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,
This Fourth Sunday of Advent finds us still filled with anticipations and preparations for Christmas. It is the joy of that soon-to-be-here, special event. This, in itself, is a sacred moment.
Hopefully, for some, it is a time to “catch your breath” and calm yourself, trusting that all will be fine and well with Christmas, even if not every detail happens according to plan. That’s how it was with the first Christmas—no room in the inn—and look at the wonders worked by our God. Two thousand years later, we see “the big plan.”
Many thanks to all in our communities for the spirit of faith and service that is so alive among us. Thank you for being wonderful prayer communities.
From Fr. Lucho, the ACC Parish Staff, and myself,
A Very Blessed Christmas!
Fr. Alan
Estimado ACC de Pelican Valley:
Este Cuarto Domingo de Adviento nos encuentra aún llenos de expectativas y preparativos para la Navidad. Es la alegría de ese evento especial que pronto llegará. Este, en sí mismo, es un momento sagrado.
Esperemos que, para algunos, sea un momento para recuperar el aliento y tranquilizarse, confiando en que todo estará bien en Navidad, incluso si no todos los detalles ocurren según lo planeado. Así fue la primera Navidad —sin lugar en la posada— y contemplar las maravillas obradas por nuestro Dios. Dos mil años después, vemos el gran plan.
Muchas gracias a todos en nuestras comunidades por el espíritu de fe y servicio que está tan vivo entre nosotros. Gracias por ser maravillosas comunidades de oración.
De parte del P. Lucho, el personal de la parroquia ACC y yo mismo,
¡Feliz Navidad!
P. Alan
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.
OLV Faith Formation
Bake Sale
Dec. 20 & 21
before & after masses
Starting holiday baking?
Freeze some for the OLV Faith Formation Bake Sale!
Drop off on Saturday 12/20,
10 a.m.–2 p.m., with sales before and after Masses on
December 20-21.
Thank you for your generosity!
Poinsettias Needed
before dec. 22
The OLV Church will need many poinsettias this Christmas season! As you purchase your poinsettias, purchase one for our church. Please take the poinsettias to the large table in the Fellowship Hall anytime before December 22, 2025!
Christmas Eve
St. Elizabeth ̶ 4:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Victory ̶ 4:30 p.m.
St. Leonard ̶ 6:30 p.m.
Christmas Day
Our Lady of Victory ̶ 9:30 a.m.
St. Leonard ̶ 10:30 a.m.
Important News & Updates
Please feel free to reach out with any additional questions or concerns.
List of Services
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ALL BAKERS ON DECK!
The annual Faith Formation Christmas bake sale will be December 20th and 21st this year in the OLV Gathering Space. Everyone in the parish is encouraged to contribute goods for this sale, and to buy with a free will offering that weekend. Thanks for your generosity! If questions, contact Deb Forstner at deb@ffolvchurch.org
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Poinsettias Needed
Help! The OLV Church will need many poinsettias this Christmas season! As you purchase your poinsettias, purchase one for our church. Please take the poinsettias to the large table in the Fellowship Hall anytime before December 22, 2025!
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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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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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Christian Mothers Meeting
We will meet January 11 in Brenny Hall.
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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!