“As Disciples of Jesus Christ, we are a giving, growing Catholic family. Through the intercession of Mary, we pray, we worship, we serve and we educate in Faith.”

December 2, 2018

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DearFriends, Muchthatwedoinlife,andevenmuchthatwesuffer, ismotivatedbyapromisemadetousbysomeone. Ittakes only a moment’s thought to realize this. We attempt many things because we are promised a reward orassistanceortheacquisitionofagoal.Withoutsuchpromiseinthebeginningwemayneverhavestartedtheprojectoraction. Conversely,otherpeopleundertakeactionsandprojectsbecausewehavepromisedthemsomething. Wecansee,too,thatagreatdealofthepaininliferesultsfrombrokenpromises.Ifwehavedependedonsomeoneforaidorforauxiliaryservicesinaprojectthatwehavestartedandarecommittedto,andthatpersonbreaksthepromiseandcausesustofail,abitterandoftentragicstateresults. Onthecontrary,otherscouldbebitteranddisillusionediftheydependonusandwefailthem. We can see, then, that much in life hinges on the idea of apromise.Whenwelookattheword“promise,”wecanseethatitisnotarealitybutakindofforetelling,acommitmenttosomethingbeforeithashappened. InitsLatinorigins,thewordremindsusofthis:itmeans“puttingsomethingbefore.” So, inaway, if Iamsuresomethingwillhappen, it’s not a promise. It is, for example, stretching the word“promise”ifIsaythatIpromiseyouthesunwillrisetomorrow. Thisissomethingsoobviousthatitismorelikelytobeafact. Wecandependonit,notbecausesomeonesaidso,butbecauseweknowittobeafactofnaturethatthesunriseseverymorning.IcanpromiseyousomethingonlyifIamtheonewhohascontroloftheconditionsinthefuturethatwillbringthepromiseabout. Keepingandbreakingpromisescancauseeitherhappinessormisery.Sadly,tosomedegree,wehaveallexperiencedbothoftheseevents. PromisesmadebyGodarecoreelements inour faith. Suchapromise iscontained in thewordsofJerimiah,“Thedaysarecoming,saystheLORD,whenIwill fulfill thepromise Imadetothehouseof IsraelandJudah.” WeobserveinthehistoryoftheoldandNewTestamentshowGodmadepromisesandfulfilledthem;thisistheessenceofourChristianCatholicFaith,namely,thatwestillbelieveinthepromisesthatGodhasmade,andwestillhopeforandtrustin,and,thereforecommitourselvestotheactionswhichinvolveusinthefulfillingofthesepromises. Thepointofapromise,aswehaveseen,isnotthatitisafactbutthatitissomethingthatistocome.Andwhenone’scommitmentandcooperationisnecessaryforthefulfillmentofthepromise,andmostofthetimethatisso,thenonly is thepromisecapableof fulfillment. Forexample,my friendscanonly reallyhelpmetoachieveagoalwhen ImyselfcommitmyselftoitanddoeverythingIcantoattainit. Thenthepromisecanbefulfilledbecausetheycanhelpme.Butwenoticethattheword“help”isrelatedtosomethingImustdo,too.

God’spromisesare likethis too, if Idonotmakea faithcommitmenttotheChristianpromiseofferedtome,then,ofcourse,Icanrightlysayafterwardsthatthepromisewasnotfulfilled.Nopromisemadetomecanbefulfilled,ifIdonotmakeacommitmenttotheprojectanddoeverythinginmypowertobringitabout. Thisreciprocalaspectofapromise isthebasisofChristianCatholicfaith. Imustfulfillmypartofmyduty, infaithandcommitmenttoGod’spromises. Imustfreelychooseto“allow”Godtokeepthispromisetome. IfIfailtoplacemytrustandcommitmentinGod’spromisethen,ofcourse,Icanjustifiablysaythepromisewasnotfulfilled. Noone’spromisecanbefulfilledunderthoseconditions,notevenGod’s.Weseethen,thatbuiltintoGod’spromiseisourcommitmentandtotaldedicationtothemeaningofthepromiseandtothefaithactivitiesthatthepromise involves.Onlyinthisway,withourselvesdeeplyengaged,canGod’spromiseforusbefulfilledandcomeintoitsultimatefruition.

TrustingandBelievinginthePromisesofGod,Father Denis

Around the Table Rev. Denis B. Theroux, Pastor

First Sunday of Advent

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“No Room at the Inn” celebrates the true meaning of Christmas by focusing on the birth of the blessed

Baby Jesus over two thousand years ago.

Come join your fellow parishioners to see the extraordinary exhibitions of OLV Parishioners’ Nativity sets on

display in the Fr. Ernie Center!

Saturday, December 1: 3:00–7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 2: 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Free Will Offerings Accepted: Proceeds to benefit OLV’s St. Vincent de Paul Conference to help those in our Northville community for whom there is “no room at the inn” -- the

homeless, the hungry, and those in need.

ADVENT PRAYER BOOKLETS For Young Children, Family & Personal Use!

