Saint Victoria Catholic Church

News & Events 


Men's Night - First Monday of each month @ 5:15pm

Prayer Shawl - 2nd & 4th Monday of each month @ 1:30pm
Upcoming Events:

Sunday Mass Continues Online for St. Victoria and Our Lady of Peace
Wednesday, May 29 @ 1:00pm – Finance Council Meeting
Sunday May 26 – SIGN-UP DEADLINE FOR OLP LADIES TEA
The ladies of St. Victoria are cordially invited to a tea (tea, sweets and finger sandwiches)
hosted by the Social/Hospitality Committee at Our Lady of Peace .Where: 2938 Oakleigh
Ave, Appomattox, 24522. When: Saturday, June 1, 2024 Time: 1-3 p.m. There is a sign-up
sheet in the Hall for attendance and possible car-pooling.
Thursday, June 13 - Hills Cats Game Sign-Up
There is a sign-up sheet in the Hall if you’re interested in attending this game with Our Lady
of Peace parishioners.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL -JUNE 25-28 at OLP
Our Lady of Peace invites St. Victoria children to Vacation Bible School on June 25-28
(Tuesday-Friday). Notice the date has been changed. More details will be forthcoming
but please “pencil it in” on your calendar.
FUNERAL FOR MARY CATHERINE GALLAGHER (Fr. Jim Out, June 28 to July 6)
The funeral for Mary Catherine Gallagher, Fr. Jim's sister, is June 30th in Rhode Island.
He will leave June 28 and be back Saturday, July 6.
Calling volunteers to help with SPARK ... Wednesday, July 3
St. Victoria is assigned to have a team work the Summer Reading Enrichment Program,
SPARK, on Wednesday, July 3rd, from 8:45am to 12:00pm. Different area churches help
each week. Please consider being a part of our team on July 3rd, St. Victoria's week. If
you’re interested, please let Georgia know. Thanks.
ANNUAL APPEAL UPDATE - SO CLOSE
We’re within $115 of meeting our goal! Your generous support of this annual appeal in the

Sunday Mass Continues Online for St. Victoria and Our Lady of



Thursday, June 13 - Hills Cats Game Sign-Up
There is a sign-up sheet in the Hall if you’re interested in attending this game with Our Lady
of Peace parishioners.
Sunday, June 23 - PARISH COUNCIL EXECUTIVE MEETING - after Mass.
Officers for parish council will meet after mass June 23rd Sunday
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL -JUNE 25-28 at OLP
Our Lady of Peace invites St. Victoria children to Vacation Bible School on June 25-28
(Tuesday-Friday). Notice the date has been changed. More information is in the Hall.
FUNERAL FOR MARY CATHERINE GALLAGHER (Fr. Jim Out, June 28 to July 6)
The funeral for Mary Catherine Gallagher, Fr. Jim's sister, is June 30th in Rhode Island. He
will leave June 28 and be back Saturday, July 6.
Calling volunteers to help with SPARK ... Wednesday, July 3
St. Victoria is assigned to have a team work the Summer Reading Enrichment Program,
SPARK, on Wednesday, July 3rd, from 8:45am to 12:00pm. Different area churches help
each week. Please consider being a part of our team on July 3rd, St. Victoria's week. If
you’re interested, please let Georgia know. Thanks.
Sunday, July 14 NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
As members requested months ago we are meeting Sunday after 11 a.m. Mass. Our next
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting is right after the 11 a.m. Mass on July 14.

Thursday, June 13 - Hills Cats Game Sign-Up
There is a sign-up sheet in the Hall if you’re interested in attending this game with Our Lady
of Peace parishioners.
Sunday, June 23 - PARISH COUNCIL EXECUTIVE MEETING - after Mass.
Officers for parish council will meet after mass June 23rd Sunday
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL -JUNE 25-28 at OLP
Our Lady of Peace invites St. Victoria children to Vacation Bible School on June 25-28
(Tuesday-Friday). Notice the date has been changed. More information is in the Hall.
FUNERAL FOR MARY CATHERINE GALLAGHER (Fr. Jim Out, June 28 to July 6)
The funeral for Mary Catherine Gallagher, Fr. Jim's sister, is June 30th in Rhode Island. He
will leave June 28 and be back Saturday, July 6.
Calling volunteers to help with SPARK ... Wednesday, July 3
St. Victoria is assigned to have a team work the Summer Reading Enrichment Program,
SPARK, on Wednesday, July 3rd, from 8:45am to 12:00pm. Different area churches help
each week. Please consider being a part of our team on July 3rd, St. Victoria's week. If
you’re interested, please let Georgia know. Thanks.
Sunday, July 14 NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
As members requested months ago we are meeting Sunday after 11 a.m. Mass. Our next
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting is right after the 11 a.m. Mass on July 14.

