W E L C O M E T O T H E F A 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 7AM & 5:30 PM Thursdays: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday 7 AM, 9 AM & 11 AM Tuesday - Friday 7AM Saturdays: 8:30 AM & 3:00 PMSaturday 8 AM
October 31, 2021 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Welcome to Our Lady of Victory Catholic Parish
Happenings in the Parish Family
Please continue to Pray for Our Sick and their Caregivers: Diane Allen, Larry Barnett, Michael Bihl, Cindy Boboth, Sue Boboth, Tom Brehmer, Mick Clark, Kim Clary, Shannon Colemer, Trudy Dells, Tracey (Dietz) Carlson, Gregg Dietz, Pat Fitzpatrick, John Gerardy, Tate Green, Angie Harris, Donna Harvey, Arlene Herrig, Jean Kavanaugh, Dave Keller, Loretta Kelley, Carolyn Kuebler, Miguel Lopez, Pat Maring, Jim McCarthy, Beverly McCreary, Daniel McGranaghan, Nick Miller, Janie Mitchell, Gary Neece & Mary Neece, Melinda (Siskoff) Neumann, David Nitzel, Tara Painter,
Natalie Paulsen, Colleen Ryan, Kenneth Scodeller, Amy Schubert, Shirley Sinnott, Latricia Straight, Cliff Tappa, Christian Tilkens, Tom Simmons, Pam Walloch, Vince Welk, Anthony Zimanek
Bans of Marriage: Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Adam Byrne (nee Alexa Ripslinger) on your new life together!
Rest in Peace: Please pray for Joe Doyle, father of Betsy (Ray) Shovlain. May of the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.
A Message from Fr. Jake…
With the arrival of the month of November, our parish has several special events planned. Here is a partial listing of the events that are coming up this month:
Book of Remembrance
The Book of Remembrance will be put out in the Gathering Space starting November 1st. Parishioners are asked to write the names of these deceased loved ones in this book, so we, as a community, can pray for all those listed at our communal liturgies. This is a special way for all of us to pray for those who have died and gone
before us with the sign of faith.
Solemnity of All Saints, November 1
This is normally a Holy Day of Obligation, but since it falls on a Monday this year, this requirement is dropped.
The Bishop also still has the Dispensation from Sunday Mass in effect until further notice. OLV will celebrate this special day with Masses at 7:00AM, 12:00PM, and 5:30PM. Please note that everyone who attends the evening Mass on All Saints will be asked to wear a mask because this is the COVID-19 precautionary Mass.
Feast of All Souls, November 2
We will have a special Mass at 7:00PM on Tuesday in remembrance of all the deceased loved ones our parish community has lost over the last two years. In light of current precautions, this Mass will be different than what we have done in the past years here at the parish, but this will still be a special liturgy for those who are able to attend.
IGNITE Sundays, November 7 and November 21
These special nights of community and formation will continue on these two Sundays in November. Please see the bulletin for more details about attending or volunteering for these events.
National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC), November 18-21
The parish is sending a delegation of youth and adult chaperones to Indianapolis to attend this amazing national conference aimed at inspiring and encouraging high school students. Please keep all of them in your prayers as they prepare for this special conference.
Th
anksgiving Day, November 25
There will be a 7:00AM Mass and 9:00AM Mass on Thanksgiving Day. We will also be celebrating a 10:30AM Mass at Ridgecrest that day. Our parish is also still planning to provide a Thanksgiving meal for parishioners. Please see the bulletin for more details as Thanksgiving gets closer.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the parish staff for more information about these events or anything else happening in the parish.
Our Lady of Victory, pray for us!