This year our Advent Prayer Booklets for personal reflection are “The Little Blue Book,” “Watch for the Lord”” and “Prepare the Way of the Lord.” Each author has a unique way of taking us through the season; one that should fit your prayer life. A special Family Advent Booklet for the younger children is titled, “Jesus, Open Our Hearts.” It has activities on every page for the children. Our two general Family Advent Booklets for family use is titled, “Hearts full of Joy” and “Peace on Earth.” It offers family prayers and activities for the entire family. Pick one up from the table in the Gathering Space while the supplies last.

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Faith in Action is LOVE—Love in Action is SERVICE Saint Teresa of Calcutta

DECEMBERCollectionItemsDesignatedbinsbyStairstoFr.ErnieCenter

Civic Concern

NEEDEDTHEMOST:CannedFruit,CannedMeatIDEAS: Cereal or Breakfast foods, Snack bars,Cans/Containers of Fruit or Vegetables, CansofMeat:Tuna,Salmon,Chicken,orSpam,CansofSoup, Stew or Ravioli. Macaroni and Cheese,Rice, or Noodle dishes. Paper Products, andlaundry Soap. ALL other items arewelcome,too!

St. Christine’s Food Pantry IDEAS: Cans of Soup, Tuna, Salmon, Spam orChicken, as well as Rice and Noodle Dishes,Canned Vegetables and Fruit. ALL other itemsarewelcometoo!

ADVENT GIVING TREE ITEMS DUE

PleasetakeatagandhelpmakeChristmasislittlemore special for those in need. There are also envelopesavailableona table in theGatheringSpaceand thebackofthechurchformonetarydonations. Remembertoattachall

tags to thedonated items.All itemsneed tobe returnedbyDecember2or9, soplease read the instructions carefully for the exact date. Thank you for yourkindness,generosityandattentiontodetail.

✹St.Dominic’sOutreachCenter(Wrapped):ItemsduebyDecember2.✹CovenantHouse(Unwrapped):ItemsduebyDecember9.✹OperationLayette(Unwrapped):ItemsduebyDecember9.✹FirstStep(Unwrapped):ItemsduebyDecember9.✹CivicConcern:GiftcardsduebyDecember9.✹ChristChildHouse:MonetarydonationsduebyDecember9.✹ Gianna House of the Blessed Sacrament- Monetary donations due byDecember9.

DriversNeededtodeliverChristmasItems

We need drivers to drop off donated Christmas items to variousorganizationsonthefollowingdates:

•St. Dominic Outreach (Toys and Clothes), Monday, December 3 or Tuesday,December4,Detroit

•CovenantHouse(Wallets,Pursesetc.),Monday,December10,Detroit•FirstStep(HouseholdItems),Tuesday,December11,Wayne•OperationLayette(BabyItems),Thursday,December13,RoyalOak•St. Christine’s Food Pantry-Monday, December 17 or Tuesday, December 18,Detroit

Please email Lindsey Duda at lduda@olvnorthville.net or call the ParishOffice,ifyouareabletoassist.Allitemswillneedtobedeliveredduringtheday.

GospelofLifewillbe sel l ing ChristmasCards andEntertainmentBooks after all Massesthis weekend. Yourpurchase will benefitRight to Life Lifespan ofMichigan.

Dominic's Disciples for December Instead of meeting the second Saturday in December, we will meet on Saturday, December 15, at the Teamster Local 337

building off of Trumbull, in Detroit. We help with the St. Dominic's Christmas Party. The party begins at 10:00 a.m. We need to be at the Teamster Building by 9:00 a.m., to help setup. The party will last until 2:30 p.m. You are welcome to stay for part or all of the party. Anyone wishing to help out should email Nancy Tolkacz at nancytolkacz@att.net his/her intentions. If you would like to carpool or

caravan, please put that in the email. The group will meet at the OLV parking lot by 8:30 a.m. and return back at church sometime around 3:00-3:30 p.m. You are welcome to drive separately in order to arrive later or leave earlier. Your support is very much appreciated! 

Volunteers are also needed the week before the party to help Sherron package presents for the families.  Please call Dominic's Outreach Center directly at (313) 831-6070 and ask to speak to Sherron in order to set up a volunteer time at the center. Your time and talent is a wonderful gift to the center. 

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PrepareYethewayoftheLord,PrepareyethewayoftheLordPrepareYethewayoftheLord,PrepareyethewayoftheLordPrepareYethewayoftheLord,PrepareyethewayoftheLord

Itisthattimeoftheyearwherewetakeamomenttoresetorgrowdeeperwithinourhearts,our

minds,andourspirittoprepareourselvesforJesus’birth. Shouldn’twealwaysbelivingourlivespreparing

forHim—cleansingourselvesofallthatkeepsusfromreceivingChrist intoourlives? Thereisacomfortinourroutine,inoldhabitsthatwehaveestablished,andinourcertainwaysofthinkingthatwecontinuetodo

eventhoughweknowtheyaredoingusmoreharmthangood. Findingourtrueselfunderallthelayersof

protectionthatwehavecreatedforourselvescanbeaveryscaryjourney. However,ifwearewillingtowalkthatpathandpeeloffthoselayerswewillfindthepersonthatGodintendedustobe.In

findingthatperson,itleadsuscloserandcloserinourrelationshipwithGodandallowsustoseeothersthroughGod’seyes.Adventisagreatopportunitytocleanhouse,aspiritualhousekeeping, inordertoprepareormakeroominourheartsforourguest. A

guestthatshouldfindapermanentandprominentplaceinourlives.Whatonethingisholdingyouback?Howwillyoupreparethe

wayandwhowillyoubringalong?

