Dear Parishioners, How do you respond when you remain the same, but everything around you seems to change? I’m asking that question because that’s what I’m experiencing right now – and I suspect it is something that others have experienced at some point in their lives as well. As far as I’m concerned, I’m staying […]
Dear Parishioners, Please join us for a Car Parade in honor of Fr. Sullivan this Sunday, June 28th at 1 pm. Fr. Sullivan will be at the statue of the Blessed Mother outside the rectory. So cars can line up heading north on Plainfield Avenue and then wrap around the church to greet Fr. Sullivan. […]
Dear Parishioners, Thank you to all who attended Mass last weekend and adjusted to our temporary plan for seating and the distribution of Holy Communion. Your cooperation is appreciated. The members of the Knights of Columbus have been a great help in implementing the seating plan and in setting up for the Masses in Memorial […]
Dear Parishioners, I am writing to present to you the plan for the resumption of Mass and Sacraments at Our Lady of Victory as of this writing on Monday morning, June 8, 2020. Things will be different than they were before the church closing. I ask for your patience and forbearance with me and with […]
Dear Parishioners, So much changes in just one week. Last week re-opening the Church for the celebra- tion of Mass and the Sacraments was my major concern (and it still remains that way). But this week, the safety of people and build- ings and property has become a priority as well. I am writing this […]
Dear Parishioners, It’s Thursday morning, and I wish I had better news to give you about the resumption of Sunday Mass, however I do not. Nothing has changed from what I reported last week. We are still only permitted gatherings of 10 people or less without the distribution of Holy Communion. I requested permission from […]
Dear Parishioners, Today the Diocese of Rockville Centre issued directives regarding having public liturgies once again. Below I have summarized the extensive guidelines. Quotes from the diocesan directives are in boldface. My comments are not bolded. 1) Holy Communion: Until further notice, Holy Communion will not be distributed at any liturgies, including Weddings and Funerals. […]
Dear Parishioners, I was very sorry to hear of the death of Sister Florence Symes last week. Sister had been an important part of the life of OLV for many years. The parish benefitted from her service beginning in 1967 when she was the 8th grade teacher in OLV School. In subse- quent years Sister […]
Preparation for the Reopening of Public Mass Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Coronavirus has affected society and the Church in ways unlike anything we have experienced in our lifetimes. None of us could have imagined the impact on our families, our livelihoods, and our practice of the Faith. As treatments for the sick […]
Dear Parishioners, Happy Mothers Day! While the celebration of Mothers Day may have to be more subdued than in the past, the sentiments of love and appreciation remain as strong as ever! Special prayers and thoughts are extend- ed to mothers and their families who will not be able to see one another today because […]