Mass Schedule and Parish Events
Saturday
30
8:00 AM Mass (CH)8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Christmas Rummage Sale (GS/GSMR) 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Confession (CH)
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Confession (CH) 4:30 PM Mass (CH)
Sunday
31
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM Christmas Rummage Sale (GS/GSMR) 7:00 AM Mass (CH)9:00 AM Mass (CH) 9:00 AM RCIA (PC) 11:00 AM Mass (CH) 12:15 GriefShare (PC)
Monday
1
All Saints Day7:00 AM Mass - Reserved for High Risk (CH) 8:15 AM JFK Private School Mass (CH) 12:00 PM Mass (CH)
1:30 PM St. Anne’s Circle Candy Making (PC) 5:30 PM Mass - Reserved for High Risk (CH)
Tuesday
2
All Souls Day 7:00 AM Mass (CH)1:30 PM St. Anne’s Circle Candy Making (PC) 6:30 PM Board of Education (GSMR)
7:00 PM Mass of Remembrance (CH)
Wednesday
3
7:00 AM Mass (CH)
8:00 AM JFK School Mass (CH) 9:30 AM Silvercrest Mass (SC)
12:15 PM Matter of Balance #2 (GSMR) 6:00 PM Faith Formation (JFK/CAF/GYM/PC) 7:00 PM The 99 Experience Group (GSMR) 7:00 PM HS Youth Night (PC/GYM)
Thursday
4
Parent/Teacher Conferences JFK No School 7:00 AM Mass (CH)1:00 PM Bazaar Set-up (Gym/Caf/PC/School) 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Confessions (CH)
6:30 PM Revelation Bible Study (GSMR/GS) 7:00 PM Holy Hour (CH)
Friday
5
Parent/Teacher Conferences JFK No School 7:00 AM Mass (CH)7:00 AM Bazaar Set-up (Gym/Caf/PC/School) 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM First Friday Adoration (CH) 9:00 AM Parish Nurses Meeting (GSMR)
Saturday
6
8:00 AM- 4:00 PM OLV Bazaar (Gym/Caf) 8:00 AM Mass (CH)
8:30 AM Parishioners Helping Parishioners (OLV Parking lot)
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Confession (CH) 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Confession (CH) 4:30 PM Mass (CH)
Expectant Parent Blessing after 4:30 PM Mass Blood Pressure Checks after 4:30 PM Mass
Sunday
7
Expectant Parent Blessing after all Masses Blood Pressure Checks after all Masses 7:00 AM Mass (CH)
9:00 AM Mass (CH) 9:00 AM RCIA (GSMR) 11:00 AM Mass (CH)
11:00 AM Hospice Cookie Drop Off (CH) 12:15 GriefShare (GSMR)
4:30 PM IGNITE Sundays Mass (CH) and
This Week
Saturday, October 30, 2021
8:00 AM † Stan & Dorothy Rymars 4:30 PM † Kevin Seward
Sunday, October 31, 2021
7:00 AM † Susie Yackley 9:00 AM † Ed & Jackie Brus 11:00 AM For the Parish
Monday, November 1, 2021 - All Saints Day 7:00 AM † James Murphy
8:15 AM † Judy Calcari
12:00 PM † Kenny & Barb Greiner 5:30 PM † Loyola Vondera Tuesday, November 2, 2021 - All Souls Day
7:00 AM † Janet Thomas 7:00 PM Mass of Remembrance Wednesday, November 3, 2021
7:00 AM † Randy McIntyre 8:00 AM † Ethel Quasny 9:30 AM † Jeanette Bergthold (SC/AL) Thursday, November 4, 2021
7:00 AM † George & Joan Stack Friday, November 5, 2021
7:00 AM † Lorraine Lintz Saturday, November 6, 2021
8:00 AM † Paul & Rosa Pham 4:30 PM † Ivan Even
Sunday, November 7, 2021
7:00 AM † Therese J. Donahue
9:00 AM † Teresa Peterson & Veronica Bittner 11:00 AM † Edward Shroba
4:30 PM For the Parish
If you would like to have a Mass said for someone, please contact the parish office at 563-391-4245 to request available dates and times.
Hospital and Home Visits
If you are going to be in the hospital or have a family member who is, please help our Health Ministry Team and Priests care for you and your loved ones by taking three simple steps:
Contact the Parish office before admission at 563-391-4245. Parish staff will pass the information along to our Health Ministry Team, Fr. Jake and Fr. Andrew.
Contact the Parish office when a condition or location changes. In an emergency please call (563)-293-1177.
Contact the Parish office before discharge from the hospital. OLV’s Health Ministry team can continue to serve when the patient is back home or in another level of professional care.
October 31, 2021
College Care Packages Donations Needed
We are seeking monetary donations for the cost of the mailing and to purchase items for the packages. Please place monetary donations in the offertory box in an envelope marked “College Care Packages” or drop them off at the rectory. Checks should be made out to “Our Lady of Victory”, but please put “college care package” on the memo line. Donations can also be made online on the parish website (mark the button for care packages.) Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated.
If you would like to help in the assembly of the care packages we will be meeting on Sunday, November 28th at 7 pm in the Parish Center.
Thank you for supporting this ministry. If you have any questions, contact Kathy Peterson at 563-388-5192 or email [email protected]
We are disciples of Jesus making faith matter and sharing God’s love to make more disciples!
Happy Halloween! All our high school youth are invited to join us Wednesday night to celebrate the great Feast of All the Saints at 7pm! Check the monthly newsletter for more details.
Alpha for 8th graders has launched! Contact [email protected] to sign your teen up!
We’re developing a prayer team, street evangelization team, and cheer team for youth ministry next year to complement our care package team and we need your help! No matter your gift, there’s a way you can make a difference in the life of our youth! Contact Evan at [email protected] to talk about what you can do.
Grow with God. Love your neighbor. Share your faith.
