OUR LADY OF VICTORY CHURCH
2 FLORAL PARKWAY
FLORAL PARK, NY 11001-3198
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Thomas M. Fusco, Pastor
Rev. Rony Fabien, Associate Pastor
Lawrence Mulligan, Deacon
Rev. Msgr. Charles J. Nosser, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. John V. O’Farrell, Pastor Emeritus
Peg Augello, Principal
Christine Fuchs, Director of Faith Formation
Mary Garofalo, Director of Adult Faith Formation
Maureen Russell, Director of Parish Outreach
Michael Foley, Youth Minister
Jane Parrinelli, Administrative Assistant
Matthew Zinser, Music Director
Website:
MASS SCHEDULE
www.olvfpny.org
CONTACTS
Daily Masses:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am, 12 noon
Weekend Masses:
Saturday: 8:30 am, 4:00 pm, 5:30 pm
Sunday Masses:
7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am (Family Mass),
12 noon, 1:30 pm, 5:30 pm
Rectory Office:
516-354-0482
Rectory Office Fax:
School:
Faith Formation:
Convent:
Parish Outreach:
516-354-7450
516-352-4466
516-352-0510
516-354-2150
516-352-5400
VISION STATEMENT
WE, the parish of Our Lady of Victory,
proclaim with joy the presence of Jesus in the world through Word, Sacrament, and deed. It is through our discipleship
that we recognize our connection to God, our neighbor, and our deepest spiritual selves.
WE, seek to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ by:
+ Welcoming all with kindness, compassion and hospitality. + Nourishing the faith life of the community through
prayer, fellowship and education. + Reverencing the dignity of each person by celebrating the beauty of life from
conception to natural death. + Nurturing the gifts of all so that each person may live out his or her unique and personal
call from God. + Caring for the needs of the less fortunate by empowering our parish community to answer that call.
WE, do this in the name of Jesus Christ and the mandate:
“See those Christians how they love one another!”
THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
OCTOBER 23, 2016
Saturday
4:00 pm
5:30
pm
October 22
Joan Duncan
John Hoare
Charles Taylor
Angela Strippoli
Joseph Cibelli
Mary C. Long
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 23
7:30 am
Felicia Garcia
9:00 am
Jean-Eugene Cadet
10:30 am
Parishioners of OLV
12
noon Patrick A. Licata
Noreen Murphy
Nora Lonergan
Christopher Nastro
Gunter Kodila
1:30 pm
Anthony Simone, Jr
5:30 pm
Josephine Liotta
Monday
8:30 am
12
noon
October 24 St. Anthony Mary Claret
William Wilson
Dominick Fievre
Tuesday
8:30 am
12
noon
October 25
Angelo Cutone
Spletzer & Sciattera Family
Wednesday
8:30 am
12
noon
October 26
Martin R. Finn
Margaret Dwyer
Thursday
8:30 am
12
noon
October 27
Millie DiFiglia
Patricia Cambelunghi
Friday
8:30 am
12
noon
October 28 Saints Simon and Jude
Michael O’Grady
Jim Doris
Saturday
8:30 am
4:00 pm
October 29
Frances Carbain
John M. Sharpe
Michael Byrne
Elizabeth Taffner
Brian Tracey
Farrell & Gibbons Family
Rev. James Kelly, CM
Special Needs Mass
5:30
6:30
pm
pm
Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time October 30
7:30 am
Phyllis Hurd
9:00 am
Dorothy Cunningham
10:30 am
Miriam Burke
12
noon Nora Lonergan
Fred & Louise Lang
Rita Shelley
Mary Flynn
Andrew Giuntini
1:30 pm
Parishioners of OLV
5:30 pm
Clara Ratto
Altar Band # 8 Camille Gagliano/Mary Farrell
MEMORIALS
Sanctuary Lamp donated in memory of
Anne Jones
Bread & Wine donated for the Birthday celebration of
Gail Bodenlos
Sunday, October 16, 2016
$24,034
Presider Schedule
Saturday, October 22
4:00 pm Fr. Rony
5:30 pm Fr. Tom
Sunday, October 23
7:30 am Fr. Rony
9:00 am Fr. Tom
10:30 am Fr. Tom
12 noon Fr. Joe
Ftizgerald
1:30 pm Fr. Joe
Fitzgerald
5:30 pm Fr. Tom
Saturday, October 29
4:00 pm Fr. Tom
5:30 pm Fr. Rony
6:30 pm Fr. Tom
Sunday, October 30
7:30 am Fr. Rony
9:00 am Fr. Rony
10:30 am Fr. Tom
12
noon Fr. Tom
1:30 pm Fr. Tom
5:30 pm Fr. Tom
Dear Parishioners,
This weekend marks the 95th Anniversary of the
establishment of Our Lady of Victory Parish. In
preparation for the event I went through some of the
parish archives - including the 50th anniversary
journal from 1971. It is filled with great history and
great pictures! I was wondering if we had an
archivist in the parish who would like to do some
volunteer work in preparation for our 100th Anniversary in 2021.
