 7 AM Thursdays: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday 7 AM, 9 AM & 11 AM Saturday 8 AM Saturdays: 8:30 AM & 3:00 PM

August 2, 2020 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them

to the crowds. They all ate and were satisfied. Mt 14:19-20

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Welcome to Our Lady of Victory Catholic Parish

Happenings in the Parish Family Please continue to Pray for Our Sick and their Caregivers: Larry Barnett, Michael Bihl, Cindy Boboth, Sue Boboth, Tracey (Dietz) Carlson, Gregg Dietz, Mick Clark, Kim Clary, Shannon Colemer, Thee De Cook, Trudy Dells, Mark Deppe, Julie Gacke, Tate Green, Karen Hamerly, Angie Harris, Clara Hermiston, Danielle Hines, Ben Hochstatter, Nancy Hogren, Loretta Kelley, Carolyn Kuebler, Miguel Lopez, Robert Mack, Pat Maring, Jim McCarthy, Mary Lou Meade, Nick Miller, Janie Mitchell, Gary Neece, Mary Neece, Melinda (Siskoff) Neumann, David Nitzel, Jim O’Brien, Tara Painter, Colleen Ryan, Kenneth Scodeller, Shirley Sinnot, Latricia Straight, Christian Tilkens, Tom Simmons, Vince Welk, Cris Worley, Jim Yackley. Banns of Marriage: II Elizabeth Vondera & Jacob Bolton Baptism: Anthony Joseph, son of Evan & Karina (Martin) Brankin. Congratulations on his spiritual birthday! Rest in Peace: Please pray for LaVonne Stevens, mother of Kim Belk. May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

A Message from Fr. Jake… This last weekend we celebrated a special Mass where four people were baptized and were fully initiated in the Catholic Church. We also had another six people made a profession of faith and were also fully initiated into the Catholic Church. Therefore, I want to congratulate Andres, Ava, Haylee, Aiden, JP, Justin, Ballie, Terry, Christopher, and Catherine on joining our parish community. Please continue to hold these individuals in your prayers. I know that many of us will not be able to welcome them personally anytime soon, but your prayers of support will definitely help them during these initial days of their life as Catholics. I know that it hard to believe, but the first day of school is less than one month away. We are hoping to welcome kids back to school on Monday, August 24th. This weekend JFK will be holding back-to-school registration as we prepare for the start of the school year. Registration will be held on Sunday, August 2nd, Monday, August 3rd, and Tuesday, August 4th this year. Families are asked to sign-up for a time slot through an on-line service to come in and register your children for school. Please see the parish website, www.olvjfk.com, for more details about registration and selecting a time for you to register your kids for school. This is also the last weekend that Cameron and Ben will be with us in the parish. Cameron will be returning to Mundelein Seminary in two weeks, and Ben will be returning to St. Paul Seminary in four weeks. It was a blessing to have them here for the summer, especially as we tackled some projects around the parish campus. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Like any other student, they are facing a lot of uncertainty as they return to school, so your prayers will be much appreciated in the coming days and weeks ahead. God-willing, Ben will be ordained a transitional deacon in about ten months, and I am hoping that this will be celebration that many of us here in the parish can attend at Sacred Heart Cathedral early next June. This coming week I will be in and out of the office because of my new responsibilities as Director of Seminarians for the Diocese. The latter will happen one or twice a month as I attend meetings and make visits. Fr. Scott will be around to help and assist if any needs arise. One of us will always try to be available, so thank you in advance for being flexibile with whatever priest is available at the time of your need. I know that many of you have not been able to talk with Fr. Scott as of yet, but I feel very blessed to have this co-worker in the vineyard assisting with the pastoral work here at the parish. As we move into the future, I pray that more of you are able to get to know this faith-filled priest. As a reminder, the parish office has returned to its regular office hours that existed prior to the shutdown for COVID-19 on March 17th. The parish office is open on Monday through Friday from 7:30AM until 4:00PM. There will no longer be special weekend office hours. If you need assistance after office hours, please call the parish office to make an after-hours appointment with a staff member or you can use the emergency number (563-293-1177) if immediate assistance is needed. Please know that parishioners are still available to help fellow parishioners who are in need of assistance because of COVID-19 restrictions. We will also continue to call on parishioners, but they will be less frequent. Our Lady of Victory, pray for us!