There is a sign-up sheet in the Hall if you’re interested in attending this game with Our Lady
of Peace parishioners.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL -JUNE 25-28 at OLP
Our Lady of Peace invites St. Victoria children to Vacation Bible School on June 25-28
(Tuesday-Friday). Notice the date has been changed. More information is in the Hall.
FUNERAL FOR MARY CATHERINE GALLAGHER (Fr. Jim Out, June 28 to July 6)
The funeral for Mary Catherine Gallagher, Fr. Jim's sister, is June 30th in Rhode Island.
He will leave June 28 and be back Saturday, July 6.
Calling volunteers to help with SPARK ... Wednesday, July 3
St. Victoria is assigned to have a team work the Summer Reading Enrichment Program,
SPARK, on Wednesday, July 3rd, from 8:45am to 12:00pm. Different area churches help
each week. Please consider being a part of our team on July 3rd, St. Victoria's week. If
you’re interested, please let Georgia know. Thanks.
TRANSPORTATION NEEDED FOR NEW PARISHIONER
We are grateful that Carol-Anne Leigey has transferred to us from St. Thomas More. At the
present time she would be grateful for transportation to 11:00 a.m. Mass. Her address is
Roark Mill Road, Hurt, Va. Contract Sue, Krys or Fr. Jim for more detailed contact

Monday, June 10 @ 2:00pm – Finance Council Meeting (rescheduled)
Thursday, June 13 - Hills Cats Game Sign-Up
There is a sign-up sheet in the Hall if you’re interested in attending this game with Our Lady
of Peace parishioners.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL -JUNE 25-28 at OLP
Our Lady of Peace invites St. Victoria children to Vacation Bible School on June 25-28
(Tuesday-Friday). Notice the date has been changed. More information is in the Hall.
FUNERAL FOR MARY CATHERINE GALLAGHER (Fr. Jim Out, June 28 to July 6)
The funeral for Mary Catherine Gallagher, Fr. Jim's sister, is June 30th in Rhode Island.
He will leave June 28 and be back Saturday, July 6.
Calling volunteers to help with SPARK ... Wednesday, July 3
St. Victoria is assigned to have a team work the Summer Reading Enrichment Program,
SPARK, on Wednesday, July 3rd, from 8:45am to 12:00pm. Different area churches help
each week. Please consider being a part of our team on July 3rd, St. Victoria's week. If
you’re interested, please let Georgia know. Thanks.
TRANSPORTATION NEEDED FOR NEW PARISHIONER
We are grateful that Carol-Anne Leigey has transferred to us from St. Thomas More. At the
present time she would be grateful for transportation to 11:00 a.m. Mass. Her address is
Roark Mill Road, Hurt, Va. Contract Sue, Krys or Fr. Jim for more detailed contact
information.


Monday, June 10 @ 2:00pm – Finance Council Meeting (rescheduled)
Thursday, June 13 - Hills Cats Game Sign-Up
There is a sign-up sheet in the Hall if you’re interested in attending this game with Our Lady
of Peace parishioners.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL -JUNE 25-28 at OLP
Our Lady of Peace invites St. Victoria children to Vacation Bible School on June 25-28
(Tuesday-Friday). Notice the date has been changed. More information is in the Hall.
FUNERAL FOR MARY CATHERINE GALLAGHER (Fr. Jim Out, June 28 to July 6)
The funeral for Mary Catherine Gallagher, Fr. Jim's sister, is June 30th in Rhode Island.
He will leave June 28 and be back Saturday, July 6.
Calling volunteers to help with SPARK ... Wednesday, July 3
St. Victoria is assigned to have a team work the Summer Reading Enrichment Program,
SPARK, on Wednesday, July 3rd, from 8:45am to 12:00pm. Different area churches help
each week. Please consider being a part of our team on July 3rd, St. Victoria's week. If
you’re interested, please let Georgia know. Thanks.
TRANSPORTATION NEEDED FOR NEW PARISHIONER
We are grateful that Carol-Anne Leigey has transferred to us from St. Thomas More. At the
present time she would be grateful for transportation to 11:00 a.m. Mass. Her address is
Roark Mill Road, Hurt, Va. Contract Sue, Krys or Fr. Jim for more detailed contact
information.

