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.

Dolcar Rodriguez Montenegro has been hired as the new parish assistant at St. Leonard Parish. Dolcar will be starting from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 at the St. Leonard parish office. Feel free to stop by and welcome Dolcar!

Thank you to everyone that helped make the Pork in the Park fundraiser a success.  We raised approximately $2,200.00. 

‒ Cyndy and Julie Ann

Thank you to all that attended our Pork Out. It wasn’t the nicest of days but was good overall. To all the workers: thank you for all the help and willingness to go with the flow. You all made it a great day for everyone.

Click here to view the raffle winners.

We're seeking confirmed adults and young adults to help guide our youth in their faith journey! Opportunities include small group leaders, teachers, setup/meal support, and prayer warriors. We also need rosary leaders for our 6:15–6:35 PM rosary—all are welcome to join!

Middle/High School Faith Formation runs on Wednesday evenings starting with rosary at 6:15pm, a light supper served from 6:30-7pm, and class running from 7-8:30pm. 

Feel free to text or call Andrew Jennen at 701-371-1821, Emily Stawarski at 320-292-7939 or Alli Neuleib at 218-770-6545 for more information or to sign up to help! 

Please return your sold raffle tickets and sales proceeds to OLV as soon as possible! All raffle tickets sold and returned on or before Sept. 7 will be eligible for the early bird drawing. The early bird ticket seller will receive $100.

State law requires all unsold tickets to be returned to OLV as well. Please return all sold and unsold raffle tickets in time for the Fall Festival on Sunday, September 21.

Registration for Children’s Liturgy of the Word, a program that takes place during the 10:30 Sunday Mass at OLV, will be available before and after Masses on September 13-14, and from 4-7 PM on Wednesday September 17.  This program is for children ages 3-7.  There is no registration fee to participate in this program, but we will accept free will offerings to help cover the cost of materials.

The first session will be Sunday 9/28 during 10:30 Mass.

The first session will be Sunday 9/28 during 10:30 Mass.

Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic faith? OCIA (the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the process by which unbaptized and baptized adults of other faiths are fully initiated into the Catholic Church.  This process is also for adults who are Catholic but have not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation. An informational meeting to learn more about OCIA will be held Monday, September 15 at 6:30 pm in the St. Joseph room at OLV. Please contact Jennifer Dummer at jennifer@ffolvchurch.org or 218-770-1594 with any questions.

Revive Women's Night Out Event: A Mary's Garden for Mary at OLV

featuring guest speaker, Kelly Kraft

Join Kelly Kraft and Revive for a heartfelt journey into beauty, healing, and faith through the timeless tradition of Mary Gardens.

Discover how centuries-old Marian devotions, floral symbolism, and Kelly’s personal stories of motherhood come together to answer one powerful question:

“What was I made for?”

This is a beautiful opportunity for women to reconnect with others, reflect on their purpose through nature, and deepen their devotion to Mary.

Register by clicking here.

💐 Come, be inspired—Revive