KELLY BRUNO | FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR

GOINGAWAYTHISWINTER?OnlineGivingisaneasywaytostaycaughtuponyourweeklyOffertory

Our Lady of Victory Parish is now setup for online giving, a web-based electroniccontribution service. We provide this service so that you have the option to manage yourcontributionstothechurchfromthecomfortofyourhomePCorsmartphone. Atanytimeyou

canchangeyourofferings,updateyourgivingoptionsandkeepyouraccountinformationaccurate.Thisserviceissafe,secureandconvenientforyou.Thevendorthatwepartneredwithtoprovidethisserviceisthesameastheonethatprovidesusouroffertoryenvelopes,OurSundayVisitor(OSV). Theoptionstodonatearethesameasusinganenvelope—weeklyoffertoryandspecialgiftsforholydaysandcharitiesbutalsoallowsonetimedonationsandmonthlyorquarterlywithdrawals,too. Plusyoualsohavetheoptiontouseyourcreditcard!

HowdoIgetstarted?

•FromyourhomePCorMac: YoucanaccesstheOurLadyofVictory’sonlinegivingpageat:www.osvonlinegiving.com/4609. This link is also available atwww.olvnorthville.org--just look fortheOnineGivingicon.Createanaccount.LoginandchoosetheoptiontoGiveaNewGift.

•From your Apple or Android product: Download the Online Giving App at either the AppStore,GooglePlayStore,orgotoOLGapp.com.YouwillneedOLV’suniqueIDnumber=4609.

Ifyouneedhelpsettingupyourgiftsforthechurchorareanexistinguserbuthaveaquestion,pleasecallourOnlineGivingSupportTeamatOurSundayVisitorat800-348-2886orclicktheContactUsoptionatthebottomofthewww.osvonlnegiving.comwebsitetoemailthemaquestionorconcern.

Usingtheonlineservicetodonatetothechurchandothercharitiesreplacesthemailingoftheoffertoryenvelopestoyoueverytwomonths.ThissavesOurLadyofVictorymoneyandhelpssavetheearth’sresources.Thankyouforyoursupport.

We’re saving a seat for you.

Join us for Christmas Mass.

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Youth Ministry A workshop focused on “How to Run a Youth Retreat” will be held at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit on Thursday, December 13. Mary Wilkerson and Mike Chamberland of BOLD Ministries will share their best practices and tips for planning and executing dynamic retreats. Participants will gain new skills, resources, and renewed confidence to prepare their own youth retreats.

Your CSA gifts allow the Archdiocese of Detroit to minister to those who foster the spiritual and personal growth of our youth and young adults and empower them to become disciples of Jesus Christ and actively witness their faith. For more information about CSA-funded ministries, programs, and services, please go to www.AOD.org.

2018 OLV Catholic serviceS appeal

Thank you to all of the parishioners who have generously pledged and continue to send in their payments. We have reached our pledge goal! All paid pledges that exceed our AOD goal, will go directly to support OLV. If you need another envelope, please call the Parish Office or make a donation online at http://olv.aodcsa.org. Thank you for your support!

2018 CSA Parish Goal: $204,741 Amount Pledged: $213,836 Amount Paid: $189,372 Total # of Pledges: 508

In order for you to receive credit for your 2018 CSA payment, your donation envelope needs to be sent in by December 28. If you prefer to donate online at https://give.aod.org, then you have from now until December 31, 2018 since online donations are immediate and are processed on the date that you choose. Thank you for your support!

Thisweekend,wefacetwochangesinourLiturgicalCalendar.First,webeginanewLiturgicalYearandsecond,webeginAdvent. Botheventsalwayscometogether. Adventalsoremindsusthatweareclosetotheendofthecalendaryearbringinginanewyearandtakingusdeeperintothecoldweatherofwinter.Onceagain,wewillbeginourAdventliturgieswithaGathering Rite, “Warm the Time of Winter” co-wriGen by Ruth Duck and Lorie True, bothwomen are published by GIA Publishers. Ms. Duck only writes texts for hymns. She is theprofessor of worship at GarreG-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois and aleader in the movement which promotes the reverent use of vernacular

language inworship.Her touchingproseandpoetryhavebeen set tomusic. Lori True isa composer,master cantor,recordingarPstandworkshoppresenterandpresentlyservesasCampusMinisterandDirectorofLiturgyandMusicatSt.CatherineUniversityinSt.Paul,Minnesota.TheirGatheringRite“WarmtheTimeofWinter”andtherefrain“Holylight,warmournight,warmthePmeofwinter”willleadusthroughAdventtotheHolyLightofChristmasthatisJesus.