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Mass Schedule and Parish Events

Saturday, August 1, 2020

8:00 AM † Dave Blough

4:30 PM † John & Millie Tofanelli

Sunday, August 2, 2020

7:00 AM For the Parish

9:00 AM † Marie Bruhn

11:00 AM † Paul Pham

Monday, August 3, 2020

7:00 AM † Helen Kessen

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

7:00 AM † Beverly Kerker Wednesday, August 5, 2020

7:00 AM † George & Joan Stack

Thursday, August 6, 2020

7:00 AM † Alfred Becker

Friday, August 7, 2020

7:00 AM † Sherm Weber

Saturday, August 8, 2020

8:00 AM † Al & Mary Langfeldt

4:30 PM † Leo & Shirley Kilfoy

Sunday August 9, 2020

7:00 AM For the Parish 9:00 AM † Katie Huggins

11:00 AM † Marilyn Zeimet

Saturday

1 8:00 AM Mass (CH) 8:30 AM Confession (CH) 3:00 PM - 4:10 PM Confession (CH) 4:30 PM Mass (CH) Mission Appeal

Sunday

2 7:00 AM Mass (CH) 8:00 AM - 1 PM Back to School Registration (GYM/CAF) 9:00 AM Mass (CH) 11:00 AM Mass (CH) Mission Appeal

Monday

3 7:00 AM Mass (CH) 4:00 PM - 8 PM Back to School Registration (GYM/CAF)

Tuesday

4 7:00 AM Mass (CH) 4:00 PM - 8 PM Back to School Registration (GYM/CAF)

Wednesday

5 7:00 AM Mass (CH)

Thursday

6 7:00 AM Mass (CH) 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Confession (CH)

Friday

7 First Friday Adoration cancelled - church open for private prayer 7:00 AM Mass (CH)

Saturday

8 8:00 AM Mass (CH) 8:30 AM Confession (CH) 3:00 PM - 4:10 PM Confession (CH) 4:30 PM Mass (CH)

Sunday

9 7:00 AM Mass 9:00 AM Mass 11:00 AM Mass 1:30 PM Confirmation Mass #1

This Week

CH-Church PC-Parish Center GS-Gathering Space RC-Ridgecrest GSMR-Gathering Space Meeting Room SC-Silvercrest JFK SR-JFK Staff Room YR-Youth Room MC-Media Center

Readings for the week of August 2, 2020 Sunday: Is 55:1-3/Ps 145:8-9, 15-16, 17-18 [cf. 16]/Rom 8:35, 37-39/Mt 14:13-21 Monday: Jer 28:1-17/Ps 119:29, 43, 79, 80, 95, 102 [68b]/Mt 14:22-36 Tuesday: Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22/Ps 102:16-18, 19-21, 29 and 22-23 [17]/Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14 Wednesday: Jer 31:1-7/Jer 31:10, 11-12ab, 13 [cf. 10d]/Mt 15:21-28 Thursday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9 [1a, 9a]/2 Pt 1:16-19/Mt 17:1-9 Friday: Na 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7/Dt 32:35cd-36ab, 39abcd, 41 [39c]/Mt 16:24-28 Saturday: Hb 1:12—2:4/Ps 9:8-9, 10-11, 12-13 [11b]/Mt 17:14-20 Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a/Ps 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14 [8]/Rom 9:1-5/Mt 14:22-33 Observances for the week of August 2, 2020 Sunday: 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Tuesday: St. John Vianney, Priest Wednesday: The Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major Thursday: The Transfiguration of the Lord Friday: St. Sixtus II, Pope, and Companions, Martyrs; St. Cajetan, Priest Saturday: St. Dominic, Priest Next Sunday: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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August 2, 2020

The following positions are available at John F. Kennedy Catholic School. Hourly Paid School Positions FT and PT positions during school year.

Flexible duties working with 3-14 year olds in classrooms, at recess, and during lunches. Helping with food preparation and cleaning may be included. Must be available between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuition, childcare, and other fee reductions included. Send letter, resume, references or complete application to: John F. Kennedy Catholic School 1627 W. 42nd Davenport, IA 52806 (563) 391-3030 chad.steimle@olvjfkmail.com www.olvjfk.com

We are disciples of Jesus making faith matter and sharing God’s love to make more disciples! Alpha Youth series with ProjectYM live continues this week! Alpha is a ministry for sparking deep conversations and helping people be heard and hear God. There are lots of options for participating, either individually or with a group of friends, so contact davolvym@diodav.org if your teen is interested! Our next Ave of Flags run is Labor Day, Monday, September 7th! Sign up here to raise money for your trips, be patriotic, and have fun! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b44ada82da0ff2-aveofflags For High School Youth: Parents and HS teens: Sign up for our Remind text service by texting “@olvh” to the number 81010. We’ll be using these texts to let families know about youth ministry events all year and special summer events as well! Grow with God. Love your neighbor. Share your faith.

