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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.olvbasilica.org
PASTOR/RECTOR: Rev. Msgr. David G. LiPuma
IN RESIDENCE: Rev. Msgr. Paul J. E. Burkard
PAROCHIAL VICARS: Rev. Justin J. Steeg Rev. Romulus Rosolowski, OFM Conv.
DEACON: Deacon Michael V. Comerford RECTORY OFFICE:
Until further notice, the Rectory Office will be closed. For assistance, call (716) 828-9444 to leave a message and someone will return your call as soon as possible.
MASSES:
We deeply regret there will be no public Masses until further notice. The Basilica will remain open for private prayer from 6:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. daily.
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE:
We sincerely apologize that due to the coronavirus pandemic, there will be no scheduled Confessions. Penitents aware of mortal sin are encouraged to make a good Act of Contrition with the intent to go to Confession the next time it is made available for the public.
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 Zomeri, Director
Phone: (716) 828-9437 E-mail: [email protected]
GIFT SHOP and MUSEUM:
James Murphy, Gift Shop Manager (716) 828-9433 / [email protected]
Dianne Bosinski, Tours & Basilica Programs (716) 828-9424 / [email protected]
Until further notice, the Basilica Gift Shop & Museum will be closed and there will be no group tours.
Sunday, March 29, 2020 - Fifth Sunday of Lent
—A Message from the Pastor—
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My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, I want to assure you that, during these very difficult and challenging times, you are being remembered in my daily Masses and prayers. Every day, Fr. Paul, Fr. Romulus, and Fr. Justin join me in concelebrating a Private Mass here at Our Lady of Victory for the announced Mass intentions posted in the weekly bulletin, as well as special intentions offered for all of our parishioners and loved ones for your safety, good health and well-being during this coronavirus pandemic. We are doing everything possible to keep our parishioners, employees and visitors safe here at Our Lady of Victory and we are trying to do our best to keep us all spiritually connected during this time of no Public Masses or gatherings. The health and well-being of our community is our primary concern. Once again this week, I will celebrate the Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Lent and it will be posted on our OLV website and social platforms. Please join me in prayer and in offering a “Spiritual Communion” until we can all be together again at Mass. I also want to express my deepest gratitude and appreciation to our registered parishioners who are mailing in their weekly offertory envelopes to the rectory. If you have not done so, I strongly encourage you to do so. This is our Basilica parish and, even though we cannot gather for public Masses, we still need to pay all of the bills to maintain the day-to-day operations of the Basilica, as well as to provide for parish ministries and our employees. I know these are extremely challenging times, especially for those who are unemployed at this time. We do rely on your generosity to keep everything going, both now and for our future here at OLV. Also, in regards to the Catholic Charities Appeal 2020, thank you to everyone who has contributed thus far by mailing in your contribution. To date we have raised $32,864.33. We still need to raise $58,135.67 to meet our Parish Goal of $91,000.00. You will see in this bulletin an information sheet on what Catholic Charites provides in our Lackawanna community. This year, more than ever, Catholic Charities needs our support to provide for all the people who will fall through the cracks during and after the coronavirus pandemic. Every donation makes a difference, large and small. We are in great need of new donors. Please consider a one-time gift or a pledge. I personally pledge every year because I can make a larger donation and pay it in pledge payments throughout the year. For more information on how to contribute to Catholic Charities, please call the rectory or go to www.ccwny.org. If you donate online, please make sure to identify yourself as a parishioner and your donation will be credited to our Parish Goal.
As we spend these days at home and keeping our “social distance,” I am sure that many are feeling isolated and somewhat anxious about what the present and future holds. All the more reason to keep ourselves grounded in the love of God and God’s providential care for us. In the words of St. Paul to the Romans: “We know that all things work for good for those who love God… If God is for us, who can be against us… For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor future things, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8) It is imperative that we keep connected by phone, skype and social media with our family, friends and neighbors, especially those who live alone. I encourage you to pray with each other over the phone and in your own homes. Here are some spiritual resources to assist you:
Home Activities for Families with Children: vibrant-faith-catalyst.mn.co/posts/5537180
For Your Marriage with a variety of other sources: foryourmarriage.org/how-to-pray-with-your-spouse-four-simple-steps
Live Lent with Renew: Prayer, Reflection and Sharing on Sunday Readings: pages.renewintl.org/news
Three Minute Retreat from Loyola Press: loyolapress.com/3-minute-retreats-daily-online-prayer
Weekly Home Lessons from Pflaum: www.pflaumweeklies.com/lesson-downloads
Bishop Barron’s Word on Fire Catholic Ministries offers daily Mass: www.wordonfire.org/daily-mass
It appears the restrictions for Public Mass and large gatherings will still be in place for Palm Sunday and Holy Week. If that is the case, we will be taping the Masses and Services for Palm Sunday and Holy Week and will post them on our website (olvbasilica.org) and other social media platforms. The Blessed Palms will be available for pickup on Palm Sunday at the entrances to the Basilica during the hours that we are open for private prayer from 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. I know this is all very difficult for everyone. I will keep you posted. Please let us do as Father Baker would do—entrust our lives through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of Victory as we pray fervently for the end of the coronavirus pandemic. Please continue to limit your social interaction for the protection, health and well-being of everyone you come in contact with. Be assured of my ongoing prayers for you and your loved ones.