Would you like to lead the Rosary before Mass (10:30am) on any Sunday in the month of
May? Deacon John has already signed up for two Sundays, so only two are left. Please
pick your Sunday on the calendar provided in the Hall. Thank you for considering leading
this beautiful and powerful prayer tradition.
Monday, May 6 @ 6:00pm - PARISH COUNCIL EXECUTIVE MEETING for all officers
.
Sunday, May 12 – Second Collection – Diocesan Home Missions (available on-line too)
Sunday, May 12 - BAPTISM
The whole community rejoices on Sunday, May 12 at 11:00am Mass as Eliana Ponce, the
daughter of Luis and Christina, will be baptized. A reception will follow to which you are all
invited. What a wonderful way to celebrate Mother's Day. All mothers will be blessed at the
liturgy!
Sunday, May 19 - NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Because Sunday, May 12 is Mother's Day, Parish Council will instead meet on
May 19 in the Hall right after 11:00am Mass. BE SURE TO NOTE THIS CHANGE ON
YOUR CALENDARS.
May 19 - DIFFERENT LANGUAGES- PENTECOST
Pentecost is coming up soon. As it is our tradition, we would like the prayers of the faithful
to be proclaimed in different languages along with English. If you speak a language other
than English, please see Fr. Jim for a copy of your prayer which you will be invited to
proclaim during the prayers of the faithful.
Calling volunteers to help with SPARK ... St Victoria is assigned to have a team work
the Summer Reading Enrichment Program, SPARK, on Wednesday, July 3rd, from 8:45
am to 12:00. We will assist with snacks, crafts, handing out books and food bags, and
cleaning up. Different area churches help each week. Please consider being a part of our
team on July 3rd, St Victoria's week. If you’re interested, please let Georgia know. Thanks.
Volunteers Needed to Lead the Rosary
Would you like to lead the Rosary before Mass (10:30am) on any Sunday in the month of
May? Deacon John has already signed up for two Sundays, so only two are left. Please
pick your Sunday on the calendar provided in the Hall. Thank you for considering leading
this beautiful and powerful prayer tradition.
Monday, May 6 @ 6:00pm - PARISH COUNCIL EXECUTIVE MEETING for all officers
.
Sunday, May 12 – Second Collection – Diocesan Home Missions (available on-line too)
Sunday, May 12 - BAPTISM
The whole community rejoices on Sunday, May 12 at 11:00am Mass as Eliana Ponce, the
daughter of Luis and Christina, will be baptized. A reception will follow to which you are all
invited. What a wonderful way to celebrate Mother's Day. All mothers will be blessed at the
liturgy!
Sunday, May 19 - NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Because Sunday, May 12 is Mother's Day, Parish Council will instead meet on
May 19 in the Hall right after 11:00am Mass. BE SURE TO NOTE THIS CHANGE ON
YOUR CALENDARS.
May 19 - DIFFERENT LANGUAGES- PENTECOST
Pentecost is coming up soon. As it is our tradition, we would like the prayers of the faithful
to be proclaimed in different languages along with English. If you speak a language other
than English, please see Fr. Jim for a copy of your prayer which you will be invited to
proclaim during the prayers of the faithful.
Calling volunteers to help with SPARK ... St Victoria is assigned to have a team work
the Summer Reading Enrichment Program, SPARK, on Wednesday, July 3rd, from 8:45
am to 12:00. We will assist with snacks, crafts, handing out books and food bags, and
cleaning up. Different area churches help each week. Please consider being a part of our
team on July 3rd, St Victoria's week. If you’re interested, please let 
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