We are a group of people bound together by our belief in Jesus Christ. Through our baptism, we are called to share in His work. Therefore we pledge ourselves through the ideal of shared ministry to build a community where all are welcomed, loved, needed and appreciated; to celebrate the gift of life together in word and sacrament; and to promote justice, peace and equality for all people.
- Our Lady of Victory Mission Statement

From Monsignor Romano Ciotola

Congratulations to the young people of the Parish who received their First Communion last Sunday. We thank the parents for their cooperation. Special thanks to Lisa Schechter, Director of Religious Education and the Second Grade Catechists: Kati Russell, Lori Giuliani, Susan Chieffo and Kim Miller. We thank Carol Ann Bradley, Debbie Frantz and Liz Shannon for providing such lovely music. Let us all encourage these young people to deepen their love for Jesus present in the Holy Eucharist through our example.

Debbie Frantz, our music intern, completes her year with us this weekend. She has done outstanding work assisting with directing the Adult Choir, working with the children in the Sunday morning Religious Education Program, and helping Carol Ann with administrative tasks. Debbie will graduate this week from Trinity Lutheran Seminary with a master’s degree in church music.

We are in the first week of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal Campaign. This year’s theme is “Proclaiming Christ, Serving Our Neighbor”. Our goal is $55,918; the total pledged so far is $17,850. We have received 14 pledges which represents $1,275 per average gift. Your gift supports works of Charity, Evangelization, Education, Spirituality & Social Outreach in the Diocese of Columbus. OLV Parish benefits from these ministries. Please note that any amount pledged over our goal will be returned to the Parish. Please remember that no gift is too small.