Kathy Sanderson, Music Director

Open Hands & Hearts Hospitality Ministry Tina Bak, Coordinator, tbak@olvnorthville.net

HO HO HO! SENIOR GROUP CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Wednesday,December12,11a.m.PrayerService,followedbylunchatnoon

AllSeniors55andUp(naughtyornice)are invitedto joinusforourChristmasLuncheononWednesday,December12.WewillbeginwithaPrayerService,inchurch,at11:00a.m.,followedbyadeliciousluncheonofspiral,slicedhamandaugratinpotatoes in theFr.ErnieCenter. Don’t forgetall theyummydesserts thatwillbe there! TheOLVGirlScoutswill also be there to entertain uswith their beautiful singing voices. NoRSVP is necessary! Bring a side dish ordessert topass, ifyouareable. Bringa friendormakeanewfriend! We alwayshaveagreat timeandhopetoseeyouthere!

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Calling All Our Lady of Victory High School Teens! Join In

An Evening of CAROLING! Sunday, December 9, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Come and join in as we share our time and hearts! Bring Friends!!

Meet in the Neumann Room at 6:00 p.m. Please bring your completed permission slip

(download from olvmorthville.org). From there, we will visit some of our parishioners nearby sharing a bit of

Christmas Joy! Contact Deacon Ric with any questions at (248) 349-2621 or

rmisiak@olvnorthville.net.

Come and share in a little Christmas Joy!

Growspiritually.Helpthoseinneed.

DevelopChristianfriendships.

As we begin Advent, we are called to “wait” in joyful anticipation for the grace of Christmas to once again bless our lives. Within Our Lady of Victory’s parish boundaries there are struggling families. When in need, they ring the

“rectory bell” -- they are, in effect, ringing your doorbell.

Your gifts to OLV’s St. Vincent de Paul Ministry help those in our community who find themselves in need of assistance, such as when a young Navy veteran's family sought our help. He is a full time student pursuing a degree approved and supported by the U. S. Navy. Once he graduates he will return to active duty service. His wife had a serious illness and was off work for several months. Financial issues arose when the family (they have a 10 year old son who loves robotics) incurred unexpected expenses due to his required attendance at Navy training in Texas. This, coupled with the loss of income because of his wife's illness, drove this family to OLV’s SVdP for help. By joining with Northville's Main Street League, the Plymouth Salvation Army and Civic Concern, we were able to help this family avoid eviction from their apartment.

If you are interested in learning more about OLV’s St. Vincent de Paul Conference, please contact us by leaving your name and contact information on the OLV SVdP Hotline at (248) 349-2622 or e-mail to: stvincent@olvnorthville.net and one of our Vincentians will contact you. Or please join us at our next meeting this Tuesday, December 11, at 7:00 p.m., in the St. John XXIII Room.

OLV St. Vincent de Paul Society | Conference #437

LiveYourFaith.JointheSOCIETYOFST.VINCENTDEPAUL

Since1833,theSocietyofSt.VincentdePaulhasbeenservicingthoseinneed.YoungAdultConferencesare

nowforming!

OLV High School Teens Advent Service Blitz

Come and engage in service for the Season of Advent in preparation for Christmas!

We will help with St. Christine’s outreach to children whose parents are incarcerated. This service opportunity will involve organizing gifts for the children and youth, making cards, etc. Additional gifts to be combined with the ones to be sent from St. Christine’s are welcome. This will be in conjunction with other parishes from our Vicariate. We will meet at OLV at 9:15 a.m. and drive together as a group.

P l e a s e R S V P t o D e a c o n R i c a t rmisiak@olvnorthville.net or (248) 349-2621by Sunday, December 9. Completed permissions slip is needed and can be found at www.olvnorthville.org.

Saturday, December 15 9:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

St. Christine’s Soup Kitchen 22261FenkellAvenue,Detroit,MI48223

ServingPmesatSt.ChrisPne’swillbe10a.m.–1p.m.(Lunchwilltakeplaceatthesoupkitchen)

MeetatOLV…wewilldrivetogether!

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Time to bundle up for the cold weather! Perhaps time to unbundle some worries and concerns by sharing them with a Stephen Minister from Our Lady of Victory? Someone, with your interest at heart and wanting to meet with you, is close at hand. There are never any magically

solutions but many times worries and problems are lessened when shared with someone of the same religious beliefs.

To find out more, call the STEPHEN MINISTRY confidential message line at (248) 349-0216 and leave your name and number. A Stephen Minister Leader will return your call.

