Our Lady of Victory Parish
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
*office will be closed for Labor Day
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!

Hail Mary, Full of Grace...
Mother Mary, we entrust the Annunciation community to your tender, loving care. Through your intercession, we pray for the healing of all who suffer. May those who have died be brought to the glory of resurrection and new life in Christ, your Son. Amen.
Pastoral Column
A Message From Father Alan

Dear Pelican Valley ACC,
To aid our ACC communications, please be aware, if you are looking to promote an event or have a newsworthy item, the following are the media contacts:
For items you would like to appear in the email update or gathering space monitors, send to Director of Operations Joel Myhre at joel@ffolvchurch.org or 218-736-2429, ext. 15. Items for both the email update and gathering space monitors are due by 10 a.m. Friday to appear in the weekend edition.
For items you would like to appear in the bulletin, ACC web sites, or OLV Facebook page, send to Administrative Assistant Peter Steinbach at peter@ffolvchurch.org or 218-736-2429, ext. 10. Bulletin items need to be received by midnight Tuesday to appear in the weekend edition.
Estimado ACC de Pelican Valley:
Para facilitar las comunicaciones del ACC, tenga en cuenta que si desea promocionar un evento o tiene un artículo de interés periodístico, los siguientes son los contactos para los medios:
Para los artículos que desee que aparezcan en la actualización por correo electrónico o en los monitores de espacios de reunión, envíelos al Director de Operaciones, Joel Myhre, a joel@ffolvchurch.org o al 218-736-2429, ext. 15. Los artículos para la actualización por correo electrónico y los monitores de espacios de reunión deben entregarse antes de las 10:00 a. m. del viernes para que aparezcan en la edición de fin de semana.
Para los artículos que desee que aparezcan en el boletín, los sitios web del ACC o la página de Facebook de OLV, envíelos al Asistente Administrativo, Peter Steinbach, a peter@ffolvchurch.org o al 218-736-2429, ext. 10. Los artículos del boletín deben recibirse antes de la medianoche del martes para que aparezcan en la edición de fin de semana.
The Journey
Pelican Valley ACC Newsletter
September 2025 Issue
As summers ends, we prepare for upcoming Faith Formation classes and stewardship renewal, hoping for a brighter fire of God's love and His Holy Spirit. Pipe Leo's homily on the fire Gospel emphasizes the importance of charity in a world in need of peace. By burning with faith and love, we can ensure others know we are Christians.
Edición de Septiembre de 2025
Al terminar el verano, nos preparamos para las próximas clases de Formación en la Fe y la renovación de la administración, con la esperanza de un fuego más intenso del amor de Dios y de su Espíritu Santo. La homilía de Pipe Leo sobre el Evangelio del Fuego enfatiza la importancia de la caridad en un mundo necesitado de paz. Al arder de fe y amor, podemos asegurar que los demás sepan que somos cristianos.
Important News & Updates
Please feel free to reach out with any additional questions or concerns.
List of Services
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Fall Festival Raffle Early Bird deadline (Sept. 7)
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.
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Children’s Liturgy registration (Sept. 13-14)
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.
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Revive Night (Sept. 18)
Revive Women's Night Out Event: A Mary's Garden for Mary
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
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OCIA Information Meeting
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.
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Help support our Youth Ministry
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!
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Book Donations Needed
The OLV Parish Library is accepting book donations for our brand new book shelf located in the gathering space! You may leave your donated books in the container provided by the book shelf and they will be placed on the shelf. Donations should be Catholic/Christian in content. No need to check out books, just take whatever appeals to you and enjoy! Thank you in advance for your donations and visiting our OLV Parish Library.
Upcoming Events
To discover more upcoming events, please check our bulletin.

Fall Festival
Sept. 21
11:00 - 2:00 pm
The OLV Fall Festival is an exciting place to take your family for great food, a cake walk, bingo, and fun children's games. There will also be a raffle drawing at the end with plenty of prizes, so be sure to get your tickets early by contacting the school.

Roast Beef Dinner
Oct. 15
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Join us at St. Leonard Parish for our annual Roast Beef Dinner. Savor mouth-watering roast beef served with all the trimmings, including mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, and a side of warm bread. Come and Share a Meal with Our Community.
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!