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
St. Leonard
Wednesday:
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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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,
The Advent Season of hope, peace and expectation begins this weekend. We open our hearts to Christ's many comings in our lives. To receive Him as a Child at Christmas is perhaps the easiest; very few hearts are not open to God's love in an infant. But Advent in its fullest sense alerts us to Christ's many other comings as well: especially in the poor of the world and in our own places of hurt and perhaps emotional poverty; as well as His coming in glory as Judge at the end. At that time, every other time we have welcomed Christ will help us to be familiar with His presence, and will help Him to recognize and acknowledge us! So let us have a prayerful Advent and a peaceful one; let us enjoy all of the Christmas preparations and gatherings, but with a sensitivity to their deepest meaning. Last year, when I was away from you and my family for Advent and Christmas, although it was difficult, there were also some blessings in having lots of time for prayer and reflection. I will never forget either the tremendous impact of the wonderful cards, letters and messages that I received while at Guest House. May we all be especially caring and sensitive...and be Christ.....for those around us during this Holy Season.
A blessed and Christ-filled Advent,
Fr. Alan
Estimado ACC de Pelican Valley:
El Adviento, tiempo de esperanza, paz y expectación, comienza este fin de semana. Abrimos nuestros corazones a las múltiples venidas de Cristo en nuestras vidas. Recibirlo como Niño en Navidad es quizás lo más fácil; muy pocos corazones permanecen indiferentes al amor de Dios en un bebé. Pero el Adviento, en su sentido más pleno, nos alerta sobre las muchas otras venidas de Cristo: especialmente a los pobres del mundo y en nuestros propios momentos de dolor y quizás pobreza emocional; así como su venida gloriosa como Juez al final de los tiempos. En ese momento, cada vez que hayamos acogido a Cristo nos ayudará a familiarizarnos con su presencia, ¡y le ayudará a Él a reconocernos! Así pues, vivamos un Adviento de oración y paz; disfrutemos de todos los preparativos y reuniones navideñas, pero con sensibilidad a su significado más profundo. El año pasado, cuando estuve lejos de ustedes y de mi familia durante el Adviento y la Navidad, aunque fue difícil, también hubo bendiciones al tener mucho tiempo para la oración y la reflexión. Jamás olvidaré el tremendo impacto de las maravillosas tarjetas, cartas y mensajes que recibí durante mi estancia en Guest House. Que todos seamos especialmente cariñosos y sensibles, y que seamos Cristo, para quienes nos rodean en este tiempo santo.
Un bendito Adviento lleno de la presencia de Cristo,
P. Alan
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.
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.
KoC Pancake Breakfast
Dec. 7
9:30 am - noon
Please join us at OLV on Sunday, December 7, 2025, between 9:30 a.m. and Noon for a Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. A free-will offering will be accepted. All are welcome.
OLV School Christmas Program
Dec. 11
1:30 pm & 6:30 pm
Celebrate the season with us at our Christmas Program on
Thursday, December 11! There will be two performances located in the church -
1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Come enjoy an uplifting afternoon or evening of Christmas joy.
Faith Formation
Bake Sale
Dec. 20 & 21
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!
1st Saturdays Potluck
Dec. 6
after 4:30 mass
Please join our parish for a potluck supper on Saturday, December 6 following the 4:30 p.m. Mass. We host a potluck on the first Saturday of each month from October through April, and everyone is welcome to this Pelican Valley Area Catholic Community gathering. Come enjoy a delicious meal and wonderful fellowship. Feel free to bring your favorite hot dish, salad, bread, or dessert; paper products, plasticware, and water will be provided.
Important News & Updates
Please feel free to reach out with any additional questions or concerns.
List of Services
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Thanksgiving Masses Wednesday
Thanksgiving Masses will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 26. Join us at 6:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory or at 6:30 p.m. at St. Leonard. All are welcome!
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Monday, December 8 Holy Day Mass
We will have one ACC Mass for Immaculate Conception on Monday presided by Bishop Patrick at 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory. It will be a bilingual celebration and include a blessing of our “renewed and refreshed” worship space.
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Angel Tree for Kids at OLV
Our Angel Tree is up and everyone is invited to take a tag and return it with a donation for a child in need. Ideas for gifts are on the tags but creativity is encouraged. Please return your unwrapped gift under the tree in the church gathering area no later than Sunday, December 7 so we can deliver them to the Salvation Army on the 8th. Please contact Mary Widiger 218-770-2435 if you have questions. - The Social Concerns Committee
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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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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Volunteers are needed to decorate the Fellowship Hall on Friday, December 5, at 2:00 p.m. for the First Reconciliation lunch celebration the next day. Help is also needed on Saturday, December 6, starting at 10:30 a.m. to serve pop and pizza and assist with cleanup. If you can help with one or both, please contact Deb Forstner at deb@ffolvchurch.org
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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 Annual Parish Raffle
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.
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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.
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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!
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!