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Welcome from Father Hession...

As Pastor let me extend a warm welcome to you and other viewers who visit our Parish on the Net. I hope you'll find this "extension" of our Parish inviting and interesting. Please know that you are most welcome to visit us, literally, by sharing in weekend worship at our main church, Our Lady of Victory, or our beautiful Chapel, Our Lady of Hope. If I can be of service to you, personally, please don't hesitate to e-mail and I'll return a message a.s.a.p! An anonymous author has written, "There are two words used a great deal by Jesus in the Gospels. One is 'Come' and the other is 'Go'. It's no use coming unless you go, and it's no use going unless you come." Peace, Fr. Mark


Weekly Message from the Bulletin:
It would be hard to convince many people today that prayer is anything more than a useless waste of time. We live in a culture where time is an extremely important commodity. It is NOT to be wasted. We place tremendous value on productivity and efficiency. "Time is money," as the saying goes.

Spiritual authors, however, tell us how important it is to regularly spend at least SOME of our time in prayer and reflection in order to deepen our relationship with God. An intimate relationship with God actually changes us. When we draw closer to God through a regular practice of sincere, authentic prayer and reflection, God transforms us, more and more, into the truest and best version of ourselves.

Read More of the Weekly Message from the Bulletin >>

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Ministry of the Month
Each month we will be introducing you to a new ministry....this month we hope you'll enjoy learning about our Ministry of Hope. 

It's a match, a perfect fit---Sheila Murphy and the Ministry of Hope. As director, Sheila spends many hours comforting families who have suffered the loss of a loved one. In today's Bulletin, she reflects on the role of the ministry in her own life and the life of the parish. "I call it a work of mercy, a grace. And I feel I have come back to my roots."

As a Sister of St. Joseph for fifteen years, Sheila planned the funeral liturgies for her parents at their home parish of St. Catherine, Norwood. She performed the same service three years ago for a beloved sister. "I realized at the time how important it was to have the family involved and to help them choose the readings from the Old and New Testament for the Liturgy of the Word and the music as well." Her late cousin, Eleanor Murphy, began this ministry at Our Lady of Victory ten years ago when Father Hession became pastor. Sheila took over as director after Eleanor's death. Continue reading about Sheila and the Ministry of Hope >>

Portraits of Ministry
This past weekend, almost 2000 church-attending Christians witnessed a video,“Portraits of Ministry.” (if you were away you can view Portraits Ministry here >> and see the video at home).  The compelling story simply put our flesh, a life of service in love, on Jesus’ teaching.

One purpose of this beautiful video, produced under the direction of parishioner Nick Lawler by the Franciscans of the Immaculate, is to do a little recruiting; simply put, “we’re looking for a few good women and men!”  All our ministries are looking for the vitality that comes from welcoming new co-workers; so whether you’re little, or a little older, please consider helping us with your precious time and your God-given talents.  Drop me an email or call the Office to join in the joy!

Family to Family Food Drive
During the months of July and August, bring in non­perishable food items to the candle room at OLV or the Foyer at OLH. These donations will go directly to the St. Francis Xavier SVDP Food Pantry in Hyannis. Everyone can help! Please be generous and give what you can.. Soup – pasta – tuna – cake mixes – canned fruit and veggies – coffee and tea - tomato sauce – rice – cookies – baked beans.

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GIFT Registration
See the GIFT page for the Registration form and more information!

All students in Grades 1 through Confirmation II must register for the GIFT program. Those students in Sacramental years will be required to attend additional classes for preparation for First Eucharist, First Communion and Confirmation. Students who are attending Catholic High School, are required to attend Confirmation Preparation here in the parish. Confirmation is a two year program beginning in the 9th grade.

If you have any questions, please call Helen Curran in the Faith Formation office at 508-771-1614 ext. 119 for Grades 1 — 4 (and First Communion and First Penance)

Susan Anderson, 508-775-5744 ext 120 for Grades 5, 6, 7, and 8.

Bill Bussiere at 508-771-9378 ext 123 for Confirmation I and Confirmation II.

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Summer Catholic Reflections
2010 Speakers Series

Sponsored by:
St. Anthony's, East Falmouth
Our Lady of Victory, Centerville
Christ the King, Mashpee

SERIES IS HELD AT CHRIST THE KING PARISH HALL

Rev. James Martin, S.J. ~ Monday June 14 ~ 7:00 PM

“Laughing with the Saints: Joy, Humor and Laughter in the Spiritual Life.”
View the YouTube videos here!

Pheme Perkins Ph.D ~Wednesday July 7 ~ 7:00 PM
"Parables and Today's Church"
View the YouTube videos here!

Professor Ernest Collamati ~ Wednesday August 4 ~ 7:00 PM

“How to Save the Catholic Church”

 

See full descriptions and directions here

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Interested in the Catholic Faith?
Do you have questions about the Catholic Faith? Maybe you would like to hear more about this faith. RCIA may be for you. RCIA is about people on a journey, people looking for answers to real life questions. If so, call Eileen or Larry Chase at 508-428-1711.

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GIFT Evaluation Survey:
Thanks to everyone who filled out the GIFT Evaluation Survey. If you haven't yet, you may download it and return it to the parish office Evaluation Survey >>. Click here for the Survey Results >>