• Each of Us is a Masterpiece of God's Creation.
  • Our Shepard - Last Week
    Our Shepard - Last Week
    Find our little Shepherd in our church each week. Take a photo and post to Facebook tagging OLV.
  • Sunday Mass Schedule
    Sunday Mass Schedule
    Saturday at 5:00PM Sunday at 8:30AM & 10:30AM.
  • Our Giving Tree Angels
    Our Giving Tree Angels
    The angel tags represent children in our parish and local community who could use a little cheering up for Christmas.
  • Sunday after Christmas, December 29th.
    Sunday after Christmas, December 29th.
    Games are open to all. Plan to attend. Doors will open at noon and games will start at 1:00 P.M.
  • Our Lady of Victory Church
    Our Lady of Victory Church
    Our Lady of Victory is a welcoming Catholic community dedicated to the mission to Know, Love and Serve God by living the Eucharist,
  • "Everyone is always welcome at Our Lady of Victory Church"

Penance Services


It is our time for preparing to celebrate the coming of the Lord. One way to prepare in seeking the Lord’s forgiveness for our sins though the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Penance Services are held in all our parishes during Advent. The schedule is as follows:

  • Monday, Dec.16th…. 6 P.M. Queen of Peace, Brodheadsville
  • Thursday, Dec.19th…. 7 P.M. St Maximiliam Kolbe,
    Pocono Pines

2019 Diocesan Annual Appeal


Our Parish goal is $55,000. We have already heard from 245 families so far. That’s about 20% of the parish. And with that we have attained 78% of our goal. A few more gifts and we can go over the top so that we can help others.Thank you for your support and generosity. We are slowly inching closer to our goal. “Serving in Faith with Hope and Gratitude.” ….. Read More

This Week In Our Parish

Sunday (12/15/19)

  • Today ………. Community Dinner, 3:00 P.M.
    Advent Vespers, 5:00 P.M.
  • Monday ……. Compassionate Friends, 7:00 P.M.
    Quilting Club, 7:00 P.M.
  • Tuesday ……. Social Concerns Committee, 7 P.M.
  • Friday ……….. Pack food baskets, 6:00 P.M.

Online Contributions

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We are grateful for your support of our church. Online Giving allows you to make contributions to our church without writing checks or worrying about cash donations.  Read More… 
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Future Happenings In Our Parish

  • Dec. 24 …….. Christmas Family Mass, 5:00 P.M.
    Christmas Midnight Mass
  • Dec. 25 …….. Merry Christmas!
    Masses at 8:30 & 10:30 A.M.
  • Dec. 29 …….. Toy Bingo

“All life has inestimable value even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God’s creation, made in his own image, destined to live forever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect.” Pope Francis

Stay Connected With Our Parish

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The Elijah Cup Program is sponsored by our Holy Name Society. It is a program of prayer to help increase vocations to the priesthood and religious life in the Church. You would receive the Elijah Cup at Mass, take it home, and offer prayers all week for vocations. A program book is provided. Sign up today.

Parish Mission Statement

Our Lady of Victory is a welcoming Catholic community dedicated to the mission to Know, Love and Serve God by living the Eucharist,

Parish Registration

We always welcome new members to our Parish family. Registration is important to us so that we may serve your spiritual needs. Call the office to register in the parish. One must be registered in the parish in order to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism and Marriage or be granted letters of eligibility for sponsorship of Baptism and Confirmation.

Our Christmas Shepard

News and Announcements

Youth Choir

If you have a child interested in joining the Youth Choir, please call Barb Doerflein at 570-994-5406 or sign up
at the Information Booth.

Practices are two Saturdays a month for forty- five minutes. The Youth Choir will be singing at the Youth Masses once a month and on Christmas Eve.

2019 Diocesan Annual Appeal

We have already heard from 245 families so far. That’s about 20% of the parish. And with that we have attained 78% of our goal. A few more gifts and we can go over the top so that we can help others. Please consider making a pledge or donation to the Appeal. Appeal envelopes are on the table in the Narthex and you can just drop off your pledges and donations in the Sunday basket or mail them directly to the Diocese.

Sponsor A Community Dinner Meal

We sponsor a free monthly community dinner for those in need. If you wish to sponsor a monthly meal, please place your donation in an envelope marked Community Dinner and inside list a particular month if you wish and the name you wish displayed.

Memorial Bricks

We are presently taking brick orders to be installed in the Spring of next year. So if you wish to place a Memorial Brick along the path leading to the Shrine of Our Lady of Life, there are applications on the table in the Narthex. This is a beautiful tribute to remember a loved one or a special occasion in your life.

Need a Hand / Lend a Hand

Need a Hand / Lend a Hand provides help & support to our parishioners who are in need. For more information or to receive help, call Dave Goddeyne (570-517-1899) or Church office (570-629-4572) .

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Receive emails or text Messages as reminders to the gatherings, happenings & events in our parish. Click the link above for more information.

Events

Community Dinner

December 15, 2019
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

A free Community Dinner is offered to those in need. Need can be financial  or it may be someone who lives alone and can use some company or even someone who doesn’t cook for themselves and can use a decent meal. Dinner is served from 3:00 pm   to  4:00 pm in the parish hall.

Toy Bingo

December 29, 2019
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sponsored by the High school Youth Group TOY BINGO all prizes are toys, games, electronics   Doors open at Noon Games begin at 1:00 pm Full kitchen All welcome — kids & adults

First Friday of the Month

January 3, 2020
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

First Friday of the Month is   January 3rd Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place after the 8:00 am Mass. Chapel remains open all morning for your personal time of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. A Holy Hour of Prayer will start at 11:00 am and will conclude with Benediction.

Liturgical Ministries Retreat

January 5, 2020
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sunday, January 5th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm  at Villa of Our Lady Retreat House We will gather as liturgical ministers:  Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Choirs, and ushers. We will start with Opening Prayer Service,  then Reflect & Discuss our ministries and conclude with a blessing and then dinner. Hope you can make it as we […]

Parish Life & Events Committee

January 6, 2020
7:00 pm -- 8:00 pm

Monday,  January 6, 2020  starting at 7:00 pm in the Upper Meeting Room CHAIRPERSONS of each group is especially asked to attend. If you have new ideas and suggestions, bring them to this gathering. If you want to work on an event that is already working in the parish, come to this gathering. Hope to […]

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