Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church

12/01/2021

Please share the below information regarding a shuttle bus for Sunday Masses, as stated in Father Michael O’Connell’s letter in the latest bulletin:

“Although we have many reasons to enter this season of joyful anticipation with happy hearts, we acknowledge our continued sadness at the closing of Our Lady of Victory Church. All parishioners of Our Lady of the Rosary are challenged this Advent
to ensure that our brothers and sisters from O.L.V. are welcomed to our two worship sites, Saint Bartholomew and Saint Pascal. A handicap accessible bus will be in the [OLV] parking lot at 9:30 AM each Sunday, starting November 28 to bring those who wish to make use of the service to the 10:00 AM Mass at Saint Bartholomew. Of course, after Mass, transportation will be provided back to OLV. We shall arrange for the doors of the school, closest to the church parking lot to be open and chairs provided in case of inclement weather.”

11/23/2021

The first batch is already sold out! Place a pre-order now with Lake Effect Brewing for the next batch, which will be ready around December 15th.

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11/07/2021

Join us this morning for Mass at 10:30am. The last Mass at OLV is scheduled for Sunday, November 21.

Our Lady of Victory, pray for us 🙏🏼

10/02/2021

*Today is the last day to RSVP for the supper and bus seats for October 10!*

Reservations are not required for the Mass or the video premier.

On Sunday, October 10, at 3:00pm, a special Mass of Thanksgiving and Transition will be held in the Upper Church. Everyone is required to wear a mask in church.
A casual supper will be served in the Parish Hall immediately following Mass. Registration is required to reserve your seat at the supper and is due by October 1.

Starting around 5:30pm, a complimentary bus will be be available to take parishioners who cannot drive to the Copernicus Center for the showing of the video.

The premier showing of Vade Mecum, Guide for the Journey, a comprehensive video documenting the long and rich history of Our Lady of Victory, will begin at approximately 6:15 pm. Everyone is required to wear a mask in the theater.

Registration is not required for Mass at OLV or the video premier at Copernicus Center, but you must RSVP by October 1st to attend the dinner or for the shuttle bus to the Copernicus Center, using this Sign Up Genius link:

On Sunday, October 10, at 3:00pm, a special Mass of Thanksgiving and Transition will be held in the Upper Church. Registration is not required to attend the Mass. Everyone is required to wear a mask in church. A casual supper will be served in the Parish Hall immediately following Mass. Registration...

09/21/2021

October 10 is rapidly approaching!

You are invited to join three special events as the parish commemorates its history and continues its journey as Our Lady of the Rosary.

On Sunday, October 10, at 3:00pm, a special Mass of Thanksgiving and Transition will be held in the Upper Church. Everyone is required to wear a mask in church.

A casual supper will be served in the Parish Hall immediately following Mass. Registration is required to reserve your seat at the supper and is due by October 1.

Starting around 5:30pm, a complimentary bus will be be available to take parishioners who cannot drive to the Copernicus Center for the showing of the video.

The premier showing of Vade Mecum, Guide for the Journey, a comprehensive video documenting the long and rich history of Our Lady of Victory, will begin at approximately 6:15 pm. Everyone is required to wear a mask in the theater.

Registration is not required for Mass at OLV or the video premier at Copernicus Center, but you must RSVP by October 1st to attend the dinner or for the shuttle bus to the Copernicus Center, using this Sign Up Genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0548acae22a4fa7-busfrom

08/06/2021

This Saturday, OLV alum Fr. Matt Heinrich (2002) will be saying the 4:30pm Mass. Come along to say hello!

07/31/2021

Update for all parishioners: As of last night, the archdiocese is considering new guidelines for the rise of cases of the Delta Variant.

It should also be noted that, as of now, this is affecting suburban Cook County and not the City of Chicago (yet).

While these guidelines continue to change and shift, sometimes in imprecise language, we are doing are best to communicate as effectively as we can.
I think the shortest and easiest guideline is:

If you're sick in any way, stay home; use a mask if you feel ill and wash hands frequently.
If you are immuno-compromised in any way, wear a mask and be vigilant about your distancing.
If you are vaccinated but feeling sick, consider staying home but at the very least wear a mask.

We are still streaming are masses for the time being for those that cannot be there in person.

A big thing is to be mindful of our own personal health and make informed decisions. We will communicate any new policies from the Archdiocese as quickly as we can.

07/01/2021

Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Our Lady of Victory, pray for us 🙏🏼

06/30/2021

Mass and Adoration will continue at Our Lady of Victory's site after tomorrow.

Weekday Masses:
8AM – Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
(Followed by Adoration till 9AM)

Weekend Masses:
4:30PM Vigil (Saturday) &
10:30AM Sunday

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
Wednesday: 7PM – 8PM
Also available on Thursday at St. Paschal Church site &
Friday at the St. Bartholomew Church site

Please join us as we grow in faith and love of Our Lord.

An Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there
and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/act-of-spiritual-communion-339

06/26/2021

Prayerfully entering the coming weekend 🙏🏼

06/21/2021

Here are some photos of last week's street naming ceremony and farewell mass for Fr. Michael. Thank you for everyone who showed up on this beautiful Sunday and made it such a success. It was also great to see so many smiling faces inside church and to hear you singing again!

We hope to share some footage of the event later; please be patient!

06/21/2021