Here’s three interesting pieces of information I
came across:
- In 1921, the parish comprised about 150 families.
The ground, rectory and church represented an
investment of some $140,000. The Church was
dedicated on September 7, 1924 by Bishop Molloy.
- In his dedication sermon, Father John J. Patterson
stressed the importance and value of Catholicity, not
only as a teaching and sanctifying agency, but as a
social agency as well. “The more faithful Catholics
we are, the better Americans we must be, loyal to
our country, to the community in which we live, and
to ourselves.” His message continues to be relevant
today!
- A series of new parishes were established from
OLV territory between 1929 and 1951: St. Anne’s
in Garden City, St. Gregory the Great in Bellerose,
Our Lady of Snows in North Floral Park and St.
Vincent DePaul in Elmont.
Parish History Highlights
October 22, 1921 – Bishop Thomas E. Molloy establishes the Parish of Our Lady of Victory, Floral
Park and appoints Father Patrick Hart to be the first
Pastor.
July 1922 – Property is purchased for OLV Church
November 15, 1922 – Construction on the rectory
was begun
March 25, 1923 – Ground-breaking for the church
June 30, 1923 – Completion of the rectory
July 6, 1924 – First Mass celebrated in OLV
Church
September 7, 1924 – Dedication of the Church by
Bishop Thomas E. Molloy
April 10, 1929 – Father James F. Irwin is appointed
the second Pastor of Our Lady of Victory
September 6, 1930 – OLV Convent is officially
opened
May 3, 1931 – Dedication of the OLV Convent
takes place
1932 – Dedication of Our Lady of Victory School
under the direction of the Sister of St. Joseph of
Brentwood. Sister Flora Eugene, CSJ was the first
principal and superior.
June 19, 1939 – Associate Pastor Father Joseph
Salmon died suddenly on his 15th Anniversary of
Ordination – a shrine of the Crucifixion outside the
church is dedicated in his memory
March 17, 1961 – Monsignor Thomas J. Feeney is
appointed the third Pastor of Our Lady of Victory
upon the death of Msgr. Irwin
November 25, 1962 – Dedication of the OLV New
School Extension
June 24, 1974 – Death of Monsignor Feeney
August 1, 1974 – Appointment of Father Charles J.
Nosser as the fourth Pastor of Our Lady of Victory
2006 – Appointment of Father John V. O’Farrell as
the fifth Pastor of Our Lady of Victory
September 8, 2012 – Re-dedication of Our Lady of
Victory Church
We have a great history—this weekend we give
thanks to God for the role that OLV has played in
the lives of its parishioners for 95 years - and we
look forward to a continued place of importance in
our lives moving forward!
Bishop Andrzej Presentation
Bishop Andrzej will be here at OLV to offer a
presentation on the Freedom of Religion. He will
speak in the church on this Monday, Oct. 24th at
7:30 pm.
Bishop Andrzej is an engaging speaker who will
be sharing his personal experiences of growing up in
Poland during Communist rule.
Adult Education on the Mass
I will be offering two presentations on THE
MASS. They will be offered on Thursday evenings,
Oct. 27th and Nov. 3rd at 7:30 pm in Memorial
Hall.
By learning more about the Mass, we have a
greater chance of getting more out of our experience
of attending Mass. All parishioners are welcome,
particularly teachers and catechists; and those who
serve in the liturgical roles of lector, greeter, usher,
choir member or EM.
Praised be the name of Jesus Christ
now and forever!
Fr. Tom
Showcase of Musical Talent
Benefiting
oLV rosary altar society
Invites you to our
harvest fair
Saturday, Oct 29, 2016
The Andrew Burrous
Best Buddy Foundation
In loving memory of
Andrew Burrous
Saturday November 12
6:00 pm-10:00 pm
Plattduetsche Park
Restaurant
1132 Hempstead Tpk.
Franklin Square NY
Your donations will provide hearing aids to
children.
Help a child receive the gift of hearing.
Tickets $60.00 per person-cash or
checks payable to cash
Tickets will not be sold at door the day of event.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
olv memorial hall
Featuring a
Spook walk &
A costume parade At noon
Fun & Prizes for the kids
Start your holiday shopping!
featuring. . . VENDORS
new & gentle used TABLES
baked goods SWEEPSTAKES
50/50 RAFFLE
For more information contact:
Debbie Meyfohrt (516) 996-4196 or
Kathy Burrous (516) 578-1625
Email: [email protected]
 Tuna
 Mayo
The Diocese of Rockville Centre directive states that
all parish volunteers, school volunteers, faith formation
teachers/volunteers, and CYO coaches/parent
volunteers must attend a Virtus training session to
continue to insure a safe environment for children.