November Weddings 

Lauren Gribeck and Scott Muldoon

Laura Pattwell and Steven Dygert

Molly Flaherty and Marc Jones

Sara Droze and Michael Oaklea

Monthly Offering GIVING BACK TO THE LORD: November 2018

Actual BudgetSunday Offering: $ 101,748eGiving: $ 19,445 $ 120,421 $ 106,000 Variance: $ 14,421Holy Days $ 2,227

Special Collections YTD (starts July 1)St. Leo’s Soup Kitchen $ 5,731Christian Service $ 8,020 St. Vincent de Paul $ 4,353 Peter’s Pence $ 4,685 Catholic Charities of SE Michigan $ 3,252 Propagation of the Faith $ 6,417 Catholic Relief Services $ 400 Gospel of Life $ 2,393 Retirement Fund for the Religious $ 526 Missions $ 10,520 Aid for Central/Eastern Europe $ 10 Christmas Collection $ 2,010

New OLV Parishioners!

LisaCharney

NadineHarris

CharleneLaginess

TheNauratoFamilyBrandon,Sarah,LeandAria

November Baptisms

Harper Kay Bell daughter of Steven Bell II and Jaclyn Nedroscik

Trey Ryan Bingley son of Kelly Bingley and Kelly Hart

John Roman Czubatyj son of Roman Czubatyj and Eve Radzialowski

Murphy John Glon son of John Glon and Colleen Basile

Margaret Brett Kearney daughter of Lawrence Kearney and Kirsten Migoski

John David Nwagwu son of Chijioke Nwagwu and Najella Caven

Kaia Marie Wright daughter of Ryan Wright and Rachel Stockhausen

Next months’ Baptism Prep Class is

Sunday, January 6, 12:30 p.m.

In Memoriam We remember and pray for the loved ones from our parish family who have entered eternal life this past month.

Daniel Geisler Sophia Lamerato

Lynn Ludlam Vernice Allene Lyons

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Monday Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier, Priest Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9; Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday Saint John Damascene, Priest and Doctor of the Church Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Mt 15:29-37 Thursday Saint Nicholas, Bishop Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Saturday Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Sunday Second Sunday of Advent Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6

Readings of the Week: First Sunday of Advent

LearntoLovetheRosary

Pleasejoinfacilitator,KathyPulliam,whowillleadusaswelearnalittlehistoryandalotofnewwaystomaketheRosaryameaningful part of everyday life. Give yourself a gift thisChristmas– the peace, calm, clarity and contentment thatcomewithprayingthispowerfuldevotion. PLEASEBRINGAROSARYTOTHESESSION.

ShortinformativetalkTuesday,December4,9:00a.m.

JohnXXIIIRoomFollowedbyaDecadeoftheRosary

INTRODUCING THE OPEN DOOR POLICY

PODCAST Open Door Policy ishosted by Fr. Steve Pullis, theArchdiocese of Detro i t 'sDirector of Evangelization,Catechesis,andSchoolsandSt.August ine & S t . Mon icaparishionerDanielleCenter.

Season1ofOpenDoorPolicywill feature six episodesinwhichFr.SteveandDaniellei n t e r v i ew f e l l ow j o y f u lmissionary disciples fromaround the archdiocese tolearnmoreabouttheirworkasthey strive to unleash theGospel in southeast Michigan.Guests share their personaltestimonies, their stories ofencountering Jesus Christ andtheir decisions to follow Him.Inaddition,theyalsotalkaboutthe Un leash the Gospe lpastoralletteritself.

T he n ame o f t h epodcast,OpenDoorPolicy,isatribute to Blessed SolanusCasey, God’s doorkeeper, andreflects God's call for theArchdiocese to be mission-focused and to go out andshare the Gospel–the mostradical, beautiful and life-changingmessageofalltime.

You can downloadEpisode 1 of the Open DoorPolicy for free on ApplePodcast, Spotify, or GooglePodcasts and look for a newepisodeeachTuesday!

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OplatkiChristmasTraditionThe tradition of the Oplatki originated in Poland

duringEarlyChristian times. ThisChristmasCustombeganwithasimplewhitewafer,bakedfromflourandwater.Thewafers are wonderfully designed to display Christmasimages, such as theNativity. Families enjoy theOplatki,typically right before the Christmas Eve meal. The entirefami ly w i l l gather a round the tab le w i th theOplatek. Generally, the eldest member of the family willbegin the ritual by breaking off a piece of the wafer andpassing it to another familymemberwith ablessing. Thisblessingcansimplyconsistofwhatyoudesireforyourlovedone in the upcoming year—whether it be good health,success,orhappiness.Thepurposeofthisactisprimarilytoexpress ones unconditional love and forgiveness for eachmemberofhisorherfamily.

The significance of theOplatki Christmas wafer isthat it shadows the Eucharistic meal that CatholicsparticipateinateachMass.JustasweshareintheEucharistasonefamilyinChristandreceiveChrist’slovethroughtheEucharist, theOplatki allows forone’s immediate family tocome together and share the love they have for oneanother. TheOplatki tradition is one that is easy and fun tointroducetothefamilyatChristmastime. Allitrequiresisasimple wafer paired with love and affection, and thewillingnesstoshareit.Thisisaheartwarmingtraditionthatwill complete your family’s time together during theChristmasseason. We have a number of packages of the Oplatkiavailable in the Gathering Space. They are available firstcome,firstserved. Anydonationyouwishtoofferwillhelptodefraythecost.