—Fr. David
Father Baker… Pray for us! Our Lady of Victory… Pray for us!
Please pray for the canonization of our founder,
Venerable Nelson Baker.
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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, and 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.
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.
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.
Tours:
To schedule a tour of OLV Basilica, please contact Dianne Bosinski, Tours & Basilica Programs by email ([email protected]) or phone (716-828-9424).
Saturday, March 28
4:30 Thomas & Regina Lewis by Family
Sunday, March 29—Fifth Sunday of Lent
8:00 Virginia Muniak by Family
10:00 Victor J. Stachowski, Jr. by Son, Gregory Stachowski
12:00 Ted Swiech (Anniversary) by The Swiech Family
4:30 Wanda Slaski by The Slaski Estate
Monday, March 30
7:30 For the People of the Parish Susan Aguilar (Living, healing) by Susan Aguilar
12:10 Victoria & Stanley Pawlak by Judith & Peter Pawlak
Tuesday, March 31
7:30 Mike Allman by The Crehan Family
12:10 Gerlanda “Gina” Musso by Jim Giglio Elizabeth Kuzemsky by Pat Serio
Wednesday, April 1
7:30 Dec. Mem. of the Leising & Shyne Families by Estate
12:10 Michael & Mildred Idzior by Ron & Donna Kraus
Thursday, April 2—St. Francis of Paola
7:30 Thomas O’Neill by Family
12:10 Paul O. Zwirlein by Estate Michael Chiodo II by Son, Landon Chiodo
Friday, April 3
7:30 Walter Kupkowski, Sr. by Family Donald Krtanjek by John & Mary Ann Tiberio & Family
8:15 Our Lady of Victory Golden Treasury Intentions Our Lady of Victory Spiritual Society Intentions
12:10 Michaelangelina & Paul Petrucci by Stanley V. Piotrowski Jennifer A. Amos by Ellen & Dennis Sommer
7:30 Casimir M. Slaski & Family by The Slaski Estate Emily Doktor by Susan Wallace
Saturday, April 4—St. Isidore
7:30 James O’Neill by Family
12:10 Elizabeth Kuzermsky by Niece, Barbara Brunow & Fam.
4:30 Elizabeth Robinson by Sharon Comerford
Sunday, April 5—Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
8:00 Alice Comerford by Deacon & Mrs. Comerford
10:00 Shirley Motyka by Mike & Mary Check
12:00 Living & Dec. Mem. of the Altar & Rosary Society
4:30 Dec. Mem. of the Stachowski & Sikorski Families by Gregory Stachowski
While Masses have been temporarily suspended due to health concerns, the priests at Our Lady of Victory
are saying private Masses. The intentions listed will be offered at these private Masses until further notice.
Mass Schedule
—Week of March 29, 2020—
The following regularly-scheduled public devotions and group tours are cancelled until further notice:
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Weekly Offerings
In order to continue to care for the ongoing maintenance of our beautiful Basilica and to provide for the ministries of our parish, we depend on everyone mailing in their weekly offertory during this time when Masses are suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Please mail your contributions to the OLV Rectory Office at:
767 Ridge Road Lackawanna, NY 14218
We are deeply grateful to your dedicated
commitment to Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica. Thank you!
On the Fifth Sunday of Lent, just before we begin to enter Holy Week, we are summoned to Bethany. If we had been friends of Mary, Lazarus, and Martha, and found out that Lazarus was gravely ill, we probably would have dropped everything to be with them. This was what was so surprising about the behavior of Jesus. Although he was their close friend, he chose to stay away, that God’s glory would be manifested.
This is a persistent theme in John’s Gospel. Right to the very end, Jesus’ works were meant to give glory to the Father. As our Lenten journey reaches a crescendo, let us be mindful that, as people who have “put on Christ” in baptism, we are also called, by our attitudes and actions, to give glory to God.
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Summary of the Readings
Financial statements for 2019 are available upon request. If you would like a statement for your
donations to our parish, please send your request and a stamped, self-addressed envelope to
OLV Rectory, 767 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, NY 14218.
Donation Statements
Please help us reach our goal of $10 million by contributing or pledging today. Your donation helps strengthen, protect and empower thousands of people across Western New York through Catholic Charities services and a number of ministries through the Fund for the Faith.
Will you think of those most in need in Western New York? Make a secure donation online at ccwny.org/donation or by calling (716) 218-1400. Please make sure to identify yourself as a parishioner of Our Lady of Victory. “Think of Me.”
Catholic Charities 2020 Appeal
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