Our Lady of Victory Parish
ACC Holy Day Mass at OLV with Bishop Patrick Neary
Welcome
We are delighted to welcome you to Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, a community dedicated to the loving care and guidance of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Mass Schedule
Whether you are a newcomer, visitor, or long-time parishioner, we warmly welcome you to join us for Mass. Feel free to attend any of our Masses and be sure to greet us when you do!
Mass Times
Our Lady of Victory
Tuesday - 12:05 PM
Wednesday - (see bulletin)
Thursday - 9:00 AM
Friday - 9:00 AM
Saturday - 4:30 PM
Sunday - 8:30 AM / 10:30 AM
St. Leonard
Wednesday - 6:30 PM
Sunday - 10:30 AM / 12 PM (Spanish)
St. Elizabeth
Sunday - 8:30 AM
Office Hours
Our Lady of Victory
Monday - Thursday:
8:00 AM - Noon; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - Noon
St. Leonard
Wednesday:
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Register with our Parish
New to the area or just visiting?
We would be thrilled to welcome you to our church community! Join us for a Mass to experience the warmth of our congregation and learn about our parish and activities. If interested, you can easily register through the link below. We look forward to getting to know you!
Pastoral Column
A Message From Father Alan
Dear Pelican Valley ACC,
We continue the Christmas celebration with this Sunday’s Feast of Epiphany. With the arrival of the Magi from afar it is clear that Jesus is born as Savior of all the world. We should pause and reflect on “being saved” by Jesus…as well as appreciate that it is a universal salvation, offered to all. Epiphany takes us from focusing only on the cuddly Christ baby to gratitude for Christ’s death and resurrection …the eventual events by which we are saved. Our gratitude is extended also to all who help us experience the joy and beauty of Christmas in our churches and faith communities: all who come to pray and worship together, the liturgical ministers, music ministry, decorators, our Stephen’s ministers in their outreach, the activities promoted by Stewardship and Evangelization as well as Christian Women and Men’s groups…Eucharistic ministers to our nursing homes and home bound, our jail ministry, and all involved in our various faith formation programs and Bible Study. These are all ways that the Word of God continues to be “incarnated” in our lives…ways that we come to deeply appreciate and experience being saved by Christ. Much gratitude also for all the Christmas gifts and generosity to our parishes, your priests and deacons and parish staffs…
Many Epiphany Blessings to all! (until “next year”)
Fr Alan and Fr Lucho
Estimado ACC de Pelican Valley:
Continuamos la celebración de la Navidad con la Fiesta de la Epifanía este domingo. Con la llegada de los Reyes Magos desde tierras lejanas, queda claro que Jesús nace como Salvador de todo el mundo. Debemos detenernos y reflexionar sobre lo que significa ser salvados por Jesús, y apreciar que se trata de una salvación universal, ofrecida a todos. La Epifanía nos lleva de centrarnos solo en el tierno Niño Jesús a la gratitud por la muerte y resurrección de Cristo, los acontecimientos que finalmente nos salvan. Nuestra gratitud se extiende también a todos los que nos ayudan a experimentar la alegría y la belleza de la Navidad en nuestras iglesias y comunidades de fe: todos los que vienen a orar y adorar juntos, los ministros litúrgicos, el ministerio de música, los decoradores, nuestros ministros de San Esteban en su labor de servicio, las actividades promovidas por los grupos de Mayordomía y Evangelización, así como los grupos de Mujeres y Hombres Cristianos, los ministros de la Eucaristía que visitan a los ancianos y enfermos en sus hogares, nuestro ministerio en las cárceles y todos los que participan en nuestros diversos programas de formación en la fe y estudios bíblicos. Todas estas son maneras en que la Palabra de Dios continúa encarnándose en nuestras vidas, maneras en que llegamos a apreciar y experimentar profundamente la salvación que nos ofrece Cristo. Mucha gratitud también por todos los regalos de Navidad y la generosidad hacia nuestras parroquias, sus sacerdotes, diáconos y personal parroquial.
¡Muchas bendiciones de Epifanía para todos!
(hasta el próximo año)
Padre Alan y Padre Lucho
The Journey
Pelican Valley ACC Newsletter
December 2025 Issue
As we enter this holy season of Advent, our parishes are filled with moments of faith, generosity, and community.
Inside this issue, you’ll find inspiring reflections, updates from across our ACC, highlights from recent events, parishioner spotlights, school news, and a full schedule of Advent and Christmas liturgies. From outreach efforts and fellowship gatherings to the joyful preparations of our students, each page captures the grace at work within our parishes.
We invite you to take a few moments to read, reflect, and rejoice in the blessings shared throughout our community.
Wishing you a blessed Advent and a joyful Christmas season!
Edición de Diciembre de 2025
Al comenzar este sagrado Adviento, nuestras parroquias se llenan de momentos de fe, generosidad y comunidad.
En este número, encontrarán reflexiones inspiradoras, actualizaciones de todo nuestro ACC, momentos destacados de eventos recientes, feligreses destacados, noticias escolares y un calendario completo de liturgias de Adviento y Navidad. Desde las iniciativas de alcance comunitario y las reuniones de confraternidad hasta los alegres preparativos de nuestros estudiantes, cada página captura la gracia que obra en nuestras parroquias.
Los invitamos a tomarse unos minutos para leer, reflexionar y regocijarse por las bendiciones que compartimos en nuestra comunidad.
¡Les deseamos un bendecido Adviento y una feliz Navidad!