First Sunday of Advent: December 2

Family Movie Night: The Nativity Story Friday, December 7, 6:30 p.m., Fr. Ernie Center

Holy Day: Feast of Immaculate Conception Saturday, December 8, Mass at 9:00 a.m.

National Night of Prayer and Adoration, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Breakfast with Santa Sunday, December 16, after all Masses

Friends of the Opera of Michigan Christmas Concert Sunday, December 16, 4:00 p.m., in the Church

Communal Reconciliation with Individual Confessions Sunday, December 16, at 7:00 p.m.

Individual Confessions Every Saturday, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Monday, December 10 and 17, 6:00-7:00 p.m. (Fr. Peter)Wednesday, December 12 and 19, 5:00-6:00 p.m. (Fr. Denis)

Christmas Eve Mass: Monday, December 24 4:00, 4:15 (Children’s Mass in the gym), 6:00 and 10:30 p.m.

Christmas Day Mass: Tuesday, December 25 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.

Help Wanted: OLV Christmas Decorating!

Everyone lovesOLVatChristmas time,andyearafteryearwearetoldhowBEAUTIFULtheChurchandourpropertylooks! TheChallenge…isthateveryonelovesthewayitlooks,butittakesmanyhandstocreatethisbeauty. Won’tyouPLEASE lendahand? Join us for the entire time or for an hour or two! Checkwww.olvnorthville.orgtosignupforatimeslot.

•Saturday,December8,8:30a.m.-3:30p.m.:Parishexterior

•Saturday,December15,8:30a.m.-3:30p.m.:FatherErnieCenter

•Saturday,December22,8:00a.m.-4:00p.m.:Parishinterior

•Saturday,January12,8:00a.m.-4:00p.m.:Remove&Store

— Santa is Coming to OLV — Sunday, December 16, After all Masses

Fr. Ernie Center Enjoy pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice.

Visit with Santa Claus!

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Ministry ScheduleSaturday, December 8 Sunday, December 9

5:00 p.m. 7: 30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.

Clergy FR. DENIS THEROUX FR. DENIS THEROUX FR. DENNIS KAUFFMAN FR. DENIS THEROUX

LectorsDOROTHY SUSZANSKA

GEORGE MCLEOD TERRY WHITFIELD DAVE GUGALA

DAVID RABAHY GAVIN WILLIAMS

MARIA FIEBIG MARK TOCHMAN

Altar Servers

CHRISTOPHER CHOUEIRY PATRICK DENK AVERY FAUT

ABIGAIL STREETMAN BRENTT STREETMAN STEPHEN TORTORA

LOGAN MULLAN LAURE MULLAN

JAMESON PROUTY

LAUREN GAWNE MALLORY PARR

REESE SINAWI

MAJ Mikelle AdamczykUSN Patrick AntioSrA Olivia AzeezUSN Benjamin Baxter MAJ Barton BlackorbyUSMC Kristopher BledsoePFC Brian BokunSSG Joshua Bullock SGT Jamie BushmanLt Benjamin Clay USNLTJG Hannah ConstantakisLTJG Katelyn Constantakis LT Michael CullenUSMC Robert DeanSPC Tyler DeBozy MAJ David Faulk SSGT Brian A. Hada LT John J HamannChief Matt HayduCPT Jay Heide LTC Barbara Krause LT Daniel Kuriluk CPT Matthew Kuriluk

Pray For Those Who Serve in Our Military

Do you know someone who is serving in the military? Please call the Parish Office to add your loved one’s name. Continue to pray for peace and for a lasting and peaceful solution to the world’s conflicts.

MAJ Shawn MagowanSGT Mark McGlynnSGT Alexandra McGlynnCPL James McGlynnChap. Tim Meier, SJ SGT Steven Miller SPC Lauren Moloney CW2 Lincoln MoloneyCPT Rick Moreira, USMCMAJ Brooke Heintz Morrissey MAJ Michael T. Morrissey DC3 SW Jeremy Nemeth2LT Brett Quick CPT Garrett QuickCPT Kelsey QuickMAJ Mark Saurer CPL USMC Gabriel SmithSFC William SmithPFC Nathan SwigerUSMC Daniel Van BonnLTC Christopher Wagner MAJ Phillip Wiktor, USMC LTJG Adam Williams

Namesarekeptonthelistforfourweeks. If you wish to add or remove aname,pleasecalltheParishOfficeat(248)349-2621.Thankyou!

Dear God, we place our worries in your hands. We place our sick under your care and humbly ask that you restore your servants to health once more. Please remember to keep in prayer…

Those who need our prayers...