Our next Virtus class will take place on Monday,
October 24 at 7pm.in Memorial Hall. Please register
for this session online at www.drvc.org. Click onto the
Virtus icon and continue with registration process.
 Coffee
 Juice (boxes or plastic bottle) apple, fruit flavors)
 Canned meats (Hormel, Chef-Boyardee)
ADULT EDUCATION
with Father Thomas Fusco
“ALTARATION” THE MYSTERY OF THE MASS REVEALED
(Ascension Press)
PARISHIONERS ARE INVITED TO EXPLORE THE MASS . . .
First Reading Responsorial Psalm Second Reading Gospel
Acclamation Homily Profession of Faith Prayer of the Faithful
Presentation of Gifts Eucharistic Prayer Holy, Holy, Holy,
Consecration Mystery of Faith Oblation Intercessions Doxology
Our Father Sign of Peace Lamb of God Communion
Final Blessing Dismissal
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD ON THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 27 AT 7:30 PM
MEMORIAL HALL
LECTORS - PLEASE ATTEND
THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST ON THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER 3 AT 7:30PM MEMORIAL HALL
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS & USHERS & GREETERS - PLEASE ATTEND
COME TO ONE! . . . COME TO BOTH!
OUR LADY OF VICTORY FAITH FORMATION
OFFICE: 516-352-0510
[email protected]
DIRECTOR: CHRISTINE FUCHS
Grade Level Mass / Grade 4
This year the Faith FormaƟon program will
celebrate Grade-Level Masses once a year. The
week prior, during class Ɵme, Fr. Tom will meet
with each grade to prepare them for their Mass.
This week Fr. Tom will meet with all of the Fourth
Graders. Children were assigned a Mass by class.
Below are the Ɵmes, listed by catechist.
Sunday, October 30th 10:30am
Mrs. Bohack
Mrs. King
Mrs. Minnick
Mrs. Turner / Mrs. Conlon
Sunday, October 30th
1:30pm
Mrs. Mulhall
Mrs. Mc Quade/Mrs. Sanchez
Mrs. Lutz/Mrs. Pelleƫeri
Ms. Walters/Ms. Terrana
Mrs. SpitaleƩa/Mrs. Segota
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Grade 8 Tuesday, October 25th
In preparaƟon for the recepƟon of ConfirmaƟon,
our ConfirmaƟon Candidates are asked to strive to
deepen their faith and develop their prayer life.
This week, during class Ɵme, they will parƟcipate
in a communal prayer experience.
“AdoraƟon of the Blessed Sacrament”
It will be led by Fr. Tom and Anthony Muhs. We
hope this will be a posiƟve and faith-filled evening
for all. We look forward to the experience!
OLV MUSIC MINISTRY IS BACK IN ACTION!
OLV CHOIR ( ages 16 & up) r ehear ses
on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm and sings Sundays at the 12
Noon Mass.
YOUTH CHOIR (ages 9-15) rehearses on Sundays
from 9:45 to 10:30 am and sings at the 10:30 am mass.
Catholics For Freedom of Religion
" The struggles that we face as a nation and as
a global community cannot be addressed solely by
choosing the 'best candidate' for political office ...we
must fast and pray." USCCB (U.S. Conference of
Catholic Bishops)
Our Lady of Victory Parish
Is Honored to Welcome
Most Reverend Bishop Andrzej
Zglejszewski
“I want, like Joseph, not to be afraid and
respond to the whispers of the Holy Spirit the
same way Mary did, Fiat Voluntas Tua. May
everything be done everywhere according to
God’s will.”
Bishop Zglejszewski
Date: Monday, October 24th
Time: 7:30 pm
Place: Our Lady of Victory
Church
For more information, please call
Patty Costello at (516) 488-6148
NEXT WEEKEND - SECOND COLLECTION
Next week, October 29/30, our parish will take up
the Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military
Services (AMS). The guiding mission of the AMS is
to
provide the sacraments—and the re-affirming
Word of Christ— to the men and women serving in our
armed forces, patients in VA Medical Centers, civilians working for the federal government beyond U.S.
borders, and the families of these populations. To
provide this services they need your help – the AMS
receives no federal funding.
OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL
A PARISH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ACCREDITED BY THE MIDDLE STATES ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS
Dear OLV Parishioners,
IMPORTANT DATES
This week, I ask all of you to keep our eighth
graders in your thoughts and prayers as they prepare to sit for the Catholic High School Entrance
Exam on Saturday. We know our students are well
prepared. Our teachers make sure of it and our
parents are committed to it. Many students have
even been coming to the “Co-Op Review Class”
that has been meeting at OLV School on Thursday
afternoons since September. I’m sure I can count
on the entire parish community to pray for this
special group of students this week!