Highlight
Congratulations to Jill Geary, winner of the Our Lady of Victory Fall Festival $5,000 grand prize! A total of 594 dinners were served this year. Thanks to everyone who helped make the Fall Festival a success. Click below to view the list of winners.
Upcoming Events
To discover more upcoming events, please check our bulletin.
1st Saturdays Potluck
january 3 after 4:30 mass
Join us for our next potluck on Saturday, January 3, following the 4:30 p.m. Mass at Our Lady of Victory.
Come enjoy a delicious meal and wonderful fellowship.
Please feel free to bring your favorite hot dish, salad, bread, or dessert. All are welcome!
Knights of Columbus
Pancake Breakfast
January 18, 9:30 am-noon
The Knights of Columbus are back at OLV with another amazing Pancake Breakfast on
Sunday, January 18 from
9:30 a.m.–Noon. Free-will offering. Bring your family, your friends, and your appetite—everyone is invited!
Important News & Updates
Please feel free to reach out with any additional questions or concerns.
List of Services
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Assistance available for year-end contributions
As 2025 closes out, if you’re considering a year-end donation to one of our Pelican Valley ACC churches, our ACC staff is here to help.
- Reminder that donations to the church for Required Minimum Distributions from Traditional or Roth IRAs should be sent directly from the donor’s IRA custodian, typically a financial advisor, to be exempt from taxes.
- OLV accepts stock transfers through a qualified financial advisor.
- Donation checks should be dated Dec. 31 or earlier to qualify for 2025.
Director of Operations Joel Myhre will be available at the temporary office (125 W. Lincoln Ave. Suite 3) from 8 a.m. to noon Monday Dec. 29 through Wednesday, Dec. 31. Joel is also available by phone at 218-736-2429, ext. 15, or email at joel@ffolvchurch.org
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2026 Calendars are here!
"The Miracles of Jesus" 2026 calendars have arrived. Pick up yours in the Our Lady of Victory Church office or in the gathering space at Our Lady of Victory Church. Calendars are also available to be picked up at St. Elizabeth and St. Leonard.
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Christian Mothers Meeting
We will meet January 11 in Brenny Hall.
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Church Decorator Role
The OLV Church Decorator volunteer role will be open in January 2026. If you have creative skills and want to enhance our sanctuary for worship, consider using your talents to support our sacred seasons and help create a meaningful environment. Contact the OLV Parish Office for more information.
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Improved Hearing Assistance at OLV
We are pleased to announce that Our Lady of Victory has upgraded our hearing assistance capabilities with a new Williams AV Auracast™ system. This technology provides a clearer, more reliable listening experience—especially for those with hearing aids or mild-to-moderate hearing loss.
There are now three ways to listen:
- Auracast™ Broadcast (Recommended) - Connect directly using Auracast-enabled hearing aids, earbuds, or a smartphone.
- Loaner Receivers (Available in Back of Church near projection desk) - We provide two Williams AV receivers for those who prefer a simple, ready-to-use device.
- WaveCAST App - Listen through your phone and earbuds by downloading the Williams AV WaveCAST app, and connect to the church guest wifi network, utilizing your phone and air buds.
Step-by-step instructions are available at https://bit.ly/olv1
If you have any questions or need help connecting, please speak with an usher. We are happy to assist.
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Updated Security During School Mass
In accordance with Bishop Patrick and the St. Cloud Diocese, the main church doors will now lock during school Mass. Doors will automatically lock at 9:07 a.m., so please plan to arrive on time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Sign up for our email newsletter
Not receiving our weekly Pelican Valley ACC email? Please contact Emily Schmidt at 218-736-2429, or email her at emilys@ffolvchurch.org. Our weekly email newsletter contains information about upcoming church events and happenings, so you don’t want to miss it! In your email, just tell us to put you on our email list!
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Meals and Fellowship for Students
The Middle and High School Faith Formation team will be offering meals and fellowship for students prior to class on Wednesday evenings. However, we need your help! We would love to have our parish community help and sign up to provide meals for our middle and high school youth. We are still looking for volunteers to lead small group discussions, teach, lead rosary, help in the kitchen, and more! Please contact Emily Stawarski at 320-292-7939.
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OLV Bible Study
There will be a ten session Bible study on the Prophet Books of the Bible. The sessions will be split into two parts on Mondays, with a class at 1:30 and one at 7:00 at OLV. The first part will occur on Nov. 10,. 17, 24, Dec. 1, and 15. The second part will occur Jan 5 to Feb 2. Each session will contain about a 40-minute video and a small group discussions. The charge is $30.
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OLV School looking for Adopt-A-Class sponsors
Want to make a difference in the lives of local students? Help an OLV class start the year strong with a $200 sponsorship! Your generous donation comes with special perks and a meaningful opportunity to connect with the amazing students of Our Lady of Victory (OLV).
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please contact Home and School President DJ Robbins at 812-525-5463 for more details.
Together, let’s make this school year unforgettable!
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St. Leonard Finance Committee Members Needed
The St. Leonard Finance Committee is looking for two new members! If you have a passion for the church, looking to serve and learn about the church’s finances, this is a great opportunity. Experience in business or finance is helpful!
The finance committee meets the third Wednesday of the month 8 to 10 times per year.
If interested, contact Father Lucho.
Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith?
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the process by which unbaptized and baptized adults of other faiths are fully initiated into the Catholic Church.
Contact Fr. Alan for more information at:
or 218-736-2429 ext. 12
Inspired by Mary,
Nourished by Word and Sacrament,
Rejoicing in the Lord, and
Ignited by the Spirit
We are sent to love and serve, as we journey toward the Kingdom!