We are planning to begin in-person classes on October 7, 2020. Our hope is that waiting until October will allow families to adjust to school starting as well as allow another month for the numbers regarding the COVID-19 virus to lower. We will prepare for proper social distancing and sanitizing procedures. Information regarding the protocols in place will be shared with all registered families prior to the start of classes.

This year, our kindergarten families are invited to participate in a Family Faith Formation on Wednesdays when classes are held instead of class with a teacher. This will be set up in the cafeteria, allowing for social distancing between families. There is a place on the registration form to indicate your interest in participating. Information about on-line registration has been emailed to families who had students registered in K-7 last year. A link to the on-line registration can also be found under the Policies/Forms tab on the parish website. If you are unable to register using the on-line format please contact the Faith Formation office for assistance. 563-391-8384

Confirmation Masses are now scheduled for August 9th, 16th, and 23rd at 1:30pm, assuming no further changes from the pandemic. All Confirmation masses will be livestreamed! Sign up slots for families with Confirmation candidates are available online at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b44ada82da0ff2-confirmation1 Families will not be able to choose their own seats, and must social distance, wear masks, etc. in accordance with Diocesan directives when Confirmation masses are held. We are disciples of Jesus making faith matter and sharing God’s love to make more disciples!

Knight of Columbus School Supply Drive-up/Drop off Event

Event: School Supply Drop off - Monetary donations welcomed Date: Sunday, August 9 Location: OLV Parking Lot Time: 1:00-4:00 PM For a complete listing of items needed go to: https://www.olvjfk.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Supply-List-2020-21.pdf What to do: Pull your car up to the tent collection location and the Knights will unload your vehicle for you -PLEASE STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE! We will practice social distancing methods, wear proper PPE, and provide contactless curbside services to continue our efforts to benefit those in need within our community.

Bring your cans to OLV and donate your $.05 to Youth Ministry

We are collecting cans and bottles with the $.05 bottle deposit via the collection bin in the church. Due to the winter entrance be-ing closed, the bin has been moved to the main entrance. All proceeds from the can/bottle deposit collection go directly to OLV Youth Ministry.

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Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Stewardship Moment How often do we really place our trust in Jesus when the situation looks grim? The Gospel account of Jesus feeding over 5,000 people with five loaves of bread and two fish tells us that no gift is too small or insignificant when offered with love. But we have to do our part. Good stewards know that this involves trust and the belief that Jesus has a plan.

From your Parish Nurses

15 apps you should have on your phone during Coronavirus

1.NHS – As well as being able to access your medical records and make your Doctors appointment, you can search trusted NHS information if you think you have COVID symptoms.

2. COVID-19 Tracker – This app allows you to self- report symptoms to help reduce the rate of infection to others.

3. COVID Symptom Tracker- This app instructs you to take a one-minute test to self-report their symptoms on a daily basis.

4. MARQUEE TV -This app offers contemporary and classical cultural and preforming arts.

5. YOUPER – This app helps reduce anxiety levels, manage moods ,help you to sleep better.

6. ZOOM – This app allows you to join meetings as you work from home, as well as have video calls with friends and family.

7.TRACETOGETHER – Working with Blue Tooth it helps users curb the spread of COVID through community-driven contact tracing.

8. DAYLIO – This app allows you to keep a daily journal and monitor your moods and activities.

9. HEADSPACE- This app is a favorite for mindfulness with meditations to manage stress and anxiety and aid in sleep.

10. CDC – This app provides up-to-date information on how to protect yourself.

11.HOUSEPARTY – Thai app allows friends and family to connect through video chats.

12.WORDFEUD – Puzzle game much like Scrabble.

13. MOODPATH – Similar to YOUPER, this app helps keep track of your emotions.

14. RAVE – This app allows you to watch the streaming service with friends.

15. FREEDOM- This app helps fight distraction and technology addiction.

The Foundation was happy to have former board member Bob Nolan in town to help Bernie Mack present this years’ distribution check to Father Jake. Bob and his wife Pat are now residing in Clive, Iowa and his leadership will be missed on the Foundation

board. We wish them all the best in their next chapter. Thank you Bob, along with all board members and parishioners for embracing the vision and making a $55,000 distribution a reality today!

