Our Lady of Victory Church

Hello Gr. 1, 3-8 Families,

I hope you are all doing well on this snowy day!

Our next session is this Sunday, March 5 @ 9:45 – 10:45 am in the Education Center.

Please remember to have your child/children bring in their Gospel Weeklies Backpack and Folder. Thank you!!

Gospel Weeklies Lesson: March 5, 2023 • 2nd Sunday of Lent Sunday Readings: Genesis 12:1–4a; 2 Timothy 1:8b–10; Matthew 17:1–9 @ https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/030523.cfm

Sunday Gospel Background The Transfiguration - Jesus travels up a mountain with Peter, James, and John. Jesus is transfigured and shines brightly. God the Father speaks from a cloud, identifying Jesus as his beloved Son in whom he is pleased. God instructs the men to listen to Jesus. Jesus reassures his friends that they should not be afraid.

Additional Reminders:

This year, the Sacrament of Reconciliation Prayer Service for all children and youth in grades 3-9 will be held on Saturday, March 18 at 1 pm in the OLV Church. Please mark your Calendars! Please bring your Gr. 3-9 child/youth to the OLV Church at 1 pm.  Remain until they are done and have reflected on their penance. You are then free to leave with your child/youth. One parent or guardian must attend. Resources for the children and youth to prepare for their Confession will be sent home at the March 5 sessions and are attached.

Please email me to confirm your child’s /youth’s attendance by Wed. March 8.  We need to make sure that there are enough priests available!

Additional Lenten Opportunities at OLV/OLS are also attached.

If you have any questions, please contact me.

Have a good week!

Thank you,

Mary

Mary Eaton

Interim Coordinator of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry

Our Lady of Victory

Mission Our Lady of the Snow

FaithFormation@olvols.org

518-273-7602