Friday, March 13, 2020

Dear friends, 

Archbishop Schnurr and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati have issued updated statements regarding parish protocol in response to the recent developments with the COVID-19 virus. Please read the included letter from the Archbishop here: http://www.catholiccincinnati.org/about-us-2/archbishop/

Additional guidelines regarding best practices for ministers and those who assist with Mass are included below. 

COVID-19 Response from Archdiocese of Cincinnati:
The health and well-being of everyone is the highest priority for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. We are following the directives of local, state and federal health authorities in establishing health and safety precautions throughout the archdiocese.
  • Catholics in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are dispensed from their Sunday Mass obligation through the weekend of March 28-29.
  • Masses may be celebrated as currently scheduled with the following restrictions:
  1. No holding hands during the Our Father
  2. Suspension of exchange of a sign of peace
  3. No reception of Holy Communion from the chalice
  4. No reception of Holy Communion on the tongue
  • Holy water fonts in the church should be drained.
  • Unconsecrated bread and wine for Mass should be kept out of public areas.

Our current general precautions should continue to be followed, specifically:
  • Those who are sick, experiencing symptoms of illness, or are at risk should be strongly encouraged to not attend Mass and, out of charity to their brothers and sisters in Christ, remain at home.
  • Priests, deacons, and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion should practice good hygiene, washing their hands thoroughly before Mass begins and, if possible, using an alcohol-based anti-bacterial solution discreetly before and after distributing Holy Communion.

Catholics who are not able to attend Sunday Mass can watch online if interested. Masses from the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains will be live-streamed at catholiccincinnati.org on Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. and Sundays at 8:30 a.m., 11:00a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

A list of frequently asked questions about Worship in a Time of Public Health Concern can be found here: http://www.catholiccincinnati.org/worship-in-a-time-of-public-health-concern-coronavirus/. 


As of now, the evening Lenten Masses will continue, as will Stations of the Cross and 40 Hours.

We ask that for the sake of the community if you are showing signs of illness, you are strongly encouraged to stay at home. If you do not feel comfortable attending Mass, the Archbishop has dispensed you of your obligation until March 29th.

Above all, please pray for those who are ill and for the safety and well-being of our community. May we continue to trust in the Lord and ask for His guidance and peace. 

Blessings to all,

Our Lady of Victory Parish Staff
Our Lady of Victory School is closed
from Monday, March 16 through Friday, April 17th.
Classes will resume on Monday, April 20th
unless further cancellation is made.
Confirmation Mass is still on as scheduled
on Thursday, March 26th at 7:00pm
If you or your child are sick, please do not come to Confirmation.
If a sponsor cannot make it, someone can stand in for them as a proxy. The reception after Confirmation is cancelled.
If anything changes, more updates will be emailed. Please contact Jonathan Schaefer with any questions at 513-347-2071 or [email protected] .
Our Lady of Victory Athletics Announcement

ALL OLV Athletics are postponed, including practices, beginning Monday, March 16. As of now the postponement is only for three weeks, but could extend based on any changes to the circumstances.

If your team has a game this weekend 3/13-3/15, you may still compete.

Additionally, the OLVAA Euchre Tournament is cancelled. Anyone who has paid for an entry fee will be refunded. We understand many people have purchased Super Split the Pot chances and the committee is working through a resolution. We will communicate any updates in the coming days. 

Please stay safe!

Our Lady of Victory Athletic Board
Our Lady of Victory PSR Classes are Cancelled
from Monday, March 16 through Friday, April 17th.
Classes will resume on Monday, April 20th
unless further cancellation is made.
Our Lady of Victory Frozen Musical Announcement

ALL shows are postponed, including practices, beginning Monday, March 16. Information about new dates and when rehearsals will resume will be available soon. Thank you for your patience.
First Reconciliation is Cancelled
on Tuesday, March 24th
OLV School Students went to Reconciliation today at school.
If your child is homeschooled or in PSR, please go with your child when you can. Please contact Jonathan Schaefer with any questions at 513-347-2071 or [email protected] .