Upcoming Meetings & Events Sunday of the Righteous and Just  February 1, 2015   Saturday Jan 31 4:00 PM For the soul of Theresa Ceryak For the soul of Jude Yimin Sunday Feb 1 8:30 AM For the soul of Rosie George 11:00 AM (Saidé Thomas) Anniversary remembrance for Tony & Masoud Barack Monday Feb 2 7:00 PM Tuesday Feb 3 12:00 PM For the soul of Joseph Eassie Wednesday Feb 4 12:00 PM For the deceased of the Hilda Zaiden Family Thursday Feb 5 12:00 AM For the soul of Thomas Connolly Friday Feb 6 12:00 AM For the deceased of the Thomas & Sarkis Families Saturday Feb 7 4:00 PM Birthday Remembrance for Mary Schrello Sunday Feb 8 8:30 AM For the soul of Anthony & Edna Joseph 11:00 AM For the soul of Amerigo Cipollone (Family) (Leslie Cipollone) (Saidé Thomas) For the soul of Michel Saadé (Hilda Zaiden) (M/ M Richard Kail) (Family) (Frank Mecca) Altar Bread & Wine In loving memory of Tony Barack & the deceased members of the Barack Family. Sanctuary Lamps No offerings or intentions have been requested. Weekly Offering Weekend of January 25th (Najib & Maria Kassouf) $ 1,193.00 Yearly Budget Year to Date (including envelopes received by mail) Debt Reduction Debt Reduction to Date $208,000.00 $ 10,470.00 $ 90.00 $ 286.00 Budget to make up $197,530.00 Thought of the Week When we yield to discouragement or despair it is usually because we give too much thought to the past and to the future. St. Thérèse of Lisieux Eucharistic Adoration "To visit the Blessed Sacrament is . . . a proof of gratitude, an expression of love, and a duty of adoration toward Christ our Lord ” ~ POPE PAUL VI ~ When was the last time you visited Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist!!! Come Visit on Tuesdays from 12 PM to 5PM Readings January 31 - February 1 Reading Heb 12: 18 - 24 Gospel: Mt 25: 31 - 46 4:00 PM 8:30 AM 11:00 AM Mary Ann McGoun Larry Joseph Joelle Farah February 7 - 8 Reading 1 Thes 5: 1 - 11 Gospel: Lk 16: 19 - 31 4:00 PM 8:30 AM 11:00 AM Sabah Bousamra Michael Magnotti Therezia Alchoufete Condolences Our deepest condolences to:  The family of Jude Yimin for their loss.  Mary Malayil for the loss of her mother, Rosie George. Through the mercy of God, may their souls rest in peace. MCF (Maronite Christian Formation) Classes are Sundays at 9:30 am. (Family) Please Remember Our Lady of Victory Church in your will Month of February Pastoral Council: Every 1st Tue. of the month. Next meeting: February 3 at 7:00 pm. MYO Meeting: Sunday Feb. 8 following the 11:00 am liturgy. Men’s Group: Every 2nd Tue. of the month. Next meeting: February 10 at 7:00 pm. Annual St. Maron Hafli Our 8th annual St. Maron Hafli: Place: Le Mont restaurant. Date: Saturday, Februaruy 7, 2015. Tony Mikhael and his band will be performing. Come and enjoy a Lebanese atmosphere mixed with the marvelous view of downtown Pittsburgh. Tickets: $70 for adults - $ 50 for students - $40 for children under 12. Please purchase your tickets early so you can reserve your table. For tickets or more information, please call: Our Lady of Victory Church: (412) - 278 - 0841. Marwan and Mary Sadaka: (412) - 531 - 4459. Regional Youth Retreat The MYO will be having their Regional Youth Retreat on Friday, Feb 13 - Sunday, February 15, 2015 at St. Rafka Maronite Church, Livonia, Ml. Please keep them in your prayers. OLOV Online Presence Please note the new changes & additions to our church’s website & email addresses: - New website address: www.olovpittsburgh.org - New email addresses:  Fr. Rodolph Wakim: [email protected]  Adib Mady: [email protected]  Anne Ayoob: [email protected]  Mary Romah: [email protected] 40 Days for Life It’s a peaceful prayer vigil in front of Planned Parenthood on 933 Liberty Ave in Pittsburgh. Starting Feb. 18th till March 29th everyday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Our church will participate in the first 2 hours (Feb. 18 from 7:00 am to 9:00 am) and last 2 hours (March 29 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm). Please come and join us in prayer for the sanctity of life. $10,000 Matching Grant to OLOV Church We have good news! With the help of our Bishop, Gregory Mansour, we are fortunate to have received a matching grant from the Catholic Extension Society of $10,000. The conditions of the grant are that our church members must raise $20,000 by the 1st of April. While few of our parishioners have already contributed a little over $2,000, we still need to raise around $18,000. I thank you for all your kindness, generosity and support. May the Lord continue to bless our church and each one of you with His abundant Graces. Father Rodolph Wakim Update on New Church Building Project The architectural design is complete and the selection of a contractor is in its final stages based on the 3 bids received. We have raised over $400,000 but much more is needed to complete this vital project. The committee is now working diligently on fundraising and seeking a bank loan. Please join this effort by becoming a committee member or giving of your time, talent and financial support to build our church and community. As the saying goes, “It Takes a Village”. Please Keep In Your Prayers Our Parishioners, relatives and friends who are ill, homebound or recently underwent surgery: Norma Lindenfelder, Maxine Schoen, Connie Joseph, Theresa Crawford, Eugene Kail, Joseph Samraney, Carol DeSando, Grace Kocaya, Laura Kail, Geri Papalia, Maha Basil, Liz Mowod, Sr. Tulia, Michael Rattie, Aneesa Ferris, Nina Kovanis, John Mucha, Diana Kuzma, Marilyn Torchia, Chuck Borik, Alicia Hruby, Mary Ann Hazo & Philip Romah. Scripture Verse of the Week "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit upon his glorious throne, and all the nations will be assembled before him. And he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.” Mt 25: 31 - 46