Robert Albright Mildred MadiganIan Barrett Paula MahinskeRonald Barthold James MaisanViolet Basnec Mick McHaleMarie Beaghan Maggie McQuillan-KeyGlen Bott Claudia MelottiGina Buchan Greg MeyerBarbara Burbo Lynette MitanRichard Castenada Joanne MorseSusan Coakley Austin OutwaterBob Crawford Daniel OutwaterLynn Devoe Patricia OutwaterEnrico Digirolamo Marilyn PattonShirley Digirolamo Barb PlaceFlora DiPardo Betty RayburnMolly Doyle Robert RayburnBarb Evans Jack RenaultDan Gefre Mary Margaret RobleeJerry Grobosky Judy RoeFrances Hoffer Emilia I. Rosales-VizcarraEllen Hymes Faith SimsickJohn Jerome David StarinskyWalter Kempa Jackson StegmeyerNancy Kiernan Joe SzombatiMargo Kramar Bernard TherouxRobert Kramar Lorraine TherouxJennifer Kuphal Lucy WagnerTed Lachowicz Phillip WantinToni Lachowicz Christina WheelerJen Langan Lillian WiktorLawrence Larabell Marilyn WirtzSuzanne Larabell Joe ZoncaThomas E. Liddell

OLV Help Want Ad PartTimeCustodian

OurLadyofVictoryParishisseekingaparttime(15–19hrs/week) person to perform janitorial services at our church,parish offices, and school. The custodian is responsible forperforming the day-to-day cleaning activities in the parish andschool buildings to provide a clean, orderly and safe

environment. Some janitorial experience is preferred. Applicantmustbe able toperformmoderatephysicalactivitieswithminimumsupervision.

Please contact the Parish Office for an application or directly send yourresumetoolvoffice@olvnorthville.net.

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Monday, December 3 7:00 p.m. Amelia Bowman req. by Family

Wednesday, December 5 8:30 a.m. Don Rabahy req. by The Kenrick Family Frank LaManna req. by Joe & Deb Breitenbeck

Thursday, December 6 8:30 a.m. Joanne Neil req. by The Kempa Family Marian Ramsey req. by Family Nancy Diacono req. by Family

Friday, December 7 8:30 a.m. Holy Souls in Purgatory req. by Through His Heart Ministry Jamuna req. by Her sister SirJana Don Rabahy req. by Joe & Deb Breitenbeck

Saturday, December 8 5:00 p.m. June Clark req. by April Wikentiew Ed Meade req. by Reg Laskay Anthony A. Vernogis req. by Michael & Pat Morrissey Sophia Lamerato req. by Karen & Joe Tasse & Raquel Casey

Sunday, December 9 7:30 a.m. Genie Nehs req. by Family Christine Slowke req. by Family Dick & Judi Minniear 57th Anniversary req. by Family

9:30 a.m. Frank LaManna req. by Barry & Debbie Kempa Robert Marcantonio req. by Family David Schramm req. by Carol Schramm Ed Meade req. by Choir 11:30 a.m. Fred Burger req. by Harriet & Ken Rogdue Ed Meade req. by Kate Balai Sophia Lamerato req. by Annmarie Ricci & Family John O’Dowd req. by Joan & Glenn Nenninger

Mass IntentionsWeek at a GlanceMonday, December 3

Health & Wellness Mtg, 10 a.m., Mary ASFF, 5:00 p.m., School

Rosary, 6:20 p.m., Church Mass, 7:00 p.m., Church

RCIA, 7:00 p.m., Neumann AA Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Fr. Ernie

Tuesday, December 4 Rosary Discussion, 9 a.m., John XXIII

Bible Group, 10 a.m., Neumann OLV Card Group, 1-3 p.m., Martha

ASFF, 5:00 p.m., School Northville Strings, 6 p.m., St. Cecilia Dads’ Club Mtg, 7 p.m., Sports Den

Wednesday, December 5 Rosary, 8:00 a.m., Church

School Mass, 8:30 a.m., Church Cherub Choir, 3:30 p.m., St. Cecilia

Alpha, 6:30 p.m., Fr. Ernie Contemporary Music, 7 p.m, St. Cecilia

Cantor Practice, 7:30 p.m., Church

Thursday, December 6 Rosary, 8:00 a.m., Church Mass, 8:30 a.m., Church

Gospel Reflection, 9:15 a.m., John XXIII Children’s Choir, 4 p.m., Church

NA, 7 p.m., Fr. Ernie Center Adult Choir, 7:30 p.m., Church

Friday, December 7 Reconciliation, 7:45 a.m.

Rosary, 8:00 a.m., Church Mass, 8:30 a.m., Church

Moms in Prayer, 8:30 a.m., Martha Eucharistic Adoration, 9:30 a.m., CH

Adoration Closing, 11:30 a.m., CH Family Movie Night, 6:30 p.m., Fr. Ernie

Saturday, December 8 Immaculate Conception Mass, 9:00 a.m.

Reconciliation, 3:30 p.m Mass, 5:00 p.m., Church

Gospel of Life Night of Prayer, 6 p.m.

