Our Lady of Victory Parish
Welcome
We are delighted to welcome you to Our Lady's 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
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
Office Hours:
8:00 AM - Noon; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Mon-Thurs)
8:00 AM - Noon (Fri)
St. Leonard
Office Hours:
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Wed)
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The Journey
Pelican Valley Area Catholic Community Newsletter
May 2025 issue
We have journeyed once agian through Lent to Easter, reflecting on the Saving Events of our Faith. We congratulate the newly confirmed, the children who received their First Communion those who celebrated special Easter Sacraments and are fully initiated into the Church!
Pastoral Column
A Message From Father alan
Dear brothers and sisters,
We honor the great Saints Peter and Paul this Sunday. They represent for our Church both the continuity of leadership through Peter, the "first pope", and the ministry of evangelization through Paul, the great preacher to the Gentiles. Father Lucho was privileged to be in Rome, where both were martyred and are buried. We welcome him back this Thursday. I hope everyone's summer is off to a good start. Our All Things New planning committee is gearing up for their next meeting, and OLV Church is nearing readiness for us to move back. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
God bless you all,
Father Alan
Queridos hermanos y hermanas,
Este domingo honramos a los grandes santos Pedro y Pablo. Representan para nuestra Iglesia tanto la continuidad del liderazgo a través de Pedro, el "primer papa", como el ministerio de evangelización a través de Pablo, el gran predicador de los gentiles. El Padre Lucho tuvo el privilegio de estar en Roma, donde ambos fueron martirizados y están enterrados. Le damos la bienvenida de nuevo este jueves. Espero que todos hayan comenzado el verano con buen pie. Nuestro comité de planificación de Todo Nuevo se está preparando para su próxima reunión, y la Iglesia OLV está casi lista para nuestro regreso. ¡Alabado sea Dios, de quien fluyen todas las bendiciones!
Que Dios los bendiga a todos,
Padre Alan
Important News & Updates
Please feel free to reach out with any additional questions or concerns.
List of Services
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USCCB president: Bishops stand with immigrants ‘in this challenging hour’
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. military archdiocese, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued a reflection ahead of the USCCB’s weeklong retreat in California, a triennial gathering that this year replaces the bishops’ usual spring plenary session.
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Kris' Food Crusade accepting donations
Kris' Food Crusade for Kids The social concerns committee is now accepting financial donations in the office for the children's summer food delivery program. We bring bags of groceries right to local children's homes who are in need during the summer. Your help is greatly appreciated! If interested, please call Char Zens at 218-770-9959.
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Father Lucho will visit the Pope
Dear ACC Pelican Valley Parishioners,
As some of you have already heard, Father Lucho has been blessed with the opportunity to visit Rome and the Vatican for the first time. He has safely arrived in Rome on June 16. During his time in Rome, he will participate in several celebrations with Pope Leo and will stay with the Crosiers, where Father Alan lived during his sabbatical. Please pray for a successful journey for Father Lucho and the mission of Pope Leo.
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Jubilee Year Celebration
For the 2025 Jubilee Year, OLV is planning a special Saturday of outdoor and indoor activities at beautiful Inspiration Point Camp in Vining, MN. This day (August 23rd) will be funded through generous donations that have been made to Faith Formation, so there is no cost to participants, and a school bus will be available to ride to camp from OLV and back (leaving at 8 AM and returning at 5:30 PM). A buffet lunch will be provided, and the weekend Mass will be celebrated at the Inspiration Point Chapel. Deadline to register is August 5th.
Please click here to complete the registration form.
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Father Lucho: a long-time student of Pope Leo XIVList Item 4
When Father Lucho Palomino was attending seminary school in Peru, he spent time learning canon law, playing tennis and having theological discussions at coffee shops with his professors. Little did he know then that one of those professors, Robert Prevost, would become Pope Leo XIV.
“He was a kind guy, a quiet and shy person,” said Father Lucho, who now serves as the parochial vicar for Our Lady of Victory, St. Elizabeth and St. Leonard churches. “At the same time he was wise, a good listener, with a gentle heart and compassion for everyone.”
Prevost served as a parochial vicar at Chulucanas, Peru, and then received his doctorate in canon law in Rome. He returned to Trujillo, Peru to teach seminary students in 1985. Lucho, who was raised in Peru, was in the seminary from 1987 to 1994.
Father Lucho recalls many experiences with Prevost, including attending a number of his classes, many focusing on canon law. He also had many experiences with Prevost visiting parishes in rural areas of Peru and working the fields of the seminary’s farm.
“I have a lot of experiences with him,” Father Lucho said. “We felt very comfortable with all the professors. They were like our fathers. I really liked my time in seminary.”
Father Lucho most recently connected with Prevost four years ago at a reunion in Peru, when he actually met the current and future pope on the same day. “(Bishop) Prevost talked about how the church can be closer to the people, like Pope Francis wanted,” Lucho said.
Father Alan said he’s also thrilled to have a pope with a connection to his church. “I’m thrilled to have our new pope being from the US, and then for us, it’s very significant that he also lived in Peru for so long,” he said.
Father Lucho visits Pope Leo
Highlight
New carpet is being installed in the church. We are hoping to reopen this summer!
Upcoming Events
To discover more upcoming events, please check our bulletin.
Pork Out
Aug. 17
11:00 - 3:00 PM
Join us at St. Elizabeth for the annual Pork Out Festival. We will serve pork, play bingo, and hold a raffle drawing. Raffle tickets are $5 each and will be sold at the OLV Temporary Office starting June 8. All are invited.
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.
Ash Wednesday Soup Supper
Feb. 16
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Faith Formation families will be serving a soup supper in the Fellowship Hall after the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Ash Wednesday at Our Lady of Victory Church. A variety of meatless soups and bread will be served. This is a fundraiser for Faith Formation programs. Free will offerings will be accepted.
The Pelican Valley Area Catholic Community
reaches out and is comprised of an ethnically diverse population, young and old, rich and poor…celebrating Eucharist, praying, witnessing, educating, and sharing our Catholic traditions and love for Jesus.
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!
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!