Sincerely,
Peg Augello
OLV School Principal
A Prayer for our Eighth Graders:
Holy Spirit, Giver of all good gifts, enter into
my mind and heart. Give
me the gift of knowledge
and the grace to use it
wisely. Help me in all
my endeavors. Give me
perseverance and
fortitude.
Help my memory, that I may remember what I
learn and recall it when necessary. Guide me in
the classroom. You who are the
Way, the Truth, and the Life. Amen.
Clubs Meet This Week
Tuesday 10/25—Individual AND Class Pictures
(ALL students in FULL Uniform)
Friday 10/28—HSA Movie Night 7PM
Saturday 10/29—CHSEE Exam
Monday 10/31—Saints Parade
Kindergarten Parade
BOO Day
Tuesday 11/1—All Saints Day
NO SCHOOL
The Floral Park Fire
Department visited
OLV School recently to watch our fire
drill procedures and
to award and
acknowledge students who participated in this year’s Fire Prevention Poster Contest. This
year’s theme was “Why We Use Smoke Detectors.” Congratulations to Annie Pugh (5H), Louie
Zaccaro (5H) and Matthew Fogarty (5H) who were
our 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners! Great job,
all! Special thanks to our art teacher, Miss Kiedaisch,
who coordinated the contest for our school.
OLV Parish:
SAVE THE DATE!
OLV MUSIC SERIES
NOVEMBER 19th
U2 Cover Band
Unforgettable Fire
SACRAMENTS
BAPTISMS
2nd & 4th Sunday of the month at 2:45 pm
To arrange for a baptism, a copy of child’s birth certificate must accompany your date request. Please come to
the rectory office to make these arrangements.
A Baptism Preparation Class is required.
WE REMEMBER
Michael Vastola
Robert Sarro
Regina Fitzgerald
Jessica Gruenfelder
Glenn Grossarth
Matthew Siwinski
Laura Cavicchi
Fred Murphy
John Varrone
Isabella Ieraci
Brigidann Turadek
PRAY FOR THE SICK
Alexander Blais
Euraldine Atchison
Sean Harrison
Doris Haropulos
Joseph Lau
Eric Ern
Andrea Puma
Mike Polo
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
Our RCIA process welcomes adults not baptized who
wish to join the Catholic Church. We welcome, as well,
baptized adults seeking the Sacraments of First Commun- Names will remain on the sick list for six weeks. Please
contact the Rectory if you would like the name to remain
ion and Confirmation. Please contact Janet Cordano at
on the list longer.
516-294-4266.
CONFESSIONS
Saturdays:
3-3:45 pm
Eve of Holy Days:
3-3:45 pm
Eve of First Friday:
3-3:45 pm
Confession by appointment - please call the rectory
office 354-0482
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
We encourage those planning a wedding at Our Lady of
Victory parish to contact the rectory office at 516-3540482 before booking a wedding reception facility. All
plans with our church must be made at least 6 months
prior to the anticipated date.
SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS
The priests are available at any time to discuss the call
to Priesthood, Diaconate or Religious Life. Please call
the rectory office at 516-354-0482.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
The Anointing of the Sick takes place on the first
Saturday of each month at the 8:30am Mass.
If a home visit is needed, please contact the rectory
office at 516-354-0482.
DEVOTIONS
Eucharistic Adoration with Benediction—
The First Friday of the month at 7:00 pm in the church.
The Angelus is recited each weekday at 12 noon.
The Rosary is prayed each weekday after the 12 noon
Mass and on Monday evenings at 7:00 pm.
The Miraculous Medal Novena is prayed on Mondays
after the 12 noon Mass
PRAY FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY
Army: Chief War r ant Office Rober t Pr okopowicz
Lt. Brian Greene
Capt. Chris Greene
Sgt. 1st Class Bryan Welch
Capt. Keith Grant
Capt. John Herger
Spec. Angelo J. Arroyo
SPC.Matthew C. Fallon
Pvt. Stephen Pendelton
Capt. George Radford
Sgt. John Patrick Riffle
Capt. Thomas Safina
PFC. Brendan J. Kalaf
Navy:
Lt. CMDR. Malachy J . Soller
Lt. Emily Beth Lipsky Seaman James Martin Betschart
Marine Corps: Sgt. Fr ank Phillips
Capt. Michael Sweeney
Andrew Thorndike
Sean Phelan
PFC. Kierston Turner
2nd Lt. Matthew Sweeney
PFC. Conor P. Peterson
Air Force:
TSgt. Michael Tor r e
Tech. Sgt. Matthew Ashmore
Capt. Kevin Groom