Sunday, December 9 SECONDSUNDAYOFADVENT

Mass, 7:30 a.m., Church Mass/CLOW, 9:30 a.m., Church

Sacramental Catch-up, 10:30 a.m., Mary Mass/CLOW, 11:30 a.m., Church

Baptisms, 12:30 p.m., Church

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Mary Holy Day of Obligation: Saturday, December 8

Mass, 9:00 a.m. National Night of Prayer for Life, 6:00 p.m.

After the 5:00 p.m. Mass, please join the Gospel of Life Ministry as they lead us in prayer and adoration to the Blessed Sacrament. We will be united in prayer with

churches across the country to end abortion, and to restore God’s blessings of Life and Religious Liberty in America.

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OURLADYOFVICTORYCATHOLICCHURCH133OrchardDrive✚ Northville,Michigan✚48167

Phone:(248)349-2621✚ Fax:(248)349-7329✚ www.olvnorthville.org

OFFICEHOURSMonday-Friday:8:30a.m.-noon,1:00-5:00p.m.,Sunday,8:30a.m.-1:00p.m.

MASSSCHEDULESaturday-5:00p.m.,Sunday-7:30,9:30&11:30a.m.,Monday-7:00p.m.,

Wednesday-Friday:8:30a.m.RECONCILIATIONSCHEDULE:Saturday,3:30p.m.

PARISH STAFF & MINISTRY CONTACT INFORMATION

COLLABORATIONPARTNERPARISHES

HolyFamily,24505MeadowbrookRd.,Novi,48375(248)349-8847,www.holyfamilynovi.org

St.James,46325W.10MileRd.,Novi,48374 (248)347-7778,www.sjnovi.net

St.Joseph,830S.LafayeGeSt.,SouthLyon,48178 (248)446-8700,www.saintjosephsouthlyon.org

CLERGY Rev. Denis B. Theroux, olvfather@olvnorthville.net Ext.2255 Weekend Clergy Associate: Rev. Dennis Kauffman

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE and DEACON Ric Misiak, rmisiak@olvnorthville.net Ext. 2254

MUSIC MINISTRY Kathy Sanderson, olvmusic@olvnorthville.net Ext. 2261 Tim Johnson, timjohnson@olvnorthville.net Ext. 2479

PARISH OFFICE Office Secretary: Janet Baker and Kim Minniear olvoffice@olvnorthville.net Ext. 2250 Administrative Assistant Colleen Bonadeo, cbonadeo@olvnorthville.net Ext. 2292 Parish Administrator Julie Lupo, jlupo@olvnorthville.net Ext. 2257

Purchasing and Facts Tuition Management Julie Stedem, jstedem@olvnorthville.net Ext. 2270

Parish Accountant Gina Garcia, ggarcia@olvnorthville.net Ext. 2259

Bulletin Editor Michelle Gawne, olvbulletin@olvnorthville.net Ext. 2253

Maintenance Director Bob Larson, olvmaint@olvnorthville.net Ext. 2266

Facilities and Events Coordinator/Faith Formation Secretary Ellen O’Neil, eoneil@olvnorthville.net Ext. 2256

OLV SCHOOL (248) 349-3610 Fax: (248) 380-7247 Kate Szuba, Interim Principal

FAITH FORMATION (248) 349-2559 Kelly Bruno, Director kbruno@olvnorthville.net

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Eric Fox, Chairperson efoxhome@gmail.com

OLV DADS’ CLUB PRESIDENT John Glon olvdads@olvnorthville.net

HOSPITALITY MINISTRY COORDINATOR Tina Bak, tbak@olvnorthville.net Ext. 2277

CHRISTIAN SERVICE COORDINATOR Lindsey Duda, lduda@olvnorthville.net Ext. 2258

Gospel of Life Merri Cullen, mcullen1@wowway.com (248) 790-8068

Meal Ministry Karen Martin, karenmartin48167@comcast.net (248) 797-3888 Deliah Sarafa, dil0518@hotmail.com (248) 884-5553

Stitching Busybodies (Sewing Ministry) Beth Ajlouni, ajlouni@comcast.net Andrea Murdock, amurdock@comcast.net (248) 349-4382

Special Needs Outreach Pat Romzek, promzek@yahoo.com (248) 305-8984 Karen Schmid, kschmid8@yahoo.co.uk (734) 327-4641

St. Leo’s Outreach Tony Albanese, mialbanese@yahoo.com (248) 349-4664

Health & Wellness Ministry Molly Griffin, mollygriffin@pobox.com (248) 930-1740

Moms in Prayer Group Steffanie Porter, steffn13@yahoo.com Knights of Columbus

Rick Bennett, rickbennett@peoplepc.com (248) 348-9214

Senior Group Tina Bak, tina4bak@gmail.com (313) 590-3416 Liliana Hein, lilianaliconhein@gmail.com (956) 334-2754 St. Vincent de Paul Conference #437 (248) 349-2622

Stephen Ministry Confidential Ministry of Support (248) 349-0216

Evangelization Committee Nancy Tochman, olvevangelization@olvnorthville.net