Our next Theology on Tap will be August 13th with our own Fr. Scott Foley! We’ll be doing a virtual pilgrimage to Rome with Fr. Scott leading the way! Check out the Quad Cities Emerging Adults Facebook group for more information and events for young adults!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2435148293442425/

Stewardship Prayer Warriors As we approach the beginning of a new school year, we pray for all who are wrestling with tough decisions about re-opening classrooms. We ask God to grant knowledge and good judgement to administrators and decision-makers; strengthen educators and staff seeking to meet the needs of their students; give wisdom and courage to parents; and bless all students with a keen desire to perform to the best of their ability. Stewardship Prayer Warriors inspire and sustain stewardship in our parish through personal prayer. Suggested prayer intentions are announced each month. Anyone can become a Stewardship Prayer Warrior. Simply include the intention in your daily prayers. To receive intentions electronically send an email to: olvstewardship@gmail.com. Type “Add Me” into the subject line and give your first and last name in the body of the email. Contact information is kept private.

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Church/Parish Office 4105 N. Division Street Davenport, IA 52806 Phone: (563) 391-4245 Fax: (563) 445-1003 Emergency: (563)-293-1177 Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday…….7:30 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday-Sunday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pastor Rev. Jacob M. Greiner - greinerj@diodav.org Parochial Vicar Rev. Scott M. Foley - foleys@diodav.org Deacon Frank Agnoli Deacon Al Boboth Deacon Marc Mosse Deacon John Wagner Parish Center: (563) 391-3030 ext:#143; after hours option #4 John F. Kennedy Catholic School and Guardian Angel Pre-School 1627 W. 42nd Street Davenport, IA 52806 Phone: (563) 391-3030 Fax: (563) 388-5206 Principal: Chad Steimle - Chad.steimle@olvjfkmail.com Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Office: (563) 391-8384 Coordinator of K-8 Faith Formation Kaye Meyers- davolvcre@diodav.org Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation Jennifer Wemhoff - davolvaff@diodav.org Coordinator of Youth Ministry Evan Brankin - davolvym@diodav.org Parish Nurses Nurses can answer your questions, present health information, facilitate access to services, listen to your concerns, and pray with you. Please let us know your needs. Carol Burns, RN, Parish Nurse…..(563)391-4724 Char McGovern, RDMS, Health Advocate ..(563) 508-3890 Jan King, RN, BSN, MBA, CRRN, Parish Nurse..(563) 343-3134 Parish Nurses email - davolvnurse@diodav.org Choir Director Sharon Ehlers…………………………………(563) 940-2418 Baptisms Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements. Pre-Baptismal welcoming and information class is held on the 3rd Monday of the month. Marriage in the Lord Please contact the Parish Office before setting a desired wedding date. Holy Communion for Homebound We’d love to serve you. Please call the Parish Office in ad-vance to make arrangements. Send bulletin announcements to: Lisa : davolvpa@diodav.org or call (563) 391-4245.

When you have a special need or wish to know that someone cares, the Communion of Saints Circle will join their prayers with yours. Please call: Connie Creen - 563-386-3645 Joan or Leon Dahl - 563-386-4073

Social Action/Christian Service What does pro-life mean to you? Does it mean ending abortion laws? What else is considered pro-life in the Catholic Church? Does it mean to care for the elderly person, the homeless, refugees and immigrants, does it mean to prevent the death penalty? It also means keeping the person in line with you at the grocery store safe, or the person by you at Mass, by wearing a mask. Pro-life is wearing a mask because you are concerned about the health and welfare of those around you, including strangers. The CDC has stated that if everyone wears a mask for four to six weeks the virus will decrease significantly. Every life is worth protecting and that is what pro-life means.

~Fr. James Martin S. J. 2020

Mission Appeal 2020 Please help us support the mission appeal effort on behalf of Father Mansuetus from the Diocese of Same which is situated in Kilimanjaro Region, in the northern part of Tanzania, Africa. The purpose of this years appeal is for well drilling funds in the village of Mwembe in the Diocese of Same. 62% of the population has no access to clean water. Women and children walk an average of 4 hours a day to water ponds which hold rainstorm water during the rainy season. This water is dirty because it is used by people and animals. People use this water for drinking, cooking, and washing. As a result, many people suffer from diarrhea and typhoid. A new well for the village will provide:

Clean and safe water

Cholera, typhoid and diarrhea will be reduced or even eradicated

Women will have ample time for economic activities and children will spend more time in schools.

Death rate will be reduced by 60% Due to COVID-19, Father Mansuetus will not be able to come in person to speak to us about his village and the missionary appeal. Donations can be dropped off in the collection box in the back of church or the parish office.