Butter Braid Bread Sale
Last Chance to brighten your holidays with delicious Butter Braid Bread and support the JFK Music Boosters. These are sold
individually for $15/each , Four Cheese &
Herb Bread for $16/each.
Band and Choir students are taking orders through November 2nd. The bread will be delivered to the school on Friday, November 19th. The students will deliver the bread to your home in time for your holiday meals. If you have questions or would like to order, please contact:
Melanie at 563-505-1080. Arrangements for OLV pickup will be after 5 pm on the 19th. The JFK Music Boosters appreciates your support.
Parishioners Helping Parishioners
Next weekend we will be holding our annual Parishioners Helping Parishioners (PHP) day. Please meet in the parking lot on Saturday November 6th at around 8:30 am (or attend Mass at 8:00 am and meet after that). We will then disperse to help those in our parish who need us. We should be done around noon, although with more hands it may go quicker. We welcome all boy scouts, girl scouts, youth, and others who need service hours or anyone wanting a rewarding experience. For 8th grade confirmation students, you can use this as a possible service opportunity as well.
For those in need, if you still need help, please call Chris Wemhoff at 381-4189 or email: [email protected]. Any questions about this ministry, please call Chris. We look forward to seeing all of you there!
This week we are entering the Octave of All Saints Day.
The Octave is a period of eight days that follows the Feast of All Saints, celebrated on November 1. In the Octave, we are called first to remember with thanksgiving the lives of the Saints. Second, we are called to imitate them.
And third, we are encouraged to desire that Christ should move us now that we might join them in the Kingdom when our journey here on earth is done.
Remembering with thanksgiving the lives of the Saints requires that we learn about their lives. We want to discover who and what they stood for in their lives. We want to pray with gratitude for their lives and the examples they are for us.
Then we can be inspired to imitate them. Saints recognize God as the source of all goodness. We need to come to know ourselves in the light of God’s goodness with the help of His grace. We need to reach the understanding of our spiritual poverty, recognizing that we need God and our strength comes from Him.
Finally, we desire for God to do with us what He did in them. We look to God’s grace as a source for bringing good out of evil. We embrace God’s goodness and submit to His will for our lives.
Save the Date!
Sunday, November 14th St. Gabriel’s Circle who sponsor‘s the Ribbon Tree (gifts for kids) will be holding a Drive-up/
Drop off Event from 12PM - 3PM in the OLV parking lot.
See the insert in today’s bulletin for more details and gift ideas!
The next IGNITE Sunday will be November 7. Our topic for the evening is: Jesus Came for All of Us. Join us for 4:30pm Mass, followed by a meal of soup and salad in the Parish Center and then stay to discuss our topic.
There is no cost or registration required to participate.
We can’t wait to see you at IGNITE Sunday!
First Friday Adoration will be Friday, November 5th from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM . A sign up sheet will be
in the Gathering Space.
Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
From your Parish Nurses
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In 2021, an estimated 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the U.S.
as well as 49,290 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer.
63% of breast cancer cases are diagnosed at a localized stage (there is no sign that the cancer has spread outside of the breast), for which the 5-year survival rate is 99%.
Although rare, men get breast cancer too. In 2021, an estimated 2,650 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year in the U.S. and approximately 530 will die.
1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancers. It is estimated that in 2021, approximately 30% of all new women cancer diagnoses will be breast cancer.
There are over 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.
For more information please go to:
www.nationalbreastcancer.org All Souls’ Day provides a special opportunity to
offer prayers of thanksgiving for the many who helped build our Foundation. Their thoughtful and considerate care of our parish through their contributions has a lasting effect. May their souls and all the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace.
OLV Christmas Bazaar
We are in need of volunteers for the OLV Bazaar on: Friday, November 5th starting at 1PM, Saturday, November 6th - 8AM- 4PM and Sunday, November 7th - 9AM - 1PM.
Students in need of service hours contact Diane Lindaman 563-340-9108 or
email: [email protected] to volunteer.
Please bring your donated craft items, baked goods and home-made candy to the school cafeteria on Friday, November 5th between the hours of 1:00pm-6:00pm, just inside the cafeteria doors. On Saturday morning, we will be accepting the donated items as you enter the cafeteria doors.
We will be serving some wonderful breakfast and lunch items during the Bazaar. Be sure to browse and shop at the Bazaar on Saturday, November 6th from 8:00am-4:00pm and Sunday, November 7th 9:00am-1:00pm.
For the safety of all, we are asking and highly recommending that face masks be worn to protect our volunteers and other shoppers. We want everyone's shopping experience to be in the true spirit of the holidays. Thank you
The drawing for the beautiful quilt (made by Fr. Jake's mom), American Girl doll and Cash will be at 12:30pm on Sunday, November 7th. We are excited to be able to hold the Bazaar this year and look forward to seeing you there!
Wishing Well of Love
Every year St. Elizabeth Seton Circle sponsors the Wishing Well of Love, partnering with 4 area nursing homes colleting Christmas gifts for residents that would not otherwise have any. If you would like to participate this year, please pick up a name from the Wishing Well in the Gathering Space of the church. Each name has a gift suggestion attached.
Please return the wrapped gift and ORIGINAL tag secured on the package to the Gathering Space by Sunday,
November 14th. A Drive-up/Drop off Event will also be held on Sunday, November 14th from 12PM - 3PM.
If you have any question, please contact Angela Mattke at 563-210-4148 or [email protected].
A big THANK YOU to those who participated in our 2021
“Spotlight On” essential liturgical ministries. Those who responded will be contacted by someone from the ministry area.
Contributions of time and talent are the life-blood of this parish and we celebrate with joyful hearts the many gifts God has bestowed upon us. Extra copies of the “Sharing Your Gifts” brochure with more information about the roles featured can be found in the Gathering Space kiosk. Details about ALL our parish/school organizations and activities are summarized in the Handbook of
Ministries—new 2021 edition also in the kiosk. Please take one.
Hospice Cookies
Sunday, November 7th, is Hospice Cookie Day. We are asking the generous bakers in our parish to help us provide cookies for the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House. Please bring one or two dozen cookies, on a paper plate in a zippered bag, to the Gathering Space counter by 11:00 AM Sunday, November 7th. Because of poten-
tial allergy
issues, please label the bags if the cookies contain nuts or nut products.
We are very grateful to all of the bakers who participate in this ministry. Please contact Barb at 349-7407 if you have any questions.
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 4:00 PM
Pastor Rev. Jacob M. Greiner - [email protected] Parochial Vicar Rev. Andrew Rauenbuehler - [email protected]
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 - [email protected] Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Office:
(563) 391-8384
Coordinator of K-8 Faith Formation Kaye Meyers- [email protected] Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation Jennifer Wemhoff - [email protected] Coordinator of Youth Ministry Evan Brankin - [email protected] 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 Julie Kilburg, Health Advocate………(563) 210-3480 Parish Nurses email - [email protected] 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.
Send bulletin announcements to:
Lisa: [email protected] or call (563) 391-4245.
Announcements are due by 3pm on Monday.
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:
Marcia Dietz - 563-370-9685 Marcha Gilbert - 563-326-3970
Social Action/Christian Service
The Diocese invites us to: “Faith in the Future: Young adults and Catholic Social Teaching” on Thursday, November 4, 12:00- 1:00 PM To register go to:
http://bit.ly/DioDavLunchLearn
Please support Pope Francis in the Laudato Si Movement by signing the Healthy Planet, Healthy People Petition before the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Scotland beginning Oct. 31st, 2021.
Go to: https://thecatholicpetition.org/
Mark 10:25 “It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.”
Interested in Joining Our Parish?
We extend a warm welcome to all who worship with us and invite you to consider joining our parish
community. Stop by the information kiosk in the Gathering Space to pick up a packet of materials with further details. We’d genuinely like to connect your family to our family of faith and hope that you will allow us to be part of your spiritual journey.
Surviving the Holidays OLV's grief support program will be held on Thursday, November 11th from 6:30pm-9pm in the Parish Center. The program will give you information on how to survive the holidays after the loss of a loved one.
There is no cost to attend. If you would like to join us, please call the Parish office at 563-391-4245 to sign up.
Let us lift you up in prayer!
James 5:13 - "Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray."
Liturgical Roles− November 2021
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
4:30 PM Lindsay Archer, Peggy Lotspeich, Cathy & Bernie Mack
7:00 AM Lorraine & Chris Pacha, Lucy Tetmeyer
9:00 AM Kathy Dean, Monte Ehlers, Kitty Temming, Jeff Miller 11:00 AM Jill Gustas, Judy Johnson, Char McGovern, Jan Tappa Lectors
4:30 PM Scott and Ann Jevyak 7:00 AM Ann Craig
9:00 AM Bob Allen, Patti Hammer 11:00 AM Carol Burns, Mary Horkulik Hospitality Ministers
4:30 PM Taffy Brown, Janet Spaeth, Gerry Kavanaugh 7:00 AM Jim Boever, Dave Green, Dave Oberbroeckling, Skip Schlue
9:00 AM 11:00 AM
5:30 PM Monday Mass November - Steve Frank
In this weeks Cozy Corner Carol Burns, RN will talk about Psoriasi; Causes, Triggers, Treatment, and More.
Jeremiah 17:14 Heal me, LORD, that I may be healed;
save me, that I may be saved,for you are my praise.
