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.

The deadline for turning in your Box of Joy is approaching. Cross Catholic Outreach asks for a $9 donation which is used to ship the Box of Joy gifts to the children and supports the overall mission work of the in-country priests, religious sisters, and Catholic laypeople who help Cross Catholic Outreach delivers the gifts to children in their communities. Your Donations can be sent directly to Cross Catholic outreach by doing an online donation from boxofjoy.org, by using the postage-paid envelope,or by giving a check to your local Box of Joy leader. Donations to support this mission are appreciated. Please make checks out to Cross Catholic Outreach.  For more information please contact:

☞ Kathy Nordick, kathynordick@yahoo.com, 218-205-6509 (Fergus Falls)

☞ Bonnie Jennen, bonniejennen@gmail.com, 218-205-6730 (Pelican Rapids & Elizabeth)

Peter Steinbach has been accepted into a residential program in St. Cloud for young men considering the seminary.   He will be engaged in prayer, some initial vocational formation, while most likely also be working at a job in St. Cloud.   We thank God for speaking to Peter’s heart and calling him forward to begin more serious consideration of a vocation to the priesthood; as an ACC we will be keeping him in our prayers.   We are now advertising for a new administrative assistant and will rely on temporary help after Peter leaves us October 10.   Thank you and God bless you Peter!

Commitment Weekend is October 11 and 12. Stewardship Packets have been mailed to all registered families. Please remember to turn your Stewardship Forms in at Mass, drop them off at the parish office, mailing them, or filling them out online. Click here for an online form.

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!

Congratulations to Lindy Dewey, winner of this year’s Grocery Dash raffle prize donated by Service Food. The Dash is scheduled for Sunday, October 5 immediately after the 10:30 a.m. mass. Please join us at Service Food to cheer on Lindy.

Thank you to Service Food for this generous and fun filled raffle prize! Good luck to Lindy for a successful Dash.

Please join us at OLV in the Fellowship Hall for Women's Revive Night themed "Grace for the Girl in the Mirror". A young lady who overcame the difficulties of being a mother at an early age, who distanced herself from God, found grace, learned forgiveness during a process of healing and transformation, through practicing self-love and letting go of guilt and shame. 

We welcome Martiza Vasquez to the podium at Women's Revive. 

This is a beautiful opportunity for women to connect with others, reflect on their own self doubts, practice forgiveness, and deepen their love for Christ. Click here to sign up.

💐 Come, be inspired—Revive 

The St. Leonard Parish Roast Beef Dinner will be held Wednesday, Oct. 22. Note that this is a correction from the bulletin. A chairperson is needed for the event. We have all the information from the previous events. If interested, please contact the church office, Julie Ann Holt or Cyndy Stotesbery.

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.

Box of Joy Kickoff Box of Joy gifts are Christmas gifts sent to children in developing countries like Haiti, Malawi, and the Dominican Republic, filled with toys clothing, school supplies, a rosary, and the Story of Jesus. Participating in the program can demonstrate Christ's compassion to these children. The goal is to fill 1000 boxes by the end of October. Sponsored by the NE Deanery Council of Catholic Women. For more information please contact:

Kathy Nordick, kathynordick@yahoo.com, 218-205-6509 (Fergus Falls)

Bonnie Jennen, bonniejennen@gmail.com, 218-205-6730 (Pelican Rapids & Elizabeth)