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

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!

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.

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:

1. Auracast™ Broadcast (Recommended) - Connect directly using Auracast-enabled hearing aids, earbuds, or a smartphone.
2. 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.
3. 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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

Ticket sales for our annual parish raffle have already begun. If anyone would like to purchase tickets or help with sales, please contact the parish office or Father Lucho.

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.

The committee sincerely thanks all parishioners for their support during the development of the ATN plans.  We also thank the committee members for their dedication to the All Things New initiative, which kept our work focused, collaborative, and in line with the PVACC vision.

Completion of  ATN Plans

The committee has successfully finalized two important plans, both of which are scheduled for submission to the Diocese following a comprehensive review by all the All Things New (ATN) committee members.

Overview of Plans

Transitional Plan: This plan outlines the approach for transitioning current operations and structures to align with future goals as set forth by the ATN Guiding Principles and Parameters.  

One Priest – Three Parishes Plan: This plan details the strategy for effectively managing three parishes with a single priest, emphasizing resource allocation and community engagement.

Submission Timeline

Both the “Transitional Plan” and the “One Priest – Three Parishes Plan” will be submitted to the Planning Office by December 31, 2025, after the final review is completed by the committee.

Isaiah 40:31 - But those who trust the Lord will find new strength.