Mission
"You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment. The second is like it. You shall love your neighbor as yourself. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations." Matthew 22:37 & 28:19
At Our Lady of Victory, we strive to live this out in our daily lives. Our mission is to equip parishioners to do the same: to love God completely, to serve each other joyfully, and to form ourselves and each other into disciples of Christ. We want you to know that no matter your state in life, you are called to holiness. There is a place for you here.
Catholic Charities 2021 Appeal
For information about this year's very important Catholic Charities Annual Appeal and how you can help, click on the logo below.
For a message from Bishop Malesic, click here.
For a video on one of the many ministries served by Catholic Charities as the result of your generosity and the generosity of others - our local Blessed Trinity Hunger Center - click here.
A generous donor had committed to matching the first "million" dollars pledged/committed. Click on the logo below for more information on how you can double your pledge!
For more information on the "million" dollar match, click here.
FORWARD with CHRIST - LENT/EASTER NEWS!
Click above for an important Lent/Easter Mailing.
As included in the mailing, the following is a list of Masses to be celebrated outdoors, weather permitting. All are at 11:00 AM, and, whether indoors or outdoors, all are livestreamed on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/ourladyofvictorychurchtallmadge, and also uploaded to Vimeo and YouTube. Additionally, beginning February 20th/21st, ALL weekend Masses (including Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday celebration of the Lord's Passion, Holy Saturday Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday) will be broadcast via FM 93.7, in addition to the outdoor Masses currently being broadcast.:
Sunday, February 21st - 11:00 AM; Sunday, March 7th, 21st and 28th - 11:00 AM; Easter Sunday - 11:00 AM (must make reservations for this Mass.) Go to: www.membership.faithdirect.net/events/details/6258
And, for "Lenten" reminders, updates and more information about Holy Week, click here.
Click here for a Video of "how" we have come back together.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
OUR LADY OF VICTORY MINISTERS during the current PANDEMIC
The needs are great, and perhaps, the anxiety and fear during this current Pandemic are even greater, but, the faith community of Our Lady of Victory continues to be united in the bond of faith, doing all we can to stay connected to one another and strengthen the bonds of faith in Jesus Christ that guides us to HOPE!
We are here to help in any way we can. Please, contact either Father Mike Matusz at [email protected], or, Linda Herold at [email protected], or call the Parish Center Offices at (330) 633-3637, if you are in need or know of someone else in need, or if you simply just need to talk and have someone listen. We will do what we can to help.
Masses/Liturgies/Prayers are live streamed daily on Facebook (click here to access) as well as uploaded to Vimeo (click here to access) and YouTube (click here to access). Check the Parish Facebook page for the schedule of daily/weekly events.
For information regarding the RESUMPTION of the PUBLIC CELEBRATION of the SACRAMENT of RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION), click here.
For a "Rosary amid COVID-19 (prayers composed and written by Pope Francis), click here.
For information on the "How" and "Why" of "Spiritual Communion", click here.
For Emergency Assistance Information and to apply, click here.
LOL!! "LEAN ON THE LORD!"
A gift for you! FORMED!
FORMED is a wonderful way to not only grow in your relationship with God, but in your Catholic Faith as well, and it is FREE! Click on the above logo and you will be taken the FORMED web page. If already a "member" of FORMED, you can sign-in there. If not, and you wish to register, click on "Find your Parish here (Click here)" and look up Our Lady of Victory, Tallmadge, OH. That will take you to the Registration Page where you can then complete your registration. Enjoy FORMED!
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LET US KNOW WHAT YOU ARE STUDYING, WATCHING, LISTENING TO, READING and we'll pass it along to your fellow parishioners. Just email us at:
[email protected], and we'll pass it along, or, if you have questions or suggestions, email us and we'll get back to you!
For the PROTECTION of Children
To report any past or present suspected inappropriate behavior toward children by priests, deacons, religious, lay ecclesial ministers, or personnel associated with the Church, please contact the Diocesan Response Service at: (216) 334-2999
Diocese of Cleveland + 1404 East Ninth Street + Cleveland, Ohio 44114 + (800) 869-6525
Click on the image below to take you to Diocesan web page "Protecting God's Children" for more information.
- For important statements/documents from Pope Francis and others, click the tab above (Parish Life), and (For the Protection of Children) under that tab.
- For other important and helpful information and services for those who are victims of abuse and for those who minister to them, click here.
- Subscribe to "The Healing Voices" Newsletter, here.
Upcoming
Contact either Father Mike Matusz - [email protected], or Linda Herold - [email protected], for more details or call the Parish Center Offices at (330) 633-3637.
Catholics Come Home!
STAND in the GAP with OTHERS!
Join with others in STANDING in the GAP in PRAYER! Read more about this IMPORTANT ministry for ALL who pray!
Learn more about this EXCITING and IMPORTANT MINISTRY for YOU!! Click here for an update.
For a Prayer Guide for "Standing in the Gap", click on the picture below.
JESUS stood in the "gap" in prayer. Check out these Scripture references.
Pastoral Report to the Parish - 2020
To see Pastoral Report to the Parish for 2020 click on banner below
"Loving GOD. . . Loving OTHERS . . . Making DISCIPLES . . . 76 Years!"
Electronic Offertory Recommitment/Renewal (click on Recommitment/Renewal - Prayer Intentions Card below)
Recommitment/Renewal - Prayer Intentions Card
SCHOOL has STARTED! An important message on BULLYING.
Staff
Office Hours
*Opens at 10:00am
Phone: 330-633-3637
Religious Education Office:
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:00pm
Phone: 330-633-3672, 330-633-3637
Mass Times
Saturday at 5:00pm
Sunday at 8:30 and 11:00am
(All live streamed on Facebook; uploaded to Vimeo and YouTube)
Confessions and Prayer
Confession
Saturday - 9:00am
(or by Appointment)
Night-Prayer/Adoration
Tuesday-Thursday-Friday at 7pm
Evening Prayer/Exposition/Benediction
Monday-Wednesday at 7 pm
(All live streamed on Facebook; uploaded to Vimeo and YouTube)
Liturgy of the Word for Children
Saturday - 10:00 AM
(All live streamed on Facebook; uploaded to Vimeo and YouTube)
Liturgical Ministers/Welcome Ministers Schedules
CHECK WORSHIP TAB MENU ABOVE - THIS INCLUDES A SCHEDULE FOR LITURGICAL AND JULIAN MINISTERS
Called for More
We are ALL "Called for More"
Click here to read about an important initiative begun with Bishop Perez (now, Archbishop of Philadelphia) and continued with Bishop Malesic that involves all in our Diocese. If you are 16 years of age or older, please, read what is found here and be sure to complete your on-line "Disciple Maker Index" by March 22nd. Access to the on-line "Disciple Maker Index" is available beginning February 20th.
Our Lady of Victory joyfully welcomed Bishop Edward C. Malesic - Sunday, October 11, 2020
For the video of the outdoor Mass on the 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time with Bishop Malesic, please, click on the picture below.
To read the article on the Diocesan Website and see more great pictures of the Bishop's Visit on Sunday, October 11th, click here.
The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, 12th Bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland
For information about Bishop Malesic, click here.
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The Domestic Church - the Church at Home
The IMPORTANCE of and FORMING the Domestic Church during these Pandemic Times. A short but great Video to watch and inspire. Click here.
Parents, all of us . . . check out this
Also, "6 Things Children Learn When You Skip Mass on Sundays!"
Pope Francis on "The Mass"
Elements of the Catholic Mass
Pray Tell - Worship and Liturgy Blog
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
For more information about the Knights of Columbus and the great work they do, click on the picture below.
To receive more information, follow this link and complete the requested information: https://info.kofc.org/Landing-Page-Council-5613 Landingpage.html. Or you can contact Greg Tomei directly (330-633-6751 or [email protected]) to learn more about the many benefits of membership in our Council.
Helping Hands
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS NEEDED AND WELCOMED!
SIGN-UP TODAY!!
Email us at [email protected]
Helping Hands Volunteer Sign-Up Form
Volunteer Release Form - Adults
Volunteer Release Form - Minors
**Need HELPING HANDS this SPRING? Click here.**
(Please note - no inside work done at this time of Social Distancing)
40 DAYS for LIFE
Click on logo below for more information on "40 DAYS for LIFE!
Great message on "Natural Family Planning" from individuals you will recognize . . . Katie (former Director of Religious Education/Youth Minister at Our Lady of Victory) and her husband, Alex. Click here to view!
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Statements
Statement from the President/Vice President of the USCCB on Refugees/Immigrants
Statement from USCCB Committee on Migration Chair on Refugees/Immigrants
Statement from Diocese of Cleveland Catholic Charities on Refugees/Immigrants
Important and Helpful Information
Cleveland Catholic Diocese - Access the website here.
Catholic Charities/Community Services of Summit County - Programs and Services: pg. 1, pg. 2.
Catholic Charities/Community Services of Summit County - Individual and Family Counseling
Catholic Charities/Community Services of Summit County - Adult Day Care: pg. 1, pg. 2
Church's ministry to LGBTQ Persons and their Families as well as ministry to the Incarcerated and their families, click here!