ARE YOU NEW TO OUR PARISH? WELCOME!
Welcome to those who want to make our parish their faith home. You may have come from other places. You may have been “away for a while”. Be assured that we love to have you among us. We would appreciate it very much if you identified yourself at Mass. It would also help if you would take the time to fill out a registration form. The next time you are with us, you may leave it in the collection basket or give it to one of the ushers or to the priest. Thank you and welcome.

WEEK-DAY MASSS
Please note that our week-day Mass will resume this week. Mass will be on Wednesday September 10, at 11:00 a.m.

PILGRIMAGE
The shrine committee would like to extend their appreciation to everyone in our parishes of OLV and St. Malachy, who contributed to the success of the pilgrimage. It is faith Pilgrims from near and far who come to honour Our Lady.

Thank you for bringing our larger faith community together on this special day.

DIOCESE CHANGE IN MASS OFFERINGS
We have received a new directive from the Diocese concerning the offering for Masses. The offering has now been increased to $20:00 from the current offering of $15:00, effective September 1st. The offering for Marriages has now been increased to $300.00. All Masses requested prior to September 1, remain at $15.00.

ANOTHER YEAR IS UPON US
It is a "funny" thing with what we consider the beginning of another year. The calendar begins on the first of January. The Church year begins the first Sunday of Advent. The school year begins at the end of August/the beginning of September.

And so it goes; with September upon us, kids and teachers are back to school, commuters' weekday stop-and-go traffic returns, the nights will get colder and the days shorter. We begin with the long weekend and perhaps travelling or visitors, Grandparents Day on September 7, Catechesis Sunday on September 21st and meetings of all kinds with all the committees that take care of the different aspects of what we are as Church. As each of those special occasions mentioned above draw near, we will have details both at Sunday Mass as well as in the bulletin. In the meantime we would ask that you please keep all these above mentioned people in your prayers this month.

GRANDPARENTS DAY - SEPTEMBER 7th
This Sunday is a very, very special day for many of our parishioners! It's National Grandparents Day which began in Canada in 1995 when Mr. Sarkis Assadourian's motion was passed in the House of Commons. There are three purposes for National Grandparents Day:

1. To honor grandparents.
   
2. To give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children's children.
   
3. To help children become aware of the strength, information and guidance older people can offer. A very important day indeed; and there are lots of ideas for activities on the internet to celebrate that special day! Along with the special mention and blessing at Mass this weekend, we also offer two articles for your reflection. They both have practical ways for us to help our children and our children's children grow in faith along side us, sharing and praying along the way. Happy Day and happy reading!

ALTAR SERVERS
Our Lady of Victory Parish wishes to thank Kerry Cambell for her many years of service to our parish as a dedicated Server. However, we now are looking for someone to replace Kerry and hopefully a few more new servers. Are you interested? If so, you may call Monique at (819)986-3166 for more information about serving or call and leave your name at the Rectory (819) 986-3763.

WARDENS MEETING
The next wardens meeting will be on Thursday, September 11th at 7:00 p.m.

BLOOD DONOR CLINIC
- Tuesday, September 9th, 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 480 Des Pins Street (Buckingham) organized by the Centre du Sourire.

GARAGE SALE
The OLV Society will be holding a Garage Sale on Saturday, September 13th, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm. No big items or clothes will be accepted. On Friday, September 12th, the church hall will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. to accept your goods. Call Monique at 986-3166 if pick up is required.

Also if you would like to sell your own goods, you can purchase a table for $10.00 and are responsible to take away your goods at closing time.

Please help us make this a successful event.

SPAGHETTI SUPPER
The Buckingham Elementary School will be holding their 2nd annual spaghetti supper on September 20th, There will also be a silent auction and entertainment. For more information or tickets please call Sheila at (819) 986-2958 or Darlene at (819)986-7595. The cost is as follows:
     Adults: $10:00
     Children 6-12: $5:00
     Children 5 and under: free

SUPPER
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church 643 Inlet Church is holding their 130th Anniversary and Mission Supper on September 21. Church service 2:00 p.m. Meal will be served at the Hill & Gully Riders Snowmobile Club on Inlet Road. Meal will be served betweem 4:00 -5:00 and 5:00 - 6:00. Tickets $20:00 for adults. Children 12 and under Free) Tickets are available in advance from Gary Teske at 819-986-7753 or Sheila Achtell email sachtell@mondenet.com. All are welcome to attend.

CANCER BOTTLE DRIVE
Are you tired of seeing all those empty soda bottles, cans and beer bottles hanging around? I will gladly pick these up (or you can bring them to the church every Sunday) turn them into cash and donate to the 2009 Relay for Life event.

I am looking at this as my project, from now until May 2009, please call 986-3166 to begin to fulfill this dream.

Thanks,
Monique

USED STAMPS
One cancelled stamp can help feed a child for a day. If you would like to Support the Redemptorist Mission Stamp Collection, there will be a box at the entrance of the church to collect your stamps, and they will be forwarded to the Missions.