Our Lady Of Victory
Roman Catholic Church
Tannersville PA
Pastor’s Posts
God’s Love And Mission
The focus of today’s readings is God’s love and mission. God chooses His people and cares for them with love. The Gospel shows Jesus being merciful to the crowds that gathered to hear Him and then sending His disciples to help, heal, and share the Good News. The challenge for us is to recognize that God calls everyday people to serve Him and share His love. We are invited to see our role in God’s plan. We are chosen, loved,…
“You see the Trinity, if you see love.”
There is a very old and much-repeated story about St. Augustine of Hippo. He was walking by the seashore one day, attempting to conceive of an intelligible explanation for the mystery of the Trinity. As he walked along, he saw a small boy on the beach, pouring seawater from a shell into a small hole in the sand. “What are you doing, my child?” asked Augustine. “I am emptying the sea into this hole,” the boy answered with an innocent smile.…
Choosing The Good
Has anyone ever made a request of you by beginning with the caveat “if you love me?” Many times when people prefaces a request with these words, it is because they are preparing to ask for something beyond a reasonable or agreeable request. Jesus uses these words in today’s Gospel, but all he asks for is to keep the commandments. It is not an impossible or unreasonable request but one that truly guides our lives on a path of faith…
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Religious Education (CCD)
If your child is not attending the Catholic School, then these CCD classes are their only formal education in the faith. They learn about their Church, the Bible, the Commandments, and the teachings of Jesus. They are being prepared to face the world with an understanding of our faith where Jesus teaches us to love one another and be forgiving. Each grade builds upon the previous year and so it is important that the children attend each year. REGISTRATION: We are…
Senior Lunch Meals – Help Needed
We’re in need of a couple people to prepare Senior Lunch meals, otherwise we will have to limit them to every other week. Call the Church (Sue Gallagher) for more information or if you might be interested in helping.
New Altar Servers
We are staring a class for new altar servers this month.Boys and girls who have already received their First Holy Communion and older are welcome to become a server. There are two practices scheduled: SaturdayMay 16th and 23rd at 11:00 A.M. Call the Church to sign up or sign up at the Information booth on Sunday.