National Shrine of Our Lady of Victory




PASTOR
Rev. Msgr. Paul J.E. Burkard

PAROCHIAL VICARS
Rev. Daniel J. Fawls
Rev. Romulus Rosolowski,
OFM Conv.

IN RESIDENCE
Msgr. John H. Bugman

OLV WEB PAGE
http://www.ourladyofvictory.org

Lackawanna, New York

Basilica
GIFT SHOP
(Located in Basilica basement)
Open daily 10:00 - 4:00

On-line OLV Church Bulletin
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RECTORY
767 Ridge Road
828-9444

RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION OFFICE

828-9437

DIRECTOR OF
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Carmel Zomeri

SCHOOL
2760 South Park Avenue
828-9434

PRINCIPAL
Sister Ellen O'Keefe

MASSES
Sunday masses
Vigil Mass: Saturday, 4:30 p.m.
Daytime:Sunday, 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., (Folk Mass),
12:00 noon (Choir), and 4:30 p.m.

Holy Day Masses
Vigil Mass: 7:30 p.m.
Daytime: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Weekday Masses: 7:30 a.m., 8:15 a.m., and 12:10 p.m.

 

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Saturday: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Eve of Holy Day: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Eve of First Friday: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

 

ROSARY
Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.

 

DEVOTIONS
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is at the Infant Home Chapel every Friday
, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 

First Friday
On the eve of the first Friday of each month there are confessions from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. and Mass at 7:30 p.m. on the First Friday of each month.

Sacrament of Baptism
Our Parish offers a special pre-Baptism preparation program for parents who desire to share their faith with their children. Parents-to-be must attend this class prior to the birth of their child. Baptisms are scheduled once a month. Call the Rectory to register for classes.
Godparents must be confirmed and practicing Catholics. Non-parishioners require a Letter of Recommendation to serve as a sponsor.

Sacrament of Marriage
To be married in the Basilica, you must be an active parishioner for at least 9 months prior to setting a date. Engaged couples should contact one of the parish priests before making other wedding arrangements. Courses are required to attend a Pre-Cana Conference, or equivalent pre-marital preparation program. A parish Pre-Cana program is available.

Letters of Recommendation
Recommendations to act as Sponsors of Baptism or Confirmation can be issued only to registered members of Our Lady of Victory parish who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation, attend Mass and received Holy Communion regularly, have their children attending a Catholic school or Religious Education class. If married, have entered a ceremony performed in conformity with the regulations of the Catholic Church.

Care of the Sick
Please notify the rectory office for a visit to any family member who is sick, in the hospital or confined to home. Regular home Communion visits for the elderly or the sick is usually on the First Friday of the month by a priest. Ministers of the Eucharist are available upon request.

 


 

For more information on the other OLV Institutions:


[Father Baker Information] [Basilica & National Shrine] [Our Lady of Victory Parish]
[OLV Homes: Spiritual Devotions & Donations] [BVS: Services to Children and Families]
[OLV Elementary School] [Our Lady